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Bits & Bobs | The James McClean backlash | Mark Allen opens up | Joe's new jacket
Bits & Bobs | The James McClean backlash | Mark Allen opens up | Joe's new jacket episode artwork
Yesterday at 4:22 PM

Sarah Mulkerrins is back in studio to join Joe and Will for a Friday Bits and Bobs to discuss James McClean's view on therapy, Mark Allen's emotional TV interview and the 120 bus to Celbridge. Dan Sheehan's new position, the Man United circus and Will's awful office get up are also on the menu.

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Carrick cooked | Bruno barks | Ronan's Bayern Munich experience | The Football Show
Carrick cooked | Bruno barks | Ronan's Bayern Munich experience | The Football Show episode artwork
Last Thursday at 2:54 PM

Joe is joined by Damien Delaney with the Michael Carrick era teetering after a disastrous night for Man United in Europe. Before that, Ronan dials in from Munich to tell Joe and Will about his experience at Bayern Munich vs Arsenal and the lads also assess the betting favourites to replace Carrick in the Old Trafford dugout. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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The Dublin Marathon panel | The elite runner, the pacer... and Will
The Dublin Marathon panel | The elite runner, the pacer... and Will episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 3:54 PM

The 45th Dublin Marathon takes place this Sunday and Joe is joined by a panel of all different experience levels to discuss tackling the course. Jamie Fallon finished 14th in his first marathon attempt last year and is hoping for better, Olwyn Dunne is running her 67th marathon after many years as a pacer while it is marathon number one for Will. Preparation, carb loading and the stresses and mental battle of marathon day are all on the menu.

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Ireland need to offload | Farrell's Benson surprise | Rugby's defence problem
Ireland need to offload | Farrell's Benson surprise | Rugby's defence problem episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 2:05 PM

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan for a deep dive into Ireland's offloading deficiency and why attacks are getting the better of defences across the rugby world.

Andy Farrell's November squad selection, and the surprise inclusion of Jamie Benson, is also up for discussion.

Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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Keith Earls in studio | 'I didn't watch a game of rugby for three years'
Keith Earls in studio | 'I didn't watch a game of rugby for three years' episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 4:13 PM

Joe is joined in studio by Keith Earls to reflect on his life three years after retiring.

Keith opens up about what he misses - and doesn't miss - from his life as an Ireland international and discusses the ups and downs of life after rugby.

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Bits & Bobs | Provinces sweep Europe | McIlroy's India paycheck | 'Hot drink' stigma
Bits & Bobs | Provinces sweep Europe | McIlroy's India paycheck | 'Hot drink' stigma episode artwork
Last Monday at 3:06 PM

Joe is joined by Will and Ruaidhri to discuss the Champions Cup weekend, Rory's McIlroy's trip to India and why non-hot drink drinkers are ostracised by society. Man United's return to action following Lisandro Martinez's stinging criticism is also on the menu. Email the show at [email protected]

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Bits & Bobs | Friday Mailbag ✉️ | Luke Littler's struggles | The Aviva or Lansdowne Road?
Bits & Bobs | Friday Mailbag ✉️ | Luke Littler's struggles | The Aviva or Lansdowne Road? episode artwork
10/16/2026

Joe, Conor McKeon and John Greene convene for a Friday Bits and Bobs that discusses Luke Littler's struggles with fame, another GAA star going to Australia and whether Harry Kane should win the Ballon d'Or. The rights and wrongs of calling Lansdowne Road... the Aviva Stadium is also up for discussion. Email the show at [email protected]

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Haaland's villain era | Parrott's player rating | Bohs break media ban
Haaland's villain era | Parrott's player rating | Bohs break media ban episode artwork
10/15/2026

The Champions League has ramped up and the war of words between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians is continuing as Joe, Dan McDonnell, Will and Gary Breen pick through a busy football news cycle. Joe, Dan and Will start by discussing Man City's Champions League clash with PSG as Erling Haaland leads the defiance after the club's recent sanctions. Gary Breen then chats to Joe about the state of Man United's after Lisandro Martinez's explosive interview after the defeat to Atletico Madrid. Dan then reacts to Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds' strongly-worded response to Stephen Bradley's comments after Monday's Dublin derby. Football c...


Shaky provinces start slowly | Champions Cup eve | Ian Madigan & Cian Tracey
Shaky provinces start slowly | Champions Cup eve | Ian Madigan & Cian Tracey episode artwork
10/15/2026

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Cian Tracey for a Champions Cup preview ahead of the new European campaign.

Ian gives his verdict on the health of the provinces after an uncharacteristically slow start.

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Bits & Bobs | Martinez eviscerates Man United | Champions Cup decline | Marathon countdown
Bits & Bobs | Martinez eviscerates Man United | Champions Cup decline | Marathon countdown episode artwork
10/14/2026

Joe, Will and Ruaidhri O'Connor assemble for a Wednesday Bits and Bobs that discusses Lisandro Martinez's explosive takedown of the Man United hierarchy, the place the Champions Cup holds in the sporting landscape and the latest in the League of Ireland title race. Will's marathon preparations with one week to go is also on the agenda. Get in touch with the show at [email protected]

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In the courtroom — 'Manipulative predator’ George Gibney jailed for 15-and-a-half years
In the courtroom — 'Manipulative predator’ George Gibney jailed for 15-and-a-half years episode artwork
10/13/2026

George Gibney has been jailed for 15-and-a-half-years for the sexual abuse of children in the 1970s and 1980s. He was convicted of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape following trial earlier this year. Judge Micheál O'Higgins described the abuse as systematic, predatory and a gross abuse of Gibney's role as the victims' coach. Joe Molloy was in attendance for the sentencing on Monday, and was later joined in studio by Chalkie White, a former Irish national swimming champion who was among the first to speak out publicly about the abuse he was subjected to by G...


Man City power on through Premier League freak show | Clock ticks for Carrick? | Arsenal strike back | The Football Show
Man City power on through Premier League freak show | Clock ticks for Carrick? | Arsenal strike back | The Football Show episode artwork
10/12/2026

John Brewin joins Ronan to recap the surreal Premier League weekend that was on today's Football Show. Ronan, Will & Conor also chat through some of the wider talking points, including the advent of inflatable bananas, and Andy Burnham's latest reclarification of his previous clarification.

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Bits & Bobs | Weekend Mailbag ✉️ | Man City post-script | Oireachtas rudeness
Bits & Bobs | Weekend Mailbag ✉️ | Man City post-script | Oireachtas rudeness episode artwork
10/09/2026

Joe Molloy, Will Slattery & John Greene gather for this Friday installment of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can also subscribe to our dedicated YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹

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A Man City debate | Throw the book at them or no big deal? | Damien Delaney & Jonathan Wilson
A Man City debate | Throw the book at them or no big deal? | Damien Delaney & Jonathan Wilson episode artwork
10/08/2026

Joe is joined by Damien Delaney and Jonathan Wilson to discuss Man City's past and future as the football world grapples with their wrongdoing. Damien thinks the criticism is overblown while Jonathan thinks the club deserves a long-lasting punishment for flouting the financial rules for so long. Damien also weighs in on Ireland's international window from a football perspective. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Bits & Bobs | Joe returns | Ronaldo bigger than Jesus? | Ireland reflections
Bits & Bobs | Joe returns | Ronaldo bigger than Jesus? | Ireland reflections episode artwork
10/07/2026

Joe returns to the hotseat for this midweek Bits & Bobs alongside Ronan Mullen & Will Slattery. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️

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Munster's big-time Charlie | Leinster's scrum doom cycle | Frawley's kicking dilemma
Munster's big-time Charlie | Leinster's scrum doom cycle | Frawley's kicking dilemma episode artwork
10/06/2026

South Africa's scrum dominance, Munster's new star and Ciaran Frawley's first Connacht appearance are all on the menu as Will is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan to assess the first two weeks of the URC season. The first inter-pro derby of the season and Leinster's early form are also up for the discussion. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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Bits & Bobs | Ireland's 'window' finally ends, media's boycott coverage, Munster's CEO decision
Bits & Bobs | Ireland's 'window' finally ends, media's boycott coverage, Munster's CEO decision episode artwork
10/05/2026

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Conor McKeon for a Monday edition of Bits & Bobs to reflect on the end of Ireland's unprecedented international window. The lads discuss the final Israel fixture and they wonder where the fortnight leaves Heimir and his team. The change at the top of Munster Rugby, why Gaelic Football is trailing new rules again and the LOI title race are up for discussion too.

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Tempers flare amid spitting allegation as tumultuous window ends | Ireland 1-1 Israel | Post-match reaction
Tempers flare amid spitting allegation as tumultuous window ends | Ireland 1-1 Israel | Post-match reaction episode artwork
10/04/2026

Sean O'Connor is once again joined by Dan McDonnell & Aidan Fitzmaurice to reflect on Ireland's 1-1 draw with Israel, as well as the wider implications and upshots of a tumultuous international window. Football podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Bits & Bobs | Parrott wondergoal, Buzz Brothers™ vibe check | Munster identity crisis | Unneccesary Gaelic Football facelifts?
Bits & Bobs | Parrott wondergoal, Buzz Brothers™ vibe check | Munster identity crisis | Unneccesary Gaelic Football facelifts? episode artwork
10/02/2026

Ronan, Will & Conan convene for this Friday edition of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹

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Parrott stardust undone by Austria's second-half comeback | Israel rerun awaits | Ireland 2-2 Austria | Post-match reaction
Parrott stardust undone by Austria's second-half comeback | Israel rerun awaits | Ireland 2-2 Austria | Post-match reaction episode artwork
10/01/2026

Dan McDonnell, Aidan Fitzmaurice & Sean O'Connor assemble post-match at the Aviva Stadium to reflect on Ireland's 2-2 draw with Austria, and to look ahead to a return fixture with Israel this weekend. Football podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Fury vs Joshua, a long & winding road | Cristiano cries off | Burnham backs City?
Fury vs Joshua, a long & winding road | Cristiano cries off | Burnham backs City? episode artwork
10/01/2026

Ronan Mullen, Will Slattery & Sean Hussey are on hand for this Thursday's edition of the Indo Sport podcast, while boxing journalist Tris Dixon also joins the show to give his expert view on news that Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua will belatedly take place this year.

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FAI's Oireachtas grilling | Gavin Bazunu's treatment | The fall of Man City
FAI's Oireachtas grilling | Gavin Bazunu's treatment | The fall of Man City episode artwork
09/30/2026

Will is joined by Dan McDonnell after a busy day at Abbotstown and government buildings to discuss the FAI's Oireachtas appearance and Ireland's build-up to Thursday's game against Austria. Ronan and Conan then pop into studio to discuss the fallout to the Premier League's damning verdict that saw Man City found guilty of all charges. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Peter O'Mahony in studio | Problems at Munster, Joe & Andy, mouthy Scotland
Peter O'Mahony in studio | Problems at Munster, Joe & Andy, mouthy Scotland episode artwork
09/29/2026

Will is joined in studio by Peter O'Mahony to discuss his new book, All In, that reflects on his career with club and country. Peter explains why he thinks Munster need major changes off the field to get back to the top and discusses his time working under Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell with Ireland. Dealing with the tragic death of Anthony Foley and his plans post-rugby are on the menu too. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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Israel aftermath | World feed weirdness | Drained Heimir
Israel aftermath | World feed weirdness | Drained Heimir episode artwork
09/28/2026

It is the day after the night before as Will, Ronan and Ruaidhri O'Connor convene to discuss the strange experience of watching Ireland beat Israel in a near-empty stadium with oddly stripped back TV coverage. Dan McDonnell also dials in from Budapest airport to reflect on a chaotic 48 hours that saw the game almost not go ahead, and also to look ahead to the remainder of the international window. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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FAI president slams coverage of Israel fixture, says association handled week ‘quite well’ | Post-match reaction | Israel 0-3 Ireland
FAI president slams coverage of Israel fixture, says association handled week ‘quite well’ | Post-match reaction | Israel 0-3 Ireland episode artwork
09/28/2026

Dan McDonnell, Aidan Fitzmaurice & Sean O'Connor convene post-match in Debrecen to discuss Sunday night's UEFA Nations League fixture vs Israel, the acrimonious backdrop, and the likely fallout yet to come.

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Tensions, delays & Bazunu's boycott — Israel fixture set to proceed despite dramatic day for Irish football
Tensions, delays & Bazunu's boycott — Israel fixture set to proceed despite dramatic day for Irish football episode artwork
09/26/2026

Dan McDonnell & Aidan Fitzmaurice join Sean O'Connor to reflect on an extraordinary day of drama and decisions in Debrecen, which ultimately saw the Ireland squad opt to fulfill Sunday's UEFA Nations League fixture vs Israel. Football podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Man City guilty of breaking financial rules — 'One of the most seismic days in football history' — Reaction w/ Miguel Delaney
Man City guilty of breaking financial rules — 'One of the most seismic days in football history' — Reaction w/ Miguel Delaney episode artwork
09/25/2026

Man City have been found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching the Premier League's financial rules, according to emerging reports today. Miguel Delaney joins Ronan to give his reaction. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Ireland's reality check | RTÉ's TV decision | Nations League purgatory | Klopp vs Xavi
Ireland's reality check | RTÉ's TV decision | Nations League purgatory | Klopp vs Xavi episode artwork
09/25/2026

It was another losing Nations League start for Ireland as Kosovo scored late to beat Heimir Hallgrimsson's side. Dan McDonnell, Aidan Fitzmaurice and Sean O'Connor give their verdicts from Pristina and before that, Will, Ronan and Conor convene to discuss RTÉ's decision to scale back coverage of the Israel game and Jurgen Klopp's international bow. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Football vs jetlag | Who is the Mayo of the NFL? | Super Bowl favourites | Hockey's coaching scandal | US Sports Roundtable
Football vs jetlag | Who is the Mayo of the NFL? | Super Bowl favourites | Hockey's coaching scandal | US Sports Roundtable episode artwork
09/24/2026

Ronan, Will & Shane reassemble the US Sports Roundtable as the NFL season starts to take shape. Renowned journalist and broadcaster Mike Carlson is also on hand to give his sense of the early runners and riders. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹

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O'Mahony's Munster treatment | Ireland need bolters | Leinster's Last Dance
O'Mahony's Munster treatment | Ireland need bolters | Leinster's Last Dance episode artwork
09/23/2026

Ruaidhri O'Connor is in the hotseat for a season preview with Eddie O'Sullivan and Cian Tracey ahead of the URC kick off this weekend. Peter O'Mahony revelations around his contract negotiations with Munster, Leinster's direction of travel in their final season under Leo Cullen and the green shoots at Connacht are all on the menu. Anna Caplice also joins Ruaidhri to discuss Ireland's defeat to USA and their areas of improvement under Scott Bemand. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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Ireland's Israel week | Mysterious Zidane | Klopp's homecoming | Kosovo's complicated history
Ireland's Israel week | Mysterious Zidane | Klopp's homecoming | Kosovo's complicated history episode artwork
09/22/2026

Will is joined by Aidan Fitzmaurice in Kosovo to discuss an international window unlike any other as Ireland prepare to finally face Israel in the Nations League. Before that, Heimir Hallgrimsson's men play Kosovo on Thursday night and Aidan gives an insight into the intense political backdrop in the capital of Pristina ahead of the match. The Israel FA's charged response to Hallgrimsson's pre-match press conference and the general mood among the players is also on the menu. Jonathan Wilson also joins Will to discuss the star-studded additions to the international game, with Jurgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane set for the...


Man United's merry-go-round | Mourinho's Madrid derby madness | What has happened to Spurs?
Man United's merry-go-round | Mourinho's Madrid derby madness | What has happened to Spurs? episode artwork
09/21/2026

Will is joined by Miguel Delaney for a Premier League temperature check as Tottenham languish at the bottom, Keith Andrews’ Brentford show potential to aim even higher and questions are asked about Michael Carrick’s future as United boss. Then Richard Fitzpatrick joins Will to chat through the big storylines in Spain after the Madrid derby. Richard explains why Jose Mourinho was incensed with the referee, while Barcelona's goal rush and Parrott's bright start with Betis are also on the menu. Let us know what you think - reach out to us on [email protected] Football on Indo Sport is s...


Bits & Bobs | Pricey IRFU tickets, Mayo and Kerry's London rematch & Padel vs Hyrox
Bits & Bobs | Pricey IRFU tickets, Mayo and Kerry's London rematch & Padel vs Hyrox episode artwork
09/18/2026

Joe is joined by Conan Doherty and Ruaidhri O'Connor for a Friday Bits and Bobs that touches on Michael O'Neill's controversial take on the FAI's pursuit of Ceadach O'Neill and Mayo's All-Ireland final rematch against Kerry in London. The price of November international tickets, Jurgen Klopp's first international window & Hyrox vs Padel is on the menu too.

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FAI CEO David Courell in studio | Israel, debt & Northern Ireland
FAI CEO David Courell in studio | Israel, debt & Northern Ireland episode artwork
09/17/2026

Joe is joined in studio by FAI CEO David Courell to discuss the upcoming games against Israel and how the association arrived at the decision to fulfil the fixtures. Reducing the FAI's debt, the strategy around players born in Northern Ireland and dealing with the fallout of the John Delaney era is all on the menu. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Vincent Hogan in studio | 43 years in sports journalism - the good, the bad and the access
Vincent Hogan in studio | 43 years in sports journalism - the good, the bad and the access episode artwork
09/16/2026

Joe is joined by former Irish Independent chief sports writer Vincent Hogan to reflect on his 43 years in sports journalism. Vincent's new book, The Lost Sportswriter, charts the amazing access given to sports journalists in Ireland for the first 25 years of his career and laments the anti-septic nature of interactions as his time at the Irish Independent came to a close. Writing Paul McGrath's powerful autobiography, getting it wrong on Michelle Smith and the feeling of burnout on the job are all on the menu too.

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Bits & Bobs | Shane Lowry's behaviour, a David Clifford day trip & Hyrox hygiene
Bits & Bobs | Shane Lowry's behaviour, a David Clifford day trip & Hyrox hygiene episode artwork
09/15/2026

Joe is joined by Will and Michael Verney for a Tuesday Bits and Bobs that touches on Shane Lowry's on-course behaviour, a journey to watch David Clifford and rugby's increasingly hapless attempts to make it in America. A spiky Leo Cullen and a Hyrox mishap are on the agenda too.

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Haaland's VAR assist | Carrick's early hot seat | LOI title race kicks off | The Football Show
Haaland's VAR assist | Carrick's early hot seat | LOI title race kicks off | The Football Show episode artwork
09/14/2026

Joe is joined by Damien Delaney to discuss the Manchester derby controversy, Liverpool's sluggish Saturday and Martin Odegaard's importance to Arsenal. Dan McDonnell then pops into the studio to chat about the League of Ireland title race, with St Pat's and Bohs both pushing Shamrock Rovers hard as Stephen Bradley's side's poor run of form continues. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Lowry's Doonbeg masterclass | Trump's whirlwind weekend | The Irish Open review
Lowry's Doonbeg masterclass | Trump's whirlwind weekend | The Irish Open review episode artwork
09/14/2026

Shane Lowry ended his wait for a win in spectacular fashion with Donald Trump's visit to Doonbeg adding a surreal touch to the scenes at the Irish Open. Joe is joined by Conor McKeon to break down the significance of Lowry's triumph before Irish Independent Executive Editor Kevin Doyle stops by to discuss the American president's whirlwind weekend in Ireland. Our golf coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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Kitting out Premier League gyms | The HYROX boom | BLK BOX's Greg Bradley
Kitting out Premier League gyms | The HYROX boom | BLK BOX's Greg Bradley episode artwork
09/11/2026

Conan sits down with BLK BOX's Greg Bradley, to discuss how the bespoke gym equipment company started and their work with various high profile clients, including Premier League clubs. They also chat about the ‘trend heavy’ nature of gym and fitness culture, from HYROX to the use of saunas for recovery.

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Parrott's week of winners | Friday night in Seville | Odegaard's Arsenal revival
Parrott's week of winners | Friday night in Seville | Odegaard's Arsenal revival episode artwork
09/10/2026

Will is joined by Gary Breen to discuss the opening week of Champions League action and assess who is best placed to threaten PSG's hat-trick bid. Martin Odegaard's Arsenal resurgence, Barcelona's risky approach and Jose Mourinho's use of Trent Alexander-Arnold is all on the menu. Before that, Sean O'Connor comes into studio to chat about Troy Parrott's match-winning Champions League goal and his trip to Seville to watch Parrott's amazing home debut against Mourinho's Madrid last weekend. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports.

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