Best The42 Podcasts (2024)

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A forlorn attempt to defy the laws of gravity 58:56

4h ago58:56

58:56

On this week's episode of The Football Family, David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan reflect on a dramatic night at The Brandywell as Derry City got out of jail with a dramatic late equaliser vs Shamrock Rovers on Friday. The lads discuss the art of diving and the implications that this result could have on the title race. Elsewhere, a heated …

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Thomond thriller, Ulster's future internationals, and Tector enters the chat 55:12

1d ago55:12

55:12

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to run the rule over an enthralling opening weekend of URC action for all four provinces.

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Thomond thriller, Ulster's future internationals, and Tector enters the chat 55:12

1d ago55:12

55:12

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to run the rule over an enthralling opening weekend of URC action for all four provinces.

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New faces and exciting lineups as provinces kick off URC season 22:48

41m ago22:48

22:48

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey preview the weekend’s action as Leinster travel to Edinburgh, Munster host Connacht, and Ulster welcome the champions to Belfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emerging Ireland squad reaction, Leinster & Connacht season previews 58:45

6d ago58:45

58:45

James Tracy joins Murray and Gav to discuss the Emerging Ireland squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The lads also discuss the new signings, and new captains, at both Leinster and Connacht as they preview big seasons for the eastern and western provinces.

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Emerging Ireland squad reaction, Leinster & Connacht season previews 58:45

10h ago58:45

58:45

James Tracy joins Murray and Gav to discuss the Emerging Ireland squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The lads also discuss the new signings, and new captains, at both Leinster and Connacht as they preview big seasons for the eastern and western provinces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dundalk on the brink | Hallgrimsson's early vote of confidence 1:11:37

3h ago1:11:37

1:11:37

David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan discuss a critical period in Dundalk's history, look ahead to the FAI Cup semi-finals and reflect on Arsenal's North London Derby victory. N.B. Podcast recorded on morning of Monday 16th September, prior to further developments in Dundalk story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Munster's credentials, Ulster's hopes, and Ireland Women impress 51:29

7d ago51:29

51:29

Bernard Jackman is back after a big summer at the Olympics! He joins Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella to catch up on how things went in Paris, as well as previewing big seasons for Munster and Ulster. The lads also discuss an exciting win for Ireland Women over Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Munster's credentials, Ulster's hopes, and Ireland Women impress 51:29

8d ago51:29

51:29

Bernard Jackman is back after a big summer at the Olympics! He joins Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella to catch up on how things went in Paris, as well as previewing big seasons for Munster and Ulster. The lads also discuss an exciting win for Ireland Women over Australia.

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Springboks evolve, Wallabies collapse, and Felix Jones pulls an early-stage Larry David on England 1:03:03

13d ago1:03:03

1:03:03

The podcast returns from its summer hiatus with Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy joining Gavan Casey to run the rule over the Rugby Championship, international coaching movements, and Ireland women's upcoming test against Australia. The ever-evolving Springboks are storming to the title in the southern hemisphere, but have New Zealand shown enoug…

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Springboks evolve, Wallabies collapse, and Felix Jones pulls an early-stage Larry David on England 1:03:03

13d ago1:03:03

1:03:03

The podcast returns from its summer hiatus with Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy joining Gavan Casey to run the rule over the Rugby Championship, international coaching movements, and Ireland women's upcoming test against Australia. The ever-evolving Springboks are storming to the title in the southern hemisphere, but have New Zealand shown enoug…

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Ireland in pit of despair after another 2-0 defeat 13:00

2d ago13:00

13:00

David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney give their thoughts on yet another tough night for Ireland LIVE from the Aviva Stadium following Greece's 2-0 victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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England reflections and how to improve for Greece | O'Shea faces the press 52:32

4d ago52:32

52:32

David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan reflect on a bitterly disappointing Irish performance vs England and discuss what needs to change if the Boys in Green are to bounce back with a positive result vs Greece tomorrow night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dermot Keely interview | Hallgrímsson vs Carsley 1:27:39

11d ago1:27:39

1:27:39

On this week's edition of The Football Family, David Sneyd and Shane Keegan chat to Dermot Keely about the launch of his book, his LOI career and his time teaching one Damien Duff in school. Gavin Cooney makes his long-awaited return later in the episode to talk Ireland vs England, Erik ten Hag's future and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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St Pat's one game from history | The craziest LOI season ever? 1:12:33

17d ago1:12:33

1:12:33

David and Shane are back once again (as are two certain brothers). On today's pod the lads discuss St Pat's hopes of pulling off one of the great Irish results in Europe, look back on the manner in which the FAI have dealt with the scheduling of domestic games for our European sides & much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Rovers' RTÉ threat & Premier League returns 1:06:47

28d ago1:06:47

1:06:47

David Sneyd and Shane Keegan are back again to discuss Shamrock Rovers' statement against the national broadcaster, to reflect on the FAI Cup Round of 16 results and to look back on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Carsley's interim gig, LOI title race & PL preview 56:19

1M ago56:19

56:19

Shane Keegan joins The 42's David Sneyd to discuss Lee Carsley's appointment as interim England manager, to reflect on some of the biggest Premier League transfers so far and to look back back on a weekend of missed opportunities in the League of Ireland title race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Pádraig Amond: No career regrets, love of the game & Waterford's European chase 1:05:06

1M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Waterford star Pádraig Amond joins David Sneyd & Shane Keegan to reflect on Podge's career, to assess whether Waterford can qualify for Europe in their first year back in the Premier Division & to look back on what may have been a pivotal week in the League of Ireland race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Perils of Powerpoint for an European adventure 55:08

2M ago55:08

55:08

Shane joins David to discuss Damien Duff's dilemma, a defining clash in the Premier Division title race, and pros and cons of Jake O'Brien's €20m move to Everton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are 'massive' LOI wages unsustainable? 37:26

2M ago37:26

37:26

David Sneyd is joined by Shane Keegan who has little sympathy for Cork City boss Tim Clancy who is finding it difficult to attract players due what he regards as the 'massive' and unsustainable wages on offer in the Premier Division. Keegan does believe, though, that at least six clubs have to qualify for Europe to recoup the money they are paying …

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Farewell to Euro 2024, welcome to Heimir Halgrimsson 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Gavin is home from Germany, and joins David and Shane for some in-depth final reflections on Euro 2024, as well as the start of the Halgrimsson era for the Ireland men's national team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Clutch Frawley, captain Doris, and an Andy Farrell masterclass 54:40

2M ago54:40

54:40

Bernard Jackman and James Tracy join Gavan Casey to look back over the final test of the season: Ireland's second ever victory on South African soil, and arguably Andy Farrell's greatest coaching performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Clutch Frawley, captain Doris, and an Andy Farrell masterclass 54:40

2M ago54:40

54:40

Bernard Jackman and James Tracy join Gavan Casey to look back over the final test of the season: Ireland's second ever victory on South African soil, and arguably Andy Farrell's greatest coaching performance.

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Heartbreak for England as Spain score late to claim Euro 2024 crown 19:02

2M ago19:02

19:02

David Sneyd & Gavin Cooney bring you the final edition of their Euro 2024 post-match reaction podcast series following Spain's 2-1 final win over England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Post-match pod: Ireland tie series after biblical battle with the Boks 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from 'The Shark Tank' to give his immediate reaction to Ciarán Frawley's moment of magic and Ireland's sensational win over the back-to-back world champions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Post-match pod: Ireland tie series after biblical battle with the Boks 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from 'The Shark Tank' to give his immediate reaction to Ciarán Frawley's moment of magic and Ireland's sensational win over the back-to-back world champions.

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Ireland giving off a better energy as they try to set the record straight 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Durban on the eve of the second test between Ireland and the Springboks.In the final Friday preview pod of the season, Murray assesses Ireland's selection, their room for improvement, and their general attitude as they seek to level the series with the world champions and end a long campaign on a high.Murray a…

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Ireland finally have a manager | England reach Euros final 18:04

2M ago18:04

18:04

Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd reflect on a massive day of football news, as Heimir Hallgrímsson is named as Ireland boss & Ollie Watkins' late winner sends England to the Euro 2024 final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Boks bask in afterglow, SA's U20 struggles, and Ireland's relationship with refs 49:13

3M ago49:13

49:13

Back at sea level in Durban, Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Durban with the latest from Springbok camp, where Bongi Mbonambi and Jaco Peyper have been making headlines but Rassie Erasmus far less so. After a trip to another top-end South African rugby school, the lads discuss South Africa's struggles at U20 level and whether they even matte…

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