Best Unbearable Sports Podcasts (2024)

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Previewing the Chicago Bears Safeties 27:05

1h ago27:05

27:05

We continue to preview the Chicago Bears positions with the Safeties up next! The Bears added Kevin Byard to replace Eddie Jackson and a slew of other safeties at the position. MERCH STORE: https://my-store-d0ccf4.creator-spring.com/ ⭐WANT TO ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW?⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmail.com for business opportunities!…

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Previewing the Bears Tight Ends 21:54

6h ago21:54

21:54

We kick off our countdown to camp by previewing the Chicago Bears Tight Ends. The Chicago Bears have added Gerald Everett to an already loaded room with Cole Kmet. MERCH STORE: https://my-store-d0ccf4.creator-spring.com/ ⭐WANT TO ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW?⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmail.com for business opportunities!…

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And then there were four, part 2. The football factory - how science is replacing humans with robots. 30:59

8h ago30:59

30:59

Sport is too important to fall into the hands of cultural vandals. The death of Mícheal Ó Muircheartaigh was a reminder of the role sport plays in Irish life. Nothing elevates a community like sporting joy and community is central to all that is good in Irish life. On Free State, Joe and Dion look at how sport has been turned into a commodity. From…

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Episode 124: The Wizard of Flaws 1:52:18

1d ago1:52:18

1:52:18

The NHL Draft and Free Agent Frenzy are in the rear view mirror for #GoKingsGo, and we've come out them with more questions than answers.By The Bannermen

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And then there were four, Part 1: The last days of the Dublin empire. 45:41

2d ago45:41

45:41

What is wrong with Gaelic football? Joe insisted that Dion watch the All Ireland quarter finals last weekend and will he ever forgive him? On Free State, Joe reflects on the decline and fall of Dublin and explains what they need to do next. Joe and Dion also remember Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh and Joe recalls his days training with him in Dublin. The…

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5 Questions Still Looming in Chicago 20:52

9d ago20:52

20:52

After covering the 5 reasons for optimism we flip it with our "5 reasons for pessimism" with the Chicago Bears MERCH STORE: https://my-store-d0ccf4.creator-spring.com/ ⭐WANT TO ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW?⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmail.com for business opportunities!By Unbearable Sports

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Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose. Derry, from Death Row to Croke Park. Part 2 31:44

7d ago31:44

31:44

What is your greatest fear? How much do we all dread humiliation? Derry were humiliated three times in the championship but are still alive. They’ve been to the bottom. Now, the only way is up and they have nothing left to fear. On Free State today Joe and Dion look ahead to Derry’s game against Kerry and what may be another upset. Are Derry now Al…

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5 Reasons for Optimism in Chicago 20:37

12d ago20:37

20:37

We are back and discussing our 5 reasons why we can be optimistic about the Chicago Bears could be a playoff team year one with Caleb Williams MERCH STORE: https://my-store-d0ccf4.creator-spring.com/ ⭐WANT TO ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW?⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmail.com for business opportunities!…

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From death row to Croke Park. Derry, Mayo and milking the cows in Killala Part 1. 36:40

9d ago36:40

36:40

How much credit does Mickey Harte deserve for Derry’s win over Mayo? On Free State, Joe tells Dion how Derry pulled off what many felt was the shock of the season. Was it really a shock? Joe didn’t think so and neither did the local rat catcher in Mayo. Dion wonders if Mayo are like the Scottish football team but Joe explains why they’re more like …

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BONUS EPISODE: PL Check Out 29:29

18d ago29:29

29:29

BONUS EPISODE: PL Check Out by The BannermenBy The Bannermen

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Episode 123: Cool Rebrand, Luc 1:42:14

18d ago1:42:14

1:42:14

We cover the hottest topic surrounding #GoKingsGo... the upcoming rebrand! We might have also discussed the #NHLDraft a bit.By The Bannermen

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The Irish Elections: How the elites persuade sheep to vote for wolves. 1:06:50

14d ago1:06:50

1:06:50

At the American Ambassador’s residence in Dublin last week, there was an extraordinary event. Many of the main architects of the peace process gathered to talk about how it was done and what the world can learn from it as the horrors of Gaza continue. Joe was among the invited audience and it reminded him of a time when politicians were serious. On…

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Jungle Book. The essential survival guide for Gaelic footballers. Featuring Brian Mullins and an All Star cast 38:51

16d ago38:51

38:51

Will Joe be wearing a half and half scarf when Mayo play Derry? On Free State, Joe explains to Dion why he will be desperate for a Derry win when the two counties play. He remembers his many memorable encounters with the great Brian Mullins, one of which ended with Joe promising to seek professional help. He didn’t follow up on this promise. This e…

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Mickey Harte, football manager. Oh Lord it’s so Harte to be humble, Part 2 29:36

22d ago29:36

29:36

As Derry fall apart under Mickey Harte, what are those closest to the squad saying? Who else - if anyone- is responsible for the fall in recent months? On Free State, it’s Mickey Harte week with a forensic analysis of where it went wrong at Derry and if anything can be done to save their summer. Dion also triggers Joe by mentioning a name that may …

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Rumors: NFL Insider Suggests Bears Not Finished Adding on Defense 17:19

26d ago17:19

17:19

Today we go through rumors buzzing around about Matt Judon and the Bears plus going through best available defensive ends and linemen that the Chicago Bears could add as according to Jeremy Fowler. MERCH STORE: https://my-store-d0ccf4.creator-spring.com/ ⭐WANT TO ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW?⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmail.com for business opportun…

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‘Oh Lord, it’s so Harte to be humble.’ Part 1 31:50

24d ago31:50

31:50

Who will Mickey Harte blame next? Was it inevitable that it would fall apart at Derry? On Free State today, Joe and Dion talk about the fall and fall of Mickey Harte. Joe explains why Harte is an intruder in the county and how it went to pieces. They look at why the Derry County Board have betrayed the values of the GAA by bringing Harte in. But a …

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Caleb & Rome look to be the REAL DEAL 20:57

28d ago20:57

20:57

We recap the Chicago Bears minicamp and how Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze. Marcedes Lewis also looks like he is going to be a Chicago Bear. We also break down the Offensive Line with some of the injuries with Teven Jenkins. MERCH STORE: https://my-store-d0ccf4.creator-spring.com/ ⭐WANT TO ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW?⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmai…

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The unbearable agony of Palestine. Part 2. With Gideon Levy 34:50

28d ago34:50

34:50

Gideon Levy says he is an Israeli patriot. But he is a patriot in a land where truth is seen as treason. In Part 2 of his Free State interview, Gideon Levy provides a frightening insight into Israel today. As Israeli government censorship looks to silence the truth about Gaza, he tells Joe and Dion what happens to those who write honestly about the…

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The unbearable agony of Palestine. Part 1. With Gideon Levy 35:15

1M ago35:15

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When Gideon Levy was a teenager growing up in Israel he was devoted to the ‘nationalistic religious orgy’ in the country. Today, as a journalist working for Haaretz, he has been described as the ‘most hated man in Israel’. His fearless determination to record the suffering of the Palestinians has seen him banned from reporting in Gaza by the Israel…

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Recapping the OTAs and HBO Hard Knocks 15:43

1M ago15:43

15:43

We recap one of the biggest weeks for the Chicago Bears with HBO Hard Knocks and the Caleb Williams looking great in OTAs with Rome Odunze. MERCH STORE: https://my-store-d0ccf4.creator-spring.com/ ⭐WANT TO ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW?⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmail.com for business opportunities!By Unbearable Sports

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Big Bad Bill. The greatest captain of them all. Captain Class Part 4. 37:58

1M ago37:58

37:58

As a young man, he fled the racism of Louisiana. His father could take no more: violence or exile was the next step. He began what at first was an unpromising basketball career before becoming the most inspirational leader in the history of the NBA. On the final part of The Captain Class, Joe and Dion look at the extraordinary life of Bill Russell.…

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Are Leinster cursed or just losers? What causes great teams to become serial failures? Captain Class Part 3 48:46

1M ago48:46

48:46

When Leinster missed a drop goal in the final seconds of the European final were they just unlucky? Or were they, like Mayo, missing chances or losing three finals in a row because something fundamental was missing? On Free State today, Joe and Dion continue their exploration of the great teams and captains in sport. Is team spirit just an illusion…

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Episode 122: Natural Born Hiller 1:33:31

1M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

Jim Hiller is back behind the #GoKingsGo bench, but all will not be same for the #LAKings next season.By The Bannermen

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Bears OTA Report: Secondary Locks Up Caleb & Offense 10:48

1M ago10:48

10:48

Caleb Williams and the offense had some troubles today against the Chicago Bears great secondary. We break down OTA minicamp practice and why you shouldn't be afraid that Caleb Williams didn't have a great today MERCH STORE: https://my-store-d0ccf4.creator-spring.com/ ⭐WANT TO ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW?⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmail.com for bus…

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The Roy Keane Conundrum - The Captain Class Part 2 36:22

2M ago36:22

36:22

Roy Keane drove Manchester United and Ireland on through the force of his personality. He was the most important player in Alex Ferguson’s side but was he a man apart or the invisible essence of the team? On Free State today, Joe and Dion debate Roy Keane and where he belongs in the captain class. They look at those who led a different way, who did…

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The Captain Class Part 1 34:08

2M ago34:08

34:08

What is it that unites the greatest teams in sport? What is the factor that ensures a team remains successful over a prolonged period? When the American journalist Sam Walker began to study the greatest teams in sport, he found a common denominator that shocked him. On Free State today, Joe and Dion discuss Walker’s book The Captain Class and the i…

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It was Never 2-2 1:08:05

2M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Trevor Harris to reflect on a final day which sadly didn’t go our way… 28 wins, 89 points, yet 2nd place when all was said and done. We look back on a magnificent effort from a group of players we’ve fallen in love with, led by a manager who has united our club. What a group, what a season… we can’…

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2024 Chicago Bears Record Prediction Post Schedule Release 56:24

2M ago56:24

56:24

The Chicago Bears have dropped their new schedule for the 2024 season so we are giving our initial thoughts on who the Chicago Bears will beat and what their record will be at the end of the season. MERCH STORE: https://my-store-d0ccf4.creator-spring.com/ ⭐WANT TO ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW?⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmail.com for business opportu…

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Winners & Losers 46:51

2M ago46:51

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The Ulster final was a study in winning and losing. A perfect example of the question everyone in sport has wrestled with for generations: what makes one team win and another team lose? What makes one team confident as they reach the dying moments of a game while another becomes tense, tight and anxious? What separates Dublin from Mayo or Donegal f…

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No Sonny Delight 53:11

2M ago53:11

53:11

Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Alan Alger in the wake of Manchester City’s victory of our arch rivals Tottenham to all but secure the Premier League title. We console each other as it seems the title evades us for another year, but take huge pride in the continued improvements this group of players have taken. It’s not over yet,…

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Superman. An American football story. Joe Klecko, quarter back killer 31:47

2M ago31:47

31:47

Joe Klecko always had mayhem on his mind. Klecko, the legendary defensive linemen for the New York Jets, is regarded as the strongest man in the history of American Football. When Joe Klecko was inducted into the Hall of Fame, he invited Joe Brolly to Cleveland to be part of the event. On Free State today, Joe Klecko talks to Joe about his life on …

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10 Takeaways from Bears Rookie Minicamp Recap 23:58

2M ago23:58

23:58

The Chicago Bears rookie minicamp is now in the books! We breakdown the biggest takeaways from rookie minicamp. ⭐PARTNER WITH US⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmail.com for business opportunities!By Unbearable Sports

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Episode 121: Exit Through the Grift Shop 1:18:39

2M ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Breaking down the end of the #GoKingsGo season. Breaking down the end of season exit interviews. But mostly, just breaking down.By The Bannermen

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Roger Casement Part 2. The Mission. 39:43

2M ago39:43

39:43

Roger Casement’s executioner described him as ‘the bravest man it fell to my unhappy lot to execute’. In part 2 of a special Free State on Casement, his biographer Roland Philipps explains the doomed and heroic final act of Casement’s life when he was driven by an obsessive desire for Irish freedom. He talks to Dion and Joe about the love affair wh…

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NFC North Tier Maker: Bears Take the North? 57:03

2M ago57:03

57:03

Brad is back! and it's time to go through NFC North Tier Maker to see what the best position groups are in the NFC North MERCH STORE: https://my-store-d0ccf4.creator-spring.com/ ⭐PARTNER WITH US⭐ Contact us at unbearablesports@gmail.com for business opportunities!By Unbearable Sports

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Roger Casement And The Temple Of Doom Part 1 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

When Roger Casement was hanged in Pentonville Prison in 1916, he died an Irish hero and a traitor to the British Empire. On Banna Strand in 2016, President Higgins described Casement as “not just a great Irish patriot, he was also one of the great humanitarians of the early 20th century”. On Free State today, Joe and Dion look at the many lives of …

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Unbearable Tension Ahead 56:55

2M ago56:55

56:55

Boyd and Josh were joined by friend of the podcast Geoff Arsenal to reflect on the Gunners 3-0 success against Bournemouth ensuring Arsenal take this captivating title bid yet another week onwards. We look ahead to a surely pivotal weekend as City travel to Fulham and Arsenal visit old rivals Manchester United. We discuss how proud we are of this t…

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Jimmy’s Winning Matches (Again) 44:10

2M ago44:10

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What drives Jim McGuinness? Why does he inspire such devotion and how does he command such loyalty? On Free State, Joe explains his own complicated relationship with Jim McGuinness. In a world where GAA managers are conformist and conservative, McGuinness is a man apart. Is this why he was able to dismantle Derry? And Joe reveals what he was shouti…

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Episode 120: The Unbearable Weight of Passive Talent 1:28:50

2M ago1:28:50

1:28:50

#GoKingsGo are on the brink of elimination and we are on the brink of freedom from one of the most frustrating seasons in #LAKings history.By The Bannermen

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Anyone For the Last Few Choc Ices? The Life and Turbulent Times of Christy Moore. Part 3 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

Christy Moore has been a giant in Irish life. In the final part of the Free State special he talks to Joe and Dion about the songs and the people who have guided him along the way. He plays the songs whose success surprised him and he talks about the ones that were censored. What word led the BBC to ban ‘St Brendan’s Voyage’? How did a review of ‘T…

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A Win for the Alan Davies Lookalike 53:19

2M ago53:19

53:19

Boyd and Josh were joined by friends of the podcast Ricky Lawrence and the voice of Arsenal Dan Roebuck to reflect on a hugely significant victory in the north London derby as Arsenal hung on to win the 5 goal thriller. We reflect on how it leaves Arsenal’s season, how far this group have come, and if it could all yet end in a Premier League title …

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Final Draft Grade: Bears Might've Won the 2024 Draft 49:56

2M ago49:56

49:56

After going through all of the Draft picks as they happened we wrap everything up with a bow to do a final grade on how the Bears did. We break down Caleb WIlliams, Rome Odunze, Kiran Amegadjie, Tory Taylor, and Austin Booker. We also discuss how the Bears traded some picks for capital as well. Draft Guide out now: https://1drv.ms/b/s!Art8rSyyHG9sr…

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DRAFT GRADE: Bears get AUSTIN BOOKER! 21:51

2M ago21:51

21:51

The Chicago Bears trade BACK INTO the 2024 Draft to take Austin Booker the Defensive End out of Kansas! We break that down and discuss how good the pick was Draft Guide out now: https://1drv.ms/b/s!Art8rSyyHG9sri-uXYMhc4WyzM8G?e=THBokM Enter to WIN A DARNELL WRIGHT JERSEY! Just rate Unbearable Sports 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a comment wi…

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DRAFT GRADE: Is Tory Taylor the Real Deal? 18:37

2M ago18:37

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At pick #122 in round 4 the Chicago Bears select Tory Taylor out of Iowa who some are claiming as a "Generational Punter". We give out a draft grade for him. Draft Guide out now: https://1drv.ms/b/s!Art8rSyyHG9sri-uXYMhc4WyzM8G?e=THBokM Enter to WIN A DARNELL WRIGHT JERSEY! Just rate Unbearable Sports 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a comment w…

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BEST AVAILABLE DAY 3: Best Defensive Linemen and More! 38:28

2M ago38:28

38:28

Ryan Poles has yet to address the defensive line in the draft. Will he? and is there anything still available in day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. We walk through the best available in day 3 for the Chicago Bears Draft Guide out now: https://1drv.ms/b/s!Art8rSyyHG9sri-uXYMhc4WyzM8G?e=THBokM Enter to WIN A DARNELL WRIGHT JERSEY! Just rate Unbearable Spor…

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DRAFT GRADE: Don't Sleep on Kiran Amegadjie 15:31

2M ago15:31

15:31

The Chicago Bears select Kiran Amegadjie out of Yale with the #75 pick overall in the 3rd round of the 2024 NFL Draft we grade the selection for the Chicago Bears. Draft Guide out now: https://1drv.ms/b/s!Art8rSyyHG9sri-uXYMhc4WyzM8G?e=THBokM Enter to WIN A BEARS! Just rate Unbearable Sports 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and leave a comment with a way …

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