Best The Gaa Performance Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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The GAA is more important than money. For everything else there’s Mastercard. 35:42

2h ago35:42

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America has Donald Trump’s Republican convention; Ireland has the All-Ireland hurling final. America has Hulk Hogan; Ireland has Tony Kelly. On Free State, Dion and Joe discuss the cultural importance of the All-Ireland final. What is it that makes hurling compelling? Why is sport at its most powerful such an important unifying force? As Joe Biden …

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Talk A Good Game Episode 50 51:10

1h ago51:10

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Talk A Good Game is back this week with a bang. Tom and Fergal discuss the opening round of the hurling championship and look ahead to some of the round two clashes. They also look ahead to the football league finals taking place this week, discuss the forever ongoing saga that is Pairc Tailteann redevelopment and much more.…

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All-Ireland hurling final preview with former Cork boss John Meyler 25:13

5h ago25:13

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ALL roads lead to Croke Park on this week's Star Sport Podcast, as former Cork senior hurling manager John Meyler joins us to preview Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final between Cork and Clare. Cork are hoping to get their hands on the Liam McCarthy Cup for the first time in 19 years, but have a formidable Clare side in their way, who are themselves…

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Big hair, bowler hats & bonfires. Can Orangemen survive the modern world? 35:17

3h ago35:17

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As tricolours burned on the bonfires in the north before the Twelfth of July, the Irish far right stayed silent. What does that tell us about their allegiances? Why are there so many Israel flags flying in loyalist areas in the north? What does that tell us about their allegiances? On Free State, Dion and Joe look at what is next for unionism as th…

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EP6: Eoghan McCabe Helps GAA Athletes Get Faster 44:28

28m ago44:28

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Eoghan and I first connected when I worked with him on his nutrition 6-7 years ago. Between then and now, he's grown his own successful coaching business, whilst also managing his own demanding sporting demands. We discussed the difficulties of managing those competing demands, as well as touching on speed-work for GAA. THE EVERYDAY ATHLETE PROGRAM…

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Crosshairs and Crossbars: Trump’s Close Call & Southgate’s England Misfire 36:55

2d ago36:55

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Across Ireland, people celebrated when Spain beat England in the Euros final. Even Dion was happy, but a few were appalled at the carry on. On Free State today, Joe and Dion wonder why people are still policing celebrations and examine England’s failings, cultural and sporting. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has been called a crossroad…

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#119 - Armagh & Galway deserved winners and Tailteann Cup review 57:21

4d ago57:21

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Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads discuss the enthralling All Ireland Football semi final wins for Armagh over Kerry and Galway against Donegal. Plus Down's success in the Tailteann Cup Final over Laois. - Football is alive and well - Armagh's finishers - Galway's unbeaten run - Tailteann Cup Review ------…

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Goleen captain Padraig Reidy on their glory day; Cork vs Limerick as seen from Hill 16 29:52

2d ago29:52

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GOLEEN captain Padraig Reidy was in great form, along with his teammates, this week as they ended a long wait for the county confined junior B football title with a victory over Ballyphehane in Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday. The men from the West had lost four county finals in recent years and were determined not to let that number grow as they found t…

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Never say never again part 2. What we talk about when we don’t talk about Joe Biden 35:48

3d ago35:48

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When Keir Starmer visited Northern Ireland, it was a moment when it was possible to believe that things will start moving again. Casement Park will be built, maybe in time for the Euros in 2028 and the childish stunts of the recent past might not be tolerated with Hilary Benn as Secretary of State. Joe talks about why it’s important to distinguish …

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EP5: Daniel Davey Wants to Deepen How People Think About Nutrition & Performance 58:03

3d ago58:03

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I reached out to Daniel Davey for a coffee and chat at the start of my career almost 8 years ago now, and the advice he gave me has helped me right through to this day. At that point, he was Performance Nutritionist with Dublin GAA and Leinster Rugby, but as we chat about in this episode, the work he does now looks very different, both in terms of …

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#117 The Dubs' Final Chapter - The Football Championship 51:24

5d ago51:24

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Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action, including Galway's epic victory over Dublin and the other Sam Maguire Quarter Final games. They Discuss⬇️ - Dublin's standard bearers. - Leadership in a changing room. - End of an era for Dublin? - Cluster at…

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#118 A Feast of Hurling - The Hurling Championship 51:59

5d ago51:59

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Your Hurling Pod host Barry Mullane is joined by new DSS Hurling Coach Brendan Delaney to dissect the thrilling weekend of Hurling as Clare overcome Kilkenny and Cork dethrone champions Limerick in a classic for the ages...in this year's All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Finals. They Discuss⬇ -A game of 2 halves vs a game of 4 quarters! -Goalkeepers -Cork's…

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Never say never again, part 1. The fall of the House of Paisley (and Harte) 41:32

9d ago41:32

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In France, the far right have been rejected. In Britain, the Conservatives are gone. Keir Starmer visited the north this week and there is a new hope in Ireland that change is coming. But what about Derry? In Free State today, Joe and Dion look at the fall of the House of Paisley (and Mickey Harte). What do the election results tell us about Northe…

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

10d ago30:59

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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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EP4: Gareth Fox Optimises Athlete Performance by Creating Safety & Trust 1:11:44

10d ago1:11:44

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I had a super interesting chat with Gareth Fox for the podcast this week, in which we discussed the mental aspect of athletic performance.More specifically, we talked about his experience working within GAA and the importance creating safety and trust within a team setting.THE EVERYDAY ATHLETE PROGRAM⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https…

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

12d ago45:41

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

17d ago31:44

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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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John Hayes on what's next for John Cleary and Cork football 57:24

17d ago57:24

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FORMER Cork footballer and Star columnist John Hayes joins the podcast this week to talk about Cork's loss to Louth in the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final at the weekend. Hayes says he doesn't think he's 'ever been quite as annoyed' at a result as he was on Sunday, and breaks down where he thinks Cork went wrong, why they struggled to create …

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EP3: Conleth McAlinden Turned Lost GAA Ambitions Towards Coaching, Lifting, and BJJ 1:22:57

17d ago1:22:57

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Conleth and I were brought together by a twist of fate, but our mutual interest in self-development and physical training has kept us connected since then. In this episode, we talked about that chance occurrence, as well as Conleth's athletic journey, and his grappling with a serious injury that halted his GAA career, but led him towards a potentia…

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Ascot glory for Keanes, Meath Ladies march on & a massive match for the Royal Camogs... 27:13

18d ago27:13

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it just Fergal on his lonesome this week as Jimmy and Tom take some well earned R&R... on this week's show Fergal looks back at a great win for the Keanes from Trim in Royal Ascot, he also reflects on the Meath Ladies victory over Tipperary and looks ahead to Meath's All-Ireland Camogie clash with Kilkenny.. there's also a quick look at the opening…

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

19d ago36:40

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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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#116 Derry's defence turns the tide - The Football Championship 54:00

21d ago54:00

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Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action, including the Sam Maguire Preliminary Quarter Final games and The Tailteann Cup Semi-Finals. They Discuss⬇️ - Derry's defence turns the tide! - Proud Louth - The Rossies on fire! - Preview of the Sam Maguire …

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

24d ago1:06:50

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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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Phil Healy on silver success at the European Athletics Championships 50:40

24d ago50:40

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EUROPEAN silver medallist Phil Healy – the Ballineen Bullet – joins us on this week's podcast to chat about her incredible achievements at the European Championships in Rome. Healy was part of the women's 4x400m team who thrilled the Irish crowd last week with a brilliant performance in the final, securing their silver medals with a new national re…

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EP2: Dan Reeve was a Hybrid Athlete Before it was Cool 55:58

28d ago55:58

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A 24-mile swim, a 1120-mile cycle, and a 262-mile run - The Deca-Ironman is just one of Dan Reeve’s many athletic achievements. For the second episode of this guest series of the Everyday Athlete Podcast, I spoke with him about his preparation and execution of that, along with a range of other topics. THE EVERYDAY ATHLETE PROGRAM⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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

26d ago38:51

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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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Talk A Good Game Episode 48: Meath's limp exit out of All Ireland championship 48:19

28d ago48:19

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Talk a Good Game is back with another episode and this week and this week the lads discuss Meath's exit from the championship with after their defeat to Monaghan. The lads expand on and review a poor season for the Royals. They also look back on a poor result for Meath Camogie as they were soundly beaten by Dublin.…

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#115 Reaching Knockout time - The Football Championship 42:35

1M ago42:35

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Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action - including the dramatic draws between Galway & Armagh and Dublin & Mayo in the Sam Maguire final group stage games. Meanwhile the Tailteann Cup intensified with some really exciting quarter finals. FINALLY, C…

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

1M ago29:36

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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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Nicola Tuthill on great performance at debut European Championships; Cork double-header preview 30:38

1M ago30:38

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NICOLA Tuthill is this week's podcast guest, fresh off the plane home from the European Championships in Rome. The Bandon hammer thrower – still just 20 years old – finished in ninth position at her first ever senior European Championships and joins us to chat about an amazing experience, beating her personal best in recent weeks and her future pot…

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EP1: Liam Mogada Lost and Regained his "Athlete" Identity 55:37

1M ago55:37

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I'm excited to release the first of a new series of guest podcast episodes, where I spoke with my brother Liam about our childhood experience of sport, how that developed over the years, what we lost after finishing up sport, and how our athletic pursuits improve our approach to other areas of life. THE EVERYDAY ATHLETE PROGRAM⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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

1M ago31:50

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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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Talk A Good Game Episode 47- Time for big Meath performance 29:19

1M ago29:19

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Talk A Good Game is back with another episode. With Fergal still in a warm-weather training camp, the podcast duties have been left to Jimmy and Tom. The lads discuss Meath's upcoming clash with Monaghan, Meath ladies defeat to Armagh and much more.By Fergal Lynch

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

1M ago34:50

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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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Shane Buttimer on Clonakilty's WCL win; Cork crack Donegal! 33:15

1M ago33:15

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CLONAKILTY Soccer Club are West Cork League Premier Division champions for the first time, and to celebrate we are welcoming Shane Buttimer to the podcast this week to chat about how it felt to get the title over the line. It was a nerve-wracking match on Sunday against defending champions Drinagh Rangers, who needed to beat Clon to secure first pl…

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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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TAGG Episode 46 "These are not good times for Meath GAA" 41:41

2M ago41:41

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This week Jimmy returns to join Tom on the podcast. After another tough loss for Meath footballers, the two lads discuss how there is no progression or improvement within the current squad. They also discuss Meath Camogie's fantastic win over Carlow and much more.By Fergal Lynch

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#114 Are Armagh the Real Deal? - The Football Championship 48:26

2M ago48:26

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Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads look back at the weekend's Gaelic Football games and pour over Armagh's sensational performance and victory over a disheveled Derry. They Discuss⬇️ - Playing for a manager - Importance and consistency in S&C coaching - Developing a deep bench - Finding a balance between At…

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#113 Embedding good coaching habits 45:59

2M ago45:59

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Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Mark Doran🏐 The lads look back at last weekend's Gaelic Football games and give the low down on coaching moments within a game that coaches can call upon when stuck! They also look ahead to the coming weekend's games They Discuss⬇️ - Coaching moments - Implementing good habits - Management at …

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WCL title decider between Clonakilty and Drinagh; Cork v Donegal preview 38:05

2M ago38:05

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WITH one game to go in the West Cork League Premier Division, two points separate Clonakilty Soccer Club and Drinagh Rangers. The pair meet in their final game of the season this Sunday, and Ger McCarthy joins us on this week's podcast to preview what will be a tense affair. Clonakilty SC are top of the league on 46 points, with Drinagh travelling …

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

2M ago37:58

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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

2M ago48:46

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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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Talk A Good Game Episode 45 41:45

2M ago41:45

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After a two-week break, Talk a Good Game is back this week. Tom and Fergal reflect on a very depressing Meath performance against Louth, The Meath camogie team's win over Kildare as well as the hectic schedule that they have ahead of them and everything else happening in sport in Meath.By Fergal Lynch

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

2M ago36:22

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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

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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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James O'Donovan on Bodkin and bowling gold in Germany; Momentum builds for Cork 42:21

2M ago42:21

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James O'Donovan has had a brilliant few weeks. The Bandon bowler won gold in the Moors competition at the European Bowling Championships in Germany before making his Netflix debut in Bodkin, and now joins us as a guest on the Star Sport Podcast! We chat to O'Donovan about the trip to Germany, his delight at winning a gold medal in what was a tough …

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#112 Creating Culture & Standards in a Group 43:05

2M ago43:05

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Hosted by Steven Poacher with guests Daniel St Ledger & Ryan Jones🏐 The lads look back at an action packed weekend of Gaelic Football action, including Galway's impressive win over Derry. Meanwhile Kerry and Mayo record big wins in the race for Sam Maguire and interesting Tailteann Cup games took place. They Discuss⬇️ - Galway's forward power - Der…

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Huge weekend for Cork GAA: Two Munster finals; Cork vs Clare preview; Cork vs Tipperary preview 23:41

2M ago23:41

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IT'S a Cork GAA special on this week's Star Sport Podcast as we look forward to a bumper weekend of action across all codes. This Saturday, Cork ladies' footballers meet Kerry in the TG4 Munster senior championship final on Saturday in Mallow (4pm). While Cork are the defending Munster champions, Kerry are the form team, and the favourites heading …

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#151 Ian Reeves // The Goat, Mental Skills, Career Development & more 54:35

2M ago54:35

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On episode 151 I am delighted to be joined by the head of wellbeing at South Sydney Rabbitohs. Ian previously worked with the Gaelic Players Association in Ireland as Lead player development & wellbeing coach, to support inter-county players to develop their career and well being off the pitch. Ian details his career progression from an internship …

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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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