The Second Captains Podcast

It's the Devastation of the Nation Katie Taylor Podcast, as we try and process Katie's crushing Olympic quarter-final defeat to Mira Potkonen of Finland.Andy Lee joins us in studio to tell us about the warning signs he saw in Katie's training a number of weeks ago, and the struggles she's had to overcome in the last few months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two All-Ireland hurling semi-finals, the 100m men's final, Mo Farah, the start of the Premier League... all taken care of on today's show.Malachy Clerkin and Seamus Hickey break down the dramatic wins for Kilkenny and Tipperary in the hurling, while Ewan McKenna talks to us about the baffling reaction to his question to Mo Farah in the aftermath of his 10,000m men's final win on Saturday night.Plus there's Scotty Too Hotty Evans, Pat Hickey in OlympicsLand, tennis in the Olympics, and skepticism as a starting point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our first medal of the 2016 Olympics, and it comes courtesy of the O'Donovan brothers in the mens lightweight double sculls final - Ken, Eoin and Murph give their instant reaction. David Epstein, author of "The Sports Gene" talks to us about Simone Biles, the break-out star of the Games so far, and the height factor in gymnastics. There's also O'Donovan Rossa, our new hero Neville Maxwell, Lochte destroys Phelps, and Pat Hickey vs Shane Ross (behind the red button). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken talk about the start of the new Premier League season. Will Pep's new-look City hit the ground running? Do Jose Mourinho's revamped Manchester United have it in them to do a Leicester?Miguel Delaney joins us to preview the forthcoming World Championship of Managers. Plus there's Ken's predictions, the new Scarface blueprint for the Premier league and Eoin's hype machine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken discuss the adversity olympics, Simone Biles' majesty, Dj Jazzy Jeff and a great day for the rowers.World Champ and Olympian Andy Lee tells us if this bad week for Irish boxing is all down to the loss of Billy Walsh. Plus there's RTE's Timmy McCarthy on the Dream Team reality, Eoin goes deep on the wolfturn and Simon explains silly sailing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of his shock loss we discuss Paddy Barnes' social media storm and weight issues, and we rejoice at the renewal of cold war hostilities in the Olympic pool.SBP columnist Ewan MacKenna joins us from Rio to analyse what went wrong for Barnes, and if Americans are on safe ground when accusing rivals of using PEDs.Plus there's the Amazing O'Donovan Boys from Cork, Derval O'Rourke on food and fitness and the latest episode in a bad PR week for the Olympic Council of Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken talk about the Community Shield, the meaning of Juan Mata's punishment substitution, and the merits of standing in versus arriving in the box.Dion Fanning joins us to discuss the eruption of hostilities between the FAI and St Patrick's Athletic. Plus there's Klopp not getting too close to The Sun, Tony Hibbert's loyalty, and Jose's Van Gaal tribute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken have been watching a lot of Olympic action. Is it morally acceptable to click and watch videos that promise scenes of unmentionable horror? Does it matter either way? Meanwhile there was an epic hurling championship semi between Waterford and Kilkenny. Malachy Clerkin and Eoin Kelly join us to analyse.Keith Duggan joins us from Rio to talk about the Irish boxers' reaction to the drama and dilpomatic incidents in the pool. Plus Oisin McConville and Karol Mannion discuss Mayo's march to the semis and Dublin's win over Donegal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddy Barnes has taken his first selfie with a sporting superstar (Rafa Nadal, on this occasion) - so it's time for us all to get excited about the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.Tim Vickery talks to us from Brazil about the societal issues tearing at the heart of Brazilian life and politics, while US Murph tells us about Michael Phelps, Bubba Watson and America's newest gymnastic sensation Simone Biles. Plus there's Hooray For Everything, GAA restructure plans, opening ceremonies, Hope Solo, what it means to be Brazilian, and leopard-print thongs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin and Ken talk about Jose Mourinho's pre-season politicking, Wayne Rooney's ever-shifting positional preference, and Everton's slow-motion pre-season. Jonathan Wilson joins us to talk about David Moyes' introduction as the new manager of Sunderland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.