The Second Captains Podcast
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Episodes
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Jan 1, 2015 • 1h 9min
Second Captains New Year's Day Special
Hey there 2015! Today’s show includes two of our favourite ever interviewees - David Baddiel and Michael Parkinson.We talk to David about supporting Abramovich era Chelsea, the real Mourinho, Ken’s yak hair, and the legacy left by his Fantasy Football show. Michael Parkinson chats about football and the community, why sport still matters, and the Premier League machine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2014 • 56min
Manchester wobbles, Jose's routine, Trap's Tuscany
Eoin and Ken discuss Jose's threadbare routine, Irish Everton woes and wonder which is the best resort for old ladies in the hills of Tuscany.John Brewin saw both Manchester clubs hit a speed bump over the post-Christmas period. He also reveals who really knocked Liverpool off their perch. Plus there's Mignolet's return, Harry's touch and FIFA's footballing heroine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2014 • 44min
Second Captains St Stephen's Day Special
Seasons greetings from the SC Christmas Cabin where we have, as ever, left our families in order to shoot game and play parlour games.Its an especially festive Brian Murphy (the most Christmassy of all our friends) on the US sporting year. Plus we talk to one of the stars of 2014, Eamonn Fitzmaurice, about helming Kerry to an All Ireland title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2014 • 1h
Sexton's concussion, Shane Curran to the rescue, Ken sings
Shane Curran has written one of the books of the sporting year - he joins us to talk about his life in football, the League of Ireland, and how he can lead Roscommon back to All-Ireland glory, as manager. Shane Horgan is on hand to discuss Johnny Sexton's concussion setback, and Ken Early sings out the show as our special Christmas gift to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2014 • 52min
Jose's magic circle, Falcao's neck, superior South Americans
Eoin and Ken discuss Jose Mourinho's 11-man circle of magic, Falcao's neck power and why coach Rodgers isn't getting enough credit. Jonathan Wilson watched Sunderland's historic fourth win in a row over Newcastle. Tim Vickery explains why South American strikers are simply better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2014 • 1h 5min
The Second Captains 2014 Sports Book Special
It’s our equivalent of the Late Late Toy Show as we take a look back at the sports books of the year, review a few all time classics and talk about the art of sportswriting with Malachy Clerkin and Lawrence Donegan.Eoin Ken and Murph discuss Frozen, the worry eater, over parenting, the BOD Paul O'Connell relationship and Jose's cocktail of cruelty, vanity and lies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2014 • 55min
Powerless managers, Thierry Henry legacy, FIFA ethics
Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss the legacy of Thierry Henry, and managers' bosses signing players they don't want.Dion Fanning analyses the success of committee-based transfer dealings. Philippe Auclair explains the significance of the resignation of FIFA Ethics Committee chair Michael Garcia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2014 • 50min
Andy Lee champ, Leinster Munster on the brink, SPOTY celebs
Andy Lee became the first Irishman since the 1930's to win a world title in America. Himself and his trainer Adam Booth join us to discuss Andy's future and the importance of their friendship.Gerry Thornley and Bernard Jackman look at how serious issues are for Leinster and Munster. Plus there's coach Brian, finishing the job, and Ken's gripe with SPOTY celebs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2014 • 52min
Van Gaal masterpiece, LFC end game, dodgy keepers
Eoin and Ken discuss Van Gaal's managerial masterpiece, and whether Liverpool will follow Spurs template all the way to the end.John Brewin tries to make sense of events at Old Trafford and we ask Jonathan Wilson if dropping an underperforming keeper can jolt him back into form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2014 • 57min
Rodgers' future, City step up, Craicageddon
Eoin and Ken talk about Manchester City stepping up, Liverpool stepping off and the Craicageddon that ultimately engulfed Jack Charlton's Ireland team.Miguel Delaney was in Rome to see City shush the Curva Sud.And Alan McLoughlin joins us to talk about his excellent new memoir, A Different Shade Of Green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
