The Stand with Eamon Dunphy
The Stand
The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week.Editor and Presenter - Eamon DunphyAs a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game?, U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography Keane, and most recently his own memoir, The Rocky Road.As a newspaper columnist Eamon has written for a number of newspapers, most notably the Irish Daily Star and the Sunday Independent. He was a contributor to RTÉ’s soccer panel for 40 years and was the editor and presenter of the drivetime radio show The Last Word for five years in the newly established Radio Ireland (now Today FM). Eamon launched The Stand in November 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Nov 6, 2018 • 48min
Ep 267: Stuart Carolan
Eamon is joined in studio by Stuart Carolan to discuss his new RTE series 'Taken Down', which is his next project after the huge success of Love/Hate. They talk about direct provision, the inspiration for the two series, writing for the theatre and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2018 • 32min
Ep 266: Premier League with Didi Hamann and John Giles
Eamon, Didi and John discuss Liverpool's draw away at Arsenal, the implications for the title race, Man City's chances of winning it at a canter, Man United's win over Bournemouth and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2018 • 27min
Ep 263: Mid-terms loom for Trump and the Democrats
As Donald Trump steps up his rallying ahead of the mid-term elections, Niall Stanage of The Hill joins Eamon from Washington to discuss the campaigns, whether the democrats can make any inroads, and if Trump's rhetoric continues to create a dangerous atmosphere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2018 • 51min
Ep 265: Frank McDonald
Eamon is joined in studio by former Environment Editor of The Irish Times Frank McDonald to discuss his new book 'Truly Frank', looking back at his life, work and career – as well as his thoughts on the challenges facing Dublin as a city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2018 • 43min
Ep 264: John Connors
Eamon is joined by actor John Connors to talk about his life and career, the spotlight on the travelling community in the wake of the presidential election and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2018 • 22min
Ep 262: Maurice McCabe leaves the Gardai
After the announcement that Maurice McCabe is to leave the Gardai, Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner joins Eamon to reflect on his career and why he's taken this decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2018 • 26min
Ep 261: Brazil elects a fascist
Ewan MacKenna joins Eamon from Brazil in the wake of the election which now sees the extreme right wing Jair Bolsonaro as president elect. What are his views and how will this affect Brazilian society and beyond? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2018 • 31min
Ep 260: Femmes Fatales
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with the Sunday World, joins Eamon to discuss some of the most high profile crimes in Irish history committed by women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2018 • 28min
Ep 259: Big trouble at Real Madrid
Ahead of this weekend's derby between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to discuss the ongoing problems at the Champions League holders - and a first Clásico without either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi since 2007. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2018 • 29min
Ep 258: Trump's enemies in the firing line
As suspicious packages sent to public figures are intercepted by authorities, Niall Stanage joins Eamon to discuss the impact of Donald Trump's rhetoric and the rest of the news from Washington DC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
