

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.
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Jun 5, 2018 • 44min
Ep 176: Robert Ballagh
Eamon is joined in studio by artist, painter and designer, Robert Ballagh. They discuss growing up in Dublin, his career in the arts from music to painting, Charles Haughey, Robert's republicanism and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2018 • 30min
Ep 175: Another wild week in Washington
Trade tariffs, Kim Kardashian, Roseanne Barr's racism, and presidential pardons are on the agenda as Eamon gets the latest from Washington DC with Niall Stanage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2018 • 16min
Ep 174: Football bonus episode
Zinedine Zidane won his third successive Champions League with Real Madrid last week, but yesterday stepped down from his role as manager. Eamon talks to journalist Richard Fitzpatrick about that decision, the repercussions for the club and an ageing squad, and there's an update on the future of Gareth Bale amid Man United interest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2018 • 29min
Ep 173: Italian crisis pushes EU to the brink
Eamon is joined in studio by economist Jim Power to discuss the crisis in Italy, how it might affect Ireland the danger it poses to the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2018 • 41min
Ep 172: Champions League final review
Eamon is joined by John Giles to review Saturday night's Champions League final which saw Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1, in no small part because of mistakes by goalkeeper Loris Karius. John recalls his playing career and how another error-prone keeper cost Leeds games and trophies, Eamon questions Klopp, and both declare Gareth Bale's first goal one of the best ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2018 • 25min
Ep 171: Disclosures Tribunal update
Eamon is joined by special correspondent for the Irish Examiner, Mick Clifford, to get the latest from the ongoing Disclosures Tribunal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2018 • 29min
Ep 170: Champions League final preview
Eamon chats to John Giles and Liam Brady about the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday night. He's also joined from Spain by journalist Richard Fitzpatrick who reveals the Spaniards are very confident of winning their third consecutive Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2018 • 28min
Ep 169: Niall Stanage on Trump and North Korea
Niall Stanage of the Hill newspaper in Washington joins Eamon to discuss Donald Trump's u-turn on North Korea, as well as his rift with Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2018 • 24min
Ep 168: Former commissioner Callinan takes the stand
Mick Clifford is in studio to provide the latest from the Disclosures Tribunal as former Garda commissioner Martin Callinan takes to the stand to provide his evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2018 • 50min
Ep 166: Premier League review & FA Cup final preview
Eamon is joined by Liam Brady and John Giles to look back at the Premier League season, which saw Man City end up overwhelming champions. They discuss City, United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs, while Liam reacts to the speculation surrounding Mikel Arteta as Arsene Wenger's replacement, before a quick look ahead to Saturday's FA Cup final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


