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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May 11, 2018 • 23min
Ep 165: Mick Clifford
Did the missing laptops and phones hold secrets about Maurice McCabe? Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner with the latest from the Disclosures Tribunal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2018 • 46min
Ep 164: Eddie Molloy on the Irish culture of impunity
After the story involving Vicky Phelan broke and caused outrage, Eddie Molloy argues that the culture of impunity will remain as long as people are not held personally accountable for their actions, and that because of this the next scandal is never far away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2018 • 36min
Ep 163: Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize!
Eamon is joined by Niall Stanage of The Hill newspaper for the latest from Washington. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, Rudy Giuliani goes off-message, the US embassy in Jerusalem, the Iran deal and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2018 • 32min
Ep 162: Liam Brady on Arsène Wenger's departure & the Champions League Semi-Finals
Eamon is joined by John Giles and Liam Brady to discuss Arsène Wenger's departure from Arsenal and their views on the Champions League semi-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1, 2018 • 36min
Ep 161: Nicola Tallant on a new generation of Limerick gangs
Eamon is joined in studio by Nicola Tallant to discuss the new generation of criminal gangs in Limerick who threaten the success of the regeneration project in the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2018 • 37min
Ep 160: Sam Smyth
In studio with Eamon is journalist Sam Smyth, who talks about the changing face of the industry, losing his jobs with the Irish Independent and Today FM, as well as being one of the INM 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2018 • 38min
Ep 159: Spurs going nowhere + Champions League and Arsene Wenger
Eamon is joined by Didi Hamann and John Giles to discuss the FA Cup which saw Spurs lose a record eighth consecutive semi-final. Has Mauricio Pochettino taken them as far as he can? Then there's a look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals, in particular Liverpool v Roma, and some Arsene Wenger after the Arsenal manager announced his intention to step down at the end of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2018 • 31min
Ep 158: BP Fallon on The Rolling Stones and Big Tom
The Rolling Stones are coming to Dublin, and in studio to discuss their work, their life, their enduring legacy and their continued presence on the road is BP Fallon, who knows the band well. Will he be going? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2018 • 29min
Ep 157: Mick Clifford on the INM controversy
As well as providing the latest from the Disclosures Tribunal, Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner joins Eamon to discuss the ongoing and evolving controversy involving Independent News and Media (INM) and the people involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2018 • 38min
Ep 156: Trump, Comey and continuing chaos in the White House
Eamon is joined by by Niall Stanage of The Hill newspaper to discuss the latest from Washington as Donald Trump is irritated by James Comey, Mike Pompeu makes a breakthrough in North Korea, and how Emmanuel Macron might have the right approach when it comes to the US President. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
