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Daniel McDonnell and Aidan Fitzmaurice join Joe to review the European seasons of Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers. Future transfer decisions, the lessons learned by Shels and whether Champions League football can be attained again by an Irish squad are all on the menu. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Erstwhile' Dave Hanratty takes his pop culture nous from the 'No Encore' to Indo Sport as he joins Joe and Will to break down the best sports movies ever just in time for your Christmas TV watching. The lads debate the merits of (almost) every sports movie ever made and settle on their all-time favourites. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster to discuss his return to Irish rugby and the state of the game in 2025. Stuart explains why he decided to take the Connacht job and describes the difficulties in coaching in the Top 14 with Racing 92. His plan to get the westerners up the table and his verdict on new trends in rugby are also on the menu. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For today’s episode of Indo Sport, Joe is joined in the studio by film director and producer, Ross Whitaker, to discuss all things sports documentaries. From how the genre has evolved in terms of quality and behind the scenes access over the years, to some of their top picks - they dissect the intricacies of what makes certain documentaries so compelling to watch. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Will and Conor convene for this Monday Bits & Bobs where there are a lot of emails - from young fans and old - including more debate about the phrases that come from movie titles before Will and Joe break down Champions Cup action … for what it’s worth. Conor’s early viewing of Saipan, the evolution of Shane Lowry and a walk-off winner from Charlie Smyth are also on the menu. For Bits & Bobs, - and indeed Bits & Baubles - you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 ???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan McDonnell joins Joe and Will to recap many of the hot talking points from the world of football, from Mo Salah’s off-the-bench performance in Anfield to Enzo Maresca’s outburst. First, the lads break down a bizarre situation at Celtic before Dan tells us about his travels to Iceland and what the people there think of the Ireland boss. Then, Jonathan Wilson joins Joe to talk about AFCON, why it has been moved to a December kick-off and who is favoured in a competition that often gets less respect than it deserves. Football on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of the Same But Different series presented by Indo Sport, Alanna Cunnane explores why certain injuries, like ACL tears and concussions, may be more common in women’s sport. From the nature v nurture debate, to the impact of made to measure design when it comes to things like bespoke women’s football boots - this episode examines how anatomy, systemic environments and the gender data gap all interest to shape an athlete’s experience. The challenges and potential solutions facing the evolving field of injury prevention for female athletes come into focus, with thoughtful insights from former Irish rugby international and researcher Kathryn Dane, to IDA sports co-founder Laura Youngson and academics Siobhan O'Connor and Robin Healy. You can find more from the Same But Different series here - https://www.independent.ie/tag/same-but-different ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney has crossed from the Indo GAA world to join Joe and Will in the Friday-est of Friday Bits & Bobs. There’s plenty in the mailbag, with the return of Ally Pally darts (though there's Lakeside love) Dublin super clubs and a defence of rugby all on the menu. The team also break down Evan Ferguson’s Roma goals and look ahead to an expensive FIFA World Cup. The Indo GAA podcast are having a Q&A session next week, email indogaapodcast@independent.ie As for Bits & Bobs, - and indeed Bits & Baubles - you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven-time All-Ireland winner Brian Fenton joins Joe Molloy in studio to reflect on a glorious decade in Dublin blue, his ascent to cementing his status as one of the game's all-time greats, the decision to step away at just 31, and his plans for the future, on and off the pitch. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 Our GAA podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined in studio by former Ireland and England cricketer Ed Joyce to discuss England's awful start to the Ashes in Australia and the state of Irish cricket. Ed breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of England's 'Bazball' approach, remembers his own Ashes experience in Australia and assesses the international scene in Ireland ahead of next year's T20 Cricket World Cup. He also looks back on an international career that saw him represent both Ireland and England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late last month, we travelled to south Derry to spend an evening embedded with CLG Sleacht Néill to learn about the ties that bind the community and the GAA. From longstanding club members, to All Star footballers, to the next generation, Joe chatted to people of all different ages to get an insight into why Slaughtneil is driven by not only maintaining and excelling in all four codes, but also a love of the Irish language and how the GAA can bring people together. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss an eventful opening weekend of Champions Cup action. Munster's humbling in Bath, Leinster's patchy outing against Harlequins and whether Ireland's current style of play is fit for purpose is all on the menu. Joe also asks Ian and Ruaidhri whether Irish rugby stars are suffering from a degree of 'flatness' midway through the World Cup cycle. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Conan and Conor convene for a jam-packed Monday Bits & Bobs coming hot on the heels of another chapter in the Liverpool drama, as Mo Salah’s outburst makes us ask if the club are in a situation where they must back either Arne Slot or Salah. FIFA’s bizarre World Cup draw, Trump’s prize, Arsenal’s slowdown and Celtic’s managerial hokey-cokey round off the soccer chat, before drama across the world of club GAA starts a debate. Plus - Conor’s evening out watch Emile Heskey and Stephen Ireland play an over-35s clash in Dublin. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ?? You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this second episode of the Same But Different series presented by Indo Sport, Alanna Cunnane examines how female athletes choose to prepare for life after sport, and sometimes even pursue some ventures during their playing career as a side(line) hustle. Olympian Nadia Power and former footballer Stephanie Zambra (Ni Roche) talk about how they’ve set up their own businesses, while former Irish rugby international Fiona Hayes delves into her leap into the coaching sphere. You can find more from the Same But Different series here - https://www.independent.ie/tag/same-but-different .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McKeon joins Joe and Will for this weekend edition of Bits & Bobs, coming with thanks to anyone whose Spotify wrapped featured the show! The act of persiflage, GAA demographics, Ronnie O’Sullivan at 50, Kellie Harrington’s future and a look-ahead to an interview Conor has this weekend all feature in a classically weaving instalment. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.