Second Captains Saturday

<p>Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy are trying to find the Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson. Guests from around the world reflect on the sporting experiences of their past, their highlights and lowlights, before having their sporting lives ranked on air. From the multi-award winning team behind the hugely popular SC podcast, Second Captains Saturday on RTÉ Radio 1 is the perfect mix of culture, sport, comedy and music.</p><p>Listen back below to the incredible roster of guests over the years and some fascinating conversations with a difference. Former competitors include Malcolm Gladwell, Brendan Gleeson, Sharon Horgan, Conan O’Brien, Anne Enright, Dorothy Cross, Senator George Mitchell, Michael Sheen and Irvine Welsh (reigning champ for 2024 is the "crafty" club tennis player Ardal O’Hanlon).</p>

Ankur Vikal

Actor and star of Slumdog Millionaire Ankur Vikal, has a powerful conversation with Eoin & Murph about culture, belonging and cheering on The Dubs from Hill 16 - but is it enough to pip President Michael D. Higgins to the post.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-13
51:41

Self Esteem

From soundtracking goal montages to dreams of owning her beloved Sheffield Wednesday, this week's contender pop powerhouse Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor), means business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-06
42:08

Alvy Carragher

After a record-breaking-performance from Uachtarán na hÉireann, Alvy Carragher, an award-winning poet with cross-country grit, makes her play for glory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-30
46:18

President Michael D. Higgins

Eoin and Murph are off to the Áras to sit down with Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
48:42

Siobhán McSweeney

Eoin and Murph are joined by actor, presenter and beloved star of Derry Girls, the brilliant Siobhan McSweeney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-16
48:45

Brían F. O'Byrne

The call went out and Brían F. O'Byrne answered. Revealing the story behind "tumultuous behaviour for no apparent reason" at USA '94 and reminiscing about a goal for the ages, with an assist from a Meath GAA legend, Brían makes his play for pole position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-08
49:35

Joseph O'Connor

One of our greatest novelists, Joseph O'Connor has broken bones for his art, but can he tackle his way to the top of the table at this early stage of the competition?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-02
49:15

Spider Stacy

One of the most hotly contested competitions of the summer is back, and first to step up to the plate is one of the founding members of The Pogues, Spider Stacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-26
47:19

Sebastian Barry

Award-winning novelist, playwright and poet Sebastian Barry joins Eoin and Murph for a festive edition of Second Captains Saturday, featuring one of the greatest bids for bonus points, ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-28
44:25

Eileen Walsh

The summer ain't over til it's over and one of our favourite actors Eileen Walsh still has a chance to pip Ardal O'Hanlon to the title in our season finale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-07
46:11

Ardal O'Hanlon

With just two weeks to go and Brendan Gleeson still holding on at the top, can Ardal O’Hanlon elbow a fellow national treasure aside?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-31
42:59

Jan Carson

Award-winning Irish writer and die-hard Jackie Fullerton devotee, Jan Carson joins Eoin and Murph for this week's Second Captains Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-24
43:40

John King

In three months' time, America will take to the polls again and John King will be back stationed at the Magic Wall on CNN. But first, let's put his sporting mettle to the test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-17
44:52

Colum McCann

He's won most literary prizes worth their salt, but will that tip the scales in Colum McCann's favour in our race to be Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson 2024? Unlikely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-10
47:09

Kirsty Wark

Eoin and Murph have to address a points controversy, before turning to their latest would-be athlete, BBC journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-03
43:39

Móglaí Bap

One-third of West Belfast Irish-language rap group Kneecap, Móglaí Bap AKA Naoise Ó Cairealláin steps up tp the plate in the hopes of scoring more than Brendan Gleeson's 83 points from last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-27
43:27

Brendan Gleeson

A summer of sport wouldn't be complete without more famous faces and cultural icons competing to be named Ireland's Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson, and this year's contest begins with none other than Brendan Gleeson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-20
48:51

The Mary Wallopers

It's a three-way scramble for the Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson Christmas title as Charles & Andrew Hendy and Seán McKenna of the Mary Wallopers join Eoin and Murph for a chat and a few amazing live performances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-23
50:37

Michael Sheen

In our last show of the series, can Michael Sheen pull off the extraordinary feat of pipping Enda Walsh at the post and become our Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson for 2023?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-09
47:39

Annie Mac

Over the course of a 17 year career on BBC Radio 1, Annie Mac became one of the most beloved broadcasters and most influential DJs in the UK. Does she have it in her to put Macúl to the sword in our penultimate show of the series, though?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-02
44:25

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