

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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Apr 2, 2024 • 23min
Ep 1940: Premier League - Liverpool slight favourite for the title, says John Giles
John Giles joins Eamon to talk about some of the weekend's Premier League matches and Leeds United.Recorded on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 2024 • 31min
Ep 1939: As Europe and the US turn right politically why Ireland rejects extremism
Diarmaid Ferriter talks to Eamon about Ireland's democracy. Diarmaid Ferriter is Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD and is a weekly column in The Irish Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2024 • 32min
Ep 1938: Biden Administration turns on Netanyahu as Israel becomes a significant election issue in the US
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 28th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2024 • 27min
Ep 1937: Simple Simon will need new tricks when he occupies the Taoiseach’s office
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about the new leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Tuesday 26th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2024 • 25min
Ep 1936: EU challenges - Trump's contempt for NATO poses big questions for Europe
Suzanne Lynch joins Eamon from Brussels to talk about the recent EU summit, questions raised about European defence, and the forthcoming European Elections. Suzanne Lynch is the Global Playbook Author and Associate Editor at POLITICO. Previously she was a correspondent in Washington, Dublin, Brussels.Recorded on Monday 25th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2024 • 28min
Ep 1935: Trump’s deadliest legal threat - he must find $1/2 billion by Monday or risk losing his business empire
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday 21st March 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2024 • 28min
Ep 1934: Varadkar resignation - Leo gone, Simon Harris on the way...bad news all around
Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about the resignation of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach and Fine Gael party leader. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Thursday 21st March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2024 • 29min
Ep 1933: US Economy - A Trump presidency could be bad news for the Irish economy
Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the US economy, its influence on the world economy and the impact of China's property crash.Recorded on Tuesday 19th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2024 • 26min
Ep 1932: FA Cup - Man U win over Liverpool proves football can be a crazy game
John Giles joins Eamon to talk about the FA Cup and Manchester United's game against Liverpool. Also Leeds United and their chances of promotion.Recorded on Tuesday 19th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2024 • 26min
Ep 1931: Six Nations 2024 - Ireland erase Grand Slam disappointment with sixth Championship in sixteen years
Matt Williams joins Eamon to talk about the Six Nations 2024 and Ireland's Championship victory. Matt is a former rugby coach. He writes a column for the Irish Times and is a rugby analyst for Virgin Media's rugby coverage.Recorded on Monday 18th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


