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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Mar 17, 2024 • 27min
Ep 1930: More woe for British Tories as they accept £15 million donation from a racist
Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon. Recorded on Friday 15th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2024 • 33min
Ep 1929: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s attack on Netanyahu indicates that America’s patience with Israel is running out
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Thursday14th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2024 • 28min
Ep 1928: Putin’s War - A Trump presidency could herald the rise of the autocrat
Dr. Patrick Bury joins Eamon to talk about the war in Ukraine and the potential impact of Donald Trump returning to the White House. Dr Patrick Bury is a Senior Lecturer in Security at the University of Bath specialising in warfare and counterterrorism. He is also a former NATO analyst and army infantry captain.Recorded on Tuesday 12th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2024 • 22min
Ep 1927: Six Nations 2024 - No Grand Slam for Ireland but the Championship is still a big prize
Matt Williams joins Eamon to review the weekend's Six Nation's games. Matt Williams is an Australia-born rugby coach, broadcaster and writer. He is currently appearing on Virgin Media's Six Nations's panel and has a regular column in the Irish Times. Matt has been Director of Rugby and Head Coach of the New South Wales Waratah’s in Super Rugby, as well as with the Irish provincial teams, Leinster and Ulster in the Heineken Cup. Matt was Director Sportif at Racing Club Narbonne Mèditerranèe, in the French Pro “D” 2. He was also the Defensive coach of Ireland in 2001. Matt has also been the Head Coach of the Scottish National Team and Ireland “A”.Recorded on Monday 11th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2024 • 23min
Ep 1926: Referendums 2024 - Resounding defeat for political establishment as the people say No
Kevin Doyle joins Eamon to talk about the proposed Family and Care Amendments to the constitution and the impact of their defeat in the referendums on Friday 8th March. Kevin Doyle is Group Head of News at MediaHuis, Executive Editor at the Irish Independent and Presenter of the Indo Daily.Recorded on Monday 11th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2024 • 27min
Ep 1925: Liam Brady joins Eamon and John to confirm that Arsenal are genuine Premier League contenders
Liam Brady and John Giles join Eamon to review the Premier League. Liam also talks to Eamon about Holy Child Boys’ National School fundraiser for an Astro pitch for use by the boys' and girls' national schools in Liam's home suburb of Whitehall. To find out more and make a donation visit www.holychildbns.ie.Recorded on Monday 11th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2024 • 29min
Ep 1924: Israel/Hamas conflict - Ignoring the US Israel do it their way
Dr Patrick Bury speaks to Eamon about the Israeli / Hamas conflict. Patrick Bury is a Senior Lecturer in Security at the University of Bath specialising in warfare and counterterrorism. He is also a former NATO analyst and army infantry captain.Recorded on Wednesday 6th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 9, 2024 • 26min
Ep 1923: Joe Biden defies his critics with a powerful State of the Union Speech
Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about Joe Biden's last State of the Union speech before November's Presidential election. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 8th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 8, 2024 • 26min
Ep 1922: Six Nations 2024 - England must be respected at Twickenham but on known form Ireland should win
Matt Williams joins Eamon to preview Ireland's game against England at Twickenham on Saturday 9th March. Matt Williams is an Australia born rugby coach, broadcaster and writer. He has a column in the Irish Times and is an analyst on Virgin Media's Six Nations rugby converage.Recorded on Thursday 7th March 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2024 • 26min
Ep 1921: RTÉ - Minister Martin shuffles the boardroom pack, will it make any difference?
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Wednesday 6th February 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
