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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Feb 2, 2023 • 32min
Ep 1643: UK - high inflation, low growth, hundreds of thousands in nationwide protests and Tory sleaze and incompetence
Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the UK, its politics, and its economy.Recorded on Wednesday 1st February 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 1, 2023 • 26min
Ep 1642: Death doesn't answer the question of whether Peter Pringle was the third man
Mick Clifford talks to Eamon about the late Peter Pringle. Mick Clifford is Special Correspondent at The Irish Examiner.Recorded on Wednesday 18th January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2023 • 32min
Ep 1641: From actor to national leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s inspiring journey
Journalist and film maker Johnny O'Reilly talks to Eamon about the war in Ukraine and what tanks from the US and from around Europe mean for Ukraine's war effort and the people's morale. Johnny also gives an insight to the relationship between Zelenskyy and the military and why it works.Recorded on Monday 30th January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2023 • 29min
Ep 1640: US General predicts US China conflict in 2025
Author and journalist Ian Williams talks to Eamon about the evolving relationship between China and the West. Ian Williams' most recent book is Fire of the Dragon: China’s New Cold War.Recorded on Monday 30th January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2023 • 27min
Ep 1639: Joe Biden continues to be stronger than he looks
Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Joe Biden's decision to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine, growth in the economy and the discovery of classified documents. Also Donald Trump begins campaigning. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 27th January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2023 • 21min
Ep 1638: Gerry Hutch Trial - a dramatic end to a dramatic trial
Sean Murray talks to Eamon about the trial of Gerry Hutch for the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel following closing statements for the Prosecution and Defence. Sean Murray is a reporter for The Irish Examiner.Recorded on Friday 27th January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2023 • 28min
Ep 1637: Putin's War - the arrival of European and US tanks can be a game changer in Ukraine
Senator Tom Clonan joins Eamon to talk about developments in Russia's war in Ukraine and the impact of Germany's decision to send its Panther 2 tanks to support Ukraine. Tom Clonan is a senator, security analyst, author and retired Irish Army Captain. He was elected to Seanad Eireann in March 2022 in for Trinity College Dublin.Recorded on Wednesday 23rd January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2023 • 28min
Ep 1636: Weak Sunak and rampant sleaze undermine Tory’s attempt to govern
Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about Nadhim Zahawi's tax settlement, Boris Johnson's manoeuvres and continuing sleaze being uncovered within the Tory Party. Recorded on Wednesday 25th January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2023 • 28min
Ep 1635: The Paschal Donohoe Affair
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded Monday 23rd January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2023 • 34min
Ep 1634: Premier League Review - Arsenal looks the real deal
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to review the weekend's Premier League matches. Newcastle set for a top four spot while it's over for Liverpool as Klopp gives up on Premiership. Also a star is born: Brighton's Evan Ferguson scores again and could be the striker that Ireland needs.Recorded on Monday 23rd January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
