
The Stand with Eamon Dunphy
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.
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Latest episodes

Jul 24, 2024 • 39min
Repost: Prof. Avi Shlaim on the Israeli / Palestinian Conflict - A Jewish voice on the history that has led to the present crisis
Professor Avi Shlaim spoke to Eamon last October following the 7th October attack by Hamas on Israel. Professor Shlaim is an author and Oxford historian of modern Middle East history. He is Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of the British Academy. Of the many books he has written about the Middle East his most recent is Three Worlds: Memoir of an Arab-Jew, published earlier this year.Recorded on 16th October 2023.Reposted on 24th July 2024 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 25min
Ep 2006: Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the Presidential race - did his inner circle conspire to hide his decline?
Niall Stanage reports from Washington on the implications of Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential race. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Monday 22nd July 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Jul 20, 2024 • 30min
Ep 2005: Trump’s takeover of the GOP complete as Democrats isolate Biden
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 19th July 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 47min
Repost: Liam Brady talks to Eamon about his adventurous life in football - Part 2
On the release of his autobiography, Born to be a Footballer, Liam Brady spoke to Eamon about his life in football in a two part special. Liam was one of the greatest midfield players in the history of the modern game. An Arsenal legend, he spent seven seasons in Serie A winning two Championships with Juventus. Liam was an outstanding analyst for 20 years for RTE’s soccer coverage. Born to be a Footballer is published by Eriu and is now available in paperback.First released on 20th November 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 44min
Repost: Special - Liam Brady talks to Eamon about his adventurous life in football - Part 1
Last autumn Eamon spoke to Liam Brady on the release of his autobiography Born to be a Footballer. Liam was one of the greatest midfield players in the history of the modern game. An Arsenal legend, he spent seven seasons in Serie A winning two Championships with Juventus. He was an outstanding analyst for RTE’s soccer coverage for 20 years. Liam's book is published by Eriu and is now available in paperback.First released on 6th November 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Jul 13, 2024 • 33min
Ep 2004: Joe Biden digs in as many in his party and donors despair of his chances of beating Trump
Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.Recorded on Friday 12th July 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 24min
Ep 2003: Emmanuel Macron’s electoral gamble leaves France ungovernable
Author and journalist Lara Marlowe joins Eamon from Paris to talk about the surprising outcome of France's general election and what happens next.Recorded on Tuesday 9th July 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 27min
Ep 2002: Can steady Starmer fix broken British economy?
Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the economic challenges ahead for Britain's new Labour government. Also how the Irish economy fairs in contrast to our neighbours.Recorded on Tuesday 9th July 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 29min
Ep 2001: Starmer’s victory - Warmth and respect restored to Anglo-Irish relations
Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about Roderic O'Gorman's election as leader of the Green Party, Sir Keir Starmer's election success in Great Britain, and the Sunday Independent's poll on Ireland's political parties and party leaders.Recorded on Monday 8th July 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 28min
Ep 2000: British election: Tories wiped out by Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and Nigel Farage’s Reform Party
Economist and commentator Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about the 2024 British general election.Recorded at 11am on Friday 5th July 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.
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