

The Football Pod
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Welcome to The Football Pod - Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney to talk Gaelic Football every Monday and Wednesday. You can also listen back to all of our episodes since 2021 - there are plenty of interviews, stories and insights around the game. You'll find the podcast by searching for 'The Football Pod' wherever you want to get it on Podcast, YouTube and social media. Available on Apple Podcasts and all other platforms too. You can watch the show on YouTube every week too. Follow our social accounts to get in contact with the show!
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Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 8min
TFP - S3, Ep. 23: Save the Shooters, Kerry's Penalty, Sam Contenders and Pretenders
Welcome along to Ep. 23 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney every Monday - this week we’re getting stuck into a bumper weekend of GAA, enjoy!
(01:00) - Ban club games of a Monday Bank Holiday!
(10:00) - Kerry issues, Penalty Debate, is Clifford enough?
(27:00) - All-Ireland round-up: Gallen, Louth’s duvet, Rian’s red.
(31:00) - McCarron’s clinic: save the shooters!
(40:00) - Roscommon improvement, Cool Conor and Ben O'Carroll, Sam?
(56:00) - Good Dublin. Bad Dublin. Galway remain on course.
(01:03:00) - Tailteann Cup round-up, GAAGO in Vegas.
Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there.
Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube.
You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa
The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

May 29, 2023 • 1h 3min
TFP - S3, Ep. 22: Respect the Rossies, Brave Managers, McGuigan's No. 1, Tyrone threat
Welcome along to Ep. 22 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney every Monday. This week, we're chatting through the weekend gone, and attempting to preview a Football bonanza, where 32 sides are in action!
(01:00) - James’ colour, Kevin Moran and Paddy in Derry.
(09:00) - Putting Respect on the Rossies. Why are Dublin so lax?
(32:00) - Monaghan's big calls, McGuigan's in the zone.
(46:00) - Cork v Kerry, Tyrone v Armagh, Football bonanza.
Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there.
Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube.
You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa
The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

May 22, 2023 • 1h 10min
TFP - S3, Ep. 21: Kerry worried, Mayo impress, Ros to rattle Dublin, dodgy rules and attacking flair
Welcome along to Ep. 21 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney every Monday. This week we’re getting stuck into Kerry-Mayo, debating the value of mercurial forwards, looking at the Tailteann Cup and other results, as well as the weekend ahead.
(01:00) - Paddy’s Brolly and ROG for Kerry.
(11:00) - What went wrong for Kerry?
(24:00) - Impressive Mayo.
(33:00) - ‘Mercurial’ forwards need love too.
(40:00) - Galway-Tyrone, Donegal beat Clare and Sligo’s rise!
(52:00) - Tailteann Cup round-up and quick-thinking forwards!
(59:30) - James on Louth-Cork, Paddy talks up Roscommon-Dublin.
Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there.
Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube.
You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa
The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

May 15, 2023 • 1h 5min
TFP - S3, Ep. 20: Drama in Clones, Dubs deliver, Donal Óg’s cheap-shot, Kerry-Mayo
Welcome along to the latest episode of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney every Monday. This week we’re chatting about a dramatic Ulster Final, Dublin's win against Louth, Donal Og and the Tailteann Cup and next weekend's Kerry-Mayo clash.
(01:00) - James and his beats...
(05:00) - Breaking down that Derry-Armagh final!
(28:00) - Where Dublin demolished Louth.
(42:00) - Kildare's u20s success
(45:00) - Donal Óg’s cheap-shot
(48:00) - Tailteann Cup takes off
(52:00) - Kerry v Mayo.
(59:00) - Galway v Tyrone.
Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there.
Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube.
You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa
The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

May 8, 2023 • 57min
TFP - S3, Ep. 19: GAAGO Debate, Galway-Kerry impress, Armagh-Derry excitement
Welcome along to the latest episode of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney every Monday. This week we’re chatting about the Provincial Finals, James’ antics on the golf course and the GAAGO debate.
(01:00) - James on the golf course.
(05:00) - Kerry and Galway impress.
(16:00) - What do Dublin need to show?
(33:00) - GAAGO Debate
(48:00) - Why Derry-Armagh will be brilliant.
Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there.
Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube.
You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa
The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

May 5, 2023 • 2h 2min
TFP - S3, Ep. 18 - LIVE from Killarney: Marc Ó Sé, best combined Kerry/Dublin XV, do the Dubs belong in Croker?
Welcome along to the podcast of The Football Pod Live from Killarney, Ep. 18 of Season 3 - Tommy, James, and Paddy are joined by special guest Marc Ó Sé at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney to talk the 2023 Football season, the Kerry-Dublin rivalry, their best and worst days and also pick the Greatest Dublin-Kerry fifteen of the 21st Century (best of luck with that!)
(01:00) - Welcome to James's Kingdom!
(15:00) - Special guest Marc Ó Sé joins the party
(45:00) - Paddy and James reveal their best Dublin-Kerry fifteen since 2000...
(01:05:00) - Dubs in Croker, Kerry vs. Clare, Stopping Clifford
(01:20:00) - Decision Time - Marc O Se selects …
The Football Pod is brought to you every week, in partnership with AIB - proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there.
Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube.
You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa

Apr 30, 2023 • 1h 2min
TFP - S3, Ep. 17: Leinster Thrillers, Armagh-Derry, Dubs in Croker, Munster Final
Welcome along to The Football Pod, Ep. 17 of the season - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney off the back of a brilliant weekend, where Leinster took centre stage. We'll talk the Ulster semi-finals too, and cast our eye towards the Munster Final, and our roadshow in Killarney on Thursday night! (we'll see you there)
(01:00) - Live from Rome.
(06:00) - Louth get by Offaly: Downey, Midfield, Mulroy.
(17:00) - Kildare-Dublin: Cluxton, Kildare, Croker, Dubs shooting.
(41:00) - Post-show plan for Killarney!
(43:00) - Why Armagh-Derry is so exciting. Down's year.
(51:00) - Munster Final - what can Clare do to Kerry?
Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there.
Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube.
You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa
The Football Pod is brought to you every week, in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Apr 26, 2023 • 24min
TFP - S3, Ep. 16: David Clifford talks Kerry, shooting practice and pre-match prep
David Clifford joins Paddy, James and Tommy on a bonus episode The Football Pod. We chat about Clifford’s brilliant, relentless year, how he’s handled it and how he prepares for finals. The trip to Portugal, Kerry’s penalty problem, shooting practice and who replaced James as the messer in the dressing room. Enjoy!
David spoke to us today with thanks to Supervalu’s launch of their #CommunityIncludesEveryone campaign. Sponsors of the Championship for a fourteenth consecutive season, SuperValu were joined by Gaelic Games role models and advocates from across the country in Croke Park today to highlight the role of GAA communities in making Ireland a more diverse, inclusive and welcoming country for all.
Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there.
Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube.
You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa
The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 5min
TFP - S3, Ep. 15: how Galway ruled Roscommon, Armagh eye Down, Meath's collapse, Killarney special guest
Welcome along to Episode 15 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney off the back of another superb weekend of football. We also announce our special guest for Killarney on May 7th. Subscribe and keep an eye out for a special interview, coming your way later in the week from The Football Pod.
(01:00) - TFP Takeover and why Kerry-Clare should be in Ennis!
(08:00) - Galway-Roscommon breakdown - depth, control, style.
(25:00) - Kerry hammer Tipp, Louth turn over Westmeath.
(30:00) - Meath banished to the Tailteann Cup.
(36:00) - Kildare get by Wicklow, scary Dublin.
(44:00) - Special Guest announcement at The Football Pod Live!
(47:00) - Armagh-Down, Derry-Monaghan, Leinster semi-finals.
Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there.
Tuesday night from 10pm, you can watch the pod on YouTube.
You can follow us and contact the pod on Twitter/Instagram: @footballpod_gaa
The Football Pod is brought to you in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 17min
TFP - S3, Ep. 14: Monaghan Madness, Championship Jeopardy, GAA vs. the media
Welcome along to Episode 14 of Season 3 of The Football Pod - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews talk Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney - it's the giddiest one yet as we call for a blanket ban on the fisted point, Paddy lifts the veil on pre-match interviews and James is looking forward to watching Kerry...
(01:00) - Monaghan-Tyrone Classic: O'Toole, Intensity, Tyrone's Monday.
(26:00) - Derry get it too easy, defensive set-ups.
(33:00) - Why the GAA hate the media - pre-match lies, player access.
(47:00) - Roscommon-Galway preview.
(53:00) - Cavan eye up Armagh - mentality and psychology.
(01:06:00) - Connacht, Ulster, Munster, Leinster round-up.
Make sure you're subscribed to 'The Football Pod' podcast feed to get new episodes every Monday night, if you're an 'OTB GAA' subscriber you'll also catch us there.


