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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Sep 26, 2022 • 1h 9min
TFP - Ep. 35: the Stephen O'Neill hour, SOS, '08 comeback, risky football
Welcome to Ep. 35 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney. This is the Stephen O'Neill special, where the legendary Tyrone forward sits down for a brilliant chat - we also discuss the return of Jack McCaffrey and Paul Mannion plus the Irish boys winning in Australia!
(00:30) – Kerry long for O'Connor, McCaffrey and Mannion return.
(12:30) – The Stephen O'Neill special - angles, SOS, Tyrone chemistry
(30:00) – Risky Football, the 08 comeback story, squad depth.
(01:05:30) – quick-fire: favourite footballers, favourite boots, a word of advice.
You can hear the podcast first in the 'The Football Pod' feed or also in the 'OTB GAA' feed - be sure to subscribe and leave us a review or comment if you enjoy!
We want to hear your thoughts - use social media or email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com
Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 5min
TFP - Ep. 34: Kevin McStay named Mayo boss, What 10 Counties Need This Winter?
Welcome to Ep. 34 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Gaelic Football with Tommy Rooney. The lads react to the breaking news of Kevin McStay being appointed as the new Mayo manager and discuss what ten counties need this winter. Enjoy!
(00:30) – Three Man Utd fans pipe up on The Football Pod.
(05:00) – Mayo announce Kevin McStay as their new manager.
(20:00) – Here's What 10 Counties need this winter?
- ft. Dublin, Derry, Galway, Tyrone, Mayo, Armagh, Kildare, Cork, Meath, Kerry
(55:00) – The importance of two feet? Football Pod Rule Changes.
You can hear the podcast first in the 'The Football Pod' feed or also in the 'OTB GAA' feed - be sure to subscribe and leave us a review or comment if you enjoy!
We want to hear your thoughts - use social media or email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com
Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 5min
TFP - Ep. 33: Andy Moran returns, Leitrim's Year, the Mayo job, Clifford's next level
Welcome to Ep. 33 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Football with Tommy Rooney - and this week, we're joined by a very special guest, Andy Moran returns to TFP to chat about his first year in charge of Leitrim, life as an intercounty manager, the latest in Mayo and what he loved about Football this year! Enjoy.
(00:30) – TFP petition to bring the Maor Uisce's back!
(07:00) – Andy Moran rejoins The Football Pod
(12:00) – A Year with Leitrim, GAA's Finance Gap, next steps?
(50:00) – Mayo latest, Managers moving, Split Season, Clifford's next level.
You can hear the podcast first every Monday in the 'The Football Pod' feed or on Tuesday in the 'OTB GAA' feed or - be sure to subscribe!
We want to hear your questions and thoughts - get in touch on twitter or instagram or email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com
Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 11min
TFP - Ep. 32: the Paddy Tally hour, coaching Kerry to Sam, Down and the Tyrone years
Welcome to Ep. 32 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Football with Tommy Rooney - and this week, we're joined by a very special guest, Kerry coach and Tyrone native Paddy Tally for a chat about coaching another squad to an All-Ireland win and his journey through football! Enjoy.
(00:30) – TFP Teams of the Year - a defence!
(07:00) – Paddy Tally joins The Football Pod
(20:00) – Journey through Football, Down, The Tyrone Years, Kerry.
(50:00) – Changing GAA Dressing Rooms, Clifford v Canavan v O'Neill.
You can hear the podcast first every Monday in the 'The Football Pod' feed or on Tuesday in the 'OTB GAA' feed or - be sure to subscribe!
We want to hear your questions and thoughts - get in touch on twitter or instagram or email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com
Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 33min
TFP - Ep. 31: All-Stars and Awards, Teams of the Year in All-Ireland and Tailteann Cup series
Welcome to Ep. 31 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below.
(00:30) – We're nominated for Best Sports Podcast!
(05:30) – Hogan Cup, Celebrating Sam and the art of Free-Taking
(17:00) – Tailteann Cup recap and Team of the Year.
(42:00) - Debate: All-Ireland Series Team of the Year.
(01:12:00) – TFP Moments of the Year
Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod' feed.
Brought to you in partnership with AIB - proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
We want to hear your questions and thoughts - get in touch on twitter or instagram or email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com
Jul 25, 2022 • 1h 32min
TFP - Ep. 30: How Kerry won Sam, the Walsh-Clifford show, Galway's next step, Colm O'Rourke in Meath
Welcome to Ep. 30 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below.
(00:30) – James and Paddy talk Kerry-Galway.
(15:30) – David Clifford and Shane Walsh Appreciation.
(31:00) – How the 2022 All-Ireland SFC was won, and lost.
(55:00) - Where can Galway and Kerry go from here?
(01:09:00) – Manager Silly Season: Dublin rumours, reaction to Colm O'Rourke in Meath.
(01:26:30) – TFP Listener Q+A: Tom Sullivan, Team of the Year teaser, Champ '22
(01:31:00) – TFP Fantasy Football Champion
Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod' feed.
Brought to you in partnership with AIB - proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
We want to hear your questions and thoughts - get in touch on twitter or instagram or email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com
Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 9min
TFP - Ep. 29: Galway-Kerry match-ups, gameplans and key questions, the All-Ireland SFC Final preview
Welcome to Ep. 29 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below.
(00:30) – Happy Birthday Paddy Andrews!
(20:00) – Can Galway-Kerry live up to epic Hurling final? Importance of keeping shape.
(21:30) – All-Ireland SFC Final preview - match-ups, changes and key questions.
(48:30) – Paddy and James on the goalkeepers.
(54:30) – TFP Listener Questions: Kerry tactics, Galway's hopes, Footballer of the Year.
(01:05:30) – TFP All-Ireland Final Predictions
Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod' feed.
Brought to you in partnership with AIB - proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
We want to hear your questions and thoughts - get in touch on twitter or instagram or email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com
Jul 16, 2022 • 39min
TFP LIVE in Dublin - Ep. 28: The Big Kerry-Galway preview, The Tribesmen's key players & how to combat Clifford?
Welcome to Ep. 28 of The Football Pod 2.0 - Live from Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club, James O'Donoghue, Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney are joined by special guest Michael Meehan to preview this year's All-Ireland final - it's all with thanks to AIB. Timestamps below.
(00:30) – Playing alongside Pádraic Joyce
(00:00) – Galway's key men
(00:00) - How to stop Clifford
(23:00) – Questions from the audience
Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod' feed.
Brought to you in partnership with AIB - proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
We want to hear your questions too - get in touch on Twitter or Instagram or email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com
Jul 15, 2022 • 58min
TFP LIVE in Dublin - Ep. 27: All-Ireland Final nerves, Michael Meehan legends interview, Joyce's Galway
Welcome to Ep. 27 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue, Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney are live in Kilmacud Crokes clubhouse alongside our special guest Michael Meehan - it's all with thanks to AIB. Timestamps below.
(00:35) – TFP Live in Dublin - Paddy, James and Tommy.
(05:57) – All-Ireland SFC Final build-up
(18:26) – The Michael Meehan Legends interview
Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod' feed.
Brought to you in partnership with AIB - proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
We want to hear your questions too - get in touch on Twitter or Instagram or email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com
Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 15min
TFP - Ep. 26: How Kerry FINALLY beat Dublin, the fallout, that SOS free, Galway trump Derry, Westmeath joy!
Welcome to Ep. 26 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below.
(00:30) – Paddy and James break down and relive the Dublin-Kerry epic.
(20:00) – TFP LIVE: Michael Meehan is our special guest next Thursday.
(23:00) – The Croke Park fever.
(31:00) – Kerry beat Dublin - the incidents: Comerford, the penalty, the Clifford's, McCarthy and Sean O'Shea.
(50:00) – How Galway beat Derry - Conor McCluskey vs. Walsh, Gallagher's McKaigue mistake and the real Damien Comer.
(01:03:30) – Tailteann Cup Final reaction as Westmeath star v Cavan: quality shooting, team holidays and Galligan's red.
(01:11:00) – TFP Questions: missing Paul Mannion, James McCarthy and Kerry's penalty problem, Andy McEntee.
(01:51:00) – TFP Live, SOLD OUT - final tickets available as a prize!
Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod' feed. Brought to you in partnership with AIB - proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
We want to hear your questions too - get in touch on twitter or instagram or email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com
