

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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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

Jul 5, 2022 • 1h 54min
TFP - Ep. 25: Dublin-Kerry match-ups, the bench and Con, Derry vs. Galway, Tailteann Cup final previews
Welcome to Ep. 25 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below.
(00:30) – Paddy at the Pro-Am, James the best man!
(10:00) – Dublin-Kerry build-up and Con O'Callaghan news.
(48:00) – Dublin vs. Kerry match-ups
(01:09:00) – Derry vs. Galway build-up and match-ups.
(01:31:45) – Tailteann Cup Final - Cavan vs. Westmeath
(01:08:50) – TFP Questions: Railway Cup, Manager Moves, David Moran.
(01:51:00) – TFP Live, on the road AGAIN - go get tickets!
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

Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 28min
TFP - Ep. 24: Galway-Armagh insanity, the brawl and the gouge, James Horan walks, Dublin, Kerry and Derry
Welcome to Ep. 24 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below.
(00:30) – James' makes his live radio debut in Croke Park
(02:30) – The magic and insanity of Galway-Armagh
(15:30) – The brawl, the gouge and what the GAA need to do.
(34:50) – How Galway beat Armagh as the b-side shine.
(46:00) – Derry hammer Clare, weak points flare up.
(54:30) – Dublin-Kerry excitement, goal as key as Clifford and Con.
(01:08:50) – James Horan leaves Mayo - his legacy and the fallout
(01:21:30) – TFP Questions: Clutch frees, Sean O'Shea, Bernard Dunne in Galway.
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

Jun 20, 2022 • 1h 26min
TFP - Ep. 23: Calling Galway-Armagh, Kerry-Mayo debate, Clifford rumours, Tailteann Cup recap
Welcome to Ep. 23 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 JOD.
(03:30) – Tailteann Cup review, Progress for Counties, TFP Score of the Week.
(22:00) – Galway vs. Armagh: previewing a fascinating clash, the match-ups debate, tactical tweaks expected, Shane Walsh vs. Rian O'Neill
(48:50) – Kerry vs. Mayo: the David Clifford rumours, match-ups, what Mayo need to change.
(01:06:50) – Dublin vs. Cork: what can Cork do? Dublin undercooked?
(01:14:15) – Derry vs. Clare: Tommy makes the case for Clare.
(01:22:10) – TFP Questions - Tailteann Cup shouts, James' Kerry picks, Mayo-Kerry match-ups.
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

Jun 13, 2022 • 1h 26min
TFP - Ep. 22: Armagh explode, writing Mayo off, Paddy's Pressing Masterclass, Tailteann Cup predictions
Welcome to Ep. 22 of The Football Pod 2.0 - James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews are back talking Football with Tommy Rooney. Timestamps below.
(01:30) – Clones Godsend, Grugan's goal, set-plays.
(09:30) – Around the Grounds: Patton's black, Ros defence, Sexton, typical Mayo.
(29:30) – Armagh light up the Championship, part 1.
(35:00) - Paddy's Kickout Press Masterclass.
(44:00) - What went wrong for Donegal? part 2.
(49:30) – Mayo get little credit as they beat Kildare, Horan's attacking options.
(54:00) - Daniel Flynn's search for consistency, Connolly and Walsh comparisons.
(01:07:30) – Question: why do teams concede kickouts?
(01:15:30) – Tailteann Cup predictions.
(01:20:00) – Listener Questions, Fantasy Football, TFP Shoutout.
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