

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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Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 32min
TFP - Ep. 1: James O'Donoghue retires from Kerry and joins The Football Pod as host - EXCLUSIVE
Welcome to Ep. 1 of Season 2 of The Football Pod - we're delighted to announce James O'Donoghue as our brand new host of The Football Pod alongside Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney. We're talking to James about career with Kerry, why he's had to retire, and his hopes for TFP this year! We're also chatting about the 2022 Gaelic Football season as we assess the hopes and chances across the country. Click the timestamps to head to each section, as Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football. TIMESTAMPS and TOPICS. (00:30) – Welcome to Ep. 1 of Season 2 of The Football Pod - SUBSCRIBE! (01:00) – James O'Donoghue joins The Football Pod. (10:50) – James O'Donoghue - retiring from Kerry - the EXCLUSIVE interview. (56:00) – 2022 in the GAA, what can we expect? (01:22:00) – TFP quick-fire questions; forwards at wing-back, best backroom members. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy' - Spotify / iTunes! Contact the Football Pod and let us know what you think or send in questions on Instagram or Twitter, follow us and get in touch! Email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com

Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 10min
TFP - Ep. 30: Andy Moran says goodbye, Oisin Mullin's u-turn, life in Leitrim, TFP's next host?
Welcome to Ep. 30 of The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy - it's the final episode of a brilliant first season as we bid farewell to Andy Moran, Leitrim manager. Andy breaks the news to Paddy, we talk what life is like as an intercounty manager in 2022 and reflect on some of the lessons from the pod. There's bonus Oisin Mullin chat, what the Dubs were like in Jamaica and some final questions for Andy from The Football Pod listeners. Next week - we're back as a new era as The Football Pod begins with our high-profile January signing...who can replace a man like Andy Moran? Click the timestamps to head to each section, as Paddy Andrews, Andy Moran and Tommy Rooney talk Football. TIMESTAMPS and TOPICS. (00:30) – Welcome to Ep. 30 of The Football Pod - SUBSCRIBE! (01:00) – Andy Moran says goodbye to TFP! (14:00) – Paddy and Tommy interview Andy Moran, the Leitrim manager. (21:00) – Tyrone crash back down to earth in the McKenna Cup. When Longford hammered Dublin. (41:00) - Paddy Andrews on the new breed of Dublin footballers. (47:00) – The Oisin Mullin u-turn, what a boost for Mayo! (54:00) – TFP quick-fire questions; triple-spills, the AirDome, and advice for an aspiring 13 year-old footballer? (01:08:00) – TFP cliffhanger - who will replace Andy Moran? Season 2 gets underway next Tuesday! Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy' - Spotify / iTunes! Contact the Football Pod and let us know what you think or send in questions on Instagram or Twitter, follow us and get in touch! Email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com

Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 28min
TFP - Ep. 29: Paddy Cunningham on Predators, Sigerson, Stephen O'Neill and GAA in Belfast | Retirement Season
Welcome to Ep. 29 of The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy - Paddy Cunningham, the quintessential guest for The Football Pod joins the show to talk about retiring from Antrim Football, his Predator Manias and working with Stephen O'Neill. Click the timestamps to head to each section, as Paddy Andrews, Andy Moran and Tommy Rooney talk Football. TIMESTAMPS and TOPICS. (00:30) – Welcome to Ep. 29 of The Football Pod - SUBSCRIBE! (01:00) – Paddy and the Priest. Andy's World Book Tour. (05:00) – Club GAA shoutouts and the greatest clusters of brothers! (12:00) – Friday Night Club Games? Good idea or a impossible to make work? (17:00) – Mayo's Colm Boyle retires. (23:50) – Special guest Paddy Cunningham joins the Football Pod: Antrim, Sigerson, Stephen O'Neill, Predators, GAA in Belfast. (01:18:00) – TFP reaction; retirement season, the 2022 championship draw. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy' - Spotify / iTunes! Contact the Football Pod and let us know what you think or send in questions on Instagram or Twitter, follow us and get in touch! Email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com

Nov 24, 2021 • 1h 34min
TFP - Ep. 28: the Barry Solan special, S&C tips, club champions, Arsenal FC
Welcome to Ep. 28 of The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy - Barry Solan, Mayo man and lead S&C coach at Arsenal FC. We chat about Barry and Andy's Ballagh connection. Paddy breaks down the Dublin SFC final and we chat about the rest of the club action. Click the timestamps to head to each section, as Paddy Andrews, Andy Moran and Tommy Rooney talk Football. TIMESTAMPS and TOPICS. (00:30) – Welcome to Ep. 28 of The Football Pod - SUBSCRIBE! (01:00) – 'Stone Mad' about Football, Club Champions, Heroes. (15:30) – How did you Winter? (20:00) – Special guest Barry Solan joins the Football Pod: Arsenal FC, the GAA's S&C boom, tips for the off-season. (01:25:30) – TFP reaction; bad culture at MUFC. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy' - Spotify / iTunes! Contact the Football Pod and let us know what you think or send in questions on Instagram or Twitter, follow us and get in touch! Email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com

Nov 17, 2021 • 58min
TFP - Ep. 27: Mayo lose Oisin Mullin, Cian Mackey interview, Fallen Greats,
Welcome to Ep. 27 of The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy - Cian Mackey, former Cavan footballer, winning club titles in Longford now, joins us to talk Football. We kick off talking the club carnage, Oisin Mullin to Geelong and great GAA books. Click the timestamps to head to each section, as Paddy Andrews, Andy Moran and Tommy Rooney talk Football. TIMESTAMPS and TOPICS. (00:30) – Welcome to Ep. 27 of The Football Pod - SUBSCRIBE! (01:00) – Team Holidays, Apologies, the Liam Hayes autobiography and club winners. (13:30) – Oisin Mullin leaves Mayo for the Geelong Cats. (25:00) – Special guest Cian Mackey joins the Football Pod. (55:00) – TFP reaction. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy' - Spotify / iTunes! Contact the Football Pod and let us know what you think or send in questions on Instagram or Twitter, follow us and get in touch! Email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com

Nov 3, 2021 • 1h 16min
TFP - Ep. 26: the Kieran Donaghy special, club records, rollercoaster lessons, Kerry
Welcome to Ep. 26 of The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy - Kieran Donaghy, Armagh coach and the Kerry and Austin Stacks legend is our special guest this week. We kick off by talking the latest in the club championships before getting stuck into Kieran's career, the lessons he's brought with him in coaching and his favourite games. Click the timestamps to head to each section, as Paddy Andrews, Andy Moran and Tommy Rooney talk Football. TIMESTAMPS and TOPICS. (00:30) – Welcome to Ep. 26 of The Football Pod - SUBSCRIBE! (01:00) – Andy Moran's book launch, Club Championship heats up. (14:45) – Special guest Kieran Donaghy joins The Football Pod. (21:15) – Kieran Donaghy's' biggest days and his coaching lessons. (01:14:00) – TFP reaction. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy' - Spotify / iTunes! Contact the Football Pod and let us know what you think or send in questions on Instagram or Twitter, follow us and get in touch! Email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com

Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 26min
TFP - Ep. 25; the Colm Collins special, guiding Clare Football, Congress fallout
Welcome to Ep. 25 of The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy - Colm Collins, Clare Football manager and the longest serving intercounty manager in the game is our special guest this week. We kick off by talking Special Congress, and learn about Colm's journey through Football. Click the timestamps to head to each section, as Paddy Andrews, Andy Moran and Tommy Rooney talk Football. TIMESTAMPS and TOPICS. (00:30) – Welcome to Ep. 25 of The Football Pod - SUBSCRIBE! (01:00) – Congress reaction, Andy's book and club championships heat up. (14:45) – Special guest Colm Collins joins The Football Pod. (35:30) – Colm Collins' journey through Football. (01:14:00) – TFP reaction. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy' - Spotify / iTunes! Contact the Football Pod and let us know what you think or send in questions on Instagram or Twitter, follow us and get in touch! Email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com

Oct 20, 2021 • 1h 47min
TFP - Ep. 24: the Rory Gallagher special, Proposal B debate, Cian O'Neill
Welcome to Ep. 24 of The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy - Rory Gallagher is our special guest this week, and what a fascinating life in Football we're picking through here for you. We also hear about Paddy's stag and Andy's trip to the Leitrim SFC Final, we're debating the structures and talking Cian O'Neill's appoitment in Galway. Click the timestamps to head to each section, as Paddy Andrews, Andy Moran and Tommy Rooney talk Football. TIMESTAMPS and TOPICS. (00:30) – Welcome to Ep. 24 of The Football Pod - SUBSCRIBE! (01:00) – Paddy's stag and Andy's weekend of Football. (15:30) – Special guest Rory Gallagher joins The Football Pod. (01:28:30) – Gaelic Football structures debate. (01:37:30) – TFP reaction: Cian O'Neill appointment, Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy' - Spotify / iTunes! Contact the Football Pod and let us know what you think or send in questions on Instagram or Twitter, follow us and get in touch! Email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com

Oct 13, 2021 • 1h 37min
TFP - Ep. 23: the Hannah Tyrrell interview, Andy Moran on Leitrim, Proposal B
Welcome to Ep. 23 of The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy - Hannah Tyrrell, Dublin Footballer and former Irish Rugby star joins the pod for an extraordinary interview about her sporting achievements and her mental health journey, which she speak so candidly about. We also get stuck into Andy Moran's apponintment - click the timestamps to head to each section, as Paddy Andrews, Andy Moran and Tommy Rooney talk Football. TIMESTAMPS and TOPICS. (00:30) – Welcome to Ep. 23 of The Football Pod - SUBSCRIBE! (01:00) – Andy Moran, Leitrim Manager - the interview. (14:00) – Proposal B vs. Status Quo, fallout in Meath Football. (34:30) – Special guest Hannah Tyrrell joins TFP: talking Sam, his big moments, making it in Melbourne and the problem with the GAA. (01:32:30) – TFP reaction. If you've been affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode or would like information - please see contact details below for Pieta House. - Website: www.pieta.ie - Text: HELP to 51444 - Phone: 01 628 2111 - Email: info@pieta.ie Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy' - Spotify / iTunes! Contact the Football Pod and let us know what you think or send in questions on Instagram or Twitter, follow us and get in touch! Email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com

Oct 6, 2021 • 1h 20min
TFP - Ep. 22: the Conor McKenna interview; taking risks, AFL v GAA, Tyrone after Mickey Harte
Welcome to Ep. 22 of The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy - Conor McKenna, All-Ireland winner with Tyrone and the former AFL star joins the pod for a chat about his year and return to Gaelic Football, we also talk the Kildare gig and the buzz the right managerial appointment can make in a county - click the timestamps to head to each section, as Paddy Andrews, Andy Moran and Tommy Rooney talk Football. TIMESTAMPS and TOPICS. (00:30) – Welcome to Ep. 22 of The Football Pod - SUBSCRIBE! (01:00) – Managerial appointments; Kildare generate a buzz, Kerry fallout continues. (14:00) – Special guest Conor McKenna joins TFP: talking Sam, his big moments, making it in Melbourne and the problem with the GAA. (01:14:00) – TFP reaction. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Football Pod with Paddy and Andy' - Spotify / iTunes! Contact the Football Pod and let us know what you think or send in questions on Instagram or Twitter, follow us and get in touch! Email: thefootballpod@offtheball.com