
The Football Pod
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!
Latest episodes

Jul 29, 2024 • 57min
Armagh's Football Pod: winning Sam, how and why as Galway fall short, Jiggy vs. Risky Football, Standout performers
Armagh have done it. They’ve won Sam Maguire for just the second time in their history. Paddy and James break down the 2024 All-Ireland Football final with Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod as we look how and why they defeated Galway.TIMESTAMPS(01:00) - Welcome to Armagh’s Football Pod(10:00) - Armagh’s approach, and how they beat Galway(15:00) - ‘Jiggy’ Galway needed to risk it more.(25:00) - Key moments, players and the benches.(35:00) - Embracing, owning and building on success - what’s next?Wednesday’s members pod will be our 60th episode of 2024, we hope you’ve enjoyed Season 4 as much as we have!Our Monday shows are free to everyone across the season, with our second show available during the week for Off the Ball members, go to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in. The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Jul 27, 2024 • 1h 9min
Aidan O'Shea joins The Football Pod for an exclusive chat ahead of the All Ireland
Tommy, James and Paddy are joined by Aidan O'Shea to chat about what it means to play in an All Ireland and give their predictions for the weekend.The Football Pod On Off The Ball in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Jul 26, 2024 • 44min
The Football Pod LIVE: All Ireland Final predictions, Joyce v McGeeney, Cluxton, Stevie and McAteer!
Part 2 of Tommy Rooney, Paddy Andrews & James O'Donoghue of the Football Pod LIVE from Croke Park, as the lads hosted a very special All-Ireland preview show w/ the very special guests of Armagh's Steven McDonnell & Galway's Paul Clancy. The Football Pod, with thanks to AIB GAA | #thetoughest

Jul 26, 2024 • 59min
McDonnell & Clancy on winning Sam, and hype in Armagh-Galway | The Football Pod Live from Croke Park
The Football Pod LIVE from Croke Park! Tommy Rooney, Paddy Andrews & James O'Donoghue were joined for a special show in Croke Park by Armagh legend Steven McDonnell & two-time All-Ireland winner with Galway Paul Clancy. The lads reminisced, reflected, and reviewed all things Armagh & Galway. The Football Pod, with thanks to AIB GAA | #thetoughest

Jul 23, 2024 • 36min
Armagh-Galway: key battlegrounds and potential match-winners, Secret Football Pod reveal
This is it. All-Ireland Football Final week. Paddy and James are back with Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod as we look ahead to the 2024 All-Ireland SFC Final between Armagh and Galway in just five days time and bring you exclusive Pod news.(01:00) - Secret Roadshow revealed. Croke Park roadshow guests confirmed.(10:00) - Hurling magic. New rules insight. Railway Cup.(15:00) - All-Ireland Final build-up: Armagh v Galway(20:00) - Who are the potential match-winners?(25:00) - Paddy Andrews’ key battle-ground(29:00) - James O’Donoghue’s key battle-groundOur Members show is out on Wednesday. Details there to enter the draw for exclusive tickets to our secret show on Friday night.Our Croke Park Roadshow is next Thursday night, 25th July - and we’ve got a secret/exclusive members event for you Friday night too.Our Monday shows are free to everyone across the season, with our second show during the week for Off the Ball members, go to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 15min
Armagh knock Kerry out, Galway outlast Donegal, Chase for Sam is on as Winter begins in the Kingdom
Well, well, well - the 2024 All-Ireland final is set in stone, Armagh vs. Galway. Paddy and James are back with Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod as we get stuck into a savage weekend of Gaelic Football.(01:00) - All-Ireland finalists confirmed. Pod Roadshow plans!(05:00) - How Armagh defeated Kerry - the chances, the gameplan, the fallout.(20:00) - Armagh’s quality shines through.(40:00) - James finally watches ‘A Year Till’ Sunday’(47:00) - How Galway beat Donegal - final quarter push, exposing limitations.(01:07:00) - The madness around All-Ireland finals, Donaghy’s role and Gavin Devlin news.Our Members show is coming on Wednesday. Our Croke Park Roadshow is next Thursday night, 25th July.Our Monday shows are free to everyone across the season, with our second show during the week for Off the Ball members, go to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Jul 8, 2024 • 51min
Keep The Faith: Andy Moran remembers the great John O'Mahony | The Football Pod Special
Andy Moran joins Tommy Rooney for a special episode of The Football Pod where we pay tribute to his friend and mentor, the late, great John O’Mahony who passed away on Sunday. (01:00) - Remembering John O’Mahony; from Ballaghaderreen, to Football in the 90s and all the influence in between.(31:00) - Andy Moran on stepping away from Leitrim and the Tailteann Cup Final Make sure to tune in to our members episode on Tuesday where Paddy and James will be back with Tommy to get stuck into a huge weekend of Football.Our Monday shows are free to everyone across the season, with our second show during the week for Off the Ball members, go to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Jun 30, 2024 • 44min
Live from Croke Park: and then there were FOUR - how Dublin lost, as Kerry and Donegal join Armagh and epic Galway
James O’Donogue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod live from the press box in Croke Park after Sundays All-Ireland quarter-finals.(01:00) - The semi-final draw and fallout from the quarter-finals.(11.00) - How Dublin lost and what Galway got so right. (24:00) - Who will retire from Dublin?(28:00) - Kerry get the job done as Derry’s year ends.(33:00) - Armagh beat Roscommon - the Donaghy factor.(40:00) - Donegal get the better of Louth - plan for Galway?Make sure to tune in to our members episode on Wednesday where we’ll preview another huge weekend of Football.Monday's are free to everyone across the season, with our second show during the week for Off the Ball members, go to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Jun 24, 2024 • 52min
Derry get Kerry after beating Mayo, Rossies stun Tyrone, Louth heroics, Galway-Dublin clash
James O’Donogue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod. We’ve got so much to get stuck into this week as we look ahead to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals.(01:00) - Quarter-final draw, Paddy’s clobber and Tommy in Croke Park.(11.00) - Rossies stun Tyrone, can they get Armagh?(16:00) - Galway set to face the Dubs…(26:00) - Louth end Cork’s summer(40:00) - How Derry beat Mayo(50:00) - Quickfire quarter-final predictionsMake sure to tune in to our members episode on Wednesday where we’ll preview another huge weekend of Football.Monday's are free to everyone across the season, with our second show during the week for Off the Ball members, go to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Jun 17, 2024 • 59min
Mayo Courage vs. Clutch Dubs, Dream draw for Derry, Armagh catch Galway, Knockout at last
James O’Donogue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod - we have got so much to talk about this week.(01:00) - Knockout time: the drama, the draw and the results.(06:00) - Costello shows that skills pay the bills.(12.00) - Why James believes that Derry will beat Mayo…(25:00) - What did Mayo get so right against Dublin?(38:00) - Dublin positives and questions. Dissecting the clutch equaliser.(50:00) - Galway-Armagh fallout.Make sure to tune in to our members episode on Wednesday where we’ll preview another huge weekend of Football.Monday's are free to everyone across the season, with our second show during the week for Off the Ball members, go to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.