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The best news, views, and analysis from the 2016 Olympic Games, brought to you by The42's team in Rio, Niall Kelly and Sinead O'Carroll. Presented by Steve O'Rourke and produced by Eoin Luc O Cealla... more
FAQs about Hotline Rings: Rio 2016:How many episodes does Hotline Rings: Rio 2016 have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
August 22, 2016Ep. 11: The highs and lows of a dramatic Olympics22 August: On today's show we wrap-up a hectic fortnight of sport as Niall, Sinead, Steve and Eoin Lúc recount their highs and lows of Rio 2016. We look back at the best performances, the biggest disappointments and our new favourite sports that we won't see again for another four years....more37minPlay
August 22, 2016Ep. 11: The highs and lows of a dramatic Olympics22 August: On today's show we wrap-up a hectic fortnight of sport as Niall, Sinead, Steve and Eoin Lúc recount their highs and lows of Rio 2016. We look back at the best performances, the biggest disappointments and our new favourite sports that we won't see again for another four years....more37minPlay
August 19, 2016Ep. 10: Less than a blink in Barr's race, end of an era for Bolt19 August: On today's episode, Niall joins us from Rio to talk about a fantastic performance from Thomas Barr in the final of the 400m hurdles. We also look at Bolt's last individual Olympic race, and ahead to the golfers and walkers in action today....more20minPlay
August 19, 2016Ep. 10: Less than a blink in Barr's race, end of an era for Bolt19 August: On today's episode, Niall joins us from Rio to talk about a fantastic performance from Thomas Barr in the final of the 400m hurdles. We also look at Bolt's last individual Olympic race, and ahead to the golfers and walkers in action today....more20minPlay
August 18, 2016Ep. 9: Don't answer the door in your bathrobe, Barr reaches the final hurdle18 August: As the end of the Olympics draws close, at least we can't say it's been a dull affair. On today's show Niall joins us to describe the scenes in Rio after president of the OCI, Pat Hickey, was arrested yesterday. We also take a look at Leona Maguire and Ciara Everard's events yesterday and, of course, Thomas Barr reaching the final of the 400m hurdles. Also available on iTunes....more25minPlay
August 16, 2016Ep.8: Heartbreak for Katie Taylor, Rio's Jesse Owens16 August: On today's show we analyse Katie Taylor's shock defeat yesterday, from the loss of key figures in her corner to overly-ambitious expectations. We also look ahead to our last boxer, Michael Conlan, who will fight an old nemesis later today. Annalise Murphy's medal race yesterday was delayed , and if it is delayed again, Murphy will automatically win the bronze. Sinead spent yesterday with Murphy's family, who almost had to leave the party. And finally we will look at French pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie who bizarrely compared himself to Jesse Owens after losing yesterday, to much criticism. Hotline Rings is now available on iTunes, where you can subscribe to get all the latest episodes....more22minPlay
August 16, 2016Ep.8: Heartbreak for Katie Taylor, Rio's Jesse Owens16 August: On today's show we analyse Katie Taylor's shock defeat yesterday, from the loss of key figures in her corner to overly-ambitious expectations. We also look ahead to our last boxer, Michael Conlan, who will fight an old nemesis later today. Annalise Murphy's medal race yesterday was delayed , and if it is delayed again, Murphy will automatically win the bronze. Sinead spent yesterday with Murphy's family, who almost had to leave the party. And finally we will look at French pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie who bizarrely compared himself to Jesse Owens after losing yesterday, to much criticism. Hotline Rings is now available on iTunes, where you can subscribe to get all the latest episodes....more22minPlay
August 15, 2016Katie Taylor's shock defeat: The Finnish reactionAugust 15th: In the aftermath of Katie Taylor's shock defeat to Mira Potkonen, Niall Kelly speaks to Esa Lilja of Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's biggest daily newspaper, to get the Finnish reaction....more5minPlay
August 15, 2016Ep. 7: The fastest man ever, a big day for Ireland's women in Rio15 August: On today's show, we talk to Sinead about how good prevailed over evil with Bolt claiming his third gold in the Olympic 100m. We also look back at heartbreak for Ciara Mageean in the 1500m. Lizzie Lee describes the conditions in Rio, that saw herself, Fionnuala McCormack and Breege Connolly give strong performances in the women's marathon yesterday. We also look ahead to big days for Ireland's women: Judy Reynolds, Sara Treacy, Annalise Murphy and Katie Taylor....more19minPlay
August 15, 2016Ep. 7: The fastest man ever, a big day for Ireland's women in Rio15 August: On today's show, we talk to Sinead about how good prevailed over evil with Bolt claiming his third gold in the Olympic 100m. We also look back at heartbreak for Ciara Mageean in the 1500m. Lizzie Lee describes the conditions in Rio, that saw herself, Fionnuala McCormack and Breege Connolly give strong performances in the women's marathon yesterday. We also look ahead to big days for Ireland's women: Judy Reynolds, Sara Treacy, Annalise Murphy and Katie Taylor....more19minPlay
FAQs about Hotline Rings: Rio 2016:How many episodes does Hotline Rings: Rio 2016 have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.