Second Captains Saturday

Second Captains Saturday

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Second Captains Saturday episodes

  • Domhnall Gleeson

    Chris O'Dowd has sat on top of the Second Captains leaderboard all summer long, can Domhnall Gleeson pip him to the title in the final show of the series?

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    52 min
  • Paul Brady

    To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of his legendary album with Andy Irvine, Paul Brady steps up to the plate. 

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    50 min
  • Olwen Fouéré

    As compelling in conversation as she is on stage and screen, actor Olwen Fouéré walks a wire between love and loss on Second Captains Saturday. 

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    48 min
  • Andrew O'Hagan

    This week three time Booker Prize nominee Andrew O'Hagan reflects on the enduring power of friendship and the shifting dynamics of father-son relationships all while chassé-ing a fine line between sport and art. 

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    49 min
  • Wendy Erskine
    Award-winning novelist and short-story writer Wendy Erskine hopes a tangential connection to a Croation midfielder from the 90s will be enough to give her the edge in this year's title race.

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    43 min
  • Seamus Fogarty
    After an emotional week, it seems only right to sit down with a music man from Mayo. Oh and brace yourself for a sporting highlight unparalleled in its artistic ambition.

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    42 min
  • Chris O'Dowd
    Boyle native and star of Bridesmaids and The Brightening Air, Chris O'Dowd lays down a marker as a new series of Second Captains Saturday gets underway.

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    50 min
  • Justine Stafford & Shane Daniel Byrne
    Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy test the sporting credentials of Justine Stafford and Shane Daniel Byrne as the comedians go head-to-head in a festive edition of Second Captains Saturday.

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    50 min
  • Ankur Vikal
    Actor and star of Slumdog Millionaire Ankur Vikal, has a powerful conversation with Eoin & Murph about culture, belonging and cheering on The Dubs from Hill 16 - but is it enough to pip President Michael D. Higgins to the post.

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    52 min
  • Self Esteem
    From soundtracking goal montages to dreams of owning her beloved Sheffield Wednesday, this week's contender pop powerhouse Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor), means business.

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    42 min

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Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy are trying to find the Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson. Guests from around the world reflect on the sporting experiences of their past, their highlights and…