The 1895 Podcast

Doody and Ben are joined by Evan Caffrey this week for a proper deep dive — from family trees and golf beef to cut socks, fry-up essentials, and why he’s still calling it a “fake shot”.

Ev chats honestly about a tough spell this season, the Kerry cup low, and the buzz of that five-goal win in Tolka.

Plus: Ireland U19s, THAT 96th-minute winner in Inchicore, Derry league night emotion, Europe (Ajax in Tolka, Cruyff Arena), wrestling quickfires, and teammate chaos. Up the Reds.

Doody and Ben are in flying form — starting with a look back at the women’s 4-0 win, the post-cup professionalism, and why it never really felt in doubt (despite the nerves on socials).

Then it’s pure Friday-energy chaos: alternative jobs for the squad, Kam’s cut socks getting put on trial, and the modern football trends that do our heads in — tiny shinguards, “no celebrations”, and referees acting like they’re being mauled.

There’s also a proper listener Q&A on Jarvo, John Martin’s impact in the run-in, and whether Europe would actually “paper over” a rough season.

Richie Rankings are back, and there’s a big announcement: Evan Caffrey in the hot seat next week. Up the Reds.

Doody is joined by Shels Women’s manager Sean Russell for a proper deep dive after that unbelievable 3-1 FAI Cup final win over Athlone. They chat the week of prep after the Rovers defeat, leaning into the occasion, what “being us” actually looks like, and how the first-half gameplan clicked.

Sean gives huge credit to the group (and the staff), with special mentions for the young players’ maturity and Mya Sanchez’s massive saves at massive moments — plus what the cup win means, and why Europe has to be the next target.

Then Ben drops in late as the lads break down Galway away: a grim one-all, a ridiculous penalty, Chuck’s “professional foul” attempt, Connor Walsh’s big save, Casey brilliance, and the latest Richie Rankings. Up the Reds.

Positivity is (finally) back on the 1895 Podcast. Doody and Ben soak up Shelbourne’s first league win since July — a mad, dramatic night in Dundalk where the Reds were full value, showed real urgency, and somehow still had to do it the hard way.

They break down the performance, the sloppy goals conceded, and a big shift in intensity — with loads of praise for Chuck, a solid debut from Connor Walsh, and a proper “Rolls-Royce” display from Odhrán Casey.

Plus: massive respect for Sean Boyd (and Luke Byrne) after Boydie’s injections-just-to-make-the-bench story ends in two scrappy, glorious goals.

On the women’s side: it’s all eyes on Sunday’s FAI Women’s Cup final vs Athlone in Tallaght — rivalry, drama, and “moments” guaranteed. Up the Reds.

It’s a tough one this week on the 1895 Podcast. Doody and Ben try to make sense of a properly disappointing few days — the late gut-punch on Friday, a flat Monday night that left everyone in Tolka frustrated, and that creeping sense of dread the minute the equaliser goes in.

They talk confidence, body language, a search for leaders, and why the performances are starting to feel more worrying than just “bad luck” — plus the vicious circle between frustration in the stands and nerves on the pitch.

There’s listener questions, a call for unity ahead of Oriel, and Richie Rankings. Up the Reds.

Positivity is back on the 1895 Podcast after a decent weekend: a big point in Tallaght against the best side in the country, and a must-win victory for Shels' Women to keep the title push alive.

Doody and Ben break down a “complete performance without three points” — defensive solidity, set-piece improvement (Davey Mac praise, obviously), Eddie Beach’s calm in goal, and why Odhran Casey looked back to his best. Plus: chances galore, the Roddy–Dickie partnership, and a ref who had an absolute stinker.

On the women’s side, Pearl to the rescue again, a first senior goal for Sadhbh Hartley, and plenty of listener questions — including the fully-fit starting XI debate, pitch slips, and the Joey O’Brien punditry story. Up the Reds.

The 1895 Podcast is back after 18 weeks… and in perfect 1895 fashion, Doody forgot to press record for the first 15 minutes. Grand return, same old chaos.

Darren “Dazzler” Cleary is in the chair this week because — shock horror — it’s Ste Doody’s last ever episode on the 1895 Podcast. No scandal, no cancellation… just Doody stepping into a new role at the club and calling time on the pod (before he can be bullied any further).

To mark the end of Doody’s reign of terror, the lads launch the inaugural “Doody’s” awards: busiest beaver, “we’re so back” moments, songs that scream Tolka, best/worst players of the last five years, favourite goals, lowest lows, highest highs, and more.

Expect nostalgia, chaos, and a few all-time stories from Europe, feuds, prank calls, and pitch invasions. Up the Reds.

Ste and Ben are back after a “bare, bare” weekend for the Reds — with the Galway trip ending in the ultimate buzzkill as the pitch takes one look at the ball and goes “squelch”. They break down the late call-off, the pitch inspection protocol, and why there’s no conspiracy here… just a surface that was never playable.

Richie Rankings returns with flowers for a sound Galway official, and a shout for Sean Moore getting minutes (and a goal) after injury, and a proper blast for a certain TD.

Plus: a chaotic one-player-per-season XI draft from 2006–2016, grim nostalgia, forgotten heroes, and why some names still give fans PTSD. Up the Reds.

Ste, Ben and are back after a poor weekend for the Reds — and after last week’s pod mysteriously vanished into the abyss. They break down the Dundalk and Rovers games, the soft goals, the head loss, and why it feels like Shels are getting punished for every tiny mistake right now.

There’s a big chat on leadership, “fragility”, set-piece naivety (yes, that Pico back-post one again), and the danger of pinning everything on Paddy Barrett’s return — even if everyone knows what his voice brings.

Plus: calling out the worst internet takes, the Mipo/Mbeng/Sean Boyd conspiracy nonsense, Shels Women’s 4-2 All-Island Cup win, a heritage plaque unveiling at Tolka, Richie Rankings, and a chaotic “one player per season” best XI draft. Up the Reds.