The Second Half: Presented by Podge & Popa (Bonus Episode 13)

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 82

This week the tables are turning and Podge & Popa are the one’s being interviewed!

This week's guest - Shannon Redmond - has decided to take over the full episode because her 15 minutes on Shannon’s curveball wasn’t enough! .. 

A question box was featured on Instagram over the week to see what you wanted to ask us for the podcast, and we were flooded with questions - Podge & Popa haven’t seen any of the questions yet!

The Second Half: Presented by Podge & Popa (Bonus Episode 12)

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 81

Welcome back to the How is He podcast - With your hosts, Podge Doyle & Paul Popa Dowling, right here in Ampifi Studio, located in the heart of Carlow town.

This week the lads are joined by a true Freebooters legend - Jack Poyntz - a man who’s been part of the club for over two decades. He played for Freebooters for 20 years, with the highlight of his playing career coming in 2008 when he helped the team lift the Leinster Junior Cup. He also represented Ireland in 6 a side.

These days, he’s passing on his experience as manager of the Freebooters B team — but that’s not all. Off the pitch, he’s built a massive online following as the creator of a Manchester United community  channel, launched in 2022 and now boasting over 80,000 followers across all platforms. Jack also had Man united daily -  a podcast that is all things Man u and is a big part of the Community Radio Kilkenny City as one of the hosts of the soccer podcast. 

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 80

Harry started playing pitch and putt at the age of 12 in Graiguecullen - Started playing golf at the age of 14 in Borris golf club these were the best days of his life (he recounts) He finished school and wanted nothing else only to become a PGA pro he started his apprenticeship in Carlow golf club where he done the 4 years under PRO Andy Gilbert. He then took the head pro role at Quinta do Lago in Portugal for 2 years before becoming the head pro & director of golf in Waterford Golf club. 

He started caddying in mid 2001 and has travelled the world caddying for some of the best on the LPGA and LET tours, He also does on course commentary for radio every year and is just back from royal portrush this year. 

He does all this while also writing an article every week for the Carlow Nationalist.

The Second Half: Presented by Podge & Popa (Bonus Episode 10)

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 79

This week Podge & Popa are joined by John Kelly - A primary school principal. He has had a lifelong involvement in the GAA as a player, coach and administrator and more recently as an intercounty match official. 

John also holds an MA in Irish Regional History and he is a contributor to many publications including Irelands Own, RTE’s Sunday Miscellany and the Carloviana.

John has recently published a book called the GAA Covered.  A book that encapsulates the collection of All Ireland and provincial match programmes going back decades. The book is currently at number 3 in the Irish best sellers list. 

A massive welcome to John Kelly.

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 78

On this week’s episode, Podge & Popa step into the world of secrets, strategy, and suspicion, as they are joined by one of the stars from the Irish version of the worldwide hit show The Traitors. This reality TV show really has captivated the Irish public on RTE with more than 1.2 million people tuning in to each episode.

Katelyn Divilly was a  force to be reckoned with on The Traitors Ireland. Whether plotting in the shadows or keeping her cool under pressure, she captured the nation’s attention and kept us all guessing. Today, away from the cloaks and daggers, we get to hear the real Katelyn — her experience inside the game, and the story beyond it. Katelyn, welcome to the podcast.

Recorded & Produced by Ampifi Studio, in the heart of Carlow Town.