The Second Half: Presented by Podge & Popa (Bonus Episode 17)

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 86

This week, Podge & Popa have a very special guest in studio! Vanessa Ogbonna, one of the Faithfuls who won the very first season of The Traitors Ireland. Alongside Kelley Higgins and Oyin Adeyemi, Vanessa out-witted the Traitors, survived the drama, and walked away with her share of the prize pot. 

But Vanessa is much more than just a reality show winner — she’s a content creator, a community voice, presenter of the new RTE show United FC and someone who’s been deeply shaped by her journey. She spent time in direct provision after arriving in Ireland as a child, and she’s spoken candidly about how her community in Tramore helped her grow into the person she is today.

On today’s episode, they'll dive into her Traitors experience (the strategies, the alliances, the tension), but also into her life beyond the castle — her roots in Waterford, the role of football in her upbringing, and how she’s using this win as a platform to share her story and uplift others.

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How Is He Podcast | Ep. 85

On this episode, Podge & Popa are joined by one of the busiest and most passionate figures in Irish sport — Eddie Scally. From the pitch to the parade ring, Eddie’s career has spanned just about every corner of Irish sporting life.

He’s the General Manager of Gowran Park Racecourse in Kilkenny, where he’s helped make it one of Ireland’s premier racing venues. But his love of sport doesn’t stop there — Eddie’s also made his mark in soccer, managing Tombrack AFC and Bunclody AFC, and in GAA, where he’s led teams like Duffry Rovers, the Wexford Senior Camogie team, Bagenalstown Gaels, and had two spells with the Black and Whites hurling club, where he’s still the man in charge today.

And if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also know him as one of the most recognisable voices in local sport — a presenter and hurling analyst on KCLR, and the host of the KCLR Hurling Podcast.

The Second Half: Presented by Podge & Popa (Bonus Episode 15)

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 84

Today, Podge & Popa are chatting with Nathalie Lennon - She’s a health coach and wellness advocate,  radio presenter and was previously a personal trainer. Nathalie’s all about helping people build a better relationship with food, fitness, and themselves, and she’s known for her really empowering approach to movement and mindset.

Over the last few years, she’s become a full-time creator and now hosts her own podcast, The Dating Games. It’s been quite the journey, with plenty of highs and lows along the way and Podge & Pop are going to get into all of that today.

The Second Half: Presented by Podge & Popa (Bonus Episode 14 w/ Brian O'Reilly)

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 83

Tonight Podge & Popa have the return of a legend. This woman needs no introduction - One of the true G.O.A.T.'s of Irish soccer - Kylie Murphy - After captaining Wexford fc for 14 years, making 331 appearances, scoring 123 goals, and too many trophies and individual awards to mention, at the end of the season just passed, Kylie decided to hang up the boots. Kylie welcome back - how are you?

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!