The42 Podcasts

The42 Podcasts episodes:

• 08.04.2023

  Behind the Lines: Paul Rouse

  We’re back! Kicking off a new series run of Behind the Lines is Professor of History at UCD, Paul Rouse. Get the full episode by subscribing to The42 now! Across a sprawling, fascinating conversation, we discuss Paul’s new book, Sport in Modern...

  
• 07.13.2023

  On the Right Wing: The English Defence League, the Euros and the rise of cocaine use

  In the fourth and penultimate episode of The42’s exclusive podcast series ‘On the Right Wing’, Enda Coll explores the role that former football hooligans played in the establishment and rise of the right-wing group The English Defence League. With Professor...

  
• 07.06.2023

  On the Right Wing - Ep3: Italy - The Phoenix of Fascism

  In the third episode of the series, Enda Coll explores the world of Italian football and why the league has historically had issues with fascist showcasing inside their grounds. To do so, he goes back in time with Simon -...

  
• 07.04.2023

  Behind the Lines - Women's World Cup Special

  In a special edition of Behind the Lines, The Journal Editor, Sinead O'Carroll takes over hosting duties of the podcast. She's joined in studio by journalist and broadcaster Cliona Foley, by Irish Times sports writer Mary Hannigan and by The...

  
• 06.29.2023

  On the Right Wing - Ep2: Germany - The lateral thinkers

  In the second episode of the series, Enda Coll explores the world of German football and its heterogeneous fan culture. Charting the rise of hooliganism in the country from the 1980's onwards, he looks at the clamping down on football...

  
• 06.22.2023

  On The Right Wing - Neymar's backing of Bolsonaro

  On The Right Wing - Neymar's backing of Bolsonaro by The42

  
• 05.16.2023

  The Football Family | What's next for Gavin Bazunu?

  Enda Coll, David Sneyd and Shane Keegan look at Gavin Bazunu's season with Southampton and what the future holds for the young goalkeeper. Get the full Football Family podcast by subscribing to The 42 - The42.ie/subscribe/

  
• 12.18.2022

  The Football Family: For football, for Argentina, for Messi

  Gavin Cooney joins David Sneyd and Shane Keegan in the aftermath of the World Cup final as he attempts to sum up what this means to Messi and Argentina.

  
• 07.22.2021

  The Punt with William Hill: Episode 10, Lions Tour

  It has been a Lions Tour riddled with setbacks, but Saturday sees Warren Gatland's side face the reigning world champions South Africa in the first of three Tests. To preview the opening game in Cape Town as well as the...

  
• 06.09.2021

  The Punt with William Hill: Episode 9, Euro 2020 preview

  Ireland may not be there, but the European Championship kicks off on Friday - a year later than originally scheduled. Miguel Delaney, The Independent's chief football writer, AFP football correspondent Kieran Canning and football writer and broadcaster Tom Williams join Gavin...

  
• 05.26.2021

  Behind The Lines, Episode 77: Tim Vickery

  A free clip from this week's episode of the Behind The Lines sportswriting podcast as South American football expert Tim Vickery joins Gavin Cooney.

  
• 05.25.2021

  Highlights: Rugby Weekly Extra: Woe for ROG, Richie Mo'unga on fire, and experiences in Japan

  A free clip from our exclusive members Rugby Weekly Extra podcast(24/05)as Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the 2021 Champions Cup final and Eoin's experiences as an analyst in Japan. To hear the full podcast, and get lots more benefits,...

  
• 05.19.2021

  The Punt with William Hill: Episode 8, US PGA preview & Dublin v Kerry

  Gavin Cooney is joined by Brian Keogh of irishgolfdesk.com to look ahead to this week's US PGA Championship and discuss Rory McIlroy's chances at Kiawah Island - with tips and the latest William Hill odds. Then The42's GAA heads Fintan O'Toole...

  
• 05.17.2021

  Highlights: Rugby Weekly Extra: A fiery affair in Limerick, James Ryan roars, & Trans-Tasman thrills

  A free clip from our exclusive members Rugby Weekly Extra podcast (17/05)as Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the latest inter-pros and all the action in Super Rugby, as well as the upcoming Top League final in Japan. To hear...

  
• 05.11.2021

  Now That's What I Call Behind The Lines, Vol 5

  We have reached our 75th episode, so this arbitrarily significant milestone gives us a chance to pause for breath and reflect on some of the highlights of the year so far. So, listen as Simon Kuper explains the influence of...

  
• 04.29.2021

  The Punt with William Hill: Episode 7, Taylor's title defence & United-Liverpool

  Gavan Casey and Gavin Cooney are joined by boxing journalist Joe O'Neill to preview Katie Taylor's undisputed lightweight title defence against old rival Natasha Jonas on Saturday - with predictions and the latest William Hill odds. Then footballer writer...

  
• 03.12.2021

  The Punt with William Hill: Episode 6, Cheltenham 2021 preview

  Ahead of this year's Cheltenham Festival, Johnny Ward is joined by Donn McClean and Dublin footballer John Small to discuss the biggest week in the racing calendar. Ballymun Kickhams star Small talks about his racing background and the influence of...

  
• 02.26.2021

  The Punt with William Hill: Episode 5, Premier League chat and Cheltenham build-up

  Miguel Delaney, chief football writer at The Independent, freelance football journalist David Sneyd and broadcaster Johnny Ward join The42's Gavan Casey to discuss some of the Premier League's major talking points -- with a focus on Man City, Man United,...

  
• 02.05.2021

  The Punt with William Hill: Episode 4, Super Bowl LV and Six Nations preview

  NFL analyst Sam Monson of PFF and Steve O'Rourke, formerly of this parish, join The42's Gavan Casey to preview this weekend's Super Bowl LV between Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defending champions the Kansas City Chiefs, with predictions, tips...

  
• 12.11.2020

  The Punt with William Hill: Episode 3, All-Ireland hurling and camogie finals

  Ahead of the weekend's All-Ireland hurling final between Waterford and Limerick and the meeting of Kilkenny and Galway in the camogie final, The42's Gavan Casey, Fintan O'Toole and Sinead Farrell are joined by Shane Stapleton of Our Game to preview...

  
• 11.12.2020

  The Punt with William Hill: Episode 2, Taylor v Gutierrez

  Gavan Casey and Gavin Cooney chat to Kathleen McNamee of ESPN about Katie Taylor's world title defence against Miriam Gutierrez and the wider impact she has had on women's sport, before Johnny Ward discusses Ireland's upcoming international fixtures and gives...

  
• 10.30.2020

  The42 GAA Weekly with Shane Dowling & Marc Ó Sé - (The) Winter (Championship) is Coming

  ***FREE PREVIEW EPISODE*** Welcome to The42 GAA Weekly with Shane Dowling and Marc Ó Sé, a brand-new podcast exclusive to The42 Members. To listen to the rest of the series, sign up now at members.the42.ie. Use the codes SHANETHE42 or MARCTHE42 to...

  
• 10.07.2020

  The Punt with William Hill: Episode 1, Slovakia v Ireland

  A brand new show from The42 and William Hill that looks ahead to the major Irish sporting events - at home and abroad - each month. In the first episode, The42's Gavan Casey and Gavin Cooney are joined by journalists...

  
• 10.05.2020

  Life Changing Moments: Sarah Rowe

  In the final episode of the series, Mayo star Sarah Rowe tells us how a negative experience in a provincial final helped her to learn and grow.

  
• 09.27.2020

  Life Changing Moments: Shane McGrath

  In our penultimate episode, Shane McGrath - an All-Ireland winner with Tipperary - describes how a day at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 2008 had a lasting impact on his career.

  
• 09.20.2020

  Life Changing Moments: Marc Ó Sé

  A member of one of the great Kerry football families is our latest guest, as he remembers the 2006 All-Ireland quarter-final showdown with Armagh.

  
• 09.13.2020

  Life Changing Moments: Eamonn Callaghan

  In Episode 5, former Kildare captain Eamonn Callaghan opens up about a vital meeting with Kieran McGeeney in 2010 that changed his whole approach to Gaelic football.

  
• 09.06.2020

  Life Changing Moments: Brid Stack

  Cork ladies football legend Brid Stack, who won a remarkable 11 All-Ireland medals, looks back at 2007 final against Mayo - when she marked the great Cora Staunton and was named Player of the Match.

  
• 08.30.2020

  Life Changing Moments: Matty Forde

  We hear from Wexford football hero Matty Forde about a day he caught the eye - thanks to his hair, his boots and his scoring - in Episode 3 of our Life Changing Moments podcast series with UPMC.

  
• 08.23.2020

  Life Changing Moments: Richie Power

  In Episode 2 of our new series with UPMC, we hear from one of Kilkenny's most gifted former hurlers about a turning point in his career - in the 2010 All-Ireland semi-final win over Cork at Croke Park.

  
• 08.16.2020

  Life Changing Moments: Dan Shanahan

  In the first episode of this new series with UPMC, Waterford hurling legend Dan Shanahan relives a day that is etched in his memory and explains how that experience gave him the confidence to reach the very top of the...

  
• 06.02.2020

  Behind The Lines: The genius of Hugh McIlvanney

  This week’s Behind The Lines is a special episode as part of The42’s Genius Week, in which we celebrate the genius of the late Hugh McIlvanney. We’re delighted to be joined by Gary Lineker to do so, who became a...

  
• 12.31.2019

  Now That's What I Call Behind The Lines 2019

  Behind The Lines is the sportswriting podcast from the42. Every fortnight, host Gavin Cooney chats to some well-known journalists about their careers, the industry and most importantly, their favourite pieces. BTL is exclusive to The42 members. You can join or...

  
• 12.24.2019

  The best of The Football Family 2019

  A selection of the best bits from the dozen episodes of The Football Family podcast that aired in 2019, featuring Roy O'Donovan, Louise Quinn, Karl Moore, Graham Barrett, Derek Coughlan, Brian Barry-Murphy, Mark Yeates, Rianna Jarrett, Dean Delany, Dominic Foley,...

  
• 12.18.2019

  What can we expect from Dessie Farrell's Dubs?

  With Dessie Farrell having assumed the hot seat in the biggest job in the GAA, Fintan O'Toole was joined by The Irish Sun's Gordon Manning to look ahead to the post-Jim Gavin era whilst also asking the question, 'Can...

  
• 12.10.2019

  The Football Family, Ep. 12: Keith Fahey

  Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Fahey speaks candidly to Paul Dollery about mental health and the personal challenges he has endured. Access to The Football Family is normally exclusive to The42.ie members. However, due to the potential for Keith Fahey's...

  
• 11.29.2019

  Sonia - Episode 3 - Talk To Joe

  In the final episode of 'Sonia' we find her at her lowest hour, Atlanta 1996. It's her second Olympics and again, Ireland expects and demands. We then go back a year to see just why the Irish public were just...

  
• 11.27.2019

  Sonia - Episode 2 - Caterpillar Fungus

  In Episode Two we meet Sonia on the start lines of the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart. It's two years on from the Barcelona Olympics and Sonia is a household name. In Stuttgart the nation sits back ready to bear witness...

  
• 11.25.2019

  Sonia - Episode 1 - Barcelona

  Thanks to the heroics of Wayne McCullough and Michael Carruth in the boxing ring, the 1992 Barcelona Olympics will forever live in the Irish sporting lexicon as one of the great summers -- and in the 1990s, there were a...

  
• 11.23.2018

  One on One: Kevin O'Brien

  Irish cricket player Kevin O'Brien joins Ryan Bailey to chat about a historic year for Irish cricket and his upcoming travels to Nepal.

  
• 11.16.2018

  Previewing the 'sparks and fireworks' of Ireland v New Zealand with Ronan O'Gara

  With Ireland hoping to beat the All Blacks at home for the first time this Saturday, Murray and Gavan are joined by Irish Examiner columnist Ronan O'Gara to look ahead to the match, recount past tests and chat about the...

  
• 11.05.2018

  One on One: James Lowe on Movember, playing tour guide and international rugby

  Leinster rugby star James Lowe joins to chat about his Movember Foundation Ireland campaign, as well as his form at Leinster, showing his parents around Ireland and Ireland's upcoming test against his native New Zealand.

  
• 11.01.2018

  One on One: Mick Clohisey fresh from his victory at the national marathon championship

  Dubliner Mick Clohisey speaks to Ryan Bailey after winning the national marathon championship on Sunday in his hometown of Dublin.

  
• 10.24.2018

  Dublin marathon advice with race director Jim Aughney

  Ryan Bailey chats to the man who's been at the helm of the Dublin marathon since 1997 about last minute prep, what to expect on race day and the best recovery techniques.

  
• 10.07.2018

  On the ground in Vegas: Reaction as McGregor's UFC return turned to chaos

  Gavan Casey joins Ryan Bailey with all the latest news and reaction from Khabib v McGregor.

  
• 09.26.2018

  One on One: Gary and Paul O'Donovan on life after rowing, being world champions and Tokyo 2020

  Fresh off their victory at the World Rowing Championships, Skibbereen's Gary and Paul O'Donovan join Ryan Bailey to chat about their gold medal race, life after rowing and the upcoming Olympic cycle.

  
• 09.21.2018

  One on One: Devin Toner on life after rugby, standing the test of time and his love of cooking'

  Leinster and Ireland player Devin Toner joined Ryan Bailey to chat about setting up for life after rugby and the apprehensions that come with it; how he's managed to be one of the most consistently fit players over the years...

  
• 09.20.2018

  The Ladies Football Show: All-Ireland champion Sinead Finnegan and Mayo ladies recap

  All-Ireland winner and Dublin full-back Sinead Finnegan joined us on the Ladies Football Show to talk about how competitive the Dublin panel was this year and sharing an All-Ireland win with her sister. The42's Kevin O'Brien also joined us to...

  
• 09.17.2018

  Sean Cavanagh on obsessing, blaming himself for losses and blue WKD protein shakes

  Three time All-Ireland winner with Tyrone Sean Cavanagh joins Kevin O'Brien to talk about his career and his new autobiography, "The Obsession".

  
• 09.12.2018

  The Ladies Football Show: A look ahead to the All-Ireland junior, intermediate and senior finals

  We're joined by Cork captain Ciara O'Sullivan, Tyrone captain Neamh Woods and Louth captain Kate Flood to preview this Sunday's All-Ireland junior, intermediate and senior football finals.