Best Clare Press Podcasts (2025)

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"23 billion pairs of shoes every year and we're throwing out 22 billion!" - Chandni Batra on What the Sneaker Giants Don't Tell You 1:05:38

3h ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Twenty-two billion! What are we playing at?! Things get worse when we look at the materials most commonly in use. The sports shoe category in particular is a giant, influential sector, yet its waste footprint and chemical inputs tend to fall under the radar. And don't get us started on the Crocsification of everything! Injection-moulded EVA is comi…

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Bits & Bobs: Coach Sexton joins the Lions | Conor's Augusta experience and Rory reaction Part 3 50:47

11m ago50:47

50:47

Joe and Will welcome Conor McKeon back from Augusta where he brings his viewpoint into one of the biggest sporting moments in memory (from which he brought Joe a gift) Before all that, the team break down Real Madrid’s Champions League breakdown, ask what impact Rieko Ioane will have at Leinster, and react to the news that Johnny Sexton is joining …

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Hurling Preview | Part 2 | Where are Clare, weak Leinster, trouble for Davy? 42:01

36m ago42:01

42:01

In part 2 of our bumper hurling championship preview, Joe is joined in Langton's Hotel in Kilkenny by Michael Verney, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan to discuss Clare's All-Ireland credentials, the standard in Leinster and their favourite hurlers. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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The Hurling Show goes to Kilkenny! — The Cork/Limerick rivalry & state of modern hurling 54:46

21h ago54:46

54:46

Joe made the journey to Langton's Hotel in Kilkenny to record our bumper hurling championship preview with Michael Verney, John Mullane & Eddie Brennan. In part one the lads discussed the Cork/Limerick rivalry, the state of modern hurling and the best post-training meals. Look out for part two will be in your feeds tomorrow. Our GAA coverage on the…

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Bits & Bobs: McIlroy Masters Mailbag ✉️ 46:59

1h ago46:59

46:59

Joe, Conan & Will convene for this Tuesday's edition of Bits & Bobs to revel in the afterglow of Rory McIlroy's monumental Masters victory [and the avalanche of emails which followed!] If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://ww…

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Agnes Callard on Lessons from Socrates 22:14

6m ago22:14

22:14

Does Socrates still have something to teach us? Agnes Callard thinks he has. Here she discusses the great Athenian and his continuing relevance with David Edmonds.

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Jordie Barrett cheat code | Munster blown away | Trouble in Connacht | The Rugby Show 48:31

2h ago48:31

48:31

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to break down the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Leinster kept a clean sheet for the second weekend in a row as they marched on, Munster were blown away by Bordeaux while Connacht's troubled season got even worse against Racing 92. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. If yo…

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Rory McIlroy's Masterpiece | Padraig Harrington breaks down Augusta’s greatest Sunday 48:26

4h ago48:26

48:26

Three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington joins Joe after a Masters Sunday that will live long in the memory, not just for Irish golf fans but for all followers of the game. Harrington talks us through Rory’s thought process on THAT shot on the 13th, how this result will impact the game, and why The Masters meant so much for the Holywood star. If …

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Pete Doherty: “I was seen a wreck head!” The truth behind the headlines 55:19

4h ago55:19

55:19

Does anxiety or darkness drive you to create? Is creativity the ultimate catharsis? For musician Pete Doherty making art has, at times, been a matter of survival. In this chat with Fearne, Pete explains why taking drugs was less about trying to escape, and more about what he was trying to find. Now he’s stopped taking drugs, how does he unlock and …

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The Patrick Mullins interview | Winning the Grand National, relationship with his father Willie, racing under the spotlight 49:50

6d ago49:50

49:50

Fresh from his brilliant victory at Aintree, Grand National winner Patrick Mullins joins us to talk about his ride aboard Nick Rockett and the reaction which followed. We also delve into his career as an amateur jockey, the unique dynamic of his relationship with his father Willie, the intricacies of training within the powerhouse Mullins stable, a…

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The Bonus Episode: Richard and Izzy look back on Season Three 18:44

6d ago18:44

18:44

It’s the final bonus episode of the season — can you believe it?! Richard and Izzy sure can’t. This week, they’re looking back on an incredible run of guests, from Professor Green to Tim Spector, Sam Ryder and more. Expect memorable moments and the standout lessons they’re taking into the next season (assuming they can stop the power tools long eno…

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Leinster's Champions Cup anxiety | Munster's French invasion Pt 2 | The Rugby Show 55:38

4d ago55:38

55:38

Joe is joined by Cian Tracey and Will Slattery to preview the Champions Cup quarter-finals with Leinster and Munster both looking to progress to the final four. How Leinster handle the favourites tag, Munster's latest trip to France to face Bordeaux and Connacht's glamour Challenge Cup tie against Racing 92 are all up for discussion. Our rugby cove…

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Lightning strikes Rice as Arsenal smash Madrid | The Football Show 52:31

5d ago52:31

52:31

We reflect on a stunning night in the Champions League as Declan Rice's phenomenal double salvo steered Arsenal to a 3-0 thumping of Real Madrid. Gary Breen was on commentary for the match, and he joins us to recap a historic night for the North London club. Joe, Will & Ronan also pore over the rest of last night's action, and chat about unexpected…

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Why Packie Bonner's influence is causing 'unease' in Irish football 33:03

5d ago33:03

33:03

Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell to discuss his Irish Independent article on the influence Packie Bonner still exerts in Irish football - and why some stakeholders are uneasy about it. The legendary goalkeeper is an FAI board member and Dan explains the role he currently plays in the association's decision-making process. Joe and Dan then discuss the…

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Everything's Better When the Sustainability Team is in Charge - the Inspiring Tale of Lafaani 38:20

6d ago38:20

38:20

In the third of our four-part mini series on sustainable fashion in India, Clare sits down with Drishti Modi and Rashmick Bose, the duo behind slow fashion brand Lafaani. It's focused handcraft, handloom weaves, and natural dyes, and their clothes are gorgeous - we want them all! But the founders didn't always dream of fashion careers - they're sus…

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Welcome to Masters week | Rory meets the media | Dermot Gilleece's Augusta memories ⛳️ 1:02:34

6d ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Joe kicks off Masters week by chatting to Conor McKeon, who has arrived on course at Augusta National. The guys break down Rory's opening press conference and discuss the other main contenders for the Green Jacket. Joe is then joined by longtime golf journalist Dermot Gilleece to discuss his Masters memories and why the tournament is so special. Se…

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Rory Gallagher initiates legal proceedings against GAA & Jarlath Burns — explainer 22:33

6d ago22:33

22:33

As exclusively revealed by the Irish Independent, Rory Gallagher has commenced legal proceedings against the GAA and its president Jarlath Burns. This follows Burns' intervention in the former Derry football manager's appointment as a coach to the Naas senior football team earlier this year. Gallagher is suing the Association for malicious falsehoo…

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Bits & Bobs: Cork are cooking, Pep oppression, incognito athletes 45:43

7d ago45:43

45:43

Joe, Ronan and Conan are with you to recap the weekend of sport that was on today’s edition of Bits & Bobs. The Manchester derby, the hurling league final and the first games of the GAA Championship are all on the agenda, while the lads also discuss how Andy Robertson and Thomas Müller look set to move on from their respective clubs. If you'd like …

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Magical Munster overcome O'Gara | Leinster emerge as Champions Cup favourites? | The Rugby Show 58:08

7d ago58:08

58:08

Former Ireland outhalf Ian Madigan and a fresh-from-France Ruaidhri O'Connor join Joe to review the weekend's Champions Cup action, where Munster lit up La Rochelle with a dramatic win, and Leinster pummelled Harlequins at Croke Park. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is with thanks to Energia. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, em…

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James Buckley on becoming a father at 24 and the uncanny Top Gear/Inbetweeners crossover 47:17

10d ago47:17

47:17

This week, on the season finale of Who We Are Now, Richard and Izzy sit down with the star of White Gold, The Inbetweeners, and host of In Sickness and In Health, James Buckley. In this affirming chat, the three chat about young fatherhood, how The Inbetweeners celebrated boyhood and what he expects of his own sons in this new age of masculinity. L…

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Manifesting won’t make you happy: Express true emotion with Estelle Bingham 58:55

7d ago58:55

58:55

So many of us have had to shut down our heart and numb our emotions to survive. Estelle Bingham is dubbed ‘The Heart Whisperer’; she knows the greatest anxiety can come from suppressing parts of ourselves. In this chat with Fearne, Estelle – a holistic therapist and healer – explains how when the mind is spiralling out of control, the heart can bri…

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Bits & Bobs: Sign Rashford at your peril, Ange’s unique interview style, Kildare’s magic 90s 45:12

13d ago45:12

45:12

Joe, Ronan and Conan wrap up another Indo Sport week with this Friday edition of Bits & Bobs, where we answer your emails. The team also debate Ange Postecoglou’s media style, Donegal’s upcoming demolition job, and what do we all think of Marcus Rashford’s change of attitude now he has left United? If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email…

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Masters preview – Brandel Chamblee on Rory's Green Jacket quest and how to play Augusta ⛳️ 52:08

10d ago52:08

52:08

Joe is joined by Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee to preview Masters 2025. The guys break down Rory McIlroy's continuing quest to finally win a Green Jacket, while Brandel gives his perspective on how to best play Augusta having once finished day one in a share of the lead. Conor McKeon also stops by before his Masters trip to make Joe jealous…

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The Bonus Episode: Can electric cars ever be exciting? 19:25

13d ago19:25

19:25

This week Izzy is off being very busy important, but she's left Richard a very important job... to answer your questions. Does he miss Men and Motors? What's his most treasured memory from the Grand Tour? And can electric cars ever be exciting? Find out on this week's bonus episode. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earli…

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Book Club Meets: First loves and sliding doors, with Clare Leslie Hall 27:24

13d ago27:24

27:24

If you had a second chance at your first big love, would you take it? What about if you were already married to a very different kind of person? This is the dilemma Beth is faced with in Broken Country, the Happy Place Book Club novel for March. In this chat Fearne and author Clare Leslie Hall talk about why first love can be so intoxicating, and w…

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Mick O'Dwyer remembered — Pat Spillane & Martin Breheny pay tribute to a GAA giant 40:03

11d ago40:03

40:03

Kerry legend Pat Spillane shares his poignant memories of Mick O'Dwyer, the totemic Gaelic football manager and player, who passed away at the age of 88. Martin Breheny, who penned Micko's autobiography 'Blessed & Obsessed', also joins Joe in studio to delve into the life & times of an Irish sporting titan. If you'd like to get in touch with the sh…

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Tarkowski’s ‘derby challenge’ | Damien Delaney and the Jose face slap | The Football Show 1:06:50

14d ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Damien Delaney joins Joe to break down a Premier League round that saw Liverpool survive a chippy derby, Arsenal stay in the race (just) and to talk about Evan Ferguson’s future. First, Ronan and Will check in on some of the more bizarre elements of the mid-week fixtures, including David Moyes’ ‘tackle for a derby’ comments and Marcus Rashford’s ‘g…

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Don't look back Elanga, Evan Ferguson flounders, Ireland seek Greek reprieve | The Football Show 45:08

15d ago45:08

45:08

Joe, Will & Ronan convene for Wednesday's edition of The Football Show, as Manchester United's malaise shows no signs of halting. The lads also discuss Evan Ferguson's enduring difficulties, Troy Parrott's renaissance, Bukayo Saka's return, and a giant-killing in Germany. Meabh De Burca then checks in to preview Ireland's upcoming matches against G…

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Munster's 'big advantage' v La Rochelle | The art of contract negotiations | The Rugby Show 1:13:18

12d ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to a big weekend of Champions Cup knockout rugby. The panel start off by discussing Jack Crowley's contract negotiations, with Ian giving an insight into what players weigh up when considering a new deal. Munster's trip to La Rochelle, why their half-backs are a 'big advantage' agains…

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From Vintage Seller to Artisanal Manufacturer: Is Ritwik Khanna India's Most Promising New Designer? 39:17

12d ago39:17

39:17

More from our visit to India! If you listened to the last episode with stylist Daniel Franklin, you'll have heard Clare promise more to come from India's burgeoning sustainable fashion scene. This week's chat is with one of Delhi's most promising young designers, who's just shown his collection at Lakmé Fashion Week in Mumbai, and who won last year…

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It's Mailbag Time!! 28:07

14d ago28:07

28:07

From wrinkly leather to a 'lost online' slow fashion maker who finds comfort in our little pod, we catch up over a virtual mailbag of lovely comms that some of our surprisingly loyal listeners have penned. We loved recording this one so tell us some stories and we’ll do more!!! Wish we had a Locked Bag address but sadly it’s just the same boring ol…

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Pat Spillane & Philly McMahon — All-Ireland Football Championship Preview 🏐 1:12:22

13d ago1:12:22

1:12:22

With a shared 16 Celtic Crosses between them, serial All-Ireland winners Pat Spillane and Philly McMahon join Joe to preview the 2025 Senior Football Championship. The lads delve into which team is likely to best acclimate to the new rules, and why they don't necessarily agree on whether all of the FRC 'enhancements' will be a force for good. Also …

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Overproduction: Could fashion's "dirty secret" give someone a clean start? 35:52

14d ago35:52

35:52

Regular listeners would know that we at QF are avid op shoppers. We like nothing more than to rifle through $1 baskets of stale smelling Lycra at our local Noffs in the hope of finding an original Donna Karan bodysuit. But that’s because we have the choice. We have the leisure time, the energy and even the funds to cover those pesky op shop inflati…

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Bits & Bobs: Joe returns! | McIlroy's Masters countdown | Munster vs ROG 46:36

14d ago46:36

46:36

Joe has returned for this Monday special of Bits & Bobs, where Ronan and Will get through the weekend’s biggest talking points. Ronan O’Gara’s jeopardy in France, Rory McIlroy’s hot form, refereeing of football’s top forwards and the backlash towards Trent Alexander-Arnold are all on the menu. Email us at [email protected] See omnystu…

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David Harewood on breakdown and racism in the UK 52:45

17d ago52:45

52:45

This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond, we welcome acclaimed actor David Harewood. Known for his powerful performances in Supergirl, Homeland, and Blood Diamond, David shares his deeply personal journey—from facing racism throughout his life to experiencing a public psychotic breakdown. Hear how he rebuilt himself, found resilien…

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“Don’t talk to yourself like that!” Teddy Swims on learning self-compassion 41:41

14d ago41:41

41:41

We change all the time, which means self-love is an ongoing practice; we’re constantly learning to love the person we are today. Musician Teddy Swims wants you to be able to look in the mirror and see what a great person you are every day. In this chat with Fearne, Teddy explains why he and his partner chose to go to couples therapy to help them pr…

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Coaching Panel: Treating talent differently, pre-game prep, Rocky montages 59:23

17d ago59:23

59:23

European boxing champion, now coach, Eric Donovan joins Conan and Shane Keegan on the Coaching Panel this Friday afternoon. Building resilience and feeling valued are two of the elements thrashed out, as well as the mentality required when gearing up for competition. The lads also delve into the difference between minding individuals and looking af…

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The Bonus Episode: Dr T on the support role men can play during the menopause 24:13

20d ago24:13

24:13

This week's bonus episode of Who We Are Now features Dr. T using a series of motoring metaphors to help Richard and Izzy better understand the science behind the menopause after their recent conversation with Dr Clare Spencer. Does the human brain really work in a similar way to a combustion engine? And what should men do to support the women in th…

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Feel the fear and make the change: Live from Tatton Festival 34:55

17d ago34:55

34:55

Has fear ever stopped you from making the changes you want to make in life? Even if you know what you want, how do you turn your big goals into manageable daily habits? And what role does mindset play in enacting real change? The Happy Place Festival Talk Stage hosted loads of speakers across the weekend at Tatton Park last summer, who all explored…

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Bits & Bobs: The warrior laws of hurling, McIlroy’s mind control, press conference call-outs 42:15

21d ago42:15

42:15

Conan, Will and Conor team up for this Bits and Bobs fresh off the news that Carlow manager Shane Curran has stepped away, which asks the question about why mid-season manager changes aren’t more common in GAA? Elsewhere, the secret goalkeeper #2 messages in, Rory McIlroy’s pre-Masters form, and memories of getting dressed down by sports stars in t…

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Why Lions tour could hurt Ireland | Andy Farrell's Owen dilemma | The Rugby Show 1:06:21

18d ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to discuss Andy Farrell's Lions announcement after he revealed his coaching staff on Wednesday. The panel debate whether so many Irish coaches going on the tour could harm the national team, if Owen Farrell will get picked by his father as well as looking ahead to all the provincial action and rou…

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Andy Farrell's Lions announcement | Charlie Smyth's NFL life | Rory's Masters preparation 48:29

19d ago48:29

48:29

Will Slattery is joined by Shane Brennan to discuss the sporting news of the day, from Andy Farrell announcing his Lions assistant coaches to Rory McIlroy's Masters lead in to the looming possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid. Shane then chats to County Down's Charlie Smyth to discuss life in the NFL with the New O…

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Could VAR work in hurling? | The value (and craic) of warm weather camps | John Mullane & Eddie Brennan 1:07:53

23d ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Michael Verney, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan have the band back together for a crossover episode of the Indo Sport and Indo GAA podcasts. Fermanagh manager Joe Baldwin joins the show to update us on the situation facing his side, who as of Tuesday morning still had not received details of their league final which is set to take place this weekend…

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The Rugby Show | The rise of Aoife Wafer | Wild URC weekend for the provinces 🏉 32:40

23d ago32:40

32:40

Sinead Kissane is joined by Ireland rugby star Aoife Wafer, who popped into studio yesterday to discuss the start of the Six Nations and her breakout 12 months. Although Ireland came up short against France on Saturday in their opening game, Wafer's brace once again marked her out as the team's star performer. She tells Sinead about her ambitions f…

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Donegal’s targets, Dublin’s re-build, Armagh’s pace — what the league has taught us about the race for Sam 🏐 46:41

24d ago46:41

46:41

Conor McKeon is joined by fellow Irish Independent GAA scribes Colm Keys and Donnchadh Boyle to run the rule over the league campaign, where we learned a lot about the seven teams who are still firmly in the All-Ireland race as the competition at the top is tightening. Also on the menu is Mickey Harte’s impact in Offaly, and the gap between the qua…

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Ireland gain swagger – but should we curb our enthusiasm? | The Football Show 46:33

21d ago46:33

46:33

Former Ireland international Gary Breen joins Dan McDonnell for a breakdown of an international window where Ireland ran out victorious over Bulgaria - not once, but twice. However, early concessions and a question over strength of play still remain ahead of a tough qualifying campaign. First, Dan joins the ‘buzz brothers’ Conan and Will to get a s…

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Ben Collins on being The Stig and the next James Bond 56:49

22d ago56:49

56:49

This week on Who We Are Now with Izzy and Richard Hammond, they're joined by racing driver, stunt driver and actual Stig, Ben Collins. For the first time ever, Richard sits down with Ben to discuss the realities of blowing the whistle on being the man behind the mask, how the BBC tried to stop him, and who the most difficult star in the reasonably …

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