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Second Captains Saturday

Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy are trying to find the Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson. Guests from around the world reflect on the sporting experiences of their past, their highlights and lowlights, before having their sporting lives ranked on air.

Podcast · By RTÉ Radio 1 · English (Ireland) · Official site

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Sep 5, 2026
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Jul 24, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    Domhnall Gleeson (opens the original)

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    Chris O'Dowd has sat on top of the Second Captains leaderboard all summer long, can Domhnall Gleeson pip him to the title in the final show of the series? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Episode · Aug 29, 2026

    Paul Brady (opens the original)

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    To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of his legendary album with Andy Irvine, Paul Brady steps up to the plate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Episode · Aug 22, 2026

    Olwen Fouéré (opens the original)

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    As compelling in conversation as she is on stage and screen, actor Olwen Fouéré walks a wire between love and loss on Second Captains Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Episode · Aug 15, 2026

    Andrew O'Hagan (opens the original)

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    This week three time Booker Prize nominee Andrew O'Hagan reflects on the enduring power of friendship and the shifting dynamics of father-son relationships all while chassé-ing a fine line between sport and art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Episode · Aug 8, 2026

    Wendy Erskine (opens the original)

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    Award-winning novelist and short-story writer Wendy Erskine hopes a tangential connection to a Croation midfielder from the 90s will be enough to give her the edge in this year's title race.

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