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Second Captains Saturday

by RTÉ Radio 1

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  • Domhnall Gleeson

    September 5, 2026 · 52 min

    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.

  • Paul Brady

    August 29, 2026 · 49 min

    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.

  • Olwen Fouéré

    August 22, 2026 · 47 min

    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.

  • Andrew O'Hagan

    August 15, 2026 · 48 min

    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 omn…

  • Wendy Erskine

    August 8, 2026 · 43 min

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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  • Seamus Fogarty

    August 1, 2026 · 42 min

    After an emotional week, it seems only right to sit down with a music man from Mayo. Oh and brace yourself for a sporting highlight unparalleled in its artistic ambition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Chris O'Dowd

    July 24, 2026 · 49 min

    Boyle native and star of Bridesmaids and The Brightening Air, Chris O'Dowd lays down a marker as a new series of Second Captains Saturday gets underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Justine Stafford & Shane Daniel Byrne

    December 27, 2025 · 49 min

    Eoin McDevitt and Ciarán Murphy test the sporting credentials of Justine Stafford and Shane Daniel Byrne as the comedians go head-to-head in a festive edition of Second Captains Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Ankur Vikal

    September 13, 2025 · 51 min

    Actor and star of Slumdog Millionaire Ankur Vikal, has a powerful conversation with Eoin & Murph about culture, belonging and cheering on The Dubs from Hill 16 - but is it enough to pip President Michael D. Higgins to the post.See…

  • Self Esteem

    September 6, 2025 · 41 min

    From soundtracking goal montages to dreams of owning her beloved Sheffield Wednesday, this week's contender pop powerhouse Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor), means business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Alvy Carragher

    August 30, 2025 · 46 min

    After a record-breaking-performance from Uachtarán na hÉireann, Alvy Carragher, an award-winning poet with cross-country grit, makes her play for glory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • President Michael D. Higgins

    August 23, 2025 · 49 min

    Eoin and Murph are off to the Áras to sit down with Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About the show

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. From the multi-award winning team behind the hugely popular SC podcast, Second Captains Saturday on RTÉ Radio 1 is the perfect mix of culture, sport, comedy and music.Listen back below to the incredible roster of guests over the years and some fascinating conversations with a difference. Former competitors include Malcolm Gladwell, Brendan Gleeson, Sharon Horgan, Conan O’Brien, Anne Enright, Dorothy Cross, Senator George Mitchell, Michael Sheen and Irvine Welsh.