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The Ball Talk Podcast

by Rian Bailey

Click on any podcast to listen, all podcasts from 1-50 are available here. Episodes 51-68 are on Youtube but all future podcasts will appear here. Have any suggestions? Follow us on instagram @ball_talk_podcast, or find me on twitter @RianBailey.

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Episodes

  1. Sligo Sigerson Watch #2

    Episode 2 in the series, we look at all fixtures and results, as well as a chat with Alan Costello on his Sligo IT Sigerson Cup memories.

  2. Sligo Sigerson Watch #1

    Welcome to Sligo Sigerson Watch! Here we look at the Sligo players involved in this year's Sigerson cup and see how they got on in games this week. This show includes: - Results from Round 1 and a look ahead to Round 2 fixtures. - Full time report and post match reaction with Maurice Sheridan,...

  3. Ball Talk #73 Angela Doohan

    For this podcast I sit down with a true legend of Sligo LGFA, Angela Doohan. A fourteen time championship winner with St Nathy’s, she also captained Sligo to an All Ireland in 2006. With an illustrious club and county career, we had plenty to go to - including the initial startup of the St…

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  4. Ball Talk #72 Eamonn Kilgannon

    Sligo keeper and St Farnan's man Eamonn Kilgannon hops on for the latest podcast. Here we chat about Eamonn and Paddy O'Connor's role as joint club chairperson, switching from outfield to goals (and back), switching off in a sport-filled life, and we also get an insight into the Sligo football...

  5. Ball Talk #71 Fr Dan O'Mahony

    Yes in this latest instalment of the podcast we've got our second of the O'Mahony brothers (after John) to join us. Dan O'Mahony not only won senior championship medals with Tourlestrane and his native Ballaghadereen, as well as an intermediate with Ballymote - he captained Maynooth to a Sigerson...

  6. Ball Talk #70 Jack Lavin

    We're back in the swing of things, and again this week we give credit to the achievements of the Sligo U20 footballers as my guest is captain of the team Jack Lavin. Listen here about the rollercoaster of a year, putting the foot down to get a Connacht final to Markievicz park, the impact of…

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  7. Ball Talk #69 Dessie Sloyan

    It's been a while, and thankfully the podcast is back! First episode back and it's with Sligo footballing legend Dessie Sloyan. Playing days, u20 success, Longford senior management, and the best and worst of his team mates! For more, don't forget to follow us on Instagram @ball_talk_podcast,...

  8. Ball Talk #50 Derek Brazil

    Episode 50 of the Ball Talk podcast, and it's with former Manchester United footballer and Republic of Ireland International Derek Brazil. Join myself and Derek to look back on his career at United, playing with some of the greats, working under Sir Alex Ferguson and plenty more! This podcast as...

  9. Ball Talk #49 Mickey Burke

    Episode 49 of the Ball Talk podcast, and it's with Meath's very own honey badger, Mickey Burke. Join myself and Mickey to look back on his 2020, growing up in the family pub which he now runs, and plenty more! This podcast as always is sponsored by ADAPT Athletic Performance and Therapy, head…

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  10. Ball Talk #48 Tom Collins

    Episode 48 of the Ball Talk podcast, and it's with Welsh singer songwriter Tom Collins. Recently, i came across Tom's TikTok account and had to get him on the podcast. We chat about his music career to date, his plans for the future, as well as gigging, TikTok and songwriting. This podcast as...

  11. Ball Talk #47 Kirk Bevins

    Episode 47 of the Ball Talk podcast, and the first of 2021. Here I'm delighted to be joined by PDC referee Kirk Bevins to chat abour how he got into refereeing, his love for darts, the buzz from the crowd, and his success on Countdown. This podcast as always is sponsored by ADAPT Athletic...

  12. Ball Talk #46 Martin Ocean

    Episode 46 of the Ball Talk podcast with Martin Ocean (Martin Carr, formally 220). In this podcast, we chat about Martin's journey so far after ten years of performing and making music. Some great stories and memories shared, two old team mates having a good catch up. This podcast as always is...

  13. Ball Talk #45 Brendan Egan MY15

    Episode 45 of the Ball Talk podcast with Brendan Egan. In this podcast, part two of our chat, we go through Brendan's MY15. Here Brendan made up a team of the best players he has played with across all grades, which makes for some very interesting listening and more great stories! This podcast as...

  14. Ball Talk #44 DJ SOB (Séimidh O Baoighill)

    Episode 44 of the Ball Talk podcast with DJ SOB - Séimidh O Baoighill. In this podcast, we chat about Séimidh's career and journey as a DJ from playing in his friend's marquee to a stage at Longitude, also on winning DJ of the Year and how he almost didn't get to the Longitude gig in time. This...

  15. Ball Talk #43 Brendan Egan

    Episode 43 of the Ball Talk podcast with Brendan Egan. In this podcast, part one of our chat, we talk about Brendan’s move in 2012 from Tourlestrane to St Vincent’s, his inter county days, travelling home from Sweden and England to play for club and county and plenty more. This podcast as always…

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  16. Ball Talk #42 Raff Cretaro

    Episode 42 of the Ball Talk podcast with Raff Cretaro. A nice trip down memory lane with the Tubbercurry Tornado. Here we chat about Raff's career to date and the array of characters he has come across on and off the pitch. This podcast as always is sponsored by ADAPT Athletic Performance and...

  17. Ball Talk #41 Kevin McStay - Championship preview

    Episode 41 of the Ball Talk podcast, the All Ireland semi finals preview with Kevin McStay. Here we go through the weekend's games between Mayo and Tipperary, as well as Dublin and Cavan, Kevin also gives his thoughts on the future of the Championship, and the appointment of Tony McEntee as Sligo...

  18. Ball Talk #40 Emlyn Mulligan

    Episode 40 of the podcast with former Leitrim senior footballer Emlyn Mulligan. In this podcast we climb Knocknarea in Strandhill, Co. Sligo as part of Emlyn's 30 day Knocknarea Challenge. This challenge has Emlyn climb the mountain every day throughout the month of November. This is all in aid…

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  19. Ball Talk #39 Championship Preview - Provincial finals

    Episode 39 of the Ball Talk podcast, the Provincial finals preview with Cahair O'Kane, Enda Smith and Joe Sheridan. . Here we go through the weekend's three provincial finals in Ulster, Munster and Leinster, Joe looks back to Meath's last Leinster title win in 2010, Enda sheds his thoughts on the...

  20. Ball Talk #38 Connaught Final Preview

    Episode 38 of the Ball Talk podcast, the Connaught final preview with Michael D McAndrew, Mattie Donnelly and Eamonn O'Hara. . Here we go through the weekend's Connaught final, as well as predictions for the year, Mattie sheds a thought on the Tyrone management situation and Eamonn speaks about…

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  21. Ball Talk #36 Championship preview

    Episode 36 of the Ball Talk podcast, the football championship preview with Michael Moyles, Paddy McGill and Pa Ranahan. Phonecalls with John O'Mahony and Emlyn Mulligan also included. Here we go through the weekend's 9 games, the lads also give their Connaught Championship predictions. Sponsored...

  22. Ball Talk #35 Tom White

    Episode 35 of the Ball Talk podcast with Sky Sports presenter Tom White. Here we chat about the ins and outs of transfer deadline day and Tom's favourite and least favourite experiences with it so far. Sponsored by ADAPT Athletic Performance and Therapy, head over to Instagram and give them a...

  23. Ball Talk #34 Dayna Finn

    Episode 34 of the podcast with Kiltimagh's dual star Dayna Finn, a county footballer with Mayo and international basketballer. In this podcast we talk about the hectic schedule of being a dual star, applying footballing attributes to basketball, and the 20X20 campaign. Thanks to ADAPT for...

  24. Ball Talk #33 Jamie Finn

    Episode 33 of the podcast with founder of On the Ball Team Building, and fellow podcaster, Jamie Finn. Here we chat about our experiences with podcasting so far, what team building entails, the return of the GAA, and much more. Thanks to ADAPT for their continued support and sponsorship. Follow...

  25. Ball Talk #32 Gareth Fox

    Episode 32 of the podcast with Sports Hypnotherapist Gareth Fox. This podcast is a real eye opener to the world of hypnotherapy, how it applies to sportsmen and women, and Gareth also helps to explain with different scenarios. Thanks to our sponsor ADAPT, head over to Instagram and give them a...

  26. Ball Talk #31 Sean Reilly

    Episode 31 of the podcast with St Barnabas footballer Sean Reilly. Podcast includes the club's historic New York SFC win, playing with Finn Harps, and the future of the Connaught championship. Thanks to our sponsor ADAPT, head over to Instagram and give them a follow @adapt_clinic

  27. Ball Talk #30 Alan Costello

    Episode 30 of the podcast with former Sligo senior footballer Alan Costello. A nice trip down memory lane for Sligo supporters, and we also chat about Alan's switch over from Mayo, the glory days in IT Sligo, and his star studded MY15 also. Thanks to our sponsor ADAPT, head over to Instagram and...

  28. Ball Talk #29 David Gough

    Episode 29 of the podcast with GAA referee David Gough. This podcast is all about rule changes in the GAA, the correct implication of rules, family, and David's proudest moments as a referee. Thanks to ADAPT for sponsoring the pod, head over to Instagram and give them a follow @adapt_clinic.

  29. Ball Talk #28 Mick Konstantin

    Episode 28 of the podcast with singer, songwriter and teacher Mick Konstantin. A good chat here on songwriting, meeting celebrities, lockdown in Kildare, the return of the GAA and the Hardy Bucks! Thanks to our sponsor ADAPT, head over to Instagram and follow them @adapt_clinic

  30. Ball Talk #27 Terry Phelan

    Episode 27 of the podcast with former Irish international Terry Phelan. A nice trip down memory lane for Irish soccer here and we chat about everything from Tubbercurry to Ruud Gullit. Thanks to ADAPT for sponsoring the podcast, head over to Instragram and give them a follow @adapt_clinic.

  31. Ball Talk #26 Ted Furman

    Episode 26 of the podcast with Ballymun Kickhams' footballer Ted Furman. A very insightful podcast on Ted's football career, dealing with racism and mental health, and many more topics. Thanks to our sponsor ADAPT Athletic Performance and Therapy, head over to Instagram and give them a follow...

  32. Ball Talk #25 Fred Cooke

    Episode 25 of the podcast with comedian, actor and musician Fred Cooke! A good chat here on Fred's career thus far, plans for the future and his experience with lockdown. Thanks to ADAPT Athletic Performance and Therapy for sponsoring the podcast, head over and give them a follow on Instagram...

  33. Ball Talk #24 Tom O'Mahony Part 2

    Episode 24 of the Ball Talk podcast with comedian and actor Tom O'Mahony. This is Part 2 of our podcast, head back a few weeks to check out Part 1 if you haven't. Thanks to our sponsor ADAPT Athletic Performance and Therapy, head over to instagram and give them a follow @adapt_clinic

  34. Ball Talk #23 Nathan Caton

    Episode 23 of the Ball Talk podcast with English comedian Nathan Caton. This one is all about Nathan's journey from his first gig in a church to Live at the Apollo and all the twists and bends along the way. Thanks to ADAPT for the sponsorship, head over to Instagram and give them a follow...

  35. Ball Talk #22 Evan Devenney

    Episode 22 of the Ball Talk podcast with Galway tiktoker Evan Devers Devenney. Good chat on tiktok, school and sport. Thanks to ADAPT for sponsoring the podcast, head over to Instagram and give them a follow @adapt_clinic

  36. Ball Talk #21 Rachel O'Sullivan

    Episode 21 of the Ball Talk podcast with Irish tiktoker Rachel O'Sullivan, here we chat about the ins and outs of tiktok and content creation. Thanks to ADAPT for sponsoring the podcast, follow them on instagram @adapt_clinic

  37. Ball Talk #20 Steven McDonnell

    Episode 20 of the Ball Talk podcast with Killeavy and Armagh footballing legend Steven McDonnell. This episode takes a trip through Steven's career highlights, we talk through some of the GAA rule changes, as well as Steven's MY15 selection. Thanks to ADAPT for sponsoring the podcast, follow them...

  38. Ball Talk #19 Nedum Onuoha

    Episode 19 of the Ball Talk podcast with ex English international Nedum Onuoha. Here Nedum details his club career with Sunderland, QPR and Manchester City as well as some great insightful stories. Thanks to ADAPT for sponsoring the podcast, follow them on Instagram @adapt_sligo

  39. Ball Talk #18 Tom O'Mahony

    Episode 18 of the podcast with Irish comedian and actor Tom O'Mahony. This is Part 1 where we chat about lockdown and Tom's career highlights so far. Thanks to ADAPT for the sponsorship, follow them on Instagram @adapt_clinic

  40. Ball Talk #17 Darren Kiely

    Episode 17 of the Ball Talk podcast with Irish singer songwriter Darren Kiely. Darren talks about his recent success on tiktok and studying in UL. Thanks to ADAPT for sponsoring the podcast, follow them on instagram @adapt_clinic

  41. Ball Talk #16 Roberto Wallace

    Episode 16 of the Ball Talk podcast with former NFL pro Roberto Wallace. In this podcast we chat about Roberto's experience working as part of AIB's Toughest Trade documentary and playing Gaelic football with Breaffy in Co Mayo. Thanks to ADAPT for the sponsorshipo, follow them on instagram...

  42. Ball Talk #15 Kevin Egan

    Episode 15 of the Ball Talk podcast with commentator and TV presenter Kevin Egan. Originally from Dublin, Kevin is now making his way in the United States. Here is the story of his journey so far. Thanks to ADAPT for the sponsorship, search @adapt_clinic on instagram and give them a follow!

  43. Ball Talk #14 Owen Colgan

    Episode 14 of the Ball Talk podcast with comedian and actor Owen Colgan. Apologies for sound quality, we recorded in a garage a few months ago and there were birds on the roof... thanks to ADAPT for sponsoring, follow them on instagram @adapt_clinic.

  44. Ball Talk #13 Daniel Goulding

    Episode 13 of the Ball Talk podcast with former Cork senior footballer Daniel Goulding! Here we chat about a range of football related topics; his inter county career, the Kerry - Cork rivalry, the future of Cork football, the return of the GAA, and ofcourse winning the All Ireland. MY15…

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  45. Ball Talk #12 DJ Paudie Walsh

    Episode 12 of the Ball Talk podcast with DJ Paudie Walsh. Paudie is the resident DJ in the Stables Club on campus at the University of Limerick. Here we chat about how Paudie became a DJ, working between weddings and parties, and why he wears a red suit for his wedding gigs! Hope ye enjoy!...

  46. Ball Talk #11 3BucksLeft

    Episode 11 of the Ball Talk podcast with the 3 Bucks Left! Myself and JP chat with Stephen 'Cowboy' Kelly, Pete 'Frenchtoast' Cassidy and Michael Salmon about a range of topics. The Hardy Bucks, buying houses in Barna, running from Dublin to Swinford, Jiu Jitsu, dark alleys, the brilliance of...

  47. Ball Talk #10 Richie Ryan

    Episode 10 of the Ball Talk podcast with former Sligo Rovers captain Richie Ryan! Listen to a packed hour where we run through Richie's 12 club career, his time at Sligo Rovers, the brilliance of Paul Cooke, playing for Sunderland against arch rivals Newcastle, and much, much more. Follow for…

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  48. Ball Talk #9 Gary Sice

    Episode 9 of the Ball Talk podcast with Corofin and Galway star Gary Sice. Here we had a good chat about Gary's career so far, balancing club and county, and the night a cat jumped in the dressing room window and found its way onto the team bus.... MY15 selection is also included. I hope ye enjoy

  49. Ball Talk #8 Barry John Keane

    Episode 8 of the Ball Talk podcast with Kerins O'Rahilly's and Kerry footballer BJ Keane. Here we had a chat about his time in America, Kieran Donaghy's basketball influence on the Kerry team, and why you don't mess with the O'Sé's. MY15 selection included, I hope ye enjoy.

  50. Ball Talk #7 Shane Rice

    Episode 7 of the Ball Talk podcast with Strength Coach Shane Rice. The Scotstown man talks about his time in Toronto, client success stories, drinking bans and more! Hope ye enjoy!

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Click on any podcast to listen, all podcasts from 1-50 are available here. Episodes 51-68 are on Youtube but all future podcasts will appear here. Have any suggestions? Follow us on instagram @ball_talk_podcast, or find me on twitter @RianBailey.

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