A look back at a monumental weekend for the 4 Irish IPP athletes: Rory Beggan, Mark Jackson, Charlie Smyth and Darragh Leader. And how exactly did they get on in Indy?

We begin the episode with a recap of Conor Mangan's adventures, before diving straight into what the lads experienced, and how they are feeling (13.10).

Enter The Arena is a series podcast hosted by Conor Mangan (Professional American Football Kicker from Cork, Ireland). An LK podcast production. Recorded and produced by Conor Mangan.

For the first time in it's history, the NFL Combine will host 4 Irish born players through the International Player Pathway (IPP) Program as Kickers/Punters. Conor Mangan and Tadhg Leader (NFL IPP Coach of Leader Kicking) review what the lads have been through, what's to come, and we ask the question: Will there be an Irish kicker on an NFL roster in the '24/'25 season?

Enter The Arena is a series podcast hosted by Conor Mangan (Professional American Football Kicker from Cork, Ireland). An LK podcast production. This episode was recorded and produced by Conor Mangan, with help from Michael McQuaid.

John Carney is a 23-year NFL Veteran Kicker and Super Bowl winner, playing for the New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, San Diego Chargers, and more. He is the fifth highest point scorer of all-time in the National Football League. He now owns and operates the world renowned Carney Training Facility, coaching some of the best kickers in the world, in San Diego, California. 

Carney played across 4 decades in the NFL, racking up a total 2,062 points. After 11 years with the San Diego Chargers, Carney signed with the New Orleans Saints, In 2005, Storm Katrina hit the city causing the deaths of almost 2,000 people. In 2009, the city bounced back, winning the Super Bowl as underdogs on the their first ever appearance. He also made the Pro Bowl at the age of 44, the oldest player ever at the time. 

Enter The Arena is a series podcast hosted by Conor Mangan (Professional American Football Kicker from Cork, Ireland). An LK podcast production. Recorded and produced by Patrick Villa of CTF, Conor Mangan and Lee Murray of MURR Media. Special thanks to Lochlainn Harte for audio assistance and consultation.