Episodes

  • Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'

    Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'
    Mar 30 2024

    This week on The Saturday Panel we're delving into the area of off-pitch and online issues that face athletes.

    Joining John Duggan in studio: Leigh Nicol, an ex-professional footballer and victim of sextortion; Fraser Franks, also a former professional footballer who had football suddenly taken from him owing to a heart condition; and Matt Himsworth, a media lawyer who protects players from so many evils that lurk online.
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    48 mins
  • THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents

    THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents
    Sep 2 2023

    Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week!

    It's with thanks to L’Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products
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    49 mins
  • THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents

    THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents
    Sep 2 2023

    Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week!

    It's with thanks to L’Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products
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    50 mins
  • Old rivals collide, stopping Clifford and the difficulty of going back to back

    Old rivals collide, stopping Clifford and the difficulty of going back to back
    Jul 29 2023
    It is All-Ireland football final weekend and John Duggan is joined by Dublin All Ireland winners Ger Brennan and John O'Leary and Celtic Cross holders with Kerry Sean O'Sullivan and Fionn Fitzgerald to discuss the biggest game in the GAA calendar. The panel will look at what makes this rivalry so special, why the Kingdom have struggled to retain their crown in the past and the mouthwatering clash of Mick Fitzsimons and David Clifford Gaelic football on Off The Ball is in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA senior football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.
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    56 mins
  • Saturday Panel | The 151st Open & Open Memories | Des Smyth & Dermot Gilleece

    Saturday Panel | The 151st Open & Open Memories | Des Smyth & Dermot Gilleece
    Jul 24 2023
    John Duggan was joined on the panel in studio by legendary golf journalist Dermot Gilleece & Irish golfer and T-4 finisher in the 1982 Open, Des Smyth. They discussed the 151st Open & some fond memories of previous Open Championships. This Saturday Panel was brought to you with thanks to the all new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid- with 200 horsepower and up to 1,100km range.
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    50 mins
  • Hurling history awaits, taking frees in Croke Park and Cian Lynch is back

    Hurling history awaits, taking frees in Croke Park and Cian Lynch is back
    Jul 22 2023
    7 time All Star with Kilkenny JJ Delaney, former Limerick boss TJ Ryan and Liam McCarthy winner with Tipperary Eoin Kelly join OTB's John Duggan to build up to the All Ireland final as Limerick look to become just the third county in history to win 3 titles in a row. Kilkenny are one of the others to achieve that feat and will be desperate to end their own famine. Hurling on Off The Ball with Bord Gais Energy. It’s Anyone’s Game - promoting inclusivity in hurling.
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    50 mins
  • Can Monaghan and Derry cause upsets, dealing with the verbals and punching above your weight | SATURDAY PANEL

    Can Monaghan and Derry cause upsets, dealing with the verbals and punching above your weight | SATURDAY PANEL
    Jul 15 2023
    Former Kerry star Sean O’Sullivan, ex Dublin man Kevin Nolan and recently retired Monaghan player Drew Wylie join OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the All Ireland Football semi finals and the Tailteann Cup final. In association with AIB GAA | #TheToughest
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    58 mins
  • Provincial Finals preview, Shefflin in trouble and the importance of celebrating – SATURDAY PANEL

    Provincial Finals preview, Shefflin in trouble and the importance of celebrating – SATURDAY PANEL
    Jun 10 2023
    Tipperary hurling great Eoin Kelly, former Limerick manager TJ Ryan and All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Brian Hogan join OTB’s John Duggan to preview the Leinster and Munster hurling finals with Limerick’s bid for 5 in a row coming up against a mighty Clare side and Galway and Kilkenny renewing their rivalry once again this Sunday. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. The Hurling Pod has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/bgegaa
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    55 mins