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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 (reigning champ for 2024 is the "crafty" club tennis player Ardal O’Hanlon).

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Domhnall Gleeson

2026/09/05

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

2026/08/29

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

2026/08/22

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

2026/08/15

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.

Wendy Erskine

2026/08/08

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 information.

Seamus Fogarty

2026/08/01

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

2026/07/24

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

2025/12/27

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

2025/09/13

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self Esteem

2025/09/06

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

2025/08/30

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

2025/08/23

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.

Siobhán McSweeney

2025/08/16

Eoin and Murph are joined by actor, presenter and beloved star of Derry Girls, the brilliant Siobhan McSweeney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brían F. O'Byrne

2025/08/08

The call went out and Brían F. O'Byrne answered. Revealing the story behind "tumultuous behaviour for no apparent reason" at USA '94 and reminiscing about a goal for the ages, with an assist from a Meath GAA legend, Brían makes his play for pole position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph O'Connor

2025/08/02

One of our greatest novelists, Joseph O'Connor has broken bones for his art, but can he tackle his way to the top of the table at this early stage of the competition?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.9 out of 5

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marzeetc 2019/08/16

Left leaning anti capital yet they change for the podcast?

But I do like listening to them.

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Gruffindoooor 2017/07/19

Consistently Great

The guys ability to put out consistently high quality content across their various platforms makes the second captains the first place I go for my spo...

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