The Couch Pundit Podcast – episode 68
03/09/2018
itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500 We chat about el trumpo and the return of the beautiful game
Tag: opinion
Chasing history against the old enemy
16/03/2018
So here we are, sitting on Friday morning on the edge of history. There are a few unknowns going into the Twickenham encounter of old enemies but there are also some known unknowns.
Ireland v Scotland – a preview
06/03/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast (Itunes link) (Stitcher – Link) (Podbean – Link) We are on the run in to the finish of the 6 Nations 2018. As we stand, Ireland are in the driving seat with the Scots coming to Dublin this weekend followed by a St Patricks day match against the old … More Ireland v Scotland – a preview
Friday controversy, man-splaining, gender pay gaps and the presidents club
26/01/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast As we head into the weekend free (unfortunately) from provincial rugby I thought it was time to get serious about a very serious topic. Or 2 serious topics.
The Irish in Europe round 6, Blue, Red and the rest
22/01/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast So is this Deja-vu all over again or is this a slightly different week for Leinster after a trip to Montpelier in the final group game of the European Rugby Champions Cup? Well it is a bit 50-50.
Rugby dopers, dopey responses and an official response
17/01/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast So the story that keeps on giving keeps on giving. Here are my thoughts on the signing of a convicted drugs cheat in Irish rugby. I will try to keep the players name out of the article because I think it has gone beyond a person and … More Rugby dopers, dopey responses and an official response
The Irish provinces in Europe, fighting spirit and surprises.
15/01/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast Another weekend of European rugby and another massively positive round of games for the Irish provinces. Some good fighting spirit shown by Munster away to Racing, Ulster shocked the world against La Rochelle, Connacht drew fairly easily with Worcester and Leinster continued to play like they know … More The Irish provinces in Europe, fighting spirit and surprises.
The Couch Pundit – Episode 22
11/01/2018
Oprah for president? Drugs cheats in sport and social media bias. Podcast available on all platforms. https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2
Drug cheats, red jersey pride and social media.
10/01/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast So coming into the European Champions Cup games there wasn’t a lot of news expected. The injury lists of the provinces has been widely known and hasn’t changed over the last days, the teams where all up against top opposition so it was expected to be quiet until … More Drug cheats, red jersey pride and social media.
Deja-Vu in the RDS, Blue jerseys and the big green jersey
08/01/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast Another weekend brings us to the end of the interprovincial matches of the Christmas New Year block before the teams head back into Europe. It is the second showing of where the Irish teams stack up against each other.
Conor McGregor, the future and serving all masters.
04/01/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast Changing tack slightly and moving away from the oval ball game into the cage and into the world of Conor McGregor. The man who is the most bankable star in the history of the young sport. The man who has brought the sport further into the main … More Conor McGregor, the future and serving all masters.
The Christmas round up, mid season review and new faces
02/01/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast And so the festive season is over, the selection boxes have been emptied, turkeys feel safe again and the interprovincial derby’s are over for a few months. Going into the fixtures there appeared to be a big gap between Leinster and the rest. That appears to have … More The Christmas round up, mid season review and new faces
Munster v Leinster – a review
26/12/2017
The Couch Pundit Podcast And so here we go. The turkey has been eaten, the Pavlova has been demolished and (hopefully) the annual family argument has been avoided through conversation and an unhealthy consumption of alcohol. So now, it is time for me to start an argument and offend. As always, details below for you … More Munster v Leinster – a review
Interpros, dissection of the old enemy and new ideas
23/12/2017
Sow with the promise of far too much turkey, ham and roast potatoes ahead of us we settle into a festive season of sport. The interprovincial games happen over Christmas and it is a great marker to show where the Irish provinces are, especially coming off a massive international series in November and a double … More Interpros, dissection of the old enemy and new ideas
Return legs, European dynasties, overreaction and building a feared team.
18/12/2017
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast And so we exit the second legs of the Christmas European cup competition as clean as Leinster in the second half from their own 22 against Exeter. Another great weekend for the Irish provinces and another punch to the guts for the rich fat cats of Europe.
The Couch Pundit – episode 15
14/12/2017
Keego talks about driving in the rain, amendments and protocol for the office Christmas party. @nkeegan Thecouchpunditireland@gmail.com https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2#episodeGuid=thecouchpundit.podbean.com%2Fepisode-15-drivijg-in-the-rain-amendments-office-christmas-party-protocol-and-shoutouts-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1
The Couch Pundit – episode 14
11/12/2017
Happy Monday! Rugby v football , the Irish provinces in Europe and the homme kick https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2&i=1000397055378
Football v Rugby and a European clean sweep for the provinces.
11/12/2017
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast Sunday was an interesting sporting day of contrast. We had the ‘super derby Sunday’ of premier league football, the over marketed over hyped sporting let down that is the sky sports sponsored game. And we had another round of European rugby that had all of the Irish provinces … More Football v Rugby and a European clean sweep for the provinces.
The Couch Pundit Podcast episode 13
08/12/2017
Happy Friday! Welcome to episode 13! Do listen, like, share and subscribe Twitter.com/nkeegan Thecouchpunditireland@gmail.com Facebook.com/thecouchpunditireland https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2#episodeGuid=thecouchpundit.podbean.com%2Fepisode-13-what-is-mtv-in-2017-brexit-transgender-power-lifters-and-time-magazine-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1
Contract Negotiations, Game playing, Respect and Foreign Lands.
06/12/2017
So in a saga that is dragging on longer than the ross and Rachel will they won’t they (90’s reference) the contract negotiations of the Munster / Ireland stalwarts CJ Stander and Peter O’Mahony is dragging on, a bit like the former saga did.
The Couch Pundit podcast – Episode 11
04/12/2017
Happy Monday! Keego tackles god, Brexit, politicians, rugby and muses about motorways https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2#episodeGuid=thecouchpundit.podbean.com%2Fepisode-11-god-brexit-tangents-rugby-and-the-familiar-ending-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1
McGregor, New Normal, Loyalty and Dichotomy
04/12/2017
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast Following on from a podcast opinion theory rant on The Couch Pundit podcast I have been asked to go into more detail on my thoughts on Conor McGregor. So here goes, and will be followed by many unfollows/unfriending and other general social media hatred.
The Couch Pundit – Episode 9
30/11/2017
Happy Thursday! Keego babbles on about dogs in restaurants, Conor McGregor, Munster rugby and needles a few opposition supporters https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2&i=1000395465319
Provincial bias, Contracts, Furniture and Pay Scales
30/11/2017
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast With a tear in my eye it is time to put the green jersey in the wash and it is time to switch back into provincial mode. My beautiful retro blue jersey with an extra starched, standing at attention collar is ready to be worn again with obnoxious … More Provincial bias, Contracts, Furniture and Pay Scales
The Couch Pundit podcast
29/11/2017
Ladies and gentlemen, introducing our new podcast, three times a week. News , opinion, sport and general lunacy Like, listen, enjoy, share and subscribe https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2
Frances Fitzgerald, An Garda Siochana, Government and diving boards.
29/11/2017
So here we go. This could be the one that causes big, proper trouble. Let’s have a chat about France Fitzgerald, FF/FG, the Gardaí and our Cuban missile crisis-esque brush with a general election before Christmas.
November Internationals, The other old enemy, Sending a message and newbies.
24/11/2017
And here we go! The final weekend of my favourite part of the rugby calendar is upon is and it has been massively positive for Ireland but we come up against the other old enemy this weekend, the 1 team that I cannot emotionally handle losing to anymore, the well-traveled Argentina. Argentina comes in … More November Internationals, The other old enemy, Sending a message and newbies.
Ireland v Fiji, New Faces and a frustrating weekend.
20/11/2017
Another emotional weekend of Irish sport is behind us. Ireland took on the mighty Fiji in Lansdowne road on Saturday night and it was a game of 3 halves. Don’t let my ordinary level maths confuse you. But it was a game of 3 halves. The team selected kept only 2 started from the previous … More Ireland v Fiji, New Faces and a frustrating weekend.
Springboks, New faces, results and Bright Futures
13/11/2017
Well, that was unexpected. The might Springboks marched into Dublin with their heads up after running the All Blacks thisclose two weeks ago. They had the mind games going all week by talking up Ireland and being overly complimentary. Knowing that Ireland rarely stand up to the tag of favourites, the ‘Boks where needling through … More Springboks, New faces, results and Bright Futures
November Internationals, Foreign Irish Players, Uncapped youngsters and Sprinbok hunting.
10/11/2017
In the words of my favourite songsmith, ‘you say I aint worth a dollar, but I feel like a millionaire’. That has nothing to do with the November internationals but if there is any chance of getting a Queens of the Stone Age reference into a blog, I will take it This is my favourite … More November Internationals, Foreign Irish Players, Uncapped youngsters and Sprinbok hunting.
Leinster rugby, gate keepers and a Summer off
22/05/2017
Sitting here at my desk, a week ago I thought I would be writing a very different post to the one that will appear, as if by magic, below. Leinster came into the business end of the season in fine form. Inventive, tough and confident. Sweeping most aside for the season. The final in the … More Leinster rugby, gate keepers and a Summer off
America from the outside, Ireland from the inside – Episode 4
28/03/2017
Welcome to a delayed episode 4 of ‘America from the outside, Ireland from the inside’. Coming to you from a raining Dublin that is recovering from the weekend. Starting across the pond again this week, there is a lot of craziness from El Prez, but this week let’s look at how it is covered.
Ireland, the 6 Nations, success and failure
22/03/2017
I have come to a realisation as we say good bye to the 6 Nations championship of 2017. That realisation is, I cannot emotionally handle being an Ireland rugby supporter. It feels better to have said that out loud. Going into the final match against England, there was no title at steak. There was only … More Ireland, the 6 Nations, success and failure
America from the outside, Ireland from the inside – Episode 3
15/03/2017
Welcome to episode 3 of America from the outside, Ireland from the inside. Coming to you from a sunny Dublin in the middle of St Patrick’s week, the mood is good. Starting on the other side of the world, it has been another topsy turvy week in America. We have El Presidente’s spokespeople talking about … More America from the outside, Ireland from the inside – Episode 3
America from the outside, Ireland from the inside – part 1
01/03/2017
Welcome to episode 1 of ‘America from the outside, Ireland from the inside’. This first post will be an introduction of what the aims are of the series, views from my computer screen and an ability to contact me for further discussion and challenging of opinions. Situated on Dublin’s Southside, I am looking at the … More America from the outside, Ireland from the inside – part 1
