Where sport meets conversation - soccer, GAA, athletics, and the stories that matter.

Hosted by two Carlow (Carla) lads, Podge & Popa, it’s where dodgy opinions meet brilliant guests. Expect banter, bold takes, and plenty of chat about the “beautiful game” (and the not-so-beautiful moments too).

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The Second Half Episode 19 with Podge & Popa

Carlow League Update 12/12/25 & A Chat on The Mo Salah Dilemma

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A series of chats with guests spanning local and overseas soccer, League of Ireland, overseas, GAA and beyond the pitch.

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The Second Half Episode 19 with Podge & Popa

Carlow League Update 12/12/25 & A Chat on The Mo Salah Dilemma

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Episode 88 with Marcus Lawler

One of Ireland’s Most Electric Sprint Talents

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The Second Half Episode 18 with Podge & Popa

Carlow League Update 05/12/25

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Episode 87 with Cian Clarke

The Reigning Under-23 Champion of Ireland’s Strongest Man

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The Second Half Episode 17 with Podge & Popa

Carlow League Update 28/11/25

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Episode 86 with Vanessa Ogbonna

The Traitors Finalist, Content Creator & Presenter of The New RTÉ Show United FC

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Meet The Lads

Two lads from Carlow talking sport, stories & chaos.

Podge

The self-proclaimed Pep Guardiola of the local scene. How he didn’t make it to the top of soccer management is anyone’s guess—maybe the world just wasn’t ready for his “revolutionary” 2-1-7 formation. He’s got an opinion on everything football, from VAR to why goalkeepers shouldn’t wear gloves. Is he ever wrong? Constantly. Will that stop him from giving a post-match analysis? Never.

Popa

Popa: The man, the myth, the unexpected tactical genius... in his own head. Known for shouting instructions at the TV like the players can actually hear him. His football wisdom? Questionable. His passion? Unmatched. If overthinking and bad calls were a sport, Popa would have a Ballon d'Or by now.