Second Captains Live - The TV Show

Skid X · 06-09-2013 6:51pm #1

Second Captains, the former Off The Ball starlets now podcasting via the Irish Times four times a week, are coming to Television.

Eoin McDevitt, Ken Early, Ciaran Murphy, Simon Hick and Mark Horgan "discuss the week's major sporting stories, interview a sports star, and look at clips from the RTE archive" (although hopefully it will be more exciting than that)

The lads will tog out for the telly on Tuesday September 10th at 10.30pm on RTE2 (after the Austria v Ireland World Cup Qualifier), more shows will follow.

Temaz · 06-09-2013 7:00pm

Ken is rehearsing his "outburst" already

Ol' Donie · 06-09-2013 7:05pm

Jesus, i really hope it goes well for them. I've gotten into the habit of listening to the Thursday podcasts on Friday night (might be a mistake this week, with the match in a few mins and that).

They're still every bit as good as they were, but it's just not quite the same when it's not live.

Good luck, lads.

(Just thinking, this could (eventually) lead to Apres Match Second Captains. Ha, I'm laughing already!)

Skid X · 06-09-2013 7:17pm

It could go either way. Live Television is not easy, lots of things can go wrong. I think they have four shows planned, so at least they will get a few chances.

It would help if Ireland get a good result in the match beforehand. I remember Skinner and Baddiel doing a live episode of Fantasy Football the night England were eliminated from the World Cup (possibly France '98) - it felt like they were presenting from a morgue.

I think Eoin McDevitt is a class interviewer, great to see him doing a high profile Television gig (he has done some presenting for Setanta in the past).

Skid X · 07-09-2013 12:15pm

There is a decent interview with the lads in The Irish Times today about their departure from Newstalk, the Podcasts and the new Television programme

This is what McDevitt says about the new show ...

“Skinner and Baddiel are one of our influences, those Fantasy Football League shows we used to love when we were growing up. And it’s got a TFI Friday sort of feel to it,” says Horgan. “We’re also influenced by Nighthawks in some respects. The format is a big open space with a live band, a bar, late-night live show. It will be a bit rough and ready, a mixture of sports and entertainment that’s a bit of craic.”

http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/media/second-captains-find-a-new-pitch-1.1518580?page=1

Ol' Donie · 07-09-2013 12:45pm

Nice one Skid. Saw an ad for it before the match last night. Looks like it should be good. Think i saw Murph being lifted in on a big armchair - presume it's an entrance for some sort of Challeng Murph bit. Again, the live stuff that's missing from the podcasts, so nice one. There also seemed to be some sort of penalty taking business, which may bit a bit too novelty-ish for my liking.

Skid X · 07-09-2013 12:55pm

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Nice one Skid. Saw an ad for it before the match last night. Looks like it should be good. Think i saw Murph being lifted in on a big armchair - presume it's an entrance for some sort of Challeng Murph bit. Again, the live stuff that's missing from the podcasts, so nice one. There also seemed to be some sort of penalty taking business, which may bit a bit too novelty-ish for my liking.

Yeah, there might be a danger that they try to cram too much in - Nighthawks, TFI Friday and Fantasy Football were all good shows but they need to keep things reasonably focussed.

I think the footage on the trailer is from the non-broadcast pilot they filmed a few months ago, hopefully they have enough discipline to cut out any features which didn't work then.

Temaz · 07-09-2013 3:16pm

How many minutes into the show will we be before Ken decides to be "edgy"?

Harry Angstrom · 08-09-2013 8:56am

Temaz wrote: »

How many minutes into the show will we be before Ken decides to be "edgy"?

It'll be great to see Ken back. The man is a legend!

Temaz · 08-09-2013 1:18pm

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

It'll be great to see Ken back. The man is a legend!

He's not really. I don't see why he needs to argue every point someone makes. I had to tune out of the newstalk show due to him and was pretty happy when he left.

I also hope this gets cancelled.

Ol' Donie · 08-09-2013 2:33pm

Temaz wrote: »

I also hope this gets cancelled.

Way to give it a chance, man.

Ol' Donie · 09-09-2013 7:05pm

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Think i saw Murph being lifted in on a big armchair - presume it's an entrance for some sort of Challeng Murph bit. .

Not an armchair at all, it's some kind of podium yokey. Where the hell did i get armchair? Anyway...

seachto7 · 09-09-2013 8:50pm

Temaz wrote: »

He's not really. I don't see why he needs to argue every point someone makes. I had to tune out of the newstalk show due to him and was pretty happy when he left.

I also hope this gets cancelled.

But shur you wouldn't be watching it anyhow, so why would you hope it would be cancelled...:rolleyes:

Skid X · 09-09-2013 9:35pm

Skid X wrote: »

Yeah, there might be a danger that they try to cram too much in - Nighthawks, TFI Friday and Fantasy Football were all good shows but they need to keep things reasonably focussed.

I think the footage on the trailer is from the non-broadcast pilot they filmed a few months ago, hopefully they have enough discipline to cut out any features which didn't work then.

And on the first of today's podcasts Ciaran 'Murph' Murphy, described the TV show thus** " If you take Noel's House Party, Pat Sharp's Funhouse and The Crystal Maze, you've got about 65% of the show.

So that's Nighthawks, TFI Friday, Fantasy Football, Noel's House Party and The Crystal Maze cited as influences - what could possibly go wrong?!

** Available on Itunes and via the Irish Times on Soundcloud

maynoothlizard · 09-09-2013 10:34pm

Skid X wrote: »

It could go either way. Live Television is not easy, lots of things can go wrong. I think they have four shows planned, so at least they will get a few chances.

Only four? Doesn't give them much of a chance if there are teething problems. Does that mean if the first shows are shaky then the whole thing will just be written off?

Hope it works out. Early writes well, and there should be at least one sports show that aims to be better than bland.

Ol' Donie · 10-09-2013 2:39pm

Rte website says the first show is tonight at 10.30, and they will be on Wednesday at 10.50 for the next three weeks.

take everything · 10-09-2013 2:50pm

Skid X wrote: »

It could go either way. Live Television is not easy, lots of things can go wrong. I think they have four shows planned, so at least they will get a few chances.

It would help if Ireland get a good result in the match beforehand. I remember Skinner and Baddiel doing a live episode of Fantasy Football the night England were eliminated from the World Cup (possibly France '98) - it felt like they were presenting from a morgue.

I think Eoin McDevitt is a class interviewer, great to see him doing a high profile Television gig (he has done some presenting for Setanta in the past).

All those lads are very underappreciated.
Said hundreds of times before, but their wry, insightful take on sport and matters around sport is a breath of fresh air.
Very capable guys.

Looking forward to tonight. Hope it goes well.

take everything · 10-09-2013 2:54pm

Temaz wrote: »

How many minutes into the show will we be before Ken decides to be "edgy"?

In fairness everything they do is done with a huge dollop of self-awareness if not irony.

Temaz · 10-09-2013 3:19pm

The ad just comes across as it being Ireland's answer to Soccer AM.

But I'm sure it will be much more "edgy"

knucklehead6 · 10-09-2013 3:25pm

Temaz wrote: »

The ad just comes across as it being Ireland's answer to Soccer AM.

But I'm sure it will be much more "edgy"

Kinda explains why there are only 4 episodes so. All the soccerettes will have been used up! :P

JM Skipton · 10-09-2013 3:48pm

Really looking forward to this tonight, not quite sure yet if they will be able to make the transition to TV (although McDevitt was good in his time with Setanta) however fair play to RTE for giving them a chance. Still recovering from Sean O'Rourke's interrogation of the boys yesterday and the strange feeling I got when he actually called Ciaran Murphy "Murph".

Ol' Donie · 10-09-2013 4:05pm

JM Skipton wrote: »

Really looking forward to this tonight, not quite sure yet if they will be able to make the transition to TV (although McDevitt was good in his time with Setanta) however fair play to RTE for giving them a chance. Still recovering from Sean O'Rourke's interrogation of the boys yesterday and the strange feeling I got when he actually called Ciaran Murphy "Murph".

Woah, totally missed that. What happened?

JM Skipton · 10-09-2013 4:13pm

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Woah, totally missed that. What happened?

Apologies I have made it sound more dramatic than it was, I am just having difficulty adjusting to Sean O'Rourke handling more lighthearted topics. Even when he is being relaxed it still feels like he is grilling someone:D
Anyway it was just the lads explaining what the show is all about and why they left Newstalk, worth a listen back on the RTE radio player.

Skid X · 10-09-2013 4:14pm

Second Captains Live, TONIGHT 10.30PM. Featuring Derval O'Rourke, Oisin McConville, Richie Sadlier and Ronan O'Gara. Music from Hermitage Green, don't miss it.

https://www.facebook.com/secondcaptains

pappyodaniel · 10-09-2013 4:22pm

Skid X wrote: »

And on the first of today's podcasts Ciaran 'Murph' Murphy, described the TV show thus** " If you take Noel's House Party, Pat Sharp's Funhouse and The Crystal Maze, you've got about 65% of the show.

So that's Nighthawks, TFI Friday, Fantasy Football, Noel's House Party and The Crystal Maze cited as influences - what could possibly go wrong?!

** Available on Itunes and via the Irish Times on Soundcloud

And don't forget the gunge.....lots and lots of gunge.

Diabhal Beag · 10-09-2013 4:23pm

That's a good panel. Same as the pilot?

Skid X · 10-09-2013 4:31pm

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

That's a good panel. Same as the pilot?

That's true, I think Derval O'Rourke and Richie Sadlier were there.

Richie Sadlier is like the Sixth Second Captain these days, he seems to be most of their shows. He should be good on the live show, he usually has good anecdotes (RIP Frank, never forgotten)

jr22 · 10-09-2013 4:48pm

JM Skipton wrote: »

Really looking forward to this tonight, not quite sure yet if they will be able to make the transition to TV (although McDevitt was good in his time with Setanta) however fair play to RTE for giving them a chance. Still recovering from Sean O'Rourke's interrogation of the boys yesterday and the strange feeling I got when he actually called Ciaran Murphy "Murph".

Link to the interview here

http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2013/0909/20130909_rteradio1-seanorourke-secondcapt_c20434523_20434530_232_drm_.mp3

Havermeyer · 10-09-2013 7:58pm

"Second Captains Live, TONIGHT 10.30PM. Featuring Derval O'Rourke, Oisin McConville, Richie Sadlier and Ronan O'Gara. Music from Hermitage Green, don't miss it."

There's a waste of about four minutes right there. It'll be a tight enough hour without trying to squeeze music in too.

Other than that, I hope it makes the transition well. They were great on Off The Ball - it just isn't the same anymore.

grey_so_what · 10-09-2013 9:03pm

I'm looking forward to this, I used to listen to the lads all the time driving home from work, I hope it goes well for them........

Great OP as usual Skid!....:)

Watching the Ireland match now, I'm only imagining what they are going to say!!

Skid X · 10-09-2013 10:31pm

Skid X wrote: »

what could possibly go wrong?!

McDevitt using my material there, things must be bad

grey_so_what · 10-09-2013 10:31pm

Good start!!......:)

Our neighbours couch by the looks of it.....

Lady Chatterton · 10-09-2013 10:32pm

The show has a Top Gear feel to it.

Kerrydude1981 · 10-09-2013 10:33pm

The Grip.......oh the memories

grey_so_what · 10-09-2013 10:34pm

Is that the talk about the match over??......hardly?...

That_Guy · 10-09-2013 10:35pm

Callcards.... :pac:

grey_so_what · 10-09-2013 10:37pm

They are using the "omelette" challenge chart on Saturday Kitchen there!...Is there any other shows they are not going to rip off?

Richie is trying to hard to be another Dunphy imo.......

That_Guy · 10-09-2013 10:37pm

Ken Early = James May

Skid X · 10-09-2013 10:38pm

Wakey wakey, Derval.

Ciaran_B · 10-09-2013 10:38pm

Ciaran Murphy wearing far too much make-up here! Very funny so far.

grey_so_what · 10-09-2013 10:38pm

Derval is on foot patrol.......

cunnifferous · 10-09-2013 10:39pm

Cameraman had a few beers? Shakier hands than Michael J Fox

Gift of the Gabbert · 10-09-2013 10:40pm

Ken looks terrified.

Harry Angstrom · 10-09-2013 10:40pm

It looks like they bought the set of Skinner and Baddiel's Fantasy Football League. I keep expecting to see Statto in the corner in his pyjamas.

Kerrydude1981 · 10-09-2013 10:40pm

Must be great to be on live TV drinking beer

spank_inferno · 10-09-2013 10:40pm

I know I'll be killed... But a nordie sucks the buzz from a room.

Derval.... I would.

ProudDUB · 10-09-2013 10:41pm

I love Oisin as a GAA analyist on the wireless, but dear God, listening/watching him live can be like watching paint dry sometimes. Think that they should have gotten someone just a tad livelier for their first show. Saddlier is grand, he has a certain energy about him.... not so sure about the other two.

grey_so_what · 10-09-2013 10:41pm

Seriously the most random set I've ever seen........they are only short of the Sacred Heart picture with the lamp..........

Skid X · 10-09-2013 10:41pm

RTE should bring back Blackboard Jungle for the craic. Maybe with celebrities playing with their old schoolmates on their team. Using the original rounds and questions from the original shows.

That_Guy · 10-09-2013 10:41pm

Free beer for audience members... or clever subtle advertising.

spank_inferno · 10-09-2013 10:42pm

Gift of the Gabbert wrote: »

Ken looks terrified.

He looks petrified....
He's probably thinking: "please be better than Guardian Football Weekly"!!!

Second Captains Live - The TV Show

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