Second Captains Part II

Raisins · 23-02-2021 02:11PM

It’s strange because I thought he worked with clerkin previously. Also I remember Ken quoting Ewan McKenna on various pods down the years he may even have been on the show talking about Bolsonaro but I might be dreaming that...I got the vibe that they were friends.

It speaks volumes on his scattergun approach. Everyone deserves a public hammering left, right and centre. Not Ewan himself though - we need to be careful and respectful with our choice of words in referring to Ewan because words are hurtful. Next thing we’ll have George Hook asking for respect in public discourse.

Salvation Tambourine · 23-02-2021 02:16PM

I would not be surprised at all if he reads this thread. I know another often criticized sports journalist does.

humberklog · 23-02-2021 06:01PM

Good week so far, it was nice for me not to be skipping a rugby pod.

Caitlin Thompson and Eoin together is like apple strudel and cream.
There's an example of someone talking about a niche enough sport in an interesting way. She always draws me in and I think her and Eoin have a great chemistry, so much so I was mumbling to myself "shut up Murph, ye gooseberry!".

Beersmith · 23-02-2021 06:38PM

Thats usually what most of us think

DukeCaboom · 23-02-2021 07:50PM

Ewan says sorry to Mal!

kilns · 23-02-2021 08:11PM

The guy does have issues he needs to deal with

kilns · 23-02-2021 08:13PM

humberklog wrote: »

Good week so far, it was nice for me not to be skipping a rugby pod.

Caitlin Thompson and Eoin together is like apple strudel and cream.
There's an example of someone talking about a niche enough sport in an interesting way. She always draws me in and I think her and Eoin have a great chemistry, so much so I was mumbling to myself "shut up Murph, ye gooseberry!".

I don't think you're alone thinking that of Murph. It's like that friend when you're on the dating scene that can't get the hint when it's time to f off

redbuck · 23-02-2021 08:35PM

Nokotan wrote: »

I would not be surprised at all if he reads this thread. I know another often criticized sports journalist does.

Miguel? Or does Richie McCormack count as a sports journalist?

healy1835 · 23-02-2021 08:52PM

redbuck wrote: »

Miguel? Or does Richie McCormack count as a sports journalist?

I'm not counting him as one anway.

Salvation Tambourine · 23-02-2021 09:09PM

redbuck wrote: »

Miguel? Or does Richie McCormack count as a sports journalist?

Migzy yeah.

Ewan has apologised by the way

https://twitter.com/EwanMacKenna/status/1364285264445792256

Brock Turnpike · 23-02-2021 10:41PM

Lads any chance ye can refrain from posting Ewan's tweets? I don't follow him for a reason.

Hippo · 24-02-2021 12:46PM

humberklog wrote: »

Caitlin Thompson and Eoin together is like apple strudel and cream.
There's an example of someone talking about a niche enough sport in an interesting way. She always draws me in and I think her and Eoin have a great chemistry, so much so I was mumbling to myself "shut up Murph, ye gooseberry!".

She's a terrific contributor and I think her slots reveal quite a few other contributors as being absolute wafflers.

lawred2 · 24-02-2021 12:57PM

I like Murph

I think he's important to the show

sheroman01 · 24-02-2021 02:05PM

lawred2 wrote: »

I like Murph

I think he's important to the show

I like him too. I wouldn't necessarily say he's "important" but I guess the dynamic on the show is overall better having 3 of them on it. His coverage and knowledge on GAA in fairness is brilliant. No real in depth tactical analysis but I do like his random GAA stories.

One thing I do find myself cringing at sometimes is the dialogue between Murph and Ken. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this, but it always feels like Ken is super quick to put Murph down, correct him, or put an abrupt end to his points. Maybe they're good friends, but it comes across as little awkward between them at times.

kilns · 24-02-2021 02:14PM

sheroman01 wrote: »

I like him too. I wouldn't necessarily say he's "important" but I guess the dynamic on the show is overall better having 3 of them on it. His coverage and knowledge on GAA in fairness is brilliant. No real in depth tactical analysis but I do like his random GAA stories.

One thing I do find myself cringing at sometimes is the dialogue between Murph and Ken. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this, but it always feels like Ken is super quick to put Murph down, correct him, or put an abrupt end to his points. Maybe they're good friends, but it comes across as little awkward between them at times.

Murph tries to be a smart ass alot correcting both Eoin and Ken and I'd say they don't hesitate when they get a chance to correct him

Billy Ocean · 24-02-2021 02:35PM

When they had the TV run Murph was excellent, remember a bit they done on a Ireland Soviet Union game from 1974 that was hilarious and the skills of hurling with John Mullane.

Brock Turnpike · 24-02-2021 02:43PM

sheroman01 wrote: »

I like him too. I wouldn't necessarily say he's "important" but I guess the dynamic on the show is overall better having 3 of them on it. His coverage and knowledge on GAA in fairness is brilliant. No real in depth tactical analysis but I do like his random GAA stories.

One thing I do find myself cringing at sometimes is the dialogue between Murph and Ken. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this, but it always feels like Ken is super quick to put Murph down, correct him, or put an abrupt end to his points. Maybe they're good friends, but it comes across as little awkward between them at times.

I think this is possibly Ken not wanting to get sidetracked on the point he's trying to make. Murph has a serious tendency to interrupt at just the wrong time.

Cienciano · 24-02-2021 03:10PM

sheroman01 wrote: »

One thing I do find myself cringing at sometimes is the dialogue between Murph and Ken. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this, but it always feels like Ken is super quick to put Murph down, correct him, or put an abrupt end to his points. Maybe they're good friends, but it comes across as little awkward between them at times.

That's just Ken taking the piss imho. For want of a better word, "bantz". Apologies for even using it. Mods, ban me.

thenightman · 24-02-2021 03:31PM

He's harmless enough, but has this incredible ability to butt in just at the exact wrong moment, and these interruptions rarely enhance whatever was being discussed. Listened to start of todays football pod and he interrupted Ken to explain in detail what a fire log was for example. Just let Ken get on with it like.

I don't listen to or have any interest in Gah stuff so no opinion if he's knowledgeable on that

kilns · 24-02-2021 04:41PM

Billy Ocean wrote: »

When they had the TV run Murph was excellent, remember a bit they done on a Ireland Soviet Union game from 1974 that was hilarious and the skills of hurling with John Mullane.

God no, on the TV run they created the quiz thing to give him something to do on the show, it was cringey

EltonJohn69 · 24-02-2021 04:49PM

Ken was not made for tv.

sheroman01 · 24-02-2021 04:49PM

kilns wrote: »

God no, on the TV run they created the quiz thing to give him something to do on the show, it was cringey

Murph lost out the most moving from TV to back radio - he's a handsome divil in all fairness!

MercuryBoy · 24-02-2021 05:27PM

Miguel Delaney unexpectedly invades the United Rewind podcast this week, unfortunate

Hotblack Desiato · 24-02-2021 05:36PM

This is what Murph reminds me of :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvbujX4hXOg

healy1835 · 24-02-2021 05:51PM

MercuryBoy wrote: »

Miguel Delaney unexpectedly invades the United Rewind podcast this week, unfortunate

I actually thought he was alright on that pod. Must have been the subject matter that clouded my judgement. Had forgotten just how good a game that was.

ongarite · 24-02-2021 06:36PM

Excellent podcast again today.
Tim Vickery has some great insight on Pele documentary & the politics of the country of the time.

The Ken sound-bed is top tier too.

dastardly00 · 24-02-2021 06:38PM

thenightman wrote: »

He's harmless enough, but has this incredible ability to butt in just at the exact wrong moment, and these interruptions rarely enhance whatever was being discussed. Listened to start of todays football pod and he interrupted Ken to explain in detail what a fire log was for example. Just let Ken get on with it like.

I don't listen to or have any interest in Gah stuff so no opinion if he's knowledgeable on that

I'm pretty sure Ken asked Murph what a firelog was...

Arghus · 24-02-2021 06:47PM

Hippo wrote: »

She's a terrific contributor and I think her slots reveal quite a few other contributors as being absolute wafflers.

She's fantastic. I couldn't care less about tennis 90% of the time, but I always find her appearances excellent.

She's so knowledgable and precise and can talk about the sport and its wider context with such authority - it never feels like she's overreaching when talking about the social and political aspects of sport - her observations always feel effortlessly bang on the money. And her sense of humour is excellently dry.

yermandan · 24-02-2021 06:57PM

The new audiobed is an absolute banger

jones · 24-02-2021 07:17PM

yermandan wrote: »

The new audiobed is an absolute banger

I love the "put some respect on my name" from Ken haha.

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