Atlantic Sports Podcasts

On this special episode of Armchair Cornerbacks, Cathal and Jonny give out their end of season 2021 NFL Awards.  Disclaimer - it's not your usual list.

Fighting Folklore is an MMA podcast based on the early beginnings of the sport and the pioneers of combat. On this episode, Barry Walsh and Jonny Byrne discuss the illusive Dynamite!! USA show in Los Angeles, California. Aside from being a financial disaster, the event saw the MMA debut of Brock Lesnar as well as the final grudge match between Royce Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba.

Armchair Cornerbacks is a weekly recap of the week's NFL Games, and a look ahead to the big football matchups of the weekend. On this episode, Cathal & Jonny recap the big one, the Super Bowl. In case you've been living under a rock, Tampa Bay came out on top with Tom Brady winning his seventh ring. They discuss what went right for the Bucs and what went wrong for the Chiefs. 

Fighting Folklore is an MMA podcast based on the early beginnings of the sport and the pioneers of combat. On this episode, host Barry Walsh is joined by Jonny to discuss the short lived Affliction MMA promotion. Starting out as a clothing brand, Affliction delved into the MMA world with two big cards in 2008 and 2009, Affliction: Banned and Affliction: Day of Reckoning. 

Armchair Cornerbacks is a weekly recap of the week's NFL Games, and a look ahead to the big football matchups of the weekend. This week, Cathal & Jonny talk about arguably the biggest game on the sporting calendar, the Super Bowl. They talk Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes, their Week 12 matchup, key players as well as some Super Bowl snack rankings. 

The NBA Jam is a basketball podcast covering the latest news and hoop hot takes.  In this episode, PK is joined by our NYC based member of the team Declan to talk all things Basketball. They discuss the Harden trade, the latest news, top contenders, struggling teams and even some fantasy blockbuster trades.  Recorded: 23/01/21

Fighting Folklore is an MMA podcast based on the early beginnings of the sport and the pioneers of combat. On this episode, host Barry Walsh is joined by Jonny Byrne to preview the upcoming UFC 257 card (5:05) with Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier in the main event.  The lads then have a special look back on UFC 178 (19:10), the card which saw the first McGregor vs Poirier matchup, amongst other notable fights.

Armchair Cornerbacks is a weekly recap of the week's NFL Games, and a look ahead to the big football matchups of the weekend. This week, Cathal & Jonny are discussing the upcoming championship games. The Kansas City Chiefs face the Buffalo Bills in the AFC, and the Green Bay Packers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC.  The lads also bring back the shelf and delve into the art of GAA sideline yelling. 

Jonny hops on briefly to discuss the plans for Season 2 of the Atlantic Sports Podcasts. 

We're back for the new year with a brand new collaborative episode. Jonny hosts this year's "Big Fat American Sports Quiz" in what has become an annual tradition.  The stakes are higher this year. Barry, Cathal and PK are joined by guests past in Stephen Murphy, Tom Fitzgerald and Dermot Dolan to battle it out for quiz supremacy.   

For a special bonus episode, Jonny is joined by Stephen Murphy of the Master of None Podcast. In a year of hurdles and stumbling blocks in sports, they reveal their Good News Stories of 2020. 

The NBA Jam is a basketball podcast covering the latest news and hoop hot takes.  In this episode PK is joined by Adam Carroll, a former player he coached in the mid 2000s and a fan of the show. They chat Irish School basketball memories and expectations for the upcoming NBA Season 

Armchair Cornerbacks is a weekly recap of the week's NFL Games, and a look ahead to the big football matchups of the weekend. This week, the lads make their playoff predictions ahead of the last 3 weeks of NFL action. At 30:05, Global Football founder Patrick Steenberge joins the podcast. Patrick discusses his ties with the sport in Ireland and bringing College Football teams to the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park. 

Fighting Folklore is an MMA podcast based on the early beginnings of the sport and the pioneers of combat. On this episode, host Barry Walsh is joined by Jonny Byrne to discuss the career of "The Gracie Killer" Kazushi Sakuraba. Sakuraba had a wide and varied tenure in both MMA and professional wrestling. He is most known for his bitter rivalry with the Gracie family. 

Armchair Cornerbacks is a weekly recap of the week's NFL Games, and a look ahead to the big football matchups of the weekend.  This week, Cathal & Jonny look back on the weekend games - including business booming in Miami and Cleveland and a close-call for the Raiders. They then discuss their top, middle and bottom tiered rap artists while previewing Week 14 games. 

The NBA Jam is a basketball podcast covering the latest news and hoop hot takes.  In this episode, host PK is joined by Jonny and Reuters journalist Philip O'Connor. Philip has some fascinating stories on covering sports for the last 20+ years, including interviewing NBA players and spectating as a fan.  His podcast 'Our Man in Stockholm' is available on all podcast apps. 

Armchair Cornerbacks is a weekly recap of the week's NFL Games, and a look ahead to the big football matchup of the weekend. This week Cathal & Jonny recap the big news stories of the last week including the Denver Broncos QB situation and the 49ers moving to Arizona. They then give their shelf games of Week 13, which includes an in-depth debate on Chinese food..

Fighting Folklore is an MMA podcast based on the early beginnings of the sport and the pioneers of combat.  In this episode, host Barry Walsh and Jonny Byrne bring you through an audio journey of the career of Forrest Griffin. Forrest was a former light heavyweight champion and widely regarded as saving the UFC with his The Ultimate Fighter 1 performance against Stephan Bonner. 

The NBA Jam is a basketball podcast covering the latest news and hoop hot takes.  Host PK is joined by Jonny on this week's podcast to discuss the big offseason trades so far in free agency, and recap the 2020 NBA Draft. 

Armchair Cornerbacks is a weekly recap of the week's NFL games, and a look ahead to the big football matchups of the weekend.  Cathal and Jonny sit down in their armchairs to discuss The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Week 10 as well as revealing "The Shelf" for this week, which is Disney Movies. 

The NBA Jam is a basketball podcast covering the latest news and hoop hot takes.  Host PK is joined by Declan McCourt for a bumper 2020 season review. The lads talk about the Lakers championship, Miami's underdog status, season over and underachievers and much more. 

Fighting Folklore is an MMA podcast based on the early beginnings of the sport and the pioneers of combat.    In our first episode, Barry Walsh and Jonny Byrne delve through the career of Mark Kerr, also known as 'The Smashing Machine'. 

It's the first episode of Armchair Cornerbacks as Cathal and Jonny sit down, in their armchairs, to bring you their NFL hot takes.    This week's episode features a look back on the NFL season so far and a preview of what Week 10 has to offer. 

In this brief snippet, Jonny hops on to discuss what to expect on Season 1 of the new Atlantic Sports Podcast feed. 

(00:00 - 02:01) Jonny starts the podcast with a brief address on the ongoing racial issues in America.  (2:01 - 49:50) - Barry & Jonny discuss the UFC's first even in the Apex, along with MMA news and a preview of UFC 250.  (49:50 - end) - Jonny is joined by Stephen Murphy to talk about the reports of an NBA Season Return, as well as doing a 'Last Dance Fantasy Draft'.   

On this episode - Jonny, Ben & PK sit down to discuss the latest episodes of 'The Last Dance' a.k.a the Michael Jordan documentary. Ben then puts the lads to the test with a quiz themed after their favourite teams - the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. 

(00:00 - 37:35) - Barry, Jonny & PK talk about the UFC 249 card at the weekend including Jacare's positive test, the broadcast, the fights and the upcoming cards.  (37:35 - end) - Barry then puts the lads through their paces with a Hard MMA Quiz that will test your knowledge of the sport to the bone. 

(00: 00 - 45:35) - PK, Ben and Jonny discuss the NBA's plans to reopen practice facilities - before PK presents some NBA trivia.  (45:35 - end) - PK, Barry and Jonny then discuss the UFC's upcoming card in Florda - followed by PK's MMA trivia. 

On this episode, Cathal & Jonny break down the 2020 NFL Draft including the TV Broadcast, the top picks, the surprises and the head scratchers. 

(00:00 - 33:50) - Cathal & Jonny talk about the NFL Draft happening next week, including the setup for teams and every NFL teams biggest need in the top 10.  (33:50 - 1:07:20) - Barry & Jonny then talk MMA news, including the cancellation of UFC 249, Dana scheduling a card for May and GSP vs Khabib.  (1:07:20 - end) - Ben then joins to talk NBA news before playing buy or sell on rumours surrounding the NBA's return in the summer. 

(00:00 - 51:35) - PK, Jonny & Ben talk about some NBA News before playing 2019/2020 NBA Season Trivia.  (51:35 - end) - Barry joins the guys to talk about the UFC 249 fallout and other news, before predicting the next UFC champion in certain divisions. 

Welcome to the NFL Free Agency Bonanza! Saddle up and get the yee haws flowing - as Jonny and Cathal sit down to discuss Tom Brady signing with the Bucs, that DeAndre Hopkins trade, some big Quarterback contracts and much more. 

(00:00 - 46:40) - Barry & Jonny recap the weekend's UFC action that saw Charles Oliveira beat Kevin Lee in the UFC Brasillia main event. They then talk the announcements of Bellator Dublin and UFC Dublin headliners, before discussing the uncertainty surrounding UFC London.  (46:40 - end) - Jonny & Ben are back to talk briefly about the NBA season suspension, before going into NBA 2K GM Mode and rebuilding the 2018-2019 Cleveland Cavaliers. 

(00: - 40:05) - Barry & Jonny recap a wild UFC 248 card including a lackluster main event, Joanna vs Whang and other highlights. They then talk 5 rounds of MMA news for the week.  (40:05 - 1:16:45) - Ben & Jonny talk through their games of the week including Lakers vs Clippers, before going through some news around the league.  (1:16:45 - end) - Cathal then joins Jonny to round out the podcast to talk NFL Free Agency, including where Tom Brady might land. 

(00:00 - 51:15) - Ben is back to join PK & Jonny to talk all things NBA. We discuss Lakers vs Pelicans, Rockets vs Celtics, Clippers moving arena, Steph Curry returning and much more.  (51:15 - end) - PK & Jonny then recap UFC Norfolk including Figueiredo missing weight. They then talk some MMA news before making picks for UFC 248. 

We've a bumper podcast this week with all three sports getting airtime.  (00:00 - 50:05) - The MMA Dream Team recaps Bellator Dublin, UFC Auckland, Fury/Wilder and much more. (50:05 - 1:26:30) - Jonny & PK talk all things NBA including the Bucks playoff clinch, Kyrie/Simmons injuries and Celtics/Lakers. (1:36:30 - end) - NFL guru Cathal returns for some off-season takes and give an honest opinion on the XFL.

(00:00 - 32:00) - Jonny & PK recap the NBA All-Star Weekend, including the new All-Star game format, the dunk contest and more. (32:00 - end) - The MMA Dream Team are back to talk the UFC Dublin announcement, Bellator Dublin this weekend and recap/preview some UFC cards.

(00:00 - 19:00) - Jonny recaps the Superbowl from Sunday, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs win 31-20 over the San Francisco 49ers. (19:00 - 41:40) - It's NBA trade deadline week - and Jonny gives 4 realistic trades and 4 bold trades that could happen. (41:40 - end) - Barry then joins the podcast to preview UFC 247 and discuss the changes to the Bellator Dublin card.

(00:00 - 56:50) - PK & Jonny recap the life and times of Kobe Bryant, bringing up early memories and going through a timeline of his accomplishments. (56:50 - 1:10:45) - Jonny then previews the upcoming Superbowl game featuring the 49ers vs the Chiefs. (1:10:45 - end) - Barry & PK conclude with a discussion on the weekend's MMA action including Bellator 238 & UFC Raleigh.

(00:00 - 39:30) - Jonny & Barry give their thoughts on UFC 246 including McGregor vs. Cerrone, what's next for him and other news in MMA this week. (39:30 - 48:35) - We recap the weekend's NFL Championship games that saw the Kansas City Chiefs & San Francisco 49ers advance to the Super Bowl. (48:35 - end) - Jonny then finishes the podcast giving his NBA All-Star selections.

(00:00 - 39:00) - PK, Barry & Tom break down the upcoming UFC 246 card, featuring the main event of Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone. (39:00 - end) - Jonny & Cathal then recap the NFL's divisional round games and preview the upcoming AFC and NFC Championship matchups.

(00:00 - 35:10) - Jonny & PK recap Jonny's resolutions for MMA last year to see if they came through, and give 5 resolutions each for MMA in 2020.  (35:10 - 57:30) - Jonny goes back over the weekend's NFL Wild Card games including overtime wins for the Vikings and Texans, and the Patriots and Eagles crashing out.  (57:30) - The guys return to talk NBA news stories including early All-Star voting, Kuzma trades, Blake Griffin & league change proposals. 

As 2019 comes to a close, Jonny puts the lads through their paces with the Big Fat American Sports Quiz of the Year. Cathal, PK & Barry all join to be quizzed on MMA, NBA & NFL questions from 2019. (00:00 - 08:15) - Introduction and decade athlete choices. (08:15 - end) - Quiz time.

Recorded on Wednesday 18th December 2019   (00:00 - 53:20) - PK hosts the MMA section and chats with Barry Walsh about UFC 245, Overeem's lip, and your 5 rounds of MMA News   ( 53:30 - END) - Johnny is back to take the reins for the NBA Christmas special, joined by PK. 12 bold predictions and what players would most likely help Santa fly.....Tis the silly season.... 

(00:00 - 18:25) - Jonny gives his November NBA Awards - from MVP, to Team of the Month and much more. (18:25 - 1:01:15) - Cathal joins to talk Week 13 of NFL action, including big wins for the Texans, Ravens and Dolphins. (1:01:15 - end) - Thomas makes his podcast debut to talk about the week of MMA news, most notably the McGregor vs Cerrone announcement.

(00:00 - 51:00 ) - Cathal and Jonny recap Week 12 of NFL action - in a week that saw the 49ers and Ravens win impressively, the Raiders fall to the Jets and the Patriots continue their ascent in the AFC East. (51:00 - end) - Jonny then goes Around the League to talk Lakers and Bucks winning streaks, NBA City edition jerseys, surprise stat lines and much more.

00:00 - 49:20) - Jonny & PK talk all things NBA including the Lakers and Celtics at 11-2, Luka Doncic, Carmelo Anthony and more. (49:20 - 1:23:30) - The MMA Dream Team are back to talk UFC Sao Paulo and some MMA news including Ben Askren's retirement. (1:23:30 - END) - Jonny briefly hops on to recap his top 4 Week 11 NFL Games.

(00:00 - 43:40) - Cathal & Jonny open the podcast recapping the NFL Week 10 action. Expect lots of gushing over the Raiders, excessive use of the word 'frisky' and much more hot takes from around the league.  (43:30 - 1:19:30) - Barry then joins to recap UFC 244, UFC Moscow, talk some Irish MMA beef with John Kavanagh and also Cage Warriors Cork.  (1:19:30 - end) - Jonny briefly concludes the podcast with an 'Around the League' NBA segment talking injuries, LeBron, the MVP race and more. 

(00:00 - 37:15) - Jonny & PK break down Week 1 of the NBA season including Lakers/Clippers, Pelicans talk and Westbrook/Harden fit. (37:15 - 1:14:20) - The lads then talk through a big week of MMA news with Nate Diaz USADA beef, McGregor in Russia and some of the weekend's MMA action before previewing UFC 244. (1:14:20 - end) - Cathal & Jonny then discuss the NFL Trade Deadline and predict the division winners at the mid-point of the season.

(00:00 - 48:45) - Jonny and Ben continue their 2019/2020 NBA season preview with a look at the western conference, dishing some bold predictions on all 15 teams.  (48:45 - end) - Cathal then joins to discuss Week 7 of NFL action. 

(00:00 - 47:00) - Ben, PK & Jonny give you their bold predictions for all 15 Eastern Conference teams.  (47:00 - 1:37:45) - Cathal & Jonny then recap Week 6 of NFL action, including Texans/Chiefs, a big Jets upset and picks for Week 7.  (1:37:45 - end) - The MMA team then look back on UFC Tampa and make picks for UFC Boston.