SportsBeef

Bill is joined this week by Kevin Murphy to discuss the story of hip-hop artist Meek Mill, his ongoing legal battles and how he has become a rallying point at the intersection of the worlds of music, politics and sport. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & John are back with a US Sport special focussing on all the stories emanating from the annual NFL Draft. From Baker Mayfield’s surprise pick as No1 overall, to Lamar Jacksons fall to 32nd as well as all the reaction to the Patriots moves on Draft Day. Tangent’s include what John left behind at Bill’s wedding and Kanye’s apparent mental breakdown on Twitter. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff are back to break down the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys discuss the magic of European nights at Anfield, Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal demise, the Champions Cup Rugby Semi-Finals and the possibility of an anti-ginger agenda at Leinster. Segments include Things That Make You Go Hmmm and the SportsBeef Stag Party Travel Guide visits Waterford. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff are back to break down the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys look forward to Ireland’s tilt at a Six Nations Grand Slam in Twickenham, reflect on the life and career of Jamie Heaslip, and react to the parliamentary report on Team Sky. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Episode 103 – Franno Fail & Wales Showdown by Making sport less classy since 2015

Take a breath. After a dramatic and energy sapping weekend of sport, Bill and John are here to sift through the wreckage from Ireland’s last gasp win in Paris in their Six Nations opener to Philadelphia’s stunning win in Superbowl LII. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

In our third annual SuperBowl & Six Nations preview, Bill, Geoff, John & James are looking at all the angles to two of the year’s biggest sporting events covering everything from the colour of Pink’s hair, Johns Superbowl party menu, the failings of Massachusetts scientologists and why Joe Schmidt hates you all. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

For this landmark episode of SportsBeef, Bill and Geoff are re-joined by Andy and welcome special guest David O’Meara to break down the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys react to the news that Stephen Donald’s short term move to Ulster has been cancelled, the Champions Cup quarter finals as well as predict the Ireland line-up for their 6 nations opener. John Murnane also joins the show from Boston to discuss the Patriots and Eagles wins in the AFC and NFC Championship games. Segments include Jamie Heaslip being put on the “Gary Lineker Woke-O-Meter”. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill and Geoff are back to break down the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys react to some recent doping stories including Chris Froome’s explanation for his Salbutamol levels and the controversy surrounding Munster’s Gerbrandt Grobler. Also on the agenda are the likely Champions Cup quarter final line-ups and John Murnane breaks down the Divisional Round in the NFL playoffs, some guerrilla PR in the NBA and the end of the world in Hawaii. Segments include the debut of the “Gary Lineker Woke-O-Meter”. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & John return in the first show of 2018 with a full breakdown of the Wild Card Weekend in the NFL Playoffs, a discussion on whether it's the beginning of the end for Brady, Belichick and Kraft in New England & reaction to the publication of “Fire & Fury”, Michael Wolff’s tell-all book from inside the Trump White House. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

In the annual SportsBeef Christmas Special, Bill, Andy, Geoff & John reel in the years with a compilation of one of SportsBeef’s most popular segments, the LinkedIn Takedown. The segment where the guys go on a hilarious journey through how the great and the good from the world of sport choose to represent their careers on social media. Targets include: Scott Quinnell, Shaquille O'Neal, Dion Dublin, James Haskell and many more. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill, Geoff & John discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week’s show includes the fall-out from Eli Manning’s benching in New York, Trumps moves in Israel, the NFL’s violence problem and a preview of this weekend’s Champions Cup rugby in the shadow of Peter O’Mahony’s ongoing contract negotiations. Segments include “Commenter of the Week”, the SportsBeef Stag Party Travel Guide (re)visits Liverpool and we introduce a new segment we’re calling “Brexit Watch”. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Episode 95 - NFL Deep Dive & Fiji Fluff by Making sport less classy since 2015

Bill and Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week’s slate includes analysing Ireland losing out on hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup (1’55) and failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup at the final hurdle with a stinging 5-1 defeat to Denmark (28’55). The guys also welcome the founder and director of the Quidditch Premier League, Jack Lennard, who explains how the sport of Quidditch sprung to life from the pages of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books and continues to grow from strength to strength (13’30). This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill and Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week’s slate includes the Paradise Papers and their impact on the world of sport, the return of international rugby, the poppy appeal, the retirement of Andrea Pirlo and a full breakdown of the top stories in US sport from John Murnane in Boston. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill and John discuss the climax to the record setting baseball World Series between the Dodgers and the Astros, the winners and losers from the NFL trade deadline and the guys pick through the results of World Rugby’s Technical Review Group report on who should host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Segment’s include “Thornley Bingo” and the return of “Ordinary Joes” which this week features sports administrator David Courell. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill and Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. On the slate this week is the imminent departure of Simon Zebo from Munster, the untimely death of Kevin Cadle and a brewing storm on the US sports media landscape. The guys also breakdown who is not going to win the Rugby Champions Cup and a novel device making headlines in the battle against concussion in the NFL. Segment’s include “Commenter of the Week”, “Thornley Bingo” and the debut of “Ordinary Joes” featuring Kevin Murphy. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill and Geoff discuss World Cup Qualifying after Martin O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland team secured a playoff spot with a historic win against Wales. The guys also break down Leinster’s big Sportsbeef Shield win over Munster and the fallout from the latest developments in the Tom Humphries case. John joins the show from Boston to mourn the loss to the US taxpayer after Mike Pence’s publicity stunt in Indianapolis, the Red Sox exit from the American League playoffs and the emergence of Jerry Jones’ true colours. Segment’s include “Commenter of the Week” and tangents include a critique of work place bathrooms. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill, Geoff and John discuss the fallout from Donald Trump’s comments on NFL players partaking in Colin Kaepernick’s anthem protest. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff break down the top stories in the world of sport and beyond, including previewing Sunday’s All-Ireland Football final between Dublin & Mayo, the first Pro14 games on South African soil and with the help of John Murnane in Boston, the fallout from the first week of games in the NFL. Segments include “Commenter of the Week” and “Winners/Losers”. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff are back for Season 3! After their summer break, the guys are refreshed and ready to tackle the top stories in the world of sport and beyond, including Waterford’s upcoming All-Ireland Hurling final against Galway, and with the help of John Murnane in Boston, the fallout from Mayweather McGregor and all the breaking news ahead of the kick-off of the NFL season. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & James react to the 15-15 draw in the 3rd Test between New Zealand and the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park in Auckland and offer their reflections on the Tour as a whole, Warren Gatland’s performance as coach and the Lions place in the world of rugby. The guys also provide their views on double World Champion Peter Sagan’s disqualification from the Tour de France for an incident which also cost Mark Cavendish his place in the race. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff react to the Lions 24-21 win over New Zealand in the 2nd test in tsunami conditions in Wellington. Segments includes another Lions special of “LinkenIn Takedown” with 1997 & 2001 Lion and Sky Sports roving reporter Scott Quinnell the target this week. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Episode 84 - First Test Review: NZ 30-15 Lions by Making sport less classy since 2015

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys react to Warren Gatland’s Lions Team to face New Zealand in the first test, discuss the controversial addition of 6 players to the squad over the weekend and break down Waterford’s loss to Cork in the Munster Championship. Segments includes the next recipient of the “Keith Earls Trophy” to the most underwhelming Lions tourist so far. Tangents include a brief foray into the tactics used by Team NZ in the America’s Cup and some glaring omissions from the Queen’s Speech. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys react the inconclusive result in the UK general election, the big results in the GAA hurling & football championship (including Kilkenny’s loss to Wexford) and discuss their feelings on the Lions tour so far. New segment includes the awarding of the “Keith Earls Trophy” to the most underwhelming Lions tourist so far. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys react to a number of negative stories surrounding Tipperary GAA, Brendan O’Sullivan’s doping ban, Munster’s big loss in the Pro12 final and build up to the first game of the B&I Lions Tour in New Zealand. John also joins the show from Boston to discuss Johnny Manziel’s attempted NFL comeback, Tiger Woods arrest, the Cavaliers and Warriors in the NBA finals and the guys all go to school on minor league baseball. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys discuss the terror attacks in Manchester, the death of Roger Moore, preview the Pro12 final and react to Tipperary’s inevitable loss in the Munster Hurling Championship. John also joins the show from Boston to discuss Trump’s first international trip, the Celtics holding on in the Eastern Finals of the NBA and how the Patriots are shaping up ahead of the 2017 season. Segments this week include “People Forget That…” and the debut of the highly questionable “Body Talk with Bill”. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys discuss Saracens win in the European Cup final, preview the Pro12 & Premiership semi-finals as well as Connacht’s last chance saloon in the Champions Cup playoffs. Other stories on the slate this week include Tipp v Cork in the Munster Hurling championship, Joe Schmidt’s experimental Ireland squad for the upcoming tour of the USA & Japan and how the NY Times basically called Donald Trump a big baby. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys are refreshed from their week off and discuss Ireland’s loss to England at Lord’s as well as Eoin Morgan and the complicated nature of national qualification in light of World Rugby’s amendments to the rules from 2020. John Murnane joins the show from Boston to discuss the latest in US sport including the Celtics progress in the NBA playoffs and the latest twist in the Aaron Hernandez story and in the stunning return of Politics Beef, John goes deep on the latest machinations of the Trump administration. Tangents include the continuing search for a better name for the guys Tag Rugby team, how Aaron Hernandez was an Arthur Miller fan and a new segment is born in the shape of “Hero of the Week”. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code " SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys react to Munster & Leinster’s exit from the Champions Cup and what Joey Barton’s 18 month ban from football says about the standards of governance in sport. Also on the slate this week are Maria Sharapova and the general state of women’s tennis, Ilie Nastase’s becoming a racist grandpa in front of our eyes, Tipperary Hurling’s continued failure to dominate and the colourful company being kept by Conor McGregor. Tangents include the guys preparing for their first Tag Rugby game of the season and segments include “People Forget That…” This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "SPORTSBEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys react to the Lions squad announcement, discuss how rugby league is shifting the transatlantic sporting paradigm and preview the Champions Cup Semi Finals. John Murnane also joins the show, but it’s all tragic news from across the pond with the deaths of Dan Rooney and Aaron Hernandez, and the imminent demise of the Celtics playoff chances and the Oakland Raiders fanbase. Tangents include trying figuring out what the Liberal Democrats entrance music would be and imagining Gronk as the White House Press Secretary. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys select the 37 players they believe can get the job done for the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand this summer ahead of the official squad announcement next week. Also up for discussion is Munster’s defence of the “SportsBeef Shield” against Ulster on Saturday, Sergio’s win at Augusta, the end of Dublin’s unbeaten run and the guys report back from their trip to a Waterford GAA fundraiser over the weekend. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. This week the guys bask in the glow of their first ever scoop being confirmed (Colm Cooper’s retirement) and react to a mightily successful Champions Cup quarter final for Munster & Leinster. John also joins the show from Boston to discuss this weekend’s US Masters and how Tony Romo’s shock retirement means he is now everybody’s back up QB. Tangent’s include another edition of “Tuesday Night Pints” and the fellas propose an unlikely suspect for who ratted on Lexi Thompson. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. It’s a big week for Sportsbeef as the guys break their first “scoop” revealing the inter county retirement of Colm “Gooch” Cooper and on the rugby front there is a full preview of the Champions Cup Quarter Finals, Donncha Ryan’s move from Munster and the revised global rugby calendar. John Murnane joins the show from Boston to discuss the top stories in US sport, including the Raiders move to Las Vegas, why Colin Kaepernick can’t find a team and John reacts to Boston being labelled the most racist city in America. Tangent’s include Geoff going on an anti-Brexit protest and Bill’s “Pro Tip” for the best midweek night to go out on the beer. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. In a bumper week of political stories, the agenda today includes the suspected terror attack in London, the death of Martin McGuinness & the announced Brexit timetable. On the sporting side, the guys discuss their trip to Cheltenham on Gold Cup day and offer their reaction to Ireland’s record & grand slam smashing win in Dublin over England and breakdown how all eyes are now turning to those who will travel on the upcoming Lions tour to New Zealand. Segments include a bumper issue of “PoliticsBeef” and the guys check in on whether Scotland’s Ross Ford is still getting caps (SPOILER ALERT: Yes, yes he is.) This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. On the agenda today include the build-up to the final round of 6 nations rugby, Maria Sharapova’s return from her doping ban, and the excitement of the Champions League knockout stages. The guys also discuss the Cheltenham festival, how Henry de Bromhead is secretly obsessed with Footballer’s Wives and why you should care about what Minnesota high school kids are doing with their hair. Segments include “People Forget That…” and the debut of “National Branding”. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. On the agenda today include the penultimate round of 6 nations rugby, including Ireland’s trip to Cardiff under the lights on Friday night, Ian Madigan’s upcoming transfer to Pat Lam’s Bristol and the latest developments with the under fire Team Sky. Across the pond, John Murnane returns to discuss life in Trump’s America ahead of March Madness, NFL free agency and the upcoming baseball season. Segments include “People Forget That…” and a “LinkedIn Takedown” of England Rugby player James Haskell. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. On the slate this week is the sacking of Claudio Ranieri by Leicester City, the newly announced changes to the GAA championships as well as drugs in sport impacting Team Sky, Mo Farah and French rugby union. The guys also review an exciting weekend of Six Nations rugby action with the title now boiling down to a three-horse race between England, Ireland and Scotland. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff are back after a week’s hiatus to discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. On the agenda this week are Rory McIlroy’s playing partners, Kyrie Irving’s views on the universe and a preview of this weekend’s 6 nations action, including the visit of France to Dublin. Tangents include Geoff’s experience in further education and some information security tips for Donald Trump while segments include a LinkedIn Takedown of Dion Dublin. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill, Andy & Geoff are joined by James Burnett to discuss the fallout from the first weekend of the 6 nations including Ireland’s disappointing loss in Edinburgh as well as England and Wales wins over France and Italy. In US sport, John Murnane returns to revel in the New England Patriots stunning comeback win in SuperBowl LI and provide his eyewitness account of the celebrations in Boston that followed. Tangents include the sportsbeef guide to sneaking alcohol into sporting events and the worst players to ever play in the 6 nations. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & John discuss the first two weeks of life in Trump’s America, the sporting angles to the new US administration’s policies toward Muslim’s and the cognitive dissonance of New England sports fans. The guys also cover all the key talking points for Sunday’s Superbowl including Lady Gaga’s potential political protest, the length of the national anthem and of course, the actual game between the Patriots and Falcons. John also makes his debut as a rugby pundit offering some outlandish betting advice during the 6 nations preview. Tangents include John’s recovery from invasive arm surgery and the return of CulinaryBeef while segments include “Things that make you go hmmm”. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill, Andy & Geoff return to discuss the top stories in the world of sport and beyond. Andy’s upcoming wedding tops the bill this week along with an in-depth breakdown of the final round of Champions Cup pool games and with the official Six Nations launch taking place in London, the guys discuss the top stories and squad announcements ahead of the tournament. Tangents include Geoff keeping the peace on twitter, Bill’s ever changing football allegiance and what Andy and Paul McCartney have in common. Segments include LinkedIn Takedowns of Alex Ferguson, Robbie Fowler, Jimmy Bullard and Brendan Rodgers. Mixes include the debut of “Hail to the Beef”. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff are back with a politically charged episode, discussing Brexit, Trump and of course previewing the final round of pool games in the Rugby Champions Cup. In US Sport, John Murnane is back to discuss the presidential inauguration and how the Patriots connection to The Donald is impacting support in New England. The guys also preview the Conference championship games in the NFL and discuss Ireland’s brief love affair with basketball. Tangents include getting hit with bird shit, Bill Belichick’s skills with social media & John’s season playing in the Boston Gay Basketball League. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

In the first show of 2017, Bill & Geoff return to discuss the burning issues in the world of sport, including the expansion of the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams and the possibility that Munster might actually win the European Champions Cup. In US Sport, John Murnane is back to discuss the NFL playoffs, Odell Beckham Jr. and the college football season ending with an upset win for Clemson over Alabama in the national championship. Tangents include Geoff recounting the time he actually went on a Waterford Beer Tour, how the GAA (and St. Brigid’s GAA club specifically) are the new malevolent power in Irish life and what really happened with Donald Trump in that Moscow hotel room. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill, Andy & Geoff are back again with the SportsTurkey Christmas Special. The guys reveal their highlights from the sporting year, review the RTE & BBC sports awards winners, recount the story of the SportsBeef Christmas Party and give the loyal listenership a gift in the form of the Sportsbeef Shield. The SportsTurkey also features some of the best interviews and segments from throughout the year including pro-cyclist Nicolas Roche, Rugby League legend Gary Connolly, Bill & Geoff’s tailgate ramblings ahead of Ireland v New Zealand in Soldier Field and, of course, John Murnane returns to signoff the US Sporting year in typical eloquent fashion. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Geoff discuss the weekend’s European Rugby Champions Cup results, in what proved to be a great weekend for the Irish provinces, as well as discuss potential changes to the Hurling Championship and analyse some divisive opinions on the place of nationalism and identity politics in Irish sport. John Murnane joins the show to discuss Week 14 NFL action with a win for the Patriots tying them with the Cowboys for the League’s best record after Dallas’ loss to the Giants. The guys also discuss nefarious tactics employed by the league to get America’s children interested in football as well as check in with the latest news on Tim Tebow, Johnny Manziel and Cam Newton’s fashion sense. Tangent’s include Geoff showing that he’s secretly in his 60’s and John being banned from coaching his son’s sports teams. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill, Andy & Geoff break down all the top stories from the world of sport including Jose Mourinho’s Spanish tax affairs, the drubbing West Ham took at the hands of Arsenal, the lack of a coherent narrative to the Premier League Season as well as previewing a busy fortnight in the European Rugby Champions Cup. The team also reveal their favourites for RTE’s Sportsperson of the Year and react to the announcement of Warren Gatland’s assistant Lions coaches and the news that Pat Lam will leave Connacht at the end of the season. Segments include “BS Lions Story of the Week” and as Christmas approaches the guys provide some valuable advice for last minute gift ideas, Christmas party etiquette and come to terms with a shocking social media revelation. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill & Andy discuss Ireland’s big 27-24 comeback win against Australia in the November Internationals, the adoption of bonus points in the upcoming 6 Nations and the nominees for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year. John Murnane also joins the show from Boston to discuss the sporting action in the US over Thanksgiving weekend, including the NFL, the Ohio State and Michigan rivalry in college football and Tiger Wood’s imminent return to competitive action. Segments include “People Forget That…”, “Anti-Sports Personality of the Year” and the “Stag Party Travel Guide” visits Galway. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill, Andy & Geoff struggle to overcome the aftereffects of Andy’s stag weekend to discuss the fallout from Ireland’s disappointing 21-9 loss to New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening. Ahead of the next match versus Australia, the guys also try to figure out how Ireland will line up in light of injuries to Jonny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and CJ Stander. Tangents include the lads offering their advice on Christmas shopping while segments include “Good Week/Bad Week”, “People Forget That…” and the “Stag Party Travel Guide” visits Bristol. This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com

Bill, Andy & Geoff discuss the big results for Irish sport over the last week including Conor McGregor’s win over Eddie Alvarez, James McClean’s winner in Vienna and an 8 try rout of Canada in rugby. The guys also preview round 2 of Ireland v New Zealand in the November internationals where, amazingly, Ireland are 16 point underdogs. John Murnane joins the show to discuss his physical recovery from the Chicago trip, walking home from Foxboro at midnight after a loss to Seattle and how Bill Belichick is partially responsible for Donald Trump’s presidential win. Tangents include measuring both Andy’s anxiety level ahead of his Stag Weekend in Bristol and the decrease in life expectancy of John’s son under a Trump presidency. Segments include “Good Week/Bad Week” and the return of “People Forget That…” This episode is brought to you by Waterford Beer Tours. Use the offer code "BEEF" for a €5 discount. Mention John “Heavy in the Streets” Murnane and get €6 off! For more info, go to waterfordbeertours.com