Podcasts about GAA

Ahead of the last day of the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League Eddie and Mickey talk about how to approach the games, what's at stake and possible winners and not just in a results sense. It was mentioned on the podcast a few weeks, but it has now been confirmed that Eddie Brennan and Niall Corcoran will join Derek Lyng's backroom team, as we recorded it had not been confirmed but...we discussed it anyway.  

Walter Walsh, Joey Holden, Billy Ryan, Robbie Donnelly and many more from the Championship launch.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Former army man and GAA legend Jim Gavin shoots for the presidency with Fianna Fáil, AK-47 Alan Kelly takes aim at Catherine Connolly, Sinn Féin appears to lack the ammunition if Mary Lou won't run, and some independents risk their feet. Also, a tribute to Pat Kenny's radio tenure.Brought to you by Greenman OPENPTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow the hosts:Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468ahttps://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite all the talk over the summer, the names that came and went, the speculation and supposition – there is still only one name confirmed for the presidential race.Catherine Connolly, who launched her candidacy early with the support of Labour, the Soc Dems and others will be on the ballot paper.She will be joined by other presidential hopefuls – that much is certain – but who?Today in The Irish Times Pat Leahy reports that Fianna Fáil may have found its candidate. On today's podcast political correspondent Ellen Coyne looks at GAA legend Jim Gavin's potential candidacy, why Fine Gael picked Heather Humphreys over Sean Kelly, and whether the independents pushing for a place on the ballot have a real shot.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast was first published in June 2025. The use of so-called 'dodgy box' technology to illegally stream television is widespread. Last week Mary Hannigan reported on the impact dodgy boxes are having on Irish sports broadcasters like Clubber, LOITV and GAA+. “I said it before, it's no different to going in to your local shop, picking up a loaf of bread or a bottle of milk and just walking out the door without paying,” said Jimmy Doyle, the founder of Clubber, the subscription platform that streams GAA club games. “It's theft, at the end of the day.”Individuals have been prosecuted for selling dodgy box services. But so far there have been no consequences for those using them. Back in June on In the News Conor Pope reported on whether dodgy box users will ever face the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sport Ireland is set to develop a new “respect the ref” campaign in response to what it has identified as a rising incidence of abuse and disrespect towards officials. All to discuss with Rory Hickey Former Intercounty GAA Referee and GAA referees Administrator for Clare.

Sport Ireland is set to develop a new “respect the ref” campaign in response to what it has identified as a rising incidence of abuse and disrespect towards officials. All to discuss with Rory Hickey Former Intercounty GAA Referee and GAA referees Administrator for Clare.

Oonagh played a blinder today when she wound up Saoirsha as a disgruntled mum from her daughters GAA under 11s training saying that she needs to back off from her man

It's been a dramatic week for Irish artists, activism and the UK's terrorism law. Sally Rooney — one of Ireland's most prominent literary voices — has made headlines for her vocal support of Palestine Action, a group recently designated a terrorist organisation by the UK government. The Normal People author has pledged to donate earnings from her books and BBC adaptations to the group — a move that could place her at risk of arrest under UK anti-terror legislation. Her stance came in the same week that Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in a London court on terrorism charges, accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. Meanwhile, back home, another protest is gathering momentum — this time in the world of sport. A letter signed by around 800 GAA players — including stars from football, hurling and camogie — was delivered to Croke Park, calling on the association to cut ties with Allianz, one of its biggest sponsors. The call comes after a UN special rapporteur's report named Allianz, through its asset-management arm Pimco, as a significant buyer of Israeli government bonds. On today's Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by TRT World presenter Enda Brady and Conor McKeon, sports journalist with the Irish Independent, to look at the high-profile costs and consequences of speaking out on Israel and Palestine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After another busy weekend listen to all of KCLR's post match interviews from our 8 live games across Saturday and Sunday the 23rd/24th of August!A big thanks also to Paul Doyle for his action shots from O'Loughlins v Shamrocks Ballyhale.  

After another busy weekend of action around Kilkenny Pat Hoban joins us in studio to look and the runners and riders so far as the groups begin to take shape. The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Melanie Browne with a jam packed Big Red Bench!Plenty of soccer, rugby and some GAA reaction from across the county.

The funeral mass of former Mayor Bill Chambers has heard he will be remembered as a man of immense honesty and humility. The former West Clare councillor was laid to rest in Kilmacduane Cemetary today following funeral mass in St. Senan's Church in his native Cooraclare. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening and served over 38 years on the local authority prior to his retirement in 2023. Elected members of Clare County Council alongside members of the Council's Executive formed a guard of honour, while the funeral gifts showcased his love of politics, GAA and the Irish language. His son Eoin says Bill's passion for all his endeavours was unwavering.

Dan Casey was back with another installment of the Big Red Bench, plenty of football rugby and GAA action to get through

Weekend 3 of the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny SHL has not disappointed. Here is all the reaction so far with Michael Rice, Seamus Dollard, Brian Lannon, Shane Lanigan, Henry Shefflin, Aran Fogarty, Jim Lyng, Colm O'Byrne, Noel Doherty, Michael Ryan, Brian Hogan and Eamon Jackman.

A GAA club in Donegal is so fed up with finding dog poo on their pitches that they have gone as far as installing CCTV cameras to catch the perpetrators... and their owners.A club in Kilkenny has also flagged this issue on their pitches, so is this a wider community issue?Kieran is joined by Seán Ó hArgáin, Kilkenny Counselor to discuss this.

Eddie Scally and Michael Walsh deep dive into weekend 2 of the Kilkenny Leagues, there's also an Adrian Ronan cameo while Horse Lawlor talks Carlow. 

Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the entirety of the biggest day in the camogie calendar, as we get reaction to Galway's win in the Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Final, plus reaction to Offaly's win in the Intermediate decider and Laois' win in the Premier Junior showpiece.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe

Reaction from all 11 match commentaries on KCLR this weekend including every St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League match and the JJ Kavanagh and Sons Carlow Senior Semi-Finals.

Peter is a baker and explains how rising costs are affecting him. Louise feels the laws around trespassing are inadequate. Barry is a world champion Irish dancer and was a keen GAA player but a back issue kept him from doing anything for a year. Listeners share their Braveheart stories ahead of the 30th anniversary of the release next month.

Senior politicians in Mayo are urging the new Garda Commissioner to urgently examine the murder of a young GAA fan in the county eight years ago next week. 21-year old Joe Deacy, from London but of Mayo descent, was found unconscious with serious head injuries outside a house near Swinford in August 2017. Reporter Barry Lennihan.

This Sunday is the All-Ireland Camogie Championship Final in Croke Park, where Cork and Galway will battle it out for the title.For a preview of this weekend's final, Kieran is joined by two former GAA players from both counties, Valerie Mulcahy from Cork and Susan Earner from Galway.

Szeretettel köszöntünk újra az Okosotthon Guru műhelye hallgatói között! Ebben a lendületes epizódban Zs. Szabó Kitti, Zsák Péter, Scheffer Zoltán, Vass Geri és Simon Attila ültek össze, hogy lerántsák a leplet arról, mit is jelent ma okosotthon telepítőnek lenni – és mi minden kell ehhez valójában. Végigvették a kihívásokat, a szakmai fejlődés lehetőségeit, az ipari változásokat és azt is, mitől lesz valakiből nemcsak ügyes, hanem megbízható és keresett szakember.A beszélgetés során szó esett arról, hogy bár egyre több a kurzus és online tartalom, a valódi tudás továbbra is a gyakorlatból és a folyamatos tanulásból jön. A vendégek közösen keresik a választ arra, mikortól tekinthető valaki "igazi" telepítőnek, mire kell figyelni, ha valaki új ebben a szakmában szeretne elhelyezkedni, és hogyan lehet lépést tartani a szédítő tempóban változó technológiákkal.Fontosabb pillanatok: 00:00 Bemutatkozás, iránytű az okosotthon telepítői pályához04:56 Mit jelent telepítőnek lenni gyakorlatban és elméletben12:18 Milyen készségeket keresnek a cégek – szimpátia vs. szakmaiság26:18 Mennyi idő jut a tanulásra a hétköznapokban35:20 Kommunikáció a szakágak között, tanulás a másik területétől41:42 Gyakorlati tippek: redőnymotorok, vezetékek és a folyamatos fejlődés fontosságaA legfontosabb tanulságok és idézetek a mai epizódból:Folyamatos tanulás és naprakészség: "Az a minimum, hogy az ember legalább alapszinten megismeri a rendszereket – a gyakorlás meg nélkülözhetetlen." (Scheffer Zoltán)Rendszerszintű gondolkodás: "Nem elég csak a technológiát ismerni, rendszerben kell tudni gondolkodni, hogy bármilyen igényre legyen válaszod." (Vass Geri)Emberi tényezők: "Nálam első a megbízhatóság, jó kommunikáció, és hogy mennyire tud valaki csapatban és önállóan dolgozni." (Vass Geri)Technológiai változás és utánkövetés: "Nagyon gyorsan jönnek ki az új eszközök; ezeket követni kell, különben máris lemaradsz." (Simon Attila)Több szakma együttműködése: Ha nem beszéled a másik szakág nyelvét, könnyen nyűggé válsz számára, pedig csak így lesz jó a végeredmény.Köszönjük, hogy ma is velünk tartottatok – találkozunk a következő epizódban!

Semaco "Zak" Moradi joined Eoin for the latest instalment of Settle In to talk about his transition to Ireland, how his love of sport came from playing football in refugee camps as a child and the difficulties faced by refugees. He'll also talk about how hurling and the GAA was pivotal to his transition into Ireland. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0

Semaco "Zak" Moradi joined Eoin for the latest instalment of Settle In to talk about his transition to Ireland, how his love of sport came from playing football in refugee camps as a child and the difficulties faced by refugees. He'll also talk about how hurling and the GAA was pivotal to his transition into Ireland. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0

Wexford's own Lee Chin, one of Ireland's leading GAA figures shares his thoughts on the deep connection between the Fleadh Cheoil and Gaelic games, and why both are key to keeping Irish culture vibrant and thriving in communities across the country.

The GAA community in Galway and Roscommon is in mourning following the announcement that Don Connellan died on Monday (4th August 2025). The Kilmore native won the Connacht Senior Football Championship as a player with Roscommon in 2001 before making his mark with Maigh Cuilinn. He led the west Galway club to their first-ever Frank Fox Cup (senior football championship) in 2020, beating Mountbellew-Moylough, before repeating the trick against Salthill-Knocknacarra two years later.  They also won the Connacht crown in 2020.  He was Maigh Cuilinn for six seasons between 2018 and 2023. A brother-in-law of former Galway player Paul Clancy, the Kilmore native was a Garda based in Galway for 24 years, and he was also part of the NUIG Galway backroom team that won the Sigerson Cup in 2022. On Galway Talks on Tuesday, Maigh Cuilinn chairperson Sean Houlihan and Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins joined John Morley and Darren Kelly to pay tribute to Don.

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Eddie Scally and Michael Walsh did a word tour of Kilkenny on the opening weekend of the senior, intermediate and junior leagues. Take a deep dive into all the grades with lads. The Semi Final pairings in Senior and Intermediate Championships in Carlow are now known. Next Saturday at 4 Naomh Brid meet Burren Rangers while at 5.45 it's Mount Leinster Rangers against Ballinkillen. On Sunday Mount Leinster Rangers play Carlow Town in the intermediate semi final at 2.15 while in the senior semi a 4 it's Naoimh Eoin against St Mullins. All of those games take place in Netwatch Cullen Park and will be live on KCLR's Carlow frequency.

Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the entirety of the biggest day in the Ladies Football calendar, as we get reaction to Dublin's win in the TG4 Senior All-Ireland Final, plus reaction to Tyrone's win in the Intermediate decider and Louth's win in the Junior showpiece.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe

Melanie Browne back with a GAA packed show! Lots of club hurling action, including All Ireland Champs Watergrasshill who kicked off their Senior A hurling campaign with a win! We hear from the Cork Camogie camp ahead of their All Ireland decider, and all the action from the LGFA finals, and the controversial Munster SFC seeding....

Over the Bank Holiday weekend KCLR brought you 10 live games! In this podcast you can hear the post-match interviews from all of those games.We'll have the KCLR Hurling analysis pod with Eddie and Mickey on Monday 

The week we are talking about stalkers, vampires and a group of GAA lads in North Kerry who created a secret society for shagging...each other. (no homo)Jacqueline Ades jailhouse press-conference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy Rooney sat down with Dublin All-Ireland winners Barney and Dean Rock in episode four of Inner Drive to discuss the family's legacy within the GAA from Russell Road to the steps of the Hogan Stand.Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop

Treasa spoke to John Fogarty, Irish Examiner GAA journalist, about the GAA new rules.

EasyGo, the country's largest private EV charging network, has today announced its selection to help deliver a landmark €15 million government-supported initiative that will install electric vehicle chargers at 229 sports clubs across the island of Ireland. The Scheme is funded through the Government's Shared Island Initiative and ZEVI infrastructure funding. Through it, GAA, rugby, soccer, cricket, golf and other sporting organisations will benefit from fast, reliable 50 kW DC chargers - bringing vital EV infrastructure into the heart of local communities, including many rural areas traditionally underserved. EasyGo is one of just three suppliers selected under the new scheme, and is offering clubs a zero-cost, profit-sharing partnership. Participating clubs will receive an attractive commercial offering helping them reinvest in grassroots sport while EasyGo handles installation, maintenance and insurance. The scheme is expected to significantly expand the EV charging network across both urban and rural areas across the whole island over the coming year. While the clubs eligible for the current scheme have already been selected, EasyGo welcomes expressions of interest from any club. This latest milestone builds on EasyGo's rapid national expansion and growing track record of community-first EV charging innovation. The company recently partnered with the Department of Transport to launch Ireland's first Shared Charging Initiative - a pioneering pilot scheme that allows homeowners to make their private EV chargers available to neighbours and the wider public, boosting access to charging infrastructure in residential areas. EasyGo was established in 2018 in response to the growing need for accessible and reliable EV charging infrastructure across Ireland, extending beyond major urban centres. The company's growth is underpinned by strong financial backing, including a €30 million investment raised in 2023 through Rubicon Capital Advisors from Aviva Investors. EasyGo CEO Ollie Chatten said: "This is a major milestone in our mission to make EV charging available everywhere - not just in cities, but in the rural towns and local clubs that are the backbone of Irish communities. It builds on our shared charging pilot and our international expansion, and shows how Irish innovation can lead the way in sustainable transport. Sports clubs are more than places to practice or watch a match - they're where people gather and connect. By bringing charging infrastructure to these spaces, we're making it easier for families, supporters and volunteers to choose electric, every day" Patrick "Bonner" Maher, Key Account Manager at EasyGo and former Tipperary senior hurler, said: "Growing up with my club, Lorrha-Dorrha, I know how important clubs are to communities, especially in rural areas. This initiative is about more than just EV chargers, it's about supporting clubs like mine and making sustainable transport accessible to everyone who relies on them." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

What You'll Learn:In this episode, host Catherine McDonald, Shane Daughenbaugh, and guest Daniel Walker discuss the importance of innovation, culture, and leadership in change management. The empathize the significance of middle management in organizational change and innovation. He shares his research on empowering middle managers and the need for a culture of continuous improvement.About the Guest:Dr. Walker has been developing his skills in problem-solving, innovation, and culture change for several decades. He is a certified Six Sigma black belt. He holds a BS in Plastics Engineering Technology, an MS in Management, Strategy, and Leadership, and a PhD in Business Management. His doctoral research focused on organizational change and innovation. He has a passion for facilitating the learning process, focusing on leadership development and cultural innovation.Links:Click Here For Daniel Walker's LinkedIn

We' mentioned earlier that a very special occasion is coming up in Ruan this Sunday, the 3rd of August, as the President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, will be paying a visit to officially launch Ruan GAA's fundraising campaign. The club is working towards completing their Astro Turf area and Wall Ball, a major step forward for facilities in the community. To find out more, Derrick Lynch was joined by two proud Ruan GAA members, Donal Ó hAinifín and Cyril Lyons, who told us more about the campaign, the importance of the President's visit, and how the local community can get involved.

The Scariff Harbour Festival is coming up later this week. Festival organisers and Scariff GAA will come together to mark the official opening of the 2025 festival – which runs from Thursday, 31st July) until Sunday, 3rd August - and celebrate the significant developments at the local GAA park. The East Clare Club will welcome GAA President, Jarlath Burns, when he addresses the local community on Saturday (2nd August, 6.30pm). To discuss this further, Derrick Lynch was joined by Harry O'Meara, Co-Founder of Scariff Harbour Festival. PHOTO CREDIT: The Scariff Harbour Festival via Facebook

Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the weekend's major talking points from the All-Ireland football final as Kerry were crowned winners over Donegal on a score-line of 1-26 to 0-19 points.You will hear from Kerry boss Jack O'Connor as he guided his side back to the promised land.Whilst Donegal boss Jimmy McGuinness rues a disappointing day for his Donegal men.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe

Melanie Browne with todays installment of the Big Red Bench. Lots of GAA, LGFA, and camogie to get through as Cork can defend their All Ireland Title and keep the O' Duffy cup Leeside.Elsewhere the minor LGFA team had success against a strong Dublin side.And club football is back! All the reaction from Ger McCarthy, and MUCH much more!

Tommy Rooney sat down with Dublin All-Ireland winners Barney and Dean Rock in episode four of Inner Drive to discuss the family's legacy within the GAA from Russell Road to the steps of the Hogan Stand.Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop

Tommy Rooney sat down with Dublin All-Ireland winners Barney and Dean Rock in episode four of Inner Drive to discuss the family's legacy within the GAA from Russell Road to the steps of the Hogan Stand.Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop

Two goals from John McGrath helped Tipperary come from behind to beat Cork in Sunday's All Ireland hurling final. He spoke to OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney at the Tipp team hotel. Tommy also caught up with Andrew Ormond in Malahide.

Tipp stars Darragh McCarthy and Willie Connors sat down with OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney the morning after the night before at their team hotel in Malahide.

Tipperary's Oisin O'Donoghue spoke to OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney on Monday morning at the team hotel in Malahide.He said their underdog status worked in their favour.Tommy also spoke to Rhys Shelly and Conor Stakelum.

Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the weekend's major talking points from the All-Ireland hurling final as Tipperary were crowned winners over Cork on a scoreline of 3-27 to 1-18.You will hear from Liam Cahill as he guided his county back to the promised land.Cahill gives credit to his players but also pays a special tribute to Dillon Quirke, and his opposite number Pat Ryan.Jason Forde tells the story of a tough winter, whilst Michael Breen hails superstar corner-forward Darragh McCarthy.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe

Welcome to "We Need To Talk About Mayo" - a brand new series on the Mayo Football Podcast.There is often an obsession with who the next Mayo manager will be, something we are witnessing right now. We feel that is but one part of the jigsaw and that now is an ideal time to step back and look at the wider picture relating to Mayo GAA.This involves thinking about things like structures, coaching, people, money and the bricks and mortar. In this podcast series we aim to dive into the issues that have the potential to shape the future of the game in Mayo and to ask the questions grassroots volunteers tell us do not often get the time of day.Over the coming weeks, we'll shine a light on those areas that seem to be working well and those on which honest reflection is needed. Most people working at the coalface of Mayo GAA do so with the best of intentions but any organisation which has had repeated issues cropping up needs introspection and to ask itself how can things be done better. What can we learn from the past to improve our decision-making on current issues?At its heart, this podcast series is about a shared ambition in us all: success for Mayo football across the board off the back of a thriving, purposeful, cohesive GAA community.Whether you're spilling out footballs for a training session, lacing up the boots for your next game, painting the dressing rooms, chairing the meetings, driving the county's roads with a car full of future Mayo hopefuls or trekking through the local pub on a Saturday night with a lotto book in hand and tickets to sell, this is a conversation for you!Everyone who cares deeply about the Green and Red and the great game of Gaelic football in Mayo, everyone who cares about the long-term viability of communities that express themselves through the sport and yes, whisper it, everyone who shares the elusive dream of one day seeing Mayo lift Sam for the fourth time. This is a conversation for you!Over the last few weeks, series co-producers Rob Murphy and Edwin McGreal have been speaking to dozens of people with a huge amount of collective knowledge, insight and experience about what they feel are the issues that most need addressing and where the potential for improvement lies.We've broken these topics into four main categories - coaching, infrastructure, governance and culture. This will frame our conversations and we'll be asking for feedback and ideas from our podcast listeners as we go along.We begin today with a scene-set from our regular Mayo Football Podcast crew of Rob Murphy, Mike Finnerty, John Gunnigan and Edwin McGreal.To get in touch with us and to become involved in this discussion, club members can contact us on the Mayo Football Podcast's Discord server or on Patreon at patreon.com/mayopodcast. We're also looking to stimulate discussion on the Mayo GAA Blog (mayogaablog.com) and anyone who wants to contact us directly about the issues raised in this podcast series can email us at themayofootballpodcast@gmail.com.This is a discussion for everyone with an interest in the future direction of Gaelic football in the county. We really do need to talk about Mayo. 

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to episode 12 of Word On The Street, where we are talking all things British and Irish Lions ahead of the first test this weekend. This week we asked the public where their loyalties lie, Ireland over Lions or Lions over Ireland, and also whether this concept could work in any other sport. Susanna got the chance to ramble about her favourite sport, Eve got an education in all things rugby, and Rachel joined us from the glorious land of Cork to give her two cents on the GAA as well.Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

Creatine isn't just for bodybuilders. It's one of the most overlooked, science-backed nootropics for brain optimization, neuroplasticity, mitochondrial energy, and total human performance. This episode reveals why creatine is a non-negotiable supplement for anyone serious about biohacking, longevity, and cognitive upgrades. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey breaks down the myths and truths about creatine, uncovering how it enhances memory, supports your mitochondria, regulates mood, strengthens bones and heart function, and even aids fetal brain development during pregnancy. Drawing from decades of functional medicine, real-world biohacks, and new research featured in the Wall Street Journal, Dave explains how creatine works not only as a muscle booster but as a universal cellular fuel that supports brain benefits, memory improvement, and sleep optimization. You'll learn how to harness creatine for everything from mental performance and mood regulation to faster recovery and better metabolism. Dave covers creatine dosage and timing, how to use creatine loading versus maintenance protocols, and how to enhance creatine absorption by mixing it with hot water or pairing it with glucose and protein to leverage insulin-sensitive pathways. He also shares next-level stacking strategies by combining creatine with caffeine (including Danger Coffee), beta-alanine, nitrates, and electrolytes to maximize both mental and physical results. Whether you're using creatine for brain energy, sprint power, cold therapy performance, or cognitive resilience, this episode delivers practical tools you won't hear anywhere else. If you're following a carnivore diet, in ketosis, experimenting with fasting, or just want to feel sharper and more energized, creatine fits right in. Dave also explores cutting-edge options like GAA creatine, creatine HCL, and intranasal delivery systems, along with key nutrient pairings like TMG and folinic acid to support methylation and avoid side effects. Plus, he explains why vegetarians and vegans may need creatine the most. This is your complete guide to creatine brain benefits, mitochondrial support, memory enhancement, and smarter not harder living. You'll Learn: • How creatine supports neuroplasticity, brain energy, and cognitive function • Why mitochondrial health is the key to memory, mood, and mental performance • The real science behind creatine dosage, absorption, and stacking strategies • How creatine fits into ketosis, fasting, and a carnivore lifestyle • Why vegans and vegetarians may suffer from creatine deficiency • How to combine creatine with caffeine, nitrates, and nootropics for peak performance • Ways to biohack your metabolism, muscle growth, and mental clarity • The link between creatine, sleep optimization, and reduced brain fog • How creatine protects against oxidative stress and supports longevity • What you need to know about GAA creatine, methylation support, and delivery mechanisms Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. SPONSORS: - Calroy | Head to https://calroy.com/dave for an exclusive discount. - BodyHealth | Go to https://bodyhealth.com/ and use code DAVE20 for 20% off your first order of PerfectAmino. Resources: • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey's New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • Dave Asprey's Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 Trailer • 01:14 Creatine for Overall Health and Longevity • 06:10 Addressing Common Myths About Creatine • 08:55 How to Use Creatine Effectively • 19:58 Special Use Cases and Recommendations • 24:58 Choosing the Right Creatine • 28:41 Conclusion and Recap See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.