Podcasts about national stadium

In this episode, we meet Rita Freitas on the courts of the iconic National Stadium, where she shares her journey from child prodigy to national champion, from pressure and burnout to mental resilience and growth. Rita opens up about what it really takes to stay on top in a sport that demands everything — and how Lisbon shaped the player and person she is today.

Galway secured three National Cadet Championships at the National Stadium on Friday (30th May 2025). Monivea's John Ward won the men's 75kg title with a unanimous decision over Baldoyle's Martin Collins. Galway's Martin Sweeney was victorious by the same score in the men's 70kg final against Sacred Heart's Hughie Lee Nevin. They both joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to chat about their success on the QFinancial.ie Saturday Sports Show. == Olympic's Ruth Dossen was already a champion as she received a walkover in the 60kg. Overall, six Galway fighters competed with Olympic's John Nevin, Connemara's Kian O'Sullivan and Monivea's Ella Leonard just missing out.

Dan Orlowitz joined Jonny and Ben in Part 1 of our new episode to chat about his new piece in The Guardian, Hajime Moriyasu's experimental national team squad, and Hiroshima's comfortable win over FC Tokyo at the National Stadium on Sunday. Then in an elongated Part 2 Jonny and Ben run through the other games from J1 Matchday 18, including Yokohama F.Marinos ripping up the form book with a fine home win over leaders Kashima, as the bottom three at the start of the matchday had a weekend to remember.

For this extra special bonus-length live episode, I'm joined by Comedians and Actors Willa White and Eric Lalor. The lads sit down with me on stage at the fantastic Púca Festival in Trim, Co. Meath to talk about their very unique experiences with mental struggles, the power of friendship, life lessons and a home birth that went very very weird!Willa White is living proof that you can come back from anything — with a bit of reflection, a lot of humour, and the kind of honesty that stops you in your tracks. He's battled addiction, transformed his life, and now uses laughter and his award-winning acting chops— not just as punchlines, but as a path to healing. His hugely successful and powerful one man show the Examination has played in theatres across the world and, in recent times, he sold out both the 3Olympia Theatre and The Gaiety Theatre (the first comedian to do so in over 10 years), making him the first Irish man to play the venue since it was built back in 1939.Eric is a multi award-winning comedian and his latest one man show, Lol'er By Nature was a sell out success at Dublin's Liberty Hall Theatre. You also might know him as the loveable rogue Cathal Spillane from Fair City but off-screen and stage he's one of the funniest, soundest, and most razor-sharp comedians in the country.Check out one of Willa's Work in Progress shows on the 18th & 19th June in the Axis Theatre in Ballymun, in the National Stadium in Dublin on Aug 2nd, or on Oct 1st in the TLT, Drogheda. Make sure you tune into the lads' award-winning You Must Be Jokin' podcast and follow @ericlalor and @willawhitecomedy on Instagram.If you're new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up on the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for more information and don't forget my new book Busy and Wrecked is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On April 22, 1978, the One Love Peace Concert was held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. It brought together some of reggae's biggest names during a time of intense political violence. The event's most iconic moment came when Bob Marley united Prime Minister Michael Manley and opposition leader Edward Seaga onstage, raising their hands in a gesture of peace and unity. Marley, returning to Jamaica after an assassination attempt two years prior, used his music and presence to call for healing. The concert wasn't just entertainment—it was a symbol of hope, a cry for peace, and a moment that defined Marley's legacy as both an artist and revolutionary spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After what was a tremendous nights boxing at Dublin's National Stadium - featuring 4 title fights, a number of domestic clashes, debuts and no shortage of controversial wins shock upsets Ian & AL look back over the full nights action - with guests including Cian Reddy, Podge Collins, Eoghan Lavin, Pajo Hyland & Dean Byrne, Ian Gaughran & Kevin Cronin. | Keep up to date with us on social media?

Ian and AL are joined in fight week by 2 lads who will feature on the upcoming ‘Night of Champions at the National Stadium where they boxed all their amateur careers. Cian Reddy boxed out of Portlaoise in the amateur vest & will look to go 5-0 with a win on Saturdays show. And Cork's Steven Cairns had a hugely successful amateur career - laden with Irish titles and now boxing under Dave Coldwell. | Keep up to date with us on social media?

It's a while since we had a fight card that included so much for so many as the upcoming JB Promotions ‘A Night of Champions at the iconic home of Irish boxing. In this episode, no 233 we welcome Mayo Middleweight Eoghan Lavin. As an amateur he won 9 Irish titles. Since turning professional he is signed to Anthony Joshua's 258 Management & is promoted by Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions.This Saturday night he returns to the National Stadium, where he had so much success to take his record to 5-0.

On the “Saturday Mornings Show” Sit-Down Conversation - host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Phil Wilkinson, Head of PR and Communications at World Rugby about the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2025 underway at Singapore's National Stadium on 5 and 6 April 2025. They discussed the world-class rugby sevens and the festival of sport, music, and entertainment. Enjoy a weekend of non-stop action from the top 12 men’s and women’s teams, including Olympic gold medallists France Men and New Zealand Women. Off the pitch, it’s all about the feel-good festival atmosphere, with live entertainment to keep the party going all weekend long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Glenn Byrne is an unbeaten professional boxer fighting out of Dublin/Wicklow. The younger brother of Jay Byrne, his manager, promoter and trainer, Glenn's fighting for his first title at the National Stadium on April 12. With a 5-0 record to his name, up next for Glenn is Charly Lopez of Spain, with the BUI Celtic light-middleweight belt on the line. Win, and the route to an Irish title opens up. Lose, and he'll have to begin again. That's something he's already done before, after totally turning his life around following a health scare. Here, Glenn talks about how drinking took over his life and overshadowed his sporting talents, how it made him sick and how he managed to get away from it and flourish. There's an incredible story about Premier League footballer Troy Deeney pushing him towards the boxing journey he's now on after they met at a pool party in Bali. Now, with the world at his feet, his inspirational story is sure to inspire anyone who finds themselves in a similar position to the one he was in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Senan Kelly is from Leixlip, Co Kildare. Currently the Irish welterweight champion, he will defend his title against Dublin's Declan Geraghty at the National Stadium on April 12. It's third time lucky for this pair after two previous dates fell through, and promises to be a compelling contest atop another JB Boxing Promotions card as the business graduates from small-hall to the bigger leagues. Kelly's career has been revitalised since linking up with Byrne in 2023. He'd spent a three-year spell on the sidelines between 2020 and 2023, partly down to the pandemic, mainly down to a desperate shoulder injury that realistically would cause most budding boxers to pack it in and focus on other endeavours. But Kelly isn't most budding boxers. In his demeanour, in his performances, you can see a competitor who'll do whatever it takes to win. Here, The Rocky Road visits Kelly at his house as he tells us about falling into the sport, why he's not interested if he's not directly involved and why he lives and breathes boxing - to the point that he converted his garage into a gym to train others. He also talks about financial insecurities, putting his life on hold to chase the dream and the pride his feels to headline at the home of Irish boxing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR FANS OF VPS, HAKA & AC OULU TO JOIN OUR VEIKKAUSLIIGA PREVIEW SHOW. EMAIL FINNISHFOOTBALLSHOW@GMAIL.COM Blog: show notes and links  IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W and Keke with a hastily arranged episode, recorded the day after new Huuhkajat head coach, Jacob Friis, names his first squad. They look for any surprising selections, discuss the positives of continuity and consider the significance of the U21's selecting a strong squad for the Euros in June. They then preview Finland's first two World Cup qualifiers away to Malta and Lithuania, and Keke gets ready for his trip to Ta' Qali (or the National Stadium). Listen out for an update on the FFS schedule for 2025, as Mark tries not to admit he has too many pods on the go! Plus, news on the proposed schedule for FFS (and SJK Supporters Pod) in 2025. 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:42 World Cup qualifying group G 00:07:24 Finland squad to play Malta and Lithuania 00:20:56 Players in Finland's U21 squad 00:26:22 Previews of the Malta and Lithuania games 00:31:03 Jacob Friis' coaching team 00:38:47 Keke's heading off to Malta  00:42:51 Plans for the FFS schedule in 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH

Aberdeen sealed a second visit to the National Stadium this season with a 4-1 victory over Queens Park. Glen & Phil react to the victory that takes us 90 minutes from the final! However this weekend sees us return to league action and its a visit to Perth. Will Jimmy Thelin name an unchanged XI? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.The U.S. (and Canada in some of these) now has more professional teams in its top three divisions than England has in its top four divisions. The 2nd Division USL Championship and 3rd Division USL League One and MLS Next Pro kick off their 2025 seasons this weekend. Including MLS, there's 97 professional teams playing this season (we'll leave NISA out of this for now because no one seems to know what 2025 looks like for them). The NWSL Challenge Cup is tonight as well as the curtain raiser for their season. The trophy will be decided between last year's double winners Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit. Their regular season starts next Friday. Lionel Messi missed his second straight game, but Inter Miami won 2-0 over Cavalier FC of Jamaica last night in Ft. Lauderdale. The National Stadium in Kingston will be packed full next week, will Messi make the trip?Neymar will be back with the Brazilian national team for important World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina later this month. It's his first call up in 17 months as he's playing his way back into form at Santos. Keep an eye on the Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid triangle of chaos. Will they push Carlo out the door if he wins La Liga or Champions League this season? Raul is already hitting the escape hatch. He's been at the second team in Madrid since 2019, but now he's linked with Schalke, where he finished his playing career. Big games this weekend in the Premier League as the only remaining storyline in the table is the race for Champions League spots. 6 points separate 3rd through 10th and there could be three Champions League spots on offer for that group of teams. FIFA is going to consider a proposal for a one-off (yeah right) expansion of the World Cup to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2030. The president of the Uruguayan federation proposed expanded the tournament to 64 teams. Logistically, it makes sense for a format but it would be a massive challenge to execute. Luckily this tournament is spread out on either side of the Atlantic Ocean and might get more games in South America if the tournament expands, but is any of it feasible? Check out the video below for more nuggets of news you should know about today. Thanks for being a subscriber and have a great weekend!

Are we talking enough about health checks and the possibility of cancer for young adults? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. When she was about 35 years old, stay-at-home mother Hannah Seow discovered she had breast cancer after a self-examination. Her diagnosis came about two years after her youngest child, Caleb, died. For Samuel Ng, a month-long on-and-off fever was a sign that there was a deeper issue. In January 2024, after a blood test, he got the dreaded call. His report was “unfavourable”. Soon after, he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. While dealing with cancer, he was laid off from his job. In this episode, Natasha chats with Hannah, now 37, and Samuel, 35, about how it feels to get cancer as young adults, their mindsets through their journeys, and if they want to be known as cancer survivors. According to the Singapore Cancer Registry Annual Report 2022, while cancer remains largely a disease of older age, more young people are being diagnosed with cancer. Between 2008 and 2012, the age groups with the most rapid increases in the age-specific incidence of cancer were all under 50 years old - with those aged between 30 and 39 registering the largest differences. This trend is also reflected globally, with Global Burden of Diseases data showing an increasing trend of cancer among younger age groups, with a 79 per cent increase in “early onset” – under 50 years old – cancer globally between 1990 and 2019. To celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer and those still fighting against the disease, the Singapore Cancer Society has organised Relay For Life (RFL) once again. The annual overnight event from March 8-9 comprises a 100km physical relay event at the National Stadium, as well as a virtual challenge component. While registration for the physical relay has closed, donations to RFL remain open until March 23, 2025. Donate at www.scsrelayforlife.sg. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:32 How did Hannah and Samuel find out they had cancer? 10:39 What was it like telling people about their diagnoses?15:35 How both of them stayed positive throughout 27:46 Should Samuel disclose his cancer diagnosis to a potential employer? 33:57 Do Hannah and Samuel want to leave their cancer story out of their identities? Follow Singapore Cancer Society: https://www.instagram.com/sgcancersociety/?hl=en Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah Follow Natasha on her IG account and DM her your thoughts on this topic: https://str.sg/8Wav Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/v6DNRead Natasha's articles: https://str.sg/iSXmFilmed by: Studio+65 Edited by ST Podcast producers: Teo Tong Kai & Eden Soh Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong Follow The Usual Place Podcast on Thursdays and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/5nfm Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/9ijX Spotify: https://str.sg/cd2P YouTube: https://str.sg/wEr7u Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcasts website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX #tup #tuptrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champions Trophy Day 11, England v South Africa, Karachi: South Africa have successfully made it through to another semi-final, annihilating Jos Buttler's sorry side on his final day in charge. To work through it all, we have Danyal Rasool at the National Stadium in Karachi joining Cameron Ponsonby. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Get 20% off your cask of MacIness scotch whisky! ICCWHISKYCRICKET20 is the code, email sales@macinneswhisky.com to get the ball rolling. Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Sort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthday: cbussuper.com.au Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Champions Trophy Day 3, South Africa v Afghanistan, Karachi: South Africa had no form to speak of coming into this competition, but just as it has been in the last couple of major tournaments, they have stepped up right away against Afghanistan in Karachi. Daniel Norcross is at the National Stadium, joined by Cricinfo's Danyal Rasool. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Get 20% off your cask of MacIness scotch whisky! ICCWHISKYCRICKET20 is the code at macinneswhisky.com Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Sort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthday: cbussuper.com.au Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Murray is a former undefeated professional boxer who defied the odds to achieve success in the ring. As a boy, he battled severe asthma and depended on the use of daily oxygen masks, and at that stage a future life as a sportsman seemed a million miles away. But boxing helped him build up his lung capacity and ultimately, he found success in the amateurs before turning pro in 2001, fighting out of Breen's Gym in Belfast and representing Dublin. He trained and sparred alongside the likes of Neil Sinclair, Eamonn Magee and Paul McCloskey in an era when fellow 140lb boxers Shea Neary, Ricky Hatton and Francie Barrett, his old amateur rival, were making waves. His biggest night came in '05 when he beat Peter McDonagh for the Irish title at the National Stadium – and bigger nights looked to be on the horizon. But he instead decided to hang up his gloves, his hunger satisfied, health intact, and pursue another legacy in the sport. Robbie became a full-time performance coach and took over his old amateur club, St Matthews in Ballyfermot. Coaching opened his eyes to the need for a fairer – and safer – system in underage boxing. He developed Fight Ireland in a bid to achieve proper matchmaking, knowing there are levels to the game, which he hopes will come back online soon. He then developed the Boxing Winner app, which provides a structured learning and development pathway for boxers of all levels. And The Rocky Road visited Murray in Ballyer to check out his newest venture which could end up changing the sport entirely – simulated boxing. Making boxing safer is something everyone wants but few know how that can be achieved. It is a brutal sport and those who enter it usually do so with their eyes wide open. Fights are fights, rounds are rounds, punishment is taken and dished out. It is the hurt game. Murray has recently completed a masters degree in sports performance analysis and time will tell if his research and methods are adapted to allow fighters worldwide to prepare in a safer way in future. This episode of The Rocky Road is dedicated to John Cooney, an Irish boxing warrior who tragically lost his life following a Celtic title fight at the Ulster Hall in February 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the chilling dual identity of Chile's National Stadium, Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos. Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte was a Chilean military officer who was the dictator of Chile. The Chile national football team, nicknamed La Roja, represents Chile in men's international football competitions and is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile.

Louis Griffin is bringing a national boxing title back to Clare. The young fighter from Kilfenora won the U18 national boxing title at the National Stadium in Dublin. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Louis Griffin on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c): Kilfenora Boxing Club via Facebook

Kobe lifted the Emperor's Cup for the second time in their history after a 1-0 victory over Gamba Osaka in Saturday's final at the National Stadium, and Alan Gibson joined Jonny and Ben to recap a cagey game won by Taisei Miyashiro's 64th minute goal, and then chat about potential offseason personnel changes at both clubs (to 39:10). Then Alan shares some nuggets from his trip to Kashiwa on Sunday (to 45:15), we round up Urawa 1-1 Kawasaki, and look ahead to ACL and J1 Matchday 37 action on the horizon (to 1:00:30). Then in Part 2, Jonny and Ben hand out Player of the Season awards for Tosu, Sapporo, Iwata, Kashiwa, Niigata and Shonan. Please follow us on Bluesky!

"Look, his mother was all over the shop, I had to ring Paschal, Spike, Craig O'Brien, right, and Big Niall Kennedy, ‘Do us a favour lads, will you explain to his mother, he's not going to be in an intensive care unit after the fight this weekend'." Joining us today on The Rocky Road are father-and-son duo Roddy and Podge Collins. Podge is now a professional boxer, making his debut in October when he knocked out Gianluca Di Florio in the first round at the National Stadium. He talks about his strange lack of nerves ahead of and during the battle while Roddy, a well-known football manager, was aghast at that as he saw so many big-name players turning to jelly on the big occasion. Together they talk us through the famous fighting family's history, brother Steve's (or Stephen's) major title victories, memories from Las Vegas to Millstreet and the long-term goal for Podge's career as he embarks on a boxing journey with uncle Paschal by his side as trainer/manager. He also talks about how boxing has changed his life after a year in which he's lost 6st and shed his unhappy side to find joy in the roughest, toughest sport there is. Brought to you from the Celtic Warriors Gym, its walls adorned with photographs of boxing legends from Muhammad Ali to Marvin Hagler, Roddy may have made his name in the beautiful game but this is a story of the fight business like no other. Podge returns on Friday night at the Red Cow Hotel's Warehouse for fight No 2 on a card promoted by Jay Byrne, a fight fixer Roddy insists must be supported in his determination to boost Irish boxing and its combatants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Ben welcomed Dan Orlowitz back to the pod to chat about Japan's World Cup qualifying victories over China and Indonesia, and how Hajime Moriyasu might approach more than a year of 'dead rubbers' after the Samurai Blue clinch qualification, which will almost certainly come in the next international break, in March (to 27:20), and also Peter Cklamovski's departure from FC Tokyo, after a year and a half in charge (to 39:35). Then in Part 2 we round up the two J1 games played last weekend, and look ahead to the resumption of Urawa v Kawasaki on Friday, and the big one: The Emperor's Cup Final between Gamba Osaka and Kobe, at the National Stadium on Saturday. If you are of the persuasion, follow us on Bluesky!

On this week's episode Ryo Nakagawara makes a very welcome return, to chat about the big games involving the top three teams in J1 in Matchday 36. We begin with Hiroshima's dirty Sunday afternoon at Saitama Stadium, where their title hopes took a massive blow as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat to hosts Urawa, then move on to Kobe's trip to Tokyo Verdy - the champions stunned by a late equalizer but actually pulling a further point clear of Sanfrecce. And finally with Ryo we do a deep dive on Machida 3-0 FC Tokyo at the National Stadium on Saturday (to 1:10:35). In Part 2 Jonny and Ben run through the other seven games, including some amazing late drama in the relegation dogfight. Check out Ryo's Shogun Soccer newsletter, and he's definitely worth a follow on Twitter if you aren't already.

In this all new expanded Boy episode released in tandem with our new U2 Origin Story episode, we pick up the story after U2 pulls off the big rouse at their now legendary gig at the National Stadium in Dublin that gets them signed to Island Records. We go over why they turn from Joy Division producer Martin Hannett and pivot to Steve Lillywhite to produce Boy. We cover Lillywhite's crucial contributions to the Boy sessions and go through all the tracks. We cover the controversy over the album artwork and themes of the record and the seminal moments of the band's first world tour. From the outside, everything appears copacetic, but inside, pressure from the Shalom Group starts to splinter the Lypton Village and the three Christians of U2 try and reconcile rock and roll and their faith.

We're back for a bonus Sunday Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, as we build up to three big games in Scottish football. Rangers are at the National Stadium, where they take on Motherwell for a place in the Scottish League Cup final in December - plus, Dundee-Kilmarnock and Hibs-Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership.Gordon Duncan, Hugh Keevins, Mark Wilson and Gordon Dalziel are in the studio, with the top team around the grounds - and you have your say on The Openline from 5pm.

There was drama aplenty in the Emperor's Cup semi finals played on Sunday, and in Part 1 of this episode Alan Gibson joins Jonny and Ben to review the wins for Gamba Osaka and Kobe, setting up a Kansai Derby in the final at the National Stadium on November 23rd (to 44:20). Then in Part 2 we round up the ACL and J1 action from last midweek, before looking ahead to Saturday's Levain Cup final, and the weekend's J1 fixtures. As referenced on the pod, please check out Jonny's piece on Isa Sakamoto!

He made a dramatic return to Fair City this year!Actor, Johnny Ward joined Dave to chat about the this years Panto in the National Stadium and about his return to Carrigstown.

Greg interviews James Clark, the founder of Future Southeast Asia, a website and newsletter focused on transport and urban development in Southeast Asia. The guys begin with the most exciting developments in Thailand's railway system, and James mentions the 250 km/hr high speed rail which will run from Bangkok to Nong Khai and then on into Laos and China. The standard rail should also be finally extended to Chiang Rai in the next few years.  Greg and James then go on to discuss various development projects that have been in the works for years: the widening of Saphan Taksin bridge, the extension of BTS beyond National Stadium, and the bridge from the mainland to Koh Samui. The guys also cover important issues such as the cost of the BTS and MRT for the average Thai worker, as well as the pursuit of a unified payment system across all public transportation. Tune in for a great overview of all the exciting upcoming improvements to Thailand's transportation infrastructure.   Don't forget that Patrons get the ad-free version of the show as well as swag and other perks. We also sometimes post on Facebook, you can contact us on LINE and of course, head to our website (www.bangkokpodcast.com) to find out probably more info than you need to know.

The JTET boys are back with another J2-focused episode! In Part 1 this week, Jon and James look back on the big match from last weekend, as the top two clashed at the National Stadium in Tokyo (Start to 21:10). In Part 2, the gents take a detailed look at the state of the J2 league table with 5 rounds left to play. Up for discussion are the Play-Off places (21:10 to 27:15), and the relegation zone (27:15 to 34:30). There is also time for a chat about Jon and James' picks for Most Bravo Player for Round 33 (34:30 to 42:30). To finish things off, the tiring daddies preview all of the action coming up this weekend in Round 34 (42:30 to Finish). Hope everyone enjoys the pod! *Don't forget that you can get tickets to the big J-Talk Live extravaganza here: https://teket.jp/6232/38395 *Join the JTET Discord server here: https://discord.gg/jKvKxJ99

Mercedas Taaffe-Cooper is an Irish boxing pioneer. A competitor in the 90s when female fighters were thin on the ground, she sparred with Deirdre Gogarty and boxed alongside Jane Couch. She was also one of the first female coaches in the country, guiding the Reynolds brothers, Stephen and Alan, who won a combined 12 senior titles at the National Stadium. Here, Merc talks about the struggle for recognition in the early years, how she and others helped knock down the door to allow Katie Taylor to fight Alanna Murphy in a groundbreaking 2001 contest, being part of the coaching ticket for the men's World Championships that same year and much more. After a move to Australia, where she continued in an education which was encouraged by the great Nicholas Cruz, she developed further as a psychologist and exercise scientist, combining her practical skills with her boxing background to ultimately develop CounterPunch. Per her own notes it's an ‘effective, fun-filled, evidence based program to guide young people toward achieving their undoubted potential'. CounterPunch has become a success story Down Under, recently celebrating its first national champion, and now Merc is looking to spread its influence and bring it home to Ireland. Here, she tells The Rocky Road all about her journey which started kickboxing and is now changing lives by educating kids through the medium of boxing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2024 UEFA Super Cup final between Champions League winners Real Madrid and Europa League winners Atalanta takes place on Wednesday 14 August at 21:00 CET in Warsaw at the National Stadium.Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.Will the Real Madrid Galacticos of new transfer signing Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr win another trophy or will Gian Piero Gasperini and Ademola Lookman's Atalanta produce another shock?This is an extra bonus episode of The Italian Football Podcast available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts.To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT).Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Join us for an exhilarating episode as we gear up for the highly anticipated Lil Durk concert in Nassau, Bahamas, on August 31st at the National Stadium.

Hello and welcome to the Everything is Black and White podcast. Lee Ryder is outside Japan's National Stadium after watching Newcastle's 2-0 defeat to Yokohama FM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Orlowitz returned to the pod to give his thoughts on the top four, Harry Kewell's exit from Yokohama F.Marinos, FC Tokyo's progress under Peter Cklamovski, and the bumper crowds at, and management of, The National Stadium in Part 1 of our new episode (to 1:10:10), before Jonny and Ben roundup the Emperor's Cup results from last midweek, wrap-up the remainder of the J1 Matchday 23 results, and look ahead to the weekend's final round before a two and a half week break.

In this episode of the podcast we'll dive into Albion's pre-season tour of Japan, as the squad embarks on a journey to the Land of the Rising Sun. Glenn and Paul talk to Arashi Hagaki from The Tokyo Seagulls, and with his help they explore some of the tour details, from the fixtures, to the cultural experiences awaiting the team in Tokyo. It's not just a chance for the players to prepare for the upcoming season but also an opportunity to connect with our global fanbase and experience the rich culture of Japan. Brighton's first match takes place on the 24th July against Kashima Antlers, who have won the domestic title on eight occasions. Four days later, on the 28th July, the team plays Tokyo Verdy, who won promotion back to the J.1 League last season. Both games will be played in the 68,000-capacity National Stadium in Tokyo, which was built for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can the Lions roar under Ogura? Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this episode of Hard Tackle, Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by former Singapore international Noor Ali and Singapore Premier League commentator and Lions fan Zia-ul Raushan to dissect the Singapore national football team's first two matches under new coach Tsutomu Ogura. The Lions played out a hard-fought 2-2 draw against China on March 21 in front of the 28,414 crowd at the National Stadium. Five days later in chilly Tianjin, the Lions fell to a 4-1 loss, although there were signs of progress once again as the Republic showed grit and bravery in their play before being undone by a controversial penalty and two late goals. So what do our pundits make of the start under Ogura and what is the way forward? Highlights (click/tap above): 1:30 Why is there a positive feeling amongst fans despite the Lions not posing a victory against China?   8:30 Noor Ali on how the team has shaped up tactically under Ogura  17:15 The need for stronger mentality amongst players and the importance of leadership  21:00 What Ogura and the Lions can improve on  34:00 On the new standards in the national team and why players must step up Read: https://str.sg/8Kmc Produced by: Deepanraj Ganesan (gdeepan@sph.com.sg) & Amirul Karim Edited by: Amirul Karim Follow ST Sports Talk every month: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Deepanraj Ganesan on X: https://str.sg/wtra Read his articles: https://str.sg/ip4G --- Discover more ST podcast channels: COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #sportstalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Encore Presentation Episode 58: 1983 Portuguese Cup Final FC Porto 0 Benfica 1Update: 2020-07-30Share Description ******This is an Encore Presentation. The original episode was recorded April 10, 2020***** This is the story of the last time the Portuguese Cup Final was not staged at the National Stadium at Jamor. In Episode 58 as the part of this look back at the historic 1982-83 season I look at the story of that year's cup final and review the corresponding episode of Vitorias e Patriomonio. Website: https://www.misterbenfica.com  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Ijq05sY5yGN2vuSOD3wPQ  Twitter twitter.com/BenficaMister  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/misterbenfica  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterbenfica/

Encore Presentation Episode 58: 1983 Portuguese Cup Final FC Porto 0 Benfica 1Update: 2020-07-30Share Description ******This is an Encore Presentation. The original episode was recorded April 10, 2020***** This is the story of the last time the Portuguese Cup Final was not staged at the National Stadium at Jamor. In Episode 58 as the part of this look back at the historic 1982-83 season I look at the story of that year's cup final and review the corresponding episode of Vitorias e Patriomonio. Website: https://www.misterbenfica.com  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Ijq05sY5yGN2vuSOD3wPQ  Twitter twitter.com/BenficaMister  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/misterbenfica  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterbenfica/

The Maze Prison is a central part of Northern Ireland's history. But there was once a plan to make it a shared monument to a brighter future.On Free State, Joe and Dion tell the story of the plan to turn the Maze prison into a National Stadium for the three main sports (and ice skating). They show how it was brought down by the same forces who thought Brexit was a good idea for the north and who want to stop Casement Park.They also remember Maisie's Garden Centre whose human rights were trampled on by the sea border which was another life and death issue until it wasn't an issue at all.Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG.For more on Free State: https://freestatepodcast.com/To get in touch with the podcast: info@freestatepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our guests also shows us the brilliance of her lyrics by reading them out to us. What are your faves? Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. American superstar Taylor Swift has dominated pop culture with her mega-successful Eras Tour, her historic fourth Grammy win for Album of the Year in 2024 and her fairytale-like romance with American football star Travis Kelce.  And she will soon be bringing her tour for a sold-out six-night show at National Stadium in Singapore from March 2-9. Ahead of her concert, #PopVultures host Jan Lee sits down for a throwback to her English-literature-student days. Joining her in this episode to explore Swift's multi-generational appeal, are Life correspondent and "Swiftie" Yamini Chinnuswamy, 15-year-old Gen-Z "Swiftie" Yvonne Inglin as well as Ravi Agarwal, a 51-year-old connoisseur of Swift's lyrics. Together, they discuss the literary value of her songs while Ravi also reads out the best of her lyrics. They analyse the appeal of her songs and how different songs reflect different periods in Swift's life.  They spotlight three of Swift's most famous songs from different eras of her career - Blank Space, Anti-Hero and All Too Well (10 Minute Version) - and talk about Swift's use of metaphors, rhymes and sentence structure. They also talk about their own impressions of these songs and why it fascinates and appeals to them. They also ponder the very important question: Is a Nobel Literature Prize in Swift's future?  Highlights (click/tap above): 3:30 Introduction and everyone's favourite Swift kitty - is it Olivia Benson, Meredith Grey or Benjamin Button? 7:00 Favourite songs 9:30 Dissecting Blank Space 16:40 Examining/Exploring Anti-Hero 26:20 Debating All Too Well (10 Minute Version) 35:30 Rapid-fire Swiftie questions for Yvonne & Ravi Watch the special video podcast version of this episode on the new Straits Times' Podcast YouTube channel, where Yamini has set up a mini-Taylor Swift shrine: https://str.sg/itdC Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Yamini Chinnuswamy (yaminic@sph.com.sg), Amirul Karim and Eden Soh Video Producers: Joel Chng, T Kumar, Zeke Tan and Marc de Souza Edited by: Amirul Karim and Eden Soh Follow #PopVultures here every month:  Channel: https://str.sg/JWad Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaA Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaP  SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Jan Lee on Instagram: https://str.sg/Jbxc Read Jan Lee's articles: https://str.sg/Jbxp Read Yamini Chinnuswamy's articles: https://str.sg/h4rH Follow Yamini Chinnuswamy on Instagram: https://str.sg/sVdB --- Discover more ST podcast channels: COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #PVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring you a bonus episode recorded (in part) on the stage at the National Stadium, in the hours before our live show.Terence explains why he likes to do show preparation his own way, and Calvin is feeling like he got his prep routine just right. But even the impending live show can't distract from the serious business of a bonus episode, like more big claims about local crows, accusations Terence is in fact a character being played by a middle class actor, dream celebrity best friends, and the case for Rush Hour 2 being the greatest film of all time.

Dan teaches a Japanese phrase for when you're feeling a bit horny, he rambles about his visit to the National Training Center for Japanese Olympians, and the Inter Miami VS Visual Kobe soccer match he went to at the National Stadium as well, and wraps up by explaining a Japanese holiday called Setsubun. Become a Patreon member for 5 bucks a months (that's like one tall boy) and Dan will give you a shoutout and read your questions on the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/DanWilsonUSAJPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a sponsor and support the Dan Wilson in Tokyo Podcast Email: dan.yahola.wilson@gmail.com Current Sponsors: sarvermovers.com/quote Promo Code- Danielsan for 5% off your move (512-596-9696). brakechimps.com (512-525-8950). The Dan Wilson in Tokyo Podcast Your one-stop podcast for everything Japan and Japanese culture...kind of. Dan Wilson is an American living in Japan working in the entertainment industry as a comedian signed to Watanabe Entertainment. Instagram/TikTok/Twitter = @danielywilson

*Send me your voicenotes! I want to hear what you think, your opinions, your ideas, or if there's something you'd like me to discuss. Whatsapp me at 0892096423*Hello! Thank you so much for coming back my friend! This week Carl and I discuss the developments with the government's approach to Israel and Gaza, the damage done by the week's storms and the death of Ian Bailey.I chat to THISISPOPBABY's co-director Philly McMahon ahead of the brilliant Wake's return to the National Stadium, as well as where Ireland stands with the Eurovision.Then Emer McLysaght and I chat through the week's stories in entertainment, from the Oscars, to the Oscars discourse, to Louis Theroux's conversation with Paul Mescal. To support the podcast via Patreon, join me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kawasaki won the Emperor's Cup for the second time in their history on Saturday after prevailing in a penalty shootout against Kashiwa at the National Stadium, and in Part 1 of our final episode of the year Neil Debnam guests to commiserate with Reysol, but then celebrate another trophy under Toru Oniki, before our attention turns to what is sure to be a fascinating winter transfer window for Frontale (to 29:07). Then in Part 2 we discuss the Japan squad for the New Years Day friendly against Thailand, some early offseason managerial and transfer moves and the permutations for the final round of ACL group stage games this midweek, before wrapping up another bumper year in the J.League and on the pod.

Kengo Kuma has a philosophy: to enrich the connection between buildings and nature, “almost tuning-in” to the materials. His architecture is inspired by traditional Japanese design, and he is a serious critic of the global dominance of concrete. Kuma's mission has manifested in iconic buildings including China's Folk Art Museum, the V&A in Scotland, and Japan's National Stadium, built for the 2020 Olympics. Broadcaster Nick Luscombe follows Kuma to Japan's oldest and largest lake, and to the ancient capital of Otsu, where Kuma is attempting to represent the history of the area not by constructing a new building, but by creating a monument to a legendary cow.

The curtain came down on the J2 season last Saturday, as Tokyo Verdy met Shimizu S-Pulse in the playoff final. Jon Steele was at the National Stadium to see it, and in part 1 of this week's JTET he tells James Taylor all about it (start to 21:45). After that, James and Jon take a look at Ventforet Kofu's exploits in the Asian Champions League, with their group finely poised heading into the final matchday next week (21:45 to 29:40). There's also time for a quick chat about managerial news (29:40 to 37:15). Then, in J-Talk: Short Corner, Mike Innes rounds up the final day of a thoroughly entertaining J3 season (37:15 to end).   Thank you for listening throughout the season, and special thanks to Patreon subscribers for their support of JTET and J-Talk.