Podcast appearances and mentions of Rob Murphy

RUGBY: Connacht 35-20 Cardiff (European Challenge Cup match report with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy)

RUGBY: Connacht scrum coach Cullie Tucker with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their European Challenge Cup victory over Cardiff

RUGBY: Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy, William Davies, Alan Deegan and Joe Healy look back on Connacht's URC defeat to Munster in MacHale Park, Castlebar

Connacht left with two bonus points but not the victory in an exhilarating BKT United Rugby Championship game against Munster at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar on Saturday (29th March 2025). Sean Jansen went over for two tries, while Caolin Blade and Josh Ioane also crossed the whitewash. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy, Joe Healy and William Davies. == Connacht's next game is against Cardiff in the last-16 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday, 5th April.  Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium is 8pm.

Neal Ruhl and Sean Baligian speak on the Detroit Lions promoting Kelvin Sheppard, Red Wings beating the Bolts, offensive coordinator spot still up for grabs and much more! Like, Subscribe and leave your comment below!

Laura, Maddy and Rob unravel the investigation into Emile Cilliers, Victoria's victimology and coercive control, the trials, Cilliers' psychopathology and how you unseat a psychopath. For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst   #VictoriaCilliers #ParachutePlot #Murder #CoerciveControl #CoerciveControllers #Psychopath #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #EmilleCilliers #TrueCrimePodcast   Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U51-cGQRnv4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgBfHux1i9s https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-3207993/Video-Victoria-Cilliers-recalls-husbands-gas-leak-plot-kill-her.html   Sources https://www.itv.com/news/2020-07-13/no-strings-attached-listen-to-the-inside-story-of-the-emile-cilliers-parachute-murder-plot-in-our-true-crime-podcast   Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.com/crimeanalyst. Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST     REGISTER For Laura's 2025 Masterclasses: https://bit.ly/40iv3v3 laurarichardspa@gmail.com   More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com https://bit.ly/40iv3v3   YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards99 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Easter Sunday 2015, experienced skydiver and new mum Victoria Cilliers undertook a parachute jump, a gift from her husband, British army sergeant Emile Cilliers. During the skydive both her standard and reserve parachutes failed to open. Victoria plummeted 4,000 feet to the ground at Netheravon Airfield in Wiltshire. Miraculously she survived. Whilst recovering, police arrived at her door. Someone had tampered with her parachute.   Laura interviews Detective Constable Maddy Hennah who was the Officer in the Case (OIC) of the Cilliers investigation and Robert Murphy Award-winning TV crime correspondent who covered the case. For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst   #VictoriaCilliers #ParachutePlot #Murder #CoerciveControl #CoerciveControllers #Psychopath #Narcissism #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #EmilleCilliers #TrueCrimePodcast   Clips https://youtu.be/3kuwbAYr_GE?si=bDjAWa0-bZiEtnqo https://youtu.be/U51-cGQRnv4?si=YFLuCF4-_xu2eW69 https://youtu.be/2wLHK5DQH0A?si=Lz3QinWlydfQoDK5   Sources https://www.itv.com/news/2020-07-13/no-strings-attached-listen-to-the-inside-story-of-the-emile-cilliers-parachute-murder-plot-in-our-true-crime-podcast   Robert Murphy https://robertmurphy.substack.com/ REGISTER For Laura's 2025 Masterclasses: https://bit.ly/40iv3v3 laurarichardspa@gmail.com   More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com   YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUGBY: Connachgt 52-24 Lyon (European Challenge Cup match report with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy)

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their European Challenge Cup win over Lyon

Send us a textToday we are traveling across the pond to England to speak to Author, Award-Winning Journalist, and Television Producer Robert Murphy and Retired British Police Officer Michelle Leonard. Ron Evans, aka, The Clifton Rapist, had been arrested and convicted of raping and killing a young woman but only served 10 years in prison. In 1979, when he was released from prison, he went back to his criminal behavior and raped at least 7 young women eluding the police for several years.There was an incredible public outcry for the police to capture this maniac. In complete secrecy, a daring new plan was introduced, unlike anything previously attempted by a UK police force. A small group of young female officers – some just 18 – put their lives on the line, walking the quiet residential roads late at night, acting as bait until one fateful night The Clifton Rapist attacked Undercover Police Officer Michelle Leonard who was acting as a decoy. Please enjoy this incredible story told by the police officer who lived it and the journalist who wrote the book and produced the movie, Decoy: The gripping true crime story of one of Britain's most shocking and secretive historical undercover police operations.In today's episode we discuss:·      How Michelle got interested in police work.·      How many years she was in the police force when she was approached to become a decoy. ·      Bristol 1979 being a safe area before the Clifton Rapist started his one-man crime wave. ·      How the British police force investigated sexual crimes back then without the aid of modern science.·      What it was like for Michelle when this homicidal manic attempted to assault her.·      Robert Murphy's interest in the case and the book he wrote and the documentary he made depicting this case. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Please visit Robert's website to learn more about him, Michelle, and his work.Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Rob Murphy welcomes Dr. Hester Klopper, Deputy-Vice Chancellor of Strategy, Global and Corporate Affairs at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. The two discuss the new Stellenbosch University/Northwestern University Global Health Knowledge Hub (SUNU Hub) which has been designed to unite the universities, broaden their scope of expertise and discovery and offer more opportunities for international collaborations between students, trainees, staff and faculty. They discuss this innovative project and talk about Dr. Klopper's career in global health and facilitating major international collaborations such as the SUNU Hub.

Rob Murphy reports on Connacht's massive 43-12 win at home in the opening round of the European Challenge Cup against Zebre.

Listen to the commentary in full from Rob Murphy and Joe Healy as Connacht defeated Zebre 43-12 in their opening European Challenge Cup match.

As I type this I am cringing, going red, wanting to watch 10 Hallmark films back-to-back and pretend I haven't done this - but then, well that's hardly the essence of Next Chapter living, now it it?As part of our week of special recordings at Flowerpot HQ to mark our 100th episode of The Next Chapter - for one week only - today's guest is well… me. I battled with this idea for a long time, but then a conversation with a former guest and friend Nick Hounsfield, founder of The Wave, changed my mind when he gave me some great advice/a little talking to you. “Ellie, if you don't explain you, your story and what you're trying to do, nobody will understand.” Therefore - I handed over the microphone and podcast to fellow journalist/also my husband Rob Murphy. I hope you will see in this conversation that my true belief that it is possible to create a life we love, and when it doesn't work our the first (or gazillion other times) there is always another way. We discuss: * How rejection has been a very big theme in my life and why I believe it's so important* The importance of the love and people you have around you* Why I know you absolutely have what it takes to live a life you love* Top of the Pops, Robbie Williams and meeting my GMTV heroes for the first time (And yes I did make my normally hard-hitting crime correspondent husband Rob Murphy say “hello gorgeous person.. it was part of the deal…obvs)I hope you enjoy the conversation and it helps in some way. Normal business will resume next week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenextchapterbyelliebarker.substack.com

OVER THE LINE: Rob Murphy reviewed Ireland's defeat to New Zealand in the first of the Autumn Rugby Internationals

On Tuesday's show, Jeff Cardozo and Pat Dooley talk with Gators Baseball alumni, Rob Murphy, about the passing of his friend, teammate and MLB legend Pete Rose. Also, more about the upcoming Gators Football game against UCF.

Connacht suffered defeat in their opening game of the United Rugby Championship but produced one of their best-ever performances in Thomond Park on Saturday afternoon.  Munster may have won the game by two points but it was the first time that Connacht had ever scored a bonus try at the Limerick venue.  Here is the commentary of what could be one of the games of the season from Rob Murphy and William Davies. 

Laura analyses Ronald Evan's behaviour and Rob Murphy reveals something shared by Michelle Leonard, the undercover police officer who caught him and how his 2022 documentary about Ronald Evans helped catch 81-year-old Evans once more.   Police arrested Evans the day after the documentary was broadcast. As she jailed Evans for four years last November, the judge said: "The risk you pose to women is significant. The combination of your history and continuing sexual interest underlies my concern you are a risk of serious sexual harm to women."   83-year-old Evans is back before the Parole Board in October 2024. Twice a Parole Board took the decision to release Ronald Evans early. Will women be put at risk a third time?   Listen and find out and then join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst   #KathleenHeathcote #HerNameWasKathleenHeathcote #RonaldEvans #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #Podcast #Murder #Rape #MaleViolence #Psychopath   Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG-w5KHrzYo   Robert Murphy Get the book here: Decoy https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/behind-the-crimes-with-robert-murphy/id1677433273 https://robertmurphy.substack.com/ https://www.robertmurphy.net/   Sources https://robertmurphy.substack.com/p/how-a-behind-the-crimes-film-helped https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-08-06/sex-attack-victim-told-convicted-killer-not-flagged-on-police-system Thank you to the wonderful Crime Analyst Sponsors: Check out forhers.com/CRIME for your personalized weight loss treatment options.   If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/CRIMEANALYST to get 15% off your Lumen.   JOIN the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst   REGISTER For Laura's 2024 Masterclasses: https://shoutout.wix.com/so/0fOy_yFBC?languageTag=en   More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com   YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Twitter @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards99 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Byrne – Check Me Out." Directed by the talented Rob Murphy, this one-woman performance promises to be a riveting and emotional journey through Mary's remarkable life. The show is on at the Olympia theatre Tuesday 20th August. Approximate stage times as follows: doors open 6.30pm, show 7.30pm. Other dates 10th August Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray and Sat 17th August Moat Theatre Naas.Mary joined Pat in studio to chat about her show.

Laura and Rob discuss the harrowing and unbelievable details of the horrific 1963 rape/murder of 21-year-old Kathleen Heathcote. Despite Ronald Evans receiving a life sentence for this offence, Evans was moved to an open prison in Bristol after 10 years and released. Evans re-married and he began targeting and raping women.    Following an undercover operation codenamed Operation Argus, he was arrested and charged with five of the sexual assaults. He received a nine-year sentence. In 2018 he was released in North London where he switched up his MO and started targeting women once more. How many chances do male rapists and murderers of women get?   Listen to find out and then join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #KathleenHeathcote #HerNameWasKathleenHeathcote #RonaldEvans #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #Podcast #Murder #Rape #MaleViolence #Psychopath #TrueCrimePodcast   Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG-w5KHrzYo   Robert Murphy Get the book here: Decoy https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/behind-the-crimes-with-robert-murphy/id1677433273 https://robertmurphy.substack.com/ https://www.robertmurphy.net/   Thank you to the wonderful Crime Analyst Sponsor: Head to acorns.com/crimeanalyst or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!   JOIN the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst   REGISTER For Laura's 2024 Masterclasses: https://shoutout.wix.com/so/50P3lBhcr?languageTag=en More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com   YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Twitter @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards99 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura interviews award winning journalist and reporter Robert Murphy about the largest undercover operation in the west country in the 1970s to catch a serial rapist, Ronald Evans, who they would later find out had killed before. This was at the same time the media were intensely focused on the murders of women committed by Peter Sutcliffe in Yorkshire.   Listen to the episode and join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #Decoy #RonaldEvans #UndercoverPolicing #Justice #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime Murder #Rape #TrueCrimePodcast   Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG-w5KHrzYo   Robert Murphy Get the book here: Decoy https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/behind-the-crimes-with-robert-murphy/id1677433273 https://robertmurphy.substack.com/ https://www.robertmurphy.net/   Thank you to the wonderful Crime Analyst Sponsor: You can get an exclusive 10% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST   JOIN the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst   REGISTER For Laura's 2024 Masterclasses: https://shoutout.wix.com/so/50P3lBhcr?languageTag=en   More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com   YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Twitter @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards99 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Explore Global Health, Dr. Rob Murphy talks with Dr. Shannon Galvin, an infectious disease specialist and HIV researcher who was recently named the Director of Global Clinical Outreach at the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health. She shares valuable insight into how to balance personal and professional happiness and how she uses her experience to better understand the needs of Northwestern's clinical partners around the world and harness human capital within the university to help solve problems in global health.

In a departure from the usual format, George and John spoke to Michael Verney on the weekend's GAA, Kieran Molloy joined the lads to talk about his win on Saturday night, Tommy Devane looked back on Galway's defeat to Cork in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship and Rob Murphy looked ahead to Ireland's first rugby test against South Africa on Saturday. 

On this week's edition of 'The Panel' on 'Over The Line,' Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh was joined by Jason Byrne, William Davies, Noel Mannion, Rob Murphy and Jonathan Higgins (Monday, 3rd June 2024) Among the topics discussed were, Galway's victory over Westmeath in the All-Ireland senior football championship, and Connacht's defeat to Leinster in the BKT United Rugby Championship. All this and more. == 'Over The Line,' in association with Supermacs, broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Connacht's season ended with a whimper, William Davies and Rob Murphy pick through the bones of a depressing defeat while we hear the post match thoughts of Pete Wilkins, Jack Carty and Leo Cullen. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RUGBY: Connacht captain Jack Carty with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 33-7 URC defeat to Leinster

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 33-7 URC defeat to Leinster

 RUGBY: Leinster 33-7 Connacht (URC commentary with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy and William Davies)

George McDonagh and John Mulligan was joined by Jason Byrne, Sean Walsh and Rob Murphy to look back at the weekend's sport around the county and around the country. 

Connacht suffered their 3rd worst defeat against Munster in Thomond Park since the start of the URC and their chances of making the Top 8 now hang by a thread.Danny and Alan Deegan take you through the match, we hear the post match press conference audio from Jack Carty and Pete Wilkins before hearing the thoughts of William Davies and Rob Murphy from their post match wrap up on Galway Bay FM Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht's hopes of making the play off stages of the United Rugby Championship took a heavy knock on Saturday evening when beaten 47-12 by Munster in Thomond Park. The defeat leaves Connacht four points off the playoffs with two games remaining against The Stormers and Leinster. Here is the commentary from Rob Murphy and William Davies.

Connacht got the win with the try bonus that they so badly needed in their latest trip to Wales which sees them jump up to 6th place in the URC and keeps their destiny in their own hands, although they will have to be a lot more accurate in both attack and defense if they are to get the required results in those games.William Davies and Rob Murphy join Alan Deegan to dissect a flawed win in Newport while we hear the post match thoughts of head coach Pete Wilkins. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RUGBY: Connacht 54-16 Zebre (URC match report with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy)

With a week left in the season, who are your Ottawa Senator untouchables? Your MVP? If you can't keep both Chabot and Chychrun, who are you keeping? Do you want Chabot for four more years at $8 million? Do you want to sign Chychrun to an extension, one that will make it worth his while to forego unrestricted free agency next year? The housecleaning begins. The Sens have fired longtime pro scouts Jim Clark and Rob Murphy. Former Senator Bobby Ryan parts company with the Sens podcast he was working on after some critical comments about women's sports. Claude Giroux is up for the Bill Masterton. What's with the bad angle goals on Joonas Korpisalo? Empty net etiquette…a lot of the hockey world says the Sens are hypocritical for getting mad at the Devils for how they put a puck into an empty net. Brady Tkachuk sets the record for hits in a game on Saturday night.

SUBSCRIBE: robertmurphy.substack.comScreenwriter George Kay (Hijack, Lupin, The Long Shadow, Criminal UK) was talking with his mother about a potential project: would he be interested in writing a script about the Lord Lucan mystery?Then, she dropped the bombshell: he had a personal link with the other Lucan nanny Christabel Boyce.George wanted to speak with Christabel - she would be a primary source and knew the main characters from ‘74.This was impossible, his mother said. Christabel had herself been murdered by her husband ten years later.In this conversation, George and Behind the Crimes host Rob Murphy discuss how a private diary found by police investigating Cristabel's murder in 1985 shed new light on Sandra's killing.And the parallels between the Lucan marriage and the Boyce's are chilling.Parts 1 and 2 of this trilogy are available, you may want to listen to these first. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertmurphy.substack.com/subscribe

Connacht blew yet another match winning situation as they conceded a score on the last play of the match for the 3rd time this season after a much improved display of grit and fight to go down to Benetton and see their playoff hopes drift further away.William Davies and Rob Murphy join host Alan Deegan to pick the bones out of yet another defeat this season and we hear the post match thoughts of head coach Pete Wilkins. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 38-14 defeat to Emirates Lions in the URC

RUGBY: Connacht captain Caolin Blade with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 38-14 defeat to Emirates Lions in the URC

Immerse in a motivating episode of "The Leadership Mindset" podcast, featuring our special guest Rob Murphy. He generously shares his journey from individual sales roles to leadership positions, giving you a closer look at the secrets behind thriving in top-tier business leadership and sales. Get a unique perspective from Rob's personal anecdotes on his transition and growth. Understand the life skillsets he uses, such as perseverance, self-reflection, and personal life planning techniques, to help him continually improve - skills that he believes are equally essential for every professional. Going down memory lane, explore Rob's childhood entrepreneurial ventures, his early career in hospitality, and his successful shift into the tech sector. Listen keenly as he shares in detail his beneficial data-driven approach to life reviews that embodies personal and professional growth. Drawing valuable insights from Rob's story, aspire to improve your professional skills and reach your goals through robust planning, teamwork, and resilience. Dive deep into a comprehensive discussion tune in on how to adapt and grow in the relevant sectors and keep learning as one progresses in the career. The episode concludes with the resonating ideology to remain a student throughout your life and a thoughtful take on the need for education reform for an enriching wrap up Be ready to get a unique learning experience on the importance of being a continuous learner, the absolute necessity of work-life balance, and the key to staying motivated in your career. This episode of The Leadership Mindset will certainly serve as an enriching guide for upliftment on both a professional and personal level.

Rob Murphy, William Davies and Alan Deegan look forward to this afternoon's Champions Cup meeting of Connacht and Lyon at the Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick off at 1pm. 

Connacht tasted defeat for the third time on Saturday in the Champions Cup when they were beaten 34-20 by Lyon at the Stade Gerland.  However, they still have a chance of making the Challenge Cup Playoffs as Bristol was beaten 31-17 by the Bulls.  What it means is that Connacht can make the playoffs if they win with a try bonus point and keep Bristol pointless.  Here is the commentary from Rob Murphy, William Davies and Alan Deegan as broadcast on galwaybayfm.ie Presented by John Mulligan. Galway Bay FM's Rugby Coverage is brought to you in association with Murty Rabbitts, the ULTIMATE Rugby Venue. 

RUGBY: Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy, William Davies and Alan Deegan preview Connacht's Champions Cup clash with Lyon in France

Presented by TwinSpires A 2023 "Best Of" the Equine Forum presented by TwinSpires. Featuring interviews with Belmont Stakes winning trainer Jena Antonucci, former MLB pitcher Rob Murphy & Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, Eclipse Award-winning jockey Javier Castellano, Kentucky Derby winning trainer, John Shirreffs, and Steve Laymon of First Row Partners. Plus, Joe Kristufek and Scott Shapiro share thoughts on their favorite wagers and handicapping strategies in a special TwinSpires Triple Play.  Plus, Kurt Becker takes you on a Stroll Through Racing History presented by Keeneland, Dale Romans & Tim Wilkin debate the sports hottest topics on 'I Ask, They Answer' presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program and we recognize another Unsung Hero presented by Woodbine Entertainment.

Mike Penna interviews former MLB pitcher Rob Murphy & Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman as they get ready to square off against each other in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint. Alex owns No Nay Mets and Rob is involved with the ownership of Slider through West Point Thoroughbreds.

In this episode of the Mayo Football Podcast, Rob Murphy and John Gunnigan review extracts from our coverage of the weekend's county finals, which club members on Patreon have already got access to in our Final Whistle pods recorded after the Junior, Intermediate and Senior club finals at MacHale Park.  The first clip comes from Cill Chomain's Eoghan McGrath who was a guest on our Junior final preview pod and who spoke about how tough it is to win the Junior Championship. We then hear an extract from our Final Whistle pod after the Junior decider, in which the winning manager, Lahardane's Eddie Conroy, gives his reaction to his side's win over Shrule/Glencorrib.Next we have audio from the Final Whistle show recorded after Kilmeena's win over Ballinrobe in the Intermediate final. From that pod we have a snippet from Billy Fitzpatrick's match analysis and we also hear from Kilmeena's Jack Carney. The low scoring nature of the Senior decider became a national talking point on Sunday evening and the extracts we have from the Final Whistle pod recorded after Ballina's Moclair Cup success focus on that aspect of the game. John Maughan provides his views on the standard of football witnessed in the Senior final while former Knockmore manager Eamonn Clarke chats with Rob about how negative tactics have become the norm in Gaelic football. By contrast, our final clip features Stephenites' 'keeper David Clarke, who provides his reaction to the club's county final victory.     This episode of the Mayo Football Podcast is now online and is available to listen to on iTunes, SoundCloud, Podomatic and Spotify. All of the audio clips you hear from the contributors on this show featured in pods first released on Patreon, where our club members get access to loads of exclusive content and more besides.The monthly rate for club membership is €5 plus VAT but annual membership is also available at a 10% discount off the standard rate, where a single annual payment is made. Details on becoming a club member are available here.The Mayo Football Podcast is also on Twitter so if you're a Twitter user you should follow us there to make sure you get the latest podcast-related updates, including new episodes.

In this episode of the Mayo Football Podcast, Rob Murphy and John Gunnigan review extracts from some of the content our club members on Patreon have got access to over the last few weeks.  From Colm Boyle we hear reaction to the news that Corofin's Joe Canney has joined Kevin McStay's management team. The split season, and issues relating to it, was covered in two different pods and from them we hear points made by Stephen Drake, Billy Joe Padden, Colm Keys and Ciaran O'Hara.  Two GAA books were published in recent weeks and we had two podcast shows to coincide with these. Ciaran Murphy of Second Captains discusses the split season from the perspective of the club player when he came on the pod to chat his book "This is the Life" while Declan Varley talks about what inspired him to write "Mayo - A Biography in Nine Lives".  This episode of the Mayo Football Podcast is now online and is available to listen to on iTunes, SoundCloud, Podomatic and Spotify. All of the audio clips you hear from the contributors on this show featured in pods first released on Patreon, where our club members get access to loads of exclusive content and more besides.The monthly rate for club membership is €5 plus VAT but annual membership is also available at a 10% discount off the standard rate, where a single annual payment is made. Details on becoming a club member are available here.The Mayo Football Podcast is also on Twitter so if you're a Twitter user you should follow us there to make sure you get the latest podcast-related updates, including new episodes.

To mark the release of his new book all about grassroots GAA 'This is the Life' Ciaran Murphy of Second Captains fame, sat down with Rob Murphy to talk all about what motivated him to write about how the GAA can captivate villages and towns all over the land.Ciaran dropped into our studios in south Mayo after a day of travelling around the county visiting some of the best bookstores to sign copies of the book.The chat covers everything from the allure of the club to the sense of duty and pride that seems to entice even the busiest of people intio dedicating huge chunks of time to playing, coaching and/or simply marking the pitches.Get your copy now, available at all good bookstores as they say.This episode of the Mayo Football Podcast is now online and is available to listen to on iTunes, SoundCloud, Podomatic and Spotify.The monthly rate for club membership is €5 plus VAT but annual membership is also available at a 10% discount off the standard rate, where a single annual payment is made. Details on becoming a club member are available here.The Mayo Football Podcast is also on Twitter so if you're a Twitter user you should follow us there to make sure you get the latest podcast-related updates, including new episodes.

In this episode of the Mayo Football Podcast, we look back at some of the content our club members on Patreon have got access to over the last few weeks. Rob Murphy and John Gunnigan review extracts from these pods, which feature Kieran Kilkenny, Conor Diskin, Kevin McLoughlin and Peadar Gardiner.  The first extract we hear comes from Mayo GAA Performance Games Development Administrator Kieran Kilkenny who explains the work being done at county level with the U14, U15 and U16 groups. Next it's Claremorris footballer Conor Diskin, who in recent months has had to cope with the tragic loss of his baby son Cillian and who then suffered a season-ending cruciate injury. We then hear from recently retired Mayo player Kevin McLoughlin who explains why he never did much in the way of media interviews during his time on the county team and who also talks about the pride his family took in his involvement with Mayo. Finally, newly appointed U20 manager Peadar Gardiner talks about his footballing philosophy and how he'll want his Mayo U20 team to play.This episode of the Mayo Football Podcast is now online and is available to listen to on iTunes, SoundCloud, Podomatic and Spotify. All of the audio clips you hear from the contributors on this show featured in pods first released on Patreon, where our club members get access to loads of exclusive content and more besides.The monthly rate for club membership is €5 plus VAT but annual membership is also available at a 10% discount off the standard rate, where a single annual payment is made. Details on becoming a club member are available here.The Mayo Football Podcast is also on Twitter so if you're a Twitter user you should follow us there to make sure you get the latest podcast-related updates, including new episodes.

We continue familiarizing ourselves with all these teams at the start of the season, with a focus on TOR/MIA, GSW/DEN, HOU/MEM, ATL/ORL, plus some smaller notes on the Spurs, Pacers, Thunder, and Pistons.Plus, Friday Daily Duncs.Friday Daily DuncsRob MurphyThe Pistons are investigating assistant general manager Rob Murphy over an allegation of workplace misconduct involving a former female employee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Hopefully, the investigation will produce a just outcome.James Edwards III of The Athletic profiled Murphy in August.LeBron JamesLeBron James drew attention to the Lakers' lack of quality 3-point shooting after they shot 10-for-40 (25%) from beyond the arc in their season-opener.Well, they shot even worse – 9-for-45 (20%) – in a loss to the Clippers last night.LeBron:"Our ballclub is our ballclub, and I'm definitely not going to sit here and harp on what we can't do every single game. That's not a leader. What I know we can do: We can defend our ass off. And we did that tonight, which gave us an opportunity to win, and we just couldn't make it happen. But, I'm OK with that."LeBron both tries to be a good leader and sometimes makes passive-aggressive comments. In this case, he has already made his point. The Lakers' roster has a crucial flaw, particularly for a LeBron team. The front office heard that. Not much else to be done at this moment.At some point, LeBron might try to accelerate the Lakers' trade timeline or reiterate what he wants a trade to accomplish.But for now, LeBron is seemingly settling into trying to win games with the teammates he has.Darvin HamRussell Westbrook said coming off the bench in the Lakers' preseason finale "absolutely" could have contributed to his hamstring injury.Lakers coach Darvin Ham:"First and foremost, let me be clear with this. The Lakers, myself, my staff – we in no way, shape or form would ever put anybody – a player, an employee – in harm's way, be it physically, mentally, spiritually. We don't stand for that. We're not about that. That's not who we are."Ham said he and Westbrook had a "brief discussion."Ham:"We moved on. We've got an understanding. And again, as the coach of this team, my staff and I, we're going to do what's best for our team to be as successful as it can be. And I'll just leave it at that.”Ham was hired in part for his ability to hold players accountable. Westbrook is a different challenge. But Ham sounds resolute.Ham, via Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register:"You have to be prepared to do whatever your team needs you to do,” he added. “And that's called being a professional. So, however we choose to use him, there has to be a willingness there to sacrifice for your teammates and the overall good of the team if that course of action is going to lead to success.”The true test will come if Ham decides bringing Westbrook off the bench would be better for the Lakers. And, really, we might not know if that happens. We'll know only if Ham follows through. Assuming the coach does, we'll see how Westbrook buys in – and how Ham responds if Westbrook makes more waves.But for now, Ham can call this latest issue quashed.Christian WoodWhich of Luka Doncic's Mavericks teammates has been the best player? Kristaps Porzingis set the bar while fizzling, which says something about the bar. I'd say Jalen Brunson last year.Tim Cato of The Athletic analyzes whether it might be Christian Wood.Wood isn't even starting for Dallas. But he's darned talented and, as Cato details, has already shown nice chemistry with Doncic. That seems sustainable given the multiple ways Wood can attack the pick-and-roll. If Wood defends a little better – I believe he's capable – this pairing could really work.Santi AldamaDanny's pick for biggest surprise player – Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama – looks pretty good. Starting at power forward with Jaren Jackson Jr. out, Aldama scored 18 points on 3-of-8 3-point shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds in Memphis' season-opening win over the Knicks on Wednesday. The Grizzlies outscored New York by 18 in his 39 minutes (and got outscored by 15 in the other nine minutes).Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal looked deeper into Aldama's performance, including how the slender Aldama held up defensively against the burlier Julius Randle.Victor WembanyamaWant more Victor Wembanyama hype? David Aldridge of The Athletic talked to six NBA personnel people about the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft and delivers plenty.My favorite quote:It's not just his skill. It's the flexibility he moves with. It's incredible. It's like seeing a giraffe, but a giraffe that's moving like a completely different animal. And you're going: ‘Wait a minute; that's a giraffe, it's supposed to move slowly.' And, meanwhile, it's like this giraffe that's a predator. The giraffe is hunting you. And you're going wait, what? It's something we've never seen before.It's also interesting how Aldridge's sources seem divided on how to best deploy the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama defensively.One: "He's not a switch defender; he's a drop guy."Another: "He slides and moves so well, if they put him in pick-and-roll, he can switch. There's not a lot of fives in our league that can do that."A third: "He's a four. He's not going to be able to guard threes out on the perimeter all the time."A fourth: "No one that big is going to stay in front of prime-time NBA guards consistently out on the perimeter. But he has enough lateral movement — it's probably the best I've ever seen in anybody that big – that he'll surprise you from time to time on some stuff out there. But the great equalizer, if you blow by him, you talk about some guys that'll be looking over their shoulder as they're going to the basket. You could beat him, and he could be at the free-throw line, and he takes one step and he's pinning the thing."A fifth: "If whoever he gets drafted by ever had some type of conception of utilizing a zone? Can you imagine having a backline (with him) – or maybe even putting him in the top of defenses, trying to see over this albatross of a player?"Pick swapsPick swaps have become the rage as teams look to circumvent the Stepien Rule, which prohibits trading future first-round picks in consecutive drafts. Pick swaps allow teams to convey value in consecutive future drafts by retaining a first-rounder every other year, albeit a lower first-rounder.Think of pick swaps, and the first one that comes to mind is probably Celtics-Nets in 2017. As a condition of the Kevin Garnett-Paul Pierce trade four years earlier, Boston swapped its first-round pick (No. 27) for Brooklyn's (No. 1). The Celtics traded down to No. 3 and picked Jayson Tatum, who has developed into a star and left the Nets (and 76ers, who moved up to get Markelle Fultz No. 1) looking foolish.But pick swaps don't usually work like that.Zach Kram of The Ringer dug into the history of pick swaps and found most don't even get exercised. He determined the average value of a first-round pick swap is the No. 36 pick.Kram's research and presentation are certainly useful. Read his article, and you will be more informed.But I think he underplays the upside of pick swaps. The draft – and therefore, draft picks – are about upside. For many teams, the draft is the best – maybe only – way to get a franchise-changing star. That's more likely to happen high in the draft.A high second-rounder might have the average value of a pick swap. But only an unprotected pick swap has that limitless upside. That carries significant value.At some point, successful teams have all hit big on a player. Moderately positive moves aren't enough. You can keep hitting singles. But in a league with 29 other teams, some of them will hit home runs and surpass you. If you want to get to the top, you sometimes have to swing for the fences – even if you're more likely to strike out.Scoring recordYou probably know LeBron James will soon pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's all-time scoring record. Do you know how many points Abdul-Jabbar scored? I sure didn't.Finding an excellent angle on such a well-covered storyline, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times looked into how few people know the number and why that is. This is a really cool article.After reading it, I can tell you Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring mark is 38,387 – a number I'm sure to forget by tomorrow.Rudy Gobert/Karl-Anthony TownsNikola Jokic has become an All-NBA mainstay at center. Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis are likely All-NBA players when healthy, which isn't always. Often, it feels like one spot is left for Rudy Gobert or Karl-Anthony Towns. In fact, Gobert or Towns – but never both – have made All-NBA each of the last six years.Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic explored how Gobert and Towns viewed each other while foes and now teammates with the Timberwolves.Thanasis AntetokounmpoThanasis Antetokounmpo actually played a small role on the Bucks last season as a defensive specialist on the wing, helping to shed the image he's in the NBA only because he's Giannis Antetokounmpo's brother.But good luck convincing anyone now.Video caught Thanasis picking Giannis' nose before Milwaukee's win over the 76ers last night.In defense of Thanasis, it wasn't a deep pick. He did the ol' thumb-out move. Though technically a pick, that's barely more than a scratch.In prosecution of Thanasis, it was someone else's nose!-Dan FeldmanMore episodes are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime! 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