Second Captains
by Second Captains
Is this your podcast?Second Captains is an independent podcast created by a team of seasoned broadcasters, including Eoin McDevitt, Ken Early, and Ciaran Murphy. Known for their incisive commentary and engaging discussions, they have established themselves as n…
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Audience Interest
- sports analysis and commentary
- cultural discussions and insights
Podcast Focus
- weekly sports coverage
- in-depth interviews with guests
Publishing Consistency
- active for seven years
- releases episodes weekly
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- popular in Ireland
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Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Estimated from 11 chart positions in 11 markets.
By chart position
- 🇮🇳IN · Sports#7310K to 30K
- 🇻🇳VN · Sports#2100K to 300K
- 🇮🇪IE · Sports#4100K to 300K
- 🇮🇩ID · Sports#2410K to 30K
- 🇸🇦SA · Sports#553K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
71K to 215K🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
236K to 716K🇻🇳42%🇮🇪42%🇮🇳4%+8 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
71K to 215K34K real followers tracked across platforms
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Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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On the show
From 33 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Ep 3611: Limerick All-Ireland Champions Again - 20/07/26
Jul 20, 2026
50m 31s
Ep 3610: Spain Are World Champions - 20/07/26
Jul 20, 2026
58m 21s
The Hand of Tuchel
Jul 16, 2026
29m 42s
Ep 3604: Blue Wave Crashes, Thy Kingdom Come, Mayo4Sam '26, Louth Hit Wall, McConville The Wicklow Boy
Jul 13, 2026
1h 07m 35s
Ep 3602: England Stagger On, Cable of God, Haaland Loses Oars, Whatever! - 12/07/26
Jul 12, 2026
1h 03m 02s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | LimerickGalway+4 | Jamie WallJoe Canning | — | LimerickGalway | LimerickGalway+4 | — | 50m 31s | ||
| 7/20/26 | World Cupfootball+3 | — | FIFA | Spain | SpainWorld Champions+5 | — | 58m 21s | ||
| 7/16/26 | World Cupfootball+4 | — | Second Captains | — | World CupArgentina+5 | — | 29m 42s | ||
| 7/13/26 | footballsports analysis+5 | Dara Ó CinnéidePaul Flynn+1 | Croke Park | KerryMayo+2 | Croke ParkMayo+5 | — | 1h 07m 35s | ||
| 7/12/26 | World Cupfootball+3 | Lars | ITV | EnglandOslo+1 | EnglandWorld Cup+5 | — | 1h 03m 02s | ||
| 7/9/26 | World Cupfootball+4 | — | Second Captains | ArgentinaEgypt+1 | World CupArgentina+4 | — | 35m 30s | ||
| 7/6/26 | hurlingsports analysis+4 | Jamie WallJoe Canning | Ned Stark | CorkClare+2 | hurlingCork+7 | — | 57m 06s | ||
| 7/6/26 | World Cupfootball+5 | KenLars | USMNTFIFA | MexicoNorway+1 | EnglandMexico+8 | — | 1h 07m 11s | ||
| 7/2/26 | World Cupfootball+3 | — | Second CaptainsAcast | SpainAustria+1 | World CupRonaldo+7 | — | 20m 15s | ||
| 6/29/26 | All-Ireland footballsemi-finals+5 | Paul FlynnDara Ó Cinnéide | — | KerryDublin+2 | All-Irelandfootball+8 | — | 57m 41s | ||
| 6/11/26 | World Cupsports+3 | Branno | — | Azteca | World Cup 2026Azteca+5 | — | 26m 45s | ||
| 6/8/26 | women's footballIreland+5 | Gavin Cooney | FAI | IrelandFrance+2 | IrelandFrance+5 | — | 43m 19s | ||
| 6/8/26 | hurling finalsAll-Ireland championships+3 | Joe CanningJamie Wall | Ireland | CorkLimerick+1 | hurlingLimerick+8 | — | 56m 50s | ||
| 6/5/26 | World Cupsoccer+3 | Tim Vickery | Second Captains | Mexico City | World CupKenCall+5 | — | 26m 58s | ||
| 6/1/26 | footballChampions League+4 | — | PSGArsenal+2 | Budapest | ArsenalMikel Arteta+6 | — | 1h 13m 01s | ||
| 5/28/26 | World Cupsports+4 | — | Second Captains | CanadaUSA+1 | World CupChampions League+5 | — | 25m 24s | ||
| 5/25/26 | rugbyChampions Cup+5 | Andrew TrimbleShane Horgan | DublinBordeaux | — | LeinsterChampions Cup+8 | — | 47m 33s | ||
| 5/25/26 | Premier Leaguefootball+3 | Dion FanningJohn Brewin | West Ham United | — | Premier LeaguePep Guardiola+3 | — | 1h 31m 04s | ||
| 5/21/26 | Arsenalfootball+5 | Dara O’BriainJacob Hawley | ArsenalVilla+2 | — | ArsenalPremier League+6 | — | 27m 11s | ||
| 5/18/26 | Gaelic footballGAA+3 | — | — | WestmeathDubs+4 | WestmeathArmagh+6 | — | 57m 18s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Arsenal Football Clubfootball+5 | — | Arsenal Football ClubPSG+3 | — | ArsenalPSG+5 | — | 23m 16s | ||
| 5/4/26 | rugbyChampions Cup+4 | Shane HorganGerry Thornley | LeinsterNorthampton+1 | — | LeinsterChampions Cup+8 | — | 1h 07m 53s | ||
| 4/30/26 | footballPSG+4 | Harvey Vale | PSGBayern+4 | — | footballPSG+7 | — | 26m 16s | ||
| 4/27/26 | hurlingmarathon+5 | Jamie WallJoe Canning | — | CorkLimerick+4 | hurlingCork+5 | — | 56m 22s | ||
| 4/27/26 | footballrefereeing decisions+5 | Lyndon Johnson | — | ScotlandTurkey | Robert SanchezKhusanov+7 | — | 58m 25s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Second Captains is an independent podcast created by a team of seasoned broadcasters, including Eoin McDevitt, Ken Early, and Ciaran Murphy. Known for their incisive commentary and engaging discussions, they have established themselves as notable figures in the Irish podcasting landscape, earning accolades such as iTunes Podcast of the Year and recognition from The Guardian. The podcast stands out for its blend of sports, society, culture, history, and news, offering a multifaceted perspective on contemporary issues. With a format that includes interviews, in-depth analysis, and listener engagement, Second Captains delivers content that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, appealing to a broad range of interests. Listeners, primarily from Ireland, tune in for the insightful commentary and the unique take on current events, sports, and cultural discussions. The value lies in its blend of humor and seriousness, providing a space where listeners can engage with topics that resonate on both a personal and societal level.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 34K
- Total plays: 1.9M
- Total reviews: 27
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 2.8K
Castbox
- Followers: 22K
- Plays: 1.1M
- Reviews: 11
YouTube
- Subscribers: 3.0K
- Views: 735K
- Videos: 48
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 6.3K
- Reviews: 16
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Audience
teens, seniors, general
Key insights
What the show covers
- weekly sports coverage
- in-depth interviews with guests
- exploration of societal issues
- analysis of historical contexts
Audience interests
- sports analysis and commentary
- cultural discussions and insights
- historical perspectives on events
- current news and trends
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- popular in Ireland
- recognized by industry awards
- part of Second Captains World Service
Publishing consistency
- active for seven years
- releases episodes weekly
- over 1000 episodes available
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Second Captains
Peaked at #2 in VN, top 10 in 2 of 11 tracked markets, currently #2 in VN.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VN | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Ireland | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| ID | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| SA | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| CO | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| AE | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| India | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| CL | — | #96 | #96 | — |
| HK | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| Finland | — | #186 | #186 | — |
| HU | — | #189 | #189 | — |
Chart Positions
11 placements across 11 markets.
Chart Positions
11 placements across 11 markets.