Episode 3105: We Can Take Bulgaria, Pep Plods On, Shane O’Donnell Finds Space

Shane O’Donnell is the 2024 Hurler of the Year. He also won the All-Ireland title with Clare, and the National Hurling League this year. But that only scratches the surface of the most interesting man in Gaelic games right now.

©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Earlier this month, we spoke to him at the Gaiety about winning a second All-Ireland 11 years after he won his first title as a teenager, exploding fingers, and what he needs to do in the next 10 years to fulfil his long-held ambition – to become an astronaut.

We also discuss the Road to Plovdiv, why Bulgaria is a pretty good draw for us, and Pep signs on for another 2 years, not that he seems that excited by the prospect.

AVAILABLE NOW:
Stakeknife, our new 10-part series with the BBC is out now on all platforms.

Episode 1: The Man Who Never Was
On @BBCsounds & wherever you get your podcasts

Episode 2: Sin É
On @BBCSounds only

Please listen, subscribe and spread the wordhttps://t.co/BcQP23NgEq

— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) November 22, 2024

Click the player at the top of the page to play the show. Monday’s shows are free to all. To listen to our programming throughout the rest of the week, join the Second Captains World Service. There’s no contracts, no hidden fees and shows can be listened to on all good podcast apps, on Spotify or through our website. It’s independent, commercial-free and member-led with feature interviews, breaking news, Ken’s Football Show, The Politics Podcast, The “I’ll Tell You Who Wrote It” Book Club and lots of added extras. You’ll also be supporting the development of our longer-form work, such as our international series  ‘Where Is George Gibney?’.

Today's show features the blurb-master, Ken Early ? pic.twitter.com/uZwd8VmNRR

— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) November 21, 2024