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# Membership Highlights

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Behind The Lines: Episode 87, Dave Zirin
Gavin Cooney is joined by the American sportswriter to discuss his new book, The Kaepernick Effect, on The42′s sportswriting podcast.
The Football Family: 1re1and vs Serbia - the debrief
A sample clip from the latest episode as Paul, Gav and Dave look back on a happy (?) night at Lansdowne Road.
The42 GAA Weekly: The All-Ireland Football Finals Show
A sample clip from the latest episode of the GAA Weekly podcast, exclusive to The42 Members.
The Football Family: Ireland v Serbia preview
Beautiful Football, Where Are You? A sample clip from Monday’s episode of The Football Family podcast.
The42 GAA Weekly: breaking down another epic Mayo v Dublin meeting
The42′s back-line of Marc Ó Sé, Maurice Brosnan and Kevin O’Brien look back at a match that ended an era.
Behind The Lines, episode 85: John Feinstein
The renowned author joins host Gavin Cooney to discuss his work and career on The42′s sportswriting podcast.
The42 GAA Weekly: Plámásing refs, going for goals and Comerford’s big test
It’s the All-Ireland Football semi-final preview show (Part One) with Maurice Brosnan, Fintan O’Toole and Marc Ó Sé.
The42 GAA Weekly: Cork come of age, puck-out insanity and Limerick see red
A sample clip from the latest GAA Weekly podcast, exclusive to The42 Members.
The42 GAA Weekly: Fly goalies, Jacko's blueprint and disappointing TV coverage
A sample clip from the latest GAA Weekly podcast, exclusive to The42 Members.
Behind the Lines, Episode 84: Séamas O'Reilly
A free clip from the latest episode of Behind The Lines as Séamas O’Reilly joins host Gavin Cooney to discuss Steve Bruce’s bizarre literary career and much more.
The42 GAA Weekly: Hurling semi-finals preview, and Mayo for Liam 2030?
A sample clip from the latest GAA Weekly podcast, exclusive to The42 Members.
The42 GAA Weekly: What Paudie Clifford has added to the Kerry attack
A free clip from the latest episode of The42 GAA Weekly as Kerry legend Marc Ó Sé analyses the impact of the Fossa ace.
The42 GAA Weekly: Munster revenge, buying frees and attacking cornerback nirvana
A free clip from the latest episode of The42 GAA Weekly as Kerry legend Marc Ó Sé joins host Maurice Brosnan and Kevin O’Brien to reflect on all the week’s big talking points.
The42 GAA Weekly: Heavy metal Limerick, worries for Waterford and Davy's tirade
Clare All-Ireland winner Colin Ryan joined host Maurice Brosnan and The42′s Kevin O’Brien to reflect on a brilliant weekend of hurling.
The42 GAA Weekly: McNamee red, Kerry and Donegal progress and were Derry over-coached?
A free clip from the latest episode of The42 GAA Weekly as Kerry legend Marc Ó Sé joins host Maurice Brosnan and Kevin O’Brien to reflect on last weekend’s action.
The42 GAA Weekly: Clare-Wexford rivalry heats up and Cork land an All-Ireland title
A free clip from the latest episode of The42 GAA Weekly as Clare All-Ireland winner Colin Ryan joins host Maurice Brosnan and Fintan O’Toole to reflect on the qualifier draw.
Behind The Lines, Episode 81: Tony Evans
A free clip from the latest episode of Behind The Lines as Tony Evans joins host Gavin Cooney to discuss football and identity.
The42 GAA Weekly: GAA domestiques, Pádraic Joyce's quagmire and the injury epidemic
A free clip from this week’s members episode as Marc Ó Sé joins us to discuss the litany of injuries in the inter-county game.
Rugby Weekly Extra: Farrell's Ireland squad, a penalty shoot-out, and skillful forwards
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella break down the 37-man group on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
Behind The Lines Live with James Richardson
A free clip from our very special live members’ Zoom call with legendary TV and podcast presenter James Richardson on the eve of Euro 2020.
The42 GAA Weekly: Is this the most important weekend of the football year?
A free clip from this week’s members episode as Marc Ó Sé joins us to look ahead to a mouthwatering weekend of promotion and relegation deciders.
Rugby Weekly Extra: Fire, Glasgow aggro, George Best, and Ian Poulter
A free clip from the latest episode of Rugby Weekly Extra as Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to reflect on a bonkers long weekend in the rugby world.
The42 GAA Weekly: Unicorns, the Big Apple, and spanning decades with David Tubridy
A free clip from this week’s episode as Marc Ó Sé joins Maurice and Fintan to pick Gaelic football’s best ‘unicorns’ and more.
Behind The Lines, Episode 78: Mark Critchley
A free clip from this week’s episode as Mark Critchley, Northern Football correspondent with the Independent, discusses covering the Pep Guardiola era and much more.
Rugby Weekly Extra: A very mixed Munster, Connacht's inconsistency, and the Aussies finally win
A free clip from the latest episode of Rugby Weekly Extra as Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss Munster’s narrow win over Cardiff Blues, and a disappointing day for Connacht.
The42 GAA Weekly: Reasons to be cheerful, marking Clifford, permutations
Our exclusive member-only Gaelic football pod returns for a new season with Kerry great Marc Ó Sé joining Fintan O’Toole and Maurice Brosnan to dissect the biggest talking points in the game.
Behind The Lines, Episode 77: Tim Vickery
A free clip from this week’s episode of the Behind The Lines sportswriting podcast as South American football expert Tim Vickery joins Gavin Cooney.
Rugby Weekly Extra: Woe for ROG, Richie Mo'unga on fire, and experiences in Japan
A free clip from this week’s episode as Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the 2021 Champions Cup final as well as Eoin’s experiences as an analyst in Japan.
Rugby Weekly Extra: A fiery affair in Limerick, James Ryan roars, and Trans-Tasman thrills
A free clip from today’s episode of our exclusive members Rugby Weekly Extra podcast as Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the latest inter-pros.