Episodes

  • 2026 SEASON PREVIEW // BIT O'RED POD 187 //

    2026 SEASON PREVIEW // BIT O'RED POD 187 //
    Feb 2 2026
    We are back! The 2026 season begins on Friday night with a trip up the N15 to take on free-spending Derry City. In Episode 187, Ronan, Fionn, Gerry and James discuss the transfer arrivals and departures, in what has been a busy few weeks at The Showgrounds. The fans gave their thoughts ahead of the campaign with some outlandish predictions! Candystripes fan, JP Fahy checks in as hopes are high on the banks of the Foyle. While the lads look ahead to the fixture and what it may bring for those of a Bit O’Red persuasion.
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • 2025 SEASON REVIEW // BORST POD 186 //

    2025 SEASON REVIEW // BORST POD 186 //
    Nov 5 2025
    Don’t you know pump it up, The Bit O’Red are staying up! In Episode 186, Ronan, Fionn and James discuss the 2-1 triumph in Tallaght which ensured Premier Division football at The Showgrounds for 2026. The lads discuss the various highlights and lowlights of what has been an eventful season. A familiar friend checks in to give his thoughts on the campaign before the lads hand out some unofficial awards. Thank you to each and every one of you that have tuned our way this season, we hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed bringing the episodes to you!
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • ONE-ALL & ONE TO GO // BORST POD 185 //

    ONE-ALL & ONE TO GO // BORST POD 185 //
    Oct 28 2025
    A deflating 1-1 draw at home to Cork City has failed to quash any fears for The Bit O’Red. In Episode 185, Ronan, Fionn and James look back on the stalemate with The Leesiders as relegation play-off fears come tearing up in the rear view mirror. There’s one more to go- a trip to Tallaght. The lads luck ahead to the fixture and discuss the possible permutations which could decide it all.
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    40 mins
  • SQUEAKY BUM TIME // BORST POD 184 //

    SQUEAKY BUM TIME // BORST POD 184 //
    Oct 22 2025
    The return from the international break was marked with a 3-1 defeat to Shelbourne at Tolka Park. In Episode 184, Ronan, James and Fionn look back on the loss as the season nears its conclusion. The fight for survival continues for The Bit O’Red with three teams level on 37 points with two games to go. Cork City come to town on Saturday and the lads discuss the game’s potential implications with so much on the line.
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    47 mins
  • SAINTS & JAD WINNERS // BORST POD 183 //

    SAINTS & JAD WINNERS // BORST POD 183 //
    Sep 29 2025
    7 points out of a possible 9 is as good as a turnaround The Bit O'Red could have hoped for following the cup defeat to Kerry. In Episode 183, Ronan, Fionn and James dissect the latest triumph, a deserved 1-0 win over Stephen Kenny and St Pat's. The lads discuss the result's importance before attention shifts to the next game away to Derry City at The Brandywell.
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    53 mins
  • DROGS DRAW & TRIBES TOPPLED // BORST POD 182 //

    DROGS DRAW & TRIBES TOPPLED // BORST POD 182 //
    Sep 24 2025
    Following the defeat to Kerry in the cup, The Bit O’Red demanded a response. In Episode 182, Ronan, Fionn and James look back on the four points gained over the double game weekend. The lads dissect the draw at home to Drogheda as well as the hard-fought 1-0 defeat of Galway United at Terryland. The games keep coming thick and fast as St. Pat’s and Stephen Kenny roll into The Showgrounds on Saturday night.
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    55 mins
  • CUP CAPITULATION // BORST POD 181 //

    CUP CAPITULATION // BORST POD 181 //
    Sep 17 2025
    It's been a week to forget for The Bit O'Red. In Episode 181, Ronan, James and Fionn look back on the 4-3 FAI Cup quarter final defeat to Kerry FC. The lads dissect the result and its potential implications both short and long-term. Games do keep coming, however, with the visit of Drogheda on Friday and the trip to Galway on Monday on the horizon.
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    54 mins
  • THE KINGDOM, HERE WE COME // BORST POD 180 //

    THE KINGDOM, HERE WE COME // BORST POD 180 //
    Sep 8 2025
    After a brief hiatus, the lads are back for another episode. In number 180, Ronan, James, Sean and Fionn look back on the nil-all draw with Bohemians. Sean dissects the women’s team dramatic 2-2 draw with Treaty United on Saturday. Club chairman Tommy Higgins and volunteer Liam McLoughlin discuss another record-breaking annual draw total. While Anto from The Kerrymen Podcast joins the lads to look ahead to Friday’s historic FAI Cup quarter final tie with Kerry FC at Mounthawk Park.
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    55 mins