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- “Ant’s Chat’s” with some of sports greatest personalities
Season 2
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Rob Hartnett
CEO
Sport for BusinessIn this episode, the exceptional Rob Hartnett talks about his journey from the media obsessed 8 year old, to now one of Ireland’s main go to people for all things commercial within sport. His memory of going to Loftus Road to watch QPR and the importance women’s sport have played in his company.
His love for Horse Racing, NFL, Football and all other sports comes accross in this interview, and the stories alone are worth the listen!
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Elma Beirne
Commercial Director for Line Up Sports
In this episode, Commercial Director for Line Up Sports Elma Beirne talks about her pathway through sport.
From taking an internship at Leinster Rugby after speaking with Mick Dawson, to now being one of the people who are revigerating sport in Ireland.
She has some fantastic stories to share as well as some really important information around how brands should approach sport sponsorships.
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Niall Hobbert
Founder, Cyro ProTECH
Niall tells some fantastic stories about his journey from Kerry, running around with his blue ball, to becoming a member of Brian Kerr’s Youth Football set up.
How he became a goalkeeper, the learning he took from it and his take on where he sees the next steps for sport, around sport science and recovery.
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Ryle Nugent
CEO, Premier Sports
In this episode, one of the most famous voices in all of Irish sport Ryle Nugent joins us.
He tells the story to how he started commentating from England v Fiji in 1999, the biggest learning he took away when Ulster won the European Cup, that he still uses today.
He also speaks about how he first got involved in sport, his journey, the memories he has, as well some interesting thoughts on where the future of sport will be, especially around women's sport.
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A.J Poole
Director of Partnership Sales & Activation for Pittsburgh Steelers
A.J speaks about his journey through sport, his love of the game from growing up in Pittsburgh, and the importance the Steelers has to the city and beyond. He also talks about “Singular Fan Experience” that he feels is where the industry is headed.
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Jerry Flannery
Coach for Harlequins RFC, former Munster Rugby & Ireland International
We speak with former Munster & Ireland International Jerry Flannery. Jerry speaks about his career as well as his current role as Coach for Harlequins RFC in London.
It really is a fantastic insight into one of Ireland's most famous sporting personalities. He speaks fantastically about the importance of understanding your value and how best to bring that out in yourself.
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Niamh Biggs
Head Coach for Munster Rugby Women’s Team, former Munster & Ireland International
A fantastic conversation with one of Ireland’s most famous rugby players.
From her early career in Waterford through to winning 6Nations Grand Slam with Ireland, Niamh is one of our most famous sports stars.
She speaks about her own pathway as well as her current role with Munster Rugby as Head Coach & IRFU in assisting girls to make their way through the rugby system.
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Maeve Og O'Leary
Munster Rugby & Ireland Rugby International
One of Ireland’s up and coming rugby stars talks to us about her journey and the importance family has played in her sporting and non sporting life.
In a fantastic chat, Maeve Og explains how she prepares for any match, no matter who she is playing for.
In the final part of the conversation she talks about the importance sponsors can have for the individual players & the boost they can offer.
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BRYCE FOSS
Rugby Player Agent at Eminent Talent Management, and Chairperson of the South African Rugby Agents Association.
Bryce speaks about the importance of relationships within agents work, and how you need to evaluate the client and match them with the club and their ethos!
A simply brilliant listen to someone whose vital work gets unseen but is vital!
Season 1
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Hamish Adams
CEO
Athletics Ireland
In this episode, Hamish Adams, CEO of Athletic Ireland walks us through his journey from New Zealand, to the UK and through Ireland, which included roles with Munster Rugby, Rugby Players Ireland, Rowing Ireland and Athletics Ireland. A brilliant insight into what lessons he learned from all of these roles to what he now does! Check out more about Athletics Ireland at https://www.athleticsireland.ie/ and why not join a club! -
Johann van Graan
Head of Rugby
Bath Rugby
In this interview, Johann explains where his love and passion for sport came from, his journey from a successful member of Blue Bulls and the Springboks, to Head Coach of two of Europe's most famous clubs. He speaks about his values and beliefs and what he is feels makes a good person and a good man! -
Tony Davison
CEO
Cuttlebrook Consulting
In this episode, Tony Davison walks us through his journey from selling packages in the Stadium of Light in his native Sunderland (as well as being the mascot!) right through to his time with the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium and finally with his new venture at Cuttlebrook Consulting. A fascinating journey!!! -
Laura Condella
Marketing Director
Chicago Bears
In this episode, Marketing Director for one of the most famous NFL teams, Chicago Bears, Laura Condella, sits down with us and talks about where he love of sport came from, how important it is to her, and where she sees the long term future of sport. -
Bernard Jackman
Rugby Correspondent,
Journalist & Guest Speaker
In this episode, acclaimed rugby correspondent Bernard Jackman speaks his introduction to rugby via GAA, the importance of culture within sporting teams and his pathway from his first professional contract with Connacht Rugby to Head Coach at Grenoble. -
Holi Smith
Head of Competitions & Events
6 Nations Rugby
In this episode, Holi Smith, Head of Competition and Events speaks about her journey through sport. Her passion and love from her childhood of rugby in Wales, the importance it has played in her life, from meeting The Quinnell Brothers at an early age, to where she is now. She speaks brilliantly about how she sees the future of sport and also tells a great story about her time at Welsh football and the weird and wonderful stadiums she went too! -
Avan Lee
CEO
Hurricanes Rugby
In this episode, current Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee discusses his pathway to his current role and the importance he sees in development of his staff. He also focuses on the future of sport, not just in New Zealand but across the world. -
Niall Ronan
CEO
Titan Wellness
In this episode, former Munster & Ireland International Niall Ronan speaks about his passion for GAA and how it helped propel him into professional sport. We also talked about how important setting your career post professional sport is and what lead him into setting up Titan Wellness -
Maeve Moriarty
In this episode, one of the very best sporting commercial minds Maeve Moriarty, speaks about her journey through sport, how it all started in Australia (brilliant story) and the importance of participation in sport and how the future of sport is.
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Billy Holland
Former Munster Player
In this episode, one of the Munster's most loved son's Billy Holland talks about his professional career, the learnings he took from the field into the working environment, as well as the things he misses and loved about playing for Munster. -
Stephen Bradshaw
Sports Consultant
In this episode, we speak with Sports Consultant o his own journey from the sports fields of both Munster & Leinster Rugby, to now assisting brands to grow and develop. We also spoke about what brands need to look out for, where the future of the commercialisation of sport is going and also, what some of his own memories on sporting moments. Stephen also talked about his amazing podcast "What makes you tick" -
Jacqui Hurley
RTE Sports Journalist
& Broadcaster
In this episode one of Ireland’s most famous sports broadcasters, Jacqui Hurley, explains her passion for sport. The move from representing Ireland in Basketball and Cork Camogie to her professional highs of working across multiple sports. She also explains just how important her family was in her early love of sport and important sport is to her as a whole. -
Enda Lynch
CEO
Badminton Ireland
In this episode, Badminton CEO Enda Lynch talks about the importance of commercialisation in sport, but also about his personal passion for sport and being “behind the scenes at some of Ireland’s greatest moments”. He also gives examples of some fantastic commercial ideas that ‘just work’. -
Matt Cooper
Radio & TV Presenter
In this episode, Irish Radio and TV personality Matt Cooper talks about the importance his father played in his love for sport, the memory of playing in goals in schools Gaelic football & his love for those special moments sport can give you. -
Philip O'Connor
Journalist & Podcaster
As one of the most recognisable Irish journalistic profiles, Philip O’Connor really is an expert in talking about sport. From his passion for Dublin GAA, it’s connection to his father and his pathway into his amazing career that has seen him work at Olympic games, Summer & Winter, World Cup Finals, Champions League Finals & everything else in between. This really is a fantastic conversation with an amazing professional, literally a friendly voice for Irish people no matter where they are in the world!