Episode 1287: Eamon Dunphy On His Retirement From RTE, Journalism And Showbiz, TV Magic, And Why His Views On Keane Have Changed
Eamon Dunphy was, for 40 years, a staple on Irish television – and he was at various stages a fresh new voice, a lone voice, an elder statesman, and Public Enemy Number One.
As Eamon Dunphy is our guest on today’s show, here’s a clip from one of his finest punditry moments which we featured on Second Captains Live on the telly back in 2013. Starring Eamon, Bill O’Herlihy, John Giles and a magic, electronic pen. pic.twitter.com/NANZd4YPIs
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Today he is in studio with us for his first in-depth broadcast interview since his retirement from RTE television, a retirement that wasn’t marked, as Bill O’Herlihy’s and John Giles’ final appearances were, by a farewell message and an assorted greatest hits collection.
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We discuss Eamon Dunphy’s TV punditry career, as he steps away from RTE. How brave was he, has he a point about the keyboard warriors, and has the pundit’s power waned?
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We talk about the circumstances around that departure, his views on the changing culture in journalism, and the difference between criticism, controversy and entertainment.
He explains how his views on Roy Keane and John Delaney have changed over the years, why he enjoys now being his own boss, and he reminds us that, with tongue firmly in cheek, “it’s showbiz, baby”.
Ep 235: Is Denis O’Brien about to bag another big state contract? Justine McCarthy joins Eamon to discuss.https://t.co/A7ZYUXf1qA
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Rape allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo have been out for a week – and there are some people wondering why this story isn’t one of the biggest in world sport. Ken evaluates that, and we ponder Juve’s strangely worded statement on the matter
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