WHAT IS THE SECOND CAPTAINS WORLD SERVICE?
The Second Captains World Service is our multi-award-winning, independent, commercial-free, member-led online platform that allows you to listen to all your favourite Second Captains produced podcasts every day of the week. Your membership fee also allow us to develop longer-term broadcasting projects like our investigative series with the BBC ‘Where Is George Gibney?’ as well as series 3 of Isolating with David O’Doherty.
Joining is easy so check out what we have to offer below. And don’t worry, you can get the World Service on your phone via your favourite podcast app too, find out how by clicking here.
NEW SHOWS EVERY DAY.
We broadcast (at least) six podcasts weekly, two on Monday, and a show every day from Tuesday to Friday and you can access all our ad-free programming on both desktop and mobile for €5 a month.
As well as the daily podcasts, members also get the Second Captaineer induction pack, first option on tickets to live events, and plenty more nice stuff (see right).
SECOND CAPTAINEERS AROUND THE WORLD ASSEMBLE!
WHAT THE GANG GET.
When you become a Second Captaineer, you’ll receive:
Complete access to all our daily podcasts on the World Service including The Second Captains Podcast, Second Captains Football, Isolating with David O’Doherty, The Player’s Chair with Richie Sadlier, The Political Podcast and all breaking news podcasts.
New members will have instant access to all our existing shows and archive and will be charged upon joining. Each subsequent monthly charge of €5 will be at the start of every month.
- A private link to get all our shows on any podcast player on your phone or tablet.
- Instant access to all our existing shows and archive.
- Priority notice for all live events with advance warning of ticket release dates.
- Access to members-only events and shows.
- Our love
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Second Captains World Service Schedule





The Ken Early Politics Podcast, Breaking News Podcasts and The Player’s Chair with Richie Sadlier (monthly).
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WHY USE PATREON?
We have decided to use Patreon as it is an experienced platform that will ensure our members payment security and privacy. Their help desk is excellent and can provide constant support and the whole system is completely transparent. There are no varying or ‘premium’ prices and no lengthy commitments required. Everybody pays the same and our members control how successful the World Service is.
HOW DO I INPUT MY RSS FEED INTO MY PODCAST PROVIDER?
We have put a detailed article together which should make it really easy for you to get all our shows on your phone or tablet once you have signed up. Check it out here.
CAN I SHARE MY RSS FEED ONCE I AM A MEMBER?
No you can’t, the RSS is an individual link just for you. Patreon can trace multiple users so please do not share your link as they will shut off your Patreon access and the RSS link itself. Feel free to let someone else wear your badge.
WHY AM I BEING CHARGED VAT?
All companies in Europe have to charge value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services sold. The rate of VAT you have to pay depends on the country in which you are based: different countries have different rates of VAT. So members in Ireland will pay 23% VAT, members in the UK 20%, members in Switzerland 8%, and so on. The VAT charged on membership accrues to Patreon, who make the VAT returns to governments in the relevant countries.
WHEN DO I GET CHARGED?
When you become a member you get charged immediately. All subsequent payments will be charged at the start of every month.
IF I BECOME A MEMBER CAN YOU PROMISE NEVER TO BROADCAST EOIN’S POEMS AGAIN?
Yes. To expedite this process, you can contact McDevitt directly with your concerns about his shitty feature @EoinMcDevitt.
IF I BECOME A MEMBER AND DECIDE I REALLY DON’T LIKE YOU, CAN I END OUR LITTLE ARRANGEMENT?
Yes. You can break our hearts any time you want. Just send back the badge because you won’t deserve it anymore. All you have to do is go to your Patreon profile and delete your pledge. Easy yet so cruel.
WHY ARE THERE SO FEW QUESTIONS ON HERE, IS IT BECAUSE YOU'RE LAZY?
Yes. Please email your other questions to editor @secondcaptains.com and we can add them on here.