The 1895 Podcast is back after 18 weeks… and in perfect 1895 fashion, Doody forgot to press record for the first 15 minutes. Grand return, same old chaos. Doody and Ben get stuck into the big talking points: Joey’s departure, why the atmosphere around Tolka went a bit weird, and why there’s real optimism around John Russell as the new era starts to take shape — with flashes of that quick, direct style already showing. They chat contracts, the injury crisis that’s absolutely battered the squad, and give some overdue love to Shels Women after winning the All-Island Cup. Plus: Harry Wood’s move, Ellis Chapman discourse, UNC rocking up to Tolka, and a surprise Dazzler cameo for Richie Rankings and general headloss. Up the Reds.

Darren “Dazzler” Cleary is in the chair this week because — shock horror — it’s Ste Doody’s last ever episode on the 1895 Podcast. No scandal, no cancellation… just Doody stepping into a new role at the club and calling time on the pod (before he can be bullied any further).

To mark the end of Doody’s reign of terror, the lads launch the inaugural “Doody’s” awards: busiest beaver, “we’re so back” moments, songs that scream Tolka, best/worst players of the last five years, favourite goals, lowest lows, highest highs, and more.

Expect nostalgia, chaos, and a few all-time stories from Europe, feuds, prank calls, and pitch invasions. Up the Reds.

Ste and Ben are back after a “bare, bare” weekend for the Reds — with the Galway trip ending in the ultimate buzzkill as the pitch takes one look at the ball and goes “squelch”. They break down the late call-off, the pitch inspection protocol, and why there’s no conspiracy here… just a surface that was never playable.

Richie Rankings returns with flowers for a sound Galway official, and a shout for Sean Moore getting minutes (and a goal) after injury, and a proper blast for a certain TD.

Plus: a chaotic one-player-per-season XI draft from 2006–2016, grim nostalgia, forgotten heroes, and why some names still give fans PTSD. Up the Reds.