Podcast

The Offload

Rugby, Sports

Join Irish Rugby legends Tommy Bowe and Donncha O'Callaghan every week for The Offload – a fresh, funny and unfiltered look at life on and off the pitch.

Packed with behind-the-scenes stories from their playing days, honest takes on the latest rugby headlines, and the kind of craic only two former teammates can share.

Your new go-to pod for sport, banter, and a healthy dose of complete and utter nonsense.

New show lands every Friday. Subscribe to The Dressing Room for a bonus show every Tuesday.

Video version is available on our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast

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Rugby chart
#14
Episodes
118
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
47 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

118 episodes, newest first

  1. Simon Zebo Joins The Show, Leinster vs Munster Fallout & More | The Offload EP92

    Season 3, Episode 92

    Show notes

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan are back for a brand new season of The Offload, with former Munster and Ireland star Simon Zebo joining the show this week. 🏉

    Simon's brand new book 'Zeebs' is available now.

    Brought to you by Killester Travel Rugby

    They chat:

    – Playing Hurling for Cork

    – Playing with a smile

    – Time in Ireland camp

    – Working with Rassie Erasmus

    – Axel 8 & Chicago

    – Relationship with Schmidt & Nucifora

    – Playing in France & Racing 92

    – Not passing to Donners

    – Leinster vs Munster

    – And much more

    Get your tickets for The Offload LIVE in Vicar Street here:

    https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offload-tickets/artist/5535569

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    1 hr 3 min
  2. Ireland Squad Announcement, The Bathtub Regatta, Leinster v Munster & More | The Offload EP91

    Season 3, Episode 91

    Show notes

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan are back for a brand new season of The Offload, taking a close look at Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad announcement, Leinster vs Munster and more. 🏉

    Brought to you by Killester Travel Rugby

    They chat:

    – The Bathtub Regatta

    – Paul O'Connell's bungee jump

    – Time to talk rugby

    – Ireland squad announcement

    – James McNabney and horse riding

    – Taking on the Springboks

    – Leinster vs Munster

    – Ciaran Frawley's form for Connacht

    – Who is Jamie Benson?

    – What is going on with European Rugby?

    – Páirc Uí Chaoimh controversy

    – And much more

    Get your tickets for The Offload LIVE in Vicar Street here:

    https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offlo...

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    https://www.speakpipe.com/theoffloadpodcast

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    1 hr 1 min
  3. Remembering Axel, The Season So Far, Champions Cup & More | The Offload EP90

    Season 3, Episode 90

    Show notes

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan are back for a brand new season of The Offload, catching up on a busy few weeks of rugby and looking ahead to what’s still to come. 🏉

    Brought to you by Killester Travel Rugby

    They chat:

    – Tommy & Donners in Belgium

    – The Bus to a Six Nations game

    – Tough start for the Irish provinces

    – Disappointing Ulster

    – Rob Baloucoune & Shane Williams

    – The new Munster CEO & Donners

    – Player books & Caroline Currid

    – Frawley's move to Connacht

    – The new maul regulations explained

    – World-class Dan Sheehan

    – ROG nearly loses an ear

    – Remembering Axel

    Get your tickets for The Offload LIVE in Vicar Street here:

    https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offload-tickets/artist/5535569

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    51 min
  4. David Humphreys joins the show, Ireland squad named, URC final & more | The Offload EP89

    Season 2, Episode 89

    Show notes

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 89 of The Offload with special guest IRFU Performance Director, David Humphreys.

    Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com

    Get your Vicar Street tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offload-tickets/artist/5535569

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast

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    57 min
  5. Lowe leaves Leinster, World Cup, Faz signs on & more | The Offload EP88

    Season 2, Episode 88

    Show notes

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 88 of The Offload with plenty to talk about as the business end of the season heats up.

    Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast

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    45 min
  6. URC Semi Finals, Coaches vs The Media, Player Social & More | The Offload EP87

    Season 2, Episode 87

    Show notes

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 87 of The Offload with plenty to talk about as the business end of the season picks up.

    Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast

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    33 min
  7. Crisis Talks – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

    Show notes

    All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.

    Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.

    Up next, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan discuss Crisis Talks and Team Meetings.

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    #TheDressingRoom #TheOffload

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    33 min
  8. Noel McNamara joins the show, URC Play-Offs & more | The Offload EP86

    Season 2, Episode 86

    Show notes

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 86 of The Offload with special guest Bordeaux-Begles coach Noel McNamara

    Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast

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    1 hr 3 min
  9. Returning From Injury – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

    Show notes

    All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.

    Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.

    Up next, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan discuss returning from injury.

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

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    32 min
  10. Joey Carbery joins the show, European finals & more | The Offload EP85

    Season 2, Episode 85

    Show notes

    Brought to you by Vodafone

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 85 of The Offload with special guest Bordeaux and Ireland star, Joey Carbery!

    Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast

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    45 min
  11. Team Bonding – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

    Show notes

    All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.

    Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.

    Up next, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan recall some of their best Team Bonding stories.

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    #TheDressingRoom #TheOffload

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    29 min
  12. Rory Best joins the show, Huge final URC round & more | The Offload EP84

    Season 2, Episode 84

    Show notes

    Brought to you by Vodafone

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 84 of The Offload with special guest former Ireland captain and current Ulster Rugby GM, Rory Best.

    Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    Video version of the show available for free at: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast

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    51 min
  13. Life After Rugby – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

    Show notes

    All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.

    Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.

    Up next, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan chat about life after rugby

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    #TheDressingRoom #TheOffload

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    30 min
  14. Live from Irish Rugby’s HPC, Leinster & Ulster in European finals & more | The Offload EP83

    Season 2, Episode 83

    Show notes

    Brought to you by Vodafone

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 83 of The Offload, live from the IRFU’s High Performance Centre, with special guests Ireland stars Béibhinn Parsons, Erin King, and Eve Higgins

    Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com

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    51 min
  15. British and Irish Lions Head of Performance Graeme Close – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

    Show notes

    All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.

    Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.

    Up next, Donncha O'Callaghan chats to Graeme Close, Head of Performance Nutrition for The British and Irish Lions, England Rugby, and the DP World Tour.

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

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    1 hr 3 min
  16. European Semi-Finals, W6N, Weight Management & more | The Offload EP82

    Season 2, Episode 82

    Show notes

    Brought to you by Vodafone

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 82 of The Offload, with plenty to talk about ahead of the Semi-Finals of Europe this weekend.

    Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast

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    47 min
  17. Craig Doyle joins the show, W6N, Munster vs Ulster & more | The Offload EP81

    Season 2, Episode 81

    Show notes

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    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 81 of The Offload with special guest legendary rugby presenter, Craig Doyle (and Hank!).

    Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast

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    1 hr 11 min
  18. Rugby World Cup Stories – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

    Show notes

    All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.

    Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.

    Up next, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan chat about some of their best Rugby World Cup stories – spoiler, we went out in the quarters!

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    42 min
  19. Munster coaching controversy, Home Alone, URC returns, W6N & more | The Offload EP80

    Season 2, Episode 80

    Show notes

    Brought to you by Vodafone

    Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 80 of The Offload to chat through some of the biggest talking points, including:

    – Katie Taylor's potential fight in Croke Park

    – European Knockouts

    – URC action this weekend

    – Munster's coaching controversy

    – And much more

    Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast

    Video version of the show available for free at: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast

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    52 min
  20. Referee Stories – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

    Show notes

    All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.

    Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.

    Up next, Tommy and Donners recall some of their best 'Referee Stories' from over the years.

    Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadP...

    #TheDressingRoom #TheOffload

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    34 min

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