The How Is He Podcast

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 89Today’s guest is one of the brightest young talents in Irish cycling. "Con Scully". An athlete who’s been racing since the age of eleven and has been on a steady rise ever since. In his junior years he began to take the sport seriously, quickly making his mark on the international stage. He’s represented Ireland at both World and European Championships, competed in Nations Cups, and captured the national junior time-trial title. Over the past three years he’s built his reputation racing across Europe: Two seasons in France; one in Belgium; and this past year delivered a major milestone: He earned his first senior Irish jersey at the Rás, along with several big one-day wins. Now entering his final year at the U23 level, he rides with Dan Morrissey Pissei, one of Ireland’s strongest teams with riders from across the globe.Looking ahead, he’s not only pushing his own road career forward, but also stepping into a new challenge that is joining the national tandem setup as a pilot for the Paralympics.Today, Podge & Pop dive into the journey, the grind, and what comes next.

The Second Half: Presented by Podge & Popa (Bonus Episode 19)

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 88From the heart of County Carlow to the world's fastest tracks, today's guest has built a career on power, precision, and pure Irish grit. He's an Olympian, He's a European finalist, a national champion, and one of Ireland's most electric sprint talents. Known for his explosive starts, relentless work ethic, and ability to rise when the pressure is highest he is also the third fastest Irish man of all time and he continues to push the boundaries of what Irish sprinting can be.Whether he's storming the 200 metres, inspiring the next generation, or representing the green jersey on the global stage, Marcus Lawler embodies speed, spirit, and the unstoppable drive of an athlete chasing his limits.

The Second Half: Presented by Podge & Popa (Bonus Episode 18)

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 87Today, Podge & Popa are talking strength, grit, and the rise of one of Ireland’s fastest-growing strongman talents. Their guest is the powerhouse himself — Cian Clarke.Cian burst onto the scene in 2024 and has been making waves ever since. He’s the reigning Under-23 champion of Ireland’s Strongest Man, the overall winner of the Irish Strength League Class 2s, and a top-five finisher in Ireland’s Strongman Open. And if that’s not enough, he’s already secured his place at the 2026 All-Irelands Strongman Championships.From a late start to a meteoric rise, Cian’s journey is a story of discipline, raw power, and relentless determination. So strap in — this is going to be a strong one. A massive  welcome to  Cian Clarke!