The How Is He Podcast

The Second Half: Presented by Podge & Popa (Bonus Episode 20)

How Is He Podcast | Ep. 90Joining Podge & Popa in studio today is a UEFA A Licensed coach, with a BA Honours in Sports Coaching & Management, and a coaching journey that spans Ireland and the United States at academy, youth national, and professional development levels.As a player he played for Pats at all levels including the first team. He also played for Shamrock rovers 17s, 18s and 19s, Wexford u/19s Newbridge Town LSL side Carlow IT, Carlow academy and was also a part of the prestigious regional set up and emerging talent program.He began coaching at just 15 years old and is now in his 15th consecutive year in the game. In Ireland, his experience includes coaching with St Patricks Carlow from U13 to U18, serving as U15 Head Coach with Carlow Kilkenny, and working with Carlow Academy, where he was part of a Kennedy Cup coaching team where Popa was the Manager and led that team to a Leinster u/15 Championship title as Head Coach.In the United States, he’s held senior leadership roles with Seattle Celtic as Head Coach and Head of Coach Development, Seattle United as Director of Coaching and Head Coach — including a U17 National Finalist run in 2023 — and Ballard FC, where he was Head Coach of the USL League Two National Champions, also winning the Northwest and Western Divisions. Under his leadership, 11 full-time players have gone on to play professionally across the U.S., Asia, and Australia/New Zealand.He’s currently the Seattle Sounders U15 Head Coach and Second Team Assistant, continuing to work at the highest levels of player development in the American game.The lads are excited to dive into Ethan O’Neill's coaching philosophy, leadership approach, and lessons from the pathway.

How Is He Podcast | Christmas Special 2025Join Podge & Popa, this Christmas eve, direct from Ampifi Studio, as they bring you a Christmas episode. The lads are going to go through a few questions that were sent in, have a look back upon the year, and celebrate whats to come in 2026!

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)