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Talking Dogs on Thursday
Talking Dogs on Thursday is the weekly Greyhound Racing podcast from Talking Dogs, the number one spot for all your Irish Greyhound Racing news. Presented by Barry Drake, each episode brings a new story from all things dogs!
Episodes
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 195: ROBERT GLEESON & WILLIE RIGNEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week, Barry chats with Robert Gleeson and Willie Rigney. Robert chats to Barry about his recent run of wins including his win across the pond in…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 194: HUGHIE KELEGHAN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week, Barry chats with WGOBA’s Hughie Keleghan, a lifelong greyhound racing enthusiast whose journey in the sport began as a teenager. Hughie shares his…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 193: Dave Wilson Talking Dogs On Thursday With Barry Drake
In this episode of Talking Dogs, Barry chats with Dave Wilson of the Harlequin Syndicate about his deep-rooted connection to greyhound racing. Growing up with…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 192: Liam Dowling & Tom Nolan Talking Dogs On Thursday With Barry Drake
In this exciting episode of Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry Drake sits down with Liam Dowling and Tom Nolan to discuss the thrilling world of greyhound racing…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 191: Laura Hayes 2024 PwC GPA Camogie Senior Player of the Year
A special episode of the podcast this week as PwC GPA Camogie Senior Player of the Year for 2024, Laura Hayes, joins Barry Drake for a chat. Last August, the…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 190: James Slevin & Adam Dunford
This week, Barry Drake is joined by two accomplished greyhound trainers, James Slevin and Adam Dunford. James, based in Navan, has been immersed in greyhound…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 189: Billy Dunne Talking Dogs on Thursday with Barry Drake
🎧 Episode 189: Billy Dunne Talking Dogs on Thursday with Barry Drake Kicking off 2025 with this exciting first episode of the new year! Barry Drake sits down…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEp 188: Callum Purdy Talking Dogs on Thursday with Barry Drake
Following the thrilling Winter Racing Festival, Barry sits down with the talented Callum Purdy to celebrate his remarkable double victory. In this episode…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 187: Myles Roban Talking Dogs on Thursday with Barry Drake
Barry Drake chats with Myles Roban about his family’s rich greyhound-rearing tradition in Enniscorthy. As a third-generation breeder, Myles shares stories of…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 186 Robert Gleeson & Shane Rigney
Trainer Robert Gleeson joins Barry Drake to talk about the superstar Droopys Kathleen. Robert tells us a little bit about her background and how jockey Dylan…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 185 Evan McAuliffe Talking Dogs on Thursday with Barry Drake
Barry Drake is joined by young Limerick greyhound owner and trainer Evan McAuliffe. Evan has just turned 18 and has been making a name for himself in recent…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 184: Lucy Roche Talking Dogs on Thursday with Barry Drake
Young trainer Lucy Roche joins Barry Drake for a chat this week. Lucy chats about her exciting first year as a trainer, including competing in the Leger in…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 183 Sean Beatty & Adam Matthews Talking Dogs on Thursday with Barry Drake
Barry is joined by two great guests this week. First up breeder Sean Beatty joins him and they chat about the success of Crafty Shivoo in the Bar One Racing…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 182 Paul Hennessy Talking Dogs on Thursday with Barry Drake
Trainer Paul Hennessy joins Barry as they look forward to the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby and chat about some of the contenders to watch. Paul reflects…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 181 Cork & Thurles Racing Preview
As the Laurels gets down to the final stages, Barry chats to Darren Hogan as they run through the Semi-Finals in the 2024 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels. They…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 180: Sharon Hunt Talking Dogs on Thursday with Barry Drake
Tuono Charlie is a name that’s been on many people’s lips over recent months and his trainer Sharon Hunt joins Barry this week. Last weekend, he added another…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayTalking Dogs 179 Laurels 2024 Preview
A busy podcast this week as Barry chats to 6 guests at Monday's Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels 1st Round Draw. Looking forward to an exciting 5 weeks…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 178: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Murt Leahy & Wilie Rigney
Barry chats to trainer Murt Leahy after enjoying success in Cork last weekend with Tribal Syd winning the Jimmy Barry Murphy & Bar One Racing 525. With a busy…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 177: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Vincent O'Donovan and Darren Hogan
Barry chats to Vincent O'Donovan, proud co-owner of Broadstrand Syd, winner of The 2024 Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup in Dundalk. Barry also chats to Darren…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayThe 2024 WillWeGo.com Irish St Leger Final Interview with Mike McCartney
Limerick Greyhound Track hosted the WillWeGo.com Irish St Leger Final Saturday night. Clonbrien Treaty won the event last year, owned by Jim and Muireann…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 176: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Paul Hennessy
Barry chats to trainer Paul Hennessey this week after enjoying great success last Saturday in Kilcohan Park when Barefoot On Song won the John Fitzgerald…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 175: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Owen McKenna & Brendan Maunsell
Barry chats to 2 guests this week. First is a trainer who's enjoyed plenty of success, Owen McKenna. They discuss the fantastic Yorkie Ollie's racing journey…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 174: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Robert Gleeson
Barry chats to Robert Gleeson this week, fresh from big race success with Droopys Mandolin winning the Time Dundalk International 550. They chat about what’s…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 173: Barney O'Hare speaks to Barry Drake on Talking Dogs on Thursday
Following the announcement of their incredible €10,000 bonus announced this week for the Irish Sprint Cup and Irish Laurels, sponsor Barney O'Hare from Bar One…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 172: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Tom O'Keeffe and Shane Rigney
Barry chats to two guests this week. First up, fresh from big race success with Daleroad Duke, Tom O'Keeffe chats about the Champion Stakes last weekend. He…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 171: Talking Dogs on Thursday Time Confined Derby Final Preview
Barry chats to Willie Rigney, sponsor of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Confined Derby as they look forward to the Final taking place this Saturday at Limerick…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 170: Talking Dogs on Thursday English Derby & Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup Preview
Not one, not two, but three fantastic guests join Barry this week so make yourself comfortable for some great greyhound chat! With strong Irish hopes in the…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 169 Part 2: Talking Dogs on Thursday Cork Racing Preview
Barry chats to Racing Officer at Curraheen Park, Darren Hogan about this weekend’s events at the stadium. They chat about tonight's racing with 12 races on the…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 169: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Pat Morrissey
As they look forward to a big night in Clonmel this weekend, Barry chats to Pat Morrissey about the Kasko Produce Stakes and more of their upcoming races…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 168: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Denis Murphy & John Byrne
Barry Drake chats to Denis Murphy, sponsor of the Callaway Pro Am at Stud Race of Champions at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. They chat about his family…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 167: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Rachel Wheeler & Paidí Walsh
Barry chats to trainer Rachel Wheeler after she enjoyed big race success in Kilkenny over the weekend with Moanteen Wildcat winning the Champion Unraced. They…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 166: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Andrew Hepburn & Mark J. Fanning
Barry chats to Andrew Hepburn, sponsor of the DG Foods Ltd A4 Tri-Distance at Kilcohan Park. He chats about the family run business and their sponsorship of…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 165: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Owen McKenna & Jimmy Barry Murphy
Owen McKenna reached a significant milestone of his 2000th winner last weekend. He chats about the recent success, his other dogs in training and upcoming…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 164: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Paul Hennessey & Damien Matthews
Barry chats to two great trainers today, Paul Hennessey & Damien Matthews. Paul talks about his recent success with Jaytee Etienne at the Towcester Maiden…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 163: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Jim Murphy & Shane Rigney
Barry chats to two guests this week! First to chat is Jim Murphy after enjoying recent success at the BresBet Easter Cup with Clonbrien Treaty. He also tells…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 162: LIAM DOWLING & BRENDAN MAUNSELL
Barry Drake chats with Liam Dowling and Brendan Maunsell ahead of Fridays Ballymac Kingdom at Stud Novice 750 Stake Final at Tralee's Kingdom Greyhound…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 162: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Graham Holland & Richie Lawlor
This week Barry chats to two guests, trainer Graham Holland and Kilcohan Park’s new Racing Manager, Richie Lawlor. Graham looks back at the 2024 BresBet Easter…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 161: Talking Dogs on Thursday BresBet Easter Cup Preview
This week Barry chats to Carl Perry from BresBet, kind sponsors of the 2024 BresBet Easter Cup at Shelbourne Park ahead of Saturday night's Final. They chat…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 160: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Robert Gleeson, Ian Magnier & Caroline Collins
A busy episode this week as Barry chats to 3 guests! Trainer Robert Gleeson joins us fresh from his recent win in Newbridge’s Brownstown Tango & NTSC Unraced…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 159: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Liam Dowling & Ian Reilly
A double episode this week as Barry chats to two winning trainers, Liam Dowling and Ian Reilly. Liam chats about his recent win in the Juvenile Classic with…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 158: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Dolores Ruth, Darren Hogan & Shane Rigney
A bumper episode this week as Barry chats to three guests; trainer Dolores Ruth, Darren Hogan, from the racing team at Curraheen Park and Shane Rigney of TIME…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 157: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Shane Rigney & Mark J Fanning
A double episode this week as Barry chats to two guests; Shane Rigney and Mark J. Fanning. First up Shane chats to Barry about the Time Greyhound Nutrition…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 156: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Paul Hennessy
This week Barry chats to legendary greyhound and horse trainer, Paul Hennessy. They talk training, current competitions and even touch on horses. He gives a…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 155: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Tom Nolan
This week Barry chats to Tom Nolan, sponsor of the CVRT Test Centre Kerry Oaks with the final taking place this Friday at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. They chat…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 154: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Liam Dowling & Barry McSweeney
Barry has two guests this week so get comfortable and enjoy the next 20 minutes! Our guests this week are greyhound trainer Liam Dowling & Barry McSweeney…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 153: Brian Collins reflects on 2023 at Curraheen Park
Barry chats to Brian Collins, Munster Regional Racing Manager as he looks back on a wonderful 2023 at Curraheen Park. They chat events, sponsorships, Curraheen…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 152: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Des Gilbert & Jake Faul
Barry chats to 2 guests this week! First up is Des Gilbert who along with his wife Marie enjoyed great success in the Christmas Oaks training Rathdown Molly to…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 151: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Berkie Browne & Liam Peacock
A double episode this week with two guests including Berkie Browne and Liam Peacock. Berkie previews the upcoming Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby final…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 150: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Berkie Browne & Jimmy Barry Murphy
This Thursday Barry chats to two guests, both with big nights to look forward to. First up is Berkie Browne. Berkie chats about the Eric Browne Memorial…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 149: Talking Dogs on Thursday with Jack Kennelly
This week’s episode takes us to Kerry to young greyhound trainer Jack Kennelly. In just a few short years, Jack has really made his mark in the Irish racing…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 148: Upcoming Events in Cork & Dublin - Talking Dogs on Thursday
A bumper episode this week with Cork and Dublin in focus. Barry chats to All Star and All Ireland winning Cork Camogie Captain Amy O’Connor as they prepare for…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 147: Richard Irwin Talking Dogs on Thurday
This Thursday Barry chats to Richard Irwin, a man who enjoyed some great success at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium over the weekend with his dog Pavilion Fire…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 146: Karol Ramsbottom Looking Forward To The Leger
As we look forward to the opening round of the WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger in Limerick this Saturday night, Barry is joined by trainer Karol Ramsbottom. They…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 145: Paidi Walsh Talking Dogs on Thursday
This week Barry chats to Paidi Walsh, chairman of the Youghal Track Supporters Club. They reflect on the great success that was the Night of Champions at the…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 144: Laurels Final Preview
This week Barry is joined by 5 guests, as they all look forward to Saturday night’s Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Final. Barry welcomes 4 fantastic greyhound…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 143: Robert Gleeson & Willie Rigney Talking Dogs On Thursday
Barry has a Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby double-header this week as he chats to winning trainer Robert Gleeson and sponsor Willie Rigney. Robert…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 142: 2023 Laurels Preview
Excitement is building in Cork ahead of the 2023 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels – with no fewer than 5 guests joining Barry this week to talk about it! First up…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpsidode 141: Jennifer O'Donnell, Aidan Walsh & Darren Hogan Talking Dogs on Thursday
A busy week as Barry has 3 great guests to chat to, so grab yourself a cup of tea and enjoy the next 30 minutes! First up is the 2023 BoyleSports Irish…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpsiode 140: Paidi Walsh Talking Dogs on Thursday
This week Barry chats to Paidi Walsh, chairman of the Youghal Track Supporters Club, as they look forward to a big night of celebration on Monday 28th. The…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 139: Brian Collins & Mossy O'Leary Talking Dogs on Thursday
It's all things Cork this week as Barry and his two guests highlight the Kasko Derby, with Round two taking place this weekend. Barry starts by chatting to the…