Episode 101 of Who’s Got The Ball? is a massive one, with James, Shane and Michael covering Premier League football, the NFL, the NBA and much more.

James and Shane begin with the Premier League, looking back at Brighton’s dominant dismantling of Crystal Palace. They then look ahead to Brighton’s weekend meeting with Liverpool, before taking a deep dive into Chelsea v Spurs and asking what will decide one of the weekend’s biggest fixtures.

Michael then joins to bring the NFL and NBA chat. In the NFL, the lads debate whether the San Francisco 49ers can still win the Super Bowl or whether injuries will catch up with them. They also preview the Bears v Patriots Thursday Night Football game and the Texans v Giants match-up.

The lads keep the basketball chat rolling with their reactions to the Pistons, Sixers and Thunder’s wins on opening night.

To finish, the lads play a game of NBA Connections, bring back the NFL Power Rankings and, as always, Gan Seans rounds out the show with our weekly underdog picks.

Premier League analysis, NFL predictions, NBA talk, Power Rankings and plenty of arguments — tune in for a belter! 🇮🇪🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(4:27) Brighton’s UCL Level Form

(8:23) Liverpool vs Brighton Thoughts

(16:13) Chelsea vs Spurs Predictions

(19:46) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(23:17) Can the Niners Go All The Way?

(33:09) The Jalen Hurts Mishandling

(39:55) TNF: Patriots @ Bears Preview

(45:55) Giants @ Texans Preview

(53:48) NFL King Of The Hill Locks

(56:32) NFL Power Rankings

(1:02:11) Pistons’ Opening Night Comeback

(1:06:34) OKC Dominate the Spurs

(1:08:17) Sixers’ Statement Win in New York

(1:19:30) NBA Connections Quiz

Episode 100 of Who’s Got The Ball? is here, and James, Shane and Michael are going all-in on the NBA ahead of the new season.

The lads begin with their NBA awards predictions, naming their favourites and underdog picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Who is the safest pick for each major award, and which outsiders are worth keeping an eye on?

Next, the playoff picture gets mapped out. James, Shane and Michael choose the eight teams they expect to reach the postseason in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, before using those selections to build toward their Conference Finals and NBA Finals predictions.

Who reaches the Finals? Who wins the championship? And which player takes home Finals MVP?

To wrap up the milestone episode, each of the lads delivers a hot take for the season before taking part in a snake-style NBA over/under wins draft. They pick the win totals they feel strongest about, with plenty of potential value — and plenty of room for regret.

NBA awards, playoff predictions, Finals picks, hot takes and win-total debates: Episode 100 has it all 🇮🇪🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(1:58) MVP Favourite & Underdog Picks

(7:55) If Wemby Doesn’t Win DPOY, Who Will?

(12:55) Will Spoelstra Win His First COTY Award?

(18:30) Rookie Of The Year Predictions

(23:39) Our Eastern Conference Play-Off Teams

(34:57) Our Western Conference Play-Off Teams

(45:21) Who’s Winning the East?

(52:11) Is The West Heading Back To OKC?

(59:24) 2026/27 NBA Champion Predictions

(1:03:14) Our Hottest NBA Takes

(1:06:42) Over/Under Wins Draft

James and Shane are back on Who’s Got The Ball? with Michael joining the lads to kick things off with the latest NFL talking points before the episode switches to Premier League drama, weekly underdog picks and our PL Power Rankings.

Michael joins the conversation as the lads ask whether the Jacksonville Jaguars can genuinely win the Super Bowl. With Jacksonville making waves, are they legitimate contenders? They also look at the Minnesota Vikings and debate how much longer they can keep their winning run going.

The NFL chat continues with previews of Bears @ Falcons and Cowboys @ Packers before the lads deliver their King of the Hill Locks of the Week, brought to you by kingofthehill.ie. The weekly picks are in, and it's time to see who can land those double points.

After Michael signs off, James and Shane turn their attention to football. Gan Seans returns with the lads' weekly underdog picks before they get stuck into one of the most eye-catching results of the weekend: Coventry's 4–1 demolition of Newcastle. What went wrong for the Magpies, and what does the result tell us about their current form?

The lads then discuss Lisandro Martinez's outspoken comments about the Manchester United board. With questions continuing to surround the club's direction, what happens next at Old Trafford, and what needs to change if United are to move forward?

Next up is a preview of Newcastle v Aston Villa, before James and Shane reveal their latest Premier League Matchday 7 Power Rankings. Who has impressed, who has disappointed and which teams deserve their place near the top?

To finish, Shane puts James through his paces in a football connections quiz, challenging him to find the link between four clubs and one player.

NFL debates, Premier League talking points, Gan Seans, Power Rankings and quiz time — another packed episode from Who’s Got The Ball? 🇮🇪🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(3:17) Can The Jags Win The Super Bowl?

(15:18) How Long Can The Vikings Keep Winning?

(24:42) Bears @ Falcons Picks

(30:27) Cowboys @ Packers Preview

(35:39) NFL King Of The Hill Locks

(39:12) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(43:41) Newcastle Humiliated By Coventry

(49:23) Lisandro Martinez Slams United Board

(1:00:23) Newcastle vs Aston Villa Predictions

(1:05:05) Premier League Power Rankings

(1:09:23) Football Connections Quiz

Episode 98 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James back together to tackle another huge week of football, NFL and NBA action.

The lads begin with a massive result for Ireland’s Under-21s, who beat England for the first time — and, more importantly, fully deserved to. They discuss the performance, the significance of the win and why it should give Irish football fans real optimism.

In the Premier League, attention turns to Manchester United. Michael Carrick needs to kick-start the season, and a game against Spurs could be exactly the fixture United need. The lads also preview Liverpool v Manchester City, one of the standout games of the season so far.

Before the full NBA preview arrives in a couple of weeks, Michael provides a rundown of the biggest moves from the summer to get everyone up to date. He gives us a run through the major changes around the league and what they could mean heading into the new NBA season.

Over in the NFL, Shane and James ask whether the Patriots’ win over the Bills has saved their season or simply delayed the bigger questions. They also look at the Eagles: how serious are their problems, and have they already punted their season?

Then it’s time for the weekend previews, including Seahawks v 49ers in a huge NFC West clash and Rams v Bills on Monday Night Football.

Gan Seans returns as always, the lads have teamed up with kingofthehill.ie to provide their weekly Sunday locks in the NFL and James puts Shane’s knowledge to the test in this week’s quiz.

Plenty to debate in Episode 98!

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(0:00) Intro

(4:38) Ireland U21s Stun England

(12:29) Can Carrick Turn It Around?

(20:52) Liverpool vs Man City Predictions

(27:27) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(30:56) NBA Offseason Moves Round-Up

(44:45) Did The Patriots Save Their Season?

(50:18) Are The Eagles Cooked?

(55:00) Niners @ Seahawks Preview

(58:52) Bills @ Rams Picks

(01:04:34) King Of The Hill Locks

(01:07:05) Stop Me When You Hear A Better QB Than…

Episode 97 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James link up again to tackle the biggest NFL and football talking points of the week.

The lads start with two teams whose seasons couldn’t look more different: the Raiders are 3–0, while the Texans are 0–3. Can Las Vegas sustain its perfect start, and can Houston find a way back?

Then it’s on to the weekend previews: Cowboys v Texans, with both teams looking to kick-start their season, and the Game of the Week between the Broncos and 49ers.

On the football side, Shane and James get into the Man City scandal, Ronaldo walking out on Portugal and the fallout from Ireland v Israel.

Gan Seans returns as always, the lads introduce their NFL Power Rankings for the first time this season and a Premier League true/false statement quiz.

Plenty to debate in episode 97 ⚽🏈🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(3:45) The Raiders Are 3-0?!

(11:21) Houston, We Have A Problem

(17:48) Cowboys @ Texans Preview

(24:49) Game of the Week: Broncos @ Niners

(30:49) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(33:49) Ireland vs Israel Fallout

(46:50) Man City’s Cheating Scandal

(58:01) Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp

(1:00:43) NFL Power Rankings

(1:03:44) Premier League True/False Statement Quiz

Episode 96 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James return for another packed episode, this time joined by Michael for his first NFL segment as the lads cover the latest action across Irish football, the Premier League and NFL.

The episode gets underway with the Ireland squad announcement, as Shane and James discuss the squad selected for the international break before looking ahead to Ireland’s upcoming game against Austria.

They also look back at Brighton’s superb display against Arsenal last weekend, discussing the performance and the key talking points from the Premier League clash.

Gan Seans is back after James landed a five-pointer last week, with the lads making another round of underdog predictions.

Michael then joins Shane and James for his first NFL segment, with Jaxson Dart the main topic of conversation. The lads discuss Dart’s injury and what it could mean for the Giants this season.

They then ask the big question: are the Chiefs back? Before looking ahead to this weekend’s NFL action, previewing Jets v Lions, Cowboys v Ravens and Broncos v Rams.

The lads finish the episode by introducing a brand-new game, with James having Shane blind rank five Liverpool stars on their total goals scored in the Premier League.

Another episode packed with Ireland discussion, Premier League action, NFL injuries, big-game previews, Gan Seans, a brand-new game and plenty of opinions from Shane, James and Michael ⚽🏈🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(3:15) Ireland Squad Opinions

(11:35) Ireland vs Austria Thoughts

(13:43) Something Much Bigger Than Football

(19:04) Brighton Batter Arsenal

(26:22) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(30:56) Jaxson Dart’s Horror Injury

(40:52) Are Mahomes & The Chiefs Back?

(46:58) Jets @ Lions Predictions

(53:45) Cowboys vs Ravens in Rio

(59:06) Rams @ Broncos Preview

(1:07:09) Liverpool Goalscorer Blind Rankings

Episode 95 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Shane and James return for another packed episode covering the latest action across the NFL and Premier League.

The NFL is back with a bang, and both lads are in a particularly good mood after the New York Giants and New York Jets picked up victories on opening weekend. They discuss the successful starts for both New York teams before looking ahead to three big Week 2 match-ups: the Bengals at the Texans, the Saints at the Ravens and the Vikings at the Bears.

Gan Seans is also back for week two, with Shane and James making another round of underdog predictions.

The Premier League then takes centre stage as VAR once again becomes the focus following a huge mistake in the Manchester derby. The lads discuss the controversial decision, the fallout from the error and the wider debate around VAR.

They also highlight Leeds’ dominant performance against Newcastle as the performance of the week before looking ahead to Bournemouth against Liverpool on Super Sunday, previewing the game and giving their predictions.

Another episode packed with NFL reviews, Week Two previews, Premier League debate, VAR controversy, Gan Seans and plenty of opinions from Shane and James ⚽🏈🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(3:53) Jets & Giants’ Dream Start

(18:27) Bengals @ Texans Preview

(24:26) Saints @ Ravens Preview

(30:08) Vikings @ Bears Preview

(34:46) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(38:44) VAR You Serious?

(44:19) Leeds Batter Newcastle 4-1

(47:44) Brighton’s Electric Attack

(50:26) Carabao Cup Last 16 Draw

(53:15) Bournemouth vs Liverpool Preview

Episode 94 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Shane and James return for another packed episode covering a huge week across football and the NFL.

They kick things off with Troy Parrott's incredible week for Real Betis, scoring the winners against both Real Madrid and Lille before turning their attention to Wednesday night's Champions League action.

The lads discuss Liverpool's win over Atletico Madrid and Arsenal's dominant performance in Naples before looking ahead to Sunday's Manchester derby. They take a look at both sides, discuss the key talking points and give their predictions for one of the biggest games of the weekend.

Gan Seans then returns for its third season with another round of predictions and selections.

Shane and James then turn their attention to the NFL, reviewing the Seahawks v Patriots game before previewing two of Sunday's biggest match-ups: the Houston Texans against the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys.

Finally, the lads finish with a brand-new version of the Power Rankings, debating which teams deserve to rise and which need to drop down the standings.

Another episode packed with football, Champions League action, Manchester derby debate, NFL predictions and plenty of opinions from Shane and James ⚽🏈🎙️

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(0:00) Intro

(6:30) Troy Parrott’s Dream Week

(12:46) Arsenal & Liverpool’s UCL Victories

(23:10) Manchester Derby Preview

(29:52) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(33:42) Drake Maye’s INT Disaster

(42:47) Bills @ Texans Preview

(47:39) SNF: Cowboys @ Giants Preview

(53:25) Packers @ Vikings Thoughts

(55:16) Premier League Power Rankings