Podcast artwork thumbnail for Humans of Gaelic

Humans of Gaelic

Kevin O'Brien

Booking Overview

Interview podcast focused on Gaelic Games strength and conditioning, coaching, and elite performance, typically featuring specialist practitioners, researchers, and inter-county or professional athletes. Suitable pitches include sports-science researchers, performance coaches, athlete-wellness experts, and Gaelic or professional athletes with credible performance insights; booking difficulty is likely low because the show favors accessible subject-matter experts and relevant sporting professionals over major celebrity names.

Metrics

Episodes: 29

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Ireland

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kevin@humansofgaelic.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Kevin O'Brien - Host of a podcast examining strength and conditioning, coaching, and performance in Gaelic Games.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Specialist expertise in Gaelic Games performance, strength and conditioning, coaching, sports psychology, athlete recovery, or skill development; relevant experience as an inter-county, professional, or high-level club athlete is also suitable.
Required Achievements:  
PhD or substantial applied research in sports performance, Experience in professional or inter-county sport, Professional practice with athletes or teams, Development of practical tools or programs for player performance

Recent Guest Discussions

Emmett Lynch - Sleep And Recovery For Gaelic Athletes, Insomnia, Sleep Myths, Bedtime Routines, Match-day Rest, Sleep Tracking, And Supplements.

Luke Towey - AFL And Gaelic Football Performance Systems, Team Culture, Strength And Conditioning, Mental Preparation, Visualisation, Journaling, And Athlete Entrepreneurship.

Karol Dillon - Developing Two-footed Footballers, Dominant-side Kicking, Games-based Training, Youth Development, Coaching Practice, And Research-informed Skill Development.

Recent Topics

Gaelic Games, Strength Conditioning, Sports Performance, Coaching, Athlete Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Humans of Gaelic
:

Championship nutrition mistakes | Avoiding heavy legs | Truth about carb-loading

August 20, 2026

Join 7k+ athletes - Gaelic Games S&C, Performance and Coaching newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://portal.humansofgaelic.com/newsletter⁠What should carb-loading actually look like for a GAA player? Can dehydration really explain calf cramps? And what should you eat after a late training session when you have no appetite?Performance dietitian Eva Hoey (@evahoeynutrition) joins Kevin to explain how players can fuel properly during the club championship.Eva has worked with Dublin hurlers, Ballyboden ...

Sports psychologist behind Dublin's 5-in-a-row | Why teams collapse under pressure | Danger of 'gurus'

August 05, 2026

Join 7k+ athletes - Gaelic Games S&C, Performance and Coaching newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://portal.humansofgaelic.com/newsletter⁠Why do talented teams suddenly collapse under pressure? Can players train concentration in the same way they train strength or speed? And are GAA teams taking risks by hiring unqualified people to deliver sports psychology?Anne-Marie Kennedy has spent more than a decade working in elite sport, including roles with the Dublin footballers, Galway footballers, Clare h...

Sleep coach for GAA | Stop chasing perfect sleep | The 8-hour myth

July 22, 2026

Join 7k+ athletes - Gaelic Games S&C, Performance and Coaching newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://portal.humansofgaelic.com/newsletterShould you always go to bed at the same time? Is eight hours a myth? And why is your sleep tracker maybe doing more harm than good?With club championships now in full swing, I sat down with Emmett Lynch, a professional sleep coach trained in cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, to break down what's actually happening when GAA players can't sleep before ...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Humans of Gaelic
:

How do I get in touch with Humans of Gaelic?

Humans of Gaelic is hosted by Kevin O'Brien. Its publicly listed email is kevin@humansofgaelic.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Humans of Gaelic?

The publicly listed email for Humans of Gaelic: kevin@humansofgaelic.com.

How many listeners does Humans of Gaelic have?

Podseeker estimates Humans of Gaelic reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Humans of Gaelic?

Humans of Gaelic typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Specialist expertise in Gaelic Games performance, strength and conditioning, coaching, sports psychology, athlete recovery, or skill development; relevant experience as an inter-county, professional, or high-level club athlete is also suitable. Common among recent guests: PhD or substantial applied research in sports performance; Experience in professional or inter-county sport; Professional practice with athletes or teams. Recent guests include Emmett Lynch, Luke Towey, and Karol Dillon.

How hard is it to get booked on Humans of Gaelic?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Humans of Gaelic cover?

Recent episodes cover Gaelic Games, Strength Conditioning, Sports Performance, Coaching, and Athlete Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kevin@humansofgaelic.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings