AS the Dublin Racing Festival anticipation takes grip, there seemed to be a podcast springing up every hour (yes, we did one!). It gives every self-confessed ‘pundit’ a bit of air time. Some good, some not so good.

Once upon a time, the airwaves were the sole playground of those who were easy on the ear, broadcasting to an audience is an art in itself. The sound of the voice mattered, Peter O’Sullevan never needed to raise his voice too high to convey excitement, and there were so many sports commentators synonymous with different sports. That is being lost and it’s a shame.