Best Backgammon Podcasts (2025)

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The Bequeathing of the Backgammon Board 43:46

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A family heirloom heist is uncovered in this special at-home episode. Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! And keep up with us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ for crime …

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Alfie Kirkpatrick, creator of Backgammon Hub 30:33

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Ed interviews Alfie Kirkpatrick about Backgammon Hub, an online platform that he developed during lockdown. Backgammon Hub FAQs for tournament directors: Backgammon Hub FAQs - Google Docs Alex Eshaghian interview: INCREDIBLE #Backgammon Podcaster Ed Hall REVEALS SECRETS - EXCLUSIVE Interview! 🎲🎲 Contact the show: [email protected] Instagra…

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Find My Friendship 47:09

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Having a friend’s location is a luxury that should not be taken for granted. Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! And keep up with us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ for…

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Hanna Polyakova, following the path 33:34

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Ed talks to Hanna Polyakova, a young backgammon player from Kursk, Russia. Follow Hanna: Instagram Alex Eshaghian interviews Ed: https://youtu.be/P9sdX9fmbaU?si=MA6cS0I_yBXppLr1 Contact the show: [email protected] Instagram Social Model of Disability: Social Model Of Disability - AFDO Universal Design: What is Universal Design? – The UD Pr…

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Ep 139. Bangladesh and The Great Game for South Asia 59:57

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With the West’s ability to promote democratic transitions essentially dead, a struggle for influence is unfolding inside Bangladesh. Its traditional alliance with India is being replaced by a scramble for economic influence among China, Pakistan, the US, and Russia – none of whom are genuinely committed to promoting free elections inside the countr…

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S11 Ep. 2 - "Talk Clean to Me, Baby" 1:40:38

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On this episode of the Rock Star by Jackie Collins recap, Jennifer takes us back to 1965 London. Jen reads a book that could have just been an email, and Dana tries to convince Jen to buy new earrings instead of paying for a CT scan of her sinuses. Please rate, review and subscribe to Scandalous Diamonds wherever you listen to podcasts. Go check ou…

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Fertility Lab Drama 49:59

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The test results are in and this is a 3-tea-cup crime Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! And keep up with us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ for crime evidence, events…

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Ep 138. Are we prepared for global disasters? 55:04

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In early August, one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded struck a sparsely populated region in Russia’s far east. It triggered a tsunami that started crossing the ocean, heading towards the coastlines of Japan, Hawaii, and the US west coast. Thankfully… due to successful and orderly global co-ordination, millions were evacuated and count…

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S11 Ep. 1 - "Maniac in the Sack" 1:34:06

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Jennifer and Dana kick off Season 11 with canasta, a very proper thriller, and the whole obituary experience. Oh, and they also dive in to Jackie Collins' critically-acclaimed novel "Rock Star!" One review says that this book is "... a love story that burns. Feel the heat!" Please rate, review and subscribe to Scandalous Diamonds wherever you liste…

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Ep 137. To Recognise a Palestinian State 54:30

18d ago54:30

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It is our favourite time of the month. Jane and Jason take on the mega orderering listeners’ questions – focussing mostly on the Middle East, the Trump-Putin summit, and any rays of ordering hope that might be on the horizon. They look at the unlikely role of UN peacekeeping forces in the West Bank, whether the UK, Australia, and France recognising…

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Ep 136. Trump's High Summer of Disorder: Can Big Global Government actually regulate AI? 49:30

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Like it or not, Trump and his surreal version of a libertarian patrimonial America is reshaping the world. At least in what the FT’s Janan Ganesh dubs “the high summer of Donald Trump”. I teamed up with Andrew Keen of the ‘Keen On America’ Podcast to discuss Big Tech and the need for Big Government to regulate it. Andrew thinks Government and inter…

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Winky the ESA feat. Kevin Sullivan 46:09

26d ago46:09

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Emotional support, an anonymous HOA note, and why Virgos keep catching strays – OPE! But Ceara’s not here to defend her sign or pretend to care about astrology, Kevin Sullivan is! Follow Kevin on IG and TikTok Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crim…

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Ep 135. Are Drones replacing Air Forces; and is NATO ready for it? 49:03

26d ago49:03

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As Ukraine and Russia master new forms of drone warfare, are NATO and Europe being left behind? Is the West willfully clinging to older 20th century ways of equipping and preparing for war? In this episode, Arthur Snell is joined by Matthew Savill, the Director of Military Sciences at RUSI. They focus on developments and trends in contemporary conf…

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The Trash Bandit 40:43

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When communal trash becomes corporate warfare. Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at ⁠[email protected]⁠! And keep up with us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ for crime evidence, events, BTS a…

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Phil Simborg, Mr Backgammon 1:00:33

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Ed interviews Phil Simborg of the Backgammon Learning Centre Learn Backgammon: Backgammon Products, News and Learning Center Backgammon World Championships Backgammon Galaxy - YouTube Backgammon World Championship | Monte-Carlo | Facebook Contact the show: [email protected] InstagramBy Ed Hall

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Ep 134. Why Spying is vital in our age of Disorder 46:21

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For as long as there’s been wars and diplomacy, there have been spies. Some call it the world’s second oldest profession. But from their peak during the Cold War until now have the West’s spying capabilities declined? And how is spying and subterfuge being used in the Ukraine War? As part of our partnership with the New Books Network, Jason is join…

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Another Patreon Exclusive: The Handicap Parking Pass 51:07

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Hey Petty Criminals! No new episode this week, but—we’ve got an exclusive peek behind the Patreon! Subscribe to the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/pettycrimes Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing …

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Ep 133. Could Epstein Bring Down Trump? 59:22

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It’s that time of the month (ha), as we take listener questions! Jason and Jane discuss why the Epstein scandal WILL genuinely hurt Trump with his conspiracy loving base, the complexities of the UK’s independent nuclear deterrent, the multilateralism of any new Iran nuclear deal, the implications of blowback from Trump's conspiratorial scaremongeri…

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Ep 132. Why Backgammon Can Help us Order the Disorder 54:21

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We’ve heard about Putin bluffing. Abraham Lincoln was an accomplished poker player and Churchill dabbled at chess. But to our mind it is Backgammon that best reflects both politics and life decisions. It’s a game of skill, luck, reversals and socializing. So could world leaders use Backgammon to help them develop their empathy, strategic thinking, …

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Introducing Ice Cold Case 31:35

2M ago31:35

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Hey Petty Criminals! We’re taking a little summer break to recharge, but don’t worry, we wouldn’t leave you hanging. While we’re off, check out Ice Cold Case, a gripping true crime podcast hosted by Madison McGhee as she seeks justice for her father’s unsolved murder. It’s real, it’s riveting, and it’s an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe t…

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Marc Olsen, CEO of Backgammon Galaxy 1:03:08

2M ago1:03:08

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Ed talks to Marc Olsen about football, Backgammon Galaxy, Monte Carlo and more. Links: Backgammon World Championship Backgammon Galaxy - Play Online for Free Backgammon Galaxy - YouTube Undercover Backgammon Grandmaster plays in Istanbul Grand Bazaar (FUN TO WATCH!) Contact the show: [email protected] Instagram…

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Ep 131. Have You Got What It Takes to Become British? 41:16

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Each time someone wants to become a British Citizen, they have to pass the ‘Life In The UK’ Test. The aspiring Britisher (such as Jason) might hope that this test would be comprised of a series of questions that would highlight Britain’s role as a global orderer, help prospective citizens understand the intricacies of British queuing culture and pr…

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A Tale of Twin Flames featuring Chloe Fineman 46:15

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This crime has everything…a chef, hairstylists, tattoo artists, polyamory, French toast, and thee Chloe Fineman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Hartbeat

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Ep 130. Is International Diplomacy Dead? With Stephanie Williams 49:02

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The UN is demonstrably powerless in Gaza; unable to facilitate elections in Libya; and blocked by Russia from doing anything meaningful on major issues, like Ukraine, Climate Change, Tarriffs, or the Arctic. Is International Diplomacy Dead? Where is the UN in pushing back against Trump? Is there any way that countries can finally put their differen…

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Becky's Bundt Cake 50:20

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A high school graduation and an uneaten bundt cake. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at [email protected]! And keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok for crime evidence, events, BTS and …

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Ep 129. What Does British Foreign Policy Actually Mean? 1:07:46

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In his roll as UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy has often talked of his concept of progressive realism, but what does that mean? And how has that impacted British foreign policy over the past 12 months? In this episode of Disorder, Alex Hall Hall and Arthur Snell delve into the complexities of British diplomacy over the past year – offering a grad…

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Frank Berger, creator of BG Blitz 56:16

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Ed interviews Frank Berger, creator of BG Blitz. Download BG Blitz: - Professional Backgammon Software for Windows | Mac | Linux Contact the show: Instagram [email protected] A Lifetime on Planet Groove: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cmuX2I4cYVJPWm0kOWmsY?si=41ba883f3da14878By Ed Hall

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The Case of the Moldy Coffee Pot 50:11

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A law office, a series of Instagram posts, and a very, very moldy coffee pot. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at [email protected]! And keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok for crime …

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Ep 128. The Decline of American Leadership 45:13

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In Alex’s final episode as an official cohost, she and Jason reflect on just how disordered the world has become since the pod started in 2023. They lament the loss of sane American global leadership during that time, the challenges faced by centrist politicians, and unpack the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They express the need for moral courage an…

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Ep 127. How To Navigate Our Disordered World 47:08

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In Alex’s penultimate episode as an official Disorder cohost, she and Jason discuss her decision to step back from co-hosting due to the overwhelming chaos in the world and the emotional toll it takes. Plus: they unpack the struggle to maintain empathy in a disordered world, the rising fear of deportation, cancellation, political violence, censorsh…

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Dana's Brother's Bed 44:59

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A queer-long distance situationship goes awry... Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at [email protected]! And keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok for crime evidence, events, BTS and oth…

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Ep 126. 12 Day War Restarts? Can Trump Impose Peace on Iran and Israel? 34:01

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As Lenin apparently never said, ‘There Are Decades Where Nothing Happens and Weeks Where Decades Happen’. We are clearly living through the latter. Arthur and Jason attempt to untangle the latest: from the Iranian attack on the US airbase in Qatar to Trump’s declaration of forever peace to end what he is cleverly calling the 12 Day War. Arthur and …

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Ep 125. As wars rage, can Trump be seen as a peacemaker? 54:25

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Trump promised to end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, yet here we are – months later – and seemingly no real progress has been made towards peace in either regions. In the meantime, Trump and co were also seeking deals across the Middle East, including a new nuclear deal with Iran. How did that go? It ended in full scale War! Is the Art of the Deal d…

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MFA Tow Away 43:54

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A crime parked in chaos. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at [email protected]! And keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok for crime evidence, events, BTS and other general petty bullsh*…

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Ep 124. How Does the Iran Israel War End? My Kingdom for a Bunker-Buster 58:37

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Over the weekend, waves of missiles were launched back and forth by Iran and Israel – killing civilians, damaging oil refineries, and causing tremendous humanitarian disaster. Iran willy nilly lobbed bombs at population centres while the Israelis targeted key bits of infrastructure. In either case, the international community stood by – seemingly u…

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Ep 123. Israel’s attack on Iran - The Wars of Disorder Commence 28:43

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Overnight, Israel attacked several of Iran’s nuclear sites and killed the Islamic Republic’s top military leaders, as well as assassinating the Supreme Leader’s key advisor on nuclear issues, Ali Shamkhani. This comes two days before the US and Iran were supposed to resume direct talks on finding a diplomatic agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear progra…

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The YMCA Locker Room 43:53

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A locker room showdown that begs one question: Y?! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at [email protected]! And keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok for crime evidence, events, BTS and o…

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Ep 122. Can NATO Survive? With Sten Rynning 39:54

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At different engagements throughout the month, NATO allies will meet in Brussels and the Hague to discuss Ukraine and defense spending – with Trump’s team putting pressure on the Europeans to up their spending to 5% of GDP. But with the Americans wavering on the alliance as a whole, and these unrealistic spending targets: Can NATO survive? To find …

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Mochy, destined by dice 48:45

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Ed interviews Backgammon Super Grandmaster Masayuki Mochizuki. Mochy Backgammon - YouTube New Ideas in Backgammon Contact the show: Instagram [email protected] Ed Hall

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Short Fuse 43:05

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With great power comes great responsibility! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at [email protected]! And keep up with us on Instagram and TikTok for crime evidence, events, BTS and other g…

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Ep 121. Could Project Russia Destroy the West? with David Troy 57:57

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From Gaddafi’s Green Book, to Mao’s Little Red Book, to Hitler’s Mein Kampf, ideological autocrats have frequently spelled out in plain sight their perverse world views and long-term plans to confront their adversaries and upend global order. Rather than engaging in deep study of the thoughts of Qadhafi, Saddam, the Ayatollahs, or Mao, our leaders …

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Champagne for My Real Friends featuring Traci Thomas 45:18

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...and pain for my sham friends . Follow Traci Thomas on Instgram and listen to her podcast, The Stacks. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. Petty Criminals! Do you have a crime that should be heard in the Petty Crimes Court? Submit it to our team by emailing us at [email protected]! And keep up with us on Inst…

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Ep 120. Could Nationalism Save Germany? With Will Wilkes 45:03

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With Friedrich Merz officially at the helm, Germany is entering a new era. But with the AfD breathing down his neck – the country is actually more internally Disordered than outsiders may realise. We ask: could the answer be a new – inclusive – brand of nationalism? To find out, Jane Kinninmont is joined by Will Wilkes: Bloomberg News correspondent…

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Antoinette-Marie Williams, Backgammon Player and Ambassador 26:02

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Ed talks to Antoinette-Marie Williams about her life in backgammon and her mission to educate and inspire future generations of players. Joseph Heled PrimeTimeBG_2023_0709_Vol14N4-1_Antoinette_Williams_feature_nocover.pdf The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling Contact the show: [email protected]…

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Introducing 30 Morbid Minutes: Death on Airplanes 25:15

4M ago25:15

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Hey Petty Criminals! No new episode this week, but we want to share with you our latest obsession: 30 Morbid Minutes. The show where comedians Elyse Willems and Jessica Vasami journey into the morbid, gruesome, and unexplained. In this episode, in-flight medical emergencies occur about once every 604 flights, with a mortality rate of 0.3% of those …

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Ep 119. The Danger of Complete Anarchy with Robert Kaplan 56:12

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Disorder is a show where we look for historical parallels to better understand our current age of Global Enduring Disorder… It is also a show where once and a while we stumble across novel and yet explanatory parallels like the idea that the problems of Weimar Germany have gone global and sometimes we even get to interview world famous scholars who…

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Ep 118. Ordering the Global Financial Disorder 1:24:38

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To best Order the Disorder, we love hosting live shows with our partners at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and showcasing the great range of talent that they have on staff. Jane and Jason were joined for a live recording on May 14 by TOM KEATINGE, DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRE FOR FINANCE AND SECURITY AT RUSI. The trio started off tackling San…

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The Tiger King Watch Party 45:13

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This coal miner’s got an axe on him! Petty Crimes was nominated for a Shorty Award! Vote for us now! https://shortyawards.com/vote/ For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to Quince.com/pettycrimes for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video …

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Ep 117. Ukraine’s Resilience in the Face of War 1:00:43

4M ago1:00:43

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FIRSTLY, PLS COME TO OUR LIVE SHOW. NOW OPEN TO ALL DISORDER LISTENERS Wednesday MAY 14, 17:30 AT RUSI. You can sign up here: https://my.rusi.org/events/disorder-podcast-live-ordering-the-global-financial-disorder.html NOW TO THIS EPISODE: In Trump’s first 100 days he has disordered almost everything: from freedom of speech on campus to global trad…

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Eric Schmidt, Board Maker 26:48

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Ed interviews Eric Schmidt of Schmidt Brothers Backgammon. Eric Schmidt (@schmidt_brothers_backgammon) • Instagram photos and videos The Darwin board: Instagram Save the Gammon – Handmade, artisan backgammon doubling cubes Contact the show: [email protected] Ed Hall