Best Ben Welsh Podcasts (2025)

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Nottingham Forest’s return to Europe and a Premier League preview: Football Weekly Extra 50:05

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Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Sam Dalling discuss Forest’s first European game in 30 years, plus the Carabao Cup providing a lack of shocks with the Premier League quartet taking it quite seriously. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Season preview and a big departure days before 51:21

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Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the start of the United Rugby Championship season, as well as Matt Sherratt's move from Cardiff to Wales just days before the first match of the new campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Ballon d’Or glitz, Carabao Cup drama and an EFL roundup: Football Weekly 53:14

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and Sanny Rudravajhala as Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí claim Ballon d’Or glory, and there are unpredictable starts around the Football League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Martinelli to Arsenal’s rescue and Liverpool move five points clear – Football Weekly 54:06

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell as Arsenal rescue a late point against Manchester City and a win in the Merseyside derby means Liverpool maintain their 100% start to the season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Graham Norton 28:35

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BAFTA Award-winning broadcaster and novelist Graham Norton discusses Frankie, his fifth novel, which centres on the life of an apparently unremarkable Irish woman in her eighties as she recounts her story to a young carer. Graham Norton shares the three key literary influences that helped shape the novel: Elizabeth Bowen’s The Last September (1929)…

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Liverpool’s late show stays on air and Kane sinks Chelsea: Football Weekly Extra 54:03

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Liverpool score yet another late winner and Chelsea show their inexperience away at Bayern Munich. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Moonlight Express: Monisha Rajesh on the Magic of Night Trains 58:35

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In this conversation recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, travel writer Monisha Rajesh talks about her new book Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. From Paris to Istanbul, Scotland to India, the United States to Lapland, Rajesh explores the romance and realities of sleeper trains—where the carriages, the landscapes, and above a…

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Arsenal and Spurs kick off Champions League campaigns with wins – Football Weekly 49:17

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as Arsenal win in Bilbao and Spurs host Villarreal to start this season’s Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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The KOKO Show Minus Sicky Swoop Penalises The RC for Being too Tangy and too Tight 1:06:44

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This week on The KOKO Show we unshackled our chains, cut the bow lines loose and unloaded the dead weight, that is right Swoop is sick and there isn't a bloody guest within cooee of our glorious studio. Our thoughts and prayers were dispensed to a sick little boy on the couch called Swoop, whether it is the spring time sniffles, his hayfever rampin…

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Manchester is blue and Arsenal brush Postecoglou aside: Football Weekly 55:39

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jonathan Wilson as Premier League football returns after the international break. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Ian McEwan 33:26

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Booker prize winning author, Ian McEwan, speaks to Take Four Books, about his new novel, What We Can Know, and explores its connections to three other literary works. What We Can Know is set almost a hundred years in the future in a Britain much of which is now underwater, and it follows the character of Tom Metcalfe, a scholar of the University of…

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Manchester derby, Moldova’s misery and Zohran Mamdani – Football Weekly podcast 59:29

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Paul Watson to preview the weekend while New York’s mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joins to discuss World Cup ticket pricing, Arsenal and more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Pushback against the two-club model 32:28

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Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the latest news from the WRU's consultation into Welsh rugby, with the Dragons and WRPA having pushed back against it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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England swipe Serbia aside and the return of Postecoglu – Football Weekly 49:27

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and John Brewin as England put in their best performance under Thomas Tuchel so far, beating Serbia 5-0. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Will Skelton Gives KOKO a Big Bled Scoop! Plus, Two of the Best Wallaroos Join us from England 1:10:50

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This week on the KOKO Show we are joined by three whopping guests, that is right we are bringing you a smorgasbord of footy talent that can only be found on a podcast hosted by three Wallabies has-beens and one footy wannabe. With the RC completing its third lap around the sun the boys are joined by everyone's favourite moustachioed mountain big Wi…

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Thomas Tuchel’s England labour again and Levy out at Spurs – Football Weekly 50:37

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Ali Maxwell to discuss all the latest World Cup qualifying action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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S3 E71 How one nurse bravely asked “What kind of RN do I want to be?” Guest Darnell Shanklin 54:37

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Welcome our guest today, Darnell Shanklin, of Wakanda RN and host of Wankada Wrld podcast. Today’s episode, How one nurse bravely asked “What kind of RN do I want to be?” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial…

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High Care, Not High Performance – Ben Herring Returns 56:38

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Send us a text Ben Herring returns to the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast to dive deeper into what he’s learned from speaking to some of the world’s top coaches. Drawing on his global coaching journey and his Coaching Culture podcast, Ben shares why grassroots rugby should focus on high care rather than high performance, why the 80% basics matter more t…

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World Cup qualifying preview and new WSL season kicks off – Football Weekly 50:44

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson, Jonathan Fadugba and Suzy Wrack to discuss a new Women’s Super League format and the race to reach the 2026 World Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Twenty Writers, One Bookshop: The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews, now in paperback 1:18:21

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In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our bookshop in Paris. Capturing a decade of rich, revealing discussions, the episode revisits unforgettable mo…

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Deadline-day chaos and Middlesbrough lead promotion race – Football Weekly 1:00:58

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala to sift through a bonkers deadline day, questionable spending, and the best Championship pick-ups you’ve never heard of.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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KOKO Previews Round 3 of ‘The RC’ and Wallaroo Michaela Leonard joins us from York! 1:15:56

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This week on the KOKO Show the lads get down and dirty with their ‘ra ra’ previews this week, as they wine, dine and come off the pine for the upcoming third round of The ‘RC’. With all four nations sitting on one win each, this year’s ‘RC’ is as tight as a mouse’s waistcoat and it is anyone's for the taking. Thus, to summarize the upcoming weekend…

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Paul Evans - The Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival - Sunday 21st September 2025 13:45

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Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival - Sunday 21st September https://pembreycircuit.co.uk/event/welsh-motorsport-supercar-festival Pembrey Circuit will host the second running of the Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 21 September – when unique, unusual and rare supercars, together with a huge collection of cars and motorcycles from the…

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Szoboszlai’s rocket and Milner’s new milestone – Football Weekly 59:27

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Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Nooruddean Choudry to discuss Liverpool’s perfect start, Manchester City’s latest stumble and another chaotic weekend. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Receptive, Resilient, Ready: A New Way to Spot Talent 46:41

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, Dan Cottrell speaks with Neil Davies – Yorkshire Chair of Coach Development, Director of Rugby at Doncaster Demons, and Lead for the South Yorkshire Girls PDG. Neil shares their unique approach to talent identification, explaining how Yorkshire’s "Roses" model builds on the STAR fram…

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Melissa Lucashenko 28:50

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Goorie author Melissa Lucashenko joins Take Four Books from the Edinburgh International Book Festival to discuss her novel, Edenglassie. The three books that inspired the creation of Edenglassie are: Tom Petrie’s Reminiscences of Early Queensland (1904), The Bone People by Keri Hulme (1985), and The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry (2008). The s…

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Grimsby’s glory and Scottish sides slump in Europe – Football Weekly 56:32

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Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Robyn Cowen, Mark Langdon and Ewan Murray to discuss Manchester United’s shock defeat to Grimsby, a disastrous week for Scottish football and look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod…

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Rio’s teenage kick caps a thriller at St James’ Park – Football Weekly 50:13

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Max Rushden is joined by John Brewin, Lucy Ward and Jonathan Liew as Liverpool beat Newcastle 3-2 away from home thanks to a debut goal in the 100th minute from teenager Rio Ngumoha. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Castrogiovanni and Lori Cramer Join KOKO to Chat World Cup Wins and a Topsy Turvy TRC 1:19:18

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This week on the KOKO Show we deliver you some serious double trouble in the guest department, as we are joined by Italian Centurion Martin Castrogiovanni live in the studio and all the way from Manchester the Wallaroos swiss army knife Lori Cramer gets up early to talk some shop. The big, bold and extremely beautiful Castrogiovanni shakes off the …

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Spurs stun Manchester City again and crisis already at West Ham? – Football Weekly 1:02:00

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Max Rushden is joined by Dan Bardell, Nedum Onuoha and Sam Dalling as Spurs start their season with back-to-back wins and West Ham are thrashed at home by Chelsea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Coaching with Purpose – Lessons from Wales to Australia 55:22

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Owain Roberts, Coach Education and Development Manager at the NSW Waratahs and a Level 4 coach. Originally from Swansea, Owain’s journey has taken him from Welsh-speaking schools and UK teaching to the heart of Australian rugby. Together, they explore: How…

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Sarah Hall 28:34

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Presented by James Crawford, Take Four Books, speaks to the writer Sarah Hall about her new novel, Helm, and explores its connections to three other literary works. This new novel has been twenty years in the making and features a wind called Helm as its principal character. A number of other narratives interweave and interact differently with Helm…

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Yet more change in Welsh rugby 1:00:33

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Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the WRU's 'optimal system' that could see four professional clubs reduced to two, as well as hearing from WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin about the plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Arsenal swoop for Eze but where will he fit in? – Football Weekly Extra 50:47

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin, Seb Hutchinson and Sanny Rudravajhala as Arsenal look set to hijack Spurs’ attempts to sign Eberechi Eze. We also have a Premier League weekend preview. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Small Girl, Big Ideas: Getting to know Mafalda, with Samanta Schweblin and Frank Wynne 55:10

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In this episode Adam speaks with translator Frank Wynne and Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin about the first-ever English edition of Mafalda, the beloved Argentine comic strip by Quino (Archipelago Books). Together, they explore how this precocious, principled six-year-old girl—who challenged everything from soup to capitalism—shaped generation…

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Leeds make winning Premier League return, plus a Euro roundup – Football Weekly 57:36

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe to discuss Leeds, Barça, Bayern and more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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The Wallabies Break a 62 Year Drought and KOKO lets Shimmy Hear all About It! 1:05:25

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This week on The KOKO Show we have two very special guests that top and tail this groundbreaking episode. To start off, the lads are joined by one of the most prominent voices in South African rugby, a man that has played 9 tests for the Springboks and from all reports he does his best work at altitude, it is of course Mr Hanyani ‘Shimmy’ Shimange.…

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Arsenal kick off with a win at Old Trafford as Premier League returns – Football Weekly 55:04

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as the Premier League season kicks off. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Scholarships, Streaming, and the School Game, with Will James 54:26

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Send us a text In this episode, Dan sits down with Will James, Director of Sport at Ampleforth College, former Wales international, and ex-Gloucester star, to explore the realities of schools rugby. They tackle big topics, from the health of the game in the North East and the impact of concussion awareness, to balancing school–club relationships, t…

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Rachel Kushner 28:35

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Presented by James Crawford, Take Four Books, speaks to the Booker-shortlisted American writer, Rachel Kushner, about her novel, Creation Lake, now out in paperback, and explores its connections to three other literary works. Creation Lake introduces us to the character of Sadie Smith, a ruthless 34-year-old American undercover agent who is sent by…

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Premier League season preview: Leeds to Wolves: Football Weekly 1:03:45

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin for the second of our Premier League preview podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Premier League season preview: Arsenal to Fulham: Football Weekly 55:13

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan for the first of our Premier League preview podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Matt Burke Brings an Air of Excellence to a Hall of Fame KOKO Show 1:08:05

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This week on The KOKO Show the lads are joined by the newest inductee into the World Rugby Hall of Fame, a man that has played over 80 games for the Wallabies, has won a Lions Series and has lifted ‘Bill’ above his beautifully sculpted head. He is one the best Aussies to ever do it, so please welcome Mr 172…Matt Burke. With the Lions Tour well and …

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Crystal Palace win the Community Shield and the Championship is back – Football Weekly 58:17

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and George Elek as Crystal Palace get the better of Liverpool at Wembley and the Championship gets under way. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian