Best Bus Routes Podcasts (2026)

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Salah throws Liverpool under a bus 15:49

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19d ago15:49

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Liverpool were in enough trouble already having thrown away two points at Elland Road. Mo Salah decided to make everything much, much worse. That story is so big that it’s obscured Aston Villa entering the title race with an late win over Arsenal. But was anything as big this weekend as Thierno Barry’s smile? Route One is here with everything you n…

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45- I Traveled from Greece to Germany Without Flying - Here’s the Full Route & Cost! (Train, Ferry, Bus) 36:11

21d ago36:11

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Is there anything more beautiful than arriving at your destination by land instead of air? In this solo episode, host Clara Francken shares exactly how she traveled from Greece to Germany without flying - using ferries, regional trains, high-speed trains, and even the most stunning Flixbus ride of her entire life. This episode is a mix of stories, …

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Wood to Whiskey, The Tequila Heist, The Mezcaleros 46:23

2d ago46:23

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With a history spanning 2,000 years and still playing a vital role in global commerce, the oak barrel, as correspondent Bill Whitaker discovers, is much more than just a container. Barrels are a vital ingredient, especially in the production of Bourbon whiskey – giving it all of its distinctive color and much of its taste. Whitaker takes us inside …

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The Sherpas of Everest, Presenting the Kanneh-Masons 47:02

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Correspondent Cecilia Vega journeys to the Himalayas for the adventure of a lifetime—trekking to Everest Base Camp at the foot of the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest. Guiding her is 19-year-old Nima Rinji Sherpa, the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks. He embodies a new generation of Nepali climbers demanding reco…

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Arsenal are fine…right? Right? 15:49

6d ago15:49

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Welcome to the last episode of Route One in 2025 and the last in our current format. We’re returning to three episodes a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, we’ve got all sorts of exciting plans lined up for audio, video and written content, we really can’t wait to tell you about them. But we’re going to have to because we also need to tell you abo…

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The eternal vigiliance of allyship 27:15

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This episode of CIHT’s Transport Talks was developed in partnership with the Bus Centre of Excellence. Featuring an interview with Tom Cunnington from Transport for London. Tom provides his insights into Allyship through his work with Women in Bus and Coach – an organisation that aims to create a national network to encourage, represent, support an…

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Salty Podcast #84⛵She’s Back! @WildernessofWaves & Just crossed the Indian Ocean! 1:19:53

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Send us a text The sky stayed gray for most of 26 days and the wind rarely dropped below 30 knots. That’s the stage for Olivia Wyatt’s non-stop crossing straight from Sumatra to northern Madagascar—3,400 nautical miles on a 34-foot full-keel cutter, riding the edges of tropical depressions and threading the risk lines of the Mozambique Channel. We …

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Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s a threeway. 16:09

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Yes, we have ourselves a threeway title race, it appears. Aston Villa fought back three times to beat West Ham away and that is a thing that title challengers do. Manchester City have dropped careless points, but it’s a careless season and they’re still better than most other teams. And Arsenal, as we learned, are not unstoppable. Also, what’s goin…

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Germany Rearms, The Price of Life, Hoosier Hysteria 47:37

17d ago47:37

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Germany is racing to rearm as the war in Ukraine shakes its sense of security, forcing the country to confront its military past as it strengthens its military might. Correspondent Bill Whitaker observes basic training in northwest Germany and speaks with defense minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin to find out how Germany plans to achieve its aim of…

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Salty Podcast #83 🚨 LIVE from FL KEYS! 🚨 Can a sailboat really be a tour bus? ⛵🎸 1:03:36

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Send us a text Salt air, guitar strings, and a catamaran that doubles as a tour bus—this conversation sails straight into the heart of Gulf Coast life. We sit down with Captain Matt, a charter captain turned songwriter who chose six knots over forty and found his voice again between sunrise watches and storm-tossed nights. From a generous offer on …

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How hard are Arsenal going to hurt Wolves? 15:36

15d ago15:36

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There is a dark corner in the psyche of every Arsenal fan where all of their fears and anxieties lurk and it is here where you will find the thought, “Oh God, we’re not going to somehow lose to Wolves, are we?” Listener, I am certain they will not. Indeed, it could be a bit messy. It’s not the game of the week though, that’s West Ham vs Aston Villa…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Character AI, Watch Valley 47:52

24d ago47:52

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Correspondent Lesley Stahl sits down with political lightning rod Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in her first interview since abruptly announcing her resignation from Congress. Back in Greene’s Georgia district, Stahl talks with the longtime Donald Trump loyalist about her fractured relationship with the president, the state of the America First movem…

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Can Villa topple Arsenal? 13:36

22d ago13:36

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It’s a big, but curiously low key weekend in the Premier League. Aston Villa’s clash with Arsenal will, we suspect, be more intruiging than exciting, but after three games in a week, the same could be said for most of the division. Listen now for the most concise, but comprehensive round-up of the biggest games in Europe. Presenter: Iain Macintosh …

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Salty Podcast #82 ⛵ Experience Offshore Sailing… BEFORE Buying a Boat! 🌊 with #SailLibra 1:56:48

22d ago1:56:48

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Send us a text Scroll below description for Chapter Markers Tonight’s episode of The Salty Podcast is tailor-made for two types of sailors: The Dreamers—the ones scrolling YachtWorld at midnight imagining bluewater passages… and The Salty Veterans—those who’ve owned boats, love the lifestyle, but don’t necessarily want the responsibility of ownersh…

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Ten Man Chelsea Hold Arsenal at Bay 14:18

26d ago14:18

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Chelsea fans must have feared the worst when they were reduced to ten men early in their clash with Arsenal, but their players were equal to the task. This was an excellent point for the Blues. Elsewhere, it was a good day for struggling giants as Liverpool and Manchester United both won, Barcelona won in La Liga, but Hansi Flick didn’t seem to hap…

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Polymarket, CRISPR Kids, Lamine Yamal 47:12

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As the popularity of online prediction markets grows, correspondent Anderson Cooper sits down with Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan in his first network television interview. The 27-year-old newly minted billionaire talks about his platform, where users can bet on politics and pop culture, sports and finance, even war and peace, and how all…

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Transport, greek myths and urban planning 44:35

28d ago44:35

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This episode features an interview with Andreas Markides. Based around his book Urban Myths. Urban Myths is an intriguing and fascinating read that explores the prism of ancient Greek civilisation and myths as a reference to show how human behaviour, values and frailties are timeless. Andreas Markides BSc MSc CEng FICE FCIHT AoU is a chartered civi…

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How much worse can it get for Liverpool? 17:06

29d ago17:06

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Liverpool have lost again. It’s getting weird now. That’s nine in 12, that’s worse than any run since 1953. Lola Katz Roberts join us to weep quietly while rocking backwards and forwards. Adrian Clarke is much happier though and why not? Arsenal look impregnable right now, not even Bayern Munich can get through their armour. This is a fifteen minut…

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Liverpool spiral as Arsenal crush Spurs 15:52

1M ago15:52

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Welcome to the first Great Big Round Up episode of Route One’s new look as we shift to a twice weekly schedule. Neil Atkinson of the Anfield Wrap joins us to discuss Liverpool’s sixth league defeat of the season and, call me crazy, but I think that’s it for their title ambitions. Plus, we’ve got everything you need to know about the weekend, it’s t…

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The Bus on Route 62, The Last Best Place, The Empty Rooms 47:05

1M ago47:05

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Correspondent Scott Pelley returns to Ukraine for his 13th report inside the war-torn country since Russia invaded. As President Vladimir Putin’s attacks have hardened into a brutal stalemate, Pelley travels to the city of Sumy, where two ballistic missiles struck four minutes apart on Palm Sunday. One obliterated a crowded city bus on Route 62. Pe…

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Route One Reboot 15:20

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Who’s coming out on top in the North London derby then? We speak to Tim Stillman (Arsenal) and Chris I’Anson Miller (Spurs) as the big one approaches. And why is Route One changing? Nobody likes change, do they? Except this sort of change. Because this sort of change is good. Find out more by listening. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Audio Producer: Hel…

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Salty Podcast #81 ⛵SV Fresh2Salty Returns | Sailing Family of 5 1:35:05

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Send us a text A quiet walk to the store turned into a life-changing moment—and a complete rethink of how we cruise. When Stephen was hit by a car during a shoreside errand, our family of five had to answer hard questions: How do we keep the dream alive without setting back his recovery? What gets upgraded, what gets cut, and what truly matters whe…

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World Cup joy for Scotland 13:51

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They did it. I don’t know how they did it, but they did it. Scotland are through to the World Cup courtesy of the most bizarre selection of goals I can recall in a single game. JJ Bull reflects on a night of high drama. Wales did it too, though it wasn’t quite so tight over there. Tom Williams gives us his best, ‘never in doubt’ vibes. And we’ve go…

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A huge night for Scotland and Wales 11:50

1M ago11:50

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Scotland could make history tonight, they could reach their first World Cup since 1998. How is JJ Bull? We check in with our man north of the wall and we’ve got a bit of his new single too. Wales have got a job on as well, Tom Williams is here to discuss that. And who’s the new Bryan Robson, currently tearing it up as Serie A’s most complete midfie…

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A tense night for Germany awaits 11:09

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Italy’s plunge into the play-offs was confirmed last night when they lost to Norway, but could Germany be about to join them? We speak to Seb Stafford Bloor about tonight’s crunch game with Slovakia. We’ve got a full round up of all the football you may have missed at the weekend and another big slice of Heavy Metal Football…statistics, including t…

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11/16/2025: The President's Pardon, Anthropic, Chess Boxing 47:36

2M ago47:36

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Correspondent Scott Pelley reports on President Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The pardon came shortly after Binance helped catapult the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm, World Liberty Financial, into international recognition. The firm is a major source of the Trump family’s for…

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Crybaby Ronaldo ruins his final World Cup 12:17

1M ago12:17

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After Cristiano Ronaldo foolishly got himself for the first time for Portugal, we ask Daniel Storey how much of the World Cup 2026 he’s likely to miss. Patrik Syk is on hand to assess Sweden’s seemingly slim chances ahead of a huge double-header that will decide their World Cup fate. We turn the focus of Heavy Metal Football Statistics onto goalkee…

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43- Will ChatGPT save or destroy sustainable travel? 56:07

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AI is transforming the way we travel, from how we plan our trips to how we book hotels and trains. But is it really sustainable? In this solo episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken explores the climate footprint of artificial intelligence and its growing role in tourism. From ChatGPT to Gemini, she looks at how AI tools can both harm and help…

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Tuchel’s 10 commandments offer England guidance 12:08

1M ago12:08

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As Thomas Tuchel lays down the law regarding England’s surplus of number 10s, Adrian Clarke assesses the tactical implications of Tuchel’s words. We’re joined by JJ Bull as we ask the question: Can Scotland possibly be as bad again and still get away with it? Heavy Metal Football Statistics is back and today we take a look at midfielders, digging d…

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Salty Podcast #80 ⛵ Bahamas Rewind: Weather & Routing for Sailing 1:13:59

1M ago1:13:59

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Send us a text Planning to sail from Miami to Georgetown without a single overnight? We lay out a proven, day-only route that respects winter weather, leverages the best anchorages, and removes guesswork from every leg. Think Biscayne Bay as your patient launchpad, South Bimini for an easy check-in, a smart pause on the Banks before Northwest Chann…

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Are Fulham regressing? 12:16

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Elizabeth Barnard from the Fulhamish pod is with us today to discuss the Cottagers’ short-term, and potential long-term, slump. Tom Williams is back to bring us up to speed with Emanuel Emegha, the Strasbourg star who may find himself in Chelsea’s first team squad next year. We have news of a potential high-profile loan move, an update from Turkish…

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Have Leeds already blown it? 11:08

2M ago11:08

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Rob Conlon joins us to analyse Leeds’ doomed outlook with an incredible tough set of fixtures ahead. Feargal Brennan is back on the pod to discuss Valencia’s similarly bleak plight as Carlos Corberán comes under pressure at the Mestalla. Heavy Metal Football Statistics returns! We take a look at who’s overperforming and underperforming their xG. An…

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Is Man City’s rebuild complete? 10:52

2M ago10:52

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Adam Bate is on the pod today to discuss whether Man City are now functioning at full capacity following Sunday’s comprehensive win over Liverpool. Bayern Munich finally failed to win, so Seb Stafford-Bloor is on hand to explain what Union Berlin did that no other team this season could. We have news of a new contract for an England international, …

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11/09/2025: The Family Farm, Collateral Damage, The Indomitable Margaret Atwood 46:54

2M ago46:54

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American farmers have faced months of uncertainty after China stopped buying soybeans in retaliation for the White House reciprocal tariffs strategy. Correspondent Cecilia Vega interviews farmers from Tennessee and Missouri who are struggling with high costs and low prices for their crops, and who fear they could be the generation to lose the famil…

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Guardiola and Slot to settle for a draw? 12:37

2M ago12:37

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Lola Katz Roberts is back on the pod to preview the biggest game of the Premier League weekend, Man City vs Liverpool. Simon Lillibury makes his Route One debut to do the same thing for the Championship as Coventry face former manager Mark Robins and his Stoke side on Saturday. Seb Stafford-Bloor discusses whether one of the surprise standouts of t…

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Why are Newcastle so inconsistent? 12:02

2M ago12:02

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George Caulkin shares his insight into Newcastle’s inconsistency after the Magpies followed up a wretched defeat at West Ham with a win over Athletic Club. Feargal Brennan is back to discuss Girona’s surprise dissent from being a Champions League side last season La Liga’s bottom side this season. Adrian Clarke is on hand to analyse Liam Manning’s …

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Salty Podcast #79⛵ From Disaster to Innovation: the Storm that Inspired PredictWind 1:10:11

2M ago1:10:11

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Send us a text A thousand miles from Hawaii, the chainplate ripped out and the mast went over the side. That sleepless night in the Transpac didn’t just test seamanship—it planted the seed for a weather platform that now helps a million sailors make safer choices at sea. Olympian and two‑time America’s Cup winner John Bilger joins us to share how a…

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Liverpool are back! Next up: Man City. 11:50

2M ago11:50

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Neil Atkinson shares his insight into Liverpool’s return to form after last night’s impressive win over Real Madrid. Tom Williams tackles the question of whether PSG are as good as they were last year or if their levels have dropped. Si Watts gives us the lowdown on Mark Robins’ fine work at Stoke ahead of their clash with Coventry this weekend. We…

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Are Everton in trouble? 9:09

2M ago9:09

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Everton’s poor start has gone under the radar so we speak to the Blue Room’s Matt Jones to see if our fears about the Toffees’ short-term future are justified. Ahead of the Rhine Derby, Borussia Monchengladbach got their first Bundesliga win for a long, long time. Green shoots of recovery or just a one-off? Seb Stafford-Bloor gives his take. We hav…

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Gary O’Neil to replace his replacement at Wolves? 11:01

2M ago11:01

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With Wolves reportedly considering replacing Vitor Pereira with the man he replaced, Gary O’Neil, we speak to Steve Madeley to sift through the rumours. We also pick through the bones of another sacking. Will Still is out at Southampton and George Rees-Julian is back on the show to discuss what went wrong. We have a roundup of all Europe’s major le…