Best Bylines Network Podcasts (2025)

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5 Years On: Central Bylines 35:02

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1h ago35:02

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Now onto the largest of the publications, today we celebrate the 5th Birthday of Central Bylines, who report from the entirety of the Midlands. Julian talks with the former editor of East Midlands Bylines, Simon Ferrigino, as well as member of the current editorial board, Judy Copage and Mark Cunliffe to talk about the last 5 years of reporting, wh…

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State of the NBA (with Dieter Kurtenbach) 1:35:35

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Wes Goldberg and guest Dieter Kurtenbach dissect the explosive Kawhi Leonard investigation, praising Pablo Torre's groundbreaking reporting. They scrutinize Adam Silver's tenure as NBA commissioner, questioning his focus on TV deals over league health. They explore innovative ways to enhance NBA strategy discussions, comparing coverage to the NFL a…

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Bylines Reports: A Talk with Marcus Ryder 1:01:34

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Marcus Ryder MBE is a huge figure in the factual news world, spending 25 years in networks around the world, 8 of them acting as a senior executive at the BBC. He's currently the CEO of the Film & TV Charity and chair of RADA. His new book, in collaboration with Sir Lenny Henry, The Big Payback talks about Reparations to address the legacy of slave…

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Inside TON Strategy Co w/ Manuel Stotz 24:49

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Manuel Stotz, former President of the TON Foundation, joins Blockchain Bylines to talk about his new venture, the first TON digital asset treasury, TON Strategy Co. Nic and Manuel discuss how TON is positioned to join Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as a trillion-dollar protocol. Manuel breaks down how capital markets, adoption, and timing converge t…

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Northwest Division Preview (with Adam Mares & Andrew Schlecht) 1:14:38

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The NBA's Northwest Division is home to some of the best teams in the NBA. Wes Goldberg and guests Adam Mares (DNVR Sports) and Andrew Schlecht (The Athletic) dissect the key offseason moves and most interesting players for the Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers and Jazz. 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – OKC Thunder championship run & offseason out…

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Southeast Division Preview (with Keith Smith and Brad Rowland) 1:35:25

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The NBA's Southeast Division is ready to level up. Wes Goldberg and guests Keith Smith (Spotrac) and Brad Rowland (Locked On Hawks) dissect offseason moves, potential lineups, and bold predictions for the Hawks, Magic, Heat, Hornets and Wizards. #nba #miamiheat #traeyoung 0:00 Thoughts on Kawhi Leonard situation9:00 Orlando Magic21:45 Atlanta Hawks…

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The Global Crypto Policy Race w/ Erwin Voloder 25:20

15d ago25:20

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Forget price. The real battle for crypto’s future is happening in policy.In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nicolas Cary is joined by Erwin Voloder, Head of Policy at the European Blockchain Association, to unpack the global crypto policy race. From America’s bold move to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve to Europe’s MiCA framework, they dive …

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Southwest Division Preview (with Keith Parish) 1:26:00

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The Southwest Division is STACKED with storylines heading into this NBA season. Wes Goldberg (RealGM Radio) and Keith Parrish (Fastbreak Breakfast, Grits & Grinds) break down every team—Rockets, Spurs, Pelicans, Mavericks, and Grizzlies—and make predictions for how the division will shake out.We cover Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets, Victo…

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S4 EP25 Talking about Immigration with Care4Calais 38:09

28d ago38:09

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Immigration and small boats have been in the news for a number of years now, with many Right-Wing parties created to address this so-called issue. However, Chris and Julian feel like there's always a perspective that goes unconsidered, the perspective of the people seeking asylum themselves and those who work with them. This month, Chris and Julian…

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Central Division Preview 56:15

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The NBA's Central Division is one of the most competitive in the NBA. Wes Goldberg and guests Danny Cunningham and Haize dissect offseason moves, potential lineups, and bold predictions for the Cavaliers, Pacers, Bucks, Bulls and Pistons.From Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending Achilles injury and the Cavaliers battling their playoff demons, the guys…

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Into the NIGHT: Exploring the Midnight Network 20:43

29d ago20:43

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In this episode, Blockchain.com’s Co-Founder and Vice Chairman Nic Cary sits down with Fahmi Syed, President of the Midnight Foundation, to discuss rational privacy, transaction as a service, separating ownership from utility and the Midnight Network.

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Why We Built June: A Conversation on Privacy, Power & the Future of AI 20:47

1M ago20:47

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In this follow-up to the June keynote, Blockchain.com Co-Founders Peter Smith and Nic Cary sit down for a personal, unfiltered conversation about the why behind June. From the evolution of internet trust, to the silent power of AI, they unpack the urgent need for privacy-first technology and the genesis of June.…

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Atlantic Division Preview with Jared Dubin and Es Baraheni 1:19:30

1M ago1:19:30

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Wes Goldberg, Jared Dubin and Es Baraheni break down the offseasons for the Knicks, Celtics, Raptors, 76ers and Nets before predicting which teams will make the playoffs. 0:00 Intro3:58 Brandon Ingram's Role and Impact7:29 Sixers' Uncertain Season Outlook10:44 Knicks Offense Analysis20:21 Discussion on Boston's Roster Changes37:19 Raptors Breakdown…

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NBA Western Conference Win Totals & Over/Under Picks 1:09:32

2M ago1:09:32

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Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore react to NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season and make their picks for over/unders. 0:00 Intro1:30 Mavericks5:58 Nuggets11:58 Warriors20:02 Rockets25:19 Clippers31:47 Lakers40:08 Grizzlies43:30 Timberwolves47:50 Pelicans51:08 Thunder54:53 Suns58:59 Trail Blazers1:00:55 Kings1:02:18 Spurs1:03:52 JazzR…

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NBA Eastern Conference Win Totals & Over/Under Picks 1:16:11

2M ago1:16:11

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Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore react to NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season and make their picks for over/unders.0:00 Intro3:00 Atlanta Hawks10:30 Boston Celtics17:30 Brooklyn Nets20:45 Charlotte Hornets24:45 Chicago Bulls28:00 Cleveland Cavaliers33:00 Detroit Pistons38:15 Indiana Pacers43:16 Miami Heat48:56 Milwaukee Bucks & Gia…

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Exploring: PAXG & Tokenizing Gold w/ Lesley Chavkin, Paxos 17:05

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In this episode, Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder of Blockchain.com, is joined by Lesley Chavkin, Global Head of Public Policy at Paxos, for a deep dive into PAX Gold (PAXG) - a regulated, asset-backed token representing one fine troy ounce of gold. They explore how PAXG fits into Paxos’ broader tokenization strategy, what sets it apart from traditional go…

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5 Years On: Sussex Bylines 34:31

2M ago34:31

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Another birthday to celebrate. This time we look to the south as our smallest publication in Sussex Bylines. We ask the Editor-in-Chief, Ginny Smith, as well as James Joughin and Pea Channon, both members of SBL core editorial team, to talk about what the last 5 years have been like. On top of that, we're joined by 2 of Sussex's contributors, Ross …

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S4 EP24 The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly; Reviewing Labour's First Year 36:56

2M ago36:56

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July signalled Labour's first year in power, so what better time than now for our hosts to look back at the last 12 months of policy making and give their opinions on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. We list bills we like the look of, actions that have been taken, such as the railways going back into public ownership, and why, despite all the good,…

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Luka Doncic's Transformation and Basketball vs Feelings with Katie Heindl 1:22:46

2M ago1:22:46

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Wes Goldberg and Katie Heindl discuss the Men's Health feature on Luka Doncic and what it means for Luka at this point in his career. Then they discuss the state of NBA media, Kevin Durant on the Houston Rockets, Chris Paul's return to the LA Clippers, the ESPN feature on Joel Embiid, the Toronto Raptors and what is still missing in the conversatio…

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5 Years On: West England Bylines 43:02

2M ago43:02

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Continuing out 5 years on series, we come to the third oldest of the publications, and the stomping grounds of one of our hosts, West England Bylines. Our hosts interview the 3 Editors-in-Chief, Peter Burke, Claire Jones, and Michelle Cook, as well as Jon Hill, the former Editor, to ask how the last 5 years has gone, what goes into running a public…

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Lakers, Clippers & Blazers Add New Point Guards (With John Wilmes) 58:42

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It's all about point guards! Wes Goldberg and John Wilmes talk about the Clippers signing Chris Paul, Damian Lillard returning to the Trail Blazers and the Lakers adding Marcus Smart. Then they discuss potential landing spots for Russell Westbrook before building the ultimate point guard. 0:00 Intro 3:50 Chris Paul returns to Clippers 13:00 Damian …

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Bylines Reports: Can Citizen Journalism Save the World? 42:04

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An extra special episode in our Bylines Reports series, bringing you a passionate and insightful debate recorded live at the Byline Festival 2025, in front of an excited audience of 200 people. Join host Ben Dickenson (Bylines Network’s managing director), and an expert panel including: •⁠ ⁠Outspoken former UK diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall. •⁠ ⁠High…

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LeBron James' Future With the Lakers (With Anthony Irwin) 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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Wes Goldberg and Anthony Irwin discuss LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers and how good the Lakers can be with a full year of Luka Doncic before talking about some LeBron trade ideas. 0:00 Intro2:30 LeBron's future13:00 Lakers as contenders20:40 Lakers' next moves28:00 Bradley Beal buyout reaction31:00 Bronny James and other Summer Lea…

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S4 EP23 Pride Special - WHAT NOW FOR THE TRANS COMMUNITY? 59:34

2M ago59:34

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For Pride month, we ask what life is like for transgender people in the UK right now. On this special episode, Julian sits down with Zoe Perry from the Forrest of Dean and Natacha Kennedy, two trans writers from the Bylines Network, to discuss the impact of the recent hotly contested Supreme Court decision. The court ruled that protections from sex…

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Reacting To Big NBA Offseason Moves With Jared Dubin 1:00:30

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Catching up on the latest NBA offseason news, LeBron James' future and revisiting "The Decision" 15 years later. 0:00 Intro5:03 Thunder's future with big three extensions10:21 Jokic declines extension, future contract plans17:21 Three-way trade: Heat, Clippers, Jazz analysis26:52 Worst NBA offseasons35:43 The Decision 15 years later46:51 LeBron's f…

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Exploring: ENA and the Synthetic Dollar w/ Conor Ryder, Ethena Labs 33:27

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In this episode, James Ambrose, Head of Trading Operations and Treasury Services, fills in as host to speak with Conor Ryder, Head of Research at Ethena Labs. Together, they explore how ENA fits into Ethena’s broader ecosystem, what makes its tokenomics stand out, how it's gaining traction with institutional players, and why users might care about …

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Bylines Reports: Renowned Geographer & Author; Danny Dorling 52:11

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Danny Dorling's new book, The Next Crisis: What We Think About the Future, is out and the Editor's-In-Chief of Bylines Cymru and West England Bylines interview him about it. It's facinating and vital stuff to know. The book is about the growing wealth gap between rich and poor, the effects of the Cost of Living Crisis, and how unknowns dictate the …

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5 Years On: North East Bylines 25:53

3M ago25:53

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We're starting a new occasional mini series, celebrating the 5th birthday of every Publication when they come up. This time, Chris and Julian are talking to Yvonne Wancke, Editor in Chief of North East Bylines. We talk about how it started, how it's going and how she hope siit'll shape up in the future. If you wish to contribute to our cause, we ha…

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NBA Contender Tiers with Matt Moore 1:28:12

3M ago1:28:12

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Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore rank every NBA team in terms of whether or not they are a contender after the first wave of free agency. #nba 0:00 Intro7:00 Thunder9:51 Rockets16:34 Nuggets18:43 Cavs and Knicks29:27 Spurs32:00 Timberwolves37:48 Magic41:22 Pistons49:02 Bucks52:13 Lakers & LeBron trade ideas1:00:47 Mavericks1:03:59 Pacers1:09:27 Heat1:13…

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Exploring: CELO and Real World Solutions with Founder Rene Reinsberg 23:22

3M ago23:22

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In this episode of *Blockchain Bylines*, host Nic Cary sits down with Rene Reinsberg, Co-Founder and President of Celo, to explore how the mobile-first blockchain is delivering real-world financial tools, especially in emerging markets. From stablecoins and identity solutions to developer grants and governance, this conversation is packed with insi…

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Thunder Win Championship, Haliburton's Injury, Kevin Durant Trade Fallout and NBA Draft "My Guys" With Adam Mares 50:55

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Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares (DNVR Sports, All NBA Podcast) break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship victory, Sam Presti's roster construction and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's superstar ascension. Then they talk about Tyrese Haliburton's injury and its impact on the Pacers future, Kevin Durant getting traded to the Houston Rockets and the De…

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Pacers Force Game 7 23:02

3M ago23:02

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Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to force the first Game 7 in the NBA Finals since 2016. Who has the edge to win the 2025 championship? Wes Goldberg breaks down a surprising Game 6 and what comes next.#indianapacers #nba #okcthunder #tyresehaliburton RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS…

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Thunder Take Control of NBA Finals, Desmond Bane Trade and Kevin Durant Destinations With Dave DuFour 1:21:41

3M ago1:21:41

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OKC's defensive masterclass and Jalen Williams' breakout performance have the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER on the brink of a championship. Wes Goldberg and Dave DuFour (The Athletic) analyze the THUNDER's path to success, dissecting their suffocating defense and the PACERS' struggles. The conversation shifts to blockbuster trade scenarios, including Desmo…

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AI Revolution Pt 3: Inside the AI Gold Rush w/ Shaw Walters 38:00

3M ago38:00

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In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nic Cary is joined by Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs, to go deep into the chaotic and thrilling frontlines of the AI gold rush. From meme-shilling bots to life enhancing agents, Shaw has seen it all, and built the tools behind it. Forget abstract theory, this is what mass adoption actually looks like. Sha…