Best Crystal Simone Podcasts (2026)

1
The View from the Opposition - Bournemouth: Cherries' 'free hit' in the FA Cup as Eddie Howe looks to quash conspiracy theory 25:35

Play Pause

4h ago25:35

25:35

Hello! Andrew is joined by Sam Davis of The Back of the Net Podcast - the AFCB show, as Bournemouth travel to St. James' Park to face Newcastle United in the FA Cup. Sam explains the impact of that win over Spurs, the loss of Antoine Semenyo, and why the FA Cup is a 'free hit' for The Cherries, plus there's a conspiracy theory that Eddie Howe just …

1
The Match Preview - Bournemouth (H): Is the FA Cup a priority or must the focus lie elsewhere for Newcastle United? 43:19

8h ago43:19

43:19

Hello! John joins Andrew to discuss Newcastle United's FA Cup clash with Bournemouth. It's a good old 3pm kick-off on Saturday at St James' Park. The pair discuss: - What is the priority? Do Newcastle need to focus on the league? - Does Howe pick an XI based on form or fitness? - Transfer plea to Toon chiefs after injury to Fabian Schar - Message o…

1
From Skateboards to Boardrooms: How a CEO Paved Her Way to Her Dream Job 20:16

1d ago20:16

20:16

For many of us, following our passions doesn’t always pay the bills. But sometimes, the right idea (and a little grit) can change that. In this special episode created in partnership with Capital One Venture X Business Card, we sat down with Kristen Dermer, a CEO who took her childhood passion for skateboarding and turned it into a career. Kirsten,…

1
Premier League thrills while Dr Tottenham leaves it late: Football Weekly Extra 46:58

44m ago46:58

46:58

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jonathan Liew as Manchester City draw their third game in a row and Manchester United slip up at Burnley too. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

1
Newcastle United 4-3 Leeds United: A chaotic night at St. James' Park, and it could be the turning point for The Magpies 1:03:55

1d ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Andrew and Mark reflect on Newcastle United's win over Leeds United. It was a crazy game up at St James' Park which ended 4-3 to The Magpies - thanks to a 112th minute winner from Harvey Barnes. Andrew and Mark reflect on the game's chaos ! --- You can get up to 60% off your FPRO football skills mat by using our discount code EIBW20 at ⁠⁠https://fp…

1
The West Ham crisis deepens and an EFL roundup – Football Weekly 54:56

19m ago54:56

54:56

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as Nottingham Forest beat West Ham away in a huge relegation six-pointer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

1
The Mulliner and Musgrove Show: A realistic look at what might happen in Newcastle United's January transfer window 59:35

3d ago59:35

59:35

Hello! Sam Mulliner returns to The Everything is Black and White Podcast to discuss his realistic January transfer window for Newcastle United. Alongside, Andrew Musgrove they discuss who might arrive and who may leave in a month which is known to be difficult for business. Andrew, a big fan of Strand Larsen in the summer, changes his mind on the s…

1
The View from the Opposition - Leeds United: Daniel Farke to welcome back 'integral' player as Toon transfer snub could return to haunt them 31:36

3d ago31:36

31:36

Hello! Welcome to the View from the Opposition - and is joined by Isaac Johnson, the Leeds United reporter for Leeds Live. Isaac kindly provides the insight into Leeds ahead of their trip to St. James' Park on Wednesday night. The pair discuss - Leeds' unbeaten run of seven games - The pressure on Daniel Farke - The threat of Dominic Calvert-Lewin …

1
Ruben Amorim axed: what now for Manchester United? Football Weekly 44:17

17m ago44:17

44:17

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jamie Jackson, John Brewin and Nooruddean Choudry as Ruben Amorim is sacked as Manchester United head coach. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

1
Match Preview - Leeds (H): Lewis Miley is the first name on the team sheet as Eddie Howe is urged to also start Harvey Barnes 31:08

4d ago31:08

31:08

Hello! Andrew and John are back to preview Newcastle United vs Leeds United. The game takes place at St James' Park on Wednesday night - with Newcastle looking to make it three straight wins in the top flight. Leeds are unbeaten in seven Premier League games - so it won't be easy. The pair look ahead to any potential changes. --- ---You can get up …

1
The Monday Show: Why Yoane Wissa could be the difference and holds the key to unlock even more from Bruno Guimaraes 1:03:08

4d ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Hello! Andrew and Mark are back with The Monday Show to reflect on Newcastle United's two-nil win over Crystal Palace at St James' Park. Goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Malick Thiaw sealed the three points and took Newcastle up to 9th. The lads discuss the victory, the impact of Yoan Wissa, the performance of Lewis Miley and the brilliance of Bruno!…

1
Chelsea dagger for Guardiola as Arsenal move six points clear – Football Weekly 1:01:36

18h ago1:01:36

1:01:36

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames and Seb Hutchinson to discuss a weekend of Premier League drama. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

1
The View from the Opposition - Crystal Palace: The Eagles dread visiting Tyneside as they look to avoid another thumping by Newcastle United 23:56

7d ago23:56

23:56

Hello! Andrew is joined by Luke, a Crystal Palace fan and content creator from the YouTube channel Luke Talks Palace! The pair discuss - Newcastle and Crystal Palace's similar seasons, and recent form - The impact Brennan Johnson could have - regardless if he plays - Why Bruno, Barnes and Woltemade bring the fear factor - And why Palace HATE travel…

1
The Match Preview - Crystal Palace (H): Miley is undroppable as Gordon needs to be sent a reminder plus Howe's spiky response to being asked about 'Burnley onslaught' 38:46

8d ago38:46

38:46

Hello! Andrew and John are here to preview Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace - taking place on Sunday, at St James' Park. They discuss the game as well as Eddie Howe's rejection that Newcastle United suffered an 'onslaught' for a period of the second half against Burnley. There's also the suggestion that Anthony Gordon should be dropped, and Lewis…

1
The end for Enzo Maresca and what now for Chelsea? Football Weekly Extra 52:00

4d ago52:00

52:00

Max Rushden is joined by Lucy Ward, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon as Chelsea and Enzo Maresca part ways, while 2026 kicks off with three 0-0 draws in the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

1
115 - Rita Peruggi (The Muppets, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Fraggle Rock) 1:01:45

5d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - In 1981, Rita Peruggi was hired by The Jim Henson Company as a production assistant on various projects including Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and The Muppets. She then moved on to the role of producer for the company working on many projects such as the Jim Henson Play along Videos, Muppet Vision 3D, Dino…

1
The Monday Show on a Wednesday! Newcastle clinch vital victory over Burnley and it must be a launch pad for better in 2026! Plus, why The Magpies need their own Granit Xhaka 55:19

10d ago55:19

55:19

Hello! Andrew and Mark are back for the final time of 2025 - as we look back on a 3-1 win for Newcastle over Burnley. In this episode we discuss - Why the win was the most important thing but at the same time, why the same old issues can't be overlooked - The benefit of having Yoan Wissa in the side - The need for a new goalkeeper, and a defensive …

1
A two-horse race after Arsenal thrash Aston Villa? – Football Weekly 58:37

6d ago58:37

58:37

Max Rushden is joined by Will Unwin, Paul Watson and Dan Bardell as Arsenal stroll past Aston Villa to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

1
The Match Verdict - Burnley 1-3 Newcastle United: I was at Turf Moor and I'm relieved they got the win but Eddie Howe was never under any pressure 13:21

10d ago13:21

13:21

Hello! Lee Ryder was at Turf Moor to see Newcastle United pick up the win against Burnley. They won the game 3-1 - although it wasn't the best performance! However, a win is a win. Lee shares his verdict from the game. ---You can get up to 60% off your FPRO football skills mat by using our discount code EIBW20 at ⁠⁠https://fpro.com⁠⁠Or go to ⁠⁠http…

1
Teaser: "Christmas Every Day" by William Dean Howells 6:25

7d ago6:25

6:25

The Patreon gets festive this December by discussing a classic Christmas short story from a Kassia favorite, William Dean Howells. We wrap up the episode with a few Marianne Moore holiday poems as she was the translator of this month's NYRB Rock Crystal. Have Christmas every day by becoming a subscriber.…

1
The View from the Opposition - Burnley (A): We've earmarked this one as a game to get something from! 35:03

11d ago35:03

35:03

Hello! Andrew is joined by Andrew Greaves of The Bee Hole End - The Burnley Podcast, to preview Newcastle United's trip to Turf Moore on Tuesday. You've got a team not very good at home, and a team awful on the road, so if you're a neutral, don't get too excited! The reality for both Burnley and NUFC is that both need a win. But as a NUFC fan how c…

1
The Match Preview - Burnley (A): Eddie Howe urged to make big changes and start Yoan Wissa and Nick Woltemade together 50:35

12d ago50:35

50:35

Hello! Andrew and John return to preview Newcastle United's trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the last game of 2025. Newcastle go into this game on the back of a defeat to Man United at Old Trafford - and with questions being asked of Eddie Howe. We're backing him to turn this around but agree, it's right that questions are being asked of him an…

1
Are Aston Villa genuine title contenders? – Football Weekly podcast 55:36

8d ago55:36

55:36

Max Rushden is joined by Jacob Steinberg, Sam Dalling and John Brewin as Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa all win at the top of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

1
Eddie Howe thinks Newcastle United are 'closer' to where he wants them to be but is that really the case after defeat to Man United? 1:03:01

14d ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Hello! Mark and Andrew return to discuss Newcastle United's one-nil defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. It was a frustrating night in the North West - and one where the Toon Army will feel angry they didn't come away with something. To be honest, they created very little but they dominated possession in the second half and should have hit …

1
The Match Verdict - Man United 1-0 Newcastle United: The Magpies fail to make second half dominance pay in yet another away defeat 14:10

14d ago14:10

14:10

Lee Ryder was at Old Trafford on Boxing Day to see Newcastle United lose to Manchester United one-nil. The Magpies dominated possession in the second half but couldn't turn that into chances - and failed to peg Man United back after a first half goal. --- You can get up to 60% off your FPRO football skills mat by using our discount code EIBW20 at ⁠…

1
The (not so) Big Newcastle United Christmas Quiz! 50:20

12d ago50:20

50:20

Merry Christmas! We hope you're having a great day so far! Andrew and Mark have got the band back together for one final time in 2025 for this Newcastle United Christmas quiz. There is a warning... it's not Christmas related, there's logical order of any questions and it's only 20 questions long... so get your pen and paper ready and take part! The…

1
Answering your questions from the Christmas mailbag – Football Weekly Extra 1:06:01

13d ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin for a special festive Q&A. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

1
The View from the Opposition - Manchester United (A): Nick Woltemade could prove key danger man as Kobbie Mainoo told he would be 'better' for Newcastle United 30:37

17d ago30:37

30:37

Hello! Hope you're enjoying the festivities so far! Andrew is joined by Owen Younger to preview the trip to Manchester United on Boxing Day. Owen explains about the loss of Bruno Fernandes, who will replace him, and why Kobbie Mainoo would 'better on Tyneside.' ---- You can get up to 60% off your FPRO football skills mat by using our discount code …

1
Fulham fell Forest and who’s top of the tree around Europe? – Football Weekly 52:18

14d ago52:18

52:18

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclair to wrap up the big stories from around Europe as their winter breaks begin.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

1
The Match Preview - Manchester United (A): This is a game Newcastle United should be winning! 38:24

18d ago38:24

38:24

Hello! Andrew and John return to preview Newcastle United's trip to Old Trafford on Boxing Day to take on Manchester United. Andrew is accepting anything over than a win! Yes, Newcastle's away form is poor but this is an average Man United side, and the Toon Army should be beating them! Gibbo delivers his Christmas message too, and it's one of keep…

1
The Monday Show: Is it time to scrap VAR after horror Newcastle United show vs Chelsea? 1:07:49

19d ago1:07:49

1:07:49

Mark and Andrew return for The Monday Show as they look back on Newcastle United's 2-2 draw with Chelsea. It was Newcastle, at least in the first half, at their very best but in the end VAR stole the show for all the wrong reasons. Andrew discusses some radical solutions to fixing the VAR issue. Ready for some EXCLUSIVE Everything is Black and Whit…

1
Spurs see red (twice) while Newcastle and Chelsea serve up a treat – Football Weekly 53:52

15d ago53:52

53:52

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Seb Hutchinson to review a game of the season contender between Newcastle and Chelsea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

1
Mark Blyth: The Psychological Impact of Capitalism | #58 48:45

17d ago48:45

48:45

Critical Edge hosts Ollie and Lukas sit down with Professor Mark Blyth, an expert in political economy, to unpack how economic ideas shape the world we live in. We explore why being wrong is essential to learning, drawing on Nassim Taleb’s ideas of uncertainty, fragility, and “skin in the game.” From there, the conversation ranges across bubbles (A…

1
Rock Crystal by Adalbert Stifter 1:02:52

18d ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Dylan and Kassia gather around the hearth to discuss Adalbert Stifter's Rock Crystal, a Christmassy novella translated from German by Elizabeth Mayer and Marianne Moore. In this story, two children get lost in a snowstorm on Holy Eve. We shovel away the layers of winter snow to uncover the deeper meaning of their predicament. Support our show here.…

1
The view from the opposition - Chelsea: I fear Bruno Guimaraes and I'm looking forward to the battle with Enzo Fernandez 25:42

22d ago25:42

25:42

Hello, Andrew is joined Mirror Football's Scott Trotter to preview the visit of Chelsea to St James' Park. It's an early kick-off Saturday as Newcastle look to continue their unbeaten run at home - against a Chelsea, who although fourth in the top flight, aren't going through the best spell. Scott and Andrew chat about the potential heroes, and the…

1
The Match Preview - Chelsea (H): Toon hit by injury crisis but now is not the time for excuses! 36:43

22d ago36:43

36:43

Andrew and John are back to preview the visit of Chelsea! Newcastle United are going through a bit of an injury crisis with their backline hit by absentees. This alongside the early kick-off, just a few days after the cup tie with Fulham, makes Saturday a daunting task! But for John, now isn't the time for excuses! It's time to build on the win aga…

1
Lewis Miley - The Local Hero! Teenager sends Magpies into Cup semi-final, and really can go on to be something special 52:12

23d ago52:12

52:12

Hello! Andrew and Mark return to discuss Newcastle United's 2-1 win over Fulham in The Carabao Cup! It was an improved performance to the one we saw at Sunderland - and progress to the semi-final is a huge boost going into the Christmas schedule. We look back on the performance - and the star role of Lewis Miley! Ready for some EXCLUSIVE Everything…

1
Celtic’s crisis grows and drama in the Carabao Cup – Football Weekly 52:48

19d ago52:48

52:48

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and BarcaJim to discuss Celtic’s alarming start under Wilfried Nancy, late drama in the Carabao Cup and look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League fixtures.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod…

1
Josh & Hailee Are Having a Baby, the Chiefs Dynasty is Dead, and End of Year Awards ft. Olivia Culpo 1:18:50

23d ago1:18:50

1:18:50

Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are expecting their first child together. Hailee shared the news in her “Beau Society” newsletter. But Josh Allen kinda gave it away with his empathic morning sickness on the sidelines. We wrap the last episode of the year with our annual Wellies, including categories like “Most Exhausted PR Team” and “Diva of the Ye…