Best David Mooney Podcasts (2025)

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Windies Whitewashed; Virat Victorious 48:17

1h ago48:17

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England batter the West Indies bowlers at The Oval to complete an emphatic 3-0 series win, as England successfully reboot their one day approach. Meanwhile Virat Kohli helps Royal Challengers Bangalore to a first ever IPL triumph in Ahmedabad. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss. Also a reminder of our live podcast evening on 18 June in aid of Syd …

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Don McGregor Career Interview with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson Part 3 1:24:48

1d ago1:24:48

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Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview comic writer Don McGregor, in a third parter on discussing Black Panther fighting the KKK, antagonism with editorial, Archie Goodwin & Jim Shooter, the personal issues he was dealing with in the middle to later 1970s that affected his writing output, writing Michael Golden's first Marvel work, Dagger, a…

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Anne Bradley: Free Market Capitalism, Income Inequality, and a Biblical Perspective of Work 49:35

7d ago49:35

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What does Amazon Prime delivery say to us about the free market economy? Jim sits down with Professor and Economist Dr. Anne Bradley to discuss economics in a way we can all understand. From the early church’s practices of sharing in Acts and what companies like Amazon signal, Dr. Bradley examines income inequality, innovation, and the deeper meani…

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One Man, One Day, Two Continents 28:09

7d ago28:09

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A crazy weekend with one player playing two top class cricket matches on two different continents in the space of 24 hours, while one English club side win a match by 424 runs in half an afternoon. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on the madness of cricket and look at a slightly more sane weekend of county cricket action. Our live podcast in aid …

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Job Done 37:06

10d ago37:06

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England polish off brave and plucky Zimbabwe by an innings. Shoaib Bashir took six wickets and benefitted from a good workout but the real stars of the show were Ben Stokes potent bowling after a long lay off and Harry Brook's incredible slip catch. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report and assess the strength of the just-announced India squad for the…

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England's Boot Fillers 29:15

12d ago29:15

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Simon Mann and Simon Hughes report on the first day mismatch between England's eager batters and Zimbabwe's hapless bowlers as England's feast on a liberal diet of 'help-yourself' deliveries. For a match report read Derek Pringle at the Cricverse at https://open.substack.com/pub/cricverse/p/england-batters-fill-their-boots?r=lo2wd&utm_campaign=post…

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QUESTION TIME - Episode 4 47:11

12d ago47:11

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Following Ben Stokes declaration of an alcohol-free year so far, we discuss what is, and what is not, the best diet for a professional cricketer. Also why do Durham produce so many pace bowlers and other counties do not, which famous commentator prompted the old bouncer war between Middlesex and Leicester and who is the best overall cricketing pack…

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BONUS: Joshua Farris: The Nature of the Human Soul and the Problem with the Materialist View of Human Beings 1:02:16

13d ago1:02:16

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In this bonus episode, Jim Spiegel sits down with Dr. Joshua Farris—Anglican priest, canon theologian, and prolific author—to dive deep into one of humanity’s most profound mysteries: the nature of the human soul. The conversation winds through the latest philosophical trends and scientific debates about consciousness, looks at evidence from near-d…

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Cornelius Davis: Finding God in the World of Medicine as a Cardiac Surgeon 52:54

20d ago52:54

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Dr. Cornelius Davis is a part of a small “club” of believers in the field of medicine. In this episode, Dr. Davis and Jim talk about the intricate relationship between faith, science, and the practice of medicine. They discuss the reality of miracles, the prevalence of the “God complex” among physicians, and how Dr. Davis’ faith both grounds his pe…

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The Rebuild Begins 1:03:26

21d ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider England's newly announced odi and T20 squads, the first under new captain Harry Brook, and assess their chances of rejuvenating an ailing brand. In the second half of the show we hear from Roland Butcher - the first black cricketer to play for England - about his life , richly detailed in his newly published aut…

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King Kohli Abdicates 27:51

22d ago27:51

27:51

Virat Kohli today announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket. Simon Hughes and Indian commentator Deep Dasgupta discuss the significance of this decision - this is the man who is a global brand with over 300m social media followers - the amazing legacy Kohli has left behind and who will be the next Indian Test captain now that Rohit Sharm…

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The 50 Greatest Test Batsmen 1:14:24

27d ago1:14:24

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Part 2 of our conversation with Jarrod Kimber, author of a new book The Art of Batting, counting down the fifty greatest Test batsmen of all time. Using scrupulous statistical analysis and exhaustive research, Kimber has identified some unexpected high rankers, and while Number 1 is no surprise, he has also eliminated some surprising stars for well…

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Pulsating Finishes 43:36

27d ago43:36

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Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the latest round of county championship matches which resulted in some nerve-tingling run chases. They also discuss England's squad for the Zimbabwe Test and hear from Australia's Jason Gillespie how Australia consistently win more cricket matches than any other country and why the idea of Sheffield Shield final w…

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Clancy's Kitchen The Podcast Episode 16 - David Power, Marja Gaynor and John Walsh. Weaving Trad Music through Flamenco and Baroque 1:18:39

1M ago1:18:39

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Send us a text Róisín and Ryland are joined by renowned Irish Uilleann piper David Power and his eclectic musical partners Marja Gaynor and John Walsh. Between them, they fuse some of the most inovative traditional music with Flamenco and Baroque.By Clancy's Kitchen

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Greatest Test Batsmen: Part 1 44:59

1M ago44:59

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Broadcaster, author and stats guru Jarrod Kimber joins the podcast to talk about his new book The Art Of Batting - a deep dive into what makes a great Test match run-maker and using sophisticated metrics to identify the best batters of all time. In this first part, we examine the difference between 'batting' and runmaking, the five phases of batsma…

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Karl Payne: Spiritual Warfare & Practical Discipleship 57:18

1M ago57:18

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Today, Jim sits down with author and pastor, Karl Payne, to discuss the often misunderstood topic of spiritual warfare within the Christian community. Dr. Payne brings decades of pastoral experience and wisdom, sharing the Biblical references to and insights on the realities of demonization—not just in occult or addiction settings, but through comm…

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Teenage Sensation 48:38

1M ago48:38

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The 14 year old wunderkid Vaibhav Suryavanshi has just assaulted four international bowlers for a 35 ball hundred in the IPL: Its the second fastest IPL hundred of all time after Chris Gayle's 30 ball effort in 2013, and earned him the nickname Boss Baby. After trying to digest this astonishing performance, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann talk to Leice…

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Healing Broken Places with Meshali Mitchell 42:52

1M ago42:52

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Welcome back to Unexpected with Hannah Love!Today I’m joined by my sweet friend, Meshali Mitchell — photographer, author, and powerful voice for healing and restoration.💛 Meshali shares her personal journey through brokenness, how pain demanded to be felt in her life, and how God began a slow, beautiful restoration work — not just in her home, but …

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The Brutal Game 56:42

1M ago56:42

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Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Daily Telegraph cricket writer and author Tim Wigmore to discuss the backstory, the current state and the future prosperity of the Test format as examined in Tim's new book Test Cricket: A History. The conversation ranges from the origins of the Test match idea, with just three countries involved, how it ex…

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Controversy at Chelmsford 50:26

1M ago50:26

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Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the action in the weekend's county championship matches, highlighting the disputed catch to give Essex victory over Worcestershire. The discussion focusses on whether DRS should be brought into county cricket, with now every match available on YouTube which celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. Also a debate …

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Boots on the Ground 58:11

2M ago58:11

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Three gnarled veterans of the bowling brotherhood - Simon Hughes, Angus Fraser and Derek Pringle - jovially reflect on the hardship of the fast bowlers' lot, but are thankful for the craftsmanship that went in to their hand-made boots. They sent down more than 170,000 deliveries between them, putting at least six times their bodyweight through thei…

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Transcendent Moves 28:19

2M ago28:19

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Melissa, Luke and Nikki discuss the immense signing of Ellyse Perry at Hampshire, the appointment of Charlotte Edwards as England Women’s Coach and the new ICC dedicated task force to support the Afghanistan Women’s Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Simon Hughes

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Kerri Pomarolli: The Art of Observational Humor as a Clean Comedian 29:28

2M ago29:28

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We are delighted to feature stand-up comedian, Kerri Pomarolli. She shares how her faith journey has influenced her career choices, steering her toward stand-up comedy as a means to share her perspectives authentically. She talks about her path to being clean and her faith-filled purpose in this career, to provide laughter to people who may be goin…

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Tailend Rescue 57:12

2M ago57:12

57:12

The highlight of the second round of county championship matches was Warwickshire's dramatic one wicket win at Durham. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann focus on that, a brilliant first division win for Sussex, Hampshire's brave fightback against Surrey, Yorkshire's resounding win despite Johnny Bairstow's controversial dismissal and the amazing IPL circ…

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King Kohli Overruled 42:39

2M ago42:39

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A review of the IPL so far, with Simon Hughes and Indian commentator Deep Dasgupta reviewing how a superb KL Rahul innings in Bangalore usurped Virat Kohli's RCB team and took Delhi Capitals to joint top of the table. They pick out other star performers in the tournament so far including Nicholas Pooran and Jofra Archer, and marvel at MS Dhoni's co…

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Mark Ditko and Mort Todd Ditkoverse Interview 2025 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

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Ditkoverse publications are here: http://www.igg.me/at/ditkoverse1 Alex Grand speaks with Steve Ditko’s nephew, Mark Ditko, and longtime Ditko collaborator Mort Todd about their DitkoVerse publishing venture, a project dedicated to “remastering” and re-presenting classic Steve Ditko stories in high-quality editions . They describe their upcoming In…

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Another Somerset Near Miss 42:50

2M ago42:50

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The first round of County Championship matches were either comprehensive victories or pulsating draws. Somerset were the unluckiest, being kept at bay for 200 overs by a determined Worcestershire in their second innings to hang on nine down for 87 deliveries. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review four days of action blessed by glorious weather, report…

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Clancy's Kitchen The Podcast Episode 15 - The great Irish music pubs of An Rinn with Bríd Mooney and Ann Mulqueen 1:06:05

2M ago1:06:05

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Send us a text Róisín and Ryland are joined by Bríd Mooney and Ann Mulqueen, two legendary music and cultural figures. They tell their stories around the famous Irish Music Pubs of An Rinn, County Waterford, especially Mooneys and Tig An Cheoil. Great stories and songs and a lot of laughter!By Clancy's Kitchen

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S8 Ep5: Joel Tan talks to Susan Wokoma 28:36

2M ago28:36

28:36

Joel Tan has been described as one of the most exciting Singaporean playwrights of his generation. In Singapore his plays have been produced by leading theatre companies including Checkpoint Theatre and Wild Rice. Recently, his work in the UK includes the Living Newspaper at the Royal Court, as well as Love in the Time of the Ancients, and No Parti…

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Can Surrey Be Toppled? 59:08

2M ago59:08

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Somerset captain LEWIS GREGORY joins the podcast to explain how SOMERSET hope to find a way past Surrey's County Championship dominance, and describes Somerset's unique DNA. Also Simon Hughes and Simon Mann pick their ten county players to follow. To win Lord's Test match tickets subscribe (free) to THE CRICVERSE at https://open.substack.com/pub/cr…

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Robert Woodson, Sr: Empowering People to Transform Lives, Restore Families, and Revitalize Their Communities 43:47

2M ago43:47

43:47

We are proud to share this inspiring conversation with Robert Woodson Sr., a trailblazer in community development and the founder of the Woodson Center, an organization that promotes a grassroots approach to urban renewal and revitalizing impoverished communities. Robert believes in the power of self-reliance and local community enterprise to tackl…

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Will Eisner interview by David Armstrong 32:55

2M ago32:55

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David Armstrong interviewed Golden Age great and Graphic Novelist, Will Eisner in 1997 on set at San Diego Comic Con about the early history of comic books, comic strip reprints, his entry into comics, WOW What A Magazine!, his partnership with Jerry Iger, the growing concept of early comic books with original material, starting the Eisner and Iger…

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#67 - Joey Cordeau - 4X World Pro Mogul Champion 50:34

2M ago50:34

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Joey Cordeau is one of the legends of freestyle. He's appeared in over 10 Warren Miller films, his images have been featured in skiing magazines numerous times, and he won the title of World Pro Mogul Champion four times in the 1980s. Joey spent 20 years coaching skiing and is one of the legends in the sport of freestyle skiing. In this episode we …

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Red Ball Priorities 53:14

2M ago53:14

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Tim Bostock, Durham's influential CEO, tells Simon Hughes and Simon Mann of his ambition to boost the County Championship's image by creating more jeopardy, introducing play-offs and making the championship the envy of the cricket world. Also what to do with the Hundred windfall and how Durham cricket can establish a booming sporting ecosystem in p…

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Planet Dhoni 44:31

3M ago44:31

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A preview of the richest, craziest, noisiest and longest cricket show on earth - the IPL 2025. Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Indian commentator Deep Dasgupta discuss the intricacies of the tournament, marvel at MS Dhoni's longevity, ask whether this could finally be RCB/Virat Kohli's year and assess the likely fortunes of the ten English players inv…

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The Young Ones 45:01

3M ago45:01

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There is a 13 year old (possible) debutant in the IPL (Vaibhav Suryavanshi). A 20 year old Ashes debutant, leg spinner Mason Crane, reflects on handling the pressure when young and how powerful Shane Warne's influence on him still is. We reflect on pre-season training in March, mad playing colleagues and the rumoured Saudi Arabian T20 league. For m…

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Margrita Mooney Clayton - Art and Creativity in Today’s Culture: Experiencing Beauty for a More Meaningful Life 55:27

3M ago55:27

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In this episode, we welcome Margarita Mooney Clayton to share with us her perspective on the profound relationship between art, beauty, and virtue. Her stance on how co-creation with God through art not only elevates the human spirit but also furthers divine governance, challenging the notion that art is merely self-expression. Margarita believes i…

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The Incredible Hulk 31:53

3M ago31:53

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Second part of the interview with the giant former England fast bowler Chris Tremlett on how he got to be this big and yet how, without Shane Warne's considerable influence as his county captain he would never have been part of an Ashes winning team. For more on Test cricket and the Ashes go to The Cricverse blog at https://cricverse.substack.com/p…

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Land of the Giants 32:11

3M ago32:11

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Chris Tremlett, the tallest fast bowler to play for England in Tests, recounts the tale of England's 2010/11 Ashes success, its meticulous planning and execution despite a very inauspicious start when he inadvertently put England's spearhead, Jimmy Anderson, temporarily out of action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…

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India's Boa Constrictors Crush Kiwis 38:43

3M ago38:43

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India's four-pronged spin attack proves too restrictive to New Zealand's determined cricketers to give India their second ICC trophy in the last 8 months. Simon Mann and Simon Hughes review the match and assess where this Indian team rank in the white ball world hall of fame. For more cricket analysis and opinion subsribe to The Cricverse on Substa…

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Clancy's Kitchen The Podcast Episode 14 - Donnchadh Gough 56:23

3M ago56:23

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Send us a text Legendary Bodhrán player (and first cousin of Róisín) Donnchadh Gough steps into the kitchen with great stories and fantastic music. From his childhood growing up in one of Ireland's famous music pubs, Mooneys of An Rinn and onto the world stage with Irish music group Danú.By Clancy's Kitchen

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David v Goliath 46:13

3M ago46:13

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The two Champions Trophy semi finals were relatively comfortable victories for India and New Zealand, pitting the world's most populous nation against one whose population would fit into an Indian suburb. The Simons review the two semis, examine how much of an advantage it is to be playing all your matches in Dubai, and explain how the UAE has beco…

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Jeremy Dys - The Importance of Defending Religious Freedom for All Americans 51:40

3M ago51:40

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Why is it important for us to fight for religious freedom? Aren’t we already free to worship how we want? Jeremy Dys is a passionate advocate for true religious freedom that applies to all, regardless of religious beliefs. His work with the non-profit organization First Liberty Institute has seen many successes in landmark cases that have solidifie…

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Jerry Ordway Power Hour Interview by Alex Grand & Filippo Marzo 54:56

3M ago54:56

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Alex Grand & Filippo Marzo interview Jerry Ordway for an hour in a co-interview process where the english version is here at Comic Book Historians, and the italian version is at Comics Reporter. Jerry is asked about his DC Comics career highlights from the 1980s through the 2000s with All-Star Squadron and Infinity Inc with Roy Thomas, Crisis on In…

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England Plumb the Depths 56:02

3M ago56:02

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Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's hapless performance against South Africa in the Champions Trophy, giving them nil points in the competition. England's wekaneses explored and explained, future captains debated and some future changes to white ball cricket revealed. Have your say on our ideas at The Cricverse - https://open.substack.com/…

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S8 Ep4: Khawla Ibraheem talks to Susan Wokoma 39:23

3M ago39:23

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Khawla Ibraheem is a playwright, actor and director based in the Majdal Shams in the occupied Golan Heights. She is a regular at many theatres in Palestine and outside of Palestine she has collaborated with many theatres and institutions, including as a fellow at the McDowell, and as an artist in residence at the Sundance Theatre Lab. Khawla's one-…

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Game Over 50:30

3M ago50:30

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England lose a nailbiter to Afghanistan and are out of the Champions Trophy. That's six successive defeats in 50 over cricket. Time must be up for Jos Buttler as captain and several other players in this format. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann chew over the entrails and ask what's next in the competition and wonder how far Afghanistan can go. For more …

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Episode 116: Motherhood Unscripted: Pregnancy - Part Two 33:22

3M ago33:22

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We’re back for part two of the postpartum conversation, because let’s be honest—there’s a lot to unpack. In this episode, I dive even deeper into the emotional and physical shifts that come after having a baby, the things that caught me off guard, and what’s helped me the most in this season. From the highs to the really tough moments, I want this …

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England Defeated by a Pom 39:47

3M ago39:47

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Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's defeat to Australia in their opening Champions Trophy game in Lahore which was administered by Josh Inglis who was born in Leeds. They also preview Sunday's blockbuster match between india and Pakistan. For ad-free advance episodes of this podcast visit patreon.com/analyst25 Learn more about your ad choi…

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Full Carb Diet 39:08

3M ago39:08

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The former Hampshire and England batter Michael Carberry, the last black British player to represent England (Jofra Archer and Chris Jordan were both born in Barbados), joins the podcast to talk about his coaching work with the previously-neglected London Schools association, reflects on the challenges of facing Mitchell Johnson in the infamous 201…

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