Best Defector Media Podcasts (2026)

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Is Starmer’s focus on the cost of living more risky than it seems? 35:53

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2h ago35:53

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Keir Starmer has proclaimed the government’s entire focus is on the cost of living. But to what degree can he control price rises, and will voters feel better off in the coming months? Should governments intervene to control prices? Plus, brilliant questions on leadership, Britain and the EU and much more. Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Plac…

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Italian-American Inspirational Magic with Kalyn Kahler 1:07:35

3d ago1:07:35

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Drew and Roth ring in the new year with Kalyn Kahler, and go long about the NFL post-season. First and foremost, what the hell is going on with the Raiders? Has Tom Brady been an awful shadow president for the team? And then, to the Playoffs: How is Kalyn liking the Bears’ chances? What would be the most interesting matchup? Do you want to hear you…

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How long can Starmer claim he has no view on Trump and Venezuela? 49:27

5d ago49:27

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Trump has carried out a coup in Venezuela - how long will he seek to rule over it, and then what? He is not the first US President who has acted unilaterally without telling the UK, and he is not the first who has removed a leader without a follow up plan. And why did Starmer’s long BBC 1 interview work for him, the interviewer and the viewers? Sub…

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The 2026 NRL Fantasy Draft: Inter Me Nan vs. White Swans vs. MC Hammers 51:16

6d ago51:16

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The Bye Round’s annual NRL Fantasy Draft is back and this year it's a threesome! This year Jimmy & Charlie are joined by leading NRL journo & friend of the show Michael Chammas for the ultimate fantasy draft showdown! Who plays it safe? Who reaches way too early? And who realises far too late they’ve completely cooked their team? Welcome to the Bye…

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The End of Morality 7:44

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A hopeful conclusion to Andrew Tane Glen's series "Why Cooperate" | See the original post and links here: https://nonzerosum.games/whycooperate3.html

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It’ll Work Itself Out In No Time 36:03

10d ago36:03

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Drew and Roth reflect on their years, personally, professionally, and politically, and look forward to 2026 being, if not better, then maybe just a little more consistent. Then, they open the funbag to answer real questions from real listeners. Thank you for listening for another year! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, gi…

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The Defectors Part 3: A Festive Series - Carswell and Reckless (Tory to UKIP) 40:19

10d ago40:19

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David Cameron had promised a Brexit referendum, and to renegotiate Britain’s EU membership. In a sign of what was to follow, it was not enough for two Tory MPs… • The first show of 2026 is in the main concert hall at Kings Place on the 11th of February. Tickets are available here. • Subscribe to Patreon here for the main podcast a day early and ad …

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Why Cooperate?—Part 2 4:14

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Andrew Tane Glen continues his 3-part series "Why Cooperate" | for the original post and links: https://nonzerosum.games/whycooperate2.html

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Baseball’s Steroid Era Was Actually A Labor Story 36:17

7d ago36:17

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The simple story of the early-aughts baseball steroids scandal is that Congress caught a bunch of star players juicing. That’s mostly true, but that reading fails to properly place the scandal in the most relevant context: labor relations. You don’t get the steroid “crisis” without the 1994 strike, nor can you fully explain the insane public specta…

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The 2025 End Of Year NRL Quiz Show! 25:56

8d ago25:56

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Welcome to our final podcast of 2025 as Jimmy & Charlie go head-to-head in the end of year NRL quiz! Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en YouTube: …

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The Defectors Part 2: A Festive Series - Shaun Woodward (Tories to Labour) 32:07

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Shaun Woodward was one of the masterminds behind the Conservatives 1992 election victory and subsequently he became a Tory MP. Soon after Labour’s 1997 landslide he changed sides, and ultimately became a Labour cabinet minister. • The first show of 2026 is in the main concert hall at Kings Place on the 11th of February. Tickets are available here. …

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Why Cooperate?—Andrew Tane Glen introduces the super-defector 5:25

9d ago5:25

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this week I've invited Andrew Tane Glen to read his guest post "Why Cooperate". Andrew a software engineer and an Aristotle scholar (with a Masters in Philosophy) and also my best mate, with whom I talk philosophy on the regular. His unique creative and analytical philosophical approach often yields unexpected insights—insights that have impacted t…

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Ron Filipkowski on Epstein Files, GOP Exodus, and the Year from Hell 47:39

18d ago47:39

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Jo welcomes back Meidas Touch’s Ron Filipkowski for a brutally honest year-end reality check on American politics. They unpack the newest Epstein documents, what they reveal about power, money, and the protection of the ultra-rich, and why Trump’s promises to his base keep collapsing under the weight of his actual record.Ron explains why dozens of …

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The Defectors Part 1: A Festive Series - Reg Prentice (Labour to Tories) 36:57

18d ago36:57

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Reg Prentice was a Labour cabinet minister after the 1974 elections, but was threatened with deselection by his local Labour party for being on the right. There were rowdy meetings as Prentice’s cabinet allies spoke in his defence and by the time of the 1979 election Prentice had defected to Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative party. • The first show …

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What have we learnt at the end of 2025? 51:03

19d ago51:03

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We know more than we think we know … Sometimes what is in front of our eyes is more interesting than speculating about a hazy future. Here is what we know now about Keir Starmer’s fragility and the even more precarious international crisis. • Tickets for my next live show on the 11th of February are available now! Get them here. • My biography of T…

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The 21 Questions Of Life With The Montoyas! 42:25

15d ago42:25

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This week James Graham is joined by The Montoyas, Marcelo and Tayla, for a no-holds-barred deep dive into life, love and everything in between. They tackle the 21 questions of life; from ridiculous hypotheticals to moments of pure honesty, this episode is chaos in its finest form. CHECK OUT THE MONTOYAS PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/themontoya…

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What Can One Person do?—Alexei Navalny 4:51

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Written on the day of Alexei Navalny's death, a meditation on courage & sacrifice. | For the original post with links and resources: https://nonzerosum.games/oneperson.html

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Why does a 'narrative' matter so much? 55:37

23d ago55:37

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Keir Starmer has endured a rough opening 18 months, but so did Tony Blair in quite similar ways. So why was Blair miles ahead in the polls in his early phase in power? And why is Starmer breaking all records for low ratings? The first show of 2026 is in the main concert hall at Kings Place on the 11th of February. Tickets are the perfect Christmas …

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Williams Sonoma Price Is Right 2025! with Matt Selman 53:18

24d ago53:18

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It’s the most magical time of the year once again! Drew brings Roth and guest Matt Selman, The Simpsons EP and Showrunner, a list of Williams Sonoma’s finest – who is more in tune with the everyman consumer? Does anyone need a $350 Porsche-branded Smeg toaster? No. Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-7…

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Comeback Kid vs. the Fascist Flame: Tom Malinowski Runs Into the Fire 42:34

25d ago42:34

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Tom Malinowski isn’t just running for Congress again, he’s running straight into the flamethrower Trump has aimed at democracy, foreign policy, and the rule of law. If you’ve been doomscrolling FBI hearings about “Antifa terrorists,” boat strikes in the Caribbean, and Republicans suddenly remembering they have spines, this episode has you covered. …

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Why WNBA Owners Cheated To Help Their Players 36:15

21d ago36:15

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The Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty have both had scandals around their owners paying or otherwise providing benefits to players under the table in an attempt to circumvent salary cap rules, right as women’s sports exploded in popularity. Maitreyi Anantharaman joins us to look at the state of the fight for wage equality in sports, and what …

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Rock & Roll Politics Live - How fragile is Keir Starmer? 1:33:41

26d ago1:33:41

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Here’s the last live show of the year, recorded in the main concert hall at Kings Place. There’s a dramatic answer to the question, will Keir Starmer be prime minister this time next year? Plus, making sense of Nigel Farage, Zack Polanski, Jeremy Corbyn and much more… Dream Christmas presents... • Tickets for my next live show on the 11th of Februa…

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Primetime Fascism & Media Too Scared to Fight Back 40:31

27d ago40:31

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Jo sits down with Mehdi Hasan to talk about ICE acting like Trump’s personal secret police, the open, gleeful racism coming out of this White House, and what it does to your brain when the people with the microphones keep pretending this is all normal.We get into why calling fascism “fascism” isn’t hyperbole, it’s homework; how Democrats keep flinc…

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Tigers Unnecessary Move, Boardroom Backflip Of The Century & Our Favourite NRL Moments Of 2025 46:28

27d ago46:28

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From everyone at The Bye Round we share our deepest condolences to those impacted by the Bondi tragedy that occurred on Sunday. If you have been directly impacted or know someone who has been, the Public Information and Inquiry Centre can be contacted by calling 1800 227 228. On the final edition of Mid-Week Matters for 2025, James Graham & Charlie…

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Masculinity—a case for courage 11:19

24d ago11:19

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This one created a bit of a stir when I first wrote the post. Hopefully people can see that the message is a positive one, for everyone. | For the original post and links, visit: https://nonzerosum.games/masculinity.html

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Heather Cox Richardson on How the Hell We Got Here 40:24

30d ago40:24

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Jo sits down with Heather Cox Richardson to connect the chaos in your house to the chaos in American democracy—and spoiler: the mess didn’t start with you, but it sure as hell can end with us.Heather walks us through how we got from “basic civic competence” to “strongman with a merch store,” why Indiana gerrymanders and minority rule are not just b…

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What next as Trump turns away from Europe? 40:01

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Trump’s National Security Strategy is scathing about Europe, and in interviews he intensified his attack on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Where does this leave Britain’s place in the world? Out of the EU and no longer able to claim there’s a reliable ally in the White House, even if that claim was always partly delusional... Plus, what chance of…

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Bad For Your Heart, Bad For Your Soul with Matthew Coller 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

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Drew and Roth are joined by Purple Insider’s Matthew Coller to talk football as the NFL season heats up. In this brand new world where K-balls are changing the entire game, how do we even tell if a player or a team is good at all? Are the Cowboys actually any good? The Broncos? The Patriots? Is Matthew buying Caleb Williams? Then, they open up the …

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Content Creators vs. Mainstream Media In Rugby League | 2025 Round Table Episode 10 1:18:19

1M ago1:18:19

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Welcome to the final episode of the Rugby League Roundtable for season three! After nine incredible episodes with our original crew, it's time for a change! In for the final episode are the content creators; Denan Kemp, Rugby League Guru & The Leaguie. The guys take a deep dive on the rise of content creators in the ever growing and ever changing r…

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Brexit- is this the beginning of the end? 44:43

1M ago44:43

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Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have started to become more critical of the ‘Brexit Deal’. David Lammy highlights the benefits of a customs union. The Brexit minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds, is promoted. But does this mean a cautious government is moving towards the customs union, and when would it make such a move? Looking for the ideal Christmas pre…

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Unpacking Another Crisis At The Wests Tigers & Tino Linked With Shock Move To Sydney Club?!?! 1:01:42

1M ago1:01:42

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It's December but the rugby league soap opera continues to keep on rolling and no surprises the Wests Tigers are once again front and centre! Unpacking all the drama that's gone down out Concord-way is James Graham, Michael Chammas and Charlie White. Plus the boys also discuss Tino's shock link with a Sydney powerhouse, the Dragons courting of Keao…

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Why are newspapers still powerful? 44:07

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Few buy newspapers and not many read them. So why do they shape the political agenda, not least in determining how the current government is perceived? Rock & Roll Politics -The Xmas Special is live at Kings Place on Dec 8th.. Get your tickets for Kings Place or the live-stream of the event here. Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts…

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Harry Dunn on Trump, Jan 6 & Our Last Chance 42:37

1M ago42:37

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The president can’t recall which body part got scanned; but Harry Dunn can recite a coup attempt beat‑by‑beat and still show up tomorrow. Today we’re joined by Harry Dunn, who remembers every second of January 6. Together they talk about goldfish, why “everything will be fine” is a lie, parenting through democratic decay, and what showing up looks …

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Batteries Are Woke, Mining is Based with Peter Brannen 55:40

1M ago55:40

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Drew and Roth are joined by Peter Brannen, author of The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything: How Carbon Dioxide Made Our World to talk about CO2’s role in our lives, past and present. Should CO2’s image be rehabbed? Then, they talk about the NBA–with the OKC Thunder at 21-1, how screwed is the rest of the league? Finally, they open up the funb…

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Concussion, TV Rights Deal & Origin Eligibility | 2025 Round Table Episode 9 53:39

1M ago53:39

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy…

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Is It Even Possible to Cheat on The Bachelor? 26:40

1M ago26:40

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What does cheating look like on a reality show where the goal is to find love? In this episode, Emma Gray and Claire Fallon from Love to See It join us to talk through the fiction of "for the right reasons" on The Bachelor franchise. Episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GS4u1CpTtjs7hvdKroTnLZCLRNxd5etfg841_66Y1-8/edit?usp=sharing…

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Could The Conservatives Recover? 40:31

1M ago40:31

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The fickle media and Conservative MPs are hailing Kemi Badenoch’s recent performances, making her more secure in her role as leader. The Tories are still dominant in the media, so could they - not Reform - emerge as the main alternative at the next election? Plus the furore over Rachel Reeves and the OBR, and why is it shocking for a Labour governm…

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The Death Of R360, Garrick Joins DCE & Luke Keary Opens Up On The Issues In The Super League 50:41

1M ago50:41

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James Graham and Charlie White are joined by special guest, three-time Premiership winner and the recently retired Luke Keary to discuss all the drama from another week in rugby league. The boys dive into the postponement of R360, talk player movement including Reuben Garrick joining DCE at the Chooks and the Bears Halfback signing, plus, Kez opens…

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Ronald Young Jr. Comes Clean 36:00

1M ago36:00

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We've talked a lot about trying this season, but not enough about failing. In the season one finale, Ronald Young Jr. comes clean about failing his Try Hard project. Episode transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ysREUJm3-I9T8K6xCGT4Qbtlu1fZfuKETkb1MvaV1c/edit?usp=sharing You can contribute to Radiotopia's fall fundraiser with a tax-…

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The Ultimate NRL Salary Cap Health Check With Brent Read 1:04:41

1M ago1:04:41

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James Graham and Brent Read are in for a full salary cap health check across all 17 NRL clubs. Who’s cashed up? Who’s cap-strapped? And who’s secretly sitting on a war chest for 2026? The boys break down every club’s cap situation, what it means for their future, and which teams are primed to strike in the market. COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: http…

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The NPC → MC Spectrum 7:03

1M ago7:03

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For supplementary diagrams and links visit: https://nonzerosum.games/npc.html

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Eat As Much As You Can and Get Out 47:52

2M ago47:52

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Happy Thanksgiving! It’s a Drew and Roth solo episode this week, and they talk about Roth’s latest artistic discovery, Drew’s hometown, and, of course, their Thanksgiving food plans. Then, they’re joined by a lucky listener to open up the funbag and answer questions from other lucky listeners. Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? …

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Has Rachel Reeves calmed the mood of restive Labour MPs… and disillusioned voters? 35:45

2M ago35:45

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After a thousand leaks, speeches and u-turns, Rachel Reeves has delivered her budget. As predicted there were a range of tax rises and some significant spending increases, not least on welfare. For all the feverish coverage, how much does the budget really change? Rock & Roll Politics - The Christmas Special is live at Kings Place on the 8th of Dec…

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The Current State Of Refereeing & The Bunker In The NRL | 2025 Round Table Episode 8 48:16

2M ago48:16

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Welcome to the Rugby League Roundtable. Hosted by James Graham, this 10-part podcast series will dig deep on the biggest issues in the game with some of games leading minds! We have every angle of the game covered with current Manly head coach Anthony Seibold, Panthers CEO Matt Cameron & the Daily Telegraph's Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield joining the Jimmy…

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Feast Mode: Stephanie Miller Roasts MAGA Turkeys 21:45

2M ago21:45

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Stephanie Miller joins Jo for a wild, uncensored after-dark happy hour: sex scandals, MAGA meltdown, and Fox News takedowns with a side of raucous banter. From RFK Jr.’s bizarre sexts to Trump’s Fox-loving antics, Hannity face-plants, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest drama, and the imploding right getting roasted in real time, it’s all on the table.…

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Rachel Reeves - and consequences 50:05

2M ago50:05

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In spite of the bleak financial inheritance, Rachel Reeves should have some space with a landslide Commons for radical reforms in her budget. Did she partly choose to be trapped, without thinking through the consequences? Plus brilliant questions on how Britain is governed in relation to Covid Inquiry and Shabana Mahmood’s plans for asylum seekers.…

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Jimmy Weighs-In On Concussion Challenges, Turbo Named Manly Captain & Wild Des Hasler Pre-Season Stories 1:06:40

2M ago1:06:40

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James Graham & Charlie White are back for another edition of Mid-Week Matters. The boys break down the newly released World Cup draw & unpack Jayden Campbell knocking back the Perth Bears. Plus, we react to Turbo officially being named Manly captain, Jimmy dishes out some absolutely wild Des Hasler pre-season training stories, before giving his tak…

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Ranking Every NRL Club’s Premiership Chances In 2026 1:19:54

2M ago1:19:54

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James Graham and Charlie White are stepping in for a massive deep-dive after the 2026 NRL draw dropped! The boys are going club-by-club, ranking all 17 NRL teams Premiership chances in 2026. This isn’t a Top 8 prediction, not a ladder guess and no safe takes. This is a brutally honest assessment of every club’s title credentials heading into a huge…

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Unmasking MAGA: Ro Khanna, Receipts & the End of Denial 31:36

2M ago31:36

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What does it actually takes to force accountability in Washington—especially when it comes to the long-shielded Epstein files? Jo sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna in the aftermath of Congress’s seismic vote to crack open the Epstein files—a moment that didn’t just force transparency but shattered the protective wall hiding MAGA’s ugliest secret…

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Nick Thomas-Symonds on Labour prime ministers, leadership threats and Europe 40:36

2M ago40:36

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The Cabinet Office Minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds, has written several political biographies. The most recent was on Harold Wilson. What are the differences between being in power now compared with previous Labour governments? How did Wilson deal with leadership threats of the type Keir Starmer faces now? He’s also responsible for the Brexit ’reset’…