Best English Elevator Podcasts (2025)

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#82 Climbing the World’s Hardest Big Wall by Sailboat — How Living Your Values Elevates the Goal, and Why the Right Partner Makes It Possible 1:45:12

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Seb Berthe isn't your average elite climber. He doesn’t just send 5.14s—he sails to them. Literally. When he set his sights on the Dawn Wall—the hardest big wall climb in the world—he refused to fly, instead making three ocean crossings by sailboat, living simply and training creatively along the way. In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, we …

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Episode 392: PRESEASON ARRIVING...UNLIKE SAINT-MAXIMIN | Transfers News & Squad Updates 1:30:53

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Next week Olympiacos will officially begin its preseason training in the Netherlands. With Scipioni in Greece ahead of his announcement, are other transfers coming before the trip? We discuss the latest information on transfers, Saint-Maximin, and more!

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#81 How a World Champion Found New Strength—And the Habits That Help Jamie Whitmore Stay Fast, Focused, and Fired Up at 49 1:49:24

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What happens when your life as an elite athlete is stripped away—and you’re forced to rebuild, not just your body, but your identity? In this powerful and personal episode, we sit down with Jamie Whitmore—a world-class endurance athlete whose story is less about podiums and more about persistence. Jamie was once one of the most dominant XTERRA race…

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Episode 391: PRESEASON APPROACHES! | Pressure For Transfers Elevated | Mendilibar Wants vs Our Wants 1:29:52

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We're almost through the first month of transfer season and many Olympiacos fans are frustrated at the lack of signings ahead of preseason. Plenty of activity so far with our 2nd transfer on the way. We're talking transfers, loanees, and the discrepancy between what Mendilibar wants and what fans want for the team.…

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Ep. 11 Think Like a Winner: Mental Strategies to Elevate Your Pickleball Game 12:33

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You’ve trained your body. Now it’s time to train your brain. In this episode, Coach Kevin dives into the overlooked side of performance: your mindset. Whether you’re playing casual rec games or high-stakes tournaments, mental fitness is the edge that separates the players who stay composed and confident… from those who unravel under pressure. You’l…

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#80 Lexicon, Boldness, and the Long Game: Training Smarter, Climbing Harder, Peaking Late—Because Age Doesn’t Matter 1:55:37

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What does it take to climb your hardest route at 50—and then hold the rope while someone else pushes that same line even further? For Neil Gresham, that moment came on Lexicon, a bold and beautiful E11 route he developed and climbed later in life. In this conversation, Neil shares the full story—from discovering the line in the Lake District to the…

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Documenting, Discovering, and Developing Our Instruction with Anglea Stockman | EP 28 33:23

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How often is our classroom teachers' potential power as researchers neglected? Before them is a wealth of information about teaching and learning. Yet they often aren't encouraged or permitted to fully digest the information, and as a result, miss opportunities to transform the mindsets and skillsets of everyone in their classroom. Fortunately, I g…

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Episode 390: THE 2025 ANNUAL T7I AWARDS | CELEBRATING A SEASON OF SUCCESS! 1:25:02

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It's THAT time of year everyone! Your votes have been counted and the winners have been chosen! It's the annual Thrylos 7 International Awards show! We're here to talk the best, the worst, and the memorable moments!

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Ep. 10 Fuel Like a Pro: What to Eat Before, During, and After Pickleball 16:22

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Download your FREE Nutrition Basics for Pickleball Athletes Guide here: https://silveredge.ac-page.com/eat-smart-play-strong-guide Pickleball might be your passion - but without the right fuel, your performance (and recovery) can suffer big time. In this episode, Coach Kevin breaks down exactly what to eat and drink before, during, and after playin…

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#79 From Olympian to Freeskiing Pioneer to DJ: How One Woman Rebuilt Her Identity—and What It Reveals About Inner Strength, Transformation, and Living with Wonder 1:45:40

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Wendy Fisher was once one of the fastest women on skis. A U.S. Ski Team racer and 1992 Olympian, she seemed destined for a long career in elite competition. But by her early 20s, she was burned out, struggling with identity and disordered eating, and quietly unraveling inside a system that prized performance over well-being. This could’ve been the …

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Episode 389: Kostoulas RECORD Sale to Brighton | Olympiacos Moving in Market Before Preaseason | News & Updates 49:45

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AWARDS SHOW POSTPONED UNTIL Sunday, June 22nd! Votes have been counted and winners have been chosen!Olympiacos record the largest sale in history with Kostoulas leaving for Brighton. We talk about the breakdown of the deal, and what Olympiacos's current moves are shaping to be with preseason quickly approaching!…

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Margaret Tudor, English Princess, Queen of Scotland with Linda Porter 1:01:15

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We continue our #MightyMargarets series! Today we present to you our chat with Linda Porter about her book The Thistle and The Rose published by Head of Zeus, which tells the story of Margaret Tudor, English Princess, sister of Henry VIII. Margaret went on to marry the Scottish king James IV, and thus became the grandmother to the future Mary Queen…

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Ep. 9 The #1 Training Mistake Pickleball Players Over 50 Are Making 14:09

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Download your FREE Nutrition Basics for Pickleball Athletes Guide here: https://silveredge.ac-page.com/eat-smart-play-strong-guide If you’re over 50 and still doing traditional workouts to support your pickleball game… this episode might ruffle a few feathers. In today’s show, Coach Kevin breaks down why conventional gym routines fall short when it…

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#78 When the Gear Might Not Hold: Cutting-Edge Rock Climbing at 74, Mentorship Across Generations, and Why Boldness and Growth Don’t Have an Age Limit 1:53:39

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What does it mean to stay bold — not in your 20s or 30s, but in your 70s? What does it take to trust your body, your judgment, and your preparation when the stakes are high — and there’s no one left to impress but yourself? In this episode of Ageless Athlete, we meet Rob Matheson, a climber who recently completed one of the UK’s most legendary and …

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The Realities of Regency Romance with Peter James Bowman 25:16

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Dear listener, Today we present to you our chat with PETER JAMES BOWMAN, the author of The Real Persuasion: Portrait of a Real-Life Jane Austen Heroine, published with Amberley. The book is a non-fiction account of a young woman named Catherine, whose own romance resembled that of Anne Elliot, in Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion. The peculiar thing a…

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Episode 388: OLYMPIACOS ARE GREEK BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS | +14 POINT WIN OVER PANATHINAIKOS 1:29:20

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After an incredible amount of off the court chaos and drama, a rejuvenated Olympiacos BC REFUSED TO LOSE! They played like Champions and took the series from Panathinaikos!

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Visit Blighty: Hatfield House 42:29

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Today we start a new series, dedicated to Blighty’s great historic locations - today we talk to the lovely Georgina who works at Hatfield House, a gorgeous historic manor found in Hertfordshire, famous for being the childhood home of Elizabeth I. Let’s find out more. Visit Hatfield: https://hatfield-house.co.uk/ https://hatfield-house.co.uk/explore…

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Vile the Tudor Play with Laura Crow 25:31

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Today we sit down with illustrator, actor, playwright and producer Laura Crow to talk about her new project Vile, The Tudor Play. This delicious production looks at the story of Jane Parker, a.k.a. Jane Boleyn, from a new angle. See Vile: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/53two/t-nopxgad Find Vile: https://www.tudorsociety.com/vile-the-radical-redempt…

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#77 Still Racing at 73: Triathlon’s Wild Origins, Daily Rituals For Recovery, Energy, Clarity, and Why Sport Is the Real Fountain of Youth 1:41:53

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“I call my age group the 70 to death—and we show up early, because we still can. If you want to feel young, hang out with people chasing PRs, not prescriptions.” Bob Babbitt has raced more than 300 triathlons, co-founded Competitor magazine, helped popularize the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series, and has spent decades spotlighting athletes of all abil…

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Episode 387: 🔥 THEY THOUGHT IT WAS OVER! Olympiacos STRIKES BACK vs PAO | Series Tied 1-1 | LIVE REACTION 1:18:02

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OLYMPIACOS ARE STILL ALIVE! In front of a packed home crowd at the Peace and Friendship Stadium Olympiacos beat Panathinaikos 91-83 to tie the series 1-1 in the Greek Basketball League Finals. The match was mired by events off the court too involving Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos and comments from Coach Ataman after the game that will…

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The Book of Merlin with John Matthews 27:12

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Good news - The New York Times Best-selling author JOHN MATTHEWS is back on the show, this time we’ll be talking about The Book of Merlin: Magic, Legend and History, published by Amberley. Who was Merlin? Did he actually exist? What has Wales got to do with him? And what is the larger context of the Merlin and Arthurian myths? Let’s dig in… Happy #…

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James VI & I and the Dawn of a Global Britain with Anna Whitelock 43:51

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Please welcome historian Anna Whitelock and we’ll be talking today about her fabulous new book - The Sun Rising: James I and the Dawn of a Global Britain, published by Bloomsbury (UK) & Viking Press (USA). This is a wonderful account of James VI and I’s working life. What was his connection to the colonies? How global was Britain’s presence during …

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Melting Point with Rachel Cockerell 31:42

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Have you ever heard of Russian Jews seeking new life in Galveston, Texas, after the pogroms in Imperial Russia? Now you have. Today we talk to Rachel Cockerell, whose ancestor was responsible for this movement, and whose first book on this subject, told entirely with the voice of primary sources, was voted The Times and The Sunday Times Book of the…

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Karaiskakis Stadium Expansion 🔥 | Olympiacos Updates & Plans for 50,000+ New Karaiskakis Upgrade 27:51

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A major announcement came in the form of a survey that was done by Olympiacos on expanding the Karaiskaki to over 50,000 capacity. Ari discusses the news and the latest team updates!

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Reinventing… Margaret Beaufort with Lauren Johnson 51:31

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We continue our #MightyMargarets series! Good news! Lauren Johnson is back on the podcast, this time we’re talking about the great Tudor matriarch - Margaret Beaufort, the subject of Lauren’s upcoming book. Did Margaret know how to have fun? What part did femininity play in her life? What was it like to have her as your boss? And what do swans have…

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#76 Four Times Across the English Channel: What One Impossible Swim Can Teach You About Identity, Grit, and Starting Over 1:50:27

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At midnight, Sarah Thomas stepped off the coast of England into darkness—swimming into history as the first person to complete a four-way crossing of the English Channel, nonstop. That alone would be astonishing. But what makes her story unforgettable is what came before: a breast cancer diagnosis, grueling treatment, and the slow, painful journey …

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Greek Wonderkid on the Move? | Kostoulas Transfer Rumors HEAT UP! 🔥 16:34

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The 2024-25 season is over and transfer rumours and interest in Charalambos Kostoulas is heating up. Brighton, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Spurs are among the clubs interested in Olympiacos wonderkid 'Babis' Kostoulas. The interest is translating into offers from Brighton according to reports coming out of England. UK Journalist and Thrylo…

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Full Court Thrylos #3: Olympiacos Final Four Pain… Served by Spanoulis | Olympiacos crash out of Euroleague | REACTION 17:27

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nother Final Four. Another crushing exit. Olympiacos fall to Monaco in a brutal EuroLeague semi-final that leaves fans heartbroken once more. Why does it keep happening? Who’s to blame? And what now for Bartzokas and this group? Dimitris and Ioannis break down the drama, the tactical missteps, and the emotional rollercoaster from Berlin.…

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Reinventing... Sir Thomas More with Dr Joanne Paul 36:17

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We chat with Dr Joanne Paul about her new book - Thomas More: Life and Death in Tudor England. (published by Penguin in UK and Simon and Schuster in USA). Please pour yourself a cup of Countess Grey and start a drinking game on how many times Joanne and I are going to say ‘More’... when talking about one of the greatest figures of the Tudor age - S…

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What Matters in Jane Austen with John Mullan 48:14

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This year we’re celebrating 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. Today we sit down with John Mullan about his book What Matters in Jane Austen?, which has just been re-released by Bloomsbury Publishing. What Matters in Jane Austen? https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/what-matters-in-jane-austen-9781526693945/ (UK) https://www.amazon.com/What-Ma…

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The First Battle of St Albans with Jackson van Uden 40:21

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Today is the anniversary of the First Battle of St Albans, which was fought in 1455, making it the first battle of the Wars of the Roses; and to talk about it today our guest is Jackson van Uden. Welcome back, Jackson! Find Jackson: https://historywithjackson.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/historywithjackson/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxXh…

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#75 The Thinking Climber: What a Philosopher’s Double Life Reveals About Curiosity, Reinvention, and the Long Arc of Mastery 1:44:48

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What if your best climbing wasn’t behind you—even at 65? This episode is a masterclass in longevity, discipline, and duality. Our guest is a rare figure who has spent decades pushing hard at the edge of two very different worlds: as a tenured philosophy professor and a lifelong climber still sending 5.14s. Bill Ramsey started climbing before sport …

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Anna of Denmark, the First British Queen with Steven Veerapen 57:52

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Welcome to a new episode of our #StuartSpring series. We’l be talking to Steven Veerapen about his book on ANNA OF DENMARK, wife to James VI and I. Anna married James in 1589, thus becoming Queen Consort of Scotland, and when he inherited the English throne upon the death of Elizabeth I, she Anna became queen of England as well, thus becoming the f…

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Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I and the French Powers-That-Be with Estelle Paranque 21:52

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Today is the anniversary of Anne Boleyn’s execution. As we know, her French connections didn’t save her, despite strongly forged links some years previously. Today we talk to Estelle Paranque and ask her all about Anne and her daughter Elizabeth’s relationship with The French Powers-that-Be… Bienvenue, Estelle! Get Thorns, Lust and Glory: https://w…

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Episode 386: Olympiacos 2024/2025: A Season Written By Red & White | The Double Returns to Piraeus 1:02:41

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Olympiacos dominated OFI to win the Greek Cup Final 2-0. Olympiacos secured the double in their centennial season and now must look to building for next season. Today we reflect on the win, the double, our expectations, and what must come next for Olympiacos to create the next dynast in Greece.

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Margaret of York, Duchess of Burgundy, Sister of English Kings with Dr Elizabeth Norton 43:49

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Continuing on from Margaret of Anjou, today we have a new episode for the #MightyMargaret series. This one is about MARGARET OF YORK, or as she became known after marriage, Margaret of Burgundy. This of course is the sister to Edward IV, George, Duke of Clarence, and Richard III. The in/famous Duchess who helped strengthen the links between England…

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Episode 385: ALL EYES ON THE CUP FINAL...BUT IS KOSTOULAS ON THE MOVE? 1:14:47

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🔥 Olympiacos vs OFI – Greek Cup Final Preview! 🔥Is Babis Kostoulas on the move? Transfer rumours are heating up as Olympiacos prepares for a massive showdown in the Greek Cup Final. We break down the starting XI debate, key matchups, and what’s really going on with one of the most exciting young talents in Greece.…

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#74 Ketones, Fasting, and Flexibility: The Science of Optimizing Your Energy Systems for Endurance and Longevity with Dr Brianna Stubbs 1:47:57

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In this episode of Ageless Athlete, we dive into the metabolic engine room with Dr. Brianna Stubbs—world-class endurance athlete and leading researcher at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Brianna bridges the worlds of elite performance and cutting-edge science, specializing in how ketones, fasting, and metabolic flexibility can shape our a…

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Episode 384: League done ✔️ Now Bring Us the Cup! 🏆 | Olympiacos Chasing the Double in Historic Year 36:12

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Olympiacos finish the Greek Superleague campaign with a win against arch-rivals Panathinaikos away at the Olympiacos stadium. A 1-0 victory thanks to an Ayoub El Kaabi penalty and some heroics from goalkeeper Kostantis Tzolakis were enough to get the win. It's been an amazing centenary year for Olympiacos. Ari and Costa reflect on some of the big d…

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Queen James: The Six Loves of James VI & I with Gareth Russell 47:50

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Stuart Spring continues! Please welcome historian Gareth Russell and we’lll be talking today about his latest book Queen James, published by William Collins. This is a new biography of James VI of Scotland, I of England, which makes us see James in a whole new light. Let’s find out more. Get Queen James: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/queen-j…

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Full Court Thrylos #2: "THE RIVALRY RETURNS! 🔥 Olympiacos vs Monaco – Final Four Grudge Match!" 26:57

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The ultimate rivalry is back as Olympiacos battles Monaco in the EuroLeague Final Four 2025 in Abu Dhabi! 🔴⚪ The game also pits Olympiacos fan favourite Vassilis Spanoulis, now head coach at Monaco, against the club where he became LEGEND.Can Thrylos REPEAT their semi final win from 2023 or will Monaco get revenge?We break down key matchups, tactic…

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#73 Unstoppable: The 80-Year-Old Who Runs 100+ Mile Ultramarathons—and Reminds Us Why Showing Up Still Matters 1:39:07

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Bob Becker didn’t start running until his 50s. Today, at 80, he’s tackling some of the most brutal ultramarathons on the planet—100+ mile races across deserts, through mountains, and far beyond what most of us think is possible. But this isn’t just a story about age-defying endurance. It’s about meaning, resilience, and the unexpected ways we impac…

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Reinventing... Margaret of Anjou with Lauren Johnson 52:30

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Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Today we’re sitting down with historian Lauren Johnson and talking about the life and times of Margaret of Anjou, the long-suffering wife of Henry VI of England. She was called the She-Wolf of France, she was villainised by the Yorkists during the Wars of the Roses and by Shakespeare long after her …

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Episode 384: OLYMPIACOS vs PAOK 4-2 | TITLE CELEBRATIONS IN OUR CASTLE | Match Review 1:22:26

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Olympiacos kick off the Trophy presentation with a 4-2 win against Paok at home. Olympiacos finish the season UNDEFEATED in our castle with an incredible spectacle put on by the club! We're talking postmatch, celebrations, and what comes next!

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Arranged Love Blossom: The Stuart Edition 32:09

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Welcome to our Royal Romance season. We’re continuing with the #StuartSpring series, but this is the finale of the Royal Valentines season. Today we’re going to look at two Stuart couples that found love within their marriage, despite their unions being arranged. First up, we have Mark Turnbull who will tell us all about Elisabeth Stuart, daughter …

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Reinventing… Mary Queen of Scots with Steven Veerapen 1:32:26

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Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Welcome to SEASON EIGHT of If It Ain’t Baroque…your independent history podcast! This new season we’re kicking off with a brand new mini series dedicated to the Stuarts, titled #StuartSpring. As our guest today we have Steven Veerapen, and we’ll be chatting all things Mary Queen of Scots. I say chat…

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Conversations that Build Literacy Skills For All Students with Tricia Zucker | EP 27 32:01

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It has long been said in the world of literacy education that reading and writing float on a sea of talk. What should we do when navigating students through those seas isn’t always easy? At times, it can be challenging to ensure that the academic discussions you have with students about a text avoid confusion and coddling. Fortunately, I got to tal…

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#72 Bianca Valenti’s Second Act: How She Won Equal Pay, Redefined Her Sport, and Trains Her Body and Nerves for Big Waves — and for Life 1:59:10

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What does it take to paddle into 50-foot waves — and to paddle back out again after life knocks you down? In this wide-ranging conversation, professional big wave surfer Bianca Valenti joins the Ageless Athlete podcast to talk about what it really means to face fear, rebuild after burnout, and commit to something bigger than yourself. Bianca is bes…

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Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess, Queen of England with Heather R Darsie 28:06

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Welcome to our 150th episode! As a treat, we have something very special for you today. Heather R Darsie is back on the show, once more we talk of her upcoming book "Katharine of Aragon: Spanish Princess: I Am Not as Simple as I May Seem", published by Amberley Books. This book dives deep into Katharine’s life when she was a young princess in Spain…

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FULL COURT THRYLOS #1: Olympiacos miss opportunity to sweep Real Madrid | RMA 80 OLY 72 24:25

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Olympiacos fall to Real Madrid in Spain for Game 3 of the Euroleague Playoffs. Olympiacos missed a historic opportunity to complete a sweep against Madrid. Dimitris & Ioannis get together for the first episode of FULL COURT THYRLOS to review the match. Can Olympiacos finish the job on Thursday or are we looking at heart in mouth stuff with another …