Best Gab and Dan Podcasts (2025)

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Dan Thompson, Coventry Grub and Gab Club 13:33

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24d ago13:33

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Dan Thompson Project Volunteer at Coventry Grub and Gab Charity and Open Christmas initiative speaks with CHR's Moz Baker about what they do. Each year when it's a time of year where there's joy there are some people who unfortunately have no one they step in to ensure everyone who is homeless, lonely or vulnerable has a safe warm place to go. They…

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The Fearless Fela Kuti, with Jad Abumrad 1:56:37

1h ago1:56:37

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Writer, composer, and Peabody Award-winning podcaster Jad Abumrad joins Kirk to talk about Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, his new 12-part series on the life, music, and legacy of Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti. DISCUSSED/REFERENCED: “Miryea’s Death” by Jack Nitzche from Revenge, 1990 “Prologue” by Alexandre Desplat from Birth, 2004 Excerpt from Port(al), mu…

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Super Mario Bros: Koji Kondo's 8-Bit Masterpiece [Twenty Thousand Hertz] 33:03

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This episode of Twenty Thousand Hertz originally ran in August 2025. Kirk's 2020 episode of Strong Songs about the music of Super Mario TWENTY THOUSAND HERTZ SHOW NOTES: This episode was written & produced by Casey Emmerling. From the springy jump sound to the iconic Overworld Theme, the sound of Super Mario Bros. is instantly recognizable. With ju…

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Grace Bullingham talks to Clive Brookes about her new book 24:31

8d ago24:31

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Clive talks to Grace Bullingham about her book called 'The 14th November 1940 A-Z. It's about the victims of the Coventry Blitz Moonlight Sonata and reveals their lives, photographs and what happened on that night.

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Babyloss Awareness Week 13:37

27d ago13:37

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Sam Collinge, Lead Bereavement Midwife, George Eliot Hospital talks to Moz Baker about Babyloss awareness week.

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Our Favorite TV Themes, with Leigh Sales 1:18:05

20d ago1:18:05

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It's fun to talk about TV theme songs, so that's what Kirk and special guest Leigh Sales did. Does this episode need any more introduction than that? Probably not. Check out Leigh's wonderful podcast Chat 10 Looks 3 A YouTube Playlist of many of the themes discussed (and some they didn't get to) DISCUSSED/REFERENCED: The Office Theme - “Handbags an…

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Clive Brookes finds out about a new local help group called Roots 18:39

27d ago18:39

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Gary Olden and Micheal Fox from a new mens help group called Roots join CHR's Clive Brookes and tell him all about what the group is about. And also their upcoming walk next May from Coventry to The peak of Snowdon

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Clive Brookes - Jamie Rees Difibrillator Fund 16:06

1M ago16:06

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Clive Brookes talks with Naomi Rees-Issitt about an appeal she set up to buy defibrillators after the death of her son Jamie.

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Strong TV Songs: HBO Edition [Recast] 1:08:44

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Originally Aired October 20, 2020 The Wildlings are south of the wall, the robots are rising up, Seventh Kavalry's on the move, and two percent of the world's population has vanished. Time for another edition of Strong TV Songs! This time around the focus is on HBO, a network that has defined much of the broader TV landscape over the past couple of…

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A Bob Dylan Beginner's Guide, with Matt Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell 1:54:17

2M ago1:54:17

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With so many dozens of albums over so many wildly disparate eras, it can take a lifetime to truly get your arms around Bob Dylan. On this episode, Kirk is joined by two guests who have spent their lifetimes doing exactly that. Matt Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell, in addition to co-hosting the terrific political history podcast Know Your Enemy, are both …

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Singing and Songwriting, with The Wailin' Jennys 1:11:03

2M ago1:11:03

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The Wailin' Jennys have been singing together for more than two decades - recording albums, touring the world, and filling venues large and small. After all these years, the trio—Ruth Moody, Heather Masse, and Nicky Mehta—have reached both a plateau and an inflection point. What's it like for a musical group that's been together for that long; for …

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Bob Griffiths - Sue Noyes Chair of the UHCW NHS Trust Board 19:30

2M ago19:30

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Bobs guest this week is Sue Noyes Chair of the UHCW NHS Trust Board. Talking about staff and patients being able to speak up if things not going the way they should. Also, the shift from hospital to community focus in line with NHE 10 Year health plan.

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Talkin' Tower of Power, with Adam Maness and Peter Martin [You'll Hear It] 1:12:30

3M ago1:12:30

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Back in May, Kirk joined pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin of the You'll Hear It podcast to talk about what makes Tower of Power great. It was a very fun conversation, so he asked if he could run their episode in the Strong Songs feed. And here we are! Listen to You'll Hear It anywhere you find podcasts, and find both Adam and Peter (and many o…

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A Song For My Father 39:33

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THE APOCALYPSE WERE: Tony Capuano - Guitar, Lead Vocals John Shorb - Alto Sax Gene Meros - Tenor Sax Greg Novik - Bass, Backing Vocals (guitar on Stormy Monday) Oggie Hamilton - Drums, Backing Vocals Featuring The Apocalypse playing: “Good Good Lovin’” and “Try Me” by James Brown “Hi-Heel Sneakers" by Tommy Tucker “The Shadow of Your Smile” by Mand…

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Bob Griffiths - Andy Hardy (Chief Executive. UHCW) 11:50

3M ago11:50

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Bob Chats with Andy about the NHS 10 year plan and other things uhcw.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Clive Brookes with father and son Paul and Ellis 17:42

4M ago17:42

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Clive Chats with Paul and Ellis about some special things they are doing in August. 7 year old Ellis is doing a sponsored 31 mile walk staggered over a month trying to raise £500 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Dad Paul is involved in 3 community groups and lets Clive know what's involved.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Bob Griffiths - 2025 OSCA's - Charlotte Lombardi-Whitehouse - Raj Grewal 8:10

4M ago8:10

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People Support Manager - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charlotte Lombardi-Whitehouse and People Support Manager - Engagement Raj Grewal talk with CHR's Bob Griffiths about the upcoming UHCW 2025 'OSCA's (Outstanding Service & Care Awards)By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Clive Brookes - Tracy 'Talking Therapies' 12:49

4M ago12:49

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Tracy from talking Therapies Mental wellbeing support for older adults 65 plus.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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"Lean On Me" by Bill Withers 58:45

4M ago58:45

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For the Season Seven finale, Kirk takes a look at Bill Withers' enduring hit "Lean On Me." In the process, he takes a broader look at a bunch of Withers' other most famous songs to better understand how this plainspoken, seemingly ordinary guy managed to write so many extraordinary songs. Written by: Bill Withers Album: Still Bill, 1972 Listen/Buy …

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Clive Brookes chats with Emma Wright AAA Screening Program Manager 11:18

5M ago11:18

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Emma Wright from St. Cross hospital in Rugby lets you know about (AAA) Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Bluegrass, Blue Prince, and the Blues 59:33

4M ago59:33

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Kirk answers a bunch of listener questions on topics like bluegrass guitar, the music of Blue Prince, good apps for training theory skills, Robert Fripp's "Frippertronics," a mysterious sound on a Gene Clark song, different types of music notation, and the legacy of the blues. All that, and a trio of terrific singer/songwriters stops by the studio …

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Clive Brookes chats with Jamie 'Wildman' Frizzell 42:17

5M ago42:17

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Clive Brookes chats with Jamie 'Wildman' Frizzell from Discovery Channels Naked and AfraidBy Coventry Hospital Radio

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Claire Procter , Education & Young People's Producer at the Belgrade Theatre 17:37

5M ago17:37

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Clive Brookes chats with Claire Procter , Education & Young People's Producer at the Belgrade TheatreBy Coventry Hospital Radio

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"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police 1:00:16

5M ago1:00:16

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In 1981, Sting brought a demo of a song he'd been working on down to AIR Studios in Montserrat to see what his bandmates thought of it... and they wound up keeping the demo and just recording their parts on top. The result was "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," an unusual Police song, but an enduring hit. On this episode, Kirk goes deep on eve…

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Clive Brooks 'Talking Therapies' with Kateryna Dzeveliuk 24:56

5M ago24:56

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Clive Brooks 'Talking Therapies' with Kateryna DzeveliukBy Coventry Hospital Radio

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"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II 59:47

5M ago59:47

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The jazz standard "All The Things You Are" has been performed countless times by master jazz vocalists, 30s big bands, bebop small groups, hard-bop combos, modern deconstructionists, and even soon-to-be Kings of Pop. On this episode, Kirk takes listeners through the history of the now-famous tune, from its humble Broadway origins all the way to his…

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Clive Brookes - Talking Therapies 45:40

6M ago45:40

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Clive Brookes is chatting again with Dom Elma-Gorry about Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May). Talking Therapies has 14 events, which include partnerships with Jaguar Land Rover, Warwickshire Police, University of Warwick, colleges, retirement homes and the councils, along with staff events (burnout and sleep well workshops, respectively)…

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Clive Brookes - Joelle Ikwa 21:48

6M ago21:48

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Clive chats with Joelle Ikwa. Community Producer at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Jim Steinman and Bonnie Tyler 1:00:19

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Turn around... every now and then I get a little lonely and the snare is sounding small Turn around... every now and then I get a little bit tired of listening to the sound of sleigh bells Turn around... every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the cannons will not fire Turn around... ...every now and then Kirk decides to take on a classi…

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BBEG and Other Letters: A Villainous chat about the bad guys. 59:14

6M ago59:14

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Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. Do you like bad guys? You know the antagonists of the story? Ne'er-do-wells, do no goods and all around vile villainous villains? If so, what is wrong with you? You should want to be the very best, strive to be heroic and figh…

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Moz & Clive PUSB Special - The George and John Unveiling 1:21:42

6M ago1:21:42

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Moz and Clive with a special edition of the show recorded at the CBS Arena on the day of the George Curtis and John Sillett statue unveiling. They talk to some of the legends of the 87 team, club owner Doug King and those instrumental in making the day happen.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Bluey, Background Jazz, and the 'Best' Metal Guitar Solo 1:08:00

7M ago1:08:00

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How should you count The Police's "Bed's Too Big Without You?" Why do so many people revere Marty Friedman's solo on Megadeth's "Tornado of Souls"? What's going on with those pauses during the Bluey theme? And what the heck is that sound on Sly and the Family Stone's "Sex Machine"? Those questions and many more on the first mailbag episode of Seaso…

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Clive Brookes - Dominic Elmer-Gorry Talking Therapies 45:41

7M ago45:41

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Clive Brookes chats with Dominic Elmer-Gorry from NHS Talking Therapy .By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Clive Brookes - Ray Clenshaw (Belgrade Theatre) 38:57

7M ago38:57

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Clive Brookes chats with Ray Clenshaw, head of communications at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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The Music of the Muppets 1:03:43

7M ago1:03:43

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Kirk pays a visit the musical world of The Muppets, from their Sesame Street origins in the 60s to the globe-hopping, cinematic heights of the 70s and 80s, with plenty of detours along the way. FEATURING: "Sesame Street Theme" by Joe Raposo, Jon Stone, and Bruce Hart "Mah Na Mah Na" by Piero Umilliani from Sweden: Heaven and Hell "Pinball Number Co…

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Trevor McClay - Nichola Jackson - Lung Cancer Specialist Team UHCW 13:56

7M ago13:56

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Trevor McClay chats with Nichola Jackson one of the Lung Cancer Specialist Team at UHCW.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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"Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" by The Mars Volta 59:07

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Kirk digs into one of the most dense and challenging records in his collection, with an analysis of "Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" from The Mars Volta's 2003 progressive rock opus De-Loused in the Comatorium. Written by: Omar Rodríguez-López, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and Jeremy Ward Produced by: Omar Rodríguez-López & Rick Rubin Album: De-Loused in t…

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Clive Brookes - Jas Basi 18:19

8M ago18:19

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Clive Brookes guest this week on Talking Therapies is Jas BasiBy Coventry Hospital Radio

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"Fast As You Can" by Fiona Apple 52:41

8M ago52:41

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Kirk digs into Fiona Apple's breakneck 1999 single "Fast As You Can," a cornerstone in her late 90s collaborations with Jon Brion, as well as her work with drummer Matt Chamberlain. Written by: Fiona Apple Produced by: Jon Brion Album: When The Pawn..., 1999 Listen/Buy via Album.Link ALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED: Jon Brion in Performing Songwriter Mag…

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Clive Brookes chats with Kelly Vickers about her sons very rare genetic disorder 28:45

8M ago28:45

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Clive chats with Kelly Vickers who's son was diagnosed with a very rare genetic disorder called CTD, which stands for Creatine Transporter Deficiency which is mutations in the SLC6A8 gene.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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"Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You" by U2 59:24

8M ago59:24

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Strong Songs Season Seven kicks off with two of the most famous songs ever recorded, from one of the biggest bands in the world. U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name" and "With or Without You" make up two-thirds of the three-song "suite" of hit singles that kicked off their 1987 album The Joshua Tree. As it turns out, the two songs have a lot to sa…

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Moz Baker - Cov Kid Memories - Michael Byng 27:06

9M ago27:06

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Moz chats with Coventry business man Michael Byng.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Moz Baker - Pete Chambers 9:07

9M ago9:07

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Pete Chambers curator Coventry Music Museum talking with Moz about the "We'll live and die in these towns" exhibition at the museum.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Cive Brookes - Charysse Harper 30:39

9M ago30:39

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Clice chats with Charysse Harper from Talking Therapies.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Trevor McClay - Kevin Mortimer of Take Heart 6:47

9M ago6:47

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Trevor McClay chats with Kevin Mortimer in support of Heart month as designated by British heart foundation . Take heart provide rehabilitation exercise classes as well as social events and CPR training fir those recovering from heart events.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Moz Baker - Ashock Das, World Kabbadi president 8:12

9M ago8:12

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Moz finds out about Kabaddi from Ashok Das who is the current acting president of World Kabaddi. Ashock is also the founder and president of the England Kabaddi Association (EKA).By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Moz Baker - Cov Kid Memories - Tessa Walker 26:47

9M ago26:47

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This weeks Cov Kid guest is Tessa Walker , Coventry born Theatre director and dramaturgBy Coventry Hospital Radio

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Bob Griffiths - Jo O'sullivan UHCW Charity 12:28

9M ago12:28

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UHCW's Charity's Jo O'Sullivan speaks with Bob about an upcoming Arctic Challenge to raise money for UHCW Charity.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Moz Baker - Cov Kid Memories - Gary Hoffman 28:49

9M ago28:49

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Moz Baker - Cov Kid Memories - Gary Hoffman, Former CCFC Vice Chair and Former Chair of Premier League.By Coventry Hospital Radio

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Risk, Reward, Regret: The 3 Rs of Roleplaying 1:00:35

9M ago1:00:35

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Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. In this episode, we tackle the 3 Rs is DMing; Risk, Reward and Regret. The boys tell tantalizing tales and offer some tips and tactics! Will we make sense, maybe. Will it be entertaining, perhaps. Is it interesting, boy I hope…

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