Best Latvia Weekly Podcasts (2025)

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May 6th, 2025: Interview with Artist Katrīna Tračuma, Old Town Banditry, Traffic Towards Tallinn, and Jelgava's Market Nightmare Nearly Over 56:39

7d ago56:39

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Latvia Weekly is back in a new format, with Joe covering some main happenings of the week and then interviewing Jelgava artist Katrīna Tračuma about the opening of her solo exhibition in Jelgava "Zemnieki. Zeme. Nieki. Zemieši. Zemgale." or "Farmers. Earth. Nothings. Zemgale. Earthlings."Theme song "Mēs esam ārzemnieki" by Aarzemnieki, used with pe…

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A Chat With Irish Brewing Pioneer Shane Long 31:31

6M ago31:31

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In this episode, we sit down with Shane Long, a legend in Irish brewing and the founder of both Franciscan Well Brewery, one of Ireland’s first microbreweries, and the brand-new Changing Times Brewery in Dublin. Shane shares his incredible journey from entering the industry in the 1990s when “craft beer” wasn’t even a term, to building and selling …

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Introducing Culture and History: The London Beer Floods 11:14

6M ago11:14

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This is a special episode containing and episode of a 2nd podcast I released. I'm lucky enough that, in addition to all the brewers, I've also managed to talk to beer historians, archaeologists, and those with insights into beers place in culture and history. But there are plenty of people who have published interesting documents but who I will nev…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 51 - A Final Season Wrap with Oisin Langan, Barry Murphy and Gareth McGlynn 32:53

6M ago32:53

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts A final Voice Notes for the 2024 League of Ireland season as Oisin, Barry and Gareth chat about how the season ended! Support the showBy extratime.com

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 50 - Keith Treacy, Ruadhri Higgins, Stephen Kenny, Conor Kearns, Stephen Finn, Donal Ryan, Barry Murphy 41:52

7M ago41:52

41:52

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Keith Treacy Ruadhri Higgins Stephen Kenny Conor Kearns Stephen Finn Donal Ryan Barry Murphy Support the showBy extratime.com

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 49 - The title race continues - Stephen McPhail - Paul Crowley - Jon Flanagan - Johnny McDonnell 15:08

7M ago15:08

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Paul Crowley and Stephen McPhail on Drogheda United's defeat to Shamrock Rovers. Jon Flanagan on Dundalk's devastation and Derry City's win Johnny McDonnell on St. Patrick's Athletic win o…

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LW #233: Budget Pain, Drug Busts, and News from October 5th - 16th, 2024 1:07:18

7M ago1:07:18

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As Latvia's coalition forces compromise on a budget, law enforcement crack down on one of the largest drug producing operations in Latvian history. Otto and Joe discuss these and other stories such as a smartphone ban, the announcement of candidates for the upcoming Riga city council election, and important trip to Moldova, and more!…

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A Chat With Métaphore Beer Owner, Jiří Sládek 1:11:01

7M ago1:11:01

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In this episode, I chat with Jiří Sládek, founder of Métaphore Beer, one of the most unique and thoughtful breweries in the Czech Republic. Jiří, who describes himself as an “esoteric beer artist,” shares his philosophy-driven approach to brewing, emphasizing authenticity, subtlety, and elegance. He discusses how Métaphore, though a small brewery w…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 48 - Keith Ward - Alan Reynolds - Aaron Bolger 11:01

7M ago11:01

11:01

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Keith Ward Alan Reynolds Aaron Bolger Support the showBy extratime.com

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 47- Shels 2 - 3 Pats - Barry Murphy - Ronan MacNamara 24:24

8M ago24:24

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Barry Murphy on a dramatic Monday night clash in Tolka between Shels and Pats Ronan MacNamara, reporting live from Tolka Park, provides his voice note on the game's action Support the show…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 46 - Aidan Keena - Keith Treacy - Barry Murphy 26:36

8M ago26:36

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Barry Murphy on Derry City -v- Shamrock Rovers and the Derry dive Keith Treacy on Pats v Waterford and if the Ireland manager should go to games. Plus Aidan Keena on the good vibe of the S…

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LW #232: One Year for Siliņa, Drone Disconnect, and News from September 4th-19th, 2024 49:26

8M ago49:26

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As the Siliņa government celebrates its one year anniversary, Otto joins Joe from Budapest to discuss major issues such as fallout after an explosive-packed Russian drone landed in Rēzekne, bad news for Latvia's health sector, major updates to the Rail Baltic implementation plan, post-flood repairs, and more!Theme song "Mēs esam ārzemnieki" by Aarz…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 45 - John Frost - Jon Daly - Donal Ryan - Barry Murphy - Patrick O'Connor 27:03

8M ago27:03

27:03

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: John Frost and Jon Daly at the RSC as Dundalk beat Waterford Donal Ryan and Barry Murphy Shamrock Rovers win over Sligo Rovers Patrick O'Connor on Bohs big cup win over UCD Support the sho…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 44 - Heimir Hallgrímsson on Greece defeat - Stephen Finn - Jim Crawford on Latvia draw 23:41

8M ago23:41

23:41

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson on Ireland's 2-0 loss to Greece U21 Ireland manager Jim Crawford on Ireland's 2-2 draw with Latvia Stephen Finn analysis of the Irish display against Gr…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 43 - Heimir Hallgrímsson - Declan Rice - Stephen Finn - Ronan MacNamara 31:34

8M ago31:34

31:34

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson England goalscorer Declan Rice Stephen Finn and Ronan MacNamara analysis of the Ireland defeat to England Support the show…

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LW #231: School Days, Poetry Days,and News from August 30th - September 3rd, 2024 47:24

9M ago47:24

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As Otto and Joe begin the new year of studies, they sit down to discuss a number of stories related to education, Air Baltic's financial trouble, the upcoming Riga City Council election, Paralympic success, and more!By Latvia Weekly

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 42 13:20

9M ago13:20

13:20

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: A short(er) podcast episode with Colin Hawkins on the Dublin Derby, St Pats trying to march back into Europe and growing up with 9 siblings! Support the show…

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LW #230: Revenge of the Mosquitos, Farewell Kariņš, and News from August 20-29, 2024 1:14:23

9M ago1:14:23

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As Latvia suffers from an unusual amount of "odi," Otto and Joe discuss major stories such as growing criticism of the tax reform and budget formation process, former Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš's surprise decision to step away from politics, steps forward and back for the Rail Baltic project, a costly scam, and much more!Theme song "Mēs esam ā…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 41 - Jamie Lennon - Eoin Doyle - Stephen Bradley 20:03

9M ago20:03

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Eoin Doyle and Jamie Lennon on St Pats pride as the Saints exit Europe Stephen Bradley on Shamrock Rovers dreams and the rest of the season Support the show…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 40 - Jake Mulraney - Keith Treacy - Barry Murphy 14:13

9M ago14:13

14:13

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Keith Treacy on St. Patrick's Athletic's European draw Jake Mulraney on how Stephen Kenny is getting the best out of the Saints Barry Murphy on Shamrock Rovers 4-0 loss to PAOK Support the…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 39 - Pico Lopes - Stephen Kenny -Keith Treacy - Con Murphy - Barry Murphy 30:43

9M ago30:43

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Pico Lopes on Shamrock Rovers Euro win Barry Murphy, Con Murphy and Phelim Murphy on the Hoops victory and remembering Jim McLaughlin. Keith Treacy and Stephen Kenny on Pats bash in Baku S…

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A Chat With Postcard Brewing of Ireland 43:45

9M ago43:45

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In this episode, I'm joined by Jonathan Spielberg, founder of Postcard Brewing Company in Dublin, Ireland. Jonathan, originally from New York, takes us through his journey from IT project management to becoming a key player in Ireland's craft beer scene. We delve into the challenges of transitioning from a hobbyist brewer to establishing a fully-fl…

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LW #229: Flood Damage Fallout, Stranded in Spain, and News from August 7-15, 2024 49:05

9M ago49:05

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As the high costs of rebuilding after devastating floods in southern Latvia become increasingly clear, Otto and Joe discuss the implications as well as other major stories such as a tour group of Latvian youth stranded in Spain, parliament's investigation into Rail Baltica's troubles, changes to gambling and tax laws, Latvian drones to Ukraine, and…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 25 - Damien Duff - Stephen Bradley - Kevin Doherty - Olympic Games 43:48

9M ago43:48

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this week's podcast with Luke Jordan, Macdara Ferris is back on once again to discuss the latest action in the League of Ireland. A slightly different opening to the show this week as Macdara discusses his time in Paris at the 2024 Olympic Games, giving his tho…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 38 - European Special - Barry Murphy - Keith Treacy - Anto Breslin 14:29

9M ago14:29

14:29

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Barry Murphy on Shamrock Rovers 1-0 loss away to NK Celje Keith Treacy on St Pats 1-0 win over Sabah in the Europa Conference Pats defender Anto Breslin's reaction after the Saints victory…

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LW #228: Zemgale Soaked and News from July 22nd - August 1st, 2024 1:02:44

10M ago1:02:44

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As Latvia's top athletes compete in the Olympics, much of the country continues cleaning up after a historic storm that left much of southern Latvia drenched and littered with fallen trees. Otto and Joe discuss these major stories along with a few others including data from the first month of civil partnerships, a bizarre escape across the Eastern …

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 37 - European Special - Mikey Drennan - Zachary Elbouzedi - Luke Jordan 25:53

10M ago25:53

25:53

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Mikey Drennan on the St Pat's European win St Patrick Athletic goalscorer Zachary Elbouzedi on his side's European progression over Vaduz Luke Jordan on Shelbourne's 0-0 with Zurich in Tol…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 24 53:21

10M ago53:21

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this week's podcast with Luke Jordan, it’s another double venture as we have around the ground voice reports from last weekend, while former St. Patrick’s Athletic, and Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Barry Murphy and Tom O’Connor join Luke in the second part of the…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 36 - European Special 23:45

10M ago23:45

23:45

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: St Patrick Athletic boss Stephen Kenny on his side's European win over Vaduz Saints captain Joe Redmond on a big win at home Keith Treacy with analysis of Pats 3-1 Vaduz Europa Conference …

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 23 1:02:32

10M ago1:02:32

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this week's podcast with Luke Jordan, it’s a double venture as we have around the ground voice notes reports from all the European and FAI Cup action, while Macdara Ferris and Tom O’Connor join Luke in the second part of the show to dissect the action. Starting…

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LW #227: International Aspects and News from July 10th-21st, 2024 1:14:23

10M ago1:14:23

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As Otto continues his time in Washington DC following the NATO summit, he joins Joe to discuss issues such as European Union leadership appointments, major decisions by the European Court of Human Rights, decoupling from the Russian energy grid, excellent news from train lovers, an Olympic anniversary, and much more!Photo: Baltic Security Foundatio…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 22 40:24

10M ago40:24

40:24

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this week's pod Luke Jordan and Macdara Ferris begin with a quick look back at the Euros now that the dust has settled on Spain's win. They discuss some of the standout players of the tournament and give their assessment of the competition. Then the talk turns …

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 35 17:22

10M ago17:22

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts It has been a busy week of football action, and Friday night saw a number of interesting ties in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division as well as a full round of fixtures in the First Division. Meanwhile, in Norwich, the Republic of Ireland Women’s Team faced …

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Recreating A 3,000 Year Old Egyptian Beer in Utah 48:28

10M ago48:28

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Beer was a fundamental part of life in Ancient Egypt. But what did it taste like? That's the sort of question most of would briefly ponder and then move on. Not Dylan McDonnell.He set about plans to recreate an ancient beer as accurately as possible. It turned out to be a 3 year project of deciphering ancient documents, finding ingredients that wer…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 34 21:45

10M ago21:45

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Barry Murphy on Shamrock Rovers in Europe and Pickford's penalty exploits. Support the showBy extratime.com

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 21 - Euro 2024 Special - Stefan de Vrij - Ronald Koeman 34:03

10M ago34:03

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts Luke Jordan and Macdara Ferris chat through the Euros quarter-finals from Friday and Saturday and Macdara’s experience of watching Spain v Germany ahead of reporting on the Portugal v France game in Hamburg and of following the England v Switzerland penalty shooto…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 33 27:54

10M ago27:54

27:54

Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Barry Murphy on Shamrock Rovers bounce back John Frost on Pats building but getting the Blues and Waterford's winning ways Paul Crowley on Drogheda's deserved draw with Shelbourne Support …

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LW #226: Otto at the NATO Summit, Deadly Drivers, and News from June 28th - July 4th, 2024 1:07:25

11M ago1:07:25

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Before getting ready to celebrate America's independence day, Otto and Joe sit down to discuss some major stories of the week such as planned tough new road safety measures following a week of deadly crashes, the first few days of same sex partnerships in Latvia, more plans for renewable energy, the NATO summit, and much more!Opening and closing mu…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 20 30:47

10M ago30:47

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts The latest EURO 2024 chat lands in from Hamburg. Luke and Macdara look back on the end of the round of 16 including the dramatic match between Austria and Türkiye. Macdara witnessed first hand that amazing Mert Günok injury time save off Christoph Baumgartner and …

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 19 27:06

11M ago27:06

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts Luke Jordan and Macdara Ferris chat through England’s elimination from EURO2024…hang on…rewrite…they chat through Jude Bellingham’s wonder strike against Slovakia as England won in extratime to set up quarter-final against Switzerland. Macdara gives his report on …

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 32 - LOI Reaction - Euro 2024 - Murat Yakin 27:21

11M ago27:21

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Macdara Ferris dials in from Berlin with a short preview of Saturday evening's Switzerland and Italy game with some audio from the press conference where Macdara asked the Swiss boss Murat…

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LW #225: Midsummer in Maine, Boston and Latvian Sports Glory, and News from June 14th-27th, 2024 48:33

11M ago48:33

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Having just celebrated midsummer Līgo/Jāņi celebrations in the US state of Maine, Joe sits down to talk about major stories such as more headaches for both rail and road travel, Kristaps Porzinģis' success on the Boston Celtics, a final goodbye to Rezekne City Council, coalition shakeups, plant protein plans in Liepāja, and much more!Theme song "Mē…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 18 - Euro 2024 - LOI Returns 45:32

11M ago45:32

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts With Luke and Donal back at base, Macdara dials in from Berlin to give a flavour of two dramatic games he attended in Leipzig and Berlin. It was a beer-flavoured celebration from Leipzig with the Croatian fans showering the press box in beer before Italy broke the…

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What's The Real History of Lambic Beer? 59:05

11M ago59:05

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Lambic is synonymous with Brussels. The usual story is that the spontaneously fermented beer has been brewed unchanged since medieval times, a remnant of how all beers were once brewed.The story is more interesting though.Beer Historian Roel Mulder from LostBeers.com joins me to explain how Lambic beers originated in the 18th century and how they w…

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LW Interviews: Sea Buckthorn Garden "ZELT BIO" Co-founder Eduards Vilks 37:39

11M ago37:39

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To get into the midsummer spirit, Joe drives a bit outside of the city to sit down with "ZELT" Sea Buckthorn Garden co-founder Eduards Vilks to discuss his and partner Elīna's experiences in setting up a major agricultural endeavour as well as some of the most interesting aspects of the not yet so well known sea buckthorns, or smiltsērkšķi in Latvi…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 17 - Euro Special 31:13

11M ago31:13

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts Macdara dials in from Hamburg to chat through the Euro 2024 action with Luke. There is some VAR chat after the Netherlands v France game on Friday that Macdara attended before he travelled 400km north to report on Georgia and Czechia. Support the show…

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Talking Fonio Beer And Burton Union Systems At Thornbridge Brewing. 21:09

11M ago21:09

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Thornbridge Brewing in the UK are an award winning brewery that have a strong emphasis on tradition but like to take chances.They have recently linked with Brooklyn Brewery founder Garrett Oliver to brew a beer with Fonio. This is a staple grain crop in West Africa but it's not widely know outside of the area. It's hardy and grows in dry conditions…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 31 23:18

11M ago23:18

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Keith Treacy, Stephen Bradley & Ruadhri Keating on an exciting night at Richmond Paul Corcoran on Galway United's win over Drogheda United Patrick O'Connor on Shelbourne's 1-0 win over Wat…

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LW #224 Results of the European Parliament Election and News from June 7th-13th, 2024 54:07

11M ago54:07

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With the results of the European Parliament election in, Otto and Joe break down the biggest takeaways and discuss a few other stories such as the mounting costs of the Rail Baltic project, possible prosecution for a controversial former member of European Parliament, the passing of a literary giant, and more!Theme song "Mēs esam ārzemnieki" by Aar…

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A Chat With Wild East, Brooklyn's Mixed Fermentation Brewery 43:04

11M ago43:04

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Wild East was founded in 2019 by Brett Taylor, Tyler March and Lindsay Steen. Based in Brooklyn they have a focus (though by no means exclusive) on mixed fermentation and Brett-based beers. They started with 40 barrels and have since grown that by a further 100. As they say they themselves, they aim to push boundaries and open new doors for anyone …

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