Best Left Behind Game Club Podcasts (2025)

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Sword of the Sea | Left Behind Game Club 57:24

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24d ago57:24

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Katie (Left Behind Game Club) and I talk about a Giant Squid game for the third time. In Sword of the Sea you skateboard through a barren land and transform it. Game: Sword of the Sea Release Year: 2025 Developer: Giant Squid Platforms: PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows More information on Left Behind Game Club: ⁠⁠⁠Left Behind Game Club⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Cutsc…

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Mini Metro 21:49

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Each level you manage the metro system for a major city across the world. How long can you keep the metro running? Game: Mini Metro Release Year: 2015 Developer: Dinosaur Polo Club Platforms: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 Contact information: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Toby Nankervis 46:54

8d ago46:54

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We’re back with a big one. This week, Richmond captain and three-time premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis joins us on The Heart of It. From the North-West farming communities of Tasmania, Nankervis rose through the state’s cricketing ranks as a promising fast bowler before eventually making the switch to football — and the rest, as they say, is hist…

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REPLAY - Bodyline: the Ashes that sparked a global crisis 37:41

18d ago37:41

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"If we don't beat you, we'll knock your bloody blocks off" In one of the most bitter and controversial Ashes series ever played, England set their sights on taking down Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman. Their method? A brutal, calculated strategy known as Bodyline - a tactic so aggressive it sparked outrage, strained diplomatic ties, and fo…

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The longest wait: 2005 Ashes, McIlroy's Masters & the most unlucky horse 34:23

19d ago34:23

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Some of the most iconic victories have come after the longest waits. England's historic Ashes victory in 2005 came after an 18-year drought. They famously secured the urn with a 2–1 series victory by drawing the final Test at The Oval. 2025 saw Crystal Palace end a 119-year wait for a major trophy, Newcastle United end a 56-year wait by winning the…

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Jake Kolodjashnij 34:48

21d ago34:48

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Welcome back to Season 2 of The Heart of It. We’re kicking things off with a very special guest — Geelong premiership player Jake Kolodjashnij. Jake Kolodjashnij (or referred to as 'Dutchy' in the episode) is a premiership-winning Australian rules footballer celebrated for his calm composure, defensive reliability, and steady development into one o…

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How did a 'rebel circus' transform The Ashes? 35:09

25d ago35:09

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In the last episode of Season 2, as we gear up for the Ashes, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward bring you the story of Australian media magnate Kerry Packer, who all the current players should be thanking. Packer turned the gentile game of Test cricket upside down as he signed the captains of England, Australia and the West Indies to what some called …

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Introducing Bloomin' Legends - Max Woosnam: England Football Captain, Wimbledon Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and War Hero 1:31

28d ago1:31

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Introducing Bloomin’ Legends! The podcast where Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods uncover the wildest, most unbelievable, and downright legendary true stories from history. In this episode, we dive into the unbelievable life of Max Woosnam, the man who might just be the greatest British sportsman of all time. A gentleman athlete who capt…

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Guardiola's 1000 games: the most revolutionary coach in world football? 19:13

27d ago19:13

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Pep Guardiola celebrated his 1000th game as a coach at the Etihad on the weekend as his Manchester City side defeated Liverpool 2-0 in the Premier League. In that time Guardiola’s teams - Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City - have won an outstanding 71% of those 1,000 matches, lifting 12 domestic league titles, 3 Champions Leagues and nume…

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The champion tennis forgot: Before Ashe, before Serena, came Althea Gibson 29:01

1M ago29:01

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Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward bring you the story of Althea Gibson - don't worry if you've never heard of her, few have! Arthur Ashe is a name immediately recognisable to every tennis fan - and most sports fans. He was the first Black man to win the US Open, the Australian Open and Wimbledon - and the largest tennis stadium in the world, the US Op…

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Thomas Frank snubbed! What happens when players and managers fall out VERY publicly? 19:01

1M ago19:01

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Tottenham’s lamentable performance in their 1-0 home defeat by Chelsea on Saturday was bad enough for their fans - but then worryingly for them manager Thomas Frank was snubbed by 2 of his players, Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven as they came off the pitch. So Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward are asking, What happens when players and managers appear…

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Was she tripped? The most infamous Olympic collision: Mary Decker v Zola Budd 34:39

1M ago34:39

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It's one of the most iconic photos in Olympic history: Mary Decker falling flat on her face as Zola Budd runs past her bare foot. Decker, America’s golden girl and the World Champion on home turf, against Budd, from apartheid-ridden South Africa, who acquired a British passport in double quick time to line up, against her own will. Mark Pougatch an…

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Titanfall 2 | Tales From The Backlog 1:31:27

1M ago1:31:27

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MECHtober continues with Titanfall 2. I am joined by Dave (Tales from the Backlog) for this excellent first person shooter. Game: Titanfall 2 Release Year: 2016 Developer: Respawn Entertainment Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One More information on Tales from the Backlog: Website Linktree @tftblpod (⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Sky⁠⁠) Contact inform…

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The worst title hangovers in Premier League history 18:16

1M ago18:16

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Liverpool’s defeat at Brentford on Saturday night was their fourth Premier League defeat of the season in a row - that's as many as they suffered in the whole of last season. In the past decade three reigning champions have lost that many in a row before - Leicester, Manchester City and Liverpool themselves. So Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward are as…

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Messi, Ronaldo & a pig's head: How did El Clasico become the world’s biggest club match? 34:56

2M ago34:56

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From General Franco to Johan Cruyff, and from a pig's head to the Messi v Ronaldo rivalry - Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague joins Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward to explain how El Clasico became the biggest club match in the world. And it's not all about fascism versus socialism, underdog versus serial winner...You might think you know t…

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The Ashes sledging war begins - what are the worst insults in history? 15:39

2M ago15:39

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Cricket’s oldest and greatest rivalry resumes next month when the first Ashes Test starts in Perth. But a month out the phoney war has already started - the sledging is underway. It’s two former players who are at the forefront this time - Australian opener David Warner and a man who got him out for fun during the last Ashes, Stuart Broad. So, Mark…

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From hooligans to heroes: How Italia 90 changed English football 29:30

2M ago29:30

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In the 1980s English football was at an all time low. Attendances down, stadia crumbling, hooliganism all too prevalent, and then three horrific disasters - Bradford, Heysel and Hillsborough. Then almost out of nowhere Bobby Robson and his band of characters came within the width of the post of reaching the World Cup Final. England might have lost …

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Into the Breach | Left Behind Game Club 2:08:00

2M ago2:08:00

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Happy MECHtober! Travis (Left Behind Game Club) returns to the show and we chat about Into the Breach. Check out our thoughts on this excellent strategy game. Game: Into the Breach Release Year: 2018 Developer: Subset Games Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Linux, Stadia, iOS, Android More information on Left Behind Game Club: ⁠…

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When Hoddle left Gazza out of '98 World Cup... Could history repeat itself with Jude Bellingham? 16:44

2M ago16:44

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After Jude Bellingham’s shock omission from the latest England squad, surely Thomas Tuchel couldn't leave him behind for the World Cup? Well, it has happened before... Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward tell the story of when Glenn Hoddle didn't take England's star player Paul Gascoigne to the 1998 World Cup - still one of the most controversial moment…

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The Dirtiest Race in History 38:41

2M ago38:41

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"This race was an incredible exhibition of sprinting brilliance and power, but only because it came from a drugs bottle." In the scorching heat of Seoul during the 1988 Olympic Games, the world watched as two titans of track and field prepared to battle for gold in the men’s 100m final. Carl Lewis, the outspoken American, faced off against Ben John…

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The world champion boxer who united Ireland 38:24

2M ago38:24

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Football's fastest firings: Russell Martin gone & Ange Postecoglou next? 15:17

2M ago15:17

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Russell Martin is looking for a new job after becoming the shortest serving manager in Rangers' 153 year history. As we record on Monday morning, Ange Postecoglou is clinging on at Nottingham Forest after the defeat at Newcastle - it’s no wins in 7 for Forest since the Australian took over 27 days ago. If Postecoglou leaves soon he would become the…

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1965-1975: The Gilded Age Of Creativity 36:17

2M ago36:17

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1965-1975: A time when Sport Was A Lot More Fun In this episode of How It All Played Out, Paul Hayward takes Mark Pougatch on a personal journey through his favourite sporting decade - an era of flair, freedom, and unforgettable drama. From the dancing feet of Pelé to Johan Cruyff's total football, and Sir Gareth Edwards’ legendary try for the Barb…

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'Battering at Bethpage' - a Ryder Cup for the history books 20:50

2M ago20:50

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The ‘Battering at Bethpage’, the ‘Legend of Long Island’... this weekend was a Ryder Cup for the history books. Europe held off a late comeback from the Americans to win 15-13 in New York - the first away win since the Miracle of Medina 2012. Have other captains got it as wrong as Keegan Bradley before? Does history show that rowdy crowds have work…

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How Ryder Cup rivalry was born: ball tampering, 'underdog' Seve & The War on The Shore 30:47

2M ago30:47

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Ball tampering, fans storming the golf course, bringing in the military... this is the story of how the Ryder Cup rivalry changed forever. Can you believe that it was once a quiet, civilised exhibition between the UK and America? The War by the Shore and Battle of Brookline transformed all that. So how did the Ryder Cup become the commercial jugger…

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Ricky Hatton v Kostya Tszyu: The night The Hitman shocked the world 27:47

3M ago27:47

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After the tragic passing of Ricky Hatton, this week's bonus episode of How It All Played Out takes you back to the defining fight of his career. On June 4 2005 a raucous crowd in Manchester watched Ricky Hatton fight Kostya Tszyu for the IBF Light welterweight title. Hatton - the popular, skilful, combative, Mancunian Everyman - walked into the MEN…

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Coe vs Ovett: Moscow 1980 & The rivalry that divided a nation 35:14

3M ago35:14

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"It was a f**k up from beginning to end. Every mistake you can make in the 800 I made. Too far off the back, too wide, too diffident, no logic that day" - Seb Coe From the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, Britain ruled the world of middle-distance running. At the heart of this golden era stood two legends: Sebastian Coe, the Yorkshire-born record break…

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Quantum Break 2:26:50

3M ago2:26:50

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Time is breaking and only Jack Joyce can fix this problem. Join Dan and Morgan for our return to the Remedy universe in Quantum Break. Game: Quantum Break Release Year: 2016 Developer: Remedy Entertainment Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One Contact information: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @StoryEverPod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T…

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Sven-Goran Eriksson: The story of England's first foreign manager 28:38

3M ago28:38

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After Kevin Keegan resigned in the men's loos at Wembley in 2000, the FA decided to hire their first foreign England manager - Sven Goran-Eriksson. He paved the way for Thomas Tuchel, who leads England at the World Cup qualifiers this international break. With Sven, the FA got much more than they bargained for. A man with a love for the game, life …

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Adolf Hitler's 1936 Olympics, Part 3: The Heroes & Villains Of The Olympic Games 30:21

3M ago30:21

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"I wasn't invited to shake hands with Hitler but I wasn't invited to the White House to shake hands with the president either" - Jesse Owens In the concluding episode of Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward’s Adolf Hitler’s 1936 Olympics trilogy, the pair uncover the lasting legacy of the Berlin Games and how they shaped athletes, politics, and global sp…

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Adolf Hitler's 1936 Olympics, Part 2: How Jesse Owens Embarrassed The Nazis 32:27

3M ago32:27

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"The Americans should be ashamed of themselves, letting Negroes win their medals for them. I shall not shake hands with this Negro” - Adolf Hitler, 1936 In Part Two of the Adolf Hitler's 1936 Olympics trilogy, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward head to Berlin, 1936, as athletes from 49 nations arrive for the games. Determined to showcase Germany as a m…

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Adolf Hitler's 1936 Olympics, Part 1: The Inception Of Sportswashing 30:02

3M ago30:02

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"It's a project of Jews & Freemasons, and a play inspired by Judaism which cannot possible be put on in a Reich ruled by national socialists" In Part One of this gripping trilogy of How It All Played Out, award-winning journalists Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward take listeners back to 1930s Berlin to uncover the dark truth behind the 1936 Olympic Ga…

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Wanderstop | Game Till Five 1:54:48

4M ago1:54:48

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Steph and Nikki (Game Till Five) stop by for some tea. We talk about Alta, Boro and the interesting customers they meet. Game: Wanderstop Release Year: 2025 Developer: Ivy Road Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 More information for Game Till Five: Game Till Five Blue Sky Contact information: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheGreatestStoryE…

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Our 200th Episode Extravaganza! 1:48:16

4M ago1:48:16

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The crew celebrates eight years and two hundred episodes! PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (Bluesky) Michael Ruffolo (Twitter) Moe Murtadi (Twitter) Katie Lesperance (Bluesky) Flora Merigold (Bluesky) Travis Colenutt (Bluesky) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 – Housekeeping 3:40 – We Reminisce 16:30 – Voicemails from You! 24:30 – The Locks for the Essential List of LBGC G…

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COMING SOON - SEASON 2! 9:43

4M ago9:43

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How It All Played Out is taking a brief pause, but Season 2 is gearing up to be bigger than ever. In this bonus episode, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward pull back the curtain on what’s ahead. You’ll get a taste of stories ranging from the Ryder Cup’s infamous War by the Shore, to how Italia ’90 reshaped British football. Hear about athletes and team…

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The Greatest One-Cap Wonders! 20:07

4M ago20:07

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Wearing your country’s crest. Stepping onto the field for the pride of a nation. It’s every athlete’s dream - but for some, it only happens once. In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward explore the stories of the sports stars who made a single international appearance. From legendary goalkeeper William 'Fatty' Foulk…

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The Invincibles: Arsenal’s Greatest Ever Team, Really? 40:03

4M ago40:03

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How do you judge greatness? The 2003–2004 Premier League season stands alone in football history. Arsenal didn’t just win the title - they went the entire campaign unbeaten, becoming The Invincibles. With footballing legends like Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Sol Campbell leading the charge, this Arsenal side achieved somethin…

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The Soundtrack of the Terraces: Football's Greatest Chants 15:56

4M ago15:56

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"Neville Neville, their in defence. Neville Neville, their futures immense. Neville Neville, they ain't half bad. Neville Neville the name of their dad" The Brits are a nation of music lovers. From The Beatles to The Smiths, David Bowie to Kate Bush, just about every iconic artist has had one of their hits transformed into a football chant. In this…

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Seoul 1988: Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis And The Drama Of The Dirtiest Race in History 56:12

4M ago56:12

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"I just don't think they're doing it without drugs" In the scorching heat of Seoul during the 1988 Olympic Games, the world watched as two titans of track and field prepared to battle for gold in the men’s 100m final. Carl Lewis - the outspoken American faced off against Ben Johnson, the quiet Canadian powerhouse and world record holder. What follo…

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: ENGLAND'S LIONESSES WIN EURO 2025 16:44

4M ago16:44

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It's home, again! In this special episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward celebrate England's Lionesses' thrilling Euro 2025 victory. Sarina Wiegman's squad conquered Europe for the second time asking, being the first senior international British football team to lift a trophy on foreign soil. From the heroics of Chloe Kell…

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The Greatest Sports Films Of All Time 22:09

5M ago22:09

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In this episode of How It All Played Out, sports broadcaster Mark Pougatch and award-winning journalist Paul Hayward reveal their all-time favourite sports films - and why everyone should watch them. From the gritty realism of The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke, to football drama The Damned United, the World War II classic The Great Escape, and As…

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Victims of Genius: The Sports Stars Overshadowed by Brilliance 43:36

5M ago43:36

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For every sporting legend, there's someone on the receiving end of their brilliance. Maradona, Shane Warne, Pete Sampras, Johan Cruyff - all icons whose talent truly lit up the world. But what about those who stood in their shadow? The ones left stunned, outclassed, or simply embarrassed by being on the wrong side of a moment of magic. In this epis…

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The Scandal Of The World Conker Championships 18:18

5M ago18:18

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Sport is no stranger to scandal but few events mix chaos and tradition quite like the World Conker Championships. Is it really a sport? Is there a secret technique? And just how far will some go to claim victory with the perfect nut? In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward dive into the quirky, competitive world of …

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Beacon Pines | Pages of Play 2:01:11

5M ago2:01:11

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Erik (Pages of Play) and I join a story. A story that hasn't been finished. Join us uncovering what is really going on in Beacon Pines. Game: Beacon Pines Release Year: 2022 Developer: Hiding Spot Games Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One More information for Erik: ⁠⁠⁠Pages of Play ⁠Blue Sky⁠ Contact information: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The…