Best Martin Elliot Podcasts (2025)

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6th October 1974: The Glen That Echoed with Glory and Loss 18:24

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On October 6, 1974, Formula 1 arrived at Watkins Glen for a championship decider steeped in tension and tragedy. As Emerson Fittipaldi fought to secure his second world title, the race brought glory for McLaren — but heartbreak for Helmut Koinigg, the young Surtees driver killed in a horrific crash that echoed the loss of François Cevert at the ver…

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5th October 2014: The Legacy That Saved Lives 15:04

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On this day in 2014, Formula 1 was forever changed at Suzuka. Jules Bianchi’s tragic accident in the Japanese Grand Prix would lead to sweeping safety reforms — from the Virtual Safety Car to the Halo — saving countless lives in the years since. We reflect on that defining day and remember Andrea de Cesaris, who died on October 5 2014. Plus, we cel…

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Chief football writer John Cross, journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, and comedian Chloe Petts join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final r…

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4th October 1970: The Rookie That Sealed a Champion’s Legacy 15:13

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On this day in 1970, Formula One arrived at Watkins Glen for the United States Grand Prix under the shadow of tragedy. Jochen Rindt, already the dominant force of the season, had been killed at Monza, leaving his rookie teammate Emerson Fittipaldi to carry Lotus’s hopes. What followed was a breakthrough performance from the young Brazilian, whose m…

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3rd October 1971: The Glen That Gave Cevert Glory 17:04

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On October 3rd, 1971, François Cevert claimed his first and only Formula 1 victory at Watkins Glen, seizing the moment when Jackie Stewart stepped aside and fortune played its hand. It was a breakthrough drive that marked him as a future star — yet history remembers that podium with poignancy, as Cevert, Jo Siffert, and Ronnie Peterson would all la…

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2nd October 1966: The Titles That Were Won In America 14:47

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On October 2nd, history has often been sealed on American soil. In this episode of Chequered Past, we revisit 1966 at Watkins Glen, where Jim Clark gave the BRM H-16 its one and only victory while Jack Brabham’s team clinched their first Constructors’ Championship. Eleven years later in 1977, James Hunt won the U.S. Grand Prix East, but the bigger …

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SVU: He's drugging his wife so men can rape her! 47:51

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Harris and Katharine Vernon are sent videos showing a man entering their home and having sex with her - but she has no memory of the incident. Sgt Fin Tutuola thinks she's lying to her husband, but Captain Olivia Benson believes she was raped after taking her sleeping pills. Captain Renee Curry locates the man who claims he'd been chatting online w…

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1st October 1967: The Broken Lotus That Couldn’t Stop Clark 12:29

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On October 1st, Formula 1 history gave us one of Jim Clark’s grittiest victories. At Watkins Glen in 1967, the Scotsman nursed a failing Lotus across the line to win ahead of Graham Hill, while Denny Hulme edged closer to the world title. Eleven years later, Carlos Reutemann delivered his final Ferrari triumph at the same circuit in 1978, as Alan J…

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30th September 2007: The Rookies That Rose in the Rain 18:46

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On this day in Formula 1 history, rain, resilience and rivalries took centre stage. We relive the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji, where Lewis Hamilton mastered torrential conditions to tighten his grip on the championship while Heikki Kovalainen claimed a breakthrough podium. We celebrate the birthday of Jochen Mass, a German all-rounder remember…

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29th September 2002: The Finish That Fueled The Fury 15:06

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On September 29, Ferrari’s dominance at the 2002 United States Grand Prix reached an almost farcical climax. Michael Schumacher slowed on the final straight, trying to stage a dead-heat finish with Rubens Barrichello – only to be beaten by 0.011 seconds. What was meant as a show of supremacy instead fueled the fury of fans still raw from Austria’s …

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28th September 2008: The Night Race That Cast a Shadow 18:26

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On this day in Formula 1 history, the sport staged its first-ever night race at Singapore in 2008 — a dazzling spectacle that would later be darkened by scandal. In this episode, we revisit the drama of Crashgate, the pitlane chaos that cost Felipe Massa dearly, and the pivotal swing that helped Lewis Hamilton towards his first world title. We also…

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Carl Donnelly, Ian Moore, Jake Wood, Natalie Pike 59:57

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EastEnders actor Jake Wood, football presenter Natalie Pike, author and comedian Ian Moore, and comedian Carl Donnelly join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two …

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27th September 1987: The Races That Framed Williams’ Legacy 14:37

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On this day, Williams’ story was written across four unforgettable chapters. In 1981 Canada, Carlos Reutemann faltered but Williams secured back-to-back Constructors’ crowns. By 1987 Spain, Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet fought bitterly as Williams again clinched the teams’ title. In 1992 Portugal, Nigel Mansell sealed his golden season with a rec…

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26th September 1999: The Chaos That Crowned An Unlikely Winner 16:18

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On this day in Formula 1 history, the Nürburgring descended into chaos. The 1999 European Grand Prix was a storm of strategy blunders, sudden showers and shattered hopes—yet out of the mayhem came Johnny Herbert, delivering Stewart GP their one and only victory. We also celebrate the birthday of Aldo Tim Schenken, look back on Lewis Hamilton’s 100t…

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The Person Who Wrote the Book on Writing Books 30:22

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Have you ever wanted to write a book but not known where to start? We’ve got some answers for you. Jane Friedman, the author of “The Business of Being a Writer” joins us to explain the ins and outs of deciding what kind of publisher is right for your writing, how to approach a literary agent, what to include in a book proposal and much more. She of…

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25th September 1982: The Gamble That Paid Off for Rosberg 12:57

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On this day in 1982, Formula One’s season of chaos reached its finale in the car park of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Keke Rosberg needed only a handful of points to clinch the crown — but with John Watson charging through the field, the title was anything but certain. We revisit how consistency, calmness, and a touch of Las Vegas luck made Rosberg W…

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24th September 1995: The Scots That Seized The Spotlight 14:57

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So the 24th of September gave us a day when Scotland’s finest shone on opposite sides of the Atlantic. In 1995, David Coulthard broke through for his maiden victory at Estoril, while Michael Schumacher edged ever closer to his second crown. In 1989, Nigel Mansell’s defiance of a black flag created chaos and shifted the balance of that year’s title …

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23rd September 1990: The Race That Let Il Leone Roar 17:26

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On this day in 1990, Nigel Mansell — Il Leone — roared to his final victory for Ferrari at the Portuguese Grand Prix, defying Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in the heat of their title fight. We also celebrate the birthday of Robert Doornbos, the Dutch racer who took an unconventional path into motorsport and made his mark beyond Formula One. And we j…

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22nd September 1974: The Clashes That Crafted the Contest 15:50

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On this day in Formula 1 history, championships were shaped, rivalries defined, and finales set up in unforgettable fashion. We begin at Mosport in 1974, where Emerson Fittipaldi pounced on Niki Lauda’s misfortune to draw level with Clay Regazzoni in one of the closest title battles of the decade. Then it’s back to Canada 1968, where McLaren scored…

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S22,E07: 09/22/25 (Cornershop feat. Eden Gray, Tchotchke, Still Corners, Moontype, Cool Sounds, Camp Saint Helene, Open Reel Ensemble) 48:49

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Season 22 Episode 7 Amsterdam via Rotterdam - Cornershop feat. Eden Gray Poor Girl - Tchotchke Playin' Dumb - Tchotchke The Dream - Still Corners Faded Love - Still Corners Let Me Cry - Moontype Four Hands ii - Moontype Just a Dream - Cool Sounds Pretty Often - Cool Sounds Anniversary - Camp Saint Helene Racing - Camp Saint Helene Quartet Studio Li…

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21st September 1986: The Masterclass That Mansell Gave at Estoril 12:26

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On this day in Formula One history, Nigel Mansell delivered one of his finest performances at the 1986 Portuguese Grand Prix. From the moment the lights went out, Mansell controlled the race at Estoril, beating his championship rivals and securing the Constructors’ title for Williams. We also revisit 1997, when Formula One returned to Austria after…

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Bob Mills, Kelly Sotherton, Ned Boulting, Thom Gibbs 58:27

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British former heptathlete Kelly Sotherton, journalist and presenter Ned Boulting, journalist Thom Gibbs and comedian Bob Mills join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the…

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19th September 1971: The Race That Raised the Red Flag 14:58

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On September 19, 1971, Formula One saw history at Mosport Park when the Canadian Grand Prix became the first World Championship race to be stopped with the red flag. Jackie Stewart had already secured his second world title, but torrential rain and fog turned the race into chaos, cutting it short after 64 laps. Stewart took the win, Ronnie Peterson…

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20th September 1969: The Canadian Clashes That Crowned Ickx 14:00

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On this day in Formula One history, Canada twice played host to unforgettable showdowns. In 1969 at Mosport, Jackie Stewart and Jacky Ickx duelled ferociously until contact ended Stewart’s race, handing victory to the young Belgian. A year later at Mont-Tremblant, Stewart looked set to dominate Tyrrell’s debut — only for mechanical failure to open …

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The Spy and the Devil 34:15

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Former British diplomat and current Cipher Brief expert Tim Willasey-Wilsey is just out with a book called “The Spy and the Devil: The Untold Story of the MI6 Agent Who Penetrated Hitler’s Inner Circle” We’ll talk with him about the never before told story of Baron Wilhelm Von de Ropp, a German aristocrat, who became a British citizen and who spied…

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Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur 23:04

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Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur What if the best way to learn isn’t to get it right the first time—but to fail first? In this episode of Inside Learning, we’re joined by Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure. Kapur introduces a radical shift in how we think about education and training: instead of shielding learne…

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18th September 2016: The Night That Paved Rosberg's Path to the Title 13:30

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On this day in 2016, Nico Rosberg claimed a tense and vital victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, fending off Daniel Ricciardo’s late charge to take the win by less than half a second. It was his 200th start, and the result proved decisive in his march toward the world championship. We also celebrate the birthday of Giancarlo Minardi, the man behind…

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SVU: Fin & Munch have a pajama party and go to Canada 52:03

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Detective Munch thinks a woman has been abducted by the killer he's hunted for a year: the "Bowery Stalker," who tortures and rapes his victims before killing them. With a lead on a new suspect, he and Tutuola drive upstate looking for the secluded cabin of Darryl Kern. They find he's been using the identities of other missing people. Fin and John …

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17th September 1929: The Legend That Titles Couldn’t Measure 15:26

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On this day in Formula One history, two British icons were born. We celebrate the birthday of Stirling Moss – the man hailed as “the greatest driver never to win the World Championship,” whose courage, versatility and sportsmanship defined an era. We also mark the birthday of Damon Hill, who overcame the weight of expectation to become World Champi…

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16th September 2001: The Wins That Weren’t the Story 16:36

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On September 16th, Formula One has witnessed landmark victories — but sometimes the spotlight has been elsewhere. In this episode of Chequered Past, we revisit the 2001 Italian Grand Prix, where Juan Pablo Montoya finally claimed his first win, muted by the grief of 9/11 and Alex Zanardi’s devastating crash. We move to Spa in 2007, where Ferrari se…

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15th September 1985: The Victories That Confirmed the Contenders 18:45

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Some wins are about breaking through, but others are about proving you belong. On this day in Formula One history, Ayrton Senna at Spa in 1985 and Oscar Piastri at Baku in 2024 both claimed their second career victories — the moments that confirmed them as genuine front runners. We also revisit Juan Pablo Montoya’s record-shattering pole lap at Mon…

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14th September 2008: The Monza Miracle That Made a Champion 17:04

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On this day in 2008, Formula One witnessed a fairytale that would change the sport forever. A 21-year-old Sebastian Vettel stunned the world by guiding Toro Rosso to victory at a rain-soaked Monza, becoming at the time the youngest race winner in F1 history and proving that greatness can emerge from the unlikeliest of places. But 14th September has…

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Dougie Anderson, Luke Moore, Neil Delamere, Susie McCabe 1:05:33

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Broadcaster Dougie Anderson, journalist Luke Moore, and comedians Neil Delamere and Susie McCabe join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head…

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13th September 2020: The One-offs That Left Their Mark 15:29

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On this day in Formula One history, September 13th brought us moments that could never be repeated — but which left a lasting impact on the sport. In this episode of Chequered Past, we relive the chaos of the one-off Tuscan Grand Prix at Mugello in 2020, celebrate the fearless flair of birthday boy and one-time F1 podium finisher Kamui Kobayashi, r…

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12th September 2021: The Comebacks That Came at Monza 16:19

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On this day, Formula One’s stage at Monza has seen comebacks of every kind — from redemption and resilience to sheer survival. In our main feature, we relive the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, where Daniel Ricciardo silenced the doubters with a brilliant victory, leading McLaren to their first 1–2 finish in over a decade. It was a comeback for both drive…

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11th September 1988: The Ferrari Farewell That Ended McLaren’s Supremacy 15:07

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On 11 September 1988, Ferrari delivered one of the most emotional victories in Formula One history. Just weeks after the death of Enzo Ferrari, Gerhard Berger and Michele Alboreto scored a fairytale 1–2 at Monza, ending McLaren’s season-long dominance in front of the roaring tifosi. Ayrton Senna’s late collision with stand-in Jean-Louis Schlesser h…

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10th September 1961: The Glory That Came with Grief 14:01

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On this day in Formula One history, 10th September, Monza delivered moments of triumph and heartbreak in equal measure. In 1961, Ferrari dominated qualifying with a 1–2–3–4 grid lockout, but the race ended in disaster as Wolfgang von Trips and 15 spectators lost their lives, even as Phil Hill became America’s first World Champion. Seventeen years l…

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9th September 1979: The Triumphs That Thrilled The Tifosi 15:29

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On this day in Formula One history, Monza delivered some of its most unforgettable moments. In this episode of Chequered Past, we relive Jody Scheckter’s 1979 Italian Grand Prix victory, where Ferrari sealed both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships at home to the delight of the Tifosi. We go back to 1973, when Jackie Stewart overcame a pun…

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8th September 1963: The Monza Races That Marked a Century 18:39

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Monza has always been a stage for milestones, and in this very special 100th episode of Chequered Past, we celebrate three centuries that shaped Formula One. We begin in 1963, when Ferrari reached its 100th World Championship race, only for Jim Clark and Lotus to dominate and secure both his first Drivers’ title and the Constructors’ crown. Then we…

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7th September 1969: The Slipstream That Sealed Stewart’s Supremacy 19:58

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On this day in 1969, Jackie Stewart clinched his first World Championship at Monza in one of Formula One’s most thrilling slipstream battles. In The Slipstream That Sealed Stewart’s Supremacy, we revisit that breathtaking four-way sprint to the line and the race that confirmed Matra as the first and only French constructor to take the crown. We als…

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Danny Mcloughlin, David Alorka, Emma Paton, Guvna B 59:48

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Sports presenter David Alorka, rapper and author Guvna B, presenter and former athlete Emma Paton, and comedian Danny Mcloughlin join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, th…

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6th September 1970: The Triumph That Followed Tragedy 16:29

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On this day, the Italian Grand Prix has delivered some of Formula One’s most powerful stories — of glory, grief, and the unexpected. In this episode, we revisit 1970 at Monza, where Ferrari rookie Clay Regazzoni scored his first victory in front of the tifosi, on a weekend darkened by the loss of championship leader Jochen Rindt. We also look back …

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5th September 1971: The Slipstream Showdown That Stunned Monza 14:01

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On this day in motorsport history, Monza delivered the most dramatic slipstream finish Formula One has ever seen. The 1971 Italian Grand Prix ended with five cars crossing the line within six-tenths of a second, Peter Gethin snatching his one and only victory in breathtaking fashion. Yet amid the chaos, Chris Amon’s record-breaking pole and tradema…

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Talking “Skwerl” and “Cheese” with author Elliot Ackerman 28:55

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Author and former Marine Elliot Ackerman’s latest tale is about an ex-CIA Ground Branch operator who goes by his call sign, “Skwerl” and a former Afghan special ops pilot who goes by the name “Big Cheese” so you’re probably already getting a good picture of Ackerman’s latest novel Sheepdogs, which follows Skwerl and Cheese on a globe-trotting adven…

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4th September 1966: The Ferraris That Delighted The Tifosi 16:51

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On this day in Formula One history, Ferrari’s fortunes at Monza told two very different stories. In 1960, Phil Hill led a Ferrari 1–2–3 in front of a depleted field, claiming his first win and delivering the final triumph for a front-engined car. Six years later, Ludovico Scarfiotti gave the tifosi the victory they had long craved, leading Mike Par…

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L&O: What did she THINK would happen in a rock star's hotel room? 48:12

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When a college co-ed accuses raunchy rock star Clarence "C-Square" Carmichael of raping her in his hotel room, Detectives Mike Logan and Lenny Briscoe have to decide whether she's an actual victim or a willing participant now looking for a payday. Lt. Anita Van Buren is the only one who believes Julia's story, and Logan and Briscoe turn up evidence…

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3rd September 2023: The Record That Redefined Dominance 15:31

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On this day in Formula One history, we travel from the dawn of the World Championship to one of its most dominant modern eras. At Monza in 2023, Max Verstappen broke Sebastian Vettel’s long-standing record to claim an unprecedented tenth consecutive Grand Prix victory, cementing Red Bull’s place in history and underlining his complete control of th…