Best Rob Waugh Podcasts (2025)

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Personalisation is paying off for Hamberger Morgenpost 26:47

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18h ago26:47

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Hamberger Morgenpost head of product Dana Schluenzen tells Dominic Ponsford how offering readers a personalised selection of homepage stories has paid off with higher click-throughs and more returning visitors. This podcast also features insights from the CEO of website personalisation specialists Kilkaya, Tarjei Gilbrant. This episode is sponsored…

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Box2Box - Andrew Mangan as Arsenal draw with City, Chris Waugh on life at Newcastle without Isak 1:13:55

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Derek Dyson! When Box2Box launched 2015, one of our earliest guests was a pioneer of Podcasting and sports blogging from the iconic Arseblog, Andrew Mangan. Andrew returns to dissect all things Arsenal …then, Chris Waugh from The Athletic chats about the mid table tightrope the Magpies are walking. Plus World Cup Ticke…

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Why The Economist isn't doing deals with OpenAI 36:54

6d ago36:54

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Unlike many publishers, The Economist has chosen not to do any licensing deals with the likes of OpenAI - but isn't looking to sue them either. The Economist's president Luke Bradley-Jones appeared at Press Gazette's Future of Media Technology Conference in London and explained how the brand is adapting for a "post-search world", including by launc…

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Football Victoria interim-CEO Dan Birrell, Simon Stone as Ange arrives in Nottingham 1:06:33

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Willem van Denderen! Football Victoria held their men’s and women’s end of season playoffs over the weekend, and its clubs are at the forefront of the rebirth of NSL clubs on the national stage. But the actions of Preston & Dandenong City fans over the past fortnight have given the need to pause for thought. Interim-Fo…

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Reach versus Newsquest, publishers versus AI and the break-up of Google 29:51

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In which Charlotte and Dom discuss: the latest mass job cuts at Reach, the latest attacks on journalism from AI bots and what the proposed break-up of Google's adtech business could mean for publishers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hannah Brine - Blue Sky Now 33:03

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Send us your thoughts! Hannah Brine talks to Tara Minton about her new album, 'Blue Sky Now.' Support the showBy Rob Cope

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Daniel Garb on Soccer Ashes First Leg, Preston supporter conduct makes headlines 1:14:30

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen. Tony Popovic’s Socceroos remain undefeated through nine starts and while Friday’s first leg of the Soccer Ashes won’t live too long in the memory, there was plenty to be excited about. Simultaneously, the performance has been considered underwhelming. Daniel Garb returns to assess t…

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PFA’s Beau Busch with Western United players at crossroads, Phil McNulty on Tuchel’s England & Premier League 1:02:48

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen. Western United’s future continues to look exceptionally bleak, with forty-four players across men’s and women’s senior sides facing the prospect of being without a club when the season kicks off next month. PFA chief-executive Beau Busch returns at a very trying time for a section o…

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Box2Box - Jason Pine as NZ clubs meet contrasting Australia Cup fortunes, Adriano Del Monte’s Serie A Preview 1:02:58

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Box2Box, with Michael Edgley, Joey Lynch and Willem van Denderen! New Zealand’s A-League clubs met contrasting fortunes in the Australia Cup this week, with Auckland FC progressing on penalties while Wellington crashed out to a 4-0 defeat. Jason Pine (Sky Sports NZ) returns with the outlook for their respective campaigns looking decidedly different…

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Box2Box - John Anastasiadis as Heidelberg enjoy another Australia Cup run, Jonathan Wilson on Sunderland’s Premier League return 1:10:41

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Michael Edgley! Heidelberg further entrenched themselves in Australia Cup history with last week’s 3-0 win over Western Sydney, and face Wellington for a place in the semi-finals on Tuesday. Manager John Anastasiadis returns with the Bergers amidst extraordinary fixture congestion, but making the most of the opportunitie…

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Lorna Reid - I Will Tell You A Story 30:11

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Send us your thoughts! Tara Minton speaks with Lorna Reid about her new album, songwriting and more. Support the showBy Rob Cope

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Box2Box - Michael Lynch as Western United reckoning looms, Henry Winter’s Premier League preview 1:16:01

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Willem van Denderen! Western United’s future lies solely in their ability to successfully appeal Football Australia’s decision to strip them of their A-Leagues license. Veteran football reporter Michael Lynch returns to reflect on the never-wholly satisfying history of the club, and whether the doors will really close th…

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Box2Box - Australia Cup king Liam Boland after Kingsway progress, Nancy Frostick's Championship preview 1:09:30

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Olympic Kingsway pulled off this year's first Australia Cupset at the expense of Melbourne Victory last week, and competition-record goalscorer Liam Boland was front and centre with a brace off the bench. Nearing the end of his esteemed semi-professional career, Liam is forthright in his assessment of t…

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How the Kyiv Independent built 20,000 paying members in a warzone 40:10

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Kyiv Independent launched in November 2021, just three months before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Here chief operating officer Zakhar Protsiuk talks to Press Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford about building a 70-strong team out of nothing, funded mainly by reader revenue, and the ways they have had to constantly reinvent their mo…

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Box2Box - South Melbourne’s Bill Papastergiadis as Second Tier frustration returns, Kit Holden’s German pre-season wrap 1:13:17

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert Michael Edgley! The Australian Championship remains slated for its long-awaited October kick-off, although Sunday’s announcement by Football Australia that they’ve been unable to find additional suitable clubs to join the inaugural eight has seen frustration return. South Melbourne chairman Bill Papastergiadis joins Michae…

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Stoppage Time - In conversation with Victory Director of Football, John Didulica 30:56

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Melbourne Victory Director of Football John Didulica joins the show for an in-depth discussion on both the club, and the broader state of Australian football. A former player, long-time administrator and one-time author, there are few more distinguished voices in the Australian game. Follow us on X: https://tw…

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Fini Bearman - Last Night of the World 29:07

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Send us your thoughts! Fini joins Rob Cope to chat about her 5th studio album, Last Night of the World. Fini Bearman is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & composer who has built an impressive proﬁle on the UK Jazz scene as both an imaginative and expressive soloist and as a side-woman. She tours regularly across Europe and notable perform…

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Box2Box - Daniel Garb wraps Popovic media briefing, Northern Tigers CEO Kevin Johnson ahead of Australia Cup debut 49:30

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Box2Box, with Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen! The Socceroos qualified for the 2026 World Cup in efficient style, and now Tony Popovic has the better part of a year on his hands to best prepare the side. Daniel Garb was part of last week’s extensive private media briefing, and returns with Nestory Irankunda among numerous key topics.The Aust…

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How The Times became a small screen success story 36:39

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Times Media head of digital Edward Roussel talks about the relaunched smartphone app which is now the title's most important platform commercially. He also explains why The Times will never use AI to create journalism and why publisher homepages have got far too busy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Box2Box Archive - Socceroos qualify for Qatar World Cup, with Jackson Irvine & Ron Smith (2022) 31:57

2M ago31:57

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The Socceroos have recently qualified for the 2026 World Cup, without any of the stress of intercontinental playoffs or penalty shootouts. In this week's archive episode we head back to June 16, 2022, and catch up with integral midfielder Jackson Irvine, and Australian youth development doyen Ron Smith, in the days after their heroic shootout win o…

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Box2Box - Vince Rugari on Wrexham Down Under, Cerys Jones previews Women’s Euros Quarters 1:02:58

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Wrexham are on their tour of Australia and New Zealand, and pulling some significant crowds. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Vince Rugari assesses what’s in it for us, where to next for Wrexham as they continue their climb up the English pyramid. Separately, Vince considers the near futures of the Matildas,…

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Box2Box Archive - Our tribute to Mike Cockerill (2017) 8:00

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From the Box2Box Archive: Following our chat with Sebastian Hassett in Stoppage Time, take a listen back to our tribute to Mike Cockerill, a titan of Australian football journalism, following his passing aged just 56 following a long battle with cancer, in 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Stoppage Time - Extended catch up with Sebastian Hassett 24:36

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: In recognition of our 500th episode, Rob & Edge catch up with former senior football writer with The Sydney Morning Herald, Sebastian Hassett. A guest on the show's pilot episode in April 2015, Seb reflects on the decade that's been as his journey in football has changed significantly, and remembers his friend…

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Box2Box Episode 500! - John Kosmina, Tracey Holmes, Martin Tyler 1:24:38

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Box2Box Episode 500, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Australian football legend John Kosmina was our inaugural guest in 2015, and returns to reflect on the decade that’s been for the A-League & Socceroos, in both of which he left a significant legacy. The Sports Ambassador Podcast’s Tracey Holmes has consistently proven the point of reason whe…

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On the front line of the reality wars with Rob Waugh 27:52

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Rob Waugh talks about the shadowy figures who are successfully bombarding UK news media with fake content. Fictional experts and non-existent experts are conning their way into UK news media with the help dodgy PR companies. It's a lucrative business providing search engine juice to gambling sites and dubious online retailers. And it won't stop unt…

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Stoppage Time - Western United woes, Club World Cup knockouts, John Textor 18:26

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Derek ties up some ST loose ends regarding Crystal Palace, Lyon & Sampdoria, football's financial order restores itself in the Club World Cup, and Western United's financial woes continue! Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10002887130624…

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Box2Box - Teo Pellizzeri reviews Matildas vs Slovenia, Dafydd Pritchard as Wrexham visit approaches 1:16:53

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! The Matildas’ new era has commenced, with Joe Montemurro overseeing a win and a draw against Slovenia in a pair of friendlies in Perth last week. The next assignment comes quickly, in this week’s dual fixtures against Panama: Network 10 caller Teo Pellizzeri covers the Australian women’s game as closely…

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Stoppage Time - Club World Cup lessons, United ticket prices, Mudryk charges 24:41

3M ago24:41

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Manchester United ticket prices in focus, Club World Cup lessons to be heeded ahead of next year's international men's edition, and what next for Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk? Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our writ…

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Box2Box - Joey Lynch ahead of Montemurro’s Matildas kickoff, Jonathan Tannenwald with USA at centre of world football 1:15:54

3M ago1:15:54

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley! Joe Montemurro has named a new-look squad for his first matches as Matildas boss, with the first against Slovenia in Perth on Thursday. Joey Lynch (The Guardian, ESPN) returns for a look at some of the major storylines facing the new manager, ahead of a huge eighteen months for the side. Then to the Uni…

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Daniel Vildosola & John Waugh 40:11

3M ago40:11

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Send us your thoughts! Daniel Vildosola and John Waugh may come from opposite sides of the Atlantic—one from the sun-scorched deserts of Arizona, the other from the rolling hills of Northumberland, UK—but together, their music finds an effortless middle ground. Drawing from their vastly different environments, they’ve created a sound that feels nat…