Best Sam Crowley Podcasts (2025)

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Fasting Taught Me Who’s Boss

35m ago

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In this episode, I dive into the raw power of the mind and how mastering your thoughts can break the grip of anything that claims control over you. I share my personal journey with fasting — not as a diet, but as a discipline — and how it showed me that food doesn’t control me… and neither does anything else unless I allow it. Whether it’s food, fe…

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Canham's Final Deadline, Lovin' Football, Lovely Hurling 32:52

2d ago32:52

32:52

Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week included Ken on Canham, making football great again. Bohs beating Rovers, Paul Flynn on fabulous football, Liam Rushe and Jamie Wall on hurling's hectic draws, and we have "fun and games" coming on Friday too. Get daily shows for just a fiver a month – no contracts, no sign-up fee, no …

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You Are Most Dangerous When You Have Nothing To Lose

11h ago

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In this episode, we’re flipping the script on what it means to hit rock bottom. When you’re down and out, you’re actually in the most dangerous position — not for yourself, but for anything and anyone standing in your way. Why? Because when you’ve got nothing to lose, you finally stop playing it safe. You get bold. You take the shots you wouldn’t b…

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504: Ryan Coogler Ludwig Goransson on The Music Of Sinners 41:01

23h ago41:01

41:01

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are friends of the show, but have never been on together. So it's an absolute delight to welcome Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goranssen to discuss their collaboration on Ryan's new film, Sinners. Starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, it tells the story of twin brothers who return to their hometown, only to be conf…

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Ep 3228: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi - 21/04/25 54:25

2d ago54:25

54:25

ope Francis, who died today aged 88, once told the players of Celtic FC that the essence of sport lay in 'gratuitousness', to give of yourself without expecting something in return. The idealism of his message doesn't resound widely in top-level football, where the contrasting experiences of two current stars expose the calculating self-interest th…

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NEWS EP: Trump's Anti-Christian Bias Task Force, Crazy Pastors and the Return of Behemoth 29:03

4d ago29:03

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This week: the Trump administration launches its previously mentioned anti-Christian bias task force, my thoughts on a new Behemoth song and my reaction to a couple of crazy Pastor clips. As always...thanks for listening! https://www.patreon.com/theweekindoubt http://palbertelli.podbean.com http://www.facebook.com/TheWeekInDoubtPodcast https://itun…

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Things That I Miss And Things That I Don’t 12:20

5d ago12:20

12:20

Special Offer Do you desire to have a clear message, confidence to deliver it and make money? Join our Founder’s Club inside the new Messagepreneurs Community. We’re building something big and want you to see you there! http://messagepreneur.comBy Self Improvement Coach Sam Crowley

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World Service Rory Mania (And Other Less Important Sporting Events) 28:15

6d ago28:15

28:15

Well, that was something. Rory McIlroy's Masters win rightly managed to make it into most of our conversations this week, and we're not even done yet - Lawrence Donegan is slated to do his victory lap tomorrow on the World Service after finally seeing his pre-tournament prediction line up with reality. Ken also sat down with Sol Campbell yesterday,…

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Elite Is Simpler Than You Think 7:14

8d ago7:14

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Let’s break down why being elite isn’t reserved for billionaires and Navy SEALs. It’s built on simple, learnable traits most people ignore. If you can be consistent, committed, and a little disciplined — you’re already on your way. Listen and find out how close you really are. Special Offer Do you desire to have a clear message, confidence to deliv…

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Bare Minimum Breakthrough 3:59

9d ago3:59

3:59

In this MED Minute, Sam Crowley drops a quick truth bomb: the people making the most money aren’t overcomplicating things — they’re solving simple problems in stupidly simple ways. From poop scoopers to menopause coaches, success loves simplicity. What’s your simple thing? Find it. Launch it. Scale it. Special Offer Do you desire to have a clear me…

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Ep 3223: The Anti-McIlroy, Football: Better Than Ever (But Here are Some Suggestions Anyway) - 14/04/25 1:13:49

9d ago1:13:49

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After Rory McIlroy’s open heart captivated the world last night, we identify the anti-McIlroy who has become the symbol of the Premier League 24-25. We survey the gallant efforts of the sports media to spin gold out of the straw of the past weekend and inspect some of the suggestions that have been put forward to revive football as a spectacle. Jon…

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Ep 3222: The Drought Is Over, The Grand Slam Secured, Long Live Rory McIlroy - 14/04/25 1:00:57

9d ago1:00:57

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After what must surely have been one of the most amazing days of sport any of us has ever seen, Rory McIlroy did what it often seemed he never would: won at Augusta and joined the very, very short list of golfers who've won a career Grand Slam. And he did it in the most 'Rory McIlroy at The Masters' way imaginable. We're joined in studio by Malachy…

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503: Kevin Macdonald On The Music Of One To One: John & Yoko 34:42

9d ago34:42

34:42

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Kevin Macdonald, who joins us to discuss his extraordinary documentary, One To One: John & Yoko. Set in the period between 1971-73 when the pair lived in a tiny apartment New York's Greenwich Village, it revolves around the footage of their One To One benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, which was, remarkab…

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Trust the Experts? Nah. Trust Your Gut. 9:27

12d ago9:27

9:27

We were told to “trust the experts” during COVID—and most of them got it wrong. Fast forward to today, and the same thing is happening in the online world. So-called gurus are popping up everywhere, selling advice they barely understand themselves. In this episode, I’m calling out the nonsense, exposing the expert illusion, and reminding you to tru…

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Ken's Prem, Prince William's Tactics Truck, Bottle Cork, Responsibility For Rory 28:35

13d ago28:35

28:35

Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes Ken on his all-time Prem XI, Prince William's tactics masterclass before the Villa PSG game, Cork's march to an inevitable All Ireland hurling title and we ask Lawrence Donegan to take responsibility for Rory not yet winning The Masters. We also covered Munster's magic day in …

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The Minimal Effective Dose: Doing Less to Achieve More in Life, Business, and Beyond 10:51

14d ago10:51

10:51

What if the secret to success isn’t doing more, but doing less—strategically? In this episode, we explore the power of the Minimal Effective Dose (MED), a concept rooted in fitness that applies to everything from your business and relationships to your daily habits and spiritual life. Discover how to cut through the noise, simplify your efforts, an…

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NEWS EP: Christian Fascists, Anti-Vaxx Jubilee and Satanists at the Kansas Statehouse 37:04

15d ago37:04

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I felt it was about time for a good ole fashion news story episode... As always...thank you for listening! https://www.patreon.com/theweekindoubt http://palbertelli.podbean.com http://www.facebook.com/TheWeekInDoubtPodcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837 www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt Twitter: @theweek…

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Part Four: The Conversation That Set The Path Forward 21:19

15d ago21:19

21:19

In Part Four of the Comeback Series, I share a powerful moment that marked a turning point in my journey—my meeting with Pastor Jeff. For the first time in a long time, I opened up fully, shared my heart, and felt the weight lift. In that room, I knew. This wasn’t just another conversation—this was confirmation. God is steering this next chapter, a…

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Ep 3217: A Red Weekend, Crowley Does A ROG, The Coombes Block, Bonkers In Bordeaux - 07/04/25 51:44

16d ago51:44

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If you felt some almost imperceptible shift in the world this weekend, the minutest tilting of the Earth on its axis, perhaps, there can only be one coherent explanation: it was the county of Cork and the province of Munster reclaiming their positions at the centre of the sporting universe. The first righting of the celestial wrong came in the Stad…

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Ep 3216: Damp Manchester, Kevin de Baller, Reynolds Is Cooking - 07/04/25 1:05:29

17d ago1:05:29

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Ken, Branno and Mark went to Dalymount Park in search of vitriol - and they found it - but also nearly all of the other emotions on an evening that veered wildly between blind rage and helpless laughter. If everyone can agree the LOI is in a good place the same is not universally said of the Premier League where most of the teams are giving the imp…

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502: Severance Special: Live At Everyman King's Cross 1:06:38

16d ago1:06:38

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Edith is joined by now fewer than EIGHT people involved with the hit show, as Ben Stiller, creator Dan Erickson and actors Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Dichen Lachman & Gwendoline Christie share their insights in front of an audience. We also have a separate chat with Ben, which is more focussed on the music.…

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Part Three: The Game I Didn’t Want To Play 17:29

16d ago17:29

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In this episode of my comeback series, I share how a simple conversation at Starbucks led me to a divine moment at the park. Sometimes, life gets harder before the breakthrough comes—and I open up about what that looks like in real time. If you’re in a season of waiting or wondering, this one’s for you. Special Offer Do you desire to have a clear m…

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Part Two: The Starbucks Meeting 13:22

17d ago13:22

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In this episode of my comeback series, I share how a simple conversation at Starbucks led me to a divine moment at the park. Sometimes, life gets harder before the breakthrough comes—and I open up about what that looks like in real time. If you’re in a season of waiting or wondering, this one’s for you. Special Offer Do you desire to have a clear m…

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I’m Back! 13:22

18d ago13:22

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After a long pause, Sam returns to the mic with renewed fire, deeper perspective, and a stronger message than ever before. In this raw, real episode, he shares what happens when life knocks you down—and why coming back is always an option. If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or ready for a fresh start, this one’s for you. Special Offer Do you desire t…

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Ref Squid Games, Making Art, GAA Football Championship Preview 47:59

20d ago47:59

47:59

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501: Christopher Andrews & Hannah Peel On The Music Of Bring Them Down 35:43

22d ago35:43

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are writer/director Christopher Andrews and composer Hannah Peel, who join Edith to discuss their collaboration on Christopher's dark, debut feature, Bring Them Down. Counting Christopher Abbott, Barry Keoghan and Nora-Jane Noone among its excellent cast, it tells the story of a family of Irish sheepherders who ar…

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Ep 3211: Geordie JFK, Stadium Perverts, Dark Dalyer, Anna Livia - 31/03/25 45:49

23d ago45:49

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The most cinematic moment in world football this weekend happened at Dalymount Park as Moses Dyer hammered in a killer second goal for Galway United to plunge Branno, among many others, into a world of pain. Today he takes us behind the veil of darkness as we try to reckon with Bohemians' 5 defeats in their last 6 games. We also discuss Newcastle's…

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Ep 3210: Crowley's Class, Connacht In Castlebar, Leinster Bite Sharks, Ireland Hammer Italy - 31/03/25 52:21

23d ago52:21

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It was a positive weekend for Irish rugby with the women's team getting a near flawless 8 try victory in Italy, Leinster's B / C team taking down Siya Kolisi's star studded Sharks in Durban, Ulster showing further signs of life against the Stormers, and Munster's halfbacks steering them to a win over Connacht. And even Connacht, as bad as they were…

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Was Saint Patrick Welsh? (belated Saint Patrick's Day episode) 18:23

25d ago18:23

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In this follow up to one of my earliest holiday episodes, I explore the subject of Saint Patrick's birthplace; specifically the question of whether or not he was originally from what is now modern day Wales. As always...thank you for listening! https://www.patreon.com/theweekindoubt http://palbertelli.podbean.com http://www.facebook.com/TheWeekInDo…

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Working with a Casting Director: A Masterclass on Queenie 1:19:27

27d ago1:19:27

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Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the casting process behind Channel 4 series, Queenie, in the latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast.Recorded live at our career development masterclass last Autumn, Director (episodes 1-4) Joelle Mae David, Casting Director Aisha Bywaters, and lead actor Dionne Brown, explore the show’s approach to casting. …

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David And Chantal Sneyd On The Failure Of The Irish Healthcare System To Provide For Their Son - 26/03/25 1:07:17

28d ago1:07:17

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We have a special edition of the show for you today; we’re putting yesterday’s conversation with David and Chantal Sneyd about their son Dylan, out free to all. There was a phenomenal reaction from our members and we felt this one should be shared as widely as possible. When Dylan was two David and Chantal grew concerned that he hadn't yet started …

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Ep 3205: The National Fun League, Faltering Dubs, Flynn's Shins, Meeting George Foreman - 24/03/25 50:48

30d ago50:48

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Mayo and Kerry both spent time yesterday in the relegation zone, but they’ll spend this week looking ahead to a Division 1 final in Croke Park after a daft last day of the National Football League. Paul Flynn and Conor McManus look at this strange, fun, league campaign in full, with some flowers for newly-promoted Monaghan, and we go down through t…

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Ep 3204: Ireland Are Back - 24/03/25 1:15:57

30d ago1:15:57

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Two comeback wins in four days, new options announcing themselves all over the pitch - just a couple of months on from getting wiped out 5-0 by England, it feels as though things are going... well? Damien Delaney and Richie Sadlier join us to talk about the playoff victory against Bulgaria and where the Irish team is at, eight matches into Heimir H…

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500: Stephen Graham & Philip Barantini On Adolescence to celebrate our 500th Episode, With Birthday Messages From Friends Of The Show & Listeners 1:02:07

1M ago1:02:07

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We celebrate our 500th episode in the company of Stephen and Philip - but also friends of the show and you, with many wonderful contributions reflecting upon our mutual love of film score and music. In addition to messages from listeners, we hear from Hans ZImmer, Ben Wheatley, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch and Daniel Pemberton.…

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Heimir Can't Stop Winning, 5,000 Throw-ins And The Truth, Moose's Caboose, The Nienaber Variable - 21/03/25 39:59

1M ago39:59

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Let us take you by the hand and guide you through another week of independent, member-led broadcasting on the Second Captains World Service. This week we had Ken on victory in Plovdiv, Murph and Branno on The Moose's caboose, we discussed the ultimate "conesman" Anthony Barry and his 5,000 throw-ins, and with Ireland's recent slide in standards we …

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Barry Levinson & Irwin Winkler On The Alto Knights 52:53

1M ago52:53

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Barry Levinson and producer Irwin Winkler, who join us separately to discuss their collaboration on The Alto Knights. Starring Robert De Niro in two roles, The Alto Knights tells the story of two young friends who rise through the ranks of the New York mafia, only to have a reckoning in later life. as…

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Ep 3199: Carabaoway The Lads - 17/03/25 1:18:46

1M ago1:18:46

1:18:46

Dan Burn, Eddie Howe, Yasir Al-Rumayyan: they dream the same dream, they want the same thing. At least they all did at Wembley Stadium yesterday evening. As for tomorrow, who can say... Rory Smith of the Athletic joins us to talk about the game. How did Newcastle so comprehensively get the better of the league leaders? And how does the result affec…

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Hans Zimmer & Paul Dugdale Discuss Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond In The Desert 31:38

1M ago31:38

31:38

Our latest guests on Soundtracking in what has been an exceedingly busy period are Hans Zimmer and Paul Dugdale, who join me to discuss their collaboration on the documentary, Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond In The Desert. Featuring conversations with Billie Eilish, Finneas, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Marr, Pharre…

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Sam Seder vs Christian Nationalists on Jubilee (clips and response) 31:34

1M ago31:34

31:34

My reaction to some clips of Majority Host Sam Seder's Jubilee appearance in which he singlehandedly takes on a horde of debate opponents. As always...thanks for watching/listening! https://www.patreon.com/theweekindoubt http://palbertelli.podbean.com http://www.facebook.com/TheWeekInDoubtPodcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doub…

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Steven Soderbergh On The Music Of Black Bag 44:29

1M ago44:29

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Our latest episode of Soundtracking sees a return to the podcast of Steven Soderbergh, who joins us to discuss his spy thriller, Black Bag. Counting Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender among its excellent cast, Black Bag tells the story of an intelligence agent whose husband is assigned to investigate her when she is suspected of espionage. Black…

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Atleti And Liverpool Sink, Madrid And PSG Swim; Don McRae Writes Another Boxing All-Timer - 13/03/25 31:30

1M ago31:30

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Let us take you by the hand and guide you through another week of independent, member-led broadcasting on the Second Captains World Service. Our first stop, the port of Stockholm via Darwin Nunez's - if not unforgivable then certainly unforgettable - penalty shootout miss against PSG on Tuesday evening. After a light lunch, we'll take in a conversa…

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Composer Bear McCreary Discusses His Career 45:36

1M ago45:36

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is composer Bear McCreary, who joins us to discuss his career ahead of his Themes And Variations Tour, which kicks off at Indigo 02 on April 18th before heading around Europe and the US. Bear has compiled an extraordinary body of work across film, TV and video gaming, including Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, The …

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Ep 3194: Ireland Caught In Speed Trap, Feeling Bleu, King Louis, Young Sam - 10/03/25 1:12:45

1M ago1:12:45

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Ireland only had to make four tackles in the opening 18 minutes of this game, and they were ahead against a Dupont-less France early in the second half. But it was a worrying capitulation after that as Galthie's men scored 42 points in a game that will linger long in the memory. We talk to Shane Horgan, Chris Jones of the BBC and Ruaidhrí O'Connor …

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Ep 3193: Let Them Eat Fruit - 10/03/25 1:13:34

2M ago1:13:34

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Anger stalks the land, as discontented fans rebel against owners, against prices, against the way the game is going - but is anybody listening? To answer this question we consider the case of the lesser-spotted Chelsea Football Club, with contributions from co-owner Todd Boehly and coach Enzo Maresca. If this is how things are in ‘real football’ th…

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Karan Kandhari & Paul Banks Discuss The Music Of Sister Midnight 28:51

1M ago28:51

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Karan Kandhari and Paul Banks of Interpol fame, who join Edith to discuss their collaboration on Karan's brilliant black comedy, Sister Midnight. Set in Mumbai, it tells the story of a woman whose unhappy arranged marriage spirals into darkness as she morphs into a ruthless, feral force within the confines of …

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The Noonday Demon (A Brief History) 20:11

2M ago20:11

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In this special documentary episode, I explore the origins and history of an entity or phenomenon known as the Noonday Demon. To some, an actual demonic force, to others a synonym for sadness or sloth. As always...thanks for listening! https://www.patreon.com/theweekindoubt http://palbertelli.podbean.com http://www.facebook.com/TheWeekInDoubtPodcas…

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Alisson The Prince Of Paris, Ireland Need Sangfroid Against France, Murph Says Oui To The FRC, Guelphmania 33:57

2M ago33:57

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Ireland approach a grandchildren to tell time moment in the 6 Nations, Alisson Becker puts in a lifetimer of a performance against PSG in the Champions League last 16, Old Man Murphy likes life under Jim Gavin's rule enhancements: a small but hearty taste of our week on the World Service. If your appetite is sufficiently whetted, go to secondcaptai…

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Ep 3188: Inter Fort Lauderdale, Messi: Still Good - 03/03/25 49:16

2M ago49:16

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Maybe he picked the wrong week to be away. Last week brought probably the decisive matches of the Premier League and a fight pitting Ian Harte against all the League of Ireland managers. This weekend was the FA Cup, arguments about the quality of balls, a story about a player disrespectfully bringing his dog to training. With the Champions League p…

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Ep 3187: Ireland V France Preview, Munster's New Chief, Felix Returns To SA - 03/03/25 54:53

2M ago54:53

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Eoin McDevitt has been covering every corner of the island in the last couple of weeks, including a trip to Belfast on Saturday night for what turned out to be an explosive and highly controversial fight between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan. Last week Cian Healy, Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony announced they would all retire from Irish rugby at…

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OSCARS SPECIAL: Sean Baker Discusses His Multiple-Winning Film Anora 21:06

2M ago21:06

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In an interview we posted a few months back on our Youtube channel, Soundracking Extra, Sean discusses his incredible film, including the decision to include Take That. And it indeed feels like The Greatest Day to share it with you in podcast form. Huge congratualations to Sean and his team.By Edith Bowman

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