Best Sigma 9 Podcasts (2025)

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Vuelta a España Rest Day Reflections 2025 - 1 Mini Giro, Máximo Vuelta! (Stages 1 - 9) 1:06:57

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Fresh from the TV studio, Matt Stephens reflects on the first nine stages of the 2025 Vuelta Ciclista a España as they happened. Expect expert opinions on a jam-packed first week of racing that included everything from a mini Giro d’Italia to a sprint finish with a disqualification. And since this is Matt’s podcast, you can also expect him to provi…

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FIFTY NOT OUT! 38:31

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Welcome to the FIFTIETH episode of Trash Talk with Count Binface. What a celebration we have put together - including some truly impressive birthday messages from some of the most powerful people on your planet. They are for legal reasons definitely NOT from Donald Trump, Nigel Farage, or Boris Johnson - they have never written a message for our 50…

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Vuelta a España Rest Day Reflections 2025 - 3 Vingegaard looks good in red (Stages 16 - 21) 49:51

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With his unique mix of mayhem, tangents and honest analysis, Matt Stephens looks back on the final week of the 2025 Vuelta Ciclista a España drawing this season’s Rest Day Reflections mini series to a close. There was redemption for Egan Bernal, Pidcock on the Podium, a birthday Kuss, and of course the great Dane dominating the race with Vingegaard…

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Richard Herring 43:29

5d ago43:29

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On this week's potentially award-winning episode of Trash Talk with Count Binface is esteemed Earth comedian Richard Herring. He's made cancer funny, poked fun at fascism and even made a whole show about your funny human male reproductive organ - so what will 45 minutes with Count Binface bring? Well... has the BBC forgotten how to do comedy? What'…

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Season 2, Episode 14: BONUS EPISODE - Fever Pitch 1:54:58

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Join the Neon Gutter crew in our grimy local second-run theater for a viewing of "Fever Pitch," a terrible, terrible 1985 movie loaded with classic Vegas action, vintage neon, a villain called "The Dutchman", a lady nicknamed "Boobsie Babs", and a cameo from one of Las Vegas's greatest legends. Visit neongutter.com for a link to the movie and play …

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Vuelta a España Rest Day Reflections 2025 - 2 Ayuso’s contract, Chennaoui’s theme song, Pedersen’s anatomy (Stages 10 - 15) 54:55

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From Juan Ayuso’s contract to Mads Pedersen’s anatomy, Matt Stephens leaves no stone unturned in his analysis of stages 10 to 15 of the 2025 Vuelta Ciclista a España. With the race in the balance, this informal look back at the previous week of racing is the perfect rest day listening. Expect the usual from Matt however, as he gets distracted by Or…

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Daniel Norcross 49:38

5d ago49:38

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"It's just not cricket" is a British English idiom meaning something is unfair, dishonest, or goes against the rules of decency or morality So what makes cricket the benchmark of decency? To find out our guest this week is Daniel Norcross one of the most recognisable voices on Test Match Special - the BBC's flagship cricket programme. Perhaps not s…

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The Concert Room celebrates Billy Joel - Captain Jack live at Sigma Sound Studios 1972 and Vienna live at the Spectrum in 1986! 21:42

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Send us a text The Concert Room features legendary artist Billy Joel from his breakout small session at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia on April 15, 1972. Performing songs from his debut Album "Cold Spring Harbor" in the studio for Rock Station WMMR's concert series at Sigma Sound, it was the performance of the unreleased song "Captain Jack" he…

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Alastair Campbell 51:59

20d ago51:59

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At last - the intergalactic meeting they've all been asking for! One of Earth's top podcasters Alastair Campbell in conversation with Sigma IX's pre-eminent (and only) podcaster Count Binface. After months of negotiations the chat tête-à-bin finally took place in Alaska and by the end of their meeting world peace had been restored, democracy was sa…

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers live at the Spectrum - I Need to Know & Don't Do Me Like That 7-9-1980 12:21

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Send us a text The Concert Room features a twofer from Tom Petty in the early days. Petty and the Heartbreakers rolled in to the Spectrum for their first appearence ever at America's Showplace, on July 9 and 10, 1980. In the midst of the Damn the Torpedoes Tour, the July 9 show was recorded for live FM radio Broadcast, and it showcases Petty and th…

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Zoologist Jules Howard 55:13

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This week's guest is Zoologist Jules Howard. He likes wasps, thinks a Silverback Gorilla wouldn't be any worse in power than our recent leaders, and has a zoological theory on why Reform voters exist... ... he really is the natural successor to Sir David Attenborough. If you haven't hit 'FOLLOW' on this podcast yet then this really is the week to d…

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Season 2, Episode 13 - The Neon Gutter Goes Big 1:27:24

25d ago1:27:24

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Dan steps in as host to get the skinny from Matt and Burt about their whirlwind trip to Las Vegas to broker a major deal that successfully launched the Neon Gutter into the big leagues with their very first massive marketing campaign. Hear the exciting details of that power brokering and of the free and cheap deals they took advantage of, including…

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PROJECT 650: Rupa Huq MP 39:45

28d ago39:45

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Welcome back Count Binisters. This is the SECOND episode of Project 650 - the mission to interview EVERY sitting MP in the Palace of Westminster. At the current rate of one per year we should have this wrapped up by 2674 which coincidentally is the same year that [REDACTED FOR SPACE-TIME CONTINUUM PROTECTION], which was an extremely unfortunate inc…

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Dokken live at the Spectrum - In My Dreams 11/10/1987 11:45

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Send us a text The Concert Room features a great performance by one of our favorite bands in the 80's, Dokken! Opening for Aerosmith this night on November 10, 1987, Dokken rocked a packed Spectrum house with a fiery set of all of their hits. Blending great harmonies, melody, top notch musicianship and Don's spectacular tone and vibrato, this perfo…

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Liz Truss... via Jan Ravens 39:08

1M ago39:08

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Ever wondered what it would sound like if Count Binface when toe to pedal with Liz Truss. THIS IS THE EPISODE WHERE WE FIND OUT. It's all thanks to our guest Jan Ravens - a human mockingbird, national treasure and fascinating woman. In this episode she reveals why Theresa May how two voices, explains what humans can do but AI can't and grapples wit…

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Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Rest Day Reflections 2025 - Return of the GOAT, and a star is born 1:10:41

2M ago1:10:41

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Reporting from the mix zone, the motor bike, and a McDonald’s, Matt Stephens brings us a unique look at the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift 2025. After hot-footing it from stage 19 of the men’s race, Matt didn’t want to miss a beat of the women’s competition. And what a race it turned out to be. With so much French interest in their homegrown ride…

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YES live in the round at the Spectrum - Roundabout June 21, 1979 15:49

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Send us a text YES played the Spectrum a total of 18 times, some dates were multiple night stays such as this tour- part of the summer leg of the tour supporting the album Tormato, YES rolled in to the Spectrum for a 3-night stay - June 20, 21 and 22nd. The concert staging was 'in the round'. The stage was set up in the middle of the Spectrum and r…

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Helen Lewis 40:48

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This episode is GENIUS. As ever. But this time it's also ABOUT genius - the subject of a new book by this week's guest the brilliant journalist, author and podcaster Helen Lewis. How do we define genius, are we devaluing its use and do you have to be a troubled prick to be one? All the answers and more are in the podcast - and also in Helen's book …

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Tour de France Rest Day Reflections 2025 - Stages 16-21 Wrapping up a rollercoaster of a Grand Tour 50:39

2M ago50:39

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Live from behind the scenes at the Tour de France, Matt Stephens shares his experience of the final week of racing at the men’s competition before jetting off to watch the Femmes. In this episode you can expect the usual shenanigans alongside some more detailed race analysis and a reflection on how the Tour de France unfolded. So if you like a cock…

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The Concert Room remembers Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath Symptom of the Universe live in Asbury Park, NJ 8:39

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Send us a text The Concert Room dedicates this session to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away from us on July 22, 2025. Ozzy is celebrated and beloved throughout the World and we thank him for his life and music, and of course the performances. We celebrate Ozzy with a performance of Symptom of the Universe, recorded at the Asbury Park Convention Center…

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The Concert Room celebrates Ozzy Osbourne - Flying High Again 1989 live at The Tower 7:45

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Send us a text The Concert Room continues to celebrate the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, featuring a blistering performance of Flying High Again recorded at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA on June 4, 1989. Ozzy and his band were on fire this tour, supoorting the No Rest for the Wicked album. Ozzy will be sorely missed but we thank him for his life …

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Tour de France Rest Day Reflections 2025 - Stages 11-15 Has the race already been won? 58:13

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He’s armed with a portable recorder and he’s still not afraid to use it! Matt Stephens is back at the Tour de France 2025 to bring us a series of vignettes from behind the scenes, as well as his thoughtful reflections on how the men’s race has been ridden over the course of stages 11-15. So if you like thoughtful reflections, panic in ski gondolas …

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Tour de France Rest Day Reflections 2025 - Stages 1-10 A relentless and breathtaking first week of racing 1:04:44

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From behind the scenes at the 2025 Tour de France, Matt Stephens has got his portable recorder at the ready to capture the atmosphere, and his own reactions to the biggest men’s bike race in the world. From the grand depart in Lille to the unpredictability of Bastille day, there are a whopping ten stages to get stuck into. So if you like tiny toile…

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Mark Gatiss 43:42

2M ago43:42

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On the Best Podcast in the Galaxy* this week is none other than the comic and dramatic genius Mark Gatiss. Mark chats about politics, children's TV, comedy, and that time he played Peter Mandelson. Plus he reveals why he won't be accepting an honor from the King any time soon. He's a true multi-hyphenate; an actor, comedian, screenwriter, director,…

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The Spectrum Concert Room celebrates Live Aid- with veteran Journalist Chuck Darrow! 54:14

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Send us a text The Concert Room welcomes back veteran journalist Chuck Darrow as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Live Aid! The global event concerts held in Philadelphia's JFK stadium and London's Wembley Stadium, organized and aimed to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The all-day event was broadcast to a global audience with a list …

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Sir Ian Rankin 33:41

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It's back! Series TWO of Trash Talk returns after a few months off... much like a Birmingham bin collection. There are some HUGE names lined up for this new series - as Count Binface continues his quest to interview some fascinating humans in his quest to learn about humans... so he can conquer Earth. Today it's best-selling author Sir Ian Rankin. …

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Season 2, Episode 12 - Summer Deals (The Gutter Effect) 1:11:17

3M ago1:11:17

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Burt, Dan, and Matt proudly share the cornucopia of cheap sleeping, eating, and gambling deals popping up all over Vegas in trembling response to the Neon Gutter's powerful lobby for cheapskates. This episode details Summer 2025's dozens of meals under $10, all the $5 table games, and hotels throwing free beverages, cheap rooms and complimentary ca…

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The Spectrum Concert experience featuring Ike Richman- inside the world of concert Promotions! 1:07:40

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Send us a text The Concert Room welcomes veteran PR and Promotions Executive Ike Richman. Ike was the public relations and promotions publicist at the Spectrum Arena, creating, implementing and executing publicity events, press conferences, photo opportunities, and media events for hundreds of events and concerts. He has successfully orchestrated p…

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Season 2, Ep. 11 - Stupak's Dreams 1:21:42

3M ago1:21:42

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The Neon Gutter Crew talks about Bob Stupak's dreams, including the ones successful and unsuccessful, sane and insane. There is talk about giant gorillas, lions, a Tic-tac-toe playing chicken, a Titanic-themed hotel, runs for mayor, and the many, many ways that he reimagined games like blackjack and craps.…

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Giro Rest Day Reflections 2025 - 4 Plot Twists and Drama (Stages 16 - 21) 50:09

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After what many are describing as the best Giro d’Italia of all time, Matt Stephens looks back at the final week of action from stages 16 - 21 2025. Stepping out of the TNT Eurosport Discovery TV studio to record his clips, Matt’s reactions are immediate, honest and fresh - with takeaways from each stage that retell the story of the grand tour in h…

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Van Halen Live at the Spectrum- On Fire 7/21/1981 13:49

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Send us a text The mighty Van Halen rolled in to the legendary Philadelphia Spectrum for 3 dates in the summer of 1981 on the Fair Warning Tour. July 20, 21 and 22. This tour was the largest tour in Rock history at the time, and it was peak live VH. The Spectrum crowd was in a party mood all day and the lead up and anticipation busted when the ligh…

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The Spectrum Concert experience featuring veteran music and entertainment journalist Chuck Darrow! 53:47

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Send us a text The Concert Room welcomes veteran Philadelphia music and entertainment journalist, Chuck Darrow. We dive into the world of concerts, personalities, and performers inside the world of a renowned music critic during the heyday of concerts. Chuck's illustrious career spans over 50 years and he's still churning out great copy! Listen as …

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Giro Rest Day Reflections 2025 - 3 Time Trials and Taxidermy (Stages 10 - 15) 43:05

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Looking back at stages 10 - 15 of the Giro d’Italia 2025, this special episode of Sigma Sports Presents Matt Stephens Unplugged is another fantastic installment of his Rest Day Reflections mini series. After each stage of the Giro, Matt pops out of the TV studio to give us his raw reflections on how the race went that day. Expect wet and wild time …

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Giro Rest Day Reflections 2025 - 2 Pass the Pink Jersey (Stages 4 - 9) 43:12

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Live from Stockley Park, Matt Stephens steps out of the TNT Eurosport Discovery TV studio and delivers his opinions on the Giro d’Italia as it happens. In this episode, Matt reacts to a thrilling week of racing when the Giro landed on Italian soil, as he focuses on stages 4 - 9. There was a little bit of everything to reflect on; flat stages with f…

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Giro Rest Day Reflections 2025 - 1 Travel Days and Duvet Picnics 33:06

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For the 2025 edition of the Giro d’Italia Matt Stephens has a live in-studio role providing commentary and analysis for TNT Eurosport Discovery. But he’s taken his pod-mic along and will give us his daily reactions to each stage, right after it happens. In this episode, Matt looks back at the first three stages in Albania, which saw some pretty hec…

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Season 2, Ep. 10 - The Retirement Party, Part 2 46:08

4M ago46:08

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Matt and Burt thrill guest host Dan with the conclusion to Matt's retirement party, complete with a cake, large knives, dangerous poker, some thrilling craps, and penny video poker. There's some tasty cajun food and a reference to Star Wars.By Randy Shandis Enterprises

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Season 2, Ep. 9 - The Retirement Party, Part 1 1:11:41

5M ago1:11:41

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The gang returns from their latest trip to Vegas, which Matt expected to be an elaborate celebration of his recent retirement, wholly forgetting what flakes and cheapskates his friends are, and that they really don't care about his personal life. There is drama, excitement, bus rides, plastic horse racing, magic shows, "healthy" food, cheap gaming,…

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Paul Double on his journey from almost quitting to his first World Tour stage wins 56:48

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Matt Stephens chats to Paul Double about his journey from development rider at Zappi’s Racing Team to winning World Tour stages for Jayco AlUla. Unlike recent trends, Paul’s route to the top tier of pro cycling has been a steady development over many years of racing through the ranks, only signing his first World Tour contract at 28. He’s a gritty,…

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Tales from the Spectrum Photo Pit with Rich Fuscia- inside the world of rock photography! 1:03:01

5M ago1:03:01

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Send us a text EP #08 - The Concert Room takes you inside the world of Rock Photography at the Spectrum with one the top Rock Photographers of the day, our guest Rich Fuscia. Listen as we discuss the process of shooting concerts as an amateur fan to going professional and getting photos published. Backstage stories and tales from the photo pit insi…

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The Spectrum concert experience and tales from the inside with Ed Majewski 57:33

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Send us a text EP #07 Live @ The Spectrum welcomes good friend Ed Majewski, the host of Friday Night Vinyl on Facebook and former local area rock band manager. Today we dive into the Spectrum concert experience such as ticket buying, stories about favorite shows and the overall thrill of seeing our favorite bands perform on the Spectrum stage! Frid…

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Boru McCullagh on riding around the world for mental health 1:05:20

5M ago1:05:20

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Matt Stephens chats to Boru McCullagh about his incredible bikepacking trip around the globe. When he started out, Boru had a fixed route and planned to ride as quickly as possible, but he soon realised that was not the way he needed to do things. In this podcast he explains to Matt how his outlook on bike riding changed when he realised the bike w…

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Donald Trump & Postman Pat... aka impressionist Lewis MacLeod 35:59

6M ago35:59

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What do Donald Trump and Postman Pat have in common? Well Pat has grabbed Jess the cat a few times and Donald... well we won't finish that. What they REALLY have in common is they're both performed excellently by our guest - impressionist Lewis MacLeod. British listeners may know Lewis from his work on the BBC comedy Dead Ringers where he plays the…

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Jeroen Swart on his role as UAE Team Emirates XRG Head of Performance 1:08:50

6M ago1:08:50

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Matt Stephens chats to UAE Team Emirates XRG’s Head of Performance Jeroen Swart about his role on the team, and how he helped transform them into one of the most successful sports teams in the world. With fascinating insights into the importance of applying scientific knowledge in a way that fosters team spirit and personalised approaches to coachi…

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Season 2, Ep. 8 - Gambling Expert Lucky Ned 1:03:38

6M ago1:03:38

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Up your game with the advice of the World's Greatest gambler! Lucky Ned joins the Neon Gutter crew and shares advice on how to win, win, and win using the techniques from the unorthodox Lucky Ned Incredisystems (TM). And follow along as Ned demonstrates his winning skills, his life coach tips, and his uncanny ability to get free cocktails. Plus, if…

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Gavin Esler 48:08

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Are long-form news interviews dead? Not on my watch! Who better to feature on our first long interview than an esteemed journalist who has held world leaders to account and fronted the UK's premier investigative journalism programme (at the time!). He certainly knows a thing or two about an interview. In our chat we cover the state of news, what ne…

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Danni Shrosbree on gravel racing to the point of hallucination 1:06:33

6M ago1:06:33

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Matt Stephens talks gravel racing with former British Gravel Champion Danni Shrosbree. The accomplished former road racer turned to gravel during lockdown and never looked back. Within a couple of years she had become one of the best gravel racers in the world, winning Badlands in the pairs category with her partner Bradley Shenton, finishing 4th a…

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Lars van der Haar on control, Cyclocross, and cockerels 1:10:27

7M ago1:10:27

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Matt Stephens chats all-things cyclocross with Dutch superstar Lars van der Haar. The Baloise–Trek Lions rider is a former U23 World Champion, won the European Championships twice, and shared the elite podium with the likes of Pidcock, Van Aert and Van Der Poel. So there’s no better expert to comment on how the sport is changing in terms of both th…

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Season 2, Ep 7 - The Sigma Derby Handicapper's Corner 1:08:50

7M ago1:08:50

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Burt, Matt, and Dan drag one of the world's foremost authority on Sigma Derby into the Neon Gutter. Ski shares his knowledge of the world's most fun mechanical horse racing game earned from observing and wagering on more than 50,000 races. He schools the Neon Gutter crew on history, the joy of wagering on tiny plastic horses with friends, and the e…

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Charles Nove 35:36

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Count's Log Stardate 78630.8 Wednesday morning - infiltrate Parliament. Find way into PMQs and discover something shocking the gentlemen's toilets. Thursday morning - Record cracking interview with broadcasting legend Charles Nove. Decide to wait until after Kier meets Donald in case there's anything noteworthy. Friday morning - Record the opening …

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Toms Skujins on bike racing, ice hockey and potatoes 1:07:45

7M ago1:07:45

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Matt Stephens chats to Toms Skujiņš about his hugely impressive results in recent seasons, with the Lidl-Trek rider coming second at last year’s Strade Bianche, and finishing 4th in the road race at the UCI World Championships in Zurich. The former Latvian national champ is suited to long and hard days in the saddle, and has high hopes for the 2025…