Data science firm, ReelMetrics, is the world's largest independent aggregator of slot machine data. In ReelCast, we discuss data-driven insights, tips, and tricks that can help any professional slot team.
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Alex Smith, Shane Battier, and Ravi Gupta are coming together to cut across the worlds of sports and business and dissect the subtle art of making others better. Glue Guys explores the qualities that make individuals become better leaders, teammates, and humans alongside a trio with those same ambitions. In each episode, you’ll hear candid conversations on themes and life lessons drawn from their own high-stakes experiences. From strategies for effective teamwork to personal stories of succe ...
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The thinking fan's football podcast, providing previews and reviews of all the action - every Monday and Thursday. Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR. Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Four
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59:14Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds and Burnley The last in our team by team look at the new Premier League season. Who have they signed? Who do they need to sign? Reporters give the inside track on any pending transfer business then its open house - how will they get on next season and why? Newcastle – Isak, does he stay, or does he go? The Magpies have …
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PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Three
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1:00:31Manchester United, Manchester City, Villa, Forest and Wolves The third in our team by team look at the new Premier League season. Who have they signed? Who do they need to sign? Reporters give the inside track on any pending transfer business then its open house - how will they get on next season and why? Manchester United have spent big up front, …
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PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Two
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1:04:06Liverpool, Everton, Fulham, Bournemouth and Chelsea. The second in our team by team look at the new Premier League season. Who have they signed? Who do they need to sign? Reporters give the inside track on any pending transfer business then its open house - how will they get on next season and why? Liverpool have been very busy big name players in …
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Steve Kerr - Leadership Lessons From a Glue Guy Career - [Glue Guys, EP.49]
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1:07:20Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr joins the Glue Guys for a conversation about leadership, mindset, and championship culture. With nine championship rings (five as a player, four as a coach), Kerr shares intimate stories about playing with Michael Jordan and coaching Steph Curry, the mental strategies that helped him overcome anxiety, and…
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The Championship starts this weekend. To quote Gregor Robertson – “With some teams no one has a Scooby what is going to happen to them.” Big spending Birmingham City and Wrexham join the party, bringing some Hollywood glamour, how will they fare? Ipswich Town start as strong promotion favourites and both Leicester City and Sheffield Utd have fifty …
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PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part One
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1:00:36Arsenal, Spurs, West Ham, Brighton, Palace and Brentford The Premier League is nearly upon us! In a series of specials, we asses every team in the Premier League. Who have they signed? Who do they need to sign? Reporters give the inside track on any pending transfer business then it is open house - how will each team get on next season and why? Ars…
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Mandell Crawley - From Chicago's West Side to Morgan Stanley's C-Suite - [Glue Guys, EP.48]
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1:04:21Mandell Crawley, Chief Client Officer at Morgan Stanley, shares his extraordinary journey from growing up on Chicago's west side to the C-suite of Morgan Stanley. After losing his mother at age 2 and father at 17, Mandell was raised by his grandparents who instilled values of faith, education, and resilience. Mandell discusses vulnerability as a su…
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It’s nearly back! Leagues One and Two kick off this weekend. Following two successive relegations Luton are among the favourites in League One alongside the likes of Cardiff, Stockport and Bolton. At the other end could it be a long season for Rotherham, Peterborough or Wimbledon? In League Two Walsall will try to go again while Gillingham and MK D…
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England are still European Champions! The Lionesses beat Spain in a nail-biting penalty shootout. It was revenge over a Spanish team who had beaten them in the World Cup Final two years ago. It is the first major trophy won by England on foreign soil and once again the hero was Chloe Kelly, who this time scored the winning penalty having scored the…
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Fidji Simo: Meta, Instacart, & OpenAI journey [Glue Guys Classic]
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1:07:56From a family of fishermen in southern France to CEO of Instacart – Fidji Simo's path breaks every convention. After becoming her family's first high school graduate and attending France's leading university, she rose to lead the Facebook app before taking the helm at Instacart. She shares how she ‘finds the magic’ in people while delivering incr…
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WOMEN'S EURO 2025: England’s last gasp heroics
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40:43England have done it again, but wow did they leave it late. In the very last second, they scored a dramatic equaliser. Then with only a minute left of extra time they did it again, this time with a rebound penalty. The result was memorable but the performance less so. Can their resilience and winning mentality carry them over the line, or will it t…
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s04e06 - SlotCycle with Jeff Jordan
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1:17:50In this episode, Nick & guest cohost, Michael Carruthers, speak with Jeff Jordan, Founder and CEO of SlotCycle. Join us for a deep dive on the secondhand equipment sector’s players, practices, and pitfalls, and how SlotCycle’s online marketplace and service portfolio are increasing transparency, efficiency, and value for buyers and sellers. Also in…
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Transfer latest and England prepare for Italy
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44:17England face Italy in the Euro semi final tomorrow night but Which England will turn up? The team that demolished Wales and dominated the Netherlands; or the team which struggled against France and Sweden? Sarina Wiegman is plagued with injury worries over host of players, notably captain Lea Williamson and full back Lucy Bronze. Kit Shepard and Gr…
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England into Semis after crazy penalty shootout
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41:00England are through to the Semi-finals, just. In a nerve-wracking game where they looked second best for large parts England refused to give in. Individual heroics, force of will and some super subs dragged them level with Sweden. Then came the penalties, high on drama low on quality. But the main thing, England won! What of the ninety minutes, can…
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Chris Webber - Building a Legacy - [Glue Guys, EP. 47]
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27:21In this episode of Glue Guys, NBA Hall-of-Famer Chris Webber talks about building a legacy that outlasts stats or fame. Webber opens up about the moment he realized it was bigger than basketball—and why culture, teamwork, and humility define true success.The guys talk about the feeling of getting drafted #1 overall, passing on the mantle to younger…
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Chelsea are Champions of the World! Premier League next..?
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38:17Stop the press Chelsea are champions of the world. Who saw that coming? They didn’t just win; they won in style dominating a PSG team who had previously swept all before them. Chelsea reporter Pete Rutzler was in New York for the game and joins Tom Clarke to discuss Chelsea’s performance. Was it a Maresca masterclass? Have they created a blueprint …
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England thrash Wales. It's Sweden next...
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34:17England got a convincing but expected win against Wales. Next up in the quarter finals it’s Sweden. Just how good are the Swedes? Former England International Izzy Christiansen and Times women’s football reporter Kit Shepard join Tom Clarke to assess England’s performance against Wales and look ahead to Sweden. Izzy and Kit both think Sweden will p…
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Transfer latest and will Chelsea be World Champions?
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32:42On Sunday Chelsea take on PSG for the title of World Club Champions! Times report Pete Rutzler will be at the game in New York - what chance does he give Chelsea against the PSG juggernaut? With new signing Joao Pedro making an immediate impact up front, Brazilian signing Willian Estevao looking good and Cole Palmer on form Chelsea certainly pose a…
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Dawn Staley - The Championship Mindset - [Glue Guys, EP.46]
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58:22Dawn Staley joins the Glue Guys to discuss her incredible journey from North Philadelphia to becoming one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. The three-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time national champion opens up about her new book, sharing insights on leadership, dealing with modern parenting challenges, and build…
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WOMEN'S EURO 2025: England bounce back in style
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29:23England put their defeat against France behind them with an emphatic four nil win against the Netherlands. Qualification for the next round is back in their hands. Izzy Christiansen and Kit Shepard react to England’s win. Who stood out, what changes did manager Sarina Wiegman make and is qualification now a formality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…
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What do Man City and Man Utd need to do this summer?
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44:43Manchester City looked back to their dominant best in parts of the Club World Cup…but they also showed signs of the same wide open defensive frailties as well. So was the Club World Cup a success? What next for Pep Guardiola’s team this summer? Across the city the red half of Manchester still have much business to do. They need to off load as many …
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WOMEN’S EURO 2025: England v Netherlands - it's crunch time
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44:35Former England international Izzy Christiansen and Kit Shepard the women’s football reporter for the Times and Sunday Times join Tom Clarke to assess England’s poor start to the defence of their European title. Where did it go wrong against France? Was it selection, tactics, substitutions? The team look at where England can improve how they might r…
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Chief Correspondent for The Times and Sunday Times Martin Samuel joins Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson to pay tribute to Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota following his tragic death in a car accident. After a pause Martin reflects on the Club World Cup and its potential to become an enduring tournament and a look at how the English teams ha…
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The "Learn Fast" Philosophy Used by Elite Teams - [Glue Guys, EP.45]
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1:01:19The Glue Guys dive deep into Mark Zuckerberg's philosophy of "learning faster than anyone else" and how it applies beyond tech. They explore the differences between innovation in football vs. basketball, discussing how roster flexibility affects a team's ability to adapt quickly. Alex shares powerful insights from his injury recovery, revealing how…
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Women’s Euros 2025: Will England defend their title?
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50:18England enter the tournament as defending Champions, but their preparation has not been smooth. With three senior players either retiring or making themselves unavailable, how will that affect Sarina Wiegman’s squad? Tom Clarke is joined by former England international Izzy Christiansen and women’s football reporter for the Times and Sunday Times K…
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England U21 Champions and all change in the Championship
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35:24England are European U21 Champions again. Lee Carley's side defended their title with an impressive 3-2 extra time win over Germany So, what next for a talented squad and their manger? Player of the tournament Harvey Elliot has to decide if his future lies with Liverpool while many of the team now ply their trade in top European leagues Should Cars…
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In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Michael Carruthers, speak with Ryan Scott, Vice President of Commercial Strategy - Slots at Light & Wonder. Learn about Ryan's path from casino operations into strategic supply-side roles and how he leverages experiences in each to better inform L&W's commercial strategies. Hear about the dominance of the Big …
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The Times’ Northern Sports Correspondent Martin Hardy analyses the chances of Alexander Isak remaining at St James’ Park and the potential destinations should Newcastle’s star striker leave. He also discusses preparations ahead of massive seasons for newly promoted clubs Sunderland, Leeds and Burnley. Plus, Hamzah Khalique-Loonat on Lee Carsley’s E…
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Seth Wickersham - Inside the Elite Quarterback Mind - [Glue Guys, EP.44]
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1:04:07ESPN's Seth Wickersham joins Glue Guys to discuss his new book "American Kings" - a deep dive into the unique world of NFL quarterbacks. From Tom Brady's self-affirmations to the Manning family's approach with Arch, Wickersham explores what makes quarterbacks different from every other position. The conversation covers quarterback parenting, the pr…
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Transfer latest: Manchester United, Wolves, Villa and Forest
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40:07After the capture of Matheus Cunha, what next for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United? Charlotte Duncker discusses summer transfers and new season ambitions at Old Trafford and chats about potential comings and goings at Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Wolves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Your favourite football kit and what it tells you?
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40:46The Club World Cup is up and running, with some serious prize money on offer. Judging by the line ups of Chelsea and Manchester City in their first games, they’re talking it seriously. Pete Rutzler is in Philadelphia following Chelsea; he has been assessing local interest in the tournament and also gives an update on the blues new signings and othe…
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David Anderson - From NFL Slot Receiver to Sports Data Revolutionary - [Glue Guys, EP.43]
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1:15:52Former NFL slot receiver David Anderson joins Alex Smith, Shane Battier, and Ravi Gupta to discuss his journey from Colorado State to six NFL seasons, and his transition into sports data analytics. Anderson shares insights on the mental toughness required to play slot receiver, the physicality of professional football, and his work with Second Spec…
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Wirtz to Liverpool and Cherki joins up with Manchester City
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43:46It has already been a busy summer of transfer activity. Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool have all brought big signings in to their teams. In this episode we hear the latest from Manchester City’s camp as they welcome new signing Rayan Cherki to their Club World Cup campaign and from our Liverpool reporter Paul Joyce as they…
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Eli Manning - Pressure, Leadership & Showing Up - [Glue Guys, EP.41]
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1:01:42Former Giants QB Eli Manning joins Alex, Shane, and Ravi for an incredible conversation about fatherhood, pressure, and leadership. Eli opens up about growing up as Archie Manning's son, dealing with New York media expectations, and his approach to parenting his own kids. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from his Super Bowl runs, the emotional e…
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The Mercenary Dilemma - [Glue Guys, EP.42]
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1:13:57In this episode of Glue Guys, former NFL QB Alex Smith, former NBA player Shane Battier, and venture capitalist Ravi Gupta dive into the fascinating dynamics of loyalty versus transactionalism in sports and business. They explore what it means for an athlete to identify with a single city, debate the merits of "mercenary" players who chase champion…
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First, they were embarrassed, then they were humiliated. It wasn’t the start Thomas Tuchel had in mind for his England team. How big are the problems he faces – a full rebuild or just cosmetic? To make matters worse Tuchel gave an interview in which he referred to his star player Jude Bellingham. He suggested his behaviour could be perceived as rep…
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Who follows Ange Postecoglou and are England going backwards?
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1:00:38Seventeen days after ending Spurs’ seventeen year wait for a trophy Ange Postecoglou was out, sacked by Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy. Was it the right decision? Was leading Spurs to their lowest finish in over forty years a sackable offence? Or are the club constantly asking their managers to overachieve, given their wage bill in comparison to ot…
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Transfer latest, Grealish future and England squads
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53:42Will England be the best prepared team at next year’s World Cup? Will it matter? As they head into a friendly with Andorra how many true tests of his team will Thomas Tuchel face before the World Cup? And what has happened to England's forward line from the 2022 Euros…only one remains first choice at his club. Domestically teams are making early mo…
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Are PSG the future of football? And transfers you’d like to see…
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55:18PSG finally have their European crown, and they look phenomenal in winning it. Did their demolition of Inter Milan set a new standard? Gone are gifted forwards who don’t work for the team, now talents such as Doue, Dembele and Kvaratskhelia putting in performances with breath taking effort from start to finish. What st them apart as a team this yea…
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s04e04 - Max Bet Media with Mike McKiski
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1:06:37In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, catch-up with Mike McKiski, Co-Founder & President of Max Bet Media and Co-Host of the Max Bet Podcast. Hear Mike discuss the creation, operation and evolution of the industry’s best-known podcast, what the experience and interviews have taught him, his upcoming move to Bluberi, and his thoug…
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Chelsea champions of Europe (sort of), Man United mortified in Malaysia
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52:49Chelsea triumph in Wrocław (which is in Poland) to bring home the first major trophy of the Boehly-Clearlake era. So are things looking up for next season? Meanwhile United's post season, pre season friendly tour of Asia turned to misery as they lost 1-0 to Asean All-Stars to boos from the initially adoring Malaysian fans. Amorim astutely pointed o…
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Pablo Torre - Finding Your Voice in Sports Media - [Glue Guys, EP.40]
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1:12:05ESPN journalist Pablo Torre joins Shane Battier, Alex Smith, and Ravi Gupta for a thought-provoking conversation about sports media's evolution. Pablo shares his journey from aspiring lawyer to acclaimed sports journalist, discussing how he found his authentic voice in media. The group explores the changing landscape of sports journalism, balancing…
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The play offs are done and dusted. For Sunderland their manager Regis Le Bris championed his team’s togetherness, it showed as they scored another last gasp winner. For Sheffield united, heart break as their woeful Wembley record continues. In League One Charlton went through the play offs without conceding a goal, that was enough to see off Leyton…
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Final day review and end of season awards
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1:05:51With the Champions League places decided it's time to evaluate who is happy with their season? Forest we're tipped for relegation but ended up in Europe. But after missing out on Champions League football will it still feel like a failure? Spurs finished 17th but won a trophy, did they have a better season than rivals Arsenal? And for Aston Villa, …
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What next for winners Tottenham and losers Manchester United?
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59:57Is Spurs first trophy in seventeen years vindication for their manager Ange Postecoglou? Despite finishing 17th in the league they’ll be playing Champions League football next season and Ange was true to his word, he won a trophy in his second season. Will he stay? For the losers Manchester United it will be their worst finish in Premier League his…
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The Parent Trap - [Glue Guys, EP.39]
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1:01:01The Glue Guys dive into parenthood and what it means to be a good person while raising children. They discuss whether becoming a parent brings out the best or worst in people, how they handle their kids' aspirations, and what single trait they hope their children develop. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check ou…
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EFL Extra: Play Off previews and predictions
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46:57It's play off finals weekend. Is it something fans love or hate? For some it is hard to enjoy the stomach churning, nerve shredding matches with so much at stack. For others it is a free hit at glory, a day out at the national stadium and the tantalising hope of what if we actually win… In the Championship both Sunderland and Sheffield United have …
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Palace win it! The battle for Europe and Spurs v Man Utd
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59:42Crystal Palace have won their first major trophy – the FA Cup! Oliver Glasner’s side beat Man City 1-0 giving Palace European football next season. How did they do it and will they be able to hold on to their best players and their manager? For runners up Manchester city where now? A star striker who didn’t want a penalty, a manager who may or may …
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FA Cup final preview and VAR injury risks
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1:01:45As Taiwo Awoniyi recovers from a very serious injury, is it time to review VAR protocols. If it is a clear and obvious offside, why are officials told not to flag? Are the consequences more injuries for players? With Saudi Arabia and Spain starting to attract some of the world’s top footballing talent is the Premier League getting complacent in its…
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Is Tough Feedback Dead? - [Glue Guys, EP.38]
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1:03:08In this candid episode of Glue Guys, Alex, Shane, and Ravi discuss the art of giving and receiving tough feedback. The trio share their most memorable "chew-out" stories from their athletic careers, debate the balance between demanding excellence and offering support, and explore how to create "productive paranoia" in their children. The conversati…
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