Best SplashDown Podcasts (2025)

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Captain Phillips with Brian Beckcom 1:00:47

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 380) — Today we dive into the 2013 film Captain Phillips directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks—and discover how much of Hollywood's version actually matches the true story of the Maersk Alabama hijacking. Trial attorney Brian Beckcom, who represented the crew of the container ship after the Somali pirat…

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Wilfrieds Week 1:52:55

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Etims get together to talk about Wilfried Nancy - his arrival and quite possibly his departure. They pay Tribute to John 'Dixie' Deans. They reflect on where MON left us and where Wilfried has subsequently taken us! They look in detail at Hearts, Roma and especially the League Cup Final Defeat by St Mirren. They have a NANCY or NONE SAY Quiz to try…

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Beyond Pearl Harbor in the Movies with Joshua Donohue 1:24:43

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 379) — Most movies focus on the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, but the true story of December 7th, 1941, involves a coordinated global offensive across the Pacific. In this episode, history professor Joshua Donohue returns to explore what the movies miss—including attacks on Wake Island, the Philippines, and milit…

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Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai 52:29

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 378) — Discover the historical accuracy behind the 2025 film "Nuremberg" which is adapted from Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist." Get Jack's Book: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist Learn about the real Dr. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and his complex relationship with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) durin…

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You cant spell Armageddon without AGM 1:52:53

1M ago1:52:53

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Hector, Ralph, Desi and Monty get together to discuss a mad few days...from Ireland's impressive exploits, Scotland's shockeroonie and then that AGM! They discuss the World Cup exploits and joy at watching those games. They look at Celtic involvement in internationals. They discuss the Manager Hiring, or lack of, updates They look at the THE AGM an…

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Feud: Bette and Joan with Scott Eyman 1:20:26

1M ago1:20:26

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 377) — The first season of FX’s “Feud” chronicles the turbulent making of the 1962 thriller “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” Over eight episodes set against Hollywood's fading Golden Age, “Feud” focuses on a simmering resentment between aging stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, on-set clashes over performances and…

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All Change 1:35:35

2M ago1:35:35

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Hector, Desi, Monty, Richie I am Jolly talk about the last week or so of the utter whatthefuckery that is Glasgow Celtic. The discuss Montys 9 days of Official Mourning for Brendas exit. They discuss Brendans resigning and Dermots rage. They look at The return of Blessed Martin. The consider the worth of wee Shauny. The look at The Falkirk game and…

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Misery loves Company 1:43:52

2M ago1:43:52

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A packed house discuss the sad state of affairs that is Celtic at present. Hector, NotSoHappyCelticLass, Ralph, Monty and Desi look at where we are, what is coming up and what could be the outcomes over next few weeks and beyond for the Team, Manager, Fans and Board! From The Dundee no-show to the Sturn Graz fightback to the battering at Tynecastle…

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Think for a Minute 1:37:05

3M ago1:37:05

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Etims get together to discuss the recent Board & Celtic Fans Collective Meeting. They look back on how we got this far and look into the future and what may come. They dissect the Minutes and what they say, might say and dont say! There even a shock guest that no-one expected, in fact 2!By ETims

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Sliding_Doors_CSC 1:21:40

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Project Blue Book 3:37:56

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Donald Rumsfeld in the Movies with William Cooper 59:26

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 375) — Donald Rumsfeld served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense twice in his career, including during the 9/11 attacks. Today, we'll learn how the movies "Vice", "W." bring a fictional portrayal of Rumsfeld. We'll also look into the accuracy of the documentary "The Unknown Known" which interviews Rumsfeld himself. ⁠G…

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Splashdown 1:40:12

3M ago1:40:12

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Hector, Monty and Desi talk about a very interesting 2 weeks: They look at The Fans recent Meeting and action and the future potential there. They look at The board utter fuckupery. The consider Brendans Press conference and what that may mean for a certain someone or someones. They look at The Weekend, both at Ibrox and especially Rugby Park, They…

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Board Silly 1:41:25

4M ago1:41:25

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** Latest Sept 2nd Pod : Reloaded & renamed after naming error ** Desi is joined by Hector, Monty and Karen (@HappyCelticLass on Twitter) to talk about the Weirdest Week ever for Celtic Football Club, The talk about how everything that could go wrong DID go wrong and they wonder just who if any WASNT at fault! They discuss the Champions League exit…

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Young Guns II with Josh from The Wild West Extravaganza 1:27:15

4M ago1:27:15

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 374) — Today we'll rejoin Billy the Kid's outlaw gang as they continue their attempts to escape the law following the events in Young Guns (BOATS EP. 146). Was Brushy Bill Roberts a real person? Was he Billy the Kid? What other creative liberties did the filmmakers take in telling the true story of Billy the Kid? Wh…

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Good God Almaty! 1:38:07

4M ago1:38:07

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Ralph, Monty and Desi get together to talk about the shambles that are Celtic at the moment. They ask "Just what the fuck is going on?" and try and find a few answers! They wonder "Are the fans the wean caught between 2 parents heading for a divorce?" Theres Fitbaw talk, Rants, Complaints and even some helpful suggestions through a packed 90 minute…

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Amelia with Chris Williamson 1:11:31

4M ago1:11:31

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 373) — Learn about legendary aviator Amelia Earhart as she was portrayed onscreen by Hilary Swank in the 2009 biopic. To uncover the true story, today we'll talk with author, documentarian, and host of Chasing Earhart , the only podcast dedicated entirely to Amelia Earhart: Chris Williamson. Where to watch Amelia Ge…

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Trail of Vengeance with Rob Hilliard 1:33:51

5M ago1:33:51

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 372) — Travel back to the Old West for a tale of revenge, Pinkerton agents, and frontier justice in the wake of the Civil War. One of those former Pinkerton agents in the movie is John Scobell (Gbenga Akinnagbe), making 2025's Trail of Vengeance the first movie to feature John Scobell as one of its main characters. …

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Welcome to the 2025-26 Season 1:25:03

5M ago1:25:03

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Ralph, Hector and Desi with an early introduction to the New Season. They take some time to salute John Clark and John Fallon who passed away recently. They talk about the REAL reason lost the Scottish Cup Final to Aberdeen. Its a shocker| They discuss Hectors love for a Kneecap gig and the impact it had on his knees! They ask does Preseason matter…

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Classic: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story with Matthew Polly 54:39

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 371) — How well do you know about the real Bruce Lee? There are a lot of myths that came out of the movie "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" so today we'll pull another classic episode from the Based on a True Story vault. Where to watch Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story ⁠Get Matthew's book⁠ Matthew Polly authored "Bruce Lee: …

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Titanic with Mark B. Perry 1:27:43

6M ago1:27:43

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 370) — Twentieth Century-Fox's "Titanic" starring Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb claims to draw facts from 1912 congressional inquiries, so how well does it do when we compare it to history? Where to watch Titanic (1953) ⁠Get Mark's book Mark B. Perry is the author of the novel "And Introducing Dexter Gaines: A N…

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Classic: Saving Private Ryan with Marty Morgan 2:03:31

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 369) — This Friday marks the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings. Arguably the most popular movie depicting the fighting on the beaches of Normandy is 1998's Saving Private Ryan. Where to watch Saving Private RyanIn this remastered edition of Based on a True Story, we'll compare the movie with what really happene…

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Seasons_Endgame 1:29:57

7M ago1:29:57

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Desi, Hector and Ralph are joined by Karen aka HappyCeltic Lass to discuss the Season that's just been and the Scottish Cup Final coming up. They discuss the Good, the Bad and the Ugly about this Tedius Treble chance Season. They talk about the Womens Team and just where will Celtic take them next? They consider the Surprises of the Season! They ta…

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Behind the True Story: Not a Real Enemy with Robert Wolf 1:22:45

8M ago1:22:45

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 368) — Go behind the true stories shown in Holocaust movies through the experiences of Robert Wolf's family. Since we'll be talking about the Holocaust, listener discretion is advised. Get Robert's book Where to watch today's movies The Sound of Music (1965) Life is Beautiful (1997) Schindler's List (1993) Walking w…

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John McClane in Die Hard with Patrick O'Donnell 1:18:41

8M ago1:18:41

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 367) — Is John McClane a realistic cop or just an action hero with a badge? Yippee-ki-yay, history lovers, let's see if McClane would survive a real Internal Affairs review. Where to watch "Die Hard" now Helping us conduct a review of McClane from the entire Die Hard franchise is retired U.S. police sergeant Patrick…

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Tedious_CSC 1:36:07

8M ago1:36:07

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The Team get together to discuss just how Tedious is it winning all the time? The answer...Celtic fans fucking love Tedium! They also look at the recent Killie and St Johnstone games They discuss the Celtic statement regards Policing at recent Rangers game...and the Green Brigades reaction!..and the expected outcome ( or lack of!) They remember Tom…

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Troy with Neil Laird 59:07

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 366) — Homer’s "The Iliad" tells the story of the Trojan War, a tale brought to the big screen in the 2004 film "Troy." But with an ancient epic as its foundation—and Hollywood’s creative liberties—how much of the story is real? Where to watch "Troy" now In this episode, Neil Laird peels back the layers of myth and …

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Consistently_Inconsistent 1:18:19

9M ago1:18:19

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Hector, Ralph and Desi get together to discuss the consistent Inconsistency of celtics form, or lack of! They discuss the lack of Energy, Tactics, Heart and Attitude in recent games. They discuss the recent Settlement in the Boys Club Abuse cases. They look at the end of the dreadful career of Alan Muir and Ralph asks for a Statue for Wullie Collum…

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Black Hawk Down with Joshua Donohue 1:58:22

9M ago1:58:22

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 365) — Discover the behind-the-scenes story of Black Hawk Down, as historian Josh Donohue shares insights on the chaotic 1993 mission in Mogadishu. Learn what truly happened versus what Hollywood depicted. Subscribe to Josh's YouTube channel Josh has been on the podcast before to cover the historical accuracy of Thi…

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The Bridge on the River Kwai with Jon Parshall 1:12:29

9M ago1:12:29

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 364) — Acclaimed historian Jon Parshall separates fact from fiction in the classic film "The Bridge on the River Kwai" and the brutal realities of the Thai-Burma Railway during World War II, also known as the Death Railway. We'll contrast the film's fictional Colonel Nicholson with his real-life counterpart Lieutena…

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Bazzinga 1:30:54

10M ago1:30:54

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The Team get together to look back and ahead at all the events impacting Celtic and beyond. They look at The Alan Muir Disaster. They discuss the Bayern Exit. They consider Big Phils sacking and Bazza's impact over by. They talk about This Sundays game and Rangers fans being back and possible absences. They discuss the Celtic Board and no TIFO for …

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Behind the True Story: She Wanted To Do Everything with Robyn Flanery 1:07:48

10M ago1:07:48

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 363) — In today’s Behind the True Story episode, we take a closer look at the career of award-winning director and producer Robyn Flanery. Robyn's latest project, the documentary series "Profit Over People," explores the failure of the U.S. healthcare system. She previously directed the critically acclaimed document…

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The Pinkertons Part 3 with Rob Hilliard 1:09:17

10M ago1:09:17

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 362) — Author Rob Hilliard joins us to bring "The Pinkertons" miniseries to a close by covering episodes 15 through 22 of the TV show. From John Scobell and Kate Warne to Allan and Will Pinkerton, Rob's book takes what we know from history and fills in many of the blanks with a thrilling narrative. Grab your copy of…

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The Pinkertons Part 2 with Rob Hilliard 1:00:03

11M ago1:00:03

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 361) — We're continuing a look at "The Pinkertons" by covering episodes eight to 14 of the TV show. Find part one linked here. Coming back for today's episode is "In Freedom's Shadow" author Rob Hilliard. Rob's book is a historical novel based on the incredibly true story of Pinkertons operative John Scobell. Mentio…

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How Much is Nawrocki in the Window 1:32:39

11M ago1:32:39

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Desi, Hector and Monty discuss the latest games and goals along with the joys of Birmingham. They discuss The Transfer Window and the recent comings ( or lack of) and goings, They look at the future games and possibilities coming ahead. Theres even a Bayern Quiz, A Calmac 500 tribute and a Superbowl Halftime Show review discussion. And lots of Jota…

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The Pinkertons Part 1 with Rob Hilliard 1:18:37

11M ago1:18:37

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 360) — We're beginning of a three-part miniseries covering all 22 episodes of "The Pinkertons." Today, we examine the first seven episodes of the television series. Joining us for the miniseries is author Rob Hilliard, whose book "In Freedom's Shadow" is a historical novel based on the true story of Pinkerton operat…

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Battle of the Bulge with Robert B. O'Connor 1:08:21

11M ago1:08:21

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 359) — Today is the 80th anniversary (January 25, 1945) of the official end of the Battle of the Bulge campaign during World War II. On our episode today, we'll learn about the classic film from 60 years ago (1965) that has often been criticized for many of its historical inaccuracies as it depicts the battle. Where…

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kyogone 1:34:06

11M ago1:34:06

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Etims get together to discuss the highs and lows of a Celtic CL Wednesday. From the wonder of winning that game and qualifying against Young Boys to the "WTF!!" exclamations when the news Kyogo is off to France suddenly appeared 1 hour later. They discuss the prematch shenanigans of Monty getting a ticket, the atmosphere in the ground. The crowd ca…

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A_Chat_With_Bobby_Bluebell 1:26:28

11M ago1:26:28

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Desi chats with Glasgow Music legend and Celtic Fan, Robert Hodgens aka Bobby Bluebell and they cover many a wonderful topic, ranging from: What links Billy McNeil, Picasso and Stalin? Memories of waving the Lisbon Lions Home! Writing a Number One song! Being on Top of the Pops! Playing Golf with Dennis Hopper! Working with Edwyn Collins, Elvis Cos…

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Emptihad 1:25:53

12M ago1:25:53

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Hector, Ralph and Desi get together celebrate a New Year and the same old madness from The Huns. They discuss : The Xmas fixtures The New Years gubbing and wonder what could haver caused it? The bounce back, The deflation for Big Phil at Hibs and Dundee, The Union Bears Shambolic Walkout. The Transfer Window and recent Squad changes. A look ahead t…

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Thirteen Days with Joshua Donohue 1:54:41

12M ago1:54:41

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 358) — In 2000's Thirteen Days, we see a lot of the behind-the-scenes discussions and decisions that took place during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October of 1962. To help us separate fact from fiction, we'll get to hear from Joshua Donohue, who is the Adjunct Professor of History at Suffolk County Community College…

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Maria with Sophia Lambton 1:59:59

12M ago1:59:59

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 357) — A new biopic from director Pablo Larraín tells the story of renowned opera singer Maria Callas. Unfortunately, the movie falls short in telling the true story of the real Maria Callas. Today we'll get to learn from Sophia Lambton, the author of The Callas Imprint: A Centennial Biography. Get the Maria Callas …

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2024_ETims_Awards 39:57

1y ago39:57

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Its the Award Show that everyone has been waiting on! Welcome to The Etims Ewards! Categories include Player Manager Goal Game Signing Loan Surprise Deal Winners Performance Fuck-Up Lord Lucan Disappearance Pundits & PundTITS Fashion & Beauty Etims FellowFellowShip Award Celeb Tim Online Tim Cunto of the Year ( Shock in store!)…

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Magic_Maeda 1:29:36

1y ago1:29:36

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The Team get together to do League Cup Final Review Hector gets asked how was hospitality at Etims Kings Park Car Park? They look at The Team before hand...no surprises there - AJ fitness issues? What about The Team not turning up...was it a surprise? No Barron for them? They wonder £Has Philip sussed Brendan oot? Mcinness tactics" They wail on The…

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Indiana Jones with Neil Laird 1:14:52

1y ago1:14:52

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 356) — Today we're tackling all five movies in the storied Indiana Jones franchise that needs no further introduction. To help us separate fact from fiction, we'll learn from multiple Emmy-nominated director and producer Neil Laird. Learn more about Neil's work While his name may not be as popular as Indiana Jones, …

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Point_Taken 1:04:38

1y ago1:04:38

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Hector, Monty and Desi get together post match to discuss the 0-0 game vs Zagreb, Where we shite?, They shite, pitch shite, both shite, everything shite, or was it just one of those CL games? Was it a good point won or a poor 2 points dropped? Are we all happy where we are now in the table and facing 2 games to go? How does this all bode for the Cu…

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Tora! Tora! Tora! with Jon Parshall 1:26:06

1y ago1:26:06

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 355) — Today is the 83rd anniversary of the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor that was depicted in the 1970 movie Tora! Tora! Tora! Often praised for its accuracy, Tora! Tora! Tora! has also perpetrated some myths about what really happened. Where to watch Tora! Tora! Tora! now To help us separate fact from fiction, w…

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Virtual Schmirchual Charlie Burchill 1:34:09

1y ago1:34:09

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All the Gang get together to talk all things Celtic. They discuss the Killie win, The Hearts Gubbing and then move onto the Brugge encounter. They consider the performances, the good and the bad. They look at the tactics from both sides. The consider Reality vs Expectations. They talk about the Quality Levels in this game, the League and the next f…

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Oh We're Half Way There 1:37:38

1y ago1:37:38

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Hector, Monty and Desi get together to talk about a sensational Week for Celtic. They discuss parking facilities for Etims Listeners at Hampden. They talk about Maeda (again!)..and look at how UEFA see him too! They talk about Kuhns amazing form. They talk about AJs amazing assists. They talk about Trusting in Trusty. They talk about The Press and …

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Casablanca with Bob LeMent 1:08:49

1y ago1:08:49

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 354) — Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, we're walking into Casablanca on this episode to answer: How historically accurate is the movie? Where to watch Casablanca now Helping us separate fact from fiction is Bob LeMent from Static Radio. Listen to Bob's show at StaticRadio.com Did you enjoy t…