Best Unplayable Podcasts (2025)

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Melbourne D2: Young gun shows the way as England win historic two-dayer 21:28

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Another two-day Test? Yep - and this time it was England who came away with the chocolates thanks to an impressive performance from 22-year-old Jacob Bethell. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap another astonishing day of Test cricket as England win Down Under for the first time in 15 years. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Melbourne day two recap 01:20 Engla…

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'Unplayable' sonata gets world premiere in Brookings 23:50

8d ago23:50

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Pianist Tellef Johnson brings Sorabji's fifth piano sonata to the stage for a live performance set to stretch more than seven hours.By Lori Walsh

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164: The unplayable record 44:22

29d ago44:22

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'Map Men' Jay Foreman & Mark Cooper-Jones and Mithuna Yoganathan face questions about fort fights, cool cash and boda bodas. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott.…

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Melbourne D1: CARNAGE! 20 wickets tumble on wild day 19:06

1d ago19:06

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Yes, 20 wickets in a single day. Travis Head and Scott Boland batted twice! England were all out in under 30 overs. A wicket fell every 22.9 balls. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron caught the action from the MCG where a record crowd of over 94,000 watched one of the more bizarre days in Ashes history. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Melbourne day one recap 01:2…

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168: Removing the roof 50:49

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Michelle Wong and Dani Siller & Bill Sunderland from 'Escape this Podcast' face questions about Soviet spats, spot situations and spoiled science. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast…

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Author Trent Preszler speaks for the 'Evergreen' 38:13

3d ago38:13

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A new book explores the history of America through the lens of evergreen trees. SDPB talks with Trent Preszler about the science of evergreens and the human cost of industrial excess.By Lori Walsh

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Adelaide D5: Ashes won, England smashed by record-equalling Aussies 20:55

6d ago20:55

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It took a little longer than expected but Australia sealed a straight sets Ashes victory in a record-equalling 11 days on a wet final day in Adelaide. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron look back at the Test and look ahead to the fallout from Nathan Lyon's hamstring injury. CHAPTERS 00:00 Adelaide day five recap 00:47 The England pile on begins 05…

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Adelaide D4: Lyon, Cummins have urn within reach 20:19

7d ago20:19

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Australia are four wickets away from sealing the Ashes series in a record time after another great day in Adelaide. England were set 435 to win but lost regular wickets to all but concede the series. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron for the recap from Adelaide Oval. CHAPTERS 00:00 Adelaide day four recap 03:00 The Nathan Lyon Show in final …

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Poems from the encampment 23:03

6d ago23:03

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Thousands of people protested construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016. A new poetry collection takes readers inside a community, nearly 10 years later.By Lori Walsh

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Adelaide D3: 'Bazball' in the grave on South Australia's golden day 21:37

8d ago21:37

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Travis Head and Alex Carey capped off South Australia's golden year of cricket on a day that has all but slammed the coffin shut on England's Bazball era. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at the Adelaide Oval and recap a dominant day for Australia with the Ashes not far away. CHAPTERS 00:00 Adelaide day three recap 01:50 The death of Bazbal…

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167: Animals carrying sausages [LIVE] 51:20

6d ago51:20

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[Audio only] Ria Lina, Alasdair Beckett-King and Iszi Lawrence face questions about selfless speeding, donated dots and Clapham curries. Recorded at the Clapham Grand, London, as part of the Cheerful Earful festival. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, con…

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Analysis: Supreme Court again weighs limits of big money in political campaigns 15:01

7d ago15:01

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University of Sioux Falls Professor Mike Thompson helps explain the latest cases in front of the U.S. Supreme CourtBy Lori Walsh

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Adelaide D2: Aussie bowlers put in best performance of the era 24:54

9d ago24:54

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Australia's bowlers were nothing short of fantastic on a day that rarely dropped below 40 degrees Celsius, putting England's batters under the pump at the Adelaide Oval. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap a day that saw the Aussies go one step closer to retaining the Ashes. CHAPTERS 00:00 Day two recap 00:40 Attack’s best team effort? 06:30 …

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Analysis: How to handle financial transitions 14:59

8d ago14:59

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An uneasy economy presents farmers, families, and business owners with leadership challenges. Wealth advisor Rick Kahler offers a plan for handling "the gap" of uncertain times.By Lori Walsh

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Adelaide D1: Carey's 'new Ashes best' caps even day 19:05

10d ago19:05

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Alex Carey hit his first Test century at the Adelaide Oval in an emotional innings while England toiled hard in hot SA conditions. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap a day full of action, complete with a touch of DRS controversy. CHAPTERS 00:00 Adelaide day one recap 00:36 England toil in sweltering conditions 02:00 Carey’s finest Ashes mome…

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Weatherald on Smith v Archer, Head's brilliance and Test opening 55:59

12d ago55:59

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New Aussie opener Jake Weatherald joins the Unplayable Podcast from the Adelaide Oval to chat all things Test cricket! The dynamic left-hander opens up about his relationships with Travis Head and Steve Smith and what he's taken from his first two Tests for Australia. Before that, Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron preview the third match of the s…

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166: A severed sleeve 48:07

14d ago48:07

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Caroline Roper, Ella Hubber and Tom Lum face questions about restaurant reportage, banned bulbs and opportunistic operations. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott…

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Gabba D4: Smith 'champs' England to go 2-0 up 21:32

20d ago21:32

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"Bowl fast when there's nothing going on, champion." Iconic words from Steve Smith to Jofra Archer during the night session of day four in Brisbane! Join champions Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger to recap all the action as England finally showed some fight but lost the battle ... and the verbals. CHAPTERS: (00:30) - The champing (04:35) - Stoke…

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Gabba D3: England melt under heat of high-quality Aussies 16:06

21d ago16:06

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Australia dominated day three of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, grinding England into the dust firstly with the bat and then with the ball. Join your hosts for the recap from a dominant day that has the Aussies looking at a two-nil series lead. CHAPTERS: (01:10) - More Starc brilliance (03:45) - England’s baffling tactics; bowling (06:45) - Fi…

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Gabba D2: Jacks soars, 'Shiv' Smith debuts 21:07

22d ago21:07

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Good news! The Brisbane Test will go into a third day! Australia lead by 44 runs at stumps on day two and Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger are at the Gabba to reflect on all the action. CHAPTERS: (01:00) - Weird ODI-style pink-ball cricket (01:40) - Aussie batting good, not great (05:50) - The Head-Weatherald combo (08:10) - Liquorland Cheers To…

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Performing Patsy: South Dakota singers and the legacy of Patsy Cline 15:00

22d ago15:00

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Kaija Bonde and Alex Newcomb Weiland discuss their musical mentorship and the legacy of country music legend Patsy Cline.By Lori Walsh

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165: Donut security 48:14

20d ago48:14

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Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot and Alex Bell from QI's 'Lunchbox Envy' face questions about dietary dials, spun signage and Twitch take-outs. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HO…

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Gabba D1: Root denies nudie run as Aussie keepers, Starc star 19:43

23d ago19:43

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Joe Root's maiden century in Australia has given England the slight edge after day one in Brisbane as the tourists look to fight back from 1-0 down. Australia's fielding was immense, highlighted by Josh Inglis' run out and Alex Carey's catch, while Mitch Starc claimed ANOTHER six-wicket haul. CHAPTERS: (01:00) - Aussies leave out Lyon (04:00) - Cra…

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End of enhanced premium tax credits means higher ACA marketplace premiums 15:21

23d ago15:21

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If you get your health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, now is the time to go online and update your information or select a new plan. Shelly Ten Napel and Brittany Zephier join Lori Walsh to navigate you through the changes in healthcare coverage.By Lori Walsh

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Overdose deaths in custody raise questions about consequences of contraband 13:50

24d ago13:50

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Journalist Peter O'Dowd discusses the nationwide problem of death in jails and prisons. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley seeks to raise the stakes for contraband in South Dakota corrections.By Lori Walsh

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South Dakota nonprofits celebrate Day of Giving 15:28

25d ago15:28

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South Dakota nonprofit organizations have experienced a year of funding chaos. Today they celebrate the power of generosity.By Lori Walsh

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NPR's 'Books We Love' launches 2025 list 15:09

25d ago15:09

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Jenn White is the host of 1A. She talks with SDPB's Lori Walsh about the state of journalism in America and how on air conversations serve democracy. We also check in with Andrew Limbong. He's a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk. He joins us for an update on NPR's annual interactive reading guide. It's called NPR's Books We Love.…

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Khawaja in or Khawaja out? Second Ashes Test preview 28:22

26d ago28:22

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Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger have been watching Australia and England train in Brisbane and they've seen the following: Usman Khawaja's fitness test and return from back spams Mark Wood's big knee brace Pat Cummins bowling the house down again All that and more on this second Test preview from Brisbane. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and…

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Farmers celebrate strong harvest, bemoan economic pressures 16:21

1M ago16:21

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Many South Dakota farmers struggled to sell what they grew. Then they struggled to store what they could not sell. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal offers an update from the annual convention.By Lori Walsh

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Unplugged Teacher 18:32

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Digital technology is changing the way kids learn. So teachers are changing the way they teach. Sometimes that means "unplugging" a classroom. Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber talk with Lori WalshBy Gina Benz, Jacqueline Wilber, Lori Walsh

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South Dakota school funding at 'crossroads' 25:53

1M ago25:53

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South Dakota public schools face challenges as the politics of property tax shift. Economist Kyle Kopplin, Ph.D. talks with Lori Walsh.By Lori Walsh

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Perth D2: 'His best Test performance' leads Australia to two-day win 20:44

1M ago20:44

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Where do you begin with that game? Here's our rapid analysis of a wild and wacky two-day Test. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partn…

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Perth D1: 'Relentless' England open Ashes with searing pace 16:37

1M ago16:37

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Did that live up to the hype? A whopping 19 wickets tumbled on an incredible day of Test cricket to open up the 2025-26 Ashes series. Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger were there at Perth Stadium and try to wade through all the talking points from a helter-skelter, action-packed day. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTub…

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Farmers bring ideas for U.S. Farm Bill update 19:45

1M ago19:45

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Farmers say the 2018 Farm Bill is not meeting the needs of today's production ag families. Doug Sombke with South Dakota Farmers Union lays out his organization's plan for updates to the farm sector safety net.By Lori Walsh

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163: Lightning in a bottle 51:51

1M ago51:51

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Evan & Katelyn Heling and Hannah Crosbie face questions about ceramic coins, cartoon cravats and commercial careers. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTIO…