Best V Vale Podcasts (2025)

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Must-win time: Will the Hatters SHOW UP or SLIP UP again? | Luton v Port Vale preview 38:21

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15d ago38:21

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The Hatters host rock bottom Port Vale at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon in a must-win match for Jack Wilshere’s men. Kev is joined as always by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to the contest and they begin by discussing the importance of the game not just for three points but the bigger picture. The attention then turns…

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From The Archives: Seasons Greetings 42:36

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How do you remove mistletoe? How can you protect plants from frost damage? And why do brassicas develop clubbed roots? Kathy Clugston delves into the Gardeners’ Question Time archives to uncover timeless festive gardening wisdom. Drawing on decades of horticultural expertise, GQT panellists and chairs — past and present — share trusted, practical a…

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Scrooge or Salvation? 🎄 Can the Hatters SAVE CHRISTMAS vs Wycombe & Leyton Orient 42:44

1d ago42:44

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The Town round off 2025 with back-to-back home matches against Wycombe Wanderers on Boxing Day and Leyton Orient on the following Monday. With little time between the two games, Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to both matches with more of an emphasis on the Wycombe game in light of the fact Leyton Orient were o…

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Wrexham County Borough: Rose Cuttings, Begonias and Hydrangeas 42:03

3d ago42:03

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Is there a foolproof way to take rose cuttings? Why have my hydrangeas turned from blue to pink? And do begonias have a lifespan limit? Kathy Clugston is in the vibrant Wrexham County Borough, where an enthusiastic audience puts their gardening dilemmas to an expert panel. Joining Kathy are celebrated garden designer and botanist James Wong, hortic…

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Reading 3 Luton 2: We threw it away — and WHAT REALLY HAPPENED in the away end 1:10:55

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The Town contributed to their own downfall in a 3-2 loss to Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Thursday night. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on a night which carried a lot of the same of what we have seen over the past two years. The lads go through the Town players shooting themselves in the foot be…

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The Betoota Advocate's Biggest Articles of 2025 30:51

6d ago30:51

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Clancy Overell and Errol Parker guide the Australian public through a journey into the year that was, 2025. From politics to pop culture, cities to farms, US to Australia, we talk through all the important and unimportant issues in 2025. Here's to a better 2026. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omn…

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Is it time to try NORDÅS... for the CHAOS? 🔥 Reading v Luton preview 50:12

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It is a Thursday night assignment for the Town this week when they make the trip to Berkshire to take on Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in front of the TV cameras. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Town fan and local author Tom Caldon to look ahead to an important game for Jack Wilshere’s men. The boys have a br…

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NOT GOOD ENOUGH against ROCK BOTTOM boys 😡 | Luton 2 Port Vale 2 reaction 1:08:00

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It was another disappointing afternoon for the Town when they were held to a 2-2 draw by rock bottom Port Vale on Saturday. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Luton fan and local author Tom Caldon to reflect on another frustrating day at the office for the Hatters. The boys go through where things went wrong and what was mo…

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Dundee: Amaryllis, Monkey Puzzles and Australian Plants 42:41

13d ago42:41

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What is the best way to take cuttings of a monkey puzzle tree? What plants that are grown in Australia and would thrive in Dundee? Why hasn’t my Amaryllis flowered? Kathy Clugston brings together a perfectly curated panel of gardening experts at the V&A Dundee to tackle these questions from an enthusiastic, plant-loving audience. Joining Kathy on t…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Weird Victorians, Travel Allowances, Social Media Ban & Dial Before You Dig? 13:10

16d ago13:10

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Errol Parker and Clancy Overell wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Another DOUR night… CAN IT BE FIXED? Leyton Orient 1 Luton 1 reaction 52:51

16d ago52:51

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Fans at Brisbane Road on Tuesday night endured a tough 90 minutes to watch as Luton Town were held to a 1-1 draw by Leyton Orient on a dour evening of football. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to go through the bad and the truly very bad of the evening with few positives for the lads to get stuck into. They pull no punches o…

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Trophy highs, FA Cup heartbreak… now Leyton Orient awaits! 🚨 BIG CALLS FOR JACK WILSHERE? 1:30:24

19d ago1:30:24

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The Town made progress in one competition but paid the penalty in another in a rollercoaster week of cup action for the Hatters. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look at the good and the bad of the cup ties as well as preview the upcoming return to league action at Leyton Orient. The boys pick out the highlights of the cup…

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BETOOTA TALKS: Best of 2025 1:05:59

21d ago1:05:59

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As we wind down the year that was, Errol Parker guides a journey through some of the best moments from Betoota Talks in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Waltham Forest: Coriander, Sow-By-Date and Perennials 42:28

20d ago42:28

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How do you grow coriander successfully from seed? Do seeds have a sow-by-date? And will your treasured perennials thrive in the challenging Scottish climate? Kathy Clugston hosts from the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Walthamstow, where a lively audience puts their gardening dilemmas to an expert panel. Joining Kathy are renowned garden designer an…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Essential Worker Christmas Party, Delloitte Replaced By AI, Spotify Wrapped & Ford Raptor 17:45

24d ago17:45

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Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Are the Hatters A GIANT TO BE SLAIN in the FA Cup? Fleetwood v Luton preview 48:31

22d ago48:31

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It is a break from league action for the Town on Saturday as the Hatters embark on a long trip to Highbury Stadium to take on League Two side Fleetwood Town in the FA Cup second round. Kev is joined again by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and The Class lead singer Callum Lee to look ahead to the cup tie. The boys briefly touch on the Town’s…

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Frustration… or REAL PROGRESS? And the Kodua Question... | Luton 1 Bolton 1 reaction 1:22:20

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The Town finished a busy bounce back week with a frustrating at times but encouraging 1-1 draw with Bolton Wanderers at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon. Kev is joined as ever by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Callum Lee, the lead singer of Luton band The Class join the boys to look back on an entertaining 90 minutes of football. T…

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BETOOTA TALKS: Ashes Moments with Peter Lalor PART 2 35:21

28d ago35:21

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What turns a routine delivery into folklore? How does one wide ball at the Gabba trigger a generation of English PTSD? And why do the strangest, funniest and most chaotic moments always seem to find their way into this rivalry? In Part Two of our deep dive into Ashes mythology, Clancy & Errol once again sits down with Peter Lalor to revisit a fresh…

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Henley-on-Thames 42:28

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What’s the strangest thing wildlife has whisked away from your garden? How can I prevent codling moth from spoiling apples? And how do I make reliably nutritious compost using horse manure? Peter Gibbs and a panel of green-fingered experts return to Henley-on-Thames, where a lively audience of passionate gardeners awaits answers to their most press…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Pauline Hanson Stunt, Ciggies Not Appropriate Gift, Fine Dining Not Enough & Expensive Ice Latte 11:45

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Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Will Trotters test be LOVELY JUBBLY or turn Town into PLONKERS?! Luton v Bolton preview 35:22

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The Hatters host fellow promotion chasers Bolton Wanderers at Kenilworth Road in a huge League One clash on Saturday afternoon. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to a match which offers the home side another chance to lay a real marker down. The boys pick out a couple of familiar threats within the Bolton side an…

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Is Lamine Fanne the REAL DEAL? Luton 2 Huddersfield 1 reaction – Barnsley blues BANISHED? 1:01:50

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The Town humbled Huddersfield under the Kenilworth Road floodlights on Tuesday night when they came away with a 2-1 win to put the bashing at Barnsley behind them. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to reflect on a positive night for the Hatters, one which offered up plenty of good feelings. The chaps dissect the key moments fr…

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CRISIS or COMEBACK? Luton v Huddersfield – Wilshere’s Hatters NEED A RESPONSE 43:33

1M ago43:33

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The Town return to the pitch looking to right the wrongs of Saturday with Huddersfield Town the visitors to Kenilworth Road. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead of the showdown of the pre-season title favourites under the floodlights. The fellas briefly look to Huddersfield but the majority of this podcast is about…

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PATHETIC!!! Is Wilshere's honeymoon OVER? 😡 Barnsley 5 Luton 0 reaction 42:49

1M ago42:49

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Luton were absolutely hammered at Oakwell as Barnsley smashed five past a side that looked miles off it from the first whistle. Pathetic, outrageous, embarrassing… take your pick. It was one of those days where nothing worked and everything fell apart. A still-fuming Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to break down a horror sho…

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Chirk: Pickled Onions, Tall Perennials and Picky Pests 42:46

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Why are my herbaceous perennials growing so tall? What is the best type of onions to grow for pickling? Why do pests prefer my burgundy blooms over the rest? Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in Wrexham to answer the questions of a green fingered audience. Joining Kathy on the panel are garden designers, botanists and al…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Amyl and The Sniffers, Dog Vomit, 50 Grand Retaining Wall & Cocaine Epidemic 12:54

1M ago12:54

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Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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BETOOTA TALKS: Ashes Moments with Peter Lalor Part 1 32:08

1M ago32:08

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What is an Ashes moment, really? Why do grown men howl like rapid dogs over a ball that lands on a crack? And how did a couple of colonial summer sports turn into one of the world’s most unhinged rivalries? This week, The Betoota Advocate sits down with one of cricket’s most respected storytellers, Peter Lalor, to unpack the triumphs, meltdowns and…

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Will some FOOTBALL break out this time? | Barnsley v Luton preview 41:17

1M ago41:17

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The Town head to Oakwell on Saturday looking for a fourth straight win in Barnsley, and Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to preview a match we sincerely hope will involve actual football after the Rotherham non-event. The boys start by breaking down Barnsley’s biggest threats and why this isn’t the assignment some Luton fans …

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Did Luton 0 Rotherham 0 actually TELL US MORE THAN WE THINK? 55:08

1M ago55:08

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Luton were held to a 0–0 draw by Rotherham United at Kenilworth Road in one of the strangest matches of the season. Almost nothing happened, but sometimes that tells you more than a wild end-to-end game. Kev and The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe break down a match that gave us very little to analyse on the pitch, so the focus turns to what thi…

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BETOOTA TALKS: 'Monkeyboy' on the secret cultural fault lines of Sydney City. 32:17

1M ago32:17

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What are eshays? Where is Sydney home to the world's best chicken burgers? What the hell has been happening in Australia's biggest city since the government introduced lock out laws. This week, The Betoota Advocate talks to one of Sydney's most razor-sharp cultural commentators, Monkeyboy. He's an author, an online oracle, and an unofficial anthrop…

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St Mary's Walthamstow 42:20

1M ago42:20

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Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in St Mary's Church in Walthamstow to answer the questions of a green fingered audience. Joining Kathy on the panel are garden designers, botanists and alotmenteers James Wong, Matthew Biggs and Frances Tophill. Later, Matthew Pottage provides a list of thriving trees that are sweeping t…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Libs Ditch Net Zero, 50 Years Since The Dismissal, Big Week For FIFOs, Social Media Ban & Very Chill Maid of Honour 20:57

1M ago20:57

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Clancy Overell and Errol Parker wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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STICK or TWIST? ⚔️ WILL WILSHERE CHANGE IT UP at Kenilworth Road? | Luton v Rotherham preview 45:56

1M ago45:56

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The Hatters return home as Jack Wilshere’s Luton side prepare to face in-form Rotherham United at Kenilworth Road. Kev is joined once again by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Town fan Dan Barratt-Davis to preview another huge League One clash. The lads discuss: ⚽ Rotherham’s resurgence 🧠 Whether Wilshere will stick with a back three or s…

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The Mystery Knight (Part 2) 26:26

2M ago26:26

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What should Liz talk about in a future season of the podcast? You can vote right here! Join Liz as she continues talking about the third novella of the Tales of Dunk and Egg series, "The Mystery Knight." She picks up with the wedding joust. What should have been an exciting day of knocking people off their horses leads to secrets being revealed. Ho…

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League leaders DESTROYED! 😱 Stockport 0 Luton 3 | Wilshere’s GREAT REVIVAL begins? 1:16:36

2M ago1:16:36

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Jack Wilshere’s Luton Town produced a statement performance at Edgeley Park, smashing League One leaders Stockport County 3–0 to send a HUGE statement to the rest of the division! Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Town fan Dan Barratt-Davis to relive a brilliant day for the Hatters. The lads break down: ⚽ The key turning p…

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BETOOTA TALKS: Merv Hughes 52:08

2M ago52:08

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This week on Betoota Talks, Errol Parker sits down with an icon of Australian cricket, Merv Hughes. In this wide ranging one on one interview, Merv takes us through the highs and lows of his career, from Australia’s triumphant away ashes victories, to the nervous moments hoping not to get dropped from the team. He’s got some classic stories about W…

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Postbag Edition: Bicton Park Botanical Gardens 42:10

2M ago42:10

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What’s the optimal size for a new greenhouse? How do I get cedar of Lebanon seeds to germinate? How do I revive a dried out compost heap? Kathy Clugston and a panel of passionate horticulturalists are outside Exeter to soak up the sights, scents and history of Bicton Park Botanical Gardens while digging into the GQT postbag, to solve your trickiest…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Landslide Win For Leftists, Tips To Get Rich, Online Gambling Is Totally Normal & Liberals Decide They Don’t Care About Climate Change 18:37

2M ago18:37

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Can WILSHERE'S men STUN the LEAGUE LEADERS? 💥 Stockport v Luton: The Hatters derby 42:29

2M ago42:29

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The Hatters Derby is here! 🔶 Jack Wilshere takes his Luton Town side to league leaders Stockport County in what could be the toughest test yet. Can the Hatters upset the odds at Edgeley Park and make a statement in League One? 💥 Kev and The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe break down everything you need to know — from Stockport’s key threats and …

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The Mystery Knight (Part 1) 32:50

2M ago32:50

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Check out the survey! Vote for the theme for a future season of the podcast! In this podcast episode, listeners explore "The Mystery Knight," the third novella from George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg. Liz decided to split the story into two episodes due to its length. The episode highlights a wedding filled with opulent feasts and clandesti…

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🎃 TRICKS, TREATS & SURVIVING THE GHOST OF BOURNEMOUTH PAST! | Luton 4 Forest Green 3 reaction 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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What. A. Night. 🎃 The Town survived a Halloween scare at Kenilworth Road, edging a seven-goal thriller 4–3 against Forest Green Rovers to reach the FA Cup second round! Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to pick through all the madness — from the excellent first hour, to the horror show that followed, and finally the fightback …

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Who was Christopher Skase? (with Mark Humphries) 33:36

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Those who don’t remember the 1980s would not be familiar with the myth and scandal that surrounded Australia’s most confident, glitzy and wreckless businessman-turned-white-collar- criminal, Christopher Skase. This week, ABC presenter Mark Humphries joins Betoota Talks to discuss our nation’s most notorious high flyer, and what happened when he fle…

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Phyllis Court: White Fly, River Thames and Favourite Gardens 42:26

2M ago42:26

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Might our otherwise polluted River Thames have a positive impact on my garden? Why has there been so much whitefly this year? Do the panel have a favourite garden they’ve visited? Peter Gibbs and a panel of green-fingered gurus head to the Phyllis Court Club in Henley-on-Thames, where a lively audience of passionate gardeners awaits answers to thei…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Liberals Having A Normal One, Kevin27 Evades ICE, QLD High Schools, & Real Estate Agents 14:59

2M ago14:59

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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FA CUP FRIGHT NIGHT? Can Wilshere’s Hatters Avoid a Savage HALLOWEEN SHOCK?🎃 39:43

2M ago39:43

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It could be an FA Cup Fright Night at the Kenny! 👻 Jack Wilshere leads his Luton Town side into their first FA Cup tie under the lights as non-league Forest Green Rovers — managed by Robbie Savage — head to Kenilworth Road looking to pull off a Halloween shock. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to preview what could be a trick…

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The Sworn Sword 34:44

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As usual, you can find more information on the website: https://www.thewesterosiprimer.com You can participate in the survey for the next season topic: https://thewesterosiprimer.com/season-survey Check out this episode as Liz discusses "The Sworn Sword," the second tale in George R.R. Martin's "Tales of Dunk and Egg" series. In this episode, we ex…

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WE WANT TO BE THE HARDEST WORKING TEAM IN THE LEAGUE | Tim Corcoran taking Arsenal traits to Luton 14:23

2M ago14:23

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New Luton Town first team coach Tim Corcoran sits down with Jimbo to discuss the club’s new identity under Jack Wilshere — and how lessons learned from his time at Arsenal are shaping the next chapter at Kenilworth Road. Corcoran shares what drives the coaching team’s philosophy, how they’re building a culture of effort and discipline, and why hard…

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Is this the START OF SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL? Wilshere’s first win as Luton boss! 1:12:25

2M ago1:12:25

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Jack Wilshere picked up his first three points as Luton manager on Saturday afternoon as his side won 1-0 against Northampton Town at Sixfields. A thoroughly happy Kev is joined as ever by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on a really positive few days on and off the pitch. The boys begin the podcast by chatting through their expe…

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What ENGLAND taught Chris Powell about CHANGING LUTON'S CULTURE 13:30

2M ago13:30

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In the third edition of our interview series with key figures at Luton Town, Jimbo picks the brains of new Luton assistant manager Chris Powell. Thoughtful, inspiring and refreshingly honest, he provides a powerful insight into leadership, belief and what it takes to build a winning culture. The former England coach and current Luton Town staff mem…

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BETOOTA TALKS: Jelly Roll 7:28

2M ago7:28

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International superstar and Quokka enthusiast Jelly Roll joined Betoota Talks to have a yarn and get the run down on what he needs to know before heading down under for his first ever headline tour in Aus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate