Best Andrew Argue Podcasts (2025)

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TFG Tuesdays: Dirty Trade Tactics, 3am Contracts & The Package vs Essendon! 43:47

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This week we start off with our must watch television off the top! The lads breakdown the Giant win over the Cats & Aaron Cadman's monster half to help Lachie Whitfield celebrate his 250th in style! PS: How cool was that banner the Giants FC rolled out for Lachie on the siren! Toby presents a SuperCoach trade that might ruin the whole League after …

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Hole Smoke Live: Recovering the Sacred 1:15:18

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Last week The Spectator held a live event entitled ‘Recovering the Sacred’ in the glorious surroundings of St Bartholomew the Great, the oldest parish church in the City of London. The speakers included two London parish priests – one Anglican, one Catholic – who have contributed much to the growing interest among young people in traditional liturg…

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Coffee House Shots: Amanda Spielman on the SEND row and Labour’s Ofsted blind spot 22:00

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As Labour looks to get a grip on public spending, one rebellion gives way to another with the changes to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system threatening to become welfare round two. On this week’s Saturday edition of Coffee House Shots, Lucy Dunn is joined by The Spectator’s Michael Simmons and former Ofsted chief Amanda Sp…

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greatest hits Shawn Dunbar vs. Baton Rouge! 1:46:18

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Greetings, congregation! I'm taking a month off so ill be releasing some of my greatest hits! a clip show, if you will. SO...enjoy! I'll see you back in August with new episodes, new guests and a rested host! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Church & Other Drugs

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Spectator Out Loud: Sophia Falkner, Roger Lewis, Olivia Potts, Aidan Hartley and Toby Young 26:38

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This week: Sophia Falkner profiles some of the eccentric personalities we stand to lose when Keir Starmer purges the hereditary peers; Roger Lewis’s piece on the slow delight of an OAP coach tour is read by the actor Robert Bathurst; Olivia Potts reviews two books in the magazine that use food as a prism through which to discuss Ukrainian heritage …

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Tommy Talks with Shaun Higgins! AFL Culture, Head Sizes, Finals & Rockets Biggest Sprays! 1:17:26

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Welcome to "Tommy Talks with Shaun Higgins," where we dive into the world of footy with Shaun, a bloke who played for three clubs and lost a preliminary final at each one! Join us as he shares his journey through the highs and lows of his career! We’ll explore the behind-the-scenes antics, his unforgettable experiences at each club, and what he’s b…

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The Edition: Keir's peer purge, how to pick an archbishop & is AI ruining sport? 44:28

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This week: Peerless – the purge of the hereditary peers For this week’s cover, Charles Moore declares that the hereditary principle in Parliament is dead. Even though he lacks ‘a New Model Army’ to enforce the chamber’s full abolition, Keir Starmer is removing the hereditary peers. In doing so, he creates more room, reduces the Conservatives’ numer…

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Episode 225: The finding a job episode 47:37

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27th June 2007: Live Free or Die Hard was released. Cop John McClane partners with hacker Matt Farrell to stop cyberterrorists trying to take down the US's infrastructure. Traceroute (1337!) is used to find the ringleader's location, then McClane kills him by shooting HIS OWN shoulder. https://x.com/todayininfosec/status/1938731279937057144 1st Jul…

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The Book Club: M. John Harrison 34:30

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My guest this week is the writer M. John Harrison, who joins me to talk about the rerelease of his 1992 novel The Course of the Heart – a deeply strange and riddling story of grief, friendship, memory and occult magic. We talk about why this book is so personal to him, what he learned from Charles Williams and Arthur Machen, turning his back on sci…

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Aces AFL Show: Mac Andrew in the house & Carlton are Pewtch! 🤢 1:04:29

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This week we are joined by Mac Andrew from the Gritty Gold Coast Suns! Mac helps up hype up the Prime time Friday Night game against the Pies and answers all the hard hitting questions we have for him! Wal returns to the studio after his severe illness that didn't prevent him to miss Libba's 250th celebrations & Daisy goes whack with Carlton! Plent…

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Coffee House Shots: can Keir defrost the 'entente glaciale'? 13:27

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Zut alors! The French are in town. Emmanuel Macron is on his state visit this week, spending time today with the King and tomorrow with the Prime Minister. His itinerary includes a state dinner and an address to both Houses of Parliament this afternoon. All the pageantry, of course, is for a reason: to defrost what Tim Shipman calls the ‘entente gl…

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TFG Tuesdays: The Don’t Argue, Coffee with Kerr & Will Jezza kick 1000 Snags? 40:43

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Toby breaks down his performance out west against the Eagles! What it was like running into Benny Cousins & Sam Kerr pre game + The Don’t Argue against young gun Harley Reid & the banter on the field afterwards. Jevy jumps back on the pod after having a week off as we break down Origin 3 and the talk to Toby about his good mate Jezza who returns to…

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Aces NRL Show: Origin III, Tigers Win & Manly Win Big! 41:42

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This week, Woodsy & Ash are joined by Brent Tate to preview a huge decider in State Of Origin, we review a wild week in the NRL. From the Tigers getting a major win and the Sea Eagles bouncing back in a major way. Contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://instagram.com/ausmericanaces?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Youtube: https://yout…

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Americano: Victor Davis Hanson on left-wing rage, Musk’s grudge, & America’s identity crisis 47:00

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Victor Davis Hanson, classicist, historian, and author of The End of Everything, joins Freddy Gray to discuss Zoran Mamdani’s shock candidacy win, the future of the Democratic Party, and rising class tensions in American politics. They also explore third-party prospects, Trump’s economic policies, and shifting global dynamics.…

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Coffee House Shots: Labour’s first year (in review) with Tim Shipman & Quentin Letts 22:00

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Cast your mind back a year. Labour had just won a storming majority, promising ‘change’ to a stale Tory party that was struggling to govern. But have things got any better? In the magazine this week, Tim Shipman writes the cover piece to mark the occasion of Labour’s first year in government. He takes readers through three chapters: from Sue Gray (…

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Spectator Out Loud: John Connolly, Gavin Mortimer, Dorian Lynskey, Steve Morris and Lloyd Evans 26:03

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: John Connolly argues that Labour should look to Andy Burnham for inspiration (1:51); Gavin Mortimer asks if Britain is ready for France’s most controversial novel – Jean Raspail’s The Camp of the Saints (4:55); Dorian Lynskey looks at the race to build the first nuclear weapons, as he reviews Frank Close’s Destroy…

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The Edition: Claws out for Keir, Mamdani’s poisoned apple & are most wedding toasts awful? 45:36

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This week: one year of Labour – the verdict In the magazine this week Tim Shipman declares his verdict on Keir Starmer’s Labour government as we approach the first anniversary of their election victory. One year on, some of Labour’s most notable policies have been completely changed – from the u-turn over winter fuel allowance to the embarrassing c…

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Book Club: Karin Slaughter 35:43

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Sam Leith's guest in this week’s Book Club podcast is one of the most popular living thriller writers. Karin Slaughter has made her native Georgia her fictional territory, and she joins Sam as she launches a new series set in a whole new county, with the book We Are All Guilty Here. They talk 'planning versus pantsing', what it means to write viole…

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Aces NRL Show: Can the Panthers go for 5? Papa returns to Origin & the Tigers in trouble again! 52:21

13d ago52:21

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This week, the team are joined by Queensland Legend Brent Tate for a review of the Game III selection, the team review round 17 from the game of the year to the most boring game of the year, and finally the team give their tips for round 18 in “woods you back it”. Subscribe now to catch every episode and be part of the conversation! Contact us: Ema…

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Aces AFL Show: Featuring Tom Papley & The Prancing Pony! 1:06:59

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Join us for this week's electrifying AFL Show! Unfortunately, Wal is under the weather with a nasty cold, so he won't be joining us. But don’t worry, we've got an exciting lineup for you! We'll be joined by two of the competition's most exciting players—Tom Papley from the Sydney Swans and Patty Voss, the Prancing Pony from the Fremantle Dockers. D…

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336 - Two idiots one microphone ft. Heath; or, The Gang Solves Healthcare 1:20:53

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Greetings, congregation! This week is an amazing throwback that most likely should've been a patreon-exclusive but hey-- here ya go! I'm not even going to try to explain it here- it's Heath and Jed at 11:30 at night. Buckle up. music: Occam's Razor by Foxblood www.patreon.com/churchandotherdrugs www.popnerdstudios.myshopify.com churchandotherdrugs@…

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Holy Smoke: it’s time for Pope Leo XIV to make some tough decisions 12:50

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Nearly everyone loves Robert Prevost, the unassuming baseball fan from Chicago who unexpectedly became Pope Leo XIV this year. But as he prepares to spend his summer in Castel Gandolfo he has some difficult decisions to make. Is he prepared to clear up all the doctrinal confusion created by his predecessor Pope Francis? And will he allow liberal bi…

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Table Talk: Thomasina Miers, co-founder of Wahaca 17:54

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Thomasina Miers is a chef, writer and restaurateur who co-founded Wahaca – the award-winning restaurant group that brought bold, sustainable Mexican street food to the UK. Her new book, Mexican Table, is out in August. On the podcast, Thomasina tells Lara about early memories of stirring onion with her mother, why she moved her family across the wo…

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TFG Tuesdays: SCG Turf, Big Brain Fades & FNF out West! 30:20

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Join us for another episode of TFG Tuesday’s where we dive into Toby’s Bye weekend getaway and his elite commentary covering the Swans vs. Dogs game alongside our man Daisy Thomas. We’ll discuss the state of the SCG turf, reveal who Toby wants a coffee with this week and unpack Tom Lynch's recent brain fade. Plus, we’ll talk Carlton FC & the Giants…

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Coffee House Shots: does Starmer still want to be PM? 12:41

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There have been a number of navel-gazing interviews with the Prime Minister over the weekend. Across thousands and thousands of words, he seems to be saying – if you read between the lines – that he doesn’t particularly enjoy being PM. In better news, Labour seems to have quelled the welfare rebellion. Liz Kendall is making a statement in the Commo…

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Episode 224: Where we argue about Cyber Essentials 47:53

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17th June 1995: Spyglass goes public World Wide Web software producer Spyglass Inc. went public, the year after it had begun distributing its Spyglass Mosaic software, an early browser for navigating the Web. With previous year's earnings at $7 million, Spyglass was founded by students at the Illinois Supercomputing Center, which also inspired Nets…

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Tommy Talks with Roquan Smith 🏈 Baltimore Ravens Linebacker 1:12:37

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Roquan Smith is a talented linebacker currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. Known for his speed, agility, and versatility on the field, Smith has quickly established himself as a key player in the Ravens' defense since his arrival. Originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2018, he joined the Ravens in the 2022 season, bringing wi…

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Coffee House Shots: Steve Baker on how to organise a successful rebellion 24:28

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As Labour rebels appear to have forced concessions from Keir Starmer over welfare this week, former Conservative MP Steve Baker joins James Heale to reflect on his own time as a rebel, and to provide some advice to Labour MPs. Steve, an MP for 14 years and a minister under Theresa May, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, tells James about the different rebe…

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Spectator Out Loud: Peter Frankopan, Tim Shipman, Francis Pike, Hermione Eyre and George Young 42:08

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Peter Frankopan argues that Israel’s attack on Iran has been planned for years (2:00); just how bad are things for Kemi Badenoch, asks Tim Shipman (13:34); Francis Pike says there are plenty of reasons to believe in ghosts (21:49); Hermione Eyre, wife of Alex Burghart MP, reviews Sarah Vine’s book How Not To Be a …

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Aces NBA Show: Playoffs Review, The Draft & Monster Trades! 48:53

18d ago48:53

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Join the Aces NBA Show for the season finale, where the discussion centers around the thrilling finals series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. This episode covers key topics such as the impact of Achilles injuries and Tyrese Haliburton's standout playoff performance. The Lads share their favorite memories from the playoffs,…

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Americano: how did Zohran Mamdani win? 23:52

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Against all odds, Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old state assemblyman and proud 'Muslim democratic socialist' won as as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. Aidan McLaughlin wrote about this for Spectator World. On this episode of Americano, Freddy Gray speaks to Aidan about how Mamdani defeated the favourite Andrew Cuomo, whether his succ…

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The Edition: war and peace, why restaurants are going halal & the great brown furniture transfer 42:04

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This week: war and peace Despite initial concerns, the ‘Complete and Total CEASEFIRE’ – according to Donald Trump – appears to be holding. Tom Gross writes this week’s cover piece and argues that a weakened Iran offers hope for the whole Middle East. But how? He joined the podcast to discuss further, alongside Gregg Carlstrom, the Economist’s Middl…

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Aces NRL Show : Manly In Deep Trouble? 55:11

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This week, the team discuss ll things Origin II with Brent Tate, how do Queensland win game III? Ash tries to name the new PNG team, are Manly on a crash course for the spoon? The team make some spicy predictions in “Woods you back it” and look ahead to another huge round of NRL. Subscribe now to catch every episode and be part of the conversation!…

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Aces AFL Show: Wal's Pewtch Form & Wildcard Weekend? 56:05

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This week on the show Wal blames Geelong for costing us the propeller! We discuss all the hottest takes from round 15 and whether we need to make new rules between the arcs to help the umpires out a little. We all introduce the wildcard weekend and would love your thoughts on that in the comments! We break down the must watch games this weekend + W…

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The Book Club: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe 44:03

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My guest on this week’s Book Club podcast is science writer Carl Zimmer, whose new book Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe explores the invisible world of the aerobiome – the trillions of microbes and particles we inhale every day. He tells me how Louis Pasteur's glacier experiments kicked off a forgotten scientific journey; how C…

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Coffee House Shots: 'what the f***' is going on in Iran? 13:26

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It is rare to see the President so visibly frustrated (see The Apprentice, circa 2004), but after Iran and Israel seemingly ignored his ceasefire announcement – and his plea on Truth Social, ‘PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!’ – Donald Trump has come down hard on both sides. In a clip taken this afternoon he exclaimed: ‘These are countries who have been fi…

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TFG Tuesdays: The Q4 Package, Tackling Rowell & Toby’s Best Sledge! 48:15

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The TFG Tuesday podcast is your source for the latest in sports. In this week's episode, we cover the thrilling comeback win against the Suns and provide insights and analysis. Toby discusses Matt Rowell and his recent $2,000 fine, along with key talking points from Round 15 of the AFL. We also highlight our best Clanger of the week, share who we’d…

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335 - What if there really is nothing after this? Plus, XXXAndrew, Sin and Non-existence 1:17:15

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Greetings, Congregation! Gather round for a classic, good-time existential crisis! The boys discuss non-existence, sin, some serious ragging on andrew, and some Jed rants. darksynth wave mix and Uninvited by Francis Doom www.popnerdstudios.myshopify.com www.patreon.com/churchandotherdrugs [email protected] Learn more about your ad choic…

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Tommy Talks with Brett Thorson! Georgia Bulldogs Punter! 🏈 1:12:22

22d ago1:12:22

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Brett Thorson is a talented punter for the Georgia Bulldogs, known for his impressive journey in football. He began his career playing in the TAC Cup for Gippsland Power, where he showcased his skills and potential. Despite facing injuries that challenged his path, Brett persevered and found himself at Pro Kick Australia, a program dedicated to tra…

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Holy Smoke: why are young Christians returning to tradition? 41:18

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Today’s Holy Smoke is a curtain-raiser for ‘Recovering the Sacred’, a Spectator event at St Bartholow-the-Great in the City of London in which a panel of experts will explore the rediscovery of traditional worship and theology by young Anglicans and Catholics. The event will be held on Tuesday 8th July; for more details, and to book tickets, go to:…

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Coffee House Shots: Jeremy Hunt on Trump, Budgets and Welsh whisky 17:24

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On this week’s special Saturday edition of Coffee House Shots, James Heale sits down with Jeremy Hunt to discuss his new book, Can We Be Great Again?. The former chancellor and foreign secretary argues that Britain remains one of the world’s most influential nations – but is in danger of losing its nerve. He reflects on working in the Foreign Offic…

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Episode 223: The never-ending train journey episode 43:40

25d ago43:40

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11th June 1986: Ferris Bueller's Day Off was released. https://x.com/todayininfosec/status/1932838235102716317 13th June 1994: A Russian hacker group led by Vladimir Levin stole $10.7 million from Citibank via X.25, in what was the first international bank robbery over a network to be made public. Levin was caught in London in 1995 and sentenced in…

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The Edition: Starmer at sea, Iran on the brink & the importance of shame 45:57

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Starmer’s war zone: the Prime Minister’s perilous position This week, our new political editor Tim Shipman takes the helm and, in his cover piece, examines how Keir Starmer can no longer find political refuge in foreign affairs. After a period of globe-trotting in which the Prime Minister was dubbed ‘never-here Keir’, Starmer’s handling of internat…

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Aces NBA Show: Pacers need a Miracle, Game 6 Preview & Obi Jordan! 34:56

27d ago34:56

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Aces NBA Show! The lads dive into Obi Toppin's explosive performance in Game 4, which led to Tommy losing the bet. We’ll also break down the key moments from Game 5 and discuss the recent Desmond Bane trade to the Orlando Magic. Jeff launches into the conversation as the Pacers' bench steps up in a big way. Plu…

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The Book Club: William Dalrymple 49:01

27d ago49:01

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My guest on this week’s Book Club podcast is the historian William Dalrymple, whose bestselling account of ancient India’s cultural and economic influence, The Golden Road, is newly out in paperback. He tells me why the ‘Silk Road’ is a myth, how Arabic numerals are really Indian – and how he responds to being Narendra Modi’s new favourite author.…

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Aces AFL Show: Legendary Bad Beat & Train’s Proposal for Portarlington FC! 51:57

27d ago51:57

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In this episode of the Aces AFL Show, Daisy and Wal don’t hold back as they call out Tommy for his epic blunder that cost everyone on the Prophet Propeller. It’s time to face the music! But the surprises don’t stop there. Wal brings in a special guest, Mitch from Port Arlington, who adds some fresh perspective to the mix. Train steps up with a comp…

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Table Talk: Nadine Dorries 15:08

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Nadine Dorries is one of the most recognisable Conservative politicians from the past two decades. Elected as the MP for Mid Bedfordshire in 2005, she notably clashed with David Cameron and George Osborne (who she called ‘two arrogant posh boys’) and lost the whip in 2012 when she took part in the reality show I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here. L…