Best Andrew McLean Podcasts (2025)

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Labour Suffer HUGE Blow In Caerphilly By-Election 1:07:24

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Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle has taken a historic Labour stronghold in the Caerphilly by-election. Plus: Ireland goes to the polls to elect a new President, why Zack Polanski’s brand of eco-populism is infuriating the right, and we speak to Times Columnist James Marriott about the decline of reading. With: Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani. Support N…

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Breaking Down Our Updated 2026 MLB Draft Rankings 42:57

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Carlos and Peter talk through the most recent draft update for the 2026 class. Who’s moving up? Who’s moving down? What’s the state of the 2026 class after a key summer evaluation period and are there any real darkhorses who could challenge Roch Cholowsky for the 1-1 spot next summer? — Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (3:30) 2026 Draft update talk begins …

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The NEET Crisis: How Employers and Communities Can Unlock Young Talent wih Sam Squire, Inspire 2 Ignite CIC 28:53

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In April–June 2025, 948,000 young people aged 16–24 in the UK were classified as NEET, not in education, employment, or training. That’s 12.5% of the youth population, a worrying rise from the previous quarter and year. In this episode, host Bill Banham sits down with Sam Squire, CEO of Inspire 2 Ignite CIC, to unpack what’s driving this crisis—and…

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Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series Preview 50:59

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We have a special edition of the Baseball America podcast, as John Manuel, the long-time Editor-In-Chief of Baseball America, joins JJ Cooper. We've gotten the band back together for a special World Series Preview. (00:00) What's We've Seen In The Playoffs So Far (04:00) Is This Dodgers' Rotation Perfect For The Playoffs? (09:00) Why Big Spending T…

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Trump Says Israel’s West Bank Annexation “Won’t Happen” 1:07:00

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Trump rejects Israel’s plan for West Bank annexation. Plus: New polling shows that ‘wealth tax’ is gaining momentum, KCL withdraws a student’s visa sponsorship after pressure from a pro-Israel lobby group, and Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo clash in the final Mayoral debate With NoJusticeMTG , Ash Sarkar & Harriet Williamson.…

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Fantasy Podcast: Way Too Early ADPs From NFBC Draft Champion Leagues Part Two 42:36

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This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast we return to the topic of early NFBC Draft Champions drafts and prospect ADP. We talk through outfielders and pitchers on this episode after covering infielders and catchers last week. (1:00) Blue Jays ALCS Victory Lap For Dylan and Geoff. (7:00) Toolshed Mock Draft (11:00) Chase DeLauter (14:00) Dy…

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Most Change Fails Because Brains Hate Risk with Georgie Cooke, Lima Delta 27:12

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Change doesn’t fail because people are stubborn; it fails because the rollout forgets how humans actually change. In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham sits down with Georgie Cooke, Learning and Change Strategist co-founder of Lima Delta, to unpack why so many transformations lose steam and how to design plans that stick. From status quo bias and ris…

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Why the Grooming Gangs Inquiry Is Collapsing Before It Started 1:02:40

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A fourth survivor quits the grooming gangs inquiry Plus: Reform faces big test in Welsh By-Election, the warnings about superintelligence are getting louder, and Andrew Marr gets hit by reality With: Michael Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dan Evans and Ben Cumming Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com…

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Prospect Podcast: Remembering This Year's World Series Stars As Prospects 1:03:13

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For a special edition of the Baseball America Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper look back at some of the stars of this year's World Series and remember what they were like as prospects. (00:00) How many players on World Series rosters were Top 100 or team Top 30 prospects? (07:00) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has lived up to every expectation a…

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Webinar: Robin Bell's great grandmother helps us understand the impact of rising sea levels 57:03

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Robin Bell (pictured), a Marie Tharp Lamont Research Professor with the Marine and Polar Geophysics department at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, was one of three speakers at a webinar organised by The Columbia Climate School and chaired by the Professor and Senior Vice Dean, Columbia Climate School; Professor of Environmental Health Sciences…

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Madison Rose Ostergren - Ski Racer Turned Big Mountain Charger 1:20:32

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Season 6, Episode 87Madison Rose Ostergren is a ski racer turned big mountain charger, redefining what it means to ski with style, power, and soul. She's starred in Warren Miller films, Teton Gravity Research films, she drops massive Teton lines, and she's built a life that blends art, grit, and fearless creativity. Follow The SnowBrains Podcast:On…

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Prince Andrew Under Pressure To Leave Public Life Forever 1:10:21

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Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir has been published in the UK, putting Prince Andrew and his links to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein back in the spotlight. Plus: The row over Maccabi Tel Aviv continues, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes to jail, and Zack Polanski takes on Robert Peston as the Green Party continues to rise i…

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Enrique Bradfield Jr. Joins, AFL Standouts & Tony Vitello | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 78 28:41

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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler, Jesús Cano and Scott Braun welcome Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. to the show. We also look into early standouts in the Arizona Fall League and offer up some reactions to reports that Tennessee coach Tony Vitello will be the next manager of the Giants. We stream the Hot Sheet Show ever…

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Interview: Mik Aidt has found a new 'connection', he's empowered, excited and it 'gets him up in the morning' 13:19

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Geelong's Mik Aidt (pictured) has found a new connection through the Geelong Connection Cafe that meets for the first time this Friday at 3:00 pm. Mik, who has been deeply involved with climate activities in the city for about 15 years, mainly through "The Sustainable Hour", has worked with others from the city's former Climate Cafe to create this …

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Israel Violates Gaza Ceasefire, Killing at Least 99 57:04

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Israel violates Gaza ceasefire… again. Plus: The ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans continues to prove divisive, and Prince Andrew gives up royal titles as Epstein links increase. With Ash Sarkar and NoJusticeMTG.By Novara Media

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What Happens If The Giants Hire Tony Vitello? 57:07

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We have a special emergency podcast today. As The Athletic first reported, the San Francisco Giants are expected to hire Tennessee Volunteers head coach Tony Vitello as the team's new manager. Jacob Rudner and JJ Cooper take a look at what this would mean for everyone involved. (00:00) What we know from our reporting (02:30) Why This May Make Sense…

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Starmer Attacks Ban on Israeli Football Hooligans 55:55

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Keir Starmer has leapt to the defence of Israeli football hooligans, condemning a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming Europa League game against Aston Villa. Plus: The government have failed to stop a legal challenge against the controversial proscription of Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.…

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EP 332: 3 Up 3 Down, Utilizing 40 Man Rosters in Draft & Holds & SP Inning Expectations w/ Dusty Wagner 2:12:25

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⁠⁠⁠⁠I am joined by Dusty Wagner as we discuss a bunch of topics 3 Up 3 Down : guys we are on opposite sides of the spectrum of how we felt about them in 2024 Dusty Up: Framber Valdez, Cole Ragans, Mookie Betts Down: Bailey Ober, Taj Bradley Rob Up: Edward Cabrera, Buxton, Yamamoto Down: Parker Meadows, Pfaadt, Josh Lowe Torn on: Yainer Diaz Startin…

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The Death Toll in Gaza Rises, Despite Ceasefire 1:09:35

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The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is looking shaky. Plus: Investigating the US and UK military industrial complex, and the union leader accused of harassment and heading up a ‘sexist boys club’. With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Khem Rogaly & Simon Childs.By Novara Media

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Fantasy Podcast: Way Too Early ADPs From NFBC Draft Champion Leagues 48:01

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This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White review where prospects are being drafted in early NFBC Draft Champions leagues. We go player by player and discuss the prospects getting drafted at catcher and the infield positions. (8:00) Samuel Basallo (11:00) Carter Jensen (14:00) Joe Mack and Jeferson Quero (1…

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The UK Can’t Get Its Story Straight On China 1:00:52

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Two men accused of spying for China Plus: Trump’s trade war with President Xi, Piers Morgan sells himself to the highest bidder, and OpenAI delves into… erotica. With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone & Kyle ChanBy Novara Media

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Prospect Podcast: Farm System Statcast Ranking Standouts 50:33

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This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and J.J. Cooper discuss the organizations stood out in our Hit+ and Stuff+ metrics. Using sourced pitch and hit tracking data from all levels of the minors, we've put together overall organization rankings from 1 to 30 in each category. (00:00) Explaining Hit+ and Stuff+ (13:35) Why the Dodgers rank s…

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College Podcast: Fall Ball Intel, Reactions from Jupiter 47:29

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Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty recap an impressive weekend at the WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Florida, including their takeaways from watching 16-year-old phenom Striker Pence. Rudner and Flaherty also break down the latest intel from college fall workouts across the country. (4:30…

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Matt Sterbenz - Founder of 4FRNT Skis 1:32:03

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Season 6, Episode 86Matt Sterbenz is the guy who lit a fire under modern freeskiing. He founded 4FRNT skis, built a brand out of a Salt Lake City garage, and proved that when riders design the gear, the whole sport changes. Matt turned rebellion into innovation, built a cult following, and helped define the look and feel of independent skiing. This…

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Israel Accuses Hamas Of Breaking Ceasefire, Kills Multiple Palestinians 1:12:59

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Cracks have begun to show in the peace deal between Israel and Hamas as the Israeli military continues to kill Palestinians. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure to raise income tax in the upcoming autumn budget, and the government is accused of covering up evidence pertaining to a Chinese spying trial. With NoJusticeMTG and Kieran Andrieu.…

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Twins Prospect Brandon Winokur Joins, Plus Statcast System Rankings | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 77 26:11

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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Twins prospect Brandon Winokur to the show. We also dive into BA's recent farm system Statcast rankings. Can you guess which organization sits atop both the hitting and pitching lists? We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube. Time Stamps (0…

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Israeli and Palestinian Captives Released, Trump Meets Leaders in Egypt 1:00:32

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Palestinian and Israeli captives have been released. Plus: Israel refuses to release Marwan Barghouti, and the Green Party reaches 100,000 members. With Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG, Andreas Krieg and Milena Ansari.By Novara Media

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Climate News: Talking Treaty; Bill McKibben on the solar energy revolution; And it's bioregioning 2:08:42

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A Treaty with Victoria's indigenous people brings benefits to all, and our environment. "Here comes the sun! The solar energy revolution – podcast"; "Extreme weather costs Australia more than any other rich country, bar one"; "Gondwana Link - connecting people, connecting nature"; "Man arrested, accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire in Californ…

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Can The Gaza Ceasefire Hold? 59:56

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Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to the North of Gaza as Israel says a ceasefire is now in effect. Plus: Donald Trump’s big Nobel Peace Prize disappointment, Keir Starmer’s trade mission to Mumbai, and the showdown between Zack Polanski and Zia Yusef on BBC Question Time. With Michael Walker, Omar Rahman, Arjun Ramani and […]…

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Jupiter And The Striker Pence Experience 30:46

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Carlos picks Peter’s brain on what it’s been like so far at the 2025 Perfect Game WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Fla. Peter breaks down Canadian lefthander Sean Duncan, and then gushes about the look he got from 2028 flamethrowing righthander Striker Pence. Peter then highlights a few other notable players he’s looking forward to seeing — Time…

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EP 331: Looking Back to 2025 and Forward to 2026 + Roki Sasaki w/ Dustin McComas 1:45:12

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⁠⁠⁠I am joined by Dustin McComas as we look at 2025 and how we are preparing for 2026 Looking back at 2025 Lessons learned / things gone bad / etc Percentile Ranks from 2024 to 2025 Power a bit up, pitching a bit down Preparing for 2026 Process Deep dive firsts, or general peaks then pick some guys based on filters, etc? How are you utilizing any n…

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Israel and Hamas Sign Gaza Ceasefire Deal 1:15:41

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Initial stages of the Gaza ceasefire begin. Plus: Millions in the UK to pay even more for water bills, and guess who Robert Jenrick didn’t see on his trip to Birmingham? With NoJusticeMTG, Trita Parsi, and Dalia Gebrial.By Novara Media

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Fantasy Podcast: Standout Late Season Pitching Debuts 53:06

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This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast JJ Cooper stands in for Dylan White, as our Canadian Co-Host recovers from the Jays victory party in Toronto. JJ and Geoff talk through a host of big name pitching prospects that impressed in their MLB debuts in 2025. We talk through Cam Schlittler, Trey Yesavage and others. In the second half of th…

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Event: A trio of commentators at the Royal Society of Victoria tackles: 'What is Australia Risking? Future Impacts of Climate Change' 1:46:27

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Richard Denniss (pictured) was one of a trio of speakers at an event at Melbourne's Royal Society of Victoria to consider: "What is Australia Risking? Future Impacts of Climate Change". The event was convened by Climate Communications Australia and hosted by The Royal Society of Victoria, and offered a unique chance to discuss the report with Risk …

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The Global Talent Expansion Playbook with Walter Sabrin, Vensure Employer Solutions 27:29

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Walter Sabrin takes us behind the scenes of one of the most remarkable growth stories in the HR industry. As Chief Talent Officer at Vensure Employer Solutions, he's orchestrated talent strategy through 94 acquisitions in just six years, transforming a company with modest beginnings into the world's largest private HR outsourcing firm. The phrase "…

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UK Set To Cave To Trump On NHS Drug Prices 1:07:13

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The UK to hike drug prices to fight tariffs Plus: Kemi’s speech at Tory Conference, and is Nigel Farage a fascist? With: Michael Walker, Helena(@NoJusticeMTG), Nick Dearden & James Meadway Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.comBy Novara Media

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Prospect Podcast: Why Throwing Hard Matters And Who Throws The Hardest 52:07

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On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper talk a whole lot about pitchers' velocity. We discuss why it's the key to MLB success, and we look at which MiLB pitchers throw the hardest and have the nastiest stuff. (00:00) Why we love velocity (05:00) A new study finds MLB SPs who throw harder not only have more success, they also hav…

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This week on the Prospect Podcast, Jesús Cano and JJ Cooper talk about the Bridge League and the Instructional League, where MLB draft picks and top international prospects get intense instruction in a more relaxed environment. Jesús has been working the back fields for several months, and he highlights some of the prospects who have stood out. (00…