Best Barry Watson Podcasts (2025)

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Thomas Tuchel’s England labour again and Levy out at Spurs – Football Weekly 50:37

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Ali Maxwell to discuss all the latest World Cup qualifying action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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How to Stop Feeling Like It's You Against the World | Scott Barry Kaufman 55:22

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Ever wondered why some people move past hardships while others get stuck in them? In this transformative conversation, Columbia professor Scott Barry Kaufman reveals the crucial difference between experiencing hardship and adopting a victim mindset, sharing research-backed strategies from his book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower You…

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POA Chapters 1&2 with Bailey 1:15:33

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ITS SEASON 3 TIME YALL! Join me and my wife as we discuss King Arthur in Harry Potter, the truth behind witch burning (maybe), and Friends references in chapters 1&2 of Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban. Podcast Email: [email protected] Podcast Youtube: https://youtube.com/@potterretold?si=fDhILiB6nSru3Xvr 0:00 Theme song 0:47 Intro…

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World Cup qualifying preview and new WSL season kicks off – Football Weekly 50:44

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson, Jonathan Fadugba and Suzy Wrack to discuss a new Women’s Super League format and the race to reach the 2026 World Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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7 Keys to Making Work…gulp…fun! | Bree Groff 1:04:31

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What if showing up as your most authentic, playful self was the key to doing truly brilliant work? Bree Groff, author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously), shares her radical rules for injecting more joy, creativity and aliveness into your professional life. An eye-opening listen for anyone who wants to finally merge work and life into o…

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#541 Guest Host Maggie Freleng with Quincy Cross 45:22

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18-year-old Jessica Currin’s burned and decomposing body was discovered on August 1, 2000 behind Mayfield Middle School in Mayfield, KY. Jessica had lacerations on the back of her head, nose and chin, and stab wounds. The medical examiner also believed she had been strangled but there was no evidence to support this theory. The case went cold for a…

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Deadline-day chaos and Middlesbrough lead promotion race – Football Weekly 1:00:58

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala to sift through a bonkers deadline day, questionable spending, and the best Championship pick-ups you’ve never heard of.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Szoboszlai’s rocket and Milner’s new milestone – Football Weekly 59:27

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Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Nooruddean Choudry to discuss Liverpool’s perfect start, Manchester City’s latest stumble and another chaotic weekend. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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The Courage to Change When Everyone Wants You to Stay the Same | Danté Stewart 46:01

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Former college football player turned minister Danté Stewart reveals what happens when you stop shrinking yourself to fit others' expectations and start trusting your own evolution. Drawing from his acclaimed memoir Shoutin' in the Fire, Stewart shares intimate stories about navigating faith, identity, and belonging, offering a fresh perspective on…

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Grimsby’s glory and Scottish sides slump in Europe – Football Weekly 56:32

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Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Robyn Cowen, Mark Langdon and Ewan Murray to discuss Manchester United’s shock defeat to Grimsby, a disastrous week for Scottish football and look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod…

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The Science of Better Relationships: 3 Experts Share What Really Works | Spotlight Convo 1:14:53

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Ever wonder why some relationships thrive through challenges while others crumble? In this spotlight episode, leading relationship researchers share the exact patterns that predict relationship success, revealing why conflict isn't the problem—it's how we navigate it that matters. Learn practical tools from the Gottmans' decades of research, discov…

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#540 Jason Flom with Joe Berlinger on the West Memphis 3 1:15:42

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In the late 80’s and early 90’s, the US found itself wrapped up in the “Satanic Panic” - a general state of fear revolving around Satanism and satanic ritual, real or imagined. On May 5th, 1993, in West Memphis, AR, three 8-year-old boys—Steven Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers—were reported missing. Their lifeless bodies were found the …

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Rio’s teenage kick caps a thriller at St James’ Park – Football Weekly 50:13

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Max Rushden is joined by John Brewin, Lucy Ward and Jonathan Liew as Liverpool beat Newcastle 3-2 away from home thanks to a debut goal in the 100th minute from teenager Rio Ngumoha. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Spurs stun Manchester City again and crisis already at West Ham? – Football Weekly 1:02:00

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Max Rushden is joined by Dan Bardell, Nedum Onuoha and Sam Dalling as Spurs start their season with back-to-back wins and West Ham are thrashed at home by Chelsea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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The 4 Keys to Better Conversations (Even When They're Messy) | Alison Wood Brooks 59:03

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Harvard professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals why those perfectly polished conversations we see in movies and TV are actually making it harder for us to connect in real life. In her new book Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, she shares the surprising science behind why messy, imperfect conversations often lead to deep…

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Sorting Characters With Avatar The Last Podcasters 1:54:42

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*SPOILER WARNING: EPISODE HAS POTTER SERIES SPOILERS: In our last "in-between" episode before we begin our coverage of Prisoner of Azkaban I am joined by the hosts of Avatar the Last Podcasters and we sort different Avatar characters into Hogwarts houses and ascribe different bending elements to Harry Potter characters! Avatar the Last Podcasters: …

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Arsenal swoop for Eze but where will he fit in? – Football Weekly Extra 50:47

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin, Seb Hutchinson and Sanny Rudravajhala as Arsenal look set to hijack Spurs’ attempts to sign Eberechi Eze. We also have a Premier League weekend preview. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Tired of Fighting With “opponents,” What if There Was a Better Way? | Scott Shigeoka 57:32

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When Scott Shigeoka, a queer Asian American progressive, packed everything into his Prius and spent a year seeking out conversations with people who held opposing views, he discovered something remarkable about the relationship between fear and curiosity. In this transformative conversation, Scott shares insights from his book "Seek: How Curiosity …

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#539 Jason Flom with Cal Harris 43:36

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Calvin "Cal" Harris was charged with the murder of his estranged wife Michele Harris, who disappeared in September 2001 from their home in Spencer, NY. Despite no body being found, Cal was tried four times and eventually acquitted in 2016. He later filed federal and state lawsuits alleging malicious prosecution and evidence fabrication. His case hi…

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Leeds make winning Premier League return, plus a Euro roundup – Football Weekly 57:36

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe to discuss Leeds, Barça, Bayern and more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Arsenal kick off with a win at Old Trafford as Premier League returns – Football Weekly 55:04

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as the Premier League season kicks off. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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How IFS is Healing Trauma & Changing Lives (Maybe Yours?) | Tamala Floyd, LCSW 1:08:16

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What if those parts of yourself you've been trying to change or silence are actually trying to protect you? In this illuminating conversation, psychotherapist Tamala Floyd reveals how understanding and building relationships with your different inner parts can transform exhaustion into wholeness, offering insights from her new book Listening When P…

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Battles with Basilisks (COS fanfic) with Emily 1:19:56

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Emily and I wrap up our coverage of Chamber of Secrets with a discussion covering what may be one of the best Harry Potter fanfics of all time, all about our golden boy, Gilderoy Lockhart, and what may the book have been like if he was actually the wizard that he claimed to be. We also have a mailbag and some potter news talk! Battles with Basilisk…

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Season 2: Ep. 5 – Early Medieval Irish Philosophy with Dr Daniel Watson 1:04:06

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Today we are talking to Dr Daniel Watson, who is a Bergin Fellow in the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. He tells us about philosophy in early medieval Ireland and that, contrary... Read MoreBy DIAS

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Premier League season preview: Leeds to Wolves: Football Weekly 1:03:45

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin for the second of our Premier League preview podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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#538 Jason Flom with Kendrick Gillum 40:31

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On February 1, 1997, Charles Newsome, a member of the 18th Street Group was murdered while driving through the Mayfair Apartments in West Memphis, AR. The city was caught in a wave of retaliatory violence between two groups: Foxwood and 18th Street. Kendrick Gillum, who was loosely affiliated with Foxwood, became a suspect based on inconsistent and…

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The Truth About Headaches: Surprising Science & Groundbreaking Treatments | Tom Zeller Jr. 58:53

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Until 2018, we had no medications specifically designed to prevent migraines or cluster headaches - a startling fact given that headaches affect billions worldwide. In this revealing conversation, former New York Times journalist Tom Zeller Jr., author of The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief, weaves tog…

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Premier League season preview: Arsenal to Fulham: Football Weekly 55:13

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan for the first of our Premier League preview podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Crystal Palace win the Community Shield and the Championship is back – Football Weekly 58:17

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and George Elek as Crystal Palace get the better of Liverpool at Wembley and the Championship gets under way. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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How Being Highly Sensitive Can Be Your Superpower | Elaine Aron, PhD [Best of] 1:08:01

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Psychologist Dr Elaine Aron sits down with Jonathan Fields to unpack the traits of the Highly Sensitive Person and show how this wiring can become your greatest strength in family life. Get science-backed strategies straight from her book “The Highly Sensitive Parent: Be Brilliant in Your Role, Even When the World Overwhelms You” and start turning …

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Impossible Chamber of Secrets Jeopardy with Jessie and Tori 1:12:00

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Join Potter pros Jessie and Tori as they compete in an epic game of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Jeopardy! Will Jessie retain her title? Will Tori take out a reigning champ? Find out this week on Retold! Also, feel free to use this jeopardy board for yourself with the link here. https://jeopardylabs.com/play/impossible-chamber-of-secrets…

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Is Sesko a good fit for Manchester United and who will win the Championship? – Football Weekly Extra 48:51

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Ben Fisher as Manchester United look set to win the race to sign Benjamin Sesko. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian