Best Battle At The Big Table Podcasts (2025)

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Quiz: Which Players Have Played The Most Under Jose Mourinho? 32:37

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Who are the top 10 players to have made the most appearances for Jose Mourinho throughout his career? Which players have played for the Special One at three different clubs? Can Micah prove Alan’s cheating allegations wrong? Gary, Alan and Micah also reveal the first winner of our monthly Players Lounge prizes for finishing top of The Rest Is Footb…

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Atlético Stun Real In Madrid Derby, Barca Go Top Of La Liga & Elche In Dreamland 30:57

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Can Atlético Madrid’s brilliant victory of Real Madrid be the kickstart they need for their season? What is Barcelona’s best line up when everyone is fit? How have newly-promoted Elche upset the odds to find themselves in the top four? Gary and Alex also discuss the problems at Athletic Club, as their poor run of form continues. Join The Players Lo…

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Brilliant Crystal Palace Hand Liverpool First Defeat, Arsenal’s Massive Win At The Death & Amorim Next To Go? 45:17

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Could this season be the best ever in Crystal Palace’s history? How crucial will Arsenal’s last minute winner be for their belief, after it had been brought into question recently? How much longer can this run of form last for Man United before Ruben Amorim gets the boot? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the sacking of Graham Potter at West Ham an…

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Episode 17: Brent Passchier - Inclusion by Design - Around the School Table by Xuno Suite 35:24

1d ago35:24

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Deputy Principal - Education Support, Brent Passchier joins Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts) to unpack a practical blueprint for inclusive education at Atwell College (atwellcollege.wa.edu.au) in Western Australia. From sensory rooms and hydrotherapy to music programmes and smart use of technology, he explains how schools can widen ac…

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Kimmel, Tylenol, and a Ukrainian TACO... 30:44

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What a week. Joe gets into what Jimmy Kimmel's suspension - and his triumphant return - really means. What can we learn? And more importantly, what can we DO? And yeah, Trump's going after Tylenol now. How does Joe see this ending? Plus, Joe and Alex get to a bunch of your questions - what's with Trump's Ukraine flip flop? Is it game on for 2026 as…

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Forest’s Impressive Start In Europe, ‘Stupid’ Ekitike & Dembélé The Golden Boy 26:48

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Can Forest be a real threat in the Europa League after a strong start against Real Betis? Was Arne Slot right to call Hugo Ekitike stupid after getting sent off against Southampton? Should we just be celebrating Ousmane Dembélé for winning the Ballon d’Or, rather than moaning about who didn’t? Gary and Micah also discuss an impressive week for the …

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Who Loses—and Maybe Wins—From Trump’s New H-1B Fee 24:04

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On this episode of Trumponomics, host Stephanie Flanders explores US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, which industries will lose the most from this new expense for foreign workers and a potential long-term silver lining for India, the source of most of them. Bloomberg Economics analyst Michae…

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Barcelona Getting Better And Better, Alonso Putting His Stamp On Real Madrid & Atletico Out Of The Title Race Already? 27:48

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How has Hansi Flick got Barcelona’s array of attacking talent all sparkling? How is Xabi Alonso managing all the Galacticos at Real Madrid and making sure he’s the boss? Are Atletico Madrid out of the title race after just five games having dropped points again? Gary and Alex also discuss Valencia’s impressive win, as they condemned Athletic Club t…

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Arsenal Rescue A Point Against Man City, Chelsea’s Bizarre Performance At Man Utd & Alan Stranded In The US 39:54

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Did we see the next evolution in Pep Guardiola’s style in their draw at the Emirates? Why were the guys so surprised by a number of aspects in Chelsea’s defeat against Man United? What on earth has happened to Alan and why is he still stuck in America?! Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Liverpool’s nervy win against Everton in the Merseyside Derby …

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Episode 16: Anthony Sacker – Turning DIBELS Data into Action – Around the School Table by Xuno Suite 26:05

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Senior Leader at XUNO Suite (xuno.com.au) and driving force behind the Student Maps platform, Anthony Sacker, joins Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts) to unpack how DIBELS can move from raw scores to real classroom action. In this interview, we explore how smart visualisations and simple workflows help teachers identify risk early and r…

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Episode 155: Jaguars, Justice, and the Border Wall – Stories from the Frontlines With Russ McSpadden 45:11

11d ago45:11

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Russ McSpadden works to protect public lands and the wildlife who call them home in Arizona and the rest of the Southwest. Before joining the Center in 2012, Russ engaged in grassroots environmental activism. He holds a master’s degree in environmental history from Florida Atlantic University. Show Notes In this episode of the Rewilding Earth […] R…

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"Time to start flipping tables" with James Talarico 26:03

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Texas State Rep and US Senate candidate James Talarico joins Joe and Alex to discuss a new path forward for Democrats - and how he talks about the issues differently. Why does he think love is the most important word in the English language - and how do we heal a divided country without folding on the issues we care about? How do we win on issues l…

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Liverpool Leave It Late Again, Chelsea Humbled By Bayern & Holders PSG Looking Ominously Good 23:24

12d ago23:24

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Is Liverpool’s recurring need for a late show actually a slight cause for concern? Are Chelsea lacking the Champions League experience needed to go far in the competition? Are PSG the favourites to retain their European title this season? Gary and Alan also discuss two great results for Spurs and Arsenal to get their Champions League campaigns unde…

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Is Trump Bringing an End to US Free Market Capitalism? 27:10

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Host Stephanie Flanders, Bloomberg’s head of government and economics, is joined by Bloomberg managing editor Shelly Banjo and senior reporter Ian King to discuss how Trump has changed the rules for corporate America, and whether this marks a permanent change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Quiz: Most Expensive Premier League Transfers 30:31

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Who are the Top 10 most expensive transfers in Premier League history? Which club feature most regularly in splashing the big cash? Can Alan redeem himself in this week's quiz after getting very frustrated last time out? Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restisfootball It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ Join Th…

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"The goal? It should be to WIN" with Congressman Tom Suozzi 31:59

15d ago31:59

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Congressman Tom Suozzi joins Joe and Alex to discuss the path forward for Democrats. What four factors does he diagnose as contributing to division in America? From social media to cable television - why is the Democratic brand in trouble? How do Democrats define themselves - and do it in a way that breaks through with everyday people? And as we lo…

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Barca Hit Valencia For Six, Madrid Stay Perfect & Getafe Flying High 42:16

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How pleased will Marcus Rashford be to have registered his first La Liga goal involvement? How has Kylian Mbappe developed his game to be a brilliant No 9? Can Getafe sustain their brilliant start to the new season? Gary and Alex also discuss how the Spanish teams will fair in this year’s Champions League and who is in the best shape to go the furt…

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Man City Beat Disastrous Man Utd, Liverpool Break Burnley Hearts & Bournemouth Defy The Odds 52:59

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Why is Ruben Amorim’s stubbornness not helping the Man United players? Were Liverpool lucky in their win against Burnley? How has Andoni Iraola kept Bournemouth firing after losing so many key players in the summer? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how impressive Arsenal’s squad depth has become and why it means this year could finally be differen…

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Episode 15: Rebecca Woolnough – Tech That Serves Learning – Around the School Table by Xuno Suite 30:52

16d ago30:52

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Rebecca Woolnough, Area Manager, Oceania at SMART Technologies (http://smarttech.com/en-au) joins Around the School Table (https://xuno.com.au/podcast) to unpack how right-fit edtech lifts learning, not workload. From “divisolation” to Universal Design for Learning, her lens is practical and hopeful. Crucially, she argues for outcomes before hardwa…

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"Paved roads lead to dead ends. Find new maps" with Mike Podhorzer 36:17

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Alex returns! But that's not all - Mike Podhorzer joins Joe and Alex to discuss the fight we're in - and the fights a lot of people might not know about. Why is Trump going after labor so strongly? Also - why Mike thinks the old red vs. blue framing is outdated - and why the Republican Party is now an agent of the "Neo-Confederacy," as Mike calls i…

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Roy Hodgson On THAT Iceland Loss, Getting The Liverpool Call & The Greats Of England 44:17

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Why will Roy never be able to get over that Iceland defeat? Who are the best players that he’s ever worked with? What does Roy make of the current situation at Crystal Palace? Roy Hodgson joins Gary for Part 2 of this interview to discuss his time as England manager and how that gut wrenching loss against Iceland affected him as a manager. Join The…

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The Rise Of Lamine Yamal 34:19

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Is Lamine Yamal already a truly generational talent? What’s the limit for him in the future? Is there a danger of him being overplayed? Alex Aljoe also tells Gary about how she ended up as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s padel partner during this international break and how he’s enjoying life out in Madrid. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy fo…

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Trump Isn’t the Only Reason the Price of Money Is Rising 22:48

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Why is the price of money rising and what does US President Donald Trump have to do with it? Stephanie Flanders is joined by Bloomberg Economics' Jamie Rush and Tom Orlik to explore the global forces driving up interest rates, from defense spending to deglobalization, and what higher borrowing costs mean for governments, businesses and households. …

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England’s Best Performance Under Tuchel & Postecoglou Replaces Nuno At Forest 32:20

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Which players sparkled for England in Belgrade? Why are the guys so impressed with Thomas Tuchel? Is Ange Postecoglou the right call for Nottingham Forest after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss whether the value of international goals is diminishing, as Erling Haaland nets five for Norway in an 11-1 thrashing of Moldov…

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Episode 14: Anna Vermooten – Parents Battle of the Bands – Around the School Table by Xuno Suite 36:46

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CEO and Founder Anna Vermooten joins Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts) to share how Parents Battle of the Bands (parentsbattleofthebands.com) grew from a St Kilda idea into a movement. This audio-only conversation captures the energy of community music. It also reveals how parent bands can strengthen connections between families and sc…

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Episode 154: “The American Southwest” Elevates The Art of Storytelling In Wildlife Films 53:35

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With a Master’s degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Cape Town, Ryan Olinger is a wildlife biologist as well as an award-winning photographer and videographer. He has dedicated nearly a decade to studying a variety of species and the impact of climate change, with field experience spanning the American Southwest to Africa. Ryan’s […

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How can we have a fair conversation about Trump’s health? With Trygve Olson 43:17

26d ago43:17

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Trygve Olson joins Joe to discuss whether Donald Trump is trying to distract the American people or cover up the Epstein case. What would happen to the MAGA movement if Trump went away? How can we have a fair election in 2026? Read Trygve's latest at ⁠https://trygveolson.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Learn more about your ad choices…

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Roy Hodgson On Inter Milan, Brian Clough’s “Criticism” & Club Vs Country 43:50

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Roy Hodgson joins Gary to discuss his incredible rise through the management ranks in Sweden and how Brian Clough voiced his opinion on a very mundane fixture. From the differences between club & country and coaching a European giant. He also reveals which club was his favourite to coach, from his impressive and extensive résumé. Part two of this i…

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Why Are Stocks Hitting Records Amid US Uncertainty? 24:03

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On this episode of Trumponomics, we explore the curious moment in markets where most investors see equities as overvalued but don’t want to sell just yet. Host and Bloomberg Head of Government and Economics Stephanie Flanders is joined by Bloomberg Economics economist Anna Wong and Everything Risk author Ed Harrison. Read more: https://www.bloomber…

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Guéhi Move Collapses, Isak & Wissa Get Their Way & PL Spending Tops £3bn 25:12

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Why will Marc Guéhi continue to be a top performer for Crystal Palace despite his Deadline Day disappointment? Will we see more players downing tools in the future to get their dream moves after Isak and Wissa forced their way out? Is the amount of money being spent something we should be worrying about? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate the best De…

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La Liga: Trent Impresses On Madrid Return, Barca Slip Up After Changes & Athletic Club Maintain A Perfect Record 38:43

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Was Trent Alexander-Arnold unlucky not to make the recent England squad? Is Hansi Flick still working out his best starting XI for this season? Is Ernesto Valverde proving himself as one of the best managers in Europe right now? Gary and Alex also discuss Atletico Madrid’s continued struggles and if it’s conceivable they could part ways with Diego …

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Szoboszlai’s Stunner & VAR Shambles 40:45

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Is it a worry for everyone else that Liverpool have won three out of three without playing near their best? Are Arsenal too timid when they play in the ‘big’ games? How do we sort out the mess we’ve got ourselves into with VAR now? Gary and Alan also discuss Jack Grealish’s fantastic start to the season and signs of a dangerous partnership with Kie…

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Episode 13: Danni Mattiazzo - How Technology Transforms Learning - Around the School Table by Xuno Suite 25:34

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In this episode of Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcast), host Steve Davis welcomes Danni Mattiazzo, assistant principal at Larrakeyah Primary School (larrakeyahprimary.com.au) in Darwin. Recently recognised with the Australian Education Award for Best Use of Technology, Danni Mattiazzo shares how her leadership has guided the development o…

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"It's getting really bad for Trump. Focus." 31:46

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Another big win for Democrats in Iowa - why this one (and the earlier special this year) spells bad news for Trump, who isn't on the ballot next year... plus, is Trump OK? Joe explains what we really have to pay attention to. And Alex has a few numbers that show exactly how bad things have gotten on the economy. What are we supposed to do about Chi…

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How Patient Should Man Utd Be With Ruben Amorim? 34:44

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What should Man United do next after another difficult week? Can Ruben Amorim get these players working effectively in the system he refuses to change? Gary and Micah also debate who will be the best new signing in the Premier League this season and what changes they should make to The Rest Is Football fantasy team for this weekend. Join THE PLAYER…

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What Is the Anti-Trumponomics Agenda? 30:05

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It’s been a little more than seven months since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House, and much has been made of his administration’s unprecedented actions when it comes to trade, geopolitics and domestic matters. There are plenty of detractors pointing to the downsides of the Republican’s moves, but we hear less about what the US s…

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Another Newcastle v Liverpool Classic, Great Footy Trivia & Micah The Hype Man 42:14

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What were Alan’s emotions like throughout that incredible game while he was in the stands at St James' Park? Do Liverpool have things to worry about defensively? What exactly was Micah doing in the crowd at Joleon Lescott’s DJ set at Reading Festival? Gary also tests Alan and Micah with a bit of football trivia - who are Top 10 French players to ha…

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La Liga: Barcelona’s Stunning Comeback, Mbappé Firing For Real Madrid & Five Star Villarreal Go Top 39:21

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How did a change of formation and style of play spark Barcelona’s comeback against Levante? Has Kylian Mbappé been harshly judged in his Real Madrid career so far? Can Villarreal break into the top three this season? Gary, Alex Aljoe and Sid Lowe also discuss the current troubles at Atletico Madrid after they fail to win again. Join THE PLAYERS LOU…

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Man Utd Still Misfiring, Grealish Impresses On Everton’s Big Day & Outstanding Spurs 33:31

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How long will Ruben Amorim get to bed in his new players before the pressure really starts to mount? Will we see Jack Grealish recapture his best form at Everton? How has Thomas Frank stamped his mark and philosophy on Spurs in just two games? Gary & Alan also discuss Arsenal thumping Leeds and how plenty of positive personal performances were marr…

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Episode 12: Ryan Ma – Scaling Success at Saltwater P–9 College - Around the School Table by Xuno Suite 26:50

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In this episode of Around the School Table (xuno.com.au/podcasts), host Steve Davis is joined by Ryan Ma, assistant principal of Saltwater P–9 College, one of Australia’s fastest-growing schools. Since opening its gates in 2019 with 490 students, Saltwater has expanded to more than 2,200 learners in just six years. With families representing over 2…

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Episode 153: Preparing For A Catamount Homecoming in the Northeast 39:28

1M ago39:28

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Renee Seacor is Mighty Earth’s Northeast Rewilding Director, where she oversees the campaign to reintroduce catamounts to the forests of the Northeast. Renee previously served as the Carnivore Conservation Director for Project Coyote, overseeing campaigns aimed at promoting coexistence with North America’s wild carnivore species. She has built a ca…

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"TRUMP'S NUMBERS ARE TANKING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER." 37:07

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Gavin Newsom is taking the fight to Trump - by being Trumpy on social media. Why Joe thinks it can be really effective - and why Democrats shouldn't get bent out of shape about it. Also: You've probably heard about record numbers of Americans "ashamed" Trump is president - but why is it so much worse for Trump under the hood? Just how bad is the ec…

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The Guys Respond To Isak & Newcastle's Statement 30:59

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“He’s adding fuel to the fire!” Alan, Gary and Micah react to the statements made by Alexander Isak and Newcastle United this week as the transfer saga rumbles on. The trio also preview this weekend’s key fixtures as Sunderland play Burnley in a game that’s likely to be crucial at the bottom of the table. Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE here: therestisfoot…

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Is Economic Self-Sufficiency a Myth? 32:13

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Host Stephanie Flanders speaks with journalist and author Ben Chu to unpack his latest book, Exile Economics: What Happens if Globalisation Fails. As President Donald Trump calls for the US to break its dependence on foreign imports and bring all production “back home,” Chu pulls back the curtain on what abandoning globalization would actually look…

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Alan Responds To The Wissa & Isak Drama 31:57

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Alan, Gary & Micah break down the Isak-Wissa drama, guess their own FPL prices in their prime, and weigh in on the handball controversy from Leeds vs Everton. The boys answer the best of your questions in the latest Q&A episode Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE here: therestisfootball.com Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restisfootball It's …

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La Liga: Rashford Makes Barca Debut In Controversial Win, Espanyol Stun Atlético & Cazorla Makes Emotional Return 40:58

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Should Barcelona’s second goal have stood in their victory against Mallorca? Did Diego Simeone get his substitutions right in Atlético Madrid’s shock defeat to Espanyol? How special was it to see Santi Cazorla return to La Liga with Real Oviedo? In a new weekly episode for The Rest Is Football, Gary is joined by Alex Aljoe to discuss all the major …

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Signs Of Encouragement For Man Utd, Sunderland Back With A Bang & Why Is VAR So Anti-Goal? 47:19

1M ago47:19

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Why were there plenty of reasons to be positive for Man Utd, despite defeat against Arsenal? Have Sunderland shown that we can expect more of a fight from the newly promoted teams this season? Why were the lads so frustrated with VAR ruling out Eberechi Eze’s free-kick against Chelsea? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss which of the Premier League’s…

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Episode 11: Darcy Nolan – 'This Is Going to Be Big' in Education - Around the School Table by Xuno Suite 24:24

1M ago24:24

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In this episode of Around the School Table (https://xuno.com.au/podcasts/), host Steve Davis is joined by Darcy Nolan, lower secondary subschool leader at Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School’s Bullengerook campus (https://wordpress.smrss.vic.edu.au/). The school is the setting for the acclaimed ABC documentary This is Going to Be Big, (htt…

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"Donald Trump fired reality" 33:20

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Trump's taking over DC - what are we supposed to do about it? Is this just the tip of the iceberg for Trump? And he's got to see his numbers with independents taking - can Trump do anything to save himself ahead of midterms? Plus: Beyond ICE or the tariffs or the deportations - what's the most damaging thing Trump has done so far? Joe has a take yo…

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Picking Our FPL Team 49:51

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How do you get the balance right when picking the perfect fantasy football team? Should you be picking Mo Salah or Erling Haaland this season? How much of an impact will the new point scoring changes make this year? Gary, Micah and Producer Harry are together at the official Premier League Kick Off Event to pick The Rest Is Football’s Fantasy Team …