Best Chris Waugh Podcasts (2025)

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On the front line of the reality wars with Rob Waugh 27:52

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Rob Waugh talks about the shadowy figures who are successfully bombarding UK news media with fake content. Fictional experts and non-existent experts are conning their way into UK news media with the help dodgy PR companies. It's a lucrative business providing search engine juice to gambling sites and dubious online retailers. And it won't stop unt…

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Austan Goolsbee on Central Banking as a Data Dog 58:40

10d ago58:40

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Austan Goolsbee is one of Tyler Cowen’s favorite economists—not because they always agree, but because Goolsbee embodies what it means to think like an economist. Whether he’s analyzing productivity slowdowns in the construction sector, exploring the impact of taxes on digital commerce, or poking holes in overconfident macro narratives, Goolsbee is…

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Chris Arnade on Walking Cities 58:55

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Most people who leave Wall Street after twenty years either retire or find another way to make a lot of money. Chris Arnade chose to walk through cities most travelers never truly see. What emerged from this approach is a unique form of street-level sociology that has attracted a devoted following on Substack. Arnade's work suggests that our most s…

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Summer Q&A: Transfers, "the backroom", and chicken sausages 1:15:44

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Taylor is struggling with the pollen count, Chris is making eyes at his BBQ, and nobody knows what day (or month) it is. Welcome to our first ever summer edition of Pod on the Tyne! We've already finished one transfer window and, while Manchester City have been busy, it wasn't the one that actually matters. Not that you can tell that to @furiouscra…

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Any Austin on the Hermeneutics of Video Games 1:05:48

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Any Austin has carved a unique niche for himself on YouTube: analyzing seemingly mundane or otherwise overlooked details in video games with the seriousness of an art critic examining Renaissance sculptures. With millions of viewers hanging on his every word about fluvial flows in Breath of the Wild or unemployment rates in the towns of Skyrim, Aus…

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Video masterclasss with PA Media's Joe Pickover 38:07

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UK national news agency PA Media has massively ramped up its video output in recent years and is able to provide live video feeds of news events across the country. Here PA head of video Joe Pickover explains how publishers can make video work for them in a podcast edition which is presented by Press Gazette in association with PA Media. Hosted on …

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John Arnold on Trading, Energy, and Evidence-Based Philanthropy 1:04:45

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John Arnold built his fortune in energy trading by surrounding himself with smart people, maintaining emotional detachment, sensing market imbalances through first-principles analysis, and focusing with laser intensity on a single niche until he dominated it completely. Now he's applying that same analytical rigor to philanthropy, where he's discov…

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Newcastle United's greatest ever season? 1:09:42

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We've reached the end of a remarkable season, one that saw Newcastle United end a 56-year wait for a major trophy and return to the Champions League (after just one year away). It lays a decent claim, says George, to be the club's most successful season in history: a bold claim when the club has four league titles. But, while we happily bask in the…

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Being Generous With Our Time with Zachary Waugh 40:44

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In this conversation, Tyler and Zachary discuss the concept of 'time generosity,' exploring how individuals can be intentional with their time to serve others without expecting anything in return. They emphasize the importance of managing one's own time effectively to create space for generosity, referencing various scriptures that highlight the va…

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Discipline and Motivation with Caleb Horne 38:21

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In this conversation, Tyler Waugh and Caleb Horne explore the relationship between discipline and motivation within the context of Christian faith. They discuss how motivation can inspire discipline, the importance of spiritual disciplines, and the role of time management in nurturing a consistent faith. The conversation emphasizes practical steps …

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As it happened: Newcastle storm-ble back into the Champions League!!! 46:48

1M ago46:48

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Relive a very nervy closing day as it happened with the PotT team. A two-nill win against a tricky opponent with a nerve-settling first-half goal from the leader in central midfield and a penalty from the team's world-class striker... Manchester City strolled back into the Champions League at Fulham. Newcastle United, on the other hand, made a righ…

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Death of the website, the never-ending pivot to video and why Dom loves Substack 27:49

1M ago27:49

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'The death of the website' was the name of one panel session at a recent publishing industry conference. Press Gazette editor in chief Dominic Ponsford and UK editor Charlotte Tobitt discuss the latest challenges posed to publishers by Google changes and the rise of social. They also analyse the latest publisher pivot to video (more a never-ending …

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Theodore Schwartz on Neurosurgery, Consciousness, and Brain-Computer Interfaces 57:34

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Get tickets to the CWT live show at 92NY with David Brooks! Theodore Schwartz stands at the pinnacle of neurosurgical expertise. With over 500 published articles, 200 pieces of commentary, and 5 patents to his name—effectively producing a scholarly work every two weeks for three decades—Schwartz spent most of his career at Weill Cornell Medicine, w…

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Chatting Champions League and more with Jacob Murphy 53:35

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Newcastle went down 1-0 at Arsenal on Sunday to set up a nervy last weekend. A win at home against Everton is needed to seal Champions League football (bar a near-impossible set of results elsewhere). Jacob Murphy has been speaking with George this week and he has faith in himself and his squad-mates to put in the performance needed against a post-…

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Embracing Contentment with Sam McClarty 46:40

2M ago46:40

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In this conversation, Tyler Waugh and Sam McClarty explore the concept of contentment from a Christian perspective. They discuss the importance of understanding contentment as a learned process, the purpose of life in relation to contentment, and the dangers of comparison that lead to discontentment. They also emphasize the significance of investin…

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Beers (and Chelsea sandwich) for Breakfast 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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Eddie Howe's trophy-winning Mags are on the brink of returning to the Champions League next season after a lightning start and a thunderous finish provided emphatic bookends to a nervy bit in between. The final result was 2-0, at least according to most reliable judges, and with two games to go, it's difficult to see how Newcastle can lose three pl…

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Managing Distractions with Robert Hatfield 1:03:14

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In this conversation, Tyler Waugh and Robert Hatfield explore the pervasive issue of distraction in modern life, particularly among young adults. They discuss how distractions, often stemming from technology and societal pressures, can pull individuals away from their spiritual focus and priorities. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of sober-m…

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Alison Phillips on crime, tabloids and positive news 26:25

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Former Mirror editor Alison Phillips talks to Press Gazette's Dominic Ponsford as she launches a new weekly podcast called Crime Scene with former Metropolitan Police chief Bernard Hogan-Howe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jack Clark on AI's Uneven Impact 1:02:40

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Few understand both the promise and limitations of artificial general intelligence better than Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic. With a background in journalism and the humanities that sets him apart in Silicon Valley, Clark offers a refreshingly sober assessment of AI's economic impact—predicting growth of 3-5% rather than the 20-30% touted by …

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Stark Waughs: NUFC strike back to take point at Brighton 1:13:40

2M ago1:13:40

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A long time ago, at an AMEX arena far, far away... Chris Waugh watched a Jason Tindall-less Newcastle United fight back to draw against Brighton. Yankuba Minteh's goal, followed by a bizarre series of reactions, had seemingly put a dent in our Champions League pursuit, but referee Craig Pawson's third penalty award survived VAR and Isak slotted hom…

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Making the Best Use of Our Time with Chris McCurley 34:35

2M ago34:35

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In this conversation, Tyler Waugh and Chris McCurley discuss the significance of time management from a Christian perspective. They explore scriptural insights on how to prioritize time, identify distractions, and maintain a balance between good and better activities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of keeping God at the center of our live…

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Kenneth Rogoff on Monetary Moves, Fiscal Gambits, and Classical Chess 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

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Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff approaches global finance with the same strategic foresight that made him a chess grandmaster. Author of the new book Our Dollar, Your Problem, Rogoff doesn't sugarcoat America's future: he foresees a significant inflation shock within a decade, far more severe than the post-COVID bout. When this second wave hits, h…

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Eddie Howe back to work as Newcastle overwhelm Ipswich 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

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The last month has been quite a rollercoaster for Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe. From the ecstasy of our Carabao Cup win to the agony, and anxiety, of a brush with pneumonia. On Saturday, he returned to the dugout, and despite his admission he's not quite 100% yet, it was a huge boost for everyone. Alexander Isak's 22nd Premier League goal of the…

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Making political news pay the Politico way 29:16

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Press Gazette senior reporter Bron Maher talks to Politico executive editor for Europe Kate Day about how the niche brand's rapid expansion on this side of the Atlantic. The title launched in Washington in 2007 and has been in Europe since 2015. It now has 350 staff in Europe with 45 in the UK alone. Day explained how the brand's mixed B2B and cons…

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Chris Dixon on Blockchains, AI, and the Future of the Internet 1:02:51

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Chris Dixon believes we're at a pivotal inflection point in the internet's evolution. As a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of Read Write Own, Chris believes the current internet, dominated by large platforms like YouTube and Spotify, has strayed far from its decentralized roots. He argues that the next era—powered by blockchain te…

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Palace home; glorious, especially compared to Villa 43:10

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It's a tale of two Uniteds this week. First up; a magnificent demolition of Crystal Palace when everyone scored, even Isak. And while Villa away was a Saturday to forget, the podcast team seem to have a lot more trouble remembering the details from earlier in the week. Either way, we are shrugging it all off and looking forward to an exciting run-i…

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Ian Leslie on McCartney, Lennon, and the Greatest Creative Partnership of All Time 59:22

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It’s Beatles day! In this deep dive into one of music's most legendary partnerships, Ian Leslie and Tyler unpack the complex relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Leslie, whose book John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs examines this creative pairing, reveals how their contrasting personalities—John's intuitive, sometimes chaotic approa…

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Doing the Manchester United double: now that IS delicious! 55:11

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Eddie Howe's illness, while obviously a concern for everyone, did not disrupt Newcastle's focus on a Super Sunday. Newcastle's senior teams won 10-1 on aggregate as The Lasses put promotion disappointment behind them with six unanswered goals against Blackburn. Manchester United, meanwhile, left St James's Park with their tails between their legs; …

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Jennifer Pahlka on Reforming Government 54:08

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Jennifer Pahlka believes America's bureaucratic dysfunction is deeply rooted in outdated processes and misaligned incentives. As the founder of Code for America and co-founder of the United States Digital Service, she has witnessed firsthand how government struggles to adapt to the digital age, often trapped in rigid procedures and disconnected fro…

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Bees and Foxes dispatched: Cup final response pleases Howe 41:44

3M ago41:44

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Newcastle United took six Premier League points from their first two games after winning the Carabao Cup, albeit three of them were a little easier than the others. Brentford came to St James's Park and put up a fight, equalising through Mbeumo before Tonali's not-a-worldie saved the victory in another "game-state" triumph. Then to Leicester, the t…

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One Another: Honoring Your Parents with Travis White 40:38

3M ago40:38

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Travis White joins the show once again to talk about honoring our parents as young adults. The discussion transitions into the evolution of parent-child relationships as young adults gain independence, emphasizing the importance of honoring parents while establishing personal faith. They highlight the necessity of open communication, seeking advice…

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Jim Mullen's legacy at Reach | Value of news to Google | Sun losses, Times profits 28:44

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The Press Gazette teams offer their insights on the legacy of outgoing Reach CEO Jim Mullen, the value of news to Google and the latest company accounts at News UK, which show Sun losses declining and healthy profits for the paywalled Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sheilagh Ogilvie on Epidemics, Guilds, and the Persistence of Bad Institutions 59:11

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Sheilagh Ogilvie has spent decades examining the institutional structures that shaped European economic history, challenging conventional wisdom about everything from guilds to marriage patterns. In her conversation with Tyler, she reveals how studying pandemic responses from the Black Death to COVID-19 provides a unique lens for understanding deep…

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Party time! Bus tour and Town Moor celebrations 57:13

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From the sublime to the ludicrous, Newcastle showed the footballing world how to celebrate properly on Saturday as the Carabao Cup winners showed off their spoils on a bus tour of the city centre. A host of TV stars and football heroes joined the fun as the party carried on at the Town Moor with Eddie Howe in raptures (yes, really) and Bruno leadin…

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The Lasses' derby double: record attendance at St James's Park 56:17

3M ago56:17

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Newcastle United's women completed a derby double, beating Sunderland in the home fixture at St James's Park with a crowd of almost forty thousand watching on. Substitute Shania Hayles was the scorer, her tenth in the league this season, as The Lasses (TM) retained local bragging rights with a one-nil win which also keeps their slim title and promo…

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One Another: Singleness with Adrian Judd 36:13

4M ago36:13

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In this conversation, Tyler and Adrian Judd explore the theme of singleness within the Christian faith, discussing its differences from worldly perspectives, the importance of contentment, and the church's role in supporting singles. They emphasize the need for genuine love, the value of single Christians, and practical ways to embody Christ-like b…

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Why AI could spell doomsday or a big payday for publishers with Matthew Scott Goldstein 30:24

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Press Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford caught up with New York-based publishing consultant Matthew Scott Goldstein (MSG) to talk about the future of news in the era of AI. How concerned should publishers be about the threat posed to their business models by generative AI?9.9 out of ten said MSG. He explained why generative AI could spell th…

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Cup Hangover Special: sharing memories of Wembley win 1:25:11

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Eddie Howe's mighty Mags thrashed Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. In this extended PotT we analyse the performance and bask in the glory. With an overwhelming response from you, the audience, we talk about the experience for those at the game, the reaction of fans around the world, and that strange feeling of what to do nex…

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Ezra Klein on the Abundance Agenda 1:08:40

4M ago1:08:40

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What happens when a liberal thinker shifts his attention from polarization to economic abundance? Ezra Klein’s new book with Derek Thompson, Abundance, argues for an agenda of increased housing, infrastructure, clean energy, and innovation. But does abundance clash with polarization—or offer a way through it? In this conversation, Ezra and Tyler di…

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One Another: Marriage with Jeff Jenkins 38:02

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In this conversation, Jeff Jenkins joins the show to explore the intricacies of marriage, emphasizing the importance of faith, commitment, and mutual support. Jeff shares his personal journey with his wife, Laura, highlighting the challenges they faced, including the loss of a child and her battle with cancer. They discuss the significance of prior…

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The Sound of Victory: 2025 Carabao Cup Winners 40:21

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We did it! (they did it!) Newcastle United are the 2025 Carabao Cup winners, and in some style... Grab your headphones and enjoy a weekend in stereo in London. From King's Cross, to Covent Garden, to Wembley, to Dreamland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Carabao Cup Final Preview 54:10

4M ago54:10

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Here we go again! Carabao anxiety is morphing into cuppy fever at PotT towers with the mood enhanced by victory at West Ham (and Chris's negativity notable by its absence on Tuesday; something he more than balances out with one stratospheric stat). George, in particular, while not quite upbeat, is certainly buoyed by his examination of Eddie Howe's…

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Hope in our hearts after West Ham win 42:55

4M ago42:55

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Eddie Howe celebrated enthusiastically after the final whistle at the London Stadium. While it may not have been much of a spectacle, the 1-0 win (with a goal from captain Bruno Guimaraes) represented a real boost to the team's confidence. The preceding week had seen gut punch after gut punch... Anthony Gordon's suspension for the Carabao Cup Final…

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One Another: Dating (Part Two) with Andrew Warnes 29:15

4M ago29:15

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In this conversation, Tyler and Andrew Warnes discuss the complexities of dating and relationships, sharing personal experiences and insights. They explore the value of relationship advice, and the balance between seriousness and fun in dating. The discussion also emphasizes the significance of compatibility, communication, and the need for caution…

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How to lose £100m with GB News | Print decline in the USA | Green shoots at Reach 20:08

4M ago20:08

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Press Gazette's editorial team share their insights into big stories from the world of news. GB News has lost nearly £100m but is growing its non-TV advertising revenue and heading in the right direction. Charlotte Tobitt talks about this and the implications of its big legal victory over Ofcom. Bron Maher shares some highlights from Press Gazette …

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Carl Zimmer on the Hidden Life in the Air We Breathe 51:43

4M ago51:43

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Carl Zimmer is one of the finest science communicators of our time, having spent decades writing about biology, evolution, and heredity. His latest (and 16th) book, Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe, explores something even more fundamental—how the very air around us is teeming with life, from pollen to pathogens to microbes floa…

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Pre-Carabao calamity: the Seagull sequel 55:02

4M ago55:02

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Newcastle fans were left with a vomit-inducing case of deja vu on Sunday after the final home game before the Carabao Cup final saw another day of injury and insult. Lewis Hall was ruled out of the FA Cup tie vs Brighton and has consulted with a specialist, leaving his fitness in doubt, while Anthony Gordon saw red, and saw red; he now faces a thre…

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One Another: Dating (Part One) with Andrew Warnes 31:25

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In this episode, Tyler Waugh and Andrew Warnes delve into the complexities of dating from a Christian perspective. They explore the purpose of dating, the qualities to look for in a partner, and how to navigate the balance between high expectations and the reality of imperfection in relationships. The conversation emphasizes the importance of matur…

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Isak absence analysed as Anfield abstinence endures 50:25

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Welcome to this BONUS edition of Pod on the Tyne, organised to commemorate the **checks notes** routine win for Liverpool at home to Newcastle... Yes, Chris made us all get together to reflect on a dress rehearsal that definitely could have gone a lot worse for Newcastle, but equally gave us no additional reasons to expect a winning performance at …

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Beating Forest 4-3 and why it's good, actually 54:57

4M ago54:57

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Newcastle United were, at one time, primarily famous for being on the wrong end of a 4-3 scoreline; now, somehow, we're regretting being on the right end of one... That might seem contradictory but the nature of Sunday's win (against one of our main Premier League rivals, remember) was a trademark burst of St James's Park energy followed by the exh…