Welcome to The Football Insights Academy Podcast, the ultimate destination for football enthusiasts, aspiring analysts, scouts, and recruitment professionals who want to understand the beautiful game beyond what’s visible on match day. This podcast is dedicated to demystifying the world of football analytics, scouting, and recruitment while empowering listeners to elevate their understanding of the game. Each episode is packed with: Deep Dives into Playing Styles: Learn how teams operate on ...
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This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a libra ...
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On the Brains and Gains podcast, Dr. David Maconi discusses all things exercise science, nutrition, health, and personal development. Every week, Dr. Maconi invites health experts and thought leaders to share their expertise. Each episode ends with a charity donation to the charity of the guest's choice.
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The MapleMoney Show is a personal finance podcast helping Canadians learn how to make money, save money, invest money, and spend money in a way that helps you create lasting financial freedom. More information at https://maplemoney.com
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Discover the latest topics, trends, and discussion points in the world of procurement technology with Supplier Experience Live from HICX. Listen as we talk to industry experts and leading analysts from around the world. HICX enables the world’s leading brands and manufacturers to deliver a great experience to their suppliers. We work with enterprises globally to help them overcome significant challenges in supplier management for risk, compliance & governance. https://www.hicx.com/podcasts/
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Ep26: From shortlist to Target Matrix — Turning Data Into Decisions
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26:48Join the Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the intricacies of the football recruitment process, focusing on the blend of human evaluation and technology. They explore the importance of video scouting, live scouting, and off-field factors in player recrui…
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The Greatest Welsh Ruler: Episode 2 (1066-1415)
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45:39Welcome to our search for the Greatest Ruler of Wales. In these two Podcasts, Stephen aims to introduce some of the leaders who shaped Medieval Welsh History. Along the way, We’ll give a very succinct survey of the history of Roman and Medieval Wales. In this episode, we cover the period from 1066 10 1415, and rulers Owain ap Gruffudd (Owain Gwyned…
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Ep25: How Do You Filter 700,000 Players Down To a Shortlist?
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35:49Free Kickstart Challenge Course In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the intricacies of the 11-stage recruitment process in football. Join them as they explore how strong beginnings lead to successful outcomes, the importance of defining club identity and playing style, and the…
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The Greatest Welsh Ruler: Episode 1 (350 to 1063)
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55:50Welcome to our search for the Greatest Ruler of Wales. In these two Podcasts, Stephen aims to introduce some of the leaders who shaped Medieval Welsh History. Along the way, We’ll give a very succinct survey of the history of Roman and Medieval Wales. In this episode, we cover the period from 250 AD, to 1066, and rulers Macsn Wledig, Cunedda, Cadwa…
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Ep24: Building Your Player Recruitment House!! The War Room Has Begun!
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36:46Join the Waiting List - Free Kickstart Challenge Introduction Tom and David kick off Episode 24 with a warm welcome and a bit of humor about their recording setup. Football Season Insights: A deep dive into the unpredictable nature of the current football season, discussing teams like Man City, Spurs, and West Ham. Recruitment Process: The duo expl…
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Ep23: The Steps of a Real Recruitment Process - Steps 9-11 and Ready For The War Room!
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38:29Join The War Room Join the Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the current football season's unpredictable start, delve into the recruitment process for football clubs, and introduce the upcoming War Room sessions. They explore the importance of stru…
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Aaron Straker + Bryan Boorstein - Lifetime PRs With Low Volume, High Energy Flux, Glucose Readings
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1:14:430:00- Intro 1:00- Fasting glucose and HbA1c 24:00- Bryan’s high energy flux experiment 27:30- Low volume training 36:00- Libido and dieting 38:00- Back to volume 48:00- Aaron’s PED use and competingBy Dr. David Maconi
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Ep22: The Steps of a Real Recruitment Process - Steps 4-8
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34:04Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the stages of the First 11 app workflow, focusing on player recruitment and data analysis. They discuss the importance of defining objectives, identifying playing styles, and specifying player …
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Ep21: Behind the Curtain: The First Steps of a Real Recruitment Process - Steps 1-3
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40:57Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the intricacies of football recruitment and discussing the importance of defining clear recruitment objectives. They explore the recruitment process using the first 3 steps of the 'First Eleven' process, emphasising t…
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Ep20: Inside the Machine – How Smart Clubs Build Player Shortlists in 2025
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42:18Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the evolution of football tactics and the importance of structured recruitment processes. They delve into the 11 stages of recruitment, emphasising the need for clear objectives, key performance indicators, and the role …
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Ep19: Moving Away From Complex Chaos Towards Simple Clarity
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29:40Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the evolving landscape of football recruitment. They explore the typical recruitment setup in clubs, the importance of aligning recruitment with playing style, and the challenges of organising data effectively. Dav…
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Alex Leonidas (Part 2) - Self Experimentation, Ideal Diet For Health & Performance
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1:07:110:00- Intro 0:10- N=1 experimentation 5:00- People hating on tried and true exercises 15:00- Skill levels of different exercise modalities 27:00- Making excuses 30:30- Vegan diet and dietary effects on health and performance 58:00- Statins 1:06:00- Where to find AlexBy Dr. David Maconi
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Alex Leonidas (Part 1) - Lifting Continuum, How To PR On Pull Ups, No PEDS
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1:06:040:00- Intro 1:00- Alex staying lean 2:00- Bodybuilders continuing to do the same thing year after year 10:00- Should you really care about going on PEDs at an older age? 13:30- Natural limitations 22:00- Wide Grip Pull Ups / Calisthenics 49:30- How Alex is training for Pull Up PRsBy Dr. David Maconi
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Abel Csabai - 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla, Abel's Divorce, Video Game Addiction
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1:21:060:00- Intro 0:30- Getting Abel back on 5:00- AI discussion 10:00- Abel’s divorce 21:00- Video games and addiction 36:30- 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla 49:00- Myo Reps 60:00- Neck training and photos vs in-person 1:13:00- Sugar DietBy Dr. David Maconi
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Andrew Coates - Reverse Dieting Myths, AI In Fitness, Meal Prepping
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1:01:480:00- Intro 1:00- Intro to Andrew 8:00- Meal prep services versus cooking meals oneself 12:00- Starting a podcast 19:30- What beliefs have changed over 7-8 years of podcasting 27:00- Inability to focus and then relax 35:00- T-Nation articles and authors 42:30- Reverse dieting myth 48:00- AI in the fitness industry 59:00- Where to find Andrew…
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Ep18: The Shadow Team Model: Training to Build Multi-Window Strategy
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34:14Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the intricacies of football recruitment strategies. They explore the importance of persistence in achieving success, the concept of a shadow team for future planning, and the tools necessary…
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Ep17: The Thinking Behind the Shortlist — How to Justify Player Picks Like a Pro!
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36:11Join the Free Kickstart Challenge Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss various aspects of football recruitment, including the challenges faced by players in international matches, the constraints that scouts encounter, and the importance of evaluating players from m…
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Ep16: Scouting with Constraints — How Real-World Limits Shape Smart Decisions
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43:09Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Luis Enrique and Kylian Mbappe Summary In this episode, hosts David Bromley and Tom Butterfield discuss the dynamics of their podcast, personal updates, and the impact of technology on traditional roles. They delve into the constraints faced in football recruitment, particularly financial limitations an…
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When Theatre Refused to Die by Philip Rowe
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42:23Philip of the History of European Theatre podcasts talks about how theatre kept itself alive through the days of the Republic and burst into life once more at the Restoration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GVS + FitnessFAQs - Calisthenics, Epic Workout Meet Up, Combining Lifting Approaches For Gains
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57:580:00- Intro 0:30- Introducing Daniel from FitnessFAQs 4:30- Can calisthenics build the ideal physique? 14:00- Humbling lessons from calisthenics 22:00- Combining bodybuilding with calisthenics 33:00- GVS and Daniel meeting up 39:00- Choosing what sources of information you receive 50:00- Getting started with calisthenics 52:00- Orthopedic issues 57…
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Ep15: What a Recruitment Department Actually Does — and How You Can Train Like You're Already Inside One
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44:18Join the Free Beginners Course Summary In this conversation, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield explore the intricacies of football analysis and recruitment. They discuss the importance of contextualizing metrics, the process of translating coach requirements into actionable data, and the significance of key performance indicators in player evaluati…
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Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Rapid Fasting Fat Loss, Unrealistic Natural Expectations, Who To Trust
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1:01:42Re-upload of the podcast due to a mix up in the audio content 0:00- Intro 1:00- Fasting 10:00- Dropping calories for naturals dieting 16:00- Weighted vests 18:00- Dieting leaner than last time 33:00- Adapting to fasting 36:00- Geoffrey’s current diet 40:00- Unrealistic expectations for naturals 44:00- Can we adjust our settling point to make gains …
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AAG 1654-1660 Protectorate and Restoration
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1:07:36The course of the Protectorate was by no means smooth; but by 1658 the prospect of the return of the monarchy was remote indeed, stability had re-appeared, prosperity was returning. With a spirit of compromise and goodwill, it could surely survive Cromwell's death. Had enough been done to reconcile old factions, was there a desire for compromise fo…
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Ep14: Future-Proofing Yourself — Why Augmented Analysts Will Lead the Next Generation of Football Clubs
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37:25Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the integration of AI in football recruitment. They discuss the importance of understanding AI's capabilities, particularly neural networks and natural language processing, and how these …
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Ep13: How to Work With AI Like a Football Recruitment Analyst, Not Like a Casual User
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35:28Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Episode Summary: In this episode, Tom and David dive deep into how AI, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, can be integrated professionally into the football recruitment process. It's not about asking vague questions and hoping for magic — it’s about treating your AI assistant like a valued…
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Dr. Brad Stanfield - Rapamycin, The Future Of AI In Medicine, Supplement Mistakes
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57:560:00- Intro 1:00- Dr. Brad’s background 6:00- Longevity clinics and medical tests 8:00- Vitamin D 15:00- Common supplements to avoid 18:30- Creatine 20:10- Rapamycin 37:45- Statins 48:40- High blood pressure and sodium 50:50- The future of AI and technology in medicine 57:40- Where to find Dr. Stanfield…
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What does the English Revolution mean for you? Did it change anything or, was John Dryden right when he wrote in 1670, 'Thy wars brought nothing about’? Although they clearly left business which would take until 1689 to finish, their impact was considerable - even if much of it was unintended or unforeseen. And why not get in touch with your favour…
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Ep12: The Recruitment Process That Helps You Think Like a Real Football Club
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48:04Join the Free Football Analyst Kickstarter Challenge Recruitment Process with AI Integration PDF Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the evolving landscape of football recruitment, emphasizing the importance of a structured process that incorporates AI and data analysis. …
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Ep11: Why the Future of Football Recruitment Belongs to the Process-Driven and AI-Savvy Analyst
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34:32Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the evolving landscape of football recruitment, emphasising the significant impact of AI on analysis and decision-making. They outline essential skills for future analysts, including building a re…
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One of two self indulgent episodes to usher out the first phase of the English revolution, this episode is about the fates of some of those people in whose companies we have lived for some time, and what happened to them after the Restoration. This includes, of course, the Regicides, and we'll see some of those strung up while we are at it. Hosted …
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Ep10: What Makes A Good Recruitment Decision?
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37:20Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Episode 10 Tables and Charts Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the intricacies of football recruitment. They explore what constitutes a good recruitment decision, the importance of having a clear process, and the challenges of eva…
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The Army had mounted another coup, and its Committee of Safety now sought to carve out yet another form of the Republic in the face of the Rump's defiance - and the deep weariness of most of the ordinary people of England and Wales. But all eyes turned to General George Monk. Would his army march for Rump, or Committee of Safety - or some other fut…
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Ep9: We're Building A Football Club - Want In?
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36:31Join the Waiting List - 4-Day Football Analyst Kickstart Challenge Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the critical role of data analysis in football, discussing its implications for recruitment and scouting. They explore the recruitment process within football clubs, …
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The transfer of power between the first Protector and the second was smooth and uneventful; in December 1658 it appeared that England was, and would remain, a republic. But when parliament reconvened, it quickly became clear that the fissures running through the political nation remained unhealed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course As we get towards the business end of the season we get cup finals, promotion races, play off scrambles, and relegation battles. Pundits, Coaches and Fans will start talking about the need to 'Get Some Momentum' moving into this critical stage of the season.... We can probably think of a team who storme…
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Alex Bromley + Joey Szatmary - "Science-Based" Issues, Effort Above All, Lifting As Therapy
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1:26:330:00- Intro 0:45- Alex’s background 1:45- Joey’s background 3:00- Is an athletic background common for serious lifters? 8:00- What periods in life led to the greatest progress 19:00- The importance of going hard in the gym 25:45- When Alex and Joey got started with serious lifting 29:00- Lifting as therapy and providing confidence 35:00- Are we pro…
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Oliver Cromwell: Life and Times with Miranda Malins
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1:06:47Miranda Malins is an historian, author, novelist and a member of the Cromwell Association. She takes a look back at Cromwell, his life, times, achievements and failures, and the myths and opinions which have grown up around him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep7: How Important Is Scoring The First Goal? Is It Different For Every Team?
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42:09Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course How many times do you watch a game of football where the commentators or pundits say 'The first goal will be vital today.' Yeah of course you always want to score first, because you want to score!! But does it really make a difference who scores the first goal in an EFL Championship game? We threw that …
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In 1658, the year started with hopeful clarity. There was a new constitution om a firmer footing, and a new parliament was about to sit. There was little sign any more of royalist rebellion, the Commonwealth name was feared and respected abroad and surely now the Protectorate could build from these foundations. But parliament displayed continuing d…
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Ep6: Why It's So Important To Try And Create A Process.....Not Perfection!
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27:41Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the importance of transforming raw data into actionable insights in football analytics. They emphasise the need for storytelling through data, the significance of context in interpreting num…
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Q&A 16 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Long Term Abs, Maingaining vs Bulking, How To Know Ideal Volume
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1:25:190:00 – Intro 3:55- How to maintain leanness long term 14:30- Ninja Creami and protein ice cream 26:20- What are our current macros 35:00- Cardiovascular recommendations for conditioning and health 43:30- Comments on a Cyclical Ketogenic Diet 47:00- Maingaining vs “bulking” 53:00- Supplements for joint health and feeling better 59:00- Getting suffic…
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Ep5: Important Storytelling Stats - Turning Numbers into Narratives
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28:40Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the importance of transforming raw data into actionable insights in football analytics. They emphasize the need for storytelling through data, the significance of context in interpreting num…
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427 Republic: Learning, Philosophy, Science
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42:35Thomas Hobbes has been described as 'one of the true founders of modernity in Western culture'. His most famous work Leviathan was inspired by the issues raised by the Revolution, published in 1651 as he came home - and used to support the Protectorate. Meanwhile in Oxford, Wilkins, Boyle, Hooke, Petty, Ward and others were rewriting the rules of N…
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Ep4: Key Passing Metrics - Passes Into the Final Third + Passes Into the Penalty Area
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38:53Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the intricacies of football analytics, focusing on the importance of understanding basic metrics and the role of passing metrics in evaluating player performance. They discuss the signifi…
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In London, and towns like Oxford, the Protectorate saw the return of stability, economic change and a revived social scene - and the arrival of the Coffee house, and the penny university. Stability and old rythmns re-established themslves around the country, and royalists reacted in different ways. Some like the L'Estrange family in North Norfolk p…
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Aaron Straker + Bryan Boorstein - CGM, Cholesterol, Food Enjoyment, Low Volume
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1:29:550:00- Intro 1:00- CGM and Peter Attia’s recommendations 11:00- Lipids. LDL, ApoB 24:00- Hedonic eating 31:00- Our super power to manipulate weight 33:00- Health ramifications of excess junk food 37:00- Exercise “snacks” and intermittent exercising 40:00- Levels of enjoyment from food 49:00- Hunger and appetite 55:30- Calorie cycling 59:30- What it …
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Ep3: Progressive Passes and Progressive Runs - What Are They? How Are They Calculated?
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31:51Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the significance of progressive passes and runs in football analytics. They explore how these metrics contribute to a team's ability to create scoring opportunities and destabilise defens…
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Eric Helms (Part 2) - AtlasPowerShrugged Debate, How Hard To Push, Scientific Evidence
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51:530:00- Fitness industry pulling back on high volumes 6:00- How hard to push rest-pause sets 21:00- Attack on Science-Based liftingBy Dr. David Maconi
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Ep2: Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Assists (xA) - What Do They Mean? How Are They Calculated?
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50:38Join The Waiting List For Our Free Course Summary In this conversation, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield delve into the intricacies of football analytics, focusing on the concepts of Expected Goals (XG) and Expected Assists (XA). They discuss how XG provides a metric for evaluating the quality of goal-scoring opportunities, taking into account var…
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Eric Helms (Part 1) - Altered States of Mind, Being "In The Zone", Counting Volume
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1:03:270:00- Intro 1:00- Altered states of mind 13:00- Back to bodybuilding 13:30- High volume workouts 25:00- Being “in the zone” all of the time 39:00- Counting drop set and rest-pause volumes 59:30- Adjusting to lowering weightsBy Dr. David Maconi
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