Best Luke McCarthy Podcasts (2025)

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Spectator Out Loud: Luke Coppen, Mary Wakefield, Daniel McCarthy, Michael Simmons & Hugh Thomson 34:16

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Luke Coppen looks at a new musical subgenre of Roman Catholic black metal; Mary Wakefield celebrates cartoonist Michael Heath as he turns 90 – meaning he has drawn for the Spectator for 75 years; looking to Venezuela, Daniel McCarthy warns Trump about the perils of regime change; Michael Simmons bemoans how Britai…

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Luke Coppen, Mary Wakefield, Daniel McCarthy, Michael Simmons & Hugh Thomson 34:16

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Luke Coppen looks at a new musical subgenre of Roman Catholic black metal; Mary Wakefield celebrates cartoonist Michael Heath as he turns 90 – meaning he has drawn for the Spectator for 75 years; looking to Venezuela, Daniel McCarthy warns Trump about the perils of regime change; Michael Simmons bemoans how Britai…

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The Edition: Trump’s gilded age, the ‘hell’ of polyamory & is Polanski Britain’s Mamdani? 31:50

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A year on from his presidential election victory, what lessons can Britain learn from Trump II? Tim Shipman writes this week’s cover piece from Washington D.C., considering where Keir Starmer can ‘go big’ like President Trump. Both leaders face crunch elections next year, but who has momentum behind them? There is also the question of who will repl…

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FULL THURSDAY SHOW - USD legend Bob Nielson & the "State vs U" Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast 2:15:58

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It's time to get down to brass tax. Who's going to win "State vs U" on Saturday? On another Thirsty Thursday over beers at the Orion Pub, John Gaskins and Trent Singer tap into the scintillating storylines and matchups over some Miller High Life tap beer, then make their predictions of this Top 25 showdown. Chase Mason. Other injuries. Aidan Bouman…

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Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast - State vs U edition (SDSU-USD, HSFB state semis, Augie, USF, Iowa-Oregon) 1:16:43

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It's time to get down to brass tax. Who's going to win "State vs U" on Saturday? On another Thirsty Thursday over beers at the Orion Pub, John Gaskins and Trent Singer tap into the scintillating storylines and matchups over some Miller High Life tap beer, then make their predictions of this Top 25 showdown. Chase Mason. Other injuries. Aidan Bouman…

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High School Football State Semifinal Preview with John & Trent! 13:39

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Sioux Falls live preps reporter Trent Singer and Midwest Sports Plus preps play-by-play broadcaster John Gaskins preview the state semifinal showdowns in Class 11AAA, 11AA and 11A. In particular, deep dives into the Lincoln-Jefferson and Harrisburg-Brandon Valley matchups in the state's largest class.…

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Bob Nielson, Part 2 — USD under Travis Johansen, how Bob built USD into a contender, the SDSU rivalry, and the '21 Hail Mary 26:35

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Part 2 of this hour-long conversation with the USD legend turns to his observations of the 2025 USD squad under the leadership of Johansen. How much do Bob and Travis talk? How much does Bob miss coaching, and what things does his miss most? Then, a walk down memory lane of how Nielson slowly but surely took the from Coyotes a program that struggle…

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Bob Nielson, Part 1 — Retired life, AFCA gig, CFB's major issues & future, Midwest football quality 33:18

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Bob Nielson retired last season after 35 years as a head coach at multiple levels, winning wherever he went. His last stop was a USD, where he turned the Coyotes into a national championship contender by his ninth and final season in 2024. Shortly after they fell 14 points short of reaching the FCS title game. Nielson retired a month later, turning…

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FULL chat - USD legend Bob Nielson on reitred life, AFCA gig, CFB issues, Johansen, SDSU rivalry, '21 Hail Mary 59:16

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Bob Nielson retired last season after 35 years as a head coach at multiple levels, winning wherever he went. His last stop was a USD, where he turned the Coyotes into a national championship contender by his ninth and final season in 2024. Shortly after they fell 14 points short of reaching the FCS title game. Nielson retired a month later, turning…

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PMS 2.0 1446 - TNF Preview, Kirk Herbstreit, SMU Head Coach Rhett Lashlee, Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day, Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Elko, Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule, & AJ Hawk 2:41:36

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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Raiders and Broncos, and much more around the league as we gear up for the start of week 10. Joining the progrum to chat about tonight’s game, some stories around the league he’s been keeping an eye on, and to preview some of the college football …

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VIKINGS SQUAD SHOW: The DIFFICULTY of Slowing Down Lamar Jackson 1:03:45

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The Minnesota Vikings face the Baltimore Ravens in a tough test on Sunday. Get a full preview with Luke Inman, Luke Braun, Arif Hasan and Ron Johnson ahead of the matchup. Plus, should the Vikings still pull the trigger on Asante Samuel Jr.? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o…

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VIKINGS SQUAD SHOW: The DIFFICULTY of Slowing Down Lamar Jackson 1:03:45

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The Minnesota Vikings face the Baltimore Ravens in a tough test on Sunday. Get a full preview with Luke Inman, Luke Braun, Arif Hasan and Ron Johnson ahead of the matchup. Plus, should the Vikings still pull the trigger on Asante Samuel Jr.? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o…

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Lamar Jackson Presents MAJOR Test For Brian Flores Defense 33:59

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With the Baltimore Ravens getting healthier, the Minnesota Vikings will have their work cut out for them against a quarterback who presents a nightmare matchup for their strengths and weaknesses. Crossover with Locked On Ravens WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all …

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Book Club: Graham Robb 39:43

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Sam Leith's guest this week is Graham Robb. In his new book The Discovery of Britain: An Accidental History, Graham takes us on a time-travelling bicycle tour of the island's history. They discuss how Graham weaves together personal memories with geography and history, his 'major cartographic scoop' which unlocks Iron Age Britain and contemporary d…

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WOLVES POSTCAST: Anthony Edwards & T-Wolves Get SLOPPY With Turnovers vs. Knicks, 137-114 20:37

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The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the New York Knicks as Karl Anthony Towns faces off versus his former team. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman for the instant reaction and breakdown after the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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FULL WED. SHOW - Mason Mystery, State vs U trophy, Travis Johansen, Kurtiss Riggs, BTN's Rick Pizzo (Gronowski, Wilde, Hawkeyes, Huskers, Gophers) 2:33:48

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The Chase Mason Magical Mystery Tour, Week 3 — will SDSU's sublimely athletic quarterback play or won't he? — is the biggest storyline heading into Saturday's massive Top 25 in-state showdown against USD in Vermillion. Mason's possible return could look something like J.J. McCarthy's masterful performance in Detroit, if you examine the nature of th…

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John-o-logue: Can Chason Mason model J.J. McCarthy's return? And how about a new "State vs U" trophy? 30:44

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Happy Hour host John Gaskins with the latest on Chase Mason's injury and status for Saturday's mammoth SDSU-USD game. Kurtiss Riggs weighs in on if Mason will play, the difference he could make, and how effective he can be if he does. John likens Mason's situation to J.J. McCarthy's in Minnesota for numerous reasons. Could that translate to the sam…

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Gronowski, Wilde, Huskers & Gophers with Big Ten Network veteran Rick Pizzo 34:25

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A national perspective on former Jackrabbit All-Americans Mark Gronowski and Griffin Wilde — and their Hawkeyes and Wildcats teams — from 17-year BTN anchor/reporter Rick Pizzo. Also: Is Iowa built to win its last three games and reach the CFB Playoffs? Iowa vs Oregon Matt Rhule at Nebraska — how do we assess his program after almost 3 seasons? Sam…

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Kurtiss Riggs on SDSU's awful loss, Jacks-Yotes matchup, Gronowski vs Oregon, Huskers-USC, McCarthy's triumphant return 53:47

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SDSU TV analyst and Sanford Sports Academy football director Kurtiss Riggs makes his weekly appearance to dive into: SDSU's awful loss to Indiana State — what's wrong with the Jacks? "State vs U" matchup with USD Current state of Chase Mason and how his presence or absence would affect outcome in Vermillion Gronowski and the Hawkeyes vs Oregon Husk…

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PMS 2.0 1445 - Watt Wednesday, Peter Schrager, Calvin Johnson, Stanford Steve, In the Trenches with AQ Shipley, Everything DB with Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 3:30:38

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On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap up week 9 of the NFL as AQ gives his biggest takeaway’s, and his top five offensive lines of the week as we go In the Trenches, while Darius Butler goes through the best and worst defensive back play of the week in Everything DB. Also joining the progrum are several great g…

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VIKINGS SQUAD SHOW: The TOP REASONS That the Minnesota Vikings Pulled a STUNNER at Ford Field 56:26

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The crew gives a full breakdown of JJ McCarthy's winning performance in Detroit. The Minnesota Vikings did nothing at the NFL trade deadline -- should they have? Plus, we get Reggie Wilson's reaction from the win in Detroit and look ahead to the Baltimore Ravens. Get the best Vikings analysis from Reggie Wilson, Julia Daniels, Ron Johnson, and Sam …

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COP30 Preview (w/ TIME's Justin Worland) 54:07

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Become a paid subscriber to our newsletter/podcast, The Climate Weekly, to help support this show! It's fun. All the cool kids are doing it! This week, Justin Worland, senior correspondent at TIME, is back on the show to delve into the COP30 and what you will want to know about this critical convening of world leaders. As one of the top journalists…

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Travis Johansen on massive UND win, freshmen making big plays, State vs U meaning and preview 34:55

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In a 35-minute weekly chat with USD's football coach on SDSU week, we chat about: 🏈 What "State vs U" means to him 🏈 Preparing for Chase Mason 🏈 UND win 🏈 Bouman's efficiency 🏈 Freshmen playmakers "all over the place"By John Gaskins

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How J.J. McCarthy's Upset Win CHANGED Our Expectations For Him 31:52

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After a long wait and much debate, J.J. McCarthy returned, and silenced (some of) his doubters. So what do we need to see in the next nine games? Plus, Brian Flores blitzes and the Vikings snoozing at the trade deadline. WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast…

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Quite right!: Rachel Reeves’s Budget ‘bollocks’ & Britain’s everyday crime crisis 22:30

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Listeners on the Best of Spectator playlist can enjoy a section of the latest episode of Quite right! but for the full thing please seek out the Quite right! channel. Just search ‘Quite right!’ wherever you are listening now. This week on Quite right!: Rachel Reeves goes on the offensive – and the defensive. After her surprise Downing Street addres…

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NLA: Zim & John take a swing — and a swig — at "State vs U" 1:21:55

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What could possibly be better than shooting the bull over beers for an hour about the state of both Jackrabbit and Coyote football and the big "State vs U" Top 25 high stakes showdown on Saturday in the DakotaDome? How about shooting the bull while guzzling cans of the official in-state brewed beers of both universities? The hosts of the weekly "No…

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PMS 2.0 1444 - NFL TRADE DEADLINE/ BA DAY with Bruce Arians, MNF Recap, Adam Schefter, Jaguars Kicker Cam Little, & Darius Butler 2:26:35

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night’s Monday Night Football game, give his biggest takeaway’s from the weekend, give game balls for his best performances in the NFC and AFC, and they cover the NFL t…

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The Ron Johnson Show (11/4): HOW TO STOP Lamar Jackson + Former Minnesota Vikings LB Jordan Hicks! 56:05

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The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a huge win against the Detroit Lions but now have a huge test at home against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Ron Johnson dives into how they can slow Lamar Jackson, then he welcomes in former Vikings LB Jordan Hicks to discuss life after football. In the Daily 3, Ron weighs into the World Series and the…

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Minnesota Vikings Big Win Reminds Us Why We NEVER Give Up On Them 33:21

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I don't have time for a quitter's mentality. Plus, answering your questions about JJ McCarthy, the run defense, and more! WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOVikings?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, F…

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WOLVES POSTCAST: T-Wolves PULL AWAY LATE In Brooklyn vs. Nets To Move Past .500 20:32

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The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the winless Nets in Brooklyn in their fourth game without Anthony Edwards. Join Luke Inman and Jack Borman after the game for the deep dive analysis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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FULL MONDAY SHOW: Jacks & Yotes both flip the script ahead of showdown & SDSU coach Dan Jackson 53:14

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It's worth repeating. The stated motto from the beginning of this show almost a year ago comes from 90-year-old former NFL coach Jim Mora, and it's not his famous "PLAYOFFS" rant. "You don't know," Mora told reporters when he was the New Orleans Saints coach in the 1990's. "You may think you know, but you don't know." There is a reason we bring tha…

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John-o-logue: SDSU's inexcusable loss to Indiana State, USD's narrative-changing(?) win, and the "Varsity Vikings" win in Detroit 36:51

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It's worth repeating. The stated motto from the beginning of this show almost a year ago comes from 90-year-old former NFL coach Jim Mora, and it's not his famous "PLAYOFFS" rant. "You don't know," Mora told reporters when he was the New Orleans Saints coach in the 1990's. "You may think you know, but you don't know." There is a reason we bring tha…

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PMS 2.0 1443 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 9 Recap, MNF Preview, Adam Schefter, Clayton Kershaw, & Dan Orlovsky 2:51:04

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On today's show, Pat and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 9 of the NFL that saw the league return with it’s fastball as 9 of 12 games were decided by a touchdown or less, they go over some overreactions from around the internet, chat about the incredible World Series that saw the Dodgers repeat as champions in extra innings of…

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VIKINGS SQUAD SHOW: J.J. McCarthy and Brian Flores' Defense Got the Minnesota Vikings BACK ON TRACK 58:46

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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 27-24 to rescue their fading season and get their record back to .500. J.J. McCarthy was solid in victory, and the defense put forth a herculean effort against Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon Ra St. Brown and the Lions. Get the full analysis of the game with Arif Hasan, Luke Inman, Luke Braun and Sam Ekst…

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Dan Jackson on Indiana State loss, key injuries, how to regain focus for USD 15:50

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SDSU coach Dan Jackson gives more depth to the Jackrabbits' 24-12 loss to previously winless-in-conference Indiana State on Saturday, injury updates, and a glimpse into Saturday's in-state showdown with South Dakota. Examples of "lack of focus" in the ISU loss Are most focus mistakes made by young or inexperienced players/ How can "lack of focus" b…

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PMS 2.0 1443 - FIRST 15: NFL Week 9 Recap 35:57

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Pat and the boys break down the biggest storylines of week 9 of the NFL season in the FIRST 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pat McAfee, ESPN

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Americano: James Orr on J.D. Vance 1:14:44

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Freddy Gray sits down with academic James Orr at the Battle of Ideas in London for a live Americano podcast to discuss Vice President J.D. Vance. Having been described as 'Vance's British sherper', James responds to how likely it is that J.D. Vance will be President one day, which weaknesses could hold him back and how Vance's unique closeness to T…

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FAITH In J.J. McCarthy Leads Minnesota Vikings To Signature Win 35:33

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The Minnesota Vikings had faith in J.J. McCarthy through a bumpy year and even offseason. It's paid off with a colossal NFC North victory. WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOVikings?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wi…

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VIKINGS SQUAD SHOW: J.J. McCarthy Leads Minnesota Vikings To Victory Over Detroit Lions, 27-24 1:00:09

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The Minnesota Vikings were desperate for a victory in a place Kevin O'Connell had never won as a head coach and J.J. McCarthy delivered. Join the crew for the instant reaction deep dive as the Vikings travel to Detroit in a must win division matchup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection …

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VIKINGS SQUAD SHOW: J.J. McCarthy Leads Minnesota Vikings To Victory Over Detroit Lions, 27-24 1:00:09

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The Minnesota Vikings were desperate for a victory in a place Kevin O'Connell had never won as a head coach and J.J. McCarthy delivered. Join the crew for the instant reaction deep dive as the Vikings travel to Detroit in a must win division matchup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection …

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WOLVES POSTCAST: T-Wolves BOUNCE BACK NICELY vs. Charlotte With Commanding Victory, 122-108 20:25

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The Minnesota Timberwolves head to Charlotte to take on LaMelo Ball and the Hornets. Join Jack Borman and Luke Inman immediately after the game for the deep dive instant reaction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Reality Check: the rich are leaving Britain – and making you poorer 13:56

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Are the rich fleeing Britain? That's what the numbers suggest, but some activist groups have hit back that the data is dodgy. For the second episode of Reality Check The Spectator's economics editor Michael Simmons explains why the data shows that the wealthy are leaving Britain, and why this matters for everyone else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Coffee House Shots: the inside story of Kemi's first year 20:41

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‘On the day of the local elections, when the Tories suffered a historic setback, Kemi Badenoch went to the gym and got her hair done,’ Tim Shipman reveals in the magazine this week. Aides insist that Badenoch has since ‘upped her game’. Her PMQs performances are improving and the CCHQ machine seems to have whirred into gear, making sure that Labour…

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PMS 2.0 1442 - Happy Halloween, NFL Week 9 Preview/Picks, TNF Recap, Dan Orlovsky, Nick Saban, & AJ Hawk 2:53:55

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys celebrate Halloween as they recap last night's Thursday Night Football game that saw the Ravens absolutely demolish the Dolphins, resulting in the Dolphins and GM Chris Greer mutually parting ways, before they preview both this weekend's college games, and pick every week 9 NFL game against the spread. Jo…

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J.J. McCarthy Has The PERFECT Attitude Toward Slow Start To His Career 32:10

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The Minnesota Vikings are in a dire spot, without much evidence that things can get better. But J.J. McCarthy is taking the perfect approach to chasing improvement. WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOVikings?sid=YouTu…

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The Edition: embracing the occult, going underground & lost languages 35:29

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Big Tech is under the spell of the occult, according to Damian Thompson. Artificial intelligence is now so incredible that even educated westerners are falling back on the occult, and Silicon Valley billionaires are becoming obsessed with heaven and hell. An embrace of the occult is not just happening in California but across the world – with ‘Witc…

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VIKINGS SQUAD SHOW: The MASSIVE TEST Facing J.J. McCarthy in His Return 1:00:40

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The Minnesota Vikings return to action Sunday at Ford Field with J.J. McCarthy back at QB. What does McCarthy need to prove Sunday and throughout the next 10 games to keep the faith of the organization? Plus, what are the Vikings' advantages and disadvantages against the Lions, and could they swing a trade before the deadline? Get the best Minnesot…

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PMS 2.0 1441 - TNF Preview, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule, Pete Thamel, Mike McCarthy, & AJ Hawk 2:23:42

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Ravens and Dolphins, chat about last night's World Series Game 5 that saw the Blue Jays take a 3-2 series lead with it going back to Toronto on Friday. Joining the progrum to chat about his press conference and the statements he made about LSU's c…