Best Mark McGuinness Podcasts (2025)

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Alchemy by Gregory Leadbetter 40:44

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Episode 84 Alchemy by Gregory Leadbetter Gregory Leadbetter reads ‘Alchemy’ and discusses the poem with Mark McGuinness. https://media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/content.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/84_Alchemy_by_Gregory_Leadbetter.mp3 This poem is from: The Infernal Garden by Gregory Leadbetter Available from: The In…

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Transfer Deadline Day...As It Happened ft Mark McGuinness and Ben Mee 41:54

19d ago41:54

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Here is the livestream straight after Transfer Deadline Day courtesy of Nick and Oli, which saw two new signings sign as they were live, in Mark McGuinness and Ben Mee. Relive the window, as it unfolded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Preview: Oxford Away 13:37

3h ago13:37

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Hal and Oli preview United's trip to the Kassam as Chris Wilder faces an old foe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joe Locke - ‘At 20, I Felt Like I Was Already 35’ 46:20

3d ago46:20

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Joe Locke shot to global fame as Charlie Spring in Netflix’s Heartstopper, a role that catapulted him overnight from a schoolboy on the Isle of Man to an Emmy-nominated actor with millions of followers. In this candid conversation, the Heartstopper star reflects on the whirlwind of early success, the pressure of being seen as a role model and why h…

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Special episode: How to future proof your business with Charlotte Stalin and Sarah James of Simmons & Simmons 38:01

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Today’s episode is a special one produced in association with Simmons & Simmons, an international law firm supporting financial institutions across the global regulatory landscape. It also forms part of a new Following the Rules series providing practical, actionable guidance to help listeners and the financial services firms they work for navigate…

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How Does Wilder Save The Season? 19:56

1d ago19:56

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Oli looks at what Chris Wilder needs to do to save United's season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ON WRITING... With Salman Rushdie and Kazuo Ishiguro 24:18

5d ago24:18

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Welcome to another special edition of How to Fail, where I revisit conversations from the How to Fail archives. Each week, we shine a light on a particular theme, hopefully offering inspiration, perspective and comfort through the words of past guests. This week’s theme is on writing - appropriately, because my new book ‘One of Us’ is out this week…

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Match Reaction Blades 0-1 Charlton 9:57

4d ago9:57

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Oli reviews the game from outside Bramall Lane following a poor showing in Chris Wilder's return Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Preview: Charlton at Home 14:20

7d ago14:20

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Hal and Oli are reunited for a match preview which sees Chris Wilder return for a home match against Charlton Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chris Has Come Home 10:56

7d ago10:56

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Chris Wilder has been reappointed as Sheffield United manager, Oli talks us through it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mark Ronson - The Stories Behind ‘Uptown Funk,’ Amy Winehouse & ‘I’m Just Ken’ 50:59

10d ago50:59

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Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of drug use. Mark Ronson is the hitmaker behind some of the most iconic music of the past two decades. A nine-time Grammy-winning producer, DJ, and Oscar-winning songwriter (yes - he wrote “I’m Just Ken”), Ronson has collaborated with legends like Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus and Duran Duran…

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ON GRIEF… With Mo Gawdat and Bonnie Tyler 13:28

12d ago13:28

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Welcome to the newest evolution of How to Fail! Each week, I’ll be diving into the archives to spotlight key themes that have come up throughout my conversations with How to Fail guests. I’ll be sharing bite-sized takeaways every Monday to support, inspire and help with whatever you might be going through. This week’s theme is a big one: we’re talk…

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Selles Out and Wilder In? 28:25

13d ago28:25

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Nick and Oli discuss the possibility of Ruben Selles being replaced by Chris Wilder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Reaction Rant Ipswich 5-0 Blades 22:36

11d ago22:36

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Nick reacts to United's humiliating defeat at Portman Road Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Preview: Ipswich Away 27:28

16d ago27:28

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Nick and Oli preview a tough trip to Portman Road Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Robin Wright on ageing, confidence and the myth of being ‘too late’ 49:50

17d ago49:50

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‘I didn’t think I had that confidence, so I turned those roles down.’ Robin Wright is the legendary star of The Princess Bride, Forrest Gump, House of Cards, and Amazon’s gripping new thriller The Girlfriend. An Emmy-nominated actress, Golden Globe winner and now an acclaimed director, Wright joins How To Fail to talk about fear, self-worth, womanh…

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FCA’s Charlotte Clark on the firms ‘over-interpreting’ Consumer Duty, how the watchdog plans to help City firms navigate compliance, and its role in supporting firms through rapid AI adoption 30:05

19d ago30:05

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Today’s guest discusses how some wholesale financial institutions may be unnecessarily “gold-plating” their efforts to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty regime. She details how the regulator plans to both clarify and simplify its expectations of all firms subject to the far-reaching ruleset. She also discusses the FCA’s pl…

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ON HEARTBREAK... With Alain de Botton and Jay Shetty 15:17

20d ago15:17

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Welcome to this brand-new concept for How to Fail – where I dive into the back catalogue of the How to Fail archives, highlighting specific themes each week to bring you bitesize takeaways! Hopefully these episodes can bring some clarity on similar issues you’re facing or great stories that you might find comfort from. This week we’re looking at he…

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Arturo Lupoli #39 | Sheff United Way 33:26

19d ago33:26

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Nick chats with former Blades loanee Arturo Lupoli about scoring against them at S6 and coming so close to promotion under Kevin Blackwell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chiedozie Ogbene 17:25

20d ago17:25

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Nick looks at the Blades' new loan signing, Chiedozie Ogbene, from Ipswich Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tom Ellis - Fatherhood, Surrogacy and Years of Therapy 49:40

24d ago49:40

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You may know Tom Ellis as the devilishly charming lead in Netflix’s Lucifer, or as the lovable Gary in the BBC sitcom Miranda. He's also made waves in the U.S., starring alongside Gina Rodriguez in Players, and appearing in Hulu’s Tell Me Lies, created by his wife, Meghan Oppenheimer. In 2023, Tom and Meghan welcomed a daughter via surrogate, addin…

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Match Reaction to Boro 1-0 Blades 19:47

26d ago19:47

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Nick rants after Sheffield United's 5th straight loss away to Middlesbrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sir Walter Raleigh to His Son 31:36

28d ago31:36

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Episode 83 Sir Walter Raleigh to His Son Mark McGuinness reads and discusses ‘Sir Walter Raleigh to His Son’ by Sir Walter Raleigh. https://media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/content.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/83_Sir_Walter_Raleigh_to_His_Son.mp3 Poet Sir Walter Raleigh Reading and commentary by Mark McGuinness Sir Wa…

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Match Preview: Tricky Trip To Teesside 17:49

28d ago17:49

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Hal and Oli are reunited to talk United, ahead of a tricky trip to Teesside Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tahith Chong 26:48

28d ago26:48

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Nick and Oli chat about Tahith Chong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alex Matos 7:50

28d ago7:50

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Hal looks at the potential of Chelsea midfielder Alex Matos rumoured to be joining United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nathan Redmond 10:20

29d ago10:20

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Hal looks at free agent winger Nathan Redmond Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Failure Throwback: Jameela Jamil 58:34

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Jameela Jamil is an actor, activist, and founder of the I Weigh movement. From teaching English to starring in The Good Place, Jameela shares the highs, lows, and radical honesty that define her journey. This episode first went out in February 2021. We talk about: Her struggle to be a "good" celebrity Body image battles and self-kindness Financial …

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Danny Ings 9:44

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Hal has a deep dive into free agent striker Danny Ings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Danny Ings and Nathan Redmond training with the Blades 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Nick and Oli look at the latest news about veteran pros Danny Ings and Nathan Redmond training with United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Reaction to Blades 0-1 Millwall 14:44

1M ago14:44

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Live from Bramall Lane, Nick reacts to another defeat this time at the hands of Millwall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Preview: The Lions Are In Town 18:10

1M ago18:10

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Hal and Nick preview Sheffield United v Millwall at Bramall Lane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Japhet Tanganga 10:47

1M ago10:47

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Hal looks at defender Japhet Tanganga from Millwall who is linked with a move to United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ben Mee to join United? 9:43

1M ago9:43

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Hal gives a scouting report on defender Ben Mee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unfiltered Blades Fans React To Current Club Issues 13:54

1M ago13:54

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Blades fans react to current club issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Failure Throwback: Glennon Doyle 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

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Author of Untamed and fierce truth-teller Glennon Doyle joins me for a raw and revelatory episode, first recorded in July 2020. We dive into: Why we chase approval instead of trusting our inner voice Her struggles with body image, love, and emotional resilience The failures that shaped her—from family breakdowns to learning self-protection Every mo…

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Crisis Meeting with Just United 44:29

1M ago44:29

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Nick and a selection of Blades fan guests talk through the start of the season for United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Reaction to Swansea 1-0 Blades 40:56

1M ago40:56

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Hal reviews United's away defeat at the Swansea.com stadium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bobby Thomas 9:06

1M ago9:06

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Hal gives all the information on defender Bobby Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Preview: A Trip To The Swans 20:06

1M ago20:06

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Nick and Hal preview United's away match against Swansea City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Reaction to Birmingham City 2-1 Blades 24:27

1M ago24:27

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Nick reacts to another defeat, this time suffering an EFL Cup loss to Birmingham City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are The Blades in Turmoil? 15:44

1M ago15:44

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Oli looks at the start of the season, ownership, recruitment and where we go from here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Failure Throwback: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

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This week we revisit one of my all-time favourite guests: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, recorded in July 2021. Best known for Americanah and her globally resonant TED Talks, Chimamanda opens up about the profound grief of losing both her parents within a year—and the raw journey of coping in its aftermath. We talk candidly about: Her essay Notes on Gri…

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Tim Iroegbunam 10:39

1M ago10:39

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Hal looks at defensive midfielder Tim Iroegbunam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Seol Young-woo 11:15

2M ago11:15

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Hal runs the rule over Korean full back Seol Young-woo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Reaction to Blades 1-4 Bristol City 8:08

2M ago8:08

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Oli reacts from Bramall Lane to a shock opening day defeat against the Robins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Match Preview: The Opener Blades vs Bristol City 20:57

2M ago20:57

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Hal and Oli run through the two likely sides and share injury news ahead of the opener at Bramall Lane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ben Godfrey to United? 9:17

2M ago9:17

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Hal looks at the possible loan addition of defender Ben Godfrey from Atalanta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nils Zatterstrom Set To Join The Blades? 10:04

2M ago10:04

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Could we see a new Swedish centre-back join United to replace Anel? Hal runs through the details of this one Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sir Tony Robinson - ‘I learned comedy as a defence mechanism’ 49:45

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Recorded with a live audience in Cambridge, this captivating conversation delves deep into the life and career of a cultural force of the last half-century. Known of course for his iconic role as Baldrick in Blackadder, Sir Tony's sharp intelligence and dry humour have had a formative influence on generations. In this candid discussion, he opens up…