Best Matthew J Hall Podcasts (2025)

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Wire Mother by Isabel J. Kim (audio) 22:57

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This episode features "Wire Mother" written by Isabel J. Kim. Published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kim_10_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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A 25 for 25 Double Feature: Dean Jelani Cobb on the Future of J-School. Plus, Spencer Hall on “Weird Internet.” 1:47:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel preview today’s double-feature episode (0:45), before Joel is joined by Columbia Journalism School dean Jelani Cobb to discuss the future of journalism education (7:44). Then, Bryan and Joel have a quick interview postgame (47:42) before introducing Joel’s conversation with writer Spencer Hall on how his remar…

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A World of Their Own by Robert Falco (audio) 18:01

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This episode features "A World of Their Own" written by Robert Falco. Published in the September 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/falco_09_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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A Report From the Cowboys-Packers Tie, the Rise of the Bernie Bio, and Barbecue Notes From Texas 54:38

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back to discuss Bryan’s quick trip to Dallas for the Micah Parsons return game. He lets you in on the dirty secret of football reporting, gets into the differences between the Micah trade and the Luka Doncic trade, and gives some barbecue reviews (00:24). Then they share some football audio from the weeke…

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Five Impossible Things by Koji A. Dae (audio) 27:09

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This episode features "Five Impossible Things" written by Koji A. Dae. Published in the September 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/dae_09_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Ross Halperin: Bear Witness 1:06:00

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A gang in a mountain barrio in Honduras terrorized the people there for years. The police claimed that their hands were tired because witnesses refused to testify. An American sociologist and a Honduran schoolteacher devised a plan to protect their neighbors by taking matters into their own hands. Author Ross Halperin tells me the story in his book…

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The Fury of the Glowmen by David McGillveray (audio) 38:39

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This episode features "The Fury of the Glowmen" written by David McGillveray. Published in the September 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/mcgillveray_09_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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ROAMING ROBBO | Robbo Chats To All The Lions Players + Legends In The Premiership-Winning Rooms 32:31

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Michael Roberts went down to the Brisbane rooms after 2025 AFL grand final as they clinched their second consecutive premiership! Hear from Chris Fagan, Lachie Neale, Will Ashcroft, Harris Andrews, Simon Black, Jonathan Brown and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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Aperture by Alexander Jablokov (audio) 52:59

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This episode features "Aperture" written by Alexander Jablokov. Published in the September 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/jablokov_09_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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MINI-MATCH | Grand Final - Geelong v Brisbane 40:09

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It started out as a close contest, but in the end, the Lions mauled the Cats to make it Back-to-Back Premierships! Join Mark Howard, Nathan Brown, Kate McCarthy, Isaac Smith, Ash Chua, and Michael Roberts for every massive moment from the Triple MCG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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SATURDAY RUB - 2025 AFL GRAND FINAL 1:02:44

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It's Grand Final day and we're live from the Triple MCG where Bill ventures into the crowd for a live quiz; and Bern awards the Nuff of the Year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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Tales to Terrify 713 R. S. Nelson & QED 32:23

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Welcome to episode 713. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman has one hell of a mess to clean in her bathroom. Then, we get to the bottom of who’s haunting the house. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest & Patreon Author Interview Series feat. JV Gachs: 00:01:06 [Trigger] R. S. Nelson’s Supplies Needed to Clean the Bloodbat…

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, the Fox-Barstool College Football Experiment, and Kamala’s Book Tour. Plus: Noah Eagle. 1:22:34

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the return of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Tuesday night (0:46) before reexamining the Fox-Barstool college football experiment and Kamala Harris's book tour (25:50). Finally, they are joined by NBC's Noah Eagle to discuss the highly anticipated Oregon–Penn State matchup this Saturday, capturing wacky finis…

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Four People I Need You to Kill Before the Dance Begins by Louis Inglis Hall (audio) 1:23:14

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This episode features "Four People I Need You to Kill Before the Dance Begins" written by Louis Inglis Hall. Published in the September 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/hall_09_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/…

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THURSDAY RUB | Eddie McGuire, Mitch Cleary, Daisy's Grand Final Day Prep 1:11:49

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Jack Heverin and Daisy Thomas are at the Corner Hotel in Richmond as part of Triple M Fest - with a special edition of the Thursday Rub. Eddie McGuire strolls into the Corner full of stories about his time with Daisy at the Pies. Daisy recaps the Brownlow Medal, and discusses Lachie Neale's efforts to try and play in the Grand Final - including doi…

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Michael Leung | How I Tested An Assisted Hearing Device 33:14

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In this episode we interview Michael Leung. Michael, is the CEO and founder of the Flo Group. He’s built his company around a simple mission, which is making hearing solutions accessible, affordable, and life-changing for people of all ages. We discuss how his own personal experiences have shaped his approach to product development and testing. Spe…

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MIDWEEK RUB | Grand Final + Norm Smith Predictions, Have The Umps Crossed The St Kilda Mafia? 34:49

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The final Midweek Rub of the year! Joey, Daisy and Damo jump in the studio to review Brownlow night, where a Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera voting controversy went against the Saints - and the mafia. Will Lachie Neale play this weekend for Brisbane - and should he? Plus everyone's winner and Norm Smith Medal prediction ahead of the biggest game of the sea…

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Wireworks by Sheri Singerling (audio) 51:00

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This episode features "Wireworks" written by Sheri Singerling. Published in the September 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/singerling_09_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Fear After the Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, the Return of Olivia Nuzzi, and Presidential Campaign of Andy Beshear 1:04:11

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss Vanity Fair hiring Olivia Nuzzi after she parted ways with New York magazine last year, continue untangling the Jimmy Kimmel situation, discuss the new rules for covering the Pentagon, and more (00:26). Then they share some football audio from the weekend, including Joe Davis’s call of Eagles defensiv…

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Michael Beach Nichols: Perfect Wife 1:03:52

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Most of us have heard about Sherri Papini. She’s the woman who faked her own kidnapping in 2016, which terrified her husband and soon sparked outrage in her Northern California community. Michael Beach Nichols is the director and producer of the Hulu series, “Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini.” He tells US about his experi…

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SUNDAY RUB | The Team Give Each Other Hilarious Exit Interviews For The 2025 Season 45:40

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Sunday Rub’s Big Three | Whatsapp-Gate revisited | Team hold hilarious exit interviews for 2025 | Next week’s grand final predictions - Cats v Lions | See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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MINI-MATCH | Prelim Final - Collingwood vs Brisbane 35:19

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Brisbane roll into its 3rd consecutive Grand Final - proving too good for Collingwood. Join James Brayshaw, Jack Heverin, Daisy Thomas, Isaac Smith, Michael Roberts, and Ash Chua for every massive moment from the Triple MCG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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SATURDAY RUB | Bill comes in "fresh" after the Cats win! 1:26:08

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Bill bounces into the Saturday Rub "fresh" after his cats won through the Grand Final; We're joined by Phil Smyth and Geelong's Brad Close; and Bern does the unthinkable and Nuff's JB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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MINI-MATCH | Prelim Final - Geelong v Hawthorn 33:14

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After another classic confrontation, Geelong lead by Dangerfield clipped the wings of Hawthorn and booked themselves into the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final. Join Mark Howard, Brian Taylor, Kate McCarthy, Leigh Montagna, Ash Chua, and Nat Yoannidis for every massive moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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FRIDAY HUDDLE | Best Moments of the Year, Triple M's Grand Final Call Team, Isaac Smith 1:43:44

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It's the last Friday Huddle of 2025, and the boys kick things off with their top stories from the last 24 hours, including Gout Gout at the World Championships, numberplate costs, and the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Chief has been honoured again, so Howie goes through a list of all the things he's won and done in his illustrious career, then the boys…

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Tales to Terrify 712 Mark H. Harris & Avra Margariti 50:59

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Welcome to episode 712. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman running from her dark past battles curiosity at the sounds in the attic. Then, a girl carries her guilt deep into the subway where she shelters from the apocalypse with a band of misfits. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Mark H. Harris’ Don’t Look a…

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Jimmy Kimmel Is Suspended, Molly Qerim Leaves ESPN, and Ivan Maisel on the Cult of the College Football Coach 1:32:41

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss ABC's decision to indefinitely suspend 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (0:46), why The Washington Post fired columnist Karen Attiah, Molly Qerim's abrupt departure from ESPN, Tom Brady's glaring conflict of interest, and more (38:32). Then Bryan is joined by sports journalist and author Ivan Maisel to discuss his…

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SPECIAL | 1989 Grand Final Recall - Hawthorn vs Geelong 2:20:20

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Before the Cats and Hawks square off in the Preliminary Final - take a trip down memory lane to one of the most famous Grand Finals ever. Join James Brayshaw, Brian Taylor, Billy Brownless, Wayne Carey, and Ash Chua for every massive moment - as we re-rock the 1989 Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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MIDWEEK RUB | Who Wins The Prelims, Zach Merrett's Future, We Won An Award 33:23

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Now the award-winning Midweek Rub! Joey, Daisy and Damo talk last night's AFMA results. Some Tassie news breaks while the Zach Merrett/Essendon trade story continues to unfurl. Who tags who in the Geelong/Hawthorn prelim, while whose system will stack up on Saturday for the 2023 grand final rematch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Our Broken Media Ecosystem, Replay Reviews for Everyone, and Lachlan Cartwright of Breaker 51:02

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David examine the ways in which information about Charlie Kirk's killing has come out to the public (0:20), before they share some audio from the weekend in football, including Pat McAfee's rousing 'College GameDay' monologue, some instant replay insight from Clemson–Georgia Tech, the tush push getting on everyone'…

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Bryan Burrough: The Gunfighters 50:22

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We’ve heard from my buddy Bryan Burrough before for one of his Audible books based on a true crime story. His new book is very different. It’s called The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild. Enough said. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4gF2K18 See more information on my boo…

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SUNDAY RUB | Stevie Takes Aim At BT, Dayne Zorko, Top 5 Finals Players Of All Time 48:12

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Review of the final top 4 teams | Interview with Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko | The Random Top 5 - Best AFL finals players | All the good, bad, & ugly from finals week 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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MINI-MATCH | Semi Final - Brisbane vs Gold Coast 34:18

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Brisbane walk over the top of their QLD brothers and into a Prelim - as one Ashcroft tears the Gabba apart, and another watches him doing it from just about the worst non-seat in the house. Join Jack Heverin, Liam Flanagan, Simon Black, Isaac Smith, Ethan Meldrum, and Belinda Mellen for every massive moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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SATURDAY RUB | Quite possibly the worst quiz ever... JB apologises 1:31:27

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We've said it before, and we'll probably say it again, but we think Bill just delivered the worst quiz ever! Bern has a nice helping of Nuff; We question Bill on his latest campaign; and we're joined by Hawthorn's Connor Nash, Brisbane's Lachie Neale, and Hughesy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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MINI-MATCH | Semi Final - Adelaide v Hawthorn 30:03

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The Hawks flew to Adelaide and knocked the Crows out in straight sets to set up a Prelim Final against Geelong. Join Brian Taylor, Chris Dittmar, Leigh Montagna, Bernie Vince, Ethan Meldrum and Rhett Biglands for every massive moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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FRIDAY HUDDLE | Damo vs Kane Intensifies, Matthew Nicks, Steven King Announced As New Dees Coach 1:47:39

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Chief is in Adelaide, Browny's been home alone for a week, and the team kick things off with the top headlines - as Steven King is announced as Melbourne's new senior coach. Plus Lleyton Hewitt is in strife, and Chief's Lion premonition somewhat came true. The boys recap what they received for Father's Day, and Browny is noticing a little crack in …

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Tales to Terrify 711 Elizabeth Gaskell 1:01:47

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Welcome to episode 711. We have one classic tale for you, about a remote country house where the halls echo with haunting music and the footsteps of spectral children. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Elizabeth Gaskell’s The Old Nurse's Story as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:04:58 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread th…

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The Killing of Charlie Kirk, the Murdochs’ Real-Life Succession, and Three More Years of ‘Pardon the Interruption’ 1:01:46

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Bryan and Joel discuss the whirlwind of coverage around the killing of Charlie Kirk (1:13) before they give updates on the Trump vs. The Wall Street Journal saga (23:32), the extension for ESPN's 'Pardon the Interruption' (29:59), Rupert Murdoch's succession plan (38:54), the reporter caught in the middle of the college football AP poll outrage (44…

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Joao Moita | How I Tested Product Weekend 35:41

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Summary In this episode we interview Moita, the Founder and CEO of Product Weekend. He shares his journey from studying aerospace engineering to becoming a product manager and eventually creating what is now called Product Weekend. It is a community of Product Management enthusiasts who share their experiences and take their careers to the next lev…

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MIDWEEK RUB | Damo + Joey Go Head-To-Head, St Kilda Mafia Gets To Work, Can Adelaide + Brisbane Bounce Back? 31:25

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Daisy, Joey and Damo return to the Triple M studios for a huge Midweek Rub ahead of two massive semi finals. Can Brisbane and Adelaide get back to their best against an in-form Gold Coast and Hawthorn? The St Kilda mafia continues to get things done - but will Damo and Don Montagna see eye to eye about it? All that plus the tips ahead of a big week…

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NFL Opening Weekend Audio, the CBS News Blues, and Our Review of ‘The Paper’ 53:27

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss news from CBS News, including more issues with edited interviews and Bari Weiss’s reported arrival (0:20). Then, they get into a tense moment on ‘Get Up!’ between Ryan Clark and Peter Schrager, some audio from NFL Week 1, J.J. Watt’s broadcast debut, and more (12:28). They also share their thoughts on…

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James Polchin: Shadow Men 59:21

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Our story this week is set in the 1920s in Westchester County, New York…it’s a Jazz Age mystery. A young ex-sailor is found dead on a desolate road. A suspect from a wealthy family admits to the murder, but he claims that he was trying to protect a dangerous secret. Author James Polchin’s book, Shadow Men unravels a mystery more than a century old.…

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SUNDAY RUB | Joey’s Finals Top 5, Gold Coast’s Fairytale, Hawthorn’s Connor Macdonald 46:46

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Thoughts on first week of finals | Interview with Hawthorn’s Connor Macdonald after the win over GWS | The big 3 - injuries, Gold Coast’s win, Stevie’s undies | Joey’s random finals top 5 | The Good, Bad & Ugly from finals week 1 | See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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MINI-MATCH | Elimination Final - Fremantle vs Gold Coast 36:16

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The Suns cause a huge boilover, knocking off Freo in Perth with a fairytale finish for inaugural Sun David Swallow. Join Barry Denner, Lachy Reid, Xavier Ellis, Andrew Embley, Mark Cometti, and Tom Atkinson for every massive moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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MINI-MATCH | Elimination Final - GWS vs Hawthorn 35:22

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"An emotional roller coaster that you can only get in September". The Hawks pick a very opportune time to win their first game at ENGIE Stadium, and move through to a semi-final against Adelaide. Join Jack Heverin, Nathan Brown, Isaac Smith, Ethan Meldrum, and Justin Edwards for every massive moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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SATURDAY RUB - JB is out... So what could possibly go wrong? 1:24:04

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It's Week One of the AFL Finals and JB is a surprise out. Producer Will steps into his chair and Chaos reigns from the start. We've got your Footy news, Nuff of the Week and Bill's Quiz. Plus, we're joined by Geelong's Ollie Dempsey fresh from the Cats win over the Lions; and ahead of the GWS-Hawthorn Elimination Final we're joined by Aaron Cadman …

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MINI-MATCH | Qualifying Final - Geelong v Brisbane 30:06

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The Cats mauled the Lions at the Triple MCG to book their 10th prelim final in 15 seasons. Join Brian Taylor, Mark Howard, Leigh Montagna, Ash Cua, Nat Yoannidis and Billy Brownless for every massive moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M

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Eagles-Cowboys Audio and the Hock Heard Round the World. Plus, a New 25 for '25 With ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth. 1:45:32

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Hello media consumers! Joel and Bryan discuss some of their many takeaways from the Eagles-Cowboys NFL opener (5:35), and a NFL TV preview covering Mike Tirico's first Super Bowl, the RedZone ad crisis, Tom Brady's second year at FOX, and J.J. Watt moving to the CBS booth (22:44). Then in a new edition of 25 for '25, Joel talks with Domonique Foxwo…

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FRIDAY HUDDLE | Browny's Green Flags, Pre-Grand Final Bye On The Table, Brisbane's Logan Morris 1:40:56

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The finals are underway and the team discuss Collingwood's win over the Crows last night - as well as the booing of Isaac Quaynor. They also look at the other headlines from the last 24 hours, with a fan-favourite umpire being left out this weekend, and investigations into Kawhi Leonard's contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Howie wonders if it'…

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Tales to Terrify 710 John Betancourt & T. R. Steele 47:26

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Welcome to episode 710. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman facing eviction turns to an online ritual for help. Then, we learn the secret to keeping fish at its freshest: necromancy. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Bonus: 00:01:06 John Betancourt’s Sock It To Me as read by Danielle Hewitt: 00:03:35 [Trigger] T. R. Steele’s Jul…