Best Max Simpson Podcasts (2025)

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[EN] Sounds from outer space - the Voyager Programme - with Bill Kurth 51:47

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6h ago51:47

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English Edition: My guest Bill Kurth and I will go on a space exploration of a special kind: the Voyager probes. Launched in 1977 just a few weeks apart they have now reached interstellar space. Some of the data they send back to Earth are audio - which can tell us a lot about the outer planets like Jupiter or indeed interstellar space, where both …

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The 2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix WINNERS & LOSERS 25:35

18h ago25:35

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The gloves are off and McLaren might live to regret it. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs George Russell owned Singapore as Mercedes nailed a no Safety Car race while McLaren locked the 2025 constructors but lit a fuse within their own garage. Lando Norris went full send on Lap 1, clipped Verstappen then brushed Piastri…

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‘Task’ Is Barreling Toward the End 45:36

19h ago45:36

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Chris and Andy talk about the fifth episode of ‘Task,’ discussing Tom and Robbie finally crossing paths, the impressive performances from actors on the periphery, and the loose threads the show still has to tie up in these final two episodes (1:05). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Watch’ and so much more! H…

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McLaren Just Made Their Biggest Mistake Yet 23:19

4d ago23:19

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Alex Dunne just walked away from McLaren...and it's made them mad! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs McLaren has parted ways with rookie standout Alex Dunne before the F2 season for 2025 is over. Huh? The fallout hits every corner of the grid. Dunne isn't a slowpoke either, he's in Formula 2's top 5 and ahead of all the…

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How Much Higher Can ‘Slow Horses’ Climb? Plus, ‘Landman’ S2 and ‘Jay Kelly’ Trailers. 59:01

5d ago59:01

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Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 and whether or not Jackson Lamb’s lack of character progression is holding back the show (4:14). Then, they react to the most recent trailers for ‘Landman’ S2 and ‘Jay Kelly’ (15:35). Along the way, they discuss TV executive Peter Friedlander’s arrival at Amazon MGM Studios, wha…

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Alpine Would Be Stupid to Drop Franco Colapinto 24:13

5d ago24:13

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The numbers are starting to say that Franco Colapinto deserves another go in 2026. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Franco Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan and sits last in the standings of active drivers, yet his head-to-head with Pierre Gasly tells a different story. Tighter than it was between Gasly and Doohan and it’…

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George Russell One Step Closer to QUITTING Mercedes 22:52

6d ago22:52

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Whilst Kimi Antonelli's future looks brighter, George Russell and Toto Wolff are locking horns...and neither one are backing down. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs The Russell vs Mercedes saga is heating up and whilst there seemingly HAS been progress...it's gotten very technical. Yes, Toto Wolff has publicly promised …

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The 2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONS 27:15

7d ago27:15

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Singapore is always pure theatre and the latest Leclerc-Ferrari rumours are a great opening act! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix is coming and the drama is already piling on DAYS before it. Rumours are swirling about Charles Leclerc potentially sounding out McLaren, Aston Martin and even …

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[FR] Pandorae: un outil d'exploration - avec Guillaume Levrier à la {BnF 56:20

7d ago56:20

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Edition française: Guillaume Levrier est chercheur associé à la Bibliothèque nationale de France - Francois Mitterand. Il est l'auteur d'une application Open Source appelée Pandorae. Une application pour simplifier, normaliser et explorer les documents ou données numériques. Bonne écoute https://github.com/Guillaume-Levrier/PANDORAE Pandorae sur Gi…

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‘Task’ Episode 4 With Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Brad Ingelsby, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield! Plus, ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Timely and Timeless. 1:18:22

7d ago1:18:22

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Chris and Andy talk about seeing Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ and the surprisingly prophetic nature of its story (3:25). Then, they break down the fourth episode of ‘Task’ (17:39), before they’re joined by stars Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, creator Brad Ingelsby, and director Salli Richardson-Whitfield for a live event at Vid…

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The World Is In Love with Max Verstappen 21:36

8d ago21:36

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Max Verstappen just lit up this year's title race...even if he doesn't win it himself! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs A 22-second GT3 win in a Ferrari 296 has capped off a surging wave of fan momentum toward Max Verstappen. His recent triumph reads as pure racing freedom while McLaren’s “equal opportunity” script for…

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Red Bull’s Best Play for 2026: Do Nothing 21:50

11d ago21:50

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Red Bull’s smartest play for 2026 might just be the move nobody expected...nothing! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Red Bull Racing has been at the center of constant speculation...but the truth is, stability could be their greatest weapon heading into 2026. With Max Verstappen back in winning form and finally praisin…

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Lucy Pearman 1:10:49

11d ago1:10:49

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Lucy Pearman is one of the most inventive and original comedians in the UK, her shows are gloriously surreal, full of clowning, characters, props, audience interaction and ideas that feel like they’ve tumbled straight out of a wonderfully strange imagination. Her one-off BBC Three original comedy, Please Help, was nominated for a BAFTA, and she won…

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‘Alien: Earth’ Failed Itself. Plus, Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo on ‘The Lowdown,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Is Back! 1:31:40

11d ago1:31:40

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Chris and Andy talk about why the season finale of ‘Alien: Earth’ missed the mark and their interest level in potential future seasons (2:47). Then they break down the premiere of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 (38:57), before Chris is joined by ‘The Lowdown’ star Ethan Hawke and creator Sterlin Harjo for a live event at Brain Dead Studios to discuss the s…

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Carlos Sainz’s Revenge Arc Just Shook Ferrari 22:19

12d ago22:19

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Sainz just lit the fuse on his Williams era with his podium. Safe to say it's on again! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Carlos Sainz’s return to the rostrum with Williams in Baku is proof that everything said up until now is REAL! He turned months of noise into a clean result. In his own words it wasn’t about anyone e…

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Christian Horner’s $100,000,000 Exit Sparks Haas F1 Rumours 22:25

13d ago22:25

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Christian Horner's next 'possible destination' could be Haas. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Fresh off his departure from Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner has walked away with a $100 million settlement and the freedom to come back to F1 sometime next year. Now recent rumours suggest his next move could involve Haas,…

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268: For ONE episode ONLY... it's JIM MOODIE & IAN SIMPSON! 1:15:54

13d ago1:15:54

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This week on Off Track Podcast, Dave Neal brings you something truly special: a sit-down with two Scottish racing legends – Jim Moodie and Ian Simpson – recorded at the incredible Moulsdale Foundation Museum in Glasgow. Between them, Jim and Ian have won it all: TT victories, British Championships, North West 200 wins, and countless memories from r…

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#344: Rob Herzog – ZogSports & ZogCulture, Sports Leagues for Adults 53:49

13d ago53:49

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Rob Herzog, the Founder of ZogSports & ZogCulture, joins the show to share his journey from a close call on 9/11 to connecting millions of adults through sports leagues in 6 major cities. Hear the Piña Colada Epiphany that changed Rob’s life, how to meet increased demand for your product or service, the Building Block Strategy for adding clients & …

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Max Verstappen’s INSANE Comeback Is On 22:51

14d ago22:51

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Max Verstappen is back in the hunt and F1 fans WANT it. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs McLaren may have dominated the season so far, but Baku changed everything. Both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris let valuable points slip away while Verstappen won AGAIN, backed by a revitalised Red Bull and a sharper-than-ever Yuki …

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[EN] Fusion Energy and Open Source Software? With Rémi Delaporte-Mathurin 35:05

14d ago35:05

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My guest this week, Rémi Delaporte-Mathurin from MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts/US, will tell us about the first Open Source Software in Fusion Energy (OSSFE) conference from earlier 2025 - but also why it is important to use and develop open source software in the field and the difficulties he met during his career. Links: https://ossfe.github.io/O…

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The Best TV Week of the Year, ‘Task’ Episode 3, and ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Underwhelms 56:53

14d ago56:53

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Chris and Andy talk about why this might be the best TV week of the year with the upcoming ‘Alien: Earth’ season finale, the premiere of Sterlin Harjo’s ‘The Lowdown,’ and the return of ‘Slow Horses’ for Season 5 (5:00). Along the way, they react to the trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (12:00) and the rumored casting of Leonardo DiCaprio in …

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The Winners & Losers of 2025's F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 26:35

15d ago26:35

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Baku 2025 delivered a statement win for Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz's revenge arc is back on! Climb the ladder with me over on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Max Verstappen controlled the 2025 Azerbaijan GP from the front on a bold hard-tyre start, banked a grand slam as he did so and now got people talking about him taking down at least on…

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The Myth of Mercedes’ 2026 Domination 22:37

18d ago22:37

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Next-gen Formula 1 might NOT be about engines alone. Mercedes should be worried. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Pirelli’s Mario Isola dismisses Toto Wolff’s headline-grabbing 400 km/h claim and explains why wider performance gaps between compounds may force two-stop strategies. There seems to be far more to these new…

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ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel, Why You Should Check Out Netflix’s ‘Black Rabbit’, and ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 7 1:18:38

18d ago1:18:38

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Chris and Andy talk about ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel and what it means for the media space (1:18). Then, they take a moment to remember Robert Redford and his outsized impact on film in the wake of his passing (11:58). Later, they break down the penultimate episode of ‘Alien: Earth’ and the premiere of the new Netflix minis…

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Red Bull Taunts Mercedes as Russell Gains Power 21:37

19d ago21:37

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George Russell is turning the screws on Mercedes and Helmut Marko is happy to point it out. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Helmut Marko’s latest comments slam the door on any Max Verstappen-to-Mercedes fantasy whilst also heaping praise on Russell and push Toto Wolff to pay up for the privilege. With Red Bull grantin…

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Ivo Graham & Laura Lexx: Comedian Climate Confessions! 19:08

19d ago19:08

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Welcome to this bonus episode where Georgia Elliott-Smith and I have joined forces to take on the grubbiest little sustainability secrets of my fellow comedians. We'll be offering compassion, insight and some counter-argument, if not actual absolution to both Ivo Graham and Laura Lexx! We'll be back to regular scheduled programming in the next few …

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The Most Ferrari Thing Ever 23:16

20d ago23:16

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Ferrari needs a hero! No, they don't. They need to get their act together! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Ferrari’s badge still turns heads yet internal churn is costing them wins and is a dealbreaker in Max Verstappen's head...despite being tempted by the allure all the same. It's not enough though! Discarded former…

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267: 'I came in SEETHING after THAT race!' | CHRISTIAN IDDON 1:17:58

20d ago1:17:58

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Dave Neal is joined by AJN Steelstock Kawasaki’s Christian Iddon for a wide-ranging chat about racing, family, and fun. After grabbing a brilliant Thruxton podium and two superb results at Cadwell Park, Christian reflects on his form this season, life inside the BSB paddock, and a glimpse of what may come after BSB. It’s a mix of racing insight, be…

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#343: Amanda Lacy – Bijou Build, Creative Outdoor Play Structures 40:37

20d ago40:37

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Amanda Lacy, the Founder of Bijou Build, joins the show to share her journey from designing toys to creating the revolutionary outdoor play structure for ages 3-103. Hear how to make a modular product, how to design child-safe toys, how to inspire user-generated content aka UGC, fun facts about moss, and the best tapa in Barcelona. Connect with Ama…

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The 2025 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONS 25:05

21d ago25:05

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Baku is braced for chaos and we have the full playbook. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs McLaren’s team-order fallou is still going but Piastri’s quiet steel and Norris’s tricky record set the stage for a must-watch Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025. The C6 qualifying tyre matters, sadly, as well as how Red Bull’s straight-li…

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[EN] Meet the 2025 SSI Fellows - with Mike Simpson, Esther Plomp, Niko Sirmpilatze 36:34

21d ago36:34

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Better Software - Better Research! This is the mission of the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) since 2010. To support this, the SSI has been running a fellowship programme. In this episode you'll hear from 3 different fellows from the 2025 cohort about their motivation and plans for their fellowship. Maybe you want to join, too? You can appl…

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The Emmys Mostly Got It Right and ‘Task’ Episode 2 1:06:29

21d ago1:06:29

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Chris and Andy talk about the Emmys, what 'The Pitt' winning over 'Severance' says about the state of the industry, and the night’s biggest winners and losers (1:21). Later, they discuss the second episode of ‘Task’ and break down why it’s even better than the pilot (32:15). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The …

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Red Bull Throws Christian Horner Under the Bus 23:25

22d ago23:25

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Red Bull just showed why Christian Horner had to go. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Helmut Marko’s Monza victory speech puts a spotlight on the new power triangle of himself, Max Verstappen and new team boss Laurent Mekies...while framing Christian Horner as the drag that held Red Bull back in recent years. Was this …

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Pierre Gasly REALLY Had No Choice But Alpine 23:30

24d ago23:30

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Gasly’s future with Alpine is not a love story. It's business. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Pierre Gasly has inked a fresh deal that keeps him in Enstone until 2028, locking himself to the grid’s current back-marker for the next three seasons after this one...and it's not as simple as wanting to stay. He HAD to sta…

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Ferrari Raided Again As Audi Steals Top Engineers 22:59

25d ago22:59

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Ferrari just lost the brains behind some of their best engines of the last decade...to Audi! Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Two of Maranello’s top power-unit gurus (Wolf Zimmermann and Lars Schmidt) are reportedly packing their bags for Audi ahead of the 2026 F1 season...oh goodie. More Ferrari departures. Now WHO ar…

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Is ‘Alien: Earth’ Stuck in Place? Plus, Emmy Predictions and ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 News. 1:01:25

25d ago1:01:25

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Season 2 will be delayed indefinitely now that cocreator Francesca Sloane has been tapped to write on 'Big Little Lies' Season 3 (1:46). Then, they preview the Emmys by predicting which shows (and actors) could win, will win, and should win the major categories (18:52). Later, they break do…

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Toto Wolff Playing Dangerous Games With George Russell 23:45

26d ago23:45

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Mercedes fans are starting to sweat with no signatures for Russell and Antonelli in sight. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Mercedes is past its usual August deadline...and yet George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli remain unsigned for 2026, sparking talk of friction inside Brackley. Team principal Toto Wolff insists…

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McLaren Just Lit The Fuse for 2025 F1 Title 24:05

27d ago24:05

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2025 F1 title race may have just changed forever. McLaren’s dramatic team orders? Man, they used to be cool. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs McLaren’s bold call during the Italian Grand Prix has fans and pundits talking about whether the team crossed a line. The team’s controversial decision to swap positions with Osc…