Best Michael Pollock Podcasts (2025)

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The Ashes Daily: England end 15 year wait for win in Australia in two-day thriller 14:51

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Nasser and Athers look back on the 2nd - and final - day's play of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Melbourne. With the Ashes already lost, England sealed a four wicket victory to claim their first Test match win in Australia since 2011. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Pod…

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The Ashes Daily: A "bewildering" Boxing Day at the MCG 15:47

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Nas and Ath are at the MCG to review the action from a "bizarre" 1st day of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Melbourne.a Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podc…

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Rob Key on England's Ashes defeat | What went wrong and what's next? 49:56

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England's managing director of men's cricket, Rob Key joins Nasser and Athers to discuss England's Ashes defeat in Australia. They chat about what went wrong for England, whether their preparation for the tour should have been different and about the criticism of their trip to Noosa after the 2nd Test. Plus, Key gives his opinion on his future, and…

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The Ashes Daily: England beaten in Adelaide as Australia retain Ashes. 13:31

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Nas and Ath are in the empty stands at the Adelaide Oval an hour after England lost The Ashes. Australia beat England by 82 runs on the final day of the third Test, to take an unassailable 3-0 series lead. How did England get here? We'll have more reflections on where The Ashes were lost on Tuesday, so make sure you give this show a follow wherever…

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The Ashes Daily: England on the brink as Australia close in on series victory 18:16

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Nas and Ath sum up the action from the Day 4 of the 3rd Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Adelaide Oval. England finished the day on 207-6 in pursuit of a Test-record 435 to win the third Test and keep the series alive. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen …

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The Ashes Daily: England "staring down the barrel" after Head hundred puts Aussies in command 13:28

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Nas and Ath are at the Adelaide Oval to review the action from Day 3 of the 3rd Ashes Test between Australia and England. Travis Head hit an unbeaten 142 as Australia finished the day on 271-4 in their second innings, leading England by 356 runs. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on Yo…

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The Ashes Daily: England's Ashes hopes hanging by a thread after Australia's bowlers deliver masterclass. 18:32

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Day two in Adelaide and Nas and Ath reflect on another difficult day for England's top order as they reach 213-8 at stumps, trailing by 158 runs. We look back on a memorable day for Australia's Nathan Lyon and reflect on more Snicko controversy, but is there any hope for England heading into day three? Nas and Ath will be back tomorrow with another…

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The Ashes Daily: England battle to keep Ashes alive despite Carey century - and Snicko controversy - on day one in Adelaide 15:32

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Nas and Ath look back on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, featuring a superb century from Australia’s Alex Carey - even if decisions might have gone in his favour! But, after eight Aussie wickets fell today, could it be advantage England heading into day two? We’ll be back with daily podcasts throughout this Test, so if you don’t alread…

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Nas, Ath and Greg Blewett look ahead to the third Ashes Test in Adelaide 40:56

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Nas and Ath are joined by former Australian cricketer turned broadcaster, Greg Blewett, to look ahead to the third Ashes Test in Greg’s hometown of Adelaide, a match England have to win to keep the series alive. We’ll have pods for you every day of play during this Ashes series, so if you don’t already, give this show a follow so you don’t miss a m…

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Root joins Hussain ahead of third Test in Adelaide! 30:41

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Joe Root sits down with Nas at the famous Adelaide Oval to look back at the Ashes so far, look ahead to the third Test, and relive his early career in the city. Root talks about England’s time away from the spotlight in Noosa, the ‘average Joe’ headlines, playing under Ben Stokes and how they can stage a comeback in this series. We’ll have pods for…

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Adelaide awaits... England head to Noosa as Wood heads home 29:21

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Nas and Ath are at the Lane Vineyard in the Adelaide Hills for the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Ahead of the 3rd Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval, they chat about their memories of playing and watching cricket at the famous ground. They also discuss England's decision to head to Noosa for some rest and relaxation after the 2nd T…

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The future of memory: dementia research w/ Dr. Michael Borrie 41:30

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More than 500,000 Canadians live with dementia -- an overall term for a set of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain such as Alzheimer’s disease. There is currently no cure or treatments that can reverse dementia however, through research, St. Joseph’s Lawson scientists, led by Dr. Michael Borrie, Medical Director for St. Joseph’s Aging …

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The Ashes Daily: Nas, Ath and Broad react to England's defeat in the second Test, to go 2-0 down in the Ashes 42:37

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Nasser, Athers and Stuart Broad dissect England's eight-wicket drubbing by Australia at the Gabba in the second Test. England now trail Australia 2-0 in The Ashes, with three Tests to play. Nas and Ath will have regular pods thoughout this series, so give this show a follow wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss us. Watch every episode …

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The Ashes Daily: A 'gruesome' day for England as hosts close in on victory 15:51

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Nas and Ath look back on Day 3 of the 2nd Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricke…

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The Ashes Daily: Australia punish sloppy England to take control in Brisbane 13:26

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Nas and Ath look back on the second day's play of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can …

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The Ashes Daily: Root gets his century in Australia on absorbing first day at The Gabba 14:27

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Nas and Ath are at The Gabba to dissect an enthralling first day of the 2nd Ashes Test between Australia and England. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to …

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The Pope joins the pod! Nas returns to the 'Gabbatoir' and The Judge remembered 29:34

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Nas and Ath are at the Gabba, to round up all the latest news ahead of the second Ashes Test and chat to England's Ollie Pope. Plus, they remember their friend, Robin Smith ('The Judge'), whose death was announced yesterday. Don't forget, we'll have daily podcast episodes after each day's play of this Test Match. This podcast is brought to you by T…

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2nd Test preview with Matthew Hayden! Can England bounce back in Brisbane? 40:02

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Nas and Ath are joined by former Australia opener Matthew Hayden to look ahead to the 2nd Ashes Test at The Gabba. They discuss what it's like to play in Brisbane, the challenge of playing in a day-night Test match and whether England should stick with their attacking brand of cricket as they look to level the series. We’ll have pods for you every …

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Ashes Q&A: Nas and Ath answer YOUR questions 50:00

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Nasser and Michael answer your Ashes questions on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Nas is still in Perth, but Michael's flown to Brisbane ahead of the 2nd Test at The Gabba where England will look to level the series. They discuss whether it's right that England aren't playing in the pink-ball tour match in Canberra, if it's ti…

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Heart health in men w/ Dr. Neville Suskin 23:37

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According to the Cleveland Clinic, a human heart beats about 100,000 times per day. Last season, DocTalks featured an episode on heart health in women – today, Dr. Neville Suskin joins the show to discuss heart health in men. Men are 2 times more likely to suffer a heart attack than women, and are newly diagnosed with heart disease on average 10 ye…

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The Ashes: First Test review with Stuart Broad, who takes us inside the England dressing room after their two-day defeat! 45:22

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It’s the morning after the night before and Nas and Ath are still in Perth to pick over the bones of England’s two-day defeat in the first Ashes Test with Stuart Broad. Stuart takes us inside the dressing room to discuss how England might analyse what went right and what went wrong against Australia, as well as talk through how they try to move for…

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The Ashes Daily: Head blasts Australia to two-day win after another England batting collapse 20:03

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Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".…

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The Ashes Daily: Wickets tumble as England fight back on breathless day one in Perth 13:31

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Nas and Ath reflect on an extraordinary 1st day of the Ashes between Australia and England in Perth. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cr…

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It’s almost time! Nas and Ath look ahead to the first Ashes Test! Plus, England captain Ben Stokes joins the pod 47:30

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Nas is about to fly to Oz, but Ath is already there! We bring you the very latest from Perth, as England name their squad for the first Test and we continue our Ashes build-up. Plus, Ath sits down in the team hotel with England Captain Ben Stokes. We’ll have pods for you every day of play during this Ashes series, so if you don’t already, give this…

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The missing sense – Anosmia w/ Dr. Leigh Sowerby 31:41

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How would you feel if you could no longer smell your favourite scent? Anosmia is a partial or full loss of smell. While usually a temporary symptom of an illness like a cold or sinus infection, more serious medical issues like a brain injury or diabetes could cause anosmia. On today’s episode of the DocTalks Podcast, Dr. Leigh Sowerby, Division Hea…

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Ashes preview with Sir Andrew Strauss | Is England's preparation enough? How will Bazball do Down Under?! 45:00

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Nas and Ath are joined by the last England captain to win a Test and series in Australia to preview The Ashes on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Sir Andrew Strauss talks about England's preparations for the tour, facing the Aussie media and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of both sides. He also gives us his his memories…

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Co-Intelligence & Planetary Perspectives with Rimma Boshernitsan of DIALOGUE 1:05:46

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Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Discord | FB Group This week (actually, April) I speak with Rimma Boshernitsan (Website | LinkedIn), a speaker, interviewer, facilitator, and advisor who has partnered with senior leadership at Fortune 500 companies—including Google, Kaiser Permanente, Roche, TATA, and Aesop—guiding them…

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India & SA set up intriguing World Cup final | Where did it go wrong for England and Australia? 45:09

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Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain and Mel Jones to look ahead to the Women's World Cup Final between India and South Africa on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They look back at the two semi-finals where two upsets saw England and Australia beaten and discuss where both matches were won and lost. Plus, Wardy, Nas and Mel pic…

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England to see off South Africa? Can India upset Australia? ICC Women's World Cup semi-finals previewed 32:23

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Ian Ward, Nasser Hussain and Tash Farrant preview the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They chat about what England will need to do to get past South Africa and whether India can upset the tournament favourites Australia. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTub…

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PatientTalks - The New Normal - Survivorship w/Kellie Chouinard 27:54

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What does life look like after cancer, once the treatment is done and you’re deemed cancer-free? On today’s episode of PatientTalks, a spinoff of the DocTalks Podcast, Kellie Chouinard joins the show to discuss survivorship. From grief, to support systems, to follow-up appointments, Kellie’s conversation with host, Mandi Fields, is an intimate and …

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Pressure on the hosts, rain frustration & Nas' role at the ICC Women's World Cup 28:13

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Nas sits down to chat with Ian Ward about the latest action and talking points at the Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. After England won a close game against India to qualify for the semi-finals, Wardy and Nas discuss where the result leaves both sides. They also talk about the frustr…

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Lady luck shines on England, plus a Rugby World Cup winner talks coaching and backyard cricket! 1:00:46

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Nas and Ath get together for a quick catch-up at the midway point of the ICC Women's World Cup on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. After the weather saved them against Pakistan, Nas and Ath discuss whether England should be concerned about batting issues as the tournament reaches its final stages. Then, Ath sits down for an ext…

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PatientTalks - Living with Lymphedema w/ Deb Jazey 31:19

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Lymphedema is a chronic condition that develops when the lymphatic system is damaged – whether from radiation, lymph node removal or other interventions. In breast cancer patients, with the removal of underarm lymph nodes, the average rate of lymphedema is 3%. If there is removal of underarm lymph nodes and radiation combined, the risk increases to…

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England off to a flyer in the ICC Women's World Cup, Woakes calls time on his international career and play 'Nasser Bingo' with us! 39:40

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Nas has, just about, made it to the ICC Women's World Cup! Ath is back home, but they get together to share their thoughts on the opening matches of the tournament in India, including a great start for England. They also discuss Chris Woakes retiring from international cricket and look at Ravi Jadeja's remarkable all-round stats. Watch every episod…

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Co-Evolving with Magical Technologies feat. Sam Arbesman 1:24:22

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Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts ✨ About This Episode This week I talk to Sam Arbesman, scientist-in-residence at Lux Capital, Research Fellow at the Long Now Foundation, and host of The Orthogonal Bet, weaving together and plucking at the ideas in his delightful new book, The Magic of Code: How Digital Language Created a…

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This is 40...well, breast cancer under 40 w/ Jenna Dias and Katie Pollock 27:51

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In recent years, the breast cancer incident rate in women under 50 has risen faster than in women over 50. Being diagnosed with breast cancer young comes with a unique set of challenges. On today’s episode of PatientTalks, Jenna Dias is back and joined by Katie Pollock to discuss what it’s like to be diagnosed young. Both diagnosed in their 30s, Je…

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Women's World Cup preview with Mel Jones | Plus, Ashes squad announced & Dickie Bird tributes 52:16

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Nas and Ath are joined by Mel Jones on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to look ahead to the Women's World Cup in India. They discuss if anyone can stop favourites Australia, how a win could change the lives of some players and whether England can challenge for the trophy. Plus, Mel tells us about the Afghanistan Women's team wh…

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Holistic Technology for Growing a World in Love with Larry Muhlstein 2:14:55

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Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts This week we hear from Larry Muhlstein, who worked on Responsible AI at Google and DeepMind before leaving to found the Holistic Technology Project. In Larry’s words: “Care is crafted from understanding, respect, and will. Once care is deep enough and in a generative reciprocal relationshi…

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PatientTalks - A voice behind the diagnosis w/ Jenna Dias 28:47

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It is estimated 1 in 8 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. On today’s episode of The DocTalks Podcast, a new series, PatientTalks kicks off with Jenna Dias, a St. Joseph’s patient and breast cancer survivor. Jenna joins host Mandi Fields to discuss the new PatientTalks series, her breast cancer journey and advice …

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End of summer reports and ‘Mastermind' with Nas and Ath! 35:19

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Athers is at The Oval for the County Championship decider, while Nasser is on a "rare" day off! But they get together on the pod to review the summer for England's men, look at scheduling issues for the game and play "Mastermind"....I've started so I'll finish......Let us know how you get on with Nas' questions! Watch every episode of the Sky Sport…

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Taryn Southern on Surfing the Exponential Tech Tsunami 1:13:02

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Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Today’s guest Taryn Southern is someone I consider a master surfer of technological change: a fellow elder millennial, artist, creative technologist, strategist, and dancer in the liminal zones of high chop. She’s better than I am at finding the pocket, has made a name for herself for ridi…

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The Hundred review: Oval are Invincible again, while Northern Superchargers cruise to women's title 42:06

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Nas and Ath get together the morning after The Hundred finals, where Oval Invincibles and Northern Superchargers were victorious. But where does the competition go from here with so many changes coming in next season? Then, in part 2, we look ahead to the upcoming series against South Africa for England's men. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports …

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The lowdown on low testosterone with Dr. Campbell 21:37

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It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how many men experience low testosterone due to varying definitions and study populations, however data suggests that about 2% of men may have low testosterone, and another study has estimated that more than 8% of men aged 50 to 79 years have low testosterone. On today’s episode of the DocTalks Podcast, Dr. Jeffre…

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Rob Key chats all things England! Ashes, The Hundred, white-ball sides and more... 56:59

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Nasser and Athers are joined by England's Director of Cricket Rob Key on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They chat all things England, starting with the state of the Test side after their drawn series against India and the Ashes to come this winter. They also discuss the white-ball sides and the development of players like Ha…

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Chaim Gingold on Building SimCity & Simulation as Discourse 1:26:31

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Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts We live in simulated worlds of our own making, detecting patterns in the chaos and complexity of raw experience and boiling them down into operable categories and generalizations. Sometimes we do this well, and sometimes… This week’s guest, computer scientist and game designer Chaim Gingol…

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Attention turns to the Ashes after India epic | Plus, The Hundred so far and county cricket changes 50:23

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Nas and Ath discuss some of the biggest talking points in cricket on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Now that the dust has settled on the epic Test series between England and India, they chat about whether it was a match for the 2005 Ashes. Plus, Nas and Ath give their views on the current state of The Hundred and on the chan…

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The skin you're in: sun safety and skin cancer with Dr. Corey Moore 41:15

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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with 1/3 new cases of cancer in Canada being skin cancer. Being exposed to UV rays is one of the main causes of skin cancer, whether from the sun or tanning equipment – but most skin cancer is preventable. On today’s episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Mandi Fields is joined by Dr. Corey Moore, Site …

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EMERGENCY POD! India beat England in epic Oval Test to draw series 2-2 | Nas and Ath are joined by Dinesh Karthik 16:21

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Moments after India clinched a thrilling six-run victory over England's cricketers in the fifth Test at The Oval to level the series 2-2, Nas and Ath are joined by former India player and commentator, Dinesh Karthik, to look back on a dramatic day and a brilliant series. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Spo…

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England and India's 'enthralling' 3rd Test analysed | What next after five dramatic days at Lord's? 32:34

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Nasser and Athers discuss the brilliant 3rd Test between England and India at Lord's on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They chat about the 'needle' between the two sides, the slow over-rate during the game and where it leaves the series with England 2-1 up heading to the 4th Test at Old Trafford. Watch every episode of the S…

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Culture, Consciousness, and the Second Renaissance with Rufus Pollock 1:47:01

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Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts This week I speak with Rufus Pollock (Website | Twitter | Wikipedia), former Mead Fellow in Economics at the University of Cambridge, entrepreneur, activist, author of Open Revolution and Wiser Societies, RSA Fellow, and co-founder of Life Itself, Open Knowledge Foundation, Datopian, and S…