Best Niko And Alex Podcasts (2025)

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586: Precious Returns // Youth Movement 50:02

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Franky Garcia and Coach Lu discuss • Precious Achiuwa signing• Potential rotation• Niko vs. Ware• Pelle vs. Jaime• Any chance at Kas?and more!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Blue Wire

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The Ex-Factor (S2E9) "There's a little microphone on their butts." 1:43:38

18h ago1:43:38

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Ex-Factor, the 9th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 Y…

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585: Tyler Herro Injury Fallout // Alex Toledo joins 1:08:21

5d ago1:08:21

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Franky Garcia and Kyle Scarlett are joined by Alexander Toledo of 5ReasonsSports to discuss the ramifications of Tyler Herro's injury:• How to replace offense?• Who steps up in rotation?• Does this affect Wiggins trade or Norm's extension?• Q&A and more!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about ou…

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154. Maro Itoje: Inequality, Identity, and Hope 1:01:01

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How do we tackle global poverty and fight for change? What qualities are needed in a leadership role? Is the Labour government delivering on the issue of inequality in the UK? Rory and Alastair are joined by captain of the England Rugby team, Maro Itoje, to discuss all this and more. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. Join The Rest Is Politics…

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Episode 58: Socialist Feminism in Post-WW2 East Central Europe with Adela Hîncu 1:02:46

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We sit down with Adela Hîncu, historian and editor of the volume Texts and Contexts from the History of Feminism and Women’s Rights East Central Europe, Second Half of the Twentieth Century (2024) to discuss feminist thought in post World War 2 socialist East Central Europe. Book description: A compendium of one hundred sources, preceded by a short…

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The Power of Love (S2E8) "Are we close to over though?" 1:28:06

8d ago1:28:06

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Power of Love, the 8th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/217625…

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153. The Man Who Invented The World Wide Web (Tim Berners-Lee) 1:00:27

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Tim Berners-Lee could be one of the richest men on the planet, why did he forfeit such large profits to make the World Wide Web a free and open space? How do we reclaim the internet from social media companies taking away our sovereignty? Have tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk thanked Tim for his invention? Rory and Alastai…

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The Family Ties (S2E7) "He’s saying 'Bazinga' in Young Dahmer" 1:23:00

15d ago1:23:00

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Family Ties, the 7th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. We launched a Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You c…

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152. "A War on Children": A Generation in Gaza at Risk (James Elder) 1:03:20

20d ago1:03:20

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Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder has ever seen? What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like? How do the people working on the ground not lose hope? UNICEF spokesperson James Elder joins Alastair and Rory to answer all these questions and more. To donate to UNICEF UK's Gaza appeal visit unicef.uk/gaza-podca…

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151. Prime Minister of Norway: On Trump, Tech, and Brexit Lessons (Jonas Gahr Støre) 58:43

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Why is the nation with the world’s richest sovereign wealth fund not ‘universally happy’? What can the UK learn from Norway’s relationship with the EU? Is Jonas Gahr Støre really standing between Trump and a Nobel Peace Prize? Alastair and Rory are joined by The Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, to discuss all this and more. Visit HP.com/…

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584: EuroBasket Day One // Niko HOOPED 24:47

30d ago24:47

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Franky G and Coach Lu discuss • Niko dominant start• Extend him!• Pelle struggles in a narrow loss• Niko's agent praises Spoand more!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Blue Wire

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The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't (S2E6) What's the point of holiday episodes? 1:20:34

29d ago1:20:34

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't, the 6th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. We launched a Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-str…

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150. Nicola Sturgeon: What Really Happened In The Scottish Referendum (Part 2) 1:07:54

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How did the media and Westminster impact the Scottish Referendum? Why are spin rooms "utterly pointless" in Nicola's view? Is misogyny in politics as bad as it used to be, or getting worse due to social media? Rory and Alastair are joined by Nicola Sturgeon for part 2 of their interview to answer all these questions and more. Visit HP.com/politics …

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583: Net-Net // Haywood Highsmith Trade Reaction 37:06

1M ago37:06

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Giancarlo Navas is joined by Alphonse Sidney to talk• Why did the Heat trade Haywood Highsmith?• The Heat have no plan• Heat asset mismanagement• Least Exciting Heat Season Ever?and more!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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149. Nicola Sturgeon: On Margaret Thatcher, Alex Salmond, and the Push for Independence (Part 1) 46:34

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What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK? How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics? What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career? Rory and Alastair are joined by former Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, to answer all these questions …

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148. The President of Guyana: The Fastest Growing Economy in the World (Irfaan Ali) 1:02:41

1M ago1:02:41

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How does Guyana balance its unprecedented economic growth, largely due to oil discoveries, with environmental sustainability? How does Guyana perceive and address the historical scar left by slavery? What has happened to West Indies cricket, and how does the future look? Alastair is joined by President of Guyana, Ifraan Ali, to answer all these que…

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582: Now Starting? // Kai Jones workout 40:23

2M ago40:23

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Franky Garcia and Coach Lu discuss potential HEAT starting lineups.• Who is and who should be a lock?• Wildcards? Best fits?• How Haywood's injury opens up playing time• Kai Jones works out? For or against?and more!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data f…

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Episode 57: A Global History of Greek Communism with Nikos Marantzidis 1:31:13

2M ago1:31:13

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On today’s episode we discuss how international and regional communist parties and actors influenced the political development of the Greek Communist Party between 1918-1956, with a special focus on the Soviet Union and the Balkans. Our guest Nikos Marantzidis published his book Under Stalin’s Shadow: A Global History of Greek Communism in 2023. Bo…

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147. I Thought It Was a Prank - Then I Was Chancellor: Jeremy Hunt (Part 2) 52:34

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What was it like to be handed the reins to the economy following the Liz Truss mini-budget collapse? How did Jeremy Hunt feel fighting an election that he knew the Conservatives would lose? How would Thatcher have dealt with Trump? Alastair and Rory are joined by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to answer all this and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member …

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The SnO.C (S2E5) What do we think Jimmy Cooper smells like? 1:07:56

2M ago1:07:56

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The SnO.C, the 4th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. We launched a Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can fin…

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The New Era (S2E4) This one has the Killers in it and Sand Man eats a frittata. 1:39:47

2M ago1:39:47

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The New Kids on the Block, the 4th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. We launched a Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/2176…

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146. The Rise and Fall of The Conservative Party: Jeremy Hunt (Part 1) 50:36

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How did Jeremy Hunt lose the Conservative leadership race to Boris Johnson? What does the longest serving Health Minister think will fix the NHS? What does Jeremy Hunt really think of Kemi Badenoch’s leadership? Alastair and Rory are joined by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to answer all this and more. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. TRIP Pl…

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581: Gardner on Two-Way // Terry Trade Rumors 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Franky Garcia and Coach Lu breakdown the latest Miami HEAT news as of 7/28/25• Myron Gardner gets surprising Two-Way • Terry for Marcus Smart that didn't happen• DeMar rumors volume 4825804.0• What would a good Kings deal be?and more!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use…

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145. Gary Stevenson: Masculinity, Money, and the Myth of Meritocracy (Part 2) 47:06

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How did Gary become a multimillionaire by the age of 25? How big a difference can a wealth tax make on regular people's lives? Have centrist politics failed on the economy? Rory and Alastair are joined by author of The Trading Game, Gary Stevenson, to answer all these questions and more. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. TRIP Plus: Become a m…

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580: Miami HEAT Summer League Recap and Take-aways 39:16

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Franky Garcia, Coach Lu and Kyle Scarlett breakdown the the Miami HEAT summer league:• Ware’s rollercoaster summer• Takeaways on Kasparas• Did Pelle earn himself rotation minutes? • Hot or cold on Keshad Johnson getting a standard contract? and more!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our co…

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144. Gary Stevenson: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Millionaire Trader (Part 1) 36:16

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How did Gary Stevenson go from being expelled for drug dealing, to one of the most successful traders in London? How does class and privilege play into the world of finance in the UK? What could men do differently to deal with their mental health at work? Rory and Alastair are joined by author of The Trading Game, Gary Stevenson, to discuss all thi…

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Episode 56: Human Rights and the Rise of Neoliberalism with Jessica Whyte 1:13:32

2M ago1:13:32

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What is the relationship between "human rights" and neoliberalism? How deeply are contemporary ideas, ideals, and visions of "human rights" influenced by neoliberalism? What can early theorists and ideologues of neoliberalism tell us about Cold War and post-Cold War uses of human rights discourse in international organizations and governance? And w…

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The New Kids on the Block (S2E3) We talk about that time Ray Stantz got intimate with a ghost. 1:35:36

2M ago1:35:36

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The New Kids on the Block, the 3rd episode of the 2nd season of The OC. We launched a Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/2176…

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143. Iraq, Trump, and America’s Slide to Authoritarianism (Congressman Seth Moulton) 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

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How did Congressman Moulton keep fighting the Iraq war when he thought it was a mistake? Is there anyone who can stop Trump, or is he an absolute monarch? Have substandard politicians used military service as a get-out-of-jail-free card? Rory and Alastair are joined by Congressman Seth Moulton to discuss all this and more. Visit HP.com/politics to …

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The Way We Were (S2E2) This is a deep Yukon lore episode 1:26:55

3M ago1:26:55

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Way We Were, the 2nd episode of the second season of The OC. We launched a Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 Yo…

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579: Norman Powell Trade Reaction 34:12

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Franky Garcia, Tiffany Meeks, Alphonse Sidney, and Giancarlo Navas breakdown the Norman Powell's trade to the Miami HEAT.• Incredible Value Trade• Move before the move• Fit on court?• Start/6th man?and more!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvert…

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578: Kas, HEAT struggle in Game 2 of SL 21:45

3M ago21:45

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Franky Garcia breaks down the Miami HEAT's SL loss to the Los Angeles Lakers• Time to be alarmed with Kas?• Ware making strides• Chat letting go of rope with SL • Lean young NOWand more!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…