Best Robbie Nicholson Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 9: “Heaven” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, & Paul W. Downs 38:50

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For the finale, hosts Bobby and Lindsey welcome back Hacks creators and showrunners Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs, to break down the entire season. They talk about the comedy of having Ava live in a mall when, thematically, they're tackling the intersection of art and commerce. Plus, they discuss their growing animal budget (coyotes…

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Ep. 8: “Slippery Slope” with Tony Goldwyn, Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman 42:25

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In the penultimate episode, hosts Bobby and Lindsey chat with Tony Goldwyn (Bob Lipka) about humanizing his media mogul character. Then Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman come on to the pod to talk about Kayla going “gorilla mode” and Randi’s street smarts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 7: “Witch of the Week” with Andrew Law 33:44

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Late Night alum and Hacks co-executive producer and writer, Andrew Law, visits Bobby and Lindsey on the show this week. Andrew gives Bobby and Lindsey a window into writing for Late Night, the depth of Rosie O’Donnell’s influence on talk show television, and the accuracy of Hacks’s rendering of host and writer pressures – clue: it’s a lot. Learn mo…

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Ep. 6: “D’Christening” with Julianne Nicholson 28:54

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On the show this week is Dance Mom herself, Julianne Nicholson. Bobby and Lindsey talk with her about “Dance Mom” as a new cultural archetype, the fun in playing a comedic role, and what Dance Mom learns about the slippery slope of working in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 5: "Mrs. Table" with Hannah Einbinder 33:35

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Bobby and Lindsey are joined by Hannah Einbinder to talk through Ava’s big episode. They unpack why Ava is at her wits end, Deborah’s newfound vulnerability, and the athletics of throwing branzino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Max

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Ep. 4: “Clickable Face” with Michaela Watkins and Aisha Muharrar 33:58

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Actress Michaela Watkins gives Bobby and Lindsey insight into her character, Stacey from HR. Then writer and co-executive producer Aisha Muharrar points out that while Dance Mom may be perceived as cheesy, she actually helps Deborah and the team win in the ratings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 3: "I Love L.A." with Mark Indelicato 27:24

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Hosts Bobby and Lindsey talk about episode four with actor Mark Indelicato who plays Damien, personal assistant to Ms. Deborah Vance. Mark talks shares how queerness is integral to his character and the joys of working with a supportive cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 2: “What Happens in Vegas” with Ariel Karlin and Poppy Liu 38:08

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Hosts Bobby and Lindsey are joined by writer Ariel Karlin and actress Poppy Liu. Poppy plays the effervescent blackjack dealer, KiKi, a fan favorite. Ariel talks about her time as a Hacks writer’s assistant before officially penning jokes for Deborah Vance, and Poppy explains why, for KiKi, living in Las Vegas means living above the drama. Learn mo…

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Ep. 1: “Big, Brave Girl” & “Cover Girls” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Samantha Riley 55:48

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New hosts, Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, of the popular podcast Who? Weekly, kick off the season talking through the first two episodes with Hacks creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs. From coyotes, to psychics, to the pressures of late night, we get behind-the-scenes insight into the Deborah and Ava drama this season. Then Hacks…

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Coming Soon: The Official Hacks Podcast 1:14

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The Emmy-winning comedy, Hacks, is back and this season the official podcast has some new hosts! Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber of the popular podcast Who? Weekly are taking over for season 4. But don’t fear, the show’s creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky will be guests on the pod, along with other writers, cast, and crew who wil…

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Ep. 9: “Bulletproof” with Hannah Einbinder 33:48

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In this final episode, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Ava Daniels herself, Hannah Einbinder. In unpacking the season finale they discuss Ava’s personal ambitions, the pressures of late night, and that final scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 8 “Yes And?” with Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Johnny Sibilly 37:08

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Johnny Sibilly, who play Marcus and Wilson. They recap the episode, unpack their characters’ progressive friendship, Marcus’s backstory, and the nature of fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 7: “The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular” with Rose Abdoo and J. Smith-Cameron 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by fan favorite Rose Abdoo, who plays house manager Josefina. They recap the episode and discuss Rose’s history in comedy coming with Second City. Then, actor J. Smith-Cameron (Succession) joins the pod to talk about her guest turn as Deborah’s estranged younger sister Kathy. L…

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LBJ Ep 20: SEASON REVIEW, TEAM OF THE SEASON, Ligue 1 Legend Kylian Mbappé and Reggae Boy Shamar Nicholson - from Kingston to Clermont! 1:37:15

1+ y ago1:37:15

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by panel regulars Andy Scott, Luke Entwistle, Angus Torode and Baptiste Reynaud to run the rule over the amazing Ligue 1 Uber Eats season that was, with all the results, news and excitement from an incredibly dramatic final day. The chaps also bring us the official Le Beau Jeu Team of the Season - with a few surprises …

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Ep. 6 “Par for the Course” with Kathleen Felix-Hager 36:52

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Kathleen Felix-Hager, the show’s Emmy-award winning costume designer. In unpacking the episode they discuss Kathleen’s real-life inspiration for Deborah, Ava’s class hang-ups, and Christina Hendricks as a kinky Republican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…

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Ep. 5: “One Day” with Adam Bricker 36:22

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by the Hacks Director of Photography, Adam Bricker. They talk about shooting outdoors, generational views on climate change, and what you should yell when you need help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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A Reggae Boy in France! Clermont's Jamaica star Shamar Nicholson's Journey to Ligue 1 Uber Eats 20:54

1+ y ago20:54

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Our intrepid reporter Andy Scott recently sat down with Clermont Foot 63's Jamaica international Shamar Nicholson to talk about his journey from Kingston to France's top flight - via Slovenia (Domzale), Belgium (Charleroi) and Russia (Spartak Moscow)! Nicholson - for whom football is the only sport - compares and contrasts Caribbean and European li…

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Ep. 4: “Join the Club” with Jean Smart 28:18

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by returning guest Jean Smart, who plays the one, the only, Deborah Vance. They talk about meeting your heroes, pickleball, and why you should ask for what you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 3: “The Roast of Deborah Vance” with Joe Mande 27:31

1+ y ago27:31

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Hacks writer/actor Joe Mande. They talk about Ava establishing boundaries, the rules of roast comedy, and Kaitlin Olson’s tour de force performance as DJ Vance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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LBJ Ep 19 - PSG clinch 12th Ligue 1 title, Will Still's Reims removal, European semis and The day Diané saved PSG's bacon! 1:09:02

1+ y ago1:09:02

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 Uber Eats world feed commentator Andy Scott and CBS Viacom's French football expert Jonathan Johnson to run the rule over an exciting two weeks of Ligue 1 Uber Eats and European football. The chaps discuss PSG's latest Ligue 1 Uber Eats title and the sudden departure of Will Still - or is it now Will No Long…

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Ep. 2: “Better Late” with Mark Indelicato 36:34

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by guest Mark Indelicato, who plays Deborah’s long-suffering assistant Damien. They talk about filming at Television City, that Carrot Top cameo, and the world of late night TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 1: “Just For Laughs” with Jean Smart and Pat Regan 41:59

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In the first episode of The Official Hacks podcast, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Jean Smart, who plays Deborah Vance. They talk about stepping back into Deborah’s heels, and her relationship with Ava. Then Hacks writer/actor Pat Regan joins the hosts to recap the episode, talk about why it was a tricky one to write, an…

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Coming Soon: The Official Hacks Podcast 1:06

1+ y ago1:06

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“Hacks” is back with season 3, and so is the Official podcast! In each episode, Hacks creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky will unpack the making of the show with a special guest from the cast and crew (Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Pat Regan, Kathleen Felix-Hager, J. Smith-Cameron, and others). Listeners will hear stories from the…

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Episode 18 - Review: European/relegation run-ins; PSG, OM into UCL, UEL semis; FC Metz’s Maxime Colin; L1 Legend Juninho! 1:30:20

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by CBS Viacom's man in Paris Jonathan Johnson and Bolton's very own Riviera roué Luke Entwistle to make some bold predictions about who will clinch Europe - and who will get the chop - as the final stretch of the season looms. Andy Scott drops in with his interview of Metz right-back Maxime Colin, who gives us the low-…

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Episode 17 - Brest's Champions League tilt, PSG-Barcelona, Aubameyang's OM revival and JJ's PSG-OL preview! 1:24:04

1+ y ago1:24:04

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Host Robbie Thomson is back in the hot seat, joined by Ligue 1 and PSGTV commentator Andreas Evagora and the Classique podcast's Baptiste Reynaud to discuss all the ins and outs form the past three weeks in French football. The chaps discuss Brest's improbable Champions League tilt and the pressure they face from Monaco and Lille, who are coming in…

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Episode 16 - Mbappé, PSG on fire as Classique and Barça clash loom, Ligue 1's UEFA index success and Ligue 1 Legend George Weah! 1:25:36

1+ y ago1:25:36

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Special guest host Prof. Andreas Evagora is joined by Riviera roué Luke Entwistle and AFP shot caller Andy Scott to dissect and analyse all the action in a busy last two weeks in French football. The chaps discuss PSG's return to form as Luis Enrique's men go from strength to strength in the league, Coupe de France and the Champions League - just a…

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Episode 15 - OM coach J-L Gasset, PSG's Sociedad test, Mbappé talk with Ben Jacobs and Reims' Maltese maestro Teddy Teuma! 1:30:34

2y ago1:30:34

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With Kylian Mbappé's announcement that he will leave PSG in the summer still reverberating around the football world, host Robbie Thomson is joined by transfer expert Ben Jacobs - as well as panel regulars Baptiste Reynaud and Jonathan Johnson - to tackle the burning questions raised by the Boy from Bondy's impending departure. The chaps also discu…

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Episode 14 - Mbappé's bombshell announcement, PSG's Champions League chances, Ligue 1 Legend Chris Waddle! 1:07:37

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by AFP reporter Andy Scott and his fellow Ligue 1 Uber Eats world feed commentator Angus Torode to talk Ligue 1 Uber Eats results, news and previews. The chaps then turn their attention to Europe, where it is all likelihood Kylian Mbappé's last chance to win the the Champions League with PSG, and where Marseille, Lens,…

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Episode 13 - Ligue 1's Top 5 winter transfers and Champions/Europa League preview! 1:14:57

2y ago1:14:57

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by the Arsène Wenger of Ligue 1 punditry, Andreas Evagora, and Luke Entwistle - the Thierry Henry of Côte d'Azur football journalism? - to talk Ligue 1 Uber Eats results, transfers, news and previews. Budding club director and Ligue 1 opinion slinger Jonathan Johnson runs the rule over the Top Five Ligue 1 Uber Eats si…

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Episode 12 - Le fabuleux destin de Stade Brestois and Ligue 1 Legend Hatem Ben Arfa 59:42

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by journalistic wildcard Angus Torode and all-round mover and shaker Jonathan Johnson to review all the excitement of those mammoth shootouts in the Coupe de France's Round of 32 as well as running the rule over Ligue 1 Uber Eats Round 18. Professor Andreas Evagora is back - this time turning the historical lens onto o…

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Episode 11 - Mid-season review, Beraldo and PSG's Brazilian connection, France's AFCON stars! 1:02:14

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Côte d'Ivoire-bound Ligue 1 commentator Andy Scott and cross-Channel pod star Baptiste Reynaud to take stock of the first half of the Ligue 1 Uber Eats season before making some bold predictions as they look ahead to the merry month of May. Baptiste runs the rule over PSG's latest Brazilian stopper Lucas Beraldo and…

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Episode 10 - PSG's showdown with Dortmund, LOSC's Chevalier, Nice-Lens preview 1:17:22

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 loose cannon Angus Torode and Riviera roué Luke Entwistle to discuss, dissect and examine all the talking points from Ligue 1 Uber Eats, covering Rounds 14 and 15 as well as the impending crunch European action as PSG notably take on Dortmund in a potentially all-or-nothing Matchday 6 clash. With LOSC's clas…

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Episode 9 - Mbappé's Monaco 2017, Téji Savanier and Rennes' rebuild under Julien Stéphan 1:06:33

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 commentator Andreas Evagora and CBS-Viacom's French football expert Jonathan Johnson to discuss, dissect and examine all the talking points in French football following the international break and Ligue 1 Uber Eats Round 13. We hear from undercover Frenchman Baptiste Reynaud about Rennes' decision to reinsta…

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PROFILE: Warren Zaïre-Emery the Next Big Thing... no really! 9:56

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It's no small thing thesse days to stand out from the crowd of immensely talented French youngsters on the rise and earn the title of 'Next Big Thing', but that's exactly what PSG youth academy product Warren Zaïre-Emery is doing. At just 17, he's a first-team regular for Luis Enrique and just made a scoring debut for France's senior team. Angus To…

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Ligue 1 Legends - The Capital Club era begins - Paris Saint-Germain 2013 6:27

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Professeur Andreas Evagora takes us back to 2013, when Carlo Ancelotti's star-studded squad lifted the Ligue 1 Uber Eats trophy and signalled the beginning of a new era in French football. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.By LFP

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Episode 8 - PSG-Monaco preview, Wunderkind Warren Zaire-Emery and Ligue 1 legends Paris '13 1:06:14

2y ago1:06:14

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 commentator and journalistic loose cannon Angus Torode, as well as Our Man on the Riviera Luke Entwistle, to cover all the big talking points in French football - while also looking ahead to the big PSG-Monaco clash coming up after the international break in Round 13. Prof. Andreas Evagora takes us back to t…

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Ligue 1 Legends: Olivier Giroud and Montpellier '12 11:40

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This time around Prof. Andreas Evagora gives us a sequel of sorts as he takes us back to 2012 - the year after Eden Hazard's LOSC won the Ligue 1 Uber Eats title - when an unknown quantity named Olivier Giroud fired Montpellier to the title ahead of Carlo Ancelotti's PSG... Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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Ep7: The ill-fated Olympico, Patrick Vieira, Parisian Vitinha and Monaco's Soungoutou Magassa 1:07:55

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by the AFP, ligue1.com and world feed's Andy Scott and ViacomCBS's man about town Jonathan Johnson to discuss the worrying events that saw the Olympico in Marseille abandoned - while also reviewing all the action from Rounds 9 and 10 as well as the mid-week European matches. We have features on PSGG's Portuguese midfie…

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Ep 6. Maghnes Akliouche, Olivier Giroud's Montpellier '12 and Luka Elsner's Le Havre 1:14:40

2y ago1:14:40

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 Uber Eats's Man About Town Jonathan Johnson and Côte d'Azure correspondent Luke Entwistle to discuss the lay of the Ligue 1 land after Round 8. The lads also take a look at Kylian Mbappé's firing France to Euro 2024 qualification and run the rule over Thierry Henry's Ligue 1-talent stacked France U21 side. S…

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Le Derby du Nord! with Baptiste Reynaud 12:45

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Baptiste Reynaud takes a look at the Derby du Nord - perhaps the derbiest derby in France - and the lads discuss waht's at stake in Sunday's big game! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.By LFP

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Ligue 1 Legends: Eden Hazard and LOSC '11 15:37

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In the wake of Eden Hazard's retirement, Le Beau Jeu's Ansdreas evagora takes a look back at where it all started for the Belgian wunderkind, who rocketed to glory with Lille and announced his greatness with a league and cup double in 2011. The rest is history... Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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European MD2 preview: Lens-Arsenal, Newcastle-PSG, OM-Brighton and more 11:46

2y ago11:46

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Robbie is joined by Andreas, JJ and Baptiste to look ahead to how Ligue 1 Uber Eats' European representatives will fare this week, with two big UCL clashes vs Engliush teams and JJ noting the low-key UEFA Index battle between France and the Netherlands this season! Allez!!! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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Ep 05 LOSC's Hazard-ous title triumph, Farioli's Nice and Le Derby du Nord 1:27:17

2y ago1:27:17

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Jonathan Johnson, Baptiste Reynaud and Andreas Evagora to discuss PSG's 4-0 Classique win over Marseille, intriguing OGC Nice coach Francesco Farioli and the impending Derby du Nord between Lens and LOSC. Speaking of whom, Prof Evagora takes us back 2011, when a certain Belgian youngster with a dangerous last name d…

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Classique 18:12

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PSG vs OM!!! Andy Scott gives us his take on French football's biggest fixture, from its late 80s origins to its uncanny knack for captivating France in its entirety... how did a clash between two sides who were rarely in direct competition with each other turn into the fiercest of French footballing rivalries? Gert the lowdown - and a few not-so-b…

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Champions, Europa, Conference League Matchday 1 preview 7:10

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The Team look ahead to what's in store for Ligue 1 Uber Eats's European representatives as continental action gets under way this week... PSG take on Dortmund in a crunch opener that falls just before Le Classique, Lens face a tough trip to Sevilla... OM, Rennes and LOSC will also be flying the flag... get the Team's tips as European football makes…

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Farewell Marco Verratti! 10:17

2y ago10:17

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Jonathan Johnson bids farewell to a true Ligue 1 Uber Eats legend - Marco Verratti. From his arrival at PSG as a 19-year-old to his departure just over a decade later as French football's most decorated player, the lads take a look at what made Le Petit Hibou one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. Arrivederci, Marco! Hosted by Ausha. Se…

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Ep 4. OM '10, Emran Soglu and the Culture of the Classique 1:20:59

2y ago1:20:59

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As Classique fever takes hold of the Le Beau Jeu studio, Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Andreas Evagora, Luke Entwistle and Jonathan Johnson to discuss the biggest fixture in French football from all angles. Luke takes a look at OM's England youth international midfielder Emran Soglu, set for his first Classique, while Andreas take us back in tim…

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OL '02: Lyon's momentous first of seven consecutive Ligue 1 title wins 8:08

2y ago8:08

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'Le Prof' Andreas Evagora takes Le Beau Jeu listeners back in time to 2002, when plans put in place by president Jean-Michel Aulas 15 years earlier paid off - BIG TIME! - and created the most dominant reign in French football history... Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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Blood, gold and a Druid: Lens's incredible 1998 Ligue 1 title win! 9:31

2y ago9:31

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'Le Prof' Andreas Evagora takes Le Beau Jeu listeners back in time to 1998, when a risqué coaching hire by Lens president Gervais Martel paid massive dividends and produced one of the most memorable title wins in Ligue 1 Uber Eats history! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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PLAYER PROFILE: Montpellier's Jordanian Messi - Mousa Al-Tamari 5:05

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Le Beau Jeu host Robbie Thomson takes an in-depth look into Montpellier's wing sensation Mousa Al-Tamari - the first Jordanian to play in Ligue 1 Uber Eats - and calls in The Asian Game's Paul Williams to get the low-down! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.By LFP