Best Sean McClure Podcasts (2025)

Sam tees off on Adelaide and the AFL's handling of the Izak Rankine situation! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message and you might be featured on Just Quickly our standalone mailbag episode! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RECO…

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The culture of sledging in footy | Just Quickly 10:52

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All your Questions answered on Just Quickly! - Why don't the Giants play at the SCG to maximise crowds? - Do we need to take a look at the culture of sledging in footy? - Can the Cats get Rowan Marshall and pay him peanuts? ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a…

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Harley Reid re-signs at the Eagles + what would Sydney have to give up for Curnow? | Tradies 47:06

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On today's episode of Tradies, Sam and Mitch discuss the implications of Harley Reid's commitment to West Coast, big names wanting to leave Carlton, Hawthorn's interest in Zak Butters as well as the latest on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. All that and much, much more. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly…

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TodayFM's Clodagh Lawlor Chats About Country Music's Rebirth And her Journey To Nashville 7:37

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Grab your stetsons and ready your yeehaws!! Paula MacSweeney in for Alison on Weekend Breakfast welcomes the fabulous Clodagh Lawlor, the vibrant voice behind the Country Hits show every Wednesday on Today FM! Clodagh shares her whirlwind journey to making her mark at the Rose of Tralee. Discover the passion that fuels her love for country music, a…

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Relentlessness is the Mother of all Skills 20:01

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In this episode, I discuss why relentlessness is the mother of all skills, enabling us to push forward despite frustration and setbacks. I explore how techniques and mindsets serve as anchors but ultimately subsume into the higher-level purpose of relentlessness. Through examples from nature, engineering, and AI, I show how consistency of effort am…

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Hope by Pope Francis 36:29

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In this episode, I recall Pope Francis’ autobiography Hope. Some of the themes are his belief that hope is not passive but an action—something lived through encounter, and his reflections on family, gratitude, peace, and his progressive vision for the Church. Become a Member: thebookrecall.com Support the show Become a Member https://thebookrecall.…

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Dark Electrons: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud 23:24

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In this episode, I talk about the phenomenon of dark electrons in exotic materials, how they emerge from hidden states of matter, and why they may play a central role in superconductivity. I also explore the broader idea that much of nature operates in ways that remain hidden from our usual scientific tools. Suggested Reading: https://arxiv.org/pdf…

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Season Preview part 2 59:56

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Send us a text Support the showBy Mike McClure, Sean Buck and Bruce Ruff

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Sam names his most disappointing side of 2025 | Just Quickly 10:40

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All your Questions answered on Just Quickly! - Why does Sam always talk about Melbourne? - What is Zac Bailey worth? - Can clubs exploit free agency compensation? ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message and you migh…

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What SHOCK rule change could shape a club’s next 10–15 years? | Tradies 55:37

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On today's episode of Tradies, Sam and Mitch discuss the implications of Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's commitment to St Kilda, why a rule change could hurt Port Adelaide in the next 10-15 years, the latest on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and more. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Messa…

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Let's talk about Izak Rankine... | Air Raid 12:45

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Sam and Mitch discuss one of the biggest stories of the 2025 season... Izak Rankine's alleged homophobic slur on Saturday night, it's potential implications and how this keep's occurring in the AFL. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? …

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Vicky McClure Gets the Party Started with Day Fever And Chats About A Line Of Duty Return 10:26

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Star of Line of Duty, This is England, The Replacement, Insomnia among many others and most recently filming season 4 of Trigger Point Actress Vicky McClure joins Alison Curtis on this week's Weekend Breakfast. Vicky shares the inspiring story behind her event Day Fever, a vibrant daytime disco experience that brings people from all walks of life t…

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Special | Why August 13th is the most significant day in Sam’s calendar 10:21

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On today's special episode of Tradies... Sam is joined in the studio by Dylan Buckley to discuss why August 13th is such an important day for him. Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message and you might be feat…

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State of Origin is BACK! But is it worth it? | Air Raid 12:13

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Mitch discusses the story he broke earlier in the week on the return of State of Origin footy and Sam had some thoughts. Sam is also intrigued by how the AFL will approach it's fixture as we edge closer to the 2025 finals. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a …

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Does Sam need to change his stance on a Swans star? | Just Quickly 10:03

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All your Questions answered on Just Quickly! - How can Adelaide bring in a trio of recruits? - What changes could we see to the father-son rule? - Is Isaac Heeney an A-Grader? ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message…

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A club has their biggest trade period since 2000 coming up & has Tassie cost themselves a coach? | Tradies 51:35

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On today's episode of Tradies, Mitch and Sam discuss Melbourne's sacking of Simon Goodwin and the implications it will have around the coaching landscape, Melbourne's list going forward, Tasmania's coaching issue, Mitch has a left field solution for Port Adelaide and we add a new name to the Whiteboard! _____________________________________________…

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Cantor, Gödel, Turing, AI: The Reachability of Truth 36:43

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Suggested Reading https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.11568 https://tinyurl.com/y2wdred5 Support the showBy Sean McClure

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Escape From Shadow Physics by Adam Forrest Kay 37:32

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In this episode I recall Adam Forrest Kay's book Escape From Shadow Physics. Support the show Become a Member https://thebookrecall.comBy Sean McClure

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Irish Surfing Stars Gearoid McDaid And Ruby Knox Ride the Waves of Success 6:30

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Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis chats with two incredible Irish surfing champions, Gearoid McDaid and Ruby Knox from Sligo and Kerry respectively. Ruby joins us live from the sun-soaked shores of Cornwall where she is competing! Gearoid is currently Ireland's top surfer and the first Irish surfer to ever claim gold at the European Championship…

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Will fans flock the field if Jezza kicks 100? | Air Raid 7:24

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Mitch hopes the AFL will allow fans to storm the field if Jeremy Cameron reaches the 100 goal milestone, and Sam was very disappointed with how another on-field incident was dealt with over the weekend. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot ta…

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What's the deal with upfront contracts in the AFL? | Just Quickly 10:11

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All your Questions answered on Just Quickly! - How much can an AFL player be paid in a single season? - How does the AFLW impact the father/son & mother/daughter rule? - How does Zak Butters get to the Dogs in 2026? ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a questio…

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Which AFL rule change will have a MASSIVE impact on the upcoming Trade Period? | Tradies 48:32

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On today's episode of Tradies, Mitch and Sam discuss a potential rule change that will impact the upcoming trade period, including the future of Essendon ruck Sam Draper. The boys dissect West Coast's push for a priority pick, Mitch puts together his 'value 22' AFL side, Sam ranks his top 10 favourite movies and more! ______________________________…

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2025 Season Preview Show Part 1 54:50

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Send us a text Mike, Sean and Bruce are back in the saddle with your 2025 season preview show! Also, this football season you can catch a portion of our show on 96.7 FM The Eagle (Laporte County, IN)! Support the showBy Mike McClure, Sean Buck and Bruce Ruff

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Irish Chef Little Lou Cooks Shares Her Incredible Journey To One Million Followers 8:23

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Join Alison Curtis on this week’s Weekend Breakfast for an inspiring chat with the incredible Lou Robbie from Little Lou Cooks! Galway based Lou shares her fascinating journey from professional chef to viral cooking sensation, revealing the story behind her explosive growth on social media during the pandemic! (one of her videos is close to 16 MILL…

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Clodagh McKenna Dishes on Cork's Food Revolution And Her Love Of This Morning Slot 7:30

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Alison Curtis chats to proud Corkonian and Telly super chef Clodagh McKenna . She tells Weekend Breakfast about the upcoming Cork on a Fork Festival, happening from August 13th to 17th and how it makes the city come alive. Clodagh has a deep-rooted passion for Cork’s culinary scene and the incredible local producers that make it truly special. With…

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Chase Patterns, Not Your Reasons for Them 26:07

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The extremely effective skill of recognizing and following the patterns that move us. And the detrimental, interfering behavior of attempting to explain those patterns. Support the show Become a Member nontrivialpodcast.com Check out the Video Version https://www.youtube.com/@nontrivialpodcastBy Sean McClure

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Has Mitch Cleary fixed the mid-season draft? | Just Quickly 16:07

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All your Questions answered on Just Quickly! - What is Tom De Koning and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera actually worth? - Could we see changes to the length of SPP contacts? - What will the mid-season draft look like next year & more! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Ha…

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Sam McClure was NOT happy with Toby Greene's kick... | Air Raid 10:30

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Mitch can't believe the lack of awareness some modern AFL players have after watching Sunday's games and Sam is frustrated with how the AFL has dealt with Toby Greene's kick on Friday night. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us …

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'Messiah' joins the A-Graders, Suns forward up for grabs & trades that DIDN'T happen | Tradies 52:26

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On today's episode of Tradies, Sam and Mitch provide an update on the future of Jack Silvagni, and unpack where's it's gone wrong for the Blues. Sam thinks a Gold Coast key forward is up for grabs, Mitch is worried about North Melbourne's future and we tease another trade that would catch the football world by suprise. _____________________________…

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Scale by Geoffrey West 1:25:50

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In this episode I recall Geoffrey West's book Scale. Support the show Become a Member https://thebookrecall.comBy Sean McClure

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Maybe Gravity Isn't Fundamental, but Emergent 33:00

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Suggested Reading https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.17575 Become a Member science-in-perspective.com *My specific discussion of entropy as a mechanistic explanation for emergence is founded on my own theories. Similarly, gravity as a statistical byproduct. But all other talking points are standard accepted concepts and theories in theoretical and experime…

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Is the AFL behind the rest of the world with media access? | Air Raid 14:05

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Sam thinks the AFL has a log way to go when it comes to media access, especially when comparing it to other major sports competitions around the world, and Mitch is interested to see what changes Greg Swann makes as he begins his tenure as the AFL's general manager of football operations. ____________________________________________________________…

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Has Mitch been too hard on Carlton? | Just Quickly 13:16

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All your Questions answered on Just Quickly! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message and you might be featured on Just Quickly our standalone mailbag episode! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RECORD HERE 🎙⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Us on S…

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This BOMBSHELL trade would be the 'darkest day in the history of X football club!' | Tradies 51:04

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On today's episode of Tradies, Mitch and Sam go through each other's Whiteboards and declare what players are staying or leaving their club in 2025, they discuss the continual debates over the futures of Harley Reid and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and also discuss what could be the darkest day in the history of a big Victorian club. ___________________…

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Stop Prioritizing 29:58

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In this episode I argue that we should choose to work on the first thing that comes to mind, rather than prioritize. While such behavior will cut into the time you would have spent on some other more prioritized task, it will be absolutely worth it. Choosing the non-prioritized action means much more movement, increasing the transition dynamics ins…

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The War God Of Gardening! Peter O Mahony Talks Life On And Off The Pitch 8:45

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'The War God Of Gardening!' could that be the title of a new Gardening show presented by the Munster and Ireland icon! Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis sits down with rugby legend Peter O'Mahony to delve into his passion for gardening. Nicknamed the 'War God' on the rugby pitch he has hung up his boots and shares how this gardening passion help…

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Olympian Sarah Lavin Wants To Inspire The Next Generation of Irish Athletes 8:10

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Join Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast for an inspiring chat with Olympic hurdler Sarah Lavin! Sarah shares exciting news about the partnership between SPAR and Eurospar as official retail partners for Team Ireland heading to LA 2028. She reflects on the impact of last year's Olympic Games in Paris and how it's inspired young athletes across Irela…

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What will the fixture look like when Tasmania enter the competition? | Just Quickly 12:53

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All your Questions answered on Just Quickly! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message and you might be featured on Just Quickly our standalone mailbag episode! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RECORD HERE 🎙⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Us on Soc…

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Do we need to be more consistent with suspensions in the AFL? | Air Raid 16:52

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Mitch thinks the AFL has an opportunity to cash in while the Gold Coast Suns continue to rise up the ladder and Sam has questions about suspension lengths in the AFL. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message and you …

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A Tradies favourite FINALLY finds himself on the whiteboard... | Tradies 1:01:49

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On today's episode of Tradies, We go through a list of players and discuss their trade value, the latest on Harley Reid, Marcus Bontempelli, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and more! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice message …

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Meet Ireland's Most Entertaining Hotel Owners: Sean And Elaine Lally 6:26

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"Let's just say there's Lederhosen involved Alison!" The very entertaining Sean Lally and his wife Elaine describe their latest video on their socials. They have embraced comedy so brilliantly that they've accumulated millions of views in their hilarious videos! The dynamic duo behind Hotel Woodstock in Clare are winners of the prestigious Gold Hos…

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Inside the World of Lottie Brooks with Creator Katie Kirby 6:48

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Alison Curtis spoke to Katie Kirby the creator of the hugely popular Lottie Brooks books, an illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendships, embarrassment, fun and of course rabbits and Monster Munch! From first boyfriends, to stolen diaries, Lottie experiences all the highs and lows young girls do at her age. The series so far has sold o…

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Strictly Superstar Johannes Radebe Cannot Wait to Strut His Way Back To Ireland 7:56

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Johannes is a much-loved pro dancer on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing show and now he returns to Ireland. The last time he was here with his own show he felt like a football superstar, "Everyone was cheering ole, ole ole. It was incredible. The love I got from that Irish crowd set me up for years to come!!" He tells Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakf…

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Jay McGuiness Of The Wanted Tells Us All About Going From Boyband To Books 8:14

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He found fame as a member of one of the hugely successful British and Irish bands The Wanted – since then he has wowed audiences in the West End and danced his way to win Strictly --- and his journey from Boyband to Books continues as he releases the highly anticipated sequel to his explosive debut Blood Flowers! It’s called Poison Tides and it’s w…

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Author Of Brand New Oasis Book Makes It All About The Fans 5:46

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When it was announced that Oasis would reform and embark on a 41 date tour – it seemed like a music miracle especially to the many diehard fans – and it’s those fans that have stood by the band of brothers. Noel and Liam fell out with each other but the fans never fell out with them. And now a fascinating and unique book called ‘And After All: A Fa…

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Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari 1:09:40

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In this episode I recall Yuval Noah Harari's book Nexus. *apologies for the audio quality in this episode Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433797/support Become a Member: thebookrecall.com Support the show Become a Member https://thebookrecall.comBy Sean McClure

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Sam and Mitch open up on dealing with their mental health through scrutiny | Just Quickly 12:21

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On today's Mailbag an important question came through, with their stories so public - how do Mitch and Sam look after their wellbeing after facing scrutiny online from enraged fans? ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice m…

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What do you mean an AFL in-season tournament is set to be introduced? | Air Raid 10:00

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If you caught Footy Classified last night you would have heard Sam mention the AFL are looking at introducing an in-season tournament. How would that work?... Sam and Mitch debate. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Send Us a Voice Message! Have a question or a hot take? Send us a voice me…

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There's a big name star on the verge of leaving... | Tradies 52:14

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On today's episode of Tradies, Could Zach Merrett walk from Essendon? There are some rumblings at the Dons and he may not be the only one to leave. Also, well Jamarra make it back on the track before season's end? Mitch has worries. All that and more! ____________________________________________________________________________ 🎙 Just Quickly... Sen…