Best Simon Calder Podcasts (2025)

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June 27th - When global geo-politics and your holiday converge ... 8:46

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What a week it has been, as conflict surged and then waned in the Middle East – with dozens of flights cancelled and tens of thousands of people stranded by the sudden closure of Qatari airspace. To put current events in perspective, I'm talking to Jane Kinninmont, chief executive of UNA-UK – the United Nations Association. This podcast is free, as…

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Noted Traded Client | June 26, 2025 2:07:49

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast,00:00 Peterka is traded to Utah 41:00 Brad Treliving speaks 1:05:00 Frédérick Gaudreau is traded to the Kraken 1:24:00 Changes we'll see in the new CBA 1:35:00 Which Panthers free agents will stick around 1:43:00 Who would trade for Erik Karlsson? 1:54:00 CBA oddities Visit this episode's sponsors: For al…

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June 26th - Celebrating Everest pioneer Howard Somervell 6:53

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I'm at the Alpine Club in Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, London – where, between 11am to 3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays to 18 July 2025, you can find a fascinating exhibition of the work of Everest pioneer Howard Somervell. He was one of the world's best climbers – and an artist of high repute. And Graham Hoyland, who is writing a biography of Howard S…

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Is Kane Abel? | June 25, 2025 2:08:21

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast,00:00 Our 5K video is coming: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn05:45 Oilers trade Evander Kane to the Canucks40:20 John Tavares negotiations49:00 Trading Brandon Carlo1:00:30 Trading David Kampf1:10:30 Potential players the Leafs can acquire1:31:30 Marchand $9 million1:41:00 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame I…

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June 25th - Careful with the free wifi – and not so fast plugging into that USB socket to recharge 6:32

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Just ahead of the summer peak, a warning from Lloyd Figgins, CEO of the Trip Group, about cybersecurity while on the road. Are you sure that is the coffee shop's wifi, and doesn't belong to that chap sitting in the corner with a laptop? This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbo…

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June 24th - Doors to automatic and cross-check: understanding the role of cabin crew 5:17

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Young, gifted and cabin crew. No, not me – my excellent colleague Natalie Wilson, who reports in from an experience day at British Airways' global training academy, where she was drilled in some of the skills required to work on commercial aircraft. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered…

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Zegrass is Greener | June 23, 2025 1:48:05

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast,00:00 Congrats to Shai06:00 The Panthers are still partying11:00 Bowman speaks on Edmonton's goaltending27:00 Draft stuff!35:45 Zegras is traded to the Flyers51:00 How do the Leafs tackle free agency, next season, Knies, and Tavares?1:24:00 Boston signs Mason Lohrei and a new logo1:31:00 Are the Flames tr…

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PODCAST 221 Tales of showers and language malfunctions 29:46

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We showcase listeners' anecdotes about bewildering showers, linguistic confusions and unexpected strandings. Thanks to Ginger Hendee for the photo (on Unsplash)

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June 23rd - Heightened tension in the Middle East, with British Airways diverting a Dubai flight to ... Zurich 6:14

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I am at Gatwick airport, busy as always, but keeping tabs on the unfolding disruption in the Middle East. British Airways has cancelled a series of flights to and from Dubai and Doha. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Barkov, a Captain Wasted | June 20, 2025 2:18:48

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast,00:00 The Panthers haven't stopped partying16:00 McDavid speaks on his future48:30 The NHL is investigating Evander Kane1:12:00 Toews signs in Winnipeg1:17:00 Marner1:22:30 Leafs UFA targets, trading Stolarz, and Rielly1:32:30 More Marner and Matt Knies1:46:30 Noah Dobson's next deal1:49:45 Mason Marchmen…

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June 20th - Flyaway Friday – but how early will you arrive at the airport? 6:36

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I am talking to my excellent colleague, Natalie Wilson, about how much time people should allow to reach and get through the airport. It follows a social media trend about "airport theory" in the US. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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June 19th - Cruising – a force for good? 6:50

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Paul Ludlow, president of Carnival UK – which includes P&O Cruises and Cunard – says cruise is a benefit to all. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rat to Back | June 18, 2025 2:11:52

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast,00:00 The Leafs are the 2nd best team07:00 The Florida Panthers win back to back Stanley Cups27:00 Is this all Stuart Skinner's fault?48:00 Knoblauch and McDavid57:00 Bennett, Tkachuk, and Evander Kane1:06:00 Paul Maurice and partying Panthers1:18:00 McDavid's next deal1:22:00 Rempe vs Robertson1:23:00 Z-…

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PODCAST 220 Churches in the danger zone 26:45

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Simon enjoys Lithuania and falls prey to creeping delays and dynamic currency conversions during a whistle stop European tour. Meanwhile Mick takes part in a race across southern England- accidentally.

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June 18th - Small ship river cruising 3:41

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I'm talking to Powell Ettinger, founder and director of the Small Cruise Ship Collection – covering vessels from eight to 250 people. Most carry 40-100 passengers. River cruising on one of these vessels has many advantages This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on A…

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June 17th - How could Middle East conflict affect your holiday flight? 5:14

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Hundreds of flights are being diverted around closed airspace – these are the key impacts, and your rights. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Magic Time | June 16, 2025 1:56:44

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast,00:00 Steve's first career goal11:30 A weekend of Marner updates27:30 Mika Zibanejad to the Leafs?50:00 Brad Marchand takes over the Cup Final1:01:00 Who starts in goal? And Knoblauch's decision making1:11:00 Abbotsford Canucks and getting rid of linesmen1:23:00 The first 6 for the Olympic Men's hockey te…

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June 16th - Norway's new polar bear rules are conservational fascism 4:23

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Norway has strict new rules in place to protect polar bears in Svalbard (Spitzbergen) from encroachment by tourists. The government in Oslo says: "It is important for them to be able to search for food, hunt, rest, and take care of their cubs without interference from humans." But my guest today, expedition leader and photographer Paul Goldstein, s…

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OTilers | June 13, 2025 1:44:28

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast,00:00 Taylor, Travis, Wayne, and Tom13:45 Edmonton's comeback game 4 victory46:00 Leon's OT winner and his contract1:03:30 Tavares, Knies, and Joe Bowen1:06:30 Connor Hellebuyck wins the vezina and hart1:13:00 Kreider to the Ducks, but Morgan Reilly1:24:30 Toews and Kane1:35:00 Pittsburgh and Atlanta1:37:…

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June 13th - Tragedy in Ahmedabad 4:28

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24 hours after the heartbreaking loss of Air India flight AI171, my reflections on the tragedy and what investigators will be looking for. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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June 12th - A taste of Mallorca: meet Michelin-starred chef Marc Fosh 5:07

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I am in Palma, where I met up with an English chef who has made a name for himself – and his restaurant. Marc Fosh talks about Mallorca as an island of plenty, with all the ingredients for a feast – including outstanding wine. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted …

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Mighty Might Snore | June 11, 2025 2:05:49

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast,00:00 Kreider to Anaheim20:00 Marner's next deal29:00 JT's next deal36:00 Tyler Bertuzzi43:00 JJ and Buffalo57:00 Is J Rob on the market? 1:06:00 Marner to the Devils1:12:00 Marchand's next deal1:19:00 Ekblad's next deal1:26:00 The Stanley Cup Final1:45:30 A non-Jack Eichel question1:54:00 The NHL Awards …

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June 11th - Cascais, Estoril and Sintra – all worth adding to a trip to Lisbon 4:26

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I’m on something of a personal campaign to persuade more people to add a day or two to their trip to visit one of my favourite Portuguese locations – Cascais, the port planted elegantly on the shoreline west of the capital, Lisbon, on what’s known as the Portuguese Riviera. It was settled in turn by Romans, Visigoths and Moors and today the centre …

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June 10th - UK to Germany and Switzerland by direct train – but not this decade 5:58

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Eurostar promises a new Golden Age of rail with new direct links from London to Frankfurt and Geneva, as I've been hearing from the cross-Channel train operator's chief executive, Gwendoline Casenave. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Catskill | June 9, 2025 1:48:32

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast,00:00 The Stanley Cup Final is tied 1-158:00 Patches might return to the Leafs1:06:30 Marner reports1:15:00 Knies offer sheet1:18:00 Leafs hire Lalonde1:23:45 Tavares and Gourde1:27:00 Leafs centre options 1:35:00 The Sens spending to the cap1:38:00 Wren from Get Real to talk about our 5KDonate to our vir…

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June 9th - Remote medicine training 5:51

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I'm talking to Lloyd Figgins of Travel Risk & Incident Prevention about a course designed for adventurers. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Flats | June 6, 2025 1:58:25

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast,00:00 The Stars fire Pete Deboer25:30 Michael Andlauer speaks to the media1:02:00 Stanley Cup Final travel & schedule1:14:00 Patrik Laine's contract year1:22:00 Bruins hire Marco Sturm1:31:00 Rod and Paul's handshake1:36:00 Avs bring back Brock Nelson1:45:00 The best haircut in hockey Donate to our virtua…

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June 6th - Vilnius: the intriguing capital of Lithuania, formerly part of the Soviet Union 5:32

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I'm back in the USSR – or at least what was a small part of that vast and brutal empire. Today, Lithuania is a modern, democratic nation and a member of the European Union. Its capital, Vilnius, shook off its communist chains 35 years ago. As excellent tourist guide Ieva – from Vilnius With Locals – told me, the scars still run deep. But there is m…

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RDPSD | June 5, 2025 2:07:40

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 The Canadian National Tower 10:00 Edmonton beats Florida in OT 28:00 Bennett and Steve's Florida hate 50:00 Jake Walman and Edmonton's depth 1:02:00 Drai and Connor 1:14:00 A Leafs throwback 1:18:00 The NHL CBA 1:21:00 The Olympics 1:26:00 Sassy Gary 1:35:00 The All-Star game 1:41:00 State income t…

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June 5th - Expedition cruising: what does it involve? 7:46

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Today I'm talking to Martin Johnson, chair of the Expedition Cruise Network, about the ships that take travellers to the ends of the world. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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June 4th - Staying safe on your holidays – and the allure of Venezuela 5:51

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I really enjoyed talking to Christine Shacklady, Managing Director of the TRIP Group – Travel Risk & Incident Prevention. She began with some top safety tips, and then the conversation veered off towards wonderful Venezuela. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on…

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PODCAST 219 All the Way to Vauxhall 28:30

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An underwhelming new dawn for our railways, an inadvertent phone error by an airport boss and the unveiling of a "slow" race across the world.

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June 3rd - Travel Desk Tuesday: reflections on Sweden from Natalie Wilson 4:51

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My excellent colleague, Natalie Wilson, has just returned from a short but intensive exploration of Sweden with Intrepid, and talks about the food, drink, coffee culture and beauty ... as well a welcome encounter with a moose. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted …

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Smithers | June 2, 2025 1:58:51

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 We're running 5K: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn 09:00 Oilers vs Panthers 21:00 Barkov wins the Selke Trophy 29:50 Conn Smythe predictions 47:45 Season two of Amazon's Face-Off 1:02:00 CJ's Trade Board 1:22:00 Easton Cowan wins the Memorial Cup 1:30:00 Yanni Gourde's new contract 1:35:00 Pet…

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June 2nd - Arvinda Bahal, world traveller, shares his philosophy 5:45

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My friend Arvi has just returned from Uzbekistan, and – aged 80, having visited every country in the world, is now planning his next adventure. After a lifetime of travelling, Arvi has much to share with us. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Otter Madness | May 30, 2025 2:23:25

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Edmonton ends Dallas52:00 Brad Treliving speaks1:45:00 Florida and Paul Maurice2:05:00 Lane Lambert to the Kraken 2:07:30 Jarmo going to the Sabres Visit this episode's sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to ⁠https:/…

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May 30th - Would you go on a Political Tour – or is the news quite bad enough for you without spoiling a holiday? 7:09

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I'm talking to Nicholas Wood, director of Political Tours, who organises trips to various frontlines around the world. The 2026 offering has just been published. It includes Taiwan, under threat from China; Poland and Lithuania, bordering on Russia; and the US for the mid-term elections late next year. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel…

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May 29th - Heathrow: what went wrong on 21 March when the UK's busiest airport closed down due a power outage? 6:43

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I have been talking to Ruth Kelly, author of the review into the shutdown of Heathrow airport on 21 March, following a fire at the North Hyde electricity substation. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Canada Drai | May 28, 2025 1:56:25

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Edmonton vs Dallas54:00 Florida vs Carolina1:01:30 Boston is hiring Sturm or Love1:13:00 Chicago hires Blashill1:23:00 Will Buffalo move JJ?1:34:00 Rossi and Dobson1:38:45 Kreider to the Leafs? Today is Red Shirt Day! Established by Easter Seals Canada in 2019, this annual event takes place on the …

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May 28th - What’s wrong with air passengers’ rights rules? 6:09

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Air passengers’ rights rules have been around for a couple of decades now – spurring the creation of a side industry in claims handling. Companies such as AirHelp offer to pursue claims for delays and compensation on your behalf in exchange for a sizeable chunk of any payout. Today, though, AirHelp has launched a new app that monitors your flights …

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May 27th - Are budget airlines being unkind to passengers with "hidden charges" for cabin baggage? 6:44

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A pan-European consumer group is urging the EU to force airlines to allow passengers to bring a wheelie bag on board planes as well as a smaller item without paying extra. Frankly I think they are on a hiding to nothing – and talking of hiding, the accusation that these are "hidden charges" does not stand up. Airlines are extremely clear about thei…

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Hurrican or Hurrican't | May 26, 2025 2:12:13

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Edmonton vs Dallas 54:00 Florida vs Carolina 1:24:00 Treliving's expanded role 1:39:00 The Matthew Knies contract Visit this episode's sponsors: For all the odds and to learn more visit ⁠https://betmgm.com/DANGLE⁠. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chan…

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May 26th - First train in Great British Railways colours departs London Waterloo 4:52

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I was on board the 6.14am train to Shepperton, along with the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander. What is the big idea behind renationalising the railways? This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Shorts | May 23, 2025 2:17:43

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Brendan Shanahan's contract is not renewed44:00 Keith Pelley speaks to the media1:39:00 Stars vs Oilers1:53:00 Hurricanes vs Panthers 2:01:00 The Islanders hire a new GM Visit this episode's sponsors:For all the odds and to learn more visit ⁠https://betmgm.com/DANGLE⁠. Any opinion expressed is not …

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May 23rd - Summer flight disruption: easyJet spells out what it's doing to minimise delays 4:20

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The boss of Britain's biggest budget airline, easyJet, reveals pre-emptive action: Sharper turns between arrival and departure. Spare parts and planes judiciously deployed. More slack in crew rosters in case of air-traffic control delays. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your in…

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May 22nd - Summer travellers warned: strikes and overbooking could hit your holiday flight 5:21

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I have been talking once again to Gediminas Žiemelis, boss of Avia Solutions Group – which runs 14 different airlines including Ascend of the UK. He's been talking about how his company helps meet peak demand, but also warning of possible strikes in Scandinavia and France. Also: check in early is his advice, to swerve possible overbooking. This pod…

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PODCAST 218 Brits Abroad 29:46

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We talk about the challenges of settling into French village life, review races across the world and wonder why we need a new airline linking the UK with the USA.

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Closing Time | May 21, 2025 2:21:52

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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 What happens with Leafs upper management? 29:00 Auston Matthews 39:00 Nylander 49:00 Mitch Marner 1:06:00 Morgan 1:18:00 Knies 1:24:00 Max Pacioretty 1:29:00 Stolarz 1:34:00 Berube & Treliving 1:53:30 Rantanen & Fluery coulda been Leafs 2:01:00 Florida goes up 1-0 on Carolina Visit this episode's s…

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May 21st - Stratford, east London: gateway to Europe? 8:30

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The transport tech giant Uber is to take on Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel – but you may need an Uber to reach the departure station in east London. Uber has teamed up with a start-up operator, Gemini Trains, to promote a planned rival service linking London with Paris and Brussels. If the partners are permitted to launch trains to Continental…

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May 20th - How much??? Why it makes sense for airlines to price a one-hour flight at close to £1,000 7:10

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Many people grumble at soaring air fares. But if an airline is setting fares at a preposterous level, such as £900-plus from London to Edinburgh, that's because it doesn't want you to buy it – rather, the hope is that a long-haul passenger will use it as part of a more lucrative trip. Aviation economist Oliver Ranson has been telling me more. This …