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“I truly believe that motors were used to win bike races” - Greg LeMond, three-time winner of the Tour de France. In January 2016, 19-year-old Belgian cyclist Femke van den Driessche was caught with a collection of wires, motors and batteries buried deep inside her spare bike at the Cyclo-cross World Championships. She was then suspended for six years and bore the wrath of global media as the only rider ever to be banned by The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) for having a motor in her bi ...
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Dive into the deep end of the musical ocean, where a young octopus named Rawktapus dreams of becoming a rock star. But in Aquapolis, the city of sound, the competition is fierce and the stakes are high. Every band wants to impress the king of the sea, Poseidon, and earn their place in the hall of fame. But not everyone plays fair. Can Rawktapus and his band, The Down Belows, rock their way to the top? Or will they face the wrath of pompous pop stars, killer musicians, and evil record labels? ...
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Chris Marshall-Bell finally gets his man, as David Lappartient sits down with him to talk all things motors. Thanks for listening to Ghost in the Machine. There are no new planned episodes in the forthcoming months, but we will be back in the future if and when there are developments. Motor doping is an ongoing threat to cycling and perpetual vigil…
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Send us a text It's the trial of the century! Well, not really, but Jelli and Rawk are in a heap of trouble! Forced to take the stand against a horde of bloodthirsty, backwoods Diving-Bell Spiders! And their mayor, Annabelle Lee, is more than happy to provide mob justice until she realizes Jelli has something she's been looking for. Jelli and Rawk …
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Chris lands in a snowy Budapest in the early hours of the morning - tired but hungry for answers... If you have any information that might aid our investigation, send them to [email protected]. Do make sure to subscribe to Ghost In The Machine, so that you don't miss an episode. ------- In January 2016,19-year-old Belgian cyclist Femke van den …
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Send us a text Season 2 starts with a crash! Literally! The band crashes off of a huge cliff! Are they okay? Do they have insurance? And why is everything covered in webs?!By Sheep100 Productions
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Chris Marshall-Bell and Ghost in the Machine will return very soon as we continue our investigation in Istanbul. If you have any information that might aid our investigation, send them to [email protected]. Subscribe now, so that you don't miss a single episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Host Chris Marshall-Bell speaks to senior figures in cycling - are the authorities doing enough to safeguard the sport? This podcast is now a live investigation. We've received multiple tipoffs so far - but if you have any information that might aid our investigation, send them to [email protected]. Do make sure to subscribe to Ghost In The Mac…
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Host Chris Marshall-Bell finds himself outside the home of the Van den Driessches... ------- In January 2016,19-year-old Belgian cyclist Femke van den Driessche was caught with a collection of wires, motors and batteries buried deep inside her bike at the Cyclo-cross World Championships. She was then suspended for six years and bore the wrath of gl…
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Episode 3 - Cats, Pelicans... and Pigeons?
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31:39Host Chris Marshall-Bell continues his investigation on the cobbled streets of Aalst - which takes quite the turn... ------- In January 2016,19-year-old Belgian cyclist Femke van den Driessche was caught with a collection of wires, motors and batteries buried deep inside her bike at the Cyclo-cross World Championships. She was then suspended for si…
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Host Chris Marshall-Bell heads to the Aalst, the hometown of Femke seeking answers... is she the real victim in all of this? n January 2016,19-year-old Belgian cyclist Femke van den Driessche was caught with a collection of wires, motors and batteries buried deep inside her bike at the Cyclo-cross World Championships. She was then suspended for six…
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Episode 1 - The end of blood doping; the rise of the motor
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34:55“I truly believe that motors were used to win bike races” - Greg LeMond, three-time winner of the Tour de France. In January 2016,19-year-old Belgian cyclist Femke van den Driessche was caught with a collection of wires, motors and batteries buried deep inside her bike at the Cyclo-cross World Championships. She was then suspended for six years and…
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“I truly believe that motors were used to win bike races” - Greg LeMond, three-time winner of the Tour de France. In January 2016,19-year-old Belgian cyclist Femke van den Driessche was caught with a collection of wires, motors and batteries buried deep inside her bike at the Cyclo-cross World Championships. She was then suspended for six years and…
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Send us a text The band shows Jelli how great life on the road can be, as they head off to their first gig! The gang heads off to the infamous "Bare-Knuckled Barnacle" in what is sure to be a safe, completely uneventful road trip with no distractions or catastrophic accidents.By Sheep100 Productions
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Send us a text It's the first practice session between The Down Belows and Jelli...and it goes about as well as you'd expect. Tempers flare and egos clash, but a chance encounter with a concertina reveals a side of Jelli no one knew existed.By Sheep100 Productions
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Send us a text Jelli heads down to The Hungry Hermit, a local diner in Trenchtown where Rawktapus and his bandmates work when they're not performing gigs. She's on a mission to recruit Rawktapus as the leader of her back-up band, but some shocking news upsets the locals and may derail her plans!By Sheep100 Productions
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Send us a text Rawktapus and the Down Belows continue to enjoy success, but the jilted popstar, Jelli, has a plan to put herself back on the map and convince her boss, Mr. Moby, why she still deserves top billing. But Moby has his own plans, and Jelli may be getting more than she bargained for!By Sheep100 Productions
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Send us a text The legend of Rawktapus begins! A disenfranchised artist learns the tale of an octopus who strives to become the biggest rock star under the sea! In the underwater city of Aquapolis, it's sink or swim when it comes to music, and Rawktapus and his band will do whatever it takes to become the best band in the ocean, as long as they can…
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Send us a text Beneath the waves lies a cut-throat world of music-obsessed fish, and none of them love music more than Rawktapus, a young octopus rocker hoping to make his mark on the world. In the heart of Aquapolis, bands rise and fall like the tide as the ruthless search for the best of the best continues; each band hoping they will be able to p…
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In the final episode, Clive enters Bob's garage to find him waiting. Ravonna returns to the loft to find Church pouring over the documents he received from Sandrine. Church suggests that Halorizon is intentionally creating Global Warming.By Tangled Web Productions
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Winston gets a suprise at Erica's apartment and then is ubruptly shown the door. Mackie arrives home and thinks back to the last time she saw Church. Church meets Sandrine on a chilly night and recieves some unexpected information.By Tangled Web Productions
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Jefferson tracks down Clive just outside of Bob's house. He confronts him and tries to get some information. Winston arrives at Erica's apartment. She is waiting for him and is in quite a hurry.By Tangled Web Productions
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Church goes to meet Sandrine, but while waiting, he is reminded of a difficult meeting with Rochelle. Snapping back to real time, Rochelle and Mackie talk over the phone. Bob has another video call.By Tangled Web Productions
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Church and Ravonna's makeshift dinner is interrupted by a strange phone call. Bob gets an informative email and calls Clive over to discuss. Jefferson's frustration leads to an interesting revelation.By Tangled Web Productions
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Church comes home to find that his girlfriend Ravonna is upset. Winston reaches out to an old friend in his time of need. Jefferson gets a lecture.By Tangled Web Productions
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Church and Mackie confront each other for the first time in a long time and emotions run high. Jefferson is too eager to prove himself and ends up getting hurt. Winston is distraut over Jenny. We are introduced to Sandrine for the first time.By Tangled Web Productions
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The FightOPlankton office becomes the nexus as Mackie, Jefferson, Clive, Church, Winston, and Jenny all collide and one of them will not surive the day.By Tangled Web Productions
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Clive inserts the battery into the smartphone. Church is surprised by his girlfriend, Ravonna, and then sees a face from the past. Winston and Jenny get interrupted.By Tangled Web Productions
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Webisode 5 HD - Picking Pockets and Partners
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4:30Clive arrives at the FightOPlankton office and makes a call. Church has to leave the office to pick up a package. Church and Clive pass on the stairs. Winston and Jenny's flirtation builds. Jefferson gets yet another lecture.By Tangled Web Productions
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Winston realizes that their communications may not be so secure. Jefferson interrupts Mackie and gets dressed down. Church learns about Paul Kirkland's fate.By Tangled Web Productions
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Webisode 3 HD - Keep your Friendsies Close ...
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3:56Church and Winston check out Friendsies. Mackie and Jefferson get on the trail of evidence. Bob and Clive put in an order.By Tangled Web Productions
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Winston takes paranoia to the blog-o-sphere, and Church gets on his case. Bob chastises his underling about the dangers of under estimating and sets a deadline. Church and Winston grab some lunch but have to eat and run.By Tangled Web Productions
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Introduction of the four main characters: Church, Mackie, Winston, and Bob.Church and Winston record the inaugural video podcast for their fledgling Web 2.0 startup called “Fight O Plankton”. Bob meets Paul in a café to discuss information that may have been disclosed about the company they both work for. Paul is nervous about the meeting, but Bob …
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