Best Whelmed Podcasts (2025)

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The one about gratitude 1:12:43

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20d ago1:12:43

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Katherine and Rachel chat about Thanksgiving, being grateful, how hard things can be at the holidays, the government shut down and breast density... because we like to keep you guessing! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! Send us a textBy Katherine Stekr, Rachel Fitzgerald

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Episode 91 : Odyssey of Death! 53:47

20d ago53:47

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Hello team! Welcome to Episode 91 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E21 – Odyssey of Death! This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer's note: Canary Debrief is off the rails in this one. Links: Promethean Giant The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:28 Mission Briefing –…

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The 'What Now?' Show - I'm Just Whelmed 1:14:14

23d ago1:14:14

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The panel under the auspices of host Roger Whiteside reviews November...and what a topsy-turvy month. Join Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they ponder:- Part 1 - Rovers are Jekyll & Hyde - what is going on & why? Part 2 - Commercial Corner, November Player of the Month, Zinedine Baradji Part 3 - The Valérien Ismaël deep dive - what is his…

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The Round Table Show - Sellars, England, Briggs - The Christmas Special 1:08:44

9d ago1:08:44

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It's time once again for our Christmas Special & in 4000 Holes time honoured tradition we choose to rip-off a format from another podcast that we love. This year, it's The Football Clichés podcast and their "Mesut Haaland Dicks" format in which panelists discuss their Fascinations and Irritations with modern football. It's all about those micro det…

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#4 Astro Prospector and Messenger 7:45

29d ago7:45

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Today on 'Off The Radar', an incremental bullet hell game and a short web browser game you can play right now for free! Show notes: Read the text version of this here: Astro Prospector: Available on: Steam, itch.io Price: $4.99 USD, Demo available Release date: July 14th, 2025 Developer, publisher: Incrementalist SpaceJazz Messenger: Available on: …

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The Round Table Show - Puddy, & the BRFC Archive 56:44

1M ago56:44

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Two guests in this episode - one an author the other a curator. In Part 1, host Ian Herbert chats with Peter Morris about his book "Puddy - The Life & Times of Syd Puddefoot" a fascinating story about a player who represented West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers and amazingly, for Falkirk after a world record transfer fee was paid. https://www.legends…

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The one about Travel! 1:12:55

1M ago1:12:55

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This week's episode, Katherine and Rachel talk about travel in likely the most random way possible! From vaccines for visiting far off places, to just "yey vaccines" to the bucket list places they want to visit and how they pack suitcases, we hope you enjoy! (Some serendipity for this one, in talking about the Northern Lights, both Katherine and Ra…

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Episode 90 : Forbidden Secrets of Civilizations Past! 1:05:34

1M ago1:05:34

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Hello team! Welcome to Episode 90 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E20 – Forbidden Secrets of Civilizations Past! This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer's note: Going on vacation is awesome, but a lot of work before and after! Links: Super Hero School - London The episode segments…

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Kidder St Noise - Fans Forum Furore 1:29:09

2M ago1:29:09

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The Kidder Street Noise show is back with the real discussions around the latest fans forum & this week we're delighted to be joined by Jakob Ward (@PropaNortherner) who has all the insights from the latest instalment. Join Rob & Jakob as they discuss the timeline around the latest fans forum, some of the things that were actually discussed & the a…

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The 'What Now?' Show - All We Need Is Claudio Braga 59:13

2M ago59:13

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The Review of October (& a bit of November) is here...but due to schedules, recorded before the Bristol City game...so listen to the very end to see who predicted the correct scoreline..! Your host Roger Whiteside teases out the information from a panel including Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe. Part 1 - a review of the Oc…

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The one about saying no 57:52

2M ago57:52

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We're a little late this week but bare with us! Rachel and Katherine talk about the challenges of saying no and holding boundaries, how difficult it can be to have hard conversations with people you know well and people you don't. They share about their own 'work therapy' journey and how their friendship is better now having to have gone through di…

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Episode 89 : Encounter Upon the Razor's Edge! 1:20:36

2M ago1:20:36

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Hello team! Welcome to Episode 89 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E19 – Encounter Upon the Razor's Edge! This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer's note: Metron is my new Jace and I'm not sorry about it! Links: Top 10 Razer Moments The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan -…

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The one that's live 43:03

2M ago43:03

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The Whelmed Podcast recorded a Live Episode at ArchLight Summit where we set up a "Wall of Whelmed" and talked through some suggestions from conference attendees! We chat travel, guilt about being away from home, remembering how hard pregnancy was and a multitude of other random things. Enjoy! Send us a text…

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The 'What Now?' Show - Annoyed At Us For Being Annoyed 1:13:31

3M ago1:13:31

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Join host Roger Whiteside and the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they review September in the Rovers universe. Not much happened so the conversation should be brief...What? Oh... Part 1 - September started with a fine victory on the road at Watford, but was followed by the farce of the Ipswich abandonment, a wretched performance…

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Episode 88 : Beyond the Grip of the Gods! 1:18:00

3M ago1:18:00

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Hello team! Welcome to Episode 88 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E18 – Beyond the Grip of the Gods! This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer's note: What 90s style Young Justice sitcom would you love to see? Links: If Young Justice were a sitcom The episode segments are as follows…

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The one about Friendship in Adulthood 1:21:34

3M ago1:21:34

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And we're back! The Whelmed Pod has been enjoying the summer and getting kids sorted for school this year, but we are very excited to be back! First episode of Season 2. We're glad you are here! Katherine and Rachel chat about adult friendships.. why are they hard? Are we just weirdos? How many friends should we have? They invite their friend Franc…

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Episode 87 : Leviathan Wakes 52:39

3M ago52:39

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Hello team! Welcome to Episode 87 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E17 – Leviathan Wakes. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer's note: You NEED to stay to the very end for this one! Links: The Light's Original Plan The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:26 Mission …

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The Round Table Show - When 4000 Holes Visited Classic Football Shirts 40:00

3M ago40:00

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One for all football shirt enthusiasts here... 4000 Holes was recently invited to visit the Classic Football Shirts HQ in Hyde to have a look at how they operate & to take a sneaky peek into "The Vault" to enthuse over the Rovers shirts that are stored in the air-conditioned, humidity controlled, access restricted strong room..! Join Ian & Roger as…

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Episode 86 : Emergency Dive 53:34

4M ago53:34

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Hello team! Welcome to Episode 86 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E16 – Emergency Dive. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer's note: Robotman was just living life in a creek for years? Links: The ENTIRE Story Of Young Justice in 89 Minutes The episode segments are as follows: H…

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The 'What Now?' Show - It Can't Go On Like This 52:46

4M ago52:46

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The WNS returns to review August & that means the transfer window, early results and off-field shenanigans. Part 1 - The Transfer Window - the ins & outs - what does it mean? What are the highs & lows of the business Rovers have undertaken. Part 2 - August - Five games, four defeats in all competitions. Which players have impressed, where do we for…

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Episode 85 : Ebb Tide 1:01:48

4M ago1:01:48

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Hello team! Welcome to Episode 85 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E15 – Ebb Tide. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer's note: The Devourer sounds like the name of a monster truck. Links: Cheshire Mask The episode segments are as follows: Hello Megan - 1:16 Mission Briefing – 2…

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Episode 84 : Nautical Twilight 55:14

5M ago55:14

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Hello team! Welcome to Episode 84 of Whelmed and our discussion of S04E14 – Nautical Twilight. This is a really great episode of the show and there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! Producer's note: Didn't think there would be a Dr. Jace referece in this one did you? Links: Best of Superboy and Character Countback The episode segments are …

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The 'What Now?' Show - 20 Minutes From The Play-Offs 1:03:05

5M ago1:03:05

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On the cusp of another new season - the panel reviews the summer trading, casts their eye around the rest of the Championship and predicts Rovers fate for 2025/26. Who will be the new heroes? Are Rovers a dodgy shoulder or a muddy hill? How many times will Derby beat Rovers next season? Listen carefully to find out..! Roger Whiteside guides Ian Her…

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Episode 27 - Season 1 Finale! 1:07:03

5M ago1:07:03

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Well folks, we've decided that this is a wrap on what we're going to call Season 1. We appreciate you listening and hope you'll listen to Season 2 which will be released in late August. Katherine and Rachel talk about a recent girls trip, share some personal stories on their individual menopause journeys and talk about some changes to the podcast f…

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Intel Update 25 1:06:12

5M ago1:06:12

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Hello Team and welcome to Intel Update 25! Knocking the dust all the way off before knocking out the second half of Season 4 breakdowns! Thanks to everyone for spending time with us. If you'd like to join us in discussing this incredible series, you can find us on Twitter @theYJfiles, on Facebook @crashingthemode, on Tumblr at theyjfiles.tumblr.com…

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Episode 26 - Andrea Hartranft 57:45

5M ago57:45

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This week we chat with Andrea Hartranft about life as a business owner, grandmother, chef and world traveler. She shares with us how life looks as an empty nester and how having a granddaughter is pretty great! Andrea shares some tips about being female in the workplace and how she started on her cooking journey. Enjoy!! Send us a text…

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Episode 25 - AJ Gorman 45:54

6M ago45:54

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This week the pod chats with AJ Gorman! We chat about raising young kids, navigating strong relationship with partners and major career transitions! AJ shared with us her Time Blocking techniques and how she travels with her young boys. Enjoy! Where AJ works. Send us a textBy Katherine Stekr, Rachel Fitzgerald

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#3 to a T Review: Charmed And Whelmed 10:08

7M ago10:08

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‘to a T’ is still a game that gets by just OK enough on its charm. I sat down to make this episode thinking I’d end up more positive, but as each day passed over the last week I really struggled to convey how I felt while still recommending the game. After all, if I wasn’t going to recommend it then why do this at all when the point is to recommend…

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Episode 24 - Jen Ruckel 1:17:13

7M ago1:17:13

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First podcast of the summer! This week, Katherine and Rachel sat down and chatted with Jen Ruckel. Jen shares her families non-traditional gender roles, as Jen works full time and her husband is the primary care-giver to their two sons. She shares how it is to be a woman in leadership and how important it is to lead with empathy. We have a great ch…

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#2 You're going to hear a lot about 'Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo' 9:09

7M ago9:09

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Pipistrello is simply an addictive game, perfectly balancing very light “puzzles” with its constant charm. It is immediately one of the better entries in the genre I’ve played. I don’t aim to paint it as some genre-sweeping revolution, instead just as a very well-crafted experience. Every few screens has a fun, weird little character that just want…

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Kidder St Noise Meets Rachel Dugdale 52:02

7M ago52:02

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Join Robert as he interviews 'former' Blackburn Rovers Women's full back Rachel Dugdale as they discuss: Self relegation ACL injuries & recovery Future opportunities Lack of communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#1 Why I made this 12:24

7M ago12:24

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Introducing 'Off The Radar', a short form podcast series aiming to highlight cool games I've played that I don't see many others talking about. In this first episode I talk about what lead to this existing with a story that is more about me than the content itself. Show notes: Read the text version of this here: https://mykonosfan.substack.com/p/in…

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The 'What Now?' Show - Season 24-25 Reviewed 1:13:46

7M ago1:13:46

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The season has finally ended - no play-off glory but still plenty to look back upon & discuss. Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Jared Plotts to unravel what we've just enjoyed/endured* *delete as appropriate. Part 1 - Looking solely on the pitch, the panel's thoughts at the end of the season now the du…

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Episode 23 - Elaine Cook 1:02:32

7M ago1:02:32

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Happy May everyone! This episode, Katherine and Rachel get to chat with Elaine Cook. She heads Equity in Lighting, so we deep dive into the great things they are doing (if thats too much industry speak, skip ahead about 10 minutes). We chat about the pandemic, differences between Canada and the US, learn about Elaine's service dog Poppy and chat ab…

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The Round Table Show - Remembering 1995 1:09:49

8M ago1:09:49

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In this special 30th Anniversary episode we recall the heady days of 1995 (& in so doing snub Rudy Gestede..!). If you were around, this is shameless nostalgia, if you weren't, this is what it once was like when a Rovers owner used to "Think Big!". Join host & producer Ian Herbert as he chats with former PL referee (& Rovers season ticket holder) T…

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Episode 22 - Avi Mor 1:03:10

8M ago1:03:10

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Avi Mor joins the Whelmed Pod this week! We chat about Passover, kids, house renovations, hear about his first date with his wife. We hope you enjoy getting to know Avi a bit! We certainly did! Where Avi Works: https://www.morlights.com/ Send us a textBy Katherine Stekr, Rachel Fitzgerald

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Episode 21 - Lisa Reed 1:04:27

8M ago1:04:27

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Lisa Reed joins us as our guest this week, and we could not be more excited! She shares with us her journey of crafting a life and company that allows for balance and great design. How RBLD is studying ways to make the work week look like they want it too and embracing taking breaks. Lisa also shares her own Podcast "Lighting Matters" which started…

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The 'What Now?' Show - Start Again...We've Cocked It Up Already..! 1:02:03

8M ago1:02:03

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The What Now? Show is back to dissect the eventful last few weeks. Join your host Roger Whiteside & panelists Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe for their considered reflections as they discuss... Part 1 - On The Pitch - what are we making of Valérien Ismäel so far ? Part 2 - Jared's somewhat downbeat Transatlantic Vibe plus Rory's Rants - how …

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Rovers Inc - I Don't See Any Method At All Sir 49:14

9M ago49:14

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The Rovers Inc Show is back to try & make sense of the current off-field issues at Rovers & there's a LOT to discuss! Join host Paul Worthington, with guests Simon Burns, Steven Lindsay, Michael Taylor & occasional interjections from "Producer Ian" as they consider... Part 1 - The latest accounts for BRFC - what does it mean? Part 2 - The flurry of…

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Episode 20 - Addie Smith 52:45

9M ago52:45

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Its our 20th episode folks!! This week we have artist and fellow lighting designer, Addie Smith joining the Whelmed Podcast! Katherine and Rachel talk to Addie about her starting her own company, Addie shares her experience dealing with a stalker and points out how hard these situations are for even the most prepared people. Enjoy!! Where Addie Wor…

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Episode 19 - Paul Boken 1:13:30

9M ago1:13:30

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Happy Spring Equinox! This week's episode we have our Canadian friend, Paul Boken joining us. We chat about kids and family structure, hear all about Paul's entrepreneurial spirit and his semi-dangerous adventurous side. We enjoyed chatting and getting to know Paul better, we hope you do as well! Where Paul works: https://www.gosourcery.com/ Send u…

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The Round Table Show - The One With Faris Badwan From The Horrors 55:31

9M ago55:31

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The Round Table is dusted down once again as host Ian Herbert welcomes as his special guest, Faris Badwan, lead singer of The Horrors & a very keen Blackburn Rovers fan. Listen to find out Faris' proudest career moment, meeting Neville Southall and what garment is thrown on stage to him these days..! That Soccer AM goal is discussed of course... Th…

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The 'What Now?' Show - Dr Rovers Will See You Now 51:17

10M ago51:17

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The panel reviews February & March to date, taking stock of the chastening defeats at Swansea & Derby but hoping that a cold, wet Wednesday night at Stoke might provoke a change in fortunes. Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe. Part 1 - Rovers in 'Big Occasion' games Part 2 - February Player Of The Month P…

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Episode 18 - Blythe von Reckers 1:08:35

10M ago1:08:35

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This week, Katherine and Rachel are excited to share a delightful chat with their friend and colleague Blythe von Reckers! Blythe shares her experiences as a single woman, navigating work, home and family and how she's setting her own expectations on life. She shares how great life is after 40 and how she's putting herself first and blazing her own…

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The 'What Now?' Show - Welcome Valerien 42:31

10M ago42:31

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Welcome Valerien...Ewood awaits and is curious as to what's in store. Join host Roger & panellists Ian & Rory as they work out how we arrived at Ismael, what it might mean and what the future could hold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 17 - Makenna Karhoff 1:01:08

10M ago1:01:08

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Makenna Karhoff joins the Whelmed Pod today! Katherine and Rachel enjoyed chatting with her and learning about her journey of recovery. She shares excitement in the challenge of her new job, fostering friendships that support her life goals and her vision boards! Enjoy! Where Makenna Works Things Mentioned: Life without Ed Everything I know about L…

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Episode 16 - Nicole Slaughter 1:04:32

11M ago1:04:32

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This week, our friend Nicole Slaughter joins the pod! We're grateful to chat with her and hear her struggles and resilience in dealing with sleep issues; we chat about how engineering companies were set up during the age of solo income households and ponder how this might have positive change with households shifting to two incomes, and Nicole shar…

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The 'What Now?' Show - Farewell John, We Hardly Knew You 43:43

11M ago43:43

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An Emergency What Now? Show to handle the fallout & falling out following the departure of John Eustace to Derby County. Your host Roger Whiteside elicits the thoughts of Mike Delap, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe in this special edition. That club statement The events leading up to it What next - the responses... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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The 'What Now?' Show - It Looks Like They've Winged It 1:08:31

11M ago1:08:31

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The 'What Now?' Show returns to review January, especially the window and all that entails. Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they discuss... Part 1 - With 15 games to go, do Rovers have what it takes to maintain a playoff challenge or is it Deja vu all over again? Part 2 - Six new additions in January. how…

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Episode 15 - Chris Slaughter 1:17:31

11M ago1:17:31

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Chris Slaughter is this weeks guest on the podcast! We chat about parenting, all the things Chris does to stay healthy and enjoy life, Chris shares what inspires him and he asks Katherine and Rachel some good questions. We hope you enjoy! Where Chris works: https://www.parspec.io/ Send us a textBy Katherine Stekr, Rachel Fitzgerald