Here’s an Idea is Tech Briefs' original podcast series features the stories behind today’s most innovative technologies and the inventors responsible for creating them.
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Beyond the Touchline is a football podcast that's not actually about football. Every episode, David Hartrick, Seb Patrick and Denis Hurley will look at a different aspect of football culture - the movies, TV, books, comics, games, toys and other paraphernalia and ephemera that tell the stories of the game we love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Player Pursuits brings you insights, entertaining conversations and trending topics that cover the entire spectrum of the golf ecosystem. We dive deep into the sport of golf, including lively interviews with emerging players, business leaders, technology innovators, and more. We have content for anyone with an interest or pursuit in golf. Interested in golf and want to connect with others ingolf eco-system, go to https://playerspursuit.com
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In Lou Of is a weekly podcast hosted by @MattieLouC that appears on NoLayingUp.com Have a tip, suggestion, something you want to talk about? Tweet it: @MattieLouOKTC or Email: InLouOfpod@gmail.com
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Episode 9: Masters Preview Pod with Thomas Simmonds
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Masters Preview! In this special episode, host Alex Shattuck brings aboard a guest, college teammate Thomas Simmonds, to discuss everything Masters. Alex and Thomas go further and draft lineups and discuss players with a friendly wager for the 2024 edition. It is every golfer's favorite week of the year, so make sure to get primed with the Player P…
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In this Podcast, Alex Shattuck interviews Rob Ohno, President and CEO, Annika Foundation and a former PGA Tour executive. They discuss Rob's background and journey to the PGA Tour, as well as the mission and initiatives of the Annika Foundation. They also explore the growth of women's golf and the PGA Tour's expansion with feeder tours. Overall, th…
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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck, talks with PGA Tour Winner and former Navy Officer. Billy shares his unique journey from growing up in Northern Virginia to playing professional golf. He discusses his time at the Naval Academy and how it shaped his approach to golf and life. Hurley also talks about his foundation, the BH3 Foundation, which supp…
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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck, talks to The Short Game Chef, Parker McLachlin. Parker is a former PGA Tour winner who has transitioned to be one of the most sought-after short game coaches in the world. He works with a number of Tour players, but his true passion is modernizing the short game for the amateur golfer and bringing the secrets of…
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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck talks to Tour player Austen Truslow. Austen has played professionally on the Asian, Korn Ferry, and PGA tours. Learn about what it takes to become a tour player, the challenges of staying at the top, and much more. Austen walks through his career from the early days of high school, where he was ranked the #2 juni…
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Implementing a Swing Change with Coach Shattuck
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In this episode, Player Pursuits Podcast host Alex Shattuck details the proper procedure for implementing a technical swing change. It is a process, and most players fail because they skip steps. Go into your 2024 season with the proper understanding of how to improve your golf swing and ultimately shoot lower scores! Do you need help with your swi…
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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck speaks to George Mason University golf coach, Greg Pieczynski. Greg, aka "Coach P", has played at the highest levels of amateur and collegiate golf at Penn State University. He also went to Q School and chased his dream of playing on the PGA Tour. As Head Coach, Greg has been instrumental in turning around George…
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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck talks to LPGA EPSON Tour player and Player Pursuits’ member, Kim Kaufman. Kim has played professionally on the Symmetra, Epson Tour, and LPGA. Learn about the challenges and obstacles she has overcome and her plan to return to the upper echelons of the women’s professional game. Sign up for Player Pursuits and fo…
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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck talks to Michael Burcin, Founder of Under Par Consulting, former Head Coach at University of Wisconsin, and Assistant Golf Coach at the University of South Carolina. In 2010, Michael was named the top men’s assistant collegiate golf coach in the nation and he has over 20+ years experience as a coach, recruiter, a…
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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck talks to renowned instructor, Jon Eisman, founder and owner of the Eisman Golf Academy at Laurel Hill Golf Course in Lorton, VA. Eisman is an elite instructor to top amateurs, professionals and juniors with over 20 years experience. Learn how to “raise the ceiling of your game” and process and methodologies to he…
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A New Minimally Invasive Approach to Spinal Cord Injury
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Spinal cord injury affects 17,000 Americans and 700,000 people worldwide each year. Prognoses are often tragic and social costs exceed $2 million (U.S. and EU) in the first five years ofcare. A research team at NeuroPair, Inc. won the Grand Prize in the 2023 Create the Future Design Contest for a revolutionary approach to spinal cord repair. Dr. Yo…
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Patients are more likely to adhere to their treatment plans when drug-delivery devices are user-friendly. So, what can device developers do to ensure safety but also provide a positive user experience? Using human factors engineering, developers can design features to prevent errors and contribute to the successful use of the device. On this episod…
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Advances in integrated microelectronics have enabled a revolution in ever smaller and more powerful medical sensors. One such use is for detecting pressure in the eye. InjectSense has invented an implantable sensor that detects direct dynamic pressure in the eye and transmits high-fidelity data from inside the eye of a patient to their physician. O…
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How AI is Changing Military Aircraft Maintenance and More
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On Nov. 2nd, the Department of Defense (DoD) published its 2023 Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy, outlining how the agency will acquire and deploy AI-enabled systems in the future. David Mazar, Vice President of Strategy and Growth, SparkCognition Government Systems is the guest on this episode of Here’s an Idea. Ahead…
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Treatments for neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and other related neurological disorders often include invasive surgery to implant electrodes in specific brain regions to help control motor symptoms. But what if there weretechnologies that offered minimally invasive options while improving patient outcomes and…
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Dr. Brendan Mulvaney Talks China’s Space and SATCOM Strategy
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Ahead of his participation in the 2023 Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition, Dr. Brendan Mulvaney joins the podcast to discuss China’s latest military space and satellite technology related developments. Dr. Mulvaney is the Director of the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University. He also served several tours in Califo…
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The Gripen E Jet's New Lithium-Ion Battery
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The Gripen E is the latest variant of Saab's fighter jet that first achieved certification for military use and entry into service in December 2022. The Swedish aerospace manufacturer recently awarded a new design and development contract for a 24 volt lithium-ion battery to be developed by EaglePicher, a St. Louis, Missouri-based supplier of missi…
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The medical device industry landscape is becoming increasingly complex with an evolving regulatory environment. The focus is now data-centric systems vs. equipment-centric, creating a fundamentally different business model. What does this new normal look like and how can medical device and life sciences businesses best address it? On this episode o…
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Rapid and effective control of bleeding can be the difference between life and death in surgery, on the battlefield, and in emergency situations. Excessive bleeding can lead to a rapid drop in blood volume, causing hypovolemic shock, which can be fatal if not addressed promptly. By stopping bleeding quickly, medical personnel can prevent shock and …
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This Electric Autonomous Drone Enables Networked Warfighter Communications
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A California-based startup named Kraus Hamdani Aerospace has emerged as a unique entrant into the market for new commercial and military drone technologies with its K1000ULE fully electric autonomous unmanned aircraft system. The solar-powered glider has demonstrated its ability to fly non-stop for 26 hours, longer than any electric unmanned aircra…
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On this episode of Here's an Idea™, James F. Jordan, Healthcare & LifeSciences Expert, President of StraTactic, and the National Co-Chairman of the BIO Bootcamp, discusses where AI can have the greatest impact in medical technology and what medical device developers should consider as they integrate AI.…
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Automating Warehouse Inventory Monitoring with Drones
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Efficient inventory management is crucial for manufacturing companies to maintain smooth operations. Pittsburgh-based Gather AI is using drones to automate inventory monitoring processes for warehouse operators to decrease the cost of inventory, improve productivity, and boost revenue. Sankalp Arora, CEO and Co-Founder of Gather AI, discusses how t…
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Clinicians today are hampered by insufficient and delayed lab diagnostics. Nutromics has created a breakthrough technology that combines multiple DNA sensors with microneedles. The diagnostic platform does everything a blood test does and more: it is a lab-on-a-patch. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Peter Vranes, CEO and Co-Founder of Nutromics…
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The Natilus Blended Wing Body Autonomous Air Cargo Aircraft
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Natilus was first established a startup in San Diego, California in 2016 with the goal of developing a blended wing body (BWB) autonomous air cargo carrying aircraft. In April, the startup completed the first flight of the sub scale prototype of its Kona aircraft. On this episode of Here's an Idea, Natilus CEO AlekseyMatyushev discusses their visio…
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Biotricity is connecting cardiologists to real-time patient data while empowering patients to help prevent and manage various heart diseases — which is the leading cause of death in the United States. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Waqaas Al-Siddiq, CEO and Founder of Biotricity, discuss how the company is bridging the gap in remote monitoring…
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University of Arizona engineers have developed a new system that allows autonomous vehicles to scout out underground habitats for astronauts. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Wolfgang Fink, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer engineering at UArizona, discusses how the approach could help address one of NASA’s Space Technology Grand Ch…
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Amprius’ Electric Aircraft Battery Energy Density Breakthrough
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Amprius Technologies has achieved a new battery energy density breakthrough of 500 Wh/kg with its lithium-ion cell, the Silicon Anode Platform. Mobile Power Solutions, an independent testing house offering battery regulatory compliance and performance testing, verified the Silicon Anode Platform's energy density performance. The results indicate th…
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The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Avionics Systems
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transitioning from future-facing buzzwords to a near term possibility for commercial and military aircraft avionics systems. In February, Intel published a jointly written white paper with Daedalean, a Switzerland-based startup and developer of artificial intelligence and machine learning software fo…
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3D-Printed Lubrication System for Single-Use Engines
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Effective lubrication is essential to any mechanical system. For example, it is responsible for providing a continuous flow of oil to the engine of the aircraft. As aircrafts have evolved, so have lubrication systems. Now, a Florida-based startup Zulu Pods, has developed the ZPod, a self-contained, sealed, oil tank and pump that can be installed in…
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Fabrics haven’t changed all that much. For years, a shirt has quite simply been a shirt. But a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology wants to add function to the fibers. What if your shirt, for example, contained electronics that could track your heartbeat or the heartbeat of your unborn child? A team from MIT and the Rhode Island Schoo…
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How to Make the Best Decisions (on the Moon)
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Pharma industries, transportation services, the energy sector, and mining companies are looking for a new place to do business, and it’s more than 200,000 miles from Earth. The private sector is heading to the Moon – a world of potential resources like metal, water, and solar power, according to our guest on this week’s Here’s an Idea: Blair DeWitt…
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For some people, a critical link – the one sending signals from brain to body, the one connecting thought to action – does not work properly, or in some cases, has been severed entirely. Marcus Gerhardt, CEO and co-founder of the Salt Lake City, UT-based company Blackrock Neurotech, is creating a technology called a brain-computer interface. The ti…
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Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles
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Over 145 million electric vehicles are set to take the road by 2030 and a major component of the new class of electric vehicles – lithium-ion batteries – is rarely recycled. Canadian battery recycling company Li-Cycle is aiming to change that through its sustainable process to provide an end-of-life solution for lithium-ion batteries, while creatin…
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Going for the Gold with Aerodynamic Luge Sleds
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Luge is one of the three sliding sports on the program at the 2022 Winter Olympics being held in Beijing this month. The sport requires athletes to barrel down an ice track on small sleds accelerating to speeds of nearly 90 mph. Traditionally, lugers design and build their own sleds, often through trial and error. Now, Clarkson Mechanical and Aeron…
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Dr. Frits Bliek and his team at Ocean Grazer are building an "Ocean Battery" that brings hydrodam technology to the sea. On this episode of Here's an Idea, Bliek, CEO of the Netherlands-based energy company, talks about an innovative idea for power that involves plastic bags, underground reservoirs, and a big drill.…
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A Major Role for Microneedles in Drug Delivery, Post-Pandemic
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Who really likes needles? A brand-new episode of our Tech Briefs podcast series Here’s an Idea™ explores the emergence of a drug-delivery patch made of micro-needles. The Velcro-like option is less painful – and more effective, it turns out. And the devices are especially valuable during a pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf…
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Reinventing the Hearing Aid: From DIY Devices to Brainwave Monitoring
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We speak to four researchers about their hearing innovations: a 3D-printed stent for collapsed cartilage, a one-dollar hearing aid that can be built in an hour, a "mind-reading" hearing aid that solves the cocktail party problem, and a brain monitor for cochlear-implant calibration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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Tech Briefs talks to three researchers who are finding ways to automate surgical tasks, from suturing, to spotting tumors, to operating one of the biggest machines in surgery today: The Da Vinci. Ken Goldberg of UC Berkeley discusses how his team got the Da Vinci to autonomously perform a training exercise with "superhuman" speed and accuracy. See …
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Inside the New Medical Wearables: Patches, Tattoos, and Skin-Like Sensors
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Medical wearables are advancing past smartwatches and Fitbits, but will they catch on? We talk to the researchers behind an assistive mouth sensor, skin-like sensor tattoos called “BodyNet,” a low-cost UV patch, and an electronic sensor that's 3D-printed directly on the skin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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Hospital Robots Join the COVID-19 Fight: Meet Tommy, Spot, and Tiago
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As doctors and nurses seek hands-free ways to disinfect environments, operate equipment, and contain the spread of coronavirus and COVID-19, some hospitals have turned to a higher-tech idea: Robots. We talk to the researchers behind “Tiago” and other robotic technologies finding a place in patients' rooms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-…
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A "Teflon" for Dangerous Bacteria: Dr. Leyla Soleymani and RepelWrap
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It looks a bit like the plastic wrap you’d find around a Coca-Cola bottle, but with a big difference. This “RepelWrap” fends off viruses like one that causes COVID-19, and dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. Dr. Leyla Soleymani of McMaster University discusses how an idea for biosensors turned into an invention that some are calling a “Teflon” for p…
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A Bug-Inspired Building Material for Mars: Javier Gomez Fernandez and "Chitin"
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If humans end up on Mars in the next ten years, astronauts will need to use as much of the planet’s resources as possible and potentially build habitats to stay there. Chitin is found in the exoskeletons of insects and when combined with Martian soil, results in a potential building material for Mars. Javier Gomez Fernandez from the Singapore Unive…
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3D Printing in Space: NASA's Tracie Prater
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The International Space Station is full of spare parts that can replace any faulty or broken ones. Tracie Prater, a materials engineer at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, wants astronauts to be able to quickly print out the tools and parts that they need on demand. She discusses NASA's efforts to bring 3d printing to space. See acast.com/privac…
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The Future of Urban Air Mobility: Tim McConnell and the 'Aerodrome'
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When our urban environments are filled with drones and other unmanned aircraft, they'll need to be able detect and avoid obstacles. University of California, San Diego robotics researcher Tim McConnell oversees the Aerodrome — a facility that may look like a driving range, but is, in fact, a testing ground for unmanned aircraft. Learn how McConnell…
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A Jumping Robot to Explore the Moon and Mars: Hendrik Kolvenbach and "SpaceBok"
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The Mars-bound Perseverance rover is as sophisticated as it gets. But can it jump? Hendrik Kolvenbach, PhD researcher at the ETH Zurich Robotics Systems Lab, sees the best way to get around on the Moon and Mars as less of a step and more of a giant leap. Kolvenbach discusses his team's work in creating a technology that's part space robot and part …
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A Shape-Shifting Airplane Wing: Ben Jenett's "MADCAT" Idea
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Every airplane wing and body has basically the same shape. "That means they're suboptimal," says MIT's Ben Jenett. Learn how Ben is creating a shape-shifting airplane wing — built by tiny assembler robots. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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On the eve of real football returning, we sneak in our look back at some fictional football we spent some of the intervening period watching: the classic Nickelodeon sitcom Renford Rejects. Just one small snag: it turns out it wasn't actually very good. Join us as we thoroughly slaughter one of the sacred cows of the generation slightly after our o…
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Looking for Life on Mars: Roger Wiens and the “SuperCam”
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Roger Wiens, a fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory, talks about how he and his team created the SuperCam. The "Super" instrument will be aboard the 2020 Mars rover, ready to vaporize rocks and search for signs of past life on the Red Planet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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SPECIAL: A Few Of Our Favourite Things
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In these trying times, it’s no surprise we’re all retreating into the comfort of nostalgia. So for our latest episode, Dave, Seb and Denis have picked out an assortment of our favourite football-related things – from videos to books to games and beyond – that might serve as a welcome distraction and provide a little bit of much-needed joy. Hosted o…
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Dave and Seb return - minus an absent-at-the-last-minute Denis - to tackle When Saturday Comes, a 1990s football film that some people remember quite fondly. Spoilers: we aren't among them. We discuss Sean "Y'Bastard!" Bean, terrible Oirish accents, unrealistic-looking Premier League players, stereotypical depictions of Sheffield, and... Highlander…
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