Best Amazing League Media Podcasts (2024)

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Joe Theismann on being a Star Quarterback for Notre Dame and the Washington Redskins 44:09

3d ago44:09

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Joe Theismann grew up in South River, NJ where he was often found outside playing basketball, baseball or football. After he convinced his mom to allow him to play organized football, he teamed up with future Hall of Famer Drew Pearson at South River High School and became a star. Highly recruited, Theismann initially committed to NC State before e…

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Soccer Media Guru John Bolster Joins the OTB Boys for an Epic Deep Dive into All Things U.S. Soccer 34:56

5d ago34:56

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This week on the Over the Ball soccer podcast, hosts Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego are joined by special guest and veteran soccer media guru John Bolster for an episode you won’t want to miss! Tune in as they dive into the excitement surrounding the start of the Premier League, share their thoughts on the new Hope Solo documentary, and take an in-de…

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Tony Silvagni: World Champion Surfer, Surf School Owner, And Global Traveler 36:36

10d ago36:36

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Tony Silvagni was born in Pennsylvania, but moved to Kure Beach, NC when he was 5. That move led to a love of the water and surfing. Silvagni gravitated to longboard surfing, idolizing surfing legend Kelly Slater. His professional career has taken Silvagni around the world where he has won numerous championships and placed 5th in the world in 2023.…

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An Inside Look at KD's 'Boardroom' with Nate Loucks 1:23:51

15d ago1:23:51

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How has Kevin Durant helped forge a new path for athletes in media? Nate Loucks, VP and General Manager of Boardroom, joins the show. More big questions tackled this week: How did the timing of KD's career impact his relationship with media? What will the relationship between athletes and media look like for the next generation of stars? Is CJ Stro…

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Professors Rick Burton & Dr. Norm O’Reilly talk sports marketing and discuss their newest book, "The Rise of Major League Soccer" 55:13

22d ago55:13

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On today's episode of Over the Ball, we're thrilled to welcome Professors Rick Burton and Dr. Norm O'Reilly, two of the foremost authorities in sports business and marketing. These accomplished scholars bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the show, having authored several influential books on the sports industry. Their latest collaboratio…

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How parents can help their kids navigate social media safely with Sarah Gallagher Trombley 1:21:44

22d ago1:21:44

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How did young people become so hooked on their phones? Sarah Gallagher Trombley, author of the 'Thoughts From a Digital Mom' newlsetter, joins the show. More big questions tackled this week: Should phones be banned in schools? What is the most important tip for parents trying to raise their kids around tech? How can social media platforms make thei…

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"Ciao For Now": La Finale 20:38

24d ago20:38

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Arrivederci... it doesn't mean goodbye. It means "until we meet again". Mina Rzouki, Patrick Kendrick and Nicky Bandini say "arrivederci" with the hope that the stars align in the future and this is just a ciao for now... It has been a pleasure for all of us to create this podcast about the most dramatic and beautiful football league in the world, …

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Why Apple TV+ was the right platform for 'Omnivore' with Ben Liebmann 1:10:15

29d ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Does thoughtful storytelling have a place in today’s fast paced content world? Ben Liebmann, Executive Producer for Omnivore on Apple TV+, joins the show. More big questions tackled this week: Where is the future of streaming television going? What was the strategy for how chef Rene Redzepi would be deployed in Omnivore? Why was Omnivore not serial…

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Bob Kendrick on Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Willie Mays and the Negro League on MLB The Show 40:20

1M ago40:20

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Bob Kendrick grew up in the small town of Crawfordville, Georgia. In 1980, he accepted a basketball scholarship to play at Park College in Parkville, Missouri making his way to the Midwest for the first time. Following a 10-year newspaper career, Kendrick began his tenure with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO in 1998 and was nam…

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Legendary Carli Lloyd, two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and USWNT icon, joins hosts Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego for an episode you won’t want to miss. 45:44

1M ago45:44

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Carli brings her unparalleled experience, insights, and passion for the game, offering a deep dive into the recent performances of the USWNT and USMNT at the Paris Olympics, her experiences in soccer, and the impact of new USWNT coach Emma Hayes. Kevin and Dave explore Carli’s incredible career, her tireless dedication to her game and draw inspirat…

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Dick LeBeau on 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers LEGENDARY Defense, and his Hall of Fame Playing and Coaching Career 46:32

1M ago46:32

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Dick LeBeau on 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers, Hall of Fame Playing Career and 45-Year NFL Coaching Career Dick Lebeau was born in London, Ohio just 25 miles from Columbus. He stayed close to home and played for legendary coach Woody Hayes at Ohio State and was a two-way player on the 1957 Buckeyes National Championship team. The Cleveland Browns drafted…

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The Rugby Pitch & Beyond: Mark Almond & the Future of Aston Warriors 1:03:24

1M ago1:03:24

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Unbeaten Beginnings: The Aston Warriors Rugby League Journey In this engaging episode of the Rugby League Outsiders podcast, hosts Craig and Karl welcome key figures behind forming the Aston Warriors Rugby League club in the Midlands. Featuring insights from Mark Almond on the team's incredible unbeaten debut season and his unique background, along…

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Accomplished writer and commentator Michael Langdon shares “The Most Amazing Soccer Stories of All Time.” 43:39

1M ago43:39

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This week’s episode of the "Over The Ball" soccer podcast, featuring Michael Langdon, offers an engaging deep dive into the world of football, hosted by an accomplished writer and multi-award-winning video producer. Michael joins the boys at OTB to discuss his book, 'The Most Amazing Soccer Stories of All Time', and share some intriguing stories fr…

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Josh Rawitch on the Baseball Hall of Fame, Vin Scully, Johnny Bench and the Dave Matthews Band 38:07

2M ago38:07

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Josh Rawitch is a Los Angeles native who grew up playing baseball and idolizing the Los Angeles Dodgers. He attended Indiana University thinking he would be the next Vin Scully and instead became Scully's "boss" during his 15 years working for the Dodgers rising to Vice President of Communications. Rawitch also spent a decade working for the Arizon…

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Author, magazine writer, and speaker Elizabeth Rusch visits OTB to discuss her book “A Greater Goal: The epic battle for equal pay in women's soccer--and beyond” 41:32

2M ago41:32

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While Kevin’s lost at sea, Dave talks to author Elizabeth Rusch about her new book, 'A Greater Goal: The Epic Battle for Equal Pay in Women's Soccer and Beyond' to explore the fight for equality in women's soccer, the challenges faced by the women's national soccer team, and the need for a coach for the men's team. Elizabeth shares the inspiration …

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Dave goes solo and talks with Columbus Dispatch’s Soccer Sportswriter Brianna Mac Kay about USMNT, the Crew, and the MLS All-Star game 41:34

2M ago41:34

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Brianna Mac Kay, a sportswriter from the Columbus Dispatch, discusses the excitement surrounding the upcoming MLS All-Star game and the strong support for the Columbus Crew in the city. She also talks about the Save the Crew movement and the team's success under coach Wilfried Nancy. Brianna shares her experience covering the team and interacting w…

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Kyle Foley from the Orlando Sentinel joins OTB to discuss the Orlando Pride, USMNT, Kaká, Messi, Copa America, Euros, and Berhalter’s future. 51:44

2M ago51:44

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In this electrifying episode of Over the Ball, hosts Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego team up with Kyle Foley, the dynamic beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel, to dive deep into the world of soccer. The trio explores the phenomenal rise of the Orlando Pride women's team, breaks down the US Men's National Team's latest performances, and examines the tr…

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Shaking up the world of podcasts with Cooler co-founder Mike Su 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Mike Su is our guest this week. He is the co-founder of Cooler, a new platform for podcasts that is looking to evolve a 20+ year old format. The big questions we tackle this week: What is it like to start your own content platform? How could podcasts evolve? Is there a way to avoid some of the pitfalls other digital content platforms are facing tod…

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Michelle Kaufman, the Miami Herald’s talented veteran sportswriter talks about Messi, USMNT’s failures at Copa America, and Berhalter’s future. 58:56

2M ago58:56

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The Miami Herald’s lead sports writer, Herald’s Michelle Kaufman, joins OTB to discuss her experience covering soccer for 25 years, shares her insights on Lionel Messi's move to Miami, what’s next following USMNT’s losses at Copa America tournament, and the future of coach Greg Berhalter. Michelle Kaufman has covered 14 Olympics, six World Cups, Wi…

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Love for animals + keen media instincts = profit with Nadav Ossendryver, founder of Latest Sightings 1:12:25

2M ago1:12:25

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Nadav Ossendryver is our guest this week. He is the founder of Latest Sightings, a wildlife content and community company. Latest Sightings has 5M subscribers on Youtube and generates billions of views on wildlife content each year across platforms. The big questions we tackle this week: How have CAPs (Content Algorithm Platforms) changed wildlife …

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NW Crusaders Conrad Anderson on Rugby League Media, Match Days, and More 18:46

2M ago18:46

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In this episode of Rugby League Outsiders, hosts Craig and Karl interview Conrad Anderson, the media officer for the North Wales Crusaders. Conrad shares his role and responsibilities on match day, his passion for rugby league, and insights on managing team media. He discusses the challenges community clubs face, the excitement around the club's po…

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Inside the Aston Warriors: From Concept to Competition With Rich Squires & Jules Hunt 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

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In this compelling episode of Rugby League Outsiders, hosts Craig and Karl welcome Rich Squires, head coach of the Aston Warriors, alongside player Jules, to discuss the origin and evolution of the team from a rugby union background. They delve into Rich's rugby journey and the transition from rugby union to league, sharing the team's milestone of …

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Emergency Episode: USMNT Once Again Underperforms. Is Berhalter out? 6:05

2M ago6:05

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Five years ago, Gregg Berhalter was tasked with rebuilding the U.S. men’s national team after their painful failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. His mission: to elevate a new generation of talent and restore pride to American soccer. Fast forward to the present, and the USMNT finds itself in a precarious situation at the Copa America. A surpr…

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Italy Limps Out of Euro 2024 13:13

3M ago13:13

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Patrick Kendrick on Italy's insipid performance against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 Round of 16, and a tournament which started badly and ended much worse. ****** Follow Serie A Chronicles: YouTube, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram. Follow Nicky on X, Patrick on X, Mina on X. Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Serie A Chronicles i…

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Kevin and Dave dig into USMNT, the Euros, ticket prices, grass pitches, the NCAA’s demise, and Alex Morgan being left off USWNT. 42:11

3M ago42:11

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On this episode of OTB, Kevin and Dave discuss USMNT vs. Bolivia, the Alex Morgan controversy, the Euros, overly harsh English fans, temporary grass pitches, skyrocketing ticket prices, changes inside NCAA and D1, and the pros and cons of the NCAA transfer portals. OTB Executive Producer, Ken Park, joins the boys for the shows new “Getting to Know …

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How do you make content that pleases the algo gods? Is going viral like winning at blackjack? Grady Rains, Cheat Code founder, joins the show 1:09:41

3M ago1:09:41

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Grady Rains is our guest this week. He is a co-founder of Cheat Code, an agency that specializes in viral content. He also spent time at the NFL and was also a Fortnite influencer. The big questions we tackle this week: Is it possible to know what will go viral in advance? What are the ingredients to a powerful meme? How has grinding on content alg…

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Lance Parrish on Detroit Tigers 1984 World Series and "Bodyguard" to Tina Turner 1:00:31

3M ago1:00:31

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Lance Parrish was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in California where he was a three-sport star in high school. With an offer to play football at UCLA, Parrish was drafted in the first round by the Detroit Tigers in 1974 and decided to start his professional career. While making his way through the minor leagues, Parrish had a brief stint as a "bo…

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Growing Rugby League in North Wales: Jonathan Burgess' Inspiring Work. 25:29

3M ago25:29

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Jonathan Burgess: Grassroots Rugby League Development in North Wales Join Craig and Karl from Rugby League Outsiders as they interview Jonathan Burgess, the Community Development Officer at North Wales Crusaders. Learn about the extensive efforts to foster rugby league at the grassroots level, the success of junior hubs, and unique community projec…

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Is social media as bad for you as cigarettes? Will AI help or destroy journalism? The state of news content with Forth co-founder Xana O'Neill 1:17:14

3M ago1:17:14

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Xana O'Neill is our guest this week. She is a co-founder of Forth, a new journalism-focused digital content platform, as well as the former head of news at Snapchat. The big questions we tackle this week: Why do so many people rely on social media for news? How did Forth create criteria to choose which people can create content on that platform? Ca…

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Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor of Soccer America joins the boys at OTB to dissect USMNT recent performances. 50:17

3M ago50:17

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Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor of Soccer America, joins Kevin and Dave to review the USMNT's recent performance. They analyze the team's lackluster game against Colombia and the friendly match against Brazil. The discussion also includes predictions on the significance of the 2024 Copa América for Coach Gregg Berhalter. With decades of soccer jour…

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OTB chats with South Carolina Women's soccer head coach, Shelley Smith about her winning strategies and insights. 46:33

3M ago46:33

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On this week’s episode of "Over the Ball," Kevin and Dave dive deep into the beautiful game, beat up on USMNT for their loss to Columbia, and speak with Shelley Smith, the esteemed head coach of South Carolina Women's soccer. With an impressive track record and a wealth of experience, Coach Smith has led her team to numerous victories and has been …

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How would you create a league from scratch? Does OTE have a streaker plan? AI robot refs? Overtime CCO Marc Kohn joins the show 1:14:38

3M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Marc Kohn is our guest this week. He is the Chief Content Officer at Overtime, the innovative sports media company that has created hit original series like Hello Newmans while also launching entire leagues like Overtime Elite (OTE) to showcase young athletes. The big questions we tackle this week: What was it like creating a brand new sports leagu…

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Kyle Bonsor: Overcoming Adversity and Staying in the Game 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Kyle Bonsor: Overcoming Adversity and Staying in the Game In this compelling episode of Rugby League Outsiders, Craig and Karl converse with Kyle Bonser, a seasoned rugby league player and referee. Kyle relates his rich journey from playing with Coventry Bears to engaging with various Midlands and New York Knights teams. The episode covers his tran…

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Crusaders Chairman talks takeover & his unlikely route into rugby league. 20:43

3M ago20:43

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Exclusive Interview with North Wales Crusaders Chairman Ian Edwards - Rugby League Outsiders In this episode of Rugby League Outsiders, hosts and avid North Wales Crusaders fans, Craig and Karl, sit down with Ian Edwards, Chairman of the club. Edwards discusses the club's exciting future, the recent fundraising campaign, their community efforts, an…

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Is Gen Z smarter than you? Will content algos destroy society? Skibidi Ohio Rizz? Rachel Richardson joins the show. 1:10:42

3M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Rachel Richardson is our guest this week. She is the founder of Beginning, Middle and End and the creator/author of the Highly Flammable newsletter. She has worked across media for many years including a long (and early) tenure at Snapchat. She is an expert in digital content and Gen Z. The big questions we tackle this week: What does "built like a…

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Exploring the Evolution of Soccer in Austin and the US with veteran professional soccer writer, editor, and author Phil West. 48:59

3M ago48:59

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Join us for an engaging episode of the Over The Ball podcast featuring Phil West, a seasoned professional writer and editor, and author of two influential books on soccer, ‘The United States of Soccer,’ and ‘I Believe That We Will Win.’ Phil brings his extensive knowledge and passion for the sport to our discussion, covering a wide range of topics.…

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North Wales Crusaders takeover talk with general manager Josh Antoniou. 27:23

3M ago27:23

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Exclusive Interview with Josh Antoniou: Inside North Wales Crusaders' Big News Join Craig and Karl on this episode of the Rugby League Outsiders as they interview Josh Antoneu, the commercial director of North Wales Crusaders. Josh shares his journey with the club, the challenges of working in North Wales, and the exciting big news about new owners…

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Think the U.S. soccer system needs a shake-up? Hear from one of its biggest advocates! Ted Westervelt, known for his outspoken stance on promotion and relegation in American soccer, joins this week's episode ... 55:44

3M ago55:44

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Ted Westervelt, known as @soccerreform on social media, is a prominent advocate for promotion and relegation in U.S. soccer. Born in Elgin, Illinois, he attended Scattergood Friends School and Earlham College. Westervelt's passion for soccer has made him a leading voice in the #ProRelForUSA movement, which seeks to implement a promotion and relegat…

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Late Goal Sinks Fiorentina in Conference League Final 13:38

4M ago13:38

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Mina Rzouki recaps Fiorentina's late loss to Olympiacos in the UEFA Conference League Final; La Viola's second consecutive loss in the final of Europe's newest competition. ****** This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Join the 10 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED by going to manscaped.com to get 20% off plus free shipping with code SERIEA…

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How big will Shaq's podcast play be? Is Inside The NBA Finished? What happened to @cash? Playmaker founder Brandon Harris joins the show. 1:15:45

4M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Brandon Harris is our guest this week. He founded Playmaker, a sprawling social media-driven content company that now produces Shaq's podcast "The Big Podcast". The big questions we tackle this week: What are the secrets to the emergence of Shaq's podcast? Since Brandon has insider access to Shaq, does he think Inside The NBA will survive the chang…

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Rugby League Heroes: Telford Raiders Erin & Rosie’s Story 57:45

4M ago57:45

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Rugby League Heroes: Telford Raiders Erin & Rosie’s Story In this Rugby League Outsiders podcast episode, hosts Craig and Karl welcome Erin and Rosie from the Telford Raiders. The conversation delves into their journey from Rugby Union to Rugby League, sharing insights on the differences between the two sports and their experiences playing with and…

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FULL EPISODE | The Agony & Ecstasy of Serie A Relegation & Survival 1:25:19

4M ago1:25:19

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In our final main show of the season: The agony and the ecstasy of the Serie A relegation battle which went down to the wire and saw another last-gasp survival miracle by survival specialist Davide Nicola at Empoli, and the distraught Eusebio Di Francesco as his Frosinone team slid down to Serie B. And our assessments of every Serie A team this sea…

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Why is being independent awesome? What can't you say on MLBN? Scott Braun, host of Foul Territory, joins the show 1:12:59

4M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Scott Braun is our guest this week. He is the host of Foul Territory, a baseball talk show that is thriving as a content entity separate from MLB. The big questions we tackle this week: How is it different covering a big story when working for a league vs being independent? What is the relationship like between leagues and independent media compani…

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The Gentleman of Calcio: Claudio Ranieri Retires 8:42

4M ago8:42

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Nicky sings the praises of national hero Claudio Ranieri, a manager who is universally loved in the football world, as his management career comes to an end. While Patrick makes the case for Marco Baroni winning coach of the year for his great work in keeping Verona in Serie A against the odds. ****** This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Join th…

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⚫🔵 FULL EPISODE | Gasperini Masterclass as Atalanta Destroys Leverkusen in Europa League Final 14:30

4M ago14:30

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Patrick Kendrick walks through Naples as he discusses Atalanta’s magnificent achievement, demolishing Bayer Leverkusen to win the Europa League Final. The genius of Gian Piero Gasperini and La Dea's scouting and development of players over a long period. And does Gasp have ambitions away from Bergamo? ****** This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. …

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