Best Blue Tames Podcasts (2024)

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S6 E8: The highs and lows of football! 19:31

7d ago19:31

19:31

Jonny Drury and George Bennett are back with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat.The boys discuss how Walsall went from the highs of topping the table and the 4-0 win over Colchester - to the lows of a 6-2 mauling at the hands of Fleetwood on Tuesday.They look at what went wrong and what changes could be made for this Saturday's game.…

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Season 6 Episode 7 - Foxes to be tamed?! 31:53

17d ago31:53

31:53

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat.They boys analyze the excellent win at Salford and discuss the star performers on the day.Is this the start of a special season?There's a full preview as Walsall welcome Premier League opposition on Tuesday night and a look ahead to the clash with Colchester.…

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Season 6 Episode 6 - Flying high! 42:29

24d ago42:29

42:29

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest episode of the Becot Beat.The boys breakdown the excellent home win over Bradford as well as discussing some good news on the injury front.There's a full preview ahead of the home EFL trophy clash with Fulham U21 and the trip to Salford.By Bescot Beat

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Season 6 E5: Bouncebackability! 31:35

29d ago31:35

31:35

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat following the 1-0 defeat at MK Dons.The boys discuss what went wrong on the day and how Walsall's away form will have to improve if they want to contend this season.Can some Saddlers returnees reclaim their place and could the club still make an addition despite the tra…

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S6 E4: A super start from Sadlers' Saddlers 35:39

1M ago35:39

35:39

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat.The boys are joined by Yellow Ribbon Podcast duo Rob Petrucco andHarley Sheldon to look at two more top results from Mat Sadler's men.They reflect on the win over Cheltenham and penalty victory against Birmingham City in the EFL Trophy.They also discuss the impact of N…

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S6 E3: Are Walsall's away day blues banished? 28:04

2M ago28:04

28:04

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return for the latest episode of the Bescot Beat.This week they are joined by Saddlers fan Darren Fellows to reflect on the superb 4-0 win away at Swindon.They talk Josh Gordon, Albert Adomah, Ryan Stirk, as well as looking at new loan signing Reyes Cleary.George introduces a new Dave's Deep Retro Dive segment, which …

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S6 E2: A perfect start for the Saddlers! 25:03

2M ago25:03

25:03

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return for the new episode of the Bescot Beat.After the season curtain raiser, the boys look back on the opening day victory, and reflect on penalty win over Exeter in the EFL Cup.They look at the impact of Jamie Jellis and his start to life in the side, as well as the good defensive foundations being laid at the Besc…

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Season 6 Ep 1 - And it all begins again! 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you a brand new season of the Bescot Beat.The boys discuss pre season and where they think Walsall are short.Who needs to step up and what youngsters could make a big difference.There a full preview of the clash with Morecambe and the change to win a brand new shirt.…

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Season 5 Episode 13: Up, down, up, down! The Walsall season review 47:31

5M ago47:31

47:31

Jonny Drury and George Bennett bring you the final Bescot Beat of the season.In this extended episode, Jonny and George go over every inch of Walsall's up and down campaign from winning runs to losing streaks.They discuss the improvements made under Mat Sadler, the future of out of contract players, and what the season highlights have been.…

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Season 5 Episode 12: Can Walsall get over the play-off line? 24:10

6M ago24:10

24:10

Jonny Drury and George Bennett bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat.In this latest episode, they discuss the defeat to Doncaster and the impact it has had on the play-off picture.They look at the upcoming games and what Mat Sadler's men need to go to get into the end of season lottery.They discuss the backline and potential changes, the …

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Season 5 Episode 11: Rollin's rollercoaster & play-off race hots up! 29:41

7M ago29:41

29:41

Jonny Drury and George Bennett bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat!The boys reflect on a busy few days for the Saddlers - and discuss the defeat at Forest Green and the draw against Barrow.They also look at the goalscoring return of Rollin Menayese, and the defensive injury crisis the Saddlers are currently suffering.George answers your…

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Season 5 Episode 10 - Sadler has the Saddlers rocking! 24:10

7M ago24:10

24:10

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat.They reflect on a four game winning run that has seen the Saddlers climb into the League Two play-off spots.Jonny and George look at how they have done it and the job Mat Sadler has done.They also answer your questions and look ahead to Saturday's visit of Doncaster Ro…

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Season 5 Episode 9: Time to make a run 25:17

9M ago25:17

25:17

Nathan Judah and George Bennett bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat.Following the Accrington postponement, the boys review the break and look back at the Southampton and Stockport results Are you impressed with Walsall's transfer business and could there be one or two more incomings.There's also a full preview of the clash with Sutton a…

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Season 5 Episode 8: Six of the best & Walsall lucky charm revealed! 34:58

9M ago34:58

34:58

George Bennett and Jonny Drury return with the first Bescot Beat episode of 2024.The boys reflect on a sensational festive period for Mat Sadler's side with three wins on the spin, topped off with the 6-1 mauling of Grimsby.They discuss the rout, and look back on the stunning 3-1 win over promotion favourites Wrexham.Elsewhere, they talk Douglas Ja…

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Season 5 Episode 7: Have Sadler's Saddlers turned a corner? 37:12

10M ago37:12

37:12

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return for the latest episode of the Bescot Beat - sponsored by the Kettle & Toaster Man.The boys discuss the three game winning run and look at the reasons behind the Saddlers' up turn in results.They discuss Jamille Matt's return to form, the goalkeeping dilemma now facing Mat Sadler & answer your questions.George a…

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Season 5 Episode 6: Maher, injury updates & Walsall going global! 29:43

11M ago29:43

29:43

Jonny Drury and George Bennett bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat - sponsored by the Kettle & Toaster Man.The boys have plenty to discuss in latest pod from Ronan Maher's loan recall to Mat Sadler's latest comments on Danny Johnson and his game time.They reflect on the Harrogate defeat and look at what has been learned from the strong …

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Season 5 Episode 5: But can you do it on a Friday night at Sheppey? 44:39

11M ago44:39

44:39

Nathan Judah and George Bennett bring you the latest Bescot Beat in association with Kettle and Toaster Man.The boys discuss Halloween, the defeat at Mansfield and what players need to improve going forward.The Saddlers injury crisis has a latest update and an astonishing league leading stat is uncovered that may shock Walsall fans.Plus all the bui…

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Bescot Beat Season 5 Episode 4: A statement to League Two! 29:16

12M ago29:16

29:16

Jonny Drury & George Bennett return for the latest episode of the Bescot Beat - in association with the Kettle & Toaster Man.The boys start by waxing lyrical on Isaac Hutchinson's hat-trick hero display in the 4-1 thumping of Gillingham.They discuss the story of Harry Williams, and ask, is it starting to click for Mat Sadler's men?George takes ques…

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Bescot Beat Season 5 Episode 3: Headaches, injuries, Dons and Bradford 26:19

1y ago26:19

26:19

Jonny Drury steps in to join E&S Walsall man George Bennett on the latest episode of the Bescot Beat.They discuss the defeat to AFC Wimbledon and the fall out from it, including selections, injuries and a red card.They look at Danny Johnson and has involvement so far this season, as well as reflecting on the fans' view of Mat Sadler.They take your …

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Bescot Beat Season 5 Episode 2: Away days blues continue at Crewe 30:42

1y ago30:42

30:42

The Bescot Beat returns as Jonny Drury steps into the hosting seat alongside reporter George Bennett.In the latest episode, the pair discuss the defeat at Wrexham and focus in on the draw at Crewe.George talks nightmare car journeys, a rapid start from the Saddlers while also discussing a disappointing last half an hour which cost Walsall three poi…

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Bescot Beat - Season 5 Episode 1: We're back baby! 43:33

1y ago43:33

43:33

Nathan Judah and George Bennett bring you the new series of the Bescot Beat.With Mat Sadler's first game under his belt, we take a deep dive into the game at Morecambe.Who has impressed so far and how many more signings are needed?There's a full preview of the clashes with Blackburn and Stockport and of course all your questions are answered.…

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Redefining Conservatism for Millenials | Josh Lewis of Saving Elephants 1:06:13

1+ y ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Josh Lewis was a longtime conservative who began to question the GOP after their embrace of Trump and his brand of populist nationalism. In an attempt to find a solution, Josh studied conservative thinkers going back decades and began Saving Elephants, a blog and podcast dedicated to defining the conservative movement for the next generation. Josh …

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What the Advent of Radio Can Teach Us About Tech Regulation | Paul Matzko 48:42

1+ y ago48:42

48:42

Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments challenging Section 230, which gives tech companies immunity from content posted on their platforms. At the core of the debate is whether the government should take a more active role in policing how tech platforms moderate content. In the 1920s, America was in the midst of a similar debate as the radio …

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Debt, Austerity, and the Decline of a Global Superpower | Ben Studebaker 37:59

1+ y ago37:59

37:59

In the 19th century, Great Britain found itself saddled with debt after funding the Napoleonic Wars in continental Europe. In this episode, Ben Studebaker and Dan revisit how austerity measures taken by the British government ultimately led to its decline as a world power, how falling into the trap of "sensible spending" often forgoes investments f…

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The Economic Fallout of the Debt Ceiling Debate | Marc Goldwein 39:44

1+ y ago39:44

39:44

Last week, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced the federal government would hit the debt ceiling limit sooner than expected, and "extraordinary measures" would need to be taken to keep the government functioning. In this episode, Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget discusses how a lack of congressional oversight ha…

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CORRECTED EP: The Growing Momentum of Ranked Choice Voting | Nathan Lockwood 36:19

1+ y ago36:19

36:19

CORRECTION: If you happened to download this episode and find the prior week's episode instead, apologies. This is the correct file. Nathan Lockwood of Rank the Vote discusses his journey from volunteer to Executive Director of a nationwide grassroots organization promoting ranked-choice voting nationwide and the growing momentum the electoral refo…

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How Expanding Immigration Could Tame Inflation | Gordon Hanson 36:38

1+ y ago36:38

36:38

Gordon Hanson of the Harvard Kennedy School discusses how increasing the number of work visas issued for skilled and unskilled labor could help curb the short-term problem of inflation while ensuring the US economy remains competitive over the long-term. America Needs More Immigration to Defeat Inflation, an article Gordon co-authored with Matthew …

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The Election of Kevin McCarthy and the Perils of a Non-Governing Government 41:52

1+ y ago41:52

41:52

With Kevin McCarthy's victory as Speaker of the House secured after 15 tries and a series of concessions, Data Mike joins Dan to discuss the implications this could have on regulation and the global economy as we continue to grapple with the nation's debt.By Dan Sally

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Nationalism, Race, and American Party Politics | Leonie Huddy 45:28

2y ago45:28

45:28

Since the election of Donald Trump in 2016, a party once based on free markets and multilateralism pivoted to a more nationalistic approach to immigration, trade, and military alliances. In this episode, Leonie Huddy discusses how - despite the fact nationalist sentiment has declined in the US over the last 20 years - a mix of political opportunism…

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A New Year Message from Your Host 11:47

2y ago11:47

11:47

A short review of what we've learned in 2022, and what's in store for 2023.By Dan Sally

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REBROADCAST: Political Polarization and the Federal Budget. How Rising Interest Rates Could Hurt Us All. | Maya MacGuinaes 37:19

2y ago37:19

37:19

In this rebroadcast (originally published in Feb 2002), Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget discusses how an inherently political process for allocating federal funds combined with an increasingly contentious political climate has put the United States in a fiscally dangerous situation. You can learn more about the CFR…

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Political Polarization and Income Inequality | Nolan McCarty 51:05

2y ago51:05

51:05

(NOTE: This episode was republished due to a flaw in the original file. Apologies if your were among the afflicted) Income inequality has been blamed for the rise in populism and political polarization over the last decade, but is the link causal or coincidental? In this episode, Nolan McCarty of Princeton University explains the evidence linking i…

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The Connection Between the Energy Supply and Political Polarization | Carey King 49:36

2y ago49:36

49:36

Carey King of the Energy Institute of the University of Texas at Austin discusses how the last 80 years of American history have shown a connection between energy consumption, economic output, and political polarization. Carey's book, The Economic Superorganism, can be purchased here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-50295-9 For add…

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Nuclear Power: The Accidental Death of a Zero Carbon Energy Source | Mark Nelson 43:06

2y ago43:06

43:06

Almost 80 years ago, the world discovered a carbon-free way to generate vast amounts of energy via nuclear power. While it remains the most reliable source of zero-carbon electricity, it's barely mentioned in conversations around combatting climate change. In this episode, Mark Nelson of Radiant Energy Group discusses how a mix of market forces, go…

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REBROADCAST: Removing Donald Trump from Twitter and The Red Scare | Ben Studebaker 59:37

2y ago59:37

59:37

The removal of Donald Trump and other prominent conservatives from social media platforms prompted cries of censorship from the right. Elon Musk's decision to reinstate these figures on Twitter has prompted similar pushback from the left. In this episode (originally published in August of 2021) Ben Studebaker discusses the parallels between the cur…

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Why Economic Models Neglect Energy, and Why That's a Problem | Jed Dorsheimer 35:35

2y ago35:35

35:35

As the Fed raises interest rates to fight inflation, the economic models they use include energy as a small part of the overall picture. Is that model flawed? Jed Dorsheimer, head of Group Head of Energy & Sustainability at William Blair and former advisor on US Energy Policy to the Obama Administration explains how dependent economic activity is o…

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What the Midterms Tell Us About the Two Party System | Mark Bauer 29:42

2y ago29:42

29:42

Mark Bauer of Rank the Vote joins Dan to discuss the surprising impact independent candidates had in this year's midterm elections, Donald Trump's political future, and what that means for electoral reforms such as ranked choice voting. All opinions expressed are solely those of Mark and Dan and do not reflect those of Rank the Vote and other affil…

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Is the Nation State an Outdated Concept? | Ben Studebaker 50:44

2y ago50:44

50:44

Globalization has resulted in higher living standards, cheaper products, and brought many out of poverty. It's also reduced the ability of states to manage their economies and safeguard the well being of their citizens. Ben Studebaker discusses how nationalist movements and autocraticies have gained strength as a result of states becoming weaker in…

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Growing Up Undocumented 37:36

2y ago37:36

37:36

The discussion around undocumented immigrants often devolves into numbers and statistics, without much thought to the lives of those affected. In this episode, Dan speaks with David, whose came to the United States from Colombia with his mother at 8 years of age and lived undocumented until his late teens. David discusses navigating work and school…

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How the Rich World has Shut Out the World's Poor | Reece Jones 54:01

2y ago54:01

54:01

Reece Jones, political geographer from the University of Hawaii Manoa, discusses how borders across the developed world have become more militarized as the economy has become more interconnected, and how the US has inadvertently created a nationalized police force whose powers extend further into the country than most Americans realize. Reece's mos…

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How the Crisis at the Southern Border Began in China | Julia Young 39:31

2y ago39:31

39:31

Julia Young of Catholic University discusses how economic interests competed with nativist fears in America's debate over immigration, how the effort to secure the US border with Mexico was originally out of concern about Chinese immigrants, and how the Irish and Italians once evoked the same fears many express over those crossing our southern bord…

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Does American Immigration Policy Reflect American Values? | Karina Breceda 30:12

2y ago30:12

30:12

Karina Breceda is a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX with family on both sides of the border. For the past decade, she's worked with migrant women and children in Juaréz, Mexico, who are often the victims of violent crime and exploitation as they seek asylum in the United States. In this episode, we discuss how both Democratic and Republican admini…

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Abolitionism, National Identity, and the Economics of Slavery | Christopher L. Brown 46:26

2y ago46:26

46:26

Is modern society more prosperous because we're freer, or are we freer because we're more prosperous? In this episode, Christopher L. Brown of Columbia University discusses the history of the transatlantic slave trade, the role national identity played in dismantling the institution of slavery, and whether economic drivers carried more weight than …

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What the hell is a special master and why should we care? | Gabe Roth | FIx the Court 37:10

2y ago37:10

37:10

While the appointment of a special master in the case involving ex-president Donald Trump's handling of classified documents raised eyebrows, the use of special masters in federal cases at large has risen 300% in the past 20 years and is the symptom of a much larger problem in the courts. Gabe Roth of Fix the Court discusses how judicial vacancies …

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The Financial System, Income Inequality, and Climate Change: The Case for a New Bretton Woods | Kevin Gallagher & Richard Kozul-Wright 43:37

2y ago43:37

43:37

In 1944, 44 nations came together to create a set of economic reforms designed to promote economic stability and a lasting peace. Almost 80 years later, this order has given way to a runaway financial sector that has destabilized the world economy with repeated financial crises and asset bubbles, and increasing hazards created by climate change. In…

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Why Does College Cost So Much? | David Feldman 57:40

2y ago57:40

57:40

David Feldman, Professor of Economics at William and Mary University, discusses the drivers behind the cost of education, why its rising costs can be a good sign for the economy as a whole, and how rising levels of income inequality contribute to the current problem. You can find David's paper with supporting data here: https://www.mhec.org/sites/d…

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The Economic Impact of Student Loan Debt Relief | Marc Goldwein 26:47

2y ago26:47

26:47

What impact will President Biden's executive action providing debt relief to those with student loans have on the cost of education and the economy as a whole? Marc Goldwein from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget discusses the impact this will have on inflation and how this program might make student loans more expensive in the long ru…

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Would you want a single-payer system under the Trump Administration? 38:13

2y ago38:13

38:13

Michael Chernew of Harvard Medical School discusses the problems with taking a purist stance on government-sponsored or free market solutions to healthcare, how recent innovations that address healthcare consumption could help contain costs, and why there's no silver bullet that will solve the problem of access to affordable care in its entirety. M…

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How Do Americans Feel About Single-Payer? | Arjun Moorthy 33:42

2y ago33:42

33:42

Arjun Moorthy and his colleagues at The Factual ran two polls on healthcare reform to see how Americans felt about single-payer healthcare and the more modest public option. In this episode, he shares the arguments for and against both and reveals one point of consensus all Americans share on the subject of America's healthcare system. You can find…

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Romneycare, Obamacare, and How Polarization Drives Smart People Out of Government | Jonathan Gruber 48:07

2y ago48:07

48:07

Jonathan Gruber played a critical role in the passage of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama's respective healthcare reform bills by helping include the individual mandate for insurance coverage in both. In this episode, Gruber discusses the process of working with both administrations, the backlash he faced as the debate over the ACA became more contenti…

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