Best Conchita Podcasts (2024)

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Conchita Martinez: The woman who stopped Navratilova 8:58

6h ago8:58

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The 1994 Wimbledon Championships were dominated by one story - whether Martina Navratilova could bow out with a record-breaking tenth title. The 37-year-old looked on course to do so, making it to the final where she'd face 22-year-old Spanish player, Conchita Martinez. The scene was set but Conchita hadn't read the script. Thirty years on, she sha…

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Staff Picks: Smallville's Cassidy Freeman performs "Each Day is the Same Backward and Forward", Jason Issacs performs "The Meeting, and Roma Maffia performs "Appleless" by Aimee Bender 42:55

2h ago42:55

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Induction Day in Newport Featuring Kim Clijsters, Tracy Austin and Stan Smith 33:22

4m ago33:22

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It's a special edition of the #TennisWorthy Podcast, today from Newport, Rhode Island on Induction Day. Host Brett Haber sat down with a trio of Hall of Famers: Kim Clijsters, Tracy Austin and Stan Smith. They reminisced about their own inductions, shared their fond thoughts on the Class of 2024 - Vijay Amritraj, Richard Evans and Leander Paes, and…

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Staff Picks: Dune's Tim Blake Nelson reads "The Depletion Prompts" by David Means 39:21

4d ago39:21

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Cyprus's first Olympic medal 9:02

10d ago9:02

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Sailor Pavlos Kontides was 22 when he competed in the 2012 Olympics. Although he had taken part in the Beijing, he was considered one of the favourites going into the London games. He became the first Cypriot athlete to win a medal for his country, by competing in the Men’s Laser class. He spoke to Matthew Kenyon about what his success meant to him…

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Staff Picks: Jennifer's Body's Johnny Simmons performs "Proxy Marriage" by Maile Meloy 56:38

11d ago56:38

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Tulsa King's Vincent Piazza performs "Uncle Norm Reads Spinoza as His Cookie Business Collapses Due to the Rise in Sugar Prices in the Dominican Republic" by Peter Orner and "The Mighty Shannon" by David ... 51:29

18d ago51:29

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The murder of Andres Escobar 9:55

7d ago9:55

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It's 30 years since the murder of Colombian footballer, Andres Escobar. Just days before his fatal shooting, Escobar had scored an own goal for Colombia at the 1994 World Cup. He had been blamed for his country's early exit from the tournament and many linked his death directly to his mistake on the pitch. Matt Pintus has been through the BBC World…

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The Habsburg Code: AEIOU 26:05

10d ago26:05

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The letters "AEIOU" can be found scattered throughout Vienna, etched in stone, engraved on buildings, and inscribed in art. But what do they mean? In this episode, we unravel the mystery behind these enigmatic letters that have puzzled historians and locals alike for centuries. These seemingly simple vowels are linked to grand ambitions of world do…

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Scandal's Bellamy Young performs "The Hawk", "Mr. Kim", and "Finger of Speech" by Brian Doyle 23:49

25d ago23:49

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The tennis champion who escaped the Nazis 8:57

14d ago8:57

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Jewish tennis star Liesl Herbst dreamt of playing at Wimbledon but after Hitler invaded Austria, she was banned from competing. After fleeing from the Nazis with her family to London, she finally played two months before World War Two began. When it resumed in 1946, Liesl returned with her daughter Dorli to play in the ladies' doubles. They remain …

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Friends' Christina Pickles & Lincoln Lawyer's Christopher Gorham perform “The Apartment” by T.C. Boyle 58:23

1M ago58:23

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Muhammad Ali started MMA 9:11

22d ago9:11

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In June 1976, Muhammad Ali was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. Ali travelled to Tokyo, Japan to face his next opponent, the professional wrestler Antonio Inoki. In a first of its kind, the exhibition fight called “The War of the Worlds” was met with controversy because of the rules applied. Ringside Photographer Claude Charlier tells …

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Conchita Wurst: 10 years later 24:27

1M ago24:27

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Ten years ago, Conchita Wurst took the Eurovision stage by storm, redefining glamour and shattering boundaries. Join us as Carmen pretends to be a Eurovision aficionado while Stephen rolls his eyes. Together, they reminisce about the hotel in Istanbul they stayed at during Conchita's win, and how much it smelled like cat. And that's not all: get re…

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Father's Day: Jackie Brown's Robert Forster performs "Sweet Day" by Hal Ackerman 21:34

1M ago21:34

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The last great days of the Soviet Union 10:55

2M ago10:55

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In 1988, the Soviet Union made it to the final of the European Championships where they faced competition favourites, the Netherlands. It proved to be the side’s last great achievement before the breakup of the union. Soviet defender Sergei Baltacha remembers coming on as a substitute to mark the world’s best player, Marco van Basten. He speaks to …

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Home Alone's John Heard performs "Greasy Lake" by T.C. Boyle and T.C. Boyle performs his story "Modern Love" 50:13

2M ago50:13

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The forgotten Women's World Cup 9:05

2M ago9:05

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In August 1971, a group of footballers were catapulted from obscurity to overnight stardom in Mexico when record-breaking crowds turned out as the country hosted a forerunner of the women’s World Cup. With women’s football still in its infancy after being suppressed in many parts of the world for decades, players got a taste of the sport’s potentia…

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Jackie Brown's Robert Forster performs "Slate Mountain" by T.C. Boyle 47:56

2M ago47:56

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John Aldridge’s touchline temper at USA '94 8:59

2M ago8:59

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It's 30 years since John Aldridge made headlines for all the wrong reasons during a World Cup match between Ireland and Mexico. The Irish striker lost his temper with a match official, after not being allowed to take to the field as a substitute. Ireland were losing the match 2-0 and needed a goal. Aldridge and his manager, Jack Charlton, were pict…

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Gabriela Sabatini: Reflecting on Positives and Passions 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Argentina's Gabriela Sabatini was a rising star as a junior, and she lived up to her early expectations. After becoming the youngest player to ever win the Orange Bowl (at age 13), she reached the semifinals of the French Open and the top 10 of the WTA rankings two years later. It wasn't all smooth sailing, though - her well-documented struggles wi…

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Loo and Behold: Vienna's Public Toilets 25:18

2M ago25:18

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Before Vienna had public toilets, masked figures roamed the streets with poop buckets. Yes, you heard that right. It wasn't until the 1880s that the city saw its first public toilet, a milestone met with both relief and controversy. The church, ever vigilant, worried these new facilities would become dens of sin. And let's not forget Stephen, who s…

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Big's Elizabeth Perkins performs "Hands On" by T.C. Boyle / Dear John's Jere Burns performs "La Conchita" by T.C. Boyle 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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Manchester United's record-breaking treble 8:59

2M ago8:59

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Ten days at the end of Manchester United's 98/99 season would define the club as one of the greatest teams in the world. They won the English Premier League, followed by the FA Cup. It had been 31 years since they last won the European Cup, with Bayern Munich determined to end their bid for the record-breaking treble. Former United midfielder Jespe…

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The Queen's Gambit's John Schwab and Coupling's Sarah Alexander perform "Three Quarters of the Way to Hell" by T.C. Boyle 43:53

2M ago43:53

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The fatal crash of Ayrton Senna 8:59

2M ago8:59

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It's 30 years since the death of Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna. The three time world champion died in a crash at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy. The Brazilian icon was just 34-years-old at the time. Following his death, major safety changes in Formula One were introduced. Matt Pintus has been delving into the BBC World Service ar…

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Conchita Martinez: For the Love of the Game 46:55

2M ago46:55

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Many tennis players start by hitting a ball against a wall - but Conchita Martinez took that early pastime to a new level. Watching her brothers and father play on the courts outside of her apartment as a child gave her spark to try, and she "loved it from the very beginning". Her imaginary matches against her heroes caught the eye of local coaches…

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TBG #78 - A Kiki with Yvie Oddly 57:25

2M ago57:25

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This week The Gays are joined by none other than Winner of RuPauls Drag Race season 11 - Yvie Oddly! This week we kiki with Yvie over their new book 'All About Yvie: Into the Oddity' available June 19th! Get to know everything there is to know about Yvie before the book! The Gays talk about what it's like being a Drag Race Winner, growing up in Col…

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Pez: The Little Candy That Could 26:17

3M ago26:17

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Most of us had Pez dispensers when we were growing up. Even if you think you didn't, you will later remember that you did-- just ask Carmen. But did you know it's an Austrian story? From it's humble beginnings as an anti-smoking mint to the subject of a minor international scandal-- and a charming Netflix documentary-- we'll tackle the whole story …

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Dr. Karl Lueger 39:59

3M ago39:59

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When's the last time your city elections required papal intervention? Stumped? Well in Vienna's case, it was the 1897 election of Dr Karl Lueger, a consequential, controversial figure that left an impact on the city in ways both seen and unseen. Why did Emporer Franz Josef refuse to confirm his election 3 times? And how does Carmen review the churc…

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TC BOYLE MONTH The Sinner's Bill Pullman performs "Hopes Rise" by T.C. Boyle 47:20

2M ago47:20

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Ghana's 'Baby Jet' 9:05

3M ago9:05

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Alice Annum is Ghana's original 'Baby Jet'. She gained the nickname after winning two silver medals at the 1970 Commonwealth Games, for the 100m and 200m sprint races. Alice was also the first woman to represent Ghana at the Olympics. Throughout her career, not only did she compete as a runner, she also competed in long jump. In more recent years t…

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TC BOYLE MONTH: The Diplomat's Miguel Sandoval performs "Sin Dolor" by T.C. Boyle 51:13

3M ago51:13

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The first Venice Cup 8:59

3M ago8:59

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In May 1974, the Italian Bridge Federation invited a team of American women players to an invitational challenge match against their own women's team. Over eight days, the two highly successful teams would compete in the city of Venice for a new trophy dubbed 'The Venice Cup'. Originally a one-off event, the Venice Cup continues to this day as a bi…

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Michael Stich: The Desire to Improve 40:40

3M ago40:40

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Over the course of a year during 1990-91, Michael Stich went from being the 400th ranked player in the world to sitting inside the top 10, and winning Wimbledon. It was a steep and relatively quick ascent for a player who called himself a "terrible" juniors player. But for Stich, he credits his immense love for the sport as the reason he chose to c…

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TC BOYLE MONTH: Jurassic Park's Jeff Goldblum performs "My Pain Is Worse Than Your Pain" by T.C. Boyle 56:24

3M ago56:24

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Scouting Liverpool's greatest generation 8:58

3M ago8:58

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It's 20 years since the death of the scout responsible for finding some of the greatest players in Liverpool's history. Geoff Twentyman joined Bill Shankly's Liverpool in 1967 as chief scout, tasked with overhauling the club's recruitment system. Armed with his scouting diary, he unearthed lower league players who would later on go to be world beat…

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In The Cosmos Pt. 2 58:23

3M ago58:23

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Alex Higgins: The rock star snooker legend 9:06

3M ago9:06

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Alex Higgins was the two-times World Snooker champion from Northern Ireland whose speedy style of play helped turn the game into a must-watch sport. But, away from the table, he was a wild boy – whose gambling, drinking and womanising eventually led to his downfall. He died in 2010 at the age of 61. Producer Vicky Farncombe uses archive interviews …

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Margaret Court: Developing Talent through Persistence 49:06

3M ago49:06

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Margaret Court captured an all-time record of 64 major titles during her esteemed tennis career, including 24 in singles, 19 in doubles and 21 in mixed doubles. As one of the greatest players of her era, there were several aspects of her life and training that she credits to pushing her game to the next level, which she details with Chris Bowers. C…

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In The Cosmos Part l featuring an All Star Cast of Actors & Musicians 54:20

3M ago54:20

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The first transgender pro golfer 9:53

4M ago9:53

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It's 20 years since Mianne Bagger became the first transgender athlete to play in pro golf tournament. The Danish golfer made history by competing at the 2004 Women’s Australian Open. It was a landmark moment for trans sport and made headlines around the world. In 2021, Mianne Bagger spoke to Robbie Wojciechowski. (Photo: Bagger at the 2004 Women's…

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The Good Wife's Juliana Margulies & Amexicano's Raul Castillo plus The Walking Dead's Xander Berkeley perform stories by Dan Chaon 57:52

4M ago57:52

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The man who swam the Amazon 9:55

4M ago9:55

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In 2007, 52-year-old Slovenian endurance swimmer Martin Strel became the first person to swim the entire length of the Amazon River. It took him 66 days to complete and, over the course of his journey, Strel faced threats such as pirates, sharks, and dengue fever. At 3,300 miles, it’s the longest open swim in history. He shares his experience of th…

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Bonus: The Black 14 32:45

4M ago32:45

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A bonus episode from the Amazing Sport Stories podcast – The Black 14. Sport, racism and protests are about to change the lives of “the Black 14” American footballers. It’s 1969 in the United States. They’ve arrived on scholarships at the University of Wyoming to play for its Cowboys American football team. It was a predominantly white college. The…

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Cliff Drysdale: Making an Impression in All Efforts 41:34

4M ago41:34

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Cliff Drysdale is a preeminent voice in tennis broadcasting, but his commentary skill on television is just the latest chapter in a career that touches all aspects of the sport. Starting at a very young age in South Africa, Drysdale was a self-taught competitor who played alongside and claimed victories against some of the best in tennis history. I…

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TBG #77 - Doing Death Drops on Dimetapp 1:14:20

3M ago1:14:20

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This week The Gays take it to church. Jesus comes back to life apparently, Kevin gets confirmed as gay and Justin accidentally death drops in his crocs. Justin and Kevin discuss Beyonce's new country album, their thoughts on covering songs and Kevin smooches Trevor from Love is Blind?! This weeks drink tasting is the Absolut Vodka + Ocean Spray Can…

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Rosie Casals, Judy Tegart Dalton & Ann Jones: Pioneering Women's Professional Tennis 51:30

4M ago51:30

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In 2021, the International Tennis Hall of Fame inducted its first group of contributors simultaneously: the Original 9. Together in 1970, these nine women broke from the established tennis landscape to sign $1 contracts with promoter Gladys Heldman, creating the first women's tennis tour. The early years of professional women's tennis were challeng…

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The Good Fight's Michael Boatman performs "Federation for the Like-Minded" by Sidik Fofana 27:28

4M ago27:28

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The plasterer who fought a boxing legend 9:13

4M ago9:13

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Roberto Duran and Dave Radford were from different worlds. Roberto, a champion boxer considered one of the greatest to ever step into the ring. Dave, a part-time plasterer in the North of England, boxing in leisure centres and social clubs. But in 1997, a series of unlikely events saw Dave down his tools, fly to South Africa and fight Duran in fron…

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