Best Czech News Center Podcasts (2024)

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Jarrod Bowen: Meeting Danny Dyer, Crying In A Café & Fiorentina Goal 52:29

3d ago52:29

52:29

Iron Cast is back with a brand new exclusive interview featuring the Hammers’ European hero, Jarrod Bowen! Jarrod opens up on the first time he met Danny (and Dani) Dyer, the tearful story behind his England call-up and what went through his mind when he bagged the winning goal against Fiorentina in the UEFA Conference League Final. Learn more abou…

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Through American Eyes: Citizen Diplomacy and the Post-Soviet Market Economy 51:10

12d ago51:10

51:10

On this episode, attorney and business consultant Daniel Satinsky shares about his new book, which tells the story of American participation in the dismantling of the Soviet economy and the creation of the Russian market economy in the 1990s. Creating the Post-Soviet Russian Market Economy: Through American Eyes is based on more than 100 interviews…

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Tomáš Souček reveals ALL: Prague parties, ‘secret’ celebration & Leverkusen’s Czech players 23:06

18d ago23:06

23:06

Into his fifth year as a Hammer, Tomáš Souček is this week’s guest on Iron Cast! Tomáš gives us an inside take on scoring last minute screamers, what happened during the Prague celebrations and what he’s been saying to Leverkusen’s Czech players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Aaron Cresswell on Big Sam's banter and the TIGHTEST man in football! 52:34

24d ago52:34

52:34

This week's guest is West Ham’s longest-serving current player - Aaron Cresswell. From near-relegation to European cup glory, Cressy reflects back on his near-decade at the club in a brutally honest interview. In amongst the highs and lows of being a Hammer, Cressy also tells some hilarious stories involving Big Sam, Craig Dawson and Danny Ings’ ha…

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Reporting in "Relative Unfreedom": A Conversation with Pjotr Sauer of The Guardian 30:52

26d ago30:52

30:52

On this episode, Pjotr Sauer shares his firsthand experiences and reflections on reporting on Russia both before February 24, 2022 from within the country and then after, reporting from outside of the country. He elaborates on the difficulties for all journalists in navigating the challenges and constraints in Russia and expands on the plight of hi…

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“He broke every rule in training!” Don Hutchison on Paolo Di Canio 48:02

1M ago48:02

48:02

Ex-Hammers, Liverpool and Scotland legend Don Hutchison is with us this week. Don tells some great stories about clashing with some of the game's biggest characters. Don also got stuck into this week's Mystery Player Quiz against Ginge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Haunted Empire: Power, Trauma, & the Uncanny in Russian Imperial Gothic Literature 47:45

1M ago47:45

47:45

On this episode, Valeria Sobol of the University of Illinois Urbana Champaigne talks with us about her 2000 book "Haunted Empire." Dr. Sobol guides us through the tapestries of Imperial Russia, where crumbling estates and eerie figures cast long shadows over the pages of history. Drawing on her meticulous research and profound insights, she unveils…

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NEW: Guess The Mystery Player Quiz with Ginge! 41:57

1M ago41:57

41:57

Iron Cast is back with a special new feature - a game! Each week we will present a new gaming feature, but Ginge is first in the hot seat as he takes on the Mystery Player Quiz. Skip to the last 10 minutes and see if you can beat him. Elsewhere, Ginge discusses his upbringing in a rugby family, breaking through at Cardiff and shares hilarious stori…

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Ukraine and the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections with Terrell Jermaine Starr 35:00

1M ago35:00

35:00

On this episode, independent journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr shares his experiences covering Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022 and explaining to Americans the importance of the nation for global security, democracy, and humanity broadly. "We all need to be invested in each other's safety and security... Ukraine is the exact place I feel tha…

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BONUS POD: Behzinga from the Sidemen reveals his Ultimate West Ham XI 8:41

2M ago8:41

8:41

In this special edition of Iron Cast, Hammers fan Behzinga outlines his ultimate West Ham XI. From Boleyn cult heroes to modern-day greats, Romford-born Behzinga has seen scores of top players walk through the doors since he started supporting West Ham as a child. Expect some surprise inclusions as the Sidemen star reveals his dream line-up! Learn …

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Lee Bowyer: My Biggest Regret In Football 50:33

2M ago50:33

50:33

Boyhood Hammers fan and former player Lee Bowyer discusses his biggest career regret alongside his two spells as a player with the club. He also reveals the trumpet-playing ex-Hammer who used to invite the whole squad to his pub gigs. Bowyer sets the record straight on his spat with Kieron Dyer and outlines his managerial ambitions. Now in charge o…

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F1's Crofty Reveals All: West Ham DMs and more! 34:12

2M ago34:12

34:12

Lifelong Hammers fan David 'Crofty' Croft is a familiar face amongst Formula One fans as the voice of Sky Sports' coverage. Crofty reveals all in this week’s Iron Cast, from the DMs a West Ham player sent him to the F1 team principals who don’t quite see eye-to-eye... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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EXCLUSIVE: Behzinga breaks down his favourite West Ham moments! 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

Behzinga (a.k.a Ethan Payne) from The Sidemen joins the pod this week in a celebrity Iron Cast exclusive! The social media megastar opens up on his favourite moments as a West Ham supporter, from cheering on his childhood favourites at the Boleyn Ground to announcing Lucas Paqueta’s signing on behalf of the club. He also shares his advice for aspir…

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From Empires and Kings to Hitler and Co.: Democracy and Dictatorship in Central and Eastern Europe 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

On this episode, renowned historian John Connelly from the University of California, Berkeley, talks with us about the growth of fascism from democracy, the roots and justification narratives of anti-semitism in Germany and elsewhere, and the development of nationalism in modern history across Europe. Thanks for listening! ABOUT THE GUEST John Conn…

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Freddie Kanouté: Hilarious Razor Ruddock Stories & The Truth About Spurs Move 47:55

2M ago47:55

47:55

Frédéric Kanouté is this week's guest on Iron Cast and it's an absolute classic. Freddie tells some brilliant stories about his time at West Ham, from Razor Ruddock in the changing rooms and the language struggles of East London to the ex-Hammers manager who was "too nice". Freddie also tells his side of the story after a controversial transfer whi…

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Thomas Hitzlsperger on LGBT footballers and coming out as gay 41:23

3M ago41:23

41:23

To mark LGBT History Month, we are joined by former West Ham midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger. To this day, Thomas remains the most high-profile footballer in history to come out as gay. Thomas discusses coming out, the progress LGBT issues have made in football and what more needs to be done. Thomas also reflects on his full football career, from th…

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Resiliency, Corruption, and Uncertainty: Assessing Ukraine's Politics and Long-Term Prospects 31:32

3M ago31:32

31:32

On this episode, poitical scientist Serhiy Kudelia of Baylor University speaks with us about multiple topics on Ukraine from the prospects for Ukraine in the long-term, depending on continued western support, to the political effects of the war on Ukrainian leadership. Dr. Kudelia discusses the likelihood of Ukraine gaining any security guarantees …

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"My son loves West Ham!" Lukasz Fabianski discusses his future at the club 47:15

3M ago47:15

47:15

Lukasz Fabianski is our guest this week on Iron Cast, opening up on his future at the club and how his heart will always be 'claret and blue'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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BREAKING: Kalvin Phillips FIRST West Ham interview! 13:05

3M ago13:05

13:05

New West Ham signing Kalvin Phillips gives his first interview as a Hammer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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Matty Etherington: My battle with addiction 52:08

3M ago52:08

52:08

In one of our most powerful episodes yet, ex-West Ham winger Matty Etherington opens up on his battles with a gambling addiction. Matty also discusses having trials with Manchester United and the lingering heartbreak of defeat in the 2006 FA Cup Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Demystifying Cyber: Building Resiliency in the Modern Technology Landscape 48:02

3M ago48:02

48:02

On this episode, Francesca Lockhart, cybersecurity professor at The University of Texas at Austin, talks about her unique and prescient cybersecurity clinic that she developed on the Forty Acres after leading the Homeland Security Unit at the Texas Department of Public Safety. Francesca also discusses the role of state and local security units in p…

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"He's uncoachable": Coach Mark Robson on Lucas Paqueta and January transfer incomings 42:13

3M ago42:13

42:13

First-team coach and former Hammers player Mark Robson joins the pod to discuss his route into coaching, first impressions of Lucas Paqueta and whether we'll see any January transfer activity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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"Atomic Steppe": The Soviet Nuclear Legacy and the Global Arms Race 36:19

3M ago36:19

36:19

On this episode, Dr. Togzhan Kassenova joined Taylor and Nick for a conversation about the destructive impact of Soviet nuclear testing in Kazakhstan and the figurative fallout of the dissolution of the USSR which resulted in Russia providing security guarantees to "divorced" states in exchange for the surrender of Soviet weapons of mass destructio…

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'The goal was special!' Ricardo Vaz Tê sits down with Chris Scull and James Collins 46:47

4M ago46:47

46:47

On this week's episode,Ricardo Vaz Tê sits down with Chris Scull and James Collins to discuss all things West Ham United and THAT goal in the play-off final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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Emergency Episode! Australian International Katrina Gorry Arrives! 20:45

4M ago20:45

20:45

EMERGENCY EPISODE! Australian International Katrina Gorry signs for West Ham United Women! Chris and Gilly Flaherty sit down with Katrina to discuss her arrival in East London! COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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Ballistics and Ballots: The Ukraine War in 2024 and Beyond with Michael Kofman 34:27

4M ago34:27

34:27

On this first episode of 2024, we reflect on the War in Ukraine and Ukraine's prospects for continued political and military support in 2024 and beyond with Carnegie Endowment's senior fellow and renowned military analyst Michael Kofman. ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Kofman is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment fo…

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John Moncur reveals all in the first Iron Cast episode of 2024 48:42

4M ago48:42

48:42

Our first guest of 2024 is none other than ex-WHU midfielder, John Moncur. John tells us about his favourite moments playing for West Ham United and gives us exclusive insight into his playing days. Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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Iron Cast 2023 Best Bits! 38:48

4M ago38:48

38:48

We're ending 2023 with the best bits from Iron Cast so far. See you in the new year. Come on you Irons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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Mordor to Moscow, Potter to Putin: Into the Slavic Multiverse with Eliot Borenstein 42:03

4M ago42:03

42:03

On this episode, Eliot Borenstein returns for a fun conversation about the political and historical themes in pop culture and the abundance of Marvel, Harry Potter, LOTR, etc. fan fiction that emerged post-socialism. We hope you enjoy! ABOUT THE GUEST Eliot Borenstein is Professor of Russian & Slavic Studies at New York University. His most recent …

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The Ginger Pele on not liking Christmas and players giving each other presents! #ASKGINGE RETURNS! 25:24

4M ago25:24

25:24

#ASKGINGE RETURNS! The attention returns to the Ironcast co-host, James Collins as he answers questions submitted by YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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Battle Without Borders: Cyberwarfare and the Russian (Dis)advantage 35:21

4M ago35:21

35:21

On this episode, cyber expert Gavin Wilde joined us to talk all things cyberwarfare. He defined the term and its distinction from information warfare; shared the reasons why he believes studying Russia is important for this complex, actively developing, and hard-to-measure battlefront; and touched on the differences between the US and Russian milit…

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Bobby Zamora on beef with Sol Campbell, not liking football and the manager nicknamed ‘Chocolate’ 59:35

5M ago59:35

59:35

Bobby Zamora is our guest this week on Iron Cast and it’s one of the funniest episodes yet. Bobby discusses his infamous battle with Sol Campbell at Highbury, the manager nicknamed ‘Chocolate’ and the teammate who tried to put everyone in a headlock when he got into MMA. He also clarifies comments made around ‘not liking football’. Learn more about…

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Gravedigger of the Present: Memory Politics and the Weaponization of History 45:09

5M ago45:09

45:09

In this episode, Bartek Gajos discusses his in-depth research into memory politics during the Soviet period and today, specifically the weaponization of history by the Russian regime, the past's influence on present actions taken by great powers, NATO expansion and EU enlargement, the "armageddon option" taken by Western G7 leaders at Russia's inva…

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"He burned me with an iron!" Mark Ward on Julian Dicks PART 1 43:10

5M ago43:10

43:10

'80s cult hero Mark Ward joins Iron Cast this week and discusses getting released by Everton for being too small, working in a bakery while playing non-league football and the carnage of rooming with Julian Dicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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The State of Investigative Journalism in Russia Today with Mikhail Rubin 37:46

5M ago37:46

37:46

On this episode, Taylor and Misha speak with Mikhail Rubin, journalist and co-founder of Proekt Media, the lead investigative media outlet in Russia. Thanks for listening! ABOUT THE GUEST Mikhail Rubin has covered Russian policy processes for nearly 13 years. During this period, he has had the opportunity to work as a Kremlin pool reporter for the …

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Kevin Keen: West Ham Academy forfeits & smashing Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup Final 51:52

5M ago51:52

51:52

This week on Iron Cast, we are joined by former West Ham midfielder Kevin Keen who spent a decade at the club. Keen has since gone on to take caretaker charge of the Irons on two occasions, and is currently employed by the club as Under-18s coach. He talks us through the current academy forfeits, losing his boots when West Ham won promotion and the…

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The (Grass)roots of Illiberalism: Contemporary Authoritarianism, Identity Projects, & Culture Wars in Europe 46:24

5M ago46:24

46:24

In this episode, Nick and Eliza talk with widely respected historian and sociologist Marlène Laruelle about the concept of illiberalism and its spread across Europe. Dr. Laruelle explains how she frames the relatively new term as a cluster of ideologies that is challenging liberalism in its various forms, mostly based around two key arguments: (1) …

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Anton Ferdinand is back in the hot seat! 1:00:36

5M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

West Ham's number five is back with the boys... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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Surveillance, Liberty, & Privacy: A Conversation on National Security & Emerging Technologies with Adam Klein 43:21

5M ago43:21

43:21

On this episode, Adam Klein, director of the Strauss Center for International Security & Law, shares his insights on the concerns around security versus freedom of speech; his work covering the confluence of law, surveillance, and emerging technologies; and his unique perspectives on global affairs. PRODUCER'S NOTE: This episode was recorded on Nov…

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Bravehearts: The Real Story of the Chechens' Unending Fight for Independence (#Connexions speaker series) 55:26

5M ago55:26

55:26

On this episode, Dr. Michael Dennis, a leading expert on the Chechen Republic, tells the multifaceted story of the Chechen fight for independence, including the consequences of the Chechen Wars, the rise of the Kadyrov family, lessons learned by the Russian Army, impacts on the Putin regime's decision-making in crises, and Chechnya's role in Ukrain…

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#ASK GINGE.... The first of the series... 36:35

5M ago36:35

36:35

The attention now turns to co-host, James Collins aka The Ginger Pele. The West Ham social media team pulled together some top questions from our fans and this is what YOU and Ginge had to say... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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Six assists already! It's James Ward-Prowse... 32:28

6M ago32:28

32:28

Straight from training and the Caraboa Cup win, James Ward-Prowse joins the Iron Cast boys on today's episode. We chat about team mates, England call ups and how London already feels like home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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Yellowing Paper: Russian Journalism, the New Proletarian Elite, and an Economy of Smugglers 29:13

6M ago29:13

29:13

On this episode, we talk with Financial Times' Moscow bureau chief Max Seddon who speaks about his personal path to journalism in Putin's Russia, the state of the country's economic system, the political ineffectiveness of Russian oligarchs, and much more. Thanks for listening! ABOUT THE GUEST Max Seddon has been the FT's Moscow bureau chief since …

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Rehanne Skinner joins Chris Scull and our women's co-host, Gilly Flaherty! 39:01

6M ago39:01

39:01

New West Ham women's manager, Rehanne Skinner is in the house with none other than Ex West Ham captain, Gilly Flaherty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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Uncle Ange is in the house! Buckle up for this one... 43:24

6M ago43:24

43:24

From Chadwell Heath to Rush Green, from The Boleyn to London Stadium... Angelo Ogbonna has seen it and lived it and now for the very first time, tells it. Sit back and enjoy this one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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On the Wings of Russian Propaganda: Slovakia and the Decline of Democracy in Central Europe 34:28

6M ago34:28

34:28

On this episode, Slovakian politician and academic Martin Klus talks with us during a trip to Texas about the state of the Slovak Republic following the recent elections favoring a more Moscow-friendly government. Slovakia's move towards the pro-Russia camp in which Victor Orban's Hungary sits will make things difficult for its eastern neighbor Ukr…

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Dean Ashton... England's greatest player they never had. 1:06:03

6M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

One of West Ham's greatest number nines joins the Iron Cast boys to chat Upton Park, England, goals and more importantly THAT bicycle kick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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A Matter of Defense: Russia's Arms Industry, Post-Soviet Wars, and American Pragmatism 48:25

6M ago48:25

48:25

On this episode, Misha talks with Ruslan Pukhov, a Russian defense analyst and the director of the Moscow-based Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST). Mr. Pukhov shares about the origins of CAST during the late 90s, the state of Russia's defense economy, and his views on the current war in Ukraine. He states that neither the Ukr…

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We've got a chance David Martin's on Iron Cast! 51:11

7M ago51:11

51:11

On this week's episode of Iron Cast, Chris and Ginge sit down with West Ham United cult hero David Martin! COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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A discussion on No Room For Racism with Anton Ferdinand 23:24

7M ago23:24

23:24

On this week's episode of Iron Cast, Chris and Ginge sit down with Anton Ferdinand to have a discussion on the Premier League's No Room For Racism campaign as well as 'The Soccer Tournament'. COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy West Ham United FC

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