Best Talkin Smash Podcasts (2024)

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A Spider in the Grass (Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #2) 43:56

10h ago43:56

43:56

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Abigail and Pax discuss Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #2! Gwen has an awkward reunion with Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Silk, unable to explain why she's living on Earth-616. Also, she gets her detective on when everything is not what it seems! Plus: The Week-Gwend Update and pizza toppings! E-mail us a…

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New New York, New Status Quo (Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #1) 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Pax and Abigail usher in a new era of Ghost-Spider comics by discussing Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #1! Gwen-65 begins her new life living on Earth-616 permanently, under the protection of the Time Variance Authority. The catch is, she can't suit up nor let any of her friends know she's there full-time! W…

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"Not Like This": 12 Terrifying Minutes 53:25

2M ago53:25

53:25

Bill & Kevin briefly recap the 12 minutes vs. Brentford where it seemed our worst fears would be realized. Until they weren't. This episode includes: -- What Do Manchester United and Newcastle United Have in Common? -- Why the people who don’t want to play in Conference League are nuts -- An incredible NUFC statistic -- Superlatives, or Breakin’ 2 …

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Talkin' Smash Podcast powered by JOOLA Ep12: Where are the Mainstream Superstars in Table Tennis? | Dan Ives 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

A great and lengthy discussions with Dan Ives from the renowned table tennis brand TableTennisDaily, about the state of athlete image in table tennis. This was a good chance to dive into the topics of athlete interactions with fans, how media presents table tennis stars, and how table tennis players could break into bigger audiences and become more…

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The Blond Trifecta Salvages a Draw 24:18

2M ago24:18

24:18

Surprising Bogey club Brighton & Hove Albion does it again, frustrating Newcastle United to a damaging draw at SJP. -- His full name is Callum Wilson When Available -- The Argo Principle at Work for Eddie Howe -- All Hail the Blond Trifeca -- A look at the final two matchesBy Bill Mann & Kevin Sperry

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Newcastle Smashes Burnley & Menace at the 77th 51:12

2M ago51:12

51:12

Bill & Kevin discuss Newcastle's dominant win at Burnley and the positivity that comes from contributions from Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento and Sean Longstaff -- Did you think Gordon would be this good? -- Did it look like Joelinton was trying to kill someone when he came on? -- And why we are all Palace now…

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It's Not Easy Being Gwen (Web of Spider-Man Vol. 3 #1) 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Abigail and Pax discuss material from Web of Spider-Man (2024) #1! We journey through the Web of Life and Destiny to check in with Gwen-65 as she faces a looming threat, setting up her big move to Earth-616! Also, the Spider-Society's assembly is hindered by a familiar face! Plus: The Week-Gwend Update, sho…

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Defenestration at the Palace then a Show of Steel 1:00:42

3M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Bill and Kevin run through the Palace match, which is ironic because Newcastle's squad sure didn't. Then we get onto the subject of the (great? good? uneven? dispeptic?) Sheffield United match that saw the Blades face their inevitable relegation. In this episode we discuss: -- Half-and-half scarves yea or nay? -- The remaining fixtures -- The Passi…

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The Odd Couple (Giant-Size Spider-Gwen #1) 1:08:53

3M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Pax and Abigail discuss Giant-Size Spider-Gwen #1! Fresh from touring with Dazzler, Gwen finds herself working overtime to protect Mary Jane from a sinister slew of supervillains when her Carnage symbiote attracts the attention of Doc Ock's adopted son, Orlando Octavius! Plus: The Week-Gwend Update, pop cul…

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It's Happened Again: NUFC Beats the Competition 14-0 41:36

3M ago41:36

41:36

Last year's Spurs match was so fun the lads decided to do it again! -- Kevin calls the Spurs kit color sous vide juice, Bill calls it liver. -- The beautiful celebration for hearing impaired children at SJP. -- Eddie Howe's managerial masterclass -- A breakdown of the remainder of the season -- Victory and a championship for the lasses!!!…

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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep11: The Difficult Task of Handling Pressure in Matches with Vitor Ishiy 31:17

3M ago31:17

31:17

We had a great chance to sit down and chat with Vitor Ishiy, one of the mainstays of the Brazilian National Team and a 12-time Pan American Championships gold medalist. We spoke with Vitor about the difficult task of handling pressure in high stakes table tennis matches. As part of this discussion we spoke initially about how pressure can affect a …

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The Passion of the VAR: Newcastle Shows Resilience and Bests Fulham 38:55

3M ago38:55

38:55

Bill & Kevin break down a satisfying match, despite yet another piece of vandalism by the men of VAR. Who was your man of the match? Was this a "smash & grab?" Why didn't Kevin get invited to play paintball?By Bill Mann & Kevin Sperry

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On Creating Spider-Gwen: Smash w/Melissa Flores & Enid Balám 1:10:02

4M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Abigail and Pax celebrate the milestone 65th episode with the creative team behind Spider-Gwen: Smash, Melissa Flores and Enid Balám! Melissa and Enid chat about the creative process behind crafting the mini-series and more! E-mail us at ghostspidergroupies@gmail.com or tweet us @GSGroupies with any questio…

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An NUFC Comeback for the Ages - an Experience Second Only to the PSG Match! 1:01:21

4M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Bill's joins us from the poshest bunker in Gosforth, and Kevin's joins from his closet apparently, to review an epic 4-3 comeback win for the Toon. We go through the match in detail, revel in the Hawk and Griffin becoming a shithousing pub, and hear how Bill offended Amber-Keegan Stobbs!By Kevin C Sperry

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Smashingly Symbiotic Showdown in Sin City (Spider-Gwen: Smash #4) 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Pax and Abigail discuss Spider-Gwen: Smash #4! Gwen takes the fight to Las Vegas to confront Bruce Banner once and for all to rescue MJ and Dazzler from his clutches! But things get personal when MJ unleashes her inner Carnage symbiote upon Gwen! Plus: The Week-Gwend Update, tongue talk, Dragon Ball, and sy…

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Hit The Reset Button: Whither Newcastle Now? 32:22

4M ago32:22

32:22

Newcastle's lone remaining path to Europe for next year will now be turning it around in the last of the Premier League Season. Bill & Kevin review the Manchester City FA Cup loss and ask the ugly questions: Should Eddie Howe get another season? Should Newcastle Fans be actually rooting for Manchester City to get away with it? Do the people running…

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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep10: Bridging the Gap Between Social and Pro Table Tennis with PingPod CEO Max Kogler 1:03:25

4M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

We reached the tenth episode of the Talkin' Smash Podcast, and it was our pleasure to be joined by PingPod CEO Max Kogler to talk about one of the biggest topics in the table tennis world. It's no secret that table tennis is a huge sport recreationally around the globe, but the numbers translate poorly into competitive representation. One of the ke…

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Comfortable, Tactical, Languid: Toon Runs Roughshod over Wolves 43:53

4M ago43:53

43:53

What a difference a week makes! Or maybe just a player! Bill and Kevin discuss how magically Dan Burn looks a hell of a lot better with Joe Willock playing in front of him. A big win against Wolves was exactly what we needed after that gut punch of yet another baffling Cup draw.By Bill Mann & Kevin Sperry

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A Win at Blackburn and Old Friends Reacquainted 50:31

5M ago50:31

50:31

Bill & Kevin break down the Newcastle penalty shootout win at Blackburn in the 5th round of the FA Cup. -- Willock and Isak back together -- A troubling hesitancy among the players -- Why the Premier League will fix FFPBy Bill Mann & Kevin Sperry

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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep9: The Career Journey from Brazil to the World with Thiago Monteiro 33:32

5M ago33:32

33:32

Thiago Monteiro has had a lengthy career representing Brazil, winning multiple Pan American Games medals and competing in three Olympic Games. Monteiro has spent the majority of his career living in France, the rewards of making the bold decision to leave Brazil to pursue a full time table tennis career. At that time no player had moved away perman…

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I Want You to Want Me (Spider-Gwen: Smash #3) 1:02:43

5M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Abigail and Pax discuss Spider-Gwen: Smash #3! Gwen's chances of reconnecting with the band in Los Angeles are dashed when MJ and Dazzler are kidnapped by former Uncut Gem member Pixie and the Hulk! Meanwhile, secrets begin to spill about the Hulk and relationship dramas, which leaves one person seeing red.…

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A Nervy Win at City Ground, but a Win Nonetheless 50:37

5M ago50:37

50:37

Bill and Kevin review NUFC's exciting (too exciting) win at the City Ground, with Bill expressing surprise that Jonjo Shelvey didn't feature for the Garibaldi. Also Bill gives Kevin some super useful advice for his visit to Craven Cottage next week.By The IKN Network

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Harvey Barnes has a Wednesday Sweater 56:12

5M ago56:12

56:12

Newcastle United shares the points in an ultimately disappointing 4-4 barnburner with Luton Town. -- Is Rob Edwards the next promising manager Chelsea is going to ruin? -- Why the combination of losing Willock and Joelinton is so destructive.By Bill Mann & Kevin Sperry

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Newcastle crush Aston Villa (and their nuts) as Eddie's S#!*thousing Mags return 37:53

6M ago37:53

37:53

Eddie's S#!*housing Mags are dead! Long live Eddie's S#!*housing Mags! Bill and Kevin return to the Hawk and Griffin to revel in Newcastle's third straight away win, try to find anything negative to say about Fabian Schar, and contemplate how many balls actually went in the net on Jacob Murphy's "goal" early in the second half.…

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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep8: The Evolution of TableTennisDaily with Dan Ives 51:03

6M ago51:03

51:03

To kick off Talkin' Smash in 2024, there's no better guest than Dan Ives. A great friend of podcast host Matt Hetherington, spanning back over a decade - these two have banter. Ives created TableTennisDaily over 12 years ago, starting out as a YouTube channel and a small forum for the most die hard table tennis fans. Over the past decade TableTenni…

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The Toon Rolls Through Fulham 52:32

6M ago52:32

52:32

Bill & Kev review a rare, welcome W as Newcastle goes through to Round 5 of the FA Cup. Plus some transfer window intrigue from your favorite IDK podcasters.* * I Don't KnowBy Bill Mann & Kevin Sperry

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Deep Dish Doo-Doo in the Windy City (Spider-Gwen: Smash #2) 1:11:21

6M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Pax and Abigail discuss Spider-Gwen: Smash #2! Gwen finds herself at odds with her friends when she reveals the real reason why they were invited to The Uncut Gems' tour: Protect Dazzler! Also, the not so Incredible Hulk returns with an accomplice to attack the two bands in Chicago! Plus: The Week-Gwend Upd…

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Manchester City Review, Newcastle vs. "The Fates" 35:24

6M ago35:24

35:24

Happy Birthday to the Mischief of Magpies! Bill and Kevin reflect on a year of doing a Newcastle United podcast from the USA. And what a year it's been! In this episode we review the Manchester City loss, the positives to take from it and how unkind the fates have been to Newcastle United this season. Bill points out the utter stupidity of the scha…

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Bill & Kevin Break Out the Abacus 58:14

6M ago58:14

58:14

Newcastle United files its financial report for the 2022-23 season, and its challenge to get to the top of the league in a world of Profit & Sustainability Rate requirements comes into sharp relief. Why the owners are likely delighted with Eddie Howe. Why the international fan base is so important for competitive reasons. Why St. James' Park's curr…

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Sunderland helps Right the Ship 58:11

6M ago58:11

58:11

Bill and Andrew discuss the delightful day out that was our first derby match in nearly a decade as Sunderland plays, bizarrely, right into Newcastle's hands. We ponder the questions of whether some beloved players may be on their way out, and whether we'd like the derby to be played more often.By Bill Mann

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A Christmas Hangover as Newcastle lose to Chelsea, Luton, Forest...but wait, there's more! 1:11:47

7M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Kevin can't contain his pessimism as visions of pink slips begin to dance in his head. Simultaneously calling for calm and for peoples' heads, Kevin is a tangled ball of frustration. Andrew, our new Chief Ispiration Officer, provides just enough perspective to earn his new title, reminding the listener, numerous times, that the season, is actually,…

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Back in the New York Groove (Spider-Gwen: Smash #1) 1:07:09

7M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Abigail and Pax kick off Gwen-65's next exciting adventure by discussing Spider-Gwen: Smash #1! Gwen and The Mary Janes get their big break when they're invited on tour as the opening act for Dazzler's band! But Gwen gets more than what she signed up for when the Hulk attacks their New York concert! Plus: T…

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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep7: The Physical and Mental Comeback from Injury with Sophia Klee 34:50

7M ago34:50

34:50

In Episode 7 of the Talkin' Smash Podcast I spoke with one of Germany's top female players, Sophia Klee. After a promising start in the sport, as the 2017 European Top 10 Cadet Girls Champion, and European Cadet Girls Doubles Champion the same year, Klee faced a challenging situation at the beginning of 2022 when she was struck with a brutal injury…

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Burn Grundles Toon to Win Over Fulham 1:05:07

7M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Bill and Kevin giggle for sixty-five minutes straight after 10-man Fulham roll out the red carpet for a rampant and entertaining Newcastle United. 17-year old Lewis Miley, who has more European minutes under his belt than Sunderland Association Football Club, scored his maiden Premier League goal for Newcastle, Callum Wilson was made angry by Migue…

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The Group of Death Lives Up to its Name 33:36

7M ago33:36

33:36

Newcastle United disappoints poetically. If you wanted a team that tries, well you have it. So much great to take out of Newcastle's experience in this year's Champions League. Of course, we were 30 minutes away from way more than that.By Bill Mann & Kevin Sperry

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The Dilemma 57:38

7M ago57:38

57:38

Who had the worse day? Bill missed the game because he was driving through thick fog on mountain roads with a carsick dog and a very displeased wife, with his car ending up on the back of a flatbed tow truck. Kevin watched Tottenham Hotspur poleax Newcastle. We pay tribute to the incredible Toon Army who made their way to London despite broken down…

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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep6: The Atmosphere of Live Table Tennis Events with Ryan Willard 36:30

7M ago36:30

36:30

In Episode 6 of Talkin' Smash Podcast powered by JOOLA, I sat down with my good friend Ryan Willard (again) at the JOOLA North American Team Championships on center court. I have some new guests lined up coming into next year and will take a little pause to organize and record new ones as we head through December. Ryan is a great creative mind and …

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Another Opponent has its "Worst Match of the Season" 53:44

8M ago53:44

53:44

For the third consecutive match, Newcastle United exposes a vast gulf in quality between it and sorry Manchester United, winning 1-0 with the only real question being how the score wasn't worse. Kevin discusses Manchester United's star player Lunenberg (seriously), and we gawk with wonder as Eddie Howe continues his masterclass on morale. Also, Sun…

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Merdi Gras: Newcastle Refuses to Surrender in Paris 44:32

8M ago44:32

44:32

Bill and Kevin discuss the PSG match in the Champions League, including all the positives of what should have been a performance remembered for ages but was ultimately vandalized by horrid refereeing. Does Newcastle's outperformances under the circumstances come down to their incredible morale? Still all to play for in the Champions League, and a w…

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What has 3 Kids and 2 Goats and Isn't a Pasture? Newcastle's Substitute List vs Chelsea 47:42

8M ago47:42

47:42

Bill and Andrew -- beset by audio problems -- break down perhaps the most surprising game of the season of the month: a role reversal as once-mighty high-cost Chelsea is reduced to smash & grab tactics against a Newcastle team which looked more like a kamikaze mission than a squad.By Bill Mann & Kevin Sperry

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The Passion of George Caulkin: A Thanksgiving Chat with the Pope of Mope, Emeritus 52:30

8M ago52:30

52:30

George Caulkin from The Athletic joins Bill and Kevin to talk about bizarre American foods(peanut & pickle burgers? Raccoon? Things encased in jello?), being thankful, how the Portland Trailblazers accidentally won, and the amazing transformation of Newcastle United. Replete with insights and humor that only the Seer of Cheer can provide.…

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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep5: Overcoming Challenges in Serve Receive with Lily Zhang 24:37

8M ago24:37

24:37

I was fortunate enough to take the opportunity to film a couple of podcasts with Lily when she visited, in the second one - Episode 5 of Talkin' Smash, we talked Serve Receive. Lily prepared some good blogs this year about her experiences playing on the tour and deep diving into some specific matches. One which stood out for me was her account of t…

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The Tape, Glue and String Gave Out 24:11

8M ago24:11

24:11

Bill reviews an extraordinary week in which a deeply depleted Newcastle squad won 2 and lost 1 versus Manchester United, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund. Also, since the rest of the league wants to keep changing the rules to slow down the metamorphosis of Newcastle, Bill asks an impertinent question: why does the club bother to follow the rules anywa…

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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep4: The Seriously Underrated Art of Service Practice with Craig Bryant 46:38

8M ago46:38

46:38

Former British International Craig Bryant joins host Matt Hetherington for this episode of Talkin' Smash on his specialist topic of the serve. Craig, recently taking the internet by storm as a reputable professional table tennis coach with a particular focus in the area of improving service, has a wealth of knowledge in the sport. The topics of con…

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Oppo Research: A Conversation with Dortmund Dispatch 36:43

8M ago36:43

36:43

It's Game 4 of the Group of Sexy! We are joined by Eli Brand to talk about Borussia Dortmund, why he thinks Emre Can is terrible, and the German art of mashing words together.By Bill Mann & Kevin Sperry

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Absolutely No Controversy in Victory over Arsenal 48:48

9M ago48:48

48:48

Bill and Kevin discuss how the officiating in Newcastle's 1-0 victory over Arsenal at St. James's Park was flawless, Bruno definitely is a very level-headed, professional footballer, and how Kai Havertz absolutely deserved to stay on the pitch, and definitely doesn't bring down the quality level of everything he participates in. Wink, wink. Another…

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Carabao Vibes at the Hawk and Griffin 52:01

9M ago52:01

52:01

Andrew from Forrest Hall has competition for his place from a new intern off the street: some gadgie named "Bill!" Publican Tom also joins the pod for a hot minute in what amounts to nothing more than a free advert for his pub. We relish UNITED'S 3-0 practice match victory over The Manchester Red Team, look back on a well-earned point at Molineux, …

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Auf Wiedersehen, Crystal Palace! 58:30

9M ago58:30

58:30

Kevin is once again joined by Summer Intern Andrew from Forest Hall, who kept bringing up someone named Bill, whom I must say, no one at Mischief of Magpies HQ can remember ever meeting. We review the 4-0 shellacking of Crystal Palace, our dominant right side, Fabian Schar's beautiful 40-yard balls, and we introduce a brand new Opta statistic! We c…

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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep3: Setting the Record Straight for Physical Training in Table Tennis with Kevin Finn 38:25

9M ago38:25

38:25

Peak Performance Table Tennis expert trainer Kevin Finn joins host Matt Hetherington to talk about common misconceptions for physical training in table tennis, as well as his ideas about building athleticism in the sport. Kevin Finn is a certified strength and conditioning coach and table tennis player, who is using his skills to try and bring both…

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"The West Ham Minute" (plus sixty minutes of injury time) with Special Guest Lee! 1:06:55

9M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

With Bill calling in from the Mischief of Magpies African HQ in Mozambique, we're joined by very good friend of the podcast, West Ham Lee! Hear Lee try to argue that West Ham are better with out Lil' Decky, hear Bill declair David Moyes to be a psychological tactical mastermind, and hear Kevin describe his post-goal pub celebration, which clearly "…

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