Best David Bromley Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 177: Cllr Dr David Jefferys, Mayor of Bromley: science and shining a light 25:57

20h ago25:57

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Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani interview Cllr Dr David Jefferys, Mayor of Bromley, in the Mayor's Parlour. We talk about topics including David's background, his priorities for his term in office, and the charities he is supporting: Alzheimer’s Research UK, Bromley Youth Music Trust, and Welcare in Bromley. Plus achievements in the borough in the …

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Ep46: European Championships - Group B - Team Playing Styles and Match Previews 42:02

4h ago42:02

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In todays episode we have a more in depth look at each of the teams in Group B at the 2024 European Championships. Passing Types With only one match day to go Spain are in the driving seat with two wins and 6 points. Due to the head to head rule taking priority they've already been crowned group winners...... something that we weren't aware of at t…

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Ep45: European Championships - Group A - Team Playing Styles and Match Previews 27:51

1d ago27:51

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In this episode we take a look at how the teams In Group A are shaping up before 1 or two of them maybe have to ship out! We have a look at the playing styles for all four teams and see whether any of the teams have shown any potential to go deep into the competition...... yes they've only played two games, but are there the signs of a possible cha…

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Episode 176: Chislehurst Thrives! 8:41

1d ago8:41

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Darren Weale interviews Matt Venner of Chislehurst Fitness and Visit Chislehurst ahead of the Chislehurst Thrives Festival on 30th June. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The …

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Ep44: Transfers and England v Serbia Breakdown with Jed Wallace 50:39

23h ago50:39

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Summary In this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the current sports events, including the Euros, T20 World Cup, and the Olympics. They then focus on transfer rumors and confirmed transfers in the Championship, specifically Sheffield Wednesday's signings of Max Lowe and Ben Hamer, and Middlesbrough's acquisition of Delano Bergzorg.…

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Episode 175: Priory Artists Studios - Hats off to Beci 8:21

5d ago8:21

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Darren Weale visits the Orpington Priory and Old Library and talks with artist Beci Ward, who organised the Open Day, and one of the studio holders, Rebecca Gray of Rebecca Gray Millinery, whose hats (including one under construction for Ascot) were on display. As you can hear, there are opportunities to engage in activities in the building, and to…

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Ep43: Transfer Rumours and Who Are The Undisputed EFL Championship Dead Ball Kings? 56:05

6d ago56:05

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In this episode we celebrate a massive jump in the total attendance for the EFL Championship in the 2023/24 season. Over 12 million people attended Championship games, a huge 22% increase on the previous season.........coincidence we started our podcast this season?? I'm sure we can't take all the credit.......or most of the credit.......or even a …

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Episode 174: From The British Queen, Locksbottom 23:27

12d ago23:27

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Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley, shortly before enjoying Maddie's Great Shakes, as we are calling their espresso martinis, and Basque cheesecake at The British Queen in Locksbottom, Calvin the sewing machine from Bromley's Library Of Things, upcoming events including Let's Talk Better on 28 June, Zeenat's intervi…

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Ep42: Which Team Created The Most Chances? Who Were Clinical Finishers? Who Were Deadly From A Dead Ball? 1:06:10

13d ago1:06:10

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In this week's episode we take a look back at the attacking output of each team from the 2023/24 season. Which team created the most chances over the season? Which team were the most dangerous from dead ball situations? Which team were the most clinical finishers? This information will help form the foundations of our future deeper dives into each …

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Episode 173: Bromley Buzz Up May 2024, with Cllr Mike Botting, Mayor of Bromley 9:11

22d ago9:11

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On 14th May 2024, the second Bromley BuzzUp, a monthly, free, all-sector networking meeting, took place at Westcombe Park rugby club in Orpington. This episode captures the opening of the meeting, with Bromley Buzz Founder Darren Weale speaking, followed by a sample of Mercedes Yearley of Quest Soul Theatre leading a warm-up activity. Then Cllr Mik…

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Ep41 - Sunderland A.F.C. Season Review - What Now? 46:27

20d ago46:27

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In this episode we talk through the 2023/24 season of Sunderland AFC. On the back of an outstanding previous season you got the feeling that expectation was to be back fighting for at least a play off place. But things didn't quite go to plan..... Tony Mowbray was ushered out of the dugout with the team comfortably in the top half of the table, and…

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Episode 172: Creating everlasting memories: the Shampan restaurants 34:10

29d ago34:10

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Darren Weale interviews Sufian Miah of the Shampan Group, which has restaurants in Bromley, Westerham, and Welling. We talk about the history of the three restaurants, the experience, cuisine and cocktails, the new Shampan Selfie Wall mural at the Shampan Spinning Wheel in Westerham, the red sauce of Shampan, plans for the future, and more. We are …

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Ep40: EFL Championship Play Of Final Preview - Leeds United v Southampton FC 51:40

29d ago51:40

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In this weeks episode we look back at two excellent play off semi final 2nd leg games. The performances by the winners left us in no doubt that these are the two teams deserving their place to fight it out on May 26th for the right to return to the English Premier League. We think it will be a very close match, and picking a winner is a toss of a c…

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Episode 171: Bromley Greener and Cleaner Hub fundraiser launch 10:21

1M ago10:21

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Darren Weale interviews Parisa Wright, Founder of Bromley's Greener and Cleaner Hub as their new fundraiser to carry on their great, green, community work in the borough and beyond. You can view the fundraising page, including a video explaining what the Hub means to people, and donate here. Donations to the campaign are being matched by Aviva up t…

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Episode 170: Young Entertainers Academy Awards 49:25

1M ago49:25

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Zeenat Noorani interviews Sazz Wanogho-Maud, Founder of the Young Entertainers Academy Awards. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsored by Ian W…

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Ep39: EFL Championship Play Off Semi Final Leg 2 Preview: Who Will Hold Their Nerve? 1:00:58

1M ago1:00:58

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Images For This Episode In this episode we look back at the intriguing 1st legs of the EFL Championship Play Off Semi Finals. There might not have been a raft of goals...... or any goals at all!! But that doesn't take away from the tension that all four sets of fans felt on the day, and that will only be ramped up further as we move towards the 2nd…

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Episode 169: A few words with Holocaust survivor Ziggi Shipper 2:46

1M ago2:46

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In this episode of the Bromley Buzz, at the request of Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Bromley Reform Synagogue, who we interviewed in Episode 167, we return to when we spoke with Holocaust survivor, the late Ziggi Shipper, and share a few of his words, especially his 'Don't hate' message. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. …

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Bonus Episode 38a: Liam Rosenior Sacking Opinion! Was The Owner Right? 7:20

1M ago7:20

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We talk about the surprising and pretty shocking decision by Hull City to part ways with the highly rated Head Coach Liam Rosenior. Was it as left field a decision as first appeared? The owner brought in some big names in both the summer and January transfer windows.... players who have previously excelled in the EFL Championship, and even the Prem…

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Ep38: Play Off Semi Finals - Is Leeds United's Playing Style Perfect For Norwich? 1:07:23

1M ago1:07:23

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Today we look back over yet another bonkers week of EFL Championship action. With so many teams still mathematically in with a chance of being relegated to League 1 it was expected that perhaps 2 or maybe 3 would get a win to save themselves....... 'Hold my Beer' said 5 of the bottom 6 teams. At one point out of nowhere Blackburn were only one goal…

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Episode 168: Bromley BuzzUp networking events begin 25:13

2M ago25:13

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Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about the debut Bromley BuzzUp event held recently, and the next one on 14 May at Westcombe Park RFC with the Mayor of Bromley and special guest Janet Lewis OBE, Founder of English Youth Ballet. Tickets here. Cinema, theatre, ladies rugby, and much more including a Start U…

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Ep37: Are Pressure and Stress A Bad Thing? Or Are they Vital To Success? 51:47

2M ago51:47

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In todays episode we talk about what could make all the difference coming into the final weekend of matches in the EFL Championship....... who will prepare their players to handle the pressure and stress the best? We tend to think of stress and pressure as a bad thing, however, research shows that without stress we're unlikely to ever reach our bes…

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Episode 167: Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Bromley Reform Synagogue 21:10

2M ago21:10

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Darren Weale interviews Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Bromley Reform Synagogue. We cover matters such as what a Rabbi is, feminism, equality, the synagogue, and being a peoplehood. Laura talks about the importance of 'being a real Rabbi' and what the role means to her, recounts some of her life so far, and describes her love of the musician Lady G…

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Ep36: The Final Countdown! Who Will Hold Their Nerve.... And Who Will Crumble? 40:16

2M ago40:16

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In this episode we look back at the past weeks results and discuss how that changes the landscape for the final run in at both the top and bottom of the EFL Championship table. As ever...... things never go as expected so we got a few 'shock' results. Should we be surprised by ANY result in the EFL Championship anymore? It's really coming together …

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Episode 166: BuzzUps, Shampan restaurants, and local events 21:25

2M ago21:25

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Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about the upcoming local events, including our own new Bromley BuzzUps, our new sponsor the Shampan Group of restaurants, and many more goings on in Bromley. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, w…

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Ep35: Who Makes Our EFL Championship Team of The 2023/24 Season? 51:50

2M ago51:50

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In this episode we take a look at how successful our predictions were last week... Now predicting the EFL Championship is near impossible at the best of times.... but last week seemed to throw up even more chaos than usual. Who was the winner of our Man v Machine challenge? This got avid thinking.... we say that we love the unpredictability of the …

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Episode 165: London Landmarks Half Marathon with added Buzz 8:26

2M ago8:26

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Bromley Buzz team member Sarah Marsh-Collings and friend Lorraine talk from a noisy Leicester Square Bar after completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise money the the RSPCA. If you'd like to add to the £864 Sarah raised when this episode is published, please use this link. Apologies for the sound quality, due to the background and abse…

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Championship Prediction Challenge - Man V Machine 52:40

2M ago52:40

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This week we decided to have a bit of fun. We pitted Man (Tom) versus Machine (David) in an EFL Championship Results Prediction Challenge!! Tom decides to rely on his 'intuition' and 'gut feel' while David puts together a simple algorithm to try and find the best way to objectively predict the winners and losers of the upcoming weekend results. We …

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Episode 164: Cllr Mike Botting, Mayor of Bromley 1:17:32

3M ago1:17:32

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Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani interview Cllr Mike Botting, Mayor of Bromley, in the Mayor's Parlour. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsored …

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Ep33: Ian Foster SACKED: Bad Coaching Decisions Or Losing Key Players To Blame?? 1:01:44

3M ago1:01:44

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In this episode we take a look at a few different areas. Click Here For The Data Analytics Tables and Charts For This Episode The first being the exciting progress of both the promotion and relegation battles. It seems to be a revolving door at the top of the league with the team at the top changing almost every game. Ipswich Town are up there righ…

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Ep32: Momentum.......Is It Just A Load Of Bllcks? 1:10:08

3M ago1:10:08

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Click Here For The Tables and Charts For This Episode 'You want to be the team going into the playoffs with 'Momentum'...' How many times have you heard an 'expert' say that statement when talking about the playoffs? We've heard it a lot and we were interested in seeing whether this was in fact true.... or in fact a load of bollocks. So as usual we…

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Episode 163: Time Travel: Jo Johnson MP at Newstead Wood School in 2018 13:53

3M ago13:53

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Darren Weale presents students from Newstead Wood School interviewing Jo Johnson, then Member of Parliament (MP) for Orpington, in 2018. This interview was a debut podcast for the then Bromley Radio, which later closed down. Now there is a new Bromley Radio, which carries our shows. Several Prime Minsters after that 2018 interview, it can be shared…

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Episode 162: Theatre and more with Metamorphoses and Not Such Stuff 44:19

3M ago44:19

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Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about the latest Bromley Buzz column in County Chronicle magazine, and many more goings on in Bromley. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Insta…

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Ep31: Can This One Thing Predict The EFL Championship Playoff Winners? Shows a 70% Correlation. 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

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Attacking Efficiency Scatter Plot Charts Playoff Success charts In this episode we look at two different areas. First David takes us through the different attacking strengths of the teams in the EFL Championship. We look at the expected goals scored and expected goals conceded for each team and see the data on one of David's famous scatter plot gra…

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Episode 161: Books In The Park 9:52

3M ago9:52

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Darren Weale interviews Frances Fuller, a Director of the Arts in the Park Community Interest Company, who present Books In The Park at Beckenham Place Park on 13th April. Plenty will be going on, including for children, in this nature-themed event, also featuring local author Annie Lyons and several other celebrated authors. We are spreading the l…

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Ep30: What's The Best Playing Style After Conceding The First Goal? Who Should We Sign? 1:27:13

3M ago1:27:13

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Today we dive deeper into what happens when teams score the first goal. Today we carry on from last weeks episode where we looked at 'How Important Is The First Goal?' The question I asked David this week was in two parts. 1) Is there a style of play that makes you more likely to come back from conceding the first goal? 2) Could we use data to iden…

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Episode 160: Not Such Stuff - play in West Wickham 16 March 17:57

3M ago17:57

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Darren Weale interviews Lorraine Spenceley of the Creative Curve Theatre Company ahead of the performance of the play NOT SUCH STUFF at the Wickham Theatre Trust, West Wickham (aka Theatre 62) on 16th March. Tickets here for the show and the Question and Answer session afterwards. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can …

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Ep29: How Important Is Scoring The First Goal? 53:49

4M ago53:49

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How many times do you watch a game of football where the commentators or pundits say 'The first goal will be vital today.' Yeah of course you always want to score first, because you want to score!! But does it really make a difference who scores the first goal in an EFL Championship game? We threw that logical hand grenade to David Bromley who set …

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Episode 159: The Primrose Centre 20:39

4M ago20:39

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Darren Weale interviews Denise Spencer at the Primrose Centre, which supports people with breast cancer and their families. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz …

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Ep 28: What Happened During The Run In Last Season? Could It Happen Again This Year? 59:09

4M ago59:09

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Episode 28 Charts and Tables Welcome to a special episode of Attacking The Championship, where today we journey back to the high-stakes finale of the 2022/2023 season. It was a time that tested the mettle of teams and players alike, presenting a clear divide between those who soared under pressure and those who found themselves wilting. As we disse…

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Episode 158: Bromley is Quite Happy, really 28:28

4M ago28:28

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Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about the latest Bromley Buzz column in County Chronicle magazine , the recent Let's Talk Better event, the Chelsfield Players show Steaming in our What's On, the South London Film Festival, and much more. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can…

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Ep27: We Predict The Top Scorer and Who Is The Most Over Rated Player? 58:15

4M ago58:15

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In todays episode we start by talking through the main news stories of the week. Michael Beale got the boot from Sunderland after only a dozen games. All of a sudden they find themselves in a very different position than last season where they looked like one of the most exciting teams not only in the division, but the whole of English football. Wh…

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Episode 157:Little Big Birthday Buzz 31:04

4M ago31:04

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Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about the latest Bromley Buzz column in County Chronicle magazine , Life In magazines editor Lauretta Wright's Little Big Show on Bromley Radio, Dominic King's show on BBC Radio Kent, Chislehurst Caves, and much more. We close with a Happy Birthday Buzz for Zeenat. We are …

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Which Attacking Players are the Hidden Gems in the EFL Championship? 52:29

4M ago52:29

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In this episode we invited members of the 'Championship Fans Group' on facebook to decide who their most under rated player was this season. There were some spot on picks from the group so we rewarded some of you with a shout out. Thank you for joining in, it makes the group much more engaging, and lets us make content more tailored towards what yo…

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Episode 156: Ian Wood Property - Orpington meets Bromley and the UK 8:34

4M ago8:34

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Darren Weale interviews Ian Wood of Ian Wood Property, an Orpington-based estate agent who sponsors the Bromley Buzz podcast. We interviewed Ian at Westcombe Park Rugby Club, which he also sponsors. Ian's company works across residential property and commercial property, including helping franchises and businesses equip, fit out, and launch new com…

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Which Team Has The Toughest and Easiest Run In? 49:57

4M ago49:57

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In today’s thrilling episode of Attacking The Championship, we dive deep into the heart-pounding world of the EFL Championship, dissecting each team's path as the season races toward an epic conclusion. We've analyzed the fixtures, considered the stakes, and crunched the numbers to bring you our definitive guide on who's got the roughest road ahead…

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EFL Championship Predictions: End of Season Table - Who Goes Up and Who Goes Down? 24:26

5M ago24:26

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We dive deep into the heart of the EFL Championship, offering our exclusive predictions for the season's climax. Using our advanced statistical models, we analyze each team's strength of schedule and current form to forecast who will clinch promotion, who will face the heartbreak of relegation, and who will secure their spot for another season in o…

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Episode 155: Carnival Coffee Roasters and a Roving Rainbow 35:37

5M ago35:37

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Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley, and are joined by Jacqui Weale. The episode is rather coffee-dominated, with an interview with Jane from Carnival Coffee Roasters in Penge, talks about Roving Rainbow, a new emblem of positivity, and the upcoming Let's Talk Better event on 22nd February, theme 'Celebrating Positiv…

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January Transfer Window Wrap-Up: EFL Championship's Biggest Moves 52:45

5M ago52:45

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This week we round up the January transfer window. Taking a look at the general activity as a whole for the division. Is it more active than previous years? Or has it been a bit of a graveyard? Have teams spent money? Or have they looked to cash in so they can keep the lights on? We look at the teams who have made some moves for attacking players..…

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Episode 154: Mercedes Yearley and Mindful Theatre for the Soul 20:49

5M ago20:49

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Jacqui Weale interviews Mercedes Yearley, whose Quest Soul Theatre has celebrated its first anniversary, providing a special outlet for people in Bromley to meet and express themselves through the medium of theatre. She also co-runs the inclusive, dementia-friendly Connections Cafe monthly in Bromley in partnership with Radfield Home Care. We are s…

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Which Team Could Get Promoted And Stay In The Premier League? 1:06:15

5M ago1:06:15

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🏆⚽ Welcome to our latest video: "Which Team Could Get Promoted And Stay In The Premier League?" ⚽🏆 Images For This Episode Squad Values and Owner Wealth Brighton Progress Chart Brighton Spending Graph Useful Links X (Twitter) - @champattack Youtube Channel In this in-depth analysis, we dive into the fascinating world of football, specifically focus…

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