Best The Esk Podcasts (2024)

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Talking the Blues Podcast – detailed analysis of the Friedkin withdrawal 1:09:54

6m ago1:09:54

1:09:54

After a short summer break in which George maintained a strict dietary schedule to return to pre-season in the best of condition, George, Andy and I return to discuss the major story in town, the collapse of the Friedkin bid, the reasons why and the short and medium term consequences. As difficult as the full story is, essential listening to unders…

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Talking the Blues Podcast, the Euro’s, cheating, the opportunity for Everton to lead 1:10:20

19d ago1:10:20

1:10:20

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. Peak close season allows us to turn our attention to England and the Euro’s. An interesting and wide ranging discussion ensues. We look at Everton’s PSR position, transfers and then move onto Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments. Uniquely we turn his comments into an opportunit…

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Talking the Blues Podcast – early start to the transfer window, DCL, Branthwaite & the latest on Friedkin 1:01:17

27d ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look at the early start to the transfer window for Everton, DCL’s possible departure, talk a bit about England and the Euros. We then examine in detail the potential opportunities available to the Friedkin Group after their granting of exclusivity by Farhad Moshiri. …

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Talking the Blues Podcast – Kevin Campbell R.I.P., the Friedkin takeover-edited 1:22:22

1M ago1:22:22

1:22:22

In a lengthy and at times emotional tribute to Kevin Campbell, Talking the Blues Podcast tries to put into words the sense of loss surrounding such a beautiful man and soul in Kevin Campbell. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. We then switch to the most significant Everton related news since Moshiri took over 8 and a half …

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E88 Haysley MacDonald - te Pa Wines 38:55

1M ago38:55

38:55

In 2003 Haysley and his family started a new adventure, converting their dairy and crop farm into vineyards and in 2011 te Pā was born. That spirit of discovery and independence lives on today. www.tepawines.com www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast This episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your busine…

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Unbreakable Spirit 2:58

1M ago2:58

2:58

This book is dedicated to you, the incredible women who have stood beside me in every season of prayer. Your unwavering faith, fierce encouragement, and shared strength have been the wind beneath my wings. Thank you for lifting me up when doubt crept in, for celebrating victories big and small, and for reminding me of the power of collective prayer…

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Talking the Blues Podcast, Branthwaite, England, latest on the ownership position 51:59

1M ago51:59

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Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast with George and Andy Costigan, We look at Branthwaite, England, before quickly moving on to the only topic in town at the moment – our ownership – who is in play and why decisions need to be made quickly. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ttb-08062024f.mp3 The Talking the Blues Podcast is…

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Season 5 Episode 7 1:04:42

1M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Season review, Transfers and England in the Euros

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E87 Nigel Elder - The Elder Pinot 39:31

1M ago39:31

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Nigel Elder is the visionary behind The Elder Pinot and his story moves through various vocations before landing in Martinborough where he worked alongside some of New Zealand's great winemakers before venturing off to make his own exquisite Pinot Noir. www.theelderpinot.com www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music track featured…

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Talking the Blues Podcast, post 777 truth, Textor, public funding? 1:18:05

2M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

In perhaps our bluntest podcast ever, George, Andy and myself discuss the immediate future of Everton Football Club and what needs to happen to resolve the almost impossible dynamic between Moshiri, creditors and future owners. In addition we look at Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s demand for public funding and what the consequences are for Everton with he pro…

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Season 5 Episode 6 guests Henry Winter and Rodger Armstrong 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Season review, State of Play re finances and takeover, and a look ahead to the Euros

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Talking the Blues Podcast, end of season and what the summer has in store for us….. 1:07:15

2M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

After far too long a break (for us) hopefully for you too, Talking the Blues is back with an end of season finale, we look back (sort of) on the games we have missed then go on a bit of a season-long ramble all be it strong words towards the end. One could say we had our flip-flops on. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ttb21052024f.mp3 …

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Talking the Blues Podcast, Brentford (h) Premier League survival….. 1:25:51

3M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan. We look at the match, the week we’ve just had before delving into what else the club has to resolve now our Premier League status is safe. As ever a few laughs along the way. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TtB20042024f.mp3 The Talking the Blues Podcast is…

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Talking the Blues Podcast, Liverpool (h), the joy…… 1:04:35

3M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Welcome to this week’s joyous, oh so joyous Talking the Blues Podcast. George, Andy and myself look back on a fabulous and famous evening at Goodison. Enjoy! https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ttb250420241f.mp3 The Talking the Blues Podcast is available, free of charge and advertising on all major podcast platforms, links to which can be…

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Talking the Blues Podcast, Nottingham Forest (h) survival & the state of football 1:15:24

3M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. In a critical week we look back on the first hurdle that is over come, Nottingham Forest at home, before a wider discussion on the importance of the club and the game, the role of custodians, and are we doing enough to protect our game. A passionate discussion https://t…

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Season 5 Episode 4 Wych Giulia and Terry 1:20:46

5M ago1:20:46

1:20:46

Points deduction and Shagger Silk The importance of fans having a voice and the FAB Transfer window and the squad A Year of Dyche, behind the scenes and a review

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Season 5 Episode 3 Wych catches up with Matt Barry 53:10

9M ago53:10

53:10

VAR or not VAR and a talk around PGMOL. Written media in 2023. Backing Toffee Tvs call for #Unity.

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E86 Lucie Lawrence - O'Naturel Wines 29:27

10M ago29:27

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Lucie studied and worked in her home country France before meeting her husband Brook and moving to New Zealand to help found Aurum Wines. O Naturel is the next venture for the couple and their family located just outside of Cromwell in the Central Otago. www.onaturel.co.nz www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music track featured o…

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Season 5 Episode 2 Wych speaks to Rodger Armstrong and Paul (the Esk) 1:22:34

10M ago1:22:34

1:22:34

The transfer window and Paddy Boylands article. Are we paying to keep the lights on through sales. 'Interim' and is Investment likely? Dyches likely future. The Fan advisory board.

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Season 5 Episode 1 Wych speaks to Matt Barry and VFB Lee Mc 1:09:44

11M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Talk through of the Wolves result Branthwaite, Dobbin and the importance of freshening up a stale Everton A look ahead to Doncaster and Sheff Utd Evertonians Questions

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E85 Koparepare Wines - Samantha White & Josh Barclay 26:36

1y ago26:36

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Kōparepare is produced and bottled by Whitehaven, and for every bottle sold a donation is made to LegaSea, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s marine environment. www.whitehaven.co.nz/collections/koparepare www.legasea.co.nz www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy…

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Season 4 Episode 14 - Special guests Rodger Armstrong and Joe Thomas 1:04:59

1y ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Discussing what has been an eventful 12 months following Everton. Communication from a media perspective and a fan perspective. Having a clear Identity and plan that all stakeholders buy into. Improvements and changes that could be implemented.

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Season 4 Episode 13 (unlucky for some) Wych and Matt share their thoughts on the summer so far 1:14:03

1y ago1:14:03

1:14:03

Reactions on the Board changes and what the future may look like at Everton football club off the field. Evertonians Questions @Rydalviking1 Potential signings Adding to problems and not adding solutions. Should I stay or should I go now?

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Kek ti planifikasyon pou ou komanse semain ou. 5:14

1y ago5:14

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Ki sa ou pou ou fe pou realize yon semain.

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E84 Tim Bourne - Escarpment Winery 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

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Tim Bourne is the Senior Winemaker at Escarpment Winery in Martinborough. From his first vintage in Marlborough to short stints in Central Otago and Waipara, along with a vintage in Western Australia, this led Tim to eventually taking up the opportunity to work with Larry McKenna. www.escarpment.co.nz www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinep…

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Season 4 Episode 12 males Mental health and its relationship with Football (with guests Chris Roberts and Jay Deakin). 1:23:03

1+ y ago1:23:03

1:23:03

Chris Roberts shares his Mental health story and how he has used his experiences to write a newly launched book Football > Everything. Chris talks about dealing with bereavement and the help he received from Seans Place a local charity. Jay Deakin shares his Mental Health story in relation to OCD and using his lived experience to create a males men…

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E83 Larry McKenna - Escarpment Winery 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

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Widely regarded as the Prince of Pinot Noir in New Zealand, Larry has been in the wine industry for over 40 years which includes founding Escarpment Winery in Martinborough. www.eskvalleywines.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music This episode is brought to …

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Season 4 Episode 11 - Wych, Alan Myers and Matt Barry 59:26

1+ y ago59:26

59:26

Changes at Everton and Passionate Evertonians A Positive start on the pitch Change in culture and the importance of Leadership Merseyside Derby week

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Everton Business Matters Special 1:05:54

1+ y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Welcome to this special edition of Everton Business Matters where for the first time since May 2021 Rodger Armstrong, John Blain and I get together to discuss the last seven years, right up to the potential new investment doing the current media rounds. In our usual style we analyse what's happened, where it has placed us and most critically how do…

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E82 NZ Wine Podcast Caro Jensen - NZ Rose Day 28:05

1+ y ago28:05

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Caro first arrived in New Zealand from Germany to complete a thesis on NZ Wine and went on to work in the wine industry with boutique and larger wineries both here in NZ and overseas. Eventually co-founding Sip NZ who were instrumental in establishing NZ Rose Day. You can find Caro now at www.caroha.com www.nzwine.com/en/media/story/nz-rose-day www…

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E81 Gordon Russell - Esk Valley Wines 32:41

1+ y ago32:41

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Gordon was appointed as Esk Valley winemaker in 1993 however his life in NZ wine commenced even earlier in Auckland wineries. Gordon loves what he does and feels privileged to have had the experiences in his life so far. www.eskvalleywines.com www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ …

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Season 4 Episode 10 - Just another week in Everton land. Guest Host Rodger, Wych and Katie C 1:19:35

1+ y ago1:19:35

1:19:35

Stepping down from the Fans Forum Communication or lack of Communication Absent owner, A Teflon Chairman and everything in between What next?

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E80 Sally Duncan - Laithwaites Wine 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

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In this episode we speak with Sally Duncan, Laithwaites' Wine NZ Country Manager and Chairperson of the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association. www.laithwaites.co.nz www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music This episode is brought to you with tha…

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E79 Lawrence Francis - Interpreting Wine 43:40

1+ y ago43:40

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Lawrence is the Founder and Host of the Interpreting Wine podcast and helps wine brands connect with their dream customers more effectively and efficiently and in doing so has produced over 470 podcasts. www.interpretingwine.com www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of B…

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Season 4 Episode 9 - World Cup Podcast with an Englishman, a Welshman and a Yank 1:16:43

1+ y ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Efc Sabbatical Group B Using the platform to do and say what is right. Respect Efc OZ finish

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Catching up with Paul Brown, talking about Lampard & new information on Moshiri 47:47

1+ y ago47:47

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Welcome to this episode of the Esk podcasts. Today I an joined by freelance journalist Paul Brown review the season to date, take a detailed look at Lampard, his style of management, what's working, not working. We look at his relationship with the board, and in particular the differences between now and his time at Chelsea We talk about Farhad Mos…

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Season 4 Episode 8 Wych and Mitch 55:56

1+ y ago55:56

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A win at home and a wonderful week. You can change the side without actually changing the side. A look ahead and fellow blue questions.

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Season 4 Episode 7 -Wych is joined by Rob Fisher and Matt Barry 1:20:33

2y ago1:20:33

1:20:33

Hardwork translating to results. Marginal Gains. A side still evolving and improving vs Stats. Young wingers and Patience. Fellow blue questions.

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E78 Lauren Swift - Swift Wines 34:04

2y ago34:04

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Lauren won the inaugural New Zealand Young Winemaker of the Year competition in 2015 while working as Chief Winemaker at Ash Ridge and is now producing Swift Wines with her husband Henry. We speak with Lauren about her journey so far and what's coming up for her. This episode was recorded May 13, 2022. www.swiftwines.co.nz www.nzwinepodcast.com www…

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