Best The Odd Pod Podcasts (2024)

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The Odd Shaped Balls Podcast : Episode 8 - That Thing Mario Went Down 1:20:08

6h ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Hey there! Welcome back to another lively episode where the band is finally back together! It's been a hot minute since we've all been on together, but trust us, this reunion is worth the wait. I'm Andy Thompson, and joining me in the banter is Dan Payne, Becca Thompson, and fresh off his holiday, Jordan Weir. We're diving into all things rugby wit…

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OSB Bonus Episode : The Paul Crarey Interview 44:52

6h ago44:52

44:52

OSB C0-host Dan Payne sits down with Raiders head coach Paul Crarey to go over the 2024 season,By Odd Shaped Balls Podcast

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Cadel Evans: Previews the 2025 Tour de France route with Bobby and Jens 57:34

2h ago57:34

57:34

Cadel Evans has achieved many accolades during his career, part of a small select group of riders who've won both the rainbow bands and the yellow jersey - Australia's first Tour de France winner and now - the first guest to appear alongside Bobby and Jens three times. We discuss what a route announcement is actually like for riders, whether Mark C…

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Mailbag V: Altitude, Innovative Racing and Conquering Fear 27:17

1h ago27:17

27:17

Bobby and Jens open up the mailbag as they attempt to find answers to your cycling questions. How many races can Pogacar win in rainbows? What can cycling learn from biathlon? And what did Bobby just learn about his race ending Tour de France crashes? All this and more in this months mailbag. Remember to send your questions in the comments below...…

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The Odd Shaped Balls Podcast : Episode 7 - I Thought His Name Was Ass 1:19:18

3d ago1:19:18

1:19:18

Hi there, rugby fans! Whether it's morning, noon, or night, we're thrilled to welcome you to the Odd Shaped Balls podcast! Your host, Andy Thompson, is here, joined by Becca Thompson and Dan Payne from BBC Cumbria. Get ready for a lively chat about all things rugby, sprinkled with some good-natured banter and a few surprises along the way! This epi…

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Episode 192: An Actual Episode About Halloween 1:51:10

2d ago1:51:10

1:51:10

This week for Spooktober, we're talking about... Halloween... finally. We've done episodes on everything from Werewolves to Witches, and we've talked about Halloween plenty, but this is an entire episode dedicated to talking about the holiday itself. So grab a drink and join us as we talk about everything from the history of the holiday to our favo…

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Thibau Nys: Breaking through on the World Tour 57:31

6d ago57:31

57:31

Bobby and Jens catch up with Thibau Nys after his breakout year on the road. This year he combined a cyclocross campaign with 9 wins on the road. He tells Bobby and Jens how he pushed on this year, how he prepares for his races and how he deals with having his dad as his boss... Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your…

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OSB Transfer Round Up Special 44:33

6d ago44:33

44:33

The gang chat the recent transfers via a zoom cast.By Odd Shaped Balls Podcast

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OSB Bonus Episode : The Jonty Gorley Interview 36:50

7d ago36:50

36:50

Jordan Catches up with former Whitehaven coach Jonty Gorley to review Whitehaven's 2024 season.By Odd Shaped Balls Podcast

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The Odd Shaped Balls Podcast : Episode 6 - They've Ruined Tina Turner 1:15:21

8d ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Hi All! 🎶 Welcome back to another snazzy episode of the Odd Shaped Balls podcast! Today, we've got a jam-packed session with the one and only Andy Thompson, alongside our favourite voices from BBC Cumbria, Jordan Weir, and Dan Payne. Together, we dive into the rollercoaster ride that is the world of rugby league in Cumbria. First up, we kick things…

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Episode 191: Halloween Candy Tier List 2:35:09

9d ago2:35:09

2:35:09

This week for Spooktober, we're taking a break from the spooky side of Halloween and we're talking about our favorite Halloween candies! So grab a drink and join us as we creat a tier list of the best and worst candies from our childhood memories of going Trick or Treating! Follow us on social media and check out our other show, Morning Oddities! L…

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Kristen Faulkner: From breakthrough rider to double Olympic gold 58:38

13d ago58:38

58:38

This is the second time Bobby and Jens have sat down with Kristen Faulkner - a little over two years ago she spoke to us about her battles to survive in the peloton, how her rivals refused to follow her wheel - as they considered her too risky to follow and how challenging that initial step had been into the sport. Even then it was clear to see Kri…

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OSB Bonus Episode : The Anthony Murray Interview 38:37

13d ago38:37

38:37

Odd Shaped Balls Co-host Jordan Weir catches up with Anthony Murray for a review of Workington Towns 2024 season.By Odd Shaped Balls Podcast

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The Odd Shaped Balls Podcast : Episode 5 - A Balls Page? 1:05:00

16d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Welcome to the "Odd Shaped Balls" podcast, your ultimate Cumbrian rugby companion, hosted by the ever-charismatic Andy Thompson. This week, we're joined by BBC Cumbria's finest: Jordan Weir, the ever-enthusiastic Becca Thompson, and the cheeky returnee from the naughty step, Dan Payne. Trust us, it's a line up you don't want to miss! In this episod…

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Episode 190: Van Helsing (2004) Commentary 2:15:46

19d ago2:15:46

2:15:46

For this weeks Spooktober episode, we're watching the hit 2004 movie Van Helsing! So grab a drink and join us for some cheesy Universal monster fun! Follow us on social media and check out our other show, Morning Oddities! Links below in our linktree! If you enjoy our podcast, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share our show with your…

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Lael Wilcox: The round the world record breaker opening the sport to women 1:09:35

27d ago1:09:35

1:09:35

In September 2024, Lael Wilcox rolled into Chicago completing a three month, 18000 mile odyssey. Lael had just broken the world record for circumnavigating the globe, breaking the previous best time by more than two weeks. This isn't the first time the Alaskan native has set a new bar for others to meet. She's twice been the fastest finisher at the…

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The Odd Shaped Balls Podcast : Episode 4 - The Ian Smith Interview 1:51:40

23d ago1:51:40

1:51:40

Hey friends! Welcome back to another exciting episode of the "Odd Shaped Balls" podcast. Join your host, Andy Thompson, and his fellow rugby aficionados, BBC Cumbria's Becca Thompson and Jordan Weir, as they dive into the latest happenings in the world of rugby league with a focus on Cumbrian teams. This week, we're missing our usual partner-in-cri…

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Episode 189: Werewolf Movies and Myths 1:39:21

26d ago1:39:21

1:39:21

It's the time of year again for some good ol' fashioned spooks and boos. That's right, it's Spooktober again! This week we're talking about werewolves, both in traditional folk tales and in pop culture. So grab a drink and join us as we talk about everything from Roman myths to Teen Wolf! Follow us on social media and check out our other show, Morn…

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Jamie Whitmore: From Cancer Survivor to Paralympic Champion 55:13

27d ago55:13

55:13

Jamie Whitmore was dominant in her Xterra, offroad triathlon's elite series. She won 37 races, 6 national titles and a world championship on her way to a position in the sport's hall of fame. After a pain in her leg wouldn't cease, she sought treatment, where doctors discovered spindle cell sarcoma, a form of cancer that attacked her sciatic nerve.…

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The Odd Shaped Balls Podcast : Episode 3 - I'm Better Than Chris Moyles 1:23:47

29d ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Hey there, welcome back! In this episode, we've got Andy Thompson, BBC Cumbria's Becca Thompson, and Championship Rugby League commentator Dan Payne in the house. We're also joined by BBC Cumbria's League One Rugby League commentator Jordan Weir. Ready for some rugby league banter? Let's dive in! Shoutout to Our Sponsor First things first, a big th…

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Taco van der Hoorn: Narrow handlebars and battling back from concussion 54:42

1M ago54:42

54:42

Taco van der Hoorn burst onto the scene thanks to his incredibly aggressive racing style, and his narrow handlebars. He won a stage at the Giro d'Italia from a breakaway as well as wins at the Renewi Tour and the Brussels classic. But in 2023, at the Tour of Flanders Taco's life changed. A crash while he pushed to join the breakaway left Taco with …

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Mailbag #4: World Road Race predictions and time machines! 28:29

1M ago28:29

28:29

Bobby and Jens open your messages and attempt to make sense of the World Championship road races in Zurich. Find out what the boys think about brutal climbs, odd gear rations, backward brakes and a unique cycling time machine! Check out the Odd Tandem on Social media by hunting for @oddtandem on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. This podcast…

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The Odd Shaped Balls Podcast : Episode 2 - They Ain't That Clever 1:10:00

1M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Odd Shaped Balls Podcast! With Andy Thompson and the dynamic trio from BBC Cumbria, Dan Payne, Becca Thompson, and our beloved Jam eater, Jordan Weir. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of rugby banter and insider updates! We kick things off with some light-hearted teasing and a special shoutout to our spo…

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Episode 188: Movies in Time: 2008 2:17:23

1M ago2:17:23

2:17:23

It's the beginning of a new series of episodes! Inspired by out Video Games in Time series, we will be taking a look at movies from different years. This week, we're talking about movies that released in 2008! So grab a drink and join us as we talk about everything from superheroes to vampires! Follow us on social media and check out our other show…

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Riley Amos: The Rising star of mountain biking 53:50

2M ago53:50

53:50

Riley Amos is enjoying a career year. He recently won his first rainbow bands by securing the U23 short track title in Andorra, shortly after a 7th place finish at the Olympic games - the best performance ever by an American man. He's dominated the U23 World cup with five straight wins in this year's competition... and is returning to north America…

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The Odd Shaped Balls Podcast: Episode 1 - The Big Derby 1:01:48

2M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Welcome to the very first episode of the Odd Shaped Balls Podcast. Join me, Andy Thompson, along with BBC Cumbria's Golden Boys, Dan Payne, and Jordan Weir as we dive into the thrilling world of rugby league, complete with all the highs, lows, and everything in between. First off, a massive shoutout to our sponsor, Santa Marina, the best Italian ta…

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Episode 187: Friday the 13th Part VI Commentary 1:47:16

2M ago1:47:16

1:47:16

Today is Friday the 13th, so we couldn't pass up the chance to record a commentary for a Friday the 13th movie! This week we're watching Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)! So grab a drink and join us for some classic slasher movie fun! Follow us on social media and check out our other show, Morning Oddities! Links below in our linktree! I…

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Kasia Niewiadoma: The queen of the Tour de France Femmes 57:05

2M ago57:05

57:05

Kasia Niewiadoma breaks down the exceptional 2024 Tour de France Femmes sharing the inside track of that incredible victory. Kasia also had a life changing year away from the road, marrying her long term partner Taylor Phinney. Now she joins the podcast to discusses her goals in cycling and her plans for the future. Check out the video version of t…

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Episode 186: WHERE ARE THEY!!!??? 1:41:52

2M ago1:41:52

1:41:52

This week we are revisit our conversations about Aliens and this time, we are asking the age old question: WHERE ARE THEY? So grab a drink and join us as we discuss the Fermi Paradox and the different theories about why we don't have evidence of Alien civilizations, if they even exist at all. Follow us on social media and check out our other show, …

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Sven Nys: The king of cross 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

Sven Nys is a cyclocross superstar, he has two world titles in the discipline, leads the powerful Baloise Trek Lions team and now guides his superstar son Thibau's career. He popped into speak with Bobby and Jens about how he dominated his sport, and how he passes on what he learnt to the next generation. This episode of the Odd Tandem is also avai…

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Tom Dumoulin: The accidental cyclist 57:44

2M ago57:44

57:44

Tom Dumoulin was one of the most successful riders of his generation. A Giro d'Italia winner, a world TT champion, a stage winner at every grand tour and an Olympic medallist. His decision to step away from cycling during 2021 shocked the sport, and Tom admitted he'd lost his passion for the sport. When he returned few expected him to return to his…

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Dirk Tenner: The cycling team doctor changing perceptions about the sport. 56:20

2M ago56:20

56:20

If you google "cycling doctor" you are met with a wall of doping allegations, and shady behaviour. But the modern generation of doctors are looking to shake those connections. Ineos' Dirk Tenner was a successful track and field athlete before shifting his focus to medicine. A specialist in orthopaedics he is the first man the riders see when they b…

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Mailbag #3: Gifting stages, crazy fan interactions and the best language to swear in 51:19

3M ago51:19

51:19

Bobby and Jens are joined by Producer Mark as we dive into the mailbag and answer your questions. This week we discuss if gifting a stage, or even a race is a good idea, the best and worst roadside encounters with fans, unpicking the complex international languages of the peloton and find out why Remco Evenepoel is so dominant! Send us your questio…

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Episode 185: Video Game SCPs 1:34:52

3M ago1:34:52

1:34:52

This week we're talking about SCPs again, and this time we're focusing on video game themed SCPs! So grab a drink and join us for some spooky gaming stories! Check out the SCP wiki for yourself if you want to explore more SCPs! https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/ Follow us on social media and check out our other show, Morning Oddities! Links below in our…

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Silvan Dillier: Leading from the front of the peloton 57:56

3M ago57:56

57:56

Silvan Dillier is a key part of the Alpecin-Deceuninck team. His role as a domestique saw him spent more hours at the head of the peloton at this years tour de France, than any other rider, as he worked for team leaders Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen. He joined Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt shortly after the Tour de France had concluded to…

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Kim Andersen: The super sports director 48:27

3M ago48:27

48:27

Kim Andersen is Bobby and Jens' favourite sporting director. Unlike most of the coaches that looked after them in their careers, he is still at the very top - having just returned from DS'ing Lidl-Trek around the Tour de France. Hear why Bobby blames Kim for unexpectedly long journeys in the car, why he thinks his stood the test of time and what th…

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Episode 184: Deadpool and Wolverine Review 1:25:49

3M ago1:25:49

1:25:49

Deadpool and Wolverine is out now, and it's time for our review! There are many spoilers in this episode, so listener beware! Follow us on social media and check out our other show, Morning Oddities! Links below in our linktree! If you enjoy our podcast, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share our show with your friends! https://linkt…

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Dani Rowe: Overcoming rejection to take Olympic Gold 1:02:20

3M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Dani Rowe has achieved an awful lot in her career. By the age of 22 Dani was already an Olympic Champion, a triple world champion and double European champion. But Dani's road to the top was far from straight forward. Plucked from the obscurity of a school maths lesson she would face constant rejection from the famed TeamGB track programme only to …

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Episode 183: Fox Marvel Movie Tier List 1:33:27

3M ago1:33:27

1:33:27

Deadpool and Wolverine is out this weekend, and in preparation we are talking about all of the Fox Marvel movies! So grab a drink as we talk about everything from the Fantastic 4 to X Men! Follow us on social media and check out our other show, Morning Oddities! Links below in our linktree! If you enjoy our podcast, leave a review on Apple Podcasts…

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Riley Sheehan: Winning as a Rookie 54:08

3M ago54:08

54:08

Riley Sheehan is in his first full year in the pro peloton. Last year as a stagiaire he lived every rider's dream - winning one of cycling's oldest classics, Paris-Tours. The result led to him being signed to a three year deal by Israel Premier Tech where he's followed up his strong first act with a solid performance in the spring classics. But Ril…

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June Wrap Up | 5 stars & DNFs 28:03

4M ago28:03

28:03

Join us in this episode as we wrap up the month of June with a detailed look at our reading journey! We'll dive into our favorite 5-star reads that captivated our hearts and discuss the books we just couldn't finish. Whether you're looking for your next great read or curious about which titles didn't make the cut, this episode has something for eve…

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Episode 182: Album Reviews #9 1:22:44

4M ago1:22:44

1:22:44

We're back with another episode of album reviews, and this time we're talking about albums that were made by women! So grab a drink and join us for some smooth jazzy vibes and some kick ass metal! Here are the albums covered in this episode: Bricks are Heavy. L7. 1992. Back to Black. Amy Winehouse. 2006. Tell Me How You Really Feel. Courtney Barnet…

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Josh Tarling: The rising star of time trialling 35:08

4M ago35:08

35:08

At the age of twenty Josh Tarling has already earned a European Championship and a World bronze medal. Now he's heading to his first Olympic games with his eyes firmly fixed on an Olympic medal. He caught up with Bobby and Jens from his training camp in Puigcerdà, Spain as he revealed how he plans to take on Remco Evenepoel, Ganna and more. Join ou…

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Mailbag 2: Can Tadej Pogacar win it all? Olympics vs Vuelta and No More Mr Nice Jensie 29:41

4M ago29:41

29:41

We return to the mailbag to answer your questions ahead of the Tour finale. Discover how Bobby and Jens became friends, how Jens got control of the breakaway and what they make of Tadej Pogacar's 2024 plans post-Tour de France. Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titles patreon.com/OddTandem Find us on…

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Jordi Meeus: Champs Elysee winner 54:09

4M ago54:09

54:09

Last year Jordi Meeus stole the headlines on the Tour de France's prestigious Champs Elysee stage as he beat out his good friend Jasper Philipsen to claim his first stage race. As Bobby and Jens battled the entirety of Europe streaming a football match - they caught up with Jordi from his training camp in Livigno after taking a year away from the T…

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Chris Boardman: Cycling's renaissance man 53:32

4M ago53:32

53:32

Chris Boardman won an Olympic gold medal on the track, set multiple hour records and wore the Tour de France yellow jersey on three different occasions after dominating the prologues. Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt check in on their former teammate to discover how he's juggling his post-cycling careers of commentary, UK politics, engineering and pushi…

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Episode 181: Deadpool 2 Commentary 2:05:42

4M ago2:05:42

2:05:42

We're at it again with another commentary, and now we're finally all caught up and ready for Deadpool and Wolverine! That's right, this week we're watching Deadpool 2! So grab a drink and join us for a fun story about a short man and a dubstep aficionado. Follow us on social media and check out our other show, Morning Oddities! Links below in our l…

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Robby Ketchell - Cycling's data pioneer 59:53

4M ago59:53

59:53

Joining Bobby and Jens this week is a genius who changed cycling as we know it with his radical approach to science. His legacy includes snub nose time trial helmets, specialist time trial suits and away from cycling - Eliud Kipchoge's sub two hour marathon. Remember you can ask your questions for our next mailbag episode - wherever you see @oddTan…

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Mailbag #1: Weather, Queen stages and the Tour de France's hidden heroes 33:45

4M ago33:45

33:45

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt answer your questions about weather, Queen stages and who really makes the Tour de France run! Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titles patreon.com/OddTandem Find us on social media: Twitter.com/@oddtandem Instagram.com/OddTandem Facebook (search for Odd Tandem) TikTok (@O…

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Convincing you to read these books | YA & Adult 🌶️ 25:14

4M ago25:14

25:14

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Odd Page Podcast! This week, Nat and Alana team up to convince you to add three must-read books to your list. Ranging from young adult to adult (spicy).And heads-up: some of these selections are a bit spicy! Join us as we dive into our top recommendations and share why we think these stories are worth your…

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