Best Agency Of Thrones Podcasts (2024)

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Revolution in the air: how laughing gas changed the world 27:47

31m ago27:47

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Since its discovery in the 18th century, nitrous oxide has gone from vaudeville gimmick to pioneering anaesthetic to modern party drug. By Mark Miodownik. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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They Reminisce : Steve Francis | Olympics Basketball and other NBA Things 48:09

1d ago48:09

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In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, hosts Cal Lee and Warren Shaw dive into the latest buzz in the basketball world: USA Basketball at the Olympics: As the Olympic Games approach, we break down Team USA’s roster, key players to watch, and their chances of bringing home the gold. Tyus Jones Joins the Suns: The Suns make a strategic move by …

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From Nobel peace prize to civil war: how Ethiopia’s leader beguiled the world 33:32

1h ago33:32

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When Abiy Ahmed took power in Ethiopia, he was feted at home and abroad as a great unifier and reformer. Two years later, terrible violence was raging. How did people get him so wrong? By Tom Gardner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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From the archive: From Game of Thrones to The Crown: the woman who turns actors into stars 41:26

2d ago41:26

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2018: Nina Gold’s role is invisible, and yet her taste has shaped much of what we watch on film and TV. By Sophie Elmhirst. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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Chortle chortle, scribble scribble: inside the Old Bailey with Britain’s last court reporters 36:21

11m ago36:21

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The cases heard at the Old Bailey offer a vivid, often grim portrait of England and Wales today. What happens when there is no one left to tell these stories? By Sophie Elmhirst. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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‘I’m good, I promise’: the loneliness of the low-ranking tennis player 25:18

1h ago25:18

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I was once Ireland’s No 1 player, and tried for years to climb the global ranks. But life at the bottom of the top can be brutal. By Conor Niland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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From the archive: ‘As borders closed, I became trapped in my Americanness’: China, the US and me 35:01

7h ago35:01

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: I’ve long nursed vague plans of moving back to China for a few years, to solidify my place there. But with each year that passes in the US, such a move gets harder and harder to make. By Cle…

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‘If there’s nowhere else to go, this is where they come’: how Britain’s libraries provide much more than books 33:11

9d ago33:11

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In 2024, libraries are unofficial creches, homeless shelters, language schools and asylum support providers – filling the gaps left by a state that has reneged on its responsibilities. By Aida Edemariam. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Who Ya Got: Amare Stoudemire v Blake Griffin 47:56

16d ago47:56

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Summertime vibes in the NBA and we touch on the latest news and notes to include: Russell Westbrook to join the Nuggets Grizzlies trade Zhaire Williams to Brooklyn Evan Mobley 5-year/$224 million extension Gary Trent joins the Bucks Celtics Re-sign all their players pushing their tax bill to $210 million. We discuss the financial impact of this mov…

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‘How do I heal?’: the long wait for justice after a black man dies in police custody 37:01

1h ago37:01

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The true number of black people who have died after contact with the police has been hidden, while their families are faced with delays and denials. By Raekha Prasad. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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From the archive: The elephant vanishes: how a circus family went on the run 37:40

7d ago37:40

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Dumba has spent her life performing in circuses around Europe, but in recent years animal rights activists have been campaigning to rescue her. When it looked like they might succeed, Dumba …

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Dirty waters: how the Environment Agency lost its way 36:46

23d ago36:46

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Having created a watchdog for the environment, the government took its teeth out and muzzled it. Can public outrage rouse the Environment Agency to action? By Hettie O’Brien. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Inside Mexico’s anti-avocado militias 36:01

1d ago36:01

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The spread of the avocado is a story of greed, ambition, corruption, water shortages, cartel battles and, in a number of towns and villages, a fierce fightback. By Alexander Sammon. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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From the archive: ‘Colonialism had never really ended’: my life in the shadow of Cecil Rhodes 44:43

3d ago44:43

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: After growing up in a Zimbabwe convulsed by the legacy of colonialism, when I got to Oxford I realised how many British people still failed to see how empire had shaped lives like mine – as …

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Derozan finds a throne in Sacto| Barnes gets New Spurs| The King Remains 51:26

4d ago51:26

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This Week we discuss: The three team deal of: Kings: DeMar DeRozan 3yr/$74 - Spurs land Harrison Barnes and 2031 pick swap, Bulls add Chris Duarte, 2-second rd picks and cash considerations Also... Lakers: LeBron 2yr/$101 (1+1) includes no-trade clause & trade kicker. Nate McMillian and Scott Brooks join Redick's staff Cavs: Donovan Mitchell 3yr/$1…

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Where the wild things are: the untapped potential of our gardens, parks and balconies 28:04

5d ago28:04

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Gardens could be part of the solution to the climate and biodiversity crisis. But what are we doing? Disappearing them beneath plastic and paving. By Kate Bradbury. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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How the Tories pushed universities to the brink of disaster 29:22

27d ago29:22

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Over the past 14 years, the Conservative dream of a free market in higher education has collided with the harsh reality of austerity and the cultural resentment of the radical right – driving some institutions close to bankruptcy. By William Davies. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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From the archive: Ten ways to confront the climate crisis without losing hope 31:50

10d ago31:50

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: It’s easy to despair at the climate crisis, or to decide it’s already too late – but it’s not. Here’s how to keep the fight alive. By Rebecca Solnit. Help support our independent journalism …

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Athletic's Law Murray Talks Clippers Life without Paul George | Its a Free Agency Frenzy 1:00:28

11d ago1:00:28

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Let the Madness Begin... Let it Begin as the NBA Free Agency Frenzy is in effect. The Athletic's Law Murray joins the show to discuss how the Clippers can still be competitive without Paul George and where they fall in the Western Conference pecking order. We also weigh in on the major Free Agency Signings thats already taken place. Get in where yo…

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‘Natty or not?’: how steroids got big 38:06

1M ago38:06

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Once upon a time, it was only hardcore bodybuilders who pumped themselves up with testosterone. Today it is no longer niche. But how dangerous is it? By Stephen Buranyi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Nairobi to New York and back: the loneliness of the internationally educated elite 33:33

15d ago33:33

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Every year, hundreds of Kenyans head off to study at elite universities in the US and UK. On graduating, many find themselves in a strange position: unable to fit in abroad, but no longer feeling like they belong back home. By Carey Baraka. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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From the archive: Brazilian butt lift: behind the world’s most dangerous cosmetic surgery 42:08

1M ago42:08

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: The BBL is the fastest growing cosmetic surgery in the world, despite the mounting number of deaths resulting from the procedure. What is driving its astonishing rise? By Sophie Elmhirst. He…

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Jabari Davis joins to talk LA's Big Move and show some Celtic Hate too... 58:41

18d ago58:41

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The NBA cant allow us to bask in the Green Glory huh? Fine, then we brought our Brother Jabari on to discuss what Winning Time will look like for the Lakers and JJ Reddick and why he calling CAP on Lebron's Deniability. He also found a few moments to express his Hate/Love for the Celtics, which we fondly appreciate! Download and Discuss with US Bec…

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Two poems, four years in detention: the Chinese dissident who smuggled his writing out of prison 32:49

20d ago32:49

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My poems were written in anger after Tiananmen Square. But what motivates most prison writing is a fear of forgetting. Today I am free, but the regime has never stopped its war on words. By Liao Yiwu. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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As a teenager, John was jailed for assaulting someone and stealing their bike. That was 17 years ago – will he ever be released? 40:59

22d ago40:59

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Indeterminate sentences are devastating to mental health, but prisoners with mental illness are less likely to be released. The result is a vicious cycle whereby the most vulnerable inmates often have the least chance of getting out – as John’s case shows. By Sophie Atkinson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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Celtics Raise Banner 18 | Autopsy Report: Dallas Mavs 59:02

1M ago59:02

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We discuss the Celtics dominant run in the playoffs and finally crossing the finish line to win their 18th Title in Franchise History. We discuss if this run was laced in luck or dominance. We also discuss the Mavs and whether they are poised to repeat this effort to make to the NBA Finals and the brothers keeper bond between Luca and Kyrie. Downlo…

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From the archive: Can computers ever replace the classroom? 38:10

24d ago38:10

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2020: With 850 million children worldwide shut out of schools, tech evangelists claim now is the time for AI education. But as the technology’s power grows, so too do the dangers that come with it…

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The man who turned his home into a homeless shelter 32:02

26d ago32:02

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Stuart Potts is an unlikely do-gooder – a former crack addict who has hit rock bottom more than once. But since 2020, he has offered hundreds of homeless people a bed in his small flat – and for many of them, it has been life-changing. By Samira Shackle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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From low-level drug dealer to human trafficker: are modern slavery laws catching the wrong people? 38:22

2M ago38:22

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When I heard that a boy from my primary school had been convicted of trafficking, I had to find out what had happened to make him fall so far. By Francisco Garcia. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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From the archive: How globalisation has transformed the fight for LGBTQ+ rights 39:38

1M ago39:38

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Much progress has been made in attitudes towards sexual equality and gender identity – but in many places a dramatic backlash by conservative forces has followed. By Mark Gevisser. Help supp…

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2024 NBA Finals Analysis: Talkin Games 1 and 2 44:39

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The Baseline Boys breakdown Games 1 and 2 and the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.By 19 Media Group

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‘Ryan Reynolds never had to deal with this’: the slow death and (possible) rebirth of Southend United 45:23

1M ago45:23

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In 20 years, this Essex club has tumbled down the leagues and seen its ground fall apart. Is a revival finally coming – or will hopes be dashed again? By Tim Burrows. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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César Aira’s unreal magic: how the eccentric author took over Latin American literature 35:05

1M ago35:05

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He has published more than 100 novels, gives his work away, and his surrealist books have a massive cult following. Now Argentina’s favourite rule-breaker is tipped for the Nobel prize. By Alejandro Chacoff. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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From the archive: ‘The Silicon Valley of turf’: how the UK’s pursuit of the perfect pitch changed football 35:17

2M ago35:17

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: They used to look like quagmires, ice rinks or dustbowls, depending on the time of year. But as big money entered football, pristine pitches became crucial to the sport’s image – and grounds…

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Mother trees and socialist forests: is the ‘wood-wide web’ a fantasy? 37:06

1M ago37:06

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In the past 10 years the idea that trees communicate with and look after each other has gained widespread currency. But have these claims outstripped the evidence? By Daniel Immerwahr. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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NBA Finals Preview: Mavs v Celtics | Autopsy Report: Pacers/Timberwolves 1:01:36

1M ago1:01:36

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We dive headfirst into the heart-stopping action of the NBA Finals as the Dallas Mavericks take on the Boston Celtics. Join us as we spotlight the performances of Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic, whose on-court brilliance is setting the stage for a showdown for legacy and supremacy. The conversation heats up with a discussion on Kyrie Irving’s game-ch…

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‘I’ll stay an MP for as long as I can’: Diane Abbott’s tumultuous political journey 31:52

2M ago31:52

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Britain’s first black female MP faced hostility from the media and political establishment from the start. Nearly 40 years on, she is still not giving up. By Andy Beckett. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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From the archive: The secret deportations: how Britain betrayed the Chinese men who served the country in the war 49:24

2M ago49:24

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: During the second world war, Chinese merchant seamen helped keep Britain fed, fuelled and safe – and many gave their lives doing so. But from late 1945, hundreds of them who had settled in L…

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‘He likes scaring people’: how Modi’s right-hand man, Amit Shah, runs India 49:37

2M ago49:37

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For 40 years, Amit Shah has been at Narendra Modi’s side – his confidant, consigliere and enforcer. Today he is India’s second-most powerful man, and he is reshaping the country in radical ways. By Atul Dev. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Autopsy Report: Thunder | Nuggets | Cavs | Knicks 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

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4 more teams get put on this slab as we discuss the: Nuggets Thunder Cavs Knicks On our Autopsy Reports. Downloand and Discuss with Us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.By 19 Media Group

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Guatemala’s baby brokers: how thousands of children were stolen for adoption 32:56

2M ago32:56

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From the 1960s, baby brokers persuaded often Indigenous Mayan women to give up newborns while kidnappers ‘disappeared’ babies. Now, international adoption is being called out as a way of covering up war crimes. By Rachel Nolan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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