Best Big Riks Podcasts (2024)

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75: MUZHYK SEASON: UNBEATEN STREAKS, WINLESS RUNS & RECOVERY TIME 1:02:09

3d ago1:02:09

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Adam, Rey and Andrew round up the recent domestic club action across Ukraine. They're here build you up for the "home straight" of the UPL as the league title chase becomes a 2 horse race; Kryvbas' wonder season looks to be ending with a medal whilst there's a whole load of problems down at the very bottom of the table! Plus the first BIG injury co…

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74: ENDLESS SUMMER: THE EUROS, OLYMPICS, TITLES, CUPS & MORE 56:01

1M ago56:01

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МИ НА ЄВРО! Rey and Andrew sit down to digest the international break and look ahead to what will be an action packed summer of football - from the business ends of the domestic league and cup comps to the big tournaments in Germany and France! A massive thank you to this episode's sponsor WatchUPL.com (more info below) In this week's episode we ta…

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73: THE PLAY OFFS: MARCH INT'L BREAK w/ Haris Mrkonja (N1 BiH) 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Zdravo! Andrew and Adam are with you to provide a comprehensive (as can be) preview to the upcoming crucial international break! Ukraine face Bosnia in a Euro 2024 Q Play Off Semi Final in Zenica on Thursday so who better than friend of the pod - Bosnian sports journalist Haris Mrkonja – who works for broadcaster N1 to join us to talk about it all …

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72: A NEW DAWN: UAF, UPL & KIDS ABROAD w/ Gerry Luczka 1:38:14

3M ago1:38:14

1:38:14

Adam, Andrew and Rey reconvene for the resumption of the 23/24 UPL season! The business end of the campaign is underway! With no more teams in Europe and the transfer window winding down focus turns towards cup finals, medal races, relegations, promotions and national team tournaments! This week, they also welcome special guest Gerry Luczka – a for…

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71: THE WINTER WINDOW: A TRANSFER SPECIAL w/ Yaroslav Kondratyuk (Phenomen Sports) 1:34:07

3M ago1:34:07

1:34:07

Andrew and Rey are here for the first U+F episode of 2024! The winter break is officially underway for all Ukrainian sides and the transfer window will be opening shortly too. So the team come together one last time in this calendar year to discuss the final big headlines before the new year! Joining us for this transfer window special is the CEO o…

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70: THE 2023 FINALE: END OF A UCL ERA w/ Andy Brassell 1:12:07

5M ago1:12:07

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Andrew, Adam, Rey bring you the final U+F episode of 2023! The winter break is officially underway for all Ukrainian sides and the transfer window will be opening shortly too. So the team come together one last time in this calendar year to discuss the final big headlines before the new year! With this being a Shakhtar special of sorts; European fo…

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69: EUROPEAN DREAMS, HOPES & HOME TRUTHS w/ Vitalii Volochai (V1lat) 1:19:41

5M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

Andrew, Adam, Rey reconvene to discuss the past month in Ukrainian football! The winter break has already started for Persha and Druha and it's imminently approaching the UPL too! All the while Shakhtar are hopeful of a UCL spring, Ukraine are hopeful of a European summer whilst Ukrainians across Europe are turning it ON for their clubs! Joining th…

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68: CLASICOS & CLASICHNES: Barça, Pusic, Shock Leaders w/ Rik Sharma 1:19:58

6M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Andrew, Adam, Rey return to mull over the continuation of the most exciting UPL season in recent times as well as dissecting Shakhtar's bouts with Barcelona thanks to the help of Spain based AFP sports journalist & co-host of Barcelona podcast Siempre Positivo - Rik Sharma. The guys talk: Shakhtar v Barcelona Van Leeuwen gone! Was the sacking justi…

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67: THIRD OF THE SEASON DOWN: Van Leeuwen Future, Shock UPL Leaders & National Team Injuries 1:07:23

7M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Andrew, Adam, Rey rendezvous to cover the past few weeks of goings on in Ukrainian football and look ahead to two key Euro 2024 Qualifiers this week! The guys focus: Shakhtar in Europe Antwerp win - What was it down to? Van Leeuwen - has he bought himself some more time in the hot seat? The Sikan renaissance! Problem areas for Shakhtar – CB, LW, CF…

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66: UKRAINE SEPT Q PREVIEW: ENGLAND & ITALY w/ Simon Peach 1:14:56

8M ago1:14:56

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Andrew, Adam, Rey reconvene to look ahead to a huge week for Rebrov's national side as they take on England and Italy in key qualifiers for Euro 2024! Simon Peach - PA's chief football writer as well as their Man United & England reporter joins us to help take on the upcoming fixtures! The guys chat: Part 1: Recalling the March game... What went wr…

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65: THE SEASON'S UNDERWAY: Charity Matches, Exits & Farewells 1:01:30

9M ago1:01:30

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Andrew, Adam, Rey are here to prepare you for the 23/24 season that gets underway in earnest at the end fo this week! They chat: Game 4 Ukraine - a resounding success! Shakhtar take a pumping on Pyatov's farewell at Spurs A tough start to life under Van Leeuwen Rukh on fire! Kuharevich to Swansea! Vorskla's week from Hell Dovbyk to Girona! Dnipro-1…

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64: THE 23/24 PREVIEW - All Inclusive: UPL, Persha & Druha w/ Vadym Skichko 1:08:59

10M ago1:08:59

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Andrew, Adam, Rey & Friend of the Pod Vadym Skichko, are here to prepare you for the 23/24 season that gets underway in earnest at the end fo this week! They talk: Shakhtar with a new coach, new signings - can they retain their title? Dynamo look strong going into the campaign despite just one signing! Are Polissya ready to challenge in their first…

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63: THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: OLYMPICS, MANAGERS & HOMECOMINGS w/ Dmytro Dzhulai 1:02:50

10M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Andrew, Adam, Rey & Friend of the Pod Dmytro Dzhulai, convene to reflect on a historic U21 European Championships, the manager merry go round in the UPL and transfers galore. The guys discuss: Rotan and his U21s – End of an Era What went wrong v Spain? CF’s – is it weakest position in upcoming gen? Players who announced themselves to scouts across …

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62: UKRAINE NT: NEW ERAS & NEXT GENERATIONS w/ Dima Rebrov 1:04:25

11M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Andrew, Adam, Rey & Friend of the Pod Dima Rebrov, returns after a year hiatus, to talk about everything that's happened in an eventful June so far for Ukraine & the U21s! The team focus on: The Rebrov Era gets underway! Promising Germany performance Sudakov becoming a irreplaceable starter? Key players v Germany – didn’t quite cut it v N Macedonia…

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61: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: 22/23 SEASON COMPLETE w/ Volodymyr Zverov 1:04:01

12M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Andrew, Adam, Rey & Friend of the Pod 'OG' Volodymyr Zverov (ProFootballDigital) convene to officially CLOSE the 22/23 UPL season in podcast form! The league performances on the final day of every side are given a run through as well coverage of all the big stories across the Ukrainian footballing world this past week! The guys talk: Dnipro-1 and Z…

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60: THE BUSINESS END OF THE SEASON: Obolon, Polissya, VAR & irregular betting 40:31

12M ago40:31

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Andrew, Adam & Rey aren't on the beach just yet... The season has just entered its business end! There's plenty to digest in relation to promotion, relegation & title races across the leagues The trio dissect : Obolon & Polissya's Promotion to the UPL Who else has a shot at making it to the play offs? VAR controversies have forced some clubs to buy…

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Episode 1.7 - Breath of the Wild: Big Bird and The Foggy Forest 1:30:41

1y ago1:30:41

1:30:41

Welcome back to the Video Game Bookclub! Catch up with Leem and Rik as they update you on where they've been, discuss the upcoming Tears of the Kingdom and talk about their adventures to Hyrule Forest! Make sure you're following our socials: https://twitter.com/8bitbybit https://youtube.com/@8bitbybit https://tiktok.com/@8bitbybit https://instagram…

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59: BANS, RECORDS & A CLASICHNE (Preview) 1:00:13

1y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Andrew, Adam & Rey delve deep into the happenings in and around Ukrainian football over the past couple of weeks... Is this weekend's upcoming Clasichne, the least anticipated derby match in recent history? Can it hopefully surprise an audience will little expectation? The guys also talk : Is the title wrapped up now? Shakhtar 7 clear over Dnipro-1…

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58: CHANGES: WEMBLEY, CHELSEA & TALENT ABROAD w/ Dmytro Dzhulai 1:00:11

1y ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Andrew, Adam & Rey mull over the happenings of the past week in Ukrainian football and beyond after a sad Ukraine display last week... This week, Ukrainian Football commentator (Setanta Sport & Sport 1) and Friend of the Pod Dmytro Dzhulai returns after a long hiatus to talk about what he saw at Wembley and provide his knowledgable insight on the P…

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57: ENGLAND v UKRAINE PREVIEW SPECIAL w/ Russ Taylor 56:44

1y ago56:44

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It's been a LONG six months since Ukraine played last! Andrew, Adam & Rey are are here to run the rule over Ruslan Rotan's Ukraine side ahead of their EURO 2024 Qualifying opener v Ukraine on Sunday! This week, Friend of the Pod Russ Taylor from Sky Sports News joins the guys to provide some of his usual Ukrainian related anecdotes and offer a bit …

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C-Smash VRS for PSVR2 interview, Google Pixel Fold, and ChatGPT in cars 33:36

1y ago33:36

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This week in the Pocket-lint Podcast, Rik talks with the director of forthcoming PSVR2 game C-Smash VRS, Jörg Tittel, about remaking the Sega classic for a new generation, and the future of virtual reality in general. Editor in chief Chris Hall also joins the show to discuss ChatGPT AI in cars and the Google Pixel Fold. Plus, we find out what is th…

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Episode 1.6 - Breath of the Wild: Cold Peaks and Flappy Town 1:33:27

1y ago1:33:27

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Welcome back to the Video Game Bookclub! Get up to date with Leem and Rik as they let you know what they've been up to recently before getting into their adventures across the west of Hyrule, the coldest region of the map as well as discovering Rito Village! Make sure you're following our socials: https://twitter.com/8bitbybit https://youtube.com/@…

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Episode 1.5 - Breath of the Wild: Gerudo? More like Geru-don't. 1:44:43

1y ago1:44:43

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IT'S BEEN A WHILE, but we're BACK! In this episode find out how Leem and Rik fared in the Gerudo Desert, taking on a gigantic Camel and exactly how many Korok seeds they managed to miss entirely. Make sure you're following our socials: https://twitter.com/8bitbybit https://youtube.com/@8bitbybit https://tiktok.com/@8bitbybit https://instagram.com/8…

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56: UPL COMEBACK SZN: The Winter Break is Over! 1:27:25

1y ago1:27:25

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Andrew, Adam & Rey are back to digest the first weekend of the UPL 22/23 as it defrosted following its annual winter break and look ahead to the remainder of the season! The guys dissect: Every single UPL side's winters Re-opening Matchday performances Rotan's debut games in Job # 2 at Oleksandriya Kovalets strikes again versus Dynamo & Lucescu Zor…

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Mobile World Congress 2023 special - all the best phones and news from the show 32:50

1y ago32:50

32:50

With Mobile World Congress taking place in Barcelona all week, the Pocket-lint team turns its attention to the biggest stories and products at the trade show. Host Rik Henderson is joined by editorial director, Chris Hall, and deputy editor, Britta O'Boyle, to talk about rollable phone and laptop concepts, the Huawei Watch GT Cyber smartwatch with …

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55: LUCK, PENS & THE UPL RETURN w/ Andy Brassell 1:13:39

1y ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Rey , Andrew and Adam are back with another high fuelled edition of the # 1 English language podcast on Ukrainian football! So much has happened since the last episode and there's so much to come in the next week too as the UPL resumes following it's long winter break. This week they're joined by football writer, journalist, podcaster & renowned Eu…

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iPhone 15, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Sonos Era 300, and AI is taking over the world 34:04

1y ago34:04

34:04

As AI seems to be taking over the world, the Pocket-lint team discusses the numerous iPhone 15 rumours doing the rounds, chats about the Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 speaker leaks, and decided whether foldable clamshell phones should have a bigger screen when folded. And the Pocket-lint Product of the Week is revealed. One clue: you wear it! Host Rik …

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Sam Yo (Peloton) interview, OnePlus devices, and Game Boy games on Nintendo Switch 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

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This week's Pocket-lint Podcast features the amazing Sam Yo - Peloton instructor, movie star and former monk - who gives us his thoughts on the gamification of fitness. The team also look at the devices launched during OnePlus' Cloud 11 event, and discuss the importance of bringing classic Game Boy titles to the Nintendo Switch. Host Rik Henderson …

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54: MOVES, WINDOWS, DEBUTS: Ukrainian Football Round Up 59:17

1y ago59:17

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Andrew, Adam and Rey are ready to dissect all the action packed happenings of the final days of the Top 5 leagues' transfer deadline day in relation to Ukrainian players making surprise moves abroad! On top of that there's loads to discuss in relation to UPL incomings as well as the Ukraine NT manager dilemma (what has yet to be resolved). So strap…

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Episode 1.4 - Breath of the Wild: Dragons and Deserts 1:21:00

1+ y ago1:21:00

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Welcome back! We return this week to see how Leem and Rik survive the vast expanses of the south of Hyrule, meeting their first dragons and traveling to the Gerudo Desert! Make sure you're following our socials: https://twitter.com/8bitbybit https://youtube.com/@8bitbybit https://tiktok.com/@8bitbybit https://instagram.com/8bitbybit_ https://twitte…

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Sky Glass, OnePlus 11, Mac mini, and WWE 2K23 27:59

1+ y ago27:59

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In this week's Pocket-lint Podcast, the team discuss the announcements made during Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, including opinions on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. They also talk about the forthcoming OnePlus 11 5G launch, and the latest features that have arrived for Sky Glass and Sky Stream Host Rik Henderson, Pocket-lint's editor Chris Hall and contributing…

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Episode 1.3 - Breath of the Wild: Our First Divine Beast 1:41:49

1+ y ago1:41:49

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Welcome back! It's finally time - our first Divine Beast! With the help of Sidon, Leem and Rik take on their first Divine Beast of the game, with various challenges awaiting them inside the mechanic construction. Then listen to their attempts at taking on Eventide Island, with 2 extremely different methods of completion! Make sure you're following …

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MacBook Pro, Samsung Galaxy S23, DualSense Edge, Apple Reality Pro, and GoldenEye 007 28:49

1+ y ago28:49

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The Pocket-lint Podcast is back and better than ever! A new and improved show looks at the latest tech news and gives you a run down of the Pocket-lint team's products of the week - the devices that have piqued our interest the most. Hosted by Rik Henderson, this week's show also features Chris Hall and Britta O'Boyle - Pocket-lint's editorial dire…

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Episode 1.2 - Breath of the Wild: The Wet Winding Path 1:29:18

1+ y ago1:29:18

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Welcome back! Since the last episode, we've been introducing ourselves to the Shieka clan, roughing it in the wilds and taking on the long, winding, wet path that leads us to the Zora Domain. Also, we're about to take on our first Divine Beast, so we're going to prep ourselves for that fight too! Make sure you're following our socials: https://twit…

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S05:06 [Rik Schnabel] Mindset, When Aligned to Meaning, Can Create Magic 49:53

1+ y ago49:53

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Welcome to the Evolvepreneur Secrets Show for Entrepreneurs... Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Rik Schnabel ... Five time #1 best-selling author, radio host and Brain Untrainer, R!k Schnabel discovered how to alter his clients ne…

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53: MALINA, TSYHA, MISHA: TRANSFER EXTRAVAGANZA w/ CBS Sports' Jonathan Johnson 1:02:00

1+ y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

WHAT A WEEK, HUH?! Andrew, Adam and Rey return to the studio to discuss the rollercoaster week of transfer sagas that had FINALLY come to an end! Malinovskyi to Marseille, Tsyhankov to Girona and of course Mudryk to Chelsea! This week they're joined by France based CBS Sports football correspondent Jonathan Johnson who comes on to provide greater d…

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Episode 1.1 - Breath of the Wild - Introductions and Awakenings 2:21:09

1+ y ago2:21:09

2:21:09

It's the first EVER episode of 8-Bit By Bit! Join Rik and Leem in this BUMPER LONG DEBUT EPISODE, as they introduce the 8-Bit By Bit Podcast, explain the first game - Breath of the Wild - and get into the opening scenes of the game! We journey from the Shrine of Resurrection to Kakariko Village, and talk about everything that went well and also... …

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8-Bit By Bit Trailer - Welcome on in! 1:52

1+ y ago1:52

1:52

Welcome to the 8-Bit By Bit channel! It's wonderful to have you here, and this is just a small snippet introducing exactly what this podcast is about. Join me, Rik / Wortermelon as we invite guests from across the land to break down some of our favourite games and franchises in order to play them bit by bit. Play along with with us, or just listen …

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S05:05 [Ben Le Ralph ] How to Prepare Your Business for Sale 43:20

1+ y ago43:20

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Welcome to the Evolvepreneur Secrets Show for Entrepreneurs... Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Ben Le Ralph ... I've spent 15 years as a business owner and entrepreneur working with some of Australia's most iconic purpose-driven …

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52: MUDRYK DECLASSIFIED w/ EuroExpert (Alex Barker) 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

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It's the first U+F episode of 2023 & do we have a good one for you! Andrew, Adam and Rey reconvene after the holiday break to provide the listeners with an all systems go background check, breakdown and analysis on the poster boy of the transfer window and possibly the saga of the year – Mykhaylo Mudryk. They're joined by Mr EuroExpert – Alex Barke…

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S05:04 [Robert Foster] Unlocking the Power in Your Story 42:09

1+ y ago42:09

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Welcome to the Evolvepreneur Secrets Show for Entrepreneurs... Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Robert Foster ... Robert B. Foster is an award-winning international speaker, mental health advocate, and host of the hit podcast Shut…

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S05:03 [Lili-Ann Kriegler] Learning on the Fly 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

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Welcome to the Evolvepreneur Secrets Show for Entrepreneurs... Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Lili-Ann Kriegler ... Lili-Ann is the founder of Kriegler-Education. She is a consultant, speaker and award-winning author of two book…

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51: PERSHA & DRUHA: Runaway Leaders, League Splits & Debutants w/ Illia Deulin 48:48

1+ y ago48:48

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Rey, Adam & Andrew are joined by UFUA Project's Illia Deulin to discuss all the goings on in Ukraine's lower professional divisions - the Persha & Druha Lihas. The panel focus on: The new PFL format of 22/23 following the start of the russian invasion Who's impressed in Persha? Are Polissya the new Metalist? Obolon are finally on course for a promo…

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50: THE WINTER BREAK: Surprise Leaders, The World Cup & Power Cuts 58:57

1+ y ago58:57

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Adam, Andrew & Rey reconvene for the podcast's 50th episode to talk about how the UPL has winded down after the most unorthodox ever first half of a campaign! The trio discuss: Andrew's recent trip to Ukraine How is football continuing amidst power cuts and outages? What was it like to be a pundit on Ukraine's national broadcaster? Which match at t…

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