Best Boom Festival Podcasts (2024)

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GAOS: Twenty - new show 8:23

22h ago8:23

8:23

GAOS Youth Show A retrospective of all the musical Youth Shows GAOS performed since 2004. “TWENTY” will be played at the Founex Communal Hall from August 30 to September 1. The entire cast and most crew members are between 11 and 19 years old. Jo Beveridge, the chair of GAOS and Deyan Marinov, who stars in the show, joined Mark Butcher in the studi…

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Tick, Tick... BOOM! 7:30

18d ago7:30

7:30

LYMPA Founder Ylan Assefy-Waterdrinker and Actress Ophelia Chapman join Katt Cullen in the WRS studio to talk about a musical theatre performance that will tell the tale of the creator of Broadway hit RENT. Jon passed away the day before his musical theatre masterpiece performed on Broadway and therefore never saw its success. This shows what happe…

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FC25 First Impressions 49:24

25d ago49:24

49:24

In just over 2 months we'll get our hands on FC25 and FUT In Review is back from our summer break to pop in an look at all the details revealed by EA so far. Dan, Chris & Ingve give their thoughts on RUSH and changes to Rivals including making draws matter and bringing back relegation. We also look at some mechanical tweaks, including goalkeeper mo…

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Inspire Yoga Festival - yoga at altitude 6:47

25d ago6:47

6:47

We talk to Festival Manager Pati Bendita about what makes yoga at altitude so different. More info available at inspireyogafestival.com.By SwissVille Broadcasting

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CinéTransat organiser talks Happy City Lab and CinéTransat goals 9:00

26d ago9:00

9:00

CinéTransat is a great event run by Happy City Labs designed to bring people together through creative endeavours. It can be entirely free, though you can buy a drink or two from the buvette, or rent a comfortable transat chair for the movie for just CHF 5.- to support the organisation. As always, there are plenty of movies to enjoy for anglophones…

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Ford Boyard Comes to the Centre Manor Chavannes 4:35

29d ago4:35

4:35

Calling all brave adventurers!! Kids from age 4 and up are invited to take on the challenge of the famous TV show 'Ford Boyard' where different challenges centre around agility, composure, courage and concentration. Fort Boyard entertainment: 16 - 27 July. Host André Bouchet, aka Passe-Partout, will be on-site on Friday 19 July. Kids Factory (addit…

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Demi Riquisimo: How people like to be fed music, planning ahead and previous aliases 51:50

1M ago51:50

51:50

Semi Delicious label owner, Demi Riquisimo is up next on the podcast! We talk about starting a label to release his own music, finding balance between studio time and traveling, the start of Demi Requisimo and previous aliases, planning ahead, highdeas, Glastonbury, dad jokes and more!

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KICK ABOUT - with Sally Freedman 4:51

1M ago4:51

4:51

Sally Freedman is a football expert, Senior Sports Communication Manager and a huge fan of the game. She tells us what's happening in the world of football this week on the WRS Breakfast Show.By SwissVille Broadcasting

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Euro and Copa America Extra Time 38:23

1M ago38:23

38:23

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, Chris and John discuss the progress of the Euros and the Copa America Path to Glories. They also talk about the latest developments and standout performances in both tournaments. The conversation covers topics such as the upgrades in the Path to Glory promo, the value for money in player cards, and the similarities between re…

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Meg Ward: Navigating the highs and lows of the music industry, Glastonbury and handing over to your idols 52:34

2M ago52:34

52:34

This week I sit down with rising star Meg Ward and lots of giggles were had! We chat all about how she started out, the challenges that she has come across so far, navigating the highs and lows of the industry as well as bands that are making comebacks, the best festival on earth- Glastonbury and more! Find Meg here: https://www.instagram.com/meggy…

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Greats of The Game and Visiting The Euro's 45:56

2M ago45:56

45:56

In this episode of FUT in Review, the hosts discuss the latest FC24 promo, Greats of the Game, which features legendary players and game-changing cards. They also talk about Artiom's experience at a Euro 2024 match and the tech issues they faced while recording the show. The hosts share their current relationship with the game and discuss the objec…

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Câlin Doré is the new sustainable luxury lingerie brand in Switzerland 7:18

2M ago7:18

7:18

Câlin Doré's co-founder Sarah joined us on the WRS Breakfast Show to talk about the lingerie industry and patented technology that offers daily protection. Wanting something that was robust enough for daily use, but beautiful enough to feel like luxury lingerie, Sarah set out to make the underwear that she couldn't find on the market. Every pair ca…

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A Fondness for Truth - a crime novel set in Bern 6:11

2M ago6:11

6:11

A Fondness for Truth is the third crime novel in Kim Hays’s Polizei Bern series and is now available in Swiss bookstores. She talks to Katt Cullen on the WRS Breakfast Show about the recent release and some of the characters within the novel. In A Fondness for Truth, Andi Eberhart is knocked down and killed by a hit-and-run driver while cycling hom…

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Make Your Mark Is Just An Awful Promo?! 46:27

2M ago46:27

46:27

In this episode of FUT IN REVIEW, the hosts discuss the latest promo in Ultimate Team called Make Your Mark. They analyze the new players, objectives, and packs available in the promotion. They express their disappointment with the lack of creativity in player selection and the upgrade path for the Make Your Mark cards. They also discuss other topi…

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We must stop poaching nurses from the world’s most vulnerable nations 7:00

2M ago7:00

7:00

There’s an international shortage of nurses at present and this week the WHO are talking about unethical international nurse recruitment across borders. The International Council of Nurses (ICN)'s CEO Howard Catton joins Katt Cullen on the WRS Breakfast Show to explain the consequences of this unethical and short-sighted practice, as well as how th…

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Anna Bory talks Miloo; the bike that's changing how we think about mobility 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

Looking at Miloo bikes, you’ll probably be struck by the chunky tires. But keep looking and you'll soon notice that they're packed with extra features that you don't typically see on an electric road bike. Talking to WRS' Katt Cullen, Co-Founder Anna Bory explains why the mobility industry is so much greater than four wheels versus two. She explain…

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Make Your Mark 47:18

2M ago47:18

47:18

In this episode, Chris and John ''TalkingFUT'' discuss the Festival of Football promo in FIFA Ultimate Team and the new Make Your Mark one. They talk about their pack luck, the value of certain cards, and their disappointment with the promo's duration. They also discuss the new Academy Upgrade players and share their thoughts on the cards. Ingve jo…

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The Newbie Chronicles 56:00

2M ago56:00

56:00

In this episode, James, a non-football fan, shares his experience playing FC24 for the first time and his journey into the world of FC Ultimate Team. He discusses his enjoyment of the Ultimate Team mode, the thrill of opening packs, and the puzzle-like aspect of building a team. James also talks about his evolving playing style and the different ty…

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Will Clarke: podcast disasters, DJ fees and weird fan requests 1:44:09

2M ago1:44:09

1:44:09

Welcome to season 6 of Can U Put Me On Guestlist?! And what better way to kick things off than with fellow podcaster and all round legend, Will Clarke. From podcast disasters, to DJ fees, life on the road, weird fan requests, deathbed meals and more - we cover it all in this episode. If you haven’t yet checked out Will’s podcast yet, then you need …

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Learn Meditation 3:51

2M ago3:51

3:51

Are you on a search for inner peace? Do you want a few minutes a day to escape the rat run of life? At a special session in Geneva on Thursday 20th June you can learn meditation techniques from the master Gurudev. But what can meditation do for you? Mark Butcher spoke to advanced meditation teacher, and head of the Art of Living Switzerland, Marcel…

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Festival Time 45:38

2M ago45:38

45:38

In this episode, Chris, Ingve and Kyle discuss the Ultimate TOTS promo and the new season cards in FC24 They share their thoughts on the players selected and their personal experiences with the promo. They also discuss the upgrade paths for the live cards in the Euros and Copa America teams. The hosts each pick their favorite player from the greats…

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Léo and Robbie are running 26K in each of the 26 cantons over 26 days - including JULY UPDATE 7:52

2M ago7:52

7:52

Robbie Newton and Léo de Riedmatten are embarking on an exciting running challenge which they're calling "Project 26". They are going to be running 26 kilometres a day for 26 consecutive days, in the 26 cantons of Switzerland — a challenge which has never been done before! They are aiming to raise CHF 26,000.- for Sportegration, an NGO based in Zür…

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FC24 ULTIMATE TOTS: Here Comes The Boom 52:21

2M ago52:21

52:21

In this episode, Chris, Ingve and John discuss the Ultimate TOTS (Team of the Season), including player evaluations, SBCs, and player recommendations based on coin value. They also touch on the use of skill moves and the impact of chemistry on player selection. The conversation covers a range of topics related to Ultimate Team, including player car…

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Haut-Lac School on the benefits of a bilingual education 7:13

3M ago7:13

7:13

Anne-Marie Harwood is the Managing Director of Secondary at Haut Lac International Bilingual School. She's also one of the 4 co-founders of the school, which started 31 years ago. As she explained to WRS, all co-founders are still closely involved in the management of the school. Located in St Legier, around 5 minutes above Vevey, the school has cl…

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Todd Barry in Zurich 7:16

3M ago7:16

7:16

Catch Todd Barry LIVE at the Comedyhaus in Zurich on Thursday 6 June. Tickets are available at ticketcorner.ch Todd Barry has released four one-hour stand-up specials, including his latest special, Domestic Shorthair. He has starred in shows such as The Wrestler, Road Trip, Flight of the Concords, Chappelle's Show, Spin City, and Sex in the City. Y…

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Geneva parking app 4:29

3M ago4:29

4:29

Parking across the whole canton of Geneva has got easier with a significant change in how you can pay for spaces online. Mark Butcher spoke to Damien Zuber, who’s the General Manager of the Fondations des Parkings who explains how the new multizone parking app works. You can pay for half or full day parking in Geneva on Multipark.ch – the web app i…

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Serie A: This Year's Best TOTS!? 45:24

3M ago45:24

45:24

In this episode, the hosts (Chris, Ingve and John TalkingFUT) discuss the latest Team of the Season (TOTS) cards in FC24 Ultimate Team (FUT) for the Serie A league. They highlight the standout players, including the objectives player Joshua Zirkzee, the Flashback SBC Renato Sanches, and the high-rated TOTS cards like Lautaro Martinez and Theo Herna…

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British School of Geneva 9:29

3M ago9:29

9:29

Simon Thompson, Principal of the British School of Geneva joined Mark Butcher in the studio to discuss the value of the UK qualification 'A' Levels. Seen as the gold standard of pre-university qualifications and recognised across the world.By SwissVille Broadcasting

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Walk the Talk - Health for All 6:29

3M ago6:29

6:29

The 5th edition of Walk the Talk - Health for All will take place this Sunday 26 May. Focus will be on the importance of physical activity, mental health, disease prevention, and access to healthcare for all. The event is free, open to participants from all backgrounds, and can be done on foot, running, or in a wheelchair. A multitude of celebrated…

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Join the Ceilidh in Grand Saconnex this Friday 24 May 6:55

3M ago6:55

6:55

Jane Broere is the Founder of 'Nourishing Minds', the charity that's working with schools in Malawi to feed school children with locally grown maize-based lunches. This Friday they're organising a Ceilidh at the Grand-Saconnex Salle Communalle from 7-11pm (doors open at 6pm), with a live band, food and entertainment. Tickets cost CHF 45.-. Tickets …

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Award-winning rock-musical RENT comes to Nyon 8:16

3M ago8:16

8:16

GAOS will present rock-musical RENT this 23-26 May 2024 at Théâtre de Marens in Nyon. RENT ran for 12 years on Broadway, telling the tale of a group of young artists in the East Village of New York City. There are themes of falling in love, finding a voice, growing a community and living for today. The musical is a pop cultural phenomenon with song…

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Smile Through Music - the charity piano concert raising money for children born with a cleft palate 4:58

3M ago4:58

4:58

17 year old James Adalla is a pianist at the musical school of Jaques-Dalcroze and a high-school student at Collège Elilie-Gourd in Geneva. He's currently leading the second edition of his charity project "Gift of Smile Through Music". Born with a cleft lip and palate himself, James' initiative aims to finance surgical operations for other children…

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Caves Ouvertes in Vaud: 18-19 May 8:26

3M ago8:26

8:26

Nicolas Debluë from Domaine Debluë in Founex joins us on the Breakfast Show to talk about Swiss wines, the recent weather and its effects on crops, and what they're planning for this weekend's event. Caves Ouvertes costs just CHF 40.- to access and taste wines at over 200 vineyards across Vaud this weekend, including a wine glass, a CHF 20.- off vo…

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH 1:25:50

3M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

⁠⁠We join those asking EA to engage in meaningful dialogue with the wider community to make positive changes in EAFC.Join Dan, Nath & Shaq for a very deep dive into the controversy around FC24 that was brought to a head by another massive EA mistake, that saw great cards being handed out in FUT Champs and then stopped hours later.We look at the cam…

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CinéGlobe - the film festival at CERN 7:45

3M ago7:45

7:45

The 13th edition of CineGlobe will take place 15-19 May at The CERN Science Gateway and CERN IdeaSquare. Organiser Alex Brown joins us to tell us more...By SwissVille Broadcasting

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Pack Weight Ponderings 51:11

3M ago51:11

51:11

Dan, Shaq & Nath are back after a frustrating weekend of server woes and some questionable pack weight. Has there been a deliberate lowering of the weight, or is it all just a trick of the mind? We also look at all the latest content including the new Mixed TOTS Team 2, plus we answer your questions in the mailbag and much more. ⁠⁠Join the Discord …

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Fingask Follies 5:23

4M ago5:23

5:23

One of Scotland’s musical institutions: touring all over Britain and abroad. The Follies are a full evening's entertainment, on an original theme each year, drinks before Act 1, 35 minutes of live and original singing (no microphones) , then an hour for dinner, then Act 2, 50 more minutes of song and pleasure followed by coffee and pudding wine. Fo…

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Bundesliga TOTS Beats The Premier League One?! 50:02

3M ago50:02

50:02

The boys, Ingve, Chris and John, discuss their experiences with the Premier League Team of the Season and their plans for the Bundesliga Team of the Season. They share their frustrations with pack openings and player exchanges, as well as their favorite and least favorite cards. They also discuss the player objectives and SBCs available in the Bund…

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Emily Boyle - climate youth activist and flim maker 8:37

4M ago8:37

8:37

Emily Boyle is an activist for Swiss Youth For Climate and was documenting the workings of the latest COP28 meeting in Dubai. She's made a film - Hearing No Ojections - which follows youth activists at the conference. It's being screened in Geneva on May 15. It's hoped the film will soon be screened at festivals. Emily would really appreciate your …

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The Glass Menagerie 4:51

4M ago4:51

4:51

The latest production from the Lausanne based the Village Players is the classic Tennessee Williams play, The Glass Menagerie. Mark Butcher spoke to the director Hannah Sellers about the play. It's on at the Centre Pluriculturel et Social d'Ouchy, May 16-19 Full details: villageplayers.chBy SwissVille Broadcasting

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TOTS so far, the Good, the Bad and the Grinding 42:25

4M ago42:25

42:25

With the first major TOTS teams now released, Dan, Shaq and Nath look at what they've loved so far, including an SBC that all 3 are very much interested in. However, we also reflect on some of the more questionable decisions, including more store packs than ever, at eyewatering prices. We also talk through our current menu grinds and how we're buil…

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Printemps Carougeois 9:59

4M ago9:59

9:59

Carouge has been marking the begining of spring with events and shows for the last 50 years - and this year is no exception. Mark Butcher spoke to Cecilia Campeas from the Ville de Carouge about some of the highlights. The theme this year is 'secrets'. All the details are on www.printemps-carougeois.ch…

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Premier League Team of The Season + 2 Extra Teams!? 1:02:39

4M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Premier League Team of The Season is here! Chris, Ingve and John take a deepdive + there's 2 more teams!? They also discuss what to do with your fodder, a cheap beasts that's being overlooked and much, much more! ⁠Join the Discord Server for Free! (NEW LINK!) ⁠⁠Live every Tuesday and Saturday 6PM UK.Questions:⁠ futinreview@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:…

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GEDS - Double Bill: Friends Help You Move & The Geese Fly South 8:24

4M ago8:24

8:24

GEDS will be going to the Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies (FEATS) in Antwerp with two plays this year; one play is about two inept criminals planning a heist that goes terribly wrong, the other is about three couples at different stages of their relationship on the day before St Valentine’s Day. Before they head off to FEATS, t…

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Supporting local entrepreneurs 6:16

4M ago6:16

6:16

Youness Yaghcha from LIME - Lab for Innovative Minds & Entrepreneurship - explains how he works with entrepreneurs to build their businesses and save time and money in their start-up journey. He explains the importance of working with the right people, finding funding and testing the product in the market.…

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TOTS Weekend League Therapy Session 59:24

4M ago59:24

59:24

Dan, Nath & Shaq are back to recount some tough weekend league experiences, including players who were everywhere and one in particular who might just be breaking the game.There's also a discussion around whether players are being rewarded enough for gameplay, plus we've got Player in Review, the mailbag and even a live icon pick!Join the Discord S…

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Team of the Season (IS) LIVE! 1:00:51

4M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Team of the Season is here! Chris, Ingve and John talk about the excitement and anticipation surrounding TOTS, the changes in card design, and the live aspect of the promo. They also discuss the impact of TOTS on the game, the strategies for using TOTS cards, and the importance of playstyle boosts. The hosts share their thoughts on the free TOTS ca…

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CERN's croquet, lawn bowls and gateball club invites you to come and play 6:04

4M ago6:04

6:04

Club President David Underhill and club member Sandra Clayton join us in the WRS studio to talk about the club, the facilities, and how they welcome all ages with any level of experience to come and play a game or two. The Club's facilities are located in the CERN premises in Prévessin in neighbouring France.…

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'Burnt Out in Biscuit Land' at Grütli Theatre 8:56

4M ago8:56

8:56

Burnt Out in Biscuit Land is coming to the Grütli Theatre in Geneva on the 16 and 17 May. Created by Jess Thom - an artist, writer and activist, this performance challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about disability through her various works. Jess has Tourette’s syndrome herself. She co-founded Touretteshero in the UK in 2010; a project that c…

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Calm Before The TOTS Storm 54:26

4M ago54:26

54:26

With TOTS edging ever closer, Dan & Nath are back to look at some of the best ways to get ready for one of the biggest promos of the game cycle. We also run down the latest content, plus talk about some of our gameplay pet peeves right now. We discuss that and much, much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oin the Discord Server for Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (NEW L…

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