Best Bussel Podcasts (2024)

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DCU Finds John Stewart, Christopher Nolans Next Project & Weekend Preview 42:14

2h ago42:14

42:14

On this edition of The Sam Bussell podcast, Sam breaks down the casting of John Stewart/Green Lantern in the DCU. Plus, Christopher Nolan sets his new film for 2026, a preview of the weekend releases ahead and much more.

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Harvey Bussell 56:02

19d ago56:02

56:02

** Please Note that the loan from WPL Mentioned was 'Interest-Free and not Free as mentioned** In this chat, Harvey Bussell, Head of Recruitment at Manchester United Women, shares some interesting insights into the world of women's football. He dives into the ups and downs of the recent summer transfer window, the exciting growth of the women's gam…

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Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Mark Oshiro 40:41

1h ago40:41

40:41

This week, I had the honor of talking with this fabulous writer, Mark Oshiro. They discuss their newly published novel, Jasmine Is Haunted. Tis the season for hauntings, you know! We also talk about Mark's wonderful advocacy work with LatinX youth and their groundbreaking novel, Anger Is a Gift.By Anita Kelly

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Dressing Room 101 41:39

6d ago41:39

41:39

What should go and what should stay? There have been some great / strange / embarrassing and downright pointless elements within the world of professional football over the years. And now we explore which ones we've loved and loathed and decide which ones should go into Dressing Room 101 - where they go into purgatory From polishing boots to The Bl…

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Joker: Folie à Deux Review 17:04

3d ago17:04

17:04

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam reviews "Joker: Folie à Deux" the sequel to the hit 2019 film.

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Death By Data 55:14

7d ago55:14

55:14

Data pervades football today - everyone knows everything! Stats, stats and more stats and we're even inventing new stats to make the old stats even richer in detail and specificity. But at what point does the need for information overrun our need for entertainment and enjoyment of the game. For media providers like Sky and BBC it is used to inform …

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Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Patricia Evans 45:37

12d ago45:37

45:37

Listen in this week as I talk with author, Patricia Evans or just Evans. Evans is truly a renaissance person who has embarked on an interesting life journey that continues today. We talk about their recent release and their soon to be released novels. This is one busy writer!By Anita Kelly

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Whistleblowers 3 46:19

26d ago46:19

46:19

In this episode, Gary and Dave discuss the first meeting with players as a manager and how to manage the team behind the team. They also share their favorite games they've managed. Continuing, Dave and Gary discuss various topics related to football, including the excitement of late goals, the use of data and analytics in coaching, the evolution of…

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Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Toni Logan & MA Binfield 48:49

28d ago48:49

48:49

Join me for a chat with the awesome writing duo of Toni Logan and MA Binfield. We talk about their latest release, The Romance Lovers Book Club, and cowriting a novel while living on two different continents. They are a fun and dynamic writing team that you will want to check out.By Anita Kelly

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International Breaks 38:23

1M ago38:23

38:23

Love them or hate them, International Breaks in Professional Football at the Elite level can be a blessing and a hex in equal measure! When youre on a good run they can break momentum - on a poor run, they can provide restbite. But changing whats happening in your squad is not easy, especially if half of your squad is scatterred to the 4 corners of…

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Summer Transfer Window 43:26

1M ago43:26

43:26

If you've seen Love Island, the summer transfer window is LI on MAX; Club perusing players, players pursuing clubs, agents making matches; some people have fallen out and others are besotted by someone they cant have - or cant afford!! The Summer transfer window is where clubs place so much energy - months of work are distilled into the last few da…

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Favorite Films of the 2024 Summer Movie Season 29:35

1M ago29:35

29:35

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, a recap of this summers slate of films and which ones were Sams favorites from the 2024 Summer Movie Season.

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Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Sarah Pinsker 39:18

1M ago39:18

39:18

Join me this week for a chat with the amazing author of Haunt Sweet Home, her latest book that is being released on September 3rd. It is just in time for the haunting season. We talk about sci-fi, fantasy and speculative fiction writing. Listen in kids and check out Sarah's new release.By Anita Kelly

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Bryan Gunn 1:14:22

2M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

One of tthe most instantly recognisable figures in football Bryan Gunn has done it all - player, coach, manager, agent and semi-pro golfer with the personality to charm the birds from the trees! From formativie days at @aberdeenfc in the hugely successful side on the 80s which one dual European Trophies, learning under the immense talents of Scotti…

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John Percy 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Episode 3 of Breaking Lines with... and we're joined by journalist John Percy to regale his journey in journalism, the changing landscape of football reporting, and the challenges of the industry. He talks about the importance of building relationships and contacts, the pressure of breaking stories quickly, and the balance between providing informa…

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Lez Talk ABout Books, Baby! An Interview with Jeanette Bears 30:31

2M ago30:31

30:31

Welcome back to Lez Talk About Books, Baby! After a nice summer hiatus I'm back with author, Jeanette Bears, just in time for the release of their latest novel, You Can't Go Home Again. J is such a down to earth person, you are going to love them.By Anita Kelly

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Matt Smith 55:08

2M ago55:08

55:08

This episode we are joined by Matt Smith, striker extraordinaire! Feared by defenders, coaches and fans across the land, his unique journey is a triumph of opportunity, persistence, practice and knowing what you excel at - and doing it! Having recently completed his MBA and on the back of hanging up his boots after a prolific 25-goal season at his …

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Weekend Box Office Recap & D23 Recap 1:07:40

2M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam does a breakdown of the weekend Box Office and the news coming out of D23.

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House of the Dragon S2 Review, Jena Ortega Cast in JJ Abrams New Movie, Weekend Preview & More 41:49

2M ago41:49

41:49

On this episode of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam talks about the Season 2 finale of House of the Dragon, Jenna Ortega signing up for JJ Abrams new film, a preview of the new weekend releases & much more.

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Henry Winter 57:12

2M ago57:12

57:12

Breaking Lines with... Henry Winter! One of world football's greatest football journalistic minds joins us to discuss the side of football that breaks the news, illuminates the indviduals & paints the portraits of those who make football the world's favourite sport. With his written word, this award-winning journalist give us so much insight into t…

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Trap Review 11:17

2M ago11:17

11:17

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam reviews the latest film from M. Night Shyamalan, Trap.

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Deadpool & Wolverine Non-Spolier Review 16:47

3M ago16:47

16:47

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam does a non-spoiler review for one of the most anticipated films of the year, Deadpool & Wolverine.

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Wicked Moves Release Date, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice To Hit Venice Film Festival & More 28:14

3M ago28:14

28:14

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam talks about Wicked moving its release date. Plus, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is set to hit Venice and more.

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Box Office Recap, Gladiator 2, Most Anticipated Films in July & More 1:00:50

4M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam recaps the weekend Box Office. Plus, the first pictures of Gladiator 2, trending trailers, films in the month of July to look out for and much more.

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Pre-Season Phoney War - Testing, Testing; 1-2-3 48:01

4M ago48:01

48:01

Pre-Season is here again and its not everyone's cup of tea! For some it's heave, for others it's hell on earth! From the first day MOT for the players, to international tours, its a phoney war in preparation for the start of the season! Its the vegetables you had to eat with dinner for the players - you dont necessarily like it but you know you nee…

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Slovenian Rhapsody - Timi Elšnick's Euro 2024 Adventure 39:54

4M ago39:54

39:54

Timi Elšnick has been on a journey... from the training pitches at Derby County, loans at Swindon and Northampton, he is now sharing pitches with Jude Bellingham and Cristiano Ronaldo Few could have predicted this journey, perhaps even Timi himself, but his story speaks of a player who took the path less travelled; choosing a stepwise progression a…

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Pick EURO Battles! 47:36

4M ago47:36

47:36

Episode10 revolves around the ongoing Euro 2020 tournament, reflecting on the performances of teams and players. The similarities between the playing styles of top European club teams and national teams is evident as TIKI-TAKA has become dominant but so has the ability to counter it. The potential for upsets by underdog teams and the difficulty top…

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Ring that Bell-ingham! Euro 2024 is here 1:08:28

4M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

The Euros are here and excitement is at fever pitch! With so many teams challenging for this year's title who will be victorious. Will England capitalise on previous tournament near misses? Can Spain recreate the 2008 & 2012 success? What about France, Italy or the hosts Germany? Its soooo exciting!!! (excuse Cat in the Hat reference!!) This episod…

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Lez talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Joe Chianakas 51:06

4M ago51:06

51:06

Join me this week for a chat with author, Joe Chianakas. Joe also gives out a code to receive a discount on purchasing his book, Singlets and Secrets. Joe is not only a great author and two-time award-winning teacher of the year, he is an all-around great human. I hope you enjoy getting to know Joe Chianakas.…

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Whistleblowers 2 - Bad Eggs, High-Performance and Dave's Ultimate XI 1:04:34

4M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Summary In this episode of Whistleblowers, Dave and Gary answer questions from listeners. They discuss how to deal with a 'bad egg' in the dressing room, the challenges of the close season for players and managers, and how to create a high-performance environment. Dave shares his best 11 and best squad of players he has worked with. They also discu…

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Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Rachel Kramer Bussel 57:52

5M ago57:52

57:52

Join me for a chat with author, Rachel Kramer Bussel. She talks about her newest novel, Lap Dance Lust: A Collection of Erotic Stories. Not only do we discuss her novels, we also talk about her expertise in the areas of cupcakes, books, hoarding, sex and dating. She has a little something for everyone!…

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Close Season - All Change! 56:34

5M ago56:34

56:34

The close season in football is a time for rest and preparation for the upcoming season. It is a period where players and staff take a break, plan holidays, and make decisions about player retention and recruitment. The close season also involves the departure and arrival of staff members, such as coaches, analysts, performance and medical personne…

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review 17:11

5M ago17:11

17:11

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam reviews the latest film in the Mad Max franchise, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

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Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Anne Laughlin 44:13

5M ago44:13

44:13

Join me this week while I talk with author, Anne Laughlin, a true student of life. Hear about her new release, Clean Kill, a mystery thriller set in the substance use recovery world. Anne shares her thoughts on her writing skills evolution and her dedication to her trade. She's the real thing.By Anita Kelly

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The Whistleblowers - Listener's Questions 1:07:53

5M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Have you ever had a question that you'd like to ask the manager or head coach of your club? Or even one for a Head of Performance (less likely we know!!!)? Ok... so outside of the normal 'why did you pick X player?' or 'What were you thinking in that game?' there's so many questions that we've answered over the years on a wide variety of topics - s…

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Injury Crisis - What Crisis? 44:21

5M ago44:21

44:21

It seems to happen every year at every club. Sometimes its benign and there's no real effect; a few squad members who normally have limited game time that might effect the subs bench, but perhaps no real impact on the team. Or... ...its senior, important, vital cogs in the team machinery who are all struck down at the same time and the season goes …

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Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Radclyffe aka LL Raand 54:33

6M ago54:33

54:33

Join me this week for a chat with the one and only Radclyffe aka L.L. Raand. We talk about Raand's new release, Primal Hunt, book 9 in the Midnight Hunters Series. We also talk about Bold Strokes Books upcoming 20th anniversary and the changes they have gone through over the years. I had a great time talking with Rad. Join us.…

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2024 Summer Movie Season Preview With Erik Davis 1:02:38

6M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, the Managing Editor of Fandango Erik Davis joins the show to preview the exciting slate that is this years Summer Movie Season.

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War Games - Play the game or the occasion? 43:46

6M ago43:46

43:46

Every season the fixture calendar is sprinkled with those large occasion games that are very much a different take on your run-of-the-mill league games - derby games, playoff matches, relegation six-pointers or giant-killing cup fixtures whet the appetitive of players, coaches, clubs and fans as the season proceeds. Yet for the manager or head coac…

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Challengers Review 14:02

6M ago14:02

14:02

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam reviews the film Challengers.

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Abigail Review 15:02

6M ago15:02

15:02

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam reviews the latest film from Radio Silence, Abigail

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Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer, Trap Trailer & Rebel Moon-Part 2: The Scargiver Review 41:46

6M ago41:46

41:46

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam breaks down the new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, reviews the brand new Rebel Moon film and more.

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Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Elizabeth Andre 48:09

6M ago48:09

48:09

Join me this week and meet the two sides of Elizabeth Andre. Hear about the great series and the "how to" on self-publishing. This is definitely one of those "double your fun" interviews!By Anita Kelly

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Civil War Review 17:21

6M ago17:21

17:21

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Sam reviews the latest film from Alex Garland, Civil War.

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Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Katrina Corrasco 36:19

6M ago36:19

36:19

Join me this week as I chat with Katrina Corrasco. Her latest novel, Rough Trade, is being released on April 9th. Rough Trade is a Queer Literary Coastal Western! You are going to love it and Katrina.By Anita Kelly

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Sporting Directors - A New Sheriff is in Town! 42:46

7M ago42:46

42:46

In days of yore a Sheriff had a wide range of duties - mostly on behalf of a king or other powerful figure or landowner - that they oversaw to ensure that things were done as they were supposed to and peace and order was maintained. The modern elite football club is a huge organisation where the front and back office staff (as well as the players) …

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Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with F.T.Lukens 40:30

7M ago40:30

40:30

This week I spoke with author, F.T. Lukens whose latest book, Otherworldly , comes out on the market on April 2. They talk about their favorite book to write and their current work in progress. Listen in and find out how you can get a signed copy of Otherworldly.By Anita Kelly

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The Final Bend - A Unique Psychology 42:27

7M ago42:27

42:27

The long season is nearing its end across the land but there's still enough games to play - and that's when an interesting anomaly happens every single year. A Unique Psychology... Teams seemingly cruising at the higher reaches of the league suddenly develop vertigo and begin to have patchy results. Meanwhile in the depths of the divisions there's …

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96th Academy Awards Predictions w/ Jason Abdow 1:33:24

7M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

On this edition of The Sam Bussell Podcast, Jason Abdow joins the show to predict the winners of the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

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Analyse This, Analyse That! - Are we reaching 'Analysis Paralysis'? 42:35

7M ago42:35

42:35

Analyse This, Analyse That… each and every moment of every game is hyper analysed today. A player, coach and team cant do anything without it being dissected on the studio, on social media or elsewhere. Sure it gives great insights into the game and how it is being played - and education for those interested in the nuances of the tactical challenge…

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