Best Classic Horrors Club Podcasts (2024)

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EP 95: Musical Monsters 1:38:57

11d ago1:38:57

1:38:57

For a bit of a change of pace, Jeff and Richard discuss two films where there are as many songs as there are monsters: Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975.) Both did their time on the Midnight Movie circuit before the advent of home video boosted one's reputation and tarnished the other's.…

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Ep. #423 - Argylle 2:12:50

4m ago2:12:50

2:12:50

What is the secret to Argylle?!? Is the CAT the spy? Did Taylor Swift write it?!? Is it the obvious twist that Dan guessed after a moment of thought having only seen the trailer?!? Is it that it doesn't work at all as a movie, but at least it's not as relentlessly boring as a lot of Flop House topics?!? It's definitely at least two of those things!…

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Arsenal horror show prompts more questions about Pochettino's future 57:30

1d ago57:30

57:30

A horrible, horrible, horrible night... Two of The Athletic's finest - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the hugely demoralising 5-0 thrashing by Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday night. Next up - another tricky away trip - this time to Villa Park to take on Unai Emery's Champions League chasing Aston …

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The Football Pod: Derry’s lack of paranoia, Donegal speed, Galway issues, Mayo and Kerry motor on 54:14

4d ago54:14

54:14

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod as we get stuck into a fantastic weekend of Championship action, with so much happening in the Ulster, Munster and Connacht Championships, in the April sun. (01:00) - How were Derry caught, Odhran Lynch debate, Derry sideline. (20:00) - Donegal impres…

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Chelsea's Wembley curse continues while Emma Hayes' side stun Barcelona 45:31

4d ago45:31

45:31

They really, really, really, really, really don't like winning at Wembley... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher along for the ride as we reflect on the latest cup disappointment following the narrow 1-0 defeat by Man City on Saturday. There's a mega full-time voice note from Liam and Simon Johnson live from the ground - before ou…

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THE HURLING POD: Limerick siege Ennis as Clare collapse | Cork by 12 was it Murphy? | Dublin strike late at Wexford 1:17:10

4d ago1:17:10

1:17:10

After the opening weekend of the Championship, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to eat some humble pie after Waterford's win against Cork following their confident predictions of a Rebel victory at Walsh Park. The lads also break down Limerick's comeback victory over League champions Clare, where the drive f…

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Tweens Against Humanity 40:58

5d ago40:58

40:58

Welcome to Season 2! We played Cards Against Humanity with my 12-year-old grandson. What could possibly go wrong? PLUS check out our review of “The Empire Strips Back” burlesque show. Spoiler Alert: It was very cheeky.By Donna Shannon

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FH Mini 101 - The Razzies Are Always Wrong 55:38

6d ago55:38

55:38

In honor of Elliott's long-lost blog critiquing the Oscars, and in honor of the Criterion Channel's recent "Razzie" collection, and in dishonor of the Razzies themselves, Dan guides the intrepid flop team through past winners of America's foremost bad movie awards, and why they're always wrong wrong wrong. We partnered with StagePilot to film our S…

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Can Chelsea get the better of wounded Man City in FA Cup semi? 43:35

8d ago43:35

43:35

Double trouble semi-final Saturday... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to tease ahead to Saturday evening's FA Cup semi-final showdown with Manchester City at Wembley. We ponder whether now's the perfect time to play Pep's side after their dramatic UCL defeat by Real Madrid, how we see the …

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The Call of Cthulhu, Pt. 2 – The Tale of Inspector Legrasse 41:24

10d ago41:24

41:24

In 2007, a Florida sheriff’s deputy disrupts a gruesome cult gathering – and recognizes the faces of some of the cultists. When his investigation is stymied, he seeks out Jesse’s uncle, anthropologist George Gammell Angell, to make sense of the cult’s monstrous idol. This episode was inspired by The Call of Cthulhu, Part 2: The Tale of Inspector Le…

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Cole Palmer dazzles (again) as Chelsea hit Everton for six 54:43

10d ago54:43

54:43

He's quite good at football, isn't he? Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - alongside him to look back on Monday night's rout of Everton at Stamford Bridge in yet another Cole Palmer masterclass... which threatened to be overshadowed by hijinx of the penalty variety! Away from the game there was mor…

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ORLAGH NOLAN: All-Ireland defence, training with Peamount | OTB Breakfast Football 13:56

10d ago13:56

13:56

Dublin footballer Orlagh Nolan joined Eoin Sheahan on Off The Ball Breakfast as Mick Bohan's side gear up for defending their All-Ireland title. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE…

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The Football Pod: Kildare survive Wicklow, Meath smashed, What’s up Jim’s sleeve, Derry hunger, Cavan danger 48:20

11d ago48:20

48:20

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod. We’re talking the fallout from the Leinster and Ulster Championship quarter-finals at the weekend. (01:00) - Keep or Kill: the Provincials Championships, Dublin smash Meath. (13:00) - The Wicklow story and how they nearly knocked out Kildare. (28:00)…

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THE HURLING POD: Clare and Limerick to serve up another classic | Glynn will bring the boom! 1:06:16

11d ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Ahead of the first weekend of the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to Sunday's games, with a focus on the meeting of League champions Clare and All-Ireland kingpins Limerick. Skehill also gives an update on Podge Collins the calf, as Murph and Will ge…

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Ep. #422 - Road House (2024) 1:53:51

13d ago1:53:51

1:53:51

FINALLY after suffering through all of those bad movies, we get a treat! Patrick Swayze's Ro... what? What's that we're hearing? It's the remake? Goddamn it. Well maybe Road House 2024 will have some charms of its own. I guess y'all will need to listen to find out. We partnered with StagePilot and their talented crew to film our SPEED 2 live show a…

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Aine Keane, Karen Kennedy & Dennis Kelly look ahead to the Very Camogie League final | Tipperary vs. Galway | OTB Extra 31:58

14d ago31:58

31:58

Ahead of the Very Camogie League final, Kathleen McNamee spoke to Galway's Aine Keane and Tipperary's Karen Kennedy and Dennis Kelly to preview the game. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. …

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Have Chelsea wasted £1billion on transfers? 52:55

15d ago52:55

52:55

Money, money, money... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the latest Blues news and look ahead to Monday night's visit of Everton. We start with a deep dive into Liam's latest piece looking at the finer details of the £1 billion outlay of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital over the …

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Camogie Association 'fear change' | Galway League favourites | Sarah O'Donovan | OTB Breakfast Hurling 19:14

15d ago19:14

19:14

Former Dublin and Cork camogie player Sarah O'Donovan joined Off the Ball Breakfast to discuss this weekend's Very League final between Tipperary and Galway and the recent motion to bring shorts into the game denied by the Camogie Association. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ba…

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The Football Pod: Cavan catch Monaghan, Championship shocks, Playing the breeze 42:20

18d ago42:20

42:20

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod after the first weekend of the 2024 Championships - the provincials threw up a few shocks, as the campaign got underway. (01:00) - Championship shocks get us going: from Waterford to Wicklow. (12:00) - Westmeath’s year brought to a halt. (20:00) - Cav…

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Blades blunt Chelsea's fading European hopes after last-gasp 2-2 draw 38:08

18d ago38:08

38:08

Chelsea just don't want nice things, do they? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield with a sense of serious déjà vu as the Blues conspired to draw 2-2 with yet another relegation threatened side on a sorry Sunday in Sheffield. We reflect on the result with the help of a full-time match report from Liam Twomey - and ponder wheth…

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FH Mini 100! - Elliott Looks Back 36:46

20d ago36:46

36:46

Elliott takes a look back at 100 Flop House minis, and that is absolutely the only thing that happens, and no special guest arrives with any particular fixation on sandworm-related science fiction. We partnered with StagePilot and their talented crew to film our SPEED 2 live show as a streaming event! The debut is Saturday, April 27th at 7PM ET, an…

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Cole Palmer stuns Man United in 4-3 Premier League classic 49:44

21d ago49:44

49:44

100:39... have you recovered yet, Blues fans?! Matt Davies-Adams is joined by two of The Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey - to try and recap the utterly bonkers last-gasp 4-3 victory over Manchester United. Next up - Chelsea make the trip to Bramall Lane to take on relegation fodder Sheffield United... so will Thursday night really p…

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The Football Pod members: GAA 'Gym Heroes' and Championship injuries - what you're missing 10:04

22d ago10:04

10:04

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available after our free show on a Monday every week throughout the season. Are GAA players spending too much time in the gym? This week's members Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football, and much more -…

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LOUISE GALVIN: Blistering Kerry & Armagh attacks promise belter of a league final | OTB Breakfast Football 16:47

22d ago16:47

16:47

Kerry footballer Louise Galvin joins Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast ahead of the Kingdom facing Armagh in the Lidl National League Division 1 final in Croke Park on Sunday. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever…

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The Call of Cthulhu, Pt. 1 – The Horror in the Clay 28:42

24d ago28:42

28:42

In late 2020, while dreaming of a massive city and an ominous, omnipresent voice, a young artist makes a sculpture in her sleep – a sculpture of a monstrous creature and what appear to be letters. In an effort to decipher them, she consults a professor – who just happens to be Jesse’s uncle, and who died in 2023 under strange circumstances. This ep…

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The Football Pod: Derry light a fire, Dublin worries, Donegal-Armagh bore, Team of the League (Div. 3+4) 56:25

25d ago56:25

56:25

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod after an explosive Division 1 final captured the imagination, we go through the rest of the weekend’s action and reveal our Division 3 and 4 Team of the League. (01:00) - Derry light a flame under the summer. (11:00) - Dublin exposed or the best thing…

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Chelsea's weekend no joke after Burnley draw and League Cup final loss 56:51

25d ago56:51

56:51

We wish this weekend's results were an April Fools... Simon Johnson and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies Adams to look back on the pitiful 2-2 draw with 10-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Mason Mount and Manchester United are in town on Thursday evening in a battle of two clubs who are pining for former glories... we look ahead to that one and…

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THE HURLING POD: Murph's proclamation at the GPO | Clare & Kilkenny clash in League final | TV times 58:44

25d ago58:44

58:44

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about Murph's superb performance while reading the Proclamation of the Irish Republic on Easter Sunday, the upcoming meeting of Kilkenny and Clare in Saturday's National Hurling League final. They also discussed the afternoon throw-in times for the All-Ireland quarter…

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Ep. #421 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2, with Jamelle Bouie 1:31:05

27d ago1:31:05

1:31:05

Yet again, we steal a few hours Jamelle could be using to write something smart for The New York Times, to discuss his REAL passion: movies about hedgehogs. Yes, Sonic 2 was a big hit with mixed reviews, but how good is it really? The answer may not surprise you! Also, this is our final episode in MaxFun drive 2024 - if you were intending to join, …

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Monthly Book Club - "Godkiller" by Hanah Kaner 1:15:31

29d ago1:15:31

1:15:31

Matt and Rachel discuss the short(ish) but awesome fantasy epic, "Godkiller" by Hanah Kaner. Refreshing change from 900 page mega-epics that are half filler with a novel that packs 900 pages of story into a third the size. With ten times as much representation as any other book we've read. Get it, read it. You'll love it. Riverside.fm is a video/au…

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Burnley in town as CFCW contest first silverware at Molineux 49:17

1M ago49:17

49:17

Good riddance, international break... Matt Davies Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey in tow to look ahead to a busy weekend of action for Chelsea Football Club. We begin with your questions - including the fallout from the FAB statement, the always looming threat of PSR - and whether progress has indeed been made under Pochettino. Then atten…

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The Football Pod: Scary Dubs, Lovely Leitrim, Tyrone’s bottom, Team of the League 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod. We’re looking back at the final round of the NFL and picking our combined Division 1 and 2 Team of the League. (01:00) - Was it a good league? (08:30) - Tyrone’s bottom. (18:00) - Derry’s rise and Dublin’s dominance. (28:00) - Around the Grounds: Cor…

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EP 94: Mr. Murder 2:02:40

1M ago2:02:40

2:02:40

Jeff and Richard belatedly celebrate the birthday of Ol' Blood and Thunder, or Mr. Murder, Tod Slaughter. Slaughter has been called a British Boris Karloff. Indeed he made a series of films in the 1930s as similar to each other as Karloff's mad scientist movies were in the United States.However, with his roots in the theater, Slaughter was a unique…

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THE HURLING POD: Kilkenny dethrone Limerick | Clare cruise past Tipp | Baffling calls 59:26

1M ago59:26

59:26

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about both semi-finals, as Kilkenny and Clare booked their place in the National Hurling League final. They discuss how the Cats dethroned reigning champions Limerick, Tipperary's issues with frees and some more talking. points. around the performances of referees. Oh…

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Ep. #420 - Madame Web, with Zhubin Parang 2:11:18

1M ago2:11:18

2:11:18

We welcome our old friend Zhubin Parang back to the main feed after years of only joining us for our FlopTales RPG series (available as bonus content for Max Fun members: join here!) -- and for such an auspicious return we had to pick an extra-special movie: Madame Web, which some have hailed as the "Cats" of superhero movies. Does it reach those h…

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"Anguish (1987)" - There's mommy issues and then there's MOMMY ISSUES 48:06

1M ago48:06

48:06

"Anguish" is a 1987 horror film directed by Bigas Luna. The movie revolves around a mentally unstable mother, who hypnotizes her son John to commit murder and harvest eyes for her collection. The mother is portrayed as a controlling and manipulative figure, and John becomes increasingly disturbed as he struggles with his mother's influence. The fil…

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Doireann O'Sullivan: How she came into the great Cork team and thrived 19:31

1M ago19:31

19:31

Nathan Murphy was joined by the recently retired Cork Ladies Footballer Doireann O'Sullivan on Off The Ball. A five-time All-Ireland winner, she revisited what it was like coming into an all-conquering Cork team, how it felt winning the Brendan Martin Cup with her sister Ciara as Cork captain, and why she's decided to call it day now.…

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Inner Drive Ep.1: Shane O'Donnell | Hattrick heroism, concussion incapacitation & space travel ambitions 32:51

1M ago32:51

32:51

Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell joins Joe Molloy for episode one of 'Inner Drive'. From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means. @AllianzIreland | #InnerDrive

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Flop House 2024 BoCo TEASER! 7:02

1M ago7:02

7:02

Hear a teaser of this year's bonus episode about SPAWN (1997), as well as a rundown of some of our other bonus content from the past and planned for the future, all available to Maximum Fun members who support the show at the $5 a month or more tier.By Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan

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The LGFA-Camogie divide, why integration could ignore dual players | Off The Ball Breakfast 20:08

1M ago20:08

20:08

Na Fianna Enfield's Michelle O'Malley joined Off The Ball Breakfast to explain more about the disunity between the LFGA & Camogie Association, and why integration may not serve the best interests of dual players. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcas…

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A Tale of the Ragged Mountains 25:52

1M ago25:52

25:52

In an unearthed recording from his college days, Jesse interviews his roommate Ben Tranh about a disturbing experience Ben has just had, as a hiking trail in Southern California somehow seems to have mysteriously transported him to Vietnam two decades in the past. This episode was inspired by the short story A Tale of the Ragged Mountains by Edgar …

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Tyrone down Monaghan, Bans in the GAA, Division 2 shapers, Promotion drama 52:30

1M ago52:30

52:30

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after a great weekend of Football. (01:00) - Introduction: James passes on an epic trip! (08:30) - Tyrone impress as Monaghan go down - importance of the goalkeeper! (20:00) - Umpires under fire and playing the …

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THE HURLING POD: Tipp won't get out of Munster | Lack of TV time | Scrap league semi-finals? 1:00:02

1M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the last round of the regular section of the National Hurling League. They also take listener questions, including whether league semi-finals are really necessary, if Cork now look the real deal, and why they think Tipperary won't progress from Munster. The Hurling …

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Rollercoaster FA Cup victory captures Chelsea's chaos 42:41

1M ago42:41

42:41

Is just one normal, straightforward victory too much to ask for? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to look back on the mayhem of the 4-2 FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Leicester at Stamford Bridge. We talk an afternoon to forget for Raheem Sterling, yet more Palmer brilliance and the unser…

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Go Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Jackie Kashian, Jeremy Bent, John Moe, and Dan McCoy 15:48

1M ago15:48

15:48

This special network wide event is a celebration of The MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join. We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts. J. Keith v…

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GAA Saturday Interview Wrap-UP | Glenn Ryan, Jim McGuinness, Paddy McBrearty, Dessie Farrell, Padraic Joyce, Ciaran Kilkenny 23:33

1M ago23:33

23:33

Tommy Rooney and Jonathan Higgins were on hand at Dublin-Galway and Kildare-Donegal today to interview players and managers after each game. Gaelic Football on Off The Ball with AIB.

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FH Mini 99 - The Peach Pit Welcomes Hallie! 1:17:03

1M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Stuart returns from Australia to spring everyone's favorite podcast about the podcast The Flop House on an unsuspecting Hallie-- and also, somehow, muscle himself into an episode in the past? Do you live in or around BROOKLYN, NEW YORK or OXFORD, ENGLAND? We’ve got upcoming LIVE SHOWS for you! MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show no…

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Spoiler Free Book Review - "The Day Tripper (2024)" - Character growth done to perfection 39:24

1M ago39:24

39:24

I absolutely adored this book. I thought the concept was interesting, the execution was flawless, and the journey that Alex goes on was heart-breaking, inspiring, and believable. The conceit of time-travel is not new but the way that James Goodhand shapes it in this novel made it feel seamlessly fresh and integral to the story rather than a plot de…

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Can Chelsea outfox Leicester in the FA Cup? 38:28

1M ago38:28

38:28

To Wembley or not to Wembley? Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher in tow to preview Sunday afternoon's FA Cup quarterfinal tie with Leicester at Stamford Bridge. There's a huge Friday night in store for Chelsea Women - hosting Arsenal at Kingsmeadow in a match that could have major ramifications on the title race. Plus - who'll …

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DANIELLE CALDWELL & BETH CARTON | John West Féile 2024 Launch | OTB GAA 23:07

2M ago23:07

23:07

2023 Camogie Player of the Year Beth Carton & Mayo footballer Danielle Caldwell spoke to our GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney at the launch of the 2024 John West Féile at Croke Park.

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