Best David Calderon Podcasts (2024)

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Spain win! La Roja are reborn in Berlin 15:27

2d ago15:27

15:27

As I leave Berlin - the city of Jesse Owens, David Bowie and now Lamine Yamal - I’m recording this final report from Euro 2024, where I have been embedded once more with the Spain team. I saw the treble winners of 2008-12 up close too, and they may not have a prime Iniesta or Xavi, but in their own way I think this team is just as good. Some of the…

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The Seclusion Factor: Inside Spain's golf resort training camp 12:41

5d ago12:41

12:41

I hope you enjoy this latest update from Germany, as Spain and I depart Donaueschingen, where they have trained and relaxed and prepared for the mesmeric performances you've been watching in this tournament. These reports are also available - for free - at my new Substack, the link is coming up. If you subscribe to this site, you'll receive regular…

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Viva Lamine! 11:34

7d ago11:34

11:34

This is my first post on Substack - the new home for my reporting on Spanish football. I hope as many of you as possible will subscribe to receive all my work to your email inbox - for the time being, I’m choosing to make this entirely free of charge. Today you have a choice - listen to this short podcast on the 16-year-old who has lit up the Euros…

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Davey Calderon 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

The playwright Davey Calderon discusses UNSCRIPTED: Deep Fried, a new musical in progress that is having a special performance at PL 1422 (1422 William Street) on Sunday, 09 June 2024 at 6pm, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Upcoming on Sund…

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BITESIZE | Michael O’Neill: Northern Ireland’s Spirit of Success 11:16

2M ago11:16

11:16

Today’s story comes from Michael O’Neill, who describes how he kindled the team spirit in his Northern Ireland squad. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Michael O’Neill Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Michael O’Neill Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham …

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Nathalie De Los Santos 37:35

2M ago37:35

37:35

The writer and a member of the organizing team for the Filipino-Canadian Book Festival Nathalie De Los Santos discusses the 12-14 July 2024 events, her bookstagram PilipinxPages, and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. I’ve been a big fan…

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Michel Drouin 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

The writer Michel Drouin discusses his memoir Past the End of the Road: A North Island Boyhood (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Past the End of the Road: A North Island Boyhood by Michel Drouin (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Past the End of the Road Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am P…

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Classic Big Interview: Craig Gordon 58:48

2M ago58:48

58:48

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Craig Gordon from season two. This was a fascinating discussion about Craig’s remarkable campaign at Celtic, during which he proved he could play out from the back – even at the Camp Nou. We also talked about the devastating injury which kept the Scotland No1 out of the game for two years. Craig revea…

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Deborah Kimmett 35:38

2M ago35:38

35:38

The comedian and writer Deborah Kimmett discusses her new book Window Shopping for God: A Comedian’s Search for Meaning (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Window Shopping for God: A Comedian’s Search for Meaning by Deborah Kimmett (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Window Shopping for God Text of introdu…

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BITESIZE | Terry Butcher: Metal and Me 7:51

2M ago7:51

7:51

Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes his favourite Iron Maiden gig – when the England, Ipswich and Rangers legend actually performed on stage with the heavy rockers. Listen to the original full episode: Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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BITESIZE | Joe Jordan: The genius that was Jimmy Johnstone 9:22

2M ago9:22

9:22

Today’s story comes from Joe Jordan, who reminisces about the sheer genius of Celtic legend Jimmy Johnstone. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Host…

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Deepa Rajagopalan 32:56

2M ago32:56

32:56

The writer Deepa Rajagopalan discusses her debut short story collection Peacocks of Instagram (House of Anansi Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Peacocks of Instagram by Deepa Rajagopalan (House of Anansi Press, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Peacocks of Instagram Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, i…

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David Roche 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

The noted motivational speaker and performer David Roche discusses his new book Standing at the Back Door of Happiness: And How I Unlocked It (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Standing at the Back Door of Happiness: And How I Unlocked It by David Roche (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Standing at the …

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Classic Big Interview: Peter Crouch 48:45

2M ago48:45

48:45

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Peter Crouch from season two. Peter was a footballer who played with an accomplished technical ability and a sense of fun which made him a joy to watch. He was so much more than a good touch for a big man. In this Big Interview we discover learning the game using the Coerver Method, some of his best s…

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Lindy Mechefske 29:35

2M ago29:35

29:35

The writer Lindy Mechefske talks about her new book Walk, Eat, Repeat: Culinary Adventures on the Camino de Santiago (Goose Lane Editions, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Walk, Eat, Repeat: Culinary Adventurers on the Camino de Santiago by Lindy Mechefske (Goose Lane Editions, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Walk, Eat, Repeat Text of the i…

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Mark Bourrie 33:05

2M ago33:05

33:05

The author and journalist Mark Bourrie discusses his new book Crosses in the Sky: Jean de Brébeuf and the Destruction of Huronia (Biblioasis, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Crosses in the Sky: Jean de Brébeuf and the Destruction of Huronia by Mark Bourrie (Biblioasis, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Crosses in the Sky Text of the introduc…

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BITESIZE | Peter Beardsley: Tino Asprilla, Newcastle’s Madcap Genius 12:10

2M ago12:10

12:10

Today’s story comes from Peter Beardsley, who expresses his love for Tino Asprilla, an extraordinary footballer and one of the funniest and most eccentric men ever to have played the game. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic B…

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BITESIZE | Jody Morris: My beloved Chelsea undervalued me 9:49

2M ago9:49

9:49

Today’s story comes from Jody Morris, who describes his protracted exit from his boyhood heroes Chelsea. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Jody Morris Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Jody Morris Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted…

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Classic Big Interview: Chris Sutton Part Two 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Here’s another chance to hear part two of my interview with Chris Sutton from season two. Chris had the pick of every top team in England in 1994, but it was upwardly mobile Blackburn that took him from Norwich for a British record transfer fee of £5 million. Paired with Alan Shearer in the famous SAS partnership, Chris helped Rovers win the 1994/9…

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Denise Chong 27:12

2M ago27:12

27:12

The acclaimed writer Denise Chong discusses her new book Out of Darkness: Rumana Monzur’s Journey through Betrayal, Tyranny and Abuse (Random House Canada, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Out of Darkness: Rumana Monzur’s Journey through Betrayal, Tyranny and Abuse by Denise Chong (Random House Canada, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Out of…

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Classic Big Interview: Chris Sutton Part One 50:13

2M ago50:13

50:13

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Chris Sutton from season two. Chris uses the word ‘character’ a lot and explains how his was forged – from an initial rejection from Norwich City to his dad’s boot camp approach to physical fitness to an uncompromising youth team coach at Carrow Road. Also in part one: Sri Lankan cricketer Ravi Pushpa…

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BITESIZE | Terry Butcher: Sir Bobby was not to be trifled with 5:57

2M ago5:57

5:57

Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes trying to keep a straight face when Bobby Robson was scolding him, while Gazza was making funny faces at him in the background. Listen to the original full episode: Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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BITESIZE | Charlie Nicholas: Danny McGrain, Man and Legend 6:37

2M ago6:37

6:37

Today’s story comes from Charlie Nicholas, who relates how his Celtic hero Danny McGrain used to pick him up in the mornings – to the amazement of his pals. Listen to the original full episodes: Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part Two - The Big …

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Jim Lang 25:23

2M ago25:23

25:23

The broadcaster and writer Jim Lang discusses his new book My Day with the Cup: NHL Players Tell Their Stories about Hometown Celebrations with Hockey’s Greatest Trophy (Simon & Schuster, 2024), with Joseph Planta. My Day with the Cup: NHL Players Tell Their Stories about Hometown Celebrations with Hockey’s Greatest Trophy by Jim Lang (Simon & Schu…

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Classic Big Interview: Mark Noble Part Two 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Mark Noble from season two. In part two, we hear how Mark grew up with a football field (almost) for a back garden. Mark talks about running out at Upton Park, and the final game there, against Manchester United under the lights. We also hear about the Legacy Foundation, which Mark founded alongside t…

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Classic Big Interview: Mark Noble Part One 32:37

2M ago32:37

32:37

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Mark Noble from season two. Mark starred in the midfield at his beloved West Ham United for most of his senior career. In part one, you’ll hear about his ice-cool prowess as a penalty-taker – he once scored two in an epic shootout against the Netherlands in the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Cha…

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Tom Wayman 44:47

2M ago44:47

44:47

The distinguished writer and poet Tom Wayman discusses his new memoir The Road to Appledore: Or How I Went to the Land Without Ever Having Lived There in the First Place (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The Road to Appledore: Or How I Went to the Land Without Ever Having Lived There in the First Place by Tom Wayman (Harbour Publishin…

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Steve Burgess 34:12

2M ago34:12

34:12

The writer and broadcaster Steve Burgess discusses his new memoir Reservations: The Pleasures and Perils of Travel (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Reservations: The Pleasures and Perils of Travel by Steve Burgess (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Reservations Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I …

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BITESIZE | Gordon Strachan: Boozers are Losers 5:19

2M ago5:19

5:19

Today’s story comes from Gordon Strachan, who declares that the team that wins together does not necessarily have to drink together. Listen to the original full episode: Classic Big Interview: Gordon Strachan - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you …

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Sam Wiebe 32:40

3M ago32:40

32:40

The acclaimed writer Sam Wiebe discusses his new novel Ocean Drive (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Ocean Drive by Sam Wiebe (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Ocean Drive Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Sam Wiebe joi…

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BITESIZE | Peter Beardsley: My brief stay at Man U 10:02

3M ago10:02

10:02

Today’s story comes from Peter Beardsley, who tells the incredible tale of how he ended up - briefly - at Manchester United, courtesy of George Best. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part Two …

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Cindy Mochizuki 26:34

3M ago26:34

26:34

The artist and filmmaker Cindy Mochizuki discusses her new documentary Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. I, like a lot of people in this town, have seen the photographs of Tamio Wakayama without r…

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Matt Finlin 24:41

3M ago24:41

24:41

The award-winning filmmaker Matt Finlin discusses his new documentary The Movie Man, a loving look at films as he captures cinema owner Keith Stata and his sprawling movie palace Highland Cinemas in Kinmount, Ontario, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheComme…

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BITESIZE | Darren Fletcher: I could have made a difference against Barca 10:12

3M ago10:12

10:12

Today’s story comes from Darren Fletcher, who explains what it was like to miss the 2009 Champions League final in which Manchester United took on Barcelona’s greatest side. Listen to the original full episode: The Big Interview with Darren Fletcher - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Rachel Epstein 22:01

3M ago22:01

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The filmmaker Rachel Epstein discusses her new documentary The Anarchist Lunch, playing at DOXA this week, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. There was a group of academics here in Vancouver, that four decades ago began a weekly lunch. They’re…

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