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A narrative driven podcast in which we retell to stories of movies best described as, so bad it's good. Stand up comedian Lee Smith joins host Fin Hamilton each week to give their own humours take and turn theses stories in to something far more entertaining than they ever deserved to be... in about half the time. Grab your favourite beverage and join for Movies to Drink to.
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The Rugby Pod with Big Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Dan Biggar, Producer Rob and weekly guests is the most listened to Rugby podcast in the world. We cover all the latest news, rumours insight and stories, but with plenty of humour, opinions and the best interviews from the game, including current and former internationals. Follow us on social media and send us in your questions to chat through each week.
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Should England have beaten the All Blacks this weekend at Eden Park? Goodey is joined by Bigs this week as they give their take on the big moments from the second test in New Zealand, including England's tactics, Marcus Smith mercurial fly half performance, and whether it was a massive missed opportunity for England. We were also treated to another…
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Slowdown in U.S. inflation strengthens case for Fed to lower borrowing costs June inflation report could sway BoC to hold off on second rate cut Key investor watchpoints ahead of China’s Third Plenum meeting Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of t…
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The lads are back in the studio this week to chat about all the talking points from this weekend's summer series, including narrow defeats for England & Ireland. We’ll give our take on England’s new identity and some bright shoots across the board. We’ll also go into the brutal Ireland v Boks grudge match, and Warren Gatland’s Wales extending their…
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Championes! We’ll be chatting to newly crowned URC Champ Duncie Weir this week and hear all about the celebrations after Glasgow's sensational victory down in Pretoria. The lads will also be discussing Eddie Jones’ Japan not quite pushing England to their limit and Steve Borthwick’s plan for New Zealand. Plus the lads pick their URC/Prem combined t…
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Bigs is back this week to review the URC semi-finals, including huge upset wins for The Bulls and Glasgow, and where Leinster and Munster fell short after a disappointing end to their season. The lads also build up the hype around the summer tours, including the niggle between Soth Africa and Ireland, an under the radar All Blacks squad to face Eng…
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Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. Past performance does not guarantee future performance. Forecasting represents predictions of market prices and/or volume patterns utilizing va…
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After a premiership final that saw Northampton Saints crowned champions for the first time in a decade, we’ve managed to drag one of the heroes out of the pub still in his playing kit and ski goggles. Saints’ 21-year old Flyer George Hendy joins us fresh off his man-of-the-match performance at Twickenham to give us the low down on the final and pos…
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•ECB, BoC lower borrowing costs by 25 basis points •Treasury yields fall as U.S. economic data moderates •Considerable progress made in rebalancing of U.S. labor market Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and pr…
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We’re nearly at the climax of the domestic season, so the lads preview the big one. It's Fin (one n) VS Finn (two n’s) Saints V Bath in the prem final. Bath's Ollie Lawrence joining to give his take, and the lads break down where the game will be won, and who they're backing. We’re also looking at the final regular round of the URC with massive win…
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Fin and Lee take to the seas for the latest episode of Movies to Drink to, aboard a nuclear warship taken hostage. Join our intrepid hosts as they scrutinise the introspective and thought provoking drama Under Siege, starring world class, classically trained thespian Steven Seagull. With a supporting cast that boasts the heavyweight talent of Tommy…
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· U.S. Q1 earnings exceed expectations · UK and Australian bond yields rise on hotter inflation reports · September rate cut still looks possible in U.S. Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is…
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London hosted one of the great Champions Cup finals between Toulouse and Leinster this weekend, so the lads will be discussing all the fallout from an EPIC match and where it was won and lost. Jim and Goodey disagree on whether Dupont is the GOAT, and also give their view on where to next for Leinster and Leo. We’ll also be chatting about a massive…
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Very special guest this week as we're joined by Biggs' old gaffer, and Wales' most successful ever coach, Warren Gatland, to give some awesome insight into leading the British & Irish Lions, making tough decisions, the rebuild of Welsh Rugby, the state of the games, AND what Biggar was really like to coach. Jim and Biggs also chat about the confirm…
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· Core inflation slows to 3.6% in the U.S. · U.S. equity and bond markets rally in wake of April inflation report · European stocks rise amid improving economic outlook Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and pr…
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Off the back of another Grand Slam winning Six Nations campaign, Ellie & Jess return to the Rugby Pod to review a mega tournament for John Mitchell's England side. They discuss what makes the Red Roses so special, Disaronno in the changies and the radical changes in the programme. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
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It's all change as World Rugby announce several law changes that will have a big impact on the game. The lads give their take on what these mean and how they'll affect teams. We'll also be discussing a frenetic, penultimate round of Premiership action including a big away win for Saracens, Exeter seeing off Quins and the spanking of all spankings f…
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In the latest video update: · Bank of England could cut rates at faster pace than expected · Is a recession more likely than not in Canada? · Why we believe investors should remain cautious and disciplined Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the…
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The lads look back at another hell of a weekend as Europe's best went head to head in the Champions and Challenge Cup semifinals. We'll dissect Quins' performance in Toulouse and Leinster's hard-fought win over Northampton at a sold-out Croke Park. We've also got a chat with Saints and England fly-half, Fin Smith. Plus, Jim is deepening his Saffa t…
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• U.S. Fed says ‘greater confidence’ on the path of inflation needed • September rate cut possible if U.S. inflation moderates • European corporate earnings surprise to the upside Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves …
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The Spotify studio was packed this week with two BIG men with big reputations and big Medal collections joining Jim & Bigs. Double Rugby World Cup Winning Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Vincent Koch join the lads to give us some incredible insight on the Springboks, winning back to back Rugby World Cups, what motivates them, their coaches, and what i…
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•U.S. GDP slows to 1.6% clip in first quarter •Key U.S. inflation gauge surprises to the upside •First-quarter U.S. earnings season update: A ‘mixed bag’ Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is…
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Kon’nichiwa from Japan! We’ve gone global this week, Jim's in Tokyo Japan checking out the heated toilets and hunting bug interviews, Bigs is with us from the South of France and Rob’s sat in sunny Stockton on Tees. We’ve got loads for you this week including some intel on Jim's interviews with Ardie Savea, Eddie Jones and PSDT, Leinster and the mo…
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We have a genuine enforcer back on the Pod this week as Big Courts joins Jim to look back at all the Champions Cup Quarter-finals, including his own game versus the Bulls, and Lesinter's demolition of reigning champions La Rochelle. The lads give their take on the latest episode of Chasing the Sun and how Courtney would react to Rassie's unusual co…
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•March’s U.S. CPI report exceeds consensus expectations •ECB hints at June rate cut •Fitch downgrades China’s debt outlook Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. Past performance doe…
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We're going big this week with Dan Biggar flying over to our studio from the South of France, and man of the moment Louis Rees-Zammit joining following the massive announcement that he's heading to the Superbowl Champions Kansas City Cheifs. We'll hear how the move came about, how NFL training compares to Rugby, how much players get paid, and what …
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Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. Past performance does not guarantee future performance. Forecasting represents predictions of market prices and/or volume patterns utilizing va…
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The lads give their take on the massive news, not just in Rugby, with LRZ signing for Superbowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs. We’ll be discussing a crazy weekend in the Premiership with nothing to choose between the top 8 teams. We'll also take a look at a top of the table win for Leinster over the Bulls in the URC and throw ahead to a mouth-wateri…
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Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. Past performance does not guarantee future performance. Forecasting represents predictions of market prices and/or volume patterns utilizing va…
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Have you ever been watching a Friday the 13th movie and thought "You know what's missing from this hack and slash series? Mind powers..." No? me either but someone did, as Fin and Lee discover on this brand new episode of Movies to Drink to: The Crystal Lake Capers.Has our hero, Jason Voorhees finale met his match against the dead guy from Weekend …
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Domestic rugby is back with Saracens turning the heat up against Quins and Gloucester claiming an emotional Ed Slater Cup against Leicester. TMO Andy makes a return around the controversy in the booth with Austin Healy's commentary. Plus, we're delighted to be joined by one of the brightest stars in English rugby in Quins backrow Chandler Cunningha…
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· Bank of Japan delivers first rate increase in 17 years · BoE holds rates steady, hints at cuts later this year · Fed officials still expect three rate cuts in 2024 Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and princ…
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With the Women's Six Nations kicking off this weekend, we're delighted to be joined by two England superstars in Ellie Kildunne & Jess Breach to preview this year's tournament and talk about their careers. Presenter Laura Winter interviews the two Red Roses about their journey so far, the Rugby World Cup, their biggest rivalries, initiations, team …
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After a hell of a grand finale in the Six Nations, the lads sum up the final round of action with Ireland claiming back-to-back championships. While most Welsh fans are in hiding, Dan Biggar braves the Pod to give his take on where Welsh rugby really is, and what next for Gats and his men. We'll also be discussing Italy's best ever championship, as…
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· U.S. inflation data from February surprises to the upside · Two key factors powering the rally in Japanese stocks · China announces consumer goods trade-in program Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and princ…
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England managed to produce one of their best performances in recent memory this weekend at Twickenham, stealing the game away from Ireland in the dying moments - the lads, joined by former Ireland International and expert analyst Bernard Jackman, dissect the game with an open cloth. Big Jim vents his frustrations with Scotland following their loss …
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In the latest video update: · BoC, ECB hold overnight rates steady at March meetings · Is the Fed moving closer to cutting rates? · China announces 2024 growth target Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and prin…
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With one of the biggest games of the season coming up this weekend, the lads give some insight into the England camp ahead of their showdown with Ireland in Twickenham. Goodey gives his take on how he thinks England needs to play to have a chance against the form team in world rugby. We also take a look at Scotland's trip to Rome and what to expect…
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Fin and Lee bring you another episode of Movies to Drink to from sunny Camp Crystal Lake! this time it's because JASON LIVES!Instalment 6 of the never ending Friday the 134th franchise sees our old pal Jason actually returning from the dead under fairly stupid circumstances. Tommy Jarvis is back, with a third new face, to go up against a reanimated…
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•U.S. core PCE price index rises 0.4% in January •Federal Reserve rate cuts could begin mid-year •U.S. avoids partial government shutdown Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. Past …
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What a weekend. The drama! Loads to get through this week - what the hell happened in those closing moments down in France?! Scotland’s stranglehold on the Calcutta Cup & Ireland just dominating everyone. Plus our mate Dan Biggar is here! So settle back, enjoy, and make sure you’re subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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· Eurozone inflation declines to 2.8% in January · Fed, ECB and BoE could all lower borrowing costs by mid-year · Resilience emerges as a key Q4 earnings season theme Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and prin…
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Massive weekend coming up in the Six Nations this week with the Calcutta Cup, Ireland looking to remain on course for the Slam, and France looking to recover some form. PLUS we’re joined by a number 8 who’s been tearing up trees for years but is seemingly stuck in England Exile… Zach Mercer. The lads also invite some new friends from the Army into …
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· U.S. core consumer price index rises by more than expected in January · We believe the Fed could still deliver a rate cut in May · UK enters technical recession Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principa…
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The lads are joined by England centurion Courtney Lawes this week as we pick the bones out of a painful and controversial last-gasp defeat for Scotland in Murrayfield. We’ll also take a look at an ugly but important win for England, some bright shoots for Wales, and a procession for Ireland in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…
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In the latest video update: · An investment analyst’s take on the Super Bowl · U.S. January jobs report crushes expectations · Assessing the health of the European economy · The importance of staying disciplined in today’s markets Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of t…
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How good is the Six Nations?! We’ll be analysing all the action from the first round including what was nearly one of the greatest Welsh comebacks of all time. With Scotland holding on for a rare win in Cardiff, Jim revels in the fact that Gregor's men are technically still on for the Slam. We'll take a look at an epic Irish win in France and how S…
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In the latest video update: · Market timeline for first U.S. rate cut shifts after Fed meeting · Q4 earnings season report card: How are U.S. companies faring? · What’s the outlook for economic growth in China this year? Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at…
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