Best Kevin De Bruyne Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 9 - Liverpool's Mo Salah Replacement, Kevin De Bruyne to Saudi, and the USMNT Coaching Search 58:45

8h ago58:45

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On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss Liverpool's efforts to replace the aging Mo Salah, Kevin De Bruyne agreeing to terms with Al-Ittihad, and the search for the next USMNT manager. They also get into PSG and Bayern Munich's interest in Desire Doue, their Arsenal fandom, Cody Gakpo and future plans for gambling content. Subscribe to our FREE ne…

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Episode 10 - Manchester City's Future Plans, Liverpool's Search for a DM, and Villa's Busy Summer 48:44

1h ago48:44

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On this episode, Patrick and Ravi discuss Ederson potentially leaving Man City and possible replacements, Liverpool's drop in midfield quality and their search for a defensive midfielder, and Aston Villa's ambitious transfer window and possible Joao Felix addition. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Follow u…

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Episode 8 - Leny Yoro to United, Trent Alexander-Arnold's Potential Move, and Xavi Simmons 53:17

3h ago53:17

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On this Episode, Ravi and Patrick discuss Leny Yoro's move to Manchester United, Real Madrid possibly tempting Trent Alexander-Arnold away from Liverpool, and landing sports for Xavi Simons. They also touch on Adrien Rabiot, Martin Terrier and the ripple effects in the transfer window. Ravi has worked in sports data analytics and player development…

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How can we make the world better and fairer for all? With Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen from the University of Cambridge and the Autism Research Centre 53:48

1d ago53:48

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge, where he also runs the Autism Research Centre. Simon has been working in the field of autism for approaching 40 years and is one of the world’s leading authorities …

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Episode 7 - Joao Neves, Marc Guehi, and the Chelsea Academy Changes 53:37

3h ago53:37

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On this episode, Ted and Patrick go into Joao Neves and how much his transfer fee should be, Marc Guehi being linked to Liverpool, and the potential ramifications of the Chelsea Academy changes. They also discuss Emile Smith Rowe and the uncertainty surrounding Arsenal's young players, Joshua Zirkzee's move to Manchester United and more. Hosted on …

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Episode 6 - Copa America Skirmish, England Advance, and a "Staged" Photoshoot? 55:11

2d ago55:11

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In this episode, Ted Knutson and Ravi Ramineni discuss Uruguay vs. Colombia and the skirmish that followed. They touch on the resurgent England midfield, as well refereeing and a controversial penalty call against the Netherlands. The conversation moves to the challenges newly promoted teams face in the Premier League and what Ipswich's transfer st…

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Episode 5 - LCBs, Data Scouting Kids, plus the USMNT Problem 57:39

12d ago57:39

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In this episode, Ted Knutson and Ravi Ramineni discuss the importance of left-footed center backs in football/soccer. They explore the reasons why teams prioritize left-footed center backs, such as the ability to play across the body and open up the field. They also discuss the trade-offs teams have to make when choosing between an aerially dominan…

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Episode 4 - Kobbie Mainoo + England. Ugarte, Gordon, Nico Williams + More 49:17

10d ago49:17

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Ted and Patrick Van Straaten discuss their backgrounds in professional gambling and football media, as well as their experiences in the world of football analytics. They touch on topics such as the early days of using data in football, the importance of age curves in player development, and the challenges of making predictions in public. They also …

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Why should you put people, love, and relationships at the heart of business? With John Hibbs of CoEfficient 39:03

11d ago39:03

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by John Hibbs, the Co-Founder of CoEfficient, a company that helps organisations grow from the human perspective. It does this by gathering genuinely useful feedback from those who work for an organisation and then deploying this intelligence in the most productive…

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Episode 3: Transfer Takes on Jonathan David, Joshua Kimmich, DCL and More 1:00:39

20d ago1:00:39

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Ted thinks Yankuba Minteh could be a future star. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 2 - Nikos Overheul 56:08

1M ago56:08

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Ted Knutson and Nikos Overheul discuss their experiences in the football industry, including their time at Brentford and Vancouver Whitecaps. They highlight the challenges of building and running a club, the importance of clear objectives and strategies, and the common pitfalls in the industry. They emphasize the need for effective communication, r…

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How can you tell if you should invest in a media company? With Ian Whittaker of Liberty Sky Advisors 48:34

25d ago48:34

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Ian Whittaker, one of the leading financial and commercial analysts covering the media and advertising sector. Ian is the managing director and owner of Liberty Sky Advisors, has twice been the City AM Analyst of the Year – first in 2014 and again in 2019 – and …

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Episode 1: An Interview with Ravi Ramineni. Plus Man United's Football Shambles 1:04:57

1M ago1:04:57

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In this conversation, Ted Knutson interviews Ravi Ramineni, a former VP of analytics and research at the Seattle Sounders. Ravi shares his journey from being a fan of Spanish football to working in the futbol/soccer and analytics space. He discusses his transition from a software engineer to a football analytics professional and his experience work…

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Why does marketing need to become more like engineering? With Sorin Patilinet from Mars, aka The Marketing Engineer. 49:10

1M ago49:10

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by Sorin Patilinet, Senior Director of Marketing Effectiveness at Mars. Sorin is also known as the Marketing Engineer. Our conversation was recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, on 4 April 2024. Thanks to Joe Hickey for production support. Podcast artwork by …

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How can experts provide the public with risk information that works? With Olivia Jensen, Director of the Institute for Public Understanding of Risk 50:07

2M ago50:07

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by Olivia Jensen, Director of the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR) based at the National University of Singapore. Our conversation was recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, on 13 March 2024. Thanks to Joe Hickey for production support. Po…

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Andy Hamilton is a Football God: "Commentators are brilliant, they’re pure Harry Enfield” 55:16

2M ago55:16

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This week’s Football God is British comedian, game-show panellist, comedy screenwriter, television director, radio dramatist, and novelist Andy Hamilton. Best known for writing the BBC Radio 4 comedy series Old Harry's Game (in which he plays an amusing version of Satan himself), and the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered, about a middle-class family with …

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Man City Crowned Champions Again 11:10

2M ago11:10

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0:30 - What Arsenal needs to do next season to rebound from finishing 2nd in such a close title race 5:15 - How Manchester City secures their 4th consecutive Premier League trophyBy Zeke Ouellette, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe

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Kelly Sotherton is a Football God: "I’d like to watch with Prince William, he’s a Villa fan, what’s he saying about the ref?" 48:43

2M ago48:43

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This week’s Football God is three-time Olympic medallist Kelly Sotherton. Kelly compares athletics tactics to football ones, praises Bergkamp and reveals the royal family member she’d watch the game with. Kelly is also host of the podcast Inside Track – the exclusive, access-all-areas platform for everything athletics. The Football Gods gives famou…

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Title Race Goes to Final Day, Dust Settles in Relegation Scrap 54:58

2M ago54:58

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(3:20) Arsenal hold out a tense 1-0 win at Manchester United to take the title race to the final day of the season (25:00) Manchester City keep their foot on the gas with a 4-0 win at Fulham to keep their hunt for a 4th-consecutive title in their hands (35:00) And Nottingham Forest all but secure their safety in the Premier League after Luton Town …

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How can we best communicate risk in our uncertain, post-truth world? With Sir David Spiegelhalter, Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge 53:42

2M ago53:42

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by one of the world’s finest data storytellers, David Spiegelhalter, the statistician and public communicator of his generation. Although he claims to have been retired for five years, the Emeritus Professor of Statistics from Cambridge University is working harder than e…

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Rice Strikes for Arsenal, Haaland's Red Hot Day, Klopp's Anfield Countdown 51:20

3M ago51:20

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(1:25) Highlights from the 2 Robbies' experience at this year's Kentucky Derby (4:00) Arsenal keep their narrow lead atop of the table after a convincing 3-0 win at home to Bournemouth (13:00) Erling Haaland heats up at the right time for Manchester City and fires in four goals in a 5-1 win against Wolves (20:35) And Liverpool deliver a statement 4…

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Arsenal Survive NLD, Pep Energizes Man City's Title Push, Liverpool's Title Hopes All But Lost 42:31

3M ago42:31

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(1:55) Arsenal survive a nervy ending in the North London Derby to keep the pressure on in the title-race (15:25) Manchester City maintain their hold as title favorites after Erling Haaland comes off the bench to seal the match with a 2nd-half goals (20:45) Liverpool’s title push loses its steam after a 2-2 draw at West Ham that left Mo Salah fumin…

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Gary Lineker on Liverpool's Title Slip, Arsenal & Man City's Key Wins 38:39

3M ago38:39

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(2:15) Kai Havertz haunts his former club by scoring a brace in Arsenal’s 5-0 thrashing of Chelsea to keep the pressure at a high in the title race (13:15) Liverpool’s title hopes are dealt a brutal blow in a 2-0 Merseyside Derby defeat to bitter rivals Everton (23:20) And Manchester City showcase their finest form in a 4-0 win at Brighton that kee…

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Liverpool & Arsenal Recover in the Title Race, Controversy in the Relegation Race 58:20

3M ago58:20

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(1:50) Jurgen Klopp rests some of his superstars and the risk pays off for Liverpool in the title race as they sweep aside Fulham 3-1 (12:40) Arsenal put on a controlled performance with a 2-0 win at Wolves after slipping against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich the week prior (28:50) Everton outlast Nottingham Forest 2-0 in a battle between points-de…

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Manchester City Go Top of the Table, Arsenal and Liverpool Both Falter 54:11

3M ago54:11

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1:45 - Manchester City 5-1 win over Luton Town 9:15 - Liverpool lose 0-1 away to Crystal Palace 22:10 - Arsenal lose 2-0 at home to Aston Villa 33:20 - Manchester United draw 2-2 against Bournemouth 42:00 - Newcastle win 4-0 against Tottenham] 1:00:15 - Wrapping up the rest of the results including: West Ham loses 2-0 to Fulham Nottingham Forest an…

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The data planets align. The more guests we welcome to Data Malarkey – and the more different their jobs and categories – the more we’re able to join the dots between how those who use data smarter do so ... 53:14

3M ago53:14

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After our fourth collection of six great guests, it’s a wrap for Season Four of Data Malarkey – the podcast about using data smarter. Your host, master data storyteller Dr Sam Knowles, picks out common themes and chooses his highlights from a lively series of conversations – recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, between July and Decemb…

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Mark Wood is a Football God: "Chris Woakes is a lovely footballer but never tries because he's a fast bowler..." 51:25

3M ago51:25

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This week’s Football God is cricketer Mark Wood. He reveals who on his team is best at football, why Vinnie Jones is his boy and how he became a supporter of AFC Wimbledon. When he’s not bowling for England, Mark is also the co-host of cricket podcast Middle Please, Umpire and has an award-winning book The Wood Life: A Not So Helpful How-to Guide o…

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Nashville Fan Fest Recap; Advantage Arsenal in the Title Race 12:06

3M ago12:06

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(2:10) The title race tightens up between the top three after a strong performance from Manchester City set the tempo for the weekend (4:30) Arsenal show deeper strength in the title race in comparison to last season (8:50) Liverpool squander their chances against Manchester United and drop a crucial two points in the chase for the title…

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Man City & Arsenal's Controlled Draw; Advantage Liverpool in the Title Race 59:18

4M ago59:18

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(1:15) Manchester City and Arsenal play a match made for "control freaks" and share the spoils in a tense 0-0 draw (16:30) Jurgen Klopp out-foxes his potential successor in Roberto De Zerbi as Liverpool come-from-behind to win 2-1 against Brighton (26:30) Robbie Earle traveled to Tottenham to watch their victory against Luton Town and had a special…

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What happens when you mash-up the history of bands, films, and politics with the iconography of the London Underground? With Mike Bell of Mike Bell Maps 42:48

4M ago42:48

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Mike Bell, the first data visualiser to feature in almost 30 episodes of the podcast. Mike is the Founder and Owner of a thriving new business called Mike Bell Maps which describes itself as “Tube maps of bands and other stuff”. Our conversation was recorded rem…

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Justin Moorhouse is a Football God: “The 85-86 Man United side was one of the most beautiful sides I’ve ever seen” 41:12

4M ago41:12

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Justin Moorhouse is a stand-up comedian and radio DJ from Manchester. He’s appeared in Looking for Eric and in Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights as Young Kenny - who’s an avid Man City supporter - but in this episode he’s a Man United-loving Football God. Before working in TV and radio, Justin was a salesman for many years until he contacted a comedy club…

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Matt Murray is a Football God: ‘I’d have R9, Haaland and Bully upfront for Wolves’ 57:05

4M ago57:05

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Matt Murray is a former professional footballer, sports reporter and pundit. As a player he was a football goalkeeper who spent his entire career at Wolves, making 100 appearances for the club. The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ult…

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Top 4 Race Tightens, Fun Times at Fulham, 10 Games Left in Title-Race 52:37

4M ago52:37

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(2:15) Drama ensues in East London as West Ham see a controversial winner ruled out and are forced to split the points with Aston Villa (17:53) Rodrigo Muniz’s brace lifts Fulham to a surprise 3-0 win over Tottenham who miss out on an opportunity to tighten the gap to 4th-place (29:10) Luton Town secure a crucial point in the relegation battle than…

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How is it possible to understand everything that the world’s Governments want to buy? With Ian Makgill 37:44

4M ago37:44

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Ian Makgill, the Founder of Spend Network. Ian and his company are on a mission to improve the global public sector procurement market. Spend Network’s website boldly claims that it can help users to “Unlock the $13 trillion global procurement market through the…

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Liverpool & Man City Finish Honors Even; Havertz Sends Arsenal Top of the Table 55:35

5M ago55:35

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(1:00) Sunday’s highly entertaining title-clash between Liverpool and Manchester City ends in a 1-1 draw that now leaves the title race wide open from now through the end of the season (16:00) Kai Havertz plays hero for Arsenal by scoring a late winner against Brentford to go top of the table over Liverpool on goal difference (33:35) Tottenham blit…

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Alex Lowe is a Football God “I go for the underdogs, I don’t want to see Man City stroll around” 55:56

4M ago55:56

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Alex Lowe explains his love for two teams, how he’s making half time more interesting and why he’ll always support an underdog. Alex Lowe is an English actor, comedian and voice artist. He is the creator and performer of the character Barry from Watford on BBC Radio 2, as well as also being the creator and performer behind the character Clinton Bap…

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Derby Delight for Man City; Liverpool's Controversial Win 46:21

5M ago46:21

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(1:00) Manchester City survive a first-half scare in the Manchester Derby and score three second-half goals to keep their title charge in tune (21:34) Liverpool leave it to the last minute with a Darwin Nunez header in injury time to defeat a Nottingham Forest side that were left aggravated by a controversial refereeing decision (29:30) Chelsea gra…

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How can Kevin de Bruyne be worth 100 Leah Williamsons? With Kieran Maguire, Professor of Football Finance, University of Liverpool 48:42

5M ago48:42

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles welcomes Kieran Maguire, an acclaimed expert in football finance. Kieran’s a chartered accountant, academic, author, and podcaster. For the past decade, he’s been a lecturer in football finance at the University of Liverpool’s Management School. He often appears in print and…

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Bradley James is a Football God: "If Erling Haaland wants to play on the same team as Kevin De Bruyne, then one of them's going to have to take a pay cut" 55:56

5M ago55:56

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You might know Actor Bradley James from the TV series Damien where he plays the antichrist or the BBC’s Merlin but he is also an Arsenal fan and a massive England fan. In today’s Football Gods he talks salary caps, local players for local teams and the joy of tailgating. The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total powe…

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Liverpool Lift Carabao Cup; Arsenal's Convincing Clinic; Cracks in Man City's Armour? 59:52

5M ago59:52

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(1:00) Liverpool gather their first trophy of Jurgen Klopp’s farewell tour after Virgil van Dijk delivers a super header in Extra Time to edge Chelsea 1-0 in the Carabao Cup Final (22:10) Arsenal pick up right where they left off in the Premier League and breeze past Newcastle in a convincing 4-1 win (33:55) Manchester City need just the one Phil F…

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Tubes is a Football God: “I would eradicate half and half scarves” 46:06

5M ago46:06

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Tubes discusses his early memories of football and his deep connection to Chelsea. No subject is off limits, from hotdogs to blue cards and how being sober has changed his experience of going to matches. Peter “Tubes” Dale is a former presenter on Sky Sports’ Soccer AM. He started out as an assistant producer on the programme before moving in front…

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Chelsea Frustrate Man City; Liverpool & Arsenal's Red Hot Attacking Form 1:04:19

5M ago1:04:19

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(1:00) Chelsea put on an inspired performance against Manchester City and frustrate Pep Guardiola's side in a 1-1 draw (23:20) Liverpool overcome some injury scares against Brentford and keep putting performances to stretch their gap at the top of the table (31:52) Arsenal put five past Burnley as their offensive form fires up at just the right tim…

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What can business learn from military logistics? With John McFall, ex-RAF and Amazon Web Services 48:50

5M ago48:50

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles welcomes John McFall, a master of logistics and Founder of the business SupplyChainWise. Logistics – a term that originated in the military – is defined as: “the process of coordinating and moving resources – people, materials, inventory, and equipment – from one location to…

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Emile Heskey is a Football God: “I would probably damn to hell, Thierry Henry…” 51:41

5M ago51:41

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Emile Heskey discusses his early athletic endeavours, his transition to football, supporting Leicester City and meeting his football idols. Emile Heskey is an English former professional footballer who currently serves as head of football development of Leicester City Women. As a striker, he made more than 500 appearances over an 18-year career sta…

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Man United Need More Control?; Arsenal Run Rampant; Haaland's Happy Return 47:57

6M ago47:57

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(0:55) Man United need another late winner from Scott McTominay, this time against Aston Villa, but questions of their control over games still linger (11:50) Arsenal deliver misery to David Moyes and West Ham with a 6-0 win in East London and state their title case (23:20) Erling Haaland returns from injury to Man City's starting lineup and delive…

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Jim Daly is a Football God: ‘As God, I would make all the food at every ground, in a pie’ 52:19

5M ago52:19

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Comedian Jim Daly recalls Crystal Palace's glory season under Steve Bruce, expresses his admiration for Jack Grealish’s calves and reveals who he’s damning to hell. Jim Daly is a standup comedian, presenter and podcaster, hosting JOE.co.uk’s weekly football show Football Friday and also the Crystal palace FC themed FYP podcast. His 2022 debut Edinb…

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Arsenal Right Back in Title Race, Pochettino's Problems Pile On, Everton's Crucial Draw 1:03:56

6M ago1:03:56

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(0:55) Arsenal get their noses back in the title race after a comprehensive and well-balanced 3-1 win over Liverpool at home (20:32) Problems continue to pile on for Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea after the Blues dropped an early lead to lose 4-2 at home to Wolves (29:57) Everton put in a tough performance and come back against Tottenham to draw 2-…

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Klopp Inspires the Kop, Mainoo Plays Man United Hero, Man City Lurking 1:01:22

6M ago1:01:22

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(1:00) Liverpool dominate Chelsea in their first league game since Jurgen Klopp's shock announcement that he's stepping down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season (23:15) Kobbie Mainoo delivers a heroic late goal to give Manchester United all three points against Wolves (37:51) Manchester City continue to add pressure in the title race afte…

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How can a beginner’s mind and a collaborative approach make you win at the team sport of “insight”? With Mark Montgomery, Novartis’ Head of Integrated Insights 35:41

5M ago35:41

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Mark Montgomery, Vice President and International Head of Integrated Insights at Novartis, a role he’s held for the past three years. Mark has a rich and varied career in pharma, having served as the Global Head of Commercial Analytics and Insights at GSK before…

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Conor Coady is a Football God: “Racism. It’s the one thing I would take away from football” 1:11:49

6M ago1:11:49

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Conor Coady discusses his move from Wolves to Leicester, his early football memories, banning racism from the game and expresses how he'd improve VAR as his first act as Football God. Conor Coady started at Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2015 and it was at Molineux where he made the switch from midfield to defence. He played over 300 games for the club…

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