Best Luckless Podcasts (2024)

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108. A Luckless Day 17:48

3h ago17:48

17:48

"A good day is a good day, a bad day is a good story. At the end of the day, it's all good." - Unknown - This week's story was written by Esther Eiyegbeni. For more of her work visit @zeliescribbles on WordPress. And connect with her on Instagram @ose_zelie, on X @OseZelie, on Facebook @Zelie07 and on LinkedIn @Esther Eiyegbeni. I'd love your feedb…

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Alabama Aloud with Don Noble - "The Jelly-Bean" by F. Scott Fitzgerald 48:08

4h ago48:08

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The work of Alabama authors deserves to be read out loud - and now it is! Join host Don Noble as he reads short stories from Alabama's finest authors. In this episode: "The Jelly-Bean" by F. Scott FitzgeraldBy alabamaaloudwithdonnoble

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This week: Home kits, Away kits and Third kits 23:10

2d ago23:10

23:10

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about the new kits that the teams will be playing in this season. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Ski…

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107. Neighbours 29:18

6d ago29:18

29:18

"Hearts always seem to be broken by the words that were left unspoken." - Unknown - This week's story was written by Mifa Adejumo. For more of his work visit Substack @Mifa Writes or on Selar. And connect with him on Instagram @mifa_thee_polyamorist and on X @Mifaunuagbo. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can …

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Alabama Aloud with Don Noble - "Children on Their Birthdays" by Truman Capote 52:26

13d ago52:26

52:26

The work of Alabama authors deserves to be read out loud - and now it is! Join host Don Noble as he reads short stories from Alabama's finest authors. In this episode: "Children on Their Birthdays" by Truman Capote This story is read by permission of the Truman Capote Literary Trust.By alabamaaloudwithdonnoble

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106. Waiting Room 114 5:06

13d ago5:06

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"You don't go around grieving all the time, but the grief is still there and always will be." - Nigella Lawson - This week's story was written by Tarinabo Diete. For more of her work visit her Medium page @braidetari. And connect with her on Instagram @tee._d, on X @Rikan_soul and on LinkedIn at @Tarinabo Diete. I'd love your feedback on today's ep…

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This Week - Ipswich Town are Back 30:37

18d ago30:37

30:37

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. This week, Jack talks about the town of Ipswich and Ipswich Town FC, the newly promoted team, bursting back to the Premier League after 22 years in the Championship and League One. You can read the transcr…

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105. The Good Neighbour (Part 5) 16:47

20d ago16:47

16:47

Stories are...second chances. This weeks story was written by Kesiena Olunwa. For more of her stories and to connect with her, visit her Instagram page @fictiononlyng. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole. If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you…

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104. The Good Neighbour (Part 4) 20:20

21d ago20:20

20:20

Stories are...thickening plots. This weeks story was written by Kesiena Olunwa. For more of her stories and to connect with her, visit her Instagram page @fictiononlyng. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole. If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) y…

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103. The Good Neighbour (Part 3) 19:18

22d ago19:18

19:18

Stories are...sudden changes. This weeks story was written by Kesiena Olunwa. For more of her stories and to connect with her, visit her Instagram page @fictiononlyng. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole. If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you…

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102. The Good Neighbour (Part 2) 15:28

23d ago15:28

15:28

Stories are...smouldering volcanoes bubbling over. This weeks story was written by Kesiena Olunwa. For more of her stories and to connect with her, visit her Instagram page @fictiononlyng. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole. If you’ve got a story …

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101. The Good Neighbour (Part 1) 12:06

23d ago12:06

12:06

Stories are...a little pulling thread. This weeks story was written by Kesiena Olunwa. For more of her stories and to connect with her, visit her Instagram page @fictiononlyng. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole. If you’ve got a story (fact or fic…

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Alabama Aloud with Don Noble - "Me and My Baby View the Eclipse" by Lee Smith 38:46

27d ago38:46

38:46

The work of Alabama authors deserves to be read out loud - and now it is! Join host Don Noble as he reads short stories from Alabama's finest authors. In this episode: "Me and My Baby View the Eclipse" by Lee SmithBy alabamaaloudwithdonnoble

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100. Date 7:15

29d ago7:15

7:15

When you think you know but 'obi nwa nne' had other plans. This weeks story was written by Monalisa Jideofor. Read more of her work on Substack at Finding Rainbows with Mo. And connect with Monalisa on Instagram @mona_jaee. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehi…

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This Week: The Penalty Shootout 37:59

1M ago37:59

37:59

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. This week, Jack talks about England's recent victory in a penalty shootout against Switzerland and about the pressure that the shootout puts on players and fans. You can read the transcript and complete th…

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Don Noble's Interview on In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson 9:48

1M ago9:48

9:48

Troy Public Radio announces the launch of Season Two of "Alabama Aloud," and Don Noble, Host and Narrator, gives Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus a preview of the popular podcast that features short stories written by Alabama authors. In Focus on NPR One: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/946279880/in-focus-with-carolyn-hutcheson…

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99. Watching A Leaf Drift In The Air 10:43

1M ago10:43

10:43

Don't be afraid to fail, they say. They obviously didn't grow up in a Naija household!!! This week's story was written by Ubong Johnson. For more of his work visit his Medium page @Ubong Johnson. And connect with him on X @ubeejohnson, and on Facebook at Ubong Johnson. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we …

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Alabama Aloud with Don Noble - "The Good Thief" by Ravi Howard 22:17

1M ago22:17

22:17

The work of Alabama authors deserves to be read out loud - and now it is! Join host Don Noble as he reads short stories from Alabama's finest authors. In this episode: "The Good Thief" by Ravi HowardBy alabamaaloudwithdonnoble

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98. Layers 10:11

1M ago10:11

10:11

"Life is in layers, live well inside them all." - Unknown - This week's story was written by Somtoochukwu Benedict Ezioha. For more of his work visit his Medium page @sommypan. And connect with Somtoo on X @sommy242pan. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde …

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97. Much Ado 'Bout Cheats 6:07

2M ago6:07

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"When students cheat on exams, it's because our school system values grades more than students value learning." Neil deGrasse Tyson This week's story was written by Oluebube Deborah Enwerem. For more of her work visit her Medium page @thestorytelah. And connect her on Instagram @ebu_thestorytelah. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what di…

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This Week: Talking about PE 30:33

2M ago30:33

30:33

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks to two old friends about their memories of PE at school. Then, there’s a quiz where you have to work out which PE sport or activity Jack is describing. You can read the transcri…

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96. The Backyard Of My House 9:53

2M ago9:53

9:53

Stories are...the lingering warmth of childhood adventures. This week's story was written by Treasure Okure. For more of her work, subscribe to The 20 Something Newsletter or visit her Medium page @treasureokure. You can connect with Treasure on Instagram @tressiene. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we im…

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95. Father's Day 4:41

2M ago4:41

4:41

"Becoming a dad is one thing, being a dad is many things." - Steven Chapman - This week's story was written by Edwin Mamman. For more of Edwin's stories, visit his blog LareWrites. His work is also available on African Writers Space, Magpies Magazine, CON-SCIO, Punocracy and Life's Essentials blogspot. Connect with Edwin on X (formerly Twitter) @ed…

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Euro 2024 45:05

2M ago45:05

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about the UEFA European Football Championship which is being held in Germany. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the…

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94. Honey 17:03

2M ago17:03

17:03

"Life is a matter of courtship and wooing, flirting and chatting." - Carolyn See - This week's story was written by Bankole Banjo. Connect with Bankole on X @OluwaBamikole_ I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole. If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction…

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93. My First Bra 11:44

3M ago11:44

11:44

Life and its many firsts. For better or worse, those experiences will be memorable! This week's story was written by Eniola Shitta. Connect with Eniola on Social Media as per the details below - Instagram: @EniolaShitta Twitter: @EniolaShitta LinkedIn: @EniolaShitta For business purposes @baniproductions for content. @AsabiHomeLiving for design. @e…

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This Week: Leave it all on the field 25:25

3M ago25:25

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Arsenal, who hosted Everton and Manchester City who hosted West Ham United. Arsenal were playing for a chance to win the league, but that chance depended on Manchester Cit…

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92. I Fell In Love With Your Personality First 9:13

3M ago9:13

9:13

"Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place." - Zora Neale Hurston - This week's story was written by Sharon Adeigbe. For more of her stories, visit her Medium page @omoriyebaismygoddessname. You can connect with Sharon on Instagram @riyebaa and on X (formerly Twitter) @riyebaaa. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you en…

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This Week: Spurs seal the deal 26:29

3M ago26:29

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about two really important Tottenham Hotspur matches. The results of these two matches at this point in the season will have a massive impact on the fortunes of the two clubs th…

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91. Collision 21:16

3M ago21:16

21:16

When you know better, you do better. And sometimes you wish you could go back in time to do and be better but... This week's story was written by Nimi Charles. For more of her stories, visit her Medium page @nimicharles, and subscribe to her Substack newsletter @InkandLens. You can connect with Nimi on Instagram @ink.andlens and on X (formerly Twit…

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90. Angry Tangled Traps 5:13

3M ago5:13

5:13

"I am not my hair ... I am the soul that lives within." India.Arie Simpson, 2006 But it sometimes takes a while to come to this realisation and live in the power therein! This week's story was written by Ephraim Orji. For more of his stories, visit omenana.com. And connect with Ephraim on Instagram @ephraimrobert. I'd love your feedback on today's …

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This Week: Hopes lifted and dashed 30:57

3M ago30:57

30:57

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Newcastle United’s convincing home win against Sheffield United, Burnley salvaging a draw against Manchester United and Arsenal‘s victory over Spurs in the North London De…

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89. Just Another Day 5:19

4M ago5:19

5:19

Love is stronger than... This week's story was written by Jessica Austin. For more of her stories, visit her Medium page, Jessica Austine. And connect with Jessica on Instagram @jessieaustine, and on X (formerly Twitter) @jessicaaaustine. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi…

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This Week: The writing is on the wall 24:27

4M ago24:27

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool and Everton in the Merseyside derby and a record result at the Emirates for Arsenal and Chelsea. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge …

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88. Aródan 9:09

4M ago9:09

9:09

Don't ask a mother to choose between you and her child. She may flirt with danger but her choice will resound! This week's story was written by Kofoworola Toriola. For more of her stories, visit her Medium page @Dearkofoworola or her blog Kofothetalkative. Kofo hosts the podcast Flow with KB which discusses relatable life issues faced by millennial…

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This Week: The upper hand 24:38

4M ago24:38

24:38

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Arsenal’s loss to Villa at home, Newcastle’s emphatic defeat of Spurs at St James’ Park and Liverpool’s slip up to Palace at Anfield. You can read the transcript and compl…

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87. Saturdays Are For What Again??? 9:18

4M ago9:18

9:18

If food is life, Saturdays are for living, what with all the food ladened parties to gatecrash...sorry attend. This week's story was written by Oluwaseyi Ayodeji. You connect with Oluwaseyi on Instagram @thatnaijastoryteller. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Ke…

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This Week: A bittersweet victory 27:43

4M ago27:43

27:43

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Kevin De Bruyne’s achievement at City, a bittersweet moment for Leandro Trossard and disappointment for both teams in a thriller at Villa Park. You can read the transcript…

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86. The Grant 14:50

4M ago14:50

14:50

Stories are...work experiences we should've paid better attention to. This weeks story was written by Ìbùkúnolúwafimíhàn. For more of her stories, visit Camwood Carats. And connect with Ibukun on Instagram @ibukun_regalis I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehind…

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This Week: Up for grabs 30:11

4M ago30:11

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about one of the most exciting matches of the season so far when Newcastle welcomed West Ham. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for thi…

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85. No Be All Of Us Normal (Part 3) 8:59

4M ago8:59

8:59

Tori...na how water and ogogoro take get the same colour but no come be the same thing! This weeks story was written by Immanuel Táiyéwò Fáwolé. For more of his stories, visit his Medium page @itfawole. And connect with him on Instagram @itfawole, on X @itfawole and on LinkedIn @Immanuel Táiyéwò Fáwolé. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – w…

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84. No Be All Of Us Normal (Part 2) 14:37

4M ago14:37

14:37

Tori...na woman wey never see problem na she dey hold breast run! This weeks story was written by Immanuel Táiyéwò Fáwolé. For more of his stories, visit his Medium page @itfawole. And connect with him on Instagram @itfawole, on X @itfawole and on LinkedIn @Immanuel Táiyéwò Fáwolé. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and …

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83. No Be All Of Us Normal (Part 1) 13:28

4M ago13:28

13:28

Tori...na how clap take enter dance! This weeks story was written by Immanuel Táiyéwò Fáwolé. For more of his stories, visit his Medium page @itfawole. And connect with him on Instagram @itfawole, on X @itfawole and on LinkedIn @Immanuel Táiyéwò Fáwolé. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music b…

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82. You Must Collect 5:13

5M ago5:13

5:13

Stories are...responses, rationale and irrational alike. This week's story was written by Mariam Alayande. For more of her stories, visit www.mariamalayande.com. Purchase her book 'Only If You Look In The Mirror'. And connect with Mariam on Instagram @mariam.alayande, on LinkedIn at Mariam Alayande and on YouTube @mariamalayande. I'd love your feed…

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This Week: Make or break 22:36

5M ago22:36

22:36

This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, as there have been no Premier League matches, Jack talks about some interesting stories from the world of football. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the p…

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81. e don be! 5:53

5M ago5:53

5:53

Stories are...stitches in time which could have saved nine. This week's story was written by Bankole Banjo. Connect with Bankole on X @OluwaBamikole_ I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole. If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be …

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This Week: The glimmer of hope 28:25

5M ago28:25

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Brentford’s trip to Turf Moor to take on Burnley in a match that both teams were desperate to win. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the p…

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80. Bestie. Bestie... 9:00

5M ago9:00

9:00

Stories are...revelations that lead to realisations. This week's story was written by Ehighocho Ruth James. For more of her stories, visit her Medium page @ehighocho. Connect with Ehighocho on Instagram @ehighocho and on X @ehighocho. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve? Music by RAVE - Nkechi Aja…

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This Week: The nick of time 19:48

5M ago19:48

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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool’s trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in a match the Reds needed to win. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the …

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79. No Small Thing 18:10

5M ago18:10

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Stories are...about the people who see us, the people who truly see us! This weeks story was written by Fatimah Otukoya. For more of her stories, visit her Medium page @dabira. And purchase her first book 'Prompts and Promises'. Connect with Fatimah on Instagram @i.think.i.am.a.nerd I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and…

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