Best MGP Podcasts (2024)

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MGP561 - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, Chained Together, Assassin's Creed Mirage & Neopets 1:06:58

2h ago1:06:58

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In this weeks episode: Kev and Sheepdog are conducting a series of lift tests; Anna is on a mission to finish a game and Pab finally made it. All this and much more on episode 561 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM24 for just £35.05 using code LOLLUJO at checkout: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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486 | Suze, one baby, MGP, induction, syntocinon, epidural, forceps-assisted birth, breastfeeding, nipple shields 1:07:16

4d ago1:07:16

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If you’re in the mood for a birth story full of truths and just as many laughs, this one’s for you. Suze started listening to the podcast years before she conceived so in early pregnancy, she started an evening ritual of going for a walk and listening to every episode from #1 (the very rustic eps!). She takes us through her MGP care, birth preparat…

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400. A Big 400 Birthday Celebration 1:15:20

4h ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Jim celebrates a landmark episode by drinking through four unicorn pours with a good friend. He also announces his new co-host in this episode. Listen in for a great time and some really amazing pours. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open ar…

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487 | Amelia, three babies, twins, PROM, induction, emergency caesarean, twin VBAC, breastfeeding, Dr Bisits, breech vaginal birth 1:13:47

5h ago1:13:47

1:13:47

In today’s episode Amelia shares her first birth which was a challenging induced labour that ended in an emergency caesarean. She always knew she wanted a VBAC so when she discovered she was pregnant with twins, she made it her mission to find a care provider to support her. Thankfully, she discovered Dr Andrew Bisits at the Royal Hospital for Wome…

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399. McBrayer Legacy Spirits 41:28

1d ago41:28

41:28

Jim sits down with Bill McBrayer and Bill McBrayer Sr. to talk about their historic whiskey company McBrayer Legacy Spirits. They bring a couple of their finest expressions on this show and talk about the legacy of the McBrayer name and the history of whiskey in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Strap in for a great episode as we taste and talk. Thank you to…

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MGP560 - Alan Wake 2: Night Springs, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, Forza Horizon 5 & The PS Vita? 1:07:03

6d ago1:07:03

1:07:03

In this weeks episode: Kev has beef; Sheepdog is a simpleton; Anna finds a Playstation heirloom and Pab doesn't play out on a school night. All this and much more on episode 560 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Sheepdogs Kickstarter! Check it out here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.co/jXlNMxa…

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485 Postpartum | Eliza, two babies, disabled parent, medical stigma, disability advocate 36:32

8d ago36:32

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In today’s episode I chat to Eliza Hull - a musician, author and disability advocate who lives with a neurological condition called charcot marie tooth. When she started considering and discussing her plans to have children, she was met with stigma from friends and medical professionals, an experience that is common for people living with disabilit…

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398. Chattanooga Whiskey - Tennessee High Malt 59:04

9d ago59:04

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Jim welcomes Tim Piersant, Founder and CEO of Chattanooga Whiskey to the show. Tim brings an incredible story along with two of his fine Tennessee High Malt Whiskey's. Listen in as Tim takes us through the startup story of this well respected distillery and their victory over the restrictive spirit laws that once governed Tennessee. Thank you to ou…

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484 | Hannah, three babies, PROM, induction, gas+air, MGP, waterbirth, breastfeeding, epidural 1:09:21

14d ago1:09:21

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Hannah’s three vaginal births are so different but they all started with pre-labour rupture of membranes (PROM). Her first was induced and she explains the intensity of contractions and how she navigated them. In her second birth she waited days after the trickle of her waters began, was guided by an obstetrician willing to wait and she went into s…

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MGP559 - Elden Ring, Alan Wake 2, Marvel's Midnight Suns & Summer Game Fest 2024 1:08:39

17d ago1:08:39

1:08:39

In this weeks episode: Kev is finally putting his degree to good use; Sheepdog has become a taxi driver; Anna gets jump scared IRL and in game and Pab has started preparations for the DLC of the year. All this and much more on episode 559 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Sheep…

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483 Postpartum | Jen, one vaginal birth, GD, induction, episiotomy, postpartum confinement 44:42

16d ago44:42

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In today’s episode, I talk to Jen about her pregnancy, birth and traditional Chinese confinement during postpartum. Jen is a second-generation Chinese-Australian and while she was at first hesitant to embrace the confinement period after birth, when she left the hospital feeling frail, “like a creature born trembling, without fur or feathers” she a…

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397. Southern Distilling with Vienna Barger 58:15

16d ago58:15

58:15

Jim welcomes Vienna Barger from Southern Distilling to the show. This week Vienna introduces us to their award winning Southern Star Paragon Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey and their Southern Star Double Rye, a blend of straight rye whiskeys. Both are exceptional and your gonna want to hear about them. Listen in to get the whole st…

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482 | Bee, one baby, MGP, spontaneous labour, The Birth Class, sterile water injections, episiotomy, vacuum assisted birth, breastfeeding 1:17:09

21d ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Bee came to her first pregnancy like most women do; with the understanding that birth is incredibly hard and painful - something to be endured. Understandably, she was terrified and not interested in hearing anyone’s birth story. Thankfully, she was accepted into MGP early on and had a beautiful, supportive midwife on her side. She also started lis…

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MGP558 - Ghost of Tsushima, Diablo IV, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora & The PlayStation State Of Play 1:07:00

20d ago1:07:00

1:07:00

In this weeks episode: Kev has been invited to an adult night; Anna has lost her gaming mojo and Pab has found his comfort game. All this and much more on episode 558 of MGP If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Sheepdogs Kickstarter! Check it out here: ⁠⁠https://t.co/jXlNMxajOB⁠⁠ Get FM24…

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481 Postpartum | Ruby, breastfeeding, sleep challenges, normal infant biology, low sleep needs 26:48

25d ago26:48

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In today’s episode Ruby shares her journey with infant sleep. We all come to postpartum with a predisposed understanding of baby sleep which usually involves the mindset that it’s the parent’s ‘job’ to ‘teach’ the baby to sleep. But as you will hear in this episode, babies have a primal drive to sleep and their sleep needs are ultimately influenced…

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396. Old Bourbon is the Name of This Game 1:12:13

23d ago1:12:13

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Todd Ritter makes a trip to The Bourbon Road Bar to execute his plan to explore "old" bourbons. These bourbons (and ryes) are all exceptional and contain the word "old" in their name. We also discuss dozens of other whiskeys that also contain the word "old" in their name. Great show, lots of fun. Join us and have a blast! Thank you to our sponsors,…

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480 | Sea, MGP, physiological birth, positive birth story, Indigenous, planned postpartum 44:16

26d ago44:16

44:16

Sea shared her first three physiological births in episode 304 and today she returns to tell us all about her fourth pregnancy and birth. Little Leia was a big surprise but Sea took it in her stride - as most mums of four do - and managed to get in the MGP program at Cairns Hospital which gave her access to the spacious rooms in the birthing suite.…

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MGP557 - Fortnite: Chapter 5 Season 3, Billie Bust Up, Hellblade & MCM Comic Con London review! 1:03:26

27d ago1:03:26

1:03:26

In this weeks episode: Kev had an audience of one and loved it; Sheepdog behaves as you'd expect him to; Anna has two open world games on the go and Pab isn't happy with the new season . All this and much more on episode 557 of MGP If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Sheepdogs Kickstarte…

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479 Postpartum | Ariane, postpartum psychosis, psychologist, hallucinations, postpartum depression, psychotic depression 1:03:16

1M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

In today’s episode, Ariane shares her experience with postpartum psychosis. As a psychologist working in child and family services, Ariane was aware of perinatal mental illness but her anxiety prevented her from disclosing her symptoms which included disillusions, hallucinations and suicidal ideation. After a stay in a mother and baby unit, she sta…

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478 | Katie, one baby, plus-size, doula, induction, vaginal birth, PPH 1:13:35

1M ago1:13:35

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In this episode 478 Katie shares her pregnancy and birth experience as a plus-size woman. She was denied access to midwifery group practice because of her weight and was immediately placed in a high risk model of care. She reflects on the inherent stress of this and admits that there were frequent suggestions of induction from her second trimester …

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MGP556 - Rise of the Rōnin, Balatro, Starfield & Paper Mario: The Origami King 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

In this weeks episode: Kev has returned to his gaming roots by buying games and not playing them; Sheepdog has a kickstarter (link below); Anna wants to pet the animals and Pab becomes a god. All this and much more on episode 556 of MGP If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Sheepdogs Kicks…

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395. Bourbon on the Banks 2024 Preview 1:16:10

1M ago1:16:10

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Jim is joined by Diane Strong, Amzie Wenning and Todd Ritter for this year's Bourbon on the Banks preview. We drink through four different special whiskeys while discussing this years upcoming event. Be sure to tune in to catch the discount on event tickets. Hurry before they sell out again this year! Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Sh…

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477 | Angela, physiological home birth, private midwife, water birth 48:28

1M ago48:28

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In this episode Angela shares her incredibly positive first birth - a water birth at home, supported by private midwives. Before she had conceived, Angela spent years learning about birth and discovered that a physiological birth in water was her preference. She came to this pregnancy - her second - with a strong awareness of body and mind and cont…

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MGP555 - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, INDIKA & Stellar Blade 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

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In this weeks episode: Sheepdog wants his memory wiped and Pab finds religion. All this and much more on episode 555 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM24 for just £35.05 using code LOLLUJO at checkout: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/lollujoFM24⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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394. Bardstown Bourbon Company with Danny Callaway 43:36

2M ago43:36

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Jim spends some time with Danny Callaway (@DannyBardstown), VP of Product Development at Bardstown Bourbon Company. Together they explore the new Collaborative Series release Amrut which releases this Friday nationwide. Listen in as we taste and talk about this release and all things Bardstown Bourbon Company. Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's B…

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476 | Georgie, four babies, MGP, physiological birth, breastfeeding, surprise breech, breech vaginal birth, DCDA twins, twin vaginal birth without epidural 1:27:08

2M ago1:27:08

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I know I say it a lot, but you’re really going to love this episode. Georgie details her positive physiological first birth, her second that was a surprise breech (birthed vaginally!) and a DCDA twin pregnancy with confronting fragmented obstetric care. Georgie’s three births emphasise how vital education and advocacy really is, especially when con…

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MGP554 - Hades II, Stellar Blade & New Pokémon Snap 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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In this weeks episode: kev and Anna are on holiday so Sheepdog and Pab are manning the ship, where they discuss things such as Sheepdog shouting at his boss and Pab liking the collectibles. All this and much more on episode 554 of MGP! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : Mgukpodcast@gmail.com Get FM24 for jus…

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475 Postpartum | Arnikka, postpartum, IBCLC, neurodivergence, autism, ADHD, sensory overwhelm 1:09:21

2M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

In this absolutely brilliant episode, Arnikka - @sucklebubs - takes us through her life-changing diagnosis of autism and ADHD in her second postpartum. Postpartum is a common time for women to consider their neurotype and for Arnikka, the overwhelm of the mental load was quickly becoming debilitating even though she didn’t feel particularly depress…

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393. Rise of American Single Malts 1:11:52

2M ago1:11:52

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Jim joins Rob, Todd and Amzie in the Rare Eagle Bar for an exploration of American Single Malts. In this episode we each bring a bottle and discuss why this category of whiskey is on the rise. Listen and and be inspired to try these truly American malt whiskeys. Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels. Be sure to che…

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474 | Chantal endometriosis, IVF, anxiety, private obstetrician, HG, amniocentesis, spontaneous labour, vaginal birth 1:18:16

2M ago1:18:16

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The gender pain gap has been in the news cycle recently with the Victorian government announcing an inquiry into women’s pain. Chantal’s story mirrors the experience of thousands of Australian women; a history of painful periods that had been dismissed. She was diagnosed with stage three endometriosis when she had trouble conceiving naturally. Afte…

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