Best Matthew Bannister Podcasts (2024)

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Blues elevate Steen, put management succession plan in place 39:27

16h ago39:27

39:27

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Alexander Steen’s promotion to GM-in-training.

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Frankie Archer in Consett (and other parts of County Durham) 50:16

7d ago50:16

50:16

Frankie Archer brings traditional folk tunes rushing into the 21st Century. The singer, fiddle player and electronics wizard made an acclaimed appearance on Later With Jools Holland, who described her music as “astonishing”. In this episode, Frankie takes Matthew for a walk in Consett and the surrounding countryside, pausing to set up her loop peda…

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With Matt from Frontiers 27:26

8d ago27:26

27:26

In many parts of the UK, we can expect to encounter people from Muslim backgrounds in our communities. Sharing the Gospel with them can be a great opportunity, but can be daunting. There are many assumptions we can make, but how can we approach them in a spirit of humility and friendliness? Today's guest shares with Andy from his experience working…

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Official Folk Albums Chart Show—4th June 2024 49:06

16d ago49:06

49:06

This month’s show features music from Beth Gibbons, Ferocious Dog, Emily Barker, Kathryn Williams and Withered Hand, Blue Rose Code, Josienne Clarke and Good Habits. There’s also news of a new episode of Folk on Foot featuring Frankie Archer. --- We rely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please eith…

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Blues retooling plan has Tom Stillman’s full support 34:20

28d ago34:20

34:20

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks and columnist Jeff Gordon broke down their conversation with Blues chairman Tom Stillman on the state of the Blues.

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Megson on Teesside 52:03

1M ago52:03

52:03

Our wettest episode ever features the wonderful duo Megson (Stu and Debs Hanna) walking, talking and playing along the River Tees between Stockton and Middlesborough. This is where Stu and Debs grew up, began making music and fell in love. Their powerful songs tell vivid stories about the industrial heritage of the area through the eyes of the peop…

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With Matt Fell 24:24

1M ago24:24

24:24

On PEP Talk today, Kristi and Steve chat with Matt, one of Kristi's old school friends! He wasn't a Christian at all back then, but over the years, Jesus wonderfully drew him in. Now working on a PhD at Cambridge, he reflects on the amazing ways that a scientific, enquiring mind can find satisfaction in a God-centred worldview. If you or your frien…

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Blues stick with Drew Bannister, stay focused on player development 31:07

2M ago31:07

31:07

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the retention of Drew Bannister as head coach – and the challenges that he faces.By pdpodcast@post-dispatch.com

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With Jonathan Pountney 20:36

2M ago20:36

20:36

In addition to podcasts ;) books and tracts can be great tools for sharing the gospel and helping you learn about evangelism. Our guest today leads a Christian publishing ministry. He shares some top title recommendations, insight into trends in reading, and top tips on getting printed material into the hands of those who need to hear the gospel me…

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Bannister in consideration to remain Blues head coach 39:29

2M ago39:29

39:29

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Drew Bannister’s candidacy to remain coach, the likelihood of a Pavel Buchnevich contract extension and other topics.

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Jackie Oates with John Spiers on the Thames Path at Wallingford 59:01

2M ago59:01

59:01

The singer and fiddle player Jackie Oates is joined by the squeezebox maestro John Spiers for a walk along the mighty River Thames in Oxfordshire. Between a song or two from the lace making industry, and a gorgeous “Lament To The Moon” Jackie talks about her passion for folk song and her recent training as a music therapist which took her into a ho…

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With Roger Carswell 20:45

2M ago20:45

20:45

Steve Osmond and Kristi Mair are delighted to chat with a living legend of the British church, Roger Carswell. Roger reflects on over 40 years of sharing the gospel in different ways, with his trademark warmth and wisdom. HIs insights on the changing world, the consistent gospel, Christian literature and the heart of gospel preaching are so encoura…

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Blues use their remaining games to expedite player development 37:46

2M ago37:46

37:46

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the progress Zack Bolduc and other young Blues are making with increased playing time.

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With Matthew Mittelberg 21:49

3M ago21:49

21:49

If you know the life-changing experience of tasting traditional Japanese ramen, you know it is something you want everyone to experience. Is it the same with our Christian experience? Today on PEP Talk, Andy and Kristi speak with our ramen-loving guest about the roles of enthusiasm and duty in our evangelistic life. Matthew Mittelberg is an experie…

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Blues bounce back to knock off Oilers, stay in playoff chase 39:31

3M ago39:31

39:31

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ thrilling victory over Edmonton after their ugly loss to San Jose.By pdpodcast@post-dispatch.com

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The playoff math keeps getting tougher for the Blues 31:37

3M ago31:37

31:37

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues' overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights and the gap they must close in the wild card playoff race.

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Bonus Episode: The Outdoors Fix with Matthew Bannister 37:36

3M ago37:36

37:36

A chance to hear one of our favourite podcasts: The Outdoors Fix, presented by hiker and journalist Liv Bolton and featuring an interview with Matthew Bannister. Liv’s aim is to inspire you to get outside and make the outdoors a bigger part of your life. An idea which – as you know – we’re very much in favour of. Normally the Outdoors Fix is record…

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Blues try to shake off tough loss, battle on 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues' disappointing loss to the Colorado Avalanche and their challenges ahead.

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With Rachel Jordan-Wolf 26:15

3M ago26:15

26:15

After the Covid pandemic, we've all had enough of statistics! But sometimes they can reveal amazing surprises about things we take for granted. Today Gavin Matthews learns more about the fascinating "Talking Jesus" report, which tells us so much about the nuances of faith in the UK and the untapped opportunities for sharing Jesus today. Find out mo…

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Malin Lewis on Eilean Shona 1:05:37

3M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

The trans pipe and fiddle player Malin Lewis grew up on a magical island off the West coast of Scotland. There were no roads or cars and their family were the only permanent residents. Home schooled till the age of seven, Malin had an idyllic childhood roaming the forests, building dens and splashing in the shallows on the white sand beaches. In th…

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Blues can use final stretch of season for player development 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the Bleus after the trade deadline.

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Breaking down the NHL trade market ahead of the deadline 35:01

3M ago35:01

35:01

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss where the Blues and other NHL teams stand ahead of Friday's trade deadline.By pdpodcast@post-dispatch.com

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With Belle Tindall 21:47

4M ago21:47

21:47

Where does our desire for the supernatural fit in the modern world? With a society built on rationality and technology, do we still have longings for a connection with something transcendent? Steve Osmond sits down with Belle Tindall to identify areas in our friends' lives where we can show how the gospel story meets those longings. Dr Belle Tindal…

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Bannister challenges Thomas, Kyrou to get back on track 34:01

4M ago34:01

34:01

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the benching of Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou by interim coach Drew Bannister.

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Bonus Episode: Joe Boyd and John Wood in conversation at Cecil Sharp House 53:16

4M ago53:16

53:16

Joe Boyd and John Wood were the producer and sound engineer behind some of the greatest folk rock albums of the 1960s and 70s. They worked with Pink Floyd on their first single Arnold Layne, with Fairport Convention on Unhalfbricking and Liege and Lief and with Nick Drake on Five Leaves Left, Bryter Later and Pink Moon. John produced John Martyn’s …

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With Hannah Steele 19:56

4M ago19:56

19:56

Steve Osmond fills in as host this week on PEP Talk and gets the chance to speak with an expert on mission and evangelism in postmodern culture. Hannah Steele is an academic and author whose passion is to see churches and groups of Christians grow together to become more missional and evangelistic. The Revd Dr Hannah Steele is Director of St Mellit…

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Blues suffer reality check as trade deadline nears 34:53

4M ago34:53

34:53

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team's recent downturn in the Western Conference playoff race.By pdpodcast@post-dispatch.com

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TRÚ on the Mountains of Mourne 50:28

4M ago50:28

50:28

Come with us to the glorious Mountains of Mourne in Northern Ireland to meet the band TRÚ. Taking their name from a mythological trio of poet-musicians from ancient Ulster, Zach Trouton, Dónal Kearney and Michael Mormecha combine Irish nationalist, Ulster-Scots and British-Ukrainian heritages, crossing boundaries which have often divided Northern I…

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With Matt Frost 22:51

5M ago22:51

22:51

Today on PEP Talk we chat with a church pastor about how sharing the gospel is a natural part of both his church work and personal relationships. With a particular emphasis on the essential role of prayer, Matt talks with Gavin Matthews about the formal and informal elements that make up a vibrant evangelistic lifestyle. Our Guest After 14 years as…

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Sizing up the Blues and the Western Conference playoff race 32:03

5M ago32:03

32:03

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the Western Conference coming out of the All-Star break.By pdpodcast@post-dispatch.com

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With Kevin Elliott 26:52

5M ago26:52

26:52

Today's guest can relate amazing stories of adventurous missions in remote areas experiencing miracles and dramatic conversions. But even if that is not what most of us experience, we can still take from it practical lessons about prayer, following the Spirit's leading and hospitality in our day-to-day lives at home. Kevin Elliot is chair of truste…

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Sandra Kerr (and Nancy Kerr) in Warkworth 59:36

5M ago59:36

59:36

The beloved baggy cloth cat Bagpuss is fifty years old in 2024. We celebrate his birthday by visiting Sandra Kerr at her home in the Northumberland village of Warkworth. Sandra co-wrote and arranged the music for the series and provided some of the voices. In her cosy music room she shows us her Bagpuss souvenirs, reflects on the show’s enduring ap…

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Bannister shakes up struggling Blues power play 32:57

5M ago32:57

32:57

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the changes interim coach Drew Bannister made to the team’s power play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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With Nathan Rittenhouse 24:57

5M ago24:57

24:57

One of the most effective methods for sharing the gospel is through personal conversations. But in our modern world, many of us struggle with 'personal' and 'conversation' for a variety of reasons. Today on PEP Talk we discuss the issues and struggles we have with conversation, personal connection and empathy in an age of digital distraction and po…

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Blues suffer reality check during difficult stretch of schedule 37:21

6M ago37:21

37:21

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the losses to Pittsburgh and Colorado and the challenges ahead against top NHL teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By pdpodcast@post-dispatch.com

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