Best Bad Idea Radio Podcasts (2024)

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EXTRA - The Allied Reaction Force (and Britain’s role) explained 16:43

10m ago16:43

16:43

The Allied Reaction Force is the new “tip of the spear” for NATO’s military power. It’s described as a strategic, high-readiness, force-generated, multi-domain and multinational capability. The ARF replaces the NATO Response Force and Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), as part of a radical update of military structures and plans since the…

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Big Idea: Trading for Mason Miller 22:52

32m ago22:52

22:52

Every once in a while, Mike Silva has a big idea at Talkin' Mets. Tonight, it's trading for Oakland closer to Mason Miller. Can the Mets pull it off? Listen and find out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

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Living & Dying with Diaz 30:03

36m ago30:03

30:03

Edwin Diaz returned from suspension, and everything is right with the Mets. Or is it? Hear Mike Silva talk about how Diaz and the Mets are tied at the hip for the foreseeable future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

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SHOW #1368 Happy Politics-Free 4th Of July 19:22

19h ago19:22

19:22

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Defending Europe – what does NATO need to do? 42:31

26m ago42:31

42:31

75 years since NATO was created to defend Europe, Sitrep asks what’s needed to do that job properly today. From organising hundreds of thousands of troops, to digging ditches and ensuring bridges can carry tanks, the challenges are explained by Professor Michael Clarke and Oana Lungescu, a former senior advisor to the NATO Secretary General. Part o…

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SHOW #1367 Summer Crazy Show Topics! 15:52

2d ago15:52

15:52

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SOS, Save the Mets Bullpen 19:38

3d ago19:38

19:38

History tells us that fixing a bullpen midseason isn't easy. Hear some tales of bullpen trades gone wrong, and Mike gives one wild trade scenario that might bring a couple of old friends back to New York. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Good Vibes, Bad Bullpen 30:19

3d ago30:19

30:19

Mike Silva reflects on the just-ended month of June and a valuable lesson he learned from the Met's historic month. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

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The Black Sea mine threat 36:39

7d ago36:39

36:39

Two Royal Navy minehunters, given to Ukraine last year, are still in UK waters because they can’t get into the Black Sea while the war continues. But Ukraine’s Navy is using them to prepare for when they can start clearing the hundreds of explosives lying on the sea-bed. Sitrep’s Simon Newton has been watching some of that work on Exercise Sea Bree…

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Summer Stock - "Inside Out 2," "Despicable Me 4," "Presumed Innocent" and More! 34:12

7d ago34:12

34:12

Even the calendar says it's officially summer now. And in Hollywood that means it's time for sequels and remakes. And before you say "oh please, no more sequels," keep in mind that one of them - "Inside Out 2" is making money like crazy. So obviously people are coming out to see it even though it's a sequel. And even though the original came out ni…

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Wendy Lynn: How Much Is An Hour Of Your Time Worth? 0:37

8d ago0:37

0:37

By 7 Mountains Media

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Willie Mays: The Life The Legend 49:28

10d ago49:28

49:28

Mike Silva puts a cherry on top of the week of remembering Willie Mays by discussing Willie's iconic career with Jim Hirsch, author of the autobiography "Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

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Statement Road Trip, Sticky Win 37:04

10d ago37:04

37:04

Mike Silva discusses the statement made by the Mets on this recent 4-2 road trip to Dallas and Chicago. Also hear his thoughts on the controversial ejection of Edwin Diaz. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

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SHOW #1366 Big Names For The Next Summer Church Fundraiser For Jesus! 21:36

11d ago21:36

21:36

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Who’s promising what for the Armed Forces? 32:35

14d ago32:35

32:35

Sitrep analyses the main party manifestos for the general election in which defence has had its highest profile in decades. AI and data collection are promised to bring a revolution to military capability. But they could also make it harder to work with partners and allies by creating a new “language barrier”, so how do we avoid that? And the 2am p…

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SHOW #1365 Pre - Summer Crazython Of Wackiness! 2:15:26

19d ago2:15:26

2:15:26

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Help From Within 21:07

17d ago21:07

21:07

The Mets are not officially a playoff contender until they hit the .500 mark. That said, Mike Silva talks about how they should look for help from within before dealing prospects for marginal upgrades. One name is knocking on the big league door, which might add an element the offense lacks. Listen and find out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redci…

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100 mph 28:44

17d ago28:44

28:44

The Mets have won 11 of 15 and are surging into the playoff picture. J.D. Martinez and Francisco Lindor lead the offense, while Dedniel Nunez is surprisingly bolstering the bullpen. The real reason for hope? The 100 mph that Edwin Diaz showed during his Friday night’s save against San Diego. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…

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Slap Happy - "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," "Moviepass Moviecrash," "The Bike Riders" and More! 30:12

20d ago30:12

30:12

Summer is pretty much here and so is the season of reconstructing Will Smith's reputation. That's why our first movie is "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" in wwhich Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run. Does somebody get sl…

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War of the playground 38:18

21d ago38:18

38:18

While North Korea sends hundreds of balloons, loaded with rubbish and manure, across the border, South Korea is setting up giant speakers to blare K-pop music for miles into the North. Sitrep assess the risk of a playground scrap going out of control, and explains why many heavily armed nations indulge in childish tactics when they don’t want an al…

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SHOW #1364 Glenda's Assessment, Katherine's Mental Mess, Pernid's Birds 21:48

23d ago21:48

21:48

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SHOW #1363 Big Names For The Next Fundraiser, Church Gossip, And Hollywood Scandals! 30:46

28d ago30:46

30:46

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The Impact of the London Series 53:58

24d ago53:58

53:58

In the second half of the show, Anthony Wootton from the TransAtlantic Sports Show makes an appearance to talk about covering the London Series. He discusses the growth of the game in the UK and the involvement of the Mets and Phillies from the perspective of a journalist and a father looking to introduce baseball to future fans. Advertising Inquir…

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Fool's Gold 30:15

24d ago30:15

30:15

The Mets continue to captivate the fans. Following a thrilling victory to conclude the London Series, the team has won four out of its last five games. However, it's uncertain whether this recent success is sustainable. Mike discusses the potential strategies of David Stearns and Steve Cohen leading up to the trade deadline. Advertising Inquiries: …

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The art of deception 44:59

28d ago44:59

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From the wooden horse at Troy to rubber tanks in Dover military deceptions have been central to war for thousands of years. In the lead up to D-Day the allies convinced Germany their assault would be 150 miles away from Normandy. Professor Michael Clarke and Sitrep’s Claire Sadler explain the complex web of deceptions involving radar interference, …

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Wendy Lynn: Why do dogs like female voices? 0:29

1M ago0:29

0:29

By 7 Mountains Media

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Strawberry's Message 24:22

1M ago24:22

24:22

Darryl Strawberry had a profound message for the 2024 Mets, David Stearns, and Steve Cohen. Mike Silva contrasts that with J.D. Martinez's “no pressure” statements after the team meeting earlier in the week. It’s time for the organization to use Strawberry’s challenge as a theme going forward when bringing players into the fold. Advertising Inquiri…

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Finding Strawberry 22:58

1M ago22:58

22:58

Mike Silva looks back on the career of Darryl Strawberry and discusses how the Mets and Straw were never the same after he left as a free agent in 1990. Where is the next great offensive player going to come from? Is it here on the roster? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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An insider’s guide to the NATO summit 42:06

1M ago42:06

42:06

Presidents and Prime Ministers have big decisions to make in Washington about how to better defend Europe, deter Russia, and support Ukraine. But how does it work behind closed doors, away from the choreographed photo ops, and who is actually making the decisions? Lord Peter Ricketts, former UK Ambassador to NATO, lifts the lid on how some of the w…

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Cleaning up the Mess 35:35

1M ago35:35

35:35

Jorge Lopez flipped out and threw his glove. That is the story the media will tell you to generate content. Mike Silva gives you what Lopez symbolizes, the urgency that David Stearns needs to address the problem, what to clean up, and the real meaning behind what happened with Lopez. Listen to the latest Talkin’ Mets to hear Mike’s State of the Uni…

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Furious About "Furiosa" Plus "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," "Thelma" and More! 36:53

1M ago36:53

36:53

So this is the summer movie season, huh? Okay, it seems last year's strikes cut back on how many big "tentpole" (somebody explain that term to me, please) movies or big summer blockbusters. But Hollywood is still putting out some movies they hope will slack our summer movie thirst. First up is "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." And you probably know that i…

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The Right Message 33:02

1M ago33:02

33:02

David Stearns and Steve Cohen have big decisions as the team heads into the trade deadline. With the core players being so below their career norms, it’s time for them to be honest about the next two years, which might not be what they initially thought. Hear Mike’s thoughts on how they need to frame their message and manage fan expectations. Adver…

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The Last Stand 22:19

1M ago22:19

22:19

Admit it! The fan alter ego still has hope after Omar Narvaez singled to win Sunday’s game against the Giants. Mike talks about the pull between logic and hopeful fandom and why logic might need to win out on the 2024 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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SHOW #1362 Spring Cleaning Marathon Of Wackiness! 2:37:26

1M ago2:37:26

2:37:26

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Is it time for western boots in Ukraine? 44:07

1M ago44:07

44:07

Russia has the momentum in Ukraine right now, so is it time for a radical rethink of how we help? James Heappey, who served four years as Armed Forces Minister, tells Sitrep we should be thinking about putting a training mission into Western Ukraine along with air defence support. Professor Michael Clarke explains the potential risks and benefits o…

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EXTRA – Hercules: first in, last out 22:34

1M ago22:34

22:34

For more than half a century the C-130 Hercules was the backbone of the RAF. It’s played a key role in daring special forces and counter terror mission, supported combat operations from the Falklands to Afghanistan, delivered disaster relief, and carried out evacuations in some of the most challenging of environments. Named after the mythological G…

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Big D & Bubba: Awkward, Bubba Sees His Friend's Wife on Bumble 2:29

2M ago2:29

2:29

By 7 Mountains Media

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Core Crossroads 49:55

2M ago49:55

49:55

After a week where Edwin Diaz blew three saves and the Mets lost 2 of 3 to the lowly Marlins, Mike Silva questions whether it’s time to move on from the 2022 core and start fresh. Hear his thoughts on Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Francisco Lindor, and Brandon Nimmo. Just like a bad relationship that isn’t working, perhaps it’s time to go separate ways …

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What Course Ahead For The Royal Navy? 33:11

2M ago33:11

33:11

Sitrep looks at the future shape of the Navy as the government talks of a new ‘golden era in shipbuilding’ and assesses what it can learn from current conflicts. Expert analysis from Commodore Steve Prest who’s just left the service and former Naval warfare officer Professor Peter Roberts from RUSI. Sitrep’s Simon Newton reports from Poland on Exer…

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SHOW #1361 The Billion Dollar Idea With Celebrity Starpower! 31:48

2M ago31:48

31:48

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$158 Million Dollar Decision 47:52

2M ago47:52

47:52

Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off against the Braves salvaged a lost weekend at Citi Field, where there appeared to be a vast gap between the NL East contenders and the Mets. With Memorial Day just around the corner and the Wild Card race shaping up to be more competitive than initially thought, should the discussion about dealing Pete Alonso start to take …

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The forces payroll hack – what you need to know 37:11

2M ago37:11

37:11

The cyber-attack which potentially exposed names and bank details of more than 270-thousand people is certainly embarrassing, but what might a “malign actor” do with that information? The founding Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, Ciaran Martin, tells Sitrep the hackers haven’t got any “crown jewels”, but that statements of “no…

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Spring Fling: "The Fall Guy," "Unfrosted," "The Idea of You" and More! 41:45

2M ago41:45

41:45

The calender tells us it's still Spring" but in Hollywood Summer is just getting started. That's why our first film is the big budget action film "The Fall Guy" starring Ryan Gosling as a down-and-out stuntman whi must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend's blockbuster film. Is it too much too soon, or is it not enough? We'll let you know. Th…

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Blocking the Plate 20:16

2M ago20:16

20:16

MLB has been messing with the rules and trying to legislate everything for the last decade. The ambiguity creates problems, and we saw that this year with the McNeil-Hoskins incident and now with Alonso and the blocking the plate scenario on Wednesday. Mike explains why this is an example of how overreaction to one play and fear of social media out…

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Warning Signs Become Reality 22:07

2M ago22:07

22:07

May is here, and we can finally start to see who this 2024 Mets team is. Are they the sub-.500 bunch that seems not to hit when they get good pitching and not pitch when they hit? Why aren’t they better despite an elite bullpen and decent starting pitching results? The warning signs from the West Coast trip seem to have become a reality. This team …

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Dare to Dream on Christian Scott 31:46

2M ago31:46

31:46

Mike Silva was live in Tampa for Christian Scott’s debut. Everyone is buzzing about the young righty's repertoire and poise. Did you know he wasn’t the only Mets prospect to shine this weekend? Saturday was a banner day for Mets pitching up and down the organization. Hear Mike discuss that and his road trip experience. Advertising Inquiries: https:…

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Wendy Lynn: You Have The Right To Ignore Work Emails After Hours 0:33

2M ago0:33

0:33

By 7 Mountains Media

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Naval hide & seek in Norway’s fjords 37:35

2M ago37:35

37:35

Sitrep goes on board a Royal Navy P2000 patrol boat, on exercise Tamber Shield, off the coast of Norway. David Sivills-McCann gives us an insight into the action, and Professor Michael Clarke explains why these boats, some of the smallest Royal Navy vessels, are key to defending the UK. A prototype of the RAF’s next generation fighter jet, Tempest,…

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EXTRA – Tempest, turning sci-fi concepts into flying reality 19:22

2M ago19:22

19:22

Tempest will be the RAF’s next generation fighter jet, and the heart of the new Future Combat Air System. After a decade of conceptual development work is now underway to turn it into reality, with a first prototype due to fly in around 3 years. Will it really be equipped with laser weapons or brain scanners in the pilot’s helmet? That’s still secr…

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976-1313 40:11

2M ago40:11

40:11

Official scorekeeper Howie Karpin joins the program to discuss his latest book, "976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched New Careers and Broke New Ground.” One of the reasons we are able to do “Talkin’ Mets” today is the work of Howie and other pioneers in the sports media business back in the late 1970s. Hear Howie share stories about great nights at …

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