Best Ben Townsend Podcasts (2024)

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The Premier League’s race for Europe and Celtic’s title – Football Weekly Extra podcast 53:43

1d ago53:43

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nedum Onuoha and John Brewin as Manchester United and Chelsea get important wins in their hunt for European football next season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Red Roses Rugby Pod Special - with Ellie Kildunne & Jess Breach 40:07

17m ago40:07

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Off the back of another Grand Slam winning Six Nations campaign, Ellie & Jess return to the Rugby Pod to review a mega tournament for John Mitchell's England side. They discuss what makes the Red Roses so special, Disaronno in the changies and the radical changes in the programme. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Manchester City have one hand on trophy and Villa into the Champions League: Football Weekly 51:29

37m ago51:29

51:29

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Robyn Cowen as Manchester City go top of the Premier League ahead of the final round of fixtures.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Episode 40 - Breaking Down The New Law Changes & Stuart McCloskey Talks Faz, Ulster & Boks 1:16:29

3m ago1:16:29

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It's all change as World Rugby announce several law changes that will have a big impact on the game. The lads give their take on what these mean and how they'll affect teams. We'll also be discussing a frenetic, penultimate round of Premiership action including a big away win for Saracens, Exeter seeing off Quins and the spanking of all spankings f…

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Premier League title race goes to the final day – Football Weekly podcast 58:59

5d ago58:59

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Will Unwin to review the penultimate weekend in the Premier League, discuss Manchester United’s FA Cup triumph, Celtic’s win over Rangers, and more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Episode 121 - Live at Buenos Aires, River Plate Stadium Nov 24 2023 Commentary 1:56:56

2h ago1:56:56

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The Lads celebrate a great show from the end of the bands 2023 live era - and drink a few cheeky beers to boot! We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNet Follow us on the good old socials: Twitter: Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcp Sam: https://twitter.com/stacktownsend Instagram: Ben: https://www.insta…

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Real Madrid do it again in Champions League: Football Weekly Extra 54:39

2d ago54:39

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Sid Lowe as Real Madrid again find a way to win when it matters in the Champions League, denying Harry Kane … again. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Dortmund delight as PSG’s Champions League woes return: Football Weekly 55:29

12m ago55:29

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Lars Sivertsen as Dortmund knock PSG out in the Champions League semi-final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Episode 39 - Fin Smith Chats Croke Park, Springbok Fallout & Goodey Is Back! 1:16:07

11h ago1:16:07

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The lads look back at another hell of a weekend as Europe's best went head to head in the Champions and Challenge Cup semifinals. We'll dissect Quins' performance in Toulouse and Leinster's hard-fought win over Northampton at a sold-out Croke Park. We've also got a chat with Saints and England fly-half, Fin Smith. Plus, Jim is deepening his Saffa t…

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Haaland destroys Wolves as City and Arsenal keep winning – Football Weekly 56:51

16m ago56:51

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Lucy Ward as both Arsenal and Manchester City refuse to blink in the Premier League title race. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Noah Hobbs Episode 56:32

2d ago56:32

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For this episode I am joined by rider for La Conti Groupama FDJ and Great Britain, Noah Hobbs. Noah and I chat about growing up riding and racing in the UK and Europe as a youth rider before Covid hit in his 2nd year as an under 16. After losing most of his track and road seasons in 2020, Noah then made great progress as a Junior, representing Team…

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Advantage Dortmund in Champions League semis? – Football Weekly Extra 56:25

4d ago56:25

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Dortmund beat PSG 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, while Chelsea slip up in a WSL thriller. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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All square in Munich and Ipswich a point from Premier League – Football Weekly 49:31

5d ago49:31

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Nedum Onuoha as the Champions League semi-finals begin with a 2-2 draw between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Episode 38 - Springbok Secrets - Eben Etzebeth & Vincent Koch in Studio 1:19:22

6d ago1:19:22

1:19:22

The Spotify studio was packed this week with two BIG men with big reputations and big Medal collections joining Jim & Bigs. Double Rugby World Cup Winning Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Vincent Koch join the lads to give us some incredible insight on the Springboks, winning back to back Rugby World Cups, what motivates them, their coaches, and what i…

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Arsenal and Manchester City set up a two-horse race – Football Weekly 57:44

7d ago57:44

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, and Jonathan Wilson to discuss latest Premier League action and beyond. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Have Everton dashed Liverpool’s title dreams? – Football Weekly Extra 48:03

11d ago48:03

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Robyn Cowen as Liverpool lose the Merseyside derby … and maybe more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Arsenal thrash Chelsea and a Football League update – Football Weekly 58:12

12d ago58:12

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ben Fisher, Sanny Rudravajhala and George Elek as Arsenal beat Chelsea 5-0 and to run through the EFL as those divisions reach a conclusion in the coming weeks. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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An episode from Women’s Football Weekly – Fifpro exclusive interview 1:18:14

13d ago1:18:14

1:18:14

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack for an exclusive interview with Fifpro representatives Sarah Gregorius and Alex Culvin, plus Dutch International player, Merel van Dongen, to discuss how the number of games elite athletes are playing is impacting them on and off the pitch. Also, Sophie Downey joins to round up all the weekend’s action in …

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Episode 37 - Jim's Stargazing in Japan, with Dan Biggar & Producer Rob 1:09:57

24d ago1:09:57

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Kon’nichiwa from Japan! We’ve gone global this week, Jim's in Tokyo Japan checking out the heated toilets and hunting bug interviews, Bigs is with us from the South of France and Rob’s sat in sunny Stockton on Tees. We’ve got loads for you this week including some intel on Jim's interviews with Ardie Savea, Eddie Jones and PSDT, Leinster and the mo…

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Cup heartbreak for Coventry sets up Manchester derby final – Football Weekly 59:04

14d ago59:04

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Troy Townsend and John Brewin as Coventry go so close to one of the greatest FA Cup comebacks ever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Episode 120 - Blood Sugar Sex Ranking 1:33:48

17d ago1:33:48

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The Brothers take on a gargantuan task. After four episodes, over nine and a half hours breaking down BSSM song-by-song, the lads, joined by listeners, ambassadors and contributors, create the ultimate podcast ranking for the album that many see as the bands defining work. We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePo…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Cyrus Monk Episode 1:36:26

17d ago1:36:26

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Joining me for this episode is Australian road rider currently racing with Q36.5, Cyrus Monk. Cyrus and I chat about his early memories of cycling as well as playing lots of other sports before heading to University and starting on his path to become a professional cyclist. Cyrus has raced all over the world with teams of all different levels from …

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Manchester City and Arsenal crash out of Champions League – Football Weekly Extra 54:14

27d ago54:14

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe as Real Madrid and Bayern account for Manchester City and Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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PSG and Dortmund thrill in two classic Champions League quarter-finals – Football Weekly 57:50

19d ago57:50

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Fadugba and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Borussia Dortmund and PSG book their places in the Champions League last four. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Episode 36 - Enforcers - Courtney Lawes and Jim on Champions Cup QFs, Springbok Drama & UFC 1:06:56

20d ago1:06:56

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We have a genuine enforcer back on the Pod this week as Big Courts joins Jim to look back at all the Champions Cup Quarter-finals, including his own game versus the Bulls, and Lesinter's demolition of reigning champions La Rochelle. The lads give their take on the latest episode of Chasing the Sun and how Courtney would react to Rassie's unusual co…

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Advantage Manchester City in the title race? – Football Weekly 58:12

1M ago58:12

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Barney Ronay as both Arsenal and Liverpool lose in a potentially pivotal weekend in the Premier League title race. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Barça’s kids are alright and Dortmund give themselves a chance - Football Weekly Extra 50:06

25d ago50:06

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon after another brilliant Champions League quarter final between PSG and Barcelona. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Harry Kane returns to haunt Arsenal but Erling Haaland stifled – Football Weekly podcast 52:33

1M ago52:33

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Will Unwin and Sid Lowe after two belting Champions League quarter-finals first legs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Episode 35 - Louis Rees-Zammit Joins The Pod + Champions Cup Make or Break with Dan Biggar 1:19:10

27d ago1:19:10

1:19:10

We're going big this week with Dan Biggar flying over to our studio from the South of France, and man of the moment Louis Rees-Zammit joining following the massive announcement that he's heading to the Superbowl Champions Kansas City Cheifs. We'll hear how the move came about, how NFL training compares to Rugby, how much players get paid, and what …

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Liverpool and Villa drop crucial points in Premier League drama – Football Weekly 1:00:09

1M ago1:00:09

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, and Dan Bardell to discuss all of the weekend’s Premier League action, along with paying tribute to the late Joe Kinnear. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Alice Towers Episode 52:16

1M ago52:16

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For this episode I am joined by British rider for Canyon-SRAM, Alice Towers. Alice and I chat about her progression through youth racing, starting with cafe rides with her dad and brother before joining her local club and beginning to train and race. Alice was a Junior when we went into Lockdown in 2020 and we talk about the impact this had on her …

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