Best Charlie Barrett Podcasts (2024)

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High Iron Levels (hyperferritinaemia) 39:18

4d ago39:18

39:18

Dr Charlie Andrews speaks to Dr Jeremy Shearman about everything related to high iron levels (hyperferritinaemia). We discuss how iron is regulated within the body, causes of raised iron levels, and then we dive into hereditary haemochromatosis - when to suspect, how to test, who to refer (and to whom!), and how the condition is managed. Useful lin…

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Diverticular disease and diverticulitis 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

In this episode, Charlie Andrews speaks to Melanie Orchard, a consultant surgeon, about diverticular disease and diverticulitis. This is something that we encounter frequently in primary care, and understanding how to approach this condition is extremely important. Melanie discusses a really pragmatic approach to patients with symptoms suggestive o…

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Hepatitis C 32:08

4M ago32:08

32:08

Join Charlie Andrews as he discusses Hepatitis C with hepatologist Dr Kosh Agarwal and GP and clinical champion for Hepatitis C Dr Rik Fijten. They discuss the prevalence and presentation of Hepatitis C, as well as how to test for the condition along with an overview of the treatment options available. Hepatitis C is a chronic liver disease which c…

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Knicks Sixers Game 5: Brunson goes off, Precious steps up! 2:03:44

4M ago2:03:44

2:03:44

Recapping the Knicks epic Game 4 win How good is Brunson historically Miscellaneous thoughtsBy Bleav

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Knicks Sixers Playoffs: Brunson Heroics, Embiid Antics, What to Expect from Game 4 32:47

4M ago32:47

32:47

The magical end to Game 2 and the Sixers' complaints Embiid's antics that may have contributed to Mitchell Robinson's injuries and could have warranted an ejection The Sixers catching fire in the third quarter and how the Knicks can adapt What not knowing the difference between "physical play" and "dirty play" says about the Sixers (and the nationa…

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Knicks Sixers Game 1: Josh Hart Erupts, Deuce McBride Rains Treys, Mount Mitch Reintroduces Himself 36:40

4M ago36:40

36:40

Recapping the Knicks' roller coaster 50-win season Thoughts on Game 1: Brunson's struggles, McBride's two-way excellence, Josh Hart's timely buckets and Mitchell Robinson's dominance on the glass Looking ahead: Nick Nurse adjustments to pick and roll and the chess match with Thibodeay, what we might expect to continue (Knicks' offensive rebounding)…

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Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) of the gastrointestinal tract 31:12

6M ago31:12

31:12

In this episode, Dr Charlie Andrews speaks to Professor Mark Pritchard about neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) of the gastrointestinal tract. You may be asking yourself: 'Do I really need to know about NETs in primary care, aren't they extremely rare?' The answer to that is a resounding yes, you do need to know about NETs and Mark will tell you why in …

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The end of the break, the end of the road 1:19:23

6M ago1:19:23

1:19:23

In our final episode of the Bleav Knicks pod, we wonder aloud about everything: how this Knicks season will go, who's likely to win the East and West, who we'd least like to see win, which Knicks are the most beloved, if you could only have Mitch or Hartenstein healthy for the playoffs who would you choose, etc. We've had fun with all of you these …

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The Knicks wins just keep on keeping on, plus Malcolm Brogdon? 1:09:59

8M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

A perfect 5-0 since trading for OG Anunoby, have the Knicks done enough to force a re-evaluation of their ceiling? Should they look to add Malcolm Brogdon, or players who aren't Brogdon, or stand pat? How many teams should Knick fans be scared of come playoff time? How far they've come since the Atlanta series! How many players in the NBA would Sta…

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The end of the beginning: RJ, IQ, OG and where the Knicks stand 1:12:15

8M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Lots to consider as the Knicks trade RJ Barrett & Immanuel Quickley to Toronto for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn. What does this change for New York this season? And next summer? Plenty to speculate about, plus saying good-bye to two players who meant something to us.By Bleav

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Tom Thibodeau versus Immanuel Quickley -- THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! 37:09

8M ago37:09

37:09

Tom Thibodeau lives to win. Immanuel Quickley makes winning happen. So how are we in a place where the former is short-changing the latter? We explore possible reasons for this seeming absurdity, and how the whole thing is like a murder mystery: Thibs & IQ are getting all the heat, but the real person of interest is another Knick entirely -- RJ Bar…

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Ingest Trailer 2:53

8M ago2:53

2:53

Dr Charlie Andrews, a committee member of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology (PCSG), introduces Ingest, the podcast for primary care that focuses on when to suspect, how to diagnose and how to manage common gastrointestinal presentations and conditions.By PCSG

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Highlights from Ingest 2023 31:28

8M ago31:28

31:28

In this episode Dr Charlie Andrews looks back at 2023 and highlights some key takeaways from Ingest in 2023.By PCSG

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In praise of Julius, which NBA players are the worst & would you trade for Lauri Markkanen? 1:57:08

8M ago1:57:08

1:57:08

What is Julius Randle doing differently this year that raises hopes his playoff performances will be different? Plus the win over the Lakers, Matthew's top-10 sports-hated NBA players, should the Knicks move for Lauri Markkanen and more! (*basketball-reasons only)By Bleav

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The sky isn't falling, yet the Knick'n Littles are squawking 56:08

9M ago56:08

56:08

The Knicks lost two roads games against two of the best three teams in the league and people be bugging. We go around the roster and the league to remember why the Knicks are doing just fine, along with hints of where improvement may be found.By Bleav

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On Miles Bridges, Knicks ceilings and raising expectations 1:11:52

9M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

With Miles Bridges' return to the Hornets, the NBA shows its values lie in other places than the health and safety of domestic violence victims. Then we turn to the Knicks and their recent run of rampant success, and explore how and why this team has already raised expectations.By Bleav

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Barrett’s oesophagus 28:21

10M ago28:21

28:21

In this episode, Charlie Andrews speaks to Dr Andrew Moore about this condition, which affects up to 1.5% of the population, with a risk of progression to cancer of 3-13% over the patient's lifetime (Cancer Research UK). They discuss the typical presenting features, who needs an endoscopy to look for Barrett's, and how the condition is managed both…

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Looking back on Boston, looking forward to Atlanta with Joe Flynn 59:35

10M ago59:35

59:35

We're joined by Joe Flynn, newest Strickland bon vivant, to talk about the opening night loss to Boston and our feelings moving forward: on why Matthew doesn't think the Knicks can win a title with Mitchell Robinson, why Stacy thinks Matthew is missing the bigger scapegoat from Wednesday's L, why Joe was pleasantly surprised by Immanuel Quickley's …

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75th episode spectacular: the most irreplaceable Knick, McBride vs. IQ & a couple bold predictions 43:02

10M ago43:02

43:02

Who is the Knicks' most indispensable player, and why has the answer changed since the end of last season? Which young guard may be a bigger player for New York down the road than Miles McBride or Immanuel Quickley (hint: it's not Quentin Grimes)? Plus Matthew & Stacy each offer one hot take they believe are not only hot, but will become tomorrow's…

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How long till Immanuel Quickley re-signs? How long will the NY Liberty's playoff run run? 1:03:21

11M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Is it a problem that IQ is still without a new contract? Is the wait part of a larger, conscious design? Also, the Knicks are currently the best men's sports team in NYC -- when's the last time that was the case? Finally, Gigi Speer (The Strickland) joins to discuss the best team in NYC period, the NY Liberty. Why is the Liberty/Mystics playoff ser…

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Is the Messiah from Cameroon? 1:27:50

1y ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Should the Knicks put their eggs in the Joel Embiid basket? If so, which eggs, and how many? How many teams in the East are clearly better than New York (spoiler: not many)? Is Jalen Brunson rated as highly as he should be, and if not why not? What kind of contract should Immanuel Quickley get? Plus Stacy completely stumps Matthew with a Knick triv…

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Bile acid diarrhoea 27:37

1y ago27:37

27:37

In this episode, Charlie Andrews speaks to Professor Julian Walters about bile acid malabsorption and diarrhoea. With up to a third of patients with diarrhoea-predominant IBS having underlying bile acid diarrhoea, and with diagnosis rates for this condition being low, this episode is an important one for anyone working in primary care. We explore t…

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How good is Jalen Brunson? How good are the Knicks? 1:15:06

1y ago1:15:06

1:15:06

Jalen Brunson is a 5-year NBA player who's never made All-NBA, never been an All-Star and never been to a Finals. Yet many Knick fans trust him as their #1 going forward. How many cases like that have there been? We discuss a few, plus: Where does Brunson rank, exactly, among the league's best heading into next season? The final word on why the Obi…

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Faecal calprotectin 37:24

1y ago37:24

37:24

In this episode, Charlie Andrews speaks to Dr James Turvill about faecal calprotectin use in primary care. Dr Turvill is a gastroenterologist based in York, who was instrumental in developing the NICE-approved and widely adopted York Faecal Calprotectin Care Pathway. What is calprotectin? When should we use it in primary care? How should we interpr…

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Adios, Obi. Hola, Donte. 59:11

1y ago59:11

59:11

After Stacy drops stunning news regarding pizza, we reflect on Obi Toppin's days in & departure from MSG, then consider the Knicks adding the Delaware Mamba, Donte DiVencenzo.By Bleav

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Draft night w/The Strickland's Drew Steele 1:21:53

1y ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Drew Steele (The Strickland) hops on to talk many things Knicks as the NBA draft unfolded. Which former non-All Star does Zach LaVine remind him of? How can Drew claim Immanuel Quickley is better than Nikola Jokic? Why does he believe a shorty like Jalen Brunson can be the best player on a contender? And is there anything on Earth he'd get into a s…

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Sarah Lee 53:06

1y ago53:06

53:06

Guardian/Observer staff photographer Sarah Lee first watched Dont Look Back whilst perched on a crowded bed in a Camden flat with a struggling rock combo called Coldplay. As she’s now a BAFTA photographer, Sarah checks plenty of other names in this episode, including Idris Elba, Tom Hiddleston, Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett. On celebrity photogr…

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IBS – dietary management and the 10-minute consultation… 38:38

1y ago38:38

38:38

Marianne Williams is an extremely experienced dietician, innovator, digital technology advocate and winner of the NHS England Allied Health Professional of the Year prize for 2018. In this episode, Marianne shares her wealth of knowledge around all things IBS to discuss initial dietary management, the low FODMAPs diet, the role of probiotics, and g…

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Ja Morant's gun was once A.I.'s bling 1:07:51

1+ y ago1:07:51

1:07:51

When is a star player in potential hot water good news for the NBA? When it distracts from things the league's doing that are worse. Plus: what makes Jalen Brunson a better bet to build around than most players his size? What would the ideal future featuring Julius Randle as a Knick look like? Is there any coach who could be available that'd be wor…

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The 2023 Knicks are done (part 1) 48:05

1+ y ago48:05

48:05

Game 6 in Miami wasn't just where the '23 Knicks went to die -- it's where next year's Knicks were born. From what we just witnessed, what do we take moving forward? Part 1 of a multi-part conversation begins hereBy Bleav

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Rebecca Slaman 50:53

1+ y ago50:53

50:53

Rebecca Slaman, writer and social media guru, is a fan of Bob Dylan’s “perfect random meme humour.” Twitter? “Girls lust after him! But I’ve seen some pretty egregious stuff. Old people don’t understand the platform.” Dylan’s 1987 film Hearts of Fire? “He cannot act. How can he not act? He’s been acting his whole life. So bad - but so entertaining!…

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Celebrating the Knicks' G5 win over MIA, looking ahead to G6 43:05

1+ y ago43:05

43:05

Jalen Brunson is the greatest Knick in 25 years. That and more as New York looks like themselves in keeping the series & season alive against MiamiBy Bleav

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Knicks win, even the series 1-1: postgame feels & thinkings 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

41:36

Heroes! Zeroes! Questions! Concerns! Thrills! Chills! The Knicks' comeback win in Game 2 had it all, and we are here to hand out flowers and figurative Xanax where appropriateBy Bleav

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Looking back on beating Cleveland, looking ahead to Miami 1:19:14

1+ y ago1:19:14

1:19:14

After we celebrate the series win over the Cavaliers, Heat expert Julio Romero joins to give us the lowdown on what to expect from a likely tougher foe. What threats does Miami pose that Cleveland didn't? What keyed their turnaround from a disappointing regular-season team to one that upset the title favorites in just 5 games? And what embarrassing…

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IBD Flare Management 26:44

1+ y ago26:44

26:44

In this episode Charlie Andrews speaks to Dr Kevin Barrett about IBD flare management. On average, 50% of patients will flare annually, and often the GP surgery is the first port of call. We therefore need to know how to assess and manage patients presenting with symptomatic IBD. Kevin Barrett, IBD clinical champion for IBD for the RCGP and Crohns …

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A dream weekend has the Knicks 1 win from advancing 1:06:35

1+ y ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Celebrating the many reasons the Knicks won twice at home to take command of their series vs. Cleveland, we sample from the (Madison Square) Garden of Hardwood Delights: RJ Barrett & cometh the hour, cometh the man; the best bigs in the series have been Mitchenstein; songs of praise for Deuce McBride, Obi Toppin and Tom Thibodeau; and more. Come br…

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Veni, vidi, venting: the Knicks after Game 2 41:31

1+ y ago41:31

41:31

Stacy vents after a disappointing Game 2, while Matthew is optimistic about where the series is headed -- literally and figuratively.By Bleav

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Bettye LaVette 50:23

1+ y ago50:23

50:23

In the 61st year of her singing career, five-time Grammy nominee Bettye LaVette warns us that our chat will be “straight, no chaser”. And she lives up to that promise. Bettye describes her surprise backstage meeting with Bob Dylan: “He kissed me on the mouth. It was no big deal. I’ve kissed Otis Redding and David Ruffin”. Working with Keith Richard…

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Playoff preview: the Cavs & the Cav-nots (i.e. the Knicks) 1:02:33

1+ y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

NBA wise head & Cleveland Cavaliers fan Brayden Todd joins Stacy & Matthew to discuss all the storylines, matchups, trends & tchotchkes to look forward to as the Knicks & Cavs kick-off their first-round series this weekend. There's also a fun trivia question in the middle of the episode.By Bleav

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Talking Knicks now & then w/Robert Silverman 30:20

1+ y ago30:20

30:20

Robert Silverman (Daily Beast) hops on to cover the entire Knicks spacetime continuum. Is Julius Randle underrated by his own fans? If Randle isn't fully healthy or available at all for the playoffs, can the Knicks still beat the Cavs? Was Carmelo Anthony too selfish? Was Patrick Ewing? All this and more!…

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Looking at the late season and playoffs vs. Cleveland with Tommy Beer 59:27

1+ y ago59:27

59:27

Tommy Beer of the eponymous newsletter hops on to talk late-stage Knicks. Obi Toppin will play a lead role in the season's final games, like he did last year -- what are we looking for from Toppin, and could it factor into a likely playoff meeting with Cleveland? If Randle is back for the playoffs, who might get cut from a shorter postseason rotati…

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Willis Reed & Julius Randle 55:32

1+ y ago55:32

55:32

Edgar Miranda saw Willis Reed's entire career with the Knicks. What stands out in his memories from those years? Given the respect the Captain held with his teammates, what shocking thing did they do to him in 1974, an act that riled up fans and media alike? After our Reed retrospective we talk about Julius Randle and his demonstrativeness. Is it a…

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Updated guidance on FIT testing in primary care 31:26

1+ y ago31:26

31:26

In this episode, Charlie Andrews speaks to Dr Kevin Monahan, lead author for the joint guidelines published by the BSG and ACPGBI in July 2022 outlining the role of FIT testing in patients with symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer. These guidelines have informed how we use FIT in primary care, and in this episode he asks Dr Monahan how this gui…

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Winning the close ones, wherefore RJ & sustaining success vs. shooting for the stars 1:00:09

1+ y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Are the Knicks winning more close games now than before? If so, why? If not, why does it sometimes seem that way? Is RJ Barrett abnormally frustrating for a 22-year-old #3 overall pick or are some fans fixated on picking at him, like a scab? Should the Knicks stay the course with the cast behind their ascent, or still be hunting for their white wha…

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Simon Munnery 46:26

1+ y ago46:26

46:26

Like his main man Bob Dylan, comedian Simon Munnery knows a few things about heckles: aside from being arrested in Edinburgh for heckling Arthur Smith, he met his future wife when she heckled him in Australia. When not on the road, Simon joins his local Morris Men in Bedfordshire pubs, serenading fellow drinkers with his version of Blind Willie McT…

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All you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers & not sweat about Mitchell Robinson 50:27

1+ y ago50:27

50:27

Denver and Minnesota visit MSG for the next two games; bet you can guess which one has more reasons for excitement. What do you know about the Knicks' likely first-round playoff opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers? Here you'll learn about their foundation, their flaws and the flashpoints of particular intrigue between them and the Knicks. Lastly, Mit…

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An ankle, an anger & a season at a crossroads 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

31:34

Saturday's loss to the Clippers adds an unexpected fragility to what's been a rock solid Knick season so far. Questions regarding Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle may go a long way in defining how the rest of the year goes.By Bleav

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How do we love thee, Knicks? Let us count the ways 1:00:05

1+ y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Matthew & Stacy reunite a half a world apart to discuss: how is the Knicks' successful team-building the past 5ish years antithetical to the caricature of what a big-city team does to turn things around? Why is Jalen Brunson's career year in 2023 different than Julius Randle's in 2021? Plus the underrated foundation of this season's success, whethe…

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Helen Barrett 53:48

1+ y ago53:48

53:48

Journalist Helen Barrett was lullabied to sleep as her mother sang Mr. Tambourine Man; she had it played at her mother’s funeral (“the Dylan version, not the Byrds cover”). To top it off, Baby, Stop Crying was the soundtrack to her Dylan-loving parents’ divorce. Helen analyses Dylan’s clothes (“John Lennon wasn’t given to copying people, but he cop…

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Abnormal LFTs and non-alcoholic liver disease 40:06

1+ y ago40:06

40:06

Did you know that according to the British Liver Trust, up to 20% of the general population has non-alcoholic liver disease ('fatty liver disease') and the prevalence is predicted to rise over the coming years. Morbidity associated with this can be significant, with a proportion of patients with fatty liver disease developing fibrosis of the liver …

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