Best Deliberation Sports Podcasts (2024)

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Hamas Leader’s Death Offers Israel A Feel - Good Moment But Changes Little 7:12

2h ago7:12

7:12

The opportunity to pull the Middle East back from the brink came and went within hours of Israel’s confirmation that it had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.Instead of capitalizing on Israel’s tactical success to declare victory in Gaza, push for a ceasefire that could also end hostilities in Lebanon, and negotiate a prisoner exchange that would se…

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Israel's killing of Hamas leader changes little 11:43

4h ago11:43

11:43

Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar changes little as fighting in Gaza and Lebanon goes on with no end in sightBy James M. Dorsey

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Israel’s International Support Network Fractures As Pressure Mounts 10:46

4h ago10:46

10:46

Israel ignores at its peril the increasingly bold writing on the wall. The writing suggests Israel’s US and European diplomatic and military defense shield, a fixture of Israeli defense and foreign policy, and the Jewish state’s existing and potential regional partnerships are fracturing and, in some cases, possibly crumbling.…

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#120 Alvaro Rangel — Coaching Team USA at the Olympics, Not Saying ‘Strong’, The Most Important Skill, Making Finals vs Semi’s, Case Studies, and The Future of Comp Climbing 2:33:21

23m ago2:33:21

2:33:21

Alvaro Rangel, Al, is back on the podcast after 2+ years! Al was one of the first guests and one of the best. The last podcast we did was incredible, but somehow Al managed to top it with today’s episode. He is the founder and head coach of Team Class 5 in San Diego, CA. Al is also part of the Team USA coaching staff and supports the team at World …

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What Were They Thinking? Hamas And Netanyahu Yet To Explain 12:42

3d ago12:42

12:42

What were they thinking?It’s a question both Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s ultra-nationalist government have yet to answer.By James M. Dorsey

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UNIFIL Accuses Israel Of Deliberate Attack On Its South Lebanon HQ TRT 11Oct2024 2:46

8h ago2:46

2:46

The UN Security Council met to discuss the recent escalation and the Israeli attack on UNIFIL troops. France and the United States called for the Lebanese army to be strengthened in an effort to maintain peace along the border, and the Lebanese Ambassador to the UN condemned Israel's actions. For more on this story, joining us is James M. Dorsey. H…

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Iran and its allies have little to show for themselves 9:17

4h ago9:17

9:17

James discusses Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah in his weekly show on Radio IslamBy James M. Dorsey

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Israel, Iran, And Hezbollah Manoeuvre In Military And Political Minefields 11:54

8d ago11:54

11:54

Hezbollah and Iran are playing political and military defence in Lebanon.Militarily, Hezbollah has demonstrated that it may be down but is not out as a result of Israeli body blows in recent weeks, including the September 27 killing of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.Even so, Iran’s network of militant non-state actors, dubbed the Axis of Resistance, …

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Saudi Arabia Sees Opportunity As Israel Takes On Hezbollah And Weighs Retaliation Against Iran 11:43

11d ago11:43

11:43

Mohammad Ali al-Husseini personifies the complexity of escalating tensions tearing the Middle East apart.A onetime associate of Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader Israel killed, Mr. Al-Husseini, a Lebanese Shiite cleric, has emerged as a controversial figure in Saudi efforts to counter Iran and its allies by making inroads into non-Saudi Shiite…

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#119 Melina Costanza — Elite Mental Training and Performance, Look Good Feel Good Play Good, Getting Hooked on The Outdoors, and The Nuances of Eating As a Top Athlete 2:23:34

8d ago2:23:34

2:23:34

Melina Costanza is an 8x US National Champion. Sometimes as a youth, sometimes as a collegiate, sometimes in Open, sometimes in bouldering, sometimes in lead, sometimes both. Yes, last year at Open Nationals (2023) she won both Bouldering and Lead. She is set to compete in the 2024 Open Nationals coming up in a week, so after you listen to this pod…

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Has Gaza's Year Of Carnage Changed Anything? 24:50

11d ago24:50

24:50

Since October 2023, with the support of the US and other Western allies, Israel responded to the October 7 attack with a campaign of aerial bombardment that devastated Gaza.The death toll is now well beyond 40,000 people, and there appears to be no end sight to the suffering. As the war widens and deepens across the region, questions of what will h…

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Iran’s Networked Defense Strategy Is A Double - Edged Sword 12:44

5d ago12:44

12:44

Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has turned Iran’s asymmetric forward defense strategy into a double-edged sword.By James M. Dorsey

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The Middle East on the brink 28:08

5d ago28:08

28:08

Backchat discusses the latest developments in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon and Iran's launch of over 100 missiles at Israel with James M. Dorsey, Kenneth Houston, and Dov Levin.By James M. Dorsey

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Iran Attacks Israel. CGTN 2 Oct 2024 2:18

6d ago2:18

2:18

James discusses on CGTN the potential fallout of Iran's missile attack on Israel.By James M. Dorsey

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Iran's Missile Strike Fires Up Tensions BFM 02 Oct 2024 10:23

7d ago10:23

10:23

Iran's missile attack on Israel, involving nearly 200 projectiles, significantly escalates tensions in the Middle East. Despite most missiles being intercepted, the incident highlights the region's precarious security amid ongoing conflicts and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. For insights, BFM 89.9 speaks to James M. Dorsey, adjunct Senior…

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Will Hezbollah Crumble Without Nasrallah 17:15

8d ago17:15

17:15

Israel has killed the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, in a targeted bombing attack on Beirut. Many of Hezbollah's weapons caches have also been destroyed. An estimated 1000 people have been killed over the past two weeks and up to one million people may be internally displaced across Lebanon. Will this coordinated attack finally mean the end…

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#118 Ward Byrum — Setting Climbs For Tens of Thousands of Climbers, What Makes A Climb Good, Indoor vs Outdoor Grades, and What A ‘Testpiece’ is at Movement Gyms 2:20:27

14d ago2:20:27

2:20:27

Ward Byrum is the Director of Routesetting for all Movement gyms in the East Region. Yes, that Movement. The biggest climbing gym chain in America and probably the world. That means that Ward and his team decide what the climbing will be like for thousands of climbers. Scratch that, ten’s of thousands of climbers. It might even be hundreds of thous…

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Israel’s Killing Of Hezbollah Leader Is Unlikely To Shift The Paradigm Of Middle East Politics 13:47

10d ago13:47

13:47

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is likely to discover that the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah will not shift the paradigm of Middle East politics.It’s a lesson Mr. Netanyahu should have drawn from decades of Israeli targeted assassinations.By James M. Dorsey

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Iranian President Floats Rare Israeli Trial Balloon 14:05

11d ago14:05

14:05

It will take a lot more to convince Israel and its supporters that newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian means business and can deliver on his proposal to dial down tensions between the two countries.By James M. Dorsey

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War in Lebanon takes center stage 13:04

12d ago13:04

13:04

On his weekly Middle East Report show on Radio Islam International, James M. Dorsey discusses Iran’s charm offensive at the United Nations, the war between Israel and Hezbollah, and a US-French-led effort to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon.By James M. Dorsey

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Israel - Hezbollah: Serious Repercussions For The Region 9:59

14d ago9:59

9:59

Israel has signalled it is ready to invade Lebanon following weeks of intense bombardment, ostensible against Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has responded with rocket attacks which were mostly intercepted by Israel's defences. Dr James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares insights into how the c…

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Middle East Tensions Escalate as Israel and Hezbollah Battle It Out 6:38

14d ago6:38

6:38

Israel has signalled it is ready to invade Lebanon following weeks of intense bombardment, ostensible against Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has responded with rocket attacks which were mostly intercepted by Israel's defences. Dr James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares insights into how the c…

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At loggerheads with the fat cats Big Bob defies the odds 4:22

15d ago4:22

4:22

Mired in a network wrangle that could spell trouble with a capital T, Big Bob conducts a full and frank exchange of views with himself on topics as wide ranging as the bonny wee Tigers, a poppy songstress, the Brownlow fiasco and lifestyles of the rich and famous.By Chris John

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Saudi Gas Investments - A Marriage Of Economic And Geopolitics 9:46

16d ago9:46

9:46

A Saudi push to become a major natural gas player is as much about diversifying the kingdom’s domestic consumption and export mix as it is about cementing Saudi Arabia as a global geopolitical, economic, and energy player.It also is about capitalizing on harsh US economic sanctions against Iran designed to force a change in the Islamic Republic’s p…

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#117 Tom Randall — How Fit Climbers Get Strong and Strong Climbers Get Fit, Founding Lattice Training and How It’s Evolved, Why Recovery On Route Is So Important, and What Separates the Good from the Great ... 2:15:58

16d ago2:15:58

2:15:58

Tom Randall is an iconic climber and founder. You might know him as one of the Wide Boyz, as one of the founders of Lattice Training, as a high level coach, or for his 5.14 Trad FA’s or even his FA of the worlds hardest crack boulder, aptly named “The Kraken” [V13]. Ya, Tom’s done it all, and has helped the best in the world do it even better. In t…

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Two Top Hezbollah Commanders Killed In Israeli Strike On Beirut TRT 21Sep2024 4:35

26d ago4:35

4:35

Months of cross-border exchanges have forced thousands of people to evacuate areas along the Lebanon's southern border. James M. Dorsey, an adjunct senior fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies explains, escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel have increased discontent among the country's citizens.…

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Mass Electronic Device Attacks In Lebanon Backchat 20Sep2024 55:00

29d ago55:00

55:00

James M. Dorsey discusses on Backchat with Steve Vickers and Daniel Marwecki what escalating tensions between Israel and the Iranian-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah mean for the Middle East.By James M. Dorsey

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Hezbollah's Exploding Communications Devices Put Middle East on Edge 7:02

22d ago7:02

7:02

James M. Dorsey discusses on Radio Islam the fallout of a massive attack on Iranian-backed Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah's communications infrastructure.By James M. Dorsey

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BIG BOB's wake up call to Port and more 3:38

21d ago3:38

3:38

The coach may have needed more than a cup of tea, a bex and a lie down after his antics last week but the media made a meal of it and Big Bob has more to say about the finals series as a generic entity in and of itselfBy Chris John

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Does The US Have Any Leverage On Israel - Hezbollah Tensions 7:06

23d ago7:06

7:06

James M. Dorsey, adjunct senior fellow at Singapore's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, weighs in on Israel-Hezbollah tensions following the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon, and considers whether Washington has any leverage to prevent the conflict spiralling out of control.By James M. Dorsey

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Netanyahu, Iran, And Iranian - Backed Groups Walk Tightly Spun Tripwire 12:46

24d ago12:46

12:46

Iran and its Arab allies may not want an out Middle East war, but that has not stopped them from increasingly engaging Israel on multiple fronts.By James M. Dorsey

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Subtle US Messages Fall On Netanyahu And Israel’s Deaf Ears 10:33

30d ago10:33

10:33

A US decision to dial back its reinforced military presence in the Middle East suggests that America’s commitment to defend Israel could be less ironclad than the Biden administration would like the world to believe.By James M. Dorsey

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#116 David Fitzgerald — A Big Zeason [V16], Lucid Dreaming [V15+], His Breakthrough On How To Approach Hard Projects, Creating Hits with Highpoint Productions, and Editing 101 2:00:15

23d ago2:00:15

2:00:15

David Fitzgerald is back after an absolutely incredible season. Dave was previously on for Testpiece Episode #55, a total fan favorite. Last season Dave had a list of climbs in different styles to tackle. Tierrany, a V14 endurance bloc in Yosemite. Equanimity, a V15 ultra tech testpiece in Tahoe. Lucid Dreaming, the V15+ straight forward power prob…

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BIG BOB deliberates deliberately on bludging umpires 3:51

1M ago3:51

3:51

Big Bob has lost count of the number of sleepless nights he's had musing about: why is the game so confusing ? what can be done about it? who's going to do it?By Chris John

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For Israel Losing The Battle For Hearts And Minds Is Worse Than Failing To Defeat Hamas 10:30

1M ago10:30

10:30

Israel hasn’t just lost the battle for hearts and minds in much of the world, including significant constituencies in Western countries.It has scored a significant own goal that has rendered it all but impossible to achieve a key element of Israel’s quest for Middle Eastern and Muslim recognition.By James M. Dorsey

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#115 Garrett Gregor — Olympic Head Routesetter, BTS of Elite Competitive Setting, Grades of the Olympic Climbs, and Do Setters Control the Outcome? 2:26:33

1M ago2:26:33

2:26:33

Garrett Gregor was the head routesetter for the Paris Olympics boulders! That’s all you need to know. Just stop reading this description and start listening now. Garrett is also an accomplished competitor, placing as high as 4th at Nationals, an experienced coach at the legendary Team ABC, and did we mention he’s an elite routesetter?! IFSC Level 5…

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Netanyahu And Hamas Share Disregard For Israeli And Palestinian Lives 11:39

1M ago11:39

11:39

Let’s be clear. Hamas’ alleged execution of six Israeli hostages constitutes a war crime.The hostages were killed in line with new Hamas guidelines that violate international law on how guards should handle hostages if Israeli forces approached their hideoutsEven so, the guidelines have proven to be a powerful tool in the struggle to achieve a Gaza…

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What Could The US Do To Pressure Netanyahu On Gaza Ceasefire Deal TRT 05092024 3:39

1M ago3:39

3:39

James M. Dorsey, senior fellow at Singapore's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies talks to TRT World about Gaza ceasefire negotiations and unpacks what Washington could do to bring Israel to the negotiation table.By James M. Dorsey

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Jockeying For Position In Post - War Gaza 11:11

1M ago11:11

11:11

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and onetime Palestinian foreign minister Nasser Al-Kidwa have put forward a proposal designed to keep a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict alive.The proposal caters to Palestinian national aspirations as well as Israeli efforts to groom a Palestinian leadership that is not tied to Hamas …

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#114 Tyler Nelson — How Personal Morphology Affects Climbing Performance, Specificity, Unlevel Edges, Talon Grip, and Tim Gabbett’s Paradox 2:13:19

1M ago2:13:19

2:13:19

Dr. Tyler Nelson is the founder of Camp 4 Human Performance, a company focused on bringing the principles of sport science to climbing. Tyler is focused on being a cutting edge resource for training and rehabilitation of climbers. This means he is always knee deep in research papers from all sorts of sports and asking how we might apply those lesso…

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US Anti - Settler Sanctions Barely Scratch The Surface 14:09

1M ago14:09

14:09

This week’s US sanctioning of an Israeli-government-backed vigilante settler group constitutes a weak shot across Israel’s bow as the United States and Europe mull also sanctioning ultra-nationalist members of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s cabinet.By James M. Dorsey

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Fri 07:44:24 to 07:57:00 8:26

1M ago8:26

8:26

Middle East Report 30 August 2024By James M. Dorsey

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Binyamin Netanyahu Is As Much An Ideologue As He Is An Opportunist 11:13

2M ago11:13

11:13

A recent evolution in critics’ thinking about Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s drivers suggests that he is motivated as much by ultra-nationalist ideology as by political opportunism.By James M. Dorsey

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#113 Kevin Brown — Literally Everything Your Ever Wanted To Know About Chalk, Founding Friction Labs, Skin Farming, and How To Make Sure You Are Getting The Best Friction On Holds 1:25:20

1M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

This is the episode to learn everything about one of, if not the, most important parts of our climbing kit — chalk! The real topic here is how to maximize friction between your hands and the holds, which is crucial for sending your hardest. Kevin Brown joins the pod and goes deep on the science of how to get the best friction on holds. He talks abo…

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Israel Planes Strike Targets In Lebanon And Hezbollah Responds 4:22

2M ago4:22

4:22

James M. Dorsey tells TRT World that the escalating hostilities raise more questions than they provides answers.By James M. Dorsey

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Escalating Middle East Tensions Raise Multiple Questions 12:05

2M ago12:05

12:05

Sunday’s escalation of hostilities along the Israeli-Lebanese border raises more questions than it provides answers.By James M. Dorsey

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Gaza ceasefire negotiations 8:38

2M ago8:38

8:38

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to continue the Gaza war extends beyond personal political survival and legal concerns, says Dr James M. Dorsey in an interview with Radio Islam.By James M. Dorsey

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Multiple Time Bombs Likely To Threaten A Gaza Ceasefire From Day One 12:30

2M ago12:30

12:30

Gaza’s desperately needed but increasingly elusive ceasefire, if achieved, is likely to be fragile, threatened by multiple ticking time bombs that could explode at any given moment unless it is embedded in a political process that culminates with the creation of an independent Palestinian state.The time bombs are ticking with or without a ceasefire…

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BIG BOB sinks the slipper 4:01

2M ago4:01

4:01

In his sights are the men in hi-viz once again but thats not all as Big Bob's mind wanders back to some greats of the past and muses with inordinate philisophicality but inconclusively on what made them great and how (4 mins).By Chris John

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#112 Paris 2024 Olympics — Professional Climber and Coach Tim Kang on The Results, The Routesetting, The Grades, and The Future of Competitions 2:06:24

2M ago2:06:24

2:06:24

Professional climber, coach, routesetter, and frequent Testpiece podcast guest, Tim Kang, is on the pod this week to share his thoughts about the Paris 2024 Olympics. Tim may be best known for his highball ascents that culminated in the film Focus, but Tim is also a seasoned competition climber with multiple World Cups under his belt. Tim loves com…

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