Best Howard H Smith Podcasts (2024)

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The Reducer Episode 73: Europe, Entitlement & Clubs In The Wrong League 30:53

5d ago30:53

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This week we discuss the latest round of games in Europe, get stuck into entitled Hammers fans, praise Emery and Villa and have a right go at Bournemouth and Brentford for being in the wrong league.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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Casting The Runes by M. R. James 1:17:05

11m ago1:17:05

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M.R. James (1862-1936) was an English author, medievalist scholar, and provost of King's College, Cambridge. Best known for his ghost stories, which are widely regarded as among the finest in the genre, James redefined the traditional ghost story by abandoning many of the formal Gothic clichés of his predecessors and using more realistic contempora…

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Episode 247: Craig Locicero Forbidden 1:18:12

3d ago1:18:12

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Does anyone actually click this fucking link? My old mate Craig Locicero is back on the podcast! It's been too long and we get right into too many subjects to mention but needless to say all things Forbidden are covered. Plus a few things from way back in the day as well. There is the always interesting look at the news with the bad mouthing of Bla…

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The Smoke Ghost by Fritz Leiber 55:24

6d ago55:24

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Fritz Leiber (1910-1992) was an influential American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He is best known for his sword-and-sorcery stories and his novel "Conjure Wife" (1943). Leiber's works often combined elements of fantasy, horror, and science fiction, and he coined the term "sword and sorcery." He is widely regarded as one of the m…

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The Reducer Episode 72: The Title Races, The Points Deductions, The Euros, The Ben White Bit. 49:35

15d ago49:35

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A full squad for this episode discusses, debates and argues it's way through all of the topics listed and more.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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The Topley Place Sale by A. N. L. Munby 38:45

13d ago38:45

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Alan Noel Latimer Munby (25 December 1913 – 26 December 1974) was a distinguished English librarian, bibliographical scholar, and book collector, noted for his contributions to the study of rare books and manuscripts. Additionally, he gained recognition as an author of ghost stories, influenced by the style of M. R. James. Munby was born in Hampste…

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The Reducer Episode 71: Tributes, Betting, Disasters & The Apocalypse 30:49

15d ago30:49

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This week we go off on apocalyptic squirrel based discussions before reviewing the Easter results and venturing into football's dark disastrous past. Also here's some 25 year old topical football sketches we did on the Row Z football show Row Z SketchesBy Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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The Cairn on The Headland by Robert E. Howard 1:19:11

20d ago1:19:11

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Robert E. Howard (1906–1936) was an influential American author primarily known for his contributions to the genres of fantasy, horror, and adventure fiction. He is best remembered as the creator of Conan the Barbarian, a character who has become an iconic figure in popular culture. Born in Peaster, Texas, Howard demonstrated a keen interest in sto…

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How can we disagree better? 30:21

28d ago30:21

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Two Governors from adjacent states and opposing parties, Utah’s Spencer Cox (R) and Colorado’s Jared Polis (D), join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to share their “Disagree Better” initiative. They affirm the need to "disagree without hating each other" and explore practical ways to disagree better in everyday life.…

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Rap del abuelo Kraken 4:35

26d ago4:35

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No pude evitar compartir también por acá este lindo rap que me compuso mi estimado amigo Gadmiere. Espero sus comentarios. Soy el Abuelo Kraken, maestro del terror, Con mis historias te haré temblar de horror. De Lovecraft y Poe soy fiel seguidor, Y sus palabras con mi voz te haré vivir. En la noche oscura, cuando todo está en calma, Escucha mis re…

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The Reducer Episode 70: The S**t Transfer Squad 49:13

1M ago49:13

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Once again we have a full team and boy did we get carried away. Originally this was supposed to be a shit transfer eleven but there were so many to choose from we ended up with a full squad.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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The Judge's House by Bram Stoker 1:14:41

28d ago1:14:41

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Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born on November 8, 1847, in Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland. He was the third of seven children born to Abraham Stoker and Charlotte Mathilda Blake Thornley Stoker. Stoker spent much of his early childhood bedridden due to an unknown illness, during which he entertained himself with stories and books. Despite his illness, he ev…

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The Reducer Episode 69: American Influence, Data, Trailers & Van Dyke The Hyena 29:21

1M ago29:21

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This week we go off road and deliver some genuine analysis on the way the game is changing and its impact on clubs, the game and ultimately fans.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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The Vampyre by John Polidori 1:16:37

1M ago1:16:37

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John William Polidori, an Italian-English physician and writer born in 1795, was a notable figure associated with the Romantic movement. As the eldest son of Gaetano Polidori, an Italian scholar, and Anna Maria Pierce, a governess, Polidori was exposed to intellectual pursuits from a young age. He received his medical degree from the University of …

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Episode 246: Julie Weir Music For Nations Label Manager Part 2 1:11:03

1M ago1:11:03

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Support The Podcast Patreon Please welcome back to the podcast Julie Weir! In July last year had a chat and said at the end of it "we must do this again some time" so we did. A lot has happened since we last spoke so there's a lot to catch up on, music to talk about, bands to mention and podcasts too. There is also an abuse of news which includes a…

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Is the Electoral College the best way to elect a president? 48:21

1M ago48:21

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Historian Allen Guelzo of Princeton University and political scientist Daniel Ziblatt of Harvard join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to delve into our presidential election process, its history, and arguments for (and against) reform.

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The Reducer Episode 68: City Liverpool, Allardyce V Warnock & Tax Evasion 27:24

2M ago27:24

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Full squad again to talk City Liverpool and then off onto the important subjects like who is better Allardyce or Warnock, will Ancelotti go down for tax evasion and doping in Football.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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The Ghostly Rental by Henry James 1:48:15

1M ago1:48:15

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Henry James (1843–1916) was an American author renowned for his contributions to literature, particularly within the realm of psychological realism. Born in New York City, James spent much of his life traveling between Europe and the United States, which greatly influenced his cosmopolitan worldview and writing style. Known for his intricate charac…

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Talking Bollocks Patreon Special: Paul Waller No Longer Of OHHMS 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

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Support The Podcast In this special episode (even more special if you are one of our Patrons) I sit down with Paul for a deep dive into what made him want to quit his band, leave the music business and start the phenomenal podcast, A Year In Horror. This Is Paul's Bollocks. Video InterviewBy Howard H Smith

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The Goat Cave - EP 105: Carson Donovan 2:45:40

2M ago2:45:40

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Today's guest is most known for his unmatched skill and style when it comes to park riding, his originality is so refreshing in today's age of repetitive trick combos. It's clear he takes a lot of influence from freestyle motocross with his flip combinations, but he also embodies the Midschool era with more simple tricks like tables, turndowns to f…

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60: Geoff Rowley 48:52

1M ago48:52

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Skateboarding legend Geoff Rowley discovered Motörhead when he was young through skate videos and their music turned into a the soundtrack his of career. He collaborated and became friends with the trio over the years and tells his stories of his life and times with the loudest band in the world here. Presented by Howard H Smith. See Privacy Policy…

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The Reducer Episode 67: The Celebration Police V Optimists 25:31

2M ago25:31

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The full squad return to action and discuss "over celebrating", not celebrating, the nature of defenders and strikers, lazy journalism, lazy fans & superstition.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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The Black Widow by John Glasby 1:07:55

2M ago1:07:55

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John Stephen Glasby (23 September 1928 – 5 June 2011) was a British author born in East Retford, Nottinghamshire. Trained as a research chemist and mathematician, Glasby's early career saw him balancing his scientific pursuits with a burgeoning passion for writing. His literary journey began in the 1950s and 1960s, during which he emerged as a prol…

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Episode 245: David Gregor From Morta Skuld 1:33:50

2M ago1:33:50

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Sign Up To Patreon Bastards! In this episode I get to talk to vocalist, guitarist & Morta Skuld founder David Gregor. We cover everything from how the new cracking album Creation Undone came together, Death Metal, comedy, Acid Reign and Kiss not being very good, YES!There's a look at the so called news with added understanding for some, boredom for…

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What is the Role of Traditional Media in a Presidential Election? 47:01

2M ago47:01

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Natalie Allison, national political reporter for Politico, and Dan Balz, Chief Correspondent for The Washington Post, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to examine the evolving role of traditional media in a modern presidential campaign.

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Old Bollocks Episode 20 1:07:33

2M ago1:07:33

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Support The Podcast We are back! Here we review some of our favourite or not so favourite albums of 2024 so far from: Exhorder, Cancer Christ, Dissimulator, Atrophy, Dipygus, J.Robbins, Morta Skuld and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.This Is Old Bollocks.Video Show*Recorded before Slayer announced their gigs.…

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The Reducer Episode 66: Who Is The Thomas Tuchel Of Scottish Football 30:17

2M ago30:17

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David and I (Howard) discuss Roy Hodgson stepping down, The Carabao Cup Final, Football stats and as per the title who is the Thomas Tuchel of Scottish Football.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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The Tarroo-Ushtey by Nigel Kneale 43:48

2M ago43:48

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Nigel Kneale was a highly acclaimed British screenwriter and novelist, best known for his pioneering work in the science fiction genre, particularly the creation of the iconic character Professor Bernard Quatermass. Born on April 28, 1922, in the Isle of Man, Kneale began his career as a journalist before transitioning to writing for radio, televis…

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Episode 244: Kyle From Exhorder 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

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Support The Podcast Kyle is back on the show to talk mainly about new killer album Defectum Omnium. I say mainly because this was Kyle's last interview of the day so there is a bit of an "end of term" vibe to this chat which covers everything from vocal warm downs to Black Sabbath cover bands.There is an extended look at the news as I get way too e…

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The Reducer Episode 65: Leeds, Lazio, Liverpool, Hodgson, Blue Cards & Too Much Man U 29:40

2M ago29:40

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David and Howard discuss all of the above and end up feeling sorry for Man U and hating themselves for it.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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The Shadow on The Moor by Stuart Strauss 1:15:17

2M ago1:15:17

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Stuart Strauss remains an enigmatic figure in the world of weird fiction, with scant information available about his life. He is known for a limited body of work, including "The Shadow on The Moor" (1928), "The Soul Tube" (1928), and "The Clenched Hand" (1934). The use of a pseudonym and language suggesting potential unfamiliarity with British cult…

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Can a Third-Party Candidate Succeed? 44:56

2M ago44:56

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Dan DiSalvo, a political scientist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and Bill Galston, a senior fellow at Brookings and Wall Street Journal columnist, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to discuss our two-party system and if a third-party candidate for president can be successful.

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The Reducer Episode 64 Blue Cards, Tactical Fouls, Entitled Fans & The Misery Of Promotion 27:36

2M ago27:36

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This week David and I (Howard) discuss the proposed rule changes as well as taking a dive into the mind of the entitled fan, the typical fan and the misery of being promoted from The Championship.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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Wake Not The Dead by Ernst Raupach 1:41:33

2M ago1:41:33

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Ernst Benjamin Salomo Raupach, born on May 21, 1784, in Straupitz, Silesia, was a prominent German dramatist of the 19th century. His literary career was marked by a diverse range of works, and his influence extended beyond his homeland. After studying theology in Halle, Raupach ventured to St Petersburg in 1804, where he immersed himself in variou…

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59: The Fan Illustrator & Graphic Artist 39:03

3M ago39:03

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Keen Motörheadbanger, artist and graphic designer Rob Fletcher submitted several of his awesome Motörhead inspired artworks to the band over the years and even predicted the Orgasmatrain in one of his early works. Tune in to hear his stories of his artistic brushing with the band and his devotion to the loudest band in the world! Presented by Howar…

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The Reducer Episode 63: Hodgson, Klop, Guardiola, Rashford, Transfers & FIFA 29:56

3M ago29:56

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All three of us are back together to discuss this weeks news and Dave's trip to Switzerland and his FIFA museum experience.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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The Beast In The Cave by H. P. Lovecraft 54:14

3M ago54:14

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This is a reading of H. P. Lovecraft's The Beast In The Cave. "The Beast in the Cave" is a short story written by H. P. Lovecraft, a famous American horror fiction writer. He first came up with the initial version in the Spring of 1904, and by April 1905, at the age of fourteen, he completed the final draft. The story was initially published in Jun…

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Episode 243: Zoltan From Ektomorf 1:58:12

3M ago1:58:12

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Support Podcast Patreon This episode's guest is Zoltan Farkas vocalist/guitarist, founder and creator of legendary Hungarian outfit Ektomorf. We start out talking about their great new album "Vivid Black" and what inspired it and that leads to a place that leaves you in no doubt what the underlying motivations were. Sometimes I am lucky enough to s…

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Is Our Primary System Working? 53:43

3M ago53:43

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Galen Druke, host and producer of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast and Jonah Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch and host of The Remnant podcast, join Governors Bredesen and Haslam to explore the modern presidential primary system – how it evolved, how it works, how it has changed politics, and if it ultimately reflects the will of the pe…

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The Reducer Episode 62: Are You Up For The Cup, Marvelous Managers & Financial Unfair Play 27:21

3M ago27:21

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Myself (Howard) and David discuss all things cup related, financial fair play and wax lyrical about Pep & Klopp minutes before Klopp announced he was leaving Liverpool. Bollocks.By Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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Three Miles Up by Elizabeth Jane Howard 1:06:14

3M ago1:06:14

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Elizabeth Jane Howard, born on March 26, 1923, in London, England, was a distinguished English novelist known for her versatile literary contributions. Howard began her career as an actress and model before venturing into writing in 1947. Throughout her prolific career, she penned 12 novels, with her most acclaimed work being the five-volume family…

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Bumper Bastard Movie Bollocks 1:47:58

3M ago1:47:58

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Support The Podcast Patreon Nearly two hours of unplanned off the cuff reviews of twenty three movies and twelve TV Series!Movies: Locked In, Oppenheimer, The Killer, The Creator, The Baker, 20 Days In Mariupol, Bad CGI Gator, Saltburn, The Great Escaper, Trees And Other Entanglements, Killers Of The Flower Moon, Rebel Moon Part One - A Child Of Fi…

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