Best Jane Francis Podcasts (2024)

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Fight week special with Zak Chelli | Explained! Team GB’s Olympics controversy | Who's next for 'Britain's Mike Tyson' Itauma? 1:25:56

1h ago1:25:56

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Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by Zak Chelli as he prepares to defend his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight title against Callum Simpson at Oakwell Park in Barnsley. Sky Sports journalist John Dennan discusses Olympic boxing and explains the recent controversial losses for Team GB. And rising heavyweight Moses Itauma tells us who h…

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Every Voice Being Heard: A Conversation with Sr. Maura O’Donovan, CHF 24:24

2d ago24:24

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This episode features Sr. Maura O’Donovan, who has been a Sister of the Holy Faith since 1962. Sr. Maura moved from Ireland to the United States during the 1990s and currently resides in New Orleans. Her ministry has been dedicated to advocacy for marginalized communities, including immigrants who have been detained. She helped to found and was cha…

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Mysticism in Ordinary Life: A Conversation with Sr. Jane Remson, O. Carm 26:55

3h ago26:55

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This episode features Sr. Jane Remson, a member of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Sr. Jane grew up in a unique New Orleans Catholic community during the 1940s, and discerned her call to religious life straight out of high school. Passionate about the care and concern for all of God’s creation, she has dedicated her ministry to develo…

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A Song in Her Heart: A Conversation with Sr. Julie Glaeser, OSC 24:42

2h ago24:42

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This episode features Sr. Julie Glaeser, who has been a Sister of the Order of Saint Clare since 2011. Prior to becoming a Poor Clare, the Holy Spirit was guiding her towards religious life throughout her experiences. For twenty-eight years, she was a part of the Secular Fransican Order which had a relationship to the local Poor Clare monastery. Si…

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To Serve and Protect: A Conversation with Sr. Maureen O’Connell, OP 26:19

2h ago26:19

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This episode features Sr. Maureen O’Connell, a Dominican Sister of Peace, who currently serves as the Director of Secretariat of Social Concerns for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Through her diverse life and vocational experiences as a teacher, police officer, social worker, and religious sister, Sr. Maureen continues to impact the lives of…

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The Courage to Love: A Conversation with Sr. Seyram Mary Adzokpa, SSF 19:37

1h ago19:37

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This episode features Sr. Seyram Mary Adzokpa, who is originally from Ghana. At 30-years-old, she is currently the youngest Sister of the Holy Family. Her congregation is an African-American religious order that was founded by a free woman of color, Henriette DeLille, in the 19th century. As a novice, she continues to use her gift of nursing to car…

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Beauty, Dignity, and Mystery: A Conversation with Sr. Lilianne Flavin, OP 24:42

1h ago24:42

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This episode features Sr. Lilianne Flavin, a Dominican Sister of Cabra, from County Waterford, Ireland. Sr. Lilianne speaks of the extraordinary plans of God which led her from teaching in her home country to ministry in Louisiana. She has served at Hope House teaching adult learners for three decades and accompanies incarcerated women as a spiritu…

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163. Three dead in Portland, Part 1 1:42:23

1h ago1:42:23

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On a hot June night in 1997, a dispute between Portland, Maine, bar owner Sabato Raia and three acquaintances – Nick Patenaude, Dana Matthews and Kevin Pinette – ended with the three men lying dead in the street in front of Raia’s apartment house. They’d all been shot in the head. Self-defense? Or just a pissed off guy with a gun? In Part 1, Rebecc…

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Mikaelian welcomes CBS showdown👋| Oshoba demands Artingstall fight! 👊| Will Andre Ward return? 1:14:22

15m ago1:14:22

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Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian who discusses potential world title unifications and his rocky road to the top of the sport. We also hear from Nigerian featherweight contender Elizabeth Oshoba who's keen to share a ring with Karris Artingstall. Plus Balraj Khara shares his inspirational story after …

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A Rainy Day Holy Card: A Conversation with Sr. Judy Gomila, MSC 22:29

9h ago22:29

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This episode features Sr. Judy Gomila, a Marianite Sister of the Holy Cross and native of New Orleans. Sr. Judy has served in various ministries. Notably, she was the first woman appointed to the National Board of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the early 2000s. She explains how, as a missionary sister, she continues to find God in all places—w…

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Annunciations and Incarnations: A Conversation with Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ 25:51

2h ago25:51

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This episode features Sr. Helen Prejean, a Sister of the Congregation of St. Joseph, and the author of Dead Man Walking, River of Fire, and The Death of Innocence. She is well-known for her ministry through which she has advocated tirelessly for the life and dignity of the human person. Sr. Helen shares her call to the sisterhood, and the personal …

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Caroline Dubois reveals next fight, targets Katie Taylor | Shane McGuigan talks potential CBS-Opetaia clash | Bakole promises Anderson KO 59:45

6m ago59:45

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On this week's episode, Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by 'Sweet' Caroline Dubois to announce her next fight and discuss potential fights against Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Her trainer Shane McGuigan also joins the podcast to reveal what the pair are working on as they continue their mission for world honours. Shane also provides an up…

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S3 Ep11: Fixing Skidoos in Antarctica with Matthew McPherson 16:54

14d ago16:54

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Vehicle mechanic Matthew McPherson chats to Nadia Frontier about fixing skidoos, his love for building snow tunnels and skiing. It's no surprise that Matthew's draw to Antarctica started with his fascination of snow. This episode was recorded live in the Rothera garage, a location where plant is maintained and specialists parts are machined on a me…

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Lauren Price to fight Claressa Shields? | Karriss Artingstall reveals plans for 2024 | Kevin Lerena sends warning shots to Lawrence Okolie 1:11:18

21d ago1:11:18

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On this week's episode, Andy Scott is joined by Lauren Price and Karriss Artingstall. The podcast starts with Gary Logan eating a big dish of humble pie as we discuss Lauren’s win over Jessica McCaskill, headlining in Cardiff, and who she would like to face next. Also, Karriss Artingstall talks about how her professional career is progressing and t…

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162. Francis Drake and the West Coast: mystery, hoaxes & lies 1:32:36

5d ago1:32:36

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How did a simmering lead-up to war between England and Spain, a 16th-century government coverup, fake news about piracy, a likely hoax by a college professor, dismissal of indigenous culture, early American white Christian nationalism and misogyny (of course) influence California history and short- change Oregon? Our sister Liz, the college profess…

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'The Romford Bull' Johnny Fisher talks Babic, sparring Dubois and more! | Full AJ vs Dubois fight card breakdown 1:09:37

20d ago1:09:37

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On this week's episode, Andy Scott is joined by one of Britain's hottest prospects and social media sensation, Johnny Fisher. He discusses his upcoming fight with Alen Babic, his aspirations in boxing, and what it was like to spar with Daniel Dubois as 'Triple D' prepares for his heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium. Barry Jo…

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Rob Nieminen: U2 - Acrobat / Roxy Music - Re-Make/Re-Model / Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer 1:28:48

28d ago1:28:48

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Rob Nieminen enters The Sonic Temple and we dive into some spectacular songs. Rob is a drummer in the South Florida area that has played in the bands eL and Double Stack Scoobie just to name a few. Witness the Acrobat that had to Re-Make/Re-Model his career after that "Sledgehammer to the knees" incident. Join us and listen in as two drummers reall…

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161. Was Patricia Wing’s murder ever solved? 2:20:34

23d ago2:20:34

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When Everett Savage staggered out of the woods of Fairfield, Maine, on a June day in 1958, the Augusta businessman had been missing for two days and had quite a story to tell. But it took a while for him to get to the lead – that mother of five Patricia Wing, who’d also been missing for two days, from her Oakland home, was dead in the backseat of h…

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Denny beats Cash 🥊 | McKenna and Laws to meet in grudge fight 😠 | Did Fury underestimate Usyk? 🤷 1:12:34

18d ago1:12:34

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Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests Tyler Denny, Stevie McKenna and Joe Laws. Denny discusses his win over Felix Cash last weekend before McKenna and Laws engaged in verbal warfare ahead of their fight in August on the undercard of Zak Chelli's clash with Callum Simpson at Barnsley's Oakwell Stadium. They also debate …

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🥇BONUS Olympic Episode🥇Meet Team GB contenders aiming for Paris gold✨ 36:51

1M ago36:51

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In this bonus episode John Dennen meets up with the GB Olympic boxing team as they collect their kit for the games in Birmingham. Hear from Delicious Orie, Lewis Richardson, Rosie Eccles, Charley Davison, Chantelle Reid and Patrick Brown as they recall their dramatic journeys to Paris.By Sky Sports

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S3: Happy Midwinter, from King Edward Point Research Station 25:39

23d ago25:39

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Welcome to the longest night of the dark Antarctic winter - and the biggest celebration in the polar calendar. Coming to you (almost) live from King Edward Point (KEP) Research Station on the sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia, Nadia Frontier chats to five members of the team as they prepare their hand-made gifts, limber up for the station olymp…

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Chelli & Simpson set for Oakwell showdown🏟️ | Did Riakporhe freeze against CBS?🥶 What next for Ben Whittaker🔜 45:04

25d ago45:04

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On this week's episode Andy Scott and Johnny Nelson are joined by British super-middleweight champion Zak Chelli and challenger Callum Simpson ahead of their clash at Barnsley's Oakwell Stadium. Plus we look back at Chris Billam-Smith's dominant victory over Richard Riakporhe, Ben Whittaker's headbutt drama and round-up all the latest boxing news.…

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🚨Post Fight Episode🚨 | Ringside reaction as Billam-Smith retains his world title at Selhurst Park 15:54

30d ago15:54

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Straight after the final bell Andy Clarke gets reaction from ringside at Selhurst Park after Chris Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight world title against Richard Riakporhe, guests include Matt Macklin, Barry McGuigan, Rob Tebbutt, Castillo, Callum Simpson, John Dennen & Clifton Mitchell.By Sky Sports

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Fight Week daily | 💪 Tensions boil over on weigh-in day! 👊 9:43

29d ago9:43

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It's time for the weigh-ins and Andy Scott and John Dennen were there for us to keep an eye on proceedings!By Sky Sports

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Fight Week daily | 👀 Who won the face-off mind games? 💥 8:22

1M ago8:22

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Andy Scott and John Dennen reflect on the head to head between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe ahead of their world title fight at Selhurst Park.By Sky Sports

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Fight Week daily | Media Workouts🏋️ Where was Whittaker's opponent?🚂😫 9:56

1M ago9:56

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Andy Scott is joined by John Dennen to reflect on the Billam-Smith v Riakporhe media workouts at Croydon Boxpark and the notable absence of Ben Whittaker's opponent Ezra Arenyeka.By Sky Sports

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Selhurst Park Fight Week 🏟️ | Billam-Smith vows to KO Riakporhe 😤 | Will Usyk return to cruiserweight? 58:37

1M ago58:37

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Andy Scott is joined by Barry Jones and Johnny Nelson at Selhurst Park as fight week commences for Billam-Smith v Riakporhe. We hear from the two main event boxers plus chief support Isaac Chamberlain who faces Jack Massey. And the panel round-up all the latest news including Oleksandr Usyk's shock admission that he will only box once more at heavy…

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160. What made Stephen Marshall kill?

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In the early morning hours of Easter in 2006, Joseph Gray was shot through the window of his living room in Milo, Maine. Several hours later, William Elliott was shot when he answered the door of his home in Corinth, Maine. What drove Stephen Marshall to kill two men he never met? The question spurred much bigger questions in Maine and beyond about…

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Richardson qualifies for Olympics 🥳 | Azeez relishing reveals next opponent 🥊 | Should Wilder retire after 5v5 defeat?👋 1:08:41

1M ago1:08:41

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Andy Scott and Andy Clarke are joined by this week's special guests Lewis Richardson and Dan Azeez. Richardson discusses his epic journey to this summer's Olympic Games and Azeez reveals his opponent for the June 15th bill at Selhurst Park. They also reflect on this weekend's 5v5 card in Saudi Arabia which saw a big win for Daniel Dubois and a crus…

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Matthew Swig: The Clash - Rudie Can’t Fail / Hanoi Rocks - Malibu Beach Nightmare / Ramones - California Sun 1:37:15

1M ago1:37:15

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Matt Swig stopped by The Sonic Temple for what was one helluva monster of an episode. Matt was a guitarist for The Groovenics, one of South Florida's biggest local bands of the late 90's-early 00's. He is currently a master mixologist that can be found creating some of his mad concoctions and libations at The Butcher & The Bar in Boynton Beach, FL.…

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George Groves and Ellie Scotney preview CBS-Riakporhe | Lawrence Okolie responds to critics | Arum antics confusing or clever? 1:10:49

2M ago1:10:49

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On this week's episode, Andy Scott is joined by former WBA super-middleweight champion Geroge Groves and unified super-bantamweight world champion, Ellie Scotney to preview their teammate Chris Billam-Smith's WBO cruiserweight title defence against Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park. We also hear from newly-crowned WBC bridgerweight champion Lawren…

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S2E16 - Season 2 Finale - An Interview with Kevin Spirtas 1:10:44

2M ago1:10:44

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We've come to the end of Season 2! They discuss the ups and downs of Season 2 while, of course, reviewing some of he latest movies and television shows. Alan and Joey had been invited to the cast & crew screening of "After Forever", the Prime Video series now airing its third and final season and decided to have as their final guest, actor Kevin Sp…

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S3 Ep10: Engineers of Antarctica, with Jonathan Witherstone & Jaskiran Nagi 24:34

2M ago24:34

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From living beside a growing ice chasm, to signing up to live in Antarctica through dark Antarctic Winter - Jaskiran Nagi and Jonathan Witherstone are electronics engineers with a shared love of knowing how things work and being outdoors. Jas chats about his work at Halley Research Station and maintaining the seismic instruments on the ice shelf th…

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T2T from Selhurst Park🦅 | 'If Riakporhe lands easily on CBS it's a problem!' 🥊 | Where does Usyk rank amongst heavyweight greats? 🐐 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

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Andy Scott presents a special episode of Toe2Toe as he is joined by Gary Logan, Jack Massey and Leon McKenzie from Selhurst Park in Crystal Palace where the stadium will host the WBO cruiserweight world title fight between defending champion Chris Billam-Smith and challenger Richard Riakporhe. The panel also discuss Oleksandr Usyk's historic victor…

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⚖️ Fight Week daily | Head to head carnage! Is Usyk too heavy? 10:35

2M ago10:35

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Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by Sky Sports commentator Andy Clarke to reflect on a heated weigh-in, a surprising weight for Oleksandr Usyk and their new-found love of Ukrainian drum and bass.By Sky Sports

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Fight Week daily | Canvas-gate! Mind games or a real issue? 10:07

2M ago10:07

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Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by Sky Sports News reporter, Ben Ransom who fills us in on the details of Team Usyk's complaint about the ring canvas ahead of Saturday's showdown.By Sky Sports

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Fight Week daily | Big Fraze on meeting legends and being 'the baddest man on the planet' 10:45

2M ago10:45

10:45

Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by British heavyweight Frazer Clarke to round up the news from Riyadh as Fury v Usyk draws closer. Plus, they discuss meeting legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum.By Sky Sports

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Fight Week daily | Top Rank boss, Brad Jacobs talks super fights and heavyweight unification 12:30

2M ago12:30

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Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by Brad Jacobs, the Chief Operating Officer of Top Rank and former European middleweight champion, Matt Macklin as the build-up continues to Fury vs Usyk. Brad talks to us about the incredible run of recent fights he's travelled to and gives his thoughts on the weekend's huge heavyweight showdown.…

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159. Lori Jane Kearsey mystery partially solved after 41 years 1:09:00

3M ago1:09:00

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Many members of Lori Jane Kearsey’s family didn’t consider her lost, even though they hadn’t heard from her since November 1983. But the 21-year-old left behind a daughter when she “joined the witness protection program” eight months after marrying into the powerful Massachusetts Angiulo crime family. It turns out that there was much more to her go…

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Undisputed preview: Fury v Usyk 🍿 | Gypsy King on being 'the midwife', trips to the tip & Troy the movie! 😂 44:04

2M ago44:04

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On this week’s episode of Toe2Toe Andy Scott is joined by Matthew Macklin, Frazer Clarke, Andy Clarke and John Dennen to look ahead to the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. We hear from the Gypsy King himself in a brilliant interview as he discusses being number one, not caring about opini…

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🚨Post Fight Episode🚨 | Ringside reaction to Price winning world title in Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👑 15:47

2M ago15:47

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Straight after the final bell Andy Clarke gets reaction from ringside at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff including Matthew Macklin, Steve Robinson, Callum Simpson and Peter Fury.By Sky Sports

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S3: Fossil hunting and managing Antarctic mud, with the Seymour Island expedition team 33:14

3M ago33:14

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Featuring ammonites shaped like giant paperclips, curry cooking in the field, and emergency mud liquidation techniques - this team of fossil hunters are fresh off their expedition to Antarctica's Seymour Island. Led by Dr Rowan Whittle from British Antarctic Survey (BAS), they want to understand how life on the Antarctic sea floor evolved over the …

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Wardley gives update on Clarke rematch ✌️ | What's it like sparring Usyk and Fury? | Bugzy Malone talks Mayweather fight offer 👀 1:21:43

2M ago1:21:43

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On this week’s episode of Toe2Toe Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by Fabio Wardley to reflect on his epic heavyweight showdown with Frazer Clarke and provide an update on their potential rematch. Plus they are also joined by award-winning Grime artist Bugzy Malone to discuss rapping on ringwalks, his new album and how close he came to facing …

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158. Kenneth Eugene Smith: Troublesome justice 1:53:24

3M ago1:53:24

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There’s no doubt that Kenneth Eugene Smith, along with another man, killed Elizabeth Sennett in Alabama in 1988, a murder paid for by her husband, Charles Sennett. But the long road to Smith’s execution, which took place in January 2024 by a new method, nitrogen hypoxia, raises troubling questions about the death penalty, how it’s administered and …

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Meet Ezra Arenyeka - The PhD student aiming to KO Ben Whittaker! | Fury v Usyk latest | Canelo v Munguia prediction🔮 56:37

2M ago56:37

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On this week's episode Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by Ezra 'The African King' Arenyeka, a light-heavyweight contender who gatecrashed Ben Whittaker's last press conference and is very close to agreeing a fight with 'The Surgeon.' We also hear from IBF super featherweight world champ Joe Cordina as he prepares to face Anthony Cacace on the …

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Jimmy Mascolo: Iron Maiden - Hallowed Be Thy Name / Steve Earle - Ellis Unit One / Ozzy Osbourne - Holy for Tonight 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

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Jimmy Mascolo (Famous Faces & Funnies 2) joined us for our return to The Sonic Temple. Fun and laughter ensue as we discuss music, skateboarding, the complexities of capital punishment and its various methods of execution, and shopping at The Gap. Hallowed Be Thy Name to the one that looks down at that one dude in Ellis Unit One, who will only be H…

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S3 Ep9: Watching wild weather in Antarctica, with Jo Cole 18:53

3M ago18:53

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Meteorologist Jo Cole chats to Nadia Frontier about fixing weather stations in remote locations, and seeing the sun return after Winter from the top of a mountain. Being a meteorologist in Antarctica is a busy job! From launching weather balloons, to making hourly observations to support flights on the frozen continent, the information captured is …

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🚨 BIG FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨 Billiam-Smith & Riakporhe set for showdown at Selhurst Park 🦅 | Garcia’s shock win over Haney 👑 1:06:40

3M ago1:06:40

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On this week’s episode of Toe2Toe, Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by Chris Billiam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe to announce their exciting world title showdown at Selhurst Park. Both look back on their previous meeting in 2019 and share their prediction for the huge all-British cruiserweight clash. Plus, we look back at Ryan Garcia’s incredib…

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WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán answers some of boxing’s TOUGHEST questions❓❗️ 59:40

3M ago59:40

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On this week's episode, Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán who faces boxing's toughest questions including his new six-judging scoring system idea. Mauricio also details the measures the WBC is taking to ensure clean athlete protocol and his thoughts on eccentric star Ryan Garcia's promotion of his upcoming bout…

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Hughie Fury's ring return 👊 | Peter Fury targets Shields-Marshall rematch 🔁 | Andy Clarke's new book: The Knockout 📖 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

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Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Hughie Fury and Peter Fury to discuss Hughie's return to the ring after a long lay-off from the sport. Peter also reveals that Savannah Marshall has agreed terms for a Claressa Shields rematch. Our final guest is boxing commentator Andy Clarke who discusses his new book 'The Knocko…

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