Best John McAllister Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 81: Owen Lien Does It All In Bridge 1:15:27

5h ago1:15:27

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John McAllister chats with 35-year-old Owen Lien of Oak Park MI about Junior Bridge, directing on BBO, playing professionally and reaching highs and lows in national events. Owen has won two limited NABC events: The 10K Swiss in 2016 and the 0–5000 Mini Spingold in 2009. He was second in those same events in 2014 and 2007. A Platinum Life Master wi…

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Ep. #43, SpinKube with Kate Goldenring of Fermyon 45:49

6d ago45:49

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In episode 43 of The Kubelist Podcast, Kate Goldenring shares her journey from Microsoft, where she contributed to Kubernetes edge computing and the development of Akri, to joining Fermyon to work on serverless WebAssembly. She dives deep into the technical details of Spin and SpinKube, Fermyon's open-source tools for running serverless WebAssembly…

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How to Engage Players and Improve Retention through Flow with Kevin Scheepers 33:51

7d ago33:51

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Welcome to Episode 72 of the Building Better Games Podcast! We’re getting back into flow, this time focusing on players and game design. Kevin Scheepers, the founder of FlowMate and GameWell, will be talking about how you can build flow into your games to improve engagement. Have you ever felt completely immersed in a game, losing track of time and…

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Ep 80 Matthew Granovetter: Bridge Mystic 1:50:05

13d ago1:50:05

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Matthew Granovetter is a six-time NABC champion. He also won a world championship, the Mixed Pairs, in 2006. He is a popular author and teacher, along with his wife, Pamela. They are best known for their theories on bidding via their system GUS (Granovetter Unified System) and their books on defensive play. Matthew is Hasidic (a branch of Orthodox …

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E71: How Baldur’s Gate 3’s Story And Cinematics Were Built with John O’brien and Greg Lidstone 40:53

21d ago40:53

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Welcome to the BBG podcast! Today, we venture into the heart of Larian Studios, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3. John O'Brien and Greg Lidstone unveil the culture and processes behind the game’s cinematic development, offering insights into adapting to an evolving story and nurturing a collaborative environment. K…

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Ron & Jeremy with Zentrance 1:04:18

25d ago1:04:18

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Send us a text Today we welcome Ron Cook and Jeremy Pinell from Zentrance, a great band out of Nashville. We talk about their music, Frank Zappa, classic rock, custom guitars, Allman Brothers Band and much more. We also captured acoustic versions of two of their songs: ChaCha and The Plate. Drop in and check it out. You can find everything you need…

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E70: How to Move Faster With Flow in Game Dev with Kevin Scheepers 39:24

1M ago39:24

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Welcome to the BBG podcast, episode 70! In today’s episode, Ben dives deep into the concept of flow with Kevin Scheepers, founder of FlowMade and GameWell. If you’ve ever wondered how to enhance collaboration in your dev teams or struggled with balancing a chaotic calendar, this episode is for you. Kevin shares his passion for creating high-functio…

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William Ledbetter 53:03

1M ago53:03

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Send us a text William Ledbetter is an acclaimed bassist. He is currently the bassist for the US Navy Commodore Jazz Band. We have a great discussion with William about his life and music, how he practices and much more! Broken Rules is hosted by John Lanier and produced by Chris Ogle. www.brokenrulespod.com…

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20: Ep. 20 "My Favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey" with William Grass and Redbreast PX Edition 50:10

1M ago50:10

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On this episode I got to spend some very special time with the one and only William Grass, better known to some of you online as Nevada Drams or @NevadaDrams. William invited me to his bar in Northern Nevada back in late January of 2024 as I was starting a six day cross country trip from Reno in Nevada to Daytona Beach in Florida with my son. It’s …

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E69: How Product Thinking Can Help Your Game with John Cutler 43:23

2M ago43:23

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Welcome to another episode of Building Better Games! Today, we are thrilled to have John Cutler, a capable and experienced product leader with a background in tech (with some game development and music thrown in). John will share his insights on fostering a healthy product culture, maintaining vision, and avoiding common pitfalls in the industry. K…

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Episode 79: Boss Ladies of Bridge – Ladawna Parham and Bronia Jenkins 54:10

2M ago54:10

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Just before the Toronto NABC, John sat down with Ladawna Parham, executive director of the ACBL Educational Foundation, and Bronia Jenkins, executive director of the ACBL. Jenkins, “one year in,” still has the energy and vision she started with, if not more. Parham, who took the position in November, has had to start from the ground up, with no bri…

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Ep. #42, Zarf with Wayne Starr of Defense Unicorns 43:06

2M ago43:06

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In episode 42 of The Kubelist Podcast, Marc Campbell and Benjie De Groot sit down with Wayne Starr from Defense Unicorns to explore Zarf, an open-source tool for continuous software delivery in air-gapped environments. Wayne shares insights into how Zarf is transforming software deployment for the Department of Defense and beyond. They also explore…

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E68: How to Create an Effective Game Vision with Graham McAllister 42:51

2M ago42:51

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Graham McAllister Returns! We dive deeper into the challenges of vision alignment in game development, helping you improve vision at your studio. Discover practical advice for game dev leaders, the impact of misaligned visions, and strategies to foster better communication and unity within teams. Whether you're a developer or a publisher, this epis…

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Jacob Truax 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

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Send us a text Jacob Truax joins us to talk about his one man Abraham Lincoln show and how he went about it. We also discuss his experience as an actor, writer, educator and farmer. https://www.instagram.com/truax.jacob/ https://www.instagram.com/freethought_farm/?hl=en Broken Rules is hosted by John Lanier and produced by Chris Ogle. www.brokenrul…

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E67: The #1 Reason Game Dev Fails with Graham McAllister 42:11

3M ago42:11

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In this episode, Ben Carcich and Dr. Graham McAllister explore the concept of vision in game development, highlighting the common challenges and misalignments that teams face. They discuss the importance of a unified vision, how it impacts the final product, and the friction that arises when vision is unclear or miscommunicated. Join us as we delve…

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Spain win! La Roja are reborn in Berlin 15:27

3M ago15:27

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As I leave Berlin - the city of Jesse Owens, David Bowie and now Lamine Yamal - I’m recording this final report from Euro 2024, where I have been embedded once more with the Spain team. I saw the treble winners of 2008-12 up close too, and they may not have a prime Iniesta or Xavi, but in their own way I think this team is just as good. Some of the…

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The Seclusion Factor: Inside Spain's golf resort training camp 12:41

3M ago12:41

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I hope you enjoy this latest update from Germany, as Spain and I depart Donaueschingen, where they have trained and relaxed and prepared for the mesmeric performances you've been watching in this tournament. These reports are also available - for free - at my new Substack, the link is coming up. If you subscribe to this site, you'll receive regular…

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Viva Lamine! 11:34

3M ago11:34

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This is my first post on Substack - the new home for my reporting on Spanish football. I hope as many of you as possible will subscribe to receive all my work to your email inbox - for the time being, I’m choosing to make this entirely free of charge. Today you have a choice - listen to this short podcast on the 16-year-old who has lit up the Euros…

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Broken Rules Podcast - Gene Dunlap 37:52

3M ago37:52

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Send us a text Gene Dunlap, an 85-year-old veteran performer, shares his incredible career journey and experiences in the music industry. He started playing music at a young age and eventually became Loretta Lynn's piano player and band leader. He also worked with many other legends. As a songwriter, his songs have been recorded by many including M…

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E66: How to Optimize Game Development with Patric Palm, Founder of Favro 36:10

3M ago36:10

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Welcome to another episode of "Building Better Games." In this episode, Ben sits down with Patric Palm, CEO and founder of Favro, to delve into the intricacies of game development and how modern tools and practices can revolutionize the process. Patric shares his vast experience and provides insights on improving game production, enhancing collabor…

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Ep. 78 - Gavin Wolpert is committed to making you the best bridge player you can be! 1:14:18

3M ago1:14:18

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John welcomes back his first-ever guest, Gavin Wolpert, a seven-time NABC winner, including the 2021 Soloway Knockout and the 2005 Blue Ribbon Pairs with his wife, Jenny, and a two-time bronze medal winner in Open World Championships. Gavin is one of the internet's favorite Bridge teachers, using interactive problems to allow students to make mista…

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E65: How To Do Game Design During Ideation with Greg Street 42:42

3M ago42:42

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In this episode of "Building Better Games," Benjamin Carcich and Greg Street, also known as Ghostcrawler, delve into the intricacies of game design during the ideation phase. Greg shares his extensive experience from his time working on League of Legends, World of Warcraft, Age of Empires, and his current venture at Fantastic Pixel Castle. Key Disc…

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Ep. 77 - You Want Aaron “Silversetin” to Be Your Bridge Mentor 1:33:00

4M ago1:33:00

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Today, my guest is in-demand tournament player, winner of one of Bridge’s crown jewels, the 2022 Vanderbilt, club owner, multiple club owner, and Junior Bridge mentor extraordinaire, Aaron Silverstein. Aaron played in the first ever Junior World Championships in 1987, and his daughter, Avery, playing on a team that he mentored, won a silver medal i…

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Brian Barrentine 44:56

4M ago44:56

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Send us a text Join us for a great discussion with actor, singer, songwriter & educator Brian Barrentine who tells us all about the world of FunikiJam. We also discuss his early days as a professional actor touring around the world and the many facets of his career to date. https://www.youtube.com/@funikijam https://www.brianbarrentinemusic.com/ ht…

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E64: Why Estimation In Game Dev Is So Hard 44:52

4M ago44:52

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In this episode of "Building Better Games," hosts Benjamin Carcich and Aaron Smith dive into the complex and often frustrating topic of estimation and planning in game development. They address the challenges, misconceptions, and emotional reactions surrounding estimation, drawing on their extensive experience in the industry. The episode also cove…

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Rhett McAllister 52:37

4M ago52:37

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Send us a text Join us for an interview with singer and songwriter Rhett McAllister. We talk about Rhett's unique background with music from an early age, right on up to his current work with Greensboro, NC band Royal Cab Co. https://www.instagram.com/p/C2sWmw3puUR/ Broken Rules is hosted by John Lanier and produced by Chris Ogle. www.brokenrulespo…

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BITESIZE | Michael O’Neill: Northern Ireland’s Spirit of Success 11:16

4M ago11:16

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Today’s story comes from Michael O’Neill, who describes how he kindled the team spirit in his Northern Ireland squad. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Michael O’Neill Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Michael O’Neill Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham …

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Ep. 76: Simon de Wijs – Bridge's Vault Keeps all Secrets 1:15:29

4M ago1:15:29

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My guest is Simon de Wijs from the Netherlands. Simon has a great bridge resume. He has won the Bermuda Bowl, the Olympiad, the mixed World Championship, and multiple European championships. He is a mainstay on the Dutch national team, always one of the favorites in open competition. At the recent Louisville NABC, Simon showed up with his twin 19-y…

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Classic Big Interview: Craig Gordon 58:48

4M ago58:48

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Craig Gordon from season two. This was a fascinating discussion about Craig’s remarkable campaign at Celtic, during which he proved he could play out from the back – even at the Camp Nou. We also talked about the devastating injury which kept the Scotland No1 out of the game for two years. Craig revea…

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BITESIZE | Terry Butcher: Metal and Me 7:51

4M ago7:51

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Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes his favourite Iron Maiden gig – when the England, Ipswich and Rangers legend actually performed on stage with the heavy rockers. Listen to the original full episode: Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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BITESIZE | Joe Jordan: The genius that was Jimmy Johnstone 9:22

4M ago9:22

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Today’s story comes from Joe Jordan, who reminisces about the sheer genius of Celtic legend Jimmy Johnstone. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Host…

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Classic Big Interview: Peter Crouch 48:45

4M ago48:45

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Peter Crouch from season two. Peter was a footballer who played with an accomplished technical ability and a sense of fun which made him a joy to watch. He was so much more than a good touch for a big man. In this Big Interview we discover learning the game using the Coerver Method, some of his best s…

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E63: People, Products, And Playtests: Staying Connected To Your Players (Republish of Episode 1) 1:00:44

4M ago1:00:44

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Episode 63: People, Products, Playtests (Republish of E1 of BBG) Welcome to Building Better Games! Due to Ben's recent knee surgery, we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes from season two. In this episode, originally titled "People, Products, Playtests," we dive deep into the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with the games…

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Ep. 75 - Brian Platnick - Can Tell You if You're a World Class Bridge Player 1:20:28

4M ago1:20:28

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Today my guest is Brian Platnick. He’s a world champion (1991 World Junior Teams and 2010 Rosenblum Cup) with six NABC+ titles, including two Spingold wins (2010, 2017) and a victory in the Blue Ribbon Pairs (2012). Brian is a perfect example of what inspires this podcast: the opportunity to have longer-form conversations with fascinating bridge pl…

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BITESIZE | Peter Beardsley: Tino Asprilla, Newcastle’s Madcap Genius 12:10

4M ago12:10

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Today’s story comes from Peter Beardsley, who expresses his love for Tino Asprilla, an extraordinary footballer and one of the funniest and most eccentric men ever to have played the game. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic B…

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Broken Rules Podcast - Matt Coles 57:48

5M ago57:48

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Send us a text Matt Coles is a Grammy-nominated recording engineer in Nashville. We discuss what it's like to work with artists from all genres, and how the music business has changed over his career. Broken Rules is hosted by John Lanier and produced by Chris Ogle. www.brokenrulespod.comBy John Lanier

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Broken Rules Podcast - Patrick Stevens 56:09

5M ago56:09

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Send us a text Patrick Stevens is a touring and studio guitar player who has worked with many great artists over the years. He tells us how he tries to stay sane on the road and how he goes about choosing the right equipment for each gig. Broken Rules is hosted by John Lanier and produced by Chris Ogle. www.brokenrulespod.com…

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Broken Rules Podcast - Janne Maunu 58:04

5M ago58:04

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Send us a text Janne Maunu is a working musician from Finland. We discuss everything from Finnish translations of rock 'n roll classics to attending his first big concerts in America. Janne tells us what it's like playing bluegrass for Finnish audiences. Broken Rules is hosted by John Lanier and produced by Chris Ogle. www.brokenrulespod.com…

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BITESIZE | Jody Morris: My beloved Chelsea undervalued me 9:49

5M ago9:49

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Today’s story comes from Jody Morris, who describes his protracted exit from his boyhood heroes Chelsea. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Jody Morris Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Jody Morris Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted…

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Classic Big Interview: Chris Sutton Part Two 1:03:42

5M ago1:03:42

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Here’s another chance to hear part two of my interview with Chris Sutton from season two. Chris had the pick of every top team in England in 1994, but it was upwardly mobile Blackburn that took him from Norwich for a British record transfer fee of £5 million. Paired with Alan Shearer in the famous SAS partnership, Chris helped Rovers win the 1994/9…

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Classic Big Interview: Chris Sutton Part One 50:13

5M ago50:13

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Chris Sutton from season two. Chris uses the word ‘character’ a lot and explains how his was forged – from an initial rejection from Norwich City to his dad’s boot camp approach to physical fitness to an uncompromising youth team coach at Carrow Road. Also in part one: Sri Lankan cricketer Ravi Pushpa…

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BITESIZE | Terry Butcher: Sir Bobby was not to be trifled with 5:57

5M ago5:57

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Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes trying to keep a straight face when Bobby Robson was scolding him, while Gazza was making funny faces at him in the background. Listen to the original full episode: Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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BITESIZE | Charlie Nicholas: Danny McGrain, Man and Legend 6:37

5M ago6:37

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Today’s story comes from Charlie Nicholas, who relates how his Celtic hero Danny McGrain used to pick him up in the mornings – to the amazement of his pals. Listen to the original full episodes: Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part Two - The Big …

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Classic Big Interview: Mark Noble Part Two 41:12

5M ago41:12

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Mark Noble from season two. In part two, we hear how Mark grew up with a football field (almost) for a back garden. Mark talks about running out at Upton Park, and the final game there, against Manchester United under the lights. We also hear about the Legacy Foundation, which Mark founded alongside t…

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E62: What Leadership Skills Matter Most in Game Development? 47:54

5M ago47:54

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Are you leveraging the full potential of your leadership role in game development? Or are you stuck in the traditional tech-driven mindset? In this episode of the Building Better Games podcast, hosts Ben and Aaron dissect the common leadership missteps in game development and offer a fresh perspective on what effective leadership really looks like …

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Classic Big Interview: Mark Noble Part One 32:37

5M ago32:37

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Mark Noble from season two. Mark starred in the midfield at his beloved West Ham United for most of his senior career. In part one, you’ll hear about his ice-cool prowess as a penalty-taker – he once scored two in an epic shootout against the Netherlands in the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Cha…

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BITESIZE | Gordon Strachan: Boozers are Losers 5:19

5M ago5:19

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Today’s story comes from Gordon Strachan, who declares that the team that wins together does not necessarily have to drink together. Listen to the original full episode: Classic Big Interview: Gordon Strachan - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you …

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Broken Rules Podcast Trailer 3:21

5M ago3:21

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Send us a text Broken Rules Podcast - A show about people making their own way in music and beyond. We interview people who have put it all on the line for their dreams. Broken Rules is hosted by John Lanier and produced by Chris Ogle. www.brokenrulespod.comBy John Lanier

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BITESIZE | Peter Beardsley: My brief stay at Man U 10:02

5M ago10:02

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Today’s story comes from Peter Beardsley, who tells the incredible tale of how he ended up - briefly - at Manchester United, courtesy of George Best. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part Two …

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BITESIZE | Darren Fletcher: I could have made a difference against Barca 10:12

5M ago10:12

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Today’s story comes from Darren Fletcher, who explains what it was like to miss the 2009 Champions League final in which Manchester United took on Barcelona’s greatest side. Listen to the original full episode: The Big Interview with Darren Fletcher - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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