Best Luke Button Podcasts (2024)

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Rest Easy, Johnny and Matty. 1:48:03

19m ago1:48:03

1:48:03

Pat Steinberg is joined by Ryan Leslie, Frank Seravalli, Wes Gilbertson and Eric Francis as they remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-…

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Ukraine's Incursion: Is this a winning strategy? 22:12

14m ago22:12

22:12

Has Kyiv’s gamble to take Kursk paid off? Lyse and Vitaly examine whether Russian advances on the key Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk raise questions about the success of the cross-border incursion, as well as answer some of your questions. And we hear from Ukraine's Paralympic swimmer, Yaroslav Denysenko, who shares how the Russian full-scale invasion …

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Ep. 212 - Ch. 8 Ship of Destiny - Lords of the Three Realms 1:24:40

43m ago1:24:40

1:24:40

Tintaglia hunts this chapter. She wonders what has become of her kind and visits a familiar city, Kelsingra. Malta, Satrap Cosgo, and Kekki are pulled from their boat onto a Chalcedean ship and into a new danger. She has to become used to a new status quo. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Traders in The Realm of t…

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'The measure of success is happiness' with Zoe Jackson! 31:02

2h ago31:02

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Joining me for a waffle this week is my new favourite podcaster, Zoe Jackson! Zoe is the host of the brilliant Anything but Ordinary Podcast, which was created because, like myself, she is a lover of all things conversation and collaboration! Anything but Ordinary dives into the wonderful world of ultra-high net worth individuals and gets to know t…

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Episode 217 - Shigurui 1:06:15

17h ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Send us a Text Message. Maybe those samurai aint so cool after allBy Nick, Bryan, Luke

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Russia hammers Ukraine's infrastructure 25:34

3d ago25:34

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Russia has launched another wave of strikes on Ukraine, with at least four people killed, a day after one of its biggest air attacks of the war. We assess whether the strikes are a retaliation for Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region which began three weeks ago. Nicholas Connolly, correspondent for Deutsche Welle, gives us the view from Kyiv, …

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Ep 407 - Pedro's Late Winner, Raya's Super Save, Madueke's Story, Joelinton's Clothesline and Trent's Tantrum 2:18:12

5h ago2:18:12

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Week 2 of the 24/25 Premier League season. We get into all the main talking points of this weekend including Joao Pedro's late winner against Manchester United, ESRs first goal in 2.5 years, Haaland's hattrick against Ipswich, the fan reaction to Everton's latest defeat, Raya's super save and Trossard's impact from the bench, the controversial disa…

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It's a Friday Flames Talk Mailbag! 46:21

21m ago46:21

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On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson open up the Flames Talk mailbag for the last time this summer! The guys share their thoughts on listener's burning questions about Mikael Backlund, weaponizing cap space, Sean Monahan, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do n…

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Eric Francis on Rasmus Andersson's Future! 49:18

44m ago49:18

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On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis for another edition of The Eric Francis Hour! Eric dives into his thoughts on Rasmus Andersson's future with the Calgary Flames, including if he think's he'll be a member of the team by the end of this coming season! (29:36) The guys continue on by debating which between …

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Stephen Fry: The mental scars of Ukraine's war 30:30

5d ago30:30

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Broadcaster and writer Stephen Fry has travelled to Ukraine to see how war is impacting the country’s mental health. He joins Lyse and Vitaly in the studio to discuss his new documentary ‘Stephen Fry into Ukraine’, in which he speaks to those affected and asks whether there is sufficient government support. He also reflects on his own struggles wit…

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Ep. 211 - Ch. 7 Ship of Destiny - Dragon Ship 1:43:27

2h ago1:43:27

1:43:27

Wintrow Vestrit repairs his body and the dragon within Vivacia forces them to confront who the ship really is. Vivacia is overcome by the fact that she was born out of death, and there is a struggle for control. Vivacia becomes inert and dead. Kennit, Wintrow, and Etta go below to discuss what just happened and the pirate captain decides he will do…

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Presenting Our Flames Hot Takes for This Season! 44:18

22m ago44:18

44:18

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson hop on the trend of presenting their 'hot takes' surrounding the Calgary Flames, and share their thoughts on takes surrounding MacKenzie Weegar, Rasmus Andersson's future, and much more! (26:07) The guys open up the text line to listeners as they fire off all their hot takes including a …

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Tough times, Tik Tok and Taylor Swift with Gemma! 45:27

7d ago45:27

45:27

Time for a long-overdue catch-up! Joining me for a waffle that is 4 years in the making is my beautiful little sister Gemma We have a waffle about life recently, hitting number 1 in Austria, and the Taylor Swift Eras Tour! This was a nice little trip down memory lane, a real full-circle moment, and a brilliant opportunity to recognise just how far …

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Kevin Woodley Talks Vladar, Demko, and More! 21:26

20m ago21:26

21:26

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by our goaltending insider, Kevin Woodley! Kevin stops by to dive into all the biggest goaltending stories around the NHL, including Thatcher Demko, the Canucks' goalie coach departure, Dan Vladar's return to the ice, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are…

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Do PTO's Make Sense This Year? 26:21

5d ago26:21

26:21

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into their thoughts on as we head closer to the end of the offseason for the Flames, and ask if they think they expect to see Calgary make any more roster changes ahead of Game 1 of the season! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do no…

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Episode 216 - Sword Art Online Progressive 1:03:42

8d ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Send us a Text Message. Sword Art Online more Like Sword Fart OnlineBy Nick, Bryan, Luke

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What's Ahead for Dan Vladar? 21:19

7d ago21:19

21:19

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson preview the season for Dan Vladar post-hip surgery! The guys die into their expectations for Vladar this coming season, pairing him with Dustin Wolf, his long-term outlook with the team, and the Flames' multitude of goalie choices! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those …

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Frank Seravalli on Oilers Offer Sheets and More! 27:41

14m ago27:41

27:41

On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli to dive into all the latest burning topics around the league! Pat and Frank hit on Edmonton's decision not to match the offer sheets made to Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg, Patrick Laine heading to Colorado, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast…

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Ukraine's Incursion: The view from Ukraine 28:21

8d ago28:21

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Ukrainian forces entered Russia two weeks ago, but just how vulnerable has their advance left them? We hear from Ostap, a Ukrainian Officer on the frontline in Pokrovsk. And English teacher, Anastasia tells us how the incursion has left Ukrainians feeling in Kharkiv. Plus, BBC Ukraine correspondent, James Waterhouse, is on hand to help us understan…

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How Can the Flames Use All Their Cap Space? 41:51

11m ago41:51

41:51

On this hour of Flames Talk with Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson, they open with a chat about some big hockey news in August! They discuss the Oilers trading Cody Ceci to the San Jose Sharks just a day away from deciding to match the offer sheets on Broberg and Holloway. They also discuss the Patrik Laine trade and what went into making a deal lik…

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Ep 406 - Sterling's Statement, Slot's Substitutions and the Premier League Opening Weekend 2:01:57

5h ago2:01:57

2:01:57

We get into the good, the bad and some early takes. From Sterling's statement to Slot's substitutions. All games are covered. Indulge! Hosted by Luke Byron. Joined by Tom Kennett.

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The Eric Francis Hour Returns! 47:18

31m ago47:18

47:18

On this episode of Flames Talk, this time from the Rogers Charity Classic, Pat Steinberg catches up with Eric Francis to dissect the Flames and Oliver Kylington's offseason situation, the youth injection into the team, Dustin Wolf's new role and much more! (33:49) Construction has began on Scotia Place and Pat and Eric divulge on the excitement aro…

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Ukraine’s Incursion: What’s life like in Kursk? 37:58

12d ago37:58

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What’s life like in Kursk, following Ukraine’s cross-border offensive? We hear from Zhenya, a Kursk resident, who gives us a rare glimpse into life in the region since the Ukrainian incursion began. And the defence expert Matthew Savill from the Royal United Services Institute is in the studio to answer your listener questions. What’s Kursk like? H…

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Ep. 210 - Ch. 6 Part 2 Ship of Destiny - An Independent Woman 1:34:53

29m ago1:34:53

1:34:53

Ronica and Rache catch up and we learn of the plan to unite all of Bingtown's groups. The Old Traders hold their first meeting since the war began and slowly start to knit the wounds together. Ronica's problems are brushed aside, but Grag Tenira steps in for her. Serilla gets increasingly flustered at the erosion of her perceived power. We're readi…

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It's Time for a Midsummer Mailbag! 44:36

1d ago44:36

44:36

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon head into the mailbag, to answer your questions on the upcoming Flames season! Everything from which prospects could take a big leap, where Pelletier and Coronato fit, offer sheets and other questions from the text line! (28:20) On the back half of the mailbag, can Martin Pospisil net 2…

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Diet Culture, Disordered Eating and Dealing with Difficult Feelings with Marcus Kain 35:31

4h ago35:31

35:31

WAFFLING LIVE FROM WOW FEST! This waffle is coming to you live from our very own stage at Wisdom on Wellness Festival in Surrey! Joining me is a very good friend of mine, Marcus Kain Marcus is a phenomenal coach with years of experience helping people with binge eating, stress management, and how to build their resilience. He is also the creator of…

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It's Been a Quiet Summer and That's a Good Thing! 45:29

13m ago45:29

45:29

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers divulge on the Flames offseason and the radio silence around the organization right now. Also, what does the future for Nazem Kadri look like, and if the group can reignite the power play. (24:20) Pat and Aaron wrap up the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, looking at what players stood out, and…

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Episode 215 - Impulse 1:07:19

7d ago1:07:19

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Send us a Text Message. A nice little slice of life Flash comic. We used to be a society.By Nick, Bryan, Luke

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Where Does Jakob Pelletier Fit This Season? 49:55

10m ago49:55

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On this rendition of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers take a look at where Jakob Pelletier stands with the Flames as an RFA, and where he could fit into the lineup come the start of the season. Also, whether or not Matt Coronato should start his season with the Wranglers if there isn't a top-9 spot available, and Pat catches up with Ada…

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Ukraine's Incursion: The view from Russia 32:05

15d ago32:05

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How has the shock cross-border offensive gone down in Russia? We hear from Nikita, whose family and friends live in Kursk, about what they’ve been witnessing and how worried they are. BBC Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, tells us how this is going down in the Kremlin and what President Putin might down next And Olga Robinson from BBC Verify is in th…

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What'd We Miss While We Were Gone? 48:08

15d ago48:08

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On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dissect Dustin Wolf’s new deal with the team and how the goaltending situation could look come the beginning of the 24-25 season. As well as take a look back at the offseason so far and what possibly transpired with the Oliver Kylington camp. (39:03) Two new RFA signings from the Flames; …

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Ep 405 - The Big Prem Preview 24/25 3:33:57

17d ago3:33:57

3:33:57

Our longest episode to date! This is the 24/25 BIG PREM PREVIEW. We have guests that support Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, West Ham and Newcastle joining us (and we get into all of the other teams too). We discuss the business done so far, expectations for the season and much more. Timestamps are below if you'd like to skip betwee…

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Episode 119: The August Episode 1:12:28

1d ago1:12:28

1:12:28

In the only episode of August 2024 (don't worry about it), the guys discuss the sad state of the Mac display lineup and new iPhone rumors.

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Why have Ukrainian forces entered Russia? 27:48

19d ago27:48

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Does Ukraine’s cross-border offensive mark a new chapter in the conflict? Reports suggest that Ukrainian troops are operating more than 10km inside Russian territory - the deepest cross-border advance by Kyiv since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. The BBC’s Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse discusses what might be the …

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Ep. 209 - Ch. 6 Part 1 Ship of Destiny - An Independent Woman 1:17:03

4d ago1:17:03

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Companion Serilla is stressed. In between complaining about Bingtown not being like she thought and consolidating her power, she is sitting in her study scared of assassins. We discuss her paranoia, power-hungry attitude, and how unhelpful she is being. Meanwhile, Ronica Vestrit has set herself up as an adversary to Serilla, trying to galvanize the…

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Episode 214 - I Used High-Level Medicine to Counter Magic 1:08:39

6d ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Send us a Text Message. Everyone's favorite genre of manga. What if an average man was transported to a fantasy worldBy Nick, Bryan, Luke

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Q&A with war correspondent Luke Harding 31:57

24d ago31:57

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We’re joined by war correspondent, Luke Harding, who has reported extensively from Ukraine and Russia for the Guardian. He was in Ukraine the moment Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, and has since been following developments on the ground. He gives his take on the past, present and future of the war. We also discuss the long…

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'I Couldn't See Another Way Out' with Rob Hoskings 35:33

7d ago35:33

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WAFFLING LIVE FROM WOW FEST! This is a huge bucket list moment, as this waffle is coming to you live from Wisdom on Wellness Festival in Surrey! Joining me is someone who I have wanted to waffle with for quite some time, the brilliant Rob Hosking Rob is a compelling and impactful speaker, celebrated for his remarkable journey and dedication to ment…

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Ep 404 - Gallagher Gone, Alvarez to Atleti, Solanke to Spurs and Good/Bad Memories 2:05:35

19d ago2:05:35

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As we prepare for next weeks big pre-season preview we discuss Conor Gallagher's upcoming move to Atletico Madrid, Julian Alvarez's expected move to the same place and the possibility of Dom Solanke joining Spurs. We then reminisce about our early football memories and the best/worst things we've seen. Hosted by Luke Byron. Joined by Tom Kennett an…

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Ep. 208 - Ch. 5 Ship of Destiny - Paragon and Piracy 1:57:33

11d ago1:57:33

1:57:33

Althea is enjoying the respect she earned in the serpent attack. Things on Paragon are settling into a routine, but Paragon is as moody as ever and focused on Kennit. Lavoy seems to be cracking down on the crew and following orders, but Brashen needs Althea's opinions on the unsavory first mate. They stand at a crossroads and must choose their path…

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Biggest Prisoner Swap since the Cold War 31:58

29d ago31:58

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24 prisoners who have been held in six countries have been released in the largest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War. The exchange involved 16 detainees from the West - including Americans Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva and Paul Whelan - and eight who are returning to Russia. Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford has been in regu…

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Episode 213 - More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers 57:41

21d ago57:41

57:41

Send us a Text Message. Rory is back and better than everBy Nick, Bryan, Luke

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How much do Ukrainians want a peace deal? 26:10

1M ago26:10

26:10

Is support for peace deal growing among Ukrainians? Between President Zelensky saying Russia should attend a peace summit in November, and a recent poll suggesting that more Ukrainians would now accept some territorial concessions, we assess whether the mood is changing. Dr Patricia Lewis who leads the International Security programme at Chatham Ho…

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Ep 403 - Improving the Olympics, Trent in Madrid and Leon Losing His Title 1:46:46

18d ago1:46:46

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PLENTY to get into on another warm day in sunny Brockworth. We outline our plans to improve the olympics before discussing the latest transfer rumours (including Trent joining Real Madrid) and then close the show by recapping UFC 304 and the big talking points that have followed. Hosted by Luke Byron and joined by Tom Kennett…

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The Americans behind Russian bars 30:12

1M ago30:12

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While Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was being handed a 16 year jail term last week, another Russian court was sentencing Radio Free Europe editor Alsu Kurmasheva to 6.5 years in prison. From marines to ballerinas and journalists, it’s believed that around thirty US citizens are currently incarcerated in Russian. So are they being ar…

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Ep. 207 - Ch. 4 Ship of Destiny - Tintaglia's Flight 58:33

1M ago58:33

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After being born once again, Tintaglia is hungry. She settles down for a nap after her meal and suddenly remembers those pesky humans. Reyn and Selden are saved from the rising mud and Malta is spotted on the Rain Wild River. Good deed done for the decade, the dragon flies away. We're reading Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, book 3 of the Liveship Tr…

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Self Worth, Self Awareness and Setting boundaries with Sophie Beresford! 37:37

19d ago37:37

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WAFFLING LIVE FROM WOW FEST! This is a bucket list moment as this waffle is coming to you live from our headline slot at Wisdom on Wellness Festival in Surrey! Joining me is a very dear friend of mine, Sophie Beresford! For people who have been following the waffle for some time, you will know that me and Sophie connected through our work in the me…

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Episode 212 - Batman/Flash The Button 1:05:00

20d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Send us a Text Message. All aboard the Doomsday Clock trainBy Nick, Bryan, Luke

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Ukraine’s Olympians: Going for gold as war rages 27:37

1M ago27:37

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Ukraine’s athletes are preparing to represent their country at the Olympics - we speak to 400m hurdler Victoriya Tkachuk about the difficulties of training in a warzone as her brother fights on the frontline. Greco-Roman wrestler Zhan Beleniuk won Ukraine’s only gold medal in Tokyo, and will be trying to retain it in Paris. He’s also a Ukrainian MP…

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Ep 402 - Calafiori to Arsenal, Ederson and KDB to Saudi, Yoro's Second Choice, No Deals at Liverpool, Paul Versus Poatan and UFC 304 1:58:34

1M ago1:58:34

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PLENTY to get into this week. We run through all of the biggest transfer stories including Calafiori to Arsenal, Jesus/KDB and Ederson to Saudi, where Kalvin Phillips ends up, why Liverpool aren't making moves, Onana to Villa, more kids at Chelsea, Yoro heading to Manchester, whether Smith Rowe will move on, Branthwaite signing a new deal and much …

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