Best Robbie English Podcasts (2024)

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A Walk with Poet and Novelist Tim Relf 51:26

1d ago51:26

51:26

In this episode of the podcast, recorded on a walk in The Welland Valley in eastern Leicestershire Chris Gregory is in conversation with novelist, poet and journalist Tim Relf. Tim writes fiction under the name T.R. Richmond and his novel "What She Left" is published by Penguin. In this podcast you can hear three poems Scrambler by Tim relf read by…

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"Hairy Fairy" and "Tormented": Audio Drama by Robbie Laughton 27:42

5d ago27:42

27:42

In this episode we share two short audio dramas by Nottingham based playwright and short fiction author Robbie Laughton. These were two of four plays we recorded with Robbie and our cast in August and we'll be sharing the other two and more about Robbie in a forthcoming episode Hairy Fairy Big Dean is preparing for his release from prison while on …

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S8 Ep7: Imagining the Past—2024—Gail Jones 55:08

6d ago55:08

55:08

Gail Jones chats with Greg Johnston about her complex novel, Salonika Burning, which won the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize—Adult Category.By Imagining The Past

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A Conversation with Novelist, Audio Drama Writer and Director Emily Inkpen 1:13:06

15d ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Today we’re sharing an interview with novelist, short story writer and award winning audio drama script writer, Emily Inkpen. You can back our kickstarter to make season 3 of The Dex Legacy Season here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3 If you’d like to see a video version of this in…

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"Limelight": Short Fiction by Lyndsey Croal 1:12:46

19d ago1:12:46

1:12:46

In this edition we chat with author Lyndsey Croal about her new and acclaimed short fiction collection “Limelight”, We are also joined by Limelight’s publisher Alan Lastufka from Shortwave Publishing for a conversation about the topics covered in the collection, Lyndsey’s writing and inspiration and the world of indie publishing. The podcast includ…

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Winter Spring: An Interview with Writer Dr Rachel Knightley 20:48

22d ago20:48

20:48

In this bonus episode we have an interview with the writer of our audio drama Winter Spring, Dr Rachel Knightley. Rachel talks with co-director Emily Inkpen about the inspiration for her story and the joy of bringing it to life in the studio. This interview was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell. If you would like to find out …

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Winter Spring: An Audio Drama 57:12

26d ago57:12

57:12

Welcome to Season 8 of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realites Podcast. Our new season begins with Winter Spring, an audio drama by Dr Rachel Knightley. Alice Winter, her brother Ash Winter and cousin Harris Spring are the third generation of a family property company, founded by their German immigrant grandfather who taught them the one thing th…

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S8 Ep6: Imagining the Past—2024—Suzanne Leal 53:54

2M ago53:54

53:54

Suzanne Leal chats with Greg Johnston about her 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize, CYA shortlisted novel, Running with Ivan, some of the differences between writing CYA and Adult fiction, and her interesting methods of research.By Imagining The Past

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S8 Ep5: Imagining the Past—2024— Lauren Chater 44:37

2M ago44:37

44:37

Lauren Chater chats with Greg Johnston about all things beautiful, including the research and writing of her new novel, The Beauties.By Imagining The Past

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S8 Ep4: Imagining the Past—2024—Melissa Lucashenko 54:31

3M ago54:31

54:31

Melissa Lucashenko discusses with Greg Johnston the research and writing of her novel, Edenglassie.By Imagining The Past

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S8 Ep3: Imagining the Past—2024—Robbie Arnott 33:24

4M ago33:24

33:24

Robbie Arnott discusses with Greg Johnston the many intricacies of writing the novel Limberlost, based on his family folklore and longlisted for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize—Adult Category.By Imagining The Past

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LBJ Ep 20: SEASON REVIEW, TEAM OF THE SEASON, Ligue 1 Legend Kylian Mbappé and Reggae Boy Shamar Nicholson - from Kingston to Clermont! 1:37:15

5M ago1:37:15

1:37:15

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by panel regulars Andy Scott, Luke Entwistle, Angus Torode and Baptiste Reynaud to run the rule over the amazing Ligue 1 Uber Eats season that was, with all the results, news and excitement from an incredibly dramatic final day. The chaps also bring us the official Le Beau Jeu Team of the Season - with a few surprises …

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A Reggae Boy in France! Clermont's Jamaica star Shamar Nicholson's Journey to Ligue 1 Uber Eats 20:54

5M ago20:54

20:54

Our intrepid reporter Andy Scott recently sat down with Clermont Foot 63's Jamaica international Shamar Nicholson to talk about his journey from Kingston to France's top flight - via Slovenia (Domzale), Belgium (Charleroi) and Russia (Spartak Moscow)! Nicholson - for whom football is the only sport - compares and contrasts Caribbean and European li…

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S8 Ep2: Imagining the Past—2024—Fiona Kelly McGregor 45:10

5M ago45:10

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Fiona Kelly McGregor discusses with Kelly Gardiner the many intricacies of writing her novel, Iris, shortlisted for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize—Adult Category.By Imagining The Past

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Plans for season 2 of our Audio Drama The Best of Men with writer Amy Boucher 17:08

5M ago17:08

17:08

In this edition of the podcast we're chatting with writer, folklorist and historian Amy Boucher about plans for more from the world of her folk horror audio drama The Best of Men which was originally broadcast on this podcast. If you would like to find out more about the project to make season 2 of The Best of Men and to pledge your support to the …

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Margo's Story : An Audio Drama 38:23

5M ago38:23

38:23

Following the loss of her father, Margo is trying to come to terms with bereavement and the unkindness of her classmates at school when she begins to experience some strange encounters. In this moving drama by Gemma Johnson, performed by members of the Creative Youth Company we explore Margo's journey towards recovery and the individuals and commun…

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LBJ Ep 19 - PSG clinch 12th Ligue 1 title, Will Still's Reims removal, European semis and The day Diané saved PSG's bacon! 1:09:02

5M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 Uber Eats world feed commentator Andy Scott and CBS Viacom's French football expert Jonathan Johnson to run the rule over an exciting two weeks of Ligue 1 Uber Eats and European football. The chaps discuss PSG's latest Ligue 1 Uber Eats title and the sudden departure of Will Still - or is it now Will No Long…

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Episode 18 - Review: European/relegation run-ins; PSG, OM into UCL, UEL semis; FC Metz’s Maxime Colin; L1 Legend Juninho! 1:30:20

6M ago1:30:20

1:30:20

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by CBS Viacom's man in Paris Jonathan Johnson and Bolton's very own Riviera roué Luke Entwistle to make some bold predictions about who will clinch Europe - and who will get the chop - as the final stretch of the season looms. Andy Scott drops in with his interview of Metz right-back Maxime Colin, who gives us the low-…

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S8 Ep1: Imagining the Past—2024— Amelia Mellor 47:56

6M ago47:56

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Amelia Mellor discusses with Greg Johnston the intricacies of writing CYA Historical Fiction, and her novel, The Bookseller’s Apprentice, winner of the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize—CYA Category.By Imagining The Past

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Episode 17 - Brest's Champions League tilt, PSG-Barcelona, Aubameyang's OM revival and JJ's PSG-OL preview! 1:24:04

6M ago1:24:04

1:24:04

Host Robbie Thomson is back in the hot seat, joined by Ligue 1 and PSGTV commentator Andreas Evagora and the Classique podcast's Baptiste Reynaud to discuss all the ins and outs form the past three weeks in French football. The chaps discuss Brest's improbable Champions League tilt and the pressure they face from Monaco and Lille, who are coming in…

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Episode 16 - Mbappé, PSG on fire as Classique and Barça clash loom, Ligue 1's UEFA index success and Ligue 1 Legend George Weah! 1:25:36

7M ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Special guest host Prof. Andreas Evagora is joined by Riviera roué Luke Entwistle and AFP shot caller Andy Scott to dissect and analyse all the action in a busy last two weeks in French football. The chaps discuss PSG's return to form as Luis Enrique's men go from strength to strength in the league, Coupe de France and the Champions League - just a…

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Episode 15 - OM coach J-L Gasset, PSG's Sociedad test, Mbappé talk with Ben Jacobs and Reims' Maltese maestro Teddy Teuma! 1:30:34

7M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

With Kylian Mbappé's announcement that he will leave PSG in the summer still reverberating around the football world, host Robbie Thomson is joined by transfer expert Ben Jacobs - as well as panel regulars Baptiste Reynaud and Jonathan Johnson - to tackle the burning questions raised by the Boy from Bondy's impending departure. The chaps also discu…

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Episode 14 - Mbappé's bombshell announcement, PSG's Champions League chances, Ligue 1 Legend Chris Waddle! 1:07:37

8M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by AFP reporter Andy Scott and his fellow Ligue 1 Uber Eats world feed commentator Angus Torode to talk Ligue 1 Uber Eats results, news and previews. The chaps then turn their attention to Europe, where it is all likelihood Kylian Mbappé's last chance to win the the Champions League with PSG, and where Marseille, Lens,…

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Episode 13 - Ligue 1's Top 5 winter transfers and Champions/Europa League preview! 1:14:57

8M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by the Arsène Wenger of Ligue 1 punditry, Andreas Evagora, and Luke Entwistle - the Thierry Henry of Côte d'Azur football journalism? - to talk Ligue 1 Uber Eats results, transfers, news and previews. Budding club director and Ligue 1 opinion slinger Jonathan Johnson runs the rule over the Top Five Ligue 1 Uber Eats si…

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A Journey Through Texas Real Estate: A Chat with Charlie Keiser 25:40

9M ago25:40

25:40

In this informative podcast episode, the host conducts an in-depth interview with Charlie Keiser, a veteran in the Texas real estate industry with over 50 years of experience. Charlie shares his journey, starting from selling lots in Horseshoe Bay to becoming the owner of a Century 21 franchise. He talks about the major changes he has witnessed in …

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Episode 12 - Le fabuleux destin de Stade Brestois and Ligue 1 Legend Hatem Ben Arfa 59:42

9M ago59:42

59:42

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by journalistic wildcard Angus Torode and all-round mover and shaker Jonathan Johnson to review all the excitement of those mammoth shootouts in the Coupe de France's Round of 32 as well as running the rule over Ligue 1 Uber Eats Round 18. Professor Andreas Evagora is back - this time turning the historical lens onto o…

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Camlann: An audio drama: An interview with creators Ella Watts and Amber Devereux 1:02:26

9M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Camlann is the new audio drama from Tin Can Audio written by Ella Watts. In this special edition we chat with Ella and sound designer / composer Amber Devereux of Tin Can Audio about the creation of the show. Chris Gregory and Dex Legacy writer Emily Inkpen chatted with Ella and Amber via zoom so the sound quality isn't always perfect. We hope this…

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Episode 11 - Mid-season review, Beraldo and PSG's Brazilian connection, France's AFCON stars! 1:02:14

9M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Côte d'Ivoire-bound Ligue 1 commentator Andy Scott and cross-Channel pod star Baptiste Reynaud to take stock of the first half of the Ligue 1 Uber Eats season before making some bold predictions as they look ahead to the merry month of May. Baptiste runs the rule over PSG's latest Brazilian stopper Lucas Beraldo and…

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Ark : An Audio Drama 33:54

10M ago33:54

33:54

Flood survival operations are underway aboard the Ark and Captain Noah has delegated command to his sons and their partners. But as the voyage begins a spate of mysterious deaths prompt Parphia to turn detective and embark upon the world's first ever murder mystery. She is determined to record every last clue and discovery as she tries to solve the…

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Episode 10 - PSG's showdown with Dortmund, LOSC's Chevalier, Nice-Lens preview 1:17:22

10M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 loose cannon Angus Torode and Riviera roué Luke Entwistle to discuss, dissect and examine all the talking points from Ligue 1 Uber Eats, covering Rounds 14 and 15 as well as the impending crunch European action as PSG notably take on Dortmund in a potentially all-or-nothing Matchday 6 clash. With LOSC's clas…

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"Twisted Branches": A conversation with author Dr Rachel Knightley 1:13:17

10M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Our guest on this edition of Alternative Stories is writer, writing coach and teacher Dr Rachel Knightley. We chatted on zoom about Rachel’s short story cycle “Twisted Branches” To buy a copy of Twisted Branches from the publisher Black Shuck Book please click the link below https://blackshuckbooks.co.uk/twisted-branches And find out more about Rac…

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The rollercoaster that is Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham w/ The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare 25:02

11M ago25:02

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Fox Football's Alex Conrad is joined by The Athletic's Tottenham correspondent Charlie Eccleshare to break down the good and the bad of Ange Postecoglou's first 13 games as a Premier League manager with Tottenham Hotspur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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Episode 9 - Mbappé's Monaco 2017, Téji Savanier and Rennes' rebuild under Julien Stéphan 1:06:33

11M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 commentator Andreas Evagora and CBS-Viacom's French football expert Jonathan Johnson to discuss, dissect and examine all the talking points in French football following the international break and Ligue 1 Uber Eats Round 13. We hear from undercover Frenchman Baptiste Reynaud about Rennes' decision to reinsta…

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PROFILE: Warren Zaïre-Emery the Next Big Thing... no really! 9:56

11M ago9:56

9:56

It's no small thing thesse days to stand out from the crowd of immensely talented French youngsters on the rise and earn the title of 'Next Big Thing', but that's exactly what PSG youth academy product Warren Zaïre-Emery is doing. At just 17, he's a first-team regular for Luis Enrique and just made a scoring debut for France's senior team. Angus To…

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Ligue 1 Legends - The Capital Club era begins - Paris Saint-Germain 2013 6:27

11M ago6:27

6:27

Professeur Andreas Evagora takes us back to 2013, when Carlo Ancelotti's star-studded squad lifted the Ligue 1 Uber Eats trophy and signalled the beginning of a new era in French football. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.By LFP

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Behind the Scenes of our Science Fiction Drama The Dex legacy 38:13

11M ago38:13

38:13

In this edition we look behind the scenes at the making of our science fiction drama The Dex Legacy This podcast originally went out as an episode of The Dex Legacy Podcast and was released before the current season started. You can find out more about The Dex Legacy, subscribe and listen by searching The Dex Legacy in your favourite podcast app or…

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Launching season 2 of the Seren Poetry Podcast with Sarah Johnson of Seren 39:45

11M ago39:45

39:45

The second season of the Seren Poetry Podcast begins this week and in this preview edition we chat with Sarah Johnson from Seren who will be the interviewer in this series and hear poems from the featured poets. Thank you to Sarah Johnson from Seren for being our guest in this edition Sound design and production are by Chris Gregory for Alternative…

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Episode 8 - PSG-Monaco preview, Wunderkind Warren Zaire-Emery and Ligue 1 legends Paris '13 1:06:14

11M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 commentator and journalistic loose cannon Angus Torode, as well as Our Man on the Riviera Luke Entwistle, to cover all the big talking points in French football - while also looking ahead to the big PSG-Monaco clash coming up after the international break in Round 13. Prof. Andreas Evagora takes us back to t…

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Whatever you do, just don't! Talking poetry with Matthew Stewart 50:03

11M ago50:03

50:03

Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast in which we chat with poet Matthew Stewart about his new Happenstance collection “Whatever you do, just don’t” You can order a copy of the collection via Happenstance here https://www.happenstancepress.com/index.php/shop/product/47818-whatever-you-do-just-…

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Ligue 1 Legends: Olivier Giroud and Montpellier '12 11:40

12M ago11:40

11:40

This time around Prof. Andreas Evagora gives us a sequel of sorts as he takes us back to 2012 - the year after Eden Hazard's LOSC won the Ligue 1 Uber Eats title - when an unknown quantity named Olivier Giroud fired Montpellier to the title ahead of Carlo Ancelotti's PSG... Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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Ep7: The ill-fated Olympico, Patrick Vieira, Parisian Vitinha and Monaco's Soungoutou Magassa 1:07:55

12M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by the AFP, ligue1.com and world feed's Andy Scott and ViacomCBS's man about town Jonathan Johnson to discuss the worrying events that saw the Olympico in Marseille abandoned - while also reviewing all the action from Rounds 9 and 10 as well as the mid-week European matches. We have features on PSGG's Portuguese midfie…

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S7 Ep7: Imagining the Past—2023—Thomas Keneally 1:11:08

12M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Thomas Keneally discusses his long literary career with Greg Johnston, and his novel, Corporal Hitler’s Pistol, which won the 2022 ARA Historical Novel Prize—Adult CategoryBy Imagining The Past

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Ep 6. Maghnes Akliouche, Olivier Giroud's Montpellier '12 and Luka Elsner's Le Havre 1:14:40

12M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 Uber Eats's Man About Town Jonathan Johnson and Côte d'Azure correspondent Luke Entwistle to discuss the lay of the Ligue 1 land after Round 8. The lads also take a look at Kylian Mbappé's firing France to Euro 2024 qualification and run the rule over Thierry Henry's Ligue 1-talent stacked France U21 side. S…

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The Ange machine rolls on, the worrying City trend and the Socceroos take on the old enemy 37:30

12M ago37:30

37:30

Fox Football's Alex Conrad is joined by Fox Sports News host Luke Doherty to wax lyrical yet again about Tottenham Hotspur and Ange Postecoglou as they sit at the top of the Premier League. There's a bit of concern surrounding both Manchester teams, while one relegation candidate might find themselves safe after all. There's also a discussion on wh…

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S7 Ep6: Imagining the Past—2023—Claire Saxby 31:28

12M ago31:28

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Claire Saxby discusses with Greg Johnston the intricacies of writing CYA Historical Fiction, and her novel, The Wearing of the Green, shortlisted for the 2022 ARA Historical Novel Prize—CYA Category.By Imagining The Past

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Le Derby du Nord! with Baptiste Reynaud 12:45

1y ago12:45

12:45

Baptiste Reynaud takes a look at the Derby du Nord - perhaps the derbiest derby in France - and the lads discuss waht's at stake in Sunday's big game! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.By LFP

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Ligue 1 Legends: Eden Hazard and LOSC '11 15:37

1y ago15:37

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In the wake of Eden Hazard's retirement, Le Beau Jeu's Ansdreas evagora takes a look back at where it all started for the Belgian wunderkind, who rocketed to glory with Lille and announced his greatness with a league and cup double in 2011. The rest is history... Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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European MD2 preview: Lens-Arsenal, Newcastle-PSG, OM-Brighton and more 11:46

1y ago11:46

11:46

Robbie is joined by Andreas, JJ and Baptiste to look ahead to how Ligue 1 Uber Eats' European representatives will fare this week, with two big UCL clashes vs Engliush teams and JJ noting the low-key UEFA Index battle between France and the Netherlands this season! Allez!!! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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Ep 05 LOSC's Hazard-ous title triumph, Farioli's Nice and Le Derby du Nord 1:27:17

1y ago1:27:17

1:27:17

Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Jonathan Johnson, Baptiste Reynaud and Andreas Evagora to discuss PSG's 4-0 Classique win over Marseille, intriguing OGC Nice coach Francesco Farioli and the impending Derby du Nord between Lens and LOSC. Speaking of whom, Prof Evagora takes us back 2011, when a certain Belgian youngster with a dangerous last name d…

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Classique 18:12

1y ago18:12

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PSG vs OM!!! Andy Scott gives us his take on French football's biggest fixture, from its late 80s origins to its uncanny knack for captivating France in its entirety... how did a clash between two sides who were rarely in direct competition with each other turn into the fiercest of French footballing rivalries? Gert the lowdown - and a few not-so-b…

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