Best Sam Beckett Podcasts (2024)

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Kate Andrews, Adam Frank, David Hempleman-Adams, Svitlana Morenets and Michael Beloff 39:28

2h ago39:28

39:28

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Kate Andrews argues vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance is more MAGA than Trump (1:27); Adam Frank explains how super-earths could help us understand what life might look like on another planet (5:15); David Hempleman-Adams recounts his attempt to cross the Atlantic on a hydrogen ballon (14:31); from Ukraine, Svi…

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Who Makes the Minnesota Wild Mount Rushmore? 42:33

41m ago42:33

42:33

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins the show as we construct a Minnesota Wild Mount Rushmore! We discuss easy choices in Kirill Kaprizov and Marian Gaborik, and then discuss the other names that should make the cut, like Mikko Koivu, Niklas Backstrom and Jacques Lemaire. We also discuss other names like Jared Sp…

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Jesper Wallstedt is the Top Goalie Prospect in the NHL 39:53

20m ago39:53

39:53

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we start by discussing Matt Boldy's contract and why it is among the best bargains in the entire NHL. We look at the value he brings offensively and defensively, as well as why it is perfectly fine to want to see more from him as he develops. We also discuss the most tortured fanbases i…

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Is Lineup Optimization Worth Breaking Up Kaprizov-Eriksson Ek-Boldy Line? 31:19

1h ago31:19

31:19

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we return from vacation to take a look at whether or not it would be worth breaking up Kaprizov-Eriksson Ek-Boldy line to try to help the second line. We discuss comments from John Hynes, and look at why assuming previous combinations will work again is a risky proposition. We discuss why even going to previous…

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Locked on Avalanche Wants to Know What is Going on with the Wild! 42:41

4m ago42:41

42:41

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Chris and Kyle from Locked on Avalanche put Seth in the guest chair to ask about the offseason for the Minnesota Wild! They discuss the transition from last year to this year, drafting Zeev Buium in the first round, signing Yakov Trenin, and the direction the team is looking to go while keeping Kirill Kaprizov'…

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Sizing Up the Central Part 2! 26:36

8m ago26:36

26:36

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins the show to finish his Central Division rankings! We start with the St. Louis Blues at 5, move to the Minnesota Wild at number six and round things out with Utah at 7 and Chicago at 8. We also discuss the different division tiers with Dallas, Nashville, Colorado and Winnipeg b…

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James Heale, Svitlana Morenets, Philip Hensher, Francis Beckett and Rupert Christiansen 37:57

6h ago37:57

37:57

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale analyses the state of the Conservative leadership race (1:09); Svitlana Morenets reports from the site of the Kyiv children’s hospital bombed this week (5:56); Philip Hensher examines the ‘Cool Queer Life’ of Thom Gunn (12:13); Francis Beckett reviews ‘The Assault on the State’ arguing in favour of bur…

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Sizing Up the Central Division Part 1 29:59

17h ago29:59

29:59

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to take a deep look at the Central Division, and which teams made the most improvements so far in the offseason. We start at the top with the Dallas Stars, who still boast the best depth in the division. We move to Nashville, who had one of the busiest offseasons of any team i…

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Breaking Down Brad Bombardir's Development Camp Media Availability! 39:46

5d ago39:46

39:46

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we break down Director of Player Development Brad Bombardir's media availability from Wild Development Camp. We discuss Brad's comments on Zeev Buium, including how close Buium is to playing at the NHL level and what his strongest skills are. We also discuss Charlie Stramel, Danila Yurov, Liam Ohgren, Rasmus Ku…

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If Dean Evason Lands in Columbus, will Freddy Gaudreau Follow? 38:57

3d ago38:57

38:57

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by discussing Dean Evason being a finalist for the Columbus Blue Jackets head coaching job. We discuss the hurdles Columbus is having to work through with the candidates still in the running because they are all under contract for the upcoming season by their former teams. We discuss what this could me…

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A More Optimal 2025-26 Roster is Just a Few Tweaks Away 32:16

4d ago32:16

32:16

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we turn our sights to 2025-26 to look at how a few simple tweaks could lead to a much more optimal lineup. We take a look at a proposed roster from Twitter that features: Kirill Kaprizov-Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy Danila Yurov-Marco Rossi-Liam Ohgren Mats Zuccarello-Marat Khusnutdinov-Riley Heidt Yakov Trenin…

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Garance Burke: A Journalist's Guide to Investigating Artificial Intelligence 45:26

5d ago45:26

45:26

Garance Burke, a global investigative journalist at the Associated Press, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss the crucial role of journalism in holding AI systems accountable and the challenges reporters face in covering this complex topic. Burke, a global investigative journalist with The Associated Press, has been at the forefront of investigating t…

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S6: Craig Button, TSN director of scouting; 2024 NHL Draft look-back, 2025 look-ahead 44:12

5d ago44:12

44:12

It's time to put a bow on the 2024 NHL Draft, and TSN director of scouting Craig Button is the perfect guest to wrap up all that happened at Sphere in Las Vegas, from the biggest moments to the surprises, and the experience of having the draft in one of the most unique buildings on the planet. Craig also gives his early prediction on who the top th…

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Declan Chisholm Signs One Year Deal for 2024-25! 43:04

8d ago43:04

43:04

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we recap the news that Declan Chisholm signed a 1 year deal to stay with the Wild after being acquired via waiver claim from the Winnipeg Jets. We look at the areas Chisholm was able to help the Wild last year, and how he quickly leapfrogged Alex Goligoski and Jon Merrill on th…

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Freddy Gray, Angus Colwell, Matthew Parris, Flora Watkins and Rory Sutherland 29:46

7d ago29:46

29:46

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: after President Biden’s debate disaster, Freddy Gray profiles the one woman who could persuade him to step down, his wife Jill (1:05); Angus Colwell reports from Israel, where escalation of war seems a very real possibility (9:02); Matthew Parris attempts to reappraise the past 14 years of Conservative government …

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The Top Ten Minnesota Wild Prospects! 40:53

8d ago40:53

40:53

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to roll through his top 10 Minnesota Wild prospects! We discuss where the likes of Liam Ohgren, Danila Yurov, Zeev Buium, Jesper Wallstedt and others rank in a very deep Minnesota Wild prospect pool! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: h…

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An Audit of the Minnesota Wild Salary Cap Situation 34:37

10d ago34:37

34:37

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we audit the Minnesota Wild salary cap situation to see what they actually have available for 2025-26! We add in upcoming extensions as well as expected ELCs that will be on roster to see if it is true that there will be money available to pursue a top six upgrade. We also look at the trade protections on vario…

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Which Wild Prospects Could Provide Biggest Immediate Impact? 34:26

11d ago34:26

34:26

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins the show as we look at which Wild prospects will provide the most immediate impact. We discuss Jesper Wallstedt, Danila Yurov, Zeev Buium and Riley Heidt, as well as Liam Ohgren, Marat Khusnutdinov and how they slot in. We also discuss the defensive side and who among those players could rise t…

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Does Yakov Trenin Mean a Current Forward Will be Traded? 32:11

12d ago32:11

32:11

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the signing of Yakov Trenin. We look at why, just like many recent signings and extensions, on it's own Trenin is a fine add for the Minnesota Wild. We discuss the attitude he brings as well as his ability to contribute on the Penalty Kill, but why his arrival further clouds a muddled bottom six pict…

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How Zeev Buium Fell to Minnesota! 41:33

12d ago41:33

41:33

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we recap a very successful 2024 Draft Class for the Wild! We discuss how Zeev Buium fell to the Wild, and why no matter what Philadelphia says it looks like they fumbled the bag by not selecting Buium due to his "lack of size". We also discuss some initial thoughts on the other top pick…

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168. INTERVIEW: Aaron Klass 58:22

12d ago58:22

58:22

Hello listeners! This week, we chat with jack-of-all trades, Aaron Klass! Aaron Klass is a founding member of Blunt Force Drama Theater Company, a teaching company for emerging artists with a decade long production history. He is a playwright, director, designer, production manager, and actor. He has joint custody of several unimpressive screenwrit…

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Katy Balls, Gavin Mortimer, Sean Thomas, Robert Colvile and Melissa Kite 30:47

14d ago30:47

30:47

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Katy Balls reflects on the UK general election campaign and wonders how bad things could get for the Tories (1:02); Gavin Mortimer argues that France’s own election is between the ‘somewheres’ and the ‘anywheres’ (7:00); Sean Thomas searches for authentic travel in Colombia (13:16); after reviewing the books Great…

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S6: First Round Recap: Macklin Celebrini, Beckett Sennecke, Cayden Lindstrom & Tij Iginla 44:09

15d ago44:09

44:09

Adam and Mike recap the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft and discuss their favorite moments, biggest surprises and best stories of a memorable night in Las Vegas. They are joined by Macklin Celebrini, Beckett Sennecke, Cayden Lindstrom and Tij Iginla . The guys wrap the episode talking about the facts and figures of the first round and what teams …

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Minnesota Wild Draft Zeev Buium in 2024 NHL Draft 4:41

15d ago4:41

4:41

Minnesota Wild Draft Zeev Buium in 2024 NHL Draft The Minnesota Wild have selected Zeev Buium with the twelfth pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOWild?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Join our Discord Server: …

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Ryan Suter is adding a Second Buyout to his Resume 38:12

15d ago38:12

38:12

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to look at potential businesses that could take over naming rights for Xcel Energy Center once their lease is up after the 2024-25 season. We look at Minnesota based businesses, as well as other larger brands that could be interested. Seth and Isha also discuss Ryan Suter bein…

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A Simulated Minnesota Wild Draft War Room! 33:21

16d ago33:21

33:21

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we jump into the war room and talk our way through various draft scenarios for the Minnesota Wild. We look at recent mock drafts, with options for defensemen sliding to 13 such as Carter Yakemchuk or Anton Silayev. We also discuss forward options if the top defensemen all are gone before the Wild pick, such as …

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Could Ville Husso's Contract Remove Detroit from Possible Filip Gustavsson Trade Destinations? 32:26

17d ago32:26

32:26

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by looking at Detroit's efforts to open up additional cap space yesterday that just so happens to be almost all of Filip Gustavsson's cap hit. We look at their lack of quality goalies on roster, but also discuss today's rumors that John Gibson is on the block and Detroit being involved in discussions f…

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Zeev Buium, Zayne Parekh and Liam Greentree Draft Profiles! 41:02

22d ago41:02

41:02

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the draft profiles for Zeev Buium, Zayne Parekh and Liam Greentree ahead of the NHL Draft on Friday! We discuss Buium's pedigree and impressive all around game. We discuss the impressive offense Parekh brings to the table and Liam Greentree's size and shot combination. We do also discuss some areas o…

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The Wild Should be Taking Notes on Edmonton's Penalty Kill Success 37:48

19d ago37:48

37:48

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we start by gearing up for the NHL Draft on Friday. We talk about the need to draft best player available, as opposed to drafting for specific needs. We look at the areas the Wild should target depending on the board and how it plays out, such as defense and goaltending. We move to what…

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S6: Sam Cosentino, NHL Network & Sportsnet; NHL Draft preview 31:36

20d ago31:36

31:36

The 2024 NHL Draft has finally arrived, and Sam Cosentino of NHL Network and Sportsnet joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to set up the big show at Sphere in Las Vegas. Cosentino gives his opinion on Macklin Celebrini's NHL future, what he would do if he was the Chicago Blackhawks making the No. 2 pick, if he would take Tij Iginla if he…

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A Look Back at 13th Overall Picks in NHL History! 43:54

21d ago43:54

43:54

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins as we take a look at 13th overall picks in NHL Draft History. We look at some of the biggest hits from that spot in the draft, and the misses. No year left unturned. Who will the Wild select at 13? Only time will tell! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Su…

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Matt Ridley, William Cook, Owen Matthews and Agnes Poirier 28:05

21d ago28:05

28:05

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Matt Ridley argues that whoever you vote for, the blob wins (1:02); William Cook reads his Euros notebook from Germany (12:35); Owen Matthews reports on President Zelensky’s peace summit (16:21); and, reviewing Michael Peel’s new book ‘What everyone knows about Britain’, Agnes Poirier ponders if only Britain knew …

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BREAKING NEWS: Adam Beckman Traded to New Jersey for Graeme Clarke 31:20

26d ago31:20

31:20

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we say goodbye to Adam Beckman as he was traded to New Jersey. We look at Beckman's stats, and why it never seemed like he was put in a position to get meaningful minutes here. We discuss what Graeme Clarke brings to the table, including a look at his dynamic shot. We discuss the opportunities he could challeng…

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Potential Free Agent Names the Wild Should Consider! 34:58

23d ago34:58

34:58

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we go Ballin on a Budget ahead of Free Agency starting on July 1st! We take a look at secondary free agents (not named Jake Guentzel, Steven Stamkos, Sam Reinhart or David Perron) that the Wild should consider if we operate under the parameters that they have to get somebody! We start with Adam Foegele, fresh o…

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Which NHL Teams need Filip Gustavsson the Most? 32:50

24d ago32:50

32:50

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the trade of Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey. We look at the return, a 2025 1st round pick and a young NHL ready defenseman to try to gauge what Gustavsson could fetch in return. We look at the teams who are in need of Gustavsson the most, from Buffalo and Detroit to potentially the Los Angeles Kings,…

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Ole Reissmann: Revolutionizing a Legacy Newsroom with AI at Germany's Der Spiegel 51:28

24d ago51:28

51:28

Ole Reissmann, Director of AI at Der Spiegel, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss how the legacy German news organization is harnessing AI to enhance their journalism and streamline newsroom workflows. The episode explores Der Spiegel's initiatives to integrate AI into various aspects of its operations, from automating routine tasks like SEO title gen…

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Mats Zuccarello's 2023-24 Report Card! 32:45

29d ago32:45

32:45

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we evaluate the 2023-24 season for Mats Zuccarello. We look at how the season took a Wild turn from him occupying the top line with Kirill Kaprizov to star the year, to finishing the year with Marco Rossi and trying to provide a second scoring line to complement a dominant top line. We look at Zuccarello's spli…

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S6: Janne Vuorinen, NHL Central Scouting; Top International prospects 24:59

25d ago24:59

24:59

Janne Vuorinen, chief European scout for NHL Central Scouting, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top International prospects for the 2024 draft, including Nizhny Novgorod defenseman Anton Silayev and SKA St. Petersburg forward Ivan Demidov, each of whom could be selected in the top five. There's also talk about V…

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Where do we Stand with the Wild Jerseys and Logos? 32:33

26d ago32:33

32:33

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins us as we discuss the rumored "Wild rebrand" that lasted for less than a day by asking if it is something the Wild should give serious thought to. We discuss the 78s as well as the current color scheme. Alex and Seth also discuss the organizational philosophy and wonder if it would make sen…

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Natasha Feroze, Robert Ades, Lucasta Miller, Sam McPhail, Toby Young and Catriona Olding 37:43

28d ago37:43

37:43

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Natasha Feroze reports on the return of ex-Labour MP Keith Vaz (1:10); Robert Ades presents the case against sociology A-level (7:39); Lucasta Miller reviews Katherine Bucknell’s book, Christopher Isherwood Inside Out (15:24); Sam McPhail provides his notes on the lager Madri (23:16); Toby Young explains why he wi…

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The Locked on Wild Year by Year Roster Draft! 46:53

29d ago46:53

46:53

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins the show as we draft Wild teams year by year! From Kirill Kaprizov to Marian Gaborik see who made the cut for each of our rosters! No player off limits, see which strategy will win out! Isha's Lineup Kirill Kaprizov - Joel Eriksson Ek - Marian Gaborik Thomas Vanek - Sergei Zho…

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How Much Parise/Suter Dead Cap Relief Money is Still Actually Available? 35:59

29d ago35:59

35:59

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the recent rumors of a Jacob Middleton 4x4 extension coming sometime after the draft. We look at recent trends with Wild extensions, the notion that the extension itself isn't an issue, but all of these extensions stacked on top of each other limits flexibility and opportunities for the roster to imp…

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S6: Nick Smith, NHL Central Scouting; Top OHL prospects 24:57

1M ago24:57

24:57

Nick Smith of NHL Central Scouting joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top 2024 draft prospects from the Ontario Hockey League, among them Saginaw defenseman Zayne Parekh, Oshawa forward Beckett Sennecke, and defenseman Sam Dickinson and forward Sam O'Reilly of London.…

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What Should we Expect from Probable Extensions for Brock Faber, Marco Rossi and Declan Chisholm? 34:33

1M ago34:33

34:33

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins us as we look at upcoming extensions for Brock Faber, Marco Rossi and Declan Chisholm. We start on the Faber front, looking first at all of the things Faber brought to the table and why it seems most likely that he locks in with a long term deal to rival many defensemen throughout the league. S…

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Should the Wild Consider Drafting a Goalie this Year? 31:24

1M ago31:24

31:24

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss areas the Wild should look to draft (while maintaining the Best Player Available mantra) based on their needs in the future. We discuss the goalie position with no clear cut prospects behind Jesper Wallstedt as well as defense with Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin getting older. We also take a look at…

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3 Wild Prospects that could have a Major Impact in 2024-25! 32:41

1M ago32:41

32:41

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at 3 rookies who could have a MAJOR impact in 2024-25! We start with Riley Heidt and the likelihood becoming more and more that he sticks beyond his 9 game "cup of tea". We look at he skillset that Heidt brings to the table despite his small stature, and why the Wild are in desperate need of skill to he…

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Will a New Assistant Coach help FINALLY Address Wild Faceoff Woes? 38:55

1M ago38:55

38:55

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we dive into the faceoff circle to look at another one of Darby Hendrickson's coaching duties that will need to be filled after his dismissal. We look at some of the statistics that have the Wild in the bottom 10 of faceoffs since 2020-21. We also discuss the notion that the Wild add a …

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167. INTERVIEW: Taylor Edelle Stuart 1:03:39

1M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Hello listeners! We have another fun episode for you this week. We had the pleasure of speaking to Taylor Edelle Stuart who we first met at Iowa! Taylor Edelle Stuart is a film & theatre director, video artist, and projection designer. Her work focuses on the interplay between the digital and physical by cultivating harmony and tension between thea…

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Max Jeffery, Melanie McDonagh, Matthew Parris, Iain MacGregor and Petronella Wyatt 28:05

1M ago28:05

28:05

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery reports on the rise of luxury watch thefts in London (1:18); Melanie McDonagh discusses the collapse of religion in Scotland (5:51); reflecting on the longevity of Diane Abbott and what her selection row means for Labour, Matthew Parris argues that shrewd plans need faultless execution (10:44); Iain Ma…

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How PWHL Minnesota Gave the State of Hockey It's First Cup! 31:36

1M ago31:36

31:36

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alexis Pearson joins us to recap a Walter Cup winning inaugural season for PWHL Minnesota! We discuss the losing streak that ended the regular season and began the postseason, and how PWHL Minnesota rallied to overcome large odds and stun the top seed Toronto, and then beat Boston to win the Walter Cup. We also…

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