Best The Beatles World Cup Podcasts (2024)

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1989 (Taylor's version) (Taylor Swift) 57:36

4M ago57:36

57:36

Episode 49: 1989 (Taylor's version) (Taylor Swift). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, 1989 (Taylor's version) which was a re-recording of the fifth studio album by Taylor Swift. It was released on 27 October 2023. Unlock the story behind Taylor …

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles) 1:53:13

5M ago1:53:13

1:53:13

Episode 48: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band which was the eighth studio album by The Beatles. It was released on 26 May 1967. The McCartne…

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MiG SHORTS: Is Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band a 'concept album'? 3:51

6M ago3:51

3:51

Have you ever debated whether The Beatles' legendary album 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' could be considered a 'concept album'? The McCartney In Goal team debate this often asked question. Plus, Brett shares a fascinating familial connection to a World War II veteran that may well have inspired the album's title (spoiler alert: it didn't).…

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Blood Sugar Sex Magic (Red Hot Chilli Peppers) 1:35:48

6M ago1:35:48

1:35:48

In 1991, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers retreated to a mansion with Rick Rubin at the controls and forever changed the direction of their funky spaceship. Suddenly, actual singing, meaningful lyrics and (whisper it) ballads were on the table. Some fans felt cheated: what were their funky heroes playing at? But it mattered little, because the rest of th…

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All Things Must Pass (George Harrison) 2:14:06

8M ago2:14:06

2:14:06

It's a monster! Post Beatle George unleashes his triple (?) album on the world and people go wild. Get ready for a Wall of Sound, some classic tunes, some jamming, a load of friends and more God than you were probably hoping for... It's All Things Must Pass! Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Website - https://mccartneyingoa…

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More World Cup fallout, Camogie's big day and reflecting on Dublin’s greatness | McKeon and Byrne 1:23:01

9M ago1:23:01

1:23:01

Irish Independent journalist Conor McKeon and Kevin Byrne of the Irish Sun join OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages today.

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The titans clash at Croker, Vera on the brink and are teams catching up to Limerick? 1:06:28

9M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Philip Lanigan of the Irish Daily Mail and former Dublin footballer and CEO of Teneo Mick O’Keeffe join Joe Molloy to go through the day’s backpages.

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Blood On The Tracks (Bob Dylan) 1:35:28

9M ago1:35:28

1:35:28

Over ten years into his career, Dylan delivers an album which is more than simply the cliched 'return to form'. Many still consider it to be his finest recorded work. Almost a concept album in execution, the album covers love affairs in all their ups, downs, triumphs and tragedies. Coming with the usual Dylan complications (why bother letting any o…

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Limerick’s place in history, Larkin’s rapid rise, McIlroy & The Beatles? | Sunday Paper Review 1:11:33

9M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Kieran Shannon of the Irish Examiner and Jason Byrne of the Irish Sun join OTB’s Stephen Doyle to bring you through today’s sporting back pages.

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Ireland's World Cup blow, GAAGO in the dock and Aiden McGeady opens up | Greene and McDonnell 1:17:51

9M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Sunday Independent Sports Editor John Greene and Irish Independent Football writer Dan McDonnell join OTB's Joe Molloy to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages today.The panel will discuss the fallout from Ireland's ill-tempered friendly with Columbia and what it means for their World Cup chances, Dublin returning to another All Ireland…

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Brolly on Gilroy, should we save Hill 16 and how to coach female players – SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 1:21:50

10M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Freelance sportswriter Cliona Foley and the broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward join OTB’s Joe Molloy to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this afternoon.They will discuss the numerous pieces on the return of Dublin including Joe Brolly’s column on what Pat Gilroy has brought to the set up. The panel will also look at the harrowi…

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Where does GAAGO stand now, the intricacies of Baz Ball and LIV in for the long haul | Fanning and Keegan 1:21:15

10M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

Dion Fanning of The Currency and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan join OTB’s Joe Molloy to go through the back pages and bring you the best stories from the world of sport on this Sunday afternoon.The panel will discuss the All Ireland quarter finals yesterday, Jonathan Wilson’s lament on football losing it’s touch and why golf’s rebels are smiling …

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Achtung Baby (U2) 1:45:18

10M ago1:45:18

1:45:18

In the wake of a critical drubbing for being pompous, U2 head to Berlin with a bag full of industrial sounds colours, shapes and half-formed musical ideas. The result is a masterpiece that simultaneously defines the early 90s and still sounds timeless. Brett hosts, as the boys argue their way through the beautiful chaos of Achtung Baby. Support the…

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Unwatchable Gaelic football, should Keane replace Kenny & the driving-force of women in the GAA | Sunday Paper Review 1:08:13

10M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Joe Molloy was joined by Fionn Davenport and Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) "Gaelic football is a terrible sport to watch" (14:20) Stephen Kenny's future remains hotly debated - is Roy Keane the answer? (35:30) 'Under protest' ladies players no closer to getting the charter they desire (52:30) Rory Mc…

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MiG SHORTS: Brian Eno 2:44

10M ago2:44

2:44

The first of a new series of 'shorts'. Here, the boys discuss Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno. Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Website - https://mccartneyingoal.com/By McCartney In Goal

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Ireland were never going to beat Greece, Stephen Kenny's tactical nous and Rhasidat Adeleke's big decision 1:12:59

10M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

John Duggan is joined by Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan and boxing journalist Kevin Byrne to dissect all the biggest stories from this weekend's papers.

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SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW - City's treble dream, Rory puts the merger behind him and what's the way forward for Irish football? 55:01

11M ago55:01

55:01

Joe Molloy is joined by Cliodhna O'Connor and Timmy McCarthy to go through the Sunday Papers.

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City’s mastery continues, Clifford keeping football alive and David Corkery’s fight 1:17:28

11M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Irish Independent columnist and Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail Orla McElroy join OTB’s Kathleen McNamee to go through the biggest stories hitting the backpages of the newspapers both here and abroad.The panel looked at Manchester City completing the second step of their potential treble, ask if David Clifford is carrying the hopes of a Gae…

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Munster’s magic moment, competitive undertone in underage GAA, is Cole under rated– SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 1:16:00

11M ago1:16:00

1:16:00

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan to go through the day’s backpages and the biggest stories in the world of sport.The panel will look at the amazing comeback from Munster in the URC final, discuss the final chances for Limerick and Wexford in the provincial hurling championship…

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The Immaculate Collection (Madonna) 1:36:58

11M ago1:36:58

1:36:58

Madonna released The Immaculate Collection at the end of the 1980s, to celebrate her pop domination of that decade. Containing dance remixes and alternate versions of some of her biggest hits, it was a huge success and cemented her icon status as she headed into the 90s. Today, it still stands as one of the most successful compilation albums of all…

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THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | GAA Go goes on, Lancaster's lasting influence & Nicola Gallagher. 1:11:22

12M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Joe Molloy is joined by The Star's Kieran Cunningham & the Irish Examiner's Brendan O'Brien to look through the best of this Sunday's sports writing.

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Seamus Power digs deep, Dignan green lights GAAGO and Rooney on Haaland – SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 1:19:33

12M ago1:19:33

1:19:33

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the42's Gavin Cooney and the Irish Independent's GAA correspondent Conor McKeon to go through the back-pages and the biggest sport stories on this Sunday afternoon. The panel will look at Seamus Power's piece on his personal journey, Michael Dignan on turning around his opinion from the Sky Sports GAA coverage to GAAGO…

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The Best... Source of Information 20:00

12M ago20:00

20:00

How do you like your Beatles facts? Exquisitely researched in minute detail? In one-sided Anthology form? Or 8 hours long and counting? This week, we're looking at the best sources of Beatles information on offer, in any format (semi-weekly antipodean head-to-head podcasts not included)By The Beatles World Cup

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Kimmage on horse racing, Leinster cruise through and the Sunday Shame | Davenport and Tracey 1:06:24

12M ago1:06:24

1:06:24

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey and travel writer and Golf Weekly co-host Fionn Davenport to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages and beyond on this Sunday morning.The panel will look at Paul Kimmage's latest piece on the state of horse racing, Joe Brolly's thoughts on GAA coverage in 2023 and how Leo …

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The Best... Non-Standard Instrument 10:03

1y ago10:03

10:03

We're back... again! This week: The Best Use of Non-Standard Instrument. Forget your guitars and drums and pianos - this is all about the beautiful, the obscure or the downright odd instruments that have turned up in Beatles tracks. And yes, the recorder gets a mention.By The Beatles World Cup

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The right to protest, speeding up equal status and Jack Conan's honesty - Sunday Paper Review 1:16:08

1y ago1:16:08

1:16:08

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by freelance sportswriter Cliona Foley and Kieran Cunningham of the Irish Daily Star to go through the backpages and discuss all the biggest stories in the world of sport.

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McManus's longevity, modern style of GAA goalkeeping, Keane & McKiernan's mentality | The Sunday Paper Review with Byrne & Doherty 1:16:06

1y ago1:16:06

1:16:06

OTB's Will O'Callaghan was joined by the The Sun's Jason Byrne and the Irish Independent's Conán Doherty for the Sunday Paper Review.

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Kimmage meets Lowry, Fergus Slattery's dementia struggles and Stephen Kenny making progress? | Quinn and Verney 1:19:25

1y ago1:19:25

1:19:25

OTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Daily Mail's Philip Quinn and Michael Verney of the Irish Independent to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this morning.They include a look ahead to the Masters with a fascinating chat between Paul Kimmage and Shane Lowry ahead of the Masters, Former Ireland and Lions star Fergus Slattery's f…

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The Best... Ringo-centric Song 11:16

1y ago11:16

11:16

Don't pass this one by! It's all about Ringo this week, as we work out which Ringo-centric Beatles song is the best of all. We'll act naturally as we dive into a strange bouquet of deeply sonorous musical oddities, but which one will we drum up support for?... Yup, that's all we got.By The Beatles World Cup

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SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW – Ferguson’s French fight, Schmidt vs Farrell's coaching style and the Russian ban continues 1:13:14

1y ago1:13:14

1:13:14

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by the rugby analyst Andy McGeady and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to look through the backpages on a bumper weekend of sport.The lads will discuss Joe Schmidt vs Andy Farrell's coaching style, how women's rugby might improve and why World Athletics are right to punish Russian athletes.…

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The Best... Album Cover 19:40

1y ago19:40

19:40

Our Best of specials continue this week with a deep dive into the best Beatles album cover of all time. From photos to drawings, collages to single shots, psychedelia to.. well... nothing! 12 to choose from, only one can win... unless of course two do, as let's face it, Jono and Rob’s favourites rarely align!…

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Grand Slam fallout, where's women's rugby now and diving in the GAA | O'Carroll and Casey 1:04:13

1y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

OTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Sinead O'Carroll from the Journal and the 42s Gavan Casey to discuss all the biggest stories hitting the backpages this weekend.Including a look back at the Grand Slam coverage, why Irish women's rugby haven't capitalised on their Grand Slam ten years ago and why buying frees is becoming a problem…

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The Best... Opening Track 14:07

1y ago14:07

14:07

We're back! After an epic 51 heats, and a wee lie down for a few months, Jono & Rob are back with a special series celebrating the best of the best of the Beatles. This week, the best opening track of a Beatles album. From I Saw Her Standing There to Two of Us and all the bangers in between, we put our patented ranking system into action to work ou…

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MOTD Madness, Hall of Fame Harrington and falling out of love with Cheltenham | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 1:15:43

1y ago1:15:43

1:15:43

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by Golf Weekly co-host and journalist Fionn Davenport and Dion Fanning of The Currency to look through the backpages and bring you the best sportswriting of the week.Including more fallout from the Match of the Day controversy, the contrasting weeks for Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy and why it might be time for Live…

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The language of coaching, Casemiro: the new Keane and the importance of fun | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 1:02:17

1y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Sunday World columnist Roy Curtis to discuss the biggest sport stories hitting the back pages this weekend.They include a full spread interview with Brian O'Driscoll, Dublin faltering in the league and plenty of build up to Liverpool v Manchester United in the Premier League.…

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The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars (David Bowie) 52:04

1y ago52:04

52:04

Episode 42: The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars (David Bowie). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (often shortened to Ziggy Stardust) which …

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SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Ireland march on, the GAA and unity and a ban on violent sports? 1:11:54

1y ago1:11:54

1:11:54

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by the Chief Sportwriter with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan to discuss the biggest sport stories that are hitting the backpages today.

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Gulf takeover of football, Netflix's take on golf and Irish hamstrings - Tracey and O'Brien 1:14:32

1y ago1:14:32

1:14:32

OTB’s Joe Molloy is joined by rugby writer with the Irish Independent Cian Tracey and the Irish Examiner's Brendan O'Brien to take a look at the big stories hitting the backpages and bring you the best views on the issues affecting football, rugby and more.

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Getting carried away, horse racing concerns and fiery Pep: Fanning and Farrelly 1:16:00

1y ago1:16:00

1:16:00

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by Dion Fanning of The Currency and Assistant Sports Editor of the Irish Daily Mail Hugh Farrelly to go through the back pages and discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport this weekend.

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Katie confirmation, "mean-spirited" Glen and time for a Superleague? - Cunningham and Cooney 1:12:20

1y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

OTB's Will O'Callaghan is joined by Chief Sportswriter with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham and Football Correspondent with the42.ie Gavin Cooney to go through the days backpages and the biggest news and views in the world of sport.

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The return of the League, Six Nations nerves and is the Mullins dynasty the greatest? - Verney and Cummiskey 1:14:07

1y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

OTB's John Duggan is joined by the Irish Independent's Michael Verney and soccer correspondent with the Irish Times Gavin Cummiskey to look through the backpages and discuss the biggest stories in the world of sport.

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Club's big day, sport vs motherhood and the declining matchday experience - O'Keeffe and McElroy 1:11:18

1+ y ago1:11:18

1:11:18

OTB’s John Duggan is joined by former Dublin Gaelic Footballer Mick O'Keeffe, and the Sports Editor of the Irish Daily Mail, Orla McElroy to go through the days backpages and the biggest news and views in the world of sport.

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More Celtic Symphony drama, Kimmage vs Rowntree and do we like less football? | Foley and O'Carroll 1:20:48

1+ y ago1:20:48

1:20:48

Joe Molloy was joined by sportswriter Cliona Foley and Editor of TheJournal Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:20) Shane McGrath and Joe Brolly on the latest Up The Ra controversy(33:00) Report on how the ball is spending less time in play in football(40:00) Mick Foley on potentially changing the names of GAA stadia(45:00) …

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Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel) 1:13:52

1+ y ago1:13:52

1:13:52

Episode 41: Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Bridge Over Troubled Water which is the fifth (and final) studio album by Simon & Garfunkel, released in January 1970 on Columbia…

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The mishandling of Vera Pauw allegations, Lionel Messi: Man vs Player, Katie Taylor in MSG | Cunningham & Keegan 1:06:30

1+ y ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Kieran Cunningham and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Lionel Messi: Separating the man from the player. (24:00) What the allegations against Vera Pauw tell us about elite coaching. (55:00) Katie Taylor in Madison Square Garden. (01:01:00) 'Running a marathon is ha…

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A new England, Brolly explores GAA loyalty, Neymar's despair & Messi's bite | Greene & O'Brien 1:07:20

1+ y ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Joe Molloy was joined by journalists John Greene and Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) England out, but World Cup offers more answers than questions. (18:00) Why does Neymar annoy people? Barney Ronay has an answer. (40:00) Joe Brolly, the GAA and getting lost in grey areas. (01:00:00) The joy of watching…

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Rory McIlroy: The Chosen One, Messi's moral quandary, a new kind of England | Davenport & Casey 1:08:04

1+ y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Joe Molloy was joined by his Golf Weekly compatriot Fionn Davenport and journalist Gavan Casey on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (02:00) The Chosen One: Part 2 of Rory McIlroy with Paul Kimmage. (32:00) Why everyone wants Lionel Messi to win the World Cup (except Joe). (44:00) A new kind of England team. (55:00) "It's done, it's over, Eddie Jo…

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Rubber Soul (The Beatles) 1:58:01

1+ y ago1:58:01

1:58:01

Episode 40: Rubber Soul (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Rubber Soul which is the sixth studio album by the the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom, on Parlophone. It contains t…

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'Tarnished' Messi, Brolly takes aim at Keane, a portrait of Rory McIlroy | Fanning & O'Donovan 1:16:13

1+ y ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Dion Fanning and two-time All-Ireland winner Sarah O'Donovan on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (04:00) The light and shade of Lionel Messi's final years. (25:00) Joe Brolly questions Roy Keane's peacemaking credentials.(39:00) 2022 World Cup: 'The biggest carbon emitter ever outside of war.' (52:00) Rory McI…

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The Redemption Episode 17:29

1+ y ago17:29

17:29

64 Beatles tracks are through to the knockout rounds of The Beatles World Cup ... but there's just time for a quick revisit of our choices, and the opportunity to right some wrongs and wrong some rights. Rob & Jono each pick a song to bring back, but also a song currently on the list to consign to the dustbin. And in true Power to the People, liste…

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