Best Toon In Pod Podcasts (2024)

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Write Your Own PJ Song: Gigaton 51:51

23h ago51:51

51:51

Jason and Paul return to their Write Your Own PJ Song series -- this time utilizing the lyirics from 2020's Gigaton. The exercise, as always, is to scour the album for lyrics that when put together create a new song or prose that helps to define the what the album is about. Plus the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week return with River Cross. Please con…

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REPLAY - Manchester United States 50:46

1d ago50:46

50:46

With United's upcoming tour to the USA on the horizon, this is another chance for you to listen to Manchester United States, a special podcast episode with MUTV’s Mark Sullivan who looked into Manchester United’s relationship and links with the USA. Join us to learn about United’s rich history in the USA, the current landscape of soccer and how muc…

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Tooning In w/ Ward Sutton 1:11:15

8d ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Jason and Paul welcome acclaimed graphic artist and cartoonist, Ward Sutton, to the program to talk about his success as a political cartoonist as well his alter ego for The Onion, Stan Kelly. Oh - and of course - Ward will illuminate the guys on the stories behind some of his most iconic gig posters for Mudhoney and Pearl Jam. Please consider dona…

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Episode 13- Maximizing Performance: Insights from Affiliate Marketing Expert Jamil Ali 19:16

9d ago19:16

19:16

In this episode, Joel Williams is joined by Jamil Ali, the Head of Affiliates at Kinesso, to explore the multifaceted world of affiliate marketing. Jamil shares his unique career journey and offers deep insights into the industry, discussing best practices, emerging trends, and effective strategies for eCommerce brands. Highlights: Jamil's Career J…

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Paul McGuinness - My life at United 1:03:53

15d ago1:03:53

1:03:53

We've hit the jackpot because this week's guest has Manchester United connections stretching back to the Busby Babes, to Marcus Rashford and everyone in between. Sam & Helen sit down with Paul McGuinness, former Academy coach and son of Busby Babe and United manager Wilf McGuinness. Paul shares a lifetime of United stories with us, from playing in …

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Episode 12: Unlocking the Potential of Partnership Marketing with Helen Southgate 18:40

15d ago18:40

18:40

In this episode of The Payback Pod, we dive into the world of partnership marketing with Helen Southgate, Chief Strategy Officer at Acceleration Partners. With over two decades of experience in digital marketing, Helen shares her wealth of knowledge on how brands can leverage affiliate marketing and user-generated content (UGC) to drive success in …

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Living The Dream w/ Chris Cuffaro 1:10:02

16d ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Jason and Paul welcome photographer and filmmaker, Chris Cuffaro, to the show to chat about his 50+ years in the business shooting musicians, athletes, models, actors, and more. The discussion weaves through Chris's career story after anecdote focusing on pictures of Soundgarden, Jane's Addiction, and Pearl Jam in the early 90s. Chris tells the guy…

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Episode 11- Adapting to Change: Chloë Thomas on eCommerce Success 23:49

20d ago23:49

23:49

In this episode, host Joel Williams is joined by the remarkable Chloë Thomas, a globally recognized eCommerce marketing problem solver. Chloë is the author of several bestselling books, a keynote speaker, and the host of both the award-winning eCommerce MasterPlan Podcast and the Keep Optimising Podcast. She's currently the Editor in Chief at eComm…

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Keith Hackett - Refereeing at the top 58:33

22d ago58:33

58:33

In a first for the UTD podcast, this week we have a referee, and not just any referee, former head of referees, Keith Hackett. For this one Sam & Helen are joined by Wes Brown who is filling in for Maysie. In a career spanning from 1972 to 1994, Keith worked in the English Football League (and international football) as a linesman and referee. He r…

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Dark Matter Tour Mixes w/ Brett Eliason 58:25

22d ago58:25

58:25

Jason and Paul welcome back to the show veteran engineer and mixer, Brett Eliason, to talk about the first leg of the Dark Matter Tour bootlegs. Brett also discusses advancements in mastering, studio plugins, and how to record at home properly and (relatively) cost efficiently. Please consider donating to our June 2024 fundraiser benefitting The Tr…

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Episode 10-The E-Commerce Playbook: Expert Tips from Pedro Ramos 18:06

28d ago18:06

18:06

In this episode of the Payback Pod, Joel Williams, Chief Commercial Officer at ChaChing, dives deep into the world of e-commerce with Pedro Ramos, a highly skilled and experienced marketing professional boasting 15 years in performance media and e-commerce. Pedro's extensive portfolio includes collaborations with industry giants such as Microsoft, …

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For the Love of Music w/ Jacob Givens 1:31:03

1M ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Jason and Paul welcome Instagram and TikTok star, Jacob Givens, to the show to discuss his sudden fame creating videos around his favorite music from the 90s, his struggle as an actor in Hollywood, and where it all began. Not to mention the genesis of his love for Smashing Pumpkins, nearly messing up his meeting with Billy Corgan, and accepting a b…

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Episode 9-Mastering Global Expansion and eCommerce Innovation with ChaChing Advisor Barry Cupples 23:39

1M ago23:39

23:39

In this episode, Joel Williams sits down with Barry Cupples, a seasoned entrepreneur and board advisor at ChaChing. Barry's impressive background includes a global board role at Omnicom, the world's largest media and marketing company, and 25 years of experience as CEO managing various regions. Now, he channels his expertise into startup funding an…

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Gary Neville - "United is magic" 1:21:05

1M ago1:21:05

1:21:05

This week Sam, Helen & Maysie are joined by former player, captain, class of 92 graduate, treble winner, entrepreneur, tv pundit and football club owner Gary Neville! Gary Neville was a right-back and spent his entire career with Manchester United, serving as club captain for five years. He is one of the most decorated English and European football…

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The Amazing Jonny Polonsky 1:12:27

1M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Jason welcomes singer/songwriter, Jonny Polonsky, to the show to discuss his new record, and first on Loosegroove Records, Supernatural Radio. They also chat about Jonny's now power trio with Mathias Wakrat and Rage Against the Machine's Tim Commerford, 7D7D. The conversation digs into Jonny's career that has had its ups and downs, what he gets out…

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FA Cup special 14:08

1M ago14:08

14:08

Sam, Helen & Maysie have jumped on a call together to share their thoughts on an amazing day at Wembley on Saturday, where Manchester United lifted their 13th FA Cup trophy, beating Manchester City 2-1. Helen, who has interrupted her holiday for us, shares what it meant to the Evans household and fills us in on the post-match party! The best place …

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Episode 8: From Journalism to Digital Commerce: Tash Courtenay-Smith's Journey 21:24

1M ago21:24

21:24

In this episode of the Payback Pod, host Joel Williams engages in a captivating conversation with Tash Courtenay-Smith, a renowned entrepreneur, journalist, broadcaster, and best-selling author. Tash is the founder and executive producer of DTC Live, Biz Kids, Tash Talks, and The Notting Hill Company. She also serves as an investor, CEW board membe…

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The Playlist: Road Trip 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Jason and Paul reminisce and analyze the two Pearl Jam shows at The Forum in Los Angeles on the Dark Matter tour. Then they dip back into their Playlist series and choose the songs they'd add to a mix fit for the road (something many Pearl Jam fans are doing right now). All that and Lyric and Live Cut of the Week returns featuring Strangest Tribe. …

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Unheard: 1999 44:57

2M ago44:57

44:57

25 years ago, Manchester United made English football history, when they won the treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. With a nucleus of homegrown stars, Alex Ferguson and his team went on a remarkable 33 game unbeaten run to reach the promised land. Where there is a true moment in time, a ‘where were you?’ moment, there is a d…

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Episode 7: Lucy Toone: Unveiling E-Commerce Gems with Tomm Jewellery 22:40

2M ago22:40

22:40

In this episode, host Joel Williams chats with Lucy Toone, the Founder of Tomm Jewellery. Lucy shares how she entered the world of e-commerce and established Tomm Jewellery. A key highlight of the conversation is Lucy's insights into the importance of understanding your customer base thoroughly to enhance sales strategies. She explores various aven…

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Dave Krusen Rides The Wave... 1:16:50

2M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Jason and Paul welcome Dave Krusen to the show to chat about drumming, moving back to Seattle, the differences between Candlebox and Pearl Jam, and, of course, all things Ten. The guys also go deep into Dave's feelings on watching Pearl Jam's ascension to legend status...then joining them at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame culminating with his return…

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Episode 6-Oliver Hudson- From Start-Up to Scale-Up: E-commerce Success with Soar With Us 17:58

2M ago17:58

17:58

In this episode of The Payback Pod, host Joel Williams sits down with Oliver Hudson, the Founder of Soar With Us. Oliver reflects on his career journey, sharing insights into how he has supported e-commerce brands in achieving significant growth. He discusses Soar With Us's approach and highlights their work with major clients like Essence Vaults. …

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Third Single Time Machine 1:04:58

2M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Jason and Paul complete their series in which they go back in time and - given the chance - pick the third (and possibly last) single from each album. If you're interested in checking out the previous two episodes in this series scroll back to episodes 191 and 197. We are also kicking off our Fundraising Tour of 2024. First up in May is Mental Heal…

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REPLAY - Ella Toone (FA Cup hero) 40:35

2M ago40:35

40:35

To celebrate our women's team winning the FA Cup for the first time, we're giving you another chance to listen to Ella Toone's episode. It's well worth a listen whether you managed to catch it the first time around or not! Click here to get your tickets for the women's final game of the season, at Old Trafford, where the FA Cup will be presented! T…

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Youth Voice with Wes Brown 50:08

2M ago50:08

50:08

This week Helen Evans and Wes Brown are joined by a group of young people from the Foundation’s ‘Youth Voice’ group. Manchester United Foundation uses football to engage and inspire young people to build a better life for themselves and unite the communities in which they live, and that's what this episode is all about! In this episode we give our …

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Episode 5- Oliver Millar-From Dragons' Den to TikTok Fame: Inside Luxe Collective's Journey 23:34

2M ago23:34

23:34

In this episode, Joel Williams talks with Oliver Millar, Chief Operations Officer at Luxe Collective Fashion, leading the charge in growing the largest preloved luxury reseller in the UK. Oliver unveils the strategies behind their immense social media following, their standout success on Dragon’s Den, and collaborations with Steven Bartlett. They d…

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Dark Matter Review: Side B 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Jason and Paul complete their review of Pearl Jam's Dark Matter with a spirited discussion of Side B of the record. Jason also takes time to address his opinion on Won't Tell at the outset. And the guys give their bold predictions for the Dark Matter tour. Become a Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on…

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Memories unite us: Brought to you by Cadbury 1:00:35

2M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

This week Sam, Helen and Maysie have teamed up with Cadbury for a trip down memory lane. Cadbury and Manchester United are national treasures that have always been there in our living memories, and these cultural reference points are a powerful way to inspire memories of the past.” With this in mind, it’s Cadbury’s 200th anniversary this year and a…

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Episode 4-Stephen Kerin: Performance Advertising in the Digital Landscape 18:45

2M ago18:45

18:45

Join Joel Williams as he sits down with Stephen Kerin, Director at Scale Digital, - a specialist affiliate agency delivering high-impact performance advertising services. Get ready for a deep dive into some key strategies that are consistently driving success for brands in the digital landscape. Stephen showcases how Scale Digital has propelled sal…

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Dark Matter Review: Side A 1:15:09

2M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Jason and Paul review Side A of Pearl Jam's 12th studio album, Dark Matter. From the music to the lyrical themes, production and collaborative process with producer Andrew Watt the guys analyze, critique and ultimately score the record's first five songs...and not without some controversy. Become a Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follow Us on Instagram …

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Episode 3-Marco Criscuolo: Unlocking Ecommerce Success: Data, AI, and Personalization in Focus 23:42

3M ago23:42

23:42

In this podcast episode, we're joined by Marco Criscuolo, Marketing Manager and Technical Director at Vagabond Digital, who shares about his journey from South Africa to the UK and the remarkable revenue growth and innovative strategies achieved along the way. Joel and Marco explore the key strategies driving Vagabond Digital's success and uncover …

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Painting Light w/ Alexandr Gnezdilov 39:16

3M ago39:16

39:16

Jason and Paul welcome artist Alexandr Gnezdilov to the show to discuss his approach to art utilizing light and a his camera. All of this leads to how he created the artwork for Pearl Jam's 12th studio album Dark Matter. We also learn how the band found Alex in the first place. An illuminating episode to be sure! Check out Alexandr's work HERE. Bec…

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Live in Malta with Mike Phelan 58:46

3M ago58:46

58:46

For the first time ever the UTD podcast has been filmed in front of a live audience! We're back in Malta but this time we've got the whole gang together plus our special guest Mike Phelan. Back in early February Sam, Helen & Maysie were invited by the supporters' club to celebrate their 65th anniversary and they had plenty of activities planned for…

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Episode 2-Daniel Simmons: Building brands and driving success in a dynamic market 25:12

3M ago25:12

25:12

In this episode, Joel Williams chats with Daniel Simmons, Founder of Populate Social, who are partnering with major clients to enhance their brand presence and drive e-commerce success on social media platforms. Dan shares compelling success stories from brands like TM Lewin, Mercedes Benz, North Face, and Brush Box, offering an inside look at the …

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On the Record w/ Matt Vaughan 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Jason and Paul welcome the owner of the legendary Easy Street Records in West Seattle, Matt Vaughan, to the show to talk about the history of vinyl in Seattle, his professional journey in the music industry, and the state of the independent record store in 2024. That, plus much more including spirited discussion of Pearl Jam's new record, Dark Matt…

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Episode 1-Francesca James: Building supportive communities that help entrepreneurs grow and thrive 21:36

3M ago21:36

21:36

Get ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with Joel Williams and Francesca James as they dive into the exciting world of Ideas Forums. Join the adventure as they uncover the secret sauce behind building a thriving community and making meaningful connections. From shaking up the scene with AI, embracing the incredible benefits for brands worki…

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Stargazing w/ Richard Stuverud 1:13:43

3M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Jason and Paul welcome Richard Stuverud to the show to discuss all things music in his world from his past solo records to his upcoming solo record, playing music with his son, and honoring his late father. Richard also details his longtime friendship with Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, those times he filled in for a COVID-stricken Matt Cameron, and…

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