Best Driving Nerves Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 78: Boston Marathon Insights, Handling Race Nerves and Disappointment, and Optimizing Your Schedule 56:21

5d ago56:21

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This week’s episode is another grab bag full of recent insights from racing, training, and spectating! Elena and Katie cover a bunch of fun topics including: insights from the Boston Marathon; how to optimize your training schedule for variables like multiple sports, good vs. bad weather, recovery, and social time; pre-race nerves and anxiety; proc…

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Tents for asylum seekers - why won't Labour rule it out? 48:43

1h ago48:43

48:43

In the latest round of “did I hear that correctly?“, the Prime Minister's spokesman has refused to rule out housing asylum seekers in tents. It’s a policy that's been touted by Reform's new mayor for Greater Lincolnshire, and, you'd think, should be an easy one for Labour to knock down. The fact they can’t - or won’t - speaks to a larger issue abou…

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Fixing burnout begins with understanding burnout 10:14

13h ago10:14

10:14

Team challenges can feel overwhelming to tackle head-on. Here’s how leaders in a recent Activation Bootcamp found ways to infuse small but meaningful relief into their teams—without trying to fix everything. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@…

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The Farage surge: is the two party system over? 41:28

15h ago41:28

41:28

For the last decade, the spectre of Nigel Farage has been haunting British politics. From UKIP to the Brexit Party, he has loomed in the background of Westminster, threatening but never quite managing to pose a real threat to the two major parties. All that changed today. With just six votes in it, Reform took their first seat from Labour, in Runco…

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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents 24:36

16h ago24:36

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This week on The Sports Agents... Gabby and Mark were live from Lords Cricket Ground this week for the launch of the 2026 Women's T20 Cricket World Cup in England and Wales. They spoke to World Rugby Player of the Year, Ellie Kildunne, about their own home World Cup this summer, the new trend for celebrations, and the cowboy craze (01:15). At Lords…

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Will Trump's deal with Ukraine frighten Putin? 40:31

1d ago40:31

40:31

Trump has sent 50 million dollars of military aid to Ukraine - the first shipment of aid since he took power. The money started flowing after Ukraine signed that much discussed minerals deal: in it, America recognised Russia's “full scale invasion of Ukraine". So has the minerals deal finally made peace possible? Or is it little more than a shakedo…

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Creating an Action Plan 15:44

2d ago15:44

15:44

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss action plans. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about drivin…

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How Donald Trump Became India’s New Best Friend 25:46

6d ago25:46

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On this episode of Trumponomics, we discuss why India stands to gain from the US trade war with China and the rest of the world. Host Stephanie Flanders speaks with Bloomberg senior editor Chris Anstey and reporter Shruti Srivastava, as well as Bloomberg Economics senior India economist Abhishek Gupta. They look at how India has been able to pull a…

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Q&A: Trump's 100 days - America heads to recession 41:05

3d ago41:05

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Today, America's GDP figures show the economy is dramatically contracting, and recession continues to loom. It’s not an ideal backdrop for Trumps 100 day celebration. Jon has been in Detroit, where Trump has been addressing autoworkers terrified by Trump's tariffs. So, with 100 days of Trump 2.0 under our belts, we answer your most pressing questio…

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“Brutal and efficient” - should Starmer be a bit more Carney? 32:10

4d ago32:10

32:10

Mark Carney’s election win in Canada has shown what a potent political force Trump can be - to those campaigning against his economic bullying. But could it have wider implications at home for Keir Starmer? Will the PM now feel more comfortable prioritising a trade deal with the EU over the US? And what does having an ally on America's border mean …

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Sustaining progress: Rethinking DEI for the next generation of work with Lily Zheng 44:48

8d ago44:48

44:48

Rachel sits down with DEI strategist Lily Zheng for a candid conversation on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. They explore why real progress depends on focusing less on performative programs and more on outcomes that drive lasting change. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecas…

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Will MAGA Make Canada Liberal Again? 44:08

5d ago44:08

44:08

Polls have narrowed as Canadians head to the ballot box. Mark Carney has led a remarkable fightback for the Liberal party, driven in no small part by a newfound sense of Canadian nationalism - determined not to be cowed by Donald Trump, disgusted by his overtures to turn the country into America's 51 state. But with the election looking tightly con…

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Special Episode: Trump's epiphany in Rome. Carney's election in Canada 38:01

6d ago38:01

38:01

A special edition of The News Agents this weekend as Canadians head to the polls for an election which may be decided by anti American antipathy for Donald Trump. But we begin in Rome after that meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy. Big questions for both leaders. Has Trump now recognised he’s been played by Putin? And will Zelenskyy have any choice…

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What keeps Charlie Brooker up at night? 36:16

11d ago36:16

36:16

Over ten years ago, Black Mirror burst onto our screens, bringing with it dystopian futures and exploring themes of how humanity would deal with rapidly evolving technology. Now in its seventh series, how much of this is a far-off future? And in 2025, are we now closer to the world of Black Mirror than ever before? Charlie Brooker joins Emily and L…

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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents 24:49

8d ago24:49

24:49

It was marathon week on The Sports Agents, inspired by the London Marathon... First up is Eilish McColgan, the four-time Olympian who's making her marathon debut in London. Her mum won the race just under 30 years ago, and now Eilish is hoping to break her record. (02:30) Former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss says he'll be chasing ex-Englan…

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INCENTIVE: SIF innovation from idea to impact 52:27

11d ago52:27

52:27

INCENTIVE is the first SIF Beta project to reach completion. In this episode, members of the INCENTIVE team share their learnings and future plans with us. As the first project to complete, dissemination of their outcomes - including collaboration, continuity of the work and deployment of the technology after the SIF funding stops - provides valuab…

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“VLADIMIR, STOP!” Trump tells Putin to back off 32:54

12d ago32:54

32:54

Overnight Ukraine's capital suffered one of its worst bombardments for nearly a year. Scores were injured by ballistic missiles. Since recording, the death toll has risen to twelve. Putin’s attack came just hours after Trump had berated Zelensky for being “the obstacle to peace". It’s hard not to see how Putin has been emboldened by Trump's words. …

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Episode 77: Training Camps, Buying a New Bike, Post-Race Blues, GI Issues in Running, and More! 1:01:13

12d ago1:01:13

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This week’s episode is a grab bag full of fun insights related to: the how and why of training camps, considerations for buying a new or new used bike, navigating race-day uncontrollables, impulse control in racing, how and when to “burn a match” in workouts or races, GI issues on long runs, the post-race blues, and lessons from interval training. …

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How to consolidate and remember what you have learnt 18:32

9d ago18:32

18:32

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about ways to consolidate and remember what you have learnt in driving lessons - so that you know what to do. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A pod…

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Trump May Not Be Done With Powell Yet 27:53

13d ago27:53

27:53

What are the long-term implications of Donald Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell? Host Stephanie Flanders is joined by Krishna Guha, vice chairman of Evercore ISI and head of its Global Policy and Central Bank Strategy Team, and Bloomberg managing editor Kate Davidson. “Up to this point, the market has confidence that the Fed wi…

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"An indecent proposal" Trump's final offer to Ukraine 34:48

10d ago34:48

34:48

London was expecting to host key players today for a Ukraine peace summit. Late last night the US Secretary of State pulled out - leaving many to assume there was no plan to sign off. All eyes are now on the Pope's funeral on Saturday, which may be one the de facto European summit, bringing President Trump and President Zelensky face to face. Is Tr…

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"You're fired" - Why Trump's catchphrase is spooking the world economy 36:28

14d ago36:28

36:28

The IMF has just released a dire forecast for every major economy - predicting a sharp slowdown in growth on the back of Trump's tariffs plan. It comes as Trump is found trying to fire his central banker - the Federal Reserve Chairman ,Jerome Powell, whose job is completely independent of government. What happens if he goes? And why hasn’t Trump le…

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How to repair fractured relationships at work 9:10

15d ago9:10

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Some work relationships feel easy. And some… don’t. When a relationship feels rocky—even without a big conflict—there’s a path to a more collegial working relationships, even if you never become best friends. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor…

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Matthew Freud knows the secrets of Britain's most powerful people 37:22

16d ago37:22

37:22

Matthew Freud rarely gives interviews. He’s normally behind the curtain, on the end of the phone - helping A listers, politicians, and businesses navigate their way through a hostile and unrelenting media environment. But now, on the fortieth anniversary of his company, which has served many of the world's biggest brands and most famous faces - he …

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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents 24:32

19d ago24:32

24:32

This week on The Sports Agents... What a moment it was... after an 11-year wait for the final major, Rory McIlroy finally achieved a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters. Actor James Nesbitt explained what it means to Northern Ireland, we relived the rollercoaster with co-host of The Chipping Forecast Podcast, Andrew Cotter, and spoke to Ciaran…

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Episode 76: The Secret Marathon Adventure 59:20

19d ago59:20

59:20

In this week’s episode, Elena and Katie recap Katie’s recent BQ marathon. We cover why Katie decided to pivot from triathlon training to marathon training, why she kept the race a secret until after she crossed the finish line, how relatively low mileage and a ton of cross training kept her injury-free throughout the build, how she integrated heavy…

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Driving practice makes better, not perfection! 13:32

16d ago13:32

13:32

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey chat about why we aim for practice making better instead of perfect. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others might re…

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How China Can Weather Trump’s Trade War with Nouriel Roubini 25:32

20d ago25:32

25:32

On this week’s episode of Trumponomics, we speak with economist Nouriel Roubini about the all-out trade war US President Donald Trump has kicked off with China, and why it’s a conflict Chinese leader Xi Jinping might think he can weather—and even win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What is a woman? A landmark ruling 28:45

17d ago28:45

28:45

After years of culture war debate over trans women and their rights, today the Supreme Court ruled that the word “woman” in the 2010 Equality Act refers only to “biological” women. So was this a victory for the women who brought the legal challenge? Does this change anything in real terms for trans-people going forward? And does it just give greate…

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Has Trump given up on Ukraine? 30:02

18d ago30:02

30:02

The night after one of the deadliest attacks on Ukrainian civilians since Putin's invasion, the American President has gone all block caps, tweeting: 'I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS WAR'. He's clearly a bit rattled. He'd been briefed over the weekend - following talks between his own envoy and Putin - that a ceasefire was significantly nearer. Thing…

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Making work more human with Bonnie Davis 35:06

22d ago35:06

35:06

Rachel sits down with Bonnie Davis, co-founder of HuWork, to answer your questions about building more human-centered workplaces. You’ll also hear how Bonnie and her co-founder built HuWork by combining their corporate experience, research, and coaching backgrounds along with why celebrating strengths is key to sustainable change.…

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Is China trying to sabotage British Steel? 36:05

19d ago36:05

36:05

Is China trying to sabotage British industry? That’s the warning from a group in parliament. Some ministers may quietly agree. But they can’t say it out loud. So what should our strategy be? As the UK Government takes over the running of a Chinese owned company called British Steel, where does that leave our trade relationship with Beijing? Are we …

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SPECIAL REPORT: Will Keir Starmer save British Steel? 40:24

22d ago40:24

40:24

In a dramatic turn of events, parliament has been recalled for MPs to discuss the future of British Steel. In Scunthorpe, some 2,700 jobs hang in the balance after the Chinese owner of the steel works said its blast furnaces are "no longer financially sustainable". Thousands more jobs in the supply chain are also at risk - steel runs through the he…

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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents 24:52

26d ago24:52

24:52

This week on The Sports Agents... From watching his uncle commit one of the biggest robberies in British history, to a police chase and a double life sentence. John McAvoy tells us his story of turning his life around to break world records and become a sponsored Ironman triathlete. (03:30) Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe was set to be England's…

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Trump's u-turn: "A power trip on a global scale" 32:05

23d ago32:05

32:05

At the precise moment Donald Trump was “pausing” his tariffs policy, his own trade negotiator was trying to explain to Congress who knew what when. Did those around Trump have prior knowledge, and take the opportunity to invest? Or did he leave his own team in the dark? Trump has tried to style his climb down as a win. But the soaring response of t…

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Episode 75: Managing Uncertainty, Chasing Goals, and Playing the Long Game in Endurance Training with Gina des Cognets 52:21

26d ago52:21

52:21

In this week’s episode of the podcast, Elena and Katie are welcoming on a repeat guest who always has plenty of life wisdom to share. Gina des Cognets — an executive coach for teams and individuals and a badass athlete herself — talks us through how she approaches uncertainty and risk in the pursuit of ambitious goals, practical strategies for esta…

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Different Ways to Change Emotional State Before Driving 16:26

23d ago16:26

16:26

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey share different ways you can change your emotional state before driving. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast? Do you have a story that others migh…

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Is This America's Liz Truss Moment? 23:13

27d ago23:13

23:13

On this week’s episode of Trumponomics, we discuss what the rollout of President Donald Trump’s tariff plan has taught us about the Administration's economic strategy and the future of the US economy. In Trump’s first term, market participants could count on the President adjusting policy if it seemed to be hurting the stock market. Now recession a…

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Trump’s Liz Truss moment: “It could be cataclysmic” 31:37

24d ago31:37

31:37

Trump's tariffs, combined with China's retaliation, are doing terrible things to stock markets around the world. People are selling off equity and assets in this increasingly uncertain time. But now something even more strange is happening - the bond market is tanking. And that’s a sign that confidence in the US government itself has hit the rocks.…

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"China gives Trump the middle finger" 30:26

25d ago30:26

30:26

As Trump threatens to double the tariffs on China the trade war between two of the world's biggest economies is escalating. China has said it will "fight to the end". Trump says he will not back down. As each side raises the stakes, will Trump have to concede that he's made mistakes? Who will back down first? And how will this trade war affect the …

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How to reignite your motivation when it dips 8:20

27d ago8:20

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Everyone’s motivation dips sometimes. But when it does, we often default to the wrong solutions. Here’s how to get curious, not critical, and reignite your inner spark in some of the most common situations.By Macmillan Holdings, LLC

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Will market chaos make Trump rethink his tariffs? 43:15

26d ago43:15

43:15

Hong Kong's stock exchange has just closed down 13% - to put this in context it's the worst day of trading since the Asian market crash of 1997. The FTSE 100 has plummeted here, Goldman Sachs has upgraded its probability of a US recession, and members of the US government are now taking to the airwaves to squabble about the plan ahead. Is this genu…

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Q&A: Could Trump suspend the midterms? And how worried should we be about the stock market? 38:40

1M ago38:40

38:40

Trump's tariffs have caused chaos on the stock markets with a looming threat of recession. Rumours are swirling that the midterm elections could get cancelled. And tourists are re-thinking their travel to America. How worried should we really be? This Friday, Lewis and Jon answer your questions about Trump, the economy, and what the global impact w…

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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents 15:17

1M ago15:17

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This week on The Sports Agents... It's Grand National weekend! ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin was among our guests, as Gabby & Mark explored how viable a more 'ethically-conscious' version of the sport is, when it relies so heavily on gambling? (02:04) Former World Champion sprinter Darren Campbell is involved in the development a new 'Super Tr…

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Has Brexit really saved us from Trump's trade war? 43:26

1M ago43:26

43:26

Declaring 'Liberation Day' for the USA, Donald Trump accused other countries of having "looted, pillaged, raped and plundered" America's economy. What he announced has sent tremors around the global economy and his own - Trump has set the stage for a global trade war. His tariffs start at 10% and go up to as high as 74% for an unlucky few states li…

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Episode 74: A Conversation with Ultrarunner, FKT Holder, Photographer, Author, and Coach Eli Burakian 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

In this week’s episode, we’re bringing on a very special guest and friend of the pod. Eli Burakian is an ultrarunner, coach, guidebook author, mountain photographer, dad, race director, and all-around adventurer whose love of the sport and passion for helping other people make him one of the most interesting people we know. We chat through Eli’s mo…

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Gaps in Knowledge and Understanding 16:06

1M ago16:06

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Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss the importance of finding out more about if driving anxiety is created by gaps in knowledge or understanding. Would you like to feature in a future Q&A …

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The Roots of Trump’s Global Trade War with Martin Wolf 24:44

1M ago24:44

24:44

US President Donald Trump’s administration said it’s still finalizing plans to unveil what could be a barrage of new tariffs on America’s trading partners around the world. Trump contends he is waging his global trade war to fix a system he considers unfair to the US. On this week's Trumponomics podcast, we’re going to look at this strategy. But ra…

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Is Trump turning against Putin? 39:05

1M ago39:05

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Has Trump just started to work out he’s being played by Putin? A light bulb moment is going on in the White House - Washington officials are privately admitting that the Ukraine peace deal is not going to plan. Whilst fifty senators have combined forces to seek new sanctions on Russia, we ask whether Trump has lost patience with Putin and whether t…

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Has a free speech row derailed our US trade deal? 46:27

1M ago46:27

46:27

It's 'Liberation Day' eve as Trump dangles his tariffs threat across the world again. How should Starmer respond to what could be a nail in the coffin to the UK economy? And how has one woman’s anti abortion protest now got tangled up in a free trade deal? We talk with a former Bank of England chief economist. Later, is Kemi Badenoch right about Ad…

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