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Football Daily

BBC Radio 5 Live

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The latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football. Join us! Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.
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With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject. Starting with Sumerian cuneiform in 3,100 BCE, Literature and History moves forward in chronological order through Assyriology, Egyptology, the Old Testament, Ancient Greece and Rome, the birth of Christianity, and the early Middle Ages. The show's curren ...
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Richard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends. Their podcast explores everything from media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz. Wheth ...
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Good Noticings

Vox Media Podcast Network

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Good Noticings is the pop culture podcast that makes you smarter. Every week, comedians Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton dive beyond the biggest headlines with thoughtful analysis and sharp banter. Tune in for recommendations and rapid-fire reviews of all the latest fiction, music, movies, and TV alongside their signature exploration of buzzy nonfiction. New episodes drop every Wednesday. From the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Plot Twist, Please

Susannah, Beth and Cass

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Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists. ✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTub ...
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Books I Make My Husband Read

Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl

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Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt journey as one book-loving wife curates an unexpected reading list for her husband. With each episode, dive into lively discussions, humorous debates, and surprising insights on the books she just has to make him read. It’s a book club with a twist—and you’re invited!
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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret

Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. We’ll be splitting each book into three weekly episodes of analysis, discussion and tangents, with a week off in between books to refresh our brains.
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Mind Set in Stone Podcasts is a deep-dive book podcast hosted by Dave, Poppy, Larrell and Jazz, designed to explore the ideas and themes that shape our world. Each episode unpacks the layers of thought-provoking books, offering listeners fresh insights and engaging discussions that inspire curiosity and self-reflection. From timeless classics to modern thought leaders, Dave, Poppy Larrell and Jazz connect stories to life lessons, making each episode a journey into the minds behind the words.
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Have you ever left a great book unfinished? Instead, learn or review the key takeaways of bestselling nonfiction, personal development and business books in minutes, instead of hours or never. Get through your stack of unfinished books or meet your next great read. Learn on your terms with text, PDF, audiobook, animation, infographic and mind map summaries of business and personal development books. Learn more at https://www.getstoryshots.com/ Support us by becoming a premium subscriber and ...
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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. ...
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Judging More Than Just The Cover's Book Club Podcast

Amber Gregg, Kate Ota, and James Moore

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Podcast with in-depth book reviews and book discussions for fiction with strong female leads. Chats cover all genres such as historical fiction, psychological thrillers, young adult, contemporary fiction, suspense, and more. We pick one best-selling book per month to discuss. Since this is a full analysis, there will be spoilers. Join the discussion on social media @judgingmorethan Suggestions for our next book? Send us a message on social media! The team: Amber Gregg, Kate Ota, and James Moore.
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Spine Crackers

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Spine Crackers is an in-depth literary analysis podcast where we discuss a different book every other week, with some jokes and goofs tossed in for good measure. Follow us on instagram, twitter, facebook, etc. and check out our patreon! We post our next read on twitter so you can keep up and read along with us if you like. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spinecrackers https://www.patreon.com/spinecrackers [email protected]
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Film And Whiskey

Bob Book and Brad Gee

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Lifelong friends Brad and Bob are not experts--they're just two guys who really enjoy movies and whiskey. Join them as they combine their passions into one hilarious and insightful show. Each episode, they discuss a classic movie and pair it with a new expression of whiskey. From indies to blockbusters, we offer a fresh take on movies you thought you knew. And don't worry if you're new to either of these worlds - Film & Whiskey is great for beginners or experts alike. With witty banter and e ...
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"Let’s Watch It Again" is your go-to podcast for celebrating the movies that shaped our lives. Hosted by Rob Lee and a lineup of talented writers, artists, and media personalities, this show dives deep into movie anniversaries, blockbusters, and cult classics. Each episode blends humor and sharp analysis, offering thoughtful reviews and retrospective takes on the cultural impact, historical context, and legacy of films from every era. Whether it’s revisiting cinematic masterpieces or uncover ...
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A lifelong "Heralds of Valdemar" superfan (Haze) and a brand-new reader (Daz) dive deep into the captivating world of Mercedes Lackey's "The Heralds of Valdemar" series. Together, they explore each book chapter-by-chapter, offering detailed summaries, thoughtful reviews, insightful analysis, surprising self-discovery, and plenty of fun and ridiculous moments along the way. Whether you're a long-time fan or just starting your journey through Valdemar, read along with us for a unique and engag ...
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The Random Wrestling Review

therandomwrestlingreview

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The Random Wrestling Review and its sister shows bring you an explicit mess of in-depth wrestling analysis and puerile humour. The main show focuses on a single event from any point in history and breaks it down crudely and with no apologies. RWR Now focusses on events currently taking place in wrestling. The Game is a quiz series featuring regular guests on the panel battling out to show their supremacy over one another. BracketMania sees the crew whittle 16 down to 1 in pursuit of finding ...
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Join two literary nerds and Supernatural devotees in rewatching and (over)analyzing the show from episode one. We've got work to do! (Spoilers for seasons 1-15!) Can't see our early episodes? Our show catalogue is here: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/theplaidcast Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplaidcast/
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Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt

Conspiracy Theories w/ Isaac "Illuminati Watcher" Weishaupt

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Conspiracy Theories, Illuminati symbolism, aliens & the Occult all connect with Pop Culture on this podcast hosted by conspiracy and symbolism expert & author: Isaac Weishaupt aka The Illuminati Watcher! (podcasting since 2014 under "Conspiracy Theories and Unpopular Culture"). Join along as we have a rational discussion about the conspiracy of an Illuminati agenda mixed with film analysis, celebrity gossip, entertainment, synchronicities, occult religions and more!
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Believe You Me with Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping | QCODE

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Former UFC middleweight Champion, Michael Bisping, and Paul"Iron Lung" Felder bring their brand of brash, comedic MMA commentary to the podcast world! Believe You Me is a twice weekly show that gives you a behind the scenes look at the career and life of a former UFC champion. Bisping and Felder break down MMA news, pop culture stories, and talks parenting, philosophy and life in general.
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Enterprise Security Weekly (Audio)

Security Weekly Productions

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News, analysis, and insights into enterprise security. We put security vendors under the microscope, and explore the latest trends that can help defenders succeed. Hosted by Adrian Sanabria. Co hosts: Katie Teitler-Santullo, Ayman Elsawah, Jason Wood, Jackie McGuire, Sean Metcalf.
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The Dojo w/ Domino & Hesh Jones

H.K. Domino & Hesh Jones

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Anime Analysis by African Americans. Comic Book commentary by coloreds. Movie reviews for me and you...yo mama and yo cousin too. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dojo-w-domino-hesh-jones--4652058/support.
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Every Tuesday, we crack open a new spine and dive deep into a different story. Read, Reflect, Decode. Welcome to Blank Volumes, the podcast where books take center stage. From timeless fantasy and science fiction masterpieces to literary classics, we explore the plots, characters, and themes that make stories endure. If you love dissecting storytelling, uncovering hidden meanings, and delving into the minds behind the words, this is your bookmark for thoughtful literary analysis. Turn the pa ...
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World Socialist Radio

The Socialist Party of Great Britain

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Official podcast of The Socialist Party of Great Britain. We have one single aim: the establishment of a society in which all productive resources – land, water, factories, transport, etc. – are taken into common ownership, and in which the sole motive for production is the fulfilment of human needs and wants. To read more news, views, and analysis please visit: worldsocialism.org/spgb or, for a free three-issue subscription to The Socialist Standard: spgb.net/podcast
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Enterprise Security Weekly (Video)

Security Weekly Productions

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News, analysis, and insights into enterprise security. We put security vendors under the microscope, and explore the latest trends that can help defenders succeed. Hosted by Adrian Sanabria. Co hosts: Katie Teitler-Santullo, Ayman Elsawah, Jason Wood, Jackie McGuire, Sean Metcalf.
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Why So Sidious? A Nerd Podcast

David Cochran, Jeremy Darr, Caleb Culver

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Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Lord of the Rings etc! Join hosts David Cochran, Jeremy Darr, Caleb Culver, and Andy Mosson as we dive deep into nerdy pop culture. Informative breakdowns, analysis, reviews, predictions, theories, and more! Follow us on X, Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube @whysosidiouspod Send questions, topic requests, or just interact!
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Tarkin's Top Shelf

Becca Benjamin & Mark Sutter

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A Star Wars literary podcast that strives to deliver an educational and yet, entertaining analysis and outlook, pertaining to the new canonical novels/YA books from the galaxy far, far away. In other words, Becca and Mark are your guardians to the Whills and your librarians to the long-lost Jedi Archives.
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Script Club

CenterFrame

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Each month, a group of screenwriters get together for a deep-dive, analytical discussion of a produced screenplay. This focuses on good screenwriting craft, whether that’s an evocative line of description, a story beat that effectively reveals character or a theme that resonates throughout the script. Script Club meetings are held online and are also streamed live on CenterFrame’s video channel, with a trimmed down version additionally posted after the event. All screenwriters in the CenterF ...
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Do you wanna know all about ongoing comics from Marvel and more? Join Nico, TK, Kevo, & the rest of the Action Pack as they discuss the big moments, fill in the missing pieces, examine the characters, and more. Each week on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and more, the team breakdown the many books on multiple platforms. Whether it’s X-Men, Daredevil, Avengers, Miracleman, Darkwing Duck, Sandman, or anyone else from the Marvel U and beyond — the Action Pack has you covered with insight, in-depth ...
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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world. Listen and subs ...
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Former Scotland international Pat Nevin and ex-Scotland captain Rachel Corsie join Steve Crossman and commentator Eilidh Barbour from Hampden as Scotland secure a first World Cup spot for 28 years. The team react to an epic night of football in Glasgow that finished 4-2 and had it all: 6 goals, a red card, a penalty, a stoppage time winner and a fi…
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***FREE BONUS EPISODE*** The birth of MTV in 1981 heralded a new dawn for the music industry. But how did a ragtag team of VJs and television execs upend a billion dollar machine? Across three episodes, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde chart the highs and lows of the MTV story. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the sho…
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In this, his first Bernard Samson narrative, Len Deighton gives us the story of a weary MI6 veteran who's pulled back into danger when a suspected mole threatens London's Berlin intelligence network. As Cold War pressures intensify, Samson is forced to negotiate frayed loyalties and return to the divided city of his youth, where nostalgia threatens…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to overhaul state energy companies following a corruption scandal that has rocked his government.But corruption scandals are not anything new to Ukraine having been a feature of its prewar history. corruption was, however, something Zelensky promised to clean up during the 2019 election. So how much …
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In 2026, Dr Norah Patten will become the first Irish person in space. Joining her on that mission is crewmate Dr Shawna Pandya where they will complete a research mission and travel on-board the Virgin Galactic's commercial spacecraft Delta. The two astronauts have taken time out of their busy schedule as they prepare for this mission to chat to Pa…
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In Life Beside Bars: Confinement and Capital in an American Prison Town (Duke UP, 2024), Heath Pearson showcases dynamic, interdependent community as the best hope for undoing the systems of confinement that reproduce capital in Cumberland County, New Jersey—a place that is home to three state prisons, one federal prison, and the regional jail. Pea…
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Beloved baker and five-time James Beard Award winner Dorie Greenspan joins the New Books Network to discuss her new cookbook, Dorie’s Anytime Cakes (Harvest, 2025), a warm, inviting collection designed to slip easily into everyday life. From celebration-worthy showstoppers to simple loaves meant for sharing over coffee, Greenspan’s latest book dist…
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At a time when college students and their parents often question the "return on investment" from humanities courses, accomplished feature writer and English professor Carlo Rotella invites us into the minds of a group of skeptical first-year students who are ultimately transformed by a required literature class. In What Can I Get Out of This?: Teac…
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The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City (SUNY Press, 2025) by Henry H. Sapoznik explores a century of Yiddish popular culture in New York City. Sapoznik--the author of Klezmer! Jewish Music fro0m Old World to Our World and a Peabody Award-winning coproducer of NPR's Yiddish Radio Project--tells his story through chapters on eating, archit…
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Today I’m speaking with Hélène Landemore, Professor of Political Science at Yale University, about Democracy and Bullshit, with a special focus on her 2020 book, Open Democracy: Reinventing Popular Rule for the Twenty-First Century (Princeton University Press, 2020). Bullshit is a feature of both democracies and dictatorships alike, but it takes di…
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Interweaving memoir with Hebrew poetry, Going Out with Knots: My Two Kaddish Years with Hebrew Poetry (Jewish Publication Society, 2025) illluminates author Wendy I. Zierler’s literary and personal Jewish mourning journey in the aftermath of unremitting personal loss. She begins with her story: the death of both her parents in one year; the challen…
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1991 ushered in a new epoch of hope as Russia marched toward democracy and prosperity on the ruins of the Soviet Union. In 2025 those hopes for a thriving, democratic Russia have not panned out. Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov lived it as journalists in Russia from the start of Putin’s reign. Specialists in documenting Russia’s secret services, t…
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Americans have always fought over the meaning of freedom and equality. What is not commonly recognized is that the battles most pivotal in defining our democracy, from the framing of the Constitution to the decades-long backlash to the civil rights movement, hinged on one issue—taxes. In The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation i…
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The story of the lands between the Forth and Humber from the end of the Roman period to the Viking kingdom of York is one of the most richly fascinating in British history. This the age of Lindisfarne and of Bede; of the dramatic hills, valleys and ancient routeways that link the Irish Sea and the North Sea; of names that resonate even now: Edwin, …
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Provincial Metropolis: Intellectuals and the Hinterland in Colonial India (Cambridge UP, 2025) tells the story of Patna, in the north Indian region of Bihar, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A century and more earlier, Patna had been an important and populous city, but it came to be seen by many-and is still seen today-as merel…
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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Catching Fire, the burning sequel to Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games, ignites the spark of rebellion in this near perfect sequel. We are back in Panem and Katniss has survived the Hunger Games. But, in that survival, the seeds of rebellion have been sown as Katniss understands t…
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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder recap all the madness from UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev which saw with special guests Ali Abedliezi and Ethan Ewing.#Bisping #Felder #UFC322Support Our Sponsors:Vandy Crisps/MASA Chips - Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to ⁠⁠http://masachips.com/BELIEVE⁠⁠ and using cod…
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Which leading Labour politician almost ended up in this Jungle this year? Will ITV sell its broadcasting arm to Sky for over £1 billion? And why has Sky Sport's TikTok channel Halo taken a ‘hot girl walk’ to infamy? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the casting for I'm A Celebrity 2026, who are the booking wins and which major MP was almost sec…
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Scotland and Wales could secure World Cup spots with victory on Tuesday night - will they, and what would it mean? Former Scottish international James McFadden joins Jonathan Northcroft, Chief Football Writer at the Sunday Times, and Eilidh Barbour to ponder what's required for Steve Clarke to lead the Tartan Army to a first World Cup for 28 years.…
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Marvel, Star Wars, DC News! Will the MCU bring Wanda Maximoff back for Doomsday or Secret Wars? Jason Todd and Dick Greyson's DCU origin story will be told in Dynamic Duo! And spinning out of James Gunn's Superman comes a Jimmy Olson series and it will feature Flash villain Grodd & more! Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Su…
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Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Ireland with an estimated 1900 deaths per annum and its the second most common cancer in Ireland for women. While many associate this type of cancer with smokers, one in five diagnosed people have never smoked in their lives. One of these people is Susan Leatham who was diagnosed in 2021 and Susan spoke to Pat…
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Here to take us through an inside look at some of the biggest crime stories and scandals in Irish history is crime journalist and author Paul Williams. Paul has a brand-new book out now, titled ‘Crooks 2’, a sequel to his previous bestseller ‘Crooks’. ‘Crooks 2’ chronicles some of Paul’s most notorious exposés.…
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Bob and Brad are joined by friend-of-show Lee Diaz to revisit the classic film Singin' in the Rain alongside a review of Weller Special Reserve bourbon. They explore the film's themes of whimsy, the transition from silent films to talkies, and the iconic performance of Gene Kelly. T Then, they break to sample Weller Special Reserve, discussing its …
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Segment 1: Interview with Rob Allen It's the Year of the (Clandestine) Linux Desktop! As if EDR evasions weren't enough, attackers are now employing yet another method to hide their presence on enterprise systems: deploying tiny Linux VMs. Attackers are using Hyper-V and/or WSL to deploy tiny (120MB disk space and 256MB memory) Linux VMs to host a …
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Segment 1: Interview with Rob Allen It's the Year of the (Clandestine) Linux Desktop! As if EDR evasions weren't enough, attackers are now employing yet another method to hide their presence on enterprise systems: deploying tiny Linux VMs. Attackers are using Hyper-V and/or WSL to deploy tiny (120MB disk space and 256MB memory) Linux VMs to host a …
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Last night people all around Ireland were celebrating Ireland's win against Hungary and the man of the moment Troy Parrott! Henry McKean met Troy Parrott's friends and family at the Bridge Tavern in Portland Row after they watched Troy's hat-trick, beating Hungry 3-2 in Budapest and getting Ireland to The World Cup play offs in March.…
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here were scenes of joy and jubilation in Budapest last night as Ireland defeated Hungary 3 nil. Ireland’s world cup dream remains alive and well after Ireland forward Troy Parrott proved to be a hat trick hero. However, Parrott wasn’t the only sportsman to hit a hat trick for Ireland as Mack Hansen's return resulted in a three-try hit against Aust…
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