Best Eccleston Podcasts (2025)

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Women's Cricket Weekly: Ecclestone's England return and we revisit the trans ban in recreational women's cricket 50:06

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Following the ECB’s decision in May to ban trans women from competing in all levels of women’s cricket with immediate effect, Katya Witney unpicks a complex and controversial subject, and speaks to those who are feeling the impact. Elsewhere in the show there's Lauren Winfield-Hill on all the latest action in the T20 Blast and England's squad to ta…

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Joanna Hardy-Susskind and Horatio Clare 27:49

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THE TRUCE by Primo Levi, chosen by Horatio Clare THE SUN DOES SHINE by Anthony Ray Hinton with Lara Love Hardin, chosen by Joanna Hardy-SusskindSULA by Toni Morrison, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Writer Horatio Clare joins criminal defence barrister Joanna Hardy-Susskind to discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Horatio's choice is a book he …

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Episode 11. Edie and the Sparkle Star Show 6:46

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In this gentle bedtime story, meet Edie — a bright and imaginative little girl who loves gymnastics, makeup and sparkly things. But when bedtime arrives, Edie finds it hard to settle on her own… until a magical sparkle star appears on her bedroom wall and invites her on a dreamy adventure. Floating through the night sky on a cloud trampoline, twirl…

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Episode 10. Harper and Bob the Alien 4:00

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In tonight’s sleepy story, Harper meets an unexpected visitor: a friendly purple alien named Bob, who’s flown across the galaxy in search of the best food Earth has to offer… from a pharmacy! With glowing stones, granola bars, and giggles along the way, this gentle adventure is perfect for calming down curious minds and drifting off with a smile. ✨…

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Doctor Who Dreams 32:40

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Send us a text and let us know what you think of our podcast! We're always dreaming of Doctor Who! So this week we decided to discuss our dreams for what we would do if we had THE POWER to make it happen! Paul and Geoff each have a few things they would like to see happen...one focussed more on the show and one on the extended universe things... Pl…

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Episode 9. Daphne and The Cat who Knew The Way 3:09

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Tonight’s bedtime story follows Daphne, a kind-hearted girl who loves fairies, princesses, and her soft grey cat, Whimsy. But one starry evening, Whimsy leads her somewhere unexpected… to a tiny door in an old tree, and into a hidden fairy world full of sparkling magic, kindness, and quiet wonder. This short and soothing tale is perfect for winding…

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Episode 8. Nora and the Polar Bear’s Secret 3:33

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In tonight’s peaceful story, a little girl named Nora follows quiet pawprints across the snowy Arctic… and meets a wise polar bear who teaches her something special: 🌙 Sometimes, the calm we need is already inside us — we just have to pause and listen. This gentle tale is perfect for winding down after a busy day, especially for children with activ…

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Episode 7. Lark and the Sky Garden 6:15

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Tonight’s sleepy story follows a little girl named Lark, who finds a silver ladder stretching high into the sky… and discovers a magical garden floating above the clouds. With glowing flowers, humming lily pads, and a whispering Wishing Tree, Lark’s sky-top adventure is filled with wonder and gentle joy. Perfect for calming little minds and sending…

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Episode 6. Sam and the Baby Dinosaur 7:03

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Tonight’s sleepy story follows a curious boy named Sam, who visits his grandma’s cottage for the summer—and discovers something truly magical hidden in her old garden shed… a baby dinosaur hatching from a mysterious egg! With soft dinosaur hiccups, garden adventures, and a gentle goodbye under the stars, this bedtime tale is filled with wonder, war…

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Women's Cricket Weekly: Another setback for England and the impact of the Tier 2 system 1:01:17

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Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney and Yas Rana discuss the final T20I between England and India, and England's defeat in the first match of the ODI series. Later in the show, Katya conducts a deep dive into the Tier 2 system and Yas chats to Kira Chathli about Surrey's excellent T20 Blast campaign so far. 0:00 Intro / 1:06 England vs India / 18:47…

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England and India's 'enthralling' 3rd Test analysed | What next after five dramatic days at Lord's? 32:34

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Nasser and Athers discuss the brilliant 3rd Test between England and India at Lord's on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They chat about the 'needle' between the two sides, the slow over-rate during the game and where it leaves the series with England 2-1 up heading to the 4th Test at Old Trafford. Watch every episode of the S…

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Episode 5. Milo the Mouse and the Moonlight Bell 2:19

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Tonight’s sleepy story is about a tiny mouse named Milo who lives in a teacup behind a quiet bakery. One peaceful night, he hears a soft, magical sound ringing through the moonlight… and follows it to something truly special. This calming bedtime tale is filled with gentle wonder, soft sounds, and peaceful moments—perfect for winding down and drift…

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Episode 4. Hazel the Hedgehog and the Rainy Day Smile 1:54

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Hazel is a quiet little hedgehog who loves rainy days — when the world feels soft, slow, and still. But one drizzly afternoon, Hazel feels a little lonely… until something unexpected happens. With a deep breath and a gentle smile, she finds connection in the quiet — and discovers that even rainy days can hold tiny moments of magic. A story about st…

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Dawson recalled, Australia bowl Windies out for 27 and Italy qualify for the World Cup 1:08:51

5d ago1:08:51

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A huge week for the podcast as Liam Dawson is called up to England's Test squad! Also on the show, Australia's demolition of the West Indies in Kingston, over rates, dodgy balls, irresistible eBay listings and more. 0:00 Kia UK / 0:42 Intro / 1:58 Liam Dawson / 11:48 Perfect Draft / 12:56 West Indies vs Australia / 24:27 Over rates / 31:13 Balls / …

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The Ninth Doctor and Rose Back for New Adventures PLUS All the Who News 48:16

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Hey, Who fans and welcome to Episode 428. Twenty years after their on-screen adventures, Chris Eccleston and Billie Piper are re-united for more trips in the TARDIS over at Big Finish. I've got all the details in this episode! "Back to the Powell Estate, where the Doctor’s past returns to haunt him, and out into the universe where enemies old and n…

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Episode 3. Fern the Fox Paints the Sky 1:41

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In tonight’s story, we meet Fern — a quiet little fox with a paintbrush and a heart full of colour. Every evening, as the forest grows still and the sun begins to set, Fern climbs her favourite hill to paint the sky. With careful strokes of orange, pink, and sleepy purple, she helps the day say goodnight. Fern the Fox Paints the Sky is a calming be…

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Episode 2. Moon in the Puddle 1:33

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Tonight’s story is about a quiet boy, a rainy path… and a magical moment of reflection. When he sees the moon shining in a puddle, he pauses — and gently learns that sometimes, the smallest still moments hold the biggest feelings. Moon in the Puddle is a calm, thoughtful bedtime story about wonder, stillness, and noticing quiet magic in the world a…

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Outrage on the Mic – Part 3: Rage Sells, But We Don’t Have to Buy It 12:37

6d ago12:37

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War, political chaos, economic fears, AI disruption—the world feels like it’s on fire. And the media? It never stops pouring fuel on the flames. In this final chapter of the Outrage on the Mic series, we explores how outrage has become the currency of media—from the fiery sermons of Father Coughlin to the viral rants of today’s podcasters and polit…

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Episode 1: Welcome to Tucked In: Sleepy Stories for Kids 2:30

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In this very first episode of Tucked In: Sleepy Stories for Kids, we welcome your little ones into a calm and cozy world of gentle bedtime stories. Meet your host Anna, as we introduce what to expect from each episode — peaceful stories, soft voices, and a soothing atmosphere designed to help children unwind, relax, and drift off to sleep. Tonight’…

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England defend 192 to win an epic Test for the ages 1:03:39

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Mark Butcher, Phil Walker and Yas Rana try to make sense of an incredible Test and remarkable day five finish at Lord's. 0:00 Kia UK / 0:47 Intro / 1:10 The final day / 8:45 Jofra Archer / 17:30 India's approach / 22:38 Final wicket / 25:23 Ben Stokes / 30:39 India / 36:48 Win Test tickets / 37:17 Remitly / 38:06 Shoaib Bashir / 42:18 The war of wo…

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Desiree Akhavan and Rosie Wilby 27:51

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ALL FOURS by Miranda July, chosen by Desiree AkhavanUNTRUE by Wednesday Martin, chosen by Rosie WilbyDRAGON TALK by Fleur Adcock, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Filmmaker and writer Desiree Akhavan joins comedian, writer and podcaster Rosie Wilby as they discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Desiree's choice is All Fours by Miranda July, a nov…

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Doctor Who | Vampire Weekend: Thirteenth Doctor Adventures 1.1 REVIEWED 1:04:26

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Send us a text and let us know what you think of our podcast! They're back! The Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz return, in audio form, in the first of twelve stories in the Big Finish Thirteenth Doctor Adventures series! This has been a long time coming and Geoff is frankly very happy now it's here! In this review, we... get stuck into the excitement whi…

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Women's Cricket Weekly: India win the T20I series despite England's improbable Oval fightback 42:26

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Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to the third and fourth England-India T20Is. 0:00 Intro / 0:55 Lauren Winfield-Hill on ENGvIND / 22:31 England vs India / 36:58 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and cr…

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The Devouring 1:24:11

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Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson discuss "The Devouring", the first audio drama from Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who: Audacity set in 2023, featuring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, Joseph Millson as Ignatius Montague, and introducing Jaye Griffiths as Audacity Montague! Find us here:Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com…

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Symbola (Monetiform Tokens) 57:57

13d ago57:57

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Clare Rowan and M.E (Mairi) Gkikaki join me in the Lesche to discuss the use of monetiform tokens in Greek (and a bit of Roman) antiquity. Clare was the PI on the ERC-funded project "Token Communities of the Ancient Mediterranean." Mairi was a postdoctoral researcher on the project, and her edited volume Tokens in Classical Athens and Beyond was pu…

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Outrage on the Mic, Part 2: Outrage Has Always Been With Us 33:42

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In Part 2 of our special series Outrage on the Mic, we go back in time to explore how public outrage has shaped societies long before the digital age. David Beckemeyer is joined by Outrageous History! host Ernest Granson, who brings his journalist’s eye to scandals, uprisings, and media-fueled conflicts from the French Revolution to the Spanish-Ame…

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Live at Lord's! England v India Third Test Preview with Ravi Shastri and Dinesh Karthik 58:37

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Nas and Ath are joined at Lord's by India legend, commentator, World Cup winner and former head coach, Ravi Shastri, alongside friend of the pod, Dinesh Karthik, in front of a live audience to look ahead to the third Test. If you're new to the podcast, make sure you give this show a like, follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so yo…

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India humble England without Bumrah – how much of a worry is England's bowling attack? 1:02:07

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Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, and Yas Rana react to India's annihilation of England in the second Test at Edgbaston.0:00 Kia UK / 0:47 Intro / 1:11 Perfect Draft / 2:25 Akash Deep / 11:13 England's fourth innings / 14:59 India's seamers / 17:31 Shubman Gill / 24:29 Win T20 tickets / 24:50 Remitly / 25:43 Lord's tickets / 26:08 Patreon / 27:59 England'…

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James Rebanks and Kiri Pritchard-McLean at the Hay Festival 27:51

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THE IRON AGE by Arja KajermoA SHORT STAY IN HELL by Steven L PeckSTONE YARD DEVOTIONAL by Charlotte Wood James Rebanks is a farmer from the Lake District as well as author of The Shepherd's Life. His new book The Place of Tides is about his time in Norway learning from an elderly woman who cared for eider ducks on a remote island. His book choice i…

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We 💙💙 Doctor Who 1:15:06

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Send us a text and let us know what you think of our podcast! Doctor Who is our favourite show of all time and if you're listening to this podcast, chances are, it's yours too! We wanted to do a new episode where we celebrated the things we love about Doctor Who because, let's be honest, the fandom online can be a miserable place sometimes...most o…

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Women's Cricket Weekly: India dominate England – what's gone wrong for the hosts? 1:03:53

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Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to India's comprehensive victories against England in the first two T20Is. Later in the show Katya chats to Ella McCaughan who's enjoyed a brilliant 2025 so far, particularly in the T20 Blast. 0:00 Intro / 1:16 Lauren Winfield-Hill on ENGvIND / 17:23 India / 23:26 England / 44:24 El…

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Outrage on the Mic – Part 1: Laughing Through the Outrage 50:24

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Outrage Overload x Outrage Factory This week, we kick off our special July series, Outrage on the Mic, with a fun and irreverent crossover featuring the hosts of Outrage Factory—Dale Deruiter and Geoff Gauthier. We explore the absurdity of online outrage, how humor can both defuse and amplify it, and what it means to build a show around the week’s …

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Archer's possible return, Australia's fragile top order and what changes should India make? 1:19:28

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Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, Cameron Ponsonby and Yas Rana look ahead to the second England-India Test at Edgbaston and discuss Jofra Archer's return to the Test squad. There's also loads of other Test cricket to chat about including Australia's win in the Caribbean, a new South African wonderkid and Pathum Nissanka's incredible form, as well as the …

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Mark Wood joins the pod to look back at the first Test, discuss Archer's return to England and dissect his 'bleeping' stint on commentary! 42:59

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Nasser and Athers are joined by England bowler Mark Wood to look back on England's thrilling victory over India in the first Test at Headingley. Woody also discusses Jofra Archer's return to the England squad, and describes what it was like to move behind the mic with Sky Sports. They also look ahead to the second Test at Edgbaston, a match you can…

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Budgie and Juhea Kim 27:52

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NAUSEA by Jean-Paul SartreGO WENT GONE by Jenny ErpenbeckLAURUS by Evgeny Vodolazkin Budgie is best known as the drummer with Siouxsie & The Banshees and The Creatures, as well as The Slits. His memoir The Absence: Memoirs of A Banshee is published in July 2025. Together with the Korean novelist Juhea Kim he chooses his favourite book to discuss wi…

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WHOC2C LIVE June 2025 with Al Dewar! 1:32:19

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Send us a text and let us know what you think of our podcast! This is our second livestream, joined by our good friend Al Dewar again and a load of our fantastic listeners and an evening of Doctor Who figure chat, random questions, film conversation and lots more! Take a listen for some interesting facts you don't know, some discussions you'll wish…

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Women's Cricket Weekly: England take on India in their first serious test of the new regime 45:20

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Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana look ahead to the T20I leg of the England-India series which gets underway on Saturday. Later in the show Katya chats to Davina Perrin, the highly-rated 18-year-old batter already involved in England A squads. 0:00 Intro / 1:06 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 8:39 Series preview / 13:58 Picking ou…

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World class Duckett stars as England pull off another improbable heist 1:34:40

27d ago1:34:40

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Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, Phil Walker and Yas Rana react to England's incredible victory in the first Test against India at Headingley. 0:00 Kia UK / 0:46 Intro / 1:13 Perfect Draft / 2:48 Mark Butcher / 19:26 Win T20 tickets / 19:54 Remitly / 20:45 Patreon / 21:19 England vs India / 38:59 Duckett / 49:56 Crawley & Pope / 55:38 England playing Bum…

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67. AI vs. Ancient Hatreds: Can Tech Ease the Israeli-Palestinian Divide? – Adam Boaz Becker 36:42

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Why is it so hard to have civil conversations about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? And can we break through the outrage culture, media tribalism, and polarization that dominate today’s discourse? In this episode, we talk with Adam Boaz Becker, founder of Headon.AI, an AI platform designed to foster political dialogue and bridge divides. Adam sha…

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Classical Athenian Funerary Sculpture 59:18

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Seth Estrin joins me in the Lesche to discuss Classical Athenian funerary sculpture -- the largest single corpus of classical sculpture -- and his emotion-based readings of it. Seth is the author of Grief Made Marble: Funerary Sculpture in Classical Athens (Yale University Press 2024). A couple of images that accompany this episode are on Instagram…

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Xantoné Blacq and Harry Trevaldwyn 27:45

29d ago27:45

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WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT by Sarah Winman, chosen by Harry TrevaldwynTHE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho, chosen by Xantoné BlacqJAMES by Percival Everett, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Music producer and composer Xantoné Blacq joins actor and writer Harry Trevaldwyn to share the books they love with presenter Harriett Gilbert. First up, Harry brings to the tab…

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Snakedance 1:33:25

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Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson discuss "Snakedance", the second serial from Doctor Who Season 20 in 1983, featuring Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor, Janet Fielding as Tegan Jovanka, and Sarah Sutton as Nyssa, along with the return of the Mara! Find us here:Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Bl…

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Paul, Geoff and Al get their GEEK ON! 1:06:00

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Send us a text and let us know what you think of our podcast! Join us, and Al Dewar, mid conversation as Geoff rambles on about Avatar before we get down to business! We talk to Al all about the brand new Fourteenth Doctor and The Meep Vortex action figure set and find out... how long The Meep has been in production differences between this Fourtee…

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Ravi Shastri on the future of Test cricket, India's place in the game and the art of commentary 32:37

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A very, very special bonus episode of the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast. Phil Walker sits down with the great Ravi Shastri to talk about Indian cricket, how it's changed over the decades, the current landscape of international cricket, how India are shaping up for the England Tests and much more. It comes in a big week for Shastri in London. Last w…

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Nas and Ath pick their best ever England and India combined XI! 9:43

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Ahead of the first Test between England and India, a bonus episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, as Nas and Ath pick their best England and India combined XI. But who makes the cut? And do you agree? Join in the debate @SkyCricket. You can watch England against India, live on Sky Sports Cricket, beginning with the first Test at Headingley whic…

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England-India series preview, and South Africa's barren home Test summer 1:22:34

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Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, Yas Rana and the returning Phil Walker preview the England-India Test series which gets underway on Friday. There's team news from England, predictions about how India might balance their XI and some key battles to look out for over the course of the summer. Also on the show, more reaction to South Africa's World Test Cha…

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BONUS - Are We Witnessing a Democracy in Crisis? - Lucan Way 30:53

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Exploring Democratic Erosion and the Rise of Authoritarian Tactics Is the U.S. Sliding Toward Competitive Authoritarianism? Political scientist Lucan Way joins us to discuss signs of democratic erosion, competitive authoritarianism, and the weaponization of institutions. Drawing from his co-authored New York Times essay, “How Will We Know When We H…

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Roundtable June 2025: S2 Wrap-Up and the Future of Doctor Who 1:26:17

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Hey, Who fans and welcome to the [Month] Round Table! The team is all here as we wrap up Season 2 with their thoughts, both good and bad. Did it stick the landing for this lot, or are they eager to get this latest era of Doctor Who long behind us? There's plenty of in-depth chat as always, plus a few laughs, so grab a cold drink (or a cuppa in this…

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Josh Cohen and Nussaibah Younis 27:21

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BIG SWISS by Jen Beagin, chosen by Nussaibah YounisA HEART SO WHITE by Javier Marías, chosen by Josh CohenTHE END OF EDDY by Edouard Louis, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Big Swiss is a 29-year-old gynecologist who has never had an orgasm. Greta Work is an audio transcriber for a sex therapist who is infatuated by one of his clients. After an encounter…

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South Africa shock Australia to win the World Test Championship final 1:15:01

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On this special bonus episode, Yas Rana, Ben Gardner, Daniel Gallan and Mark Butcher react to South Africa's stunning World Test Championship final victory against Australia at Lord's. We'll also have a regular weekly podcast previewing the England-India Test series on Wednesday/Thursday later in the week.0:00 Kia UK / 0:51 Intro / 1:42 Mark Butche…