Best Sound Check Entertainment Podcasts (2025)

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The Naked Week: Ep4. Immigration, Espionage, and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition. 28:00

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5d ago28:00

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Immigration, espionage, and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition. From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes comes Radio 4’s newest Friday night comedy The Naked Week, with a blend of the silly and serious. From satirical stunts to studio set pieces via guest correspondents and investigative journalism, it's a bold, audacious take…

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The Naked Week: Ep3. Trump, Traitors, and RIP Tim Davie 27:55

13d ago27:55

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This week, The Naked Week fundraises for the BBC, welcomes a traitor, and necromances a potato. From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes, Radio 4’s newest Friday night comedy The Naked Week returns with a blend of the silly and serious. From satirical stunts to studio set pieces via guest correspondents and investigative journalis…

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The Naked Week: Ep2. Trains, Tice, and Taylor Swift 27:45

20d ago27:45

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This week, The Naked Week shoehorns an agenda, gets out of jail free, and in a genuine Radio 4 first - Taylor Swift pays a visit to the studio! From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes, Radio 4’s newest Friday night comedy The Naked Week returns with a blend of the silly and serious. From satirical stunts to studio set pieces via …

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The Naked Week: Ep1. Royal lodges, asylum hotels and witches. 27:51

27d ago27:51

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This week we provide recourse for a randy royal, organise an on-air riot and, for Halloween, get confused over which witch is which. From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes, Radio 4’s newest Friday night comedy The Naked Week returns with a blend of the silly and serious. From satirical stunts to studio set pieces via guest corre…

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The News Quiz: Ep8. Titles, Jewels and "Chocolate" Bars 28:29

1M ago28:29

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Alasdair Beckett-King, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah and Ava Santina join Andy Zaltzman for this week's quiz. Brace yourselves for stories about the stripping of both Royal Titles and Royal Crown Jewels as well as the big question of the moment, are things better or worse than they used to be? Written by Andy ZaltzmanAdditional material by: Milo Edwards, C…

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The News Quiz: Ep7. Forecast for Inflation and Flooding 28:25

1M ago28:25

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In a week of budget talks, IMF forecasts of Inflation on the British horizon, flood risk reports and approval of solar farms, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Adam Kay, Zoe Lyons, Ria Lina and Stephen Bush to break down this weeks news. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Daman Bamrah, Ruth Husko, Christina Riggs and Peter Tellouche.Pr…

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The News Quiz: Ep6. Peace Deals and Police Powers 28:28

2M ago28:28

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In the week where Trump brokered a peace deal in the Middle East, buzz was generated at the Conservative Party Conference (honestly), the Home Office announces greater restrictions on protests, and the world's first footballer billionaire is crowned, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Scott Bennett, Ayesha Hazarika, Kate Cheka and Ian Smith to break down t…

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The News Quiz: Ep5. Less Flags, More Bunting 28:12

2M ago28:12

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At this week's Labour Conference, Kier Starmer warned that Britain faces a 'fork in the road'. Helping Andy Zaltzman decide which way to turn are Ian Smith, Celya AB, Hugo Rifkind and Zoe Lyons. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Cody Dahler, Eve Delaney and John TothillProducer: Georgia Keating and James RobinsonExecutive Produ…

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The News Quiz: Ep 4. A Lib Dem Conference and a Seagull Summit 28:26

2M ago28:26

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In the week where Trump addressed the UN, Lib Dems conferred on the beaches of Bournemouth, and a Seagull Summit came to Inverness, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Simon Evans, Neil Delamere, Tiff Stevenson and Cindy Yu to break it all down. Expect talk of the Burnham from behind, the Boriswave, and the wettest generation since the floods. Written by An…

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The News Quiz: Ep 3. Crossing the Pond, Crossing the Floor 28:30

2M ago28:30

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Pierre Novellie, Sara Barron and Lucy Porter to break down the week in news. The panel unpack Trump's second state visit, the reserve banquet of seat fillers, foreign investment from the US, Ed Davey's Ancient Greek punishment, chimps drunk on fruit, and why Penny Mordaunt thinks it's no fun to be a Conserva…

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Staying Patient and Selling High on Veterans RBs! 55:06

2M ago55:06

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Trav and Frank are back to talk about notable week 3 takeaways and how fantasy football gamers should adjust for week 4 and beyond! 🚑Injuries to Najee Harris, James Conner, and Ceedee Lamb 🎓Selling High on Veteran Running Backs 🤑Staying Patient with Ladd McConkey and Chase Brown // Subscribe, Like, and Leave a Comment! // Check out our Substack and…

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The News Quiz: Ep 2. Cards revealed and Reshufffle 28:59

3M ago28:59

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Daliso Chaponda, Susie McCabe, Geoff Norcott and Ash Sarkar to break down the week in news. Expect discussion on the Labour Deputy Leader Election, the return of the Mandelson, strikes on Qatar, Russian drones in Poland and telepathic Google searches. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Simon Alcock, Ca…

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Week 3 Buy Low Opportunities and Can We Drop Matthew Golden!! 40:55

3M ago40:55

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Trav and Frank are back to talk about their biggest takeaways from week 2 and how we should adjust heading into week 3. 🪙Can we drop Matthew Golden? 🦁 Is Jameson Williams a sell-high? 😱 Buy Rookie RBs from Panicking Leaguemates! ➕ And More (Check the timestamps!) TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Start 2:23 - Buy/Hold/Drop Matthew Golden 7:49 - Should we sell Ja…

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The News Quiz: Ep 1. Flags out, stamp duty. Stamped out, off duty. 27:56

3M ago27:56

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alasdair Beckett-King, Andrew Maxwell, Lucy Porter and Coco Khan to break down the week in news. Topics include Angela Rayner skipping out on stamp duty, Xi Jinping's summit, the decline in cement, a new leader for the Green Party, and the rapid multiplication of St George's flags. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additiona…

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Projecting Forward: Week 1 Fantasy Football Takeaways! 44:54

3M ago44:54

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Trav and Frank are back on this week's episode to talk about their takeaways from week 1 in the NFL and how it impacts the fantasy landscape going forward! 🐶Are Dylan Sampson and Harold Fannin Jr. fantasy starters for the Cleveland Browns? 🐦‍⬛It's eternally wrong to fade Derrick Henry in Fantasy Drafts! ⚔️How do we value Jacory Croskey-Merritt goin…

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Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 6. Computer says no 28:22

3M ago28:22

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Is AI taking over? And if so, how should we treat our new robot overlords? Catherine Bohart investigates, with the help of Olga Koch, Professor Kate Devlin, and our regular roving correspondent Sunil Patel. Written by Catherine Bohart, with Madeleine Brettingham, Rose Johnson and Pravanya PillayProducer: Alison Vernon SmithExecutive Producers: Lynd…

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Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 5. The Special Relationship 29:09

3M ago29:09

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With UK-US relations in the spotlight, Catherine Bohart wants to know just what the special relationship means in 2025. With the help of Felicity Ward, Amb. John Bolton and our regular roving correspondent Sunil Patel, Catherine's asking what makes the special relationship 'special'? Are the US and the UK really exclusive? And does anyone have the …

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The Top Storylines to Monitor Entering the 2025 NFL Season!! 56:31

3M ago56:31

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Trav and Frank are back to talk about some of the biggest storylines they're monitoring heading in the 2025 Fantasy Football season! 🚀How should we rank Jacory Croskey-Merritt? ☠️What does Amari Cooper's signing mean for a disgruntled Jajobi Meyers? 🏈How will the crop of second year QBs fare? 📈Will we get a year 2 bounce back from Marvin Harrison J…

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Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 4. We've got our work cut out 28:43

3M ago28:43

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With unemployment on the rise, Catherine and friends want to know why Britain isn't working. Is it AI? Is it older workers taking early retirement? Or is there something bigger going on? To find out why, Catherine is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Isabel Berwick, and roving correspondent Sunil Patel - and they've got their work cut out... Written by Cathe…

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Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 3. Let's get this party started 28:42

4M ago28:42

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Why does Britain have so many new parties? And why are none of them the fun kind? Catherine Bohart investigates the rising challengers to the two-party system, with the help of Zoe Lyons, Ian Dunt and roving correspondent Sunil Patel. Written by Catherine Bohart, with Madeleine Brettingham, Gareth Gwynn and John Tothill. Producer: Alison Vernon Smi…

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NEW FACES in our top-12 Running Back Rankings!!! 54:26

4M ago54:26

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Trav and Frank are back with their 2025 Running Back Rankings! Listen in to hear where they've got players such as Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bucky Irving and a ton more! 😱The scariest running back in the top-5! 🚀Breakout candidates 💤Sleepers to target ⛔Fantasy Draft Fades // Subscribe, like, and leave a comment! // Follow Frank on Twitter: …

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Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 2. It's a taxing subject 28:24

4M ago28:24

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Wealth tax - no brainer or non starter? Catherine Bohart unpicks the arguments raging about the mooted solution to Britain's infamous financial black hole with plenty of silliness thrown in. With Baroness Ayesha Hazarika MBE, Sunil Patel and tax expert Dr Emma Chamberlain OBE. Written by Catherine Bohart, with Madeleine Brettingham, Tom Neenan and …

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Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 1. There's something in the water 28:29

4M ago28:29

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Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart, that's who - and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the biggest stories this week, with the help of Phil Wang and our regular roving correspondent Sunil Patel. This week, there's something in the water as Catherine & co investigate the regul…

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Dead Ringers: Ep 6. Super-injunctions, Superheroes, and, er, Diane Abbott. 28:32

4M ago28:32

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The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news with an armoury of impressive impressions. This week: Super-injunctions, superheroes, Epstein files and, er, Diane Abbott. Cast: Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis Macleod, Jess Robinson, Duncan Wisbey. This episode was written by: Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence How…

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THESE are the Quarterbacks to Draft in 2025!! 26:34

4M ago26:34

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Trav and Frank are back with this week's second episode where they continue their Quarterback Rankings covering QBs 13-24! 👍 Are these the best QBs to draft at cost? 🐆 What is Trevor Lawrence's Outlook? 🐦 Could Kyler Murray Disappoint? ⚔️ How does JJ McCarthy fare in his first season? 🐬 Tua Tagovailoa risk vs. Reward AND MORE! // Subscribe, like, a…

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The Top-12 Fantasy Quarterbacks in 2025!!! 44:01

5M ago44:01

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Trav and Frank are back in the lab and since the season is fast approaching they're diving into their positional rankings! They'll start with their top-12 Quarterbacks in a new format where you'll get 2 episodes per week!!! What are the deciding factors when crafting out tiers? Does Jayden Daniels belong in the top tier? Who could jump into the top…

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Dead Ringers: Ep 5. Man of Steel, Woman of Salt Path 28:20

5M ago28:20

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The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news with an armoury of impressive impressions. This week: A Salt Path surprise, a Man of Steel (tariffs), and Postman Pat deals with the Post Office Inquiry Report. Cast: Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Jess Robinson, Duncan Wisbey. This episode was written by: Nev…

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Dead Ringers: Ep 4. Welfare woes and Wimbledon 28:41

5M ago28:41

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The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news with an armoury of impressive impressions.This week: The Government’s welfare woes, the BBC’s chant chastisement, and Netanyahu, Trump and Putin play Just A Minute. The episode was written by: Nev Fountain and Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Rob Darke, Sophie Dickson, …

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Dead Ringers: Ep 3. Glastonbury, Benefits, and Bombs. 29:09

5M ago29:09

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The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news with an armoury of impressive impressions. This week: Trump drops the F-Bomb, Lammy drops another clanger, and money saving expert Martin Lewis drops into NATO. Cast: Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Jess Robinson, Duncan Wisbey and Kieran Hodgson. The episode w…

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Dead Ringers: Ep2. De-escalation and nuclear proliferation 28:41

5M ago28:41

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The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news with an armoury of impressive impressions. This week: Iran plays host to a surprising WMD Inspector, Laura Kuenssberg is de-escalated, and Ross Kemp on Grooming Gangs. Cast: Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Jess Robinson, Duncan Wisbey and Kieran Hodgson. The ep…

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Dead Ringers: Ep1. Greta, Trump and Eau de Farage 28:42

6M ago28:42

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The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news with an armoury of impressive impressions. This week: Greta Thunberg floats her boat at Rachel Reeves, Trump and Elon couple up on Love Island, and Gary Lineker tries something new. Cast: Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Jess Robinson, Kieran Hodgson and Duncan Wisbey. The epi…

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The News Quiz: Ep 8. Musk and Trump Break Up 28:33

6M ago28:33

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Glenn Moore, Felicity Ward, Athena Kugblenu and Marie Le Conte to break down the week in news. The panel discuss Musk and Trump's messy break up, getting Britain ready for a war and why children shouldn't be trusted to do town planning. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Eve Delaney, Jade Gebbie, Camer…

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The News Quiz: Ep 7. Tariff Turmoil 28:34

6M ago28:34

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Armando Iannucci, Ria Lina, Ian Smith and Cindy Yu for more topical comedy quizzing. This week they explore Trump’s tariff turmoil, the King’s Canadian holiday, mixed messages in the Middle East and how the Department of Justice is having trouble finishing its sentences. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material …

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The BEST Values in these Crowded Wide Receiver Rooms!!! // TNFF Pod - Ep. 142 1:06:18

6M ago1:06:18

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Join Trav and Frank for another episide of the True North Fantasy Pod!! On this episode, the boys will discuss some notable Wide Receiver rooms we need to make sense of. Who will see the most targets? Who can emerge to be a value in fantasy? Which passing games can we confidently attach to? The boys answer all of that and more! // Subscribe, like, …

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Introducing - Eastwood Reloaded 1:16

6M ago1:16

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Clint Eastwood is more than a movie star—he’s a myth, a mayor, a meme, and maybe the last great American icon. In this cinematic biography told one film at a time, we break down the legend behind the lens. From spaghetti Westerns to Oscar-winning dramas, from Dirty Harry to political oddities like debating an empty chair, Eastwood Reloaded explores…

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The News Quiz: Ep 6. Big Deals 28:13

6M ago28:13

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Andrew Maxwell, Ian Smith, Alex Kealy and Times columnist, Cindy Yu. They cover a triumph or a surrender (depending on who you ask) as well as reflecting on where you're most likely to spot a billionaire in the wild and the death of the semi-colon. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Christina Riggs, La…

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Who Will Win These Running Back Battles?? 1:13:20

6M ago1:13:20

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Trav and Frank jump back into the lab to talk about some crowded backfields and tell you how they might shake out in 2025!! - Jacksonville Jaguars - New England Patriots - Los Angeles Rams - Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants - Washington Commanders - Minnesota Vikings // Subscribe, like, and leave a comment! // Follow Frank on Twitter: https://www.x…

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The News Quiz: Ep 5. An Island of Strangers 28:37

7M ago28:37

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alasdair Beckett-King, Sara Barron, Daliso Chaponda and ITV Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana. Discussion points include this week's immigration White Paper, tighter controls on international students looking for gainful employment, the elusive definition of a 'skilled job', chimpanzees utility in medical emergencie…

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The News Quiz: Ep 4. Conclave Concluded 28:36

7M ago28:36

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Geoff Norcott, Ria Lina, Ava Santina and Alasdair Beckett-King to break down the week in news. The panel discuss the results of the UK local elections, the reaching of a US-UK trade deal, the storm of online misinformation surrounding the India-Pakistan border stand-off, the statutes of statues, and the conclusion of the …

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The BEST Value Offenses to Attach to in Fantasy Football // TNFF Pod - Ep. 140 47:08

7M ago47:08

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On this episode, Trav and Frank give you some of their favourite new offenses to attach to. Which teams have the most value pieces? Where can we expect some firepower? What teams are about to see the pay-off from an overhaul?! Find out on the True North Fantasy Football show! // Subscribe, like, and leave a comment! // Follow Frank on Twitter: http…

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The News Quiz: Ep 3. Power Outrage 28:37

7M ago28:37

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Geoff Norcott, Lucy Porter, Ed Byrne and Marie Le Conte to unpack the week in news. Topics include the loss of power in the Iberian Peninsula, the gaining of power in the Canadian election, the US-Ukraine mineral deal, cyberattacks on M&S, and the medical benefits of Champagne. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional ma…

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MUST-HAVE Rookies for the 2025 Season!! // TNFF Pod - Ep. 139 48:58

7M ago48:58

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Join Trav and Frank for the re-launch of the True North Fantasy Football Show!The boys get into their biggest winners and losers now that the dust has settled from the NFL Draft as well as planting their flags in some rookies they think we'll see BIG production from!// Subscribe, like, and leave a comment! //Follow Frank on Twitter: https://www.x.c…

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The News Quiz: Ep 2. Elections (Local and Papal) 28:51

7M ago28:51

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Andrew Maxwell, Zing Tsjeng, Jessica Fostekew and Pierre Novellie to unpack the upcoming local elections, the Conclave in the Vatican, Trump's planned UK visit, and Yorkshire Gladiators. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Chris Ballard, Cody Dahler, Eve Delaney and Alice Fraser.Producer: Rajiv KariaExe…

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The News Quiz: Ep 1. Space, Steel and Strikes 28:34

7M ago28:34

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel, Athena Kugblenu and Hugo Rifkind to unpack bin workers strikes in Birmingham, pop stars popping to the stars, talks of tariffs, steeling oneself in Scunthorpe, and how Toby took his carvery one step too far. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Mike Shephard, Christina Riggs, Eve D…

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The Naked Week: Ep6. Tariffs, Theme Parks, and Twister. 28:42

8M ago28:42

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The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we mourn the death of globalisation, take a tour of Keir's new theme park, and play a game of BBC Balance Local Elections Naked Week Joke Twister. From The Skewer’s Jon Holmes and host Andrew…

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The Naked Week: Ep5. Tariffic Trump retaliation, and Woop Woop - it's the sound of the Thought Police. 28:30

8M ago28:30

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The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we 'woop woop' at the sound of the Thought Police, enjoy a spot of 'tariffic' retaliation, and bang a gong for the local elections. From The Skewer’s Jon Holmes and host Andrew Hunter Murray …

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The Naked Week: Ep4. Performing, Potholes, and Paddington. 28:58

8M ago28:58

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The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we Spring (Statement) into action with a timely tune for - and by - Rachel Reeves, explore a pothole that's opened up in the programme, and accidentally get added to Radio 4's Group Chat. Fro…

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The Naked Week: Ep 3. Benefits, Borders, and a game of Truss or Towers. 28:34

8M ago28:34

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The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we apply for a job in the parliamentary Work and Pensions office, play a game of 'Liz Truss or new ride at Alton Towers', and make a military incursion into Ambridge to steal territory from T…

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The Naked Week: Ep 2. Brick Walls, Dead Wood, and Charlie. 28:32

9M ago28:32

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The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we use a housebrick to explain what's happened with the Reform Party, carve literal dead wood to explain what's happening with the civil service, and explain more news with haikus. From The S…

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The Naked Week: Ep 1. Oval arguments, awful algorithms, and a game of Top (Donald) Trumps. 28:52

9M ago28:52

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The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals. This week we fail to wear a suit, dance around the problems with TikTok like no one's watching, and guest correspondent Rosie Holt radicalises some children. From The Skewer’s Jon Holmes and host Andre…