Best Bob Sham Podcasts (2025)

Following their Trip episode about Cleaning, the ACFM crew take a closer look at the hidden labour that keeps the economy running. Would public canteens solve 80% of our problems? Find the books and music mentioned in the show: https://novara.media/acfm Sign up to the ACFM newsletter: https://novaramedia.com/newsletters Help us build people-powered…

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Unite suspends Angela Rayner, Throws Labour Funding Into Question 1:09:45

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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner gets suspended by Unite the Union. Plus: Green Party councillor Mothin Ali on why he’s standing to be the party’s deputy leader; UK Lawyers for Israel get watermelon badges banned in a NHS Trust; and Novara Media hits a pretty big milestone.By Novara Media

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Gary Graff on Ozzy's Back to the Beginning, Oasis' tour opener, Fyre Fest, and more 17:17

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Gary Graff on Ozzy's Back to the Beginning, Oasis' tour opener, Fyre Fest, and more by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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The One In One Out Migrant Policy 1:06:31

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Starmer and Macron announce a ‘one in, one out’ migrant policy Plus; Iran’s, apparent, growing threat to the UK, Francesca Albanese has been sanctioned by the US Government, and, Buying vs Renting, which one can save you £340k? With Dalia Gebrial, Steven Methven and Lou Calvey. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com…

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Donald Driver returns and discovers we aren't as awful as he remembers 16:34

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Donald Driver returns and discovers we aren't as awful as he remembers by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Wealth Tax Gains Ground With Overwhelming Public Backing 1:04:02

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A majority of Britons are in favour of imposing a wealth tax on the super-rich. Plus: Amnesty International has a new report into the networks of conservative groups trying to roll back our rights; French president Emmanuel Macron mentions Palestine in the House of Commons; and Elon Musk’s Grok has turned full nazi. With Kieron Andrieu, Helena @noj…

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Fireman Jim on The Brewers stickin' it to the Dodgers 11:31

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Fireman Jim on The Brewers stickin' it to the Dodgers by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Christine Brennan's Caitlin Clark book, overblown sports media stories of 2025 1:06:41

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Christine Brennan released an unauthorized biography of Caitlin Clark. Brennan makes no secret she's a massive fan of the WNBA superstar but is her fandom helping the situation? We're halfway into 2025, and at the risk of becoming hypocrites, Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen take a look at the most overblown sports media stories fro…

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Israel Plans to Concentrate Gaza’s Population in Rafah ‘Humanitarian’ Zone 57:51

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Israel’s endgame for its Gaza genocide is now public… Plus; What the Office for Budget Responsibility’s Fiscal risks and sustainability report means for you, Tucker Carlson’s Shock Interview With Masoud Pezeshkian and, where have the Epstein files gone to now? With Aaron Bastani and Marcus BarnettBy Novara Media

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Pleasure Island Big Boy 14:42

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Pleasure Island Big Boy by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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More Than 20 Arrested In Support Of Palestine Action 22:49

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Arrests have been made following the proscription of Palestine Action Plus, Austerity looms for Keir Starmer, Tony Blair’s staff involvement in the ‘Gaza Riviera’ project and Yanis Varoufakis on UK politics, Palestine and the US. With Ash Sarkar, David Adler and Yanis VaroufakisBy Novara Media

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Downstream: Masculinity, Modern Love, and Mental Health w/ Blindboy 1:40:21

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Blindboy is an artist, podcaster, and author. His storytelling style weaves anti-colonial histories with perspectives on modern masculinity, politics, and mental health, all cut with an absurdist sense of humour. In public Blindboy wears a mask made from a plastic bag, maintaining anonymity while developing a cult following as a podcaster. In this …

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Corbyn Confirms He’ll Form New Party With Zarah Sultana 1:16:08

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It’s here! Or is it? On this Friday’s show – we’ll be discussing whether the rumblings of a new left party, the proscription of Palestine Action and more. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jamie Driscoll and Omar Abdel-MannanBy Novara Media

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Novara FM: ICE Is Ramping Up. LA Fought Back w/ Harsha Walia 1:26:07

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The Trump Administration’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the tune of $45bn – a staggering increasing. But the fight back has already started. The 2025 protests in LA sought to slow down enforcement of increasingly draconian migration rules. Harsha Walia is the co-founder of ‘No One is Illegal’ and autho…

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Rachel Reeves Fights To Stay On As Chancellor 55:50

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ future is in question after the controversial welfare reform bill Plus: A new direct action group has emerged in the wake of MPs voting to proscribe Palestine Action, and Nigel Farage on the current state of UK politicians With Helena (NoJusticeMTG) and Mike Bankole.By Novara Media

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Gary Graff has Ozzy, Oasis, Scorpions, Foo Fighters, and more in Music News 18:32

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Gary Graff has Ozzy, Oasis, Scorpions, Foo Fighters, and more in Music News by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Terrorists for Protesting Genocide? Parliament Votes to Ban Palestine Action 58:21

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The Government will decide whether to proscribe Palestine Action Plus: The chaos around the controversial welfare bill, The latest on the genocide in Gaza and Trump’s big beautiful bill is spraking an ugly debate. With: Steven Methven, Curtis Daly and Huda AmmoriBy Novara Media

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Fireman Jim talking about the scrappy Brewers 13:53

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Fireman Jim talking about the scrappy Brewers by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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LeBron James stays in LA, Bill Simmons vs. Kendrick Perkins 1:06:52

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LeBron James exercised his option to stay with the Lakers but is there more than meets the eye in LA? Bill Simmons and Kendrick Perkins got into it on social media. How did this fare on our beef meter? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including Malik Beasley's gambling investigation, on the latest epis…

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Keir Starmer Hits Career Crisis Over Welfare Bill 1:07:25

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Keir Starmer is bracing for the biggest rebellion of his career as dozens of MPs are still expected to vote against the welfare bill. Donald Trump and Elon Musk are fighting again as senators vote on the President’s ‘big beautiful bill’, and Israel has bombed a crowded Gaza cafe popular with journalists and activists. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran …

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Downstream: Exposing The True Costs of AI w/ Karen Hao 1:29:22

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As AI begins to fundamentally alter our lives, we’re in urgent need of expert voices who both understand how the technology works and are capable of scrutinising its effects. In her new book, Empire of AI, tech reporter and former Silicon Valley engineer Karen Hao debunks the myths that surround AI and exposes the true costs of this global industry…

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71: If I’m so angry then why am I crying?! 1:00:12

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*We’ve got merch! The If I Speak Baggu bag is ethically made, comes in two colours and is available now from shop.novaramedia.com. Support the show and find fellow Special Ones.* On this episode, Moya presents an intrusive thought from a Special One about why some women struggle to express their anger. Should our ‘outlaw emotions’ be brought to the…

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Episode 268 Part 2: Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs 42:30

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hey guys! WOW do I have some great news for you! two things. 1: I'm officially only $262 away from my goal with the crowdfunding campaign for my next EP!!! YES!!! I'm SO FREAKING CLOSE guys!!! I honestly think that I will hit my goal within a matter of days and I will start recording this next EP this year!!! which means that I will have another mu…

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BBC Caught in Bob Vylan Glastonbury Controversy 58:59

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Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chant sparks free speech debate. Plus: Keir Starmer is still facing a significant rebellion on changes to disability benefits, Peter Thiel’s worrying ambitions for humanity and Palestine Action say it will start legal proceedings to challenge the UK government’s plans to ban the group. With Michael Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMT…

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Keir Starmer’s Leadership in Doubt After Backing Down on Welfare 1:00:12

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Keir Starmer has conceded to Labour rebels, backing down on billions of pounds in welfare cuts. Plus: Four people have been arrested in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest at RAF Brize Norton, and an interview with generative AI’s most prominent sceptic Gary Marcus. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.…

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ACFM Trip 52: Cleaning 1:59:34

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In the socialist utopia of our dreams, who exactly is doing the cleaning? Nadia, Jem and Keir confront a tricky topic in this ACFM Trip. With music from X-Ray Spex, The B-52s and more, they offer their weird-left perspective on everything from dirty dishes and bodily secretions to circumcision, pollution and the caste system. Find the books and mus…

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Gary Graff talks about Autopsies, Teeth and Logistics 20:07

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Gary Graff talks about Autopsies, Teeth and Logistics by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Labour Revolt Over Controversial Welfare Reforms 1:16:19

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More than 120 Labour MPs plan to rebel against the controversial welfare cuts. Plus, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issues a fresh statement, the Palestine Action documentary that could be illegal from next week, and the right-wing hysteria as Zohran Mamdani is victorious in the democratic NYC mayoral primary. With Helena (NoJusticeMTG), Steven Methve…

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Brian Fends Off a Beast (Gone Wrong) 15:39

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Brian Fends Off a Beast (Gone Wrong) by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Trump Goes To War With Pentagon Intelligence Report 1:09:18

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Donald Trump is at war with the American intelligence community. Plus: Keir Starmer is facing a massive Labour rebellion over benefit cuts; and socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic primaries for the New York mayoral race. With Michael Walker, plus interviews with Omar H. Rahman, Anna Landre & Waleed Shahid.…

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The Suite Life and Parking Tickets 18:47

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The Suite Life and Parking Tickets by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Buy or Sell: NBA Finals edition 50:24

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After a one week break, we are back to talk NBA. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen cover the top sports media storylines from the NBA Finals in a special Buy or Sell segment on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play. Time Stamps: -3:30: ESPN NBA broadcast booth staying the same? -11:03: Stephen A. Smith being totally gone from NBA po…

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Novara FM: Israel-Iran War, Escalation Pauses w/ Eskandar Sadeghi 1:37:20

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Escalation towards war with Iran has hit a pause. But for how long? Eskandar Sadeghi is the author of Revolution and its Discontents: Political Thought and Reform in Iran. He joined Richard Hames to explain the strategy and history of this conflict – and what it means for the future of geopolitics. And, of course, remember that the purpose of this …

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Episode 268 Part 1: Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs 28:04

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Hey Guys, so I am back with another free episode for this podcast but I gotta say I kind of planned this out a little poorly. I wanted to talk about a song that I hate on my podcast from a group that I don't like at all on my show in the hopes of maybe that would help increase my listenership, but then pretty much right after I recorded that episod…

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Trump RAGES As He Warns Israel and Iran 57:33

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Trump accuses both Israel and Iran of violating the ceasefire Also, The Guardian speaks out against the government’s decision to label Palestine Action a terror organisation, and a chilling phone call between an Israeli operative. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.By Novara Media

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Squirrels and Hoes 16:46

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Squirrels and Hoes by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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70: Can you ever change what you want? 1:10:33

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*We’ve got merch! The If I Speak Baggu is ethically made, comes in two colours and is available now from shop.novaramedia.com. Support the show and send a signal to fellow Special Ones.* In this episode, Moya and Ash talk about what to do with their impossible desires. Plus: Britain’s drinking problems, and and advice for a gay man whose female bes…

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US Airbases in Qatar Attacked After Trump Threatens Iran “Regime Change” 1:10:59

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Tensions rise as Iran strikes a US air base in Qatar in retaliation for Trump’s attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. Plus: Palestine Action ‘to be banned’ as a terror group and how Western politicians are trying to rewrite the history of Iran. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and an interview with Paul Rogers.…