Best Simon Marks Reporting Podcasts (2025)

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December 8, 2025 - Kremlin celebrates Trump's National Security Strategy, as US flays Europe 16:55

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Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC. Read Trump's 2025 National Security Strategy for yourself here. And read Simon's article for The iPaper here.By Simon Marks Reporting

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January 7, 2025 - Trump's new National Security Strategy marks end of transatlantic alliance 14:05

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Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.By Simon Marks Reporting

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The Ashes Daily: Nas, Ath and Broad react to England's defeat in the second Test, to go 2-0 down in the Ashes. 42:37

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Nasser, Athers and Stuart Broad dissect England's eight-wicket drubbing by Australia at the Gabba in the second Test. England now trail Australia 2-0 in The Ashes, with three Tests to play. Nas and Ath will have regular pods thoughout this series, so give this show a follow wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss us. Watch every episode …

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The Ashes Daily: A 'gruesome' day for England as hosts close in on victory 15:51

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Nas and Ath look back on Day 3 of the 2nd Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricke…

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December 5, 2025 - "American Week": Trump embraces the F-word 10:50

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Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States, for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards. This week: Trump goes to war with America's Somali community; the country's doors close to virtually everyone; and remembering LBC's Brian Hayes, and the role Amer…

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The Ashes Daily: Australia punish sloppy England to take control in Brisbane 13:26

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Nas and Ath look back on the second day's play of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can …

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509: “This Shouldn’t Be Possible on an Amiga 500!” – H0ffman - Demoscene and Game Ports – The Retro Hour Podcast EP509 1:55:47

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This week, we catch up with the legendary H0ffman to hear some tales from the demo scene trenches, Amiga wizardry, and porting classic arcade titles. From brigning Metal Gear and Knightmare from the MSX to the Amiga, to pushing Neo Geo boundaries with Sega classics, and how he accidentally created a global DJ community with a bit of Amiga code. h0f…

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The Ashes Daily: Root gets his century in Australia on absorbing first day at The Gabba 14:27

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Nas and Ath are at The Gabba to dissect an enthralling first day of the 2nd Ashes Test between Australia and England. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to …

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The Pope joins the pod! Nas returns to the 'Gabbatoir' and The Judge remembered 29:34

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Nas and Ath are at the Gabba, to round up all the latest news ahead of the second Ashes Test and chat to England's Ollie Pope. Plus, they remember their friend, Robin Smith ('The Judge'), whose death was announced yesterday. Don't forget, we'll have daily podcast episodes after each day's play of this Test Match. This podcast is brought to you by T…

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The Easy Way to Build and Maintain Meaningful Relationships with Nick Gray 58:45

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#256: We break down the simplest, most effective ways to build stronger friendships and stay connected as an adult. Plus, learn how to build a personal website, host better events, send a friends newsletter, book a cruise on a budget, and so much more. Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and author who built and sold two successful companies, Flight Displ…

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Unblinded the Billion Dollar Biotech - Ian Keldoulis 43:27

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My guest this week is Ian Keldoulis, co-author of Unblinded: The Startup That Launched a Revolution in Saving Sight. He wrote the book with Dr. David Guyer, chronicling the founding of Eyetech Pharmaceuticals in 2000. They developed Macugen, the first effective treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that once blinded millio…

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2nd Test preview with Matthew Hayden! Can England bounce back in Brisbane? 40:02

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Nas and Ath are joined by former Australia opener Matthew Hayden to look ahead to the 2nd Ashes Test at The Gabba. They discuss what it's like to play in Brisbane, the challenge of playing in a day-night Test match and whether England should stick with their attacking brand of cricket as they look to level the series. We’ll have pods for you every …

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Alyssa Rosenberg, Former Letters & Community Editor, The Washington Post 36:19

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On this episode we're joined by Alyssa Rosenberg. Alyssa is a former editor and columnist for The Washington Post. She was at the Post for 11 and a half years, the last year and a half was spent as the letters and community editor. After the Post declined to endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential election she invited readers to write in. The …

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November 28, 2025 - "American Week": Thanksgiving marred by Washington DC shooting attack on National Guard 10:49

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Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on-demand afterwards. This week: a gunman attacks National Guard troops in Washington DC on the eve of the Thanksgiving Holiday; US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's pro-Russian sympathies a…

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508: "The 3DO M2 demo was mind-blowing... we were dying to ship it!" – Michael Devine (Former 3DO VP of Sales) – The Retro Hour Podcast EP508 1:48:35

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This week we’re joined by industry veteran Michael Devine, former VP of Sales at The 3DO Company, key player at TDK Mediactive, and now CEO of Rockit Games, for an incredible look at four decades inside the games industry. From the “mind-blowing” M2 demos and the rise of Army Men, to the chaos of securing Hollywood licences and resurrecting Jaleco’…

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November 27, 2025 - Trump orders "re-examination" of Afghan migrants after Washington attack 10:01

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Simon's live roundup with James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.By Simon Marks Reporting

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Ashes Q&A: Nas and Ath answer YOUR questions 50:00

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Nasser and Michael answer your Ashes questions on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Nas is still in Perth, but Michael's flown to Brisbane ahead of the 2nd Test at The Gabba where England will look to level the series. They discuss whether it's right that England aren't playing in the pink-ball tour match in Canberra, if it's ti…

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November 26, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump orders South Africa excluded from G20 in 2026 14:39

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Simon's breaking news update for Newzroom Afrika, South Africa's top-rated TV news channel.By Simon Marks Reporting

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November 26, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Two National Guard troops shot in Washington DC 5:14

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Simon's live update for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC.By Simon Marks Reporting

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Rules Rule! Nathan Bartrop | CSB Corporate Services 45:36

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My guest this week is Nathan Bartrop, a corporate governance and company secretary specialist with experience across ASX-listed, unlisted, and not-for-profit companies. We discussed his background in law, accounting, and ASX compliance, including his time as a listings advisor during the global financial crisis. Nathan now lectures on corporate gov…

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Filmmakers Babette Hogan & Julie Eisenberg (Running For the Mountains) 43:10

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On The Journalism Salute we talk to journalists about who they are and what they do with the intent of showing that journalists are not the enemy of the people. On this episode we're joined by Babette Hogan and Julie Eisenberg. They are the filmmakers behind Running for the Mountains, a new documentary film about environmental policies and politics…

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The Ashes: First Test review with Stuart Broad, who takes us inside the England dressing room after their two-day defeat! 45:22

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It’s the morning after the night before and Nas and Ath are still in Perth to pick over the bones of England’s two-day defeat in the first Ashes Test with Stuart Broad. Stuart takes us inside the dressing room to discuss how England might analyse what went right and what went wrong against Australia, as well as talk through how they try to move for…

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The Ashes Daily: Head blasts Australia to two-day win after another England batting collapse 20:03

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Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".…

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November 21, 2025 - "American Week": Trump boycotts G20 in Johannesburg, as summit hosts write America off 11:06

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Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States, this week reporting from Johannesburg. The rest of the world is meeting there for this weekend's G20 Summit...but not President Donald Trump or any of his government officials. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on demand afterwards.…

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507: "A Single MP3 is Bigger Than the NES Library!" – eXo on Emulation, BBS Days & Saving DOS Classics – The Retro Hour Podcast EP507 1:53:43

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This week, we’re joined by eXo, the visionary behind the colossal eXoDOS emulation project, dedicated to preserving DOS, Windows 3.x, and interactive fiction games in all their original (and often quirky) glory. We explore how eXo and a global team of volunteers are not just making old games playable again, but restoring everything from lost CD aud…

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The Ashes Daily: Wickets tumble as England fight back on breathless day one in Perth 13:31

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Nas and Ath reflect on an extraordinary 1st day of the Ashes between Australia and England in Perth. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cr…

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November 19, 2020 - Trump falsely accuses South African government of "extermination" campaign 14:42

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Simon's live US roundup for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.By Simon Marks Reporting

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It’s almost time! Nas and Ath look ahead to the first Ashes Test! Plus, England captain Ben Stokes joins the pod 47:30

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Nas is about to fly to Oz, but Ath is already there! We bring you the very latest from Perth, as England name their squad for the first Test and we continue our Ashes build-up. Plus, Ath sits down in the team hotel with England Captain Ben Stokes. We’ll have pods for you every day of play during this Ashes series, so if you don’t already, give this…

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2025 Holiday Gift Guide and Top Ways to Save This Season 1:24:30

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#255: Here are 100+ holiday gift ideas across tech, kitchen, home, clothing, fitness, kids, and games. I’ll also share tools and tactics to help you find deals and spend less this holiday season. For all the products, links, deals and more, check out the full 2025 Gift Guide here: https://chrishutchins.com/gifts Link to Full Show Notes: https://chr…

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Diversify or Die! Richard Hemming | Under The Radar Report 41:12

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My guest this week is Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report. He shares three key investing lessons from his experience investing in small caps on the ASX. Richard starts with diversification. He stresses its importance in small caps due to higher volatility. Under the Radar limits any stock to 10% of a portfolio. They hold 14 to 20 stocks in …

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A'lauren Gilchrist, Student Representative, NABJ (Norfolk State) 40:12

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On this episode we're joined by A'lauren Gilchrist. A'lauren is a senior at Norfolk State University, an HBCU in Norfolk, Virginia. She is also the student representative at the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ. A'lauren's experience includes an internship with WAVY 10 News and we talked about the different things she learned, includ…

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November 15, 2025 - If Trump sues BBC, should BBC counter-sue Trump? 9:18

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Simon's live chat with Matt Frei, inspired by LBC caller Peter in Hampstead.By Simon Marks Reporting

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November 14, 2025 - "American Week": The Democrats cave-in to Trump, and Trump takes on the BBC 10:56

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Simon's weekly update of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on-demand afterwards. This week: the Democrats pluck defeat from the jaws of victory. And Trump goes after the BBC.By Simon Marks Reporting

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506: “Atari’s Actually Doing Things RIGHT?!” – Ctrl-Alt-Rees - The Retro Hour Podcast EP506 1:54:14

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This week, we catch up with the ever-inventive Ctrl-Alt-Rees in his brand new studio. Rees shares his latest projects, retro tech obsessions, and the bizarre story of a Japanese teaching computer with a paper screen. We hear his thoughts on modern Atari’s surprising comeback, his favourite (and most hated) handhelds, the quirks of the Jaguar scene,…

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November 12, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Longest-ever Government shutdowns ends after House vote 13:37

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Simon's breaking news report for the overnight programme on the UK's LBC with Jim Diamond presenting.By Simon Marks Reporting

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November 12, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Republicans release 23,000 Epstein e-mails after Democrat leak 3:16

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On a very fast-moving day in Washington, Simon's breaking news update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.By Simon Marks Reporting

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November 12, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: White House dismisses Epstein documents as "hoax" and a "smear" 6:18

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Simon's live, breaking news update for LBC News, the UK's rolling news station with John Stratford presenting.By Simon Marks Reporting

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November 12, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump implicated in newly-released Epstein e-mails 12:58

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Simon's live, breaking news update for Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.By Simon Marks Reporting

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November 12, 2025 - Trump threatens a lawsuit against BBC, but won't win it 7:47

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Simon's live chat with James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.By Simon Marks Reporting

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The Cost of Always Optimizing with Chris and Amy 1:12:10

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#254: Chris and Amy share a candid look at their life together as two optimizers. They discuss everything from family finances and teaching their kids about money to managing their health, work, and travel. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/ama-amy-marriage-parenting-health Partner Deals NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your…

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Dissecting Dividends - James Gruber | Firstlinks 39:07

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My guest this week is James Gruber, editor of Firstlinks and a veteran of Asian markets with a background in journalism and funds management. We dive into his contrarian views on dividend stocks and gold's role in portfolios. Our discussion stems from James's article "Why I Dislike Dividend Stocks." He drew from David Gardner of Motley Fool, who ac…

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Ashes preview with Sir Andrew Strauss | Is England's preparation enough? How will Bazball do Down Under?! 45:00

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Nas and Ath are joined by the last England captain to win a Test and series in Australia to preview The Ashes on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Sir Andrew Strauss talks about England's preparations for the tour, facing the Aussie media and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of both sides. He also gives us his his memories…