Best The Skinny With Mike Podcasts (2025)

An opening nichetacular niche with a little parkrun history brought to you by Danny and joined by Bev and Nigel once again whilst Nicola is away. There's the best bit of community at Hagley parkrun in Christchurch NZ, Bev ambassadors for 5k Your Way at Kingston parkrun plus Danny and Nigel pop to Storeys Field reborn at Brook Leys parkrun in Cambri…

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What did fibre ever do for us with Dr Allan Desmond then our obsessions with Dr Anna Machin 40:31

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Fibre is essentail in our diet but why - what does it do for us with Dr Allan Desmond. Then what do we like to talk about - what are our obsessions as a nation?By Mike Dilke

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With Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar For My Honey Now - Mike and Mike on the mic 1:11:20

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There's marshal marshmallows, Danny goes honey nuts, a very niche once in a parkrun lifetime opportunity, we say hello to a new listener, a tactical Christmas wish, Nicola went west side to Moss Side at Alexandra parkrun in Manchester and Danny did 10-years straight at Riddlesdown parkrun in Croydon.…

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Sexual health, perfomance and anxiety in men with Embarassing Bodies Dr Anand Patel then prostate cancer treatment 44:42

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Dr Anand Patel talks about sexual anxiety in men often brought about by pornography. Then specialist prostate cancer nurse talks about the treatments available for the condition and the potential for over treatment.By Mike Dilke

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With Come On, Let Your Colours Burst Now - carbon shoe-clad skinny minnies 1:15:03

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No fireworks, just good ol' parkrun chat. Should every 50-milestones be a Thing? Have you seen Match of the Day? Are you a hugger or a handshaker? Plus both Nicola and Danny are too tired to tour far far away (Nic Nic at Lister Park parkrun parkrun and Danny at Queen Elizabeth parkrun parkrun). Sacreligious, we know.…

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I chat with physiologist, Eddie Fletcher, about exercise bikes, then Scottish rugby international, Rhona Lloyd, about the popularity of the women's game etc 37:00

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I am about to start an exercise programme for 13 weeks in the hope to get fitter and lose some weight. I get some expert advice before I start. Then Rhona Lloyd chats about the popularity of the women's game, injury avoidance, training regime etc. Please join me for a great show.By Mike Dilke

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With A Basic But Much Improved Level Of German Now - me've chosen and Voronoibsessive 1:29:37

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Guten Tag! It's a German Unity Day special once again, where Danny went to the awesome Allerpark parkrun in Wolfsburg and the georgous Georgengarten parkrun in Hannover. There's naughty candidates, a permanent parkrun CEO announcement, Storm Amy impacts and much more in this week's episode. Not forgetting Nicola did a non-Thing at Lister Park, Brad…

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Remember TV Show Scrapheap Challenge - I talk with the presenter of it Robert Llewelyn about Zapheap the new version 31:07

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By Mike Dilke

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Prof Kevin Tracey, neurosurgeon and scientist, has developed a vagus nerve stimulator to help wtih rheumatoid arthritis 44:30

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Hear about an implant that is put in the neck and stimulates the vagus nerve that helps patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This really is a fascinating discussion with Prof Kevin Tracey.By Mike Dilke

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With People Gonna People Now - Pooper Hero 55:14

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Early birds Nicola and Danny mostly stick to parkrun, with AI, wildlife attacks, Elvis festivals at Porthcawl parkrun, memory lane trips and parkrun Australia's main sponsor Medibank's number one tourist suggestion as just some of the topics. There's also some last minute 5k app and API access updates.…

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Episode #117--Forward Facing Sonar 27:14

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We're talking about a new technique sweeping the fishing world this time on the Angler Quest Podcast with "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about the use of "Forward Facing Sonar", also called "Live Scope". He describes how he's used that unit for different species of fish and why it can be a game changer for anglers. He also talks about …

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With A Goonerfish Now - app-y talk 1:10:14

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Nicola and Danny give some feminine cl-apps about the 5k app becoming parkrun official. Danny takes Jem up the Arsenal, there's a new **** blanket (aka dry robe), an intense mintense suspense story, and they both stayed local 'cause life.

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Allergies Are Becoming More Of A Problem - What Can Be Done About It? 44:26

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There is a prediction that 1 in 2 people in Europe will suffer from an allergy by 2026. Can that really be true? Listen to Simone Miles and Amina Warner of Allergy UK about the issue and what can be done.By Mike Dilke

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With John, John, John and John Now - non-John and his Sandy Balls 1:09:24

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Danny is back with Bev, Dolly and Nigel once more. There's geneology, accidental absences, first-timer introductions, the parkrun primary initiative, socks, Things, reluctant cancellations and Danny popped down toward the New Forest for Fordingbridge Recreation Ground parkrun and forgot the bridge.

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How Our Genes Influence Us For Good And Bad And What We Can Do About It 35:59

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Stuart Grice of Fitness Genes provides fascinating insight into how genes affect our lives - sometimes for good and sometimes for bad.By Mike Dilke

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Daniel's Top 100 Albums 4:04:28

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On the road to 500, we've invited a very special guest; someone who's been such a big part of this podcast for many years with his comments, letters, feedback, interactions, and suggestions, friend of the show - and joining us from The Dorkiest Podcast - Daniel, is back to share his TOP 100 ALBUMS! We hope you enjoy having another massive list of a…

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Keeping Kids Returning To School Healthy - Then Help With Teen Acne 36:52

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The return to school nearly always produces a spate of coughs and colds etc when children mix with their classmates and bring their illnesses home. Here are some suggestions from H & B to help reduce this. Then do you have a teenager who is worried about acnes - some advice for them from a consultant dermatologist.…

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With The Wish To Not Have To Caveat Everything Now - the little snek and the boyfiend 1:06:09

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Dolly or Bev? It's Bev! In fact both are standing in for Nic Nic this week. There's also an additional live audience of one. Danny expands on his thoughts about the media's superlative hooks and the precedent setting. We say farewell to Co-op, talk Joe Wicks at Town Moor parkrun, chat about the junior parkrun survey 2025, say hi to the new Storeys …

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With One Off-The-Cuff Now - Million Download, Baby! 1:26:44

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We're back and ready to chat! Nicola and Danny reflect on what's happened in parkrunworld during their summer break. There's unexpected first finisher tokens, a loving tribute, general thoughts and oversight. There's Patrons' Things, and the pair let you know what they got up to in their absence.

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Patients Know Best Is A Website That Gets Your Health Info In One Place And Can Really Help Health Outcomes 37:24

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Dr Mohammad Al-Ubaydli has created a method to get all out health information in one place. This includes our medical history, drugs we are on now, GP visits etc, even our latest workout results from our wearables. We talk about how he managed this, how it can be used and the health predictions it can make for us.…

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The Skinny's TOP 100 ALBUMS: 30 to 21 2:59:31

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To celebrate our upcoming milestone later in the year, we are redoing and reevaluating our Top 100 Albums! On this episode, we countdown albums #30 to #21! Stay subscribed and tune in at the beginning of each month in 2025 as we continue to share another set of albums that we hold dearest in our hearts! Countdown begins at: 54:40 #TheAmityAfflictio…

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Episode #116--New Models 29:54

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We're looking into 2026 on this edition of the Angler Quest podcast with "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie. Brad talks about two new models unveiled at the recent dealer show at Linwood Beach Marine. Those include a smaller, inexpensive "Leisure Quest" line and a new T-Top model called the "Fish n Cruise". That center console boat is designed for a v…

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Popular Online Searches & How Google Tries To Supply Sensible Health Info - Then Advice For Stopping The Skinny Jab 39:11

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Hear what the most popular online searches are this summer from Matt Cooke of Google. He also talks about how they try to ensure search results provide sensible information. Then GP, Nancy Allen talks about how to safely stop using the various skinny jabs.By Mike Dilke

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Suicide Prevention For Young People 26:19

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Suicide prevention for young people with Joanna Johnson of Grassroots Suicide and Lucy Skillan from Holy Family High School.By Mike Dilke

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Hoop Sense Ep. 36 - Celtics Trade plus some star extensions 23:33

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Hoop Sense returns with some more offseason slop. The Celtics tank is on and some big names get their bags. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @countthedings @bommpodcastq Facebook: www.f…

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Do People Still Trust The NHS - I Talk With Emma Doughty of Slater And Gordon Lawyers 25:58

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I love the NHS - it has saved both mine and my wife's lives. However it doesn't do everything perfectly - is that a reason to lose trust in it? Listen for some information and thoughts on this.By Mike Dilke

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The Skinny's TOP 100 ALBUMS: 40 to 31 2:34:43

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To celebrate our upcoming milestone later in the year, we are redoing and reevaluating our Top 100 Albums! On this episode, we countdown albums #40 to #31! Stay subscribed and tune in at the beginning of each month in 2025 as we continue to share another set of albums that we hold dearest in our hearts! Countdown begins at: 46:32 #AFI #TheAmityAffl…

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Hoop Sense Ep. 35 - Skinny Luka 43:14

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Hoop Sense is back with Justin Catchens and Steve Jeanty filling in and catching you up on all the NBA offseason slop. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @countthedings @bommpodcastq Face…

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The Skinny’s Mid-Year Check In 2025 1:47:38

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We’ve reached the halfway point of 2025, so Adam and Mike go through the mid-year review for The Skinny! We check it with the album draft picks and the bets and see if there have been any exciting new developments so far. Also on the episode, thoughts on the music output of the year so far, hype checks on the albums that have been announced for the…

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With The Green Green Grass of Jones Now - Frogrie and crepumpet 1:19:12

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It's been seven years of your favourite parkrun podcast! There was a frog chorus up at Vogrie parkrun, Conwy parkrun returns to a little controversy, there's photography woes, the sugar people didn't come out to play, Nicola did a THING with her 250th different event at Trentham Gardens parkrun in Stoke-on-Trent and Danny Jones wound the clock back…

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Drink Spiking Is A Serious Problem Followed By An Update On Motor Neuron Disease 41:56

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Hear about the serious problem of drink spiking with DJ, Ashley James and founder fo Counter Spike, Mark Ackred. Then some important information about motor neuron disease.By Mike Dilke

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Hoop Sense Ep. 34 - NBA HOMECOMING 35:44

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Dame and CP3 head back home as Hoop Sense gets you caught up on the NBA offseason . WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @countthedings @bommpodcastq Facebook: www.facebook.com/counttheding…

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With You And Me (But Mostly Me) Now - The Book of Norman 1:10:11

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A musical number this week. Sporific speech. Parental milestones. Strange behaviours. 10 Year Health Plans. Things. Nicola celebrated in 250 green at Chevin Forest parkrun north of Leeds and Danny finally made it to Sheringham parkrun in north Norfolk and had a smashing time.

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Episode #115--The 2025 Pro Troll 21:19

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We're getting a good look at the new 2025 Angler Quest Pro Troll on this edition of the podcast as Mike Avery talks about his new boat with Brad Dupuie. Avery describes his experiences on the water with the new 8524 including ride, performance, the new work station...and fit and finish. The two long time anglers also discuss smaller design improvem…

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Hoop Sense Ep. 33 - Bradley Beal Teams Up with Kawhi + Harden 38:18

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Hoop Sense is back after a trip to Vegas for NBA Summer League. Justin Catchens (@jaycatch) joins the show to talk about the Vegas experience, Beal going to the clips, and the wild western conference WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Support us on www.patreon.com/count…

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With Brevity Is The Soul Of Wit Now - not a bee 40:43

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It's a quickie. Cat floof, Two Tunnels, beewolf wasps, little hugs, Bushy's Octogenarian meetup, McFly, HPTT logo memories, Nicola coaches Poppy at Armley parkrun and Danny wants to protect Kingston parkrun.

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Hoop Sense Ep. 32 - Finding Beal a New Home 29:38

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Hoop Sense is back wrapping up the free agency talk, big contract bags, and summer league. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @countthedings @bommpodcastq Facebook: www.facebook.com/count…

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Hear Simon Pope From Charity 4 Paws UK About Rogue Dog Breeders & The Harm They Cause 30:45

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There are dog breeders who don't worry about the health of dogs - they just view them as a means to make money. Hear how you can help.By Mike Dilke

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The Skinny's TOP 100 ALBUMS: 50 to 41 2:41:02

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To celebrate our upcoming milestone later in the year, we are redoing and reevaluating our Top 100 Albums! On this episode, we countdown albums #50 to #41! Stay subscribed and tune in at the beginning of each month in 2025 as we continue to share another set of albums that we hold dearest in our hearts! Countdown begins at: 47:55 #ArmorForSleep #As…

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With I Used It Recently To Check My Suitcase Was Within The Allowance Last Time I Flew Now - Tiny Bindex 1:04:05

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Small measures, Enyas, parkrun concludes the parkrunner Support Ambassador role, Pinetums, Nic Nic edges closer to her Thing by running the paths at Rushcliffe parkrun in Nottingham and Danny records chaotic good at the new Brickfields Park parkrun in Bath.

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Hoop Sense Ep. 31 - NBA Shakers And Movers 34:28

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Hoop Sense returns to talk an interesting start to NBA free agency. Dame Lillard is out in Milwaukee and Deandre Ayton signs with the Lakers. The guys give their opinions! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countt…

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Phase Two Trials Of A Leukemia Drug With Dr Juho Jalkanen Followed By Breakfast Decisions 37:27

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A rare form of leukemia has had a drug for treatment show success in phase two trials. Dr Jalkanen has spent a large part of his career leading up to this. Then what drives your breakfast choices?By Mike Dilke

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Hoop Sense Ep. 30 - NBA Free Agency 36:35

4M ago36:35

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Hoop Sense returns to talk NBA free agency. Where is Deandre Ayton going? What about LeBron James? The guys give their opinions! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @countthedings @bommpod…