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World Corrupt
The world’s most-watched sporting competition this year will not be a feel-good affair. FIFA, soccer’s corrupt governing body, awarded the 2022 edition of the World Cup to Qatar via bribery. The teams, players, and fans of the game must now grapple with the complexities of an ethically fraught, morally bankrupt tournament already soaked in blood and oil– a sportswashed public relations exercise for Qatar that has cost an untold amount of migrant workers their lives since the announcement was made.
This dilemma is at the core of World Corrupt, a joint effort from Men in Blazers and Crooked Media. The series will be hosted by two friends, Men in Blazers’ Roger Bennett and Pod Save the World’s Tommy Vietor. Roger’s deep understanding of football history and Tommy’s geopolitical analysis will combine to help listeners understand the tectonic plates shifting under the sporting events they love, and empower them to simultaneously revel in the sporting genius on display, and take action against the grave injustices that have been wrought.
Spin Cycle
All the cycling news, analysis, and banter you need. Become a member to get premium content, extra episodes, and ad-free listening at escapecollective.com.
Check out our other podcasts on your preferred podcast platform: – Geek Warning – how bikes work and how to make them better – Wheel Talk – all things women’s cycling – How the Race was Won – racing and tactical analysis – Overnight Success – The founders and innovators in the cycling industry Escape Collective is entirely member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/spincycle/
Journeys Through Magnamund
Welcome to Magnamund – the world of Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf. Each episode explores an adventure in the Lone Wolf series, the fantastic role-playing epic spanning 32 books. New to Lone Wolf? Allow us to be your companions as you discover the bestselling series that continues to inspire generations of readers and gamers alike. Already a member of the Wolfpack? Come discover new lore and history as we chart a course towards the release of the final Lone Wolf and the conclusion of this legendary saga – forty years since fans began their journey.
Keep the Promise Podcast – Fire Service Lessons for Strength, Resilience, and Real Life
Keep the Promise Podcast is built on lessons from the fire service. It’s for anyone who wants to get stronger, become more resilient, and be ready for real life.
Host TJ shares practical advice on fitness, recovery, mindset, and performance. You’ll learn how to handle stress, build a body that holds up, and show up better at work, at home, and when it matters most.
With nearly two decades in the fire service, TJ shares real experience, honest lessons, and practical insight.
You’ll learn about:
- building strength and conditioning for real life
- preventing injury and recovering well
- improving nutrition, energy, and performance
- building mental toughness and handling stress
- staying disciplined, consistent, and ready
- applying fire service lessons to everyday life
From solo episodes to guest interviews, each episode helps you get stronger, think clearer, and become harder to break.
Hit subscribe and start building a stronger body, a steadier mind, and a life you can be proud of.
The Literacy View
The Literacy View podcast is dedicated to providing educators and parents with Breaking News and cutting-edge research in literacy instruction. Nicknamed by one of their listeners as the “Spice Girls of Literacy,” Faith and Judy, two veteran educators who still work in the trenches, bring their expertise, senses of humor, and passion for literacy instruction to the show, making it an engaging and informative experience for listeners. Never shying away from controversial topics and guests, and frequently disagreeing with each other, the hosts break down complex research into easy-to-understand takeaways and provide actionable solutions that teachers and parents can use in their classrooms and at home. And, they are never afraid to good-naturedly call BS or cheer on their guests or each other when a point or item of discussion excites them. In fact, they have “BS” and “cheer” buttons at the ready for that very purpose! With their engaging format and wealth of knowledge, Faith and Judy are sure to help you take your teaching to the next level! It is no wonder that so many of their guests and listeners consider the Literacy View their favorite, can’t-miss podcast in the literacy space. Have fun and learn at the same time!
* You can find more information about The Literacy View on their website:
https://theliteracyview.com/
Exit 209 with Storme Warren – SiriusXM
SiriusXM’s Storme Warren dives into the very beginnings of country music’s biggest stars. From the key moment they took the famous “Exit 209” off I-40 into the heart of Nashville’s legendary honky-tonks…to having their first bonafide hit record. Find out where today’s country music hitmakers first lived, their not so glitzy first jobs in town, how many times they were told “no,” and most importantly – the incredible stories of how they powered through it all.
Marshall Matters
What is the state of the arts? Winston Marshall, musician and co-founder of the band Mumford & Sons, explores the taboo and totemic issues within the creative industries in a series of interviews with artists, musicians, actors, comedians, and more…
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The DINKs Podcast
What does it take to have a successful marriage and be a successful entrepreneur or career-focused couple?
For DINKs (Dual Income No Kids) Brent & C.C. Moreno, it’s taken lots of hard work, setbacks, lessons, plenty of adventures, and even therapy.
The DINKs Podcast shares raw, real, sexy, funny, and completely vulnerable stories from themselves and other couples’ adventures.
Tune in for insights on marriage, intimacy, entrepreneurship, travel, current events, and everything in between.
RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow
Influential indie-rock musician Lou Barlow brings his lo-fi aesthetic to podcast form. He shares the mic with his wife, charismatic fiber-artist Adelle Barlow. Together they discuss day-to-day life as creators and interview friends and family.
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