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The Rider: Lost The Piano Mar 19, 2018

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There is nothing quite like eight great new songs and we very much have them this week. The music is tremendous - so good Adam wanted to play half of it himself before the songs were stolen - and the Wham is fresh from the factory and shifts along throughout.

There is of course what everyone has been up to. Neil Atkinson went to see The Hold Steady in London and he is full of reviews. Adam Melia has watched I, Tonya and is likewise. They are joined by Stephanie Heneghan and John Gibbons.

It's a belter. And here is the tracklisting:

Hinds - The Club

Sade - Flower Of The Universe

Sea Girls - Eat Me Whole

The Hold Steady - Esther

Zz Top - sleeping bag

High Tropics - You Never Made it Easy

Sevdaliza – Human Nature

Flyte - Moon Unit

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Radio City Talk: Can The Reds Swot The Hornets Aside? Mar 16, 2018

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Citytalk this week takes a long look at our tie against Manchester City, the way it will play out and the knock on effects for our season. What does everyone think of the draw? How about being at home first leg?

We speak to Tony Evans about his new book Two Tribes about the 1985/86 League Season. To buy that click here.

We then look ahead to Liverpool vs Watford. Watford are a big size but have a strange record from set pieces. This is a game Liverpool should win. How will they do that?

Neil Atkinson hosts, Paul Senior, Rick McEvoy and Adam Smith are in the chair.

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The Anfield Wrap: Misery In Manchester As Jose Does A Job On Liverpool Mar 12, 2018

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With possibly only a derby defeat being more difficult to swallow, Liverpool returned from Manchester with nothing after a typically calculated performance from Jose Mourinho's men saw them best Jurgen Klopp's Reds by 2 goals to 1.

Reflecting on a sobering performance alongside Neil Atkinson this week are Ian Salmon, Ian Ryan and Rob Gutmann.

Did Liverpool get their just desserts or where they unlucky not to leave Old Trafford with a point? All this and more on this week's free podcast.

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The Rider: Thumbs Down Mar 12, 2018

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The Rider this week is a blank sheet. A blank sheet to work through with a variety of topics:

Afternoon tequila
The best night out in the world
John doing 8 miles.

John doing 8 miles indeed. Maybe even 8 and a half. The John is John Gibbons. Joining him are Neil Atkinson, Stephanie Heneghan and Adam Melia and everyone is having a nice time. As ever.

Tracklisting:

GFlip - About You

Sneakbo - Active feat Giggs

Dave - Hangman

Sales - Off And On

Yuno - No Going Back

1010 Benja SL - Boofiness

ALMA - Fake Gucci

Sunstack Jones - Without Being Told

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Radio City Talk: Getting In Early Mar 09, 2018

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This week The Anfield Wrap looks into what's going on at Dulwich Hamlet with Andi Thomas, talks being a woman in football journalism with Melissa Reddy for International Woman's Day and reflects on Liverpool's Champions League progression.

But the big one is Manchester United. What a Saturday morning in prospect. What can The Reds do in this game to get a result?

Neil Atkinson hosts Andy Heaton, John Gibbons and Steve Graves.

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The Anfield Wrap: Relentless Reds Roar Past Rafa's Newcastle Mar 05, 2018

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An excellent win against Newcastle is discussed here on The Anfield Wrap. The calm of Liverpool and the way The Reds attack is given a long look before we give way and imagine how the manager will want to approach the best two games.

Porto should be an opportunity to make some changes but the manager may want to keep his lads in rhythm. What do Dan Morgan, John Gibbons and Rob Gutmann all think he will do?

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The Rider: Back In Town Mar 05, 2018

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A belated show but a return to The Rider's core. Neil Atkinson hosts as John Gibbons, Stephanie Heneghan and Adam Melia all get back in the saddle and enjoy some fantastic new music.

There is talk of trips away, more Ru Paul and Neil's film. What more could you ask for? Oh the songs. THE SONGS. They are terrific and here is the tracklisting.

Tracklisting:

NoMBe - Drama (feat. Big Data)

Janelle Monae - Make Me Feel

Vive La Rose - Rio Grande

Parquet Courts - Almost Had To Start A Fight

WOWH - The Hits

Zola Jesus - Bound

Vince Staples & Yugen Blakrok - Opps

Wax Chattels - Stay Disappointed

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Radio City Talk: No Old Pals Act Mar 02, 2018

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We have Liverpool Ladies, a massive press conference, and a trip to the Forever Reds.

And we have a big look ahead to the game against Newcastle.

Jürgen had a big chat today and so we have too.

Neil Atkinson is joined by John Gibbons, Andy Heaton and Ian Salmon.

Phil Neal and John Aldridge chat to John.

Heather Carroll talks to Neil Atkinson about the Ladies.

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The Anfield Wrap: Reds Seize Initiative In Top Four Race After Irons Hammering Feb 26, 2018

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After a fantastic performance against West Ham United The Anfield Wrap reflects on how well Liverpool played and how well they have been playing in general. It is increasingly looking a better and better season from The Reds and the goals simply will not stop coming.

The front three stood out but we dwell on Emre Can, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner on this week's show along with the impact Virgil van Dijk is having.

We also work through the most recent transfer links along with assessing the top four picture as it stands.

Neil Atkinson hosts with Ben Johnson, Paul Senior and Rob Gutmann all making up the panel.

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Radio City Talk: Liverpool To Capitalise On Moyes Terrible Anfield Record Feb 23, 2018

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With West Ham on the horizon Jurgen Klopp goes into the weekend knowing a victory of David Moyes West Ham United would strengthen Liverpool's grip on the top four with their immediate rivals all playing each other over the weekend.

Joining Neil Atkinson to preview the game are Mike Nevin, Andy Heaton and Adam Smith.

Neil is also joined by Ian Salmon to talk about his new play 'Those Two Weeks'.

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