Best Loftus Media Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing: Away Days Podcast 2:51

13h ago2:51

2:51

Hi, Sixteenth Minute Fans! We want to share a new show, Away Days: Reporting from the Underbelly. About the show: Away Days Podcast is an episodic documentary series focused on unreported stories from the fringes of society. We’re compassionately documenting the underground without watering it down or editorially obscuring it. This is independent j…

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Some letters, a trilby and coming home. 8:28

2d ago8:28

8:28

Catherine meets a man who has come ‘home’ after many years. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. --- The convers…

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mailbag: your 'i was the main character' stories 1:07:39

2d ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Before we go on (brief! I promise!) hiatus and move to a seasonal format, Jamie takes a look at your submitted stories about being the main character -- from viral pets to grieving online to reckoning with your relationship to a changing internet, we explore the spectrum of what it means to be too online. Bonus: one of Jamie's favorite memes of all…

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The Kerolin Nicoli Episode 40:04

3d ago40:04

40:04

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Man City

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Rethinking how you invest into Property 39:31

7d ago39:31

39:31

"The biggest mistake is waiting too long to action what you want." This week's guest has spent the last 20 years building a property empire alongside her partner Scott. Now she helps thousands of Australian's rethink the way they build long term wealth through property investing. In this episode of Talk Money To Me, Candice and Felicity sit down wi…

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badger badger mushroom (with jonti picking) 1:07:21

9d ago1:07:21

1:07:21

In my day, there were but three things middle schoolers cared about -- BADGERS, MUSHROOMS, AND SNAKES. This week, we look at the peak of Flash animation -- Jonti Picking, aka Mr. Weebl's masterpiece "Badger Badger Mushroom," and the obsessive subculture that was Newgrounds flash animation of the 2000s. How do you become an iconic animator online? H…

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A tractor a lawn mower and a song thrush 14:50

9d ago14:50

14:50

This week’s episode includes a paid advertisement for Better Help. You can get your exclusive discount as a Where Are You Going listener using the link www.betterhelp.com/going to start your therapy journey and become your best self -- Catherine takes Pepper on a walk down a stream and ends up meeting a farmer and a gardener. All before 7.30 am! Tr…

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why the SEC ignored the hawk tuah scam feat. john reed stark 1:17:17

16d ago1:17:17

1:17:17

We all know that Haliey "Hawk Tuah" Welch was the face of a memecoin crypto scandal, and most know that the SEC excused it wholesale. What we don't fully know is why it was so easy to get away with it -- in our grand Hawk Tuah finale, Jamie speaks with former SEC enforcement attorney John Reed Stark about how the state of cryptocurrency can do more…

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A jilbab, a bus and a dream 10:45

16d ago10:45

10:45

Catherine chats to people in a Birmingham bus queue, who are supporting each other’s dreams to come true. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Obs…

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The Dennis Tueart Episode 1:09:40

17d ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Club legend Dennis Tueart is the latest guest in the hotseat on the Official Man City Podcast… A hugely popular winger who played for the Blues from March 1974 to 1978 and re-joined the Club in 1980 for another four years with City. He also became a director at Maine Road for several years and he discusses both his playing days and life in the boar…

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Conversations that Build Literacy Skills For All Students with Tricia Zucker | EP 27 32:01

21d ago32:01

32:01

It has long been said in the world of literacy education that reading and writing float on a sea of talk. What should we do when navigating students through those seas isn’t always easy? At times, it can be challenging to ensure that the academic discussions you have with students about a text avoid confusion and coddling. Fortunately, I got to tal…

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The Case for Infrastructure: Stable Income in an Unstable World 31:26

21d ago31:26

31:26

In this week's episode of Talk Money To Me, Candice and Felicity explore why infrastructure is fast becoming a cornerstone of resilient investment portfolios in 2025 and beyond. They deep dive into: How infrastructure assets provide stable income, inflation protection, and lower volatility. Why infrastructure tends to outperform during market downt…

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have you ever been the main character? 5:17

21d ago5:17

5:17

We're switching to a seasonal format on Sixteenth Minute in a few weeks, and to close the chapter on week-to-week main characters, we want to know -- have you ever been the main character? And if not, how has your relationship to the internet changed? For our May 20th episode, we'll be airing your stories! Send your voicemail to: smalliceresurfacer…

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the hawk tuah flop comeback 54:05

23d ago54:05

54:05

Let’s catch up with Haliey ‘Hawk Tuah’ Welch since the fallout of the crypto scam that undercut her sixteenth minute. While most didn’t stick around to see what happened, a lot about the crypto world has empowered Team Tuah to keep going — getting one over on the government, a second botched pump and dump scheme, and a suspiciously timed podcast re…

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A baby, a jail and some nuclear waste 11:48

23d ago11:48

11:48

This episode contains some details which you might find shocking and a bit disturbing. It is probably not suitable for young ears. Catherine visits the sleepy Fens and hears about dangerous jobs, new life and some romance. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- …

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how tay zonday reunited with adam bahner 40:19

1M ago40:19

40:19

In our final installment of our Tay Zonday series, Jamie speaks with the one and only Adam "Tay" Bahner about how he navigated his viral fame, and how the internet has changed beyond recognition from the days of "Chocolate Rain." Follow Tay here: https://www.instagram.com/tayzonday/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Some bells, a work break and Ndolè with prawns 9:56

1M ago9:56

9:56

Catherine meets people taking a break and doing some window shopping. She talks about missing home, secret work and how to make the best Cameroonian food! -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podca…

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Mateo Kovacic Returns 44:07

1M ago44:07

44:07

Mateo Kovacic is the latest guest in the hot seat on the Official Man City Podcast… The Croatian midfielder joins hosts Sam Cox and FG as he returns for his second appearance on the podcast. Kovacic starts with a look back at his arrival in the summer of 2023 and what it was like joining a City team that had just landed the Treble. And he explains …

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Ever heard of debt recycling and wondered how it works? 25:15

1M ago25:15

25:15

Ever heard of debt recycling and wondered how it works? In this episode of Talk Money To Me, Felicity and Candice break down the powerful financial strategy that savvy homeowners are using to grow their wealth and build investment portfolios – all while paying down their mortgage. Join us as we unpack: What is debt recycling and how it works Real-l…

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chocolate rain: a political awakening 31:01

1M ago31:01

31:01

In part two of our Tay Zonday series, Adam Bahner gets into his political awakening, and how it affected his relationship to his family, his creative work, and himself. Wanna get radicalized? Wanna get radicalized AGAIN? This is the episode for you. Follow Tay Zonday here: https://www.instagram.com/tayzonday/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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the world according to tay zonday 1:22:16

1M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

There are few internet videos more iconic than Tay Zonday’s ‘Chocolate Rain,’ but it took over a decade for the song to be recognized for the politically charged ballad it is. How did we miss it? In part one of our Tay Zonday series, Jamie gets into the history of political music, the naïveté of the early Internet and the ‘post racial Internet,’ an…

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Some cigarettes, a bungalow and an urn 13:24

1M ago13:24

13:24

Catherine is pottering around the sunny Fenland village of Leverington, where the social club is hosting a christening party and the village shop is busy. She meets a man running errands for his neighbour, who shares about a lifetime of true love. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories a…

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A tattoo, a pint and some chaos 12:48

1M ago12:48

12:48

An afternoon in sunny Birmingham and Catherine ends up meeting two very cheerful mates who talk about being work pals and getting *massive* tattoos! ... This episode of Where Are You Going? is sponsored by Better Help. If this show is about anything it is about the power of connection, and the joy of talking to others: a perfect podcast, then, to t…

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Tariffs, Trade, and Trouble: What’s Next for the US Economy? 27:47

1M ago27:47

27:47

In a special bonus episode - Candice, dialling in from the US, & Felicity, dive into the big topic shaking global markets: tariffs, trade tensions, and what they mean for the US economy- and your portfolio. Follow and subscribe for more expert insights on markets, financial strategies, and investing! Follow Talk Money To Me on Instagram, or send Ca…

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the smell doctor who was 'too woke': dr. ally louks 1:18:47

1M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

After eight long years of research, Dr. Ally Louks posted to Twitter about completing her Ph. D : "Olfactory Ethics: The Politics of Smell in Modern and Contemporary Prose." The Elon-fueled right-wing internet freaked out. In an exclusive interview, Jamie speaks with Dr. Louks about the experience of reclaiming the narrative around a nasty online b…

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The Rebecca Knaak Episode 47:58

2M ago47:58

47:58

Rebecca Knaak is the next guest in the hot seat on the Official Man City Podcast… A January arrival from Rosengard, the centre-back has seamlessly settled into life at the Club with commanding displays and heroic rearguard action. She has made eight appearances for Nick Cushing’s side in all competitions in total -scoring and assisting once – befor…

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A Bollywood movie, backstage access and studying the law 6:56

2M ago6:56

6:56

Stories from wintery Cardiff, when the air was freezing thick snow covered the city. -- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and …

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the horny duolingo bird lives: zaria parvez 1:15:08

2M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

Where do you go from pivoting your brand to nihilism? Horny, my friends. WILDLY horny. In our final installment of the Sentient Horny Brand series, Jamie speaks to the mind behind Duolingo’s chaotic, wildly horny social media presence Zaria Parvez. Remember when you couldn’t get the owl giving birth to sponges off your feed? Remember when you didn’…

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The Most Viral Moment in City History? | Niall Quinn 18:17

2M ago18:17

18:17

We're bringing you an exclusive, unedited interview from our CityStories series, only on City+. We're going back to 1991 when a red card for goalkeeper Tony Coton meant striker Niall Quinn was forced to take his place. Up against Derby County who were on the brink of relegation, fan favourite Quinn had already scored an exquisite left-footed volley…

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AI Meets Alpha: Armina Rosenberg on how to use AI to outperform the market & her highest conviction stock for 2025 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

In the first-ever video episode of Talk Money To Me, Felicity and Candice sit down with Armina "Arms" Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager of Minotaur Capital - a cutting-edge, AI-powered global equities fund backed by tech-savvy investors. With over 15 years in markets - spanning JPMorgan and elite family offices, including managing the glo…

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A skateboard, a wind turbine and a labrador 15:17

2M ago15:17

15:17

Catherine meets a man whose army upbringing has left him longing for roots and community. Wherever you are going online, Surfshark protects your personal information, defends your devices against viruses and malicious software, and guarantees the security of your emails, credit cards, and other sensitive data. Surfshark can even save you money on f…

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why is my freezer steak tweeting nihilism: the steakumm saga 1:06:22

2M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Picture this: it's 2020, you're clinging to sanity, and a frozen steak your mom used to eat after school called SteakUmm is now tweeting in the hopes of turning you into a socialist. But... what? Can one be radicalized by hot dog grade meat? Is what's being sold here an idea or microwaveable meat slop? In our penultimate installment of the Sentient…

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The Lily Murphy Episode 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

Lily Murphy is this week’s guest on the Official Man City Podcast... Our talented teenage forward talks about her journey to the club she has supported all her life. Via Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers, Lily worked her way towards the Blues before finally joining in 2022. The 19-year-old also represented England at youth level in athletics, …

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BONUS: Listener Blockstravaganza 1: Remembering Some Guys w/ Kevin Banner 1:10:39

2M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

As we promised, every so often we'll drop a bonus episode into the free feed for you to have a listen to. Over on our Patreon, we've been cleaning out all of the leftover listener blocks we never got to on the main episodes of our show. It's been a ton of fun and a blast from the past as we remember some real ghouls and main characters of the day f…

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A trophy, a pint and a sausage roll 15:07

2M ago15:07

15:07

Catherine joins the after party with Newcastle fans waiting for their trains at King’s Cross station. This episode of Where Are You Going? is sponsored by Better Help. If this show is about anything it is about the power of connection, and the joy of talking to others: a perfect podcast, then, to talk about the benefits of therapy. BetterHelp was f…

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the wendy's twitter roast master: amy brown 1:14:42

2M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

In part two of our 'Sentient Brands on Social Media' series, Jamie speaks to the GOAT of online joke writing -- the great Amy Brown, who defined the Wendy's brand on Twitter, then got radicalized and left Twitter in a blaze of bullying Elon Musk. We take a look at the brief moment where getting replied to by a cheeseburger could get you on the nati…

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A small announcement 2:28

2M ago2:28

2:28

We are approaching our 200th episode and 2nd birthday on WAYG! Lots of exciting things have happened in the last two years, including the launch of our club. Branded bags should arrive in time for our anniversary, so keep your eyes peeled. I have had a wonderful time travelling far and wide to collect stories for the show. They all stick with me an…

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US Tech Volatility, AI Winners & Top Stock Picks — Alex Pollak, Loftus Peak CIO 44:19

2M ago44:19

44:19

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Pollak, CIO of Loftus Peak, to unpack the latest US reporting season, the volatility shaking tech markets, and where he's spotting the next big opportunities. From AI winners and losers to the impact of earnings surprises on portfolio positioning, Alex shares his top stock ideas and where he sees growth in a c…

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The Josko Gvardiol Episode 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

Josko Gvardiol is this week’s guest the Official Man City Podcast. It’s the Croatia international’s second appearance on the show following his appearance during our preseason tour of the United States of America back in August 2024. Since then, he has made 38 appearances in all competitions for Pep Gaurdiola’s side this term and has scored an impr…

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A job, a dream and a grandmother’s love 9:20

2M ago9:20

9:20

Catherine walks along Salford Quays in the spring sunshine, and meets a man who talks about dreams, pragmatism and a Grandmother’s love. This episode of Where Are You Going? is sponsored by the Virtual Private Network (aka VPN) Surfshark. Wherever you are going online, Surfshark protects your personal information, defends your devices against virus…

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the time the denny’s tumblr became an edgy teen 1:09:59

2M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

In part one of our ‘Sentient Brands on Social Media’ series, Jamie speaks with Serenity Discko, the original media writer behind the teenage edgelord Denny’s Tumblr account. But worry not, we go DEEP — Jamie sets the stage by tracing back our history of parasocial relationships with brands all the way back to World War I. Buckle in, the brands are …

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Students Owning the Learning With Starr Sackstein | EP 26 27:57

3M ago27:57

27:57

To what degree can students manage their own assessment process? The culture of our classrooms can reflect a fear of finding nuanced answers to this question. Fortunately, I got to talk with Starr Sackstein about her book, Student-Led Assessment: Promoting Agency and Achievement Through Portfolios and Conferences. Join us as we discuss what it mean…

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the age of algospeak feat. the etymology nerd 35:40

3M ago35:40

35:40

This week, Jamie talks with Adam Aleksik aka The Etymology Nerd about how relying on algorithms to communicate is changing the way we talk and scream at each other, and the inevitability that your nephew is going to grow up to say "seggs" without a shred of irony. Learn more about Adam's work here: https://www.etymologynerd.com/ Pre-order Algospeak…

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Some keys, sleeping bags and a long road to recovery 14:33

3M ago14:33

14:33

Catherine talks to a Glasgow man about his recovery from alcoholism and his dedication to helping others. --- Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives. --- Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Ob…

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Order Pad | AL3 & Sell the Banks 27:32

3M ago27:32

27:32

In this Order Pad, Candice and Felicity pitch an investable idea each....one buy and a sell. Felicity is up first with her bullish conviction of AL3. Then Candice compares the CBA current PE multiple to the US tech stocks, making it in her mind a no brainer to sell the Aussie Banks. Follow Talk Money To Me on Instagram, or send Candice and Felicity…

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oh, by the way, f*** you: liam kyle sullivan and kelly, pt. 2 27:11

3M ago27:11

27:11

Jamie continues her conversation with Liam Kyle Sullivan, AKA Kelly of "Shoes" fame, Mrs. Cunningham of "Muffins" fame, and an actor and comedian workshopping a show about what it all means. Bonus: Jamie's cousin Chloe stops by to explain why kids from New England had no idea Mrs. Cunningham was "doing an accent." Come to The Bechdel Cast's Oscars …

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ohmygod, shoes: liam kyle sullivan and KELLY 1:09:09

3M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

This episode rules. This episode does not suck! Jamie meets up with Liam Kyle Sullivan, one of YouTube's earliest stars with his character Kelly of "Shoes," "Muffins," and much more, before he workshopped his one-person show in Los Angeles. Nearly two decades out from Shoes, Liam reflects on learning what YouTube was by becoming famous on it, how H…

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A frisbee, some biscuits and a collie dog 12:12

3M ago12:12

12:12

Catherine is in Milton Keynes at school pick up time, learning about community and how to raise children right. This episode of Where Are You Going? is sponsored by Saily, a really nifty solution for travellers who want to stay in touch easily while they’re overseas. Saily is an app, which allows you to download an E-sim to your mobile. An E-sim al…

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The Naomi Layzell Episode 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

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zoë roth the disaster girl: a lifetime of virality 1:10:45

3M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

When Zoë Roth was four years old, her dad snapped a photo of her in front of a neighborhood home being burned with its owners permission to clear the land -- and the rest is internet history. This week, Jamie goes in depth with Zoë twenty years later about becoming a meme just as she started to form memories, how she's chosen to interact (or not in…

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