The Bylines Network podcast is the official audio accompaniment to our growing family of regional publications. We explore the issues that matter, and speak with leading voices in progressive politics, business, and media. Follow us on our Social media @BylinesPod on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky.
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RealGM Radio is a weekly NBA podcast hosted by Wes Goldberg, a credentialed media member who hosts shows on the Locked On Podcast Network and has bylines at The Ringer, RealGM and more. RealGM Radio goes beyond the headlines and hot takes and brings you the NBA conversations that matter. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in-part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact [email protected]
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True crime podcasts have been having a moment — and, more often than not, behind those podcasts are doggedly determined reporters: People who hit the street, knock on doors and ask hard questions. Because of their work, we often know every little detail about the crimes they cover, but what we don't hear enough is what it was actually like to report on those stories, to sit in courtrooms, chase down leads, get to know family members and talk to witnesses. True Crime Byline — a podcast by Pos ...
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Another birthday to celebrate. This time we look to the south as our smallest publication in Sussex Bylines. We ask the Editor-in-Chief, Ginny Smith, as well as James Joughin and Pea Channon, both members of SBL core editorial team, to talk about what the last 5 years have been like. On top of that, we're joined by 2 of Sussex's contributors, Ross …
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Atlantic Division Preview with Jared Dubin and Es Baraheni
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1:19:30Wes Goldberg, Jared Dubin and Es Baraheni break down the offseasons for the Knicks, Celtics, Raptors, 76ers and Nets before predicting which teams will make the playoffs. 0:00 Intro3:58 Brandon Ingram's Role and Impact7:29 Sixers' Uncertain Season Outlook10:44 Knicks Offense Analysis20:21 Discussion on Boston's Roster Changes37:19 Raptors Breakdown…
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NBA Western Conference Win Totals & Over/Under Picks
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1:09:32Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore react to NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season and make their picks for over/unders. 0:00 Intro1:30 Mavericks5:58 Nuggets11:58 Warriors20:02 Rockets25:19 Clippers31:47 Lakers40:08 Grizzlies43:30 Timberwolves47:50 Pelicans51:08 Thunder54:53 Suns58:59 Trail Blazers1:00:55 Kings1:02:18 Spurs1:03:52 JazzR…
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NBA Eastern Conference Win Totals & Over/Under Picks
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1:16:11Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore react to NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season and make their picks for over/unders.0:00 Intro3:00 Atlanta Hawks10:30 Boston Celtics17:30 Brooklyn Nets20:45 Charlotte Hornets24:45 Chicago Bulls28:00 Cleveland Cavaliers33:00 Detroit Pistons38:15 Indiana Pacers43:16 Miami Heat48:56 Milwaukee Bucks & Gia…
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S4 EP24 The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly; Reviewing Labour's First Year
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36:56July signalled Labour's first year in power, so what better time than now for our hosts to look back at the last 12 months of policy making and give their opinions on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. We list bills we like the look of, actions that have been taken, such as the railways going back into public ownership, and why, despite all the good,…
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Luka Doncic's Transformation and Basketball vs Feelings with Katie Heindl
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1:22:46Wes Goldberg and Katie Heindl discuss the Men's Health feature on Luka Doncic and what it means for Luka at this point in his career. Then they discuss the state of NBA media, Kevin Durant on the Houston Rockets, Chris Paul's return to the LA Clippers, the ESPN feature on Joel Embiid, the Toronto Raptors and what is still missing in the conversatio…
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Continuing out 5 years on series, we come to the third oldest of the publications, and the stomping grounds of one of our hosts, West England Bylines. Our hosts interview the 3 Editors-in-Chief, Peter Burke, Claire Jones, and Michelle Cook, as well as Jon Hill, the former Editor, to ask how the last 5 years has gone, what goes into running a public…
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Lakers, Clippers & Blazers Add New Point Guards (With John Wilmes)
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58:42It's all about point guards! Wes Goldberg and John Wilmes talk about the Clippers signing Chris Paul, Damian Lillard returning to the Trail Blazers and the Lakers adding Marcus Smart. Then they discuss potential landing spots for Russell Westbrook before building the ultimate point guard. 0:00 Intro 3:50 Chris Paul returns to Clippers 13:00 Damian …
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Bylines Reports: Can Citizen Journalism Save the World?
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42:04An extra special episode in our Bylines Reports series, bringing you a passionate and insightful debate recorded live at the Byline Festival 2025, in front of an excited audience of 200 people. Join host Ben Dickenson (Bylines Network’s managing director), and an expert panel including: • Outspoken former UK diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall. • High…
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LeBron James' Future With the Lakers (With Anthony Irwin)
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1:00:54Wes Goldberg and Anthony Irwin discuss LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers and how good the Lakers can be with a full year of Luka Doncic before talking about some LeBron trade ideas. 0:00 Intro2:30 LeBron's future13:00 Lakers as contenders20:40 Lakers' next moves28:00 Bradley Beal buyout reaction31:00 Bronny James and other Summer Lea…
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S4 EP23 Pride Special - WHAT NOW FOR THE TRANS COMMUNITY?
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59:34For Pride month, we ask what life is like for transgender people in the UK right now. On this special episode, Julian sits down with Zoe Perry from the Forrest of Dean and Natacha Kennedy, two trans writers from the Bylines Network, to discuss the impact of the recent hotly contested Supreme Court decision. The court ruled that protections from sex…
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Reacting To Big NBA Offseason Moves With Jared Dubin
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1:00:30Catching up on the latest NBA offseason news, LeBron James' future and revisiting "The Decision" 15 years later. 0:00 Intro5:03 Thunder's future with big three extensions10:21 Jokic declines extension, future contract plans17:21 Three-way trade: Heat, Clippers, Jazz analysis26:52 Worst NBA offseasons35:43 The Decision 15 years later46:51 LeBron's f…
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Bylines Reports: Renowned Geographer & Author; Danny Dorling
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52:11Danny Dorling's new book, The Next Crisis: What We Think About the Future, is out and the Editor's-In-Chief of Bylines Cymru and West England Bylines interview him about it. It's facinating and vital stuff to know. The book is about the growing wealth gap between rich and poor, the effects of the Cost of Living Crisis, and how unknowns dictate the …
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We're starting a new occasional mini series, celebrating the 5th birthday of every Publication when they come up. This time, Chris and Julian are talking to Yvonne Wancke, Editor in Chief of North East Bylines. We talk about how it started, how it's going and how she hope siit'll shape up in the future. If you wish to contribute to our cause, we ha…
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NBA Contender Tiers with Matt Moore
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1:28:12Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore rank every NBA team in terms of whether or not they are a contender after the first wave of free agency. #nba 0:00 Intro7:00 Thunder9:51 Rockets16:34 Nuggets18:43 Cavs and Knicks29:27 Spurs32:00 Timberwolves37:48 Magic41:22 Pistons49:02 Bucks52:13 Lakers & LeBron trade ideas1:00:47 Mavericks1:03:59 Pacers1:09:27 Heat1:13…
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Thunder Win Championship, Haliburton's Injury, Kevin Durant Trade Fallout and NBA Draft "My Guys" With Adam Mares
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50:55Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares (DNVR Sports, All NBA Podcast) break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship victory, Sam Presti's roster construction and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's superstar ascension. Then they talk about Tyrese Haliburton's injury and its impact on the Pacers future, Kevin Durant getting traded to the Houston Rockets and the De…
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Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to force the first Game 7 in the NBA Finals since 2016. Who has the edge to win the 2025 championship? Wes Goldberg breaks down a surprising Game 6 and what comes next.#indianapacers #nba #okcthunder #tyresehaliburton RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS…
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Thunder Take Control of NBA Finals, Desmond Bane Trade and Kevin Durant Destinations With Dave DuFour
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1:21:41OKC's defensive masterclass and Jalen Williams' breakout performance have the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER on the brink of a championship. Wes Goldberg and Dave DuFour (The Athletic) analyze the THUNDER's path to success, dissecting their suffocating defense and the PACERS' struggles. The conversation shifts to blockbuster trade scenarios, including Desmo…
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Wes Goldberg shares his takeaways and observations from the Indiana Pacers' win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, including Tyrese Haliburton's aggressiveness, the Pacers' defensive adjustments and where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fell short. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or me…
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Do the Thunder or Pacers Have the Edge in the NBA Finals? (With Mo Dakhil)
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59:51Wes Goldberg and Mo Dakhil discuss the first two games of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact [email protected]🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis!Follow RealGMTwitter: https://x.c…
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Why the Knicks Made the Right Move to Fire Tom Thibodeau
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23:23The New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau as head coach this week. Wes Goldberg explains why Thibodeau didn't deserve to get fired, but why it will ultimately be the right move for the Knicks.____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@cln…
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S4 EP22 Discussing the Local Elections & The Greens Leadership Starts
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40:11The month of May was certainly full of news. Our hosts pick two things to talk about in this episode, with the main topic being the Local Elections and the atronomic rise of Reform UK who won 10 councils and 2 Mayoralities, even doing very well in areas they didn't win, such as the WECA Mayor elections. The other topic of discussion is the start of…
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NBA Finals X-Factors Draft with Mike Shearer
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1:00:33Will Tyrese Haliburton find answers against the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER's defense? Host Wes Goldberg and guest Mike Shearer break down the critical elements that could swing the NBA Finals with their X Factor draft. From Haliburton's jump pass to the Pacers' tendency to foul, no stone is left unturned. The duo analyzes the coaching chess match betwee…
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Can the NBA Copy the OKC Thunder's Blueprint? (With Esfandiar Baraheni)
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1:08:51Is the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense the best we've ever seen in the NBA playoffs? With standout performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder's defensive dominance fueled their run to the NBA Finals. This episode explores their strategic dominance, the Minnesota Timberwolves' future challenges, and intriguing off-seaso…
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Wild Pacers Comeback & Timberwolves Game 2 Adjustments (with Dane Moore)
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58:00Wes Goldberg reacts to a wild Indiana Pacers comeback in Game 1 vs the New York Knicks, Tyrese Haliburton's almost-game winner, and what went wrong for the Knicks down the stretch (0:44). Then he's joined by Dane Moore (The Dane Moore NBA Podcast) to discuss some adjustments the Minnesota Timberwolves can make ahead of Game 2 against the Oklahoma C…
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Bylines Reports: Talking with Juergen Maier, GB Energy's Chairman
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20:14One of Labour's big promises during the election was the creation of a new publicly owned body to tackle the massive bills the British Public was facing and aid the transition to renewable energy. On the 15th May 2025, the creation of GB Energy was given Royal Assent. And former chief executive of Siemens UK, Juergen Maier was named as its chairman…
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 Masterclass Shows Why They Are the NBA Championship Favorites
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19:24The Oklahoma City Thunder put on a masterclass in their Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets that has Wes Goldberg feeling even better about his pick for the 2025 NBA championship. Wes talks about how the Thunder can hit a gear that nobody else in the league can hit and their Western Conference finals matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. RealG…
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The Warriors Future and NBA Playoff Storylines with Dieter Kurtenbach
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1:26:33Wes Goldberg is joined by Dieter Kurtenbach (Bay Area News Group) to discuss whether the Golden State Warriors can win a championship next season, key offseason decisions and what happens with Jonathan Kuminga. Then, they discuss a variety of NBA playoff topics, including whether the Celtics can come back and defeat the Knicks, favorite Giannis lan…
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Bylines Reports: Talking to The Trawl Podcast.
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38:18Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss from the Trawl Podcast?!? What is this, a crossover episode? Lydia Pearson and Gemma Gould of North West Bylines and Central Bylines, respectively, interview the hosts of one of the most popular political podcasts, asking them about the current political climate, the state of social media, and how do they cope with both…
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Jayson Tatum Injured, Celtics Go Down 3-1 to Knicks
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23:03Jayson Tatum went down in the fourth quarter of the Boston Celtics' loss to the New York Knicks with what looked like a potential Achilles injury. Wes Goldberg talks about what it means for the Celtics, who are down 3-1 to the Knicks, and why Boston's championship window may have just slammed shut.RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Me…
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