Best Pete Raven Podcasts (2025)

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Local Legends #37: Pete Castle 59:29

12h ago59:29

59:29

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by folk musician, editor of Facts & Fiction magazine, and author of books including Derbyshire Folk Tales, Pete Castle. If you’re part of the storytelling world then you will likely know of Pete already. Likewise, if you are an English folk musician, as, after a career spanning almost 50 yea…

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Q&A: Does Keir Starmer possess a moral compass? 32:05

3h ago32:05

32:05

What does Keir Starmer’s flip-flop on the definition of a woman tell you about him? Should MPs be getting a £60k pay rise? Have we had enough TV specials on British injustices? What’s the next big crisis to engulf mankind? And what the actual f*** was that person in a bunny suit doing next to Trump? EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Get The New European for just £1…

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538: Kings of Anglia: Season ticket prices, injury crisis and predictions for Town’s last five 52:50

2d ago52:50

52:50

Stuart Watson and Mark Heath are back with a Friday KOA pod looking ahead to Ipswich Town’s trip to Newcastle tomorrow. The boys chat about the 10% increase in season ticket prices, Kieran McKenna’s take on that and the latest injury crisis at the club. There’s also more discussion around Liam Delap’s future, plus an assessment of where Sam Morsy f…

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NFL Draft Rapid Reaction, Jon Gruden In Studio, Justin Thomas Off His Big Win Sunday + NBA/NHL Playoffs And Fyre Fest 2:23:59

2d ago2:23:59

2:23:59

Its instant reaction on the NFL Draft first round. The Jags make a splash, Shedeur gets undrafted in the first round, we recap our teams (00:00:00-00:21:36) and then welcome in Coach Gruden to talk in detail on some of the picks and players he loved from Day 1 of the NFL Draft (00:21:36-00:50:08). NBA/NHL Playoff recap, Rockets even the series, Cel…

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2025 NFL Draft Night 1 Fantasy Recap 1:16:13

2d ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Join Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones as they recap day one of the 2025 NFL draft, breaking down all of the fantasy-relevant picks in the latest NFL Fantasy live stream. The trio discusses which rookies will make the biggest impact on their new team and how it affects the value of their teammates! Plus, the guys speak with Carolina…

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The truth about Pope Francis … and your reaction to our trans debate 1:05:14

2d ago1:05:14

1:05:14

What kind of Pope was Francis? Is it chaos and division he leaves in his wake… or a pathway for a more liberal, hopeful Roman Catholic Church? The Matts discuss his legacy. Also this week - the Matts’ inbox was bursting at the seams with reaction to their recent pod on trans rights and the Supreme Court’s definition of what a woman is. They take yo…

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Magus #3: Giordano Bruno 1:33:34

1d ago1:33:34

1:33:34

On this month's episode of Magus we are travelling all about Renaissance Europe and up through the layers of the heavens to undertake divine revelations into the life, times, and accomplishments of Giordano Bruno! From Bruno's early life as a Dominican priest, forced to flee one of six popes he thoroughly annoyed, right up to his horrid execution i…

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NFL Draft With Todd McShay, Packers HC Matt LaFleur, Playoff Recaps In NHL/NBA + Listener Submitted FAQ's 2:49:59

4d ago2:49:59

2:49:59

We recap Tuesday nights playoff action via zoom, the Lakers even the series, Leafs team of destiny and the Grizzlies and Bucks look cooked(00:00:00-00:27:22). We then go back in studio to talk about an incredible Monday night including the Nuggets/Clippers series and is it getting tough to watch Jalen Brunson? Plus Ovi is unreal and playoff hockey …

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Final NFL Draft Preview with Emory Hunt 46:48

4d ago46:48

46:48

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest news ahead of the NFL Draft including Anthony Richardson’s future as a fantasy-relevant QB and realistic expectations for J.J. McCarthy upon his return from injury. (1:55) Then Emory Hunt of CBS Sports joins to discuss his belief that Shedeur Sanders is the most pro-rea…

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How to grow your moral ambition, with Rutger Bregman 1:10:59

4d ago1:10:59

1:10:59

The Matts are joined by Dutch popular historian and author Rutger Bregman to discuss his new book, Moral Ambition. How does the world change for the better? Why do so many talented people do bullsh*t jobs? And what’s wrong with a life spent worrying about reducing your carbon footprint to zero? Rutger’s a man with strong opinions on all the above a…

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537: Kings of Anglia: Town out-Gunned, red card row and McKenna criticism 1:04:39

5d ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Mark Heath are back to discuss Ipswich Town’s 4-0 humbling at the hands of Arsenal on the latest KOA podcast. The boys discuss the Leif Davis red card and some dodgy Town defending, plus hear from both Kieran McKenna and George Hirst. Then it’s onto a chat around some pundit-based criticism of McKenna, and our thoughts…

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NFL Draft With Daniel Jeremiah, Timberwolves HC Chris Finch, Playoffs Are Here And We Have A Thunder Fan Refusing To Wear The Shirt 2:29:40

6d ago2:29:40

2:29:40

It’s playoff season and we talk about all the action this weekend. Russell Westbrook submitted the most Russell Westbrook game ever (00:00:00-00:20:16). Cam Payne went nuclear (00:20:16-00:31:52). The Thunder blowout the Grizzlies. Hank isn’t worried about any team + we talk some puck and the Jets unreal game winner plus glass banger guy is in jail…

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Series 6 Episode 8: Derbyshire 1:47:00

4d ago1:47:00

1:47:00

On this week's episode of Three Ravens we're off to the land of the Dark Peak and the White, exploring to history and folklore of Derbyshire! We start off by chatting through traditions associated with Easter Monday festivities, and the live of St Anselm, who we conclude ought to be the Patron Saint of Jerks, all before we depart for Derbyshire in …

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Q&A: why can’t we go to the bleedin’ shop today? 38:05

7d ago38:05

38:05

Join the Matts this Easter Sunday as they tackle a wide range of topics: Is it time we abandoned Sunday trading laws? How should we think about assisted dying? Is the death penalty appropriate for people who split infinitives? Why isn’t the minister for technology more important? And is there life on Mars? Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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KOA special: Drissa Diallo interview 1:21:28

8d ago1:21:28

1:21:28

Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town defender Drissa Diallo to discuss his time at Portman Road, career as a whole and where he is now in our Kings of Anglia podcast special. Drissa spoke about a range of memories, including his early life in France, first steps in football and moving to Belgium to play. He chats about coming over to Engla…

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Local Legends #36: The Herefordian Historian 1:03:00

6d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by blogger, museum worker, tour guide, and all-round champion for Herefordshire, The Herefordian Historian. Real name Tom Quinsey, The Herefordian Historian was born in Swansea and is an identical twin. His parents, who are both from Herefordshire, eventually settled back there before Tom tu…

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NBA Playoffs With Brian Windhorst, Actor Josh Duhamel, The Bulls Lost Twice In The Play In, Lee Corso Retires Plus Fyre Fest 2:22:56

9d ago2:22:56

2:22:56

The Bulls managed to lose twice Wednesday night in play in action and Big Cat is sick of the endless mediocrity and we sim the lottery (00:00:00-00:20:52). Lee Corso retires and Aaron Rodgers doesn’t really tell us much on his next destinatio (00:20:52-00:38:57). Brian Windhorst joins the show to talk LeBron calling him weird, NBA Playoffs, his adv…

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NFL Draft Preview: Wide Receivers 1:00:41

9d ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL news including Travis Hunter’s enthusiasm for remaining dual-position eligible in the NFL, the Giants tamping down the notion that they still need to draft a QB and Cam Ward all but announcing that he’s going to be drafted first overall by the Titans. (4:08) Then G…

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Supreme sense? The aftermath of the trans rights ruling 52:32

10d ago52:32

52:32

WARNING: If easily triggered by rational discussion of complicated social topics, then this episode may not be for you. This week, the Matts react to the Supreme Court ruling defining women by their biological sex. It’s a landmark in a vitriolic, and sometimes violent, battle over trans rights. Who should hang their heads in shame at their conduct …

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536: Kings of Anglia: Why Town will beat Arsenal and stay up, plus some exciting player values 1:00:28

10d ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Alex Jones, Ross Halls and Mark Heath are back with a light-hearted podcast ahead of Town’s big clash with Champions League semi-finalists Arsenal on Sunday. After we meet Rossi’s interestingly-named cats, Alex explains how the Blues will stay up at the expense of West Ham via some well-argued and very serious scenarios. Then we discuss player valu…

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Forgotten Melodies #3: Fair Songs 1:02:54

10d ago1:02:54

1:02:54

For this month's Forgotten Melodies bonus episode we're talking all about Fair Songs - in particular, Scarborough Fair, Brigg Fair and Widecombe Fair - and the histories behind these iconic tunes. The episode of course features new takes on all three of these songs, 'Scarborough Fair,' 'Brigg Fair' and 'Widecombe Fair,' and this time it's not just …

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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla, NBA Play In Games, Who’s The Next “Can’t Win The Big One” Guy + Guys On Chicks And The Year Of Junk Science 2:14:19

11d ago2:14:19

2:14:19

NBA Play In games and the Magic and Warriors are officially in (00:00:00-00:17:20:25). Nico Harrison does a no camera/no recordings press conference and Cam Ward admits he’s a Tennessee Titan (00:17:20-00:25:24). With Rory winning the Masters we find the next narrative guy who can’t win the big one (00:25:24-00:51:32). Hot Seat/Cool Throne includin…

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Wide Receiver Prospects with Matt Harmon 57:14

11d ago57:14

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Marcas Grant and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL quarterback news, including Derek Carr’s shoulder injury (2:37), Kyler Murray’s comments on Marvin Harrison Jr. (10:26), and Kenny Pickett’s move to the Browns (17:22). Then Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports joins the pod to talk wide receiver prospects. Matt shares his views on Travis Hunt…

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But what is Britain anyway? 49:29

12d ago49:29

49:29

The row over Chinese investment in British Steel opens up a whole can of worms for the Matts. How does an astroturf football pitch in Copenhagen, Argentinian Che Guevara and a steelworks in Scunthorpe all add to the debate? Only one way to find out … listen! Also this week - congratulations to Douglas Murray, right-wing author and commentator, for …

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535: Kings of Anglia: A good day at the Bridge and an unexpectedly long chat about our best and worst grounds 1:08:45

12d ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Ross Halls, Alex Jones and Mark Heath return to discuss Ipswich Town’s impressive 2-2 draw with high-flying Chelsea on the latest KOA podcast. The chaps chat about Town’s goals, Chelsea’s inevitable comeback and praise Ben Johnson and Alex Palmer. We also hear from Kieran McKenna and the aforementioned Johnson, discuss Town’s dreadful dropped point…

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Scott Van Pelt Live From Augusta, Rory Wins An Incredible Masters, NBA Playoffs Set, Who's Back And Monday Reading 2:16:23

13d ago2:16:23

2:16:23

An all time Sunday at August leads us to Rory McIlroy's career grand slam. We talk about the incredible drama on Sunday and the up and down play from Rory that led us to his playoff against Justin Rose. Wrapping up other Master thoughts/storylines (00:00:00-00:38:21). NBA Playoffs are set and Lebron having his shirt off offended Isiah Thomas (00:38…

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Series 6 Episode 7: Herefordshire 2:51:56

13d ago2:51:56

2:51:56

On this week's episode of Three Ravens we're heading into disputed territory: Herefordshire in the Welsh Marches, which is a county with so much history and folklore! We start off by going over all Queer Eye and giving April 14th a makeover, concluding that, while we could make this 'Nothing Day' about gardening, or ice skating on bone-bladed skate…

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Starmer v Chamberlain and The Stones v The Beatles … fight, fight, fight! 33:33

14d ago33:33

33:33

This week the Matts answer questions on Keir Starmer’s Keep Calm response to global economic mayhem; what Kim Jong Un is getting from Putin; whether the Beatles are any match for the mighty Rolling Stones; whether Nigel Farage is entirely in command of the respect of EU leaders; and do you home in or hone in? Enjoy! EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Get The New Eur…

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Local Legends #35: Matthew Vaughan 1:06:48

15d ago1:06:48

1:06:48

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by storyteller, library manager, and Secretary of the Leicestershire and Rutland Guild of Storytelling, Matthew Vaughan. Matt has been a storyteller for well over a decade. Since 2011 he has also worked in East Midlands’ Public Library Services, and, in addition to working as a storyteller i…

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The Insiders Podcast: Derek Carr’s Shoulder Injury, Browns Sign Joe Flacco, Josh Conerly Jr. Joins the Insiders 43:12

15d ago43:12

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport break the news on Derek Carr’s potential season-ending shoulder injury. Tom and Ian also report on the Browns signing Joe Flacco. Dual-threat prospect Travis Hunter says he can play every snap in an NFL game. Top offensive tackle prospect Josh Conerly Jr. joins the show, Rhett Lewis reveals key pa…

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Ryan Whitney, Someone Peed At The Masters, Luka’s Return + Fyre Fest Of The Week 1:56:27

16d ago1:56:27

1:56:27

Someone has peed at the Masters and the whole tournament is in trouble. We talk Day 1 at Augusta and upside down hats (00:00:00-00:10:53). Luka returns to Dallas and Deshaun Watson says his haters are going to motivate him (00:10:53-00:25:24). Ryan Whitney joins us in studio to talk hockey, golf, going back to school and tons more (00:25:24-01:35:4…

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JJ Zachariason on His ZAP Model and Running Back Prospects 54:12

16d ago54:12

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Marcas Grant and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL quarterback news, including updates on Deshaun Watson, Kyler Murray, and Trevor Lawrence. Then JJ Zachariason of Late-Round Fantasy Football joins to discuss his ZAP model for evaluating draft prospects and shares the running backs he likes in the upcoming draft (14:46). The NFL Fanta…

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Trump blinks – but don’t relax yet! 45:24

17d ago45:24

45:24

The Assisted Dying Bill gave the Matts plenty to think about a few months ago. Since then much has changed as it made its way through parliament. Has any of it changed the Matts’ minds? The answer is yes - but it’s a nuanced and challenging difficult debate without any easy answers. All the more reason to have it, in true Two Matts style. But first…

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534: Kings of Anglia: Delap relegation clause, Burgess to La Liga, boxing panto and Chelsea away 1:09:39

17d ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Mark Heath are back to discuss all things Ipswich Town ahead of the trip to Chelsea on Sunday. The boys start by chatting about reports of Liam Delap’s £30m relegation clause, Cameron Burgess being linked to a La Liga move and the profane panto of the Fabio Wardley/Jarrell Miller presser at Portman Road. Then there’s a…

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Three Ravens Bestiary #16: Mermaids 1:04:28

17d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

For this week's Bonus Episode we're basking on slippery rocks, swishing our tails, and looking into the magic mirror of Mermaid history and folklore, combing our hair all the while! We start off chatting about the plethora of 19th century Mermaid-themed media, from paintings and plays to poems and songs, all of which paved the way for our modern pe…

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Adam Thielen on Bryce Young’s Development, Playing in the Slot, and Eating Raccoon with Xavier Legette 21:53

18d ago21:53

21:53

Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen joins the podcast to talk about his interactions with fantasy football fans, the development of Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, and whether there’s a difference between playing for an offensive or defensive-minded head coach. He also shares his experience eating raccoon with teammate Xavier Legette, hi…

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Max Homa, Shane Bacon Previewing The Masters, Florida Wins The National Championship, Pardon Your Take And White Lotus Finale 2:33:06

18d ago2:33:06

2:33:06

Florida wins the National Championship and we talk about the Final game to cap off a subpar tournament but incredible Final Four (00:00:00-00:23:57). The Nuggets fire Michael Malone and their GM in a very strange move and more (00:23:57-00:40:40). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including the Dire Wolf and playing God with nature (00:40:40-00:53:55). Max Homa…

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NFL Draft Preview: Running backs 57:33

18d ago57:33

57:33

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL news including a potential three-headed backfield in New York and the 49ers tipping their hand about drafting a running back. (4:09) Then Grant, Florio, and Jones take a deep dive into the running back prospects in this year’s draft and explain which players will n…

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From the horse’s mouth - Behind the scenes with one of the world’s great diplomats 1:01:59

19d ago1:01:59

1:01:59

The Matts are joined by João Vale De Almeida, whose 40 year career as a diplomat has seen him represent the EU in the United States, the United Nations and … thanks to Brexit … as history’s first ever EU ambassador to the UK. João’s new book - The Divorce of Nations - could not be more timely; an exhilarating ride through the political turmoil of t…

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KOA special: Fabio Wardley v Jarrell Miller: Press conference fireworks 27:41

19d ago27:41

27:41

Mark Heath heads to Portman Road for the first press conference following the announcement of Fabio Wardley’s historic fight against Jarrell Miller at the home of Ipswich Town on June 7th. He chats to Fab about the fight, Miller as an opponent and what the interim WBA heavyweight title belt means to him. We also meet Rob Hodgins, Fab’s coach since …

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533: Kings of Anglia: The day the dream died 1:05:39

20d ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Stuart Watson and Mark Heath are back to discuss the end of the great escape as Ipswich Town lost 2-1 to Wolves to effectively seal their fate. The boys discuss the unchanged XI, timing of subs and Town’s home struggles, plus hear from both Kieran McKenna and Sam Morsy. There’s also a chat about the last seven games, Town’s numerous sliding doors m…

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Series 6 Episode 6: Rutland 2:00:22

20d ago2:00:22

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On this week's episode of Three Ravens we're off to Rutland to explore the history and folklore of England's smallest county - on the back of a dinosaur! We start off chatting about a couple of beautifully obscure traditions that take place around this time each year, including one involving a jacket on a flagpole and another relating to a Secret S…

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