Best Jacob Connolly Podcasts (2025)

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Sydney Film Festival Interview: Tony Gardiner and Lachlan Marks on the bloody and bonkers short DIY 49:46

3d ago49:46

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There's a delirious level of dark comedy that thrives in the new short film DIY from director Tony Gardiner and writer Lachlan Marks. A woman, played with a disarming ease by Claire Lovering, is mourning the passing of her dog. As she drills into the wall to hang up a picture of her pup, she is surprised to find blood coming out of the hole. Headin…

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51: Theatre of Red | Episode 51 | The curtain comes down 35:24

4d ago35:24

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Victory against Aston Villa brought the curtain down on the most disappointing of Premier League seasons for Manchester United. But, despite goings-on in Malaysia, Ruben Amorim, Omar Berrada, and Jason Wilcox remain committed to a meaningful summer window. Shaun is covering it all with your questions on episode 51 of the Theatre of Red. Learn more …

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Ep. 563 Sanada Yukimura 1:32:37

5d ago1:32:37

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Alright weebs, this episode is for you. Because if you can't tell by the name or picture of this episode, we're headed back to old timey Japan. Where the samurai were plentiful and life was cheap. Our boy here, Sanada Yukimura was a bad motherfucker, but he was also bad at choosing who to fight for. Dude was like your degenerate gambler uncle, just…

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Make a "Bored Board" This Summer: How This Simple Practice Encourages More Present-Living 26:39

5d ago26:39

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Anyone else itching to create their summer bucket list? In today's episode, I'm sharing a spin on the traditional bucket list - introducing, a bored board. More than anything, I'm craving moments to exercise creativity, hospitality, and presence with God and His people, and I'm so excited for this board to help facilitate that. You'll learn how to …

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The Cinema Within director Chad Freidrichs on Walter Murch and the power of editing 57:12

10d ago57:12

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Chad Freidrichs is a documentarian who has crafted a filmography built with a series of fringe stories that unveil fascinating narratives that exist just outside the periphery of normalcy. His first feature doc, Jandek on Corwood, sees a reclusive folk and blues musician gain a following, all the while he never truly engages with his followers fasc…

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Andy Johnston on the tenderness of male affection in Coming & Going 1:12:33

10d ago1:12:33

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Part of why Coming & Going feels like a quiet revolution of a film is the manner that Andy presents vulnerability, loneliness, and tenderness on screen. 'Baby, you are gonna miss that plane' is what Julie Delpy said to Ethan Hawke as she danced in the climax of Before Sunset, creating one of cinemas finest romantic moments. Andy pulls from the echo…

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50: Theatre of Red | Episode 50 | Heartbreak in Bilbao 40:13

10d ago40:13

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Defeat to Spurs in the Europa League final compounds further misery on the Manchester United faithful, with a crucial summer window approaching for Ruben Amorim. In episode 50, Shaun speaks with Henry Winter about the performance in Bilbao, the former Sporting chief's future, Bruno Fernandes, transfers and much more. Learn more about your ad choice…

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Director Matthew Rankin on the kindness that sits at the core of Universal Language 29:27

11d ago29:27

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Matthew Rankin is a Canadian filmmaker who hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His work, which includes the acclaimed award-winning 2019 feature The Twentieth Century, has often been called 'experimental' or a slice of 'absurdist comedy'. That's partially true, but I'd go a step further and say that there's a touch of humanist storytelling to his work, …

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Conservationist Isabella Tree on the power of inviting nature back into your world as shown in the documentary Wilding 26:21

12d ago26:21

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Isabella Tree is a noted conservationist and the author of the acclaimed book Wilding, which tells the story of Isabella and her husband as they undertook the immense and impressive journey to rewild their failing four-hundred-year-old estate in England, bringing beavers and cranes back to the country for the first time in years. Wilding, alongside…

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Ep. 562 John Connolly 1:17:15

12d ago1:17:15

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Today we're headed to Boston, the home of Larry Bird, the Boondock Saints, and the only racists that can't pronounce a hard R. But we're not here for them, we're here for John Connolly. A classic case of corruption and ineptitude, and as always, a dumb nickname makes an appearance. You'll even hear the names of some future episodes as we make fun o…

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The Art of Naming Your Fears and Doing It Anyway in Faith with Mary Marantz 41:51

12d ago41:51

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"It's already been done before. I can't start until it's perfect. What if it's too late? What will people say?" If you've ever asked those questions, you're not alone. Today's guest, Mary Marantz, understands what it's like to be paralyzed by fear and people's opinions. In this conversation, we are dismantling the lies that the enemy uses to keep u…

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Archie Lush, Alex Power & Mark Zanosov on building the simmering heat of their Freo-shot short Blunt 34:02

14d ago34:02

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Co-writer and actor Archie Lush, director Alex Power, and producer Mark Zanosov take us to the streets of Fremantle, Western Australia, where their short film Blunt pushes us into the simmering heat of the kitchen. Under the spatter of duck fat and the glint of sharp knives is the mounting pressure of being a top tier chef, a notion that's amplifie…

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49: Theatre of Red | Episode 49 | Shaun Connolly 33:55

17d ago33:55

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The Theatre of Red Podcast is one year old! Shaun speaks about Ruben Amorim and his battle to fend off questions about form, fitness, European importance and his future in the North West. We also hear about Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt, the importance of the tried and tested and your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Karan Kandhari and Radhika Apte on the hilariously aggressive punk film Sister Midnight 15:35

18d ago15:35

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Nadine Whitney had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Karan Kandhari and Radhika Apte about Sister Midnight and how as original and ‘weird’ as it is, it’s also representative of people who are rarely seen as (essential) inhabitants of Mumbai. Both Karan and Radhika are an absolute joy to listen to. Kandhari’s film is a marvel of inventiveness.…

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Genevieve Bailey on the importance of Always Listening to stories of struggles with mental health 50:49

18d ago50:49

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Genevieve Bailey is a documentarian who has drawn attention to the impact of societal struggles with mental illness through her empathetic and nurturing body of work. With feature films like I Am Eleven and Happy Sad Man, Gen embraces a supportive mindset, using the power of cinema to bring real stories to audiences. It's that sense of support that…

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Robert Connolly talks about bringing Nicolas Cage to the salty sea of The Surfer 25:27

19d ago25:27

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Lorcan Finnegan's wild and weird trip-fest flick The Surfer is one that's had local audiences salivating at the prospect of its arrival. That anticipation went into hyperdrive when Oscar winning actor and walking cult-factory Nicolas Cage was announced as the leading man, a bloke returning home to the South West to buy his family home, reconnect wi…

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Ep. 561 Jim Bowie 1:47:57

19d ago1:47:57

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Howdy, dear listeners. Today we're headin' out west to the American frontier, a place of legends and tall tales, to talk about renowned badass knife fighter Jim Bowie. We're mostly sticking to the real stuff though, not the legend and folklore, since the dude lived a hell of a life without the exaggerated stories. His has plenty of ups and down, ch…

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How We Can Prepare and Protect Our Children From The Digital Age with Jacob Valk 38:39

19d ago38:39

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I couldn't be more proud to have Jacob Valk, co-founder of Into the Light Ministries, return to the show. Today, we're diving into the sometimes tender, but always important conversation about raising children of integrity and how to prepare them to stand against the dangers online. If you've ever wondered how to go about these often uncomfortable …

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Jacob Richardson on heading to Greece for his feature film debut The Aegean 47:57

20d ago47:57

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Jacob Richardson's feature film debut The Aegean sees the Queensland based writer-director embrace the Grecian story of a widower, Hector (Costas Mandylor), who finds himself in the orbit of Khristos (Light), a refugee who finds himself in the waters of the Aegean Sea. As Khristos finds himself becoming embedded in Hector's life, he discovers an un…

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Allison Tyra talks about the over 600 stories that make up her essential book Uncredited: Women's Overlooked, Misattributed & Stolen Work 51:19

24d ago51:19

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With her essential website Infinite-Women.com, Allison Tyra has built a deep database that contains more than 6000 biographies from around the world and throughout history, documenting the biographies of women who have made a mark in history. Her debut book, Uncredited: Women’s Overlooked, Misattributed, and Stolen Work, expands on the database wit…

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Kelly Schilling on working with Marta Dusseldorp and building the emotional truth of With or Without You 31:40

24d ago31:40

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Kelly Schilling's feature debut film With or Without You is the powerful and impactful story of a mother, Sharon (Marta Dusseldorp) and a daughter, Chloe (Melina Vidler), who are forced to navigate the complicated reality of alcohol addiction, an affliction that Sharon uses to manage her anxiety alongside Valium and men. For Chloe, the man in her l…

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Ep. 560 Jack Idema 1:13:30

26d ago1:13:30

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Welcome back, dear listeners! We have got a real fun story for you today. We're gonna talk about Jack Idema. A former Green Beret that has given interviews and technical expertise to a ton of journalists, he's given humanitarian aid, but most of all he's spent time in the Middle East doing some real boots on the ground work. Exactly what you'd expe…

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For the Moms Who Carry So Much: An Invitation to Rest with Becky Thompson 44:02

26d ago44:02

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Today's episode is in honor of mamas everywhere. The ones who hold so much and are desperate for real, true, soul rest, but are not sure how to get it when so much depends on them. Becky Thompson is here on the podcast to help us connect the dots between mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical rest, what the Bible says about sitting in God's pre…

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Cian Mungatj McCue and Sarah Price on their new First Nations screen industry initiative Damulgurra Stories 21:31

27d ago21:31

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One of the more exciting news points in recent weeks has been the announcement of the new First Nations initiative Damulgurra Stories. Founded by Larrakia man Cian Mungatj McCue, of Moogie Down Productions, and award-winning casting director and producer Sarah Price of Castaway NT, Damulgurra Stories aims to transform the way productions work with …

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48: Theatre of Red | Episode 48 | Ben Jacobs 35:49

1M ago35:49

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In episode 48, Shaun speaks with Ben Jacobs about the potential deals for Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap, the futures of Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho, and the crucial Europa League semi-final against Bilbao. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Shaun Connolly

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Lars and the Real Girl Umbrella Entertainment Blu-Ray Collectors Edition Review 19:11

1M ago19:11

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Lars and the Real Girl is Craig Gillespie's 2007 indie comedy-drama about a man who has an unconventional relationship with a sex doll. That man is a young Ryan Gosling, who is supported by Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider, Patricia Clarkson, and Bianca the Doll. Umbrella Entertainment have released an impressive collectors edition of the film which …

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Ep. 559 James Douglas, Lord of Douglas 1:25:21

1M ago1:25:21

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Welcome back, dear listeners, as we take another foray into Scotland. Because everyone loves hearing about the English getting their dicks kicked into the dirt, who cares that it's gonna end tragically because that's what happens to the Scots? Anyway, James Douglas was dope as hell, and the man knew how to fight. And boy did he love doing it. He sp…

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Delighting in God When Life Isn't What You Expected with Elle Cardel 39:46

1M ago39:46

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After seeing her baby girl undergo back to back heart surgeries, Elle Cardel knows the struggle of delighting in God and His Word when life is not what we expected. We all find ourselves bombarded by busy schedules, overwhelmed with unexpected grief, carrying financial burdens, feeling an emptiness in our hearts and souls, and more. How do we love …

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Gold Coast Film Festival: Jane Larkin on the lived-in perspective of her elite sports drama The Edge 40:13

1M ago40:13

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Before commencing her career as a filmmaker, Jane Larkin was an Australian representative sprinter, pushing her body to the limits on the track. In the moments of preparation, cooldowns, and every minute in between, Jane was building friendships, learning from fellow athletes, and seeing a world of sports that we rarely get to see in cinema. After …

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German Film Festival: Andres Veiel on the urgency of his new documentary Riefenstahl 14:44

1M ago14:44

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Andres Veiel's latest documentary, Riefenstahl, delves into the dark and deep archive of the private estate of Leni Riefenstahl, exposing the deep ties the filmmaker had with the Nazi regime. Andres uses footage and correspondence from Riefenstahl's own personal records, including hidden interviews and documents that present a different side of a d…

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47: Theatre of Red | Episode 47 | Sam Pilger 44:32

1M ago44:32

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In episode 47, Shaun speaks with renowned journalist Sam Pilger about Manchester United's domestic struggles before the tantalising trip to Spain. The lads also discuss Ruben Amorim and Rasmus Hojlund, Liam Delap, Matheus Cunha, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Saskia Archer on building a foundation of empathy in her acting 40:50

1M ago40:50

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Saskia Archer is an actor on the rise. From the streets of Sydney, to the turf of Tasmania where she embarked on a path to become a paramedic, to a shift to WA where she built her acting skills at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, and now, to the bustling city of New York, Saskia is seeing the world and forging a path in acting doing so. Genre-fan…

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Eli Craig has a message to horror audiences: go see Clown in the Cornfield in cinemas if you want sequels 16:28

1M ago16:28

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Eli Craig smashed onto the slasher scene with his genre-defying comedy event Tucker & Dale VS Evil, and he's back with another slasher that upends expectations: Clown in a Cornfield. Clown in a Cornfield is based on the first entry in Adam Cesare's Frendo series which chucks a group of teens into the mayhem of a Midwestern American town where they …

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I'm Launching a Jewelry Line: Here's What You Need To Know! 13:12

1M ago13:12

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After months of design, Zoom calls, and prayer, I'm giddy to announce that I'm launching a faith-based jewelry line, starting with the Everyday Cross that will be launching on Friday, April 25th (set your alarms)! Tune into this episode to hear how this came to be, what the process was like, how to get your own cross, and so much more. Save this li…

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Ep. 558 "Mad" Harry Murray 1:41:43

1M ago1:41:43

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It's time to take a trip down south to Tasmania, or as I call it, Australia adjacent. When I first heard that Harry Murray had the nickname of "Mad" I didn't really see it. Nothing jumped out as too crazy. Then I saw his picture and yup, those eyes? He's crazy as fuck. But in a good way. The military bottled that crazy up and hurled it at the enemy…

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Mother of Chooks co-director Jesse Leaman on the joy of making a film with his mum 36:09

1M ago36:09

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Every so often, you sit down to watch a film, and find that it unexpectedly fills a hole you didn't know you had in your life. You might not know you needed a charming, dose of positivity in that moment, but as the seconds tick over, you find yourself being swept along in a wave of joy that your day shifts and things that would usually bother you s…

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How Umbrella Entertainment physical media essays are written 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

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And we're back with another review discussion with myself, Andrew, and my colleague Nadine Whitney. In this episode, we discuss the work that we both did on the Umbrella releases of Eyes Without a Face and Hounds of Love, while also discussing the importance of the supplementary materials that come with physical media releases, alongside the work t…

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Fantastic Film Festival: Bluebird director Darwin Schulze talks about his creative vision to bring adventure back to Australian screens 35:26

1M ago35:26

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ion to our humanity. At twelve years of age, Darwin won the award for Best Film by a Child Producer, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing at the KidzFlicks awards for his short film Red Panda Man. He had previously made a claymation short film called My Eco Friendly House. Darwin then also was a Tropfest Jr finalist for his short Milk. Again, he w…

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The Correspondent director Kriv Stenders on the need to support a free press in 2025 29:03

2M ago29:03

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In December 2013, Australian journalist Peter Greste, alongside fellow Al Jazeera colleagues Mohamed Fadel Fahmy and Baher Mohamed, were arrested in Cairo, Egypt under charges of holding illegal meetings with the Muslim Brotherhood, an organisation declared as a terrorist group by the Egyptian Interior Ministry. Kriv Stenders is a prolific Australi…

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Ep. 557 John Riley 46:11

2M ago46:11

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Today we're talking about a man with the blandest of names, John Riley. He's also Irish if you couldn't tell from the episode picture of a statue with the world's most Irish face, so you know what that means. A story that ends tragically, that's right! He shows up here in America after getting out of Ireland when the getting was good, and signs up …

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When You're Spiraling: A Biblical Roadmap to Peace with Levi Lusko 35:53

2M ago35:53

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Levi Lusko knows what it's like to spiral, and he knows how disorienting transition and change can be to a person - emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. After a mid-life crisis that started a cycle of questioning his purpose, peace, and future, Levi realized that he was actually in a perfect position for God to lead him into greater …

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Ep. 556 Lester Brockelhurst 1:47:13

2M ago1:47:13

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Prepare to be confused, dear listeners. For today we'll be talking about Lester Brockelhurst, a dude whose motives and decisions make absolute no goddamn sense ever. He started his life as just a simple good old boy from the Midwest, then becomes a Mormon, then runs off to 1930s Chicago and decides to reinvent himself. And then every decision he ma…

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46: Theatre of Red | Episode 46 | Adam Joseph 41:55

2M ago41:55

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In episode 46, Shaun speaks with a former journalist for NCB, BBC and the Atheltic, Adam Joseph, about the growing frustration with Ruben Amorim and his side's inability to generate momentum, the latest Manchester Derby, news of a first post-season tour of the modern era, the allure of a midweek trip to France, and much more. Learn more about your …

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Pressing Into Community When It's Easier to Walk Away with Hunter Beless 38:05

2M ago38:05

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It starts with grace, and ends with grace. Amen? I've been dying to get Hunter Beless on the podcast and today's the day. We're digging into the sometimes ambiguous term, "God's grace", how discipleship and mentorship is not as intimidating as it sounds, and much more. In a world where social media reigns supreme and its easier to live behind our p…

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Darcy Newton and Luca Catalano Get Raucous and Loud with their Kingswood Doc CLAPTRAP 27:04

2M ago27:04

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Aussie band Kingswood are rock royalty, having played shows with AC/DC and The Hives, tearing down the rooves of Aussie venues in equal measure with their unique brand of raucous rock. In 2024, the band undertook a record-setting road trip across Australia with the Hometowns Tour, the longest ever music tour, encompassing 112 shows over six months,…

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45: Theatre of Red | Episode 45 | Jerry Kelleher 43:00

2M ago43:00

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In episode 45, Shaun speaks with Theatre of Red writer Jerry Kelleher about the future of several Manchester United first-team players ahead of a crucially important summer window for Ruben Amorim, our latest outing and performance, Alejandro Garnacho, Mason Mount, the stellar form of Matthijs de Ligt, the arrival of Manchester City and the sit-in …

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Ep. 555 Hari Singh Nalwa 1:55:41

2M ago1:55:41

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Today we're taking a trip back to the 1800s to talk about a group we haven't gotten around to very often, but who kicked major ass, the Punjabi Sikhs. These were some brutal pipe hitting motherfuckers, and when Hari Singh Nalwa showed up, he became the most pipe hittingest of all of them. A figurative and literal giant, this dude started leading so…

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Declutter Your Home AND Heart with Julia Ubbenga 30:01

2M ago30:01

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How can we stop letting clutter, clamor, and things steal our joy? Julia Ubbenga has been a minimalist for years and she's here to not only debunk the lies about living minimally, but also to encourage us in the life-giving practice of decluttering our hearts to live a life rich in what matters. You'll walk away with Scripture brought to life in a …

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44: Theatre of Red | Episode 44 | Dougie Critchley 43:38

2M ago43:38

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In episode 44, Shaun speaks with Sky Sports Dougie Critchley about the upcoming events at Broadhurst Park and the continued attempts to preserve fan culture, the return of Premier League football and the growing impact of Ruben Amorim in the North West, with exclusive information regarding Roger and Hugo Ekitike and much more. Learn more about your…

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Ep. 554 Henry Morgan 1:37:25

2M ago1:37:25

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It's time to hit the high seas again, dear listeners. This time it's to talk about Henry Morgan, scourge of the Spanish long before he became the scourge of the livers of anyone with $20 (Yes, Captain Morgan). As a privateer, he was one ballsy motherfucker, and got so lucky you'd think he had a horseshoe and a 4 leaf clover up his ass. Or maybe the…

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