Best Marlene Simon Podcasts (2025)

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Flower Power Garden Hour 213: Farmer Fred Hoffman of Garden Basics 52:41

15h ago52:41

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If you garden in a water conscious State like California, you may be able to recite a list of plants and practices to reduce water in your landscape. But often vegetable gardening gets left out of water-wise conversations. Our guest -- the one and only --Fred Hoffman, discusses ways to employ water saving techniques for your veggies without sacrifi…

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The Battle of Kursk 25:35

7d ago25:35

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Send us a text Today, we cover the largest tank battle in human history, the Battle of Kursk, whose outcome still reverberates to this day. Support the showBy Mark Schauss

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Welcome to Evil Animals... 2:10

11d ago2:10

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Join comedian Russell Kane for Evil Animals. The feral sibling of Evil Genius. Russell is joined by special guests: comedian Laura Smyth, zoologist Jules Howard, comedian Ola Labib and Principal Curator of Diptera at the Natural History Museum, Erica McAlister. Hosted by Russell KaneAdditional material by: Eve Delaney & Christina RiggsResearcher: C…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 212: August To Do List & Listener Q&A 56:24

15d ago56:24

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It is the August To Do List – it has been a great, cool summer in NorCal. Bruce and I talk about current gardening work, and do a detailed dive into listener questions across a variety of topics. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon. To ask questions for future shows, submi…

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Konstantin Stanislavski - The Father of Method Acting 24:38

21d ago24:38

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Send us a text Today, we cover one of the pioneers of modern acting, Konstantin Stanislavski, the man whose "system" would be known as method acting. Support the show

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Flower Power Garden Hour 211: Creating a cool (heat-wise) yard, with Cheryl Buckwalter 1:00:33

24d ago1:00:33

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Summer heat getting to you? Add some cool to your yard. Bruce and I talk to award winning landscape designer, Cheryl Buckwalter, on how to create a cool oasis with some simple landscape tips. http://bewatersmart.info Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon. To ask questions fo…

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Pogacar inevitable but it's all kicking off on Le Tour Femmes - Tour de France 2025 Men REVIEW & TDFF Stage 6 47:24

24d ago47:24

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Sanny and Katy return to review Tour de France 2025 week 3 and the first six stages of action of the Tour de France Femmes. There's goodbyes too for UK free-to-air domestic coverage ITV says adieu to Le Tour and we say goodbye to a couple of riders too... And hey, please give us a 5* review wherever you listen to us. Any words will do if you can - …

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Jackie Kennedy 43:59

25d ago43:59

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Was Jackie Kennedy a stoic American icon? Or the greatest airbrusher of 20th Century history? Did she use her limited power in inventive ways to leave an impression, or did she wrestle to stay in the spotlight for personal gain? Amy Matthews, Ray Badran and Rajiv Karia are tasked with deciding whether Jackie Kennedy is evil or genius? Additional Ma…

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Nostradamus 40:32

1M ago40:32

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Did he predict he'd be a subject on Evil Genius? Did he predict anything at all? Nostradamus is put under the microscope in this week's episode. Was he a mystic with an ability to peer into the future? Or a charlatan who used vague and cryptic language to hedge his bets? Richard Herring, Ola Labib and Pierre Novellie join Russell Kane to find out w…

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Pogacar villain era? TOUR DE FRANCE 2025 WEEK 2 Recap and WEEK 3 PREVIEW 49:19

1M ago49:19

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Is Tadej Pogacar entering his villain era? Is there any possible way to stop him winning this year's Tour de France? Jonas Vingegaard and Visma say they're willing to lose it all to try and win. Sanny and Katy return to chew the fat on week 2 and preview week 3, where it's make or break across the peloton And hey, please give us a 5* review whereve…

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Operation Barbarossa - Part Two 24:08

1M ago24:08

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Send us a text Today, we wrap up the series on the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. Support the show

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Catherine The Great 37:18

1M ago37:18

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Catherine the Great - was she as magnificent as her moniker suggests? Was she a reforming pioneer of a burgeoning empire, or an expansionist who reneged on promises to free the serfs? A radical empowerer of women, or a husband murderer with a proclivity for the equine? Rajiv Karia, Amy Matthews and Ray Badran join Russell Kane in the Russian palace…

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TOUR DE FRANCE 2025 WEEK 1 Recap and WEEK 2 PREVIEW 48:06

1M ago48:06

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Ok, week one plus Monday! We've seen a bit of everything - Ben Healy is in yellow but for how long? Perhaps only until we head back to the mountains but a sterling effort heading into the first rest day. Mathieu ven der Poel has been winning, had a turn in yellow and been starting side quests for his pals and meanwhile the battle between Vinegaard …

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Flower Power Garden Hour 210: Top 10 Money Wasters 1:26:39

2M ago1:26:39

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Want to save money?! Of course you do. As plant lovers we want to spend our money on plants not stuff to maintain them. Bruce and I each give our top 10 money wasters with a large ticket bonus item. You may be surprised with what you have needlessly spending your money on. It’s peak of summer and it’s hot. But believe it or not it is time for tasks…

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Florence Nightingale 31:38

2M ago31:38

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Was Florence Nightingale a nursing pioneer, or a terror with a spreadsheet? Could the mother of modern nursing really have been a glorified doctor's receptionist from hell? Did her colonial attitudes towards race, and her perpetuation of the idea of 'women's jobs' hold us back as much as her healthcare revolution took us forward? Richard Herring, O…

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Operation Barbarossa - Part One 23:13

2M ago23:13

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Send us a text Today, we cover the preparations for the invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi Germany in 1942. This is a two-part series that will culminate in the largest invasion in human history. Support the show

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Flower Power Garden Hour 209: Flowers, with Amber Villarreal of Redhead Flowerbed 48:03

2M ago48:03

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Have dreams of becoming a flower farmer or just want to grow flowers for yourself? I talk to Amber Villarreal of @redheadflowerbed all about her journey into the flower growing world. And of course she’ll discuss growing tips and her favorite flowers. You can find Redhead Flowerbed at: Website: redheadflowerbed.com Facebook: @RedheadFlowerbed Insta…

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Marilyn Monroe 34:25

2M ago34:25

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Was Marilyn Monroe a genius who beat the system to become a star? Or was she a career driven narcissist who perpetuated the sexism of old Hollywood? And does she have a case to answer for the toxic beauty standards with still live with today. Hannah Platt, Janine Harouni and Tony Hawks join Russell Kane to ask - if we can't handle her at her most e…

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Flower Power Garden Hour 208: July To Do List 56:38

2M ago56:38

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It’s peak of summer and it’s hot. But believe it or not it is time for tasks to prep for fall. Bruce and I discuss what needs to be done in the garden now plus we answer questions on azaleas, tomatoes and more Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon. To ask questions for futur…

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Tour de France 2025 PREVIEW - how to beat Tadej Pogacar 53:52

2M ago53:52

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The Tour de France 2025 is upon us. What do you need to know? And we get your thoughts on how to beat Tadej Pogacar. Away from the big GC debate, Sanny and Katy return to review the week’s racing ahead of national championships around the world and… there’s a new UAE kit, why did they bother again?! And hey, please give us a 5* review wherever you …

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Father of bodybuilding, Joe Weider 38:37

2M ago38:37

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You might not have heard of Joe Weider, but he was the man who invented modern bodybuilding. Formalised training, published magazines, birthed massive international competitions, and unearthed a megastar in Arnold Schwarzenegger. But was he a genius who built himself up from nothing to bring health and fitness mainstream? Or a charlatan who unleash…

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Raiders, Rulers, and Traders - The Horse and the Rise of Empires - An Interview with author David Chaffetz 40:17

2M ago40:17

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Send us a text Today, I am sharing an interview with author David Chaffetz to talk about his book Raiders, Rulers, and Traders. We will talk about the role of horses in Russian history from the days of the Mongol Invasion all the way up two World War II. Support the show

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Robert Maxwell 41:29

2M ago41:29

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Was Robert Maxwell the defiant outsider who came from nothing to join Britain's elite? Or was he a bullying maniac whose power went unchecked? Was he a pioneer in business and politics who was ahead of his time? Or was he a fraud who nicked his employees pensions? And, did the man whose family tragically died in the holocaust actually commit a war …

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Pogacar Dauphine domination - are we still entertained? Marlen Reusser rules on Suisse roads and Bye bye Bardet 38:44

2M ago38:44

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Tadej Pogacar does it again - can he really banter his way to winning the Tour de France too? Sanny and Katy return to reflect on the differing fortunes of the big three plus a few others including the next big name in French riding as Romain Bardet bids farewell. Marlen Reusser winds the Tour de Suisse women as Demi Vollering and her devlop a big …

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Flower Power Garden Hour 207: June To Do List 1:25:17

2M ago1:25:17

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It’s summer and it’s getting hot but there’s still plenty to do in the garden. My new co-host Bruce Ritter joins me to discuss what tasks you should be tackling in your garden. And no it’s not too late to plant tomatoes. Plus we answer your garden questions. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Powe…

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Wicked: Elphaba (The Wicked Witch of the West) 34:51

2M ago34:51

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Was she a tyrant in a tall hat — or the original girlboss, defying gravity and public opinion? Was she a product of her environment who experienced prejudice, and even if she was, does that allow her to terrorise Oz? Emmanuel Sonubi, Joe Sutherland and Jess Fostekew join the great and powerful Russell Kane to decide if Elphaba Thropp - The Wicked W…

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TOUR OF BRITAIN STAGES 3-4 Ally Wollaston breaks Cat Ferguson's heart + DAUPHINE Vingegaard sparks crazy Stage 1 finish! 52:13

3M ago52:13

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Well, the Tour of Britain Women doesn't disappoint - tears of joy and sadness for Cat Ferguson taking her first pro tour win in a soaking a treacherous Kelso, before being edged out in each intermediate sprint and on the line by Ally Wollaston whilst Lorena Wiebes finally gets her sprint victory in Glasgow. There's Demi Vollering dominance in Catal…

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The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact 22:35

3M ago22:35

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Send us a text Today, we cover the non-aggression treaty between the USSR and Nazi Germany signed in 1939, that shocked the world. It also was the trigger that started World War II Support the showBy Mark Schauss

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TOUR OF BRITAIN WOMEN 2025 Stages 1-2 - Le Court edges it in Redcar but Mara Roldan holds on in Salburn! 44:45

3M ago44:45

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Katy is on the ground at Stages 1 & 2 of the Tour of Britain Women 2025. We catch up with riders before stage 1, where Kim Le Court edges out Kristen Faulkner before throwing you straight into stage 2 with Katy on the road and Sanny back at base. There's strong words from Cat Ferguson but it's Mara Roldan (21 year old Canadian) who steals the show …

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Napoleon 40:41

3M ago40:41

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Napoleon Bonaparte. Was he a tiny tyrant who ruled with an iron first? Or a military mastermind who revolutionised warfare forever? Russell Kane reads from Napoleon's romantic fiction, tells of his battlefield exploits, and even shocking party trick that left women in tears.Celya AB, Glenn Moore and Johnny Cochrane join Russell Kane on the battlefi…

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 - SIMON YATES WINS! But... did UAE abandon del Toro, or did he throw it away?! Stages 16-21! 52:37

3M ago52:37

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Just when you thought the Brits couldn't do it on the continent, the whole of Europe says 'What the hell just happened?!' Simon Yates wins the Giro d'Italia 2025 - come on, did anyone call this...? Ok maybe one person on BlueSky - you know who you are! Sanny and Katy reconvene to reflect on the final week of the Giro, focussing on the madness up th…

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Christine Keeler 35:38

3M ago35:38

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Christine Keeler - was she the genius who used what she had to bring down the government? Or did she play fast and loose with national security. Russell Kane is joined by Sara Barron, Rachel Fairburn and Michael Odewale to delve into the life of the woman at the centre of the Profumo affair. A story of sex, violence, espionage and cold war tensions…

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Russian Expansion Under Ivan the Great 16:53

3M ago16:53

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Send us a text During Ivan III's reign, the Principality of Muscovy grew to become what we now know as the Russian Empire. Support the show

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 13-15 - CHAOS, CHAOS, CHAOS!!!!! 55:50

3M ago55:50

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It's all happening, all the time! Just when we thought we'd have a chill day or two it's complete chaos. The Ayuso - del Toro battle rages on. There's a nightmare for Lidl-Trek and heartbreak for Ciccone and then redemption for the team as Carlos Verona pulls off a breakaway win, hot of Kasper Asgreen doing the same too. Oh my word, Primoz Roglic a…

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 8-12 Ayuso vs Del Toro - who didn't see this coming?! 51:03

3M ago51:03

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Isaac del Toro is in pink but for how long will Juan Ayuso be ok with the situation at UAE?! Sanny and Katy return to review a succession of breathless Giro stages plus a more sedentary sprint stage 12 with an Olav Kooij finish. We see Luke Plapp go on the break, chaos and triumph on the gravel for Wout van Aert and a time trial victory through the…

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Harper Lee 37:45

3M ago37:45

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Was Harper Lee a literary genius who helped spark the civil rights movement in America? Was she a selfish recluse who put her own interest above anyone else’s? And, in one of her last acts, did she tarnish her own legacy by betraying her most beloved character? Celya AB, Glenn Moore and Johnny Cochrane join Russell Kane in the courtroom of Evil Gen…

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 5-7 Pedersen relinquishes rosa to Roglic, Paul Double's near-whammy and Juan Ayuso is the UAE leader! 53:31

3M ago53:31

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Sanny and Katy reconvene to talk for a moment on stage 5, reflect on the awful scenes of stage 6 and the crash that neutralised the race and took out a host of riders. They then preview stage 7 before then watching it and coming back together and see whether their predictions pan out. There's Paul Double in the virtual pink, Max Poole flying the Br…

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OJ Simpson 37:15

3M ago37:15

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Was OJ Simpson an inspiring American rags-to-riches story, or a fame-hungry abuser?Michael Odewale, Sara Barron and Rachel Fairburn take a sip of ‘The Juice’.Was he a murderer who got away with it all? Was a victim of systemic racism in the US justice system? Our guests dig into his life, and debate the legacy of Orenthal James Simpson. Additional …

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 2-4 and LA VUELTA FEMININA 2025 is Vollering's! 37:17

3M ago37:17

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We kick off with La Vuelta Feminina as Katy talks us through the action where Demi Vollering reigns in Spain for 2025. Marlen Reusser takes second place across the seven days, and still on her comeback, Anna van der Breggen rounds off the podium. Then we're off to the Giro - Josh Tarling takes the Stage 2 Time Trial as Primoz Roglic wears pink from…

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Soviet Scientists 24:19

3M ago24:19

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Send us a text Today, we cover those scientists who served during the time of the Soviet Union. Support the show

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 1 - Pedersen in pink, heartbreak for Landa and Red Bull KM, multi-screens and more! 34:29

4M ago34:29

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Mads Pedersen pips Wout van Aert (where have we seen this before?!) to take the Maglia Rosa on Stage One of the Giro d'Italia. A perfect rac for Lidl Trek, not so for Mikel Landa - heartbreak as a crash with 5km to go means he pulls out. Sanny and Katy return to go through the start of the 2025 Giro ending in Albania's capital city, in a quickfire …

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 PREVIEW - No Pog - Roglic vs Ayuso vs everyone else! 53:50

4M ago53:50

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It's a Tadej Pogacar-free zone! Well, at least it will be when we talk Giro d'Italia. With last year's winner not returning, could there be a new rider lifting Trofeo Senza Fine and wearing La Maglia Rosa by the time we get to Rome in three weeks? Primoz Roglic get back in pink or Juan Ayuso young-gunning for a first Grand Tour win. Katy and Sanny …

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Russian Scientists 22:50

4M ago22:50

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Send us a text Today, we cover the fascinating lives and accomplishments of 13 Russian scientists Support the show

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Russian Colonialism and Imperialism 24:28

4M ago24:28

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Send us a text Despite Russia claiming that their country never played the colonialism and imperialism game that the west played, they are not telling the truth. Russia and the Soviet Union, had a long history taking over countries, lands, and peoples, for their own benefit Support the show

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Evil Genius: Returning Soon 0:59

5M ago0:59

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Evil Genius is back soon with more good, bad, ugly - and very, very funny. Hear it first on BBC Sounds.By BBC Sounds

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Tour of Flanders REVIEW - Pogacar and Kopecky Reign on the Ronde! 48:51

5M ago48:51

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Was it ever in doubt? Maybe? Tadej Pogačar attacks exactly where you'd think he would be not before the rest of the peloton gave beating him a really good go. Sanny and Katy reconvene post-Ronde van Vlaanderen where there was a redemption, of sorts for Wout Van Aert, with Pedersen and van der Poel making the podium and kudos to Stuyven and Ganna in…

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TOUR OF FLANDERS 2025 PREVIEW - Pogacar vs van der Poel, can Wout come back? Longo Borghini vs Kopecky vs Pieterse and AWKWARD sofas 42:33

5M ago42:33

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Mathieu van der Poel is in form with wins at San Remo and E3 but Katy is backing Tadej Pogačar for victory in the biggest race in Belgium. After his and Visma Lease a Bike's nightmare at Dwars door Vlaanderen, Sanny and Katy discuss whether we'll ever see Wout van Aert back to his best. The women's race sees the formidable SD Worx Protime being the…

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Roglic fantastic in Catalunya, MVDP reigns in the Classics, Wiebes 100 not out AND Matty Brennan a STAR IS BORN! 52:23

5M ago52:23

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Mathieu van der Poel follows up Milan San Remo with a super win on the E3 Classic, There's consolation for Mads Pedersen who gets his Sunday victory at Gent-Wevelgem - more than just a consolation on the Classics Holy Week in Flanders. Lorena Wiebes makes it 100 not out with brilliant spring sprint victories in Belgium after her own San Remo succes…

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Raskol - The Schism within the Russian Orthodox Church 22:53

5M ago22:53

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Send us a text Today, we cover the only major schism in Russian Orthodox history, known as the Raskol. Occurring in the mid-17th century, the reforms of Patriarch Nikon, led to the schism that would pit one side, the central church, against those known as the Old Believers, millions who exist to this day. Support the show…

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Milan-San Remo REVIEW: Van der Poel vanquishes Top Ganna and Pogacar, Wiebes wins but how can we fix the women's race? Plus Tour de France UK 2027!! 51:43

5M ago51:43

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Sanny and Katy talk through the men's and women's Milan-San Remo races with all you need to know going into them and out of them and Mathieu van der Poel comes out on top in a 'race for the ages'. The women’s race - well first off it’s back - and it’s Lorena Wiebes who again shows her sprinting might, edging out Marianne Vos when it mattered most. …

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