Best Ollie McCarthy Podcasts (2025)

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LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS HAMMER THE WESTERN FORCE - REACTION FROM JOE McCARTHY, OLLIE CHESSUM AND BEN KAY 18:08

5h ago18:08

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Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged LIVE as the British & Irish Lions beat the Western Force in emphatic fashion live and exclusively on talkSPORT. You can hear former British and Irish Lion Ben Kay's immediate reaction to the performance as well as hearing from not one but two second rowers - As Ollie Chessum and the player o…

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LIONS UNCAGED: WHAT HENRY POLLOCK REALLY LIKE BEHIND THE SCENES, FINAL LOOK AHEAD TO THE WESTERN FORCE, NIC WHITE RELISHING THE OPPORTUNITY TO FACE THE LIONS 40:08

1d ago40:08

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Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged as the Lions final preparations for their opening match down under against the Western Force get underway. We hear from Andy Farrell, Dan Sheehan and Tadgh Furlong as well as assistant coach John Fogarty. Superstar youngster Henry Pollock's miraculous rise from England under 20s to the Briti…

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LIONS UNCAGED: ANDY FARRELL ANNOUNCES FIRST SQUAD DOWN UNDER, DAN SHEEHAN EXCLUSIVE, TADGH FURLONG FEELING THE PRESSURE, TOPSY OJO HITS BACK AT CAMPESE 40:07

2d ago40:07

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Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you todays edition of Lions Uncaged on the day Andy Farrell announced his first Lions squad down under! The man of the moment was Dan Sheehan after being named captain on his Lions debut and we hear exclusively from him, Tadgh Furlong was punchy when asked whether the squad is feeling the pressure and Topsy hits b…

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I am running London Marathon 2026 22:32

3d ago22:32

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On this episode I talk all things London Marathon. - How I got in. - Why I feel now is the right time to do a race like this. - What I plan to get out of the day. Plus more. If you want to keep up with my training follow me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy For any enquiries email- [email protected] Ollie McCarthy

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LIONS UNCAGED: MATT GITAU CLASHES WITH SIMON JORDAN, PIERRE SCHOEMAN HEAPS THE PRAISE ON ITOJE & GEORGE NORTH LOOKS BACK ON THE 2013 SERIES! 38:29

3d ago38:29

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Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged and it was a good one! Aussie legend Matt Gitau clashed with Simon Jordan over the hypocrisy of the Lions and Rugby Australia regarding selection. Alfie spoke to one of the biggest characters in the Lions squad, prop Pierre Schoeman who heaped the praise on the leader Lions captain Maro Itoj…

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Tatsuya Minagawa, Proprietor of The Highlander Inn 54:35

3d ago54:35

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Recorded in March 2025, Joshua and Jess visit The Highlander Inn located in Craigellachie, right in the heart of Speyside to meet with Tatsuya Minagawa, the inn's proprietor. Tatsuya is a legend. This is not hyperbole. This is fact. Once you're deep enough into Scotch and Japanese whisky Tatsuya Minagawa is a name you learn because it's a name that…

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LIONS UNCAGED: OLLIE CHESSUM ON WHO HE'S ROOMING WITH, DAVID CAMPESE HAMMERS ITOJE & THE WALLABIES JERSEY! 45:47

5d ago45:47

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Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions uncaged where he caught up with Lions lock Ollie Chessum who revealed his surprising roommate for the tour, Aussie legend David Campese had a scathing review on Maro Itoje's captaincy and Alfie spoke to Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch who designed the Wallabies jersey for the Lions series! Hosted…

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Brewing great coffee in an uncertain world | Olly James (part 2) 1:42:17

5d ago1:42:17

1:42:17

Dining out can be the most delightful, satiating experience of our week, or our most disappointing. We all know the feeling of being promised the world on a menu but discovering we’ve been catfished when the plate arrives. Many of us have sweated over finding a satisfying first date restaurant. Almost all of us just want to find the perfect coffee,…

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Lions Uncaged! 45:56

5d ago45:56

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Join Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo as they bring you everything you need to know from the Lions camp including exclusive interviews, breaking news and some of the behind the scenes stories that you won't be able to hear anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Extra! Extra!! Joshua & Jason discuss Retail Partner Exclusive Bottlings 57:11

11d ago57:11

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It's one thing for Joshua and Jason to believe in a cask enough to bottle it but it's another thing entirely for a retailer to believe in what SCN does enough to not just agree that the whisky is great but to invest in the entire cask to sell to their customers. Today's episode highlights Single Cask Nation's US retail partners as well as a Canadia…

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Turning Men's Lives Around | Bernard "BJ" Sabadi and Kunjur Men's Collective 1:29:42

12d ago1:29:42

1:29:42

Finding mental health support can be an expensive, inaccessible and intimidating experience. This experience is additionally difficult for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. And men are doggedly reluctant to seek out health services, let alone mental health services, until the last safe moment; sometimes, not until it's too late. Indige…

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Running 20+ marathons with Nutritional Therapist Janie Perry 59:28

17d ago59:28

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This week we talk to Janie Perry. Janie is a Nutritional Therapist and marathon runner. We discuss what it takes physically and mentally to run 20+ marathons. How at 55 she feels she is constantly improving. Why nutrition is so important. Plus much more. To follow Janie on Instagram go to @janieperrywellness To see what I am up to on Instagram go t…

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In the Rickhouse & Sensory room w/Shane "Showtime" Armstrong, Master Blender, Westland Distillery 1:20:08

17d ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Jason drives up to the Skagit Valley to meet up with Shane "Showtime" Armstrong, Master Blender at Westland Distillery. The two walk around the warehouse tasting from a number of single casks and then head down to the Westland distillery in Seattle to spend some time in the sensory/blending room to share some of that experience with you, the listen…

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Giving the economy a solid (and thoughtful) kick up the butt | Professor Hurriyet Babacan 1:16:40

19d ago1:16:40

1:16:40

When an economy has a lot of potential to grow, but is also stalked by a fair risk of stall and decline, it takes experienced thought leaders, regional development experts and policy wonks to gently, or firmly, guide decision makers to steer the economic vehicle into the correct lane. Professor Hurriyet Babacan is such a person, and has the resumé,…

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Extra! Extra!! Joshua & Jason Taste Thru Compass Box's Core Range & Hedonism 2025 48:06

25d ago48:06

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Joshua & Jason sit down to taste through Compass Box's new core range as well as the new Hedonism 2025 Edition. Having a chance to taste through this new core range was a delight. The boys not only share their tasting notes they also share which ones are their favorites. You might be surprised to find out which whiskies win out... ...as usual, have…

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From Bob Marley to near murder, and other cycling stories | Tilmann Waldthaler 1:31:02

28d ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Tilmann Waldthaler has cycled more than 600,000km through 143 countries. He has spent hours in conversation with Bob Marley, been almost murdered and bombed in Iran, and met the love of his life in the middle of the Sahara Desert. He has experienced the best of humanity. At 83, he is happy, he is a picture of health and he still cycles 100km every …

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Are you shrinking or are you growing? 23:24

1M ago23:24

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Todays episode is all about how endurance can help your physical and mental growth. And why recently I challenged one of my clients on a decision they made because I believed it wasn't in their best interested. Plus some of the latest news and results from the McCarthy Method training group. To keep up with what I am doing follow me on Instagram (@…

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Erin Lee, Head Distiller, FEW Spirits, Getting Geeky About Whisky & Tea! 49:03

1M ago49:03

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Joshua and Jason have a shared passion outside of Whisky, Mezcal, and Sherry and that passion is tea. What luck to find a fellow tea geek in Erin Lee, Head Distiller at FEW Spirits. Listen in as the Jason and Erin dive into the wide world of tea. You may (or may not) be surprised to hear how similar the whisky and tea worlds are! ...as usual, have …

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Extra Extra SCN Global Releases & May US Online Exclusives 38:04

1M ago38:04

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Joshua, Jason, and Jess sit down to discuss and share the details of the 9th Global Release of Single Cask Nation bottlings as well as the two new bottlings for the US Online Exclusive Range. Bottles for the Global market include a BenRiach, Glenallachie, Tormore, Arran, Ruadh Mhor, and Williamson whereas our US Online Exclusives include a "Blacksb…

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Getting the shot, in brothels, refugee camps and disaster zones | photojournalism | Brian Cassey 1:24:43

1M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

For more than 40 years Brian Cassey has watched suffering, tragedy, hope, elation and thrill through a few curved glass elements, waiting for moments of greatest importance and nearest perfect illumination to manifest. When they do, he stamps them into history via a 35mm grouping of pixels. The next morning, the moments are tossed onto your doorste…

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Touring Tormore Distillery with Polly Logan and Ollie Chilton 1:22:38

2M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

Joshua and Jess head up to the Speyside region of Scotland to visit a distillery few have had a chance to set foot in: Tormore. Much like the Wonka factory, few people have been seen entering and few people have been seen exiting. Well, now under the ownership of Elixir Distillers all that has changed a bit. Listen in as the inimitable Polly Logan …

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From stab wounds to skin cancers, and everything in between | Dr Ebbie Swemmer 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

In a slow week, Dr Ebbie Swemmer examines the skins of dozens of patients, performs many surgeries and saves people from the horrible fate of melanomas and other aggressive skin cancers. In a busy week, he is run off his feet, often as the only skin care option for thousands of remote Queenslanders. In a year he sees up to 10,000 patients from outb…

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Extra! Extra! Joshua & Jason Taste Through Three Cracking McCarthy Single Malts 43:54

2M ago43:54

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Hot off the heals of last weeks interview with Hood River's Master Distiller, Caitlin Bartlemay, Joshua and Jason taste through three single malts she's made for their McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt brand and, holy crap, they are fantastic. Listen in as the boys wax lyrical. Seriously excellent whiskies. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and li…

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Queensland's thin blue line | AC Brett Schafferius and Sgt Lyall McKelvie 1:24:21

2M ago1:24:21

1:24:21

On episode 52 of the podcast, I speak with Assistant Commissioner Brett Schafferius and Sergeant Lyall McKelvie from the Far North Queensland police district about several police and crime topics. Brett and Lyall have a combined six decades of police experience across multiple disciplines, and have seen about as much as a policing career can offer.…

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Jason at the ACSA with Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller, Hood River Distillers 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

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Another episode from Jason's time at the ACSA (American Craft Spirits Association) gathering. This time around he takes time to talk with Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller at Hood River Distillers. A fascinating conversation is had and one you will not want to miss! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If y…

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Extra! Extra! Euan Mitchell, MD, Isle of Arran Distillers Joins J&J plus SCN launches 2 new bottlings! 40:08

2M ago40:08

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A dear friend of SCN and to Joshua and Jason, Euan Mitchell of Isle of Arran Distillers joins the duo to discuss the Lochranza distillery (formally known as the Arran Distillery) and it's newer sister, the Lagg Distillery. Huge thanks to Euan for popping on to the Padcost to give a bit of history and knowledge. Huge thanks, as always, for his belie…

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"My grandad used to bet on me": How to become an Olympian, with Jill Boltz 1:12:16

2M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Jill Boltz is a two-time Olympian, Commonwealth Games medalist and former world record holder in two athletics distances. She is now devoting her time to training future generations of athletes in the outer regions of Queensland where talented kids typically have not had a fair go. On this episode we spoke about her own Olympic journey and how she …

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Jason at the ASCA with Kelly Woodcock of Westward Distillery and ACSA 48:52

2M ago48:52

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Jason hits the road to present at the ACSA (American Craft Spirits Association) and takes a little time to talk with a number of people. In today's episode Jason talks with Westward Distillery's very own Kelly Woodcock, who has recently been named the President of the ACSA (congrats, Kelly!). Listen in as the pair discuss American Single Malt, liqu…

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Becoming a kettlebell world champion with Gareth Malloy 1:18:07

3M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

This week on training to Endure we speak to Gareth Malloy on how he became a Kettlebell world champion in the Pentathlon. This involves completing exercises for a set time with the ambition of scoring as high as possible. A sport that combines high levels of strength and endurance. We talk over: - how he got involved in kettlebell sport. - the phys…

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Extra! Extra! Suddenly, Rye Makers in Europe Are Not Allowed to Call it Rye w/Heather Storgaard 39:30

3M ago39:30

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Another episode of Extra! Extra! our Industry Insiders Edition -- Joshua and Jess welcome Heather Storgaard to the Padcost to discuss Rye whisky or, better yet, the fact that "Suddenly, Rye Makers in Europe Are Not Allowed to Call it Rye" which is also the title to Heather's article in Whisky Advocate. And, no, this was not some crazy April Fool's …

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Top 15 moments from episodes 1 to 50 of the How Good are Humans podcast 1:23:10

3M ago1:23:10

1:23:10

The How Good are Humans podcast recently published its 50th episode. To celebrate, we have chosen the top 15 moments from the first 50 episodes and ranked them here in this special episode of the podcast that looks back on an awesome group of humans with truly inspiring stories to share. Warning, this episode contains distressing material and topic…

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Live interviews from the Independent Spirits Festival 1:36:58

3M ago1:36:58

1:36:58

Jason, Joshua and Jess kick off the episode with a wee bit of a catch up but then we kick into Joshua interviewing directors, bottlers, show runners, and punters (oh my!) live at the Independent Spirits Festival in Leith, Scotland. Huge thanks to all who joined in on the conversation. It was great seeing so many old friends, meeting some new ones, …

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Extra! Extra! Recapping Independent Spirits TV show and festival and discussing new SCN bottlings 35:34

3M ago35:34

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Somehow, in some way, all in a very tight 35 minutes, Joshua and Jason manage to discuss: new SCN bottlings for US Online, new SCN bottlings for their global markets, they recap their experience of both the Independent Spirits TV Series and the Independent Spirits whisky festival, and name check friends and industry friends along the way. This is a…

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Covered in s**t and scratches to save species | Shai Ager 1:16:49

3M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Shai Ager leads the largest wildlife rescue organisation in Queensland. She and her team have rescued and relocated almost 1000 macropods (kangaroos and wallabies) in conditions that even environmental scientists said were impossible. She personally cares for dozens of wild animals at her own property, consults locally and interstate, and is sent a…

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Getting Geeky w/Dave Withers & Dave Fisher of Archie Rose Distilling Co. 1:10:57

3M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

We know we always tell you to strap in when we're releasing a very geeky episode of the padcost but, my gosh, get your whisky geek head gear on because you're going to learn of distillation and blending practices in a way you never have before. Huge thanks to Dave Withers and Dave Fisher for joining Joshua and Jason on the padcost! ...as usual, hav…

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"England Absolutely DOMINATED Wales!" talkSPORT Rugby REACT To The Final Round Of The Six Nations! 52:11

3M ago52:11

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Alfie Reynolds is joined by Tim Cocker and former England & Leicester Tigers second-row Ben Kay to look back on the final round of the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Three decades of murder, love and creative brilliance | Suellen Maunder 1:20:29

4M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

Three decades ago, Suellen Maunder was using her own furniture as stage props for the productions of what was then thought of as a radical, audacious and in-your-face theatre company. As an actor and director, Suellen and her co-boundary pushers have challenged audiences in regional Australia to see beyond the facades of their own towns and traditi…

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Extra! Extra! It's All About Tariffs, 2025 Edition!! 38:07

4M ago38:07

38:07

As Jason says, we'd rather have a root canal than discuss whisky tariffs again but, here we are, talking about them because the recent bout of proposed tariffs on Canadian products is directly affecting American whisky producers and people to the tune of just about a billion dollars in lost export revenue, annually. ...as usual, have a seat, have a…

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Dealing with running injuries 29:59

4M ago29:59

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Today we cover injuries. I talk over an injury I had that put me out for 6 months and how I went about recovering and rehabbing. We also cover: - Why injuries happen - What to do if you get injured - How to mitigate injury in the future Hope this podcast is useful. If so please give it a like and share. To see what I'm up to on a weekly basis follo…

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Jess in Germany speaking w/Gerd Schmerschneider of Prineus GmbH 53:24

4M ago53:24

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Jess flies solo this time, off to beautiful Germany for to present at "The Village" (which is Nuremberg's largest whisky fair) and to speak with Gerd Schmerschneider of Prineus GmbH, the importer and distributor of Single Cask Nation within the country. The pair discuss whisky, the Germany market, independent bottlers, music, you name it! ...as usu…

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3100 kilometres into the wild, beating pain every day | Lucy Graham 52:29

4M ago52:29

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Lucy Graham is going deep into the subarctic wilderness, alone. Bears, storms and isolation will be her frenemies for three months. So why is she doing this? For fun? Sure. To challenge her adventurous spirit? Absolutely. What about for a cause even greater, beyond just herself? For years Lucy has lived with pain, drop-you-to-your-knees pain. She p…

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Are England Fans TOO NEGATIVE?! Ben Kay & talkSPORT Rugby DEBATE Dramatic Calcutta Cup | Six Nations 46:03

4M ago46:03

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Alfie Reynolds and Tim Cocker are joined by Ben Kay to discuss this weekend's Six Nations action. Are England fans too negative, even when they win? What a turnaround from Wales! Who are the early favourites for the Lions squad? All that and more on this week's talkSPORT Rugby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Extra! Extra! It's All About Single Cask Nation! 39:24

4M ago39:24

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In the first episode dedicated to all-new-things "Single Cask Nation" Joshua and Jason discuss the newest range of US Retail Bottlings -- Retail Release # 12 which is just starting to hit store shelves -- as well as taste through the first 3 whiskies to launch for the Nation in the US on the Single Cask Nation website in March. ...as usual, have a …

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From snapped leg to world champ | Tracey Hannah 1:07:35

4M ago1:07:35

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Tracey Hannah is one of the best downhill mountain bikers of all time. As one of the most extreme sports in the world, downhill MTB is replete with stories of catastrophic injuries. Tracey has suffered more than her fair share. But that did not stop her from becoming an eleven-time national champion as well as a world champion in both the junior an…

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Onsite at Potter Jane Distillery w/Jane Bowie 1:08:11

4M ago1:08:11

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Season 9 has officially begun! Joshua and Jason fly out to Kentucky to meet with Potter Jane Distillery's Co-Founder, Jane Bowie. This was a rare opportunity to walk through the distillery, which is still in construction, to discuss the plans and dreams both Jane Bowie and Denny Potter have while watching these dreams being built in real time. Also…

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Fixing child mortality, crime, emissions and missed economic potential. How hard could that be? | Narayan Gopalkrishnan 1:22:06

4M ago1:22:06

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Dr Narayan Gopalkrishnan has made an impact on some of the toughest problems challenging some of the most impoverished communities across the world. Now, the James Cook University professor and leader within Far North Queensland's social enterprise sector is putting the case to government to properly address and fix Northern Australia's most intrac…

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GATLAND GONE! Alex Cuthbert & talkSPORT Rugby REACT To HUGE Wales Decision! 24:43

5M ago24:43

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Alfie Reynolds is joined by Tim Cocker and former Wales winger Alex Cuthbert to react to the breaking news that Warren Gatland has departed his role as Wales Head Coach with three games left of the Six Nations! The team also discuss England's dramatic victory over France and Ireland's win at Murrayfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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Why you should run naked 22:59

5M ago22:59

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Today I'm going to talk about naked running. Which admittedly is not exactly as it sounds. I talk over: - Benefits of naked running - How to do it - Why you should do it Hope you enjoy the episode. To follow more regular updates of what I am up to go to Instagram and find me @olliewmccarthy. For enquiries email [email protected]…

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What's to come with Season 9 and beyond! 52:23

5M ago52:23

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Joshua, Jason, and Jess are changing things up a bit for Season 9 and beyond. Listen in as Steve Hawley interviews the 3 J's regarding what's coming! At around 52 minutes, this is a tight 35min episode (that's how math work, right?)! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay so…

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Season 8 Ep 26 -- 2025 Mailbag Episode! 1:37:04

5M ago1:37:04

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The One Nation Under Whisky 8th annual Mailbag Episode is here! Thanks to all who sent questions in. We wish we could answer all your questions in this one episode but there are only so many hours in a day... Thanks again and see you next week for our Season 9 Teaser and then the very next week for our Season 9 opener! ...as usual, have a seat, hav…

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