Best World Rugby Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Whistle Watch - Did the Lions loosies get away with murder? 15:22

12d ago15:22

15:22

In the latest episode of Whistle Watch, former ref Nigel Owens and former British & Irish Lion Ugo Monye cast their eyes over the first Test of the Lions' tour to Australia and examine whether the tourists got the rub of the green in Brisbane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 3315: Lions Win Series But Search For Soul, Lightning Illuminates, Woakes Heroics In Vain - 04/08/25 56:51

4h ago56:51

56:51

The Lions return triumphant from the 2025 tour of Australia with a 2-1 series victory... but was that the bare minimum? Shane Horgan and Gareth Rhys Owen of the BBC's Scrum V are on the show this Bank Holiday Monday to review why the Lions ran out of steam on Saturday's third test. We discuss whether Andy Farrell returns to Ireland with his reputat…

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Jimmy Is Rising, Keith Is The Chief, Day Of The Jackal 37:31

4d ago37:31

37:31

Welcome to our world service best of show, and what a humdinger of a week it was with Tom Brady and Keith Andrews getting the reality tv treatment at Birmingham and Brentford, Ken chatting to QPR and Ireland's soundest man, Jimmy Dunne, the Lions tour exploding into life, and Jonathan Wilson taking the gloves off for some cricket chat. Plus there's…

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UP494 The Bundle - Women's Euromania; F1 and Apple, RTL and Sky Germany; Ligue1 contagion 51:01

7d ago51:01

51:01

Welcome to The Bundle, our regular series on the sports media and streaming marketplace with co-hosts Yannick Ramcke, General Manager of OTT at the streaming service OneFootball and Murray Barnett, founder of 26West Consulting and formerly of F1, World Rugby and ESPN International. This episode of the Unofficial Partner podcast is brought to you by…

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Ep 3310: Tibia Schmibia, Queen Boudica, Thank You Mr Marinakis 53:04

7d ago53:04

53:04

England have won their second consecutive Euros, a Lionesses XI built out of different types of rocks and hard places ultimately proving too tough for Spain to break down. Today we learn about the lighter side of Sarina Wiegman, look at what England's win signifies in these exciting days for the meaning of Englishness, and reflect on the overall im…

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'Nothing But A Winner' director Jimmy Jenkins became an Alabama football fan after working three years on the sports doc 33:18

7d ago33:18

33:18

On this episode of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, "Nothing But A Winner" director Jimmy Jenkins talks about why the film is important to himBy Doug Doyle

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Ep 3309: Kerry Destroy Donegal, Clutch Cliffords, Fulsome Praise, Eoin Hulks Up - 28/07/25 1:04:31

7d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

The 2025 All-Ireland senior football championship is finished and Kerry are worthy champions, again. Two of the great GAA pundits, Paul Flynn and Oisin McConville, are in studio to discuss this magnificent season of gaelic football 2.0. How did Kerry defuse the Donegal zonal defence? Where did they find their energy after losing to Meath 8 weeks ag…

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Dunphy And The Football Men, Kerry V Donegal, Ken In The Gym, Scheffler's Satisfaction 34:39

10d ago34:39

34:39

Welcome to our world service best of show, and what a romper stomper its been this week with the Premier League transfer market getting red hot, Ken's north star, Eamon Dunphy, featuring heavily throughout, there's a much anticipated All Ireland football final match-up, the Lions are meowing their way to victory, and Ken has been meeting people in …

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ShepLOCAL| Coldplay Composure, Worst Playing Conditions, Telling opponents about your injury & the Perspective King. 20:11

13d ago20:11

20:11

In this episode of ShepLOCAL the boys are chatting about the Coldplay concert that sparked one of the world’s biggest cheating scandals in history. Plus, Miles and Archie are back on the local footy field this week, battling the elements and injuries. **About The Shepmates Podcast Hosted by Aussie twin brothers Miles and Archie, The Shepmates Podca…

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy talks FIFA World Cup Soccer, Gotham FC and much more 27:32

13d ago27:32

27:32

NJ Governor Phil Murphy returns to SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about FIFA World Cup Soccer, Gotham FC and much moreBy Doug Doyle

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Gus Worland: The Strength in Saying You’re Not Okay 1:16:33

13d ago1:16:33

1:16:33

In this powerful episode of Mind Your Head, I sit down with Gus Worland - founder of Gotcha4Life and one of the most authentic, big-hearted voices in the mental health space.We speak about the loss of his best mate to suicide, the moment he broke down live on radio, and how that raw vulnerability became the spark for a national movement around conn…

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ShepSPORT| What’s Lions Rugby? Scheffler too humble? Historic tribunal case & Miles tackled by Rioli 21:47

14d ago21:47

21:47

In this episode of The Shepmates Podcast, after flying out of Dallas on July 15th and landing in Melbourne on the 17th… did they completely miss their birthday on July 16th? Next, they break down the Lions vs Wallabies Rugby Union series and what it means. And in the AFL, it’s tribunal time. A lost tooth and a broken nose. Whose fault was it? **Abo…

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UP493 What's Sport Selling? Ridgeon on Ozempic, Ohanian and Athletic Ventures 45:22

14d ago45:22

45:22

This is episode three of a four-part series created in collaboration with Redtorch called What's Sport Selling? It's a conversation with John Ridgeon, the chief executive of World Athletics. Previous episodes in the series: UP443 Big Sugar, Big Pharma...Where's the Big Sport Lobby? UP458 Fitness, Toxicity and the Importance of the ASICS Message Jon…

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Ep 3304: Tipp Top, Cork Crumble, Maher's Arms - 21/07/25 56:43

14d ago56:43

56:43

Tipperary are the 2025 All-Ireland hurling champions, and their victory was as dominant and deserved as it was unexpected. As they’ve done all summer, Jamie Wall and Liam Rushe are on hand to pick through the bones of an unforgettable second half. Cork’s inability to adapt to the tactical picture Tipp presented them will haunt them forever. For Tip…

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Ep 3303: Ecco Evan, Respecting Isak, Ratcliffe’s Fishing Trip - 21/07/25 1:12:11

14d ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Evan Ferguson has joined the flood of under appreciated young Premier League players seeking to transform their careers in Serie A. James Horncastle joins us to talk about what awaits Ferguson in Rome - where he will be working under one of Italy's most respected coaches - what a young player like him should be doing (and not doing) to succeed in S…

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UP492 Wedge Issue Live @ The Open Championship 43:10

18d ago43:10

43:10

This is a live episode of Wedge Issues, our golf business series recorded at Callaway Clubhouse at The Open Championship this week at the Royal Portrush Golf Club. Niall Horan: One Direction star and co-founder of Modest Management Company is globally famous and deeply involved in the business of golf. Inci Mehmet: Former Ladies European Tour pro g…

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What Makes You So Special?, Lions White-Wash Nerves, Nicky English Soccer Style - 18/07/25 29:32

17d ago29:32

29:32

Welcome to our World Service taster which this week included Ken and Scottie Scheffler on the meaning of life, Patrice Evra brings you inside the dark culture of winning, Tom English of the BBC chasing Lions Down Under and Nicky English remembers his iconic ''soccer style'' goal in that hot summer of '87. Click the player at the top of the page to …

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Whistle Watch - Did the Springboks break the law? 19:54

19d ago19:54

19:54

Former referee Nigel Owens is joined by Ugo Monye to break down the big calls from the the latest round of fixtures from the 2025 mid-year Tests. While the Springboks were up to their old tricks in South Africa, Henry Pollock grabbed an opportunistic try for the Lions in Australia - but was any of it legal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Westchester SC owner Mitch Baruchowitz brings passion and community to his expansion USL League One team 35:25

19d ago35:25

35:25

On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Westchester SC owner Mitch Baruchowitz talks about his expansion team in the USL League OneBy Doug Doyle

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ShepTRAVEL| Toothpaste gate, The WORST texan hotdog & The Mighty Ducks 26:54

20d ago26:54

26:54

In this episode of The Shepmates Podcast, the boys check in from deep in the heart of Texas. A twin tiff erupts over toothpaste, proving that even on the other side of the world, sibling drama doesn’t take a holiday. Then it's time for a bone to pick: enough with the “take me back” posts from Euro summer! Plus, they dive into the world of American …

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More Than a Jersey: Samu Kerevi on Identity, Faith & Life After Rugby 2:16:19

20d ago2:16:19

2:16:19

In this heartfelt episode, Samu Kerevi opens up about the journey behind the jersey - from his childhood in Fiji to becoming a Wallaby and Reds captain. We dive into the mindset shifts that came with injuries, selection setbacks, and stepping into leadership, plus how he's preparing for life after rugby through business, faith, and family. Samu sha…

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UP491 'Don't use AI to replace thinking' 1:06:10

21d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Arvind Iyengar is chair of Sportz Interactive and CEO of the Sportz Solutions, the global parent company. As such he now oversees a company with 700+ employees working across 40 sports worldwide, with marquee clients including UEFA, The Olympics, NBA, F1, Google, BCCI, Dream11 and multiple IPL franchises. The company is in an aggressive expansion p…

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ShepSPORT: SCENES in Jamaica, Trump CRASHES Victory photo & who’s the GOAT of GOATS? 23:49

21d ago23:49

23:49

In this episode of The Shepmates Podcast, the boys unpack a chaotic week in global sport, starting with Donald Trump crashing what should’ve been the ultimate photo moment at the FIFA Club World Cup. Someone get him out of there! Then, breaking news: Australia absolutely demolishes the West Indies in the Test match, making a new Australian record. …

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Ep 3298: Chelsea, The Undisputed...- 14/07/25 1:17:04

21d ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Chelsea are the new FIFA world champions after destroying PSG in another one-sided CWC knockout game. Johnny Infantino's long servile campaign paid dividends as Donald Trump showed up and dominated the extended post-match proceedings. The entire occasion was as though someone had started with the basic concept: imagine the Americans had invented fo…

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Ep 3297: Gaelic Gods And Goats, Return Of The Mc, Taylor Trilogises, Sailor Ken - 14/07/25 1:05:57

21d ago1:05:57

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If the price of one absolutely mega All-Ireland football final showdown is two pretty pedestrian semi-finals, then that’s a price we’re happy enough to pay. Paul Flynn and Oisin McConville are on hand to look back at Kerry’s composed win over Tyrone, and Donegal’s devastation of Meath in the weekend’s games. Will this final be a showdown between Da…

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Actor and former Alabama DB Caleb Castille helps create the Crimson Tide football movie 'Nothing But A Winner' 39:59

23d ago39:59

39:59

On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, former Alabama DB and actor Caleb Castille talks about producing "Nothing But A Winner"By Doug Doyle

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Whistle Watch - Were Fiji robbed of a match-winning try in Australia? 38:31

24d ago38:31

38:31

Former referee Nigel Owens is joined by Ugo Monye to break down the big calls from the opening round of fixtures from the 2025 mid-year Tests. How did Australia manage the great escape? Did Will Jordan deserve a hat trick against France? And when is a tackle really a tackle? All these questions and more are answered on the latest episode of Whistle…

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ShepTRAVEL| NYC Arrival, Jerk Chicken & the Best Sport to Be an Athlete In 23:51

27d ago23:51

23:51

Reporting in from Grenada, the boys are deep in their overseas adventure, trying new things, embracing the culture, and finally discovering what jerk chicken actually is (spoiler, it's elite). The West Indies Test has delivered some wild moments, including a first for the lads, dogs on the cricket pitch mid game. Only in Grenada. But while the trop…

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UP490 Inside Edge - Cricket's Analytics Arms Race 59:33

28d ago59:33

59:33

Inside Edge is Unofficial Partner's regular series on the business of cricket, co-hosted by Richard Gillis and Mike Jakeman. Freddie Wilde represents the new generation of cricket analytics professionals who have emerged to play a central role in team strategy. His journey from journalist to CricViz to England's white-ball analyst, combined with hi…

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ShepSPORT| Windies fall & Top Multi-Talented Athletes of all time 30:33

28d ago30:33

30:33

Still reporting in from Grenada, the boys give an update on the West Indies Test, but the real headline this week? AFL’s Sam Lalor can sing, and not just a little bit. His surprise performance with a guitar has the boys rethinking what it means to be an athlete in 2025. That kicks off a deep dive into the Top Multi Talented Athletes of All Time wit…

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Ep 3292: There Goes That Dream, Musiala Injury, Arsenal's Transfers - 07/07/25 42:54

28d ago42:54

42:54

There was a period of a few hours over the weekend when it looked as though Mikey Johnston might be going to Brazil to teach them how to dribble. Even Robbie Keane's intervention could not save the move. We talk about the Club World Cup, where Jurgen Klopp's direst predictions of injuries came true for Bayern's best player, Jamal Musiala. Should he…

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Ep 3291: Hot Cork Summer, Scoreboard Mayhem, Stop The World, They Paved Paradise - 07/07/25 53:34

28d ago53:34

53:34

The Cork hurlers have built up a following which some commentators are comparing with Heffo’s Army or, say, the Pope's visit to Ireland. They travelled from Kent station to Heuston on Saturday with, let’s be honest, a certain cockiness and Dublin’s quick capitulation made for a good day out for the red shirted horde. And then came "its a madhouse a…

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UP489 Expected Goals Live @ SOOO London 44:57

1M ago44:57

44:57

A special live episode of our sister publication, Expected Goals, hosted by Maggie Murphy and Matt Cutler. Sponsored by Evelyn Partners. Expected Goals Live - Investment in Women's Football Event Summary & Analysis This live podcast episode from Expected Goals captured a pivotal moment in women's football investment, featuring industry experts disc…

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Iowa politician and Sioux City Explorers reliever J.D. Scholten is enjoying his dual role 35:10

1M ago35:10

35:10

Iowa politician and Sioux City Explorers reliever J.D. Scholten joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his amazing baseball careerBy Doug Doyle

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ShepTRAVEL| 48 hrs to Grenada - Blunders, Hacks, Miami Onlyfans & We got charged by the West Indies Head Coach 26:09

1M ago26:09

26:09

In this chaotic (and sleep-deprived) episode of Shepmatres, the boys take you behind the scenes of their 48-hour journey to the West Indies Test in Grenada, and trust us, it’s anything but smooth sailing. From nearly missing their first flight and fighting over airport arrival times to unexpected Miami madness, including a run-in with an OnlyFans c…

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Be The Vibe with Corey Ryan 2:07:15

1M ago2:07:15

2:07:15

Corey Ryan was born into chaos - the son of a mother battling addiction, premature, malnourished and fighting just to survive. But he was given a second chance when he was adopted into a loving family who took him in and treated him as their own and laid the foundation for the man he is today. That second chance became the turning point. Today, Cor…

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UP488 The Business of Rugby: Lions Inc, R360, CVC calls on Allera, Women's World Cup 56:43

1M ago56:43

56:43

Guest: Paul Morgan, Rugby World Editor and Premiership Rugby Comms Director Running List: The Business of Rugby Episode 1. British Lions Commercial Strategy Ticket pricing controversy: Struggling to sell out Dublin match at £163 per ticket Major commercial partnerships: Qatar Airways (title sponsor), Patron Saint whisky, Rhino, Oxford Landing, Char…

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SHEPGUEST| Tom McCarthy - How a late blooming local footballer went Pick 1 34:56

1M ago34:56

34:56

This week on ShepSPORT, we sit down with the AFL's Mid-Season Rookie Draft No. 1 pick, Tom McCarthy, to hear the raw and inspiring story behind his rapid rise from local footy to the big league. Tom opens up about what it was like to go from playing in front of small crowds to rubbing shoulders with AFL stars he grew up idolising. He takes us insid…

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Ep 3286: The Meath Miracle, Kerry Class It Out, Kick Out Strategy, Losers Assemble - 30/06/25 1:07:24

1M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Murph and Mark headed off to Croke Park together yesterday for the MARPH derby. Murph's initial arrogance slowly curdled into horror as he and everyone else in the stadium witnessed the return of the Royals; Meath are back! Mark is on the show today to celebrate on behalf of his people, but otherwise, it's wall-to-wall losers as Dublin and Armagh's…

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Ep 3285: The Worst Idea ever Implemented In Football, Poch Flirts, FIFA's NFTs - 30/06/25 56:17

1M ago56:17

56:17

Friend of the show David Sneyd sent US Soccer into a tailspin over the weekend with his exclusive report that Brentford interviewed Mauricio Pochettino for the job they ended up giving to Keith Andrews. But doesn’t Poch already have a job? In Ireland we can empathise with the American soul-searching. Meanwhile, certain senior German grandees been e…

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Philadelphia Union investor and YSC Academy founder Richie Graham is helping to create winning soccer in the U.S. 35:52

1M ago35:52

35:52

On this episode of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Philadelphia Union investor and YSC Academy founder Richie Graham talks about the state of soccer in the U.S.By Doug Doyle

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Sin And Win, Italian V American Cuisine, Messi Longevity, Lions Roar 36:49

1M ago36:49

36:49

Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes the voice of Saipan (trailer), the Joe Duffy era coming to a close and a new door opening, Tim Vickery on Brazilian footballers' ability to sin and win, Messi's secret to longevity, and Ken on the USA V Italy cuisine wars. Plus there's Lions o'clock, climate change, ASMR, and …

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UP487 The Big Idea: Cliches, Tumbleweed and the Cost of Boring 52:14

1M ago52:14

52:14

Today's guests are Laura Randall, Creative Director, and Jack Kenney-Herbert, Director of Sponsorship at Sid Lee Sport, the agency declaring war on what they call "sponsorship tumbleweed." That's their term for the boring, forgettable activations plaguing sports marketing - endless skills challenges, carpool karaokes, and grey sofa interviews that …

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What It Really Means to Be a Better Bloke with Matt Rogers 1:26:44

1M ago1:26:44

1:26:44

Matty Rogers is the voice behind Blokes Advice and the co-founder of The Better Bloke Project - two platforms helping redefine what it means to be a man in today’s world. In this episode, we unpack the work Matt’s doing to support men’s mental health on a massive scale. From creating safe spaces for blokes to speak honestly, to challenging outdated…

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UP486 The Buy Side: B2B + ROI = WTF? 47:26

1M ago47:26

47:26

B2B is big business for sports rights holders. But why are business-to-business brands paying billions in sport sponsorship rights? From the IOC to Formula One, categories such as consulting, accountancy, logistics, financial services and tech are growing rapidly. In the IOC's programme, Deloitte and Allianz replaced Dow and GE as TOP Olympic spons…

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ShepSPORT| The forgotten GOAT commentator, We don’t get soccer, Konstas’ rig & WNBA crush 17:22

1M ago17:22

17:22

In this episode of ShepSPORT, the boys deliver a Rabbit Hole Rankings shake-up with a brand new #1 obsession taking the crown. They shine a spotlight on one of the most legendary commentators, Clinton Grybass and also try to figure out what exactly the FIFA Club World Cup even is. Plus, Konstas gets the rig out, there’s a new face of the WNBA, and …

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Ep 3280: Dublin Beat Goliath In An All-Time Shock, Galway Give Up, Kilkenny For The Win? - 23/06/25 44:38

1M ago44:38

44:38

14-man Dublin's win over Limerick on Saturday has been described as the greatest upset in championship history - is that hyperbolic or on the money? Is this the end of an era or can we expect to see a less dominant but still title-contending Limerick going forward? And what are Dublin capable of against Cork in two weeks' time? Jamie Wall and forme…

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Ep 3279: Duff Departs, Energy Vampires, League's Needs, Eoin's Goals - 23/06/25 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Ken is back from holidays and so is Branno. Did they... go on vacation together? Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened... is what Branno's Shels-supporting friends are claiming they are thinking the day after Damien Duff walked out of the club. Today's show is mainly about perhaps the last-ever Duff-LOI Bomba - although it was a di…

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ShepLOCAL| Pizza mid gym sesh? Boyfriend clanger, Jeremy Piven update, & Aura relapse 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

In this episode of ShepLOCAL, the boys dive into Aura Loss: Part 2 and good news, Archie’s injury is no longer draining his Aura points with a new diagnosis (but his decision to eat an entire pizza mid gym session might be). There’s also a very important Jeremy Piven update and a recap of an emotional weekend at the local club for Riley’s Round, a …

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Rae Barker: Helping Young Minds Feel Safe in a Loud World 1:26:49

2M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

What does it really mean to feel safe - in your body, your mind and your relationships?In this episode, I sit down with Rae, a psychologist who specialises in working with children, teens, and neurodivergent young people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation. Rae brings a rare mix of clinical insight and deep humanity to …

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