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Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United artwork

United back up to sixth after Bruno blunts Blades

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United - April 25, 2024 14:15 - 52 minutes
Ian, Andy, and Carl are all feeling a bit better about Manchester United, football, and life in general after Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-2 home victory against Sheffield United. There was a landmark moment during that game as Ethan Wheatley became the 250th academy graduate to feature for the f...

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea artwork

Arsenal horror show prompts more questions about Pochettino's future

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea - April 25, 2024 14:04 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratings
A horrible, horrible, horrible night... Two of The Athletic's finest - Dom Fifield and Simon Johnson - are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to look back on the hugely demoralising 5-0 thrashing by Arsenal at the Emirates on Tuesday night. Next up - another tricky away trip - this time to Villa Park to...

One Percent Better: A show about the Indianapolis Colts artwork

What should the Colts do (or not do) in the NFL Draft?

One Percent Better: A show about the Indianapolis Colts - April 24, 2024 17:12 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello pretend to be Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard and debate for and against a few different draft scenarios. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Ball - A show about Norwich City artwork

#153 Top Gunn and praying for sun

On The Ball - A show about Norwich City - April 23, 2024 06:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
It's eight and out for the Canaries, as the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast assesses the game that ended the winning run at Carrow Road, the 1-1 draw with Bristol City. Steve Sanders (aka NCFC Numbers) bravely soldiers through cold with Dan Brigham and Dave Freezer, as the panel give overdue pra...

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea artwork

Chelsea's Wembley curse continues while Emma Hayes' side stun Barcelona

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea - April 22, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratings
They really, really, really, really, really don't like winning at Wembley... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher along for the ride as we reflect on the latest cup disappointment following the narrow 1-0 defeat by Man City on Saturday. There's a mega full-time voice note from Li...

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United artwork

United sneak into FA Cup final on penalties

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United - April 22, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes
How can an FA Cup semi-final win at Wembley leave fans feeling empty, if not despairing? That's the conundrum we try to unravel on this podcast. Recorded late on Sunday evening, in a state of serious fatigue, it's a riddle that tests our panel to their limits. What turned this performance from a ...

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Talladega (Tyler's Version)

The Teardown - April 22, 2024 02:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 660 ratings
A fuel-savings superspeedway race at Talladega sparks some debate between Jeff and Jordan, but there's no arguing over the importance of a Michael Jordan celebration for NASCAR. Meanwhile, the guys dive into the scoring pylon debate and talk about where TV commercials were excessive. To learn m...

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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Joel Embiid & the Sixers battle in Game 1, fall short to Knicks

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 21, 2024 02:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers kickoff their best-of-seven series in a Round 1 matchup against the New York Knicks, falling 111-104. After getting off to a great start, leading by nine after the first quarter, the Knicks took control in the second by outscoring the Sixers 33-12 and a 12 p...

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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Previewing the Sixers’ first-round war with the New York Knicks

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 18, 2024 19:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
Joel Embiid and the Sixers are locked into a first round playoff series against the New York Knicks. What are the keys to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Nick Nurse breaking down a tough opponent to open the postseason? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck preview Sixers-Knicks, from how t...

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United artwork

FA Cup semi-final preview with treble winner Jesper Blomqvist

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United - April 18, 2024 16:46 - 45 minutes
We're looking for positives today on Talk of the Devils, and not just from Real Madrid. The U18s won their league this week and there's plenty of talent coming through. We also saw the first meeting of a new committee charged with planning the regeneration of Old Trafford. And, of course, it's We...

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea artwork

Can Chelsea get the better of wounded Man City in FA Cup semi?

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea - April 18, 2024 13:03 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratings
Double trouble semi-final Saturday... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson to tease ahead to Saturday evening's FA Cup semi-final showdown with Manchester City at Wembley. We ponder whether now's the perfect time to play Pep's side after thei...

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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Sixers capture 7th seed with win over Heat, will face Knicks in playoffs

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 18, 2024 02:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
Led by a huge, 17-point second half surge from Nico Batum, the Philadelphia 76ers came back from 14 points down to defeat the Miami Heat and secure the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. They will kick off their first-round series against the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Joel Embiid finish...

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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Is Tyrese Maxey primed for his postseason breakout?

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 16, 2024 19:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
Tyrese Maxey spent months of this season as the Sixers’ focal point, a task which he says prepared him for this moment. Is this the year he makes the leap, giving Joel Embiid a co-star for the playoffs? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck share what Maxey had to say about their play-in d...

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea artwork

Cole Palmer dazzles (again) as Chelsea hit Everton for six

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea - April 16, 2024 12:07 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratings
He's quite good at football, isn't he? Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher - alongside him to look back on Monday night's rout of Everton at Stamford Bridge in yet another Cole Palmer masterclass... which threatened to be overshadowed by hijinx of ...

About Them Cowboys: a show about the Dallas Cowboys artwork

Cowboys mock draft & biggest needs

About Them Cowboys: a show about the Dallas Cowboys - April 15, 2024 19:55 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 104 ratings
Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and KT Turner each mock the first three rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft for the Dallas Cowboys. Which strategy is the best, and what are the needs Dallas needs to fill the most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Are you afraid of the Miami Heat?

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 15, 2024 19:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
The Philadelphia 76ers (7) prepare to host the Miami Heat (8) on Wednesday night in South Philly for their Play-In Tournament showdown with the winner advancing to face the 2-seed New York Knicks. How much fear do you have of Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, and an army of Heat role players? Derek B...

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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Are you afraid of the Miami Heat?

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 15, 2024 19:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
The Philadelphia 76ers (7) prepare to host the Miami Heat (8) on Wednesday night in South Philly for their Play-In Tournament showdown with the winner advancing to face the 2-seed New York Knicks. How much fear do you have of Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, and an army of Heat role players? Derek B...

One Percent Better: A show about the Indianapolis Colts artwork

Colts extend DeForest Buckner, plus reaction to mock draft

One Percent Better: A show about the Indianapolis Colts - April 15, 2024 17:45 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello react to Indianapolis agreeing to a contract extension with star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, as well as Boyd's first seven-round mock draft. -Follow James on X/Twitter @RomeovilleKid -Follow Jim on X/Twitter @jimayello Learn more about y...

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United artwork

Champions League hopes ended at Bournemouth?

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United - April 15, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes
Andy is feeling a little low after his ambitions were thwarted in dramatic fashion in the Manchester Marathon. Unfortunately, Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United hit roadworks of their own at the Vitality Stadium. A draw, and they were arguably lucky to escape with a point, means the team's Champion...

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Cowboy Comeback

The Teardown - April 15, 2024 02:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 660 ratings
Texas turns into a surprisingly entertaining race and a driver snaps a long winless streak. Jeff and Jordan discuss everything that happened Sunday in the Lone Star State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...

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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Philadelphia 76ers dominate Nets, but can’t avoid play-in with Heat

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 14, 2024 20:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
Even without the services of Joel Embiid, who missed Sunday’s regular season finale as a precautionary measure to manage his left knee, the Philadelphia 76ers were still able to easily dispatch of the Brooklyn Nets. Led by Tyrese Maxey’s 26 point performance, the Sixers pulled away in the third q...

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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey lead Sixers over Magic, tied for 6th seed

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 13, 2024 03:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
Joel Embiid avoids injury scare in the first half, returns to help push the Philadelphia 76ers pass the Orlando Magic, 125-113. In the win, Embiid put together a 32 point, 13 rebound, seven assists performance as the Sixers are now tied with the Magic for the 6th seed in the East standings — both...

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PHLY Sixers Podcast | The Sixers have a real shot at the sixth seed

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 11, 2024 19:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
Thanks to losses from the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, the Sixers have a chance to get out of the play-in tournament. Could they really steal the sixth seed on the final weekend of the season? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss developments in the Eastern Conference playoff pic...

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea artwork

Have Chelsea wasted £1billion on transfers?

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea - April 11, 2024 14:23 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratings
Money, money, money... The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Dom Fifield are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to round up the latest Blues news and look ahead to Monday night's visit of Everton. We start with a deep dive into Liam's latest piece looking at the finer details of the £1 billion ...

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United artwork

Murtough departs with mixed legacy

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United - April 11, 2024 13:29 - 50 minutes
Laurie Whitwell is called away from the airport departure lounge to fill us in on his breaking story, that Manchester United's Football Director John Murtough has left his post this week. Promoted internally and given a subtly different job title to many of his supposed equivalents, he has been v...

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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Ranking the potential Sixers playoff opponents — bring on the Bucks?

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 10, 2024 19:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
The Sixers are in a battle for Eastern Conference playoff positioning, and could end up matched up against the Boston Celtics or Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Is there a path that sets Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey up for a long run? Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss a wil...

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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Joel Embiid destroys Pistons as Sixers win 6th straight game

PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast - April 10, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
The Sixers win their sixth in a row behind Joel Embiid’s 37-point, 11-rebound, eight assist performance — defeating the visiting Pistons, 120-102. Embiid logged 36 minutes in his fourth game back since returning from injury. Buddy Hield added 18 points off the bench including five 3’s, while Kell...

On The Ball - A show about Norwich City artwork

#152 Tears, cheers and 15 years

On The Ball - A show about Norwich City - April 09, 2024 06:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Well...what were we worried about? An On The Ball Norwich City Podcast to enjoy about a game worth remembering, as the Canaries got (another) one over their old rivals Ipswich Town with a 1-0 win on Saturday. A panel of Steve Sanders (aka NCFC Numbers), Dan Brigham, Zoe Morgan and Ryan Livermore ...

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea artwork

Blades blunt Chelsea's fading European hopes after last-gasp 2-2 draw

Straight Outta Cobham - A show about Chelsea - April 08, 2024 12:34 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratings
Chelsea just don't want nice things, do they? Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Luke Bosher and Dom Fifield with a sense of serious déjà vu as the Blues conspired to draw 2-2 with yet another relegation threatened side on a sorry Sunday in Sheffield. We reflect on the result with the help of a full-...

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Trigger Warning

The Teardown - April 08, 2024 03:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 660 ratings
Jeff's mood turns sour after another disappointing short track race, which sparks a rant. Meanwhile, the guys discuss what can be done to short tracks, take a look at Hendrick Motorsports' 40th anniversary race and dive into what's behind the Denny Hamlin vs. Marcus Smith drama. To learn more a...