Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex James

In a special episode of the Talking City podcast, Alex James and Simon Bajkowski react to the news that Pep Guardiola will be leaving Manchester City this summer after 10 years at the Etihad. Alex and Si discuss his impact on the club, and who could replace Guardiola at City. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski review Manchester City's FA Cup win against Chelsea. With Pep Guardiola's securing the domestic double, can they make it a treble as the Premier League season reaches its conclusion? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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'Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel' explores the meaning of England and Englishness through the history of the England Men's Football team. This is a social and cultural history as much as a sporting one, examining the story England tells about itself and how it's changed, via the medium of the international game.“Football is singularly the most important cultural institution in the country for defining Englishness” says Historian David Goldblatt, as the series begins looking at the most famous moment in English football – the world cup win in 1966. Comedian, writer and football fan, David Baddiel, sees how the victory adorned swinging London, and yet the characters in the team spoke to a very different kind of England. David also travels back to the very origins of the game in England (discovering that Henry VIII had a pair of football boots), checks in with Elis James for a view from Wales, and muses on the meaning of national anthems. The series delves deep into how national myths are both forged and reflected in the fate of eleven young men with three lions on their shirts. It takes in the view from England's sporting rivals, from Wales to Argentina, and asks what light the success of England's Woman casts on the story of England's Men.Across the series, David Baddiel will be joined by contributors including Stephen Fry, Alex James, Maisie Adam, Elis James, Barney Ronay, Roy Williams, Des Lynam, Stuart Pearce, Jean Williams, David Goldblatt, Pippa Grange, Jonathan Wilson, David Seaman, Omid Djalili and many more.Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel is produced by BBC Studios Audio for BBC Radio 4, in collaboration with Left Bank Pictures who are producing the upcoming drama Dear England for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.The producers are Rich Power and David Baddiel.

Is VAR officially taking the joy out of football? Welcome back to the Talkin' City podcast! This week, Alex James and Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski sit down to digest a chaotic and decisive weekend in the Premier League title race. We kick things off by breaking down City's 3-0 win over Brentford, highlighting Jeremy Doku's incredible run of form. Then, things get heated as we dive into the Arsenal vs. West Ham game and the massive VAR controversy that has everyone talking. Have referees completely lost control of set pieces? We vent our frustrations on the inconsistencies ruining the matchday experience for fans. Finally, we look ahead to a must-win clash against Crystal Palace and a relentless end-of-season schedule that includes the FA Youth Cup and the FA Cup Final. 00:00 - Intro & Title Race Reality Check 02:05 - Jeremy Doku's Masterclass vs. Brentford 04:54 - How Doku is Reprogramming His Game for Goals 06:20 - Substitutes Shine: Foden's Impact & Marmouch's Brilliant Strike 08:47 - The Great VAR Rant: Arsenal vs. West Ham Fallout 11:40 - Are Referee Inconsistencies Ruining the Game? 14:20 - Do the Rules for Corner Kicks Need to Change? 19:58 - How VAR is Killing the Matchday Experience for Fans 24:12 - Crystal Palace Preview & Pep's Team Selection Dilemma 27:00 - City's Crazy End-of-Season Schedule Drop your thoughts in the comments. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James is joined by Simon Bajkowski to discuss the fight for the title race this weekend. Manchester City host Brentford at the Etihad on Saturday, but fans will also be paying attention to Arsenal's clash against West Ham the following day. Alex and Simon also discuss Rodri's future at the club, and why it should be "a simple decision" to keep the Spaniard. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel' explores the meaning of England and Englishness through the history of the England Men's Football team. This is a social and cultural history as much as a sporting one, examining the story England tells about itself and how it's changed, via the medium of the international game.The series delves deep into how national myths are both forged and reflected in the fate of eleven young men with three lions on their shirts. It takes in the view from England's sporting rivals, from Wales to Argentina, and asks what light the success of England's Woman casts on the story of England's Men.Across the series, comedian, writer and football fan David Baddiel will be joined by contributors including Stephen Fry, Alex James, Maisie Adam, Elis James, Barney Ronay, Roy Williams, Des Lynam, Stuart Pearce, Jean Williams, David Goldblatt, Pippa Grange, Jonathan Wilson, David Seaman, Omid Djalili and many more.The England football team always, somehow, represents a nation. Its dramas are our dramas, its divisions are our divisions, its story is our story. A story about race and history, talent and rivalry, class and courage, violence and beauty. But what exactly is that narrative, who gets to write it and, once the final whistle is blown, what does it all mean?Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel is produced by BBC Studios Audio for BBC Radio 4, in collaboration with Left Bank Pictures who are producing the upcoming drama Dear England for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

Alex James is joined by Simon Bajkowski to discuss Manchester City's trip to Everton, and react to the announcement that John Stones will be leaving the club in the summer. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Bajkowski and Alex James react to Manchester City's statement 2-1 win against Arsenal. With Pep Guardiola's side turning up the heat in the title race, Simon and Alex discuss the pressure on Arsenal, City's standout players, and why Gabriel wasn't sent off. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Bajkowski tells Alex James about the impact Bernardo Silva has made on Manchester City following the announcement that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season. They also preview the potential title decider between City and Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski react to Manchester City's thrilling second-half performance against Chelsea. The 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge piles the pressure on Arsenal with the gap to the top narrowing and narrowing. Si tells Alex that the mood at the Etihad on Sunday will be "monstrous" and there's "one hell of a game" coming after this weekend's Premier League action. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Bajkowski has A LOT to say about Manchester City after his week off: whether it's the 115 charges gossip or Rodri's latest comments, he shares his thoughts with Alex James on the Talking City podcast. They discuss the Spaniard's future at the Etihad, as well as his teammate Bernardo Silva, and look ahead to City's FA Cup quarter final against Liverpool. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus clip from the Talking City podcast, Simon Bajkowski and Alex James discuss Bernardo Silva's future at the Etihad. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James discusses the feeling at Wembley after Manchester City lifted the Carabao Cup. He tells Jack Flintham about how the trophy could impact the title race against Arsenal, as well as Nico O'Reilly grabbing the headlines with his brace against Mikel Arteta's side. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James is joined by Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski to review City's 1-1 draw against West Ham. They look back at Haaland's inconsistent 2026, the thunderbolt to the face for Konstantinos Mavropanos, and Pep Guardiola's side hosting Real Madrid in the Champions League with a huge deficit to overturn. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Bajkowski and Alex James react to Manchester City's "flat" 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, and discuss how inconsistency could cost Pep Guardiola's side the Premier League title. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski react to Manchester City's 1-0 win at Leeds United, moving Pep Guardiola's side to two points behind league leaders Arsenal. They discuss the potential of City's young squad and injury updates for Erling Haaland and Nico O'Reilly. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Bajkowski and Alex James react to the "very, very, very, very tricky" Champions League draw, pitting Manchester City against Real Madrid once again. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski review Manchester City's 2-1 win against Newcastle United, bolstering their title hopes. They praise Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland for their versatility across the pitch, and the electric atmosphere building at the Etihad with the title race in action. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Bajkowski and Alex James review Manchester City's 2-1 win against Liverpool at Anfield. Once again, the officiating was called to question, and Simon questions the role of VAR - and how it is communicated to fans at the ground and on the television. They also discuss how the dramatic win can give City momentum against Arsenal in the title race, and the stars that shined at Anfield, including Pep favourite Bernardo Silva. -- EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. ❓ Have you got a question for our City writers at the Manchester Evening News? Submit them here: ⁠https://forms.gle/zAzTcjpZ6SVUiTzC6⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Refereeing decisions are on the minds of both Pep Guardiola and the Talking City podcast team, with Simon Bajkowski pondering whether some officiating came from Mars. He discusses the 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur with Alex James, and whether City can still pick up a trophy after a season of ups and downs. ❓ Have you got a question for our City writers at the Manchester Evening News? Submit them here: ⁠https://forms.gle/zAzTcjpZ6SVUiTzC6⁠

From ref talk to Guehi's debut, Alex James and Simon Bajkowski look back at City's 2-0 victory against Wolves. With Arsenal faltering against neighbours Manchester United, the title race is far from over, with Si arguing that the Gunners are "eminently catchable". ❓ Have you got a question for our City writers at the Manchester Evening News? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/zAzTcjpZ6SVUiTzC6

It might have felt like "doom and gloom" on Saturday after the 2-0 loss against Manchester United, but there is still room for optimism, according to Simon Bajkowski. Speaking from Norway, ahead of City's trip to Bodø/Glimt, Simon reflects on the derby defeat with Alex James. They discuss the form of the top 6 in the Premier League, City's transfer policy in January, and the acquisition of Marc Guéhi to bolster the defensive ranks. ❓ Have you got a question for our City writers at the Manchester Evening News? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/zAzTcjpZ6SVUiTzC6

Blur's Alex James stops by to tell us about his brand new Virgin Radio show where he selects Britpop Classics and what to expect on his Britpop Classical tour.The charming Anton Du Beke swings by to get us excited about the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass live from the rock n roll tower every morning from 0630! Don't forget you can watch all the stars live on the FREE Virgin Radio UK app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski look back at Manchester City's staggering 10-1 win against Exeter in the FA Cup Third Round. With many City graduates playing in the high-scoring game, Si argues that the development of youngsters at the Etihad is "no longer a stick to beat" City with. They also look tentatively ahead to the Manchester derby and respond to the online chatter around Oscar Bobb.

Simon Bajkowski joins Alex James to discuss the positive impact Antoine Semenyo could make on the "tired" squad, Pep's selection over the congested fixture list, and whether United under a new caretaker manager can surprise City in the Manchester derby.

Simon Bajkowski and Alex James discuss City's disappointing draws against Chelsea and Sunderland, as well as how Pep Guardiola could handle injuries to key players such as Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte.

Simon Bajkowski and Alex James wrap up the year with a reflection on the 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest and what awaits Manchester City in 2026. With Pep Guardiola's side still "going hard in all competitions", the Talking City podcast looks at the in-form players, squad depth, and what Antoine Semenyo could bring to the Etihad.

Is Pep Guardiola in the festive mood? His squad could well be receiving a lump of coal in their stocking from the City boss, despite their 3-0 win against West Ham. Simon Bajkowski tells Alex James about Pep's reaction to the game, City's relentless schedule in the New Year, and whether Semenyo could be the gift they are looking for in the January transfer window. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Directly afterwards Pep Guardiola's press conference, where the City manager addressed rumours around his future, Simon Bajkowski is not impressed. He tells Alex James about his doubts over the rumours, Pep's legacy, and who could eventually replace Guardiola at the Etihad. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on City's impressive win over Real Madrid and look ahead to the trip to Crystal Palace as talk of challenging for the title ramps up. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Can Pep Guardiola pile on the pressure on Xabi Alonso when Manchester City travel to the Bernabéu on Wednesday? Speaking from Madrid, Tyrone Marshall tells Alex James about whether City bring "a fear factor" in the Champions League clash. And back in Manchester, Simon Bajkowski notes how Pep called City's 3-0 win against Sunderland "one of the best performances of the season", and the opportunities arising in the title race.

Alex James and Tyrone Marshall look back at City's defeat to Newcastle, discuss the Savinho situation, and look ahead to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

The Premier League is back after the international break, and Manchester City travel to Newcastle United in the Premier League. City are in a good position with momentum from their recent wins. However, as our Talking City hosts Alex James and Tyrone Marshall note, it will be "non-stop" until the international break. Tyrone also speaks to Everything is Black and White podcast host Andrew Musgrove to get the view from the North East, who jokes that Newcastle would rather be playing City in the Champions League, thanks to the patchy form in the league from Eddie Howe's side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2026 World Cup is still a year away and the Talking City podcast is already predicting who will score the most goals at the tournament in North America. It will not come as a surprise that Tyrone Marshall believes Erling Haaland could "easily" win the Golden Boot for Norway next year, after he secured their place in the tournament against Italy last night. He tells Alex James about the prolific striker's immense workload this season - where he could play over 70 games for club and country - and a night of contrasts for Haaland and his City teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was between the sticks for Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Tyrone Marshall chat Nico O'Reilly's England debut, the unexpected Man City pairing catching the eye and the Etihad getting an England Euro 2028 game.  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go and vote for Po-ol-lyWhat a guest bonanza it was this week! We had five guests come in this week to chat about all kinds of things from making Stephen Hawking laugh, to being on the Traitors, to y'know… being the England football manager.That's right, Gareth Southgate was in to talk about his new book Dear England: Lessons in Leadership. He gave us some insights into what his career really looked like behind the scenes, from being a young inexperienced manager at Middlesbrough F.C., to facing the pressure of taking England to the finals.We also had Kate Garraway in the studio chatting about all things Celebrity Traitors. She spoke about how much trickier it was actually being on compared to being a fan and watching the show at home. She also spoke on how helpful it was for her mentally, being able to throw herself fully into the show after going through such challenging times recently.Friend of the show, Alex James from Blur was also in to chat about his upcoming slew of dates for his incredible Britpop Classical. Russell Howard also spoke about his upcoming dates and the thrill he gets from seeing his friends succeed in their own varied careers. Edgar Wright was also in this week, promoting his upcoming film The Running Man. He spoke about the process of his film's creation, from his inception of the idea when he was fourteen, to the film's eventual release. He also told of a curious superstition he has regarding his movies's premieres. Keep an ear out for loads of other silly bits in this week's episode:Polly's student radio videoChris and Dom's wee adventures Dom's uncle's rifle polishingEnjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio XWeekdays 6:30am - 10am

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski look back at City's victory over Bournemouth, dispel the Erling Haaland myth, and look ahead to Dortmund in the Champions League.  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pathway from the City academy to the first team has produced exciting talents over the years, including current stars Phil Foden and Nico O'Reilly. Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, direct from the press box ahead of the Carabao Cup fourth round win at Swansea, shares his thoughts with Alex James on the emerging prospects at the Etihad. He also discusses the differences between the previous academy director Jason Wilcox and "data-driven" current director Thomas Krucken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski look back at City's defeat to Aston Villa, examine the selection calls that Pep perhaps got wrong, and look ahead to Swansea in the Carabao Cup.  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on the victory over Everton, the form of Nico O'Reilly and goals of Erling Haaland and why Villarreal away is a must-win. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Tyrone Marshall talk about Jack Grealish's success at Everton and his City future. while the Liverpool Echo's Everton reporter Chris Beesley joins us for a chat about the England international. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on the win over Brentford, talk Nico O'Reilly's form and Nico Gonzalez's role EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

This week on FREAKQUELS, the gang is joined by some of the MunSTARS from Electric City Improv, Swortz Dreamboat, Alex James, and Ed Zaleski to discuss Rob Zombie's love letter to a bygone era of television, “THE MUNSTERS!” FUN FACT: This episode was to be recorded in Transylvania…but the budget wouldn't allow for it. Instead, enjoy an episode recorded on the side of an undisclosed highway! One day we'll release the audio of our real life game of FROGGER…gone terribly wrong. 

Alex James and Tyrone Marshall sit down to reflect on the 5-1 win over Burnley, talk the improvements made by Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly, and look ahead to Monaco in the Champions League.  . EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a tour!Welcome back to the Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast.To celebrate ten years of Radio X, Chris and the team carried out their Massive Decade Tour. They hosted the show live from five locations around the country, with locations of special significance to them all.They started the week live in a barn on the legendary Blur bassist, Alex James's farm. Well when I say barn, let's be honest it's more like a cathedral! Alex gave them a tour of the place and chatted about the incredible musicians he's hosted on his farm and spoke on his life now as a full-time farmer.The team then dashed to Wrexham where they presented live from the Turf pub, literally touching distance from the Wrexham A.F.C. football stadium. After chatting with landlord Wayne and some locals who popped by, they made their next stop in Chris's hometown: Leeds, where more shenanigans went down. Next it was to Brown- I mean Whitehaven, where Chris unveiled a very special surprise for the locals, before making their final stop in Glasgow on Friday, where they did the show live from their hotel in front of an audience.Throughout all of this chaos, each day a lucky listener won £10,000 as a thank you for supporting Radio X over all these years. We also had special guests along the way, such as Humphrey Ker, Susie McCabe and the one and only McWobinson.Normality will resume next week as Chris et al. will be back in the studio (after some seriously well earned rest!)Keep an ear out for these best bits:Captain's loverFermenting your plumsRichard Ashcroft lookalike (...kind of)Enjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio XWeekdays 6:30am - 10am

Alex James and Tyrone Marshall sit down to reflect on a thumping derby day win, assess Gianluigi Donnarumma's debut and look ahead of the return of Kevin De Bruyne with Napoli. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are bees farm animals?Welcome back to the Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast.Well, we can't ignore the Polly in the room any longer. You have all noticed her, and had a go at guessing her name and who she is, but officially she introduces herself this week. Polly! Our new, incredible, producer for The Chris Moyles Show. Expect more from her as the weeks go on and she becomes more accustomed to the show's… erm… uniqueness!Chef and friend of the show, Jamie Oliver came into the studio this week to talk about his new book and TV show: Eat Yourself Healthy. He discusses how unhealthy the UK has become over the recent decades and the ways we can get back on track. Jamie also spoke about his recent flying lessons, and how effective they have been at helping his busy brain take a step back and slow down.With the 10 year anniversary of Radio X just weeks away, Chris and the team announced their Massive Decade Tour, similar to the Prize Dump tour but with a twist. Starting at Alex James's farm in the country, the team will head around the UK giving listeners the chance to win up to £10,000 each day.That's all for this week but keep an ear out for these crackers:Someone's done it in the toilet Nun farts chocolateBilly the cage fighterEnjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio XWeekdays 6:30am - 10am

Alex James and Tyrone Marshall sit down at the City Football Academy to dissect Pep Guardiola's press conference ahead of the Manchester derby. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Pete will return this Monday for a debrief on Chris' super secret mission, and probably a load of Alex James from Blur chat too - in the meantime here's a rather interesting slice of Abroad In Japan history! Mere weeks before Japan closed down for nigh on two years to tourists, Chris and Pete shared a hotel room in Sapporo and recorded a podcast. And here's another chance to hear it! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.