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    The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

    Ken Cheng is a stand-up comedian, writer and professional poker player, but is probably best known for being the master of going viral on LinkedIn with over 200,000 followers!Outside of poking the corporate world, Ken has written for Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week and even created a Doctor Who audio episode. We discuss:how LinkedIn satire accidentally became the biggest career pivot of his lifeis poker psychology the same as being a stand-uphow signing up for an open mic with Ed Gamble changed everythingbecoming a minor celebrity in the board game worldthe realisation that the Fringe isn't your audienceand we find out if Ken Cheng is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including:turning LinkedIn satire into corporate gigs and serious moneythe temptation to tour again and refusing to rip off an audienceand being commissioned to write for companies that don't even publish the work

    The Articulate Fly
    S8, Ep 13: Essential Patterns: Drew Price Talks Favorite Flies for Vermont

    The Articulate Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 43:25 Transcription Available


    Episode OverviewDrew Price of Master Class Angling returns to The Articulate Fly fly fishing podcast to deliver a season debrief from Lake Champlain and discuss the release of his debut book, Favorite Flies for Vermont: 50 Essential Patterns from Local Experts (Stackpole Books). For anglers curious about multi-species fly fishing in the Northeast or the fly patterns that actually produce on Vermont's diverse waters, this episode covers both with depth and specificity.The 2025 season on Champlain was defined by record-low water levels — a rarity that revealed structure Drew had never seen and produced drone footage that will inform future guiding. Bowfin fishing was among the best he's seen in years, and November lake trout fishing exceeded expectations, reflecting growing demand for Laker guide trips. Drew brings that same multi-species perspective to the book, which covers 53 patterns ranging from pragmatic brook trout dries and blue-line streamer patterns to bowfin, gar and bass flies — including Drew's own glow-in-the-dark Clouser Minnow variation for lake trout and Chocklett-influenced bowfin patterns he's adapted for Champlain conditions. The conversation also covers the production process in candid detail: Drew's self-directed macro fly photography, his phone-interview approach to wrangling 50-plus tiers across Vermont and the editorial relationship with Jay Nichols at Stackpole. The historical dimension is a highlight — patterns like the Governor Aiken Bucktail, the Spirit of Pittsford Mills and a tribute to the late Rhey Plumley place Vermont's fly fishing culture in a lineage that goes back to Mary Orvis Marbury's early commercial tying work in Manchester.Key TakeawaysHow a record-low water year on Lake Champlain exposed bottom structure and shifted Drew's understanding of fish-holding spots in ways that will pay off for seasons to come.Why Vermont fly tiers skew pragmatic — tying quickly and in volume over aesthetics — and why beat-up flies often outfish perfect ones.How to properly attribute pattern variations to their originators, and why that intellectual honesty matters for the sport's tying culture.When to expect outstanding lake trout fishing on Lake Champlain, with November emerging as a peak window for fly rod Lakers.Why Lake Champlain's combination of world-class bass fishing, exceptional bowfin populations (including multiple IGFA tippet-class records) and 88 resident species makes it an underappreciated destination for fly anglers.How Tom Rosenbauer's CDC Rabbit's Foot Emerger became a standout pattern in the book, and what the story behind its development reveals about matching emerger behavior in the surface film.Techniques & Gear CoveredThe episode touches on a range of techniques tied to Champlain's multi-species fishery rather than a single tactical deep dive. Sight fishing in the shallows — push-pole work targeting bowfin, gar and carp — is central to Drew's guiding approach, and several flies in the book were designed specifically for those conditions. For lake trout, Drew discusses his glow-in-the-dark Clouser Minnow variation, a deep-November pattern that he describes as producing an unmistakable visual trigger as the fly returns to the boat in the dark. Variations on Blane Chocklett's patterns adapted for bowfin fishing also feature in the book, illustrating how Game Changer-platform thinking has crossed over into the warm-water exotic-species world. The book's fly photography (all shot by Drew himself using a macro setup he developed during the writing process) includes both hyper-realistic imitative patterns — like Thomas Ames's emerging caddis, designed to capture a specific stage of insect emergence — and intentionally rough, high-production guide flies built for Vermont's blue-line brook trout water. The trolling application of the Governor Aiken Bucktail for landlocked salmon rounds out the technique coverage, reflecting the lake's migratory salmonid fishery that intensifies in fall.Locations & SpeciesThe episode centers on Lake Champlain and the broader Vermont fly fishing ecosystem, with the lake positioned as a legitimate destination fishery for bass, bowfin, lake trout, pike, gar, carp and landlocked salmon — as well as brown trout and brook trout in the tributary streams. Drew notes that Champlain has ranked among the top five bass lakes in the country according to Bassmaster for three decades, and that it holds records across IGFA tippet classes for bowfin. The book also addresses Vermont's blue-line brook trout fishery, acknowledging the state's honest limitations as a trout destination (no super-consistent hatches, less predictable than Pennsylvania or Colorado tailwaters) while pointing readers to the wild brook trout corridors that define summer fly fishing in Vermont. Historically notable waters referenced include Furnace Brook in Pittsford — President Eisenhower's favorite trout stream — and the Northeast Kingdom, the setting for an archival photo tied to the Governor Aiken Bucktail chapter. November is flagged as a particularly productive window for lake trout on fly, with record-low 2025 water conditions adding context for why structure knowledge carries outsized importance on Champlain.FAQ / Key Questions AnsweredWhat made the 2025 fishing season on Lake Champlain unusual?The lake hit near-record low water levels in 2025, a sharp contrast to the high-water years immediately prior. The low water exposed bottom structure Drew had never seen, allowing him to understand exactly why fish hold in certain locations. Drone footage from the season is now part of his ongoing location research.What types of flies are featured in Favorite Flies for Vermont?The book covers 53 patterns, with roughly 40 trout flies and the remainder targeting warm-water and exotic species including bowfin, gar and bass. Patterns range from simple Tenkara-style CDC dries to hyper-realistic emerger caddis imitations from Thomas Ames. Several historically significant Vermont patterns are included, such as the Governor Aiken Bucktail and the Spirit of Pittsford Mills dry fly, with full attribution and historical context for each.How does Drew Price approach pattern attribution in his book?Drew is deliberate about crediting the originators of any pattern he's adapted, even when his modifications are significant. Variations on Blane Chocklett's warm-water patterns and a riff on Bob Clouser's minnow design for lake trout are both attributed explicitly in the text. He extends the same standard to historical patterns, tracing variations back through the tying lineage rather than presenting adaptations as entirely original work.When is the best time to fish for lake trout on Lake Champlain with a fly?November stands out as the peak window, based on Drew's guide experience. The season saw strong late-year Laker fishing and a notable uptick in guided Laker trip requests, which Drew describes as a welcome surprise. A glow-in-the-dark Clouser Minnow variation is his go-to pattern for night-time and low-light Laker sessions on the lake.Why does Drew Price consider Lake Champlain an underrated fly fishing destination?Champlain holds 88 species, roughly 30 of which are realistic fly rod targets — Drew has personally caught 15 different species in a single day on fly. The lake consistently ranks among the top five bass lakes in the U.S. and has produced IGFA tippet-class records for bowfin across nearly all classes. Despite those credentials, it remains well below the radar of most traveling fly anglers, which Drew is actively trying to change through the book and continued guiding.SponsorsThanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. Use ARTFLY20 to get 20% off of your TroutRoutes Pro membership.Related ContentS7, Ep 27 – Master Class Angling: The Art of Fishing Exotic Species with Drew PriceS7, Ep 8 – Fly Tying Mastery: Tim Cammisa's New Book and Euro Nymphing AdventuresS2, Ep 114 – All Things Game Changer with Blane ChocklettConnect with Our GuestFollow Master Class Angling on Instagram.Follow the ShowFollow The Articulate Fly on Facebook,

    FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview
    Financial Market Preview - Friday 27-Feb

    FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 5:22


    US equity markets are lower, with S&P down 0.2%, following mixed performance on Thursday. Bonds firmer. US 10-year benchmark down 1 bp at 4%. Gilts 2 bps lower at 4.3%. Bund eases to 2.7%. Dollar softer versus European majors, little changed versus yen. Oil up. Gold flat. Industrial metals higher. Bitcoin weaker. UK politics likely to get some attention after Greens won the Gorton and Denton by-election in greater Manchester, with Reform coming second. Further reports highlighting the likelihood of a very lowkey fiscal update from Chancellor Reeves next Tuesday, as she seeks to end cycle of policy speculation. Update from the UK National Audit Office showed HMRC collected extra £16B from biggest firms last year via a more hands-on approach.Companies Mentioned: Warner Bros. Discovery, Partners Group Holding, CPPIB, Equinix, Alphabet, Meta

    EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
    BRIEFLY: EV Prices, Ford, Uber & more | 26 Feb 2026

    EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 4:16


    It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 26 February 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily EV LIST PRICES FALL AS GAS GUZZLER PRICES RISENew EV list prices (excluding Tesla) dropped 2.3%, or roughly $1,500, from an average of $63,327 in September 2025 to $61,860 in January 2026, while average new gas-powered vehicle prices rose 2.5% to $47,427 over the same period. The sharpest cuts came after the federal EV tax credit expired, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 leading the slide at a 13.8% drop of over $7,000, followed by the Chevrolet Equinox EV at nearly $4,000 off — six models in total posted drops above 5%. FORD TEASES EUROPE CAR RETURN AFTER FIESTA, FOCUSFord CEO Jim Farley used the Q4 2025 earnings call to signal "exciting plans" for passenger cars in Europe, framing the comeback as a selective, profitable return to specific segments rather than a volume land grab. Two new EVs built on Renault's Ampere platform are expected in the subcompact segment from the Ford–Renault partnership, with new passenger cars set to start arriving in 2027 under a new dedicated Europe passenger-car leadership role. UBER EXPANDS EV RIDES ACROSS EIGHT UK CITIESUber has rolled out its EV ride option to eight more UK cities — Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Belfast and Merseyside — at standard UberX prices, after falling short of its pledge to run an all-electric London fleet by end-2025. Only 40% of London miles are now covered by EVs, with UK General Manager Andrew Brem citing charging access as "the biggest barrier," prompting Uber to announce driver support measures including discounted home and public charging in partnership with Pod Point. BMW TALKS PRICE FLOOR TO DODGE EU MINI DUTYBMW and the European Commission are in advanced talks to replace the EU's 20.7% countervailing duty on China-made Mini BEVs with a minimum import price agreement, according to Handelsblatt — covering the Mini Cooper Electric and Mini Aceman, both built at BMW's Zhangjiagang joint venture with Great Wall Motor. The approach would mirror the "price undertaking" the EU accepted from Volkswagen Anhui in early February, which freed the Cupra Tavascan from countervailing duties in exchange for a confidential price floor, volume cap and EU investment commitments. EU CITY BUS SALES HIT 60% ZERO-EMISSIONSix in ten new city buses registered across the EU in 2025 were zero-emission — 56% battery-electric and 4% fuel cell — a dramatic jump from just 12% when the Clean Vehicles Directive was adopted in 2019. Five member states hit 100% zero-emission city bus sales in 2025 (Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia and Slovenia), and Transport & Environment says a fully zero-emission EU city bus market is achievable as early as 2028.​MG2 SET FOR 2027 UK LAUNCH AT £20,000MG will enter the electric supermini segment in 2027 with the all-new MG2, targeting a starting price of around £20,000 (~$25,200), to take on rivals including the Renault 5, Citroën e-C3, Fiat Grande Panda and the incoming VW ID. Polo. The car will use the newer E3 architecture from the MG4 Urban, run front-wheel drive with a torsion-beam rear axle for cost efficiency, and feature a 12.8-inch touchscreen with physical climate controls — a reveal is expected in the second half of 2026. MG CONFIRMS MGS9 PHEV SEVEN-SEATER FOR UKMG will launch the MGS9 plug-in hybrid SUV in the UK later in 2026 as its new flagship, offering three full adult-sized rows and targeting rivals such as the Peugeot 5008, Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq at a value-led price point. The model already holds a five-star Euro NCAP rating and could reach UK showrooms as early as summer 2026, extending MG's line-up to 11 models. AUSTRALIA NVES DATA SHOWS HYBRIDS DO THE HEAVY LIFTAustralia's National Vehicle Emissions Standard published its first half-year performance data (July–December 2025), showing EVs made up roughly 12% of new vehicles supplied, with about two-thirds of manufacturers — including BYD and Polestar — meeting their fleet-wide emissions targets. Petrol- and hybrid-focused brands such as Mazda and Hyundai fell short and face penalties if they don't improve, while the data reveals that near-term emissions gains are leaning more on efficient hybrids than on full EVs. LECTRON ADAPTERS WIN UL 2252 SAFETY CERTIFICATIONLectron has earned UL 2252 safety certification across its full range of EV charging adapters — covering J3400, CCS1 and J1772 in both AC and DC variants — with its two DC adapters handling up to 500 amps at 1,000 volts for peak power of 500 kW, and built-in thermal sensors that trigger derating if heat rises during fast charging. The certification comes as the North American charging landscape remains split between NACS and CCS1 on DC networks and J1772 on AC infrastructure, making a certified bridging adapter an increasingly essential tool for EV drivers navigating the transition.

    Learning Bayesian Statistics
    #152 A Bayesian decision theory workflow, with Daniel Saunders

    Learning Bayesian Statistics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 79:18


    • Support & get perks!• Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs! Get in touch at alex.andorra@pymc-labs.com• Intro to Bayes and Advanced Regression courses (first 2 lessons free)Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work !Chapters:00:00 The Importance of Decision-Making in Data Science06:41 From Philosophy to Bayesian Statistics14:57 The Role of Soft Skills in Data Science18:19 Understanding Decision Theory Workflows22:43 Shifting Focus from Accuracy to Business Value26:23 Leveraging PyTensor for Optimization34:27 Applying Optimal Decision-Making in Industry40:06 Understanding Utility Functions in Regulation41:35 Introduction to Obeisance Decision Theory Workflow42:33 Exploring Price Elasticity and Demand45:54 Optimizing Profit through Bayesian Models51:12 Risk Aversion and Utility Functions57:18 Advanced Risk Management Techniques01:01:08 Practical Applications of Bayesian Decision-Making01:06:54 Future Directions in Bayesian Inference01:10:16 The Quest for Better Inference Algorithms01:15:01 Dinner with a Polymath: Herbert SimonThank you to my Patrons for making this episode possible!Links from the show:Come meet Alex at the Field of Play Conference in Manchester, UK, March 27, 2026! https://www.fieldofplay.co.uk/A Bayesian decision theory workflowDaniel's website, LinkedIn and GitHubLBS #124 State Space Models & Structural Time Series, with Jesse GrabowskiLBS #123 BART & The Future of Bayesian Tools, with Osvaldo MartinLBS #74 Optimizing NUTS and Developing the ZeroSumNormal Distribution, with Adrian SeyboldtLBS #76 The Past, Present & Future of Stan, with Bob Carpenter

    The Go To Food Podcast
    Mary-Ellen McTague - From The Fat Duck to The Godmother of Manchester's Food Revolution

    The Go To Food Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 51:47


    Mary-Ellen McTague is one of the driving forces behind Manchester's modern food scene: a chef, restaurateur and community builder whose cooking is rooted in place, craft and proper hospitality. In this episode, she joins the go-to food podcast to talk about the city she helped shape, the dishes she can't stop thinking about, and the hard-won lessons behind building restaurants that people genuinely love.Her story runs from cooking for touring bands at Manchester's Roadhouse as a student, to breaking barriers at the Michelin-starred Sharrow Bay Country House, and then into Heston Blumenthal's inner circle at The Fat Duck. From the intensity and precision of a two-then-three-star kitchen to an R&D role exploring Britain's food history at The Hind's Head, Mary-Ellen's career has been defined by curiosity, grit, and an obsession with flavour that actually means something.Back home, she became synonymous with Manchester's dining renaissance—opening trailblazing restaurants, earning national acclaim, and feeding not just thousands of happy punters, but (as the hosts proudly put it) well over 150,000 people across the city. She shares what it's really like to build a “rotation” of ambitious young chefs in Manchester, why a dish like Lancashire hotpot can carry identity and memory, and how her love of simple, brilliant produce started with a life-changing stint in rural Provence.The conversation also goes deeper: burnout, resilience, an ADHD diagnosis that “explained a lot,” and the purpose-led work of Eat Well MCR—turning surplus food and community energy into meals for people who need them most. Expect big laughs, kitchen war stories, and plenty of menu envy—especially when Mary-Ellen breaks down her PIP snack essentials and that signature hotpot (with oyster ketchup) that might just be the most “her” dish of all.Pre Order Ben's Incredible Book - All You Can Eat - By Clicking Here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-You-Can-Eat-British/dp/1805221523Get 2 Months of Blinq For Free - With Code - GOTOBLINQ - https://blinqme.com/Order The Greatest Meat In The Country From HG Walter Here & Have Restaurant Quality Meals From Home - www.hgwalter.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Noisy Neighbors Podcast
    Beanstalking

    Noisy Neighbors Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 75:38


    Joey & Mulv love the performance and result against Newcastle at The Etihad.  We talk about City's current tactical approach and look ahead to Leeds.www.noisypod.com

    Wolves Express: The Official Wolverhampton Wanderers News Update

    Two years to the day since joining the Wolves academy, we sit down for an in-depth chat with rising Wolves star Mateus Mane, charting his path from Portugal to the UK, playing grassroots football in Manchester, and making an impact in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Politics At Jack And Sam's
    Can Starmer conquer Burnham's kingdom?

    Politics At Jack And Sam's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 19:24


    With under 24 hours to go until the polls open in Gorton and Denton, is this by-election the biggest test facing Sir Keir Starmer's government?Sam has been in the Manchester suburb - hearing from the political big hitters and gathering reaction from voters across the constituency – finding out their priorities and whether Andy Burnham could have made a difference.Back in Westminster, are the Metropolitan Police in a sticky situation over the arrest of Peter Mandelson and claims that he was a “flight risk?”A full list of candidates standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election can be found here: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_record/538138/statement_of_persons_nominated_and_notice_of_poll_for_the_february_2026_gorton_and_denton_by_election?outputType=chromeless

    Accents d'Europe
    L'agriculture au défi du réchauffement

    Accents d'Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 19:30


    Au Salon international de l'Agriculture, à Paris, les professionnels du secteur n'ont pas seulement exposé leurs animaux, et leurs griefs, ils ont parlé solutions du futur, robotisation, permaculture, OGM, adaptation au changement climatique... Dans ce dernier domaine, l'Espagne a des projets bien avancés. Climat et alimentation En Espagne, pays qui se veut le potager de l'Europe, les agriculteurs subissent sécheresse, record de températures et incendies au point que les cultures s'en trouvent durablement altérées. En Catalogne, la production de pommes a baissé de 8% l'an dernier (2025). Pour enrayer la crise, les producteurs ont demandé l'aide des scientifiques. La première variété de pommiers qui résiste à de longs épisodes de grande chaleur sera bientôt commercialisée. Et ce n'est pas un organisme génétiquement modifié. Reportage d'Elise Gazengel.   Élections On reste en Espagne, pour parler politique : à chaque rendez-vous dans les urnes, l'extrême droite accumule les percées électorales et elle est devenue un allié incontournable pour le Parti populaire. Sans les voix du parti Vox, les conservateurs espagnols n'ont plus la majorité absolue et ne peuvent plus prétendre gouverner. Alors que plusieurs régions élisent leurs Parlement entre février et juin, le Parti populaire vient de présenter ses conditions à Vox avec l'idée de ne pas se faire dépasser sur sa droite. Les précisions de Diane Cambon. Élections également au Royaume-Uni, où le parti Vert espère envoyer un cinquième député au Parlement de Westminster, lors d'un scrutin partiel qui se tient demain 26 février 2026 près de Manchester. Face à une majorité travailliste en perte de vitesse, très fragilisé par de nombreux scandales, notamment - mais pas uniquement - liés au dossier Epstein, les écologistes se présentent comme la seule alternative à l'extrême-droite qui, là aussi, progresse. Reportage de Marie Billon.   La chronique musique de Vincent Théval  Gorillaz The Manifesto Pt.1  (UK)   Des bunkers privés ? Au début d'une 5è année de guerre en Ukraine et en l'absence de perspective de paix, l'Europe centrale s'inquiète toujours plus pour sa sécurité. Dans la région, les bunkers et abris souterrains longtemps laissés à l'abandon suscitent un regain d'intérêt. En Slovaquie, ces structures héritées de la guerre froide sont aujourd'hui rénovées. Mais des abris privés font leur apparition, et ils sont de plus en plus prisés. Les détails avec Alexis Rosenzweig.

    The Prospect Interview
    The battle for Gorton and Denton's soul

    The Prospect Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 38:00


    This week, Alona is joined by contributing editor Tom Clark and political columnist Ben Ansell to discuss what's at stake in the upcoming Manchester byelection. With the polls showing a three-way-race between the Greens, Labour and Reform, the area has become a microcosm for wider political trends, with the position of the establishment parties more uncertain than ever.Tom shares the mood in the constituency and what voters are saying on the ground. Ben, Alona and Tom also discuss the possible outcomes, and why many voters have lost faith in the traditional parties.They also analyse the tactical decision to not have Zack Polanski run in the seat, and why losing here could speed up Starmer's departure. What happens if the Labour stronghold tips?To read Tom's piece ‘In Gorton and Denton, Labour the Greens blame each other', click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Understanding Ultra
    LOUISE GODDARD | From a Life of Debauchery, to a Life of Ultra Discipline!

    Understanding Ultra

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 67:13


    Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️Louise returns to the Home Trails podcast for her second appearance. The first was as part of a short format Spine Race preview episode, so we didn't dive too much into her life story. In this episode we go right back to her early days, especially her wild days back at uni in Manchester, when she was fully immersed in the early 90's rave scene. She talks about going to the legendary Hacienda club in Manchester, how she help Madonna to shimmy over a wall to escape the venue and how she raved until the sun came up at every opportunity.Louise now channels her addictive personality into endurance sports. Where she's competed at road races, masters marathon, won silver medal at duathlon and more recently has dominated ultramarathons, including our favourite race, the Spine.Louise is also a coach, so we talk about her coaching methods to prepare for ultras, including some very specific work in tough conditions!Louise is a real character and was a pleasure to interview!HT@ultrarunning_sam @hometrails_ http://www.youtube.com/@ultrarunningsam

    Word of Mouth Podcast with Stuart Ojelay [Nu Disco, Vocal House, Club Classics]
    Episode 444: Live on Centreforce Radio 24/02/26 Mixed by Stuart Ojelay

    Word of Mouth Podcast with Stuart Ojelay [Nu Disco, Vocal House, Club Classics]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 172:53


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    The Two-Minute Briefing
    ‘Keir Starmer is a liar' – Voters speak out ahead of crucial by-election

    The Two-Minute Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 63:45


    As Lord Mandelson's arrest sends shock waves through Westminster, Sir Keir Starmer is set to face his biggest electoral test yet.It is not just a by-election; it is a referendum on the establishment. This week, all eyes are on Manchester as the Gorton and Denton by-election prepares to deliver a verdict that could redefine the UK's political map and stick another nail in Labour's coffin.Camilla and Tim are joined by Scarlett Maguire, pollster and founder of Merlin Strategies, to break down the numbers in what is traditionally a “red wall” fortress, discuss the extraordinary unpopularity of Sir Keir and the potential for a new coalition government.And they catch up with Matt Goodwin, Reform UK's controversial candidate. The academic-turned-politician discusses his belief that the party will win the seat, the “darker forces” and “sectarianism” he claims his opponents are enabling, his comments on the UK's fertility crisis and Reform's push to win over white working-class and minority voters.Producer: Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Live à Fip
    Le hip-hop instrumental d'avant-garde de Oma

    Live à Fip

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 45:45


    durée : 00:45:45 - Live à Fip - Retrouvez la session live du quatuor de Manchester avant la sortie de son premier album cette année. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

    The Current Thing
    Nick Buckley Takes on Reform and Greens in Manchester

    The Current Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 38:04


    On this episode of The Current Thing I am joined by Nick Buckley, who is standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election for Advance UK. We discuss: -Why Nick joined Advance UK -Whether Advance will merge with Restore -Why he left Reform UK -Claims that newer parties on the right are ‘splitting the vote' -Why he is the best candidate for Gorton and Denton -Whether the next general election is our ‘last chance' -What he makes of prominent Reform figures calling people racist -Why the general public have no idea how bad things really are -What will happen with Starmer and Labour And lots more! Watch the full episode here: www.nickdixon.net Subscribe here: www.nickdixon.net   Support us with a donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon   X: https://x.com/NickDixon Nick Buckley's links: https://x.com/NickBuckleyMBE https://nickbuckley4parliament.co.uk/  

    Life with Nat
    EP203: Dubai Diaries

    Life with Nat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 51:01


    Surprise! Nat and the extended fam have snuck off away to Dubai for a week... Hear them in the heat, and a bit from their return to the cold of home too. Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nat's insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natcass1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Marc's insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@camera_marc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Niece's insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natsnieces⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tony's insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonycass68⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linny's insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@auntielinny.lwn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE LIVE SHOWS! 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Club: February's Book - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anything by Sophie Kinsella ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40K Fireside
    7-0 Manchester Super Major Recap w/ Ultramarines

    40K Fireside

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 49:57


    Hey guys, had a great time playing Manchester. I wanted to take things a little more seriously so I decided to go with the Ultras, glad it paid off - still had some really close games, and plenty of good learnings!Check out our E-courses for competitive Warhammer at https://40kfireside.com

    In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame
    S11 Ep9: Ntombizodwa Ndlovu, Marie in Marie and Rosetta

    In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 35:23


    Ntombizodwa Ndlovu is starring as Marie Knight in Marie and Rosetta.Written by George Brant and directed by Monique Touko, Marie and Rosetta premiered last year at the Rose Theatre in Kingston ahead of a short tour. The production is now transferring to the West End for a limited run at @SohoPlace. Ntombizodwa stars alongside Beverley Knight as Rosetta Tharpe.Ntombizodwa has worked extensively in Manchester, with some of her theatre credits including Blithe Spirit at Hope Mill and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof at the Royal Exchange. For her performance as Marie, Ntombizodwa received a UK theatre award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and the show's upcoming run marks her West End debut. In this episode Ntombizodwa explains why Marie and Rosetta is a huge moment and what it means to her. She also discusses why she fell in love with the play, how Beverley Knight has taken her under her wing and her journey in theatre so far. Marie & Rosetta runs @SohoPlace 28th February – 11th April 2026. Visit www.sohoplace.org for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    NEVER STRAYS FAR
    NEVER STRAYS NATIONALS: FROM MANCHESTER TO THE UAE

    NEVER STRAYS FAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 69:36


    Lizzie's 3 days from birthing a child, Ned's at the Manchester Velodrome, and David and Pete are where they are.Redeem your AG1 offer here!Oh, but do check out our merch. It's really good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    !Audacious Preaches
    Paul Reid - Make it count

    !Audacious Preaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 31:49


    Money Talks is a series exploring a godly perspective on financial health. For many people, money is one of the biggest sources of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. A lack of confidence, mounting pressure, and fear about the future leave countless people feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Over the coming weeks, we'll be opening up what the Bible says about money—our mindset, our priorities, and how we steward the resources God has entrusted to us. Scripture reminds us to pay attention to the state of what we've been given, recognising that wealth is temporary, but wisdom lasts. This series is about bringing hope where there's anxiety, clarity where there's confusion, and freedom where poor financial management has created fear. Through biblical teaching, pastoral insight, and prayer, we'll look at contentment, putting God first, wise stewardship, and living a life of unusual generosity—the kind of life that reflects God's heart for each of us. Whether you feel confident with money or completely overwhelmed by it, Money Talks is an invitation to face finances with faith, wisdom, and freedom. To conclude the series Pastor Paul Reid brought a great message on Stewardship. Catch up on 'Make it count' here.

    Sunday
    22/02/2026

    Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 43:37


    US civil rights activist and religious leader, Jesse Jackson is remembered, following his death at the age of 84. He campaigned alongside Martin Luther King in the 1960s, and later ran for president twice - his political message was infused with the traditions, and the cadences, of the Black Baptist church. A musical film called The Testament of Ann Lee was released in the UK this week. It explores the story of a woman from Manchester who preached gender and social equality as the founder of the Shakers movement. Dancing, singing and a search for ecstatic experiences were a central part of worship, as well as vows of celibacy. Documents in the US ‘Epstein files' reveal that Donald Trump's former adviser Steve Bannon discussed plans with Jeffrey Epstein to "take down" Pope Francis, even exploring a film based on a controversial book about the Vatican. The messages, reported by CNN and Religion News Service, cast the Vatican as a geopolitical pressure point in wider culture wars. Presenter: William Crawley Producers: Katy Booth and Bara'atu Ibrahim Studio Managers: Sam Biddle, Tom Clarke and Elijah Waddington Editor: Tim Pemberton

    Engines of Our Ingenuity
    The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1529: Osborne Reynolds

    Engines of Our Ingenuity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 3:41


    Episode: 1529 Osborne Reynolds: of sand Reynolds Numbers.  Today, a great Victorian engineer.

    True Faith NUFC Podcast
    NUFC Podcast: Newcastle United push Manchester City all the way in narrow defeat

    True Faith NUFC Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 48:17


    Alex hosts Charlotte, Si and Ben as they talk through Newcastle United's narrow 2 1 defeat in Manchester to title chasing Manchester City. We discuss: A defeat but the improvement away from home continues Anthony Gordon, unexpected talisman - why is he working so well as a striker? Anthony Elanga frustrates again Mammoth five straight home games coming up - is the league season still salvageable If you like the show please consider supporting us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/tfpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Manchester Is Red
    "Make the crowd TURN on their team": why hostile Everton fans could work in United's favour

    Manchester Is Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 35:35


    Steven Railston and Jack Flintham discuss Manchester United's trip to Everton and Michael Carrick's response to Sir Jim Ratcliffe's immigration comments. Manchester is Red is sponsored by NordVPN, go to nordvpn.com/manchester and use the code ‘Manchester' to get four extra months for free on the two-year plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Salvatore racconta
    243 - Fila, il marchio italiano che veste lo sport

    Salvatore racconta

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 15:21


    Cerchi un corso di italiano online? Scrivimi a salvatore.tantoperparlare@gmail.com e parliamone!Da Biella, chiamata la Manchester italiana per la sua tradizione nell'industria tessile, è nata un'azienda che ha saputo imporre il suo simbolo nel mondo dello sport, dal tennis al calcio, passando per lo sci: Fila!Se ti piace Salvatore racconta, puoi sostenere il progetto per aiutarlo a restare libero, gratuito e di qualità. Vai su www.patreon.com/salvatoreracconta e dai il tuo contributo!La trascrizione di questo episodio è come sempre disponibile per le persone iscritte alla newsletter. Vuoi iscriverti? Fallo da qui: https://salvatoreracconta.substack.comTesto e voce di Salvatore Greco

    The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast
    Tom Rosenbauer on 50 Years at Orvis, Great Outdoor Writers, and a Little Bird Hunting

    The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 60:56


    Tom Rosenbauer, longtime Orvis employee, writer, and host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast, joins Reid for a wide-ranging conversation about his nearly 50 years with the company. They talk about the early days at Orvis, the great outdoor writers who shaped the culture around Manchester, Vermont, and how a lifelong fly fisherman found his way, occasionally, behind a shotgun. Along the way Tom shares stories, history, and a perspective on the outdoors that few people still carry.

    Standard Issue Podcast
    Barking up the right tree, with Catherine Dyson

    Standard Issue Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 21:06


    Catherine Dyson's latest play, The Last Picture, focuses on an emotional support dog, Sam, who is taking a group of school children on a trip around an exhibit focusing on Europe in 1939. She chats to Hannah about empathy, dogs, antisemitism, audiobooks and the National Theatre. You can see The Last Picture in Manchester, Bristol and Guildford. More details and tickets here: https://ett.org.uk/our-work/the-last-picture/ Become a Standard Issue supporter here: Standard Issue Podcast | creating a magazine for ears, by women for women | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The spiked podcast
    Andrew, Epstein and our feckless elites

    The spiked podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 31:25


    Joanna Williams, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the plot to kill Manchester's Jews and Keir Starmer's war on democracy Watch the second half of the discussion on spiked podcast: unlocked – our weekly bonus podcast, exclusively for spiked supporters – here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BBC Music Introducing Mixtape
    PEM, MWSOG, 1-800 GIRLS and more!

    BBC Music Introducing Mixtape

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 60:00


    Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing, including tracks from: 1-800 GIRLS, Kloyd, Blossom Caldarone, Kiosk, Conscious Pilot, The New Cut, Robyn Florence, improvjazzlab., Joshua Burnside, Natalie Wildgoose and Alice Costelloe. Plus, we hear from our Featured Artist PEM and this week's Track Of The Week comes from MWSOG.Produced in Manchester by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 6 Music.

    FT Politics
    Farage against the machine

    FT Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 36:59


    Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveiled his ‘shadow cabinet' at a glitzy event in London this week, with a newly bespectacled Robert Jenrick announced as ‘shadow chancellor'. The event was a hit with Reform's supporters in the room – but can the party appeal to a broader base?One clue as to Reform's prospects: the by-election next week in Gorton and Denton. The Manchester seat – where Reform, Labour and the Greens are all vying for victory – is a crucial bellwether. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by FT political correspondent Anna Gross, UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley, and columnist and writer of the Inside Politics newsletter Stephen Bush.Follow: Lucy @LOS_Fisher and @lucyfisher.ft.com; Robert Robert @robertshrimsley.bsky.social Stephen @stephenkb and @stephenkb.bsky.social; Anna @AnnaSophieGross and anna.gross@ft.com Want more? Perhaps we should all be banned from social mediaConcerns were raised with Cabinet Office before Antonia Romeo appointmentPupils' special needs support to be reassessed at secondary school levelThe Conservatives' foundational sinSign up here for Stephen's morning newsletter Inside Politics for straight-talking insight into the stories that matter, plus puns and tongue (mostly) in cheek views. Get 30 days free.Political Fix is presented by Lucy Fisher and produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Audio mix by Sean McGarrity. Original music by Breen Turner. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Our email address is politicalfix@ft.comClips from Reform UK and the Independent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    New Books Network
    Santiago Fouz-Hernández, "The Films of Bigas Luna" (Manchester UP, 2025)

    New Books Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 73:48


    Written by Professor Santiago Fouz-Hernández (Durham University), The Films of Bigas Luna (Manchester UP, 2025) is the first comprehensive English-language study of the complete filmography of Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna, spanning from Tatuaje (1976) to DiDi Hollywood (2010).Engaging with theoretical frameworks such as haptic cinema, erotic cinema, auteur theory, and studies of gender, sexuality, and national identity, the book situates close readings of Bigas Luna's films within broader discussions of production and marketing. Fouz Hernández draws on extensive archival research―including original screenplays, press materials, and interviews with industry professionals―while engaging with previous scholarship in multiple languages.Structured into five thematic chapters, the book explores key concerns in Bigas Luna's work, including genre, gender representation, Iberian and Mediterranean identities, and meta-cinematic narratives. It can be read as a cohesive study of his oeuvre or as a reference for specific films. The interview is hosted by Dr Fiona Noble, Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Stirling, Scotland, and the author of Subversive Spanish Cinema: The Politics of Performance (Bloomsbury, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

    Warhammer Meta Chasers
    Cherokee Manchester Pyra! | Warhammer Meta Chasers

    Warhammer Meta Chasers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 62:21


    Warhammer Meta Chasers is a weekly competitive Warhammer 40k hype show.  We run down some of the biggest and best events coming up this weekend where we discuss Warhammer 40k Factions in attendance and highlight army lists from some of the top ranked players around the globe. We talk about what the meta is, what it will be and how you can stack up against it. The show is hosted by Paul Murphy, Adam Camilleri, and Dustin Henshaw. The show runs LIVE every week on YouTube around 9pm EST every Thursday.  We sincerely invite you to join us in chat if you can make it.  The show is pushed to the Podcast aggregators soon after!  We have an amazing chat community.  Check out our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/WarhammerMetaChasers Join us live each and every Thursday on YouTube and join in our awesome chat community. Want to message the show another way?  Hit up Paul on twitter @warmaster_tpm or on Instagram @fightswithdice

    Johnny Vaughan On Radio X Podcast
    E-Bike Rivalry, Baracking Obama, and The Golden Cherub on Rickshaws

    Johnny Vaughan On Radio X Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 55:53


    This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang talk pogoing, celebrate Sunta's birthday in cheesy style, and hear The Golden Cherub take rickshaws to task.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

    New Books in Film
    Santiago Fouz-Hernández, "The Films of Bigas Luna" (Manchester UP, 2025)

    New Books in Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 73:48


    Written by Professor Santiago Fouz-Hernández (Durham University), The Films of Bigas Luna (Manchester UP, 2025) is the first comprehensive English-language study of the complete filmography of Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna, spanning from Tatuaje (1976) to DiDi Hollywood (2010).Engaging with theoretical frameworks such as haptic cinema, erotic cinema, auteur theory, and studies of gender, sexuality, and national identity, the book situates close readings of Bigas Luna's films within broader discussions of production and marketing. Fouz Hernández draws on extensive archival research―including original screenplays, press materials, and interviews with industry professionals―while engaging with previous scholarship in multiple languages.Structured into five thematic chapters, the book explores key concerns in Bigas Luna's work, including genre, gender representation, Iberian and Mediterranean identities, and meta-cinematic narratives. It can be read as a cohesive study of his oeuvre or as a reference for specific films. The interview is hosted by Dr Fiona Noble, Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Stirling, Scotland, and the author of Subversive Spanish Cinema: The Politics of Performance (Bloomsbury, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

    Big Fight Weekend
    Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia PPV, Leigh Wood-Josh Warrington In England + Fight News | BFW Preview Podcast

    Big Fight Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 47:29 Transcription Available


    It's an intriguing weekend of fights and we're ready to go over it all from Las Vegas to England and back to Detroit on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack/Newsletter with their insight and analysis.First, Saturday's Ring magazine DAZN PPV at T-Mobile Arena in Las VegasMario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia, 12 rounds, for Barrios' WBC welterweight title, There are more questions than answers about both of these guys, but mainly for Garcia in this one. What kind of fighter is he still? We're about to find out.The co feature is Richardson Hitchins vs. Oscar Duarte, 12 rounds, for Hitchins' IBF junior welterweight title and Gary Antuanne Russell meets Andy Hiraoka, 12 rounds, for Russell's WBA junior welterweight title. We have takes and could these two meet in a unification bout?Dan also has quick insight on:Frank Martin vs. Nahir Albright, 10 rounds, junior welterweightsBektemir Melikuziev vs. Sena Agbeko, 10 rounds, super middleweightsAmari Jones vs. Luis Arias, 10 rounds, middleweightsJoshua Edwards vs. Brandon Colantonio, 6 rounds, heavyweightsMohammed Alakel vs. David Calabro, 6 rounds, junior lightweightsThen, it's Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN main event in Nottingham, EnglandLeigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington, rematch, 12 rounds, junior lightweights. This will have an atmosphere and let's see if the fight lives up to the build up. Wood won easily the first time. And, also, Sunday's Salita Promotions DAZN main event in DetroitClaressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn, rematch, 10 rounds, for Shields' women's undisputed heavyweight title. She's arguably the top women's fighter of this generation, but she doesn't punch that hard and has had very little challenges recently. This bout is a rematch and let's see if Shields is dominant again. Next, some newsGolden Boy and Team Vergil Ortiz are set for Friday hearing in Las Vegas on their lawsuit battles and the temporary restraining order that GB got to stop Ortiz, for now, from negotiating without him. We have more on the situation. Meanwhile, Golden Boy announces March 14 "one-off" card with DAZN at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California-Arnold Barboza Jr. will move up to welterweight and face Kenneth Sims Jr.in the main eventAlso: WBO/WBA strawweight champion Oscar Collazo defends vs. Jesus Haro but not the three-belt unification originally planned vs. WBC titlist Melvin JerusalemPlus, women's undisputed flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora vs. WBA interim titlist Viviana Ruiz Corredor  Next, the announcement that Manny Pacquiao, age 47, will face former junior welterweight titlist Ruslan Provodnikov in a 10-round welterweight exhibition bout on April 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Industry Media and Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions announced on Tuesday night.  Ready? WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?!And, Queensberry Promotions had the official announcement that WBO heavyweight titleholder Fabio Wardley will make his first defense against British countryman and former IBF titlist Daniel Dubois on May 9 at Co-Op Live in Manchester, England.It's all on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

    Highlights from Moncrieff
    Papparazo's perspective on viral new Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor photo

    Highlights from Moncrieff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 9:06


    Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested yesterday for suspicion of misconduct in public office - which is where paparazzi were able to get a lucky unflattering photo of the infamous figure, which has since gone on to be on the front page of almost every newspaper!Joining Seán to give his perspective on the snap is Aaron Parfitt, Paparazzo based in Manchester.

    The Bubble
    Friday 5pm – elephant in the room (ft Matt Curtis)

    The Bubble

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 58:24


    Brad couldn't record this week, so Jonny ropes in Matt Curtis for a grilling on BrewDog, shortform content, Pellicle and Manchester pubs.WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO56Td_zdNgSupport the showBrought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing.BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-by-jonny-garrett-signed-pre-orderAMAZON: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaning-Beer-Jonny-Garrett/dp/1838959947/WATERSTONES: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-meaning-of-beer/jonny-garrett/9781838959944SUPPORT US! Pledge on Patreon and get some cool merch & videos: https://www.patreon.com/craftbeerchannel Check out our awesome sponsor The Malt Miller: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/ Twitter – @beerchannelFacebook – http://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerchannelInstagram – @craftbeerchannel

    We Built This City
    The Yorkshire Man with a MIDAS Touch - Joe Manning - Drawn Here Not Born Here

    We Built This City

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 41:13


    “It's exciting to be part of the city; we've got so much further to go”On this episode of Drawn Here Not Born Here from We Built This City, Lisa talks to Joe Manning, Managing Director of MIDAS, Manchester's inward investment agency.Joe explains how MIDAS is building relationships between Greater Manchester and leading global cities, creating opportunities for international businesses to invest, collaborate and grow here.You'll hear how the city region's collaborative nature attracted Joe to Manchester, via Yorkshire, London, and Cheshire, and how, as a proud Yorkshire man, he's getting leaders from all over the world excited about Manchester and the way Mancs get things done.They discuss the next decade of growth and what Manchester is really known for around the world, and why cities like Osaka Japan, are calling themselves “the Manchester of the East.”—-----------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the almost 30 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterConnect with Joe and MIDASVia LinkedInVia the MIDAS WebsiteOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further.Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

    Life with Nat
    EP202: Tony talks #18 - empathy, stranger kindness, and the drivers who send you into a rage!

    Life with Nat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 64:45


    Nat and Tony are talking all things empathy and being aware of not knowing what others are going through... That said, if you're cutting in and causing mayhem on the roads, then you can *HONK* off. Also, is lip balm a conspiracy? Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nat's insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natcass1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Marc's insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@camera_marc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Niece's insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natsnieces⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tony's insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonycass68⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linny's insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@auntielinny.lwn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE LIVE SHOWS! 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Club: February's Book - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anything by Sophie Kinsella ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BTR Boxing Podcast
    Heavyweight Uprising: Fury's Return, Wilder's War & A British Blockbuster

    BTR Boxing Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 31:13


    The heavyweight division is roaring back to life in 2026 — and we're unpacking every seismic shift. In this episode, we break down Tyson Fury's blockbuster comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, marking “The Gypsy King's” return to the ring after retirement and his bold claims for bigger fights ahead. We also dive into Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora, a battle pitting the explosive “Bronze Bomber” against one of Britain's fiercest veterans on April 4 at The O2 Arena — a clash that has punch fans buzzing with anticipation. And on May 9, the spotlight turns to Manchester's Co-op Live for an all-British heavyweight showdown as Fabio Wardley defends his WBO title against Daniel Dubois, a matchup rich with redemption stories, title implications, and heavyweight rankings intrigue. From comeback narratives and legacy quests, to clash-of-styles fireworks, we break down what these fights mean for boxing's biggest division and what could be next for each warrior. Tune in as we preview the matchups, weigh the stakes, and make bold predictions for 2026's heavyweight roller coaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
    Jim Ratcliffe and the business of hate

    Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 36:49


    In the 19th century, Manchester first began to be a destination for immigrants. It was Scottish, Welsh and Irish in huge numbers who shaped the city and made it their home.Over the next hundred years, immigrants from across the world turned Manchester into the city it was. It was this vibrant and complex city that Matt Busby loved and which saw him shape the great Manchester United sides in its image. As a lifelong supporter of Manchester United, Jim Ratcliffe might have known that. Last week the Manchester United minority owner said the U.K. had been ‘colonised by immigrants'. On Free State today we explore what drives the billionaire class to demonise the most vulnerable in society. Ratcliffe apologised if ‘my choice of language has offended some people' but in doing so he revealed more about what drives him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kermode & Mayo’s Take
    Amanda Seyfried… as a Mancunian?

    Kermode & Mayo’s Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 94:07


    Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor's Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. Amanda Seyfried is our special guest this week. She's starred in Mean Girls, The Housemaid and Mamma Mia!, but she's never been a Mancunian... until now. She joins Simon alongside writer-director Mona Fastvold to talk about The Testament of Ann Lee, in which Seyfried stars as the titular leader of the Shakers. You might not have heard of her and the 18th century radical religious sect she founded—and we promise you've definitely never seen a musical about her. Seyfried talks about her struggle to crack a Manchester accent for the role, never mind all that ecstatic song and dance—and we hear from Fastvold about he old-school filmmaking techniques that helped her and co-writer husband Brady Corbet bring this unique story to the screen on shoestring budget. Mark will review The Testament of Ann Lee next week, but we've got four more movie reviews for you in the meantime—it's a packed show! First, The Secret Agent, where paranoia and deception collide as an ex-academic gets caught up in South American political turmoil. Then there's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, a darkly comic tale of maternal burnout pushed to surreal extremes. We also have Wasteman—a gritty prison drama starring Rye Lane's David Jonsson. And finally, Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die, a genre-bending evil-tech adventure starring Sam Rockwell. Plus all the usual delights: the box office top 10, the unpredictable joy of the Laughter Lift, and your tip-top correspondence. Don't miss it. Timecodes 00:00:00 Show starts 00:10:09 The Secret Agent review 00:22:02 Box Office Top 10 00:39:24 Mona Fastvold and Amanda Seyfried interview 01:01:24 If I Had Legs I'd Kick You review 01:07:35 Laughter Lift 01:12:09 Wasteman review 01:19:13 Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die review You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Geekonomics Podcast Network
    Ep 773: Olympics Event, Wrestling News and The Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Reaction

    Geekonomics Podcast Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 85:55


    Marc, Bryon, and Josh are back this week talking about Olympics events, Odd changes in Racing, Wrestling News (What's in the box?!?), Board games, and we give our first reactions to the new The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer that just dropped. Video: https://youtu.be/_zeTuYd0V4w #Podcast #WWE #Moviereviews #TVreviews #wrestling #themandalorianandgrogu #raw #smackdown #olympics Upcoming Comic Shows: East of the River Comic Book & Collectibles Show Sunday, February 22nd, from 9am to 3pm $1 Admission ($3 for Early Bird starting at 9am) Two Floors of Dealers: Comics, Toys, Pokemon, Retro Video Games, Cards, Art Work, Games, Collectibles, Movies, Magazines, Local Artists, and Much, Much More!!! American Legion Hall 566 Enfield St. Enfield, CT 06082 The Manchester Comic & Toy Convention SUNDAY MARCH 1ST at our NEW LOCATION, Jojo's Royalty Events, 346 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester, CT! We'll have TONS of vendors with New & Vintage Toys, Comics, Video Games, Collectible Card Games, Pokémon, Plushies, Action Figures, Vehicles, Posters, and everything you love! The show goes from 10am-4pm, and entry is still only $5, with KIDS 10 AND UNDER FREE! Chapters: Intro/Local Events: 00:00:00 Olympics: 00:08:30 Racing in Stages: 00:14:30 What is Bryon Watching: 00:33:25 Board Games: 00:36:40 Wrestling Talk: 00:49:50 The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Reaction: 01:11:37

    Noisy Neighbors Podcast
    Devious Individuals

    Noisy Neighbors Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 75:09


    Joey & Mulv mostly skip over the FA Cup tie against Salford to focus on listener questions and Newcastle on Saturday.www.noisypod.com

    Front Row
    Amanda Seyfried and Mona Fastvold on their film The Testament of Ann Lee

    Front Row

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 42:15


    Director Mona Fastvold and actor Amanda Seyfried discuss their film The Testament of Ann Lee, a musical history about the life of the founder of The Shakers, a mystic who moved from Manchester to the United States in the 18th century and founded a religious community, and who advocated for celibacy, communal living, and gender equality.As a new production of George Bernard Shaw's St Joan opens, director Stewart Laing and theologian and art historian Ayla Lepine discuss how the 15th-century French religious martyr who led France to victory in the Hundred Years War against England but who was burned at the stake after being found guilty of heresy has influenced culture, and why her story is particularly relevant today.In her new book Fashioning the Crown, journalist and author Justine Picardie explores how the women of The Windsors have used clothing to communicate messaging to the public. She speaks about her research in the Royal Archives and about how symbolic royal dress has been over the past century.Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Mark Crossan

    Mikey and Bob
    Fat Tuesday Space Herpes

    Mikey and Bob

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 58:10 Transcription Available


    Shorts are on - Happy Birthday Bob - Lily inspiring pet adoptions - A local Beans Attack - The old Steelers are fighting again - We are giving away a trip to Manchester to see Harry Styles - We check in with the Pittsburgh Police Scanner - Coffee place / Strip Club - West Virginia Aliens - Leave us a talkback message... Listen on iHeartRadio click the little mic and leave us a talkbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Front Row
    Playwright Jim Cartwright on his groundbreaking debut play Road

    Front Row

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 42:25


    In 1986 Jim Cartwright's debut play, Road, was the theatrical sensation of the year and its reputation has only grown in the decades that have followed. As a new production to mark its 40th anniversary opens at the Royal Exchange in Manchester, Jim Cartwright joins Front Row to reflect on why the play has had such an enduring impact."How lovely yellow is! It stands for the sun.” So exclaimed Van Gogh in a letter. Now an exhibition, 'Yellow: Beyond Van Gogh's Colour', at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam explores why the artist and his contemporaries loved yellow so much. Art historians Martin Bailey and Kirsty Sinclair Dootson discuss the significance of yellow in art, and the long history of the colour.American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir on her new Oscar-nominated documentary, The Perfect Neighbour, which looks at a 2023 shooting incident in Florida when white female, Susan Louise Lorincz, fatally shot her black female neighbour, Ajike Owens.Dr Jasmine Allen, Director of the Stained Glass Museum, on the "nation's favourite" stained glass window at Carlisle Cathedral.Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu

    Today in Focus
    How an undercover cop foiled an IS plot to massacre Britain's Jews

    Today in Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 31:31


    The Guardian's community affairs correspondent, Chris Osuh, reports on the plot by two IS terrorists to massacre Jews in Manchester, and how it was thwarted by an undercover sting. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus