Podcast appearances and mentions of james mcmanus

Your correspondent offers a prescription for the recent controversy surrounding Jonathan Tamayo's victory in the Main Event of the World Series of Poker. He then discusses potential cheating in online poker and -- ugh -- public live poker games, and finds parallels between what's happening now and descriptions of the early days of poker in James McManus' "Cowboys Full." Then, he reviews a profitable but sloppy session of $5/$10 NLHE.FORUM DISCUSSION : CLICK HERE0:20 What can be done to address bad optics and a potentially unfair competitive environment in the World Series of Poker Main Event, and in live poker more broadlyWill Jaffe's tweet: Alan Keating's tweet: Apestyles on the Thinking Poker Podcast: "Recent reports out of Paris ...": Only Friends podcast episode on the alleged live poker cheating ring: 14:43 $5/$10 NLHE session15:05 AA on K76r16:00 KK all-in preflop16:38 QJo on Q72xdd18:58 QJhh KJ5hcc6x5x21:08 KQo (both black cards) on KK5xdd6hh4hhh23:48 JThh on 422hhx5xKx25:55 AA all-in preflop26:41 A9ss K87sxx5ddhttps://x.com/dankness3/status/1814048970588516497https://x.com/Mister_Keating/status/1814042058601963714https://www.thinkingpoker.net/2024/07/episode-445-jonathan-apestyles-van-fleet/https://www.yahoo.com/news/french-police-catch-casino-fraudsters-175413515.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3SGBrQAdto&list=PLbgxMeaShh5X6MNis_76anP2JAAmoA2Ld&index=1http://twitter.com/thirdwalkinghttp://crushlivepoker.com

This episode takes our listeners on a remarkable journey into the tumultuous period of the 1970s in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe, as seen through the lens of James McManus, the former Africa correspondent for The Guardian. McManus was not just a journalist chronicling events from the periphery; he was in the thick of it, engaging with pivotal figures who would shape the course of the nation's history.In an era marked by political upheaval, civil strife, and a tug-of-war for power, McManus met the staunchly pro-white minority rule leader, Ian Smith. His insights into this enigmatic figure shed light on the psyche of a leader desperately clinging to the vestiges of colonial rule. Equally compelling is his account of Robert Mugabe, the charismatic anti-colonial leader, whose transition from liberator to dictator left an indelible mark on Zimbabwe.Yet, McManus' narrative is not limited to these towering figures. He delves into his encounters with a myriad of African nationalist leaders, painting a multi-faceted picture of a continent in flux, and a nation on the cusp of monumental change. Drawing from these rich experiences, McManus has penned his latest novel, "Love in a Lost Land," a poignant tale that encapsulates the passion, peril, and paradoxes of this transformative period.Join us for a deep dive into an era that redefined the African continent, as told by an eyewitness who stood at the crossroads of history. Whether you're a history aficionado or simply intrigued by personal tales that mirror broader societal shifts, this episode promises a captivating listen. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am excited for this week's special episode on the Capital Stack Podcast, where I will be interviewing my dear friend James McManus, the visionary behind Family First. Family First is a renowned treatment center in Florida, dedicated to helping teenagers facing behavioral health and substance abuse disorders. James' remarkable leadership has led to substantial growth, as evidenced by the recent majority recap with the esteemed HEP Fund and NaviMed Capital. Join us as we delve into James' inspiring journey and explore the impactful work of Family First. How does an entrepreneur bootstrap a mental and behavioral health business and drive it to success? The entrepreneurship journey, especially in a less common industry, is about taking the initiative and networking to find opportunities to help grow the business.In this episode of The Capital Stack, we have James McManus, the founder and CEO of Family First Adolescent Services. He has devoted his career to understanding and treating the unique circumstances of young people grappling with drug and alcohol addiction, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.Listen in to learn why James pursued the path of adolescent mental and behavioral health and addiction and established an intensive outpatient service for families. You will also learn the importance of understanding how to do every job in your company as an entrepreneur to ensure you can step into any position if anything happens.What You Will Discover:· [01:32] James on how his experience with adolescent mental health and working with teens led to Family First.· [04:17] Why he established an intensive outpatient service for adolescents, plus the market opportunity he saw.· [08:08] The constantly evolving nature of the adolescent behavioral health industry.· [13:00] The importance of focusing on revenue and diversifying it while managing risk as a founder.· [15:20] The importance of having something to stabilize you till you can stand on your feet as a founder.· [18:38] Why you must take the initiative to increase your bottom line in the early stages of your business.· [24:45] James explains why he did a recap and the rigorous process it turned out to be.· [29:44] The importance of understanding every job in your company as an entrepreneur to avoid surprises.· [31:02] Random questions with James!Memorable Quote:· “There's no one out there that's going to come and magically be able to increase your bottom line; you have to go and do that if that's your skillset.”- [20:57]Connect with James:· Website: https://familyfirstas.com/· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcmanus-77415ba/

This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of all three interviews. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Bohemians manager Declan Devine about a big win against Shelbourne in the FAI Cup, Jonathan Afolabi and the potential shown by young midfielder James McManus and whether he's confident of a top three finish. Kerry midfielder Sean McGrath talks about being one of the experienced heads in the squad, at the age of 20! He also talks about the importance of playing for his local club and hope ahead of the visit of Finn Harps. James Keddy on his first management gig with Wexford, curating a squad of local lads, supporting Shamrock Rovers at Miltown and the longevity of Liam Buckley.

Welcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Bohemians manager Declan Devine about a big win against Shelbourne in the FAI Cup, Jonathan Afolabi and the potential shown by young midfielder James McManus and whether he's confident of a top three finish. Kerry midfielder Sean McGrath talks about being one of the experienced heads in the squad, at the age of 20! He also talks about the importance of playing for his local club and hope ahead of the visit of Finn Harps. James Keddy on his first management gig with Wexford, curating a squad of local lads, supporting Shamrock Rovers at Miltown and the longevity of Liam Buckley.

This is a bonus LOI Matchday podcast on Off The Ball - which is released every Thursday ahead of all of the weekend action in the SSE Airtricity League. On the extra podcast, you can enjoy the full version of all three interviews. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Bohemians manager Declan Devine about a big win against Shelbourne in the FAI Cup, Jonathan Afolabi and the potential shown by young midfielder James McManus and whether he's confident of a top three finish. Kerry midfielder Sean McGrath talks about being one of the experienced heads in the squad, at the age of 20! He also talks about the importance of playing for his local club and hope ahead of the visit of Finn Harps. James Keddy on his first management gig with Wexford, curating a squad of local lads, supporting Shamrock Rovers at Miltown and the longevity of Liam Buckley.

Welcome to the latest edition of the LOI Matchday podcast. Off The Ball's magazine-style podcast covers all of the matches in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with exclusive interviews and previews of all the action. This week, host Stephen Doyle has been speaking to Bohemians manager Declan Devine about a big win against Shelbourne in the FAI Cup, Jonathan Afolabi and the potential shown by young midfielder James McManus and whether he's confident of a top three finish. Kerry midfielder Sean McGrath talks about being one of the experienced heads in the squad, at the age of 20! He also talks about the importance of playing for his local club and hope ahead of the visit of Finn Harps. James Keddy on his first management gig with Wexford, curating a squad of local lads, supporting Shamrock Rovers at Miltown and the longevity of Liam Buckley.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Waiting Father Subtitle: The Church Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/4/2022 Bible: Luke 15:11-32 Length: 36 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Supper of Faith of the Church Subtitle: The Church Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/7/2022 Bible: Genesis 15:1-6 Length: 25 min.

Roscrea native James McManus was attempting to be the first Irish man to reach the summit of Everest, Earth's tallest mountain, without the use of bottled or supplementary oxygen. Ray catches up with him from a hospital in Kathmundu.

On today's show Ray catches up with James McManus on his quest to reach the summit of Everest, Barbara Scully talks about her new book called Wise Up: Power, Wisdom and the Older Woman and Daniel O'Donnell tells us about his concert for charity in aid of Peter McVerry Homeless Trust & Dogs Aid Animal Rescue.

On today's show Ray chats to rising star in motor racing, Alex Dunne; James McManus, who is attempting to summit Everest without oxygen and musical theatre director Seimi Campbell.

James McManus attempts to be the first Irishman to summit Mount Everest without oxygen

In this episode, we catch up with James McManus on Mt Everest once again! James has progressed well over the last few days and he is doing great! You can hear the weather in the background of the call too! Check out how the last few days have been & also hear what the plan is for the coming days!  Use code "PUSHINGLIMITS" for 15% off at https://www.eatallreal.com/

This is our first catch up chat with James McManus of Earths Edge who is currently out in Nepal preparing to climb Everest without supplemental oxygen!  We will be staying in regular contact with James over the coming days, weeks and months on the show!  Use code "PUSHINGLIMITS" for 15% off at https://www.eatallreal.com/

In this episode of the podcast, I chat to my good friend James McManus who is the MD & Founder of Earths Edge!  This April, James will attempt to climb Mt Everest without the aid of oxygen! This is a huge undertaking that we chat deeply about throughout the podcast!  You can watch our Kilimanjaro Documentary HERE  Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors All Real Nutrition! Use the code "PUSHINGLIMITS" for 15% off at https://www.eatallreal.com/

The team starts with the standard crazy week in the NRL, including James McManus settling with the Knights, The Tigers and Tim Sheens, Jarrod Mullen's induction into the Knights Hall of Fame, The Eels Centre of Excellence, John Asiata and the Bulldogs, the NRL Bunker and Review committee, NRL rules and if Wayne Pearce is the evil mastermind behind all the changes, Gee's disappointment in the NRL and the NRL Women's game being neglected and the AFL and NRL battle in Western Sydney that prompted Peter V'Landys to take a helicopter ride. @34:15 The team discuss the Roosters and Manly game and what is next for the Roosters in 2022 as well as Tee becoming irrational in his analysis about the Eels and the Panthers game and what is next for the Eels in 2022. The team also discusses trainers and if Gee's personal trainer can stop the podcast. @1:07:50 The team previews the NRL preliminary finals between Manly and Souths and Melbourne and Penrith. @1:13:07 Gee and Tee give their lists for their teams of the year - the All NRL First Team and the All NRL Second Team as well as giving their Dally M tips.

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Today on the show the boys sit down with former player Luke Phillips to get his take on the finals, we also lay down our predictions for the prelims, poke fun at the even longer Dally Ms, chew on the James McManus verdict, plus a whole lot more nonsense.   Follow the show on Twitter @voluntarytackle 

The team starts with a long breakdown of the crazy news in the NRL, from Cam Munster back to QLD, QLD expansion teams looking to the future by chasing the 71 year old Wayne Bennett, Adam Elliot being fined for going to the 'toilet', the horrifying pre-race toilet trip by Lewis Hamilton, Mark Nicholls and his toilet breaks, the Raiders ship again springing leaks, Josh Dugan's fine, NRL road raging, James McManus' action against the Knights, Payne Haas' unhappiness with his contract and Lachlan Lewis playing around with Sonos speakers @29:25 The team reviews the boring but important game between the Titans and Knights - the Titans poor attack and losing their attacking mojo, the field goal sharpshooting of Patrick Herbert and the Knights sneaky win, the Raiders staying close to the Warriors and eventually winning a game with Jordan Rapana magic, the crazy Roosters and Souths game and if Latrell Mitchell has killed off the season for both teams with one tackle as well as Trent Robinson and the bunker. The exciting attacking football by the youngsters in the Dragons and Cowboys game, a good game of football between the Sharks and Broncos, and Tee finding love again after the Eels and Storm game. The team then covers the Sunday games were both the Panthers and Sea Eagles stroll to victory and if Gee has fully switched to the Sea Eagles. @1:31:40 At the end of an epic podcast due to Covid Curfew, the team previews the final round of the NRL season and the tricky tipping with many players looking forward to a week off, like Gee and Tee, prior to the beginning of the NRL semi-finals.

In this epsiode of the podcast chat to James McManus from Earths Edge! We chat all about Kilimanjaro out in beautiful Tanzania!  We talk about the altitude, the training, what life is like in the camp & so much more!  If you would like to attend our January 2022 expedition to Kilimanjaro you can register here https://earths-edge.com/expedition/shane-finn-kilimanjaro-expedition/  Use code "PUSHINGLIMITS" for 15% off at https://www.eatallreal.com/

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Beauty of Wisdom Pt. II Subtitle: Proverbs Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/18/2021 Bible: Proverbs 3:13-35 Length: 34 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Wisdom That Helps Us Subtitle: Proverbs Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/27/2021 Bible: Proverbs 3:1-8 Length: 32 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: RWA Baccalaureate Service Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/16/2021 Bible: Ecclesiastes 11:9 Length: 20 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: What Does God Say About Politics? Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/10/2021 Bible: Psalm 146 Length: 35 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: What Does God Say About Politics? Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/10/2021 Bible: Psalm 146 Length: 35 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Simple Beauty of the Incarnation Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/27/2020 Bible: Matthew 1:18-25 Length: 29 min.

Welcome to the Earth's Edge podcast! Join me, James McManus, to hear inspiring stories of adventure and exploration in the great outdoors. I'll be chatting with fellow guides, amateur and professional mountaineers, field doctors and friends I have met through doing trips with Earth's Edge.Please subscribe to stay in the loop. We'll be releasing new episodes weekly, with our first two coming on December 16th!Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.For more information about Earth's Edge and the experiences we offer, visit https://www.earths-edge.com/.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: "The Christian Life from the Perspective of Sovereignty" Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/4/2020 Bible: James 4:13-17 Length: 23 min.

In this weeks episode of the show, I chat to James McManus who is the founder of Earths Edge!  We chat everything from global adventures, climbing some of the worlds most iconic peaks & trekking the worlds most scenic trails!  James gives us a great insight into Kang Yatse II also - we are excited to be teaming up with them for an expedition in 2021 to the Indian Himalayas!  https://www.earths-edge.com/expedition/shane-finn-kang-yatse-climb-september-2021/#about

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: James 3.13-18 "The Way of Wisdom" Subtitle: James Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/30/2020 Bible: James 3:13-18 Length: 34 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: James 3.1-12 "The Blessing & the Curse of the Tongue" Subtitle: James Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/23/2020 Bible: James 3:1-12 Length: 36 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Lord's Supper Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/5/2020 Bible: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Length: 18 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel ARP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Staying Steady in Responsibility - James 1.12-15 Subtitle: James Speaker: Rev. James McManus Broadcaster: Bethel ARP Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/22/2020 Bible: James 1:12-15 Length: 33 min.

Today Kara and Katherine share their connection to James McManus the arsonist.

This week's CitySpeaks podcast features Pittsburgh City Theatre's Director of New Play Development, Clare Drobot, in conversation with director Michael John Garcés and playwright James McManus.   Michael John Garcés has been an ensemble member at Cornerstone since 2006, where he's written plays including Magic Fruit, the "bridge" project of the multi-year Hunger Cycle which brought together the many communities of the cycle; Consequence, out of story circles with students, teachers, administrators and parents in South Kern County; Los Illegals, created in residence with communities of day laborers and domestic workers; and The Forked Path, a collaboration with Stut Theatre and the Van der Hoeven Kliniek in the Netherlands, which was performed at the Net Even Anders Festival in Utrecht and The International Community Arts Festival in Rotterdam. Directing credits at other theaters include Wrestling Jerusalem by Aaron Davidman (premiere at Intersection for the Arts; other productions include The Guthrie Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre and Mosaic Theatre), The Arsonists by Max Frisch (Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company), District Merchants by Aaron Posner (The Folger Theatre), and Seven Spots on the Sun by Martín Zimmerman (The Theatre @ Boston Court). Michael is a recipient of the Rockwood Arts and Culture Fellowship, the Princess Grace Statue, the Alan Schneider Director Award, a TCG/New Generations Grant, the Non-Profit Excellence Award from the Center of Non-Profit Management, is a Southern California Leadership Network Fellow and a proud alumnus of New Dramatists. He serves as vice president of the executive board of SDC, the theatrical union for stage directors and choreographers.   James McManus is the author of ten plays, which have been developed and performed at La Jolla Playhouse, Cornerstone Theater Company, Labyrinth Theater Company, The Road Theatre, Dell’Arte International, Working Theater, Apothecary Theatre Company, The Clockwork Theatre, Glass Umbrella Creative (Sydney), Revolt Theatre (Melbourne), New Dramatists, The Kennedy Center, Round House Theatre, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Barebones Productions, Irish Repertory Theatre, Son of Semele, The Side Project Theatre Company, The Lark Play Development Center and the August Wilson Center for African American Culture. James was the recipient of the Princess Grace Award in Playwriting for Cherry Smoke, which is published by Samuel French. He has also received the Helen Merrill Playwriting Award and is a proud alumnist of New Dramatists.   Thanks for listening to Pittsburgh City Theatre's CitySpeaks podcast.    Get tickets here: https://citytheatrecompany.org/   Listen to more City Speaks here: https://postindustrial.com/

Annie Duke (annieduke.com) was the first person I recorded for this show, back in 2014, nearly two years before I got done deliberating/procrastinating and launched this thing. Here's what I wrote about my friend of 30+ years for Episode 5, where you can find that first conversation. "Annie Duke is a poker legend - winner of a WSOP bracelet, the WSOP Tournament of Champions, and of the NBC National Heads’-up Poker Championship in 2010, among other accolades. She was also runner-up to Joan Rivers on Season Two of Celebrity Apprentice. Among other charitable endeavors, Annie is co-founder, along with Don Cheadle and Norman Epstein, of Ante up for Africa. Our first first guest who's been over the Wall of Fame and climbed back, Annie is now retired from both poker and TV and is now a professional speaker, decision strategist, and one of the founders and directors of How I Decide, a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth become skilled decision makers, both in school and out. You can find them at howIdecide.org. Last, and Annie would say, most important, she is the proud mother of four."***Now Annie is back with her first mainstream (as opposed to poker) book. Part cognitive- psychology inquiry, part how-to guide, Thinking in Bets, posits that if we think of life less as the proverbial game of chess and more like poker, with its greater uncertainty and more unknowns, and act (bet) accordingly, we will make better decisions. We talk about that idea in terms of everything from voting and engaging in political conversation to deciding on everything from whether to run a red light to momentous life decisions. If you want to hear Annie recount her experiences with and thoughts on fame, go back and check out that earlier episode. We pretty much are completely OT re that fame stuff in this one.(NOTE: At around 37:00 I refer to a poker book I once reviewed, but vaguely. It's Positively 5th Street by James McManus.)Here's a link to Jennifer Wright's "Women Don't Owe Men a Debate about Feminism," mentioned in the episode.( https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a19480416/women-changing-mens-minds-feminism-steven-crowder/ )You can find 15 Minutes at http://15minutesjamieberger.com or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, pippa.io, and pretty much everywhere pods are cast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Greg Johnson is joined by James McManus and Muhammad Butt to review the weekend in the Premier League and across Europe as well as looking ahead to international break.

Nic English is joined by James McManus and Greg Lea from TheNational and FourFourTwo to discuss the Premier League and FA Cup action as well as the title-cementing performances across Europe this weekend. There's also time to talk Champions League preview as Man City and Leicester get ready to take on Monaco and Sevilla respectively.

Greg Johnson is joined by Muhammad Butt and James McManus to dissect Liverpool's big win over Arsenal, Manchester United's violent stalemate with Bournemouth, Tottenham's dramatic 3-2 win against Everton and all the action across Europe, as well as previewing the Champions League and Europa League fixtures.

George Elek replaces the poorly Greg Johnson to run through the weekend's FA Cup action and preview the potentially title-defining Liverpool vs Chelsea tie with Muhammad Butt and James McManus. There's also time to run through the best of the action from around Europe.

Squawka Talker host Greg Johnson is joined by James McManus, Oli Young-Myles and football writer Greg Lea to discuss Manchester United vs. Liverpool, both side's mid-week EFL Cup matches against Hull City and Southampton, the rest of the weekend's Premier League fixtures and all the action around Europe, plus the African Cup of Nations.

Greg Stobart offers his insight into the transfer mindset of Liverpool Football club to Nic English who is joined by James McManus to analyse any potential deals.

It's the festive time of year and Greg Johnson is joined by James McManus, Muhammad Butt and James Benge to take a look back at a frenetic year in football.

Greg Johnson steps in for Nic who's lost his voice and he's kindly joined by Muhammad Butt, James McManus and Natasha Henry to analyse the Champions League and Europa League draw. There's also time to review the weekend's action and look ahead to the midweek Premier League games.

Settling the debate once and for all, the Squawka Talker debate who was better, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard or Paul Scholes? Host Nic English is joined by Greg Johnson, James McManus and Liam Twomey, Chelsea correspondent for ESPN FC.

Mondays bring Premier League reviews and Nic English is joined by Greg Stobart, James McManus and Felix Keith to look at a great weekend for Liverpool and Manchester United. There's also time to have a quick peek at the other big leagues around Europe and the upcoming England games.

As the founder and owner of Family First Adolescent Services, James has devoted his career to understanding and treating the unique circumstances of young people grappling with drug and alcohol addiction, mood disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder.

In a week that saw Leicester become only the fifth club to ever win all three of their opening Champions League group stage games, Tottenham Hotspur draw 0-0 away to Bayer Leverkusen, Pep Guardiola return to Barcelona to watch his Manchester City side get soundly beaten 4-0 and Arsenal slay Ludogrets 6-0, the Squawka Talker pod review the week's action and look ahead to both the Europa League and the weekend's Premier League action. Host Greg Johnson is joined by George Elek, Natasha Henry and James McManus to talk over the results and fixtures to come, with their matches of the weekend to watch, a preview of Southampton and Manchester United's games in the Europa League and Premier League, and more.

Ozil? De Bruyne? Coutinho? Eriksen? The level of playmakers in England's top division has skyrocketed over the past few seasons and Nic English is joined by Muhammad Butt, Squawka Dave and James McManus to discuss exactly who is top dog. There's also time for a very special interview with Rob Minto - author of Sports Geek - to discuss some of the myths in sport and why he's on a mission to debunk them.

It's one year since Jurgen Klopp took over Liverpool Football Club and Greg Johnson is joined by Amar Singh, Sanjit Atwal and James McManus to assess his first 12 months in charge.

Was Brendan Rodgers the perfect man to blunt Pep Guardiola's winning start at Manchester City? Are we seeing a different, more exciting side to Mesut Ozil's game? And how can Wayne Rooney hope to get back into a team with Paul Pogba thriving in midfield? All these questions and more are answered as Squawka Talker host Greg Johnson is joined by Rory Briggs, Nic English and James McManus.

Nic English is joined by Squawka Dave, James McManus and Natasha Henry to discuss United's disappointing start to their European campaign, all the upcoming Premier League action and farther afield in Europe

After a busy transfer deadline day, the Squawka Talker reviews the whole window, picking our signings of the summer, stinkers to watch out for and previewing the most interesting action during the international break. Host Greg Johnson is joined by Muhammad Butt, James McManus and Greg Stobart to chat about all the business and deals of the summer, who did the best in the window and what to expect from the players and clubs who made moves prior to the window slamming shut.

Where will Joe Hart be off to before the transfer window shuts and which clubs are set to be active in the final days of business? Plus, why you should be watching the Bundesliga this season, rating the Champions League draw and previewing the Premier League. Squawka Talker host Greg Johnson is joined by Greg Stobart, James McManus and Squawka Dave to look at what to expect before the transfer window slams shut, where the best football can be found in the Champions League group stage draw and third weekend of Premier League action and what to look out for in German football this season.

Nic English is joined by Amar Singh and Squawka Talker regular James McManus to discuss Liverpool's pre-season, their relatively cautious transfer window and what are the expectations for Liverpool this season. There's also time to hear from Jamie Carragher on which players have caught his eye recently and Hari Sethi from Anfield Index gives us a fan viewpoint on the current state of Jurgen's squad.

Find out why Thomas Muller would be a perfect Olympic cyclist, Olivier Giroud has a secret talent for dressage and why greatness might be all in the mind for top footballers. Host Greg Johnson is joined by Squawka Talker regular James McManus, long-time listener first-time appearance maker Rory Briggs and Amit Katwala, senior writer for Sport magazine and author of the new book on sport and neuroscience, The Athletic Brain. The pod discuss Olympic football, its history and place in the world, on the eve of the start of the men's tournament at Rio 2016, the players to look out for and which footballers would thrive as Olympians in other events besides the beautiful game. Amit also answers questions about his book and the role of neuroscience in elite football and the podcast ends on some quick thoughts on West Ham's future in their new Olympic home.

Squawka Talker host Greg Johnson is joined by Greg Stobart and James McManus to talk about all the latest transfer deals and rumours involving Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Everton and the other big clubs in Europe. Juventus expert Adam Digby phones in from Turin to shed some light on Paul Pogba, Gonzalo Higuain and why Juventus should be one of the favourites for the Champions League and listener questions are answered.

Nic English is joined by Amar Singh, Greg Stobart, James McManus and Greg Johnson to look at new England manager-in-waiting Sam Allardyce's potential to succeed. Who will be picked, who will be dropped and most importantly - does this mean England are a mid-table club?

Squawka Talker host Greg Johnson is joined by Amar Singh, James McManus and Oli Young-Myles to look back at the tournament that was Euro 2016. Were Portugal worthy of their win, what happened to France and how will the competition be remembered in the history of the game? The pod also discuss who they thought were the top players of Euro 2016, the best and worst managerial performances and the games that lit up an otherwise turgid summer of European football.

Nic English is joined by Amar Singh, Greg Stobart and James McManus to discuss and analyse an intriguing round of 16 at Euro 2016. There's also time to discuss the news that Jamie Vardy has snubbed Arsenal to remain at Leicester City next season as well as the upcoming Copa America final

Nic English is joined by Greg Stobart and James McManus to discuss England chances in Euro 2016 as the tournament approaches it's kick-off. There's also time to talk about some of the big transfer rumours of the past couple of days including Aubameyang to City and Higuain to Liverpool.

Greg Johnson hosts a special Squawka Talker preview episode looking at the teams and players to watch at this year's Euro 2016 tournament, alongside James McManus and Muhammad Butt. Starting off with a thorough review of every group, from A to F, through to who are likely to be the sides to fill the final four spaces, win the tournament and the dark horses to look out for.

Nic is joined by Greg Johnson, James McManus and Muhammad Butt to discuss Hodgson's England squad for Euro 2016 and the three things Roy has to do to win the Euros. We also talk to Greg about his surreal experience at Old Trafford yesterday as well as St Totteringham's Day and what it really means for both Spurs and Arsenal.

Nic is joined by James McManus, Greg Johnson and Muhammad Butt to discuss what Leicester City need to do next and what their goals should be next season. There’s also an excerpt from our interview with David Sumpter where he discusses the anomalous nature of Leicester’s title win. Time is taken to talk about City, Arsenal and Spurs’ appetite for bottling and the intriguing relegation battle. Finally – its La Liga title race as Atletico drop out with a potential Champions League title on the way

Nic is joined by James McManus, Squawka Dave and Digital Sport Reporter at The Evening Standard Vaishali Bhardwaj to talk about Alberto Moreno being a quick bloke and Wenger prickly response to Arsenal fans. There's also time to talk about Leicester's potential achievement and how it ranks against other sporting achievements.

Nic is joined by Amar Singh firstly to discuss the landmark Hillsborough inquest verdict and the impact it will have on British football. Conversation then turns to upcoming European semi-final action with expert analysis from James McManus, Guy Rogers and Muhammad Butt.

Nic English sits down with James McManus, Squawka Dave and Muhammed Butt to discuss the outrageous Liverpool comeback against Dortmund at Anfield and the ensuing Europa League and Champions League draws. There's also time to talk to Greg Stobart about his Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain exclusive and the relegation battle ahead

Nic English is joined by Greg Stobart, James McManus and Squawka Dave as the Squawka Talker covers Liverpool's excellent performance against Dortmund, the big Premier League action at the weekend and find time to discuss some outstanding exclusives Greg has covered this week.

Hello fellow Podcaster, In this Podcast we are going to talk about the important things in life. This includes, a sad story of Amanda Todd, Simpsons Tapped Out, Weird Pets, Cycling, The latest Technology and to finish off in our comedy corner some jokes sent in by our adoring viewers. We are a team of 4. James McManus, Jacob Scase, Yogesh Parmar and me Meer Shah. This is our first Podcast so please don't be too harsh in the comments. We are just a few kids mucking about. Finally, watch out for other videos by us. Meer Shah, James McManus, Jacob Scase and Yogesh Parmar.

Show notes for Episode 19:“The Opposite of a Peace Sign” by James McManus, an excerpt from his book Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker (2009).I start the show with an excerpt from one of the later chapters in the new history of poker by James McManus (Positively Fifth Street). The chapter originally appeared as a column in the June 10, 2008 issue of Card Player magazine.This passage comes amid a discussion by McManus of some of the associations made over the years with the ace of spades. In particular, this excerpt focuses on how the card was “played” (so to speak) during the Vietnam Conflict.“Ace of Spades” by Motörhead (1980)Could not possibly have an episode with this title and not pay homage to Lemmy and his mates, could we? The lyrics:If you want to gamble, I tell you I'm your man.You win some, lose some -- it's all the same to me.The pleasure is to play, it makes no difference what you say.I don't share your greed, the only card I need isThe ace of spades, the ace of spades.Playing for the high one, dancing with the devil,Going with the flow -- it's all a game to me.Seven or eleven, snake eyes watching you.Double up or quit, double stakes or splits,The ace of spades, the ace of spades.You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools,But that's the way I like it baby,I don't wanna live forever.And don't forget the joker!Pushing up the ante, I know you've got to see me,Read 'em and weep -- the dead man's hand again.I see it in your eyes, take one look and die.The only thing you see, you know it's gonna beThe ace of spades, the ace of spades.“Fatal Ace of Spades,” Nick Harris Detective, July 15, 1938There is not a lot of information out there regarding this show. Here is the cast as best as I can make out from their listing at the end of the episode:The episode starred Betty Carmine, Olive Thomas, Jack Coster, Thomas Melba, Eddie Bryan, Malcolm Belairs, Robert Moore, Aldine Brennamen, and George Conkling. Eric Laurens was the announcer, with Nicholas B. Harris appearing as well. The script was written by Ralph Brookhart, and the show was directed and produced by Carolyn Carol.Anyone with more info about Nick Harris Detective, please feel free to send it along. Also, anyone with suggestions or ideas for future shows, do either leave those here in a comment or contact me via email at shamus at hardboiledpoker dot com.In other news, I mentioned at the end of this episode plans to have the show syndicated over on a new internet streaming station called the Poker Radio Network, currently set to launch in early December. More to come on that. Download.

James McManus, professor of art history, California State University, Chico, discusses Brian O' Doherty's work "Portrait of Marcel Duchamp, 3 leads" on view in the exhibition "Inventing Marcel Duchamp: The Dynamics of Portraiture"

Show notes for Episode 12:Excerpts from Total Poker by David Spanier (1977)Published before many of the other, “classic” examples of poker journalism such as Al Alvarez' The Biggest Game in Town (discussed back in Episode 1), Anthony Holden's Big Deal, and James McManus' Positively Fifth Street, David Spanier's 1977 collection of essays titled Total Poker smartly covers a wide range of poker-related topics. On today's show, I read from a couple of different chapters in Spanier's book. First I read excerpts from a chapter titled “Morals” in which Spanier examines differences between amateur and professional poker players. I conclude with a paragraph from his chapter about poker in the movies in which Spanier makes a connection between poker and old Westerns.If you're interested, click here to read my full review of Spanier's Total Poker, which I wrote for my blog, Hard-Boiled Poker, back in the summer of 2007. “The Gambler,” Gunsmoke (originally aired October 7, 1956)Starring William Conrad (Matt Dillon), Parley Baer (Chester), Howard McNear (Doc Adams), Georgia Ellis (Kitty). Also starring Lawrence Dobkin and Ralph Moody. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell. Written by John Dunkel. Music composed and conducted by Rex Koury.Here is the Wikipedia page that covers both the radio and television versions of Gunsmoke. And here is a site where you can download and listen to more episodes of the show. Download.

Show notes for Episode 8:“Tales from the Tables” by Bob Woolley(a.k.a. Rakewell, the Poker Grump)The “Poker Grump” offers sketches of three characters he has encountered at the tables in the Vegas card rooms as well as while playing on the virtual felt.For more of Bob's tales from the tables, check out his blog. In particular, take a look at this recent post in which Bob recounts a number of characters he encountered during an evening at the Hard Rock. “Silver Dollars” by Billy Collins (1977)After a bit of background regarding Wild Bill Hickok -- gleaned in part from Des Wilson's book Ghosts at the Table (2008) & James McManus' CardPlayer article titled “Aces and Eights” (8/21/2007 issue) -- I read a poem by Billy Collins that humorously revisits the story of Hickok's demise.Collins' poem originally appeared in his first collection of poems, titled Pokerface. It is also anthologized in John Stravinsky's Read 'Em and Weep (2004).“Aces and Eights,” Frontier Gentleman (originally aired April 20, 1958) Written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis. Starring John Dehner, John McIntyre, Jeanette Nolan, Jack Moyles, Larry Dobkin, Stacy Harris, and Vic Perrin.Here's the Wikipedia entry on the show, and here is a link to an archive of what I believe is all 41 episodes of the show. Download.