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Norm Macdonald is getting the documentary treatment from Judd Apatow and Netflix, and we're here for it. This week on Radio Labyrinth, we talk about the upcoming Norm documentary and why Norm remains one of the most unique and beloved voices in comedy.We also take some time to remember three entertainers we lost this week — Dolly Parton, Jaye P. Morgan and the legendary Tim Curry.Then it's back into the Labyrinth: Coyote vs. Acme pulls off an incredible comeback with record-setting reviews, we look at what's coming next from DC, Kit Harington is headed to Hogwarts as Gilderoy Lockhart, and for some reason the people behind the Teletubbies have decided they need AI.Plus, Tim and Lizzie completely derail things with a bizarre accent bit, we check out the new Ali G: Who Iz I? trailer in Trailer Trash, and run through this week's Views or Snooze and Staff Picks.Subscribe to Radio Labyrinth on YouTube, like the video, leave us a comment, and rate and review the podcast on Spotify.KEEP IT CANON!▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch: https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth
Stamford Chidge interviews Jon McKenzie about his new book: 'The Spectre of Pep - How Guardiola Haunts Modern Football Tactics'.A natural successor to the brilliant 'Inverting the Pyramid' by Jonathan Wilson, Jon's new book put Guardiola in to a historical context before exploring his impact on football over the last 20 years and poses the question of what his legacy will be.Jon is a writer and presenter on The Athletic FC and Tifo and is a regular on the FanCast's Opppositon View.The book can be purchased here: https://geni.us/TheSpectreOfPep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
*The full three-part series is available on Patreon now*Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper pay tribute to Kevin Keegan, who died in July aged 75, reflecting on his rare charisma, self-awareness, and ability to connect with people, as well as his status as the only British player to win the Ballon d'Or twice. They trace his working-class upbringing in Armthorpe near Doncaster, his family's mining and Labour roots, and formative influences like Sister Mary Oliver, who encouraged his football. The episode follows Keegan's unlikely early path—rejected by Doncaster and Coventry, starting at Scunthorpe—through his move to Liverpool under Bill Shankly, where his fitness, motivation, and partnership with John Toshack helped drive major success, alongside growing fame via endorsements and Superstars. They end with Keegan's decision to leave as Liverpool approach European glory.00:00 Tribute to Keegan01:09 Charisma and Kindness06:19 Roots in Doncaster09:14 Mining Heritage15:22 School and Sweetheart22:21 Rejected Then Spotted24:28 Scunthorpe Breakthrough28:18 Move to Liverpool30:03 Negotiating His Worth33:34 Late Arrival Debut35:22 Toshack Partnership35:47 Sweat Box Fitness37:10 Telepathy Test Hoax40:12 Shankly Mind Games41:46 Celebrity Endorsements47:26 Superstars Bike Crash49:48 Trophies And Turning Point54:44 Shankly Leaves Fallout57:34 European Peak Exit Plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Howard Stern has changed — everybody knows it. But does that mean longtime fans have to hate him for it?This week on Radio Labyrinth, we dig into reports that The Howard Stern Show could be winding down and take a different position from a lot of Howard's increasingly angry former fans. We grew up listening to Stern, we know he isn't the same guy he was decades ago… and we understand why. Can someone evolve without betraying the audience that made them famous? And is Howard really preparing to call it a career?Plus: Lanterns, Avengers: Doomsday, VisionQuest, Columbia House, Mr. T, Conan O'Brien, Staff Picks and more.Subscribe to Radio Labyrinth Podcast for weekly conversations about movies, television, comedy, music, pop culture, nostalgia and whatever else falls into the Labyrinth.Keep It Canon.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Philippe Auclair for the first of our Premier League preview podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The fourth and final episode in Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper's Total Football series explores Ajax's remarkable success under Stefan Kovacs and the Netherlands' unforgettable 1974 World Cup campaign.Kovacs inherited Rinus Michels' European champions but allowed the side's fluid, player-led style to evolve. Ajax continued to win major honours, including two European Cups, but growing player power and Johan Cruyff's influence created tensions beneath the success. As internal divisions deepened, Kovacs left, Cruyff departed for Barcelona, and Ajax's golden era began to unravel.Enter the 1974 World Cup. Despite a difficult qualification process and a squad shaped by rivalries, Michels and Cruyff assembled a side that thrilled the world. They swept past Argentina, overcame Brazil in a fiercely contested encounter, and brought Total Football to its global peak.But in the final against hosts West Germany, an early lead was not enough. Off-pitch distractions, overconfidence and German resilience contributed to a famous 2–1 defeat.The Dutch did not lift the World Cup, but their legacy was greater than a single trophy: Total Football transformed how the modern game is played. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer-songwriter Claire Liparulo joins Radio Labyrinth this week for a special in-studio-style conversation — and a live performance!Claire talks about her beginnings as a musician, her work as vocalist and guitarist with Florida ska/reggae/soul band The Freecoasters, life as an independent artist, and the new record she's currently working to bring to life through crowdfunding.She also performs an original song live on the show and shares the deeply personal story behind it, including how her father and addiction helped inspire the song.
In part three of our Total Football series, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper arrive at Ajax's golden age.They explore Johan Cruyff's development: the precocious teenager shaped by Ajax, Vic Buckingham and Rinus Michels; a player whose extraordinary understanding of space, timing and tactics made him the ultimate expression of individuality within a system.The episode unpicks how Ajax's 4-3-3 worked in practice. Positional rotations, an aggressive offside trap, collective pressing and the instinctive relationships built through years of playing together.Jonathan also examines the uncomfortable questions around fitness, sports science and alleged stimulant use in the era, before charting Ajax's first European Cup triumph in 1971 and the arrival of Ștefan Kovács after Michels' departure for Barcelona.This is the story of how a brilliant group of players, led by Cruyff, turned a tactical idea into the most influential team in European football.You can listen to all the Total Football episodes early right now, here on Patreon. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Thomas Wright to discuss his book "Inflection Point: Biden, Trump, and the Future World Order". // Guest bios: - Thomas Wright is a leading geopolitics analyst, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, nonresident fellow at the Lowy Institute, and a former National Security Council official // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Recommended Readings: "The Power and the Glory: The History of the World Cup" by Jonathan Wilson: https://www.amazon.ca/Power-Glory-History-World-Cup-ebook/dp/B0DVSNN6QL // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari // Recording Date: July 24, 2026 Release date: August 10, 2026
In this episode I sit down with former Navy SEAL Jonathan Wilson to explore what truly separates those who succeed under extreme pressure from those who don't, and why mental health may be the next frontier of high performance.Together, we discuss the mindset required to survive one of the toughest military selection processes in the world, the hidden cost of elite performance, and Jonathan's deeply personal journey from combat, loss and depression to building technology that can detect declining mental wellbeing before it reaches crisis point.What we cover:The mindset that separates those who succeed under extreme pressureWhy elite performance often comes with a hidden personal costHow wearable technology could predict declining mental health before crisisPractical habits to improve your mental wellbeing, including sleep, breathwork and gratitudeJonathan's journey through purpose, faith and finding meaning after military serviceWhether you're leading a business, performing at a high level, or simply trying to take better care of your mental wellbeing, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that sustainable performance starts long before burnout becomes visible.Follow Jonathan on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/jdbemore/?hl=enFollow Jonathan on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandeanwilson/Learn more about INVIMH here - https://invimh.comIf you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show
Casper Kelly returns to Radio Labyrinth to talk about his new movie BUDDY!The writer/director behind some of the strangest corners of modern comedy and horror joins us to talk about Buddy, his twisted new horror-comedy that takes the bright, comforting world of children's television and sends it somewhere much, much darker.We talk with Casper about bringing Buddy to life, developing the wonderfully bizarre world of the film, and what audiences can expect when Buddy arrives in theaters.Also this week: Spider-Man: Brand New Day becomes the biggest movie of 2026 after an enormous first week, Disney admits The Mandalorian and Grogu and Moana underperformed at the box office, Eli Roth confirms the use of generative AI in Ice Cream Man, and Landman Season 3 gets hit with a major production delay.Plus Lizzi is back, we've got Quick Hits, and Trailer Trash takes on Violent Night 2, The X-Files: I Want to Believe, and Ebenezer.It's another trip through the pop-culture maze with Radio Labyrinth Podcast — Season 11, Episode 30.Subscribe to Radio Labyrinth and join us every week for movies, television, comedy, entertainment news, interviews and whatever else falls out of the Labyrinth.Keep It Canon.Watch the YouTube version of the show: https://youtu.be/4hWMXaJNh3Y▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Guest: Casper Kelly▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch: https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth
Jonathan Wilson, journalist and author, assesses the future of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as some countries begin to withdraw support.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Seb Hutchinson and Jonathan Wilson to answer your questions from the Football Weekly mailbag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Legendary voice actor Billy West joins Radio Labyrinth for an extended conversation about his remarkable career and the unforgettable voices he has brought to Futurama, Ren & Stimpy, Doug, Looney Tunes and more. And we talk about his new book Voice-A-Versa where he opens up about his childhood and what made him who he is today. After the interview, the crew discusses Robot Chicken's Adult Swim anniversary special, Ozzy Osbourne's Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, and the latest batch of trailers.Keep It Canon!Watch the Show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LSI75PVQUSQ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Guest: Billy West▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch: https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth
This episode is sponsored by House of Macadamias -- Click Here to get our specially curated box that also comes with the free snack bars and 15% offer for CURVA MUNDIAL listeners! Also, be sure to visit our merch store!In the season 16 premiere episode, bestselling author and journalist Jonathan Wilson kicks off the season talking about his new book, "The Power and Glory," as well as his support of Sunderland.
On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Barns Courtney for a wide-ranging conversation about performance, songwriting, musicianship, ambition, and the strange balance between control and chaos.Barns talks about the solo acoustic shows he has been playing and how stripping away the band has changed his relationship with an audience. Without a fixed stage plan, every night becomes more unpredictable, more conversational, and more dependent on what is happening in the room. We discuss why great performances need an element of risk and how those shows have reminded him not to let ambition overshadow gratitude.We also talk about his ongoing work as a singer and the discipline required to maintain an instrument that is constantly changing. Barns reflects on vocal lessons, life on the road, the financial realities of touring, and the challenge of building a sustainable career without losing the joy that made him want to perform in the first place. Barns also takes us inside the making of his new album with producer and multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Wilson. He describes being challenged to improve as a musician, learning when to loosen his grip on an arrangement, and discovering how a fresh perspective can reveal what a song actually needs.Our conversation moves through meditation, neurodivergence, social media, aging, creative discipline, and the story behind “Glitter & Gold,” which was recorded with one microphone, an out-of-tune piano, filing cabinets, and whatever sounds were available in the room. Throughout it all, Barns returns to one idea: the real purpose of performing is not to prove how impressive you are, but to connect with people and bring them some measure of joy.Key TakeawaysBarns continues to take vocal lessons and views singing as an instrument that must be constantly relearned as the body changes.His acoustic shows have created more space for improvisation, audience interaction, humor, and genuine unpredictability.He believes a performance can become too controlled, and that risk is often necessary for a show to feel transcendent.Working with Jonathan Wilson challenged Barns to become more proficient as an instrumentalist and more open to outside ideas.Barns now approaches songwriting with greater discipline, comparing the process to fishing: showing up regularly without knowing what will surface.The live album captured the sound of a band that had developed trust, instinct, and a shared musical language through touring together.Barns has come to see performance less as a display of ambition and more as an opportunity to connect with people and bring them joy.Music from the EpisodeFun Never Ends - Barns Courtney99 - Barns CourtneyGlitter & Gold - Barns CourtneyAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a music interview podcast hosted by Brad Williams. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with musicians, songwriters, producers, and other creative artists about their careers, influences, collaborations, musical craft, and the experiences that shape their work.Connect with the ShowQuestions, comments, or guest suggestions:contact@thebandwichtapes.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Jonathan Wilson to answer your questions from the mailbag. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Dungeon Crawler Carl casting is heating up—but is Seth Green the right Mordecai?Seth Green has thrown his hat into the ring for the role of Mordecai in Peacock's upcoming live-action Dungeon Crawler Carl series. While he knows producer Seth MacFarlane, Green says he doesn't want to rely on that connection—he wants fans to push for it instead.Could he be the right fit for Carl and Donut's ever-changing mentor, or should someone else take the role? We also react to a packed week in pop culture, including RoboCop's return on Prime Video, Nolan's The Odyssey dominating theaters, Avengers: Doomsday's big trailer drop, DC's horror take on Clayface, and more in Views or Snooze.Who would you cast as Carl, Donut, and Mordecai? Let us know in the comments.Subscribe to Radio Labyrinth Podcast for weekly pop culture talk.Keep It Canon.Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AhScsE4c4bETickets for Tim's Sketch Comedy Live Show:https://ovationstheater.vbotickets.com/event/My_Dead_Cat_Rhonda/197473Support Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch: https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth
Phil Egan is in for Thursday's Football Daily, with all the latest from Europe and beyond.Bohemians come from behind to beat Ballkani 2-1 at Dalymount Park, with Douglas James-Taylor levelling late before Ross Tierney's stunning 90th-minute volley seals a first-leg lead. Hear from Alan Reynolds on brave substitutions, and Tierney on feeling the winner was coming.It's a big night ahead too as Derry City travel to Rijeka, while Shelbourne host Nõmme Kalju in John Russell's first home game in charge.Plus, Mick McDermott on working with Ghana at the World Cup, Jonathan Wilson on FIFA accountability, and more headlines.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by special guest Jordi Cruyff for the first episode in a new series on Total Football: its origins, its legacy, and one of its key architects, Johan Cruyff.Who better than Jordi to reflect on his father's footballing influences and legacy? Beginning with his upbringing in Amsterdam, the hardship that shaped his ambition, and the profound influence of Rinus Michels on his development, Jordi also shares personal insight into Johan's personality: stubborn, curious, challenging and, of course, never afraid to go against the grain.The conversation explores Cruyff's football philosophy in detail - his attacking mindset, positional ideas, emphasis on angles and intelligence, and refusal to compromise on style. Jordi also retells the story of being named Jordi in Franco-era Spain, a moment that captured his father's defiant spirit and deep connection with Catalonia.Rob, Jonathan and Jordi look at Johan's transformational impact on Barcelona, the 1992 European Cup, his influence on Pep Guardiola, and how Cruyff's ideas continue to shape elite football - from La Masia to the modern Premier League.Rob and Jonathan will be back next week for a dive into the origins of Total Football itself; the first in a new four-part series. Sign up to our Patreon to get early-access to every episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Jonathan Wilson and Sid Lowe as Spain win the 2026 World Cup.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Freddy Krueger is returning to Elm Street, but can the franchise survive without Robert Englund? We discuss the newly announced Nightmare on Elm Street project, rank the Freddy sequels, and revisit the controversial 2010 remake.Horror and weird-fiction author Alex Grass also joins us to discuss his new collection, Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror, his unusual journey to becoming an author, and how real-world fears become body horror.Plus, we remember Sam Neill, discuss the Tom Segura and Christina P. separation, hit Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks.Please like, subscribe, share, and leave us a comment!Alex Grass:https://www.infernaltramps.com/Tickets for Tim's Sketch Comedy Live Show:https://ovationstheater.vbotickets.com/event/My_Dead_Cat_Rhonda/197473Support Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Guest: Alex Grass▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch: https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Jonathan Wilson and Nicky Bandini as England lose 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
From beef over barbed wire to a shared love of Oasis and The Beatles – the relationship between England and Argentina is... complicated.On the pitch, it's one of the great footballing rivalries – defined by Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" and David Beckham's red card redemption.Off it, the two countries share a complex history. The dispute over the Falklands remains at the core of the Argentine psyche, but so too does a love of British music, sport and even red post boxes.Now, the old rivals are set to meet once more for a place in the World Cup final. So why does this fixture feel so different?Niall Paterson is joined by the writer, broadcaster and author of Angels With Dirty Faces, a history of the Argentinian game, Jonathan Wilson.Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
This week on Radio Labyrinth, we talk Netflix using an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for Wonka's The Golden Ticket and whether Hollywood has officially crossed another line into AI slop.We also cover Harry Shearer protecting his voice from AI, Mariska Hargitay hosting the Emmys, Garth Brooks' same-price ticket tour, Taylor Swift wedding weirdness, Knoxville Fanboy Expo, Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, Staff Picks, and more.Like, subscribe, comment, and keep it canon.Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HhzgKJeIbzQTickets for Tim's Sketch Comedy Live Show:https://ovationstheater.vbotickets.com/event/My_Dead_Cat_Rhonda/197473Support Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch: https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth
Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper pick their favourite World Cup quarterfinals while previewing the upcoming last-eight: Portugal's 5–3 comeback against North Korea at Goodison Park in 1966, highlighting Eusébio's peak display, disputed refereeing, and the enduring Middlesbrough bond with the North Korean team; Germany–Argentina in 2006 as a pivotal step in Klinsmann's cultural and tactical reset with Löw, Lehmann's sock note in the shootout, and debate over Pekerman's substitutions; and Argentina–Netherlands in 2022, remembered amid Grant Wahl's death, for Messi's pass, a record 18 yellows, a late Weghorst equaliser from a worked free kick, and a combustible shootout and aftermath. Wilson also covers Italy–Spain in 1934 as Mussolini's World Cup's key test and Draper adds Italy–Brazil 1982 and France–Brazil 1986 as defining classics.00:00 Quarterfinal Classics Setup00:47 Portugal vs North Korea 196603:40 Goodison Shock and Comeback08:32 Eusebio Takes Over10:10 Legacy and Middlesbrough Bond16:19 Germany vs Argentina 200617:20 Klinsmann Revolution Explained23:27 Match Drama and Lehmann Note26:11 Argentina vs Netherlands 202230:33 Battle of Lusail Chaos34:48 Penalties And Tragedy36:04 Mussolini World Cup Clash41:41 Replay And Brutality42:58 England Debate Sunderland Joke44:43 Rossi Sinks Brazil 198249:50 Romance Dies Guardiola Inspired51:57 France Brazil 1986 Classic57:43 Shootout Controversy Carlos Story01:00:31 Legacy And Wrap Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Jonathan Wilson as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his World Cup knockout duck in a dramatic win over Croatia. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Author Jonathan Wilson discusses his book The Power And The Glory: The History of the World Cup.
To listen to the full four-part series instantly, subscribe to our Patreon where listeners can enjoy ad-free listening, our World Cup Wednesdays, bonus editions and live Q&A episodes.Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson conclude their four-part series on England's 1966 World Cup win, picking up from the semi-final against Portugal and Eusébio, where Alf Ramsey sticks with Geoff Hurst over the media-favoured Jimmy Greaves and England's wingless 4-1-3-2 thrives, with Bobby Charlton scoring twice and Jack Charlton's handball leading to a late penalty. They then set up the final against West Germany, including Ramsey's instruction for Charlton to sit deeper and nullify Franz Beckenbauer, before revisiting a disjointed 4–2 match shaped by England's direct play, West Germany's controversial equaliser, Hurst's debated goal off the bar, and his hat-trick. The episode also explores Ramsey's vindication, England's fitness and planning, and the broader cultural context of Swinging London, post-imperial Britain, and the night of celebrations after victory.00:00 Doubting Ramsey00:23 Series Setup01:04 Semifinal Stakes02:07 Bobby Charlton Anxiety05:13 Greaves Or Hurst07:12 Wingless Wonders Win08:57 Charlton Double11:44 Penalty Scare12:50 Charlton Family Duty14:53 1966 Life Off Pitch17:47 Cinema And Trauma20:13 Final Plan Mark Beckenbauer22:20 Final Rewatch Context24:03 Targeting Tilkowski25:07 Final Goals Breakdown26:26 German Equaliser Debate28:13 Ramsey Team Talk Myth29:26 Ramsey Mind Games30:08 Fitness Wins Extra Time30:34 Was It Over The Line32:52 Pitch Invaders Fourth Goal33:48 Hurst Becomes Immortal35:01 Planning Versus Flair36:52 Ramsey Vindicated40:19 War Memory And Germany43:05 Swinging London Soundtrack45:19 Post Imperial Cool Britannia50:48 Football Enters Mainstream54:07 Night Of Celebration57:05 Legacy And Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jonathan Wilson as the knockout stages commence with a late, late winner for Canada over South Africa. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Can you dig it?The Warriors are coming out to play again—but this time, they're heading to Broadway. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are transforming the cult 1979 Walter Hill movie into a full stage musical based on their acclaimed concept album. Their version reimagines the Warriors as an all-female gang and combines hip-hop, rock, salsa and R&B.Can the gritty story of a Coney Island gang fighting its way home survive the jump to Broadway, or does turning The Warriors into a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical completely miss what made the original movie work?We also get into Michael Caine licensing an AI-generated version of his voice to narrate The Odyssey, Instagram's attempt to become television, Hollywood's improving box-office numbers and the deeply uncomfortable Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon.Plus, Trailer Trash features Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats, King of the Hill Season 15 and Apple TV's The Dink. We also run through this week's Views or Snooze releases, Staff Picks and whatever else falls out of the Labyrinth.Let us know in the comments: Does The Warriors work as a Broadway musical, or should they have left this cult classic alone?Please like, subscribe and share the show.Keep It Canon.Watch the YouTube Show: https://youtu.be/F5ZmPB7bcRsSupport Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch: https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth
En un país con tantas promesas incumplidas y frustraciones acumuladas, el fútbol, por el contrario, ha sido una fuente inagotable de alegrías y satisfacciones. Eso explica el fervor y la pasión que despierta entre los argentinos. Para muchos, en nuestros potreros se han forjado algunos de nuestros más queridos héroes, que es justamente el leit motiv de esta temporada. Un magnífico abordaje a esta temática realiza Jonathan Wilson, autor de Ángeles es de Cara Sucia, quizás la mejor obra sobre la historia del fútbol argentino que se haya escrito. En pleno Mundial, Jonathan nos acompaña en este episodio y hasta predice quién se llevará la Copa. No se lo pierdan.
It's time to continue our series on England's 1966 World Cup win.In part two, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson discuss press criticism, surprise call-ups, and the group stage injury to Jimmy Greaves that had such a huge impact on England's eventual triumph...If you want more, subscribe to It Was What It Was. Plus - if you want early access to the entire series - join our Patreon now. There's loads there - and a great community too!00:00 England Written Off01:48 Austria Defeat Fallout04:17 Ramsey Rethinks Tactics07:47 Greaves Under Scrutiny10:24 Spain Reveals Wingless Plan15:08 Poland Test and Peters Shock20:43 Hiding the System22:21 World Cup Opener Uruguay25:49 Uruguay Stalemate Fallout26:49 Meet J L Manning28:58 Tactics Jargon Backlash32:24 Mexico Magic Moment33:15 Charlton Screamer Breakdown36:18 France Win And Rotation39:04 Stiles Controversy And FA Row42:36 Greaves Injury Hurst Opportunity44:50 Greaves Debate Luxury Player Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To listen to the full four-part series instantly, subscribe to our Patreon where listeners can enjoy ad-free listening, our World Cup Wednesdays, bonus editions and live Q&A episodes.Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson continue their series on how England won the 1966 World Cup by focusing on the quarter-final against Argentina, presented as the tournament's key and most controversial test. They explain Alf Ramsey's tactical preparation, including hiding his 4-1-3-2 “wingless” system and replacing the injured Jimmy Greaves with the more aerially suited Geoff Hurst. The episode traces Ramsey's lessons from England's 1964 South American trip, where Argentina's pragmatic defensive approach and man-marking shaped his thinking, then sets the fraught 1966 backdrop: referee paranoia, Argentina's internal chaos and recent coup, and a Wembley training dispute caused by greyhound racing. They dissect Antonio Rattín's baffling dismissal amid language barriers and unclear bookings, the ugly atmosphere, and England's 1–0 win through Hurst, before covering the aftermath, including Ramsey's “animals” remark, protests, bans, fines, and Argentina's defiant homecoming.00:00 Setting Up England Argentina01:23 Ramsey Hides Wingless Wonders03:16 Hurst Replaces Greaves05:11 Mundialito Lessons In Brazil09:47 Argentina Pragmatism And Press Reaction15:43 Referee Paranoia And FIFA Politics19:14 Argentina Chaos Before Wembley22:40 Greyhound Racing And Pre Match Tension26:32 Match Begins And Footage Limits29:37 Rattin Booking Sparks Flashpoint33:57 Booking Confusion Builds35:06 Rattin Sent Off Mystery38:40 Interpreter Myth Explained41:53 Aero Bars and Union Jack45:25 Who Was Actually Booked46:06 Press Fury and Fix Claims51:56 Ten Men Battle On56:01 England Finally Break Through57:18 Animals Comment Fallout01:03:17 Bans Fines and Aftermath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Corey Feldman's mid-flight medical emergency leads us into the much stranger Hollywood roles he says he almost played—including Batman. We also discuss Austin Powers 4, the return of McDonald's fried apple pie, Rocky Horror at the Sphere and whether dark humor is proof of superior intelligence.Plus: Comedy Bang! Bang! live, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Little House on the Prairie, Louis C.K., Sugar, House of the Dragon and this week's Staff Picks.Keep it Canon.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
This is the second half of the podcast I had with Jonathan Wilson in the "Go Green Podcast", where we emphasized our growth in the industry and our adaptations over the years. Solar as a market has changed drastically, and it is important that we are aware of the context and reasons why we have the current industry.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE
Today's episode is a segment of Jonathan Wilson's "Go Green Podcast," where I recently got invited on as a guest. I'll be talking about the recent changes in the solar industry and what it takes in today's market to become a productive "solarpreneur."CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE
This week on The Overlap, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson begin a four-part series revisiting England's 1966 World Cup win. Part one focuses on Sir Alf Ramsey's background - and the conservative England setup he inherited, including the FA selection committee and a poor early World Cup record. We'll look at how a trip to Brazil in 1964 helped to change things for Ramsey - and we'll see the emergence of his core players - who would go on to become England legends.If you want more, subscribe to It Was What It Was. Plus - if you want early access to the entire series - join our Patreon now. There's loads there - and a great community too!00:00 Meet Alf Ramsey01:49 Ipswich Miracle Title03:28 Ending Selection Committees05:20 England World Cup Woes06:50 Dour Yet Radical09:23 Xenophobia And Origins14:14 Was 1966 A Curse17:28 Ramsey Playing Roots20:36 Ipswich Tactical Experiments24:38 Brutalism And Football27:27 Brutalism Meets Football31:21 Ramsey Blueprint Emerges33:02 First Camp Shock Therapy36:43 Early Results and Doubts40:05 Brazil Trip Reality Check40:43 Curfew Crackdown46:16 Tactics Shift and New Spine47:51 Jack Charlton and Stiles Debut53:19 Foundations of 1966 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Disclosure Day the New Close Encounters? | Radio Labyrinth Podcast | S11-Ep23This week on Radio Labyrinth, we ask if Spielberg's Disclosure Day is the spiritual sequel to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Is Spielberg back to alien wonder, or just remixing his own UFO magic?Plus: Obsession's indie film pay controversy, Netflix's real-dog Scooby-Doo, Whalefall, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8, Rush, Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks.Keep it Canon.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jeff Rueter and Jonathan Wilson as the World Cup kicks off in Mexico. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
After getting featured in his own podcast, Jonathan Wilson is back again to discuss technical shifts in the industry, educating customers, and the mindset of catering to the needs of the consumer. There have been drastic market changes since his first appearance, and it's important that we take a second look at our approach in today's solar industry.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Paul Watson and Sid Lowe to preview Groups E-H. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Mark Chapman is joined by the Guardian's Jonathan Wilson to look back and reminisce on the magic of Mexico '86. The pair reflect on everything from the size of the goals, to Denmark's iconic kit and how Alex Ferguson led a Scotland side marred by tragedy. Scotland striker Graeme Sharp speaks both about the death of their manager Jock Stein, and how Scotland were drawn into the tournament's first 'Group of Death'. Jono Vernon-Powell, an England fan who witnessed Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' in person, joins the pod to discuss that unforgettable match. Mark speaks to commentator Barry Davies about his commentary of Maradona's iconic 'Goal of the Century' too. And finally, Argentinian football writer Marcela Mora y Araujo joins the pod to discuss the Argentinian perspective of Maradona and their tournament win.Timecodes: 01:35 Mark & Jonathan reflect on goal sizes & shouting "Josimar!" on the school playground 08:14 Scotland's Group of Death & the loss of Jock Stein 22:02 Jono Vernon-Powell speaks about following England in Mexico 30:04 Barry Davies on Maradona & his iconic goals 39:30 Marcela Mora y Araujo on the Argentinian perspective of Mexico '86
From June 11th to July 19th, the United States, Mexico, and Canada will be hosting the FIFA World Cup, the most popular sporting event in the world, with billions of viewers expected worldwide. To provide an overview and history of the World Cup we talk to Guardian (UK) soccer columnist Jonathan Wilson, author of "The Power and the Glory," which tells the history, politics, and corruption behind the tournament since its origins in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Radio Labyrinth, we're escaping into remake hell as Zack Snyder is officially attached to write and direct a new reimagining of John Carpenter's 1981 cult classic Escape From New York. Snake Plissken is back on Hollywood's remake board, and we're asking the obvious question: does this need to happen, or should some movies be left alone?We also talk about the reported retirement of Clint Eastwood, look back at our favorite Eastwood films, react to Euphoria officially ending after Season 3, and discuss the new Birds limited series with Sarah Snook. Plus, we try to help Frylock avoid homelessness.Then it's time for Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks, including Cape Fear on Apple TV, The Vampire Lestat on AMC, Alice & Steve on Hulu, and Dustin's pick: the 4K release of Heathers.Welcome back to the Labyrinth.Watch the YouTube Show: https://youtu.be/QS3Lmj33VFQKeep It Canon.(Carey Means Go Fund Me more than tripled their goal so they have concluded it, Good Deal)▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
This week we welcome Shawn McBee, co-creator and writer of the supernatural detective comic Westron, to talk creepy woods, Slavic horror, Nordic noir, private investigators, and the Kickstarter launch for Issue #2.Plus: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8 progress, Liz & Jeff's Mandalorian review, James Franco joining the Rambo universe, Stan Lee AI controversy, early Supergirl tracking, Views or Snooze?, and Staff Picks.Support Westron Kickstarter: Westroncomic.com New episodes every Saturday at 7AM EST.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson and Jacob Steinberg to discuss the final day of the Premier League season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Barney Ronay to discuss all the weekend's Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast