Best Ben Townsend Podcasts (2025)

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#225 Bouncing Back After Rejection: How To Handle Not Getting Promoted Pt 2 w/Ben Townsend 30:35

19d ago30:35

30:35

Career setbacks happen to everyone, but how you respond to them determines your professional trajectory and future opportunities. • The "tube top" comment highlights the importance of getting honest feedback after a rejection • One word in an interview (describing a workplace as "hostile") can sink your chances if the interviewer takes issue with i…

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Are PSG the favourites to win the Champions League? – Football Weekly Extra podcast 52:11

2h ago52:11

52:11

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Archie Rhind-Tutt as to talk over the Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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From Self Judgment to Radical Self Love - Melanie Waite 39:11

2h ago39:11

39:11

Melanie Waite shares with Ipek Williamson her transformative journey of self-love, healing, and embracing her true essence in this powerful episode of The Ultimate Coach Podcast. From a childhood experience that shaped her self-image for decades to a life-changing breakthrough that allowed her to see herself with new eyes, Melanie's story is a test…

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Declan Rice stars on a famous night for Arsenal – Football Weekly 53:12

5m ago53:12

53:12

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Nick Ames as Declan Rice scores two incredible free kicks to help Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Fulham end Liverpool’s unbeaten run and Southampton sink – Football Weekly podcast 59:32

26m ago59:32

59:32

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Nooruddean Choudry as Fulham beat Liverpool 3-2 and Southampton are relegated. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Episode 128 - Ranking the Album Closers 1:55:49

2d ago1:55:49

1:55:49

The Brothers continue their mission to celebrate the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers by ranking the album closers. Will they use Sir Psycho instead of They're Red Hot? Will they include Hey? Listen and find out... We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNet Follow us on the good old socials: Twitter: Ben: htt…

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176 – Fireside Fairy Tale: Ye Xian 27:31

2d ago27:31

27:31

Big things have happened to the show in the last week. I have pleased the Algorithm Gods and my YouTube channel is getting a lot of attention. My inbox is overflowing with emails and I have had a few offers from sponsors, but I won’t change anything for now. I want to take some time to think about what the show’s growth could mean and make choices …

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Liverpool close on title after derby delight against Everton: Football Weekly Extra 53:14

4d ago53:14

53:14

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Liverpool move one step closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 derby win over Everton. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Anthony Elanga’s solo special stuns Manchester United: Football Weekly 56:03

5d ago56:03

56:03

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Mark Langdon as Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United, taking a step closer to Champions League football next season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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David Wright Faladé Reads Madeleine Thien 1:16:54

6d ago1:16:54

1:16:54

David Wright Faladé joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Lu, Reshaping,” by Madeleine Thien, which was published in The New Yorker in 2021. Falade is the author of the novels “Black Cloud Rising” and “The New Internationals,” and the nonfiction work “Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesav…

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Crystal Palace make it look Eze as the FA Cup semi-finals are set – Football Weekly 57:41

7d ago57:41

57:41

Max Rushden is joined by Lars Sivertsen, Seb Hutchinson and Sanny Rudravajhala to look back on the FA Cup quarter-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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#226 Would You Recommend Us? The Powerful Metric Behind Customer Satisfaction 5:42

12d ago5:42

5:42

A preview of next week's exploration of the Net Promoter Score (NPS), the single-question metric that helps businesses predict growth through customer loyalty. We'll uncover who created it, why it's widely used, and how different companies implement this powerful tool. • Net Promoter Score revolves around one question about customers' likelihood to…

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Wales leave it late and farewell to Trent Alexander-Arnold – Football Weekly Extra 1:01:46

11d ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Robyn Cowen and Will Unwin to wrap up the international break. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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The Ultimate State of Being: Love in Action - Steve Hardison 55:30

17d ago55:30

55:30

In this unforgettable conversation, co-hosts Meredith Bell and Ipek Williamson explore the profound wisdom of Steve Hardison, whose way of being embodies love in action. Steve shares how love—both for ourselves and others—is the ultimate state of being, shaping every aspect of our lives. Through deep listening, self-forgiveness, and intentional cho…

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175 – Let’s Read the Original Snow White from 1812 41:22

12d ago41:22

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As a palate cleanser from the utter dreck that was Disney’s latest live action remake, I got cozy by my back yard fire pit and read the original 1812 version of “Snow White” as recorded by the Brothers Grimm. They made heavy edits to their folktales over the years, so you might be surprised by what’s in this older tale — including the fact that the…

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174 – The Snow White Remake was Dreadful 16:01

12d ago16:01

16:01

To nobody’s surprise, Snow White (2025) was awful and has pulled in my lowest Snape Score ever for its total lack of faithfulness to its literary source material. I usually approach episodes with the attitude that the stories and people on my show are my guests, and I try to roll out the red carpet by dressing my best and doing some nice graphics a…

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Is it OK to say Tuchel’s two England wins have been a bit dull? – Football Weekly podcast 51:05

13d ago51:05

51:05

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lucy Ward and Paul Watson as Thomas Tuchel maintains his 100% start with England. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Thomas Tuchel’s winning start for England - Football Weekly 57:14

19d ago57:14

57:14

Max Rushden is joined by John Brewin, Nedum Onuoha and Ali Maxwell as Thomas Tuchel begins his tenure as England’s head coach with a 2-0 win over Albania. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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173 – Can the Paddington Statue Be Repaired? 5:50

16d ago5:50

5:50

A beloved statue of Paddington Bear in author Michael Bond’s hometown of Newbury was sawed in half by two guys for reasons that are hard to comprehend. The culprits have been caught, but can the damage to this adorable statue be fixed? Luckily I know someone who knows a thing or two about fiberglass — my dad.…

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Thomas Tuchel’s England era begins – Football Weekly Extra podcast 52:19

18d ago52:19

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Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Lars Sivertsen and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as they preview the international break. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Real-World Assets and Institutional Crypto: The Next Evolution of DeFi with Joe Flanagan Maple Finance 22:06

25d ago22:06

22:06

In this episode, I sit down with Joe Flanagan, the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Maple Finance, a leading institutional lending platform in DeFi. With nearly $6 billion in loans issued, Maple is one of the few crypto companies bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). We cover some of the biggest…

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Championship race hots up as Blades slash Leeds’ lead at top – Football Weekly podcast 52:57

20d ago52:57

52:57

Max Rushden is joined by George Elek, Ben Fisher and Sanny Rudravajhala for an EFL special. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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172 – Rachel Zegler wasn’t wrong about Snow White being so 1937 16:31

21d ago16:31

16:31

Disney’s live action remake of Snow White is nearly upon us. This is the most pre-hated movie ever, largely because the film’s star Rachel Zegler disparaged the original film as being “very evidently” a product of 1937. She wasn’t wrong about that — the only problem was her attitude. https://youtu.be/8kSimEe6-Yw…

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History for Newcastle as they Burn bright at Wembley – Football Weekly 56:00

21d ago56:00

56:00

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Dan Bardell as Newcastle win their first major trophy in decades. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Fixing Ethereum: Hart Lambur on Cross-Chain Intents & the Future of Interoperability 17:20

27d ago17:20

17:20

In this episode, I sit down with Hart Lambur, the co-founder of Risk Labs, the team behind UMA and Across Protocol, two projects solving some of the biggest challenges in crypto—cross-chain interoperability and on-chain data verification. Ethereum has scaled, but in the process, it’s fragmented into over 50 Layer 2s, creating a messy user experienc…

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Penalty drama in Madrid as Real find a way yet again – Football Weekly Extra podcast 52:25

25d ago52:25

52:25

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to chew over the Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Why Privacy is the Next Big Thing in Crypto – Midnight CEO Eran Barak Explains 25:18

1M ago25:18

25:18

In this episode, I sit down with Eran Barak, the CEO of Midnight, a groundbreaking new privacy-focused blockchain incubated by IOHK (Input Output, the team behind Cardano). Eran has an incredible background—before diving into Web3, he built the financial world’s digital plumbing at Symphony, a secure communications platform used by thousands of ban…

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Creating a Life That Feels Like You - Ben Depraz-Brenninkmeijer 49:10

25d ago49:10

49:10

Ben Depraz-Brenninkmeijer joins Ipek Williamson on The Ultimate Coach Podcast for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about transformation, resilience, and the power of presence. He shares his fascinating journey—moving from investment banking to coaching, performing as a breakdancer, and eventually translating The Ultimate Coach book into Fr…

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Liverpool dumped out by perfect PSG after Anfield thriller – Football Weekly 52:00

26d ago52:00

52:00

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Liverpool lose on penalties to PSG in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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The Missed Opportunity of Tokenization – What Comes Next? Tezos Founder Arthur Breitman 19:53

1M ago19:53

19:53

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Arthur Breitman, the co-founder of Tezos, one of the OG blockchains that has been innovating since 2018. We dive deep into the evolution of tokenization, why the first wave fell short, and how the next iteration can unlock real value. Arthur also shares insights on Tezos’ latest upgrades, the grow…

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171 – A Chat with Dave Cullen 50:51

28d ago50:51

50:51

Dave Cullen is a YouTuber who focuses on pop culture and science fiction, and his debut novel Deus V Machina: A Cody Stockton Mystery is one of the most intersting independent books I’ve read in a while. This novel blends multiple genres in creative and unexpected ways, and it will appeal to thoughtful teenagers who are ready to think about complex…

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Liverpool go 15 points clear as Manchester United hold Arsenal: Football Weekly 57:33

28d ago57:33

57:33

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Nooruddean Choudry as Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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Episode 127 - Dave Navarro Special: Trust No One 2:00:45

1M ago2:00:45

2:00:45

The Brothers listen to, and discuss, the 2001 Dave Navarro solo album Trust No One for the first time. They are ably assisted by FPM (Fabulous Pete Moore) who knows it inside-out. We are part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network: https://twitter.com/DeepDivePodNet Follow us on the good old socials: Twitter: Ben: https://twitter.com/universallyrhcp Sam:…

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Liverpool’s remarkable night in Paris and Bayern buoyant: Football Weekly Extra 51:18

1M ago51:18

51:18

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen as Liverpool pull off a miraculous win against PSG. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypodBy The Guardian

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