Best Jack Luna Podcasts (2025)

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Why American soccer needs semi-pro leagues I Real Central New Jersey's Ira Jersey on founding a club 52:19

16h ago52:19

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Our longtime friend Ira Jersey is here for a bonus episode to discuss his club, Real Central New Jersey. Founded in early 2020 (what a fun time), RCNJ sought to bridge the divide between soccer in North Jersey and soccer in South Jersey. But what has the club learned along the way? How has it grown and stayed increasingly relevant in its local comm…

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Kevin De Bruyne to Inter Miami? Plus, buying or selling playoff teams in the East | MLS Update 1:29:03

18h ago1:29:03

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Taylor, Jeff, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest and greatest from around MLS! In a wide-ranging discussion of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, we chat about the reports linking Kevin De Bruyne to Inter Miami. How could it happen? Would adding De Bruyne be against the rules? How would he fit into the team? We also sink our teeth into how the C…

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Why was the Manchester derby so bad? | Weekend Review 1:06:25

2d ago1:06:25

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The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which the Manchester derby did not live up to expectations, Real Madrid suffered a big home defeat, the USWNT clocked a win in California, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon,…

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Episode 93: The Thai Cave Rescue - BONUS 1:21:41

3d ago1:21:41

1:21:41

In 2018 a soccer team made up of 12 boys and their coach was trapped inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. All hope seemed lost when the boys had been lost for 10 days with their exact location inside the cave unknown and no sign of life. This episode chronicles a miraculous survival story and the incredible team of volunteers that worked tog…

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Is the Premier League boring? | Listener Questions 57:08

5d ago57:08

57:08

The TSS Gang is here for another dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this ep, we ask whether this Premier League season is boring, what the USWNT needs to do ahead of the 2027 World Cup, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Pat…

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Will Poulter, Amber Midthunder, Beatles, Avengers, And Farewell To Val Kilmer 1:40:20

5d ago1:40:20

1:40:20

This week's Empire Podcast sees the long-awaited return of one of our favourite guests, the wonderful British actor Will Poulter, who talks to Chris Hewitt about his role in the new movie, Death Of A Unicorn, playing a prize A-hole, and impromptu tongue-twisters. [20:38 - 33:28 approx]Another returning guest joins us this week, as the delightful Am…

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The US is getting another World Cup! | The Bulletin 58:14

6d ago58:14

58:14

Rounding up all the news that's fit to be... rounded up, I guess? We're taking a longer look at some of the biggest stories from the week, including the US very likely getting to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, the downfall of the Brazil national team, a random playoff for the final Club World Cup spot, banned bodyguards, and much much more! WE HA…

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From Lawyer to CEO: Tony Roma’s CEO Mina Haque on Steering the 53-Year-Old Legacy Chain 40:01

4d ago40:01

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With 86 restaurants on five continents, Tony Roma’s is evolving into the future with Mina Haque at the helm, the first woman CEO in its five-decade history. Haque shares her insights about global supply chain resilience, strategic market expansion strategies in a challenging economic climate, business leadership lessons; and more.…

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Drafting our best USMNT XIs | USMNT Weekly 1:17:14

7d ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Presenting: The Total Soccer Show's USMNT Draft! Ryan conducts a fierce battle between Taylor, Graham, and Joe, who each draft a team of 11 U.S. players in hopes of building the best possible lineup. Whose team ends up as the strongest outfit? And what did this exercise tell us about the state of Mauricio Pochettino's player pool? All that -- and m…

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Episode 92: What Happened to Mary Day? 1:04:45

5d ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Chapters:00:00 Welcome to The Dark Oak01:40 100th Episode Celebration and Giveaway07:10 What Happened to Mary Day?01:00:30 The Branch of Hope Mary Louise Day, born in 1968 in Little Falls, New York, grew up in a turbulent household with her sisters Kathy and Sherrie, marked by instability, foster care, and abuse. After her parents’ divorce, her mot…

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Alexander Selkirk 36:40

5d ago36:40

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There are many similarities between the fictional stories of Robinson Crusoe and the Tom Hanks film, Castaway. Man becomes stranded on a deserted island, following a wreck. Man first struggles to survive, before becoming one with his surroundings, and thrives. Man is rescued, and finds himself missing life on the island. But there is one major simi…

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Peter Vermes out at SKC! Plus, buying or selling the West’s top teams | MLS Update 1:20:28

7d ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Jeff Rueter joins the show to chat with Taylor and Joe about all things MLS! After Peter Vermes’ time with Sporting Kansas City came to a close earlier this week, we discuss Vermes’ legacy, what went wrong, and what comes next for SKC. Then it’s on to a chat about the top teams out West: which clubs are for real? And which are pretenders? Finally, …

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Man City stay in trophy contention, Barcelona can't stop scoring | Weekend Review 1:02:31

9d ago1:02:31

1:02:31

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which European domestic soccer returned with the FA Cup quarterfinals, a tight title race in Spain, a big result for Bayern, a bad one for Milan, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our P…

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George MacKay, Irwin Winkler, And The Avengers Doomsday Cast Announcement 1:59:44

12d ago1:59:44

1:59:44

We start on a director's chair. We pull back to reveal its back. On it is emblazoned a name. That name? George MacKay, the wonderful star of this week's thought-provoking original movie musical, Joshua Oppenheimer's The End, who pops into the podbooth to have a good old natter [from 30:49 - 48:20 approx] with... We pull back. It's another director'…

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Relegating Man Utd & Changing the Throw-In rules! | Take It Or Leave It 1:02:22

12d ago1:02:22

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The TSS Gang is here with the glorious return of Take It Or Leave It, the show where we assess your hottest takes! On this episode, we ask if Man Utd need a good relegation to clear house, whether Walker Zimmerman is a top-tier USMNT defender, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscrib…

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MLS 1.0 vs 2025 USL, Gio Reyna's consistent lack of minutes, and a new twist on five-aside I Listener Questions 1:12:44

13d ago1:12:44

1:12:44

On today's episode, we answer your listener questions, only 1 of which is fully related to the USMNT. 1) How does the current USL championship stack up to MLS just before David Beckham arrived? 2) Can you walk through the economics of an MLS team? 3) What's the history of interpretive statistics like expected goals? 4) Why has Gio Reyna consistentl…

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133 • Football Head 1:25:36

11d ago1:25:36

1:25:36

patreon.com/darktopic Jack fell down... the case of Gary Heidnik. Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code DARKTOPIC for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dark-topic2753/donations Advertising Inquiries: h…

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The Shameless Plug #1 — The May 2025 Issue 34:25

11d ago34:25

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Welcome to The Shameless Plug, a brand new Empire Podcast regular show, folks. As the title suggests, every month Chris Hewitt will sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire, bringing you the stories behind the stories and covering everything including the cover. This month's cover feature is Thun…

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How to get the USMNT on track for a successful 2026 World Cup | USMNT Weekly 1:11:09

14d ago1:11:09

1:11:09

In the aftermath of the low point of Mauricio Pochettino’s (short) tenure, Ryan, Taylor, and Joe dive into a list of things the U.S. needs to do to prepare for next summer’s World Cup. From hoping some of the USMNT’s key players improve their club situations to firming up the U.S. identity, we covered a ton of ground. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We'…

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Episode 91: Where is Hannah Upp? 1:10:07

12d ago1:10:07

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Hannah Upp, a 32-year-old teacher, disappeared from St. Thomas on September 14, 2017, after a swim, amidst Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She had dissociative fugue, a condition causing identity loss, and had vanished twice before—once in 2008 in New York, found in the Hudson River after three weeks, and in 2012 in Maryland, found in a creek after two …

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Charlotte FC’s Dean Smith talks MLS, Agyemang and more! Plus, teams we’re worried about | MLS Update 1:28:06

15d ago1:28:06

1:28:06

We’ve got a packed show for you! Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Jeff Rueter dive into the latest from around MLS (and bemoan the USMNT just a little bit more), discussing which teams most impressed us this past weekend — and which teams should be worried. Then, Ryan interviews Charlotte FC manager Dean Smith in a conversation that stretches from Patrick …

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USMNT vs. Canada: What did we learn from a disappointing result? 1:00:38

16d ago1:00:38

1:00:38

It's been a difficult week for the USMNT and the TSS Gang is here to break down the CONCACAF Nations League third-place playoff defeat at the hands of Canada. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exc…

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USMNT vs. Panama Deep-Dive Review: What Went Wrong? 1:00:29

19d ago1:00:29

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The TSS Gang is here for the post-mortem on Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive game at the helm of the USMNT. We look at the reasons behind the failure, the positives we can take, and how this team will progress going forward... WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PAT…

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Barry Levinson, Gints Zilbalodis, Snakes On A Podcast, And The Convergence 1:43:06

19d ago1:43:06

1:43:06

It's another bumper-sized edition of the Empire Podcast this week, folks, in which Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with the legendary director, Barry Levinson, on the eve of the release of his new gangster movie, The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro, Robert De Niro and Robert De Niro's dogs. [23:31 - 40:13 approx] Then, we also hear from Gints …

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USMNT v Panama: quick-take, hot-take review 30:00

17d ago30:00

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Recorded minutes after the USMNT woke up from their nap to realize they were losing to Panama, it's a quick-take, hot-take episode of The Total Soccer Show! Joe and Taylor are here to commiserate, compare notes, try to figure out what to pay attention to in the rewatch... and generally just ponder what went so wrong for the United States in their N…

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Will pro-rel in the USL change American soccer forever? | The Big Thing 1:04:47

20d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Earlier this week, the United Soccer League (USL) broke the news that Promotion and Relegation was coming to the United States. Your favorite foursome (aside from the Ninja Turtles) is together again to discuss the news itself, the potential impact on American soccer and the looming questions still to be answered. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're p…

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Louder, Pod Girl (feat. Rose Gray) 27:12

18d ago27:12

27:12

2025's new it girl, Rose Gray, joins the podcast to reflect on the release of her debut album Louder, Please and tease its upcoming sister album coming later this year.By Popheads

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USMNT vs. Panama preview & huge pro-rel news in USL 59:37

21d ago59:37

59:37

What a news day! The foursome dives into the USL’s announcement that promotion and relegation is coming to American soccer for the first time ever. What is the USL doing? When is it happening? And what was our first reaction to it? Then, we chat about the USMNT’s clash with Panama in the Concacaf Nations League on Thursday. What will the U.S. do wi…

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Inside the Journey from Tre Luna Catering to Brick-and-Mortar and Beyond 50:28

19d ago50:28

50:28

FSR editors chat with Brian & Erin Mooney of Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen, Catering, and Grocery about sketching their dream in sidewalk chalk and starting with $300; overcoming challenges and building an intentional, supportive restaurant community; adapting to consumer needs and shifting expectations; and more.…

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Episode 90: The Death of Ellen Greenberg - Part 2 of 2 1:06:41

19d ago1:06:41

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When Ellen Greenberg, a first-grade teacher at Juniata Park Academy, was found dead in her locked (from the inside) Manayunk apartment in 2011 with more than 20 stab wounds, authorities initially ruled her death a suicide. During her autopsy, the medical examiner discovered that one of Ellen's stab wounds could have potentially cut through her spin…

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Will To Live 30:45

19d ago30:45

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We admire those willing to put themselves in such peril with the interest of exploration and discovery in mind, but with those who choose it for fun? It’s hard for the rest of us to wrap our heads around. Let’s take something common. SkyDiving. It’s said you’ll never feel so alive! And that’s because… you’ll never feel so close to certain death. “B…

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Inter Miami’s win (and Messi’s injury), Steffen’s form, Vermes’ future & more w/Jeff Rueter | MLS Update 1:20:01

22d ago1:20:01

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Taylor, Joe, and The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter combine to chat about a host of topics from around MLS! We start with Inter Miami’s big 2-1 road win over Atlanta United: what stood out from Miami’s revenge game? And what went wrong for Atlanta? And what’s up with Messi’s injury? Then we chat about players who have caught our eyes so far this season, fr…

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Hans Zimmer And Paul Dugdale: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:15

22d ago32:15

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This week sees the release of Hans Zimmer And Friends: Diamond In The Desert, a concert film like no other, which captures the great Hans Zimmer and his band in full flow in Dubai, and also intersperses a number of revealing interviews Zimmer conducted with the likes of Christopher Nolan, Zendaya, Billie Eilish, Pharrell Williams, Denis Villeneuve,…

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Newcastle's long-awaited trophy and late drama for Barcelona! | Weekend Review 1:06:42

23d ago1:06:42

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The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an eventful weekend which saw Newcastle Utd lift a trophy for the first time in forever! Elsewhere, Barcelona staged an epic comeback against title rivals Atletico Madrid, there was plenty of movement at the top in Serie A and Bayern Munich ceded ground in the Bundesliga! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posti…

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Millie Bobby Brown & Chris Pratt, Michael Fassbender & Marisa Abela, Best Fourth Parts, And The Number 12 1:45:28

26d ago1:45:28

1:45:28

Welcome to episode 659 (yes, we're keeping count) of The Empire Podcast, folks. And it's a belter, as Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with The Electric State's Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt to talk about their favourite Russo brother, accents, and which one will attend the parade if/when Liverpool win this year's Premier League title. [23:34 -3…

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Which MLS team could hang with the USMNT? | Listener Questions 56:47

26d ago56:47

56:47

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we're debating how an MLS team would fare against the USMNT, we're looking at next steps for João Félix, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, w…

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132 • Mysterious George 42:12

25d ago42:12

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Patreon.com/darktopic for excusive content. George Waterfield Russell Jr. AKA The Charmer. SOURCE - Charmer: A Ladies Man and his Victims by Jack Olsen Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code DARKTOPIC for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com Support thi…

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Can PSG win the whole thing? Madrid Derby penalty drama! Bayern Munich dominance! | Champions League Review 1:00:26

27d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to break down all the second-leg clashes in the Champions League Round of 16, including a calm Simeone being totally cool with his side's penalty shootout loss, PSG finding a way to win against a strong Liverpool, Bayern Arsenal and Aston Villa being comprehensively better than their opponents, and much much more…

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Tyler Adams is back! Diego Luna is in! Thoughts on Poch’s roster | USMNT Weekly 1:04:43

28d ago1:04:43

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Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s latest U.S. men’s national team roster. What do we make of the squad? Who stands out? Who missed the cut? And who should we expect to see in Poch’s lineup for the USMNT’s Concacaf Nations League semifinal clash with Panama on March 20th? All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHA…

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Inside Mellow Mushroom’s Data-Driven Strategy for Growth with Ahsan Jiva 42:56

26d ago42:56

42:56

Ahsan Jiva, Mellow Mushroom EVP of strategy and transformation, chats with FSR editors about using innovative tech to simplify operations for GMs; creating new restaurant formats to attract diverse customers and franchisees; and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance the overall experience for team members, guests, and operators.…

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Episode 89: The Death of Ellen Greenberg - Part 1 of 2 44:26

26d ago44:26

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When Ellen Greenberg, a first-grade teacher at Juniata Park Academy, was found dead in her locked (from the inside) Manayunk apartment in 2011 with more than 20 stab wounds, authorities initially ruled her death a suicide. During her autopsy, the medical examiner discovered that one of Ellen's stab wounds could have potentially cut through her spin…

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LAFC’s problems, Philadelphia Union undefeated & more w/Jeff Rueter | MLS Update 1:11:26

29d ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Taylor and Joe are joined by The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter to discuss a host of topics from around MLS! We start with the two undefeated teams left in MLS: what’s behind the Philadelphia Union and the Vancouver Whitecaps thriving? And will they keep it up? Then we chat about Jordan Morris breaking records for the Seattle Sounders, issues in Los Angele…

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Pochettino’s USMNT Nations League Roster I Quick Take, Hot Take Analysis 23:52

29d ago23:52

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With minutes to spare prior to USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino's press conference to discuss his roster for the Concacaf Nations League semifinal (and hopefully final), Joe and Taylor run through the 23-player squad and give their initial impressions, including surprise inclusions and omissions, areas of particular interest, and if Musah being li…

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Man City's crumbling, Juve's humbling & Bayern's stumbling | Weekend Review 1:03:46

30d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend where there were dramatic upset results at the top of the Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga, and defending champions Man City faltered once again! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses …

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Jack Huston, Bong Joon Ho, The Oscars, and The Greatness Of Gene Hackman 1:50:16

1M ago1:50:16

1:50:16

This week's Empire Podcast features two cracking interviews with two directors at different stages of their career. First, actor-turned-director Jack Huston sits down on Zoom and tells Chris Hewitt how he managed to make his directorial debut, the black-and-white drama Day Of The Fight, recruiting Joe Pesci for a supporting role, and the influence …

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Pep Guardiola's successor, Harry Kane's penalties and scoring against Messi's dog | Listener Questions 1:00:44

1M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! In this episode, we explore life after Pep for Man City, we're looking at the all-time season penalty record and we're asking the Big Question: could any of us score a goal past Leo Messi's dog? WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subsc…

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Liverpool's smash-and-grab against PSG, Real Madrid's tactical tweaks versus Atletico, and much more | Champions League Review 56:12

1M ago56:12

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Your favorite foursome is together again to briefly discuss the merits of bird enthusiasm, before spending a much larger chunk of time discussing the week's Champions League results. How did Liverpool manage to sneak a win against PSG? Was Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid a classic, or did it just have some classic moments? Plus. a big win for Arsenal…

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131 • Manling 22:53

1M ago22:53

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Patreon.com/darktopic for exclusive content. A Little Short. Like the title suggests. Manling Williams couldn’t sleep one night so she went out for a drive and a cigarette. When she came home, her family was gone. At least that’s her story. Here’s the rest of it. Sources: Finishing Music - Mz.007 Cheers LA Times Woman endures as trial drags on for …

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Pulisic’s media profile, Pochettino’s Dest alternatives & more | USMNT Weekly 1:06:45

1M ago1:06:45

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Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to answer a whole set of USMNT-themed questions! We discuss how the U.S. could set up in this month’s international window with Sergino Dest still out injured, the eagerness (or lack thereof) of key U.S. players to move into the public eye, what happened to Erik Palmer-Brown, why there aren’t more Americans in the Euro…

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Leadership and Longevity Lessons with Jack Gibbons, CEO of FB Society 44:05

1M ago44:05

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Jack Gibbons, co-founder of Twin Peaks, Velvet Taco, and now CEO of FB Society, shares his key learnings after 40 years in the restaurant industry about community fueling creativity; taking time off as a competitive advantage; energy management and preventing burnout; and more.By FSR magazine

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