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Chelsea’s Collapse and the Flat-Pack Queen
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Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs are back in the studio to pick through the remains of another chaotic evening of football, following Chelsea’s surprising defeat to Nottingham Forest, Andy is in full "concerned fan" mode, offering a passionate and animated reaction to his team’s latest performance.
The energy shifts from the pitch to the page as we welcome Felix White to the show. The Maccabees guitarist joins the boys to share the stories behind his highly anticipated new book, It’ll Be What It’ll Be, which officially lands this Thursday. It is a fantastic look at life, music, and the creative process from one of the industry's most genuine voices.
We also celebrate a massive show first with the arrival of a true world-beater. Hayley McCauley, the Flat Pack World Champion, joins us to talk about her unique skill set. She shares the secrets of high-speed furniture assembly and what it takes to reach the top of the competitive world of wardrobes and sideboards without losing a single screw.
To round things out, we get a dose of sporting history and drama with actor and writer Aaron Julius. He chats about the incredible experience of stepping into the shoes of the legendary John Conteh for his new play, bringing the charisma and grit of the boxing icon to life for a new generation.
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52:30|Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker are in the hot seats to steer you through a packed podcast of sport, cinema, and comedy. Boxing promoter Frank Warren drops by for a massive catch-up, sharing his thoughts on the upcoming Epsom Derby, giving the latest updates on the highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs. AJ clash, and talking about the current state of his beloved Arsenal.Things take a hilariously funny turn as comedy royalty Dara Ó Briain and Rhys James join the lads in the studio to plug the final stretch of Mock the Week. Plus, filmmakers Brandon Scott Smith and Derek Sullivan Smith call in to talk about their incredible new documentary, No Place For Football, which follows the beautiful game into the freezing, isolated landscapes of Greenland for the shortest football season on earth. To wrap it all up, the guys celebrate the final, chaotic birthday spread of the season, Enjoy! Additionally, You can find more from us here:Instagram: @tSHandJTwitter: @tSHandJYouTube: talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTGary Lineker on England, Ethics, and the Best No. 9 in Football
43:25|Max Rushden and Charlie Baker step into the hot seats bringing you a packed podcast of football chat. They are joined by England legend Gary Lineker to dive deep into all things World Cup. Gary gives his definitive predictions on exactly where the Three Lions will finish, who he expects to lift the trophy as tournament favorites, and reflects honestly on the ethical issues that have surrounded past World Cups. Plus, as a man who knows a thing or two about elite goal-scoring, Gary explains why he believes Harry Kane is currently the absolute best number 9 in world football, and shares his candid thoughts on the prospect of Kane shattering his own historic England World Cup scoring record.Follow us on socials:X/Twitter: @tSHandJInstagram: @tSHandJYouTube: talkSPORTJohn Barnes, Spygate Apologies, and Arsenal Socks on a Donkey
59:51|Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs bring you another packed podcast. Liverpool legend John Barnes joins the studio to break down the shock sacking of Arne Slot and discuss whether Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola is the right man to take over the Anfield hot seat.Comedian and Southampton fan Alistair Barrie stops by to react to the dramatic news on the South Coast, where Saints owner Dragan Solak and manager Tonda Eckert have issued public apologies following the explosive 'Spygate' scandal.Plus, comedian Simon Brodkin drops in to chat about his brand new 'Unleashed' UK tour, and England fan Darren Thompson shares an inspiring story about his journey to sobriety and how he is funding his ultimate World Cup dream.Finally, Nicola Knight from the Redwings Horse Sanctuary joins the guys to explain the bizarre story of why they were sent official Arsenal football socks for their donkeys to wear.Follow us on socials:X/Twitter: @tSHandJInstagram: @tSHandJYouTube: talkSPORTMystic Andy
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43:22|It's a World Cup takeover! As we bring you talkSPORT's How To Win The World Cup podcast - The countdown is on and Matt Forde is assembling his finest squad of comedians and former pros to answer the only question that matters: How. To. Win. Matt Forde and Jacob Hawley speak to England and Arsenal legend David Seaman all about the importance of squad harmony and creating the right culture when it comes to a major tournament.He explains why Gazza's exclusion in 1998 under Glen Hoddle was the wrong decision and why most of the squad wanted him to be involved, we hear why Arsene Wenger may have inadvertently helped Man United win a treble in 1999, and he reveals just how divided Arsenal and Manchester United players were when they joined up with the national side and if it ruined their chances of winning a World Cup.Plus he gives us his verdict on the current England squad and why Gareth Southgate deserves a lot of credit for any success England achieve this summer.Enjoyed this episode? Why not check out other episodes HERE! Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcupTwitter: @talkSPORT YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.ukCan Arsenal secure the double?!
44:34|Can Arsenal beat European giants PSG? What was Sir Alf really like? Paul and Andy are here to see in the weekend. Comedian and Arsenal fan Ian Stone joined us to preview the PSG v Arsenal match tonight and if he thinks his team can finish the season with another victory?We discussed the upcoming Champions League Final and the latest transfer news!World Cup journalist, author, and sports historian Norman Giller joined us to discuss his book, July 30, 1966, Football's Longest Day, which chronicles the 1966 World Cup final. He also shared insights into his relationship with Sir Alf Ramsey. Giller was the only newspaper reporter to get into the England dressing room after the final whistle in 1966!Charlie Herdman, a former goalkeeper turned boxing promoter, joined us. He is the CEO of the Pro Muay Thai Promotion World Super Series and is involved with the Champions Boxing League. He spoke on his journey through these transitions and what it's taught him at only 19 years old!If you enjoyed you can find more from us here:Instagram: @tSHandJTwitter: @tSHandJYouTube: talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTPalace Are Victorious! Will We ACTUALLY See Neymar At The World Cup?
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