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Byline PodcastWhat next for Germany?Adrian Goldberg asks 'what's next for Germany?' after an election which saw the centre-right Union alliance between the conservative CDU and the CSU takes 28% of the vote. The CDU’s leader Friedrich Merz is in pole position to form the next government and become Chancellor but the far right AfD came second with 20% of the votes and polled especially strongly in the east of the country. Merz has talked about the need for Germany to wean itself off dependence on the US for defence.Adrian is joined by Helena Marschall, an activist with Berlin-based en...2025-03-0224 minByline Podcast"Uncertain and Unfair" - The Ukraine Visa Extension SchemeAdrian Goldberg discusses the UK government's Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme, which offers Ukrainians fleeing the war a further 18 months extension their visas. Adrian is joined by Natalia Kogut, originally from Ukraine but now living in Birmingham and Simone Schehtman founder of Birmingham For Ukraine, who has launched a petition calling for the government revise the rules of the scheme.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-1631 min
THE LIQUIDATORThe Adrian Chiles episodeAdrian Goldberg is joined by special guest Adrian Chiles who assesses the future of Carlos Corberan after Albion's two draws on the road at Preston and Sunderland.2024-12-0131 min
Where's The Money Gone?German Football; 50 Plus One and moreThis week, Adrian and Charlie meet Kit Holden, author of 'Played in Germany - A Footballing Journey Through A Nation's Soul' - your essential guide to German football and society.Where’s the Money Gone? is a podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg - investigative journalist and West Bromwich Albion season ticket holder - and Charlie Methven, Charlton Athletic co owner, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and edited by Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio.Socials by 11-29 Me...2024-05-2726 minByline PodcastLabour Holds London, Gains West MidlandsIn this second podcast about England's local election results Adrian Goldberg reflects on success for Labour in the mayoral elections. They held London despite some forecasts to the contrary and secured the West Midlands, where Richard Parker won the vote after a partial recount to see off the incumbent Andy Street. Adrian is joined by Byline Times founder and executive editor Peter Jukes and Cllr Steve Evans – Deputy Leader of Wolverhampton City Council where Labour strengthened its grip on the local authority, winning 17 of 20 seats up for grabs. Produced in Bir...2024-05-0626 minByline PodcastGoldberg Investigates: IPP Jail SentencesAdrian Goldberg investigates Imprisonment for Public Protection jail sentences and the licensing conditions that are attached to them.He's joined by Ishuba Salmon, who was spent 17 years in jail on IPP sentences; Emma McClure from SL5 legal who represented Matthew Price; and Donna Mooney from campaign group UngrIPP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-3032 minWhere's The Money Gone?Malcolm Clarke of the FSA"Where’s the Money Gone?" is a podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg, investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder, and Charlie Methven, Charlton Athletic co owner of Charlton Athletic, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan.This week, Adrian and Charlie talk to Malcolm Clarke Chair of the Football Supporters Association. Made in Birmingham by We Bring Audio. Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Edited by Jed Thomas. Socials by 11-29 Media.2024-04-3028 minWhere's The Money Gone?Up for the Cup? Scrapping F.A. Cup ReplaysAdrian and Charlie discuss the decision to scrap FA Cup replays.WTMG is a podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg, investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder and Charlie Methven, Charlton Athletic co owner, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan This week - is football up for a scrap over the scrapping of FA Cup replays – a decision seemingly made by the FA and the EPL without consultation lower down the pyramid, and one whch has angered supporters and club owners alike .Produced by Adri...2024-04-2331 minWhere's The Money Gone?When Will We Get A Football Regulator?"Where’s the Money Gone?" is a podcast about football finance, governance and politic with Adrian Goldberg (investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder). and Charlie Methven (Charlton Athletic co owner, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan.)This week, their special guest is Damian Collins, the Manchester United supporting Conservative MP for Folkestone and Hythe Man United fan. Damian was the long-term chair of the DCMS Select Committee when the football regulator was under consideration and he called for it 4 years ago in a joint st...2024-03-0531 min
Byline PodcastChained By DebtTwenty five years after an amazing demonstration of people power in Birmingham which led to the cancellation of billions of dollars worth of debt in the developing world, Adrian Goldberg asks - is it time for a repeat performance?Adrian hears from Ruth Stephens who devised a Human Chain which attracted 70,000 participants at a G8 summit in 1998, attended by Tony Blair and President Clinton. Plus Heidi Chow from Debt Justice and Precious Kalombwana in Zambia. Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Funded by subscriptions to...2024-02-0227 minWhere's The Money Gone?Football 'Crimes' and PunishmentWhen football clubs break the game's financial rules, does the punishment fit the 'crime'?With Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven. Adrian is an investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder; Charlie is a director of Charlton Athletic, was previously on the board at Sunderland and is a boyhood Oxford United fan.Made in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg for We Bring Audio.Edited by Jed Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1227 minWhere's The Money Gone?Trevor Watkins: Saving Bournemouth and BeyondThis week Adrian and Charlie hear from lawyer Trevor Watkins. As a fan, Trevor led the rescue mission that helped save AFC Bournemouth; he helped create Supporters Direct which gave fans the opportunity to run their own clubs, he now advises more than 50 top tier clubs across Europe for law firm Pinsent Masons.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven. Adrian is an investigative journalist and West Browmich Albion season ticket holder; Charlie is a director Charlton, was previously on the board at Sunderland and is a boyhood Oxford fan.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Edited by Jed Thomas...2023-12-0431 minWhere's The Money Gone?Manchester United - "The World's Biggest Cash Machine".A podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven.Adrian is an investigative journalist and West Brom ST holder; Charlie is a director Charlton, was previously on the board at Sunderland and is a boyhood Oxford famThis week they talk to author Chris Blackhurst, whose book 'The World's Biggest Cash Machine - Manchester United, The Glazers and the Struggle for Football’s Soul" is out now.Made in Birmingham by We Bring AudioProduced by Adrian Goldberg, edited by Jed Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...2023-11-1327 min
Byline PodcastSpotify Discord: Big Tech vs Small Independents?Streaming giant Spotify is coming in for flak over proposals to cut revenue for small independent artists. The idea is that Is that tracks which would otherwise account for the lowest 0.5% of royalty payments will be demonetised.Adrian Goldberg hears from Skepwax Records co-founder Amelia Fletcher who has played in a host of well loved indie bands including Talulah Gosh and Heavenly. Amelia is also an economics Professor with expertise in competition policy at UAE. Adrian also hears from one of Spotify’s satisfied cutomers, Jack Clothier co founder of indie label Alcopop Records.Pr...2023-11-1328 minWhere's The Money Gone?Everton FC; Takeover talk and a new stadiumA podcast about football finance, governance and politic with Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven.This week - why are things so sticky for the Toffees? Everton are one of the best supported clubs in England yet despite the best efforts of manager Sean Dyche on the field, off it they seem to lurch from one financial crisis to another.The club is at risk of a points deduction for breaching financial fair play and a mooted takeover by Florida-based 777 Partners is hugely controversial.Adrian and Charlie are joined by former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness.Produced...2023-11-0728 min
Byline Podcast"Violence Breeds Violence"Adrian Goldberg hears from UK medics calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Israel has launched the onslaught in the territory, in retaliation for horrific attacks by Hamas in which more than 1400 people were killed. More than 200 hostages were taken. More than 4300 people have since died in Gaza, many of them civilians, as a result of aerial strikes, which are thought to be the prelude of a ground invasion. Humanitarian Aid has been allowed into the territory after several days of siege and the International Committee of the Red...2023-10-2323 min
Adrian Goldberg's Talk Show"Kids As Commodities"Is It time to stop treating kids in care as commodities?
In this episode, Adrian Goldberg examines the outsourcing of children’s homes to private companies. The evidence suggests that profit making firms in the sector generally provide a worse service than local authority providers; and are more likely to move youngsters away from their families and community networks.
Adrian's guests are Dr Anders Bach-Mortenson from Oxford University’s Department For Social Policy and Intervention and journalist Martin Barrow, who runs the Week In Care mailing list, and is a foster carer himself.
Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey...2023-06-0722 min
Byline Podcast"Kids As Commodities"Is It time to stop treating kids in care as commodities? In this episode, Adrian Goldberg examines the outsourcing of children’s homes to private companies. The evidence suggests that profit making firms in the sector generally provide a worse service than local authority providers; and are more likely to move youngsters away from their families and community networks. Adrian's guests are Dr Anders Bach-Mortenson from Oxford University’s Department For Social Policy and Intervention and journalist Martin Barrow, who runs the Week In Care mailing list, and is a foster carer himself...2023-06-0723 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowHarry and Meghan Netflix Review: Vol 2In this episode of the Byline Times podcast, Adrian Goldberg discusses Episodes 4-6 (ie Volume Two) of the Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary series.
Adrian's guests are US-based royal commentator RS Locke and media pundit Mic Wright.
This episode was first aired @bylineradio on 18 December 2022.
The broadcast was via Twitter Spaces, so the quality might be rather lo-fi in parts.
Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.
Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times.2023-01-021h 27
Byline PodcastHarry and Meghan Netflix Review: Vol 2In this episode of the Byline Times podcast, Adrian Goldberg discusses Episodes 4-6 (ie Volume Two) of the Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary series.Adrian's guests are US-based royal commentator RS Locke and media pundit Mic Wright.This episode was first aired @bylineradio on 18 December 2022.The broadcast was via Twitter Spaces, so the quality might be rather lo-fi in parts.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast...2023-01-021h 29Adrian Goldberg's Talk ShowHarry and Meghan Netflix Review: Vol 1In this episode of the Byline Times podcast, Adrian Goldberg discusses Episodes 1-3 (ie Volume One) of the Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary series.
Adrian's guests are comedian and journalist Ava Vidal; US-based royal commentator RS Locke; and media pundit Mic Wright.
This episode was first aired @bylineradio on 14 December 2022.
The recording was via Twitter Spaces, so the quality might be rather lo-fi in parts.
Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg.
Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times.2022-12-2855 min
Byline PodcastHarry and Meghan Netflix Review: Vol 1In this episode of the Byline Times podcast, Adrian Goldberg discusses Episodes 1-3 (ie Volume One) of the Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary series.Adrian's guests are comedian and journalist Ava Vidal; US-based royal commentator RS Locke; and media pundit Mic Wright.This episode was first aired @bylineradio on 14 December 2022. The recording was via Twitter Spaces, so the quality might be rather lo-fi in parts.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg. Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times. Hosted on A...2022-12-2857 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk Show"How Fascism Works"Adrian Goldberg is joined from the United States by Jason Stanley, author of How Fascism Works – The Politics of Us And Them. The book, which was first published in 2018, has become increasingly relevant following Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to stand again for President.
In a wide ranging conversation, which we are making available first to Supplement subscribers, Jason talks to Adrian about Brexit, the UK’s inglorious fascist past, the role of the media, and how authoritarianism on the left differs from that on the right.
Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.
Funded by subscri...2022-12-0626 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowBudget 2022 AnalysisAdrian Goldberg gets reaction to Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement…a budget which the Chancellor says promises sustainability, growth and public services. in his words, it's designed to counter “a recession made by Russia with a recovery made in Britain…”
His opposite number Rachel Reeves for Labour condemned what she called his "Bobby Ewing strategy” which conveniently forgets that the Conservatives have been in power for the last dozen years. It hadn’t been a dream she said but “the everyday nightmare of Tory Britain."
Adrian's guests are Julia Chukwuma, Lecturer in Economics at The Open University, Dr Phil White from Patriotic Mill...2022-11-1837 min
Byline PodcastBudget 2022 AnalysisAdrian Goldberg gets reaction to Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement…a budget which the Chancellor says promises sustainability, growth and public services. in his words, it's designed to counter “a recession made by Russia with a recovery made in Britain…” His opposite number Rachel Reeves for Labour condemned what she called his "Bobby Ewing strategy” which conveniently forgets that the Conservatives have been in power for the last dozen years. It hadn’t been a dream she said but “the everyday nightmare of Tory Britain." Adrian's guests are Julia Chukwuma, Lecturer in Economics at The...2022-11-1838 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowByline Investigates: Rwanda Refugee SchemeAdrian Goldberg hears details of a disturbing investigation into the UK’s proposed deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda – a policy heartily endorsed by incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss who has said that she will support and extend the scheme to other countries.
The Byline Intelligence Team (BITE) has unearthed details of a previously unreported second deadly protest in Rwanda involving refugees and local security forces.
Our reporting team has also discovered that a monitoring committee designed to oversee the treatment of deportees hadn’t been established before the first planned flight out in June. You can read all four of thei...2022-09-0824 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowLiz Truss - Hopes and FearsIn this episode, Adrian Goldberg hears listeners hopes and fears about the arrival of Liz Truss as Prime Minister.
Truss arrives in the midst of a cost of living crisis that’s destined to get worse, with industrial unrest growing, the NHS in crisis, the ongoing fallout from Brexit, and with international tensions rising after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
If it’s a mess, it’s one she has helped create having held Cabinet positions since 2014, most recently serving as Johnson’s Foreign Secretary. Will her arrival at No.10 do anything to improve things?
Adrian hears from Byline Times editor Harde...2022-09-0652 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowTHE BAD PRESS AWARDSAfter the gongs were handed out at the Bad Press Awards as part of the 2022 Byline Festival, Adrian Goldberg gathered together some of those involved in the event, to discuss the state of modern journalism.
Under the shadow of the Westway, Adrian spoke to BAFTA award winning actress Joanna Scanlon; Peter York, writer of the Official Sloane Ranger Handbook and creator of the Modern Review; Alastair Morgan, long time campaigner on behalf of his murdered brother Daniel Morgan; compere Jonathan Pie aka the comedian Tom Walker; andPeter Jukes executive editor of Byline Times.
Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and H...2022-05-0242 min
Byline PodcastThe Bad Press AwardsAfter the gongs were handed out at the Bad Press Awards as part of the 2022 Byline Festival, Adrian Goldberg gathered together some of those involved in the event, to discuss the state of modern journalism.Under the shadow of the Westway, Adrian spoke to BAFTA award winning actress Joanna Scanlon; Peter York, writer of the Official Sloane Ranger Handbook and creator of the Modern Review; Alastair Morgan, long time campaigner on behalf of his murdered brother Daniel Morgan; compere Jonathan Pie aka the comedian Tom Walker; andPeter Jukes executive editor of Byline Times. P...2022-05-0244 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowRape Victims - Failed By The System (Again!)Adrian Goldberg investigates how rape victims and survivors are being failed on both sides of the Anglo/Scottish border.
In England and Wales, an official report has found that rape victims are continually and systematically being failed by the criminal justice system with long delays between reporting a case and a prosecution. Adrian discusses this with Byline Times Chief Social and European Affairs Reporter Sian Norris with Hera Hussein, founder of Chayn, which supports survivors of gender based violence around the world.
Meanwhile in Scotland, there are calls to change a legal provision which campaigners say requires a ridiculously high...2022-03-0931 min
Byline PodcastRape Victims - Failed By The System (Again!)Adrian Goldberg investigates how rape victims and survivors are being failed on both sides of the Anglo/Scottish border.In England and Wales, an official report has found that rape victims are continually and systematically being failed by the criminal justice system with long delays between reporting a case and a prosecution. Adrian discusses this with Byline Times Chief Social and European Affairs Reporter Sian Norris with Hera Hussein, founder of Chayn, which supports survivors of gender based violence around the world.Meanwhile in Scotland, there are calls to change a legal provision...2022-03-0933 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowAfter Partygate: Do We Need Leveson 2After Partygate, the scandal that has jeopardised Boris Johnson's Premiership, Adrian Goldberg asks do we need Leveson 2 - an investigation into links between the press, the police and politicians. This was originally proposed by High Court Judge Sir Brian Leveson at the conclusion of his Inquiry into press ethics in. 2012, but was scrapped by then PM Theresa May in 2018.
Adrian hears from Peter Jukes, executive editor of Byline Times, former Times night editor Katherine O'Donnell, and campaigner Alastair Morgan, who fights for justice on behalf of his murdered brother Daniel.
Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times.
Produced in Birmingham...2022-01-2730 min
Byline PodcastAfter Partygate: Do We Need Leveson 2?After Partygate, the scandal that has jeopardised Boris Johnson's Premiership, Adrian Goldberg asks do we need Leveson 2 - an investigation into links between the press, the police and politicians. This was originally proposed by High Court Judge Sir Brian Leveson at the conclusion of his Inquiry into press ethics in. 2012, but was scrapped by then PM Theresa May in 2018.Adrian hears from Peter Jukes, executive editor of Byline Times, former Times night editor Katherine O'Donnell, and campaigner Alastair Morgan, who fights for justice on behalf of his murdered brother Daniel.Funded by subscriptions...2022-01-2732 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk Show"MISCONDUCT IN PUBLIC OFFICE?"Barrister Michael Mansfield QC tells Adrian Goldberg that Boris Johnson and other senior politicians could be prosecuted for Misconduct In Public Office over their handling of the Coronavirus pandemic. Mr Mansfield was speaking as he launched the Final Report of the People's Covid Inquiry.
Adrian also hears from Dr Tony O'Sullivan co-Chair of Keep Our NHS Public who commissioned the Inquiry.
Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times newspaper.
Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.2021-12-0133 min
Byline PodcastBoris Johnson: "Misconduct In Public Office?"Barrister Michael Mansfield QC tells Adrian Goldberg that Boris Johnson and other senior politicians could be prosecuted for Misconduct In Public Office over their handling of the Coronavirus pandemic. Mr Mansfield was speaking as he launched the Final Report of the People's Covid Inquiry.Adrian also hears from Dr Tony O'Sullivan co-Chair of Keep Our NHS Public who commissioned the Inquiry.Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times newspaper.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2021-12-0135 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowHEALTH INEQUALITY - A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATHAdrian Goldberg investigates one of the great scandals of our time – the health inequalities that mean a man living in central Blackpool can expect to die 27 years earlier than his counterpart in an affluent district of London...
That stark figure – from research by Imperial College in London – showed that, life expectancy for women fell in almost one in five communities in England in the decade before the pandemic…whilst researchers at York University’s Centre For Health Economics found that cuts led to 57,000 deaths more than would otherwise have been expected in the four years after Austerity was implemented in 2010 by the coal...2021-11-0334 min
Byline PodcastHEALTH INEQUALITY - A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATHAdrian Goldberg investigates one of the great scandals of our time – the health inequalities that mean a man living in central Blackpool can expect to die 27 years earlier than his counterpart in an affluent district of London... That stark figure – from research by Imperial College in London – showed that, life expectancy for women fell in almost one in five communities in England in the decade before the pandemic…whilst researchers at York University’s Centre For Health Economics found that cuts led to 57,000 deaths more than would otherwise have been expected in the four years after Auste...2021-11-0335 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowJOLYON MAUGHAM: GOOD LAW PROEJCTBarrister Jolyon Maugham has become the scourge of government by using the law to challenge ministers' decisions. His crowd funded Good Law Project initially raised issues around Brexit, and has since succeeded in exposing the sleaze and cronyism surrounding PPE contracts. He talks to Adrian about how his life and career have been transformed since he first came to prominence helping wealthy people avoid paying tax.
Before that, Byline Times Executive Editor Peter Jukes reflect on a rarity for the Boris Johnson government - a Cabinet Minister losing their post, in this instance Matt Hancock.
Presented by Adrian Goldberg. Produced...2021-06-3034 minTHE LIQUIDATORBIG SAM QUITS - WHO'S NEXT?Chris and Adrian discuss the decision by Sam Allardyce to quit the Hawthorns hotseat at the end of the season - and assess some of the contenders to replace him.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian GoldbergSponsored by BCTG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2040 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowWHAT IS ZIONISM?In the wake of a new surge of violence involving Israelis and Palestinian Arabs, we explore Zionism - the ideology that led to the creation of the state of Israel, and how provides it with ideological sustenance.
Podcast host Adrian Goldberg talks to Dov Waxman, author of "The Israeli Palestinian Conflict - What Everyone Needs To Know."
Dov is also the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Israel Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Presented by Adrian Goldberg.
Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.2021-05-2036 min
Byline PodcastWHAT IS ZIONISM?In the wake of a new surge of violence involving Israelis and Palestinian Arabs, we explore Zionism - the ideology that led to the creation of the state of Israel, and how provides it with ideological sustenance. Podcast host Adrian Goldberg talks to Dov Waxman, author of "The Israeli Palestinian Conflict - What Everyone Needs To Know."Dov is also the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Israel Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.Presented by Adrian Goldberg.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg...2021-05-2038 minTHE LIQUIDATORBAGGIES LOSE THEIR STRIPES; LIVARPOOL; ROY'S RETURN?In another Liquidator exclusive, Chris reveals that Albion are ditching their traditional stripes for a new - and inevitably controversial - "penguin" style kit.Meanwhile Adrian dubs Liverpool "LiVARpool" after a frustrating defeat at The Hawthorns, and accusations of ageism are thrown around as the lad discuss the possible return of Roy Hodgson.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian GoldbergSponsored by BCTG Training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-1749 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowELECTION REFLECTIONAdrian Goldberg reflects on three aspects of recent elections across Britain.
He talks to Amelia Womack, deputy leader of the Green Party about how they can build on a successful night in the local elections in England to become a force in Westminster.
Peter Geoghan, author of Democracy For Sale, reflects on the influence of "dark money" in the Scottish parliamentary elections.
Lauren Walsh, editor of NE Beep in Gateshead and Steve Evans, a councillor in Wolverhampton assess Labour's defeat in the Hartlepool by-election and the loss of Councils in traditional strongholds Sheffield and Durham.
Presented by Adrian Goldberg. Produced...2021-05-1350 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowELECTION REFLECTIONAdrian Goldberg reflects on three aspects of recent elections across Britain.
He talks to Amelia Womack, deputy leader of the Green Party about how they can build on a successful night in the local elections in England to become a force in Westminster.
Peter Geoghan, author of Democracy For Sale, reflects on the influence of "dark money" in the Scottish parliamentary elections.
Lauren Walsh, editor of NE Beep in Gateshead and Steve Evans, a councillor in Wolverhampton assess Labour's defeat in the Hartlepool by-election and the loss of Councils in traditional strongholds Sheffield and Durham.
Presented by Adrian Goldberg. Produced...2021-05-1350 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowELECTION REFLECTIONAdrian Goldberg reflects on three aspects of recent elections across Britain.
He talks to Amelia Womack, deputy leader of the Green Party about how they can build on a successful night in the local elections in England to become a force in Westminster.
Patrick Geoghan, author of Democracy For Sale, reflects on the influence of "dark money" in the Scottish parliamentary elections.
Lauren Walsh, editor of NE Beep in Gateshead and Steve Evans, a councillor in Wolverhampton assess Labour's defeat in the Hartlepool by-election and the loss of Councils in traditional strongholds Sheffield and Durham.
Presented by Adrian Goldberg. Produced...2021-05-1249 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowELECTION REFLECTIONAdrian Goldberg reflects on three aspects of recent elections l Britain. He talks to Amelia Womack, deputy leader of the Green Party about how they can build on a successful night in the local elections in England to become a force in Westminster.
Patrick Geoghan, author of Democracy For Sale, reflects on the influence of "dark money" in the Scottis parliamentary elections.
Lauren Walsh, editor of NE Beep in Gateshead and Steve Evans, a councillor in Wolverhampton assess Labour's defeat in the Hartlepool by-election and the loss of Councils in traditional strongholds Sheffield and Durham.
Presented by Adrian Goldberg. Produced...2021-05-1249 minTHE LIQUIDATORRELEGATION RECKONINGDefeat at Arsenal has confirmed Albion's relegation to the Championship. Adrian and Chris assess where responsibility lies.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian GoldbergSponsored by BCTG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-1052 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowDAVID BADDIEL; JEWS DON'T COUNTThis week, podcast host Adrian Goldberg is joined by comedian and best-selling author David Baddiel who discusses his latest book Jews Don't Count - a polemic about the racism that too many people who regard themselves as "progressives" fail to see.
Plus Byline Times co founder Peter White on the Mexican Stand Off between Dominic Cummings and Fleet Street newspaper bosses.
Presented by Adrian Goldberg
Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.2021-04-2846 min
Byline PodcastDAVID BADDIEL; JEWS DON'T COUNTThis week, podcast host Adrian Goldberg is joined by comedian and best-selling author David Baddiel who discusses his latest book Jews Don't Count - a polemic about the racism that too many people who regard themselves as "progressives" fail to see.Plus Byline Times co founder Peter Jukes on the Mexican Stand Off between Dominic Cummings and Fleet Street newspaper bosses.Presented by Adrian GoldbergProduced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 2021-04-2847 minTHE LIQUIDATORCHAMPIONSHIP HERE WE COMEAs if following the Baggies wasn't hard enough at the moment, Chris has to negotiate a faulty heating system, and Adrian is struggling with the after effects of a dodgy kebab.On the pitch, there's the small matter of a late equaliser by Villa to discuss and a thrashing by Leicester to discuss - results which leave Albion on the brink of relegation.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian GoldbergSponsored by Black Country Training Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2642 minTHE LIQUIDATORSUPERLEAGUE SHENANIGENS/BIG DAVE/BAGGIES ACCOUNTSEven though WBA were without a game this weekend, there are no shortage of talking points of Chris, Adrian, and their special guest football finance expert Kieran Maguire.The trio discuss plans for a new European Superleague, wish a swift recovery on former Baggies centre back Darren "Big Dave" Moore, and analyse Albion's newly published accounts.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian Goldberg.Get your Liquidator podcast T shirts and mugs here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-1946 minTHE LIQUIDATORPROUD TO BE A BAGGIE AGAIN/THIS MEANS VARAlbion have won back to back games for the first time this season, giving Chris and Adrian wild hopes of survival. In amongst the celebrations of a 3-0 thrashing of Southampton, there's discussion about the merits of Mbaye Diagne, Ainsley Maitland Niles, Matt Phillips, Dara O' Shea and Kyle Bartley - not to mention yet another VAR controversy.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowksiProduced by Adrian GoldbergDonl't forget your Liquidator Podcast T shirts and mugs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-1342 minTHE LIQUIDATORBIG SAM IN? PLANNING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIPIt's unusual for fans to call for a manager to be kept on in the face of impending relegation but Adrian and Chris agree that Sam Allardyce should be given another season in the Baggies hotseat. They clash over Matheus Pereira though...and Chris still hasn't got his T shirt.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian GoldbergGet you Liquidator podcast merch here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-0844 minTHE LIQUIDATORDERBY DELIGHT; ALLY ROB REMEMBERS CYRILLE AND JEFF; AND AN ARRESTING STORYJoining Adrian and Chris for this episode is Baggies (and Wolves) legend Ally Robertson who discusses the Baggies victory in the Black Country derby - a first win for new(ish) manager Sam Allardyce.Ally also remembers two team mates whose anniversaries are in January - Cyrille Regis and Jeff Astle - with a contribution from the BBC's Pat Murphy too.Plus Adrian reveals the story of his arrest at The Hawthorns.Produced by Adrian Goldberg.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.Sponsored by PugMugMarketing.ComGet your Liquidator...2021-01-1851 minTHE LIQUIDATOROH! WE DON'T LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE; MATHEUS MYSTERY; DERBY DILEMMAIt was the "shock" result that many Baggies fans expected. Chris and Adrian pick over the bones of Albion's short-lived FA Cup campaign following defeat to League One Blackpool.They also question why Matheus Pereira isn't smiling anymore; and ask if Wolves or Villa is the bigger derby.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.Produced by Adrian Goldberg.Sponsored by PugMugMartketing.comSupporting Smethwick Food Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-1144 minTHE LIQUIDATORKLOPP CLIPPED; BIG SAM'S MASK; SJ MUST STAYBig Sam's second game in charge gave Albion fans a welcome Christmas bonus - a thoroughly unexpected but well deserved 1-1 draw at Liverpool. Sam's protective mask didn't fare so well, slipping down his face.In other new, Chris and Adrian discuss possible signings in the transfer window, and call on the Baggies board to offer Sam Johnstone a new contract.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkpowskiProduced by Adrian GoldbergSponsored by PugMug Marketing.Liquidator podcast merch now available Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...2020-12-2847 minTHE LIQUIDATORBIG SAM'S DERBY DEBUT DRUBBING; CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME (PT 2)A derby day drubbing at the hands of Aston Villa marked Sam Allardyce's debut in the Baggies hot seat. Adrian and Chris examine which players are likely to meet with the new Head Coach's approval - and which ones won't.Plus more revelations about the scale of cash diverted towards WBAFC by its own charity the Albion Foundation.Sponsored by PugMugmarketing.comSupporting Smethwick Fodbank.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowksi.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-2151 minTHE LIQUIDATORTHE GARRY THOMPSON EPISODE; FAREWELL SLAV?Another defeat for the Baggies - this time against Newcastle - has left Head Coach Slaven Bilic in a perilous position. Adrian and Chris decide, reluctantly, that's time for Slav to go.Plus former Baggies striker Garry Thompson shares memories of his all too brief Albion career in the mid 80's. His biography with Bill Howell, Don't Believe A Word, is out now.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkoswki.Produced by Adrian Goldberg.SPONSORED BY PUG MUG MARKETING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-1439 min
Adrian Goldberg's Talk ShowTHE "DAD'S ARMY" BREXITHow far was Brexit powered by Britain's yearning for an Imperial past that can never return? And how useful to the populists who promoted it is imagery like the opening credits of Dad's Army, which shows plucky old Blighty being pushed back to the Kent coastline by the advancing German army?
Adrian Goldberg hears from Byline Times editor Hardeep Matharu and two of the paper's writers, Otto English and Jonathan Lis about the influence of the past upon the present and the future.
Made in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg for Byline Times.2020-12-0933 minTHE LIQUIDATORPALACE COUP: BREXIT BAGGIES; HAWTHORNS HOMECOMING?After a 5-1 thrashing by Crystal Palace, Adrian and Chris discuss the VAR-assisted sending off Matheus Pereira which changed the course of the game; and the alarming slump which followed.There are also reflections on how the new post-Brexit transfer rules will affect the Baggies, and hopes of post Covid Hawthorns homecoming against Aston Villa.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian GoldbergSPONSORED BY PUG MUG MARKETING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-0746 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowNHS WHISTLEBLOWERS; A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATHNHS staff who wanted to blow the whistle on poor practice among their colleagues were promised a new deal in 2015 when Sir Robert Francis recommended the creation of the National Guardians Office, which encouraged the "freedom to speak up." This followed scandals at Stafford Hospital and Gosport War Memorial Hospital where concerns raised by workers were ignored - with deadly consequences.
Despite the optimism created by the arrival of the NGO, Health Service staff who speak out in public still risk being victimised as Stephen Colegrave has revealed in a series of articles for Byline Times. In this episode presenter...2020-12-0234 minTHE LIQUIDATORBLADES BLUNTED; BAGGIES BIDDING WARS; STATUE-GATEChris and Adrian celebrate Albion's first win of the season against Sheffield United; and consider the likelihood of the sale of the club now that half a dozen potential investors have been identified.Plus Statue-Gate - what has really happened to the Tony Brown statue outside the East Stand.Liquidator podcast T-shirts and mugs available hereDaryl Burgess exclusive Liquidator DJ Mix is hereDonate to Smethwick Foodbank here Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.Produced by Adrian Goldberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...2020-11-3044 minAdrian Goldberg's Talk ShowPPE AND THE CRONY CRISISThe saying goes that "it's not what you know but who you know". That certainly seems to have been the case when Boris Johnson's government was handing out contracts for Personal Protective Equipment at the start of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Sam Bright has been saying as much in his journalism for Byline Times for months - now that view has been corroborated by The National Audit Office. Sam discusses the NAO findings with Labour MP Dawn Butler, who has been asking questions about the issue in parliamenrt.
PLUS Adrian Goldberg exposes a potential conflict of interest in the Scottish Football...2020-11-1937 minTHE LIQUIDATORTHE DARYL BURGESS EPISODEFormer Baggies defender Daryl Burgess - a veteran of more than 300 appearances for Albion - joins Chris and Adrian to discuss his best and worst managers, favourite team mates, and his life as a club DJ. Dennis Smith, Gary Megson, Ossie Ardiles, and Andy Hunt are all all featured. Plus Alan Buckley and Arthur Mann - on a podium.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian GoldbergGet your Liquidator T shirts and mugs here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-1642 minTHE LIQUIDATORBILIC HOKEY COKEY, MORE YASHA GE, NOBBY STILES R.I.P. WEST BROM PUBSWe're packing it all into this bumper episode. We have news of a poll which shows overwhelming support for Slaven Bilic, Baggies shareholders asking some Nosey Parker questions about the woman who might (or might not ) own WBA's holding company, plus a tribute to Nobby Stiles and perhaps more information than you might want about the pubs on West Bromwich High Street.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkwowski.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0952 min
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALLSOUND OF THE CROWDWhat's the meaning of football without live spectators? And how much is the experience of being in a crowd part of the joy of the game? Adrian and John are joined by Jon Berry, a Birmingham City sufferer and the author of two ace books, Hugging Strangers and Project Restart (both published by Pitch).Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John NicholsonProduced by Adrian Goldberg.2020-11-0400 minTHE LIQUIDATORBILIC OUT? CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME. WHO'S YASHA GE?In the aftermath of a disappointing defeat to Fulham which sees Albion drop into the bottom three, Baggies fans are starting to ask questions of Head Coach Slaven Bilic. Adrian and Chris both want Bilic in, but fear it could be Bilic Out.Plus a story courtesy of the Sandwell Skidder blog suggesting that WBA are profiting from their own charity. And the unresolved ownership puzzle which has led the podcast to a Ms Yasha Ge in Shanghai.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian Goldberg Hosted on Acast. See ac...2020-11-0339 minTHE LIQUIDATORBILIC BEWILDERED; ODEMWINGIE HAT TRICKIs Slaven Bilic about to quit? The rumours were swirling after the Baggies Head Coach made known his displeasure over the sale of Ahmed Hegazi. Adrian and Chris assess the odds, and hear more from Baggies legend Peter Odemwingie, including memories of his hat-trick at Molineux.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowksi.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-2744 minWHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALLCOMING IN FROM THE COLD: FOOTBALL A RACISMAndrew Spence shares the story of his Talk Sport documentary series and podcast Coming In From The Cold which tells the history of black footballers in England. He's joined by Anne-Marie Batson, niece of former West Bromwich Albion star player Brendon Batson, who conducted many of the key interviews. Along with Adrian and John, they reflect on the series, and on the state of racism in football today.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John NicholsonProduced by Adrian Goldberg2020-10-2000 minTHE LIQUIDATORPETER ODEMWINGIE'S DEADLINE DAY EXCLUSIVEFormer Baggies star Peter Odemwingie pulls no punches in this exclusive interview as he reveals his own story of the transfer that never was - his Deadline Day deal in January 2013 which saw him travel to QPR, pose for the Sky cameras, only to see his move fall apart at the last minute.Plus reflections on Albion's first clean sheet of the season.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-2055 min
Adrian Goldberg's Talk ShowFOOTBALL AT A CROSSROADSSome of English football's traditional clubs face extinction in a crisis provoked by Coronavirus - although poor management, overspending and weak governance of their sport have already made them vulnerable. In this episode Adrian Goldberg hears from Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan, author John Nicholson, Sunderland co-owner Charlie Methven and Damian Collins MP about how the game can be saved.
There's also a great insight into the extradition hearing of Julian Assange with Byline Times reporter James Doleman.
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Produced and presented by Adrian Goldberg.2020-10-1529 minWHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALLPPV AND THE RICK PARRY REVOLUTIONShould football fans have to pay £14.95 to watch their team's match on pay per view TV when stadiums are closed because of Coronavirus? And how credible is a proposed bailout package for the EFL which would give greater voting rights to bigger clubs?Presented by John Nicholson and Adrian Goldberg.Produced by Adrian Goldberg.2020-10-1300 minTHE LIQUIDATORBAGGIES OWNERSHIP RIDDLE; PAY PER VIEW: RICK PARRYChris and Adrian are joined this week by football finance expert Kieran Maguire from Liverpool University.On the agenda? A curious puzzle about Albion's ownership, plans to charge £14.95 for Pay Per View matches, and a radical plan to restructure the Premier League apparently masterminded by, er, EFL supremo Rick Parry.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowksiProduced by Adrian Goldberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-1241 minWHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALLBURY AFC: GOALS GALORE; FOOTY ON TVAdrian and John are joined for this episode by Gareth Castick, one of the directors of Bury AFC, a fan-owned club starting at the base of the football pyramid, after Bury FC were expelled from the Football League.There's a lively discussion about why the Premier League is experiencing an early season goal glut; while John and Adrian almost come to fisticuffs over the issue of watching matches on TV. It's just like Eastenders - without the cockney accents.Presented by Adrian Goldberg (@goldbergradio) and John Nicholson (@Johnnythenic)Produced by Adrian Goldberg.2020-10-0600 minTHE LIQUIDATORSAINTS ALIVE, BAGGIES HALF ASLEEP; BOMBER BROWN AT 75Another heavy defeat for the Baggies and Chris admits the "first seeds of doubt" are starting to creep in about Slaven's management. WBA, he says, look like a "defeat waiting to happen".Adrian tries to lift the mood by reminiscing about the mighty Tony "Bomber" Brown, still going strong as a radio commentator and fondly remembered as Albion's greatest goalscorer.Proud to support Smethwick Foodbank. More details at Smethwick.Foodbank.Org.UKPresented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...2020-10-0539 minTHE LIQUIDATORCHELSEA DAGGER; HANDBALL AND VAR; SAM JOHNSTONE; TOM SILKLoads for Adrian and Chris to talk about this time, with the main feature being a 3-3 draw against title chasing Chelsea. Given that the Baggies were 3-0 up at half time, is that one point gained or two points loss. Plus the controversy of the new handball rule and VAR. reflections on Sam Johnstone and Callum Robinson. Plus an appreciation of one-time Baggies director Tom Silk.This podcast is proud to support Smethwick Food Bank. More information at Smethwick.Foodbank.Org.UKPresented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Host...2020-09-2842 minTHE LIQUIDATORWHERE'S THE MONEY GONE? BAGGIES FOR SALE? THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERDWith Albion struggling to find the cash to buy new signings to lift them off the bottom of the table, Adrian and Chris break down where the club's TV money has gone, and explore rumours that the club might have been touted for sale pre-Covid. There's a bit about football too - but not too much after a 5-2 drubbing by Everton.Supporting Smethwick Food Bank. They need food, cash and volunteers. Go to Smethwick.Foodbank.Org.UkPresented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2020-09-2143 min
Adrian Goldberg's Talk ShowPPE PROCUREMENT SCANDALByline Times podcast editor Adrian Goldberg meets Sam Bright who has uncovered a PPE Procurement scandal, which has seen contracts worth millions of pounds to companies with no apparent record in providing protecting clothing.
Adrian also meets people in Birmingham which is in Coronavirus lockdown. Can the people there be expected to obey all the rules, when the government has admitted that it's willing to break the law over its EU Brexit deal.
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Produced and Presented by Adrian Goldberg.2020-09-1730 min
Byline PodcastPPE PROCUREMENT SCANDALByline Times podcast editor Adrian Goldberg meets Sam Bright who has uncovered a PPE Procurement scandal, which has seen contracts worth millions of pounds to companies with no apparent record in providing protecting clothing.Adrian also meets people in Birmingham which is in Coronavirus lockdown. Can the people there be expected to obey all the rules, when the government has admitted that it's willing to break the law over its EU Brexit deal.Don't forget to subscribe to the Byline Times. More details at Bylinetimes.comProduced and Presented by...2020-09-1732 minTHE LIQUIDATORLEICESTER TESTERBlimey - that was some introduction to the Premier League. A 3-0 drubbing by Leicester. Adrian and Chris discuss transfer options, Slaven Bilic's body language and one time Albion striker Jason Roberts.Don't forget to support the Smethwick Foodbank. Go to Smethwick.Foodbank.Org.UkPresented by Adrian Goldberg (@goldbergradio) and Chris Lepkowski (@Chrislepkowski).Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-1446 minTHE LIQUIDATORPREMIER PREVIEWS AND PREDICTIONS FOR 20/21Adrian and Chris discuss Albion's close season signings, and predict where they think the Baggies will finish in the Premier League in the 2020/21campaign.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian Goldberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0744 minTHE LIQUIDATORFIXTURES RELEASED; RED AND YELLOW THIRD KIT; OLI BURKEIn the second Liquidator summer special, Adrian and Chris pore over the new fixtures; get misty eyed about the Baggies retro yellow and red third kit; and discuss a possible swap deal for Oil Burke.Presented by Adrian Goldberg (@goldbergradio) and Chris Lepkowksi (@chrislepkowski).Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-2445 minTHE LIQUIDATORSUMMER SPECIAL: MARK JENKINS, NICOLAS ANELKA AND "KEN"It might be the close season but life is anything but dull at The Hawthorns. Chief Executive Mark Jenkins, who served Albion for 18 years in two spells has retired, and has been replaced be Xu "Ken" Ke.Meanwhile, former Baggies striker Nicola Anelka has attempted to justify his notorious "quenelle" gesture in a new Netflix documentary.Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski chew the cud.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0741 minTHE LIQUIDATORSEASON FINALE: THE NEW KIT, WHO TO KEEP, AND PLAYER OF THE YEARIn this final episode of the season, Adrian and Chris discuss the Baggies new retro "barcode" kit, ruminate on the areas where Albion's squad needs improvement ahead of a Premier League campaign, and they nominate their player of the year.The Liquidator supports Smethwick Food Bank (Smethwick.Foodbank.Org.UK)Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2742 minTHE LIQUIDATORWE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE: PROMOTION SPECIALAdrian and Chris celebrate the Baggies promotion to the Premier League.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian Goldberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2320 minTHE LIQUIDATORLAST CHANCE SALOONAlbion go into the final week of the regular season knowing that a win against QPR will guarantee automatic promotion - despite dreadful performance and defeat at Huddersfield.If they slip up, either Brentford or Fulham could capitalise, leaving Albion to slug it out in the play offs.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowskiProduced by Adrian GoldbergSupporting Smethwick Foodbank - Smethwick.Foodbank.Org,UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2032 minTHE LIQUIDATORALBION'S LOAN RANGERS; AND IN PRAISE OF ROMAINE SAWYERSAs well as reflecting on recent performances against Blackburn and Derby, Adrian and Chris assess the prospects of Albion's four loan signings; and reflect on the contribution of the "heartbeat" of the team, Romaine Sawyers.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski Produced by Adrian GoldbergPLEASE SUPPORT SMETHWICK FOODBANK. SMETHWICK.FOODBANK.ORG.UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1339 minWHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALLTHE CURIOUS CASE OF WIGAN ATHLETIC; AND FOOTBALL'S HOMEGROWN HEROESIn this episode Adrian and John discuss the plight of Wigan Athletic who have been put into administration without warning after ownership of the club was passed to a company registered in the Cayman Islands. Lifelong Latics supporter Karen Kendrick and Paul Middleton of the Mudhutter fanzine share their thoughts.There is crowdfunder for non playing staff at the club https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/official-wigan-athletic-football-club-fundraiserThis week we also celebrate football's homegrown heroes such as Mason Greenwood at Manchester United.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John NicholsonProduced by...2020-07-0742 minTHE LIQUIDATOR"DON'T CALL HIM CAMEL, HE'LL GET THE HUMP"Adrian and Chris discuss recent West Bromwich Albion games against Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday, and aim to predict the final points titles for the top three in the Championship. There are also handy notes on the pronunciation of the Baggies Polish winger, Kamil Grosicki.Please support Smethwick Food Bank if you can. More info at Smethwick.Foodbank.Org.UkPresented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0639 minWHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALLAN APPRECIATION OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL; AND HOMOPHOBIA LIVESAdrian and John are joined by writer Daniel Gray in an appreciation of Scottish football. Daniel is the editor of the Scottish football periodical Nutmeg and wrote a book called Stramash, the story of Scotland through its smaller clubs.And as another gay player comes out AFTER retiring, why can't homosexuality be acknowledged in the mens' game?Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John NicholsonProduced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass Productions.2020-06-3045 min
Adrian Goldberg's Talk ShowGOLDBERG INVESTIGATES: HSBC BOUNCEBACK LOANS Pt 2The HSBC Bounceback Loans Scandal continues. Adrian talks to Magdalena and Phillip who fear for the future of their businesses because they can't get access to government backed finance through HSBC.
Produced and Presented by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass.2020-06-2520 minTHE LIQUIDATORIT'S FOOTBALL, JIM - BUT NOT AS WE KNOW ITAfter a three month hiatus in live football because of Coronavirus, Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski reflect on the return of the EFLChampionship and the strange experience of watching matches in empty stadiums on the TV or laptop.Includes a review of a goalless draw against Birmingham City, and a forthcoming crunch clash with Brentford.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris LepkowksiProduced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass.Proudly supporting Smethwick Food Bank. Smethwick.Foodbank.Org.UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2238 minWHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALLFOOTBALL LADS AND SUNDERLAND TILL WE DIEAdrian Goldberg and John Nicholson are joined by Tom Walsh from the Wise Men Say podcast to discuss the the future of Sunderland Football Club, amid fears that a pledge to repay £20million in parachute payments - used by the current directors to buy the club from its previous owner - might not now be honoured.At the centre of the controversy are directors Stuart Donald and Charlie Methven who featured extensively in the Netflix documentary series Sunderland Till We Die.Adrian, John and Tom also discuss the "football lads" who gathered in London and o...2020-06-1634 minTHE LIQUIDATORFROM BUZAGLO TO BALIS; AND FOOTBALL REALLY IS BACKThe Liquidator co-host Chris Lepkowski gives us an exclusive preview of his book "From Buzaglo to Balis" which chronicles Baggies history from 1991 to 2002. The book features interviews with the likes of Gary Megson, Jason Roberts, Darren Bradley, Daryl Burgess, Dennis Smith and Ossie Ardiles. More info at Frombtob.co.ukAdrian and Chris also preview Albion v Blues as Championship football returns behind closed doors following the Coronavirus outbreak.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowksi.Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...2020-06-1539 minWHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALLMANCHESTER CITY AND FINANCIAL FAIR PLAYAdrian Goldberg and John Nicholson discuss Manchester City's appeal against a two year European ban for breaching UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations. They are joined by David Mooney, producer of the Manchester City podcast Blue Moon.Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass Productions.2020-06-0941 minTHE LIQUIDATORTHANKS, BRUNTY! AND FOOTBALL IS BACK (SORT OF...)Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski offer an appreciation of Baggies captain Chris Brunt who has announced that he'll be leaving the club at the end of the season, after more than 400 matches. Brunty has played in two promotion winning sides, and made more Premier League appearances than any player in Albion's history. He's also in the EPL's all time Top Ten for goal assists.Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0838 minWHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALLSAVING FOOTBALL AS WE KNOW IT: PART TWOAdrian Goldberg and John Nicholson discuss radical proposals by Conservative MP Damian Collins aimed at saving financially ailing Football League clubs in the aftermath of Coronavirus.(The previous episode of this podcast features an in-depth interview with Damian Collins about his plans).Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John Nicholson.Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass Productions.2020-06-0131 minTHE LIQUIDATORRICHARD SNEEKESRichard Sneekes was a star player in a period when many Albion fans doubted whether the club would ever play in the top flight again. He played 251 times for the Baggies, scoring 34 goals in the process before a personality clash with Gary Megson signalled his inevitable departure.He shares stories about his six year Albion career, his thoughts on the current team, and explains what it was like to come through the Ajax youth set-up under the eye of the legendary Johan Cruyff, while playing alongside the likes of Denis Bergkamp.The Liquiator supports Smethwick Food B...2020-06-0138 minWHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALLJOHN NICHOLSON: CAN WE HAVE OUR FOOTBALL BACKFootball writer and Middlebrough sufferer John Nicholson talks about his book Can We Have Our Football Back, a stinging polemic against the Premier League. Follow John on Twitter @johnnythenicPresented by Adrian Goldberg (@Goldbergradio)Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass Productions.2020-05-2637 minTHE LIQUIDATORDAWN ASTLE: UP FOR THE CUPIn this episode we mark the 52nd anniversary of Albion winning their last major trophy - the FA Cup Final in 1968 against Everton. Dawn Astle, daughter of goalscorer Jeff Astle shares her family stories of the day.The Liquidator supports Smethwick Foodbank. Please help 'em if you can - Smethwick.Foodbank.Org.UKPresented by Adrian Goldberg and Chris Lepkowski.Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2528 min