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Halford & Brough in the MorningWinning Stanley Cups Vs. Playing PokemonIn hour two, Mike & Jason talk NHL trade rumours with hockey insider Frank Seravalli (1:19), plus they discuss the latest Canada Soccer news and preview Tuesday's Gold Cup matchup at BC Place with Footy Prime analyst James Sharman (25:01).
This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.2025-06-1148 minHalford & Brough in the MorningThe Best of Halford and Brough 6/10/25Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports, including a dominant Game 3 win from the Florida Panthers, they chat Stanley Cup Finals action with ESPN Hockey's Greg Wyshynski, plus they discuss the latest hockey trade rumours following the Draft Combine with The Athletic NHL's James Mirtle.
This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.2025-06-1050 minHalford & Brough in the MorningThe NHL Draft Combine, Also Known As Tamper TownIn hour two, Mike & Jason discuss all the latest wild news around the Dallas Stars with DLLS_Sports' Owen Newkirk (2:05), plus the boys discuss NHL trade rumours following the draft combine with The Athletic's James Mirtle (27:37).
This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.2025-06-1049 minHalford & Brough in the MorningThe Whitecaps Were Embarrassed In MexicoIn hour two, Mike & Jason chat with The Athletic NHL's James Mirtle (2:26) about whether or not the NHL has a "sunbelt problem", and if Canadian teams have a hard time attracting players due to the added pressure, plus they talk a disappointing Concacaf Champions Cup final loss for the Whitecaps, as soccer analyst Ben Steiner (27:06) joins the show live from Mexico.
This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the po...2025-06-0248 minHalford & Brough in the MorningThere Is Too Much Sports Happiness In Toronto And EdmontonIn hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports, including a busy night of NHL playoff action (3:00), plus they talk the Leafs moving onto the second round with The Athletic Toronto's James Mirtle (28:49).
This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.2025-05-0250 min
PRAISE DIONYSUS!There Are No Complimentary Hot TowelsIt’s Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest for 2025, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a circus tent, slickness, and freestyling.
The shows discussed are:
‘Tiny King’ by Nathan Hugh Robért
‘Bigfoot: In Plain Sight’ by Handful of Bugs
‘Subletting My Room for an Hour’ by Max Flett & Montana Papadinis
‘Escape from Heck Island’ by Con Coutis
‘The Wedding’ by Andy Balloch
‘Actually Kinda Hot’ by Chris Demos
‘The Booth Variety Spectacula...2025-04-161h 47Halford & Brough in the MorningCould Demko Be Back In Net Tonight?In hour two, Mike & Jason talk the latest Canucks news with Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (1:12), such as Saturday's brutal loss to the Rangers, as well as the possibility of Demko's return tonight versus New Jersey, plus the boys get the Devils side of things from NJD Hockey Now's James Nichols (24:18).
This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.2025-03-2444 minHalford & Brough in the MorningEvery Remaining Canucks Game Is The Biggest Game Of The YearIn hour two, Jason Brough and guest host Jamie Dodd chat with The Athletic St. Louis' Jeremy Rutherford (1:04), as they get set to host the Canucks this evening, plus they preview tonight's Concacaf Nations League semi-finals matchup between Canada and Mexico, as Sportsnet & Footy Prime soccer analyst James Sharman (24:10) joins the show.
This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.2025-03-2044 minHalford & Brough in the MorningDoes Petey Have The Yips?In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports (3:00), they talk a big Canucks OT win over the Sharks (6:00), Brough gives his theory on what's going on with Elias Pettersson (10:46), plus they look ahead to tomorrow's home matchup versus the Leafs with The Athletic NHL's James Mirtle (27:58).
This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.2025-02-0751 min
ctrl-alt-expletiveData Lakehouse and Data Mesh, with James Balloch
What does James do?
Is Sky a big company?
What's your favourite file format to read from?
Favourite format of book to digest?
East London vs. West London
What even is Burns Night?
Deep fried battered scottish things
James is dropping tables like it's hot... in the first week
Big Topic
Data. Big Data. HUGE Data.
What's it like to leave after more than 10 years at one company? Why the change? Why not sooner?
News
Instagram hides search results for Democrats
UK digital driving licences
BT scraps EV charging scheme...2025-01-241h 36Halford & Brough in the MorningTrying To Fix The Canucks Defence On Thrash ThursdayIn hour two, Mike & Jason chat last night's Canucks loss and how to solve the team's defensive woes with Canucks Talk host & The Athletic Vancouver's Thomas Drance (1:42), plus they chat the latest Canada Soccer news with soccer analyst James Sharman (25:59).
This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.2024-11-2846 min
Dear Green PlaceEpisode 4 - on yer bike!The big news is that Dear Green Place will be with you every Friday, just in time for the weekend. It’s a shorter weekly catch up on what’s been happening in the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice and out in the community. This week we’re on a trip round Bellahouston park on one of the Tri-shaws with Stan who comes to the Outpatients Department on a Wednesday. We are looked after by volunteers James and Martin. Pauline Moore also takes a break with some of the Kilt Walkers raising money for the hospice by doing the mig...2023-05-0517 min
Our Changing WorldSummer science: The hunt for New Zealand's tenth meteoriteAs part of our summer science series we bring you an episode of The Otago Chronicles podcast, hosted by Max Balloch. In this episode, Max talks to Associate Professor James Scott from the University of Otago Department of Geology about looking up at the night sky and the hunt for what would've been New Zealand's 10th meteorite.Our summer science series continues this week with an episode of The Otago Chronicles podcast, hosted by Max Balloch. In this episode, Max talks to Associate Professor James Scott from the University of Otago Department of Geology about looking up...2023-01-0414 min
Boop! Boop! You're DeadBond. James BondDeadly chandeliers, Bond villains, Donna from Requisitions, Q is uninspired, Doctor Death gets a bank loan, Death Jams, and John & Jonny’s Bionic Emporium! It’s Bond. James Bond. Boop! Boop! You’re Dead is an improvised sketch comedy show from award-nominated* creators Justin Porter & Andy Balloch Created / Performed / Produced by: Justin Porter & Andy BallochEdited by: Justin PorterArtwork by: Douglas Sedundary*Best Comedy Podcast (Australian Podcast Awards 2019) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-10-1313 min