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Willow Talk Cricket PodcastAustralia's new top order, Bumrah's brilliance, lucky Brook & Test cricket fact heavenAdam Peacock joins you, Brad Haddin & Alyssa Healy to unravel the latest changes to Australia's Test squad and decide their order for the new-look top six. We chat about Inglis's journey into the Test side, where Nathan McSweeney could fit in, and Mitch Starc's 100th game that is looming on the horizon. Brad Haddin shares his great memories of playing in the Caribbean, along with a wild story featuring Heals at the World Cup. Plus, we look at India vs England and the first three days of the Test - Bumrah is shining once again, Shubman Gill has led h...2025-06-2347 min
The Unplayable PodcastNo Cummins, Maxwell or Marsh in Australia's squad for Sri LankaAustralia have picked a 16-man squad for the land of left-arm spin that hints at, rather than heralds, a generational change. Louis Cameron and Andrew Ramsey consider the absence of Pat Cummins and whether Steve Smith instead of Travis Head was the right call to take the captaincy reins in Sri Lanka. Were Mitch Marsh and Glenn Maxwell unlucky? How about Peter Handscomb? Which of Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney and Josh Inglis will play? Have we forgotten how good Cameron Green is? We haven't forgotten how good the Galle fort is. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple...2025-01-0921 min
SEN CricketChannel 7 and SEN Crickets Simon Katich ahead of the 3rd test, Nathan McSweeney and playing at the Gabba - 11/12/24Channel 7 and SEN Crickets Simon Katich joins Joel and Fletch on the Run Home ahead of the 3rd test, Nathan McSweeney, the future of Sam Konstas and playing at the Gabba00:00 Who has the upper hand ahead of third day?01:10 How’s McSweeney been so far?03:30 Khawaja and Smith needing to improve form?05:30 Chance of seeing Sam Konstas play?06:15 Kurtis Patterson a shot for the side this year?07:20 Why is Bumrah so dangerous09:45 How is his son at bowling?10:30 Why does Mitch Starc bo...2024-12-1115 min
Willow Talk Cricket PodcastStarc's career-best haul & Aussie top-order steel makes it Australia's day in Adelaide | Willow Talk ExtrasMitch Starc's career-best haul of 6-48 routed India for 180 on day one of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Then Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne got through the night to put Australia 1-86 at stumps, trailing by 94 runs. Izzy Westbury, Brad Haddin and Callum Ferguson break it all down for you and answer questions from the Secret Cricket Club. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Sam at the following address: Sam Ferris50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube 2024-12-0617 min
Willow Talk Cricket PodcastMcSweeney selection fallout, Ponting's prickly opponent & Mitch Marsh's six appealAdam Peacock and Brad Haddin join you to discuss the debate around Nathan McSweeney's selection as Australia's new Test opener, India coach Gautam Gambhir and Test legend Ricky Ponting in a war of words and the T20 series between Australia and Pakistan. Then, Mitch Marsh has a chat with Adam about how to hit a six. Finally, the guys return for Sundries for a look at the WBBL, Alex Carey's rich form, an Olympic-sized wicket celebration and Jimmy Anderson's new book. Sam Ferris50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR...2024-11-1356 min
The Top Order Cricket PodcastThis Week in Cricket #166 - Black Caps sweep India, Ajaz owns the Wankhede & Will Young play?In this episode of the show, we reflect on the Black Caps' 3-0 series win against India, which left interesting questions for both sides as they head into their next fixtures. We also discuss potential World Test Championship final scenarios and the flurry of white-ball series from around the world. The Black Caps made it a clean sweep against India with a 25-run victory at Wankhede Stadium, to cap off a remarkable month for New Zealand cricket. Ajaz Patel was crowned player of the match and Will Young the player of the series, but those p...2024-11-101h 16
Broccoli and Ice Cream with Myq KaplanLaura Merli and Belly Slappin' FunLaura Merli! Comedian! Delight! Human with a new standup special out now! ABOUT THE NEW SPECIAL WHICH IS ALSO HER DEBUT SPECIAL, "BELLY SLAPPIN' FUN!" After cutting her teeth for 8 years in the indie comedy scene, Brooklyn comedy-favorite Laura Merli has amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok. Laura specializes in set-up/punch-line jokes and one-liners rather than storytelling, in the vein of her influences Mitch Hedberg and Maria Bamford, although Laura adds her own distinctive and unique flavor. This style lets her cover A LOT of ground: drugs, sex, family/childhood, h...2024-08-2541 min
The Brett Allan ShowComedian Laura Merli Interview| The Brett Allan Show "Belly Slappin' Fun"Comedian Laura Merli Interview | The Brett Allan Show "Belly Slappin' Fun" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8EA-Fe2AlkAfter cutting her teeth for 8 years in the indie comedy scene, Brooklyn comedy-favorite Laura Merli has amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok. Laura specializes in set-up/punch-line jokes and one-liners rather than storytelling, in the vein of her influences Mitch Hedberg and Maria Bamford, although Laura adds her own distinctive and unique flavor. This style lets her cover A LOT of ground: drugs, sex, family/childhood, her ADHD/autism, and...2024-07-2032 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastImperialism and sport: Featuring Chen ChenIn this episode, Jess (she/they) and Natan (he/they) chat with Dr. Chen Chen (he/him) about the ways in which imperialism and settler colonialism manifest in sport. Chen is an assistant professor of sport management at the Neag School of Education. Chen takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore the intersection of sport with colonialism as well as social, racial, and environmental justice. He is particularly interested in how non-dominant epistemologies can mobilize sport, education, and movement spaces to be more just and equitable, facilitating more meaningful community-building towards decolonization and collective liberation.
Che...2023-10-231h 13Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastMaking space for cycling: Paola Castañeda and Sergio Montero Munoz on cycling spaces in Latin American citiesIn this episode, Isra chats with Paola Castañeda and Sergio Montero Munoz about addressing unequal cycling spaces in Latin American cities. Paola is an Assistant Professor in the History and Geography department at the Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. Sergio Montero is an associate professor of Geography & Planning at the University of Toronto, Scarborough.
Links to Paola and Sergio's chapter:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360768303_Making_Space_for_Cycling [open access]
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003142041-31/making-space-cycling-paola-casta%C3%B1eda-sergio-montero-munoz
Sergio's Twitter: @sergemont
Featured in this...2023-06-221h 08Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastYouth Sport: Tim Adams, Tania Cameron, and Linda FlanaganIn this episode, Natan chats with Tim Adams, Tania Cameron, and Linda Flanagan about their work with youth sport programming. Tim is the founder and CEO of FreePlay Sports, an organization providing free sport programming to children and youth in Edmonton, AB. Tania is a sport coach who organizes sporting opportunities for Indigenous youth in Ontario. Linda is the author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports - and Why it Matters. The three of them discuss the opportunities and challenges they've faced with sport programming for diverse youth.
2023-03-281h 10Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastSport, resilience, and sustainability: Adam Ali, Michael Dao, & Tavis SmithIn this episode, Jess chats with Adam Ali, Michael Dao, and Tavis Smith about their respective research in sport, resilience, and sustainability. Adam is an assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology at Western University. Adam's research explores anti-Islamic racism, radicalization and sport in the post-9/11 era. Michael is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San José State University. Michael's research interests are rooted in sport as tool for development internationally, and sport studies in Vietnam and the Vietnamese diaspora. Tavis is a lecturer in the Department of Sports Studies at Bishop's University. Tavis’ research interests are...2023-01-181h 22Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastFacing Social Justice in Sports with Adam KubanIn this episode, Julia chats with Adam Kuban about his new book, "Facing Social Justice in Sports", a collaboration between students, athletes, coaches, and sports media professionals. The book highlights topics regarding racism, gender equality, poverty, international-student rights, mental health, disability, and LGBTQ+ challenges in sport. Adam is a professor in the School of Journalism & Strategic Communication and in the Honors College at Ball State University, and has taught for 18 years as the solo instructor of record for a wide array of media-oriented courses. He is also the co-director of Water Quality Indiana, an interdisciplinary program designed to bring...2022-11-3056 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastShining Light on Race and Sport: Ian Kennedy discusses his new book on hockey and racismIn this episode, Julia speaks with Ian Kennedy about his new book, "On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport". Ian amplifies the stories of local athletes from his community, and discusses the history and legacies of systemic racism in North American sport. Ian is the founder of the Chatham-Kent Sports Network. He is also a writer for The Hockey News, Yahoo Sports Canada and Yahoo Sports NHL.
Link to Ian's book: https://www.tidewaterpress.ca/on-account-of-darkness/ or https://www.amazon.ca/Account-Darkness-Shining-Light-Sport/dp/1990160107
Ian's Twitter: @IanKennedyCK
Featured in this episode: I...2022-06-2053 minSport, Social Justice & Development PodcastSafe Sport in Canada: Addressing athlete maltreatment with Anika Taylor, Erin Willson and Neville WrightIn this episode, we speak with Anika Taylor, Erin Willson, and Neville Wright about their work on addressing athlete maltreatment through Safe Sport research and advocacy. Anika is a Master's Student studying safeguarding sport at the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Erin Willson is a PhD student studying Safe Sport at the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education; president of AthletesCAN; and Olympic athlete in artistic swimming. Neville Wright is an Olympic athlete (former sprinter, turned bobsleder); performance therapist; high performance coach; public speaker; and AthletesCAN board member and chair of the...2022-06-031h 04Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastBlack Sportswomen Activism: Dr. Akilah Carter-FranciqueIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique about Black sportswomen activism, her chapter in Muhammad Ali in Africana Cultural Memory (Editors James L. Conyers Jr. & Christel N. Temple), and organizing within White-dominated institutions. Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique is Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change, as well as Associate Professor of the Department of African American Studies at San Jose State University.
Link to Muhammad Ali in Africana Cultural Memory: https://anthempress.com/muhammad-ali-in-africana-cultural-memory-hb
Twitter: @doctafrancique
Featured in this episode: Akilah Carter-Francique...2022-03-2951 minSport, Social Justice & Development PodcastToronto's housing crisis, harm reduction, and COVID-19: In conversation with Jason Cipparrone, Lorraine Lam, and Amanda De LisioIn this episode, we speak with Jason Cipparrone, Lorraine Lam, and Amanda De Lisio about their work with Toronto's unhoused communities. Jason is a director, producer, and photographer who launched the CBC short film series "Generation Homeless". Lorraine is an outreach worker at Sanctuary Toronto, a community housing organization. Amanda is an assistant professor of physical culture, policy and sustainable development in the Faculty of Health at York University. The three of them discuss the clash of the housing crisis, harm reduction, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
To watch Generation Homeless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcm0p...2022-02-281h 18Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastThe History and Politics of Sport-for-Development: A conversation with Simon Darnell, Russell Field, and Bruce KiddIn this episode, we talk with Simon Darnell, Russell Field, and Bruce Kidd. Simon is an Associate Professor of Sport for Development and Peace at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Russell is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management. Bruce is a Professor Emeritus of Sport and Public Policy at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. The three of them discuss their book, The History and Politics of Sport-for-Development, as well as topics such as neoliberalism, "Sport for Good", and charity versus justice.2022-01-071h 30Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastThe Great Sport Myth: A discussion with Nathan Kalman-LambIn this episode, we talk with Nathan Kalman-Lamb, co-host of The End of Sport Podcast and Lecturing Fellow in the Thompson Writing Program at Duke University. Nathan discusses his research in sport, labour, fandom, and capitalism, and debunks "The Great Sport Myth" for us. We also discuss the difficulties of teaching critical thinking in kinesiology spaces.
Check out Nathan's work here: https://scholars.duke.edu/person/Nathan.Kalman-Lamb#insyorkuniversityintorontocanada and The End of Sport Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JyEACAxKLvQxkJgzkhc1s?si=abb2bbc7c30c4d3d
Featured in this episode: Nathan Kalm...2021-11-081h 15Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastBicycles for development and Vancouver's underground bicycle economy: A discussion with Jeanette SteinmannIn this episode, we talk with Jeanette Steinmann, a PhD student in the sociocultural group in the School of Kinesiolgy at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Jeanette discusses her Master's research that focused on cyclists experiencing homelessness and her PhD research which explores cycling (in)equity and social justice. We also discuss some of her work on the study of bicycles for development in Toronto, Canada.
Check out Jeanette's article on Vancouver's Underground Bicycle Economy here: https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2021/06/28/Welcome-To-Vancouver-Underground-Bicycle-Economy/
Featured in this episode: Jeanette Steinmann, Julia Ferreira Gomes, Jessica Nachman, Mitch McSweeney M...2021-08-1543 minSport, Social Justice & Development PodcastAsian experiences in physical activity, kinesiology, and sport: Dr. Yuka NakamuraIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Yuka Nakamura about her work on Asian experiences in physical activity, kinesiology, and sport, including her book Playing Out of Bounds: “Belonging” and the North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament. Dr. Yuka Nakamura is an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University.
Featured in this episode: Yuka Nakamura, Julia Ferreira Gomes, Jessica Nachman
Music by: Kevin McLeod and Broke for Free via the 'Free Music Archive'
Album Artwork by: Shawn Forde
Link to Yuka's book: https://49thshelf.com/Books/P...2021-06-3050 minSport, Social Justice & Development PodcastThe greening of golf: Sport, globalization and the environment - A conversation with Brad Millington and Brian WilsonIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Brad Millington and Dr. Brian Wilson about their book, "The greening of golf: Sport, globalization and the environment," including in regard to sociological studies of sport and the environment, environmental and corporate sociology, consumer culture, and social movements, amongst other areas. Dr. Wilson who is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Director of the Centre for Sport and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia and Dr. Millington is Associate Professor in the Department of Sport Management at Brock University.
Featured in this episode: Brad Millington, Brian Wilson, J...2021-05-291h 32Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastAdapting sport-for-development in times of COVID-19: A discussion with Marika Warner, MLSE LaunchpadIn this episode, we chat with Marika Warner, the Director of Research and Evaluation at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) Launchpad in Toronto, ON, Canada, about the effects of COVID-19 on sport-for-development programming and how MLSE Launchpad has navigated challenges of the global pandemic. MLSE Launchpad is a sport-for-development facility for youth facing barriers in downtown Toronto and MLSE Corporation’s largest community and charitable investment. MLSE LaunchPad is a "place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential" (http://mlselaunchpad.org/).
Featured in this episode: Marika Warner, Julia Ferreira Gomes, Jessica Nac...2021-05-1147 minSport, Social Justice & Development PodcastGender relations, bicycles, and women in rural Uganda: Janet OtteIn this episode, we talk with Janet Otte, who holds a Masters Degree in Development and Security from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom, and has over ten years experience in managing development projects related to refugees, women's rights, gender relations, and clinical research in communities in Uganda. Janet discusses the research she conducted with a number of 'bicycle-for-development' organizations and practitioners in Northern Uganda. Featured in this episode: Janet Otte, Mitch McSweeney Music by: Kevin McLeod and Broke for Free via the 'Free Music Archive' Album Artwork by: Shawn Forde2021-02-2655 minSport, Social Justice & Development PodcastThe Bicycle in Bloemfontein, South Africa: Shawn Forde and Tarminder KaurIn this episode, we talk with Shawn Forde, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, Canada, and Tarminder Kaur, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Shawn and Tarminder discuss their research in Bloemfontein, South Africa, that explored the use of the bicycle by mostly working class men to commute to work or find work, and issues in relation to cycling and the role of the bicycle in the community and people's lives.
Featured in this episode: Shawn Forde, Tarminder Ka...2021-01-2649 minSport, Social Justice & Development PodcastThe Bicycle's Role in Social Justice: Charles Chiu, Executive Director at Charlie's FreewheelsIn this episode, we sit down with Charles Chiu, the Executive Director at Toronto bike shop, Charlie’s Freewheels. Charlie’s Freewheels uses bicycles to "support the development of empowered young leaders, and self-assured young cyclists. They do this by improving youth access to bicycles, facilitating bicycle-related skill development, and inspiring youth to ride with confidence" (CFW, 2020).
Featured in this episode: Charles Chiu, Lyndsay Hayhurst, Mitch McSweeney
Music by: Kevin McLeod and Broke for Free via the 'Free Music Archive’
Album Artwork by: Shawn Forde
Resources
Charlie’s Freewheels - https://charlie...2021-01-2044 min
DoughboysUNLOCKED! Tarot Pizza with Ariana LenarskyFree preview of Doughboys Double!Writer, musician, and professional tarot reader Ariana Lenarsky (McSweeney's, Brand New Podcast) joins to discuss her experiences as a pizza delivery driver, and to read tarot for the notoriously superstitious Mitch.To subscribe to the Doughboys Double go to: patreon.com/doughboysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2018-11-221h 10