Crass, violent, misogynistic, dumb, fake – and irresistible. Tom Crewe was one of many unlikely diehards who fell sway to the theatre of pro-wrestling, despite and because of its excesses. Here, he reads his 2021 piece unpacking his youthful obsession with a sport both ‘hideous’ and ‘Homeric’.
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On Politics: The Bust-up at the BBC
The BBC is in crisis, again. A leaked dossier alleging a lack of impartiality in its reporting on Trump, Israel, race and gender has felled its director general and drawn threats of a defamation lawsuit from the White House. Yet many at the corporation point to the dossier’s cult ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 21
Aftershock: The War on Terror – Episode 1: With Us or Against Us
In the days after 9/11, George W. Bush declared a state of emergency and initiated what would become an unprecedented expansion of US power. Public debate narrowed: there were new limits on what was acceptable, and not acceptable, to say. The London Review of Books published a nu ... Show More
44m 54s
Jan 2023
Are Professional Wrestlers Athletes?
<p>On this episode of <em>Our American Stories</em>, oftentimes when the topic of professional wrestling (think Hulk Hogan) comes up, it’s almost guaranteed that someone will scoff and say that it’s “fake.” Here’s <strong>Riley Evans</strong>, sports writer and CEO of RealPodcast ... Show More
10m 49s
Apr 2023
That Conspiracy Theories Episode
In this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris and Statman Dave are putting on their tinfoil hats and exploring all things conspiracy….football conspiracies that is. No stone is left unturned - from FC Barcelona giving journey routes to Syrian rebels, to the ... Show More
49m 55s
Jun 2023
Idris Elba & Peter Crouch Rap Battle - That Peter Crouch Podcast
In this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris and the Notorious S.I.D sit down with Hollywood Superstar Idris Elba to discuss all things Arsenal, rap battles, flight simulators and his new and upcoming Apple TV+ series Hijack. There is also the unveiling of the ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2022
Positively Gam: Finding Forgiveness and Redemption: A Conversation with Ian Manuel
Hi, Red Table Talk fans! Since you love the conversations we have on this show, we think you'll enjoy this episode of In the Deep: Stories that Shape Us. You don't have to just take our word for it, though. Check out this timely episode and decide for yourself!
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30m 20s