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Rallen's Rant
by Richie Allen
A podcast that focuses on life stories of everyday people that have their stories to tell.
Episodes
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Neil Woods - Episode 93
Former undercover police officer Neil Woods joins me for an incredible conversation about his years infiltrating dangerous drug gangs. We discuss how he became an undercover officer, the closest he came to being caught, the psychological toll of living a double life, why he believes the war on...
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Eddie Jones - Episode 92
Eddie Jones joins Rallen’s Rant to discuss Japan’s famous 2015 win over South Africa, his favourite victory, the toughest player he’s coached, World Cup regrets, lessons from Jake White, coaching attack, and the impact of social media on modern players. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Eddie's view on success...
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Courtney Lawes - Episode 91
Courtney Lawes is a professional rugby player who plays for Brive. He also has played over 100 times for England and has represented the British & Irish Lions. In this episode we talk about his career, what coaches had lasting impressions on him, why he's returning to England and the craziest…
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John Mitchell - Episode 90
In this episode, I sit down with legendary rugby coach John Mitchell for an in-depth conversation about his incredible journey through the sport. We talk about his time coaching the All Blacks, the lessons learned working alongside Eddie Jones, and his inspiring experience leading the Red Roses…
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Jason Sobel - Episode 89
Jason Sobel is one of the most respected golf writers in the world. In today's episode we talk about the Ryder Cup, why Rory McIlry was wrong to critique the US fans, why Tiger Woods should be captain, was the course set up a joke, will Brooks Koepka win again and much much more.Jason's Twitter -...
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Steve Keen - Episode 88
Steve Keen is an Australian economist and author. He considers himself a post-Keynesian, criticising neoclassical economics as inconsistent, unscientific and empirically unsupported. Today we talk about the financial crash, Donald Trump, Ireland's economy & why planet earth is trillions in debt....
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Eric Johnson - Episode 87
In this episode, I sat down with Eric Johnson, CEO of SurveyMonkey, to explore his journey from Princeton to being CEO of Survey Monkey. Eric shares key leadership lessons, tips for current and aspiring CEOs, and how to build trust in teams. We also talk about the tough lessons he’s learned along...
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Thomas Erikson - Episode 86
Thomas Erikson is a Swedish behavioral expert, active lecturer, and bestselling author. He wrote the best selling book Surrounded By Idiots. In this episode we talk about writing books, how leadership can be terrible, why narcissist's are on the rise, how vital is communication and why hoovering...
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Charlie Morgan - Episode 85
Charlie Morgan is a journalist for the Telegraph. In today's episode we talk about all things rugby. 6 Nations review, how the Champions Cup is shaping up, why Saracens playing their second string team isn't a good look, we talk about the Lions coaches, how Australia can shock the world & much...
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Rory Sutherland - Episode 84
Rory Sutherland is a British advertising executive. He is the vice chairman of the Ogilvy & Mather group of companies. He has written several books, including Alchemy: The Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense. In today's episode, we talk about marketing, AI, working from home, Jaguar, making...
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Dean Karnazes - Episode 83
Dean Karnazes, is an American ultramarathon runner, and author of Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner, which details ultra endurance running for the general public. In today's episode we talk about running 50 marathons in 50 days, dealing with grief and marathon prep. Dean's...
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Nick Delahunty - Episode 83
Nick Delahanty is currently venturing into politics as an Independent for Dublin Bay South. Nick also owns his own business and used to work in law. In today's episode we talk about housing, Simon Harris, immigration, leadership, the future of Ireland, his policies if he got into power and much...
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Richie Allen - Episode 82
In today's episode I talk about running 7 marathons in 7 days. The highs, the lows and God knows what else. Donation Link -...
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Nick Gross - Episode 81
Nick Gross is a musician and founder. He founded Gross Labs as the parent company of Find Your Grind and Big Noise. Gross founded the band girlfriends together with Travis Mills in 2020. In today's episode we talk music, business, touring, record labels, Blink 182, marathons & coffee orders.…
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George Kruis - Episode 80
George Kruis was an English professional rugby union player. He played lock for Saracens and represented England and the British & Irish Lions. More recently, he co-founded the company FourFive. In today's episode we talk rugby, the culture of Saracens, Eddie Jones, leaving rugby while in his...
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Richard Shotton - Episode 79
Richard Shotton has written two books about behavioural science and also began his career in marketing twenty-one years ago before setting up his own company, Astroten. In this episode we talk about Gen Z, ethics around marketing, the effects numbers have on us & much much more. Richard's Website…
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Gary Taubes - Episode 78
Gary Taubes is an American journalist, writer, and low-carbohydrate / high-fat diet advocate. In this episode we talk about Science, what diets work, why diabetes treatment needs to be looked at & much more. Gary's Website - https://garytaubes.com/ Rallen's Rant Spotify Podcasts Link :...
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Graham Linehan - Episode 77
Graham Linehan is an Irish comedy writer. He created or co-created the sitcoms Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd. In this episode we talk about his childhood, writing Father Ted, why it still is a success today, transgender issues, the future of comedy & much more. Graham's Twitter -...
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Rob Damiani - Episode 76
Rob Damiani is the lead singer of Don Broco. In this episode he talks about listening to 'Thriller' at a young age, playing music with his mates, meeting Fred Durst in a toilet & his problems with modern music. Don Broco Website - https://www.donbroco.com/ Rob's Instagram -...
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Jackson Galaxy - Episode 75
Jackson Galaxy is an American cat behaviorist, YouTuber, and was the host of the television show My Cat from Hell. In this episode, Jackson talks about how he became an expert, why Cats aren't the same as dogs, dealing with losing a pet and much much more. Jackson's Website -...
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Valerie Fridland - Episode 74
Valerie Fridland is Professor at University of Nevada. She also wrote a book titled 'Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English' which was published in 2023. In this episode we talk about language, why we say 'um' and 'eh' a lot, if culture effects our language, how nerves effect...
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Ben Taylor - Episode 73
Ben Taylor is a professional golfer playing on the PGA Tour. In today's episode we talk about how he became pro, the lonely side of golf, how he reviews his performance, tips for social players & much more. Ben's Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/bennytaylor92/?hl=en Rallen's Rant…
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Jonathan Higgs - Episode 72
Jonathan Higgs is an English singer, filmmaker and director. He is best known as the frontman of the art rock band Everything Everything. In this episode we talk about collecting skeletons, creative processes, mental health, performing at Glastonbury & why it's so hard to make it in music....
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Zach Bitter - Episode 71
Zach Bitter is an American ultra-marathon runner. He held world records for the 100-mile run and the 12-hour run. In today's episode we talk about breaking world records, his diet, prepping for marathons & why the Tiger King was great. Zach's Website - https://zachbitter.com/ Rallen's Rant…
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Russell Foster - Episode 70
Russell Foster is a British professor of circadian neuroscience, the Director of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and he also published a book titled Life Time: The New Science of the Body Clock, and How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep and Health. In today's episode we talk about the...
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Rallen's Recap w/Charlie Morgan - Episode 14 (Rugby)
In this episode we review the 6 Nations and discuss a variety of things such as Ireland's Grand Slam, what England can do to improve, our Lions XV, our RWC winners and much more. Charlie's Twitter Page : twitter.com/CharlieFelix?ref_sr…erp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Rallen's Rant YouTube Page...
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Bill Oakley - Episode 69
Bill Oakley is a television writer and producer, known for his work on the animated comedy series The Simpsons. In today's episode we talk about how he became a writer, working on The Simpsons, the DNA of what made The Simpsons so effective, the show's downfall, eating fast food and much more....
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Dr. Robert Malone - Episode 68
Robert Malone is an American physician and biochemist. His early work focused on mRNA technology, pharmaceuticals, and drug repurposing research. In this episode we talked about his interest in science, governments, his worries for the vaccine & much more. Robert's Twitter Page -...
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Shaun Murphy - Episode 67
Shaun Murphy is an English professional snooker player who won the 2005 World Championship. In today's episode Shaun tells us how he first picked up a snooker cue, winning the World Championships, dealing with negative thoughts, match fixing scandals & jumping out of planes. Shaun's Twitter Page…
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Damian Browne - Episode 66
Damian Browne is a former professional rugby union player turned extreme adventurer. Damian recently got back from a row across the Atlantic from New York to Galway. In this episode he talks about his rugby career, dealing with retirement, being comfortable on his own, his fear of death and why...
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Richie Allen w/His Dad - Episode 65
The final episode of Rallen's Rant. In this episode, Richie's Dad interviews him about his life experiences. Rallen's Rant Spotify Podcasts Link : open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link : www.youtube.com/user/Richieallen2/videos
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Colin Judge - Episode 64
Colin Judge is a table tennis player who represented Ireland in the Paralympic Games in 2021. In today's episode Colin talks about his upbringing, mental health, his experiences at the Paralympic Games and why Irish coffee is pretty crap. Colin's Twitter Page - https://twitter.com/ColinJudge95...
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Ross Byrne - Episode 63
Ross Byrne is an Irish rugby union player. Ross currently plays for Irish provincial team Leinster along with Ireland. In today's episode we talk about enjoying the role of a 10, if he ever came close to leaving Leinster, the toughest part of being a rugby player and if things are getting awkward...
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Richie Allen - Episode 62
In the final solo podcast, all is talked about. My latest trip to Portugal, Love Island, using the wrong toilets and why I am stopping the podcast. Rallen's Rant Spotify Podcasts Link : open.spotify.com/show/3gcUGQrJzDdCxYKnWfbSjG Rallen's Rant YouTube Link : www.youtube.com/user/Richieallen2/videos
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Adam Schafer - Episode 61
Adam Schafer is one of three hosts of the Mind Pump podcast. Adam has been a trainer for over 15 years and is an IFBB Men's Physique Pro. In today's episode he talks about his upbringing, the dangers of steroids, why training to add more weight to your bench is stupid, the importance of mobility...
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Rallen's Recap w/James Pearce - Episode 13 (Football)
In today's episode, we talk about the collapse of Liverpool, if Jurgen Klopp can turn things around, the Super League blow up, the state of the Premier League and James' player of the season. James' Twitter Page :...
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Paul Gustard - Episode 60
Paul Gustard is a professional rugby coach who is the current assistant coach at Treviso. Paul also spent time coaching Saracens, England & Harlequins. In this episode, we talk about his roots, his coaching philosophy, working under Eddie Jones, punch ups in training and his aims in Italy.…
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Rallen's Recap w/Charlie Morgan - Episode 12 (Rugby)
In today's episode, we talk about the 6 Nations, if Eddie Jones can turn things around, Pat Lam's dark horses, why predicting Lions starting 15s is a hopeless task and if Paul O'Connell is the man to replace Borthwick. Charlie's Twitter Page :...
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Jaret Reddick - Episode 59
Jaret Reddick is an American musician, actor and voice actor, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Bowling for Soup. In this episode we talk about how he got into music, touring in a van, record labels, depression, getting the shits and much more. Bowling For Soup…
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Ryan Sandes - Episode 58
Ryan Sandes is a South African trail runner. In 2010 he became the first competitor to have won all four of the 4 Deserts races, each a 6/7-day, 250-kilometer self-supported footrace through the Atacama Desert in Chile, the Gobi Desert in China, the Sahara Desert in Egypt, and lastly Antarctica.…
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Rallen's Recap w/Jeff Reinebold - Episode 11 (NFL)
Jeff Reinebold is a Canadian football coach who is the special teams coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. Reinebold is also an analyst on Sky Sports. In this episode Jeff talks about Tom Brady leaving the Patriots, previews the Super Bowl, his problem with special...
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Mike Dailly - Episode 57
Mike Dailly helped create Grand Theft Auto and Lemmings. He also was one of the founding members of Rockstar North. In today's episode, we talk about gaming, creating Grand Theft Auto, why he stopped working on GTA, what he'd do different and his current work. Rallen's Rant Patreon Page :...
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Ollie Ollerton - Episode 56
Ollie Ollerton was a member of the Royal Marine Commando's and was part of the SAS Special Forces Selection. Ollie has published two books, called 'break point' and 'battle ready' in which he talks about his life experiences. In today's episode we talk about being scarred in his childhood, his...
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Anna Lembke - Episode 55
Today's guest was Anna Lembkey who is an American psychiatrist who is Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University. She is the author of Drug Dealer, MD, How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked & Why It’s So Hard to Stop. Anna also recently appeared in...
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Rallen's Recap w/Ben Coles - Episode 10 (Rugby)
In the latest episode of Rallen's Recap, we are joined by Telegraph Sports Writer Ben Coles to talk all things rugby. Topics include the effects of Covid-19 on rugby, England's reaction to the Saracens scandal, Eddie Jones, The Lions tour and predictions of who'll come out on top in this years…
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Whethan - Episode 54
Ethan Snoreck, better known by his stage name Whethan, is an American DJ and music producer from Chicago who's worked with artists such as Grouplove, Dua Lipa & Oliver Tree. In today's episode we talk about creative freedom, his role as a producer, his latest album Fantasy and why we both don't...
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Richie Allen - Episode 53
The latest solo podcast is back, and this time it's all things Portugal. The good, the bad and the bloody mad. From Ubers to Julia's, from having Bloody Marys before golf and house parties gone bad. Rallen's Rant Patreon Page : www.patreon.com/user?u=12324770 Rallen's Rant Apple Podcasts Link :...
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Richie Allen - Episode 52
This is the eight solo episode of Rallen's Rant. Today topics such as Covid-19, Ryanair issues again, my return to Portugal, Leaving Cert stories & much more. Rallen's Rant Patreon Page : www.patreon.com/user?u=12324770 Rallen's Rant Apple Podcasts Link :...
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Malcom Marx - Episode 51
Malcolm Marx is a South African professional rugby player for the South Africa national team and the Lions in Super Rugby. In today's episode Malcolm talks about his early days in college, making his debut, the journey to winning a World Cup and if he enjoys a pint of Guinness. Rallen's Rant...
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Sonny Webster - Episode 50
Sonny Webster is a British Olympian weightlifter and weightlifting coach. He placed 14th at the 2016 Summer Olympics totalling 333kg. In today's episode, we talk coaching all types of athletes, the importance of mobility, diet, having an ego and much more. Sonny Webster Instagram -...
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A podcast that focuses on life stories of everyday people that have their stories to tell.
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