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The Sam Handwich Show is about nothing—and everything. Unstructured, unpredictable conversations that wander through random thoughts, odd observations, and accidental insights. No niche, no agenda, just vibes. samhandwichpodcast.substack.com
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World Cup Special #3: Heroes and Villains | Episode #09 (opens the original)
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Matt and James dissect England’s heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina, debate whether Thomas Tuchel got his substitutions horribly wrong, and ask whether the honeymoon period is already over. Matt’s patience wears thin, while James attempts to inject a little perspective (with mixed success). They also celebrate Spain’s deserved World Cup triumph, discuss Argentina’s conduct throughout the tournament, and reflect on another campaign that promised everything but ultimately delivered famil
World Cup Special #2: England's Semi | Episode #08 (opens the original)
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England face Argentina again, so naturally we spend the episode calmly and rationally assessing the World Cup so far. We look back at England’s strange, stressful route to the semi-final, discuss the tournament’s best moments, and explain why FIFA remains one of the stinkiest organisations on Earth. Then we make our predictions for Argentina, imagine what might happen if England reach the final, and begin preparing ourselves for either national glory or a fresh lifelong psychological wound. And,
World Cup Special: Group stages | Episode #07 (opens the original)
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Episode 7: World Cup Special: The group stages Matt and James dive into the World Cup group stages, from England’s sudden surge of hope to Croatia chat, Southgate’s big calls, Cole Palmer, and the creeping horror of hydration breaks becoming sponsored content. There’s also Father’s Day: presents, beers, and the fragile dignity of pretending you don’t want a fuss while absolutely wanting a fuss. Then The Humboldt Hall of Fame returns with Tarrare: an 18th-century French oddity, over-eater, possib
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