Best Crackerjacks Podcasts (2025)

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Sean Murray - Brando's Bongos & Blockbuster Scores 1:22:48

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13d ago1:22:48

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Surviving the Summer slump, Jeff and Christie are back to discuss the MLB realignment. Jeff delves into a fascinating conversation with composer Sean Murray who talks about his journey creating music for films and video games and growing up as the son of Academy Award-nominated actor Don Murray. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Off The Boulevard musicia…

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S14E02 - CrackerJack 59:19

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CrackerJack Everybody loves a good podcast guest, but a good guest isn’t what’s on the menu this week on Drewling Samantics, as describing the first visitor of Season Fourteen as merely “good” would be quite the insult! Yes, today the boys are thrilled to welcome the immensely talented and rather bloody brilliant Mr Jack Tyler Fisher to the show. J…

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S14E05 - In the Spotlight 38:50

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In The Spotlight This week there’s a VIE (Very Important Episode) coming from Drewling Samantics HQ, and not just because Drew and Sam are tackling a rather serious subject. Why then? Well, insert fanfare here - today’s is the two hundredth show! Yes, they said it couldn’t be done, there was no future, the boys must be fools… well actually no one s…

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S14E04 - The Heart of the Matter 44:15

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The Heart of the Matter The Drewling Samantics boys are back once again with another cracking episode, and to make things even better they are joined by another fabulous guest this week who drops in with an amazing story to tell! Syed Jawad is a film-maker, musician, songwriter and YouTube content creator, and, despite being relatively new to the i…

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我们回来了！回复邮件等等！ 27:27

12d ago27:27

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With China consistently ranking among our top five listener countries and nearly five million Chinese speakers in the United States and Canada, we wanted to ensure this critical safety content reaches as many riders as possible in their preferred language. This episode is dubbed using AI voice technology from an earlier show featuring Len discussin…

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From Manhattan to the Mist: They Joy of Riding Around Niagara Falls 28:37

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In this show, you'll hear about my great tour from New York City to Niagara Falls, Canada, and what went right and what could be improved on my 1000-mile round-trip adventure. Highlights include discovering great local eateries and connecting with fellow motorcyclists along the way. What a unique experience of riding alongside one of North America'…

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S14E03 - Play It Again Sam? 38:56

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Play It Again Sam? Our podcasting pair are in an inquisitive mood this week, firing questions at each other and delving into past roles and shows. Drewling Samantics followers may remember the boys previously discussing some of the favourite plays and parts they’ve enjoyed, and it just so happens that Drew had the opportunity to revisit one of his …

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S14E01 - Ten-Four Good Buddies 34:04

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Ten-Four Good Buddies Fourteen isn’t normally considered to be a particularly significant number. It’s not the first teenage year, it’s more than a Baker’s Dozen, it isn’t associated with bad luck or other superstitions, and from a mathematical point of view it doesn’t really have many special numerical characteristics. But to Drew and Sam, everyon…

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Season Thirteen: Best of Drew & Sam 58:42

2M ago58:42

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Season Thirteen – Best of Drew & Sam What do you possibly do after enjoying one hundred and ninety-four episodes of a fantastic podcast? Well, you dive right in to the one hundred and ninety-fifth episode of course! Yes, the boys at Drewling Samantics have reached their final show of Season Thirteen, and it just so happens to be a compilation of th…

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Crackerjack Prizes & Motorcycle Zines: Ryan Snelson's Print Revolution 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

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Ryan Snelson, the creative force behind Motoveli, a unique monthly motorcycle zine that's breathing new life into print culture. From his Brooklyn base, Ryan shares how his passion project evolved from a 100-page magazine in 2018 to today's surprise-filled monthly publication that gives smiles to people like us who put on the miles! Please share th…

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Dusty Baker - I Wanted To Be Bobby Bonds 1:18:24

2M ago1:18:24

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Jeff and Christie share updates on their upcoming film Wild Ones before Jeff sits down with baseball icon Dusty Baker. From his days with Hank Aaron to managing five MLB teams—including a World Series win with the Astros—Dusty reflects on 50+ years in the game, and the evolution of baseball. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his nephew Spencer, who's off…

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Season Thirteen: Best of Guests 58:23

2M ago58:23

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Season Thirteen – Best of Guests Sadly we’re nearly there, the end of Season Thirteen. But Drew and Sam would never leave us hanging, and as is customary in the latter stages of a season, they’ve managed to take an entertaining dip into all Season Thirteen’s guest episodes, and assembled a selection of prize moments for us to re-live and re-enjoy. …

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We're back! Len answers your emails and talks AI! 26:54

2M ago26:54

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Arrive Alive returns and back with that signature mix of practical wisdom and genuine rider camaraderie. This episode dives into your burning questions: How do you handle Pennsylvania's schizophrenic weather? What's the survival guide for Ohio's construction chaos and oblivious drivers? Is AI making motorcycles safer or just making riders lazy? Plu…

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S13E13 - Bag of Tricks 37:17

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Bag of Tricks So for the final time this season, Drew and Sam get together for a podcast appearance full of the usual banter and nonsense, before they take a break and recharge their podcast batteries in readiness for Season Fourteen. While both the boys are about to be off for a few weeks, Drew is taking that quite literally, embarking on a month …

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S13E12 - Photogenius 44:44

3M ago44:44

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Photogenius Sadly, we have reached the final guest episode of this Drewling Samantics season, but the boys (and their visitor) are making sure Season Thirteen is finishing up in picture-perfect fashion! Now it could be said it doesn’t take a genius to be photogenic, but it does take a certain genius to spot it, or to be able to seize an opportunity…

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Ron Onesti - I’m Not Afraid To Be A Fan 1:22:48

3M ago1:22:48

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Jeff & Christie share their journey to be America’s Favorite Couple. Jeff chats with Chicago theater king Ron Onesti—whose ambition matches his talent to entertain. Then Jeff makes a Crackerjack call to Ann-Marie Piskule, part of the small but mighty Cool Crackerjack club! Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy…

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S13E11 - Panel Beating 43:04

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Panel Beating It can be a strange and interesting journey in the entertainment world, just when you think you know your place and start to establish some form of predictability, along comes a job or opportunity and the tables are turned! A few episodes ago Drew and Sam took on the topic of auditions, and discussed what can be involved in, and how t…

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S13E10 - Off the Rails 43:23

3M ago43:23

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Off the Rails Have no fear, today’s episode title isn’t suggesting that Drew and Sam are straying from the straight and narrow, nor have they lost all reason (well no more than usual anyway!) Thankfully, Drewling Samantics will continue to be the very best it can be. In actual fact, “Off the Rails” refers, rather appropriately, to this week’s fabul…

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Mike Murphy - Bugle Boy 1:06:11

3M ago1:06:11

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Jeff talks with Mike Murphy, one of the original Chicago Cubs’ Bleacher Bums whose wild and passionate fandom captured national attention during the unforgettable 1969 season, and he shares some incredible stories. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Spiro’s Deli and Peter Nestos to see if the This Old Cub sandwich is available yet. (Mike’s full interview …

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S013E09 - It's A No From Me 45:10

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It's A No From Me The boys are back in the flat this week, and Drewling Samantics regulars will know that Drew and Sam being together in the same room means there’s potential for perhaps even more chat, banter (and beers) than usual! Today’s episode deals with the tricky business of turning down work, or having to say no to a job (be that before it…

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S13E08 - Cruising and Conjuring 51:30

4M ago51:30

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Cruising and Conjuring This season’s guests are a well-travelled lot, and that is equally true with Drewling Samantics’ latest visitor - Paul Burley. After discovering at a young age that he had a joy and skill for performing, Paul pursued a career that has enabled him to travel and entertain across an impressive variety of locations and discipline…

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Shawon Dunston - Let's Do It My Way 1:20:00

4M ago1:20:00

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Jeff and Christie discuss Jeff’s recent acting experience in an A-list pop star's music video. Then, Jeff sits down with former MLB shortstop Shawon Dunston to talk about being the #1 overall pick in the draft, breaking into the big leagues, the legendary Shawon-O-Meter, and the invaluable lessons he learned from veteran teammates. And Jeff cracker…

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S13E07 - So... How did it go? 39:25

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So... How did it go? It’s straight in in today’s episode, with a subject that is very much a regular topic of consideration for our podcasting pair - Drew and Sam are discussing auditions! A necessary evil some might say, but actors and performers spend a great deal of time trying to get, prepare for, and (with any luck!) nail them! Castings, test-…

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S13E06 - Multi National, Multi Skilled 43:51

4M ago43:51

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Multi National, Multi Skilled This week the Drewling Samantics boys happened to be recording on a rather significant day, and a little word play hints at just that… but no spoilers here - all is revealed in the episode! And that is far from being the limit of the excitement in today’s show, as the chaps are also joined by yet another superb guest! …

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Willie Wilson - You hit ‘em in the gaps 1:38:00

4M ago1:38:00

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In this episode, Jeff chats with Kansas City Royals legend Willie Wilson about the 1980s Royals, his breakthrough into the bigs, how he became a switch-hitting batting champ, and his equation for hitting triples. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Joey Banks who’s working on a movie set. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If y…

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S13E05 - At the Tap of their Game 39:15

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At the Tap of their Game An illness has targeted one half of our podcasting pair, but did that stop this week’s recording? Absolutely not! Drewling Samantics remains resilient, and a mere virus can’t halt the boys on their quest to bring entertaining content to the masses! Inadvertently though, being temporarily resigned to watching daytime TV in b…

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S013E04 - Tween Sensation 42:32

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Tween Sensation It could be said that every actor or performer takes some form of risk when working in the industry or has “skin in the game” to use modern parlance. Well, that is certainly true of this week’s guest, and in more ways than one! Colleen Daley is a truly multi-talented actor and has certainly embodied the aforementioned phrase (no spo…

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The Clubhouse - Give Us A Playbill 41:11

5M ago41:11

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In this special episode, Jeff and Christie dive into the Netflix series The Clubhouse: A Year With The Red Sox. They explore the emotional highs and lows captured on screen, the advantages of portraying the mental side of the game, and how teams can use this kind of storytelling to better engage their audiences. It’s a deep look at sports, psycholo…

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S13E03 - All Work and No Play... 39:45

5M ago39:45

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All Work and No Play... Just when you thought you knew someone, they catch you off guard you with something surprising! Drew and Sam may be pretty confident in their knowledge of each other (it’s to be expected having spent this long working together) but in this week’s show they actually learn new information about one another! Following on from a…

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S13E02 - A Cymbal of Success 48:53

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A Cymbal of Success The first guest of Season Thirteen makes a timely entrance and delights Drew and Sam with his wit, knowledge, joy for what he does, and a rather large helping of cheeky irreverence to boot! Robin Payne joins the Drewling Samantics boys this week and having already given the taller half of the podcast pair the immense pleasure of…

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S13E01 - Unlucky for Some 39:08

5M ago39:08

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Unlucky for Some It’s Easter time and whilst some of Drewling Samantics’ faithful listeners and viewers are on the hunt for Easter Eggs and the Easter Bunny, there is no need to search for the new season of Drewling Samantics - it’s finally here, in all its glory! Yes the boys are back, despite popular demand (only joking of course!), and are ready…

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Pat Asanti - It’s So Good People Want To Steal It 1:11:22

5M ago1:11:22

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Jeff chats with Pat Asanti, a first generation Italian-American, who left his strict family life in Long Island, NY, for life as an actor in Hollywood. He tells his incredible family story from Italy to America and back, his struggles and successes as an actor, and the rise of his bakery from his grandmother’s recipes. Then Jeff crackerjack calls h…

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Ron Cey - Give Me My Gold Glove 1:48:26

6M ago1:48:26

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Jeff and Christie discuss the new torpedo bats. Then Jeff speaks with Dodgers legend Ron Cey, “The Penguin,” about his immense minor league stats before playing in one of the greatest infields of all time, getting nurtured by Tommy Lasorda, what he thinks about baseball today, and more! Then Jeff crackerjack calls his friend Peter Nestos of Spiro’s…

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Celebrating Woman History with Brooklyn Designer, Karen Oh! 1:02:20

6M ago1:02:20

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Brooklyn designer Karen Oh joins us to chat about staying safe on two wheels and the interesting stats behind why women tend to be safer riders than men. Karen shares her personal riding philosophy, and we talk about the safety tips from past female show guests. Quick, insightful convo for riders of all levels!…

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Season Twelve: Best of Drew & Sam 46:11

6M ago46:11

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Season Twelve – Best of Drew & Sam This is it, truly the last Drewling Samantics show of Season Twelve! So what do we do after this finale? There are no more episodes! (Well not until Season Thirteen anyway - but more of that in due course). The simple answer of course is to enjoy this last outing, especially seeing it’s another highlights show - a…

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Richard Crudo - Vivid, Saturated, Beautiful Green 1:47:03

6M ago1:47:03

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Jeff and Christie talk about Tokyo baseball. Then Jeff speaks with distinguished cinematographer Richard Crudo (American Pie, Justified) about his incredible career, learning from the legendary Gordon Willis (The Godfather), and his passion for baseball. And Jeff crackerjack calls his friend of 50 years, Mike McPhilliamy, to talk about their neighb…

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Season Twelve: Best of Guests 47:29

6M ago47:29

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Season Twelve – Best of Guests Another season is coming to an end, and we’ve been lucky enough to experience six more action-packed and content-filled episodes where Drew and Sam welcomed visitors to the podcast. The levels of talent and quality have only been matched by the laughs, banter, fascinating facts and overall brilliance these wonderful g…

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S12E13 - Affordable Awardable 45:54

7M ago45:54

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Affordable Awardable It’s the time of awards ceremonies, where new comers and regulars, remakes and rewrites, brilliance and genius are all rewarded for a job well done, and as always there have been some pleasant shocks along with the expectedly predictable results. Looking specifically at films and their budgets, in today’s episode the boys take …

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Ron Coomer - Who Wants It? 1:31:02

7M ago1:31:02

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We’re back! Jeff and Christie discuss the new ump rule. Then Jeff speaks with Cubs Broadcaster and former player Ron Coomer about growing up a Cubs fan, how he got into baseball and became a broadcaster, and calling the 2016 World Series. Jeff crackerjack calls Tony Cahn from Waveland Events to reminisce about the 2025 Northside Fantasy Baseball Ca…

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S12E12 - Coming Out of His Shell 46:37

7M ago46:37

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Coming Out of His Shell Regular listeners and viewers of Drewling Samantics will know all about how Drew and Sam found their respective ways into the industry, with their individual paths differing quite significantly, and in this week’s episode they introduce a guest who has taken another, rather uniquely timed, step into acting. Dom Thomson is a …

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Maintenance Can Save Your Life w/ Rob Fish of 8-Ball Tires 1:05:45

7M ago1:05:45

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Rob Fish from 8 Ball Tires shares maintenance mishaps and what it takes to keep riders rolling safely. You'll hear wild stories from his San Diego tire shop and drop knowledge from his 30+ years of riding experience. Enjoy this entertaining and educational conversation about motorcycle life and staying safe on two wheels.…

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S012E11 - What is Next for Stage and Screen? AI-AI-Oh! 39:46

7M ago39:46

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What is Next for Stage and Screen? AI-AI-Oh! Don’t worry, despite what may be apparent from social media imagery, our two favourite podcasters haven’t been replaced by robot doppelgangers! But today’s episode does have a rather futuristic feel. You see in recent times two letters have caused puzzlement, consternation, hope, anger, worry, investment…

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S12E10 - Unpacking The Trunk 47:22

7M ago47:22

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Unpacking The Trunk The Drewling Samantics boys have always been great supporters of enterprising and determined creatives, so it’s no surprise that this week’s guest is one such professional. Joe Potter is an ambitious and driven producer, and his company Trunk Theatre (that just happens to have one particularly familiar actor as part of the team.…

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S12E09 - Didn't See That Coming 41:47

8M ago41:47

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Didn’t See That Coming Well Drew and Sam are really throwing a few surprises into the mix this season as in this episode they are unexpectedly united to do an in-person recording! It really is a nice surprise to see them back on the sofa together, drinks in hand and banter at the ready, and to keep the theme of unpredictability going, in this episo…

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S12E08 - Straight from the Horse's Mouth 47:39

8M ago47:39

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Straight from the Horse’s Mouth Drewling Samantics fans and followers alike must feel so very lucky, as the great guests just keep on coming! Drew and Sam are fortunate of course to have worked and been associated with some wonderfully talented people, but they and the many guests that have been on the podcast are members of a very caring and dedic…

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Metal, Motors & Mendoza: Twisted Sister's Bass Legend Joins Us! 1:09:22

8M ago1:09:22

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Mark Mendoza, the legendary bassist known for thunderous work with Twisted Sister, brings his decades of road experience to the Arrive Alive Motorcycle Safety podcast for an unforgettable episode. Mark shares how the same awareness needed to navigate packed stadium parking lots applies to staying alert on the open road. In this special episode, Men…

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We're Back! The 2024 Riding Safety Review & More 13:11

8M ago13:11

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We recap a challenging and cathartic year of motorcycle ridingfeaturing growth statistics and updates on two serious accidents that affected the riding community.By Len Bilello

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S12E07 - Here's One I Made Earlier 38:37

8M ago38:37

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Here’s One I Made Earlier Before you go looking for some sticky back plastic and fairy liquid bottles (if you know you know!) Drew and Sam haven’t turned to arts and crafts this week, rather the boys spend this episode discussing, exploring and debating the art of creating one’s own opportunities in the entertainment world. In an increasingly crowd…

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S12E06 - A Fan-tastic Guest 52:20

8M ago52:20

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A Fan-tastic Guest The wait is over, Drewling Samantics is back! Yes Drew and Sam have returned for the second half (or to be more precise, the next two thirds) of Season Twelve! The boys have had a great Christmas season working and celebrating, but now they’re resuming the more serious, but equally enjoyable business of bringing their fans their …

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Brigham Avery - Damn You, Barbara Walters 1:09:12

10M ago1:09:12

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Jeff and Christie discuss the HOF inductees and the possible new rule called the Golden-At-Bat. Then Jeff sits down with the multi-hyphenate man of entertainment, Brigham Avery, who talks about his lineage in entertainment, his show Hollywood and Ivy on the Marquee Network, and his next project, Let There Be Light, and how he got into comedy and pr…