Best Dan MacDonald Podcasts (2025)

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Predicting the NFL Week 11 Headlines 30:56

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Sheil is joined by Marc Sessler, co-host of the Heed The Call podcast, to take a look at the top games in Week 11 and predict what the biggest storylines will be after all the games go final. (00:00) Predicting the Week 11 Headlines (2:25) No-Show in Buffalo; Bills Sip on Identity Crisis After Baker Cooks Up 4-TD Feast (8:36) Mikey Mac’s Defensive …

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#137 - Chad Hall 1:37:30

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Send us a text The plan was simple: go test the 100K waters. The reality was a masterclass in pacing, hydration, and what happens when marathon instincts meet an eight-hour mountain day. Chad Hall brings candor and clarity to his Kodiak debrief—why he went out hard, where the wheels came loose around Snow Summit, and how he’ll rebuild for another s…

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Ranking the Best Play Callers in the NFL So Far This Season 31:04

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports, and they talk about the best play callers this season. They discuss the following: The genius of Shane Steichen and the Colts offense (2:18) The cohesiveness of Sean McVay’s offense (7:13) How Ben Johnson’s offense is putting Caleb Williams in a position to succeed (16:05) The Hurry-Up (26:07) This epis…

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#136 - Alicia Vargo 1:14:28

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Send us a text A broken back, a fractured knee, and nearly a year off running—then podiums at Pikes Peak Ascent, Kodiak, and Moab. That’s the arc Alicia Vargo takes us through, sharing how a brutal dog attack in 2024 unraveled her season and how skate skiing, patience, and stubborn belief stitched it back together. We start with her fresh Moab Trai…

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Predicting the NFC Playoff Field Going into Week 11! 30:40

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Anthony Dabbundo to look at the NFC and make playoff predictions. Who will be the 1-seed? (1:50) Who will be the division winners? (6:30) Who will be the wild-card teams? (16:23) The Hurry-Up (25:53) This episode is sponsored by State Farm®️. Don’t settle for just any insurance when there’s State Farm. https://ww…

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Warning Signs of Burnout and Fatigue for Dentists: Impacts and Trends 1:05:13

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This episode of the Art of Dental Finance and Management addresses ways dental professionals can recognize burnout and fatigue and outlines strategies for supporting well-being in the workplace. Recent studies show that 40–67% of dentists experience anxiety, making mental health a critical topic in the profession. In this episode of The Art of Dent…

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Who Should be the Giants Next Head Coach? 30:38

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Daboll's Out! Five Candidates for the Next Giants Head CoachSheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Danny Heifetz to talk about his Giants firing Brian Daboll. They discuss their feelings on the firing and whether general manager Joe Schoen should’ve been fired as well. Then Sheil throws five names for potential head coaches at Heifetz to see who he th…

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#135 - Nick Cornell, Founder of Trailhead Athlete Management 1:13:55

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Send us a text The sport we love is growing up, and that’s a good thing—if we build it right. I’m joined by athlete and agent Nick Cornell of Trailhead Athlete Management to dig into what “professional” actually looks like in trail running: livable contracts, smarter bonuses, real anti-doping, and a path that lets athletes focus on performance with…

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Predicting the AFC Playoff Field After a Wild Week 10! 30:59

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee get together to analyze the results of the Week 10 slate and share which AFC teams they think are well on their way to the playoffs this January. (00:00) Predicting the AFC playoff teams (1:33) Who will be the AFC division winner? (18:27) Who will be the AFC wild-card teams? (26:27) The Hurry Up: Dan Campbell t…

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Predicting the Week 10 Headlines 31:49

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz take a hard look at the weekend slate and try to surmise what major story lines will have the media buzzing after the final whistle has been blown on Week 10 in the NFL. (00:00) Predicting the Week 10 headlines (1:37) Kyle Shanahan is back (9:25) Saquon regains 2024 form against Packers (14:27) Hamilton, Sold …

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#134 - Zach Colby, Founder of Dust 48:01

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Send us a text A brand doesn’t become real the day the website goes live—it becomes real the day someone beats it up on a mountain and still reaches for it the next morning. That’s the heart of our conversation with Dust founder Zach Colby, who walked away from politics to build a running brand rooted in the Mountain West: trails, dirt, big days, a…

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The Rebuildables: What Now for the Jets, Dolphins, and Browns? 31:59

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Sheil and Ben Solak from ESPN take a hard look at some of the NFL teams that appear to be heading toward major organizational overhauls after the trade deadline and offer analysis on how they can maximize their futures. (00:00) The Rebuildables (1:38) New York Jets (8:46) Miami Dolphins (17:54) Cleveland Browns (27:04) The Hurry Up: Denver Broncos …

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Trade Deadline Bonanza! With Gregg Rosenthal 30:43

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Sheil is joined by Gregg Rosenthal from NFL Network to analyze and debate the major trades that went down around the league on deadline day. (00:00) Trade deadline bonanza (1:24) Jets trade Sauce Gardner to the Colts (13:15) Jets trade Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys (23:58) Saints trade Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks This episode is brought to you…

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Fact or Fiction? Seahawks as NFC Favorites, Eagles Trade for Jaelan Phillips, Kevin Stefanski's Future, and More! 29:47

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Sheil Kapadia sifts through some of the emerging story lines around the NFL and ponders whether they are worthy of further consideration or merely conspiracies birthed in the NFL media hivemind. (00:00) NFL Fact or Fiction? (1:42) The Seattle Seahawks are favorites in the NFC (6:38) Dan Quinn deserves to get crushed for leaving Jayden Daniels in th…

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What We Learned in Week 9: Jayden Daniels's Injury, NFC North Chaos, and the Bills D Steps Up! 30:16

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Diante Lee to share their instant reactions to and analysis of the most intriguing story lines that emerged from Week 9 in the NFL. (00:00) What we learned in Week 9 of the NFL (1:43) The Commanders’ season from hell (5:51) The Bills have finally found something defensively (15:09) The NFC North is in full chaos …

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HORROR 421 - The Podcast, Season 4, Episode 16, from The Descent, Shauna Macdonald 43:08

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Shauna Macdonald joins me to talk about the awesomeness that is The Descent. Celebrating its 20th anniversary!Charles Campbell books and merch at:https://www.mrsfieldsjournal.com/

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Predicting the Week 9 NFL Headlines 31:57

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Sheil is joined by JP Acosta from CBS Sports to take a hard look at the weekend slate and try to determine what story lines will be dominating NFL media circles after the final whistle has been blown in Week 9. (00:00) Predicting the Week 9 headlines (1:59) The Buffalo Bills become the thing they sought to destroy against the Chiefs (9:41) The Viki…

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#133 - Abby Lock 59:10

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Send us a text A sharpening workout at 10,000 feet. A sudden stab in the chest. Vision slipping. Hours later, Abby Locke learned her right lung had collapsed—and that was only the beginning. Across one summer she weathered three collapses, seven chest tubes, helicopter flights, and two surgeries, then found her way back to 50-mile weeks with a new …

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Coaching Mini-Series Episode 1 with Addison Smith 48:58

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Send us a text Ready to stop signing up for everything and start building a season that actually fits your life? We sit down with CTS coach Addison Smith to design a smarter year from the ground up: choosing an A race that truly motivates you, mapping B and C races that build skill without burnout, and matching training blocks to your goal’s specif…

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2025 NFL Rookie Check-in With Daniel Jeremiah 30:36

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Daniel Jeremiah from ESPN joins Sheil on the pod to analyze and debate how the 2025 NFL draft class is performing so far this season. (00:00) 2025 NFL rookie check-in (1:57) Cam Ward (5:30) Jaxson Dart (9:21) DJ’s top three picks (13:21) Emeka Egbuka (15:13) Travis Hunter (19:17) Carson Schwesinger (20:21) Nick Emmanwori (20:40) Mason Graham (21:20…

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Fraud Watch: Harsh Truths About the Bears, Steelers, and Jaguars! 31:52

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle take a hard look at this season's statistics for a few NFL teams whose recent successes may be distracting fans from crucial deficiencies within their rosters. (00:00) Fraud watch! (1:47) Chicago Bears (10:14) Pittsburgh Steelers (20:06) Jacksonville Jaguars (27:27) The Hurry Up: The return of Lamar Jackson T…

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#132 - Adrian Macdonald 1:00:12

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Send us a text A week after tackling a steep Canadian classic, two-time Leadville champion Adrian Macdonald joins us to chart a season that nearly went off the rails—and how he brought it back. After Western States left him drained and “half-sick,” bloodwork confirmed anemia. Adrian pressed pause on workouts, added iron, and rebuilt with patience. …

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NFL Trade Deadline Primer: Buyers, Sellers, and Deals That Make Sense! 30:43

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Sheil scans the NFL trade market and uses his expertise to determine which struggling teams should cut bait with some of their assets at the upcoming deadline and reboot for next season. He then shines a light on the playoff-bound teams in need of a specific roster boost and offers possible landing spots for available stars around the league. (00:0…

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The Biggest Winners From Week 8 in the NFL 30:13

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The Ringer’s own Diante Lee joins Sheil on the show to analyze, debate, and discuss teams that played their best games during Sunday Week 8 action. (00:00) The biggest winners from Week 8 (1:51) Green Bay Packers (8:26) Baltimore Ravens (17:50) Denver Broncos (23:21) Philadelphia Eagles (26:08) The Hurry-Up: Jets get their first win against the Ben…

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Predicting the Week 8 NFL Headlines 29:46

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Sheil and Danny Kelly from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show get together and use their expertise to decipher which players, coaches, and teams will have the media buzzing after the final whistle on Week 8 NFL action has been blown. (00:00) Predicting the week 8 NFL headlines (1:33) Drake Maye cementing himself as one of the league’s stars (6:35) Af…

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#131 - Dan Curts 1:25:34

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Send us a text A tailbone crash on a triangle rock. A season of strange falls and late-race cramping. And then a decision to tear it all down and rebuild. We sit with Dan Curts to map the truth behind his 2025 campaign, from a promising start at Canyons to a frustrating run through Iger, ETC, and Plitz Alpin Glacier. The thread is unglamorous and v…

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#130 - Francesco Sunseri 1:20:41

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Send us a text A short trail host, a 214-mile finish, and a brutally honest look at what it really takes to cross a 200-mile line with your head still on straight. Franc returns fresh off the Mammoth 200 to unpack the race that started as a joke and turned into a test of logistics, mindset, and pain tolerance. We talk about the fast first day that …

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Five NFL Fake Trades That Need to Happen 30:32

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Diante Lee to share and debate imaginary NFL trades that they feel should definitely be implemented before this season's deadline. (00:00) Five fake trades that need to happen (2:07) Raiders trade Maxx Crosby to the Cowboys (6:56) Bengals trade Trey Hendrickson to Patriots (13:09) Saints trade Chris Olave to the …

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The Least Watchable Teams in the NFL 30:28

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Anthony Dabbundo to analyze and debate which teams around the league they’ll be refusing to watch on Sundays going forward. (00:00) The least watchable teams in the NFL (2:09) Houston Texans (6:16) San Francisco 49ers (9:19) Las Vegas Raiders (14:25) Cleveland Browns (15:55) Tennessee Titans (19:00) Arizona Cardi…

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Power Ranking the NFC Contenders After Week 7 29:52

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz to analyze and debate the NFC teams that have positioned themselves for the most success going into the second half of the NFL season. (00:00) Power ranking the NFC contenders (2:48) Green Bay Packers (8:14) Los Angeles Rams (10:49) Detroit Lions (13:00) Philadelphia Eagles (18:47) Dallas Cowboys (21:…

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World Mountain & Trail Running Championship Recap with Paul Kirsch & Tom Hooper 1:08:12

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Send us a text A month after Canfranc, the dust has settled but the stories still sting—sometimes literally. We sat down with Team USA leaders Paul Kirsch and Tom Hooper to unpack a world championship defined by raw terrain, tight logistics, and athletes who found another gear when it mattered most. If you watched the medals, you saw the headlines.…

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The Takes That Matter from Week 7 31:59

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The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle joins Sheil after Sunday’s NFL action to analyze and shine a light on the teams who emerged with the most compelling story lines. (00:00) Three Takes That Matter After Week 7 (2:13) Denver Broncos (11:03) Philadelphia Eagles (20:03) Las Vegas Raiders (23:36) New York Jets (25:18) Tennessee Titans (27:31) The Hurry Up: …

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Predicting the Week 7 NFL Headlines 31:36

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Sheil and Field Yates from ESPN take a look at the weekend slate and use their expert analysis to determine which players, coaches, and teams will have the media buzzing after the final whistle is blown in Week 7. (00:00) Predicting the Week 7 NFL headlines (2:50) Indianapolis Colts vs. Los Angeles Chargers (8:14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit L…

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#128 - Amanda Koslosky 1:04:29

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Send us a text What if you didn’t grow up on a track and still became a force on steep, thin-air courses? We sit down with Colorado Springs native Amanda Koslosky to trace a candid, practical path from soccer fields to summit podiums—top ten at the Pikes Peak Ascent, podiums at Telluride Mountain Run and Bar Trail—and the bold decision to go part-t…

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#127 - David Sinclair 1:16:40

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Send us a text Ten hours on the edge, a live stream watched by hundreds of thousands, and a second-place finish that announced David Sinclair to the world stage. We unpack how an injury scare turned into a smarter build, why he chose CCC over OCC, and the exact training and fueling choices that helped him lead for hours, survive the low points, and…

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Get Serious! Bills' Struggles, Steelers as a Contender, Bears' Playoff Chances, and More. 28:43

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Sheil and Mike Sando from The Athletic take a look at the results from the first six weeks of the season and talk about whether the trends they’re seeing are indicative of the actual state of particular NFL teams, or are simply anomalies within the course of a long NFL season. (00:00) Which do we take more seriously? (2:03) The Eagles or the Bills'…

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MVP Tiers: The Long Shots, Sleepers, and Favorites After Week 6 31:50

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee employ a tier system to analyze and debate who should be the frontrunners for MVP after six weeks of NFL action. (00:00) The MVP Tiers Breakdown (2:10) Tier 3: The Long Shots (9:54) Tier 2: You Have My Attention (19:34) Tier 1: The Favorites (27:08) The Hurry Up: More Dolphins dysfunction The Ringer is committe…

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Redrafting the 2024 NFL QB Class | Ringer NFL 31:56

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Sheil and Dave Dameshek from the Football America! show get together to take a look at seven of the top quarterbacks taken in the 2024 NFL draft and rank them according to their current levels of success. (00:00) Redrafting the 2024 QB class (1:58) Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Caleb Williams (14:37) Spencer Rattler, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix,…

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Mark's Final Episode 26:04

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Our editor and presenter is leaving after over two years with us. Take trip down memory lane with us as we look back at some of the amazing guests he's interviewed, including Justin Webb, Pat Nevin and more!

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#126 - Tyler McCandless 48:22

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Send us a text The race began before the gun—shoulder to shoulder, 12 rows deep, with a call-up protocol that flipped expectations and turned the opening meters into a high-stakes fight for position. From a fast frontage road into stairs and tight singletrack, Tyler McCandless had to manage chaos without panic: protect effort, find clean lines, and…

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Super Bowl Tiers: Which Teams Are Actual Contenders After Week 6? 31:51

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Sheil scans the league after all of the Week 6 Sunday action and shares which teams he thinks have all the elements necessary to go to the Super Bowl, and which fan bases are already looking forward to next season. (00:00) Super Bowl tiers breakdown (3:18) Tier 5: It’s not happening (4:11) Tier 4: Playoffs? Maybe. Super Bowl? No. (6:16) Tier 3: The…

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Predicting the Week 6 NFL Headlines 30:36

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Sheil and Seth Walder from ESPN check the pulse of the NFL to discern what all the pundits will be buzzing about after the final whistle is blown on the Week 6 action. (00:00) Predicting the Week 6 NFL headlines (2:20) Sam Darnold enters the MVP conversation (6:35) The Ben Johnson offense has arrived (13:46) The Chiefs are still the team to beat (1…

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Golden Trail World Series Final Preview with Robert Prosser 1:09:09

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Send us a text Golden Trail World Series Final Preview with Robert Prosser Follow Robert Prosser on Substack - @robrunsround (substack.com/@robrunsround) Follow Robert Prosser on Instagram - @robrunsround Follow James Lauriello on IG - @jameslauriello Follow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_pod Use code steepstuffpod for 25% off your car…

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The NFL's Four Worst Coaching Performances Through Week 5 31:53

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Sheil is joined by Patrick Daugherty from NBC Sports to talk about some of the NFL head coaches who have yet to establish winning cultures for their respective franchises in 2025. (00:00) The worst coaching performances through week 5 (2:02) Brian Callahan (7:30) Pete Carroll (13:33) Aaron Glenn (19:10) Jonathan Gannon (25:13) Honorable mentions (2…

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What Does the Joe Flacco Trade Tell Us About the Bengals and Browns? 31:41

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz get together to share their instant reactions and analysis on a big trade that saw the Cleveland Browns send QB Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals. (00:00) The Joe Flacco trade (2:02) What does this trade mean in the short term for the Browns? (7:39) What does this trade mean in the short term for the Bengal…

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#125 - David Hedges 1:05:42

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Send us a text A fall storm, ankle‑deep snow, and a west wind tearing across the Sawatch set the stage—then David Hedges took the Nolans 14 record back by roughly ten minutes. We unpack how it happened, from the early confidence on Antero to a near-collapse between Harvard and Oxford, a frozen night saved by borrowed layers and hot gels, and a fina…

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Your Dental Practice and What They Mean 1:07:30

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In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, Art Wiederman, CPA, speaks with Matthew Nelson, a Practice Management Analyst at the California Dental Association. They engage in an insightful discussion about key performance indicators (KPIs) in the dental industry. Drawing on his extensive experience in supporting the growth of denta…

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The NFL's 5 Best Ceiling-Raising Coaches Through Week 5 30:47

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