Best Defending Utah Podcasts (2025)

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Assist record earns point in Houston - Ep. 44 44:14

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Sofia Huerta *finally* leads the league in assists. Despite a defensive lapse that led to the Dash finding the back of the net, the Reign found a response via a Jordyn Huitema goal and took home a point from Houston. We get into the Reign’s recent road trip, a couple of other Reign segments, check in with results from the NWSL, and preview Seattle’…

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Deep dished at Lumen - Ep. 43 51:49

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It was all good until it wasn't. After being up 3-0 against Chicago the Reign decided to pull a Kingdome and implode by conceding 3 goals in the second half, resulting in a disappointing draw at home. With defensive struggles on full display we discuss this disappointing draw but also talk about the recent phenomenon of the Jordyn Huitema effect. A…

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Problems in Portland - Ep. 42 46:55

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Let's not do that again. It was rivalry week in the NWSL, as the Reign traveled to Portland to face the Thorns. In this week’s episode we get into the heatwave that contributed to Reign’s abysmal performance, what went wrong, and try to put the 4-2 loss behind us. We do our usual wrap up of other results in the league and preview the Reign’s next m…

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Tiny dragon, big result - Ep. 41 53:11

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A fiery start to the second half of the season. The NWSL is back! After 74 long days without a league game at Lumen Field the Reign made a triumphant return with a 2-0 victory over Angel City FC. In this week’s episode we talk about this much needed win and all the Pride night extravaganza surrounding the match. We also cover results from around th…

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Summer break, Reign went Fishin' - Ep. 40 44:31

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A splashy summer signing is always welcome. National team caps, Fishlock scores at the Euros, and Reign make a major signing. After a month off from league play, we get folks up to date on a variety of Reign related news in this special summertime bonus episode, including Mia Fishel joining the club with a long-term contract. We also dive briefly i…

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NEFJ to defend the MLR Shield in their backyard (ft. Phil Harris) 26:45

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The MLR Season came and went! It seems like yesterday that teams were kicking off the season in February, yet here we are. We hopped on with FreeJack SUPERFAN and host of the Jack's Rangers podcast Phil Harris. Phil will be in attendance Saturday with his skullet and usual intensity as his beloved Free Jacks look to win their 3rd straight title. If…

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RWC Bordeaux - The Lost Tapes 24:55

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Some old audio from the RWC in France back in 2023. What a time to be alive! We were lucky enough to grab tickets to Ireland vs. Romania on Saturday followed by Fiji vs. Wales on Sunday in the opening weekend of an unforgettable RWC. Enjoy.PICKEM!By Bt, Uncle Johnny, TommyNoPiks & the Rugby PickEm Crew

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Four-scored and a win in Utah - Ep. 39 56:25

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Reign's offense had themselves a day. The Reign head into the CBA break on a high after their 4-1 win at Utah. We break down the match, the impressive team performance, and reflect on where the team is at as we reach the halfway point in this NWSL season. We also cover the results from across the league this past week and where to watch all the Rei…

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The Fight for Public Lands: Wes Siler Exposes the Hidden Land Heist 40:16

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In this episode of the Caroline Gleich Show, Caroline sits down with Wes Siler — outdoorsman, journalist, and Montana Senate candidate — to unravel the alarming efforts to dismantle America’s public lands. From the notorious Mike Lee amendment to the “Big Ugly” bill, Wes breaks down what’s really happening behind closed doors in Washington and why …

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A rollercoaster point in Chicago - Ep. 38 46:40

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Two goals scored just in time to earn a draw. In this week’s episode we chat about last weekend's match against the Chicago Stars at Soldier Field and how the team was able to mount an exciting comeback to tie the game late. We also cover the results from around the NWSL and preview the Reign's next match. SPONSORS Sounder at Heart - Our network ho…

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Two goals with a side of brilliant defending - Ep. 37 54:29

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Sally Menti and Emeri Adames were ready to shine. A heavily rotated lineup got the job done in San Diego. We get into the goals, the massive save from Claudia Dickey, and more from the gritty win against one of the league’s top teams. Later we cover other results from around the NWSL, briefly discuss the USWNT friendlies, as well as preview the Rei…

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Lackluster at Lumen - Ep. 36 36:38

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The growing pains continue. In this week’s episode we discuss the Reign’s loss to the Washington Spirit, what went wrong, and the few things the team did right. We also cover the other results from around the league, preview the Reign’s next match, and chat about Arsenal’s incredible win in the Champions League final. SPONSORS Sounder at Heart - Ou…

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Ope, another win - Ep. 35 53:35

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It wasn’t the prettiest of matches but a win is a win. This week we discuss the Reign’s trip to Louisville, giving high praises to both Sam Meza and Maddie Dahlien, who connected on the match’s lone goal to secure all three points. We also answer some community questions and go over other woso news, including Claudia Dickey’s chance at her first US…

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The REI Union Movement: What It Means to Love and Challenge the Co-op 43:31

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In this episode of The Caroline Gleich Show, Caroline sits down with Si-Hua, an REI employee from Durham, North Carolina, who’s been on the frontlines of the growing movement to unionize REI stores across the country. Since helping his store unionize in 2023, Si-Hua has been a key figure in local contract negotiations and the broader national campa…

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Unbeaten streak dashed - Ep. 34 51:38

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On this week’s late (apologies) episode we discuss the Reign’s uninspired performance in their loss at home on Sunday to the Houston Dash and how we hope the team moves forward. We also cover the other games from week 8 of NWSL play and preview the Reign’s upcoming match as they travel to Louisville in hopes of redeeming themselves. SPONSORS Sounde…

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Defending the Wild: Launching the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus with Rep. Gabe Vasquez 30:41

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Join Caroline Gleich and Congressman Gabe Vasquez for a special episode announcing the formation of the Public Lands Caucus, a new bipartisan coalition in Congress committed to protecting America's public lands. From national parks to backcountry trails, these cherished places are where we hike, hunt, fish, camp, and connect with nature—and they’re…

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S07E03: Two Gap, Open Gap (TGOG/Deuce Technique) w/ Cody Gardner (Corner Canyon HS - Utah) 1:28:05

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Season 7 Episode 3 features Cody Gardner, Defensive Coordinator at Corner Canyon HS in Draper, Utah. We discuss his Two Gap Open Gap theory, technique, and application. Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠ Follow Coach Gardner on Twitter ⁠@Cody_Gardner. Follow me on Twitter ⁠@CoachVass⁠, the show's account ⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠, and …

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The first Biyengoalo - Ep. 33 1:02:22

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The defense was locked in as Reign secured the win over KC Current from Friday night. From the top-notch defensive strategy to Lynn Biyendolo bagging her first goal for Seattle, we get into all the excitement from Reign’s performance versus the current league leaders. Finishing up the episode, we cover other NWSL results, a couple of other woso new…

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Battle in the Bay brings home a point - Ep. 32 59:28

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Matchweek 6 is in the books. Reign brought home a point from San Jose after a somewhat disappointing result versus Bay FC. We get into the big missed opportunity, Sam Meza becoming a breakout player, and the rest of the team’s performance on the road. Later on we cover some results from around the NWSL, including Portland’s potential future in Olym…

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A Cascadia star is born - Ep. 31 1:06:57

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Maddie Dahlien’s first professional goal led the Reign to victory in the first Cascadia clash of the 2025 NWSL season. In this week’s episode we talk about this much needed win, do some fashion critiques, answer community questions, as well as the usual coverage of the other results across the league in this 5th match week. SPONSORS Sounder at Hear…

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A somewhat expected loss, but a surprisingly good performance - Ep. 30 58:13

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Reign’s inability to find the back of the net when they needed it most resulted in a 1-0 loss to Orlando Pride. Despite the result against the defending NWSL Champs, we get into the Reign giving themselves a chance versus an elite team and why we still believe there is a lot to be excited about moving forward. We finish the episode with talking abo…

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Struggles in LA but we swear this team is fun - Ep. 29 49:52

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A loss in Angel City was less than ideal but the Reign’s youth talent and new acquisitions are showing some potential. Coop and Van discuss what went wrong in LA as the team heads into an international break. The show rounds up where things stand after week 3 in the NWSL and previews the Reign’s next match versus Orlando Pride. SPONSORS Sounder at …

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A win at NC, are we kind of good?!? - Ep. 28 1:02:53

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In this week’s episode Coop and Van recap the Reigns impressive performance in Saturday’s win against NC Courage, award an unexpected Cooler Player of the Match, answer some listener questions, and briefly discuss the other weekend’s matches. SPONSORS Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sou…

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A rainy Reign draw but we are back - Ep. 27 1:07:08

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We trekked up to Lumen Field for Reign’s opening match of the 2025 NWSL season. In this episode we chat about the team’s performance, officiating controversies surrounding that match, and respond to some questions from the Guild. We close out the show with some updates from around the league. SPONSORS Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest…

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Climbing Mountains & High-Altitude Medicine with Tracee Metcalfe / The Caroline Gleich Show (Ep. 50) 51:00

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In this episode of The Caroline Gleich Show, Caroline sits down with Dr. Tracee Metcalfe, a distinguished internal medicine physician and accomplished high-altitude mountaineer. https://traceelmetcalfe.com Tracee Metcalfe's remarkable journey has led her to summit all of the world's fourteen peaks exceeding 8,000 meters, including the formidable An…

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Talking Reign with Susie Rantz - Ep. 26 59:58

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In this special preseason episode The Guild welcomes Susie Rantz from Ride of the Valkyries to talk all things Reign and preview the upcoming season. We get firsthand observations from Susie’s trip to watch the team at the Coachella Valley Invitational and pick her brain about her years of Reign reporting. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder…

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Ten Dumb Questions - MLR 2025 21:34

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We've covered the MLR since its inception in 2018. Written all types of articles, in-person match reports and the occasional player interview.... but the focus this year will be asking questions.... After all, asking questions, makes for good dialogue.Carl Sagan said “There is no such thing as a dumb question”. Sagan believed that every question is…

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2025 Preseason Premonitions - Ep. 25 49:25

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The 2025 preseason is here! Coop and Van sit down to go over the Reign's offseason moves, and highlight the players they are most hyped for as this team looks to turn the chapter on a new season. In addition to the Reign, they go over the moves to Europe from various NWSL players and cover a few other headlines in woso. Support the show by subscrib…

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S07E02: The "Flex Defense" w/ Kevin May (Seton Hill University, PA) 1:33:11

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Season 7 Episode 2 features Kevin May, Defensive Coordinator & LBs coach at Seton Hill University. We discuss his Flex Defense, including his favorite front adjustments, coverages, and pressures. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach May on Twitter @CoachKevinMay. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @…

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP049 - 1-22-25 - Tim Anderson 40:51

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP049 - 1-22-25 - Tim AndersonBy Michelle Tanner

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S07E01: Setting the Tone on D for the New Year w/ Pat Fox from Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI) 1:13:36

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Season 7 Episode 1 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! M…

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP048 - 1-8-25 - Joe From Texas 40:49

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP048 - 1-8-25 - Joe From TexasBy Michelle Tanner

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'Tis Lynn season - Ep. 24 49:03

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It's our very first offseason episode, and the Reign have given us some exciting things to talk about. The club has made a few roster moves, including picking up the league's leading goal scorer, Lynn Williams, as the Reign look to turn around an offensive side that left a lot to be desired this past season. We wrap up the episode with a few other …

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S06E18: The "G Defense" with Bud Foster (Former Virginia Tech DC) 1:17:10

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Season 6 Episode 18 features Bud Foster, Former Defensive Coordinator at Virginia Tech. We talk about the G Defense, the DL techniques, coverages, its history, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Bud Foster on Twitter @CoachFosterVT. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the…

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Final Episode - Lisa Bourne and Jeff Pierick - 12/21/2024 51:56

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- Th…

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP047 - 12-16-24 - Utah Republican Women, Alexis Ence, Haylee Caplin, Carolyn Phippen, Kim Coleman 58:38

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP047 - 12-16-24 - Utah Republican Women, Alexis Ence, Haylee Caplin, Carolyn Phippen, Kim ColemanBy Michelle Tanner

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Outlook for future of religious liberty under the new administration - 12/14/2024 53:42

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Guest 1: Matt Lamb, Associate Editor, The College Fix,What to look forward to on college campuses in the coming yearsthecollegefix.comGuest 2: Thomas Olp, Executive Vice President, Thomas More SocietyOutlook for future of religious liberty under the new administrationttps://www.thomasmoresociety.org/ Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afrai…

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Girls Banned from wearing 'Save Girl's Sports' tshirts (Julianne Fleischer)- NVC School District Denies Bible Club (Keisha Toni Russell) - 12/07/2024 50:00

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Guest 1: Julianne Fleischer, Advocates for Faith & Freedom, Two female high school students, seeking to prohibit biological boys from playing on girls’ teams, banned from wearing “Save Girls’ Sports.” faith-freedom.com -------- Guest 2: Keisha Toni Russell, senior counsel, First Liberty Institute, NYC school district denied student request for offi…

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S06E17: "The Code" with Keith Burns (Developing an Elite Mentality, Creating Identify, & Breathing Confidence into Your Players) 1:52:58

9M ago1:52:58

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Season 6 Episode 17 features Keith Burns, Head Coach at Fort Worth Country Day in Fort Worth, TX. We talk about developing a defensive identity, breathing confidence into your player, how to approach coaching DBs, and more. Submit your questions for next week's show here: bit.ly/vassqa Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow…

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Where Do We Go From Here? - with David Garbett 54:37

9M ago54:37

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In this interview, pro skier, mountaineer, climate advocate, and recent U.S. Senate candidate Caroline Gleich talks with David Garbett, co-founder of Stewardship Utah. David, who also ran for Salt Lake County Mayor, shares his passion for protecting Utah's land, air, and water through elections, policy, and democracy. Caroline and David discuss the…

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP046 - 11-25-24 - Swept Away, Tim and Becky Graff 1:06:21

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP046 - 11-25-24 - Swept Away, Tim and Becky GraffBy Michelle Tanner

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Article III Project Combats Lawfare (Mark Lucas) and The ADF Defends Free Speech (John Brusch)- 11/23/2024 50:45

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- Th…

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Reign wrapped and all aboard the Bandawagon - Ep. 23 46:16

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In this bonus episode of The Cooler Guild, we do a quick wrap up of the Reign's season, including giving out the first ever Cooler Player of the Season award. With the NWSL Championship officially set between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit, we have a discussion about the playoffs that led to the matchup and who we think might have the …

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP045 - 11-20-24 - Eric Moutsos 40:49

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP045 - 11-20-24 - Eric MoutsosBy Michelle Tanner

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S06E16: In-Season Q&A w/ Brian Nix - Pressuring 12P, Self Scouting the Playoffs, Developing a Gameplan, Defending False Pulls & more... 2:25:05

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Season 6 Episode 16 features Brian Nix, Head Coach at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, TN. We discuss developing a game plan, LB reads, beating false pulls, playing 25 formations in a game, in-game sideline responsibilities, pressuring 12 Personnel, self-scouting for the playoffs, coverages against a Pro side in 11 Personnel, and extreme OL splits. Subm…

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Catholic College Students shocked to find out Sex is Binary - Matt Lamb and Maggie DeWitte - 11/16/2024 51:24

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Matt Lamb, Associate Editor, The College Fix: Students at Catholic college shocked after finally learning sex is binary; Department of Education funds LGBT teen ‘affirmation’ study. thecollegefix.com/ Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director, Pulse for Life Overview of coming events: Christmas gala, March for Life pulseforlife.org Trump announces plan to…

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP044 - Gunnar Thorderson 40:50

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP044 - Gunnar ThordersonBy Michelle Tanner

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP043 - 11-8-24 - Mike Schultz 40:50

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The Michelle Tanner Podcast - EP043 - 11-8-24 - Mike SchultzBy Michelle Tanner

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It's fine, it's cool, it's over - Ep. 22 37:02

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The Reign finished out the 2024 season with a 3-2 loss away at Orlando. Jordyn Huitema finally broke the curse and scored her first NWSL goal since June 9th. Maddie Mercado played super sub and tallied her first ever NWSL regular season goal, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Shield winners. We reflect on the game as well as the season at large for …

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Logan Church-Brad Dacus - 11/9/2024 52:11

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Dcn. Mike Manno - Gina Noll Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflec…