Best Dustin Lopez Podcasts (2025)

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Kyle Austin takes on the Pro Circuit 56:03

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After a successful season on the Toyota Series and with an impressive tournament résumé already under his belt, Kyle Austin is one of many standout newcomers to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit in 2026. A tournament favorite at Santee Cooper, Austin dives into what to expect there, details his dramatic Top 10 and injury at Lake Seminole, his catfis…

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Brody Robison locks in his REDCREST berth 1:09:52

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University of Montevallo teammates Brody Robison and Peyton Sorrow headed to the Toyota Series Championship with an equal chance at REDCREST, and Robison got it done, finishing 26th at Grand Lake. Listen in for a recap of the event, plus more on Robison's history bass fishing, some braided line details and a look at what is ahead for the collegiate…

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How Big Can You Be? with Jessica López-Barkl and Darah Donaher 1:08:34

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Send us a text Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with Associate Professor of Theater and Communications Jessica López-Barkl and Assistant Professor of Theater Darah Donaher. In this episode, “How Big Can You Be?” Darah and Jess share with us the personal and professional growth students experience when they engage in theater driven pedagog…

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Josh Bertrand is ready for a reset on the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit 1:04:04

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Recently, Josh Bertrand hasn't fished up to his historic standards on the Bass Pro Tour, and as the last man out when cuts were made, he's now trying to requalify via the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit. On the show, the Arizona pro dives into his career reset, plus a bunch of other burning topics, from learning how to minnow, to his massive travel an…

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Episode III - Cuba in the Global Cold War 47:25

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In this episode, Renata Keller and Dustin Walcher look at the global repercussions of the Cuban Revolution, analyzing Cuba’s relations with the United States, Latin America, the Soviet Union, and the Global South. They speak to scholars including Lillian Guerra, Lorraine Bayard de Volo, William M. LeoGrande, Jonathan C. Brown, Aaron Coy Moulton, Ja…

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Episode III - Cuba in the Global Cold War 47:25

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In this episode, Renata Keller and Dustin Walcher look at the global repercussions of the Cuban Revolution, analyzing Cuba’s relations with the United States, Latin America, the Soviet Union, and the Global South. They speak to scholars including Lillian Guerra, Lorraine Bayard de Volo, William M. LeoGrande, Jonathan C. Brown, Aaron Coy Moulton, Ja…

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Kyle Goldstein's first year fishing out East 49:35

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A rookie on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals in 2025, Kyle Goldstein is set to fish the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit in 2026 after a tumultuous first season. While his first year saw some successes, including a great showing in the Ultimate Angler Championship, he also learned some hard lessons fishing days from home.…

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Roger Fitzpatrick wins the Toyota Series Championship 56:16

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Listen in as Roger Fitzpatrick breaks down his exciting win in the Toyota Series Championship Presented by Phoenix Boats on Grand Lake. As good as it gets with traditional Ozark techniques, Fitzpatrick put on a masterclass of spinnerbait and dock fishing to earn $200,000 and the win.By Major League Fishing

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Episode II - Defining Cuba's Revolution 57:17

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In this episode, Dustin and Renata explore the many changes that the Cuban Revolution brought to the island, as well as Cubans’reactions to those changes. We speak withMichelle Chase, Lillian Guerra, Eric Getting, and Michael Bustamante.By SECOLAS

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Episode II - Defining Cuba's Revolution 57:17

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In this episode, Dustin and Renata explore the many changes that the Cuban Revolution brought to the island, as well as Cubans’reactions to those changes. We speak withMichelle Chase, Lillian Guerra, Eric Getting, and Michael Bustamante.By SECOLAS

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Hayden O'Barr's under-the-radar excellence in 2025 1:17:54

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In 2025, Hayden O'Barr knocked out seven Top 10 finishes with MLF, mostly at the Toyota Series level, and finished second four times along the way. From Florida to the Canadian border, O'Barr did it all, and he's set for a potentially big showing in the season finale at the Toyota Series Championship and then next year on the Tackle Warehouse Pro C…

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Nothing is Perfect or Complete with Dr. Marshal Miller 1:08:06

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Send us a text Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Science, Dr. Marshal Miller. In this episode, “Nothing is Perfect or Complete,” Marshal shares with us why he believes good teaching always requires maintenance and why it's so important to help instill a love for the material when…

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Is Dustin Smith the most interesting man on the Bass Pro Tour? 1:01:10

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Coming off a great season on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, Dustin Smith is taking his talents to the Bass Pro Tour, where his no-forward-facing sonar, shallow-centric approach could clash with the every-fish-counts format. Listen in for a review of some of the highs and lows of a fascinating season, and a look at how Smith made the call to fi…

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Renata Keller and Dustin Walcher - A Cuban Story (Episode 1) 1:01:46

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In this episode, Dustin and Renata explain their goal for the audiodocumentary: to teach listeners about the Cuban context of the Cuban Missile Crisis. They speak with Lars Schoultz, Lillian Guerra, William LeoGrande, Carlos Alzugaray, Lorraine Bayard de Volo, Michael Bustamante, and Michelle Chase about the deep history of Cuba’s struggles for sov…

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Renata Keller and Dustin Walcher - A Cuban Story (Episode 1) 1:01:46

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In this episode, Dustin and Renata explain their goal for the audiodocumentary: to teach listeners about the Cuban context of the Cuban Missile Crisis. They speak with Lars Schoultz, Lillian Guerra, William LeoGrande, Carlos Alzugaray, Lorraine Bayard de Volo, Michael Bustamante, and Michelle Chase about the deep history of Cuba’s struggles for sov…

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Kaden Buchmann finishes off a stellar BFL season 40:29

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Fishing in Phoenix Bass Fishing League events this year, Kaden Buchmann earned four wins while still in college, competing mostly locally, within a few hours of Lake Norman. Buchmann also bought Shane's Baits over the summer, and is finishing up school at Lander University and embarking on a fishing career at the same time.…

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Spencer Shuffield details his U.S. Open win 59:37

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Last week, Spencer Shuffield closed out the win in the WON Bass U.S. Open on Lake Mojave with a two-day total of 41.19 pounds. A desert reservoir that is loaded with smallmouth, Mojave, and the U.S. Open captured Shuffield's imagination the first time he made the trek out from Arkansas, and this year, he finally hoisted the historic trophy.…

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Steve Lopez dives into his win on the Mississippi River 1:02:11

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Get the lowdown on how Steve Lopez earned the win in the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship Presented by Phoenix Boats on the Mississippi River. A local to a degree, Lopez had plenty of previous experience he was able to rely on to stay steady during a tumultuous tournament.By Major League Fishing

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Caitlin Schroering talks with us about water rights and global social movements. 54:49

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Carmen Soliz and Edward Brudney interview sociologist and activist Caitlin Schroering about their new book: Global Solidarities Against Water Grabbing.By SECOLAS

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Caitlin Schroering talks with us about water rights and global social movements. 54:49

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Carmen Soliz and Edward Brudney interview sociologist and activist Caitlin Schroering about their new book: Global Solidarities Against Water Grabbing.By SECOLAS

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Levi Thibodaux is ready for the Upper Mississippi 1:02:52

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Coming off a great rookie season on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, Levi Thibodaux is set to eschew collegiate fishing in 2026 and dedicate his time to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit. A native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, Thibodaux got his start on the Lafourche Parish Bassmasters high school team, and in 2025, he fished all over the country – ne…

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Brody Luckey on his historic BFL season 55:10

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This year in Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine events, Brody Luckey has put a bow on four wins, most recently in the Super Tournament on the James River. It's the best BFL season since Terry Thomas blitzed through the Ozarks in 1999, and Luckey stopped by the show for a full breakdown.…

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Jacob Wheeler recaps another AOY season 1:09:47

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Finishing off the Bass Pro Tour season with a win, Jacob Wheeler also earned his fourth Fishing Clash Angler of the Year title on the BPT. In the show, Wheeler dives into his decisions at Saginaw Bay and covers some other news in the fishing world.By Major League Fishing

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Daniel Mendiola nos habla de su libro The Mosquito Confederation 1:00:59

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Comenzamos el nuevo ciclo de Historias con una entrevista al historiador Daniel Mendiola, autor de The Mosquito Confederation: A Borderlands History of Colonial Central America. Este libro, centrado en el siglo XVIII, invita a repensar la construcción de los imperios y las fronteras tanto en el pasado como en el presente. Mendiola es doctor en Hist…

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Daniel Mendiola nos habla de su libro The Mosquito Confederation 1:00:59

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Comenzamos el nuevo ciclo de Historias con una entrevista al historiador Daniel Mendiola, autor de The Mosquito Confederation: A Borderlands History of Colonial Central America. Este libro, centrado en el siglo XVIII, invita a repensar la construcción de los imperios y las fronteras tanto en el pasado como en el presente. Mendiola es doctor en Hist…

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Banks Shaw wraps up the best Invitationals season ever 52:57

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Banks Shaw put together an amazing year on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, sweeping Fishing Clash Angler of the Year and Polaris Rookie of the Year honors. Start to finish, the young Tennessee pro hammered them all across the country, and he's headed to the Bass Pro Tour in 2026, where he'll be the latest collegiate star to hit the big stage.…

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Do bass have expensive taste? Breaking down dice baits and frogs with Jacob Walker 1:09:29

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In this episode, Jacob Walker breaks down the emerging category of dice baits and the well-trod category of frogs. The Fishing Department Manager for Mark’s Outdoors, Walker has tons of experience in tackle sales and in high-level competition on the water.By Major League Fishing

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Matteo Turano is your BFL All-American champ 55:18

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Catch up with Matteo Turano after his win in the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Hamilton. In this show, Turano goes into the details of the win and his path to the highest heights of grassroots fishing.By Major League Fishing

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Currency of Care with Dr. Dustin Briggs 1:20:21

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Send us a text Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly do a deep dive into the role of higher ed administration with Executive Director of Innovation & Strategy, Dr. Dustin Briggs. In this episode, “The Currency of Care” Dustin talks with us about his transition from faculty member to administrator and how he has adapted to the changes in time, care, and…

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Brody Robison and Peyton Sorrow recap their natty win 55:33

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Montevallo teammates Brody Robison and Peyton Sorrow earned the win in the Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI National Championship Presented by Columbia PFG on Wheeler Lake in dominating fashion, totalling nearly 65 pounds in three days of competition. We caught up with the champs to recap the tournament and dig into their collegiate fis…

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Do bass have expensive taste? Going deep on jerkbaits, stickworms and vibrating jigs with Jacob Walker 51:08

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In this episode, Jacob Walker breaks down the differences between more expensive baits and budget baits when it comes to jerkbaits, stickworms and vibrating jigs. The Fishing Department Manager for Mark's Outdoors, Walker has tons of experience in tackle sales and in high-level competition on the water.…

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Dustin Smith nearly wins at Hartwell 53:34

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Sitting third in the Fishing Clash Angler of the Year standings on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals,Dustin Smith is coming off a near win in Stop 2 Presented by Suzuki Marine at Lake Hartwell. We dove into the details of his finish, plus Smith's fishing philosophy and why he's on the Invitationals this season.…

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The role of US AID in Latin America 1:07:43

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In this episode, historians Aldo Marchesi, Amanda Waterhouse, and Thomas Field examine the role of U.S. aid in Latin America, helping us place this institution’s history in context—particularly in light of Trump’s recent move to restrict or cut foreign assistance to the region.By SECOLAS

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The role of US AID in Latin America 1:07:43

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In this episode, historians Aldo Marchesi, Amanda Waterhouse, and Thomas Field examine the role of U.S. aid in Latin America, helping us place this institution’s history in context—particularly in light of Trump’s recent move to restrict or cut foreign assistance to the region.By SECOLAS

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Your Worth Is Not Your Grade with Deanna Hammarsten 58:04

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Send us a text Hello! This month, Gina and Kelly sit down with Associate Professor of Math, Deanna Hammarsten. In this episode, “Your Worth Is Not Your Grade” Deanna talks with us about the need to see and work with the whole student and why it is important for educators to be the sense of calm and consistency students need and deserve to be their …

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Dylan Quilatan dominates on the Harris Chain 52:26

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Dylan Quilatan just wrapped up an incredible week of fishing on the Harris Chain, winning a Phoenix Bass Fishing League event and then winning the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Southern Division event days later. At just 17 years old, Quilatan is headed to fish collegiately soon, and he's already set records in minor league fishing.…

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Dylan Nutt is on fire 47:51

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This winter, Dylan Nutt has dominated on the Tennessee River, winning two Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats events on Pickwick and Chickamauga and leading Fishing Clash angler of the Year for the Central Division. Of course, he's also done it all while still in school at the University of North Alabama, going to class and fishing collegiatel…

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Hope and A.I. with Dr. Abigail Michelini 57:57

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Send us a text Welcome back! This month, for our podcast relaunch, Gina and Kelly sit down with Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Abby Michelini. In this episode, Abby explains the value of teaching with A.I. and why she believes it's important for students to learn how to have thoughtful and engaging experiences with these sometimes controversia…

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Historias del Río de la Plata: Conversaciones con Alex Borucki y Fabricio Prado 45:50

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En este episodio, Edward Brudney y Carmen Soliz conversan con los historiadores Fabricio Prado y Alex Borucki sobre sus aportes a la historia del Río de la Plata. Discutimos cómo su trabajo desafió el nacionalismo metodológico y sus aportes a los estudios de redes sociales y comerciales transimperiales.Alex Borucki es autor de From Shipmates to Sol…

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Historias del Río de la Plata: Conversaciones con Alex Borucki y Fabricio Prado 45:50

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En este episodio, Edward Brudney y Carmen Soliz conversan con los historiadores Fabricio Prado y Alex Borucki sobre sus aportes a la historia del Río de la Plata. Discutimos cómo su trabajo desafió el nacionalismo metodológico y sus aportes a los estudios de redes sociales y comerciales transimperiales.Alex Borucki es autor de From Shipmates to Sol…

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Julia Sarreal hablan con Edward Brudney y Carmen Soliz 47:02

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Julia Sarreal conversa con Edward Brudney y Carmen Soliz sobre Yerba Mate: The Drink that Shaped a Nation, el primer libro que explora la historia de esta icónica bebida en Argentina desde la época precolonial hasta la actualidad. Sarreal narra cómo el mate pasó de ser una tradición indígena a un símbolo omnipresente en la colonia, su asociación co…

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Julia Sarreal hablan con Edward Brudney y Carmen Soliz 47:02

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Julia Sarreal conversa con Edward Brudney y Carmen Soliz sobre Yerba Mate: The Drink that Shaped a Nation, el primer libro que explora la historia de esta icónica bebida en Argentina desde la época precolonial hasta la actualidad. Sarreal narra cómo el mate pasó de ser una tradición indígena a un símbolo omnipresente en la colonia, su asociación co…

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El nuevo equipo de SECOLAS, Edward Brudney y Carmen Soliz entrevistan a la historiadora Margarita Fajardo 38:21

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Edward Brudney y Carmen Soliz entrevistan a la historiadora Margarita Fajardo para hablar sobre su innovador libro The World That Latin America Created: The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America in the Development Era. En su obra, Fajardo revela cómo un grupo de intelectuales transformaron la economía del desarrollo y redefinieron el…

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El nuevo equipo de SECOLAS, Edward Brudney y Carmen Soliz entrevistan a la historiadora Margarita Fajardo 38:21

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Edward Brudney y Carmen Soliz entrevistan a la historiadora Margarita Fajardo para hablar sobre su innovador libro The World That Latin America Created: The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America in the Development Era. En su obra, Fajardo revela cómo un grupo de intelectuales transformaron la economía del desarrollo y redefinieron el…

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Cal Lane enters his fifth year of pro fishing 53:06

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By some measures, 2024 was a breakout season for Cal Lane on the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals. In this episode, Lane talks about the season that was and looks ahead to an exciting season to come, with some rules tweaks he likes and some interesting sponsorship changes.By Major League Fishing

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Hayden Marbut wraps up an amazing 2024 48:42

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Hayden Marbut had a fantastic season on the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats, starting things off with a win in the winter and becoming the youngest to win the Toyota Series Championship this fall. Listen in to catch up on the season that was, and get a breakdown of Marbut's plans for a busy 2025, which will include REDCREST and the full Ta…

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Javier Puente nos habla de su libro El Estado rural: indígenas, comuneros, y campesinos en la sierra central 57:48

1y ago57:48

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El Estado Rural estudia la política interna de una comunidad de la sierra central peruana, desde principios del siglo XX, cuando el estado peruano reconoció la legalidad de las comunidades indígenas, hasta finales del conflicto armado en la década de 1990. Este largo arco temporal permite al autor analizar un siglo de intervenciones estatales y mer…

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Lina Britto y Ricardo López nos hablan de Historias de Soledad y Perplejidad 55:41

1y ago55:41

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Los historiadores Lina Britto y Ricardo López Pedreros -editores de dos volúmenes, Historias de soledad e Historias de perplejidad- reflexionan sobre las trayectorias personales y académicas que impulsaron la producción de esta obra, las condiciones de producción de conocimiento en Estados Unidos y América Latina, y la importancia de utilizar Colom…

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A conversation with Brooke Larson about her most recent book, The Lettered Indian. 43:22

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Several scholars, including Joanne Rappaport, Sinclair Thomson, Gavin O'Toole, and Bret Gustafson, have praised Brooke Larson's book as a monumental, meticulously documented history of Indigenous education in twentieth-century Bolivia.By SECOLAS

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A fabulous interview with Paulina Alberto, discussing her award-winning book Black Legend. 40:52

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In this episode, historian Paulina Alberto joins us to talk about her award-winning book Black Legend, published by Cambridge University Press in 2022. Celebrated with the 2023 Bolton-Johnson Prize for Best Book in Latin American History and the 2023 Southern Cone Section Award for Best Book in the Social Sciences, Black Legend has quickly become a…