Best Final Whistle Breakdown Podcasts (2025)

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After the Whistle with Cam Dolan 39:17

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5d ago39:17

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After the Whistle is a new segment dedicated to discussing the transition to life after rugby. We explore the process of making the decision to end one phase and jump into another. This week we sit down with USA Eagle #443 and retired member of the Nola Gold to discuss this transition. He talks with us about his new role as Sports Medicine Sales Re…

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Can this roster make the playoffs? Plus more from Falcons' initial roster | Falcons Audible Podcast 35:19

6d ago35:19

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Derek, Dave, and DJ react to the Atlanta Falcons' initial roster, sharing what stood out to them as the most interesting stories and the biggest surprises. They also talk about what the answer might to fill the offensive line holes, and finally discuss what needs to happen for this roster to make the playoffs this season. 0:26 - Intro & "actual" fo…

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Instant reactions to Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 initial roster + Offensive Line news 24:41

7d ago24:41

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Tori McElhaney & Terrin Waack join Will McFadden to share their first impressions of the Atlanta Falcons’ initial 53-man roster. From which bubble player they’re most excited to see on the team to where the biggest question marks remain, they break down every aspect of the roster to get you ready for week 1. 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Offensive Line news …

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After the Whistle w/ Bryce Campbell 55:52

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After the Whistle is a new segment dedicated to discussing the transition to life after rugby. We explore the process of making the decision to end one phase and jump into another. This week we sit down with USA Eagle and #1 Chicago Hound Bryce Campbell to discuss this transition. He talks with us about his new role as General Manager of Riverside …

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Dark Dialogue: April Millsap Part 1: The Girl on the Trail – Who Was April Millsap? 1:13:14

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She was just 14. A daughter, a dreamer, a life that mattered. On July 24, 2014, April Millsap leashed up her beloved dog Penny and set out on the Macomb Orchard Trail in Armada, Michigan. Minutes later, she sent her boyfriend a chilling text: “I think I almost got kidnapped.” By nightfall, Penny returned alone—and April’s body was discovered just o…

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Dark Dialogue: Heather Dawn Church Part 4: The Killer Who Counted on Silence 1:21:13

12d ago1:21:13

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Heather Dawn Church’s story shattered the silence—and exposed the chilling truth about one of America’s most calculating killers. In this final installment of The Forest Kept Her Silence, we confront Robert Charles Browne—the drifter whose fingerprint ended Heather’s case and whose later confessions claimed up to 48 more murders across nine states.…

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Kaleb McGary injury raises questions at OT & players on the 53-man bubble 30:52

12d ago30:52

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Kaleb McGary goes down in practice, and Will McFadden, Terrin Waack, and Tori McElhaney break down what that means for the Falcons moving forward. They address the questions that injury raises in the offensive line room as well as possible avenues the team could pursue. They then talk about the 4 players most "on the bubble" of making the initial 5…

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Shockley's Irish accent, preseason standouts & looking ahead to the 53-man roster | Falcons Audible 30:10

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Derek, Dave & DJ bring the energy to another episode of Falcons Audible, that starts with the crew getting pumped about the beginning of the college football season and what their alma maters can accomplish this year. Then they break down everything they've liked and disliked from the Atlanta Falcons' preseason play, including players that have sto…

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The players who stood out (& didn't) in the second preseason game | Falcons Final Whistle 18:39

15d ago18:39

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Falcons Final Whistle is back! Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney sat down after Atlanta's second preseason game to introduce a new format for the show and share their thoughts on Falcons-Titans. They go through the offensive and defensive players who impressed, and those who still have work to do to make the roster. They also share their thoughts on…

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Model Dreams, Monster Road: The Murder of Janelle Johnson | Rocky Mountain Reckoning 1:41:14

17d ago1:41:14

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In 1983, Janelle Johnson was chasing her dreams. Just 23 years old, she traveled from Riverton, Wyoming to Denver for a modeling interview at Vannoy Talent Center. She called home to check in, planned her return—and vanished. Two weeks later, her body was discovered on a desolate stretch of Muskrat Creek Road near Shoshoni. She had been brutally as…

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Chris Long says the Falcons are "must watch" TV & explains why the defense can improve 20:58

18d ago20:58

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NFL legend Chris Long joins the show to preview the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 season. He shares his thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. and why it's so hard to tackle Bijan Robinson, as well as why Leonard Floyd is the perfect addition to this new look Falcons defense. Finally, he plays a little adjective roulette with Will McFadden to decide how best to des…

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Dark Dialogue: Heather Dawn Church Part 3: The Fingerprint in the Silence 1:01:39

19d ago1:01:39

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When Heather Dawn Church disappeared from her Black Forest, Colorado home in 1991, the trail went cold—until legendary detective Lou Smit stepped in. In The Fingerprint in the Silence, John and Angela take you inside Smit’s methodical, victim-first approach that transformed an overlooked piece of evidence into a game-changing arrest. From his early…

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What you need to watch for in the Falcons' next preseason game + Wes Durham shares his 2025 insights 41:54

20d ago41:54

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Will, Terrin & Tori give you an in-depth update on who's been making the biggest moves throughout AT&T Training Camp as well as where they think the team needs to improve the most. They give a report after an intense second day of joint practices with Tennessee and who needs to show up in this Friday's preseason game. 0:00 - Intro & Preseason game …

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The Rugby Rant Episode 217: Club 7s and the 7s HP Pathway 1:08:13

20d ago1:08:13

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3 USADiscuss their takeaways from the USA Eagles Summer Test Series. Will Magie , Chance Wenglewski , and 2025 USA Rugby Hall of Famer Tony Ridnell join the pod. We break each game down from this series and look holistically at this series. What does it all mean for the Eagles heading into the all important 2027 PNC Qualifier! Don't forget to reser…

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The Rugby Rant Episode 218: What did we learn from the Lions Tour Down Under? 1:20:56

21d ago1:20:56

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Episode 218 is FRESH as a daisy as we break down the Official Lions Rugby Tour Down Under! @Chicago Hounds Forwards Coach Todd Dammers and the always surely Rick Collins join to give their thoughts on this historic tour! Dammers offers some inciteful perspectives having spent time with a few of the Wallabies. Don't forget to reserve your place @Reg…

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Learning from Atlanta's first preseason game + joint practices with Titans | Falcons Audible Podcast 32:01

21d ago32:01

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Derek, Dave & DJ are back to break down everything they saw from the Atlanta Falcons in their first preseason game vs the Detroit Lions. From rookies like James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker to familiar names like Demarcco Hellams and Ruke Orhorhoro, the guys examine everyone's performance from Friday's game and what the team needs to improve in pres…

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Dark Dialogue: Heather Dawn Church Part 2: The Forest Kept Her Silence. 55:00

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When 13-year-old Heather Dawn Church vanished from her Black Forest, Colorado home in 1991, the investigation faltered. Evidence was mishandled. Theories went nowhere. The system stayed quiet. But one man refused to let her be forgotten. Retired Colorado Springs Police commander John Wesley Anderson watched from the sidelines as the El Paso County …

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Falcons' first scrimmage report + Brian Baldinger's Drake London hype 33:01

27d ago33:01

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Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden come straight in from the Atlanta Falcons' first live scrimmage and get right into all of the highlights and storylines. From Penix's bomb to Ray-Ray McCloud III to Leonard Floyd turning up the heat, they cover the best things they saw and the players they saw shine the most. Brian Baldinger joins the …

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Does the preseason really matter? Plus new NFL rules & more! | Falcons Audible Podcast 26:06

27d ago26:06

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Derek, Dave & D.J. are back to preview the Atlanta Falcons' upcoming preseason game vs the Detroit Lions. They debate the pros and cons of playing your starters in preseason games as well as what the biggest benefits are of having preseason games in general. The NFL also updated some rules and regulations, and the guys dive into how that will look …

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Dark Dialogue Rocky Mountain Reckoning: Hitchhiked Into Oblivion: The Forgotten Death of Naomi Kidder 1:02:14

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Naomi Kidder wasn’t a runaway. She wasn’t reckless. She was an 18-year-old mother trying to find her way in the rural sprawl of 1980s Wyoming. And in the summer of 1982, she disappeared—leaving behind a baby daughter, a devastated family, and a trail of silence that lasted over a decade. In this episode of Dark Dialogue: Rocky Mountain Reckoning, w…

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Dark Dialogue Shadow Chat Sessions: Whistling Ghosts, Zamboni Joyrides, and the Mystery of the Locked Library 57:44

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What do you get when you combine a runaway lawnmower, a haunted hill that whistles at night, and a Florida man joyriding to Taco Bell in a Zamboni? You get Shadow Chat Sessions: Episode 17, where the weird is real, the criminals are stupid, and the ghosts might just be classically trained vocalists. In this episode: A man flees police on a lawnmowe…

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Episode 46 - The Ultimate Lions Review - Beanbags, Brawls and Who Should Coach the Next Lions Tour? 1:17:30

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That’s a wrap on Season 9 and what a way to go out! The lads dive into a wet and chaotic third Lions Test where the Aussies finally clicked to deny the whitewash. Goodey and Jim get stuck into the big calls - did Schmidt outsmart Farrell? Was that 40-minute delay a turning point? And who’s next to coach the Lions? There’s chat on Big Willy Skelton,…

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Dark Dialogue: Heather Dawn Church Part 1: The Girl Who Vanished from Her Own Home 1:11:37

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Thirteen-year-old Heather Dawn Church was supposed to be safe. She was home alone doing her homework in the quiet, wooded Black Forest of Colorado when she vanished without a trace. Her schoolbooks were still open. The lights were on. And her little brother was fast asleep. But Heather was gone—and no one heard a thing. In this gripping first insta…

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Robert Mays says the Falcons "could be a top 5 offense" & more updates from Training Camp 40:59

1M ago40:59

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Dave Archer joins Will McFadden to recap today's open practice and break down how to measure Michael Penix Jr.'s improvement. They also talk about Jeff Ulbrich's new defensive mentality and how James Pearce Jr. has embraced that intensity. Later, Tori McElhaney is joined by The Athletic's Robert Mays to get his thoughts on the 2025 Atlanta Falcons …

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Dark Dialogue: Brianna Maitland Part 6: The Final Turn: Truth, Theories, and the Ghosts Left Behind 1:35:58

1M ago1:35:58

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In this gripping final installment of our Brianna Maitland series, we confront the shadows one last time—and ask the questions that still haunt a community. On March 19, 2004, 17-year-old Brianna Maitland vanished from a lonely Vermont road, leaving behind a mystery that has defied answers for two decades. Her car was found backed into an abandoned…

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Dark Dialogue Shadow Chat Sessions: Haunted Apps, Flaming Craters, and a Tanning Bed Breakdown 1:03:47

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Strap in and lower your standards — it’s time for another unhinged ride through the weird, the dumb, and the paranormally questionable. In this episode of Shadow Chat Sessions, John tackles everything from haunted Google Maps glitches to Soviet desert BBQ pits that never went out. You’ll meet a ghost who crawls on her elbows with a vengeance, a man…

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Dark Dialogue: Shadow Chat Sessions - Socks from Another Dimension, Snake Heists, and the Beast in the Basement 1:17:33

1M ago1:17:33

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Welcome back, weirdos. In Episode 15 of Shadow Chat Sessions, we’re going deep into the cryptid pit, the Reddit rabbit hole, and the court records of the criminally dumb. This week’s strange and stupid includes: 🐍 A man who tried to rob a gas station using a live snake named Carl. 🚓 A woman who stole a police car, crashed it… right into the police …

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The pads are ON & the intensity is UP! Takeaways from AT&T Training Camp | Falcons Audible Podcast 36:35

1M ago36:35

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Derek, Dave & DJ are back to give you all of the updates from Atlanta Falcons AT&T Training Camp. They cover everything from the developing wide receiver room to how the rookie edge rushers are looking, including whatever a "kerfuffle" is and whether or not it's something you love to see. 00:00 - Intro 03:49 - Training Camp Show Live 06:40 - “Move …

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Dan Graziano says Michael Penix Jr. is "authentic" and "consistent" 32:59

1M ago32:59

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Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney join Will McFadden to break down the latest Atlanta Falcons training camp practices, including a Darnell Mooney update and a look inside the kicking competition. They also name their Camp Champs, which span from an "Edge with an edge" to an "old faithful" on the offensive side of the ball. Dan Graziano then joins the…

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Dark Dialogue: Shadow Chat Sessions - Cookies, Ghosts, and Ostrich Joyrides 48:47

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What do ghosts, fart fountains, and a drunk guy trying to saddle an ostrich have in common? They all make perfect sense in the world of Shadow Chat Sessions — Episode 13. This week, John dives face-first into the weird with a woman who keeps getting trapped in a porta-potty (yes, again), a Subway robbery that turned into a cookie heist, and a naked…

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Episode 45 - Comeback of the Decade, Officiating Controversy & Lions Clean Sweep? 1:10:20

1M ago1:10:20

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The Lions have done it! Jim and Goodey are back to break down a barnstorming Second Test as the Lions boys clinch the series with a 29-26 win over the Wallabies in Melbourne. From a brutal Aussie first half to a roaring Lions comeback, this one had it all – yellow cards, controversial tries, Skelton-sized collisions, and a nerve-jangling finish. We…

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Dark Dialogue - Brianna Maitland Part 5 - Crossroads of the Vanished: Brianna, Maura, and the Men Who Lurk 1:36:28

1M ago1:36:28

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In this chilling installment of Dark Dialogue, we venture into the shadows that connect two of the most unsettling disappearances in New England: Brianna Maitland and Maura Murray. Brianna vanished in 2004, her car discovered mysteriously backed into an abandoned farmhouse wall. Just six weeks earlier and 90 miles away, Maura Murray disappeared und…

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Steve Wyche says there's "no excuse" for Atlanta this year & more from AT&T Training Camp 36:36

1M ago36:36

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Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack share what they've seen from the 2025 Atlanta Falcons throughout the first few days of AT&T Training Camp. They share what the signing of WR DJ Chark means now that WR Darnell Mooney has been injured, as well as why it's okay that the defense won the day today. Steve Wyche of NFL Network then joins the…

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Dark Dialogue: Brianna Maitland Part 4: Jealousy, Violence, and the Ones We Let Too Close 2:04:57

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In Part 4 of our Brianna Maitland series, Dark Dialogue dives into one of the most personal—and controversial—chapters yet: the brutal assault Brianna endured just weeks before she vanished. Seventeen-year-old Brianna was punched in the face at a party by Keallie Lacross, a former friend, in what many describe as a jealousy-fueled attack. The injur…

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Episode 214: Chicago Hound's Tim Swiel pays a visit to the Bokke Shrine! 1:14:46

1M ago1:14:46

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Today's is a bit of a departure from our usual content. Today @Steve Van Der Watt welcomes @Chicago Hounds @Time Swiel and #thehammer to his Bokke Bar. First, we talk to Tim about his career pathway. Then, we talk Major League Rugby Semi-Finals and make our predictions for the Final between New England Free Jacks and @Houston Sabercats. Finally, we…

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Episode 215: The MLR Ambassadors Experienced the MLR Final! 1:18:57

1M ago1:18:57

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A few of the MLR Ambassadors join the show to discuss their hot takes on the MLR Final. Today new Rugby Rant Caps Dan Henry & Ashley Aardsma join James Deeley and #thehammer to grade out the MLR Final. BTW... the British (actually ) are coming and they are sticking it to the USA once again! Those cheecky buggers are engaging in some proper argy bar…

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Episode 216: 3 Eagles Review the Eagle Summer Test Series 1:24:08

1M ago1:24:08

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3 USADiscuss their takeaways from the USA Eagles Summer Test Series. @Will Magie , @Chance Wenglewski , and 2025 USA Rugby Hall of Famer Tony Ridnell join the pod. We break each game down from this series and look holistically at this series. What does it all mean for the Eagles heading into the all important 2027 PNC Qualifier! Don't forget to res…

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Training Camp Kickoff! 6 things we NEED to see from the Falcons in 2025 AT&T Training Camp 29:23

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Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack join Will McFadden to kick off coverage of the Atlanta Falcons 2025 AT&T Training Camp. After breaking down Raheem Morris' opening comments, they address both the vibes and expectations around the team coming into training camp. Finally, they dive into the 6 biggest things they NEED to see from the Falcons before wee…

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Dark Dialogue Shadow Chat Sessions: Iguanas, Meth, and Mummified Toes 59:26

1M ago59:26

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What do you get when you cross an iguana in someone's pants, a haunted Echo Dot, and a meth recipe printed in your local newspaper? Just another classic episode of Shadow Chat Sessions — where the weird, the criminally dumb, and the inexplicably paranormal all take turns in the hot seat. This week, John and Angela dive headfirst into the absurd wit…

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Lions Test 2 Preview & Squad Reaction 49:47

1M ago49:47

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Jim and Goodey are BACK for a special midweek episode, previewing the Lions second test on Saturday against the Wallabies in Melbourne and reacting to todays Squad announcement. The lads also dive into Tuesday's feisty clash with the First Nations & Pasifika XV - from Kinghorn’s costly interception to Darcy Graham’s heartbreaking injury. Jim relive…

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Biggest Training Camp storylines, who has the most to prove & more! | Falcons Audible Podcast 41:26

1M ago41:26

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Falcons Audible is BACK! Dave Archer and D.J. Shockley are back to preview the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 AT&T training camp. From the biggest storylines to the players with the most to prove, they give you everything you need to know for the start of training camp. 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Offseason activities 6:00 - Training Camp memories 10:45 - Having fa…

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Dark Dialogue Rocky Mountain Reckoning - Welcome to the Kill Zone: Serial Predators of the Great Basin 2:03:39

1M ago2:03:39

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How many serial killers does it take before a region sounds the damn alarm? Apparently, more than a dozen. In this blistering special episode of Rocky Mountain Reckoning, John and Angela put the regular format on pause and turn their full attention to the monsters who stalked the Great Basin from the 1960s to the early 2000s. With names like Bundy,…

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Dark Dialogue: Shadow Chat Sessions - Vending Machines, Phantom Hitchhikers & Finland Denial 1:10:27

1M ago1:10:27

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Welcome back to Shadow Chat Sessions — where the strange isn’t just entertained, it’s interrogated with sarcasm, skepticism, and way too much caffeine. In this episode, we cover: A man pulled over for DUI… on a motorized beer cooler The viral theory that Finland doesn’t exist A coffee maker that screams at exactly 3:14 AM A guy who robs a bank whil…

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Is breakfast overrated?? Kentavius Street & Zach Harrison debate on the Ruffled Feathers Finale! 9:35

1M ago9:35

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Atlanta Falcons defensive linemen Zach Harrison and Kentavius Street face-off about breakfast in the finale of Ruffled Feathers. Is breakfast food really overrated? What do you think? Let us know who you think won in the comments below! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Atlanta Falcons

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Episode 44 - First Blood to Lions as Wallabies Flop - Russell Leads, Curry Seethes 1:13:13

1M ago1:13:13

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This week on The Rugby Pod, the lads dive into a stormy weekend of rugby. They break down the Lions 27–19 bashing against a very average Wallabies team in Brisbane, questioning the Aussie preparation, selections, and desire. We also look at some big performances from Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry and whether Farrell might look to make some changes as …

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Brianna Maitland Part 3: Small Town Secrets: Drugs, Debt, and Disappearances 1:57:12

1M ago1:57:12

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On March 19, 2004, Brianna Maitland vanished after leaving her shift at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont. Her car was discovered backed into an abandoned barn—with the engine running, her wallet and paychecks still inside, and no sign of Brianna. In this episode of Dark Dialogue, we dive deep into the theory that her disappearance was t…

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Trailer – Welcome to the Dark Dialogue Network 0:56

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Welcome to the Dark Dialogue Network — your gateway into a growing world of true crime podcasts that go deeper, ask harder questions, and refuse to forget the victims. Our shows cover the full spectrum of crime and mystery: Dark Dialogue – Deep investigative dives into cold cases, missing persons, and systemic failures. Rocky Mountain Reckoning – T…

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Dark Dialogue: Part 2 - The House That Watched Her Disappear: Brianna Maitland’s Crime Scene 2:06:54

2M ago2:06:54

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In this gripping second installment of Dark Dialogue: Vermont’s Vanished, we return to March 20, 2004—the day Brianna Maitland’s abandoned green Oldsmobile was found backed into the side of the crumbling Old Dutchburn Barn. Inside the car? Two paychecks, her contact lenses, migraine meds, and the haunting sense that she meant to come back. Outside?…

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Shadow Chat Sessions: Crimes, Cosmos, and Chainsaws in the Garden 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

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What do meth complaints, cosmic conspiracies, talkative plants, and a guy who casually ate a plane have in common? Absolutely nothing — and that’s exactly why you’re going to love this episode of Shadow Chat Sessions. We’re diving headfirst into the strange, the stupid, and the supernaturally unexplainable. This week, John and Angela explore: A Flo…

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Lions Test Team SPECIAL & Match Preview with Jim and Jackman 56:57

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It's on! The teams are announced and we are pumped. In this special midweek episode of The Rugby Pod, Jim is joined by pundit of the year Bernard Jackman to react to Andy Farrell’s first British & Irish Lions Test squad, from big selection calls in the back row to bold calls on the bench, the lads dissect the team. They break down the leadership ca…