Best Headlocks Podcasts (2025)

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BTS 38: All I Want For Christmas Is A Headlock: An Anchorage Holiday Story from 1916 35:04

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We are reaching back into history to a very early Christmas in Anchorage to talk about wrestling. Yep, you read that right, wrestling. In the early days of Anchorage, wrestling was extremely popular, and it didn’t even stop for Christmas. We want to hear your positive vision of the future! Record a voice memo on your phone of your positive vision f…

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#166 Randall Dibble: Front Headlock, Turtle, and Overhook/Underhook, from a Wrestling Perspective 1:15:16

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In this episode we talk with Randall Dibble about the wrestling mindset and goals when it comes to front headlock, turtle, and overhook/underhook. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database …

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S5: E7 – North To The Future: Alaska Version 3 w/ Kitty Farnham and Ky Holland 51:51

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This season, we are considering the Alaska State Motto – “North to the Future” as a model for a positive imagining of Anchorage’s future. In this episode, I talk with Kitty Farnham and Ky Holland about Alaska Version 3. AKV3, like this season of the podcast, is imagining the future of Alaska. We want to hear your positive vision of the future! Reco…

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The People Who Shaped the Media in 2025 1:47:51

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Hello, media consumers! Today’s episode is a special year-end edition of The Press Box where Bryan is joined not only by David but by Joel as well! Bryan, David, and Joel come together to discuss the 12 people who shaped the media in 2025, in no particular order. The show starts out with Joel and David meeting each other for the first time, followe…

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Thank You Cena | Turnbuckle Tabloid - Episode 512 1:38:06

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In this episode, Jay discusses his thoughts on John Cena's last match as well as is he the last wrestling megastar. As a bonus "Whole Milk" Mike and Ari from History and Headlocks also share their thoughts on Cena's last hurrah. Links YouTube https://youtube.com/@nywrestlemedia Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NYWrestleMedia Instagram https://www.…

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More Susie Wiles Fallout, YouTube and the Oscars, and Another Round of Jolabokaflod 56:56

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel come together today to celebrate Jolabokaflod! They open their Jolabokaflod gifts for each other before discussing President Donald Trump’s intense TV speech from last night (09:01). Next, Joel gets a chance to share his thoughts on Vanity Fair’s big new feature on Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles (16:11). …

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Trump’s Chief of Staff Speaks, Reporting on Rob Reiner’s Killing, and a Jolabokaflod Book Exchange 1:05:15

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David come together today to celebrate Jolabokaflod! The show opens with David opening his gifts from Bryan before they dive into their thoughts on Vanity Fair’s big new feature on Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles (13:03). Next, the guys listen to some of this past weekend's football audio, with a touch of some …

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#167 Josh McKinney: Jiu Jitsu Hot Takes 1:28:30

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In this episode we have Josh McKinney from the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show on to get reactions on various hot takes from Gordon Ryan's performance/growth, music on the mats, back control meta, TRT, and more. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP…

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S5: E6 – North To The Future: Wellness w/ Alisa Marie Selvaggio & Jay Butler 58:54

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This season, we are considering the Alaska State Motto – “North to the Future” as a model for a positive imagining of Anchorage’s future. In this episode, I talk with Alisa Marie Selvaggio & Jay Butler about their positive visions for wellness in Anchorage. We want to hear your positive vision of the future! Record a voice memo on your phone of you…

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Trump and CNN’s Fate, Another Telos-Novela, and the New Diddy Documentary 1:13:04

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel start the show by discussing the future of CNN, including President Trump’s possible involvement in its sale, the assurances David Ellison reportedly made to Trump if he bought it, and what an Ellison-owned CNN would look like (01:10). Next, the guys talk about the Laura Rutledge—Justin Herbert post-game situa…

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CNN’s Fate, Trump’s Naughty List, Being Mad at the College Football Playoff, and Only in (Podcast) Journalism 59:01

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David start the show by discussing Olivia Nuzzi and Vanity Fair parting ways as her contract ends, what this means for Ryan Lizza’s Substack, and whether Nuzzi will ever get another mainstream media job. Next, the guys dive into the Warner Brothers–Netflix–Paramount situation by breaking down the possible outcomes …

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#165 Kristian Castaneda: Exploring of Many Forms of Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Sumo...etc 1:08:02

17d ago1:08:02

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In this episode I chat with Kristian Casaneda, and we explore various forms of grappling from Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Sumo, Jiu Jitsu and more. Kristian is a Nidan in Judo (2nd degree black belt), jiu jitsu purple belt, sambo instructor and has competed in sumo, beach wrestling, freestyle, combat wrestling, jiu jitsu, judo, and catch wrestling. We …

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S5: E5 – North To The Future: The Economy w/ Yereth Rosen 43:10

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This season, we are considering the Alaska State Motto – “North to the Future” as a model for a positive imagining of Anchorage’s future. In this episode, I talk with Yereth Rosen about her positive vision for Anchorage’s economy. We want to hear your positive vision of the future! Record a voice memo on your phone of your positive vision for Ancho…

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The American Canto Book Club, ESPN and Lane Kiffin, and Covering the NFL During the Holidays 1:21:24

20d ago1:21:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel start the show with their thoughts on Olivia Nuzzi’s newly released book, 'American Canto,' including what they did and did not like about it. Bryan gives a short summary of the book before asking Joel questions not only about 'American Canto', but about what the future holds for Nuzzi now that the book is out…

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Wrestling Rundown/Survivor Series Wargames Recap | Turnbuckle Tabloid - Episode 511 1:06:55

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Jay and "Whole Milk" Mike break down WWE's final major PLE of the year as well discussing the wrestling news stories of the week. Links YouTube https://youtube.com/@nywrestlemedia Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NYWrestleMedia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nywrestlemedia https://www.instagram.com/nywm_historyheadlocks/ Tik Tok https://www.t…

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North To The Future: Taking A Break...Your Vision of the Future 1:50

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We are taking a break this week from Season 5: “North to the Future,” but it’s an excellent time for you to consider your dream for Anchorage’s future. We want to hear your positive vision of the future! Record a voice memo on your phone of your positive vision for Anchorage’s future and send the audio file to [email protected]. Please put in …

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The December Issue: Can The New Yorker Survive Another Century? 1:52:29

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Hello, media consumers! Welcome to the first in a monthly series of special episodes in which we take an in-depth look at a single subject and then interview a guest to help us understand that subject. This month’s subject is The New Yorker magazine and our guest is its editor, David Remnick. This month’s issue kicks off with a discussion between B…

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#164 Questions about Coaching and Reflecting on Josh's First Time Facilitating CLA Sessions 40:48

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In this episode, we go over our expeience coaching, using games, designing practice, and challenges and questions along the way. Here's the Greg Souders 10th Planet Seminar video we mentioned. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% of…

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Bob Costas Remembers ... the Great NFL Pregame Wars 53:56

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined today by broadcasting legend Bob Costas to discuss the great NFL pregame wars of the 1980s and 1990s. They dive into everything, starting with him becoming the host of NBC’s pregame show in 1984. Next, they discuss Bob’s competition before turning to what made NBC’s show special (07:42). They continue by goin…

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New News About Nuzzi, and Mamdani Goes to Washington. Plus: Susan Orlean on Breaking Into The New Yorker, Working for Tina Brown, and More. 1:20:13

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss Bryan’s newest Texas barbecue adventure before diving into the most recent news in the ever-evolving Olivia Nuzzi saga, including their thoughts on Ryan Lizza’s second Substack piece and whether this story has reached the point of “feeling like you know too much” (09:49). Next, the guys dive into ever…

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S5: E4 – North To The Future: Non-Profits w/ Laurie Wolf 36:24

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This season, we are considering the Alaska State Motto – “North to the Future” as a model for a positive imagining of Anchorage’s future. On this episode, I talk with Laurie Wolf about her positive vision for Anchorage’s non-profits. We want to hear your positive vision of the future! Record a voice memo on your phone of your positive vision for An…

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History & Headlocks: CM Punk Part 2 1:28:41

1M ago1:28:41

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Class continues when Mike and Jay speak of the career of the Second City Saint. Guest speaker Ringside Ricky shares his thoughts of the man labeled The Best in the World as the discussion spans from the infamous promo to the return to WWE. Links Follow Turnbuckle Tabloid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TurnbuckleTab Join the Turnbuckle Tabloid Face…

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#163 The Side Body Triangle? 19:19

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In this episode, I ask Jake about one of his exclusive videos he shared in the Outlier Database. He goes over the side body triangle, and how he sees it's function in attacking and maintaining the back. Hope you enjoy! Links we talked about: Jozef Chen Jett Thompson Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo wi…

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Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Joel’s Nuzzi Take. Plus: Mamdani Advisor Zara Rahim 1:27:07

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss President Trump's recent interactions with the media, including his “piggy” comment, his meeting in the Oval Office with Mohammed bin Salman, and his comments on the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Next, the guys parse through MLB’s new media rights deal with NBC, ESPN, and Netflix (18:32). Later,…

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Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza, and the Frenzied Rollout of 'American Canto' 1:12:58

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David dive into everything Olivia Nuzzi, starting with Jacob Bernstein’s New York Times piece, including what was said in his profile of Nuzzi and whether this is the right kind of profile for her. Next, they discuss the excerpt of Nuzzi’s book, 'American Canto,' released in Vanity Fair and whether the writing in t…

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S5: E3 – North To The Future: Religion w/ Joel Kiekintveld 40:10

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This episode is going to get weird. This season, we are considering the Alaska State Motto – “North to the Future” as a model for a positive imagining of Anchorage’s future. On this episode, AnchorED City Podcast host Joel Kiekintveld interviews himself about the future of religion in Anchorage. We want to hear your positive vision of the future! R…

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#162: Jake O'Driscoll: Helping Pro Competitors, Guard Styles, the Mental Game, Studying Match Footage, and Goal Setting for Jiu Jitsu 1:03:46

1M ago1:03:46

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In this episode, we had Jake O'Driscoll on the show! We dive into several topics around guard retention, his approach to working with professional jiu jitsu athletes, the mental game, his approach to studying match footage and strategy, and goal setting and journaling. Hope you enjoy! Follow Jake on Instagram here, and check out his Patreon to lear…

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The New Epstein Emails, Pat McAfee and Donald Trump, and the Nico Harrison 'Now They Tell Us.' Plus: NBC’s Cris Collinsworth. 1:37:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss what is in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails, how this information paints journalism, and the Michael Wolff of it all. Next, Bryan and Joel analyze President Trump’s appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, including how the show received him, the topics they covered, and how this interview reflects …

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MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Solitaire Scandal, and James Talarico’s Friends. Plus: The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel 1:11:54

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico’s social media scandal and how the public reaction to this type of news has changed over time. Next, Bryan and David dive into MSNBC’s rebrand as MSNOW and how effective the rebrand rollout has been (10:18). Then, Bryan and David talk about the ESPN Solitaire debacl…

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Are We Talking Sports? Women & Football 39:46

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Jay Santy sits down with Mahomey Mahomes to discuss the growing intrigue around women and football, as well as how to handle pushback from other fandoms. Links Follow Turnbuckle Tabloid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TurnbuckleTab Join the Turnbuckle Tabloid Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/320104321733922/?source_id=382960952118538…

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S5: E2 – North To The Future: Politics w/ Matt Schultz and Erin Baldwin Day 59:11

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During Season 5, we are considering the Alaska State Motto – “North to the Future” as a model for a positive imagining of Anchorage’s future. On this episode, we hear from Erin Baldwin Day, who represents District 4 (Midtown) on the Anchorage Assembly, and Matt Schultz, who is running for Alaska’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, as they …

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#161 Attila Bohlmann: Reflecting on 12 Matches in a Day, Comp Prep, and Journaling to Improve 54:36

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In this episode I have a chat with my friend Attila, who I connected with about Sherpa. He recently had a great performance competing and we reflect on his comp prep, the psychology of competing, and how journaling made a difference in his improvement and mindset. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Joi…

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History & Headlocks: CM Punk Part 1 57:59

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On this episode, "Whole Milk" Mike and Jay look into the early stages of CM Punk's wrestling career and the lead in to his most infamous promo. Links Follow Turnbuckle Tabloid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TurnbuckleTab Join the Turnbuckle Tabloid Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/320104321733922/?source_id=382960952118538 Become a …

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The Democrats’ Big Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus: Booger McFarland on Alabama-LSU, Playing Dirty, and More. 1:21:52

2M ago1:21:52

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss everything coming out of election night, including how the big news stations covered it, where Steve Kornacki has gone, how conservatives are coping, and the New York Post’s Mamdani headline. Next, Bryan and Joel dive into ESPN and DraftKings’ new partnership and ESPN Bet being no more (21:47), before …

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BTS 37: Day of Storytelling for the Tikahtnu Upper Cook Inlet - Part 2 - w/ Joel Kiekintveld 8:43

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On Saturday, November 8, 2025, there will be a Day of Storytelling for the Tikahtnu Upper Cook Inlet as part of an effort to have our area designated as a National Heritage Area. At that event, more than fifty "storytellers from across the Anchorage-Tikahtnu Upper Cook Inlet area are coming together to reflect on who we’ve been, who we are now, and…

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#160 Solo Episode: Three Things I Changed My Mind About on the Way to Blue Belt 19:52

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Three years, two months, and 369 training sessions later, I got promoted to blue belt by Andris Brunovskis. In this solo episode, I reflect on the journey and talk about the three biggest things I changed my mind about along the journey. Hope it helps any other beginners out there listening! Thanks for being on the journey with us. Download Sherpa,…

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Last-Minute Election Stories, Trump Goes on ‘60 Minutes,’ and (Another) White House Reporter Caper 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and a returning David discuss Dick Cheney’s death by reviewing his relationship to the press (12:20), before diving into last-minute election stories covering the final days of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign, California's Prop 50, and a fake Bill de Blasio (33:10). Next, Bryan and David talk about everything that came out o…

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S5: E1 – North To The Future: Season 5 Introduction 11:48

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S5: E1 – North To The Future: Season 5 Introduction This episode is the first of a new season. In Season 5 we will be considering the Alaska State Motto – “North to the Future” as a model for how we positively think about the future. #anchoredcity https://anchorageutc.org https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageUTC @AnchorageUTC Resources Used I Make Thi…

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#159 Ideas for Attacking from Seated Guard 31:03

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This week I ask Jake what he's been working on for seated guard. We talk about handfighting, circling, and entering k guard or wrestling up. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to stu…

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CBS’s Halloween "Bloodbath" and Michael Jordan as the NBA's Ombudsman. Plus: Vox’s Astead Herndon on Leaving The New York Times and the Future of the Democrats. 1:35:32

2M ago1:35:32

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the layoffs at CBS News (0:51) before diving into their thoughts on Michael Jordan’s two appearances on NBC thus far (14:05), the NBA's relationship to storytelling, and what they want from these MJ appearances. Next, Bryan and Joel educate the listeners on Jennifer Welch (28:41), including where she o…

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ESPN’s Gamble, CBS and John Dickerson, and Graham Platner’s Reddit Posts 1:13:38

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined by Joel out of the bullpen to dig through everything that has come out of the NBA’s gambling scandal (0:40) before they share their thoughts on how ESPN handled the coverage of that news, who at the worldwide leader should be covering these stories, which former ESPN employees would have covered this in the p…

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BTS 36: Returning to The Hydra of Homelessness – Micro-Unit Housing 37:22

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BTS 36: Returning to The Hydra of Homelessness – Micro-Unit Housing Season three of this podcast was titled “The Hydra of Homelessness.” In that season, back in 2022, we looked at a number of different issues connected to homelessness to get a more complete view of the complexity of that issue. On this episode we are returning to the Hydra of Homel…

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#158 Outside Guards: K Guard, DLR, and Entering Legs 32:35

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In this episode, we review Lucas Kanard's recent instructional on attacking outside and finishing inside. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to reso…

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How Zohran Mamdani Won the Hearts and Minds of the Media (and New York City) 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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Bryan and Joel are together in the studio to discuss Zohran Mamdani in the 17th edition of their 25 for 25 series (2:00). They discuss Mamdani as a political phenomenon (6:12), a media phenomenon (21:03), and someone who is signaling generation change (25:55). Later they welcome Eric Lach of The New Yorker, who profiled Mamdani for the magazine. La…

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Under The Ring Apron: Bell 2 Bell 54:33

2M ago54:33

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On this episode, Jay sits down with Bell 2 Bell host Blackout the Rebel to discuss the state of wrestling, changes in the business, and what it takes to run a wrestling podcast Links Follow Turnbuckle Tabloid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TurnbuckleTab Join the Turnbuckle Tabloid Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/320104321733922/?so…