Best Ivory Star Podcasts (2025)

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Best science TV, film and books of 2025 | The New Scientist culture review 24:03

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Episode 336 Looking for something great to read or watch on TV over the festive period? We’ve got you covered. In a special edition of the podcast, we share our favourite books, TV and films of 2025 - for those moments when you need a break from the festivities. From pure science fiction to books exploring climate change and the history of our earl…

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Ivory Coast Special Kicback '26 Capsule 17:40

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Hey Kickback crew this is David dropping a sample of our new podcast "Kickback '26". We have built a capsule like this for every country that has qualified for 2026 World Cup so far. They all follow a similar format covering the history of the sport, top world cup moments/soccer moments for each country, urban legend or unsung heroes, and young pla…

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#95. Aaron Eckhart & Jesse V. Johnson Discuss THIEVES HIGHWAY 16:29

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Jesse V. Johnson’s Thieves Highway is a modern day western about cattle rustling, that sees Aaron Echkart’s cow cop tracking down a a bunch of seriously bad hombres. Written by Travis Mills - the director of the recent Frontier Crucible - Thieves Highway has hints of Fred Zinnemann’s High Noon and Carl Franklin’s One False Move. It’s a small, chara…

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A Gift Guide and Hallmark Story for the Most Wonderful Time of The Year 37:39

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The Committee gather to present the Ultimate Soccer Holiday Gift Guide. Books, Apparel, a Video Game and more for this 2025 holiday season. David presents his pitch and story for a Hallmark Christmas Soccer Movie and we are ENTHRALLED by the end of the tale. Kickback Committee’s 2025 Ultimate Soccer Holiday Gift Guide Adidas 2026 World Cup Kits: ht…

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Beauty & The Beats Ep. 41 | 24Hrs & Salma Slims Talk Love & Hip Hop, The Journey, Marriage & more!! 1:49:38

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On this episode of Beauty & The Beats, Drumma Boy and Jessica Dime sit down with Love & Hip Hop stars 24Hrs and Salma Slims for a real, unfiltered conversation about music, culture, and navigating the entertainment industry. 24Hrs opens up about his journey through the music game, staying relevant, and the realities of being an artist in today’s in…

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Top Science Stories of 2025 | The New Scientist Features Special 59:57

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Episode 337 As we reach the end of the year, catch up on some of New Scientist’s most exciting and thought-provoking features of the past twelve months. For decades we’ve got autism in girls all wrong. Symptoms present quite differently in girls to boys, meaning they often go undiagnosed. So why have we failed to see the differences - and why are g…

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Happy Hour: Celebrating Susannah, Bodyarmor Superdrink and The State of Illinois 37:16

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The Committee gathers for the final Happy Hour livestream for 2025. We celebrate the end of 2025 and Susannah reaching the successful end of her treatments. Friend of the Committee Jillian Sakovits surprises Sooz for the occasion, celebrating the milestone and the work it took Sooz get here. We keep the party rolling with Sooz’s home state of Illin…

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Blood Memory Trailer, Coming Feb 2! 2:19

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The motto of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang is “blood in, blood out." During his 45 years in prison, Michael Thompson became one of the few people to leave the white supremacist gang alive — and to testify against it. But is Thompson a gentle soul trapped by a broken system, or, as his critics claim, a master manipulator who can’t be trusted? Bl…

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Victories for Some, Soccer for Others! 1:25:08

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Susannah and David are in the holiday mood as we enter the middle of December. David gives us a lesson on the difference between a Menorah and a Hanukkiah candle. The winners of the Kickback Soccer Media Bracktober American Soccer Contest are announced! David recants a favorite World Cup memory, meeting a pair of celebrities during a USMNT match. T…

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Orcas and dolphins are now hunting together; Genetic root of psychiatric conditions; Black hole stars and cosmic ecology 33:02

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Episode 336 In an unlikely turn of events, orcas and dolphins have been observed teaming up - to hunt and kill massive chinook salmon in the pacific. Given that orcas sometimes prey on dolphins, what’s going on? Despite the promising signs of cooperation between these two species, there may be something less heartwarming at play. We dig into the fi…

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Casually Crying - Episode 291 - Melody's Echo Chamber, The Sundays, Trophy Wife, Shindigs 1:00:00

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Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Glory of the Snow by Clairo on Charm (Clairo Records) 2′50″ Fire Island by Blush on Bush (Arrowhawk) 4′38″ Star by Pretty Sick on Single (Dirty Hit) 🆕 6′41″ Iceblink Luck by Cocteau Twins on Heaven Or Las Vegas (4AD) 9′50″ Into Shadows by Melody's Echo Chamber on Unclouded (Do…

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How has punditry shaped our understanding of soccer, and what is its role in the modern game? 41:12

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This week, Graham and Taylor are diving into the world of soccer punditry: what they do, why they do it, the early pioneers, the importance of ex-players in generating greater understanding of the game itself, and the best (and worst) examples of modern punditry. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the …

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A Week of 1000 Stars Aligning (and Misaligning) 1:27:17

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Susannah and David roll in for this week’s Committee gathering. The duo recap the MLS Cup Final. Where it went wrong for Vancouver and what the victory means for Inter Miami and MLS onward. Reactions to the World Cup Draw and the realization almost none of the predictions from last week’s show came to fruition (except one awkward one). Trinity Rodm…

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World Cup Draw: Group By Group Analysis x Kickback '26 1:05:30

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Kickback 26 is your front-row seat to the 2026 World Cup. Hosted by David Gass, Claudia Pagan, Heath Pearce, and Eric Krakauer, this podcast breaks down every World Cup group with a mix of tactical insight, big-picture context, and a healthy dose of banter. From host-nation pressure on Mexico, Canada and USA to dark horses, “groups of chaos,” and w…

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How exercise shrinks tumours and starves cancer; Weird molecules found on comet 3I/ATLAS; Einstein v Bohr on the nature of light 25:25

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Episode 335 Exercise has been shown to shrink tumours by 60 per cent. A new study shows another link between regular exercise and cancer prevention, this time revealing that muscle cells may outcompete cancer cells for energy - basically starving them. We explore the links between metabolism and glucose - with the caveat that so far this has only b…

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Northern lights and summer soccer: all about the Norwegian top flight 28:16

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We continue to look at domestic soccer in the countries that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and this week it's our friends in the north: Norway. How has the Norwegian top flight evolved over the decades, why doesn't have the awesome name it used to have, a club that could never lose, and much much more! Plus, we ponder just how many goals H…

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#94. Director RJ Collins & Star Shelley Henning Talk HUNTING SEASON With Mel Gibson 16:30

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Collins' Mel Gibson starrer, Hunting Season is something of surprise. Yes, it gives you want you want from a Mel Gibson thriller, but it’s also a film that features some excellent and finely tuned performances. Gibson, as you would expect is great, but so is the supporting cast. There’s a lot going on here and it’s sure to really engage viewers. Th…

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A Soccer Smorgasbord of Historical Proportions 1:37:05

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The Committee gathers for a major week in the American soccer world as the 2026 World Cup Draw and MLS Cup Final are in sight this coming weekend. Sooz recaps her holiday in Asheville, NC. We preview the MLS Cup Final with a pair of special guests. Javon Haughton of the Black Herons United supporter group and Michael McColl of the AFTN Soccer Show …

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The evolution of sperm and the enduring mystery of the scrotum; How our brain rewires itself 4 times in life; The (real) disaster scenarios of imminent climate breakdown 39:11

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Episode 334 Which sperm is the oldest sperm - the ancestor sperm that came before all others? Well, you might think it links back to an ancient animal that came before us, but the oldest sperm may actually predate animals altogether. We explore this plus the enduring mystery of the scrotum - and why a male’s most important body part is so delicate …

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#93: Thomas Jane & Director Travis Mills On FRONTIER CRUCIBLE 43:07

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This is an exciting episode of the Movies In Focus podcast - because I’m not only joined by the mighty Thomas Jane (The Mist, The Punisher, Deep Blue Sea), the star and producer of the new western, Frontier Crucible - but I'm also also speaking to the film’s director, Travis Mills. Travis Mills embraces the western and delivers an interpretation of…

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Beauty and The Beats Podcast Ep. 40 | What's Goin On? 2025 w/ Jessica Dime & Drumma Boy 40:29

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This week we dive into a powerful mix of real-life conversations and cultural updates, tapping into what’s happening in our communities and across the country. In this episode, we break down: The latest talk around the government shutdown, TSA security, and what it means for everyday people, how the Memphis economy is shifting and what the future c…

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From Child Star to R&B Vet — Sammie Speaks On His Journey | Beauty & The Beats Podcast Ep. 39 38:05

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🎙️ Beauty & The Beats Podcast – Episode 39 | Featuring Sammie In this powerful episode, Drumma Boy and Jessica Dime sit down with R&B star Sammie to talk about his incredible journey — from a teenage hitmaker to a grown man navigating love, purpose, and longevity in the music game. Sammie opens up about the highs and lows of the industry, staying t…

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Mr. Sandman, bring me a Trophy 1:28:49

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Susannah and David are here to helm this week’s show. The duo recap the NWSL and USL Championship Finals from the weekend. Gotham FC defeat Washington Spirit 1-0 to claim their second title in league history. Producer Doug gets shown on TV in anguish. Pittsburgh Riverhounds defeats FC Tulsa in penalties for their first USL Championship title. MLS C…

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The origin and evolution of music: Steve Pretty plays the conch 30:43

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Episode 333 It’s not often you get to see or hear someone playing music on a conch shell. So prepare yourself for a musical treat with musician and podcaster Steve Pretty, who brings into the studio a trumpet and a collection of his favourite conches, rigged up to some modern electronics. Steve is best known as the bandleader of the Hackney Collier…

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Why do American and European stadiums look so different? 39:27

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Why do American sports teams constantly build shiny new stadiums while many European clubs play in the same grounds that their supporters grandparents' attended? In this episode, we dig into the cultural, economic, and fan-experience factors that explain why stadium life looks so different on each side of the Atlantic. We explore whether U.S. fans …

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#92. Scott Martin, Michael Jai White, Charlotte Kirk & Stephanie Beran on EXIT PROTOCOL 1:10:57

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Scott Martin, Michael Jai White, Charlotte Kirk and Stephanie Beran join this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to discuss their new film, Exit Protocol. Interviewed separately, these conversations offer thoughtful insights into the production of Exit Protocol, creative decisions, and the collaborative energy that shaped the film. It’s an inte…

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Crowning A New Champion 1:38:06

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Susannah and David helm today’s big show. ONE KNOX ARE USL LEAGUE ONE CHAMPIONS!! Susannah recaps One Knox reaching the USL League One mountain top, defeating Spokane Velocity 2-0. What the crowning achievement means to her, the team and the city of Knoxville. A preview of the NWSL Final in San Jose with a pair of guests. Gary Gibson from Soccer Ov…

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#91. James Badge Dale & Michael Mando Discuss KING IVORY 15:48

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James Badge Dale (13 Hours, The Standoff At Sparrow Creek) and Michael Mando (Better Call Saul, Spider-Man) join this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about their roles in John Swab’s latest film, King Ivory. Swab’s drug thriller explores the dangerous world of fentanyl trafficking in the U.S., offering a gritty glimpse into a society…

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New genome of ancient human; 95% of us have a dormant virus that causes disease; Formula E cars faster than F1; Bill Bryson joins the pod! 45:02

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Episode 332 For only the second time, the genome of an ancient Denisovan has been sequenced - thanks to the discovery of a 200,000-year-old tooth found in a Siberian cave. This ancient member of the human family has long been a mystery, so this genome is being described as a bombshell moment, revealing an early stage of Denisovan history. We explor…

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How did Qatar arrive on the soccer landscape, and how has the Stars League been impacted by Saudi Arabia? 37:52

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On this episode, we’re unpacking the Qatari Stars League — what it is, how it works, and how it’s evolved. We run through the league’s biggest clubs and current powerhouse, the stars who’ve defined it, and what the overall level of play actually looks like compared to the rest of the Gulf and Asia. We also dig into how the league fuels the national…

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Happy Hour: Puerto Rico Love with Zarek Valentin and Ricardo Rivera 45:41

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Today’s Happy Hour brings us to the land of Puerto Rico for 50 States of Soccer. Susannah and Ian Fuller host today’s happy hour. For the occasion, we welcomed Minnesota United coaching assistant and former Puerto Rico national team player Zarek Valentin along with fellow Puerto Rico teammate and Miami FC forward Ricardo Rivera to the Happy Hour. T…

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Why the claims about Hitler’s genome are misleading 29:00

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Episode 331 This week sees the broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK of a documentary called Hitler’s DNA: Blueprint of a dictator. Geneticists have managed to find a DNA sample from Adolf Hitler and have sequenced it and verified it, and now we have his genome. The big question is what does this really tell us – what can we tell from someone’s genome? …

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Playoff WAGS of the Fall 1:38:20

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David is recuperating from his sister’s wedding weekend so today’s Committee episode is hosted by fellow member and CBS Golazo Network host Claudia Pagán alongside Susannah. The pair discuss their intersection in life as WAGS and Soccer media members. Sooz recaps One Knox defeating FC Naples and reaching the USL League 1 Final. They will host Spoka…

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Live From Charlotte, NC! 52:19

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Cross-Post with Soccerwise Soccerwise comes to you live from Charlotte, NC at Sycamore Brewery on the eve of Game 3 between Charlotte FC vs. New York City FC. David and Tom are joined by Zoran Krneta, CSO of Charlotte FC, Dean Smith, Charlotte FC Manager and MLS Play by Play commentator, Eric Krakauer. Sycamore Brewery: https://www.sycamorebrew.com…

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Casually Crying - Episode 290 - Snocaps, fanclubwallet, Beach Cowboys, Miss Grit 1:00:00

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Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Destiny Arrives by SPELLLING, Weyes Blood on Single (Sacred Bones) 🆕 📍 5′25″ Angel Wings by Snocaps on S/T (Anti) ⭐️ 🆕 8′11″ Do You Hate Me? by fanclubwallet on Living While Dying (Lauren) 🆕 10′58″ Bug by Remember Sports on Single (Get Better) 🆕 13′09″ Rotten Angel by Blue Zer…

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COP30: The world's climate future hinges on this meeting 31:30

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Episode 330 COP30 is nearly upon us - and this climate conference may be the most crucial so far. In a year where we’ve seen the first major global tipping point reached, destructive wildfires raging in Los Angeles and much more, joint action has never been more urgent. But as hope starts to wane and climate goals continue to be missed, many are qu…

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The biggest and best rivalries of the Premier League Era 49:17

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This week, we're talking mind games, vegetables and voyeurism: it's the best rivalries of the Premier League era. From entire teams to managers to individual players... and even all the way down to team mates: we're talking it all! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN TH…

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Patisserie Marathon Training with Chris Long 1:18:30

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Susannah and David return to helm this week’s Committee show. Susannah recaps One Knox winning its Round One match up vs. Charlotte Independence. A wider look at what happened across USL Championship and League 1 including Detroit City’s shock upset over Louisville City. KC Current co-founder and owner Chris Long joins the Committee to talk all thi…

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The collapse of America’s health data system; How sleep affects your focus; Life on Mars in liquid veins? 23:51

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Episode 329 America’s health data system is in crisis. The US government has been bleeding public health experts – many of whom run crucial public health surveys and databases which help identify, monitor and respond to health threats across the country. From drug use to food security and birth data, discover the 5 surveys most critically hit by th…

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Ivory Coast’s Soccer Factory: Where the Next Drogba Might Be Playing Right Now 36:57

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We dive into Ligue 1 LONACI, the top flight of Ivorian football. How did it start, who dominates it today, and how does it stack up against the continent’s best? We try to determine why the league isn't stronger, where the young talent tends to go, and ask how the domestic game feeds into the national team’s success. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Happy Hour: Playoff Staches and Loons with Ian Fuller and Wes Burdine 50:24

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Susannah and David are joined by One Knox Head Coach and Husband of Susannah, Ian Fuller along with the owner of Black Hart of St. Paul and Minnesota Aurora co-founder Wes Burdine for this week’s Happy Hour. The group discuss Ian and One Knox winning the USL1 Shield along with the debut of his new playoff mustache. 50 States of Soccer then goes int…

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#90. Caleb Alexander Smith & David Krumholtz On Fame, Superheroes & FORELOCK 20:37

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Filmmaker and actor Caleb Alexander Smith (The Catch, Modern Family) and his co-star David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer, The Santa Clause, Supergirl) join his episode of the the Movies In Focus podcast to discuss their thought provoking new film, Forelock. It’s a work that could easily slip under the radar in today’s crowded cinematic landscape - and tha…

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Judgement Day with Matt Sheldon 1:21:05

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Susannah and David roll in for this week’s Committee episode. Susannah celebrates One Knox winning the USL League One Player’s Shield as the top regular season team of the league for 2025 and what it means to her and Ian. Sooz runs down the USL League One slate of playoff games incoming this weekend. Gass tries to have hope in his Bracktober picks.…

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Morning Splendor 45:24

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I've been pretty obsessed with the idea of forgiveness the last few years, trying to tease apart when it empowers and when it becomes something that appeases the worst kind of behavior. So when my friend Katy told me about Wilma Derksen, a woman who chose forgiveness in the face of unimaginable tragedy, I had to figure out how she was able to do it…