Best Jacob Duke Podcasts (2026)

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Ashley Brown, "Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson" (Oxford UP, 2023) 45:42

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From her start playing paddle tennis on the streets of Harlem as a young teenager to her eleven Grand Slam tennis wins to her professional golf career, Althea Gibson became the most famous black sportswoman of the mid-twentieth century. In her unprecedented athletic career, she was the first African American to win titles at the French Open, Wimble…

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T&L Postgame Live: Wake Forest 43 Mississippi State 29 24:30

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Mississippi State's return to postseason play could only be described as an abject disaster, as not only did the Bulldogs lose the game to Wake Forest, but possibly lost their starting quarterback Kamario Taylor to a devastating injury in garbage time. Brian Hadad tries to put together the pieces of an absolute nightmare of a season finale.Brian Ha…

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Michelle Gielan: How Small Shifts in Communication Create Big Changes in Happiness and Resilience 45:22

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In this powerful conversation, former CBS news anchor and positive psychology researcher Michelle Gielan unpacks how we can rewire our communication habits to shape more resilient, empowered, and optimistic lives — both personally and collectively. Drawing on research from her book *Broadcasting Happiness*, Gielan shows how small shifts in the way …

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1-2-26: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for The Duke's Mayo Bowl 38:09

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Mississippi State returns to the postseason in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, looking to create some momentum heading into the offseason. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break out the Three P's for the final time this season to take a look at State's showdown with Wake Forest.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insig…

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T&L Opponent Preview: Deacons Illustrated's Conor O'Neill Previews MSU-Wake Forest 11:03

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Mississippi State heads to the Duke's Mayo Bowl to take on a Wake Forest that exceeded expectations in 2025. Brian Hadad welcomes Conor O'Neill of On3's Deacons Illustrated to the podcast for a preview of the Demon Deacons.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We co…

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Breaking Free from the Plan: How Decision Engineering Can Transform Your Life with Michelle Florendo 43:51

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Michelle Florendo shares her journey from following the immigrant dream of Stanford, an MBA, and a "good job" to discovering she was miserable and needed to chart her own path. As a decision engineering expert, she reveals the three essential elements of every decision (options, objectives, and information), explains why we confuse decision quality…

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New 2026 Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions & More! 20:03

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Can you believe it's 2026 already?? Ready or not here we go! In this episode, I'm sharing the updated tax brackets, standard deductions, capital gains brackets, IRMAA brackets, provisional income brackets, and more. 👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started ✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewe…

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1-1-26: Is Anthony Evans Coming Back to Mississippi State? 35:33

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Mississippi State has gotten some good news over the past few weeks when it comes to who is returning to Starkville for 2026. Is wide receiver Anthony Evans going to be among the Bulldogs back for next season? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss that and more as Jeff Lebby's squad continues to prepare for the Duke's Mayo Bowl.Brian Hadad of Sports…

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SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-12-31 40:52

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Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

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Ep. 594 Muammar Gaddafi 2:47:13

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Today we have a real rags to riches story as we talk about someone who went from a nobody, to king of a place nobody cares about. Muammar Gaddafi is kind of a confusing dude as a dictator, because he did some stuff that'll make you go, "Oh, that's really cool. More places should have that policy." Then immediately follows it up with some heinous sh…

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12-31-25: Time to Make Your Rumblings Resolutions 46:02

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It's the final Thunder & Lightning of 2025, and what a year it has been. It's only fitting the last go round be another edition of Planet Earth's most famous Twitter mailbag, as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have one last Rumblings this year.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi Stat…

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MAJOR Changes To 401k Catch-Up Contributions in 2026 17:43

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If you're 50+ and making catching catch-up contributions to your employer 401k plan, this episode is for you. In 2026, you might have to change how you save to your employer plan if you earn to much money. In this episode, I share what you need to know about these new rules and how you can save with intention. 👉 Book a call with me: https://www.riv…

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12-30-25: Mississippi State's Coaching Staff Continues to Take Shape 49:17

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Mississippi State's efforts to reshape Jeff Lebby's coaching staff saw a couple of big additions on Sunday, on both sides of the ball. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the new faces headed to Starkville, and who might be next to join the squad.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississip…

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12-29-25: Mississippi State Faces a Crossroads to Get Back on Track in Football 40:18

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Mississippi State has come to a point within its own program, and with the actions of others around them, that football is either going to move forward or fall impossibly far behind. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why the factors in play for the Bulldogs are trending positively.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 giv…

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T&L Extra: Baseball America's Jacob Rudner Talks College Baseball 15:15

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50 days until Opening Day, but we are all in on talking baseball on Thunder & Lightning. Baseball America's Jacob Rudner joins the pod to hit on some national topics before giving his thoughts on Mississippi State.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the B…

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Orange Bowl | Texas Tech vs Oregon | Quarterfinals | Red Raider Recon 1:27:45

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Catch all our updates and editorials at https://doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Three Things - Biggest takeaways from the weekend. CFP Round One - Did we learn anything new about the winning teams? Oregon - Just how good are the Ducks? Season Comparison - Who has the more impressive wins, Tech or Oregon? Biggest Matchup…

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Anna Hájková, "People without History are Dust: Queer Desire in the Holocaust" (U Toronto Press, 2025) 33:45

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Queerness remains one of the most stigmatized and overlooked aspects of Holocaust history, often erased due to the lingering homophobia of survivors. People Without History Are Dust: Queer Desire in the Holocaust (U Toronto Press, 2025) challenges this silence, weaving together compelling stories of German, Dutch, Czech, and Polish Jewish Holocaust…

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12-24-25: Have a Holly Jolly Rumblings Christmas! 1:06:49

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Merry Christmas from Thunder & Lightning! Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk's gift to you is another edition of everybody's favorite Twitter mailbag, The Rumblings.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of …

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Ep. 593 James E. Williams 1:46:07

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The badass we'll be talking about this week comes to us in the form of a relatively unknown man from the US Navy. James E. Williams served his country well in a real shit part of Vietnam and boy did he go hard. Citation after citation and commendation after commendation, this dude put in the work and was recognized for what a bad motherfucker he wa…

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4 Retirement Fears to STOP Believing After You Reach 50 20:53

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Have you ever wondered why so many people dream of early retirement but never actually do it? In this episode, I dive into the most common fears that hold people back from their dream retirement. 👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started ✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-import…

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12-23-25: Who Will Get a Chance to Shine in Mississippi State's Duke's Mayo Bowl Appearance? 33:00

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Mississippi State is seeing a lot of its reserve players make their way into the transfer portal, leaving some big gaps in the depth chart going into next week's appearance in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss who needs to step up, and who may be given a chance to shine in the postseason.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississipp…

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Texas Tech Basketball | Massive win over Duke | Red Raider Recon 1:19

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Catch all our updates and editorials at https://doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app This week, we discuss: The Non-Conference Defensive Struggles/Offensive Success Player by Player from the Duke Game Is this a one off or a sign of things to come? Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-do…

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Justin McRoberts: Mortality, Meaning, and Giving Away Everything You've Got 48:13

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Justin McRoberts, musician, pastor, and author of "It's What You Make of It," shares how confronting death early in life shaped his approach to creativity and faith. Having attended over 20 funerals by age 25, McRoberts explains why understanding mortality is essential to living fully and why the cultural narrative of imperviousness keeps people fr…

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12-22-25: Zac Selmon Appears Poised to Lead Mississippi State Into 2026 and Beyond 47:13

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When Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announced his retirement effective the end of the year, many assumed Mississippi State athletic director to be the natural choice as his successor. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why it appears Selmon will remain in Starkville, and why that decision keeps the Mississippi State athletic departmen…

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12-19-25: Mississippi State's Road to Respectability Can Begin With a Win Over Memphis 43:51

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To say Mississippi State's basketball season hasn't gone according to plan would be a massive understatement. While making a fourth straight NCAA Tournament may already be out of the question, there's still games to be played and respect to be earned for the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk examine Saturday's matchup with the Memphis Tigers a…

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T&L Extra: D1Baseball's Mark Etheridge on the SEC, Mississippi State, and Who Else Could Win a National Title 15:31

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Mark Etheridge just wrote the Mississippi State fall preview for D1Baseball, so Brian Hadad got him on the podcast while he had Bulldogs on the brain. He discusses State's deep roster, plus takes a look around the SEC and the nation at who the Bulldogs will have to beat to claim a second national championship.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi a…

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12-18-25: Outlining Mississippi State's Plan for the Transfer Portal 36:09

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Mississippi State awaits January 2 for two reasons. One, the Bulldogs will finish their season in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, but more importantly, the transfer portal will open for business. What must Jeff Lebby and his staff prioritize for the upcoming season? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the biggest needs for the Bulldogs.Brian Hadad of Sports…

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College Football Playoffs | First Round | Jacob Rodriguez | Red Raider Recon 56:31

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Catch all our updates and editorials at https://doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app This week, we discuss: Three Things - CFP Expectations. Jacob Rodriguez - Sweeping almost every possible award. Heisman - Did anything surprise you with the results? First Round - Who has the most exciting matchup? TMD - Who is the most dang…

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12-17-25: Hark The Herald Rumblings Sing 1:03:43

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We're just days away from Christmas, but its OK to open a gift early. In your case, the gift is Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk presenting you with America's favorite Twitter mailbag, The Rumblings.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one…

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Don't Retire Early Without Understanding THIS Tax Strategy First 19:33

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What if you could retire earlier than expected, access your savings without penalties, get health insurance subsidies, and pay no taxes for the first few years? Would you believe that's possible? In this episode of Retirement Answers, I explain how it can be done using a case study of a client named Joe where I break down the strategies and financi…

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Ep. 592 Jonathan Wild 1:49:48

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Today we'll be taking a trip to old timey England, since it's been a while, to talk about Jonathan Wild. When he was young he surely got his hands dirty as he was a bit of a bruiser for some say, less than reputable people. But it's when he rose in position that he really came into his own and blossomed like a flower, a piece of shit flower, but a …

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12-16-25: What Has Mississippi State Actually Lost Thus Far to the Transfer Portal? 59:31

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Officially the transfer portal doesn't open for another two and a half weeks, but several Mississippi State players have already announced their intentions to leave Starkville. Have the Bulldogs lost any players they'd actually like to have back for 2026? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look at that plus State's ongoing search for a new wide re…

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12-15-25: Can We Project Wins and Losses for Mississippi State's 2026 Schedule? 36:07

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Mark your calendars and book your rooms, Mississippi State's 2026 football schedule is locked, loaded, and ready to go. In this transfer portal era, is it possible to make a solid prediction about the Bulldogs' record next season? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are ready to look ahead to year three of the Jeff Lebby Era.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Miss…

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5 Misleading Retirement Beliefs That Can Sabotage Your Future 16:46

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Have you ever wondered if certain beliefs about retirement could actually jeopardize your future instead of securing it? In this episode of the Retirement Answers Podcast, Jacob Duke, a certified financial planner, delves into common assumptions that may seem harmless but can quietly derail your retirement plans. Tune in to learn how to identify an…

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T&L Extra: D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers on the SEC, Mississippi State, and His Expectations for the Diamond Dawgs 19:13

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Excitement around Mississippi State baseball is nothing new, but this year's edition of the Diamond Dawgs might be the most preseason furor we've ever seen in Starkville. Brian Hadad welcomes Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.com to the pod for a look around the SEC and a closeup view of Brian O'Connor's first Bulldog squad.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mis…

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René Esparza, "From Vice to Nice: Midwestern Politics and the Gentrification of AIDS" (UNC Press, 2025) 52:07

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Shifting the focus of AIDS history away from the coasts to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, this impressive book uncovers how homonormative political strategies weaponized the AIDS crisis to fuel gentrification. During the height of the epidemic, white gay activists and politicians pursued social acceptance by assimilating to Midwestern…

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12-11-25: Can Fluff Bothwell and Kamario Taylor Be Mississippi State's Next Dynamic Duo? 34:48

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Mississippi State has always been a program associated with the ground game, and through the years there have been some outstanding quarterback/running back pairings in maroon and white. With Fluff Bothwell announcing he'll be back for another season in Starkville, can he and Kamario Taylor be the next in that long line? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faul…

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SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-12-10 40:51

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Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

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Big 12 Champions | College Football Playoff | Heisman Snub | Red Raider Recon 1:07:07

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Catch all our updates and editorials at https://doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app This week, we discuss: Three Things - Biggest takeaways from the weekend. Overreactions - Reacting to the results from the Conference Championships. Orange Bowl Birth - Was this a favorable draw? CFP Field - Do you agree with the seeding? He…

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12-10-25: On The First Day of Christmas The Rumblings Gave to Me 1:12:30

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Christmas is just around the corner, but Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have been you giving you the gift of The Rumblings all year long. The guys are back with another edition of America's favorite Twitter mailbag.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bu…

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Ep. 591 Juan Ponce de Leon 1:48:08

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We were recently reminded that we haven't done a conquistador type dude in a while, so here's one who's famous for the dumbest reason instead of for all the shit he actually did in his life! Juan Ponce de Leon got off to a rough start as a conquering Spaniard. But he righted that ship pretty fast and soon became a scourge to the natives. Yea, they …

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Jeff Wald: Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Why Personal Responsibility Defines the Future of Work 51:27

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Jeff Wald, author of The End of Jobs and CEO of WorkMarket, examines how robots and AI are creating the fourth industrial revolution—a massive power shift from workers to companies that mirrors past technological upheavals. Drawing from labor history, on-demand platforms, and regulatory battles like California Prop 22, Wald reveals why the lifetime…

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James Sears, "Queering Rehoboth Beach: Beyond the Boardwalk" (Temple UP, 2024) 56:04

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“Create A More Positive Rehoboth” was a decades-long goal for progress and inclusiveness in a charming beach town in southern Delaware. Rehoboth, which was established in the 19th century as a Methodist Church meeting camp, has, over time, become a thriving mecca for the LGBTQ+ community. In Queering Rehoboth Beach: Beyond the Boardwalk (Temple UP,…

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Timothy Gitzen, "Unscripting the Present" (SUNY Press, 2025) 41:26

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Timothy Gitzen's Unscripting the Present (SUNY Press, 2025) interrogates contemporary sex panics in the United States, looking especially at popular culture texts to conceptualize queer youth survival strategies. Sex panics saturate contemporary discourse and politics in the United States. While such panics have a long history, they are now infused…

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12-9-25: Is It Time to Start The Dak Comparisons for Kamario Taylor? 30:55

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12 years ago, a young Mississippi State quarterback took advantage of bowl prep practices to launch himself into superstardom. Is that about to be the case for soon to be sophomore Kamario Taylor? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk look at what the next few weeks mean for Taylor and the inevitable comparisons to Dak Prescott.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mis…

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Jeff Spencer: The Champion Blueprint and the Eight Inevitable Steps to Peak Performance 42:41

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Jeff Spencer, former Olympic cyclist and performance coach to Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, and Olympic gold medalists, breaks down the precise architecture of champion-level achievement. From losing his father at age 10 to competing in the Munich Olympics to coaching nine Tour de France victories, Jeff reveals the eight sequential steps every prol…

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12-8-25: Mississippi State Is Headed to the Duke's Mayo Bowl 44:14

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Mississippi State had pretty much shut things down for the 2025 season, but on Sunday, the Bulldogs learned they are back in business for one last game. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how State found its way into the postseason, and why this berth in the Duke's Mayo Bowl is nothing but good news for Jeff Lebby and his team.Brian Hadad of Spor…

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J.D. Sargan, "Trans Histories of the Medieval Book: An Experiment in Bibliography" (Arc Humanities Press, 2025) 58:04

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Archival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the communities that make them. For most of western history queer, trans, and gender non-conforming people were excluded from such communities. Premodern trans experiences went largely unreported and re…

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12-6-25: Zach Arnett Set to Return to Mississippi State as Defensive Coordinator 38:45

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Jeff Lebby needed to replace his defensive coordinator, and he needed experience in the new hire. Lebby seemingly has his man, and its a familiar face, as former Mississippi State defensive coordinator and head coach Zach Arnett seems poised for a return to Starkville. How did this come about, and is Arnett the right man to turn around State's awfu…

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Jason Naylor: The Psychology of Color and Why Bright Hues Unlock Positivity, Memory, and Human Connection 49:27

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Jason Naylor, artist and author of Live Life Colorfully, shares how growing up as the second of seven children in a Mormon family in Salt Lake City shaped his caretaker personality and his eventual escape to New York where he discovered creative liberation. Naylor reveals the symbiotic relationship between color and messaging in his work—the more p…