Best Kevin Magnussen Podcasts (2025)

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Traumatic Beginnings 36:19

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Maury Blair’s historical account as given by himself at Our City Windsor 2025. The retelling of the childhood trauma and the intervention of God’s grace.By Kevin Rogers

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The Workaholic Pastor (Panel discussion) 1:12:00

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On today’s episode, I have four guests that were contributors to a book entitled, “Dysfunction In The Name Of Jesus – Confronting The Idol Of Pastoral Workaholism”. As one who has pastored for all of my adult life and grew up in a pastor’s home, I can speak to the value of such a book and the need to guard the pastoral heart from the world that glo…

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The Chaplain's Platoon (Ted Leck interview) 57:13

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After 33 years of pastoral ministry, Ted Leck has begun a new venture leading a new organization known as The Chaplains Platoon. This follows years of serving part-time as a police chaplain and fire chaplain in Toronto and later Huntsville. Ted’s organization offers chaplaincy support to every first responder in Ontario. This includes on-call 24/7 …

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Shalom vs. Empire (Kevin Rogers) 1:00:56

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It’s usually me interviewing someone else or bringing the content of others here to inspire and inform. On this episode, it’s my turn to speak. This was my session recorded at Our City Windsor 2025. Empire is the human tradition of conquerors and ideologues wanting to build a world in their image. It’s the ninety-foot selfie of Nebuchadnezzar and t…

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Tools For Recovery In Street Ministry (LCHC team) 59:38

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The team at Leamington Community Help Centre run an active mission for street-affiliated people. Part of this work includes addiction recovery services. At the Our City Windsor 2025 conference a group of recovered addicts shared their insights of ministry to this vulnerable population. Robert Sandwith is the Manager of Recovery Care. Greg Poloz is …

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Disability And Faith 101 (Keith Do 47:46

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Keith Dow, PhD, is a Canadian theologian, researcher, and writer exploring the beauty and complexity of human limits, care, and community. He works with Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons) and serves as a fellow with the Psychology Cross-Training for Theologians program through the University of Birmingham and Martin Luther Univ…

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God's Mosaic Vision (Charles Hermelink) 53:05

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Charles Hermelink brought this message at the Our City Windsor 2025 conference. In it he looks at how God is at work with the movement of people around the world and especially the relevance for us in Canada. Charles serves as the New Worker On-boarding and Development Specialist, and Coordinator for Mission Canada’s Cultural Language Groups. His f…

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Maury Blair At Our City Windsor 2025 56:09

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At 87 years of age, Maury continues to be filled with light and hope. From recounting the horrible child abuse he suffered to the overflowing joy of his journey with Jesus, we leaned forward to soak up the wisdom. Maury continues to have daily conversations with people in his community to tell them about his hope.…

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Going Big (Richard Magnussen interview) 1:02:40

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Today I am having a conversation with Richard Magnussen who last year released his memoir ‘Going Big: Lessons On Success In Business, Life And Faith.’ From the early years growing up in an immigrant family and building a productive life in Kitchener to becoming one of Canada’s big business success stories, Richard was able to remain focused on what…

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The Hope-Filled Streets of Barrie (Kevin Mast interview) (Copy) 1:14:45

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Kevin Mast has served as pastor of Hope City Church in Barrie, Ontario for all of its 12 years. It has grown to a family of ministries making a difference for the street-affiliated and marginalized of their city. Kevin and I reminisce about my visit a few years ago and how urban ministry always involves shifts and upheavals.…

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The Election Episode (Tim Schindel interview) 1:04:32

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As we approach Canada’s federal election with political fever running high, I interviewed Tim Schindel to talk about the spiritual realities we hold onto, regardless of how the country votes. Tim Schindel is a visionary leader and strategic influencer dedicated to equipping and supporting leaders in Canada’s political and business communities. As t…

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DEI and Glocal Church (Harold Gutierrez interview) 56:54

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Diversity, equity and inclusion are all Christian virtues, but they can be disguised as PCIE - Pressured Conformity, Inequity and Exclusion. That can happen easily inside or outside of the Church, but the Church cannot afford to conflate virtue with political pragmatism. The prophetic Church does the quiet work of diversity, equity and inclusion wi…

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Road Home For Prisoners (Peter Ochs interview) 1:05:37

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Today I am having a conversation with Peter Ochs and Steve Fox. We are going to have a conversation about Peter’s creative response to helping prisoners get established in a new life. Peter Ochs is a lifelong faith-driven entrepreneur. His 30-year journey has been dedicated to building prosperous businesses God’s way. Pete’s life mission is to insp…

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The Attention Economy (Rick Hiemstra and Andy Gabruch) 1:08:03

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In Elizabeth Oldfield’s book ‘Fully Alive’, she wrote, “For most of the week, my value is in what I produce and what I consume. If I’m not careful my main goal in a day becomes impressive and competent, subtly signalling my status with the things I buy, say and post. Sabbath is the opposite. It is a line in the sand. Today I am just a person, and a…

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Smooth Operators(2-20-2025)- Paint the Car Red 43:54

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Griggs, Noah, and Ben are back as the breakdown the recent F1 releases and what those teams look to achieve in the 2025 season.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Entrepreneurs In Love (Mike and Lisa Difazio) 1:16:21

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Michael Difazio and Lisa Shurrock were two young, successful entrepreneurs in Windsor Ontario. As they fell in love, they did not realize how God would appear in their lives to disrupt business as usual and surprise them with miracles. Here’s my interview as they share the lessons they’re learning about trusting God with everything.…

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Hope And Light In Cobourg (Leigh-Ann & Thomas Davidson) 1:21:18

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After a couple years working in Mission Canada with Street Level Advocacy (Peterborough), Leigh-Ann Davidson felt the call to launch new initiatives in Cobourg, Ontario. Along the way, her biggest supporter (who happened to be her husband Thomas) joined in her efforts in reaching out to the street-affiliated and homeless population in the small cit…

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The Nine Lives of Joe Ritchie 1:32:07

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Joe Ritchie grew up with a history of trauma and abuse that nearly killed him. At age fifteen he was in a car accident that left him quadriplegic and without hope. After three times of dying and being resuscitated, it would be a vision of Jesus that would change his life trajectory. Today Joe serves as part of the pastoral team at Windsor’s New Son…

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Weaving Hope From The Unraveled Church (Alan Roxburgh interview) 1:13:32

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Alan Roxburgh is a pastor, teacher, writer and podcaster with more than thirty years’ experience in church leadership, consulting and seminary education. I first heard of him through my friend Karen Reed who will be co-hosting our conversation today. Karen has been a past guest on the podcast and is very much entrenched in a life of loving her neig…

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Why I Help People Take Drugs (Dr. Meera Grover) 1:10:45

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Today, I’m talking with Doctor Meera Grover who works in Calgary, Alberta extensively in the field of addiction medicine. Working in Vancouver’s notorious downtown eastside to pay for her theological education at Regent College, Meera Grover was faced with questions about whether or not providing people who use drugs with sterile supplies and a pla…

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The Shift Every Decade (Bob Gal interview) 1:13:07

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Bob Gal has been an iconic figure in my life for 40 years. From my first recollections of his speaking at youth retreats and leading street ministry outreaches, he has been a man that has followed the cloud by day and fire by night. He and his lifelong sweetheart Karen live in Edmonton, Alberta where he serves as our oldest Mission Canada urban wor…

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Complex Trauma And RE/ACT (Tim Fletcher interview) 1:12:04

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Tim Fletcher is the Founder and President of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma). He used his skills as a pastor and counsellor to develop a program to help the people he cared for overcome addiction. He realized the need for individuals to first become equipped with tools, and then put those tools into practice in a healt…

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Smooth Operators(11/8/2024) - Beautiful Brazil 28:25

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The Boys are back, this week they break down the Brazilian GP and all the craziness that came with it. They also break down the F1 driver market, and talk a little about NASCAR and what product they are putting on.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators(11/1/2024) - Back to Brazil 36:50

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The boys are back after a couple weeks to talk all things F1, including the USA GP, Mexico GP, and the upcoming Brazil GP.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Healing Spiritual Cataracts (Tim Meisenheimer) 56:38

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Timothy Meisenheimer has spent decades on the streets with beatitude vision, first in Ottawa and now in Windsor, Ontario. This was his session at the Our City Windsor 2024 conference. Tim takes seriously the path of Jesus in his sidewalk vision of the Kingdom of God.By Kevin Rogers

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Infobesity, Technicism and Tekton (Andy Gabruch interview) 1:17:47

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12 The word of God is alive and active. It is sharper than any sword that has two edges. It cuts deep enough to separate soul from spirit. It can separate bones from joints. It judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart. 13 Nothing God created is hidden from him. His eyes see everything. He will hold us responsible for everything we do.…

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Receptivity To The Gospel In Canada (Brian Egert) 43:33

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How receptive are Canadians to the Christian message? Brian Egert is the director of Mission Canada, an agency that has over 50 workers across Canada to reach beyond the church walls. This episode features a plenary session at the Our City Windsor conference in March 2024.By Kevin Rogers

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Smooth Operators(9/27/2024) - An ode to Daniel Ricciardo 28:46

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Noah, Griggs, and Ben are back in the WEGL 91.1 FM bullpen to talk about the world of F1 reacting to the news of Danny Ric's exit from the world of F1. Breaking down F1's use of Ricciardo in their promotional material for hype of the upcoming races as well as a retrospective on his career. The boys also break down the Singapore GP, breaking down ra…

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Smooth Operators (9/20/2024) - Oscar "Castle" Piastri 32:37

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The boys are in the WEGL 91.1FM Podcast studio to talk about Baku, the F1 Driver Market, and a look ahead to the Singapore Grand Prix. The boys are back and in a big way. www.WEGLFM.comBy Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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More Of The Maury Story (Maury Blair interview) 39:08

1y ago39:08

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This is part two of my interview with Maury Blair as we revisit his traumatized childhood in Paris Ontario and the journey to wholeness through coming to faith in Christ.By Kevin Rogers

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Smooth Operators (9/6/2024) - Season 3 Premiere 1:35:19

1y ago1:35:19

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The boys are back for year 3 of the Smooth Operators podcast. On this episode of the show, the boys talk about Charles Leclerc winning the Italian Grand Prix, the driver market, what is going on at Red Bull and who will win the constructors and drivers championships.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Revisiting Child of Woe (Maury Blair interview) 44:16

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Years ago I read Maury Blair’s autobiography ‘Child Of Woe’. I was shocked at the severity of the child abuse he suffered from his step-father. How could a man be so filled with contempt for an innocent child and more miraculously, how could a child of violence grow up to be so compassionate and well-balanced? In this episode I visited Maury at his…

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The Heaviness Of Loss (Kim Court and Mike Morency) 1:04:12

1y ago1:04:12

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(Recorded at Our City Windsor 2024) No one is exempt from the impacts of grief and loss. When serving others in community it is imperative that we learn to recognize when and how their grief is showing up. However, it is just as important to learn how our own grief impacts our ability to serve others. Kim Court and her husband Mike Morency help par…

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Back To The Shack (Bobby Reaume interview) 48:07

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Bobby Reaume is the lead operator with Feeding Windsor-Essex’s Soup Shack. Every night from 7-9 pm he ensures that up to 140 people are served with food, snacks, clothing and personal care items. The food is prepared in the kitchens of Feeding Windsor-Essex, a charitable department of New Song Church. This interview at the Our City Windsor 2024 Con…

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Church At The Community Table (Connie Jakab Interview) 47:07

1y ago47:07

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Connie Jakab is planting a church at a new housing initiative in the Ogden neighbourhood of Calgary. As a long time community energizer, Connie has built an enduring presence in Calgary through her work within the arts community, mental health and business sector. Now her attention has turned to the neighbourhood she lives and grew up in. Ogden Chu…

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Smooth Operators (6/24/2024)- Summer Shenanigans Episode 3: Nice 1:00:06

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The boys are back in studio for this episode! First they talk about the F1 news, then they recap the Spanish Grand Prix and wrap up with their picks and preview of the Austrian Grand Prix.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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The Gilded Pen of Winnipeg (John Longhurst interview) 56:52

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John Longhurst's journalistic reflections provoke thought and questions about faith, inviting readers to think beyond their own religions, theologies, and denominations. Why do people believe what they do? What might we learn from each other's acts of faith? John Longhurst is the recipient of the 2021 Lieutenant-Governor's Award for the Advancement…

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Smooth Operators(06/09/2024)- The Return of the Dutch Anthem 40:41

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The boys are back with race recap of the Canadian GP, among other news like Checo getting an extension, AI Trophies, EA Sports F1 24, and a whole host of hilarious content.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Living Holy In Downtown Ottawa (Karen Stiller interview) 1:11:55

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Karen Stiller is the senior editor for Faith Today magazine and has written for Reader’s Digest, Ekstasis, The Walrus and Christianity Today. She is the author of The Minister’s Wife and co-author on other books. She also lives in downtown Ottawa where life has shaped the writing of her most recent book entitled ‘Holiness Here: Searching For God in…

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Smooth Operators(05/26/2024)- Summer Shenanigans - Happiness at last 14:56

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Noah and Griggs are here to talk about what could be the most heartwarming Monaco race of all time. More episodes are coming soon as the boys are hard at work.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Gospel Transformation In An At Risk Neighbourhood 48:22

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For 10 years, New Song Church has been alongside one of Windsor’s more challenging neighbourhoods of social housing. What we affectionately call the Glengarry neighbourhood is a series of four high rise apartments, several rows of townhouses and an assisted living facility. It experiences the most tragic of life experiences as well as a quieter maj…

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Let Nothing Be Wasted (Ejay Tupe) 53:23

1+ y ago53:23

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One of our podcast regulars, Ejay Tupe brought this message ‘Let Nothing Be Wasted’ at the Our City Windsor - Signs Of Hope conference. His years of experience in urban ministry are informed by his reading of the Scriptures. Ejay is an urban worker in downtown Toronto.By Kevin Rogers

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Smooth Operators(04/26/2024)- Miami Vice 47:39

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The boys are back for one last time for the semester, they talk all the drama including Nico and Newey, the Chinese GP, as well as the upcoming Miami GP.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Signs Of Hope (Brian Egert) 52:53

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Brian Egert brought this opening message at the Our City Windsor ‘Signs Of Hope’ conference in March 2024. One hundred people gathered at New Song Church in Windsor Ontario to reflect on the hope that Canadian churches can bring to their cities. Brian is the Director of Mission Canada, an agency committed to raising up workers with a heart of hope …

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Smooth Operators (4/12/2024)- Calendar Crazy 48:29

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The boys are back to disuses the F1 circus, This time it was the most recent Japan GP, The new Calendar for 2025, The driver lineup for 2025, and the who what why of those driver moves.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (4/5/2024)- Back to Japan 25:51

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On this episode of Smooth Operators, Griggs, Noah and Ben discuss what Sainz's future will look like along with their preview and picks for this weekends Japanese Grand Prix.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Becoming Bilingual (Cal & Chrissy Krahn interview) 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

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With almost 30 years of ministry experience, Cal and Chrissy Krahn have often been drawn to those outside of the church walls. As urban workers with Mission Canada, based in Montreal, Quebec, they care for those around them who are lonely, hurting, or in need of a friend. This can be through involvement at the local food bank, sharing a meal or a c…

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Smooth Operators (3/29/2024)- Melbourne Madness 30:07

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On this episode of Smooth Operators, Ben, Noah and Griggs discuss the Australian Grand Prix, the FIA and FOM relationship, and the driver market.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (3/22/2024)- Going to a Land Down Under 1:09:22

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On this episode, Griggs and Ben talk about Logan Sargeant giving up his car this weekend for Alex Albon, the FIA, Zak Brown's new contract extension and their picks and preview for the Australian Grand Prix.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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Smooth Operators (3/15/2024)- Abysmal Alpine 49:20

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The boys are here on the radio as they break down the past races including Alpine struggles, Redbull dominance and scandal, as well as Mercedes and a kid named Bearman.By Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin