Best Michael Mackey Podcasts (2025)

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Dangerous roads take economic toll on Long Island 9:46

12h ago9:46

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Over the past decade, Long Island’s dangerous roads have taken a steep toll — through crashes, injuries and deaths. Between 2014 and 2023, more than 2,100 people were killed and 16,000 seriously injured, according to a Newsday analysis. But beyond the personal devastation, there’s a staggering financial cost. This burden includes everything from ca…

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Episode 37 - NHL and NBA Conference Finals Wrapping Up + MLB Power Rankings, News, and More! 30:35

15h ago30:35

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Episode 37 - NHL and NBA Conference Finals Wrapping Up + MLB Power Rankings, News, and More! This week, we are checking out all the latest news plus the Conference Finals in the NBA and NHL as they are wrapping up this weekend! The NBA and NHL Playoffs are in full swing and we are covering each and every series. Don’t forget about our livestream fo…

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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from killing congestion pricing 9:54

1d ago9:54

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A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from killing New York’s congestion pricing toll or carrying out retaliatory threats to withhold transportation funding unless the state capitulates. Matthew Chayes reports in NEWSDAY that ruling from the bench, Judge Lewis J. Liman of U.S. District Court for the Southern Distric…

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Dumb Football Questions: Which 10 NFL players would make Olympic Flag Football roster? 55:21

2d ago55:21

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This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes a deep dive into NFL players potentially playing in the 2028 Olympics! 03:00 - Is Darrell “Housch” Doucette -- the current QB for USA Flag Football -- justified in being upset about NFL players wanting to play in the 2028 Olympic Flag Football eve…

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Canadian tourists cancel travel to East End due to Trump comments 10:17

2d ago10:17

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Dede Gotthelf has spent the past weeks preparing her Southampton Inn for the crucial summer season, which began on Memorial Day. But this year, her familiar routine has been interrupted by telephone calls from Canadians canceling their hotel bookings. "We had major, verbal cancellations from our Canadian tourists who come to Southampton year-in and…

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#49 - Michael Demurjian, Founder & CEO at Aspargo Laboratories 16:33

2d ago16:33

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Join us on the latest episode! Our Guest: Michael Demurjian, Founder & CEO at Aspargo Laboratories. What you'll get out of this episode: Aspargo tackles inefficiencies in pill-based drug delivery through innovative oral suspensions. The company’s patented technology improves absorption via buccal and GI routes. First commercial product, HisQ (oral …

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Season 5, Ep 57 - Poultice Maker (w/ Chris Grace) 57:05

4d ago57:05

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Prentice Medway, the Poultice Maker, is missing some important ingredients for his magical salves. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Prentice Medway: Chris Grace Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett S…

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Building Beyond Tradition with Devin Mackey 1:02:29

4d ago1:02:29

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Devin Mackey: https://www.mackeycr.com Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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Coopers Beach named best beach in US 10:08

6d ago10:08

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In the wake of a traffic experiment that appeared to show at least some success at speeding up the typical crawl of westbound traffic through Southampton during the afternoon rush hour, the Town of Southampton plans to ask the New York State Department of Transportation to take a hard look at the possibilities for relieving one of the South Fork’s …

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Episode 36 - NHL and NBA Conference Finals + Power Rankings and More! 43:05

7d ago43:05

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Episode 36 - NHL and NBA Conference Finals + Power Rankings and More! This week, we are checking out all the latest news plus the Conference Finals in the NBA and NHL! The NBA and NHL Playoffs are in full swing and we are covering each and every series. Don’t forget about our livestream for the Final Four on Saturday/Sunday on TikTok, YouTube, Rumb…

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Shinnecock Nation celebrates first private land purchase in over 400 years 10:11

7d ago10:11

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Residents and school officials reacted with a mixture of disappointment and resignation after budgets or special propositions were voted down in their districts Tuesday, bucking the trend of decisive approvals across Long Island. Maura McDermott reports in NEWSDAY that overall, voters green-lit spending plans and propositions by wide margins. Of Lo…

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Most LI school districts pass budgets 8:29

8d ago8:29

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At least 118 Long Island school budgets won voter approval in early returns last night, while Elwood and Shelter Island lost their attempts to pierce state-imposed tax caps. Most budget approvals were by lopsided margins. “Overall, very very positive results,” said Robert Vecchio, executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association. …

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Developer seeks permits from Riverhead to move forward building ground antennas 9:55

9d ago9:55

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A Newsday survey of Long Island school districts holding budget votes today found that the largest number of respondents remain optimistic about their finances over the next several years, but that a growing number are uncertain or pessimistic. Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, residents of 124 school districts are going to polls today to vote on…

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Dumb Football Questions: Is Caleb Williams showing RED FLAGS?; Good with Nick Sirianni’s Eagles’ contract? 34:13

10d ago34:13

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This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes: 00:00 - Is Caleb Williams showing some red flags? Or did Chicago Bears just let him down in Year 1? 16:00 - Good decision by the Philadelphia Eagles to extend Nick Sirianni? 21:00 - Why don’t NFL players have player options in their contracts? 25…

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EPIC stories with King Dunlap!; Why Andy Reid is the GOAT; Meeting Michael Vick and Philip Rivers 1:04:00

10d ago1:04:00

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are joined by King Dunlap for some EPIC behind-the-scenes NFL stories! King played nine years in the NFL, for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers, and he currently co-hosts the Raw Room podcast. NOTE: Dumb Football Questions will frequently be posted as a separate, full episode! Keep an eye on …

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Voting for school budgets and boards of education begins tomorrow 8:49

10d ago8:49

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School budget and board of education voting is tomorrow, May 20th. School budgets on Long Island could rise 3.68% on average to a total of $16.36 billion in 2025-26, as districts step up career-oriented training and other instruction, while also providing for renovation of classrooms, gyms and other aging facilities. John Hildebrand and Michael R. …

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Season 5, Ep 56 - Prison Soulwalker (w/ Ross Bryant) 45:56

11d ago45:56

45:56

There's more than one Soulwalker trapped in this prison and they all want to kill Arnie. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Crispin Versenjettericks Walker: Ross Bryant Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Gar…

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Breaking Industry Barriers with Tony Hines 1:01:34

11d ago1:01:34

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Tony Hines: https://streamlineconsult.com/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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School district budget votes to be held this coming Tuesday 9:54

14d ago9:54

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Next Tuesday, voters across Long Island will go to the polls to determine how much their school districts can spend in the 2025-26 school year and who will sit on their school boards. In all, about $16.36 billion in school spending is being proposed across Long Island, an increase of 3.68% from the current year. As reported in NEWSDAY, the amount c…

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LI elected officials push back against even-year elections law 10:05

15d ago10:05

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Suffolk County has collected $3.8 million earmarked for a new fund to pay for countywide wastewater improvement projects since a sales tax hike took effect March 1, according to County Executive Edward P. Romaine. Joe Werkmeister reports in NEWSDAY that the total generated through an eighth of a percentage point increase in sales tax, approved by v…

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Dumb Football Questions: Do NFL players HATE their GMs?; What do NFL practice squad guys ACTUALLY do? 35:07

16d ago35:07

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This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes: What do NFL practice squad guys actually do and how are they treated?; What is the relationship like between NFL players and general managers? This leads to several incredible stories; Boone explains the knee cream he used in the NFL…

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Minnesota Vikings are NFL’s European guinea pig!; Trey Hendrickson cuts open vein on Cincinnati Bengals 48:28

16d ago48:28

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into the Minnesota Vikings becoming the first team in NFL history to play back-to-back Europe games! Plus, Trey Hendrickson drama in Cincinnati and more. NOTE: Dumb Football Questions will frequently be posted as a separate, full episode! Keep an eye on the YouTube channel and OLC podcast feeds for t…

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NYS student smartphones will be prohibited during school day as of September 10:23

16d ago10:23

10:23

When the new school year starts in September, students in New York State’s public schools will be prohibited from accessing their smartphones throughout the entire school day. Cailin Riley reports on 27east.com that the new “bell-to-bell” ban is part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s $254 billion state budget which was approved by the NYS Legislature last…

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Evidence grows in that congestion pricing is achieving goals 10:19

17d ago10:19

10:19

Policy changes often take years to show results. Even then, you may have to squint to see them. And then there is congestion pricing in New York. As reported in THE NY TIMES, almost immediately after the tolls went into effect Jan. 5 — charging most vehicles $9 to enter Manhattan from 60th Street south to the Battery — they began to alter traffic p…

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Season 5, Ep 55 - Prison Whisperbrew (w/ Brendan Dowling) 49:04

18d ago49:04

49:04

Benedict Whisperbrew, the former Court Eunuch for the Belaroths, has been imprisoned for crimes against the arts. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Benedict Whisperbrew: Brendan Dowling Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production…

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STOP, Leverage, Succeed with Amber De La Garza 1:03:05

18d ago1:03:05

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Amber De La Garza: https://amberdelagarza.com Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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7 out of 26 LI water districts had at least one "forever chemical" over federal limit 10:27

20d ago10:27

10:27

Long Island school districts will get more than $270 million in additional state aid for the 2025-26 academic year — up nearly 5.4% from the current year — as part of a state budget that will provide a growing share of the region’s education funding. The financial package for Nassau and Suffolk counties, totaling nearly $5.3 billion, represents a $…

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NYS Legislature begins passing $254 billion budget 10:17

21d ago10:17

10:17

The New York State Legislature yesterday began passing a $254 billion budget that was due April 1 and will increase state spending by $12.3 billion. Michael Gormley reports in NEWSDAY that the protracted, closed-door negotiations between Gov. Kathy Hochul and leaders of the Democratic majorities of the Senate and Assembly increased the spending pla…

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Riverhead Town lawsuit forces Maureen's Haven to seek new location 11:06

22d ago11:06

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Starting in September, students will be banned from using smartphones in school as part of the New York State budget, which includes $13.5 million for districts to implement the restrictions, Gov. Kathy Hochul said yesterday. Keshia Clukey reports in NEWSDAY that the proposal, part of a "general agreement" on a $254 billion state budget announced b…

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New parking regulations are in effect in Sag Harbor Village 10:35

23d ago10:35

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Stony Brook Medicine will open a freestanding emergency department in East Hampton, the only ER between Southampton and Montauk. First responders expect the emergency department will make it easier to help patients in a timely fashion. in the summer, East Hampton's population swells from fewer than 30,000 year-round residents to more than 100,000 p…

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Landlords of Rite Aid locations allege company is late on rent 10:02

1M ago10:02

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul yesterday announced the framework of a roughly $254 billion state budget agreement, ending a monthlong stalemate over public safety issues that the governor had insisted on including in the fiscal plan. Benjamin Oreskes and Grace Ashford report in THE NY TIMES that the budget deal, which will now go to the Legislature for…

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Setalcott Nation now stewards of wetlands in Setauket 9:54

1M ago9:54

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Just before 10:30 a.m. this past Thursday, a hawk circled in a cloudless spring sky over the Conscience Bay-Little Bay Tidal Wetland Area in Setauket. "That means good luck," Helen Hart of Morning Star Sells, chairperson and elder of the Setalcott Nation, said. "It's a blessing for us to see the hawks. We, as Indigenous people, believe that." Maure…

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Season 5, Ep 53 - Prison Freshgrave Twins (w/ Jessica McKenna & Zach Reino) 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

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The Freshgrave Twins are in prison awaiting trial and they're eager to share some shady business opportunities. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Schnenessa: Jess McKenna Snaken: Zach Reino Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Produc…

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From Family Office to National Firm with Grant Bowen 57:56

1M ago57:56

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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account • ◦ Marvin Windows and Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Grant Bowen: https://www.peakprojects.com Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…

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Parrish Art Museum loses funding for education programs due to federal cuts 9:58

1M ago9:58

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The U.S. Department of Transportation yesterday said it took the extraordinary step of replacing the federal lawyers defending it in a lawsuit over New York City’s congestion pricing program, after accusing them of undermining the department’s bid to end the toll. Stefanos Chen and Benjamin Weiser report in THE NY TIMES that the move came after the…

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NY officials join lawsuit against Trump tariffs 10:04

1M ago10:04

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The best way to minimize damage caused by the southern pine beetle inside Suffolk County's natural spaces is to cut off the insect’s communication, experts say. Jessica Cancelliere, a research scientist with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, described how the insects release pheromones when attacking a tree, attracting ot…

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Episode 34 - This Week in the NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, NFL Draft, and More! 1:32:59

1M ago1:32:59

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Episode 34 - This Week in the NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, NFL Draft, and More! This week, we are checking out all the latest news in the NBA, NHL, and NFL. The NBA and NHL Playoffs are in full swing and we are covering each and every series. Plus some news out of the NFL Draft and our thoughts on our teams and the top picks this year. Don’t forget …

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Sag Harbor sophomore flute player wins prestigious competition 9:54

1M ago9:54

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Local officials and community members on Long Island said they will continue to fight a state mandate requiring schools eliminate Native American mascots and team names, a day after their cause received support from President Donald Trump. Darwin Yanes and Gregg Sarra report in NEWSDAY that on Monday, Trump posted on Truth Social that he had asked …

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Earth Day even to be held tonight at Unitarian Universalists of Southold 9:54

1M ago9:54

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As Long Island Catholics looked ahead to Pope Francis’ funeral and wondered who the next pope will be, they remember him for his welcoming spirit, his kindness toward the poor, and his willingness to push the boundaries of what was acceptable to the traditional faithful. As reported in Newsday, Bishop John Barres, head of the Diocese of Rockville C…

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Inside stories about NFL Draft weekend!; RECKLESS Brock Purdy - Aaron Rodgers speculation 1:07:55

1M ago1:07:55

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are excited for NFL Draft week! Inside stories about the NFL Draft. 00:00 - Some deep thoughts and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about the NFL Draft! Including why Alex went from being a first round pick to undrafted and more! 18:00 - Why does Aaron Rodgers always feel the need to set the record str…

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Aggresive traffic experiment to begin today in Southampton 7:08

1M ago7:08

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Pope Francis died earlier today at the age of 88. The pontiff’s passing is being mourned by Long Island’s approximately 1.2 million baptized Catholics. This includes the combined populations of Nassau and Suffolk counties. The total population of both counties is about 2.9 million. So Pope Francis' legacy is profoundly felt locally, as well as by t…

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