Best Michael Mackey Podcasts (2025)

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How Intergenerational Living Creates Purpose & Joy | Marc Freedman 58:21

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What if aging wasn’t about slowing down—but about leveling up? In this powerful conversation, Marc Freedman, founder of Encore.org (now CoGenerate), unpacks the surprising history of retirement, why communities like Sun City reshaped how we see aging, and how we can flip the script on what it means to grow older. From encore careers to intergenerat…

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Peace Be Wit'chya with Daddy Michaels (Kale Hills) 1:09:09

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This week the fellas are joined by Daddy Michaels (Kale Hills), a guy who is trying to make the priesthood seem a little more chill. They also discuss the GIGANTIC news of the day in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, and later they discuss one of the wildest (greasiest?) races ever concocted! If you like the show, rate and review! Also fo…

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Amistad Week begins today in Montauk 9:56

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The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation has been there for the Southampton Town community for more than 15 years, providing homes and care for thousands of dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals in need. Now, it is hoping the community can return that favor. Cailin Riley reports on 27east.com that in less than a month, the foundation will undergo …

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LIRR union strike could occur as soon as September 18 10:01

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The first Long Island Rail Road union strike in more than three decades could happen as soon as Sept. 18, absent intervention by the White House. It's a possibility that has caught many people off guard, including MTA officials left scrambling to figure out how to avoid disrupting the nation's busiest commuter rail system. Alfonso A. Castillo repor…

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Hampton Classic Horse Show starts Sunday through August 31 9:56

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Hurricane Erin turned away from the East Coast this morning but was expected to continue to bring dangerous surf conditions and minor coastal flooding through part of the weekend on Long Island. As reported in NEWSDAY, Erin, now a Category 1 system, is around 400 miles southwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the moment, heading northeast at about 22 …

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8 million New Yorkers to get inflation rebate checks from Hochul administration 10:09

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Gov. Kathy Hochul said yesterday that inflation rebate checks still will be mailed to about 8 million New Yorkers despite the federal budget dealing New York a financial hit. The state had a cash surplus last year and there is no reason not to return the money to state residents, Hochul said. The state had a surplus of $3 billion during the 2024-25…

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Cold Stone Creamery 3 with Shaun Diston and Gilli Nissim 2:46:23

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Shaun Diston (@shaundiston) and Gilli Nissim (time2getgill) of Twisted Metal join the 'boys to talk favorite desserts, writers' room eats, and the making of Twisted Metal Season 2 before a review of Coldstone. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/dough…

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Episode 49 - NFL Positional Rankings - Kickers + AFC Division Winners + More Sports News! 26:58

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Episode 49 - NFL Positional Rankings - Kickers + AFC Division Winners + More Sports News! This week, a quick little episode to get some more NFL in the mix. We got our Positional Rankings for yet another week with Kickers. Plus we have AFC Divison Winners, going through the odds and picking out the winners and even making a parlay. We have a good b…

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Hurricane Erin expected to create hazardous surf conditions 10:00

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Southampton Town lifeguards will post the double red flags of hurricane conditions and close its beaches to swimming today as swells from Hurricane Erin are expected to rise up to 15 feet and create hazardous surf conditions over the next two days. As reported on 27east.com, East Hampton Town’s emergency managers say they are also making preparatio…

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Aging Boldly and Living on Your Own Terms with Karen Walrond 1:00:31

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Author, speaker, and “Radiant Rebel” Karen Walrond joins Chip Conley for a warm, inspiring conversation on how to age with joy, live on your own terms, and keep your spark alive. From growing up between Trinidad and the U.S., to leaving engineering and law for a creative life, Karen’s story is full of bold choices and unexpected turns. She shares c…

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Summer Movie Spectacular with The Spoiler (Mark Schroeder) 36:19

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A bit of a shorter episode this week, because the fellas bring you a very special summer movie spectacular where they review some of the best movies of the summer so far! And after careful consideration and laying down some pretty clear ground rules, they invite friend of the show The Spoiler (Mark Schroeder) on to discuss them. But these movies ha…

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With Honor - This Is Our Revenge (2005) [w/ Todd Mackey of With Honor] 1:22:01

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ARF ARF Talkin' tha Victory Records album "This Is Our Revenge" by Connecticut hardcore band, With Honor. On this episode vocalist Todd Mackey takes us through this once polarizing record turned fan favorite including events leading up to it, working with producer Brian McTernan, anxiety about their new sound, no longer being in the band almost as …

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Southampton Town considering $2.4 million for affordable apartments to encourage Riverside revitalization 9:49

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The Long Island cannabis industry could undergo a major shift if President Donald Trump follows through on his recent statements that he is considering federally reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous drug. The move could allow for more accessible banking services, expanded tax write-offs, and fewer financial hurdles for those in the industry a…

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Gov. Hochul annouced $2.2 million to combat southern pine beetle 9:31

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced during a visit to Montauk this past Friday that the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has awarded a $2.2 million contract to combat southern pine beetle devastation at Hither Hills and Napeague state parks. Jack Motz reports on 27east.com that the state’s three-year contract will st…

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74. Beyond the Blueprint: Transforming Construction Leadership with Emotional Intelligence with Matthew Mackey 1:02:02

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In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan talks with Matthew Mackey, a no-nonsense leader with 27 years in construction across the UK and Australia. Matt shares real-world insights on leadership, emotional intelligence, and navigating burnout in an industry that often overlooks people skills. He opens up about a six-week “disaster stint”…

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Suffolk County Water Authority "implores" residents to stop watering lawns 9:40

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A stretch of dry summer weather is reviving concerns about high water consumption on Long Island and the consequences in the near and long term, with the Suffolk County Water Authority "imploring" users to stop watering lawns altogether. Staff has gone door-to-door in areas where water supplies are especially "stressed" — Bay Shore, Kings Park, Sel…

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Proposed Suffolk County bill would allow county to cut off funding to noncompliant landlords 9:55

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New York State’s plan to prioritize giving cannabis licenses to operators with low-level marijuana convictions in their past is illegal, a federal appeals court has ruled. The U.S. Second Circuit Court, located in Manhattan, ruled the state’s "scheme" for giving first dibs to certain business owners is a "protectionist" measure that violates the fe…

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Episode 48 - NFL Positional Rankings - Safeties + NFL Awards + All The Sports News! 32:27

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Episode 48 - NFL Positional Rankings - Safeties + NFL Awards + All The Sports News! This week, we are looking briefly all over the sports work. News out of the NFL + our positional rankings are here for another week, with Safeties. Also, we jump back into our NFL Awards! We have a good bit to talk about in the Golf world with the BMW Championship. …

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Pinkberry 2 with Grant Dekernion and Patty Guggenheim 2:16:03

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Grant Dekernion (@grantdekernion) and Patty Guggenheim (@patriscuit) of Twisted Metal join the 'boys to talk pod drivers, musical instruments, and old video games before a review of Pinkberry. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on…

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Shinnecock initiate legal action for property next to reservation 10:08

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Suffolk County's interagency East End Drug Task Force is investigating last week's death of swimsuit designer Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra on a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club, a source familiar with the inquiry confirmed to Newsday. The investigation, which draws the first public link between drugs and Nolan-O’Slatarra's death, is moving forward …

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Martha Beck on Psychic Gifts, Polyamory, and Finding Purpose 58:02

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What happens when a Harvard scholar, devoted Mormon, and mother of a child with Down syndrome begins to hear psychic messages—and decides to tell the truth no matter the cost? In this powerful conversation, Martha Beck shares how leaving her religion, embracing polyamory, and facing her deepest fears led her to a life of radical integrity, joy, and…

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Poor Little Hot Dogs with Officer Grubs (Rekha Shankar) 1:03:26

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This week the fellas scored an exclusive interview with Officer Grubs (Rekha Shankar), the Miami International Airport TSA agent that found turtles in a woman's bra. They also discuss Matt Rife buying the Annabelle doll and all the weird haunted artifacts in that weird museum, and they also pay their respects to the hundreds of hot dogs lost in a d…

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New York students in grades 3-8 improve on state assessments 9:59

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Students in grades 3-8 in New York performed markedly better in 2025 in English on state assessment tests than in the previous two years — with more than half being scored as proficient, according to a preliminary report the State Education Department released yesterday. Math proficiency rates for this group also went up, by 3 percentage points to …

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Riverhead Town Police begin using body and vehicle cameras 10:02

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Protesters outside Islip Town Hall yesterday demanded that town leaders terminate a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that allows agents to use a local shooting range. Bahar Ostadan reports in NEWSDAY that the contract has come under scrutiny amid growing opposition to ICE enforcement efforts on Long Island since the start of P…

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Two Democrats enter 2026 race to unseat Rep. Nick LaLota 9:57

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We invite you to join us for a live broadcast from East Hampton Library’s 21st annual Authors Night tomorrow from 5pm to 7pm right here on WLIW FM. Brian Cosgrove, Gianna Volpe and Michael Mackey will interview nearly a dozen different authors appearing at this year’s fundraiser…which is one of the most popular and celebrity-studded events of the H…

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Town of Southampton files suit against U.S. Dept. of the Interior and a Bureau of Indian Affairs official 9:19

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The Town of Southampton has filed suit against the U.S. Department of the Interior and a Bureau of Indian Affairs official, challenging the process that led them to classify the Shinnecock Indian Nation’s Westwoods property in Hampton Bays as specially restricted, aboriginal land. The suit is the latest salvo in an escalating legal war between the …

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Salt & Straw 2 with Saylor Curda and Tiana Okoye 2:09:55

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Saylor Curda (@saycurda) and Tiana Okoye (@tianaokoye) of Twisted Metal joins the 'boys to talk pickles and video games before continuing Twisted Monthal with a review of Salt & Straw. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughbo…

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Episode 47 - NFL Positional Rankings - Cornerbacks + NFL Awards + NFL Holdouts and More! 57:34

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Episode 47 - NFL Positional Rankings - Cornerbacks + NFL Awards + NFL Holdouts and More! This week, we are looking briefly all over the sports work. News out of the NFL + our positional rankings are here for another week, with Cornerbacks. Also, we jump into our NFL Awards starting this week! We have a good bit to talk about in the Golf world with …

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How Sara Blakely Built Spanx and Found Her Next Big Purpose 1:06:14

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What happens when a self-made billionaire steps away from the company she built and faces the big question: What’s next? In this inspiring episode, the founder of Spanx opens up about her journey from door-to-door sales to creating a global brand, the emotional challenges of selling her company, and how she’s redefining success, purpose, and identi…

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LIRR union calls on members to vote on potential strike 8:37

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Having reached an impasse in negotiations for a new contract, the head of a Long Island Rail Road union representing more than 1,300 workers is calling for members to vote on a strike. MTA officials and railway law experts said the move was premature and it could be years before workers legally walked off the job. In a letter obtained by Newsday, A…

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Hair of the...Cat? with Berry the Cat (Erin Keif) 59:10

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This week the fellas are joined by Berry (Erin Keif), a cat that's running for mayor of a Massachusetts bike path. They also discuss how they'd make the recently revived Presidential Physical Fitness Test more appropriate for the modern era, and introduce a new show sponsor with a pretty wild ad! Join us on PATREON for weekly bonus episodes and VID…

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Gov. Hochul to pursue redistricting pending moves by Republican-lead states 10:04

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Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed yesterday to push for New York to redraw its congressional map if Republican-led states like Texas do so at President Donald Trump’s urging, promising to "fight fire with fire." Yancey Roy reports in NEWSDAY that normally, the redrawing of congressional district boundaries, a process known as "redistricting," occurs once a d…

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Suffolk County begins design phase for walk/bike trail running from Manhattan to Montauk 10:07

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As Texas’s Republican-led state legislature races to approve a new congressional map that carves out more GOP-friendly congressional districts ahead of next year’s midterm elections, New York and other Democrat-led states are taking steps to counter President Donald Trump’s push to shore up his party's future congressional majorities. Laura Figuero…

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73. Building Strong Foundations Through Relationships with Josh Yates 48:02

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In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Josh Yates, co-founder of Landy Group, a company that’s reimagining leadership in construction through relationships, trust, and community. Josh shares how he went from corporate loyalty to co-founding a people-first business with multiple arms and a clear social purpose. He opens …

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Suffolk County Sheriff's office plans to more than double license plate reader cameras 10:09

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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office plans to more than double the number of license plate reader cameras it deploys across the East End, pending legislative approval, to aid in solving crimes from hit-and-runs to stolen vehicles, according to the department. Joe Werkmeister reports in NEWSDAY that the new equipment boosts a program the sheriff’s of…

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 2 with Stephanie Beatriz and Michael Jonathan Smith 2:18:05

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Stephanie Beatriz (@stephaniebeatriz) and Michael Jonathan Smith (@iammichaeljonathan) of Twisted Metal join the 'boys to talk Mitch's fishy laundry, Twisted Metal Season 2, and Toronto restaurants before a review of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughb…

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Episode 46 - NFL Positional Rankings - Line Backers + MLB Trade Deadline + NHL News! 44:31

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Episode 46 - NFL Positional Rankings - Line Backers + MLB Trade Deadline + NHL News! This week, we are looking briefly all over the sports work. News out of the NFL + our positional rankings are here for another week, with Line Backers. We have a good bit to talk about in the Golf world with the Wyndham Championship. News in the NHL, MLB Trade Dead…

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What 50 Years with the Dalai Lama Taught About Midlife | Pico Iyer 59:10

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What if midlife isn’t a breakdown—but a breakthrough? In this powerful conversation, world-renowned writer Pico Iyer shares the surprising lessons he’s learned from 50 years of friendship with the Dalai Lama, losing everything he owned, and finding stillness in the chaos. From walking away from success in New York to building a soulful life in Japa…

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Grok but Girlfriend with Mariah Ringwald (Angela Giarratana) 1:11:52

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This week the fellas are joined by Mariah Ringwald (Angela Giarratana), a 12 year old girl who is DEFINITELY not a 29 year old woman pretending to be 12 to get away with retail theft. The fellas also find out that the data breach at new Dating Safety App "Tea" may have leaked some embarrassing info about their respective love lives, and then Buddy …

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Hampton Bays Fire Department Parade could cause delays tomorrow evening 10:07

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If Texas lawmakers follow through on President Trump’s call to redraw state congressional maps to help the Republican Party, New York leaders say they want to be ready to respond in kind. Benjamin Oreskes reports in THE NY TIMES that Democrats in the NYS Assembly and Senate will introduce a bill today that would allow New York to redraw its own con…

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NYCLU questions Eastport-South Manor school district decision to remove noteworthy books 9:57

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Long Island churches and nonprofits are holding "emergency planning" workshops explaining how immigrants living here illegally — and who fear arrest or deportation — can sign papers for "standby guardianship" of their children. Bart Jones reports in NEWSDAY that some immigrants are refraining from activities like food shopping in part because of th…

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Orient Congregational Church to host Rural & Migrant Ministry talk this Sunday 9:51

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The Town of Southold is placing new restrictions on watering lawns to encourage conservation as the North Fork grapples with a water supply crisis. Tara Smith reports in NEWSDAY that the law, approved in a 4-1 vote this week, requires new automatic sprinkler systems to be outfitted with smart controllers and rain sensors that prevent watering for t…

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New York releases new energy plan 9:57

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New York State's newly released draft energy plan, citing uncertainty around new green-energy projects, calls for a more "strategic" process for retiring an aging fleet of natural gas and other combustion-based power plants. Mark Harrington reports in NEWSDAY that the language contained in a draft document released Tuesday raises additional questio…

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Papa Johns 3 with Steve Sladkowski 2:25:24

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Steve Sladkowski (@sssladkow, Pup) joins the 'boys to talk touring, fried chicken, and Canadian pizza chains before a review of Papa Johns. Plus, a new edition of The Family Food. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughboys vi…

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Episode 45 - NFL Positional Rankings - Pass Rushers + The Open Recap + Steelers New Jerseys! 38:20

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Episode 45 - NFL Positional Rankings - Pass Rushers + The Open Recap + Steelers New Jerseys! This week, we are looking briefly all over the sports work. News out of the NFL + our positional rankings are here for another week, with Pass Rushers. We have a good bit to talk about in the Golf world with the Open Championship. The Pittsburgh Steelers ha…