Best Ricky Kalmon Podcasts (2025)

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Fred Kalil on playing for Coach Lee Corso and on some of the most memorable moments in Atlanta sports history 25:47

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Fred has 40 years in the TV business, including serving as sports anchor at Atlanta's 11Alive and CBS 46. He won multiple Southeast Emmy Awards and covered every team and every big event in Atlanta sports since 1992. Here he recalls some of the games and people he covered and also reminisces about his old coach Lee Corso, who is retiring from ESPN …

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It’s not the clubs, it’s not the gloves. Ricky Kalmon, world renowned motivational speaker shows how mindset makes the difference in sports and the boardroom. 32:40

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Ricky is the author of two books: Leverage Your Mindset – Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Amplify Your Life and the soon to be released Leveraging Your Mindset for Golf. In this episode, he tells how developing the proper mindset can make you the person you always wanted to be. He speaks of his experience with athletes and executives from teams like …

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Former Yankee and ESPN broadcaster Dave Cohen on the art and science of pitching, why Cooper Flagg is the best he's seen and how Catlin Clarke has elevated women's basketball. 25:44

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A multi-faceted broadcaster, Dave Cohen has done play-by-play for baseball (the New York Yankees) pro and college basketball and has covered numerous other sports for ESPN. His knowledge of baseball goes far beyond that of many covering the sport today. Here he describes pitching techniques, the physical and mental battle between pitcher and batter…

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Mike Reiss on writing for the Simpsons, giving jokes to Johnny Carson and traveling to the Titanic on the Ocean's Gate submersible 25:28

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So what does Homer Simpson have to do with sports? Don't forget he was the star of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team! Mike Reiss is one of the writers for the Simpsons and has been for over 20 years. He also wrote jokes for the greatest late night host ever, Johnny Carson. And to top it off he took a ride to the Titanic on the Ocean…

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Hannah Storm, Danny Hurley, Todd Golden, Nancy Lieberman-- a star-studded cast on this episode of Sports Across the Board 23:27

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Was UConn coach Danny Hurley serious when an open might caught him saying he’s the “best coach on the planet?” How did ESPN’ anchor Hannah Storm establish herself as one of the best. What does Nancy Lieberman think of “little sister” Caitlin Clark. And is Todd Golden worried about losing members of his championship Florida Gators to the Transfer Po…

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Dereck Whittenburg discusses his role in the 1983 NCAA Championship game, how his missed shot led to N.C. State's ultimate victory, and who Coach Jim Valvono was really looking for after the game. 24:46

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Sidney Lowe, Thurl Bailey, Dereck Whittenburg and Lorenzo Charles were all instrumental in that final game-winning shot for NC State. Hear Dereck describe the closing seconds of one of the most dramatic Finals in NCAA tournament history, won by the Woldpack 54-52.

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John Kincade Returns to Atlanta! 35:08

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Actually, John is now a top rated morning drive-time host with his partner Andrew Salciunas on 97.5 The Fanatic in his home town of Philadelphia. John discusses the difference in markets between Philly and his former home Atlana, where he hosted the Buck and Kincade Show on 680 the Fan. He also talks about, what else, the Super Bowl success of the …

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CBS Sports college football expert Tony Barnhart recaps the 2024 season and looks ahead to 2025 28:07

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College football season is over, but it's never too late to look back or too early to look ahead. And who better to do it than CBS college football expert Tony Barnhart. A UGA grad and former ESPN commentator, Tony sums up the past season and comments on the first 12-team playoff. He also looks at what's ahead for the Georgia Bulldogs, and comments…

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A Sportscaster for All Seasons 42:30

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Sam Crenshaw, one of Atlanta's most versatile broadcasters, comments on the college football playoff final, where college sports are headed, why he's excited about the Hawks and what he sees for the Braves and Falcons. Sam is the sports anchor for CW69 News at 10, weekend morning host for Sports Radio 92.9 the Game, broadcaster and producer for GPB…

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Jay Paterno, son of legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, nails it in his new book "BLITZED, The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era" 28:06

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Using a fictionalzed approach to real world issues, Jay writes about college football's high stakes environment. He covers it all from NIL and the Transfer Portal, to corruption and campus politics. He brings his 17 years of coaching experience and his vast knowledge of the college sports landscape in this interview with Sports Across the Board.…

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Terence Moore is not only on top of the big stories in sports, he’s often ahead of the game. A columnist for Forbes.com and contributor to WSB-TV, Terence gives his thoughts on today's hot topics 34:12

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Terence Moore is a columnist for Forbes.com and contributor to WSB-TV’s top rated Sports Zone Sunday, He is also the author of two books—The Real Hank Aaron, an Intimate Look at the Life And Legacy of the Home Run King and Red Brick Magic, the story of the coaching legacy of his alma mater, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He relays stories of Mia…

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Wes Durham, Falcons and ACC play-by-play broadcaster talks his career, the NFL and the ACC. 31:59

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Durham also comments on the quantum changes in college sports, the much talked about Michael Penix acquisition by the Falcons, and why he never sought to succeed his ledgendary father as voice of the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Former Yankee and ESPN broadcaster Dave Cohen on baseball's lack of hitting, college football's need to adopt the NFL model, and some of hockey's greatest mysteries 37:52

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This time Dave and Gary drink coffee and commiserate on some of the big issues in sports from the growing confusion at the college level to arm angles and to what basketball has learned from soocer.

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Jeff Gordon, Jim Kelly, Rick Barnes, Booger McFarland and more give us a few great minutes. 15:45

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Our annual trip to the V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer gala in Sarasota netted interviews with some of the stars, who suppor the cause, but also have oipinions on some of sports most pressing issues. Listen as we talk with Buiffalo Bills Hall of Famer, and three time cancer survisor Jim Kelly; NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon; Tenessee basketaball coach…

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You’ve watched him for years on Braves and Hawks pre and post game shows, before that as the sports voice of Headline News—now Jerome Jurenovich is back on Sports Across the Board. 31:05

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Jerome talks candidly about why he retired , tells stories from his 40 year broadcast career, and comments on the Atlanta Hawks' need to press the refresh button.

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Bob Kendrick brings the Negro Leagues to life. Kendrick is the president of the Negro Leagues Museum in Kansas City. . 33:25

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Did you know “Cool Papa” Bell was so quick he could turn off the switch and be in bed before the room went dark? Do you know about baseball’s “forgotten man? How about where the great Hank Aaron began his illustrious career? The answers to these and other questions help form the history of baseball’s Negro Leagues. Listen as the Negro Leagues Museu…

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Rick Strom, former Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, on faith, football and never giving up. 44:12

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Through trials and tribulations, both mental and physical, Rick Strom built a career in college football and the NFL. Hear stories about his coaches including Bill Curry, Chuck Noll and Marv Levy. Gain insights into his teammates such as Detroit's Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. And learn how faith and determination led him to a career he …

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Dr. Lee Kneer, sports science physician at Emory, gives advice on how to stay fit and also talks about his role as team physician for the Braves and consulting doctor to the Falcons. 31:39

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Dr. Kneer is a sports medicine specialist with the Emory Orthopedics and Spine Center. He is also the head team physician for the Atlanta Braves and consulting physician to the Falcons. He has provided international medical coverage to U.S. Soccer. Tap into Dr. Kneer's wealth of knowledge on sports injuries, on how to stay fit, and how he keeps pro…

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Former Yankee and ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Dave Cohen weighs in on the top sports stories of the day and the year. 38:28

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Dave is an award-winning broadcaster, actor and voice-over talent. He worked play-by-play for the New York Yankess on the MSG Network, called games for Washington's NBA franchise and has covered sports from A to Z for ESPN. His knowledge and unique insights have made him a popular guest on shows from coast-to-coast. Here he helps put a bow on the 2…

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The Making of a Sportscaster— Annie Hoffman has worked with or coached many of the top sportscasters in the country. Here she talks about her career and how she trains sportscasters to be the best. 23:06

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Annie has been praised for her work by countless sports personalities including CBS’s James Brown ESPN’s Booger McFarland, NASCAR reporter Jenny Punch, basketball analyst Megan Perry and even Shaq and Kareem. Perry said “there’s something magnetic about Annie Hoffman”. In this podcast you’ll see why as she talks about her days with ABC and ESPN.com…

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Frenchy Off-Mic—Braves and TBS network analyst Jeff Francouer steps away from his broadcast duties to give us opinions on baseball's post season and why injuries should not derail the Braves 21:33

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Former Brave Jeff Francoeur covers baseball in Atlanta and nationally working with the likes of Brian Anderson and Bob Costas. In this episode,along with the playoffs, he discusses the success of MLB’s rules changes, the grind of a season from the player’s perspective and much more.

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Which team has the best fans in the NFL? Where do the Falcon fans stand? Emory Professor Mike Lewis answers these and other questions about fan behior on this epidsode of SATB 29:24

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Mike Lewis’s work focuses on the intersection of sports analytics and sports marketing. This approach makes Professor Lewis a unique expert on fandom as his work addresses the complete process from success on the field to success at the box office. Representative research topics include Competitive Balance, Generation Z Fandom and Athlete Star Powe…

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Bill Curry comments on college football's most pressing issues and discusses his own playing career with some of the greatest coaches of all-time. 52:52

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Bill Curry was in three Super Bowls, played for Lombardi and Shula and coached at Georgia Tech, Alabama and Georgia State. In this episode he comments on why Pat Fiitzgerald is not to blame for the mess at Northwestern, why NIL and the Transfer Portal are not good for the college football. He also relives his days with the greatest of coaches--Dodd…

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Bang! One of Steve Holman's signature calls on his nearly 3000 Hawks broadcasts. Listen as Steve recalls his career as the voice of Atlanta professional basketball. 40:25

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Steve Holman has broadcast almost 3,000 consecutive games for the Atlanta Hawks. Starting in Boston as an assistant to the legendary Johnny Most, Holman moved to Atlanta and began one of the most illustrious careers in NBA broadcast history--one filled with memories of Hawks greats from Dominique Wilkins to Trae Young and everyone in between. He ha…

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Dr. Tim Bono - Psychological & Brain Sciences 30:09

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Dr. Tim Bono is a faculty member in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis where his teaching and research focus on positive psychology and college student development. His work has been featured in a number of national media outlets including NBC News, CNN, Fast Company, and the Associated Press. Ove…

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Michelle Routhenstein - Heart Health Optimization 31:40

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Michelle Routhenstein is a thought leader and expert in heart disease management and prevention. Globally, heart disease is the number 1 cause of death. However, research shows that 80% of heart disease is preventable through nutrition and lifestyle change. Michelle’s mission is to reduce this burden. Michelle has a thriving nutrition counseling an…

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McEnroe, Posey, Pitino, Robinson and Barnes guest on this special episode from Sarasota and the V Foundation Gala 19:41

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The stars turned out for Dick Vitale, who annually sponsors a gala to raise money for pediatric cancer research. To date over $320 million raised. Sports legends such as John McEnroe, the Admiral David Robinson, St. John’s new basketball coach Rick Pitino, three-time World Series champion Buster Posey and Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes were…

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Mark Schiff - Comedian, Actor and Writer 37:24

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When Mark was six, his mother took him into Manhattan every weekend for singing and ballet lessons. When he returned to school each Monday and showed his fellow Bronx classmates what he had learned, the class would gather around and beat him up. Mark’s mother smartened up and enrolled him in karate lessons, but those came to a halt when the karate …

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Walter Schindler - Global Leader of Sustainable Impact Investment 29:53

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Walter Schindler is a lawyer, investor, entrepreneur, strategic advisor and project developer internationally recognized as one of the US pioneers and global leaders of sustainable impact investment. Walter has won more international awards for his sustainable investment vision and game-changing achievements than any other American. He has been sel…

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Recorded at the V Foundation Gala in Sarasota, two time NBA champ and Gold Medal winner David Robinson recalls his scoring battle with Shaquille O'Neal and then addresses college sports today. 2:59

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This is our first edition of the Sports Across the Board Two-Minute drill. If you can't listen to lengthy podcasts, then try this bite-sized interview format. This episode features one of the all-time NBA greats David Robinson. A gradaute of the Naval Academy, Robinson went on to great heights in basketall and now serves on the board of the V Found…

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He was a former Yankee announcer, spent three decades with ESPN and is best friends with the legendary Bob Costas. Coney Island Dave Cohen fills the hour with great stories, opinions and insights. 1:01:05

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If you’re looking for stories about baseball and baseball broadcasters look no further than this podcast with our guest “Coney Island” Dave Cohen. A former Yankee broadcaster, a lifelong friend of Bob Costas and announcer for Costas Coast to Coast, Dave has done NBA play-by-play and numerous sports over a 30-year span with ESPN. A graduate of Syrac…

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Bruno Schenk - CEO EVIDEN - an Atos Business Switzerland 31:29

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Bruno has over 20 years of experience in management across several different industries in senior executive roles such as CEO and COO. His talents thrive in business development, change management, transition and transformation, sustainability, business consulting, and organizational agility. Due to his wealth of experience in various global busine…

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Bernie Mullin, former CEO of the Atlanta Spirit and key executive with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies and the NBA discusses the risks and rewards of leading a major sports franchise 35:33

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A British native, Mullin is CEO of the Atlanta-based sports marketing firm, The Aspire Group. He tells how he broke into sports in America then provides insights into the last days of the Atlanta Spirit, the Pittsburgh Pirates during the steriod era, the NBA's marketing machine and tells of the highs and low of a lifelong career in sports. He also …

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Rob Fisher - President - Fisher Improvement Technologies 32:32

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Rob Fisher is the President and Director of Operations for Fisher Improvement Technologies. They provide education and consulting services in Human & Organizational Performance Improvement, Incident Analysis and Corrective Actions, and Improving Procedures. He is a pioneer in Human and Organizational Performance and all aspects of organizational le…

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Jon Grauman - Founder & Principal of Bond Collective 28:34

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Jon Grauman is a real estate agent, developer, and former mortgage broker with over 20 years of experience, Jon Grauman, Founder & Principal of Bond Collective, prides himself on understanding every facet of the business. The featured Senior Agent on the Netflix series, Buying Beverly Hills, Jon demonstrates close to unparalleled skill within the h…

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Andy Christiansen - Business and Life Coach 35:08

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As a three-time entrepreneur, Andy has successfully coached, managed, or run businesses for 500 plus businesses over 20 years. As such, he can provide invaluable insight and experience to those looking for advice. Whether clients are struggling with a startup or running an already established company, business owners are all going through the same …

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Howard Strauber - Living Better Everyday! 37:05

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Financial Professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial field, encompassing financial advising, business development, and brokerage/trading. Consistent record of exceeding sales goals and organizational objectives through strong networking, negotiating, and follow-through. Howard shares his personal story and challenges to stay sob…

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Sam Bishop - Executive Coach and Performance Psychologist 32:05

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Sam Bishop has over a decade of experience working with elite performing athletes and professional sports teams. His clients range from Premier Leagues, Women’s Super League footballers, Premiership rugby players, Professional Golfers, and Cricket players. Sam is also an Executive and Performance Psychology Coach for senior executives and business …

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Who was the NBA's version of Jackie Robinson? Former Hawks GM Pete Babcock, a student of African-American history, tells us that and more about the NBA then and now. 33:44

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Pete Babcock, who was the GM of not only the Hawks, but the Clippers and Nuggets as well, recounts stories of Red Auerbach's role in bringing Black players into the NBA and how the Harlem Globetrotters factored into the development of the league. He also relates stories of life on the road for Black players in the early days and why today internati…

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Crispin Cruz - Founder and CEO of Sales Arbiter Consulting Services 36:18

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A sales guru with more than two decades of experience in Sales and Marketing at the corporate level, Crispin enjoys the art of relationship building and closing deals. His diverse work history combined with his multifaceted viewpoint towards business strategy and sales methodologies is one reason why Sales Arbiter is so effective. Crispin is a trus…

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National sports journalist and TV commentator Terence Moore tells never-before-heard stories from his book on Hank Aaron, a stranger-than-fiction tale of Muhammed Ali, and talks UGA football. 33:54

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Terence Moore returns to Sports Across the Board to speak about his new book on Hank Aaron and tells stories that only he can tell about the home run king. Then he tells us what it will take for Georgia to win its third straight national football championship and why NIL and the new college football play playoff scenario are "evil. " He concludes w…

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Julia Williamson - Horse Whisperer 29:20

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Julia Williamson started riding horses at the age of four. No one in her family has any background in horse or ranching. She grew up in a typical suburban neighborhood. Horses have always been part of her life. She never stopped learning about and from them. She eventually turned her passion into a profession at the age of 18. A lot of her work is …

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Steve Beecham - Author, Speaker & Mayor of His Village 29:42

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Steve Beechman is a speaker and author specializing in helping companies and individuals grow their businesses by leveraging professional and social connections more effectively. With40 years of sales and entrepreneurship in various industries, he is the author of three business books: What’s Your Buzz?, -- Bass-Ackward Business: The Power of Helpi…

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Andrew Dorfman - Funny Business, Entrepreneurship, and Happiness 34:50

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Andrew Dorfman and his wife, Aimee, have been in the comedy business for over 35 years. He started his career as a young comic and as a comic manager's assistant in the mid-80s. Realizing that the road was not the path for their life. Andrew and Aimee decided to open up a comedy club. In 1992 in Vernon Hills, Illinois, they opened up and partnered …

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The Quarterback Revolution: RGIII and Steve Young on the top signal callers in the NFL 20:33

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Two former greats discuss trends in quarterbacking, why the era of the drop back QB is gone forever and what the world has against lefties in football's most important position. Also learn about RGIII's role with college football's Good Works Team and Steve Young's work with Meta to bring advanced technologfy to students in underserved areas across…

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Rick Balkin, PhD 34:07

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Rick Balkin is a Professor, Department Chair of Leadership and Counselor Education, and Coordinator of Educational Research and Design in the School of Education at the University of Mississippi. He is the author of Practicing Forgiveness: A Path Toward Healing. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal for the Advancemen…

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Alex Hackel -Alex Hackel - Pro Skier, Film Maker, and Entrepreneur 28:52

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At age 17, Alex Hackel spent four years on the US national ski team. In the 2020 X-games he received a bronze medal & was Fan favorite award. In the 2021 X-games he received a silver medal. Alex also Produced & Starred in the movie “Many fantasies Later' which was the movie of the year at the high fives film festival. He has produced five full-leng…

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Dr. Nido Qubein - President of High Point University 37:19

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Dr. Nido Qubein is the president of High Point University and a nationally recognized author, speaker, and leader. He came to the United States with $50 in his pocket and a few words of English in his vocabulary and went on to become one of America’s most sought-after speakers and consultants. As a university president, the story of his tenure at H…

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Get your Falcon fix! Dr. Arnie Mellits, physician and sports analyst at 92.9 The Game, diagnoses the Falcons, what they need and how they can return to championship form. 36:35

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Dr. Arnie rates Arthur Smith, says Michael Vick changed the game, talks the role of the offensive line and how it differs in this era of quarterback domination. He also speaks to sports injuries, and concludes with his views on the value of sports in society. Welcome to Episode 16 of Sports Across the Board…

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Dave Duley - Founder & CEO of PlanGap 37:38

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David Duley has been an entrepreneur almost all of his life. He started his first company at the age of 23 in the technology world creating a website to match homeowners to contractors, then he invented the world’s first permanent escape ladder (PEARL) for residential construction, and that company was bought by Werner Ladders, the largest ladder c…