Join Ryan Ploeckelman and Clarksville Now Editor Chris Smith and as we break down the top news stories in Clarksville, TN, each week.
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Join Chris and Ryan as they challenge each other to fill the gaps in their film and television history.
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Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
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Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.
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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
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Weekly podcast in tribute to The Subbeacon podcast, formerly known as the Substandard podcast, full of garbage opinions, star war arguments, and pioneers of the podcast genre Dudes Counting. Described as "mediocre terrible" by Flagg Taylor.
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With more than 250 episodes, The Podcast Fresh Network is host to a variety of shows based around pop culture, covering movies, TV, video games, pro wrestling, music and everything in between. Join Ryan "Acapello" Melo, Chris Torres and Darren "The Spoiler" King, every week for brand new shows!
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Vibe Science is bridging the gap between modern medicine and holistic wellness empowering people to reach their optimum self. Kindled by a passion to maximize their own performance, Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen serve as equal parts curators and guides as they break stereotypes and remove barriers to exploring all facets of alternative and mainstream approaches to wellness. Vibe Science is a collection of interviews, perspectives, and insights across the entire landscape of personal health. W ...
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The Rewatchables, a film podcast from the Ringer Podcast Network, features The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a roundtable of movie lovers from the Ringer universe discussing movies they can’t seem to stop watching. Listen to the complete archives of over 300 movies, including Pulp Fiction, Silence of the Lambs, John Wick, Alien, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and many more classics, on our special Rewatchables page on The Ringer. You can also watch these episodes on our Ringer Movies YouTub ...
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CX Files features your hosts, CX industry analysts Mark Hillary and Peter Ryan, speaking each week to leading analysts, thinkers, and practitioners focused on managing the Customer Experience (CX). In each episode Mark and Peter talk to their guests about the future of CX, the important trends, and what customers really expect from brands today.
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Welcome to Playbook Deep Dive, the stories behind the power. From Congress and the White House to bar stools and back rooms, POLITICO Playbook’s team brings you interviews with the most compelling and important figures who explain what’s really going on in Washington.
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The Ryan Pyle Podcast with Ryan Pyle is a podcast and radio show hosted by adventure television personality Ryan Pyle. The show was launched in April 2020. In the podcast Ryan splits his time between speaking about current events and interviewing key personalities in adventure, travel, sports, film making, music and entertainment.
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RHLSTP is an award-winning series in which comedian Richard Herring ("The Podfather" - The Guardian) chats with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment. Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Dawn French, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Brian Blessed are amongst the many stars to have been interviewed across the 400+ episodes... Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A daily podcast where we walk through the Bible chronologically in one year. God's Whole Story is hosted by Ryan Zook, Chris Lautsbaugh, and Chelsea Mosher. Thanks for joining us!
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Real life, real talk with Ryan and Sara Delling and friends.
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Tangentially Speaking is dedicated to the idea that good conversation is organic, uncensored, revelatory, and free to go down unexpected paths with unconventional people. chrisryan.substack.com
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Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, James Anderson, Scott Jenstad, Todd Zola, Fred Zinkie, Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer cover fantasy baseball year round, including draft prep, strategy and much more!
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Jerks never die! They just keep coming back! Ryan and Chris are original members of a long dead podcast called Jerks bringing the beast back to life. Chris has also recruited a new gang of miscreants to create a second show. Releases on Mondays and Fridays.
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Host Ryan and his loyal groupies, Chris and Dean, review the season’s best anime! Also, the season’s worst anime! Additionally, the season’s okayest anime!
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Ryan and Chris crack open a beer and get to the pint about anything and everything with guests, or sometimes without.
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Through Thicc and Slim is a podcast hosted by lifelong friends who discuss life and various topics.
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Failures, victories, wins, and losses. We're exploring, uncovering, and unpacking the most valuable life lessons learned from the most successful men on the planet. Conversations include Jocko, Chris Williamson, Ben Shapiro, Dave Ramsey, David Goggins, Tim Tebow, Shawn Ryan, Cam Hanes, Terry Crews, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Carolla, Robert Greene, Ryan Holiday, Mark Manson, and so many more. If you want to learn how to be a better man, we've got you covered.
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The perfect podcast for any Disney history buff. Each week, Alex, Chris, Ryan and Mags do a deep dive on a different Disney topic. Whether its a movie, park attraction, restaurant, or character, you can count on the Dizneyverse team for giving you a rich history on the topic as well as some crazy opinions! Visit linktr.ee/dizneyverse to find all of our episodes, social media, Patreon, and merchandise!
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Podcast by Ryan Stackhouse and Chris Osmar
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A podcast about Florida’s natural areas around the state that offer fantastic recreation opportunities. There is much more to Florida than theme parks and overcrowded beaches. Three veteran Florida enthusiasts Chris, Chelsey, and Ryan share their travel experiences and perspective for exploring the Sunshine State. Each episode will delve into the natural and fascinating aspects of Florida, including the trails, beaches, springs, history, ecological issues, and recreational opportunities.
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Chris Morgan and Sean Reum are here to discuss various topics concerning the pipe industry, pipe making, and a lot of fun yet random banter that will make you laugh and ask questions. Enjoy the show!
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Chris Stigall has been ranked by Talkers Magazine as one of the “100 Most Important Talk Show Hosts in America” since 2008. A former writer’s intern for “Late Show with David Letterman,” as well as columnist, cable TV guest, and radio host - Chris weaves captivating interviews with his love of news, politics and comedy to create "The Chris Stigall Show” podcast.
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Join Andy, Ryan, and Chris every other week for SUPER NERD PALS - your bi-weekly podcast for topics in games, comics, anime, and all things nerdy! Then on off-weeks join Zak and his guest of the week on Kingdom Hearts and Other Stuff!
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Just two working college students getting together and talking about their life over a few brews.
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A three-time finalist for the Fantasy Sports Writers Association podcast of the year, the RotoWire Fantasy Soccer Podcast covers daily fantasy, betting and season-long soccer contests from multiple leagues, including the English Premier League, Major League Soccer and the UEFA Champions League. Hosted by Adam Zdroik, who is joined regularly by Jordan Cooper, Ryan Belongia and Chris Owen, the show includes DFS contest previews and match breakdowns from a betting perspective.
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The "Shawn Ryan Show" is hosted by Shawn Ryan, former U.S. Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, and Founder of Vigilance Elite. We tell REAL stories about REAL people from all walks of life. We discuss the ups and downs, wins and losses, successes and struggles, the good and bad in a respectful but candid way with our guest. We're better than entertainment, we're the REAL thing. Please enjoy the show.
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A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. For all the episodes for free, as well as additional content, please subscribe and/or visit http://thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com.
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Locked On Chiefs - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Chiefs
Chris Clark, Locked On Podcast Network, Ryan Tracy
Locked On Chiefs podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football League. Hosted by NFL analysts Ryan Tracy and Chris Clark, the Locked On Chiefs podcast provides your daily Chiefs fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the venerable Kansas City franchise. The Locked On Chiefs podcast takes you beyond the scoreboar ...
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The Fire and Water Podcast Network
Rob Kelly, The Irredeemable Shag, Ryan Daly, Chris and Cindy Franklin, and Siskoid
The greatest team of podcasters ever assembled, THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK features an all-star line-up of shows such as THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST (hosted by Rob Kelly and The Irredeemable Shag), SECRET ORIGINS PODCAST (hosted by Ryan Daly), SUPER MATES PODCAST (hosted by Chris and Cindy Franklin), the LONELY HEARTS ROMANCE COMICS PODCAST (hosted by Siskoid) and many, many more! Fan the flame and ride the wave!
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A Star Wars Podcast for when the only thing you can think about is talking about Star Wars. Each episode, Chris, Mike, Ryan and Sam discuss the latest news from the greatest cinematic franchise of all time, share memories and theorize about where Lucasfilm will take us next.
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In the MMG we cover one video-game per episode, discussing and contrasting our shared experiences. Join us!
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Hosted by Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri twice a week!
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Why Clarksville is finally in line for second full-service hospital
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36:52Clarksville is finally in line for a second full-service hospital, bringing competition to Tennova with Ascension Saint Thomas. Also, what's behind the push for a city property tax increase (and why it's still a bargain). Plus, Chris has a change of heart about PETA after getting an unexpected email, coffee mug and tote bag.…
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‘Death Wish’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
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1:22:48If the police don't rewatch movies, maybe we ought to do it ourselves. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan revisit the original ‘Death Wish’ from 1974, starring Charles Bronson and Vincent Gardenia. Podcast Manager: Craig Horlbeck Video Producers: Ronak Nair and Jack Sanders Try Loom today, visit loom.com to get started Learn more about your a…
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You have to listen to this one from the very beginning to the end today. Stigall stitches together stories, clips, and timelines to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt the Biden family and the political actors around him knew full-well about not only his mental decline, but his cancer, too. Erin Maguire joins Stigall to respond as well as drop the mic…
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#201 Jon Truett - Optimizing Human Performance
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5:06:50Jon Truett is a former British Army soldier with a 23-year career, including 20 years serving in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment of the United Kingdom Special Forces. Enlisting in the Parachute Regiment in 1998, he passed the grueling SAS selection process in 2002 and participated in numerous high-stakes operations, including multip…
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Seeing things One to One | A Goofy Movie | Ep. 49
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1:08:54Dane steps in for Mags as we go over the history of a classic 90s movie A Goofy Movie. Unfortunately, Dane and Chris do not see One to One. Check out Dane's Big Beautiful Dis - www.youtube.com/@BigBeautifulDis For more Dizneyverse, head over to Dizneyverse.com or check us out on Instagram @Dizneyverse https://www.instagram.com/dizney…
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Season 4 Ep. 22 Chris And Sean Discuss palate fatigue
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31:32By Chris and Sean
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10 Players the Experts Are Adding in Fantasy Baseball
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1:15:14Scott Jenstad review the weekly FAAB run in a tricky prospect week. How much did your league bid on Hayden Birdsong, Jordan Lawlar, Dalton Rushing and Moises Ballesteros? Who did you pivot to if you didn't add those prospects? --- 00:00 MLB Pod 5-18-25 00:30 Week 5 Preview 01:15 Twins finally lost a game after 13 in a row – Went from 13-20 to 26-20…
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#943 - Will Ahmed - The Downfall Of CrossFit & The Future Of Fitness
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1:54:30Will Ahmed is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of WHOOP. Wearable fitness tech has taken over in 2025, from sleep scores to stress tracking and everything in between. So how did WHOOP grow into a $3.6 billion giant? And how do you use the data to improve your life without letting it control you? Expect to learn why CrossFit is so unpopular now and…
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Send us a text Join us in as we revisit the strange and sentimental world of: EarthBound! There's lots to talk about with this cult classic, from its bizarre "scratch and sniff" marketing campaign to how it somehow successfully blends Lovecraftian horror with wide-eyed childlike innocence. We explore the surreal and nostalgic Jungian dreamscape of …
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#374 I Sure Love Motorcycling - Richard has nearly killed someone in his audience and has finally found a good reason for having kids. He’s also potentially about to destroy the universe as his guest is Herring doppelgänger (even down to the number of testicles) Charley Boorman. He talks about what he got paid for appearing in Deliverance, hanging …
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SHOCKER: Mahomes' Contract DWARFED by New QB Deals | Is Kansas City's DYNASTY Unstoppable?
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25:38Patrick Mahomes' contract with the Kansas City Chiefs is a game-changer in the NFL landscape. How does it stack up against other quarterback deals? This episode breaks down the Chiefs' strategic moves, including Mahomes' contract value and its impact on the team's salary cap. The discussion also covers Brock Purdy's new deal with the San Francisco …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In which I rip Fareed Zakaria a (new) new one, talk about the abject stupidity of the intelligensia, play a song sung by a bunch of cool alley cats, applaud a Scott Galloway rant on the hypocrisy of the American ruling class and ponder “Dover Beach,” a poem by Matt…
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Erik Halterman goes over his top waiver wire recommendations of the week. --- 00:00 Headlines 10:45 Ryan Weathers 13:20 Zebby Matthews 16:00 Clayton Kershaw 18:20 Jordan Romano 20:15 Spencer Horwitz 22:05 Jordan Lawlar 24:35 Dalton Rushing 26:30 Trevor Larnach 29:00 Gavin Sheets 31:25 Deep-League Pitchers 45:20 Deep-League Hitters Get the latest fa…
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#942 - Gen. Stanley McChrystal - How To Actually Build Discipline
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1:00:58Gen. Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star U.S. Army general, former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, and and an author. From the battlefield to daily life, it’s the small consistent choices that win both. So how can traits like discipline, integrity, and character shape everyday success and even prepare you to lead at the high…
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Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 19, 2025)
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1:02:380:00 Intro/Dalton Rushing has his first big-league hits Pickups from the RotoWire Steak League on Thursday night: Dalton Rushing $12 5:25 Brett Baty $11 Stephen Kolek $11 Dennis Santana $9 Drake Baldwin $6 Addison Barger $5 Daysbel Hernandez $5 Lenyn Sosa $3 Yimi Garcia $3 Pierce Johnson $1 20:27 Two-Start Pitchers (Week of May 19, 2025) Brandon Pf…
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FA Cup Final & Premier League Gameweek 37: Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds
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32:35Adam Zdroik and Chris Owen bet on the penultimate gameweek of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Most teams don't have anything to play for, but for the ones that do, European football is at stake. Newcastle and Arsenal will be covered, as well as Saturday's FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City. 03:25 FA Cup Final; Crystal Palace…
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Chiefs' OTA Roster Battles ERUPT as Newcomers Challenge Veterans | Who Survives?
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26:12Can the Kansas City Chiefs' offseason moves set the stage for a championship run? As the Chiefs gear up for their Organized Team Activities, all eyes are on key players like Kingsley Suamataia and Jaden Hicks, who are poised to make significant impacts. With the departure of Justin Reid, Hicks steps into a crucial safety role, while Suamataia trans…
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The former director of the the FBI is caught up in a controversy of his own making after posting a photo on his Instagram account of sea shells on the beach spelling out "86 47" He later removed the post claiming he didn't realize what it meant. Stigall lays out fully how serious this is and why it's obvious to everyone he knew what it meant. Plus,…
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Siskoid and Ryan Daly's coverage of Marvel Two-in-One continues with issue #30 (August 1977) by Marv Wolfman, John Buscema and Pablo Marcos, starring the Thing and Spider-Woman! It's "Battle Atop Big Ben!". Listen to the Team-Up below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: FW Team-Up Supplemental Th…
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Sean and Amanda are joined by Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Chris Ryan for a very special episode where they draft the best movies of Tom Cruise’s legendary career. They talk about their relationship to Cruise, introduce some new draft categories, and have a whole lot of fun. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Bill Simmons, Van Lathan…
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Options Equal Freedom | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
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21:19In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler explores how creating options leads to true freedom. Expanding on the concept of "discipline equals freedom," Ryan argues that personal responsibility, open-mindedness, and sovereignty are key to unlocking a life of choice. He shares four actionable strategies to cultivate options, emphasizing sel…
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Podcast Fresh Cafe #117 - Memories of Val Kilmer, GTA VI and GTA IV talk, MobLand review, Thunderbolts* discussion, Alto Knights + Captain America reviews, FF Pixel Remaster review and Mafia: The Old Country ...
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2:30:23Send us a text ON THIS EPISODE - The boys are back in town and ready to kick ass in the new CAFE #117! In the Trailer Round-Up, we take a look at the new trailers for Mafia: The Old Country and 28 Years Later, both due out later this year. We also take a special look at the career of the late, great Val Kilmer and the lasting impressions he made in…
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392 | Canelo-Crawford on the move, Teofimo's racist remarks, next great heavyweights
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59:49This episode is brought to you by PPV.COM! (0:00) - Intro (4:33) - Canelo-Crawford no longer on Netflix; no venue as well (11:12) - Shakur-Zepeda will be at Arthur Ashe Tennis Arena (16:11) - Holly Holm is returning to boxing at age 43 (22:30) - How did Dan and Chris meet? (25:40) - Which heavyweight is next up? (30:55) - Teofimo's recent racist re…
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RHLSTP Book Club 139 - The Golden Age of Children’s TV - Richard chats with cult TV expert Tim Worthington about his fabulous book about the TV that people of Richard’s age (and a bit older and a bit younger) grew up with. They discuss quite how huge an influence these shows were on Richard’s developing brain, what makes some shows memorable and ot…
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HBO Max Is Back (Though It Never Really Left) and Four Lessons Learned From ‘Andor’
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1:12:47Chris and Andy talk about the news that Max will be changing its name back to HBO Max and what the news says about the streaming industry at large (1:00). Then they talk about the success of ‘Andor’ and what lessons can be learned from the show (29:06). Finally, they discuss the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (1:00:14). Hosts: Chris Ryan and An…
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Forget Your First Impression with Justin Mason
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1:06:41Erik Halterman is joined by Justin Mason to discuss a group of players who aren't playing the same way they were in the first week or two of the year. --- 00:00 Intro/Headlines 17:00 Kyren Paris 23:30 Tyler Soderstrom 28:30 Other hitters 31:00 Spencer Schwellenbach 33:20 Jack Flaherty 36:25 Max Meyer 38:25 Drew Rasmussen 41:20 Shane Baz 43:30 Wills…
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UPROAR: Chiefs' Schedule DOMINATES Prime Time Slots!
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24:57Kansas City Chiefs fans, get ready for an electrifying season! The NFL schedule release positions the Chiefs as a central figure, with Patrick Mahomes leading the charge in prime time games. Are the Chiefs truly "America's team" now? Explore the strategic advantages and challenges of the Chiefs' schedule, including key matchups against the Philadel…
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Justice Society Presents - The Sandman Slept Here 1
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1:51:43Wake up, Sleepyheads! It's the first (official) episode of THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE. Join Ryan Daly, Paul Kien, and Max Romero as they discuss the first four issues of Sandman Mystery Theatre. See how creators Matt Wagner and Guy Davis introduced a new generation of readers to the Golden Age pulp hero Wesley Dodds, aka the Sandman! What dark and sini…
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Seventy Years of Foreign Policy Changed in One Speech
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1:45:49We talked some about it yesterday, but upon further reflection Stigall believes Trump's Saudi Arabia speech was one that will define a generation. If you missed it, hear it here and then Stigall lays out what makes it so important. Plus, RFK Jr. gets savaged by Democrats and even a couple of Republicans, but it is they who will ultimately pay the p…
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Martin Hill-Wilson - Brainfood Training - Beyond The Hype... How Is AI Really Changing CX?
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44:04Martin Hill-Wilson is the founder of Brainfood Training and Brainfood Consulting. He is based in Milton Keynes, close to London, UK. Martin has a long history as a leader inside the CX and BPO industry. For the past 15 years he has focused on strategy consulting and advising on CX leadership and culture. Brainfood Training is a more recent focus on…
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#200 Tom Homan - The U.S. Border Czar
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3:01:25Tom Homan is the U.S. Border Czar under President Donald Trump’s second administration, appointed in November 2024 to oversee border security and interior enforcement operations. A career law enforcement officer, Homan served as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from 2017 to 2018, where he implemented stringent immig…
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"Hoo-Ah!" Alright settle down Al Pacino. Anyway, we empty more of the bucket list with two classics, and Ryan finally stops denying the Holocaust. I'M KIDDING. He stopped doing that months ago.By chrisdmarek
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#941 - Martha Beck - How to Break Free From Chronic Anxiety
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1:06:26Martha Beck is a sociologist, life coach, and an author. Why is anxiety so widespread today? It feels like nearly everyone is struggling with it in some form, but where does it come from, and what are the most effective ways to manage it or overcome it completely? Expect to learn why anxiety always lies, what most people misunderstand about how anx…
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