Best Adam F Collins Podcasts (2025)

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Chase Edmonds on His Comeback, Young RBs to Target & Settling the Kyren Williams Debate 37:55

3d ago37:55

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Veteran RB Chase Edmonds joins the show to share updates on his recovery and what lies ahead as he eyes a return to the field in 2025. He offers sharp insight into some of the NFL’s most intriguing backfield situations—from Bucky Irving’s fantasy upside to how Liam Coen might navigate a crowded RB room in Jacksonville. Chase also helps settle the K…

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2025 What Ifs: QB Edition 1:02:06

22m ago1:02:06

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones open the show with a shoutout to Florio’s Knicks making the Eastern Conference Finals. Then they break down the latest fantasy headlines, including a discussion on the impact of George Pickens to the Cowboys WR room and renewed optimism for Dolphins RB De’Von Achane. (05:18) Next, the crew tackles t…

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703 D.H. Lawrence (with David Ellis) | My Last Book with Dorian Lynskey 1:09:35

7d ago1:09:35

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D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930) is one of the most famous novelists of his era - and one of the most difficult to pin down. Was he a tasteless, avant-garde pornographer? Or the greatest imaginative novelist of his generation (as E.M. Forster once said)? What should we know about his hard-luck childhood and turbulent adult life? In this episode, Jacke tal…

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Breaking Down the 2025 NFL Schedule 54:29

10d ago54:29

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones return with a brand-new episode of the Fantasy Cheat Sheet livestream! The crew kicks things off with their reactions to the NFL schedule release, break down the best schedule release videos and weigh in on differing draft strategies for 2025. (2:30) The guys take questions from listeners including …

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702 Writing in the World of Jane Austen (with D.G. Rampton) | Disaster at the Book Festival! 52:01

11d ago52:01

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Jacke talks to D.G. Rampton, Australia's Queen of the Regency Romance, about her love for the novels of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer - and what it's like for a twenty-first-century novelist to set her novels in the early-nineteenth-century world of intelligent heroines, dashing men, and sparkling banter. Find PLUS Jacke dives into the story of a…

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Rookies in Prime Position for Immediate Success 1:05:29

12d ago1:05:29

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones kick things off by reacting to Derek Carr’s unexpected retirement and spotlighting which rookies are best positioned to make an immediate impact in 2025. (3:30) Later, the crew plays a round of “This or That?” — debating which rookies they’re backing for fantasy success this season. (14:45) They wra…

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701 Emerson's Struggle with Slavery (with Kenneth Sacks) | My Last Book with Victoria Namkung | We Had Sex Inside Moby-Dick! 1:11:31

14d ago1:11:31

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For several decades, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was perhaps the most prominent writer and intellectual in America. As an advocate of personal freedom living in Massachusetts, surrounded by passionate abolitionists, one might expect that his positions regarding slavery would be obvious and uncomplicated. And yet, Emerson struggled with the issu…

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Veteran Winners & Losers 45:52

17d ago45:52

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones bring you another exciting edition of the Fantasy Cheat Sheet livestream! They open the show congratulating Florio’s Knicks for going up 2-0 on the Celtics in the NBA Semifinals. (1:33) Then, they break down the latest fantasy-relevant NFL news including the trade that sent George Pickens to the Dal…

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2025 Rookie Mock Draft 1:05:16

19d ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest news, starting with the Falcons once again hyping up Kyle Pitts, Kyren Williams’ confidence that he hasn’t reached his ceiling yet, and a deep dive into Day 3 draft picks who could surprisingly compete for starting roles in 2025. (2:30) After the break, the guys dive in…

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700 - Butterflies at Rest 28:08

15d ago28:08

28:08

Returning to some devastating news after a trip to Paris, Jacke searches for lost time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jacke Wilson / The Podglomerate

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Offseason Mock Draft #1 1:03:11

24d ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones return with a brand-new episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, live-streamed on YouTube! This time, they’re diving into their first mock draft of the offseason with 10 of their closest friends (1:08). Marcas picks from the 3rd spot, LQ from the 6th, and Florio from the 12th, as the trio breaks…

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2025 NFL Draft: Favorite Day 2 and Day 3 Landing Spots, Biggest Risers and Fallers! 1:14:59

26d ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with their favorite and least favorite landing spots from Day 2 of the NFL Draft, and analyze the starting QB position in New Orleans, as well as the Texans WR corps. (3:55) Then, Grant, Florio, and Jones share their favorite and least favorite Day 3 landing spots and make predictions…

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699 Gatsby's Daisy (with Rachel Feder) | My Last Book with Francesca Peacock 1:12:12

28d ago1:12:12

1:12:12

F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby might be one hundred years old, but it's still incredibly relevant: one list-of-lists site ranks it as the number-one book of all time. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Rachel Feder about this classic tale of reinvention - and the reinventing she did for her book Daisy, which retells the Gatsby sto…

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2025 NFL Draft Night 1 Fantasy Recap + Panthers WR Xavier Legette Interview! 1:16:13

1M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Join Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones as they recap day one of the 2025 NFL draft, breaking down all of the fantasy-relevant picks in the latest NFL Fantasy live stream. The trio discusses which rookies will make the biggest impact on their new team and how it affects the value of their teammates! Plus, the guys speak with Carolina…

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698 Dante in Love (with Ellen Nerenberg and Anthony Valerio) [Ad-Free Archive Edition] 1:05:26

1M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

It's springtime! A great time to be in love - and if you're a poetic genius like Dante Alighieri, a great time to catch a glimpse of a girl named Beatrice on the streets of Florence, fall madly in love with her, and spend the rest of your life beatifying her in verse. In this episode, we present a conversation that first aired in February 2018, in …

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Final NFL Draft Preview with Emory Hunt 46:48

1M ago46:48

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest news ahead of the NFL Draft including Anthony Richardson’s future as a fantasy-relevant QB and realistic expectations for J.J. McCarthy upon his return from injury. (1:55) Then Emory Hunt of CBS Sports joins to discuss his belief that Shedeur Sanders is the most pro-rea…

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697 Race in European Fairy Tales (with Kimberly Lau) | My Last Book with Rolf Hellebust 1:21:03

1M ago1:21:03

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Anyone digging into fairy tales soon discovers that there's more to these stories of magic and wonder than meets the eye. Often thought of as stories for children, the narratives can be shockingly violent, and they sometimes deliver messages or "morals" at odds with modern sensibilities. In this episode, Jacke talks to Kimberly Lau about her book S…

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NFL Draft Preview: Wide Receivers 1:00:41

1M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL news including Travis Hunter’s enthusiasm for remaining dual-position eligible in the NFL, the Giants tamping down the notion that they still need to draft a QB and Cam Ward all but announcing that he’s going to be drafted first overall by the Titans. (4:08) Then G…

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A Universal Truth - Review 13:12

1M ago13:12

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A few weeks ago, I had professor and author Marco Arnaudo on the show. We talked about his amazing book, Tabletop Revolution. One of the many games I bought because this book was A Universal Truth. It was in the card games section. Marco talked about how cards have evolved from their rudimentary beginnings as just a suit and a number to multi-use, …

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696 John Ruskin (with Sara Atwood) | My Last Book with Collin Jennings 1:00:25

1M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a powerhouse of a man: writer, lecturer, critic, social reformer - and much else besides. From his five-volume work Modern Painters through his late writings about literature in Fiction, Fair and Foul, he brought to his subjects an energy and integrity that few critical thinkers have matched. His wide-ranging influence r…

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Wide Receiver Prospects with Matt Harmon 57:14

1M ago57:14

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Marcas Grant and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL quarterback news, including Derek Carr’s shoulder injury (2:37), Kyler Murray’s comments on Marvin Harrison Jr. (10:26), and Kenny Pickett’s move to the Browns (17:22). Then Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports joins the pod to talk wide receiver prospects. Matt shares his views on Travis Hunt…

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695 Ten Indian Classics (with Sharmila Sen) | My Last Book with Adam Smyth 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

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For the past ten years, the Murty Classical Library of India (published by Harvard University Press) has sought to do for classic Indian works what the famous Loeb Classical Library has done for Ancient Greek and Roman texts. In this episode, Jacke talks to editorial director Sharmila Sen about the joys and challenges of sifting through thousands o…

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The Insiders Podcast: Derek Carr’s Shoulder Injury, Browns Sign Joe Flacco, Josh Conerly Jr. Joins the Insiders 43:12

1M ago43:12

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport break the news on Derek Carr’s potential season-ending shoulder injury. Tom and Ian also report on the Browns signing Joe Flacco. Dual-threat prospect Travis Hunter says he can play every snap in an NFL game. Top offensive tackle prospect Josh Conerly Jr. joins the show, Rhett Lewis reveals key pa…

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JJ Zachariason on His ZAP Model and Running Back Prospects 54:12

2M ago54:12

54:12

Marcas Grant and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL quarterback news, including updates on Deshaun Watson, Kyler Murray, and Trevor Lawrence. Then JJ Zachariason of Late-Round Fantasy Football joins to discuss his ZAP model for evaluating draft prospects and shares the running backs he likes in the upcoming draft (14:46). The NFL Fanta…

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King of Tokyo: Duel 11:05

2M ago11:05

11:05

Just a routine reading of Board Game Geek put me onto the release of today’s focus game, King of Tokyo: Duel. There was a banner ad on the homepage. From there, a quick click over to my local game shop webpage allowed me to preorder the game. I did not need any more information. It was King of Tokyo. It was designed by Richard Garfield. It was two-…

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694 Apocalyptic Literature (with Dorian Lynskey) | My Last Book with Charles Baxter 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

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For some reason, human beings don't seem to be content just thinking about their own death: they insist on imagining the end of the entire world. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Dorian Lynskey (Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World), who immersed himself in apocalyptic films and literature to discover exactly wha…

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Adam Thielen on Bryce Young’s Development, Playing in the Slot, and Eating Raccoon with Xavier Legette 21:53

2M ago21:53

21:53

Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen joins the podcast to talk about his interactions with fantasy football fans, the development of Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, and whether there’s a difference between playing for an offensive or defensive-minded head coach. He also shares his experience eating raccoon with teammate Xavier Legette, hi…

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NFL Draft Preview: Running backs 57:33

2M ago57:33

57:33

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL news including a potential three-headed backfield in New York and the 49ers tipping their hand about drafting a running back. (4:09) Then Grant, Florio, and Jones take a deep dive into the running back prospects in this year’s draft and explain which players will n…

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693 Understanding the Wonders of Nature (with Alan Lightman) | My Last Book with Alan Lightman 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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In today's world of specialization, Alan Lightman is that rare individual who has accomplished remarkable things in two very different realms. As a physicist with a Ph.D. from Cal Tech, he's taught at Harvard and MIT and advised the United Nations. As a novelist, he's written award-winning bestsellers like Einstein's Dreams and The Diagnosis. In th…

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NFL Draft Preview: Tight Ends 58:34

2M ago58:34

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL news including Sean Payton’s assertion that Evan Engram can fill a ‘Joker’ role in the Broncos offense and a decision coming down on whether or not NFL players will be able to participate in the 2028 Olympics. Then Grant, Florio, and Jones take a deep dive into the…

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692 An Investigation in Chinatown (with Radha Vatsal) | The Five Books (with Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen) 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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It's a two-for-one special! First, Jacke talks to novelist Radha Vatsal about her new book, No. 10 Doyers Street, which tells the gripping story of an Indian woman journalist investigating a bloody shooting in New York's Chinatown circa 1907. Then podcaster Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen stops by to discuss her experience hosting The Five Books, which asks …

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NFL Draft Preview: Quarterbacks 58:03

2M ago58:03

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL news out of the NFL Annual Meeting, including a potential “tush push” ban, changes to the dynamic kickoff rules, and a ban on CeeDee Lamb’s nose-wipe celebration. Then Grant, Florio, and Jones take a deep dive into the quarterback prospects in this year’s draft and…

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691 The Making of Sylvia Plath (with Carl Rollyson) | My Last Book with Cheryl Hopson 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

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Since her death, poet and novelist Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) has been an endless source of fascination for fans of her and her work. But while much attention has been paid to her tumultuous relationship with fellow poet Ted Hughes, we often overlook the influences that formed her, long before she traveled to England and met Hughes. What movies did s…

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The Insiders Podcast: John Harbaugh Extends Contract with Ravens, Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren Speak with Brian Baldinger, and Joshua Farmer Joins the Insiders 42:45

2M ago42:45

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NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport is joined by NFL Network anchor Mike Yam to talk about the latest headlines, including John Harbaugh getting an extension with the Ravens. Plus, Stefon Diggs has his first press conference as a Patriot; Browns superstar Myles Garrett talks about Cleveland drafting a quarterback; Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter…

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NFL Draft First Look 1:04:57

2M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL news, including the Giant’s new quarterbacks, Stefon Diggs joining the Patriots, and the Bills teaming up with Hallmark on a movie. Then Grant, Florio, and Jones give you an overview of the major draft prospects and discuss how they might perform as rookies (23:54)…

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Edward's Review of Chili Mafia 8:37

2M ago8:37

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My family loves this game. My sister has not yet played it because it's a little over her skill level. But my mom, dad and I love this game. We have played this game dozens of times. When it comes to the expansion (which I will talk about later), we have only played it a few times. In Chili Mafia, you are a mob boss building gangs of various chili …

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690 Coleridge and the Person from Porlock [Ad-Free] 1:06:26

2M ago1:06:26

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[This episode originally ran on July 18, 2016. It is presented here without commercial interruption.] In 1797, the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge took two grains of opium and fell into a stupor. When he awoke, he had in his head the remnants of a marvelous dream, a vivid train of images of the Chinese emperor Kubla Khan and his summer palace, Xanadu.…

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2025 Bounce Back Candidates 54:40

2M ago54:40

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL news, including Najee Harris’ comments on the Steelers and Brandin Cooks rejoining the Saints. Then the guys discuss the guys they think could bounce back from subpar 2024 seasons. Hear what they expect from Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, and C.J. Stroud in 2025…

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689 Thomas Kyd (with Brian Vickers) | My Last Book with Jonathan D.S. Schroeder 47:28

2M ago47:28

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For centuries, the playwright Thomas Kyd has been best known as the author of The Spanish Tragedy, a terrific story of revenge believed to have strongly influenced Shakespeare's Hamlet. And yet, a contemporary referred to Kyd as "industrious Kyd." What happened to the rest of his plays? In this episode, Jacke talks to scholar Brian Vickers about hi…

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The Insiders Podcast: Aaron Rodgers Meets with the Steelers, Justin Fields Talks Signing with the Jets, Patriots DT Milton Williams Joins the Insiders 41:54

2M ago41:54

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista, and Mike Garafolo discuss the biggest stories from around the NFL including Aaron Rodgers meeting with Steelers today and how this impacts Russell Wilson. Plus, Justin Fields discusses his signing with the Jets; defensive tackle Milton Williams talks signing a $100 million dollar contract with the …

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Best Rookie Quarterback Fantasy Seasons 58:50

2M ago58:50

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL news, including updates on the Vikings quarterback situation, a proposed rule change from the Lions, and the lineup for the second season of Netflix’s “Quarterback.” Then the guys get into March madness with a bracket of their own — pitting the top rookie quarterba…

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688 Georges Simenon 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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The Belgian-born French writer Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was astonishing for his literary ambition and output. The author of something like 400 novels, which he wrote in 7-10 day bursts (after checking with his physician beforehand to ensure that he could handle the strain), he's perhaps best known for his creation of Chief Inspector Jules Maigre…

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Free Agency Fallout + March 2025 Mock Draft 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest news from the NFL’s free agency period, including the Bengals agreeing to contract extensions with wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and the Seahawks agreeing to terms with Cooper Kupp. Then the guys review the results of their recent fantasy mock draft and …

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687 Gatsby Turns 100 (with James West) 53:29

2M ago53:29

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"I want to write something new," American author F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in a letter to his editor, "something extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned." Months later, he presented the results: the novel that would eventually be titled The Great Gatsby. Published in 1925 to middling success, the book has since become a can…

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The Insiders Podcast: Cooper Kupp to the Seahawks, Drama Between Former Cowboys Teammates, and Patrick Ricard Joins the Insiders 43:04

2M ago43:04

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo, and Ian Rapoport discuss the biggest news from around the NFL, including Super Bowl Champion WR Cooper Kupp returning home to Washington after signing a deal with the Seahawks and the Bengals working on new deals for wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins. Plus, inside the drama between the Sea…

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2025 Free Agency Frenzy - Part 2 53:15

2M ago53:15

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones bring you the latest in the NFL’s free agency signings. They start the show with updates on Cooper Kupp, DeAndre Hopkins, and Evan Engram. Then they review the rest of the notable free agent signings. Next, they take a look at the unsigned players from NFL Daily Host Gregg Rosenthal’s top 101 free a…

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686 Russian Poetry After the Cold War (with Stephanie Sandler) 55:32

2M ago55:32

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For decades, the Soviet Union was unfriendly territory for poets and writers. But what happened when the wall fell? Emerging from the underground, the poets reacted with a creative outpouring that responded to a brave new world. In this episode, Jacke talks to Russian poetry scholar Stephanie Sandler about her new book The Freest Speech in Russia: …

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2025 Free Agency Frenzy - Part 1 1:00:57

3M ago1:00:57

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones bring you the latest in the NFL’s free agency signings. They start the show with updates on Myles Garrett and Josh Allen’s contact situations. Then they discuss the major quarterback signings, including Sam Darnold to the Seahawks and Justin Fields with the Jets (6:12). Then they review the notable …

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685 Charles Chesnutt (with Tess Chakkalakal) | My Last Book with John Goodby 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

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Complex and talented, Charles W. Chesnutt (1858-1932) was one of the first American authors to write for both Black and white readers. Born in Cleveland to "mixed race" parents, Chesnutt rejected the opportunity to "pass" as white, instead remaining in the Black community throughout his life. His life in the South during Reconstruction, and his kno…

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The Insiders Podcast: Geno Smith Traded, Trey Hendrickson Requests a Trade, and James Pearce Jr. Joins the Insiders 43:03

3M ago43:03

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo, and Ian Rapoport break the news that the Seahawks are trading quarterback Geno Smith to the Raiders. Adam Rank joins to put a fantasy spin on the Geno Smith trade, while Brian Baldinger & Steve Wyche discuss the trade requests made by pass rushers Myles Garrett & Trey Hendrickson. Plus, edge prospe…

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