Best Ben and Jose Podcasts (2025)

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REPORT: Cincinnati Reds Have LEGIT CHANCE At Signing Kyle Schwarber! 19:01

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Nick Kirby and Mike Hart break down the latest buzz surrounding the Cincinnati Reds' continued pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber. They dive into how serious the Reds’ interest really is, what a potential contract could look like, and which teams pose the biggest competition. Plus, plenty more insight and reaction to a pivotal storyline in the Re…

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Chris Weidman breaks down Merab's title run & Gaethje-Paddy; Coach John Wood previews Merab–Yan II 44:36

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Jim and Matt kick off the week with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, who checks in ahead of his trip to Las Vegas to support Merab Dvalishvili before the bantamweight champ’s fourth title defense of 2025. Weidman shares what he expects from Merab’s continued dominance, and also weighs in on how Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett match…

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Is the NL Central Now WIDE OPEN for the Cincinnati Reds After Cardinals Trade Sonny Gray? 43:20

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Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin dive deep into the St. Louis Cardinals' decision to trade Sonny Gray and what it could mean for the franchise’s future. Are the Cardinals heading toward a full-scale rebuild, or is this just the first move in a larger reshaping of their roster? The guys break it all down with context, insight, and data. They also take a…

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Ranking The Cincinnati Reds Top 10 Position Players For 2026 49:50

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In this episode, Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin analyze Ken Rosenthal’s latest report on the Cincinnati Reds’ 2026 outlook, including the lack of set starters and what that means for the team’s long-term plans. They wrap up the show by ranking their Top 10 Reds position players for 2026 — with plenty of debate and surprises along the way. Go to https…

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Traci Brimhall Reads Thomas Lux 44:29

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Traci Brimhall joins Kevin Young to read “Refrigerator, 1957,” by Thomas Lux, and her own poem “Love Poem Without a Drop of Hyperbole in It.” Brimhall is the author of five poetry collections, including “Love Prodigal” and “Our Lady of the Ruins,” which won the Barnard Women Poets Prize. She has also received fellowships from the National Endowment…

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Zin E. Rocklyn: Of Mothers & the Monstrous 1:07:02

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In episode seven, Nicole kicks it with Zin E. Rocklyn, a horror and dark fantasy author of Trinidadian descent hailing from Jersey City, NJ. A contributor to several anthologies, Zin's creative nonfiction essay, "My Genre Makes a Monster of Me," was published in Uncanny Magazine’s Hugo Award-winning Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction issue, an…

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Cincinnati Reds Headed for Heated Arbitration Battles? 26:51

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Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down the Cincinnati Reds’ key offseason decisions as the team retains rights to Spencer Steer, Gavin Lux, Will Benson, Graham Ashcraft, TJ Friedl, Nick Lodolo, Matt McLain, Brady Singer, Tyler Stephenson, Tony Santillan, and Brandon Williamson. They dive into what each player’s arbitration case could mean for the …

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Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap 1:11:02

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Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the…

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Vox’s Rise, Huskerdust Heartbreak & Alastor’s Master Plan: Hazbin Hotel S2 Review | WNR Podcasr 53:29

9d ago53:29

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It’s a happy day in Hell — because we’re diving deep into Hazbin Hotel Season 2. This season took everything fans loved and cranked it up. We got lore, emotions, wild twists, and songs that that are the good kind of tingle. Vox rises as an incredible villain, delivering some of the most , memorable and entertaining songs of the series. The music is…

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Elly De La Cruz Played Through Partially Torn Quad!? | Trace's Plea For Reds To Sign Kyle Schwarber 48:32

12d ago48:32

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Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler break down a major revelation from the Reds Hot Stove League Show, where President Nick Krall confirmed that Elly De La Cruz played through a partially torn quad. The guys dive into who’s at fault, what it means for the Reds moving forward, and how the organization handles its young stars. They also react to Kyle Schwarb…

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Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict loaded UFC Qatar card 42:01

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Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day j…

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Cincinnati Reds Add 3 Players To 40 Man Roster + Other MLB Rumors And News 1:05:46

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Nick Kirby and Bryce Spalding break down the Cincinnati Reds’ latest roster moves, including the three players added to the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft protection deadline. They take an in-depth look at each addition, assess the players the Reds now risk losing, and discuss what these decisions signal about the organization’s long-term …

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Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture, Johnny Walker plots next moves 58:37

15d ago58:37

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With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s …

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Has the Predator been 'Disneyfied' in Predator:Badlands? | We Needed Roads Podcast 53:57

8d ago53:57

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We don't have time to bleed but we do have time to get into all the bloody spoilerific carnage (PG-13 carnage that is!) in Dan Tractenberg's 3rd Predator film, Predator Badlands.Join Neil, David & Jose as they hunt for answers in their full spoiler review of Badlands and ask questions like 'is this actually a Predator film?' & 'Have they turned the…

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#44 Sergio Lazarov // Live Producer & Multi-cam Director 1:58:35

17d ago1:58:35

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Sergio Lazarov is an international live producer and multi-cam director. Starting his career abroad, now based in the United States, his Spanish language productions of The Voice, X-Factor, and The Grammys have taken him around the world. Sergio leans on his background in post-production and love for music to help inform his camera cuts during live…

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End of line… for Tron’s box office hopes? A look at why Tron franchise continuously falls short 55:58

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Tron has never been a massively successful franchise in terms of Box Office or critical acclaim, yet its always been a franchise that had amazing ideas that the 3 films have never delivered on.Join Neil & Jose as the delve into all 3 Tron films and look at what made the first two films cult hits and have such a hardcore fan base, but also why the f…

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Cincinnati Reds Claim Catcher Ben Rortvedt From Dodgers, Impact on Tyler Stephenson & Jose Trevino 32:29

18d ago32:29

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Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down all the latest Cincinnati Reds news and rumors. The guys start with the Reds claiming catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers — giving background on Rortvedt’s career, strengths behind the plate, and what his role could look like for Cincinnati in 2026. They also discuss what the move mi…

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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Interview with Cincinnati Reds Beat Writer Mark Sheldon (Hunter Greene Trade Rumors, Kyle Schwarber & more) 25:12

11d ago25:12

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Cincinnati Reds beat writer for MLB.com, Mark Sheldon, joins The Stone Shields Show for an in-depth conversation about all the latest Reds offseason storylines. Mark shares his thoughts on the Hunter Greene trade rumors and whether the Reds should even consider moving their young ace. He discusses the team’s chances of signing Kyle Schwarber and hi…

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Research Voices - Jose 0:28

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Research Voices- Professor Rob Ralphs 1:04

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Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University. Professor Rob Ralphs is a Professor of Criminology and Social Policy with 15 years experience of research and lecturing in the areas of substance misuse, youth crime, violent crime, gangs, crimin…

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Research Voices- Jennifer Bayjoo 0:40

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Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University. Jennifer Bayjoo is Head of Open Research Services. She leads the Open Research team based in Library & Cultural Services, offering support and expertise across a wide range of open research areas…

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Research Voices- Professor Bamidele Adebisi 0:37

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Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University. Professor Bamidele Adebisi is a Professor in Intelligent Infrastructure Systems. His research focuses on embedding sensing, communication, control, and data analytic technologies in critical infr…

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Research Voices- Professor Anya Ahmed 0:40

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Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University. Professor Anya Ahmed is the Academic Director of the Doctoral College and Professor in Social Policy. Her research focuses on the experiences of marginalised communities (with a specific focus on…

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Research Voices- Dr Kate Dixon 0:42

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Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University. Dr Kate Dixon is Director of Technical Services leading a large and complex team of technical staff delivering a broad range of technical support services which are key enablers of the University…

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Research Voices- Dr Mandy Claudia tom Dieck 0:20

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Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University. Dr Mandy Claudia tom Dieck is a Reader in XR. Her research focuses on the application of extended reality such as augmented reality and virtual reality on the user experience within different ind…

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Research Voices- Dr Krystal Wilkinson 0:15

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Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University. Dr Krystal Wilkinson, is a Reader in Human Resource Management. Her work focuses on the work-life interface, wellbeing at work and reproductive health.…

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Research Voices- Professor Liangxiu Han 0:32

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Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University. Professor Liangxiu Han, Professor of Computational Science. Her research focuses on scalable and adaptive AI to tackle societal challengesBy Manchester Metropolitan University

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Research Voices- Professor Ben Kerrane 0:29

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Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University. Professor Ben Kerrane, Professor of Marketing. his research interests rest in the field of Consumer Behaviour. In particular, exploring the consumption behaviours of families and younger consumer…

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Research voices- Julian 0:44

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Research voices- Rachel 0:30

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MLBTR Predicts Cincinnati Reds Sign Pete Alonso, Josh Naylor, Eugenio Suarez or Emilio Pagan 1:00:12

19d ago1:00:12

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Nick Kirby and Mike Hart break down all the latest Cincinnati Reds offseason news and rumors. They react to reports that the Reds may have just $15–$20 million to spend this winter and discuss what that could mean for roster moves and free-agent signings. The guys talk about Spencer Steer’s potential move back to the outfield or second base, the Re…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

22d ago53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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Why Gen V Season 2 Doesn’t Work| We Needed Roads Podcast 1:03:58

14d ago1:03:58

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Gen V Season 2 promised to keep the chaos, blood, and satire of The Boys alive — but somewhere along the way, it lost its edge. The We Needed Roads crew dives deep into their disappointment behind Prime Video’s latest superhero spin-off.From messy storylines and uneven character arcs to a waste of a good villain, we break down why Gen V feels like …

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Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves: Claim Pitcher Roddery Munoz, Add Jose Franco and More! 44:53

21d ago44:53

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Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down all the latest Cincinnati Reds offseason news. The guys discuss the Reds claiming RHP Roddery Muñoz, adding Jose Franco to the 40-man roster, and losing LHP Reiver Sanmartín to the San Francisco Giants. They also cover several players reinstated from the injured list, including Julian Aguiar, Tyler Callihan, …

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Cincinnati Reds DECLINE Options For Austin Hays, Scott Barlow and Brent Suter; Betting Favorites to Land Kyle Schwarber!?!? 31:58

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Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down the latest Cincinnati Reds offseason news, starting with the team declining contract options on Austin Hays, Scott Barlow, and Brent Suter — and explaining the reasoning behind each move. The guys also discuss the Reds being listed as the betting favorite to sign Kyle Schwarber, what that could mean for the r…

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…

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Cincinnati Reds Sign RHP Keegan Thompson, Nick Krall Gets Budget For 2026 11:49

22d ago11:49

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Nick Kirby gives his instant reaction to the Cincinnati Reds signing right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson, formerly of the Chicago Cubs. Nick breaks down the details of Thompson’s deal, reviews his career to date, and analyzes his pitch mix — highlighting what Reds fans should like about him, what raises concerns, and how he might fit into the team…

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Cincinnati Reds Trade Ryan Vilade to Tampa Bay Rays, Hire New Coaches and Much More! 1:23:13

29d ago1:23:13

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Nick Kirby and Mike Hart dive into all the latest Cincinnati Reds news and rumors. They break down Ryan Vilade’s trade to the Tampa Bay Rays and debate whether the move could backfire on the Reds. The guys also cover the Reds’ coaching staff changes — Willie Harris taking over as third base coach, Brad Mills retiring, and Bill Haselman joining the …

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Valter Walker, Quillan Salkilld, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama recap 48:04

29d ago48:04

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back to kick off fight week with two guests who’ve both made major statements inside the Octagon in recent weeks. On the heels of yet another heel hook submission, heavyweight submission specialist Valter Walker uses his UFC Unfiltered debut to talk through his UFC 321 victory in Abu Dhabi, reflect on his MMA journey, …

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CTC Podcast 224 – The Kurashev Supremacy 1:21:34

29d ago1:21:34

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Phillip Kurashev is a very good NHL player and the Chicago Blackhawks were morons to let him go for nothing. With that out of the way (for the mouthbreathers in the sexual assault franchise’s fanbase), Alex, Ben, and Colin talk about Will Smith’s development, the way that Misa and Dick have been…uh…dicked around, and a lot more!…

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London Film Festival 2025 Highlights with guest Clare Ellen Hope | We Needed Roads Podcast 52:01

26d ago52:01

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We finally covered a film festival...kind of, if not having seen any of the films is coverage? But thankfully we know someone that did attend the London International Film Festival this year, first time guest on the We Needed Roads Podcast film journalist and co-host of the W-rated Podcast Clare Ellen Hope.Neil sits down with Clare to find out all …

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Mini Ep. #03 - Virtual Production Supervisor Eve Roth 11:04

26d ago11:04

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Our set at the 2025 4 Wall Showcase would not have been possible without Eve Roth's amazing leadership and design skills. We sat down with Eve to talk about what it takes to run an ideal Virutal Production and got the inside scoop on working with AWGE team to produce a branded piece of ASAP Rocky and Puma.…

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Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves: Santiago Espinal & Ian Gibaut REMOVED From 40 Man Roster 18:57

1M ago18:57

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Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down the latest Cincinnati Reds roster moves and what they mean for the offseason ahead. They discuss Santiago Espinal being optioned and removed from the 40-man roster — a move that likely signals the end of his time in Cincinnati. The guys look back on Espinal’s two seasons with the Reds, Terry Francona’s use of…

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Steve Garcia, Jeremiah Wells, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama picks 51:49

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Two days removed from their chat with David Onama, Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a Wednesday episode with his opponent in Saturday’s main event — 12th-ranked featherweight Steve Garcia. The Albuquerque native joins the show to discuss his six-fight win streak, his ongoing callout, and why this matchup with Onama feels like the biggest moment…

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4 Players The Cincinnati Reds Should Consider Trading This Off-Season 41:14

1M ago41:14

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Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin dive deep into the Cincinnati Reds’ offseason trade possibilities, breaking down the top four players the team should consider moving to reshape the roster for the future. They take a detailed look at each player’s current contract status, market value, and potential trade return, analyzing how each deal could impact bo…

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Charles Jourdain talks Vancouver win, David Onama on first main event, UFC 321 reactions 54:36

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show reacting to the wild ending of UFC 321’s main event — sharing their thoughts on Ciryl Gane’s dominant first round against Tom Aspinall before the anticlimactic finish via accidental eye poke. Both hosts agree they want to see that fight run back — and while Jim pulled ahead of Matt in the week’s win-loss …

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Halloween Quiz: The Revenge | We Needed Roads Podcast 44:19

1M ago44:19

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The We Needed Roads gang rises from the grave for our ultimate Halloween trivia showdown — joined by Luke from The Howdy Beans Podcast! Quizmaster David returns to haunt us with questions about classic horror movies, slasher villains and all things Halloween pop culture. But only one host will survive the night... or at least win bragging rights. W…

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Merab Dvalishvili eyes fourth title defense, Glover Teixeira on Pereira’s future, UFC 321 picks 49:13

1M ago49:13

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by reigning UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, who returns for his 15th appearance on Unfiltered — just weeks after a whirlwind stretch that saw him defend his title on a Saturday and celebrate Aljamain Sterling’s wedding the very next day. Merab discusses staying hungry now that he’s beaten nearly eve…

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Henri Cole Reads Louise Glück 29:11

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Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read “Vita Nova,” by Louise Glück, and his own poem “Figs.” Cole is the author of many poetry collections, including “The Other Love.” He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of honors such as the Thom Gunn Award and the Jackson …

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