Best Brain Injury Network Podcasts (2025)

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Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals | POSTGAME INSTANT REACTION 1:58:50

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Join Z-Bot & Rico as they recap the battle between Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills & Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL Season. Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code FANATICS for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…

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How Trauma Shrinks Your Brain (And How Exercise Reverses It) 14:36

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Trauma does not just live in your memories. It reshapes your brain. It can shrink your hippocampus, disrupt your prefrontal cortex, heighten your stress response, and leave you feeling stuck in survival mode. But the good news is this. Your brain is not fixed. It can heal. It can rewire. And one of the most powerful tools to rebuild a trauma-affect…

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Samin Nosrat’s Success Looked Different Behind Closed Doors 34:48

18h ago34:48

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It’s been eight years since Samin Nosrat published her smash-hit cookbook, Salt Fat Acid Heat. She says her whole adult life was on a trajectory toward that book. But in the aftermath of its success, Samin ended up in a dark place, struggling to understand why achieving her goals didn’t fix her problems. This week she tells us about that time, and …

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Buffalo Bills vs. Bengals Week 14 PREVIEW | Rico & Bot (Guest: @Wincinnati) 1:53:40

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On this episode of the ‘Rico & Bot’, the fellas are joined by Zim & Ace from @Wincinnati to preview the Week 14 matchup between the Buffalo Bills & the Cincinnati Bengals. Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code FANATICS for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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WWE Survivor Series 2025, Free Agents, Brakus 1:00:19

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This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on WWE Survivor Series 2025, Free Agents, Brakus. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz will also talk about Chris Jericho, Bret Hart on Vince/HBK, TKO, WWE, AEW, John Cena, and so much more! Support #CCN by checking out mybookie.ag ! Use the code CONTROL to get a 50% bonus on your deposit! Deposi…

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Can We Go Viral On TikTok? (Reheat) 36:38

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TikTok is the wild west of the food media world. It’s less professionalized than Instagram and YouTube, and it holds the promise of virality from the very first time you post. So we wondered: What actually makes a food TikTok go viral? To find out, we consult Bettina Makalintal, a food journalist and culture critic (who also makes her own TikTok vi…

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Bills Defense Dominates vs Steelers | James Cook leads Bills run game 1:27:37

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Rico is BACK with the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from Buffalo’s absolute 26-7 demolition of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13! The Bills defense brought the pain, James Cook ran like a possessed man (177 total yards!), and Josh Allen reminded everyone why he’s the most dangerous man in the NFL when you let him cook on the ground too. From Christi…

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BILLS DOMINATE STEELERS 26-7! Full Game Reaction & Breakdown | Rico & Z-Bot Live 2:06:47

8d ago2:06:47

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BILLS MAFIA FEASTED IN PITTSBURGH! Z-Bot & Rico go LIVE immediately after the Buffalo Bills SMASH the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-7 in Week 13 to move to 8-4! Josh Allen was surgical, the defense suffocated Aaron Rodgers, and Bills Mafia took over Heinz Field! We break it ALL down: Instant grades, MVP of the game & what 8-4 means for the playoff picture…

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Seed Oils Are The Latest Battle In The Cooking Fat Wars 38:29

8d ago38:29

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In America, the cooking fat you use — lard, butter, shortening, oil — has long been a signifier of health, virtue, and class. What is it about fat that gets us so riled up? Reporter Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong looks at four battles over cooking fats in America over the last 150 years, starting with lard vs. Crisco, all the way to our current panic over s…

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Creative Problem Solving Expert: How to Think Smarter and Innovate Faster 52:07

8d ago52:07

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Imagine taking any challenge in your life, a stalled project, a frustrating roadblock, even a dream that feels out of reach and turning it into an opportunity for rapid innovation, creativity, and impact. That is what this conversation is all about. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Karp, a Harvard and MIT Professor, inventor, and bestselli…

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Buffalo Bills Need this Win on the Road vs Steelers 1:44:29

10d ago1:44:29

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BILLS MAFIA ROAD WARRIORS! Week 13 showdown: Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers – Rico is HYPED because this is the CRUCIAL road win Josh Allen and the squad NEED to stay in the playoff hunt! With the Bills at 7-4 and Steelers at 6-5, a victory keeps Buffalo right in the AFC mix, avenges any past demons, and sets up that home stretch dominance. H…

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What Should Be The Last Cheese On Earth? (Reheat) 33:32

11d ago33:32

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This week we’re reheating two call-in episodes from 2015. First: Two Sporkful listeners call in to debate the best way to make enchiladas: flat (lasagna style) or rolled. Can Dan's advice restore peace and save Enchilada Party Night? Next up: Adam and Jonathan in L.A. call in to debate a dystopian future with only one cheese and to explain why ched…

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Buffalo Bills Injury Update: Josh Allen On Bills Injury Report! | Dalton Kincaid Eligible to Return? 1:53:08

12d ago1:53:08

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🚨 EMERGENCY BILLS INJURY UPDATE 🚨 Is Josh Allen ACTUALLY hurt?! QB1 popped up on the latest injury report – Rico has the truth on how serious it is. Feature guest Thigh Doctor and Carl Jones from News 4 Buffalo PLUS: ✅ Dalton Kincaid is officially ELIGIBLE to return from IR this week! Will Buffalo’s TE1 be activated for the huge showdown? ✅ Full Th…

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Heath Slater 50:39

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This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on the training of Heath Slater. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into the training and career of Heath Slater while at the FCW, NXT, and WWE. We also talk about the Gathering, Heavenly Bodies, and so much more! Support #CCN by checking out mybookie.ag ! Use the code CONTROL …

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Metastatic Recurrence Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer 11:52

9d ago11:52

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Interview with Ann Brunson, MS, and Theresa H. M. Keegan, PhD, MS, authors of Metastatic Recurrence Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer. Hosted by Vivek Subbiah, MD. Related Content: Metastatic Recurrence Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer Metastatic Recurrence in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer—Key Drivers of Early Mortali…

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BREAKING BILLS NEWS: The Buffalo Bills just SIGNED former Saints & Rams speedster Brandin Cooks! 1:36:52

13d ago1:36:52

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BREAKING BILLS NEWS: The Buffalo Bills just SIGNED former Saints & Rams speedster Brandin Cooks! 🚨 Is this the deep-threat weapon Josh Allen has been missing? Plus, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans didn’t hold back — he straight-up EXPOSED the Bills’ defensive coaching scheme ahead of their matchup! 😳 Is Buffalo’s defense about to get cooked (pun int…

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How to Use Gratitude To Upgrade Your Brain Chemistry 8:26

15d ago8:26

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Gratitude is more than a feeling. It is one of the most powerful tools I use to rewire my brain for focus, resilience, and high performance. In this special Thanksgiving episode, I break down the neuroscience behind gratitude and explain how a consistent practice can boost your mood, sharpen your thinking, improve your emotional regulation, and cre…

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What’s It Like To Cook With A Brain Injury? 32:34

15d ago32:34

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How does a traumatic brain injury affect the way you cook and eat? Filmmaker Cheryl Green, who has a brain injury, satirizes her own experiences in the kitchen in a short video called “Cooking With Brain Injury.” This week Dan talks with Cheryl about what it means to live with an invisible disability, how it affects her cooking, and why asking for …

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Samoans, WWE Brain Rot 1:00:31

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This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on the Samoans, and WWE Brain Rot. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz will take a dive deep into NWA World title change, NWA history, Jazyn Nyx, Nixon Newell, Ridge Holland,, TKO, WWE, AEW, John Cena, and so much more! Support #CCN by checking out mybookie.ag ! Use the code CONTROL to get a 50%…

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Hosting Thanksgiving With Amy Sedaris (Reheat) 25:38

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Amy Sedaris offers advice on dealing with family members who are drunk or confrontational at the holidays. Plus, Robert Krulwich (formerly of Radiolab) on the time a turkey fell in love with his wife. This episode originally aired on November 21, 2014, and was produced by Dan Pashman, Kristen Meinzer, and Anne Saini. The Sporkful team now includes …

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Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans | POSTGAME INSTANT REACTION 2:33:27

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Join Z-Bot & Rico as they recap the battle between the Buffalo Bills & the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code FANATICS for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Bills Week 12 Injury Report: Curtis Samuel Out, Mecole Hardman Out, Dalton Kincaid Out 1:00:31

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WR Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck) is officially OUT for Thursday Night Football against the Houston Texans, joining WR Mecole Hardman Jr. (calf) on the sidelines. With TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) also ruled out, how will Josh Allen and the offense adapt? Rico dives deep into the full Week 12 injury report, potential lineup changes, and what this mean…

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#49 Career Success After Brain Injury - with Melinda Taylor 49:45

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Suffering a brain injury shortly after giving birth to twin boys while living in Nigeria rocked Melinda Taylor's world and that of her family but through the support of her husband and local community she gradually recovered and went on to build a hugely successful career. In this episode, Melinda tells Elizabeth and Julia what she remembers from t…

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Can Josh Allen Keep his Fast Ball Vs Texans? | Did Tyrell Shavers Carve out a role? 1:35:38

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In this episode of The Rico Report, Rico is joined by special guest Carl Jones to break down the Bills’ win over the Buccaneers and preview their upcoming clash with the Houston Texans. Topics Covered: Josh Allen’s six‑TD performance and fan reactions Tyrell Shavers’ rise from practice squad to trusted target Offensive improvements with RB involvem…

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Bills Pass Attack BACK? | What We Learned From Bills vs. Buccaneers 1:25:59

21d ago1:25:59

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On this episode of the 'Smoke Break', Z-Bot discusses the Buffalo Bills massive 44-32 Week 11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including Josh Allen's unbelievable 6 touchdown performance Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code FANATICS for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redc…

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Josh Allen GOES OFF: 6 TDs vs. Bucs in Statement Win (Divisional title still alive) 1:55:45

22d ago1:55:45

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Rico and Bot post-game show analyzes Josh Allen's six-touchdown performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The hosts discuss a volatile game, highlighting both Allen's incredible plays and questionable decisions. The show also features a lively chat and caller discussion about the team's win and areas for improvement. Our Sponsors: * Check out C…

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Air Quality Expert: The Air You Breathe Is Changing Your Brain 43:19

22d ago43:19

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What if the air you breathe every day is silently draining your focus, energy, and mood? In this episode of the Kwik Brain Podcast, I sit down with air quality and disaster recovery expert Michael Feldstein, founder of Jaspr, to reveal the invisible link between the air in your home and the health of your brain. Most people don’t realize that indoo…

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The Last Meal Roy Wood Jr. Made For His Father 35:00

22d ago35:00

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Roy Wood Jr. has long used humor to discuss topical issues and get at deeper truths. As a correspondent for The Daily Show, and now as the host of Have I Got News For You on CNN, he brings his own unique sensibility to political comedy. In his new memoir, The Man Of Many Fathers, he goes deep on his complicated relationship with his father, and the…

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"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff 49:55

23d ago49:55

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This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on the life and times of Paul Mr Wonderful Orndorff. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into the career of Paul Orndorff from wrestling him in GCW, to His run in WWE, to WCW, SMW, and everywhere in between. We also talk about SMW's Summer Blast 1993 tour as well. Support #CCN b…

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Time for Josh Allen and Joe Brady to Reset and Recommit to Scoring points 1:42:24

24d ago1:42:24

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The Buffalo Bills’ offense has hit a wall — and it’s time to call it what it is. Josh Allen is still a freak, but the play-calling, the execution, and the commitment to scoring have gone missing. Interim OC Joe Brady has the keys now… but is he pressing the right buttons? Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code FANATICS for a…

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In The Test Kitchen With Dan Souza & Lisa McManus 51:35

25d ago51:35

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Today we’re bringing you a conversation Dan had on the new podcast In the Test Kitchen, from America’s Test Kitchen. Hosts Dan Souza and Lisa McManus welcomed Dan into their Boston studio to dive deep into the world of pasta design, exploring what makes a perfect noodle and how texture, sauce-holding power, and mouthfeel come together in the ultima…

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Buffalo Bills Wake-Up Call or Collapse? 1:45:01

24d ago1:45:01

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Join host Rico as he breaks down the Miami Dolphins' crushing loss with hard-hitting analysis and no excuses. Was this defeat THE wake-up call the team desperately needed, or the beginning of a full meltdown? Special guest Carl Jones from News 4 Buffalo brings insider takes, stats, and Buffalo's perspective on AFC East chaos. Unfiltered, unapologet…

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Val Venis 46:19

24d ago46:19

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This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on the training of Val Venis. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into the training and career of Val Venis while at the Funkin Dojo, and the WWE. We also talk about Terry Funk, Del The Patriot Wilkes, Chris Youngblood, and so much more! Support #CCN by checking out mybookie.ag …

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Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins | POSTGAME INSTANT REACTION 2:26:39

27d ago2:26:39

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Join Z-Bot & Rico for the ultimate Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins Week 10 recap, breaking down every explosive play from the 2025 NFL season's AFC East showdown at Hard Rock Stadium. In this stunning NFL Week 10 highlight reel, the Dolphins dominated the Bills 30-13, snapping their skid and handing Buffalo their third loss of the 2025 NFL regular …

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The 4 Chemicals Secretly Controlling Your Motivation and Mood 27:07

29d ago27:07

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Did you know four brain chemicals secretly control your motivation, mood, and mental energy every single day? In this episode, Jim sits down with neuroscientist and bestselling author TJ Power to break down the DOSE Effect. It is a science backed framework for activating the four key neurochemicals that shape your daily experience: Dopamine, Oxytoc…

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What Is Colorado Style Pizza? 44:37

29d ago44:37

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We all know the classic regional pizza styles: New York, Chicago, Detroit. But Colorado? If you haven’t heard of that one, you’re not alone. Paul Karolyi, a reporter and executive producer of City Cast Denver, spent six years trying to uncover the story of how Colorado style pizza was invented, and why more people don’t know about it. This week we …

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Phil Rosenthal Has A Menu Strategy (Reheat) 32:46

1M ago32:46

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Wherever Phil Rosenthal goes, he wants to eat — which explains the name of his Netflix show, Somebody Feed Phil. He travels the world with wide eyes, an empty stomach, and a bottomless supply of delight at the people and food he encounters. And before Somebody Feed Phil and his new podcast Naked Lunch, Phil created the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Ra…

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From Concussion to Coach 25:50

1M ago25:50

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Tanika Connesero is a brain injury survivor and health care coach whose personal journey emboldened her to assist family members. Multiple people in her family had TBIs and her mother had a stroke. We all have experienced those life challenges where our children get injured in sporting events or just falling in the shower. Do I need to seek medical…

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James Cook OUT? Bills RB Injury Could Shake Up Week 10! 1:08:34

1M ago1:08:34

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Buffalo Fanatics analyzes the Bills' injury report, focusing on James Cook's ankle. The "Thigh Doc" joins to break down various injuries, including potential impacts on gameplay. Slow-motion analysis of Cook's injury is included for in-depth examination. Our Sponsors: * Check out Cigars International and use my code FANATICS for a great deal: https…

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Buffalo Bills Deadline Strategy: Smart Move or Missed Opportunity? 1:50:27

1M ago1:50:27

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Join host Rico as he breaks down the Buffalo Bills' shocking inaction at the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline! With GM Brandon Beane restructuring CB Taron Johnson's contract to free up $3.5M in cap space and rumors swirling around targets like WR Chris Olave, DL upgrades, and even a potential blockbuster for Deebo Samuel and Von Miller from Washington—the …

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Are The Bills BACK? | What We Learned From Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs 1:58:34

1M ago1:58:34

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On this episode of the 'Smoke Break', Z-Bot recaps the Buffalo Bills most impressive outing of the season, a 28-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL Season. With the Bills improving to 6-2, are they back to being a legitimate contender? Have the Bills proven they're a complete football team? Is the recent success of the Bill…

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Buffalo Bills BEAT Kansas City Chiefs in ANOTHER CLASSIC | POSTGAME INSTANT REACTION 2:21:55

1M ago2:21:55

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Join Z-Bot and Rico for an epic recap of the Buffalo Bills' massive Week 9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 28-21 in this thrilling NFL showdown! Dive into Josh Allen's clutch quarterback performance, the Bills' dominant defense making game-changing stops, and all the key plays that sealed the win for Buffalo Bills against …

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How Did Tony Shalhoub Learn To Play A Chef On Screen? 32:55

1M ago32:55

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Tony Shalhoub is an actor whose roles skew towards the quirky and neurotic — and his characters’ quirks often come out through food. In the classic 1996 film Big Night, Tony plays an uncompromising Italian chef whose Jersey Shore restaurant is on the brink of failure. In the TV show Monk, he plays a detective with OCD who has many strong opinions a…

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Increase Your Memory by 76% with This Simple Memory Technique 16:21

1M ago16:21

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How many times have you met someone new, only to forget their name a minute later? Or finished reading a page, realizing you can’t remember a single word you just read? You don't have a bad memory. You just haven't been using it the way it was designed. In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, Jim reveals a simple yet powerful technique proven b…