Best Brian Sack Podcasts (2025)

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Brian Baldinger! Jalen Ramsey Traded, Sack Summit, Best NFL Edge Rushers & Malik Beasley! 1:55:28

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Baldy's Breakdowns comes to Green Light! To start, the fellas talk Malik Beasley's NBA gambling investigation, react to the Jalen Ramsey - Minkah Fitzpatrick (and Jonnu Smith) trade and recap Love Island. Then, Brian Baldinger joins Chris to talk about Maxx Crosby, Von Miller, Cam Jordan and the Sack Summit, an elite meeting of the NFL best pass ru…

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NFL Training Camp News: Tyreek & Tua, Joe Burrow In Cincy & How To Win An NFL Contract Dispute 1:23:48

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We have football, IT'S CAMP SZN! Training camps have begun across the country and there is finally some current football news. We begin with Chris, Macon and Nate diving into Tua Tagovailoa's comments on Tyreek Hill from Dolphins training camp and how Tyreek is maturing after the end of the 2024 season. We cover the Bengals contract situations, Joe…

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719 "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" by F Scott Fitzgerald (with Mike Palindrome) | 25 for 25 - #25 The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 1:54:49

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In June of 1922, the twenty-five-year-old wunderkind F. Scott Fitzgerald published "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," an incredible story of fabulously wealthy people living a secret life in remote Montana. Later that month, he began composing his most famous work, The Great Gatsby. In this episode, Jacke and Mike read and discuss this early Fitzger…

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NFL News: JC Tretter's Resignation, Micah Parsons & Jerry Jones, & Terry McLaurin's Contract Situation! 1:16:46

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The NFL updates are firing right before training camp begins. Chris is back from the beach and runs through all the NFL news. Lloyd Howell and JC Tretter have both resigned from the NFLPA and Chris recaps the events that got us to this point and where the players can go from here. Jerry Jones had some very interesting comments around the contract s…

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Joe Casey Discusses Space Quest and His Return to Comics | Comic Crusaders Podcast #566 32:42

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Get ready for an interstellar ride! Join Al Mega as he interviews legendary comic book writer Joe Casey about his exciting return to the comic scene with his brand-new project from Dynamite Entertainment: Space Quest! We dive deep into Joe’s career, creative inspirations, cosmic adventures, and why Space Quest is about to become your next comic boo…

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718 Jim - The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade (with Shelley Fisher Fishkin) | Mark Twain's Dreams 1:39:04

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In this episode, Jacke talks to eminent Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin (Was Huck Black?: Mark Twain and African-American Voices) about her new book Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade, which sheds new light on the origins and influence of Mark Twain's beloved yet polarizing figure. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the recent …

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Film Sack 711: Live Free or Die Hard 1:41:46

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On this week’s Film Sack Podcast, John McClane is forced to team up with a young computer hacker, Matt Farrell, to stop a master cyber-terrorist called Thomas Gabriel, who wants to shut down the entire nations computer infrastructure in a mass cyber attack. Computers are scary! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #565 – Zack Slattery 26:39

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Today, Al Mega sits down with comic book creator and Cherry Bomb Comics founder, Zack Slattery! We’re diving deep into Zack’s wild journey from comic fan to publisher and getting the inside scoop on his powerful new releases: The Brooding Muse: Book One and Book Two! What inspired Zack’s creative fire? How did he build Cherry Bomb Comics into a bra…

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717 Einstein and Kafka (with Ken Krimstein) | Dr Johnson Helps a Friend (and Changes the Course of Literary History) | My Last Book with Fernando Pessoa Expert Bartholomew Ryan 56:41

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It's an action-packed day at the History of Literature! First, Jacke recounts the story of Dr. Johnson racing to the aid of his friend, the playwright Oliver Goldsmith, whose landlady was threatening him with debtor's prison. Naturally, the great critic and dictionary author Johnson found a very literary way to help. Then Jacke is joined by author …

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #564 | Interview with Kane Gallagher – The Underclass Graphic Novel 32:55

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Welcome to another explosive episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast! Your host, Al Mega, is joined by the insanely talented Kane Gallagher—a rising force in the world of indie comics, pulling double duty as both writer and artist of the gritty, no-holds-barred dystopian epic, THE UNDERCLASS! What happens when society breaks down, power shifts to th…

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Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Talks NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton & Indiana's Future 54:08

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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins Chris Long to discuss the Pacers run to the NBA Finals, their battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton's injury in game 7, Myles Turner heading to the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency and the future for Pacers basketball. (00:00) Intro (02:40) 2024-25 Pacers Season (09:47) Tyrese Haliburto…

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716 Icelandic Folk Legends (with Dagrun Osk Jonsdottir) | John le Carre at the Bodleian 1:01:28

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Since the first permanent settlers landed there more than a thousand years ago, Iceland has been perhaps the most unique and enchanting place in all of Europe. How fitting, then, for its people to have developed unique, enchanting, and captivating stories involving hidden people, trolls, ghosts, sea monsters, and more. In this episode, Jacke talks …

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Film Sack 710: The Lost World 1:33:07

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On this week’s Film Sack podcast, a research team is sent to the Jurassic Park Site B island to study the dinosaurs there, while an InGen team approaches with another agenda. Will dinosaurs come to America and get into the pool? Will tiny ones eat one of the hitmen from Fargo? Tune in and find out the hard way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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NFLPA & NFL Collusion, Netflix's Quarterback, Golf Course & NFL Fights! 1:22:10

14d ago1:22:10

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New information has been obtained regarding the NFL and NFLPA potential collusion. Chris details the findings, the impact on the NFL players and the next steps ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Chris, Nate and Macon also review Netflix's Quarterback TV show that highlights Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins' 2024 seasons, tier NFL QBs if they were…

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Everyone Loves a Vegetable 47:12

15d ago47:12

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Interview with Dan Chichester | Axles Infernal: The Damnation Delivery Service (CCP #563) 35:23

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Join Al Mega as he rides shotgun with the legendary writer Dan (D.G.) Chichester, the mind behind unforgettable Daredevil runs and now the creator of the wild, infernal new Kickstarter comic—Axles Infernal #1-2: The Damnation Delivery Service! We’re talking flaming vengeance, cursed packages, and one of the most original indie comics burning up the…

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715 How Did George Eliot and the Victorians Respond to Climate Collapse? (with Nathan Hensley) | People at Museums Are Losing Their Brains! | My Last Book with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas 1:12:12

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What does it feel like to live helplessly in a world that is coming undone? If you're alive in 2025, you are probably very familiar with this feeling - and if you'd been alive in the age of Victorian literature, you might have felt that way too. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Nathan K. Hensley about his book Action without Hope: Victorian L…

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Ryan Clark! Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers & Bill Belichick Stories! 1:32:24

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Ryan Clark and Chris Long talking ball. The fellas chop it up and cover a number of NFL and sports topics. Ryan gives his opinion on Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin's career, the Steelers 2025 outlook and name NFL stars to specific superlatives like 'Most Underrated' and 'Freak of Nature.' The guys also cover the current sports media la…

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Free Flicks Galore! Vizio’s WatchFree+ Updates w.Chris Woolsey (CCP #562) 43:39

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Get ready for an episode packed with free flicks, fiery action, rom-com realness, chills down your spine, and belly laughs galore! Al Mega sits down with returning guest and all-around content connoisseur Chris Woolsey, now representing Vizio’s WatchFree+, to break down the April 2025 lineup like a boss! ðŸ”¥ Topics Covered: Romantic comedies that’…

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714 The Real Charles Dickens (with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas) | Dickens and the Theatre 1:25:00

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Charles Dickens (1812-1870) led one of the most colorful and interesting lives of any author. But while many of us are familiar with his unforgettable characters and fantastically successful novels, we often don't know the details of his difficult early life, his success as a reporter, his troubled marriage and suspected relationship with another w…

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Film Sack 709: Bangkok Dangerous 1:25:01

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This week on Film Sack, a hitman who's in Bangkok to pull off a series of jobs violates his personal code when he falls for a local woman and bonds with his errand boy. The movie is called Bangkok Dangerous, and it was from that time Nic Cage had a lot of bills to pay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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4th of July Freakshow! Darren Waller Trade, LSU Jersey Patches & Red Panda + Most America Things Ever! 1:02:54

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Freakshow Friday on July 4th! The fellas cover Darren Waller's trade to the Miami Dolphins, LSU selling jersey patches to sponsors for NIL funds, Red Panda's fall and dominance as a halftime act, then discuss the Most America Things ever and play a quick game of Dead or Alive!(00:00:00) Intro (00:03:30) Darren Waller Traded To Miami Dolphins (00:16…

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #561 – Greg Weisman 30:08

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The queen of chaos returns! Join host Al Mega on the Comic Crusaders Podcast as he reunites with legendary creator Greg Weisman to talk about his hotly anticipated Dynamite Comics series, Gargoyles: Demona. Dive into Demona’s darker depths, discover Greg’s best-kept storytelling secrets, and hear hilarious behind-the-scenes moments from Greg himsel…

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713 The Odyssey (with Daniel Mendelsohn) | The History of Literature Podcast Tour! 1:34:43

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Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest surviving works of literature - and yet, somehow, it can also feel like one of the newest. The inventive narrative structure, complex hero, and surprisingly modern themes still feel fresh, thousands of years after the poem's genesis. In this episode, Jacke talks to author and translator Daniel Mendelsohn about h…

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #560 – Omar Morales 48:47

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Omar Morales Returns! New Comic Major Thomás from Comixology Originals After four years, comic book creator Omar Morales returns to the Comic Crusaders Podcast for a stellar conversation with Al Mega! From the faith-fueled pages of CruZader to the interstellar drama of Major Thomás, Omar takes us on a wild ride through creativity, culture, and cosm…

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712 Shakespeare's Greatest Love (with David Medina) | New Play About Shakespeare's Collaboration with Marlowe 59:46

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He might be the greatest writer about love that the world has ever known. But as is so often the case with Shakespeare, the biographical record raises as many questions as it answers. How often did Shakespeare fall in love, and with whom, and what happened? Who was Shakespeare's greatest love? In this episode, Jacke talks to David Medina about his …

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Pablo Torre! Investigating NFL Collusion, Guaranteed Player Contracts & NFL Owners! 44:26

28d ago44:26

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Investigation Friday at Green Light! Pablo Torre joins Chris Long for a deep dive into the NFL Collusion story. Pablo covers every detail from JC Tretter and the NFLPA to Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson and guaranteed contracts to NFL owners and more. All the info you need on this subject that is interestingly not a larger story. (00:0…

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Film Sack 708: Ocean's Twelve 1:50:07

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On this week’s Film Sack, Danny Ocean and his crew are forced to pull off a series of heists across Europe, after being tracked down by the man they robbed in the first film. As they face off against a rival thief and law enforcement, the team's loyalty and ingenuity are put to the test. Is this really the worst of the three movies? Get in, losers!…

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Senator Quackers and the Declaration of Rockets 50:37

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Jack and Brian return with their customary blend of absurdity and cultural riffing: Senator Quackers: Jack channels political satire in a wild campaign send‑up. A dive into “Biding Time with Biden”: Brian and Jack imaginative-read an audio piece by Kamala Harris. Throwback to ‘80s icons: From Martha Quinn to Downtown Julie Brown—they relive the glo…

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #559 – Home Brewed Comics 41:23

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â˜• Home Brewed Comics Returns! Chris Sahloff & Dan Price Spill The Tea On Their Newest Project! The tea is HOT and the comics are BREWED to perfection! Al Mega welcomes back the powerhouse duo from Home Brewed Comics—Chris Sahloff and Dan Price, for a wild ride through their latest creative adventures! From hilarious behind-the-scenes stories to d…

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711 How Does Literature Handle Atrocities? (with Bruce Robbins) | My Last Book with Hemingway Expert Alex Vernon | Who Will Come to Jacke and Emma's Party? 1:13:28

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For millennia, literature has represented humanity at its finest. Over the same period of time, human beings have been committing the worst acts of mass violence imaginable. How have authors addressed these atrocities? Have they shown an ability to look at their own nation with the critical eyes of a stranger? And if so, have works of imagination p…

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Kyle Long! NBA Finals Review, OKC Thunder As An NFL Team, Kevin Durant & Mailbag! 1:28:15

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KYLE LONG BACK ON GREEN LIGHT! The fellas are together again and review the NBA Finals after the Oklahoma City Thunder knock off the Indiana Pacers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took home the MVP and Chris, Kyle and Nate find OKC's NFL comp. Chris also deep-dived on a #0 theory across sports and may have found patient zero of the #0 curse. The fellas th…

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #558 – Brian DeCubellis & Ethan Sacks 25:27

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EPIC INTERVIEW ALERT Join Al Mega as he chops it up with creative juggernauts Ethan Sacks and Brian DeCubellis about their brand-new five-issue comic series coming this spring from Image Comics’ imprint Syzygy Publishing is DARK HONOR! From the streaming screen to the comic scene, Brian makes his debut with style alongside comic vet Ethan. Get the …

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710 Weird and Wonderful Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome (with Paul Chrystal) | A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT | Two Listeners Follow Their Dream (And Create Something Amazing) 1:00:09

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It's another action-packed episode! First, Jacke relays the story of a long-time listener who worked some mundane jobs before becoming an artistic bookmaker. Then Jacke talks to author Paul Chrystal about his work diving into lesser-known ancient texts for his book Miracula: Weird and Wonderful Stories of Ancient Greece and Rome. And in between, Ja…

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Film Sack 707: Starsky & Hutch 1:27:05

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On this week's episode of Film Sack, the crew tackle Starsky and Hutch from 2004, two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red and white Ford Gran Torino with the help of a police snitch called Huggy Bear. Is it funny? Is it serious? Is it both? Tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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NFL Training Camp & Joint Practice Preview! Sophie Cunningham, Love Island & Beau's Foot! 55:44

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FREAKSHOW FRIDAY! Covering a wide variety of bases today. We talk NFL training camp and joint practice schedule, then Beau brings us up to speed on Love Island, we learn about Beau's foot injury and talk Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA's fiercest enforcer!(00:00) Intro(04:54) Movie Rewind(10:58) Beau's Foot(24:27) NFL Training Camp & Joint Practices(52…