Best Chop Local Podcasts (2025)

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Karen’s Read Civil Lawsuit Part 3 1:01:52

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Start with the verdict, then rewind the tape. We walk you through the Karen Reed case from indictments to a hung jury to a full acquittal, and into the sweeping civil rights lawsuit that alleges malicious prosecution, planted evidence, phone and video mishandling, and supervisory failures that set the investigation on a single track. No legalese, n…

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Media Insultant - 12.3.25 - Is the TV M&A activity in jeoprardy? Trump makes useless threats. And iHeart is guaranteeing us a human experience. 19:22

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TRUMP IS CONFUSED ABOUT LICENSES FOR TV NETWORKS… TWO BIG TELEVISION M&A DEALS ARE IN SOME JEOPARDY… IHEART ISSUES A WEIRD AI GUARANTEE. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscape. They focus on radio and TV primarily - but a…

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Soundtracks of the Hood: Friday, Juice, and the Songs That Raised Us 1:33:17

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This Chop Shop Show episode is a nostalgic, high-energy celebration of Daryl "EZDZ" Newton's birthday and the post-Thanksgiving slowdown, as EZDZ, Greg Doss AKA Ruff, Waldo "Dade City" Woodard, and special guest DJ Spaceship from 88.5 dive into the soundtrack of Black culture across generations. The crew opens with jokes about holiday plates, picky…

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Battle Angel Alita (1993 OVA) 1:31:30

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With the James Cameron Stragglers series nearing it's conclusion, that means Alita: Battle Angel is about to hit the TNE feed! But before we get to that film, Isaac and Caleb are once again paying off old debt by fulfilling their promise to first cover the 1993 OVA, Battle Angel Alita! And this is a tie in to our James Cameron series, they've tagge…

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Inside The Karen Read Civil Lawsuit And The Alleged Cover-Up Part 2 58:48

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What if the case everyone thinks is simple starts to unravel the moment you tug on the first thread? We dive into part two of our Karen Read deep-dive and walk through the decisions that shaped the investigation: off-site interviews with no recordings, a home that wasn’t searched for DNA, and a rapid focus on a single suspect while a circle of insi…

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FREE Patreon Exclusive Episode Happy Thanksgiving, Patreon Fam! 🦃 Exclusive Daily Detour Drop: Crazy News That'll Make You Spill Your Gravy 34:38

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A new lane opens with The Daily Detour—fast, sharp, and unafraid to press pause on the scroll. We kick off with Indiana oddities that remind us why local news still charms: a snowplow naming contest (Sleetwood Mac for the win), a nine-year-old’s compliment stand, a former stray turned K9 hero, and the mystery of stolen tortoises. Then the mood turn…

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Patreon Exclusive Free EpisodeDaily Detour: Doorbells, Coffins & Dine-and-Dash Diva 31:06

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Start with laughter, stay for the jaw-drops. We kick off with Thanksgiving Eve chaos and family lore, then sprint into a luxury con where an Instagram food influencer dresses the part, eats like royalty, and allegedly vanishes at the check—offering “exposure,” trinkets, and audacity instead of payment. It’s equal parts scam and social media illusio…

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Inside The Karen Read Civil Lawsuit And The Alleged Cover-Up Part 1 50:45

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A Boston cop dies on a snowy lawn. A girlfriend is accused. Then the medical details, text messages, and a relentless community start pulling the story in a very different direction. We dive into the Karen Read civil lawsuit with a clear timeline of the late-night house party, the alleged altercation, the dog bites, and the morning search that ende…

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How Grants Can Transform Your Direct-To-Consumer Meat Business with Stephen Ussery 1:01:54

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Grab our mEat-Commerce Essentials to start making money in your direct to consumer business today with $100 off the course with code: POD100 Snag Access Here: https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/meat-commerce-essentials-1 In this episode, Katie Oltoff, co-founder of Chop Local and Chop Local University, sits down with Stephen Ussery from Stewart's …

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Media Insultant - 11.26.25 The collapse of radio values? Bonneville starts a sports net that makes no sense. And Jackson rants about radio data! 24:10

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THE WIZARD OF WESTPORT IS MAKING RADIO INTERESTING AGAIN! WE THINK RADIO IS FIGHTING THE WRONG BATTLE! BONNEVILLE STARTS A REGIONAL SPORTS RADIO NETWORK…AH…AND THE REASON FOR THAT???? Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscap…

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Dark Angel: "Pilot" (2000) {James Cameron Stragglers} 1:49:05

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The return of the Cameron series continues into it's most obscure vein yet, as Isaac, Eric and Caleb look back on a mostly forgotten venture by old Double J Jeff Cameron, as they discuss the tv pilot for Dark Angel. What's this? An unexpected return of the pilotsville series?! What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now! This episode was r…

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Listener Favorite Re-Run: Meat Pricing and Marketing: Strategies for Success with Matt LeRoux 47:05

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Episode 24 | Grab our mEat-Commerce Essentials to start making money in your direct to consumer business today with $100 off the course with code: POD100 Snag Access Here: https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/meat-commerce-essentials-1 We’re bringing back one of the most-loved episodes of the Meat Success podcast — and for good reason. In this fan-f…

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Media Insultant - 11.19.25 - AI is helping how? Now everyone can sell everything in media! And how was FORECAST? 27:39

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EVERYONE IS SELLING EVERYTHING AI HELPS RADIO HOW? WE MISSED FORECAST - BUT STILL HAVE AN OPINION. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscape. They focus on radio and TV primarily - but also any media that is relevent or bene…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #151 (Lance Henriksen, OVAs and Local Drinks ft. Eric, Caleb & Isaac) 52:14

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The Cameron Series rolls along, but in between recordings the trio of Isaac, Eric and Caleb take a break to discuss some of more pressing matters, such as the pros and cons of different heights, local drinks they like, their thoughfs on can openers, and more! Caleb also brings out his pitch fork to gives some pokes to his old pal Lance Henriksen, a…

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How Neglect, Deceit, And A Failed Safety Net Ended Kinsleigh Weltys Life Part 2 1:01:59

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A five-year-old’s world narrowed to a locked closet, bread for dinner, and hours facing a corner while adults traded excuses. We unpack the forensic interviews that finally put words to what was happening inside the home, then follow a trail of witness statements from family, coworkers, and school staff that reveal how the truth leaked out—tied to …

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Creating & Marketing Irrestible Holiday Gift Boxes 56:39

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Episode 23 | This webinar replay focuses on strategies for increasing holiday sales, particularly through the use of online marketplaces like Chop Local. The panel features two Chop Local vendors, Theresa Davis of West 40 Market and Rebecca Dalton of Dalton Farms, who share their experiences and tips. Topics discussed include the importance of earl…

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How Neglect, Deceit, And A Failed Safety Net Ended Kinsleigh Weltys Life 55:14

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A five-year-old weighed twenty-one pounds, her hair crawling with lice, her world reduced to a closet blocked by a dresser. We trace how a child’s life narrowed to that small space—and how the adults around her layered lies, delay, and denial over obvious danger. We walk you through the full timeline: the delayed 911 call, the shifting claims about…

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Eisenhower Middle School's Epic Championship Comeback! 1:12:12

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In this electrifying episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts Daryl "EZDZ" Newton, Greg Doss (aka Ruff), and Waldo "Dade City" Woodard dive deep into the triumphant story of the Eisenhower Middle School Generals boys' basketball team, fresh off their Hillsborough County 2024-25 championship victory. Kicking off with a heartfelt Veterans Day salute to c…

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Strange Days (1995) {James Cameron Stragglers} 2:23:08

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The boys are back to continue into the second leg of the James Cameron Stragglers series as they discuss the 1995 film, Strange Days! Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, and co-written by Cameron, even though this one was not directed by our boy Jimmy C, his finger prints are smudged all over this one. What will Isaac, Eric and Caleb think of this underse…

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Gas Station Weed, Four Phones, Zero Alibis Jacob Wessel Part 3 1:05:33

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A trusted mentor. Four phones. Hundreds of messages. We trace how a robotics “helper” turned access into leverage and mentorship into control, grooming a 17-year-old through flattery, secrecy, and fear. The story unfolds in stages: off-campus meetups, gas station weed, a house visit that became a crime scene, and a flight to a rural hideout where d…

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How Margaret Schwartz is Redefining Direct-to-Consumer Lamb Sales 36:06

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Episode 22 | Grab our mEat-Commerce Essentials to start making money in your direct to consumer business today with $100 off the course with code: POD100 Snag Access Here: https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/meat-commerce-essentials-1 In this episode of the Meat Success Podcast, Katie Olthoff interviews Margaret Schwartz of Schwartz Meat Company, a…

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Media Insultant - 11.5.25 - iHeart SFO shuffled? Cumulus stumbles, again. And Is Amazon about to re-order local media sales? 24:52

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IS LOCAL MEDIA JUST ONE AMAZON CLICK AWAY FROM OBLIVION? (3:40) iHEART SFO - KEITH STARTED PULLING THE STRING AND INTERESTING THINGS KEEP POPPING OUT….(15:17) CUMULUS CONTINUES THE SLIDE…AND YA GOTTA WONDER WHEN WILL IT BOTTOM OUT…? (12:10) Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and s…

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NFL Scandals, College Chaos, & Dodgers Repeat? 1:16:39

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In this lively episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts Daryl "EZDZ" Newton, Greg Doss AKA Ruff, and Waldo "Dade City" Woodard gather at Red Star Bar & Grill to dissect Week 9 in sports, gambling scandals, and cultural riffs. Kicking off with high-energy intros, the trio dives into the shocking Terry Rozier point-shaving allegations, debating whether h…

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From Protective Order To Revenge Porn: The Patrick Rubeck Case Cocaine, Cameras, And a BMW X5 50:15

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A simple traffic stop cracked open a far more unsettling story. We start with a warrant, a BMW X5, and a baggie that tested positive for cocaine—but the real revelations unfold through a chain of search warrants, IP logs, Amazon receipts, and devices pulled from a condo that point to harassment, nonconsensual recording, and calculated online impers…

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King Kong (1976) Commentary 2:33:59

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#25 The Monster Mash series returns for it's next entry as Caleb, Isaac and Eric jump into King Kong (1976) to see how Dino De Laurentis and John Guillermin handle the classic story. What will your hosts think of this often derided mid 70s epic? Find out now! This episode was recorded on June 29th, 2025. Email the show at [email protected]…

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Pinterest Marketing Strategies for Farmers and Butcher Shops with Kate Ahl 51:00

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Episode 21 | Make sure to sign up for the Spring Webinar Series, where we are sharing strategies on how to better sell your meat! Learn more here: https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/blog/2025-meat-marketing-webinars In this episode of the Meat Success podcast, Katie Olthoff talks with Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media about leveraging Pinterest for b…

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Media Insultant 10.29.25 - EMF might be the most successful radio group in the oountry! No one seems to give a damn about digital media waste! And the FDA could chop $7 billion out of TV revenue! Now ... 20:14

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NO ONE SEEMS TO GIVE A SHIT ABOUT WASTE - THE MONEY JUST KEEPS FLOWING (8:10) FDA RATTLES WITH A POTENTIAL BAN ON TV AND RADIO ADS. (13:12) EMF UNFOLDS FINANCIALS - KICK BUTT (4:15) Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscape.…

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From Walgreens to Rib Shack Royalty: Pibb's Rib Shack Story 1:35:10

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In this heartfelt episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts Daryl "EZDZ" Newton, Greg Doss AKA Ruff, and Waldo "Dade City" Woodard welcome longtime friend Marlon Lovett and his wife Regina, owners of Pibb's Rib Shack, for a raw, inspiring conversation about love, hustle, and building a barbecue empire from the ground up. The crew kicks off with playful …

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Mona the Vampire: "Attack of the Living Scarecrow/The Robot Babysitter" (1999) 1:27:23

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Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar for the final outing in their 2025 Halloween Spectacular! There's trouble in the speakeasy as Caleb is too drunk to tend bar, and the Halloween patrons are getting a bit out of hand. Will watching and discussing Isaac's Halloween pick ease their spirits? And will anyone help them with these out of control custome…

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Unraveling The Death Of Trooper Johnny Edrington 55:58

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Blue lights cut through the dark on KY-80, a state trooper lies 18 feet from his cruiser, and the questions haven’t stopped for 35 years. We revisit the life and final shift of Kentucky State Trooper Johnny Edrington, retracing the timeline from Post 11 to a fateful U-turn after a speeding pickup and the moments that vanished in between. With eyewi…

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Unlocking SEO Success for Farmers: Tips and Strategies with Kelly Stanze 57:54

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Grab our mEat-Commerce Essentials to start making money in your direct to consumer business today with $100 off the course with code: POD100 Snag Access Here: https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/meat-commerce-essentials-1 Episode 20 | In this episode of the Meat Success podcast, Katie Olthoff, co-founder of Chop Local and Chop Local University, is …

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Media Insultant 10.22.25 - Is the one day sale a gimmick at Connoiseur stations? Cumulus comes out fighting! Saga makes a good move IOHO! 22:56

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WHO’S GOING TO BLINK FIRST? CUMULUS TAKES ON NIELSEN IN WHAT SOME CALL A GAME OF CHICKEN! (7:55) CONNOISEUR HAS A DEAL FOR YOU! (2:09) WE GIVE SAGA COMMUNICATIONS A SOLID FIST BUMP ON THEIR MOVES THIS WEEK… (18:48) IF THERE IS A FLY IN MY SOUP…DO i WANT THE MRC TO TELL ME? (16:50) Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & …

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From Block Parties to WMNF: DJ Spaceship's Musical Journey 43:58

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In this vibrant episode of the "Chop Shop Show," hosts Daryl "EZDZ" Newton, Greg Doss (Ruff), and Waldo "Dade City" Woodard welcome special guest DJ Spaceship for a deep dive into music, culture, and Tampa's vibrant radio scene. The episode kicks off with a lively introduction, setting the stage for an engaging conversation about DJ Spaceship's jou…

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Return of the Living Dead (1985) 1:47:01

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The Halloween Season is entering it's final leg, and before Isaac's Halloween spectacular can get it's chance in the autumn sun, first the boys have to finish up Caleb's Screaming with a Smile series, with Return of the Living Dead! This episode was recorded on Oct. 5th, 2025. Email the show at [email protected]…

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10 Years Cancer-Free: Survivor Tameka Taylor's Raw Story 54:53

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In this heartfelt episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts EZDZ and Greg Doss welcome breast cancer survivor Tamika Taylor and her daughter Jasmine to celebrate October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tamika shares her empowering journey, marking 10 years cancer-free just before her birthday. Diagnosed in September 2015 at stage two after self-examini…

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Building a Locker from the Ground Up with Ty Gustafson 53:57

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Grab our mEat-Commerce Essentials to start making money in your direct to consumer business today with $100 off the course with code: POD100 Snag Access Here: https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/meat-commerce-essentials-1 Episode 19 | In this episode of the Meat Success podcast, co-founder of Chop Local, Katie Olthoff, interviews Ty Gustafson, a co…

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Media Insultant - 10.15.25 - Both Saga and The Wizard say go big or go home. More layoffs of good people. FCC Commissioner Carr floats a dumb idea...IOHO. 24:56

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GO BIG OR GO HOME. THAT’S WHAT SAGA IS SAYING!(17:45) MORE LAYOFFS - AH…NO FURTHER COMMENT (7:10) A SURPRISING DEAL THE WIZARD OF WESTPORT STRIKES A BIG ONE (1:20) FCC COMMISSIONER CARR HAS A DEAL FOR YOU!…(20:04) Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments ab…

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Fright Night (1985) 1:48:58

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Screaming with a Smile slides into it's third entry as Caleb and Isaac return to the bar with the 1985 vampire classic, Fright Night! Will there be some chuckles with the chills in this one? And how will Richard Edlunds effects stack up against what we've already seen this Halloween? Hit play and find out! This episode was recorded on Sept. 21st, 2…

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No Undefeated NFL Teams & Tampa Community Spotlights 1:30:55

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In this electrifying episode of the Chop Shop Show from October 6, 2025, hosts dive headfirst into NFL Week 6 chaos, celebrating a league with zero undefeated teams and defenses that feel optional. Kicking off with banter about everyone's teams snagging wins—Cowboys dominating Detroit, Giants edging the Jets—the crew unpacks surprises like the Rave…

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Optimizing Your Farm Market: Lessons from Pleasant View Beef 45:48

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Grab our mEat-Commerce Essentials to start making money in your direct to consumer business today with $100 off the course with code: POD100 Snag Access Here: https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/meat-commerce-essentials-1 Episode 18 | In this episode of the Meat Success podcast, Katie Olthoff from Chop Local interviews Kayla Lewis of Pleasant View …

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Media Insultant 10.8.25 - Net's VS Affiliates. Does it get better or worse? No deals in radio M&A. Is that going to last? Is Salem going to make it? 26:57

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From SEC Thrillers to Bucs Heartbreak 1:00:27

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In this lively episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts Eazy Deasy, AK Rupp (Greg Dawson), and Coach Waldo dive into a jam-packed recap of NFL Week 4 and College Football Week 5. They kick off with college ball, dissecting major upsets like Miami's loss to Florida State on a Friday night road game, blaming poor scheduling and lookahead tendencies. The …

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Chopping Mall (1986) 1:52:15

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Sustainable Success: Navigating Growth in Direct-to-Consumer Meat Sales with Vintage Beef 41:26

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Grab our mEat-Commerce Essentials to start making money in your direct to consumer business today with $100 off the course with code: POD100 Snag Access Here: https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/meat-commerce-essentials-1 Episode 17 | In this episode of the Meat Success Podcast, Katie Olthoff, co-founder of Chop Local and Chop Local University, is …

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Media Insultant - 10.1.25 - STOP with new business! A remarkable NEW budgeting process for your station! 30:28

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Predator Teacher: The Ongoing Brittany Fortinberry Scandal Part 6 31:39

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The predatory saga of former teacher Brittany Fortenberry takes another disturbing turn as we examine shocking new allegations from a third victim. What began as innocent visits to a friend's "aunt's" house quickly spiraled into a calculated pattern of exploitation that parents never suspected. Through exclusive analysis of the latest probable caus…

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Night of the Creeps (1986) 1:20:09

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The Halloween season is officially here for the TNE feed, as Caleb and Isaac begin this year's Hallowween series, Screaming with a Smile! A four part series looking at 80s horror comedies, beginning with the 1986 zombie/alien worms bonanza, Night of the Creeps! This episode was recorded on Email the show at [email protected]…

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Betrayal by Text: The Cyber Munchausen Case 47:50

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The digital shadows we cast can sometimes conceal our darkest impulses - but what happens when the monster behind the screen is the very person sworn to protect you? In the tiny Michigan town of Bill City (population 312), 13-year-old Lauren received her first anonymous text message during a Halloween party. "Owen is breaking up with you," it claim…

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Media Insultant - 9.24.25 - Not another Kimmel comment?! No ratings? Dan Patrick doesn't care. And the auto budgets are fading fast. 24:34

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WE APPOLOGIZE…BUT ONE FINAL WORD ON THE JIMMY KIMMEL DEBACLE (2:30) DAN PATRICK HAS THE GUTS TO SAY WHAT NO ONE ELSE WILL…(12:20) NO WONDER YOUR CAR DEALERSHIP BUDGETS ARE SMALLER OR GONE (19:44) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver a…

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Bucs Undefeated Streak & Week 4 NFL Breakdown 1:34:26

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In this episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts dive into Week 4 of NFL and college football with a spotlight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' undefeated start. Joined by passionate Bucs fans Shadi Bryant and Franco McGill, the conversation kicks off celebrating the team's gritty wins, including last-second field goals and comebacks, contrasting past seas…