Best Chris Manfre Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Immelman on the Masters, Tiger Woods, Jim Nantz, and more 47:40

1h ago47:40

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Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports golf reporter Mark Immelman. Brandon and Mark discuss a wide range of topics including brother Trevor's 2008 Masters win, Tiger Woods' future, the upcoming PGA Championship, and more. -1:17: Which is harder? Playing golf or analyzing golf on TV? -2:14: Pointing out how difficult golf is on TV -3:28: Which i…

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#524 Jason Flom with Clemente Aguirre 58:25

3d ago58:25

58:25

Coming of age in Honduras, Clemente “Shorty” Aguirre was faced with a choice: join MS13 or die. He moved to Nicaragua with his grandmother instead, but with no economic prospects, he chose to come to the United States as an undocumented immigrant. Life was calm for a while, as he worked as a cook and lived in a trailer park, where he had found a pl…

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Matt Miller on Shedeur Sanders, NFL Draft, Mel Kiper Jr. and more 47:15

6d ago47:15

47:15

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Shedeur Sanders' drop in the NFL Draft, the lack of attention paid to Cam Ward and how Ward can use that to his advantage, Mel Kiper Jr.'s advice to Matt, and more. -:37: Post-draft routine -1:49: Green Bay as an NFL Draft ho…

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#523 Jason Flom with Lerico Kearney 47:18

10d ago47:18

47:18

On November 21, 1997, Gene Artis and his sister Yvonne Giles were shot and killed at their apartment in Suffolk, VA. Six-year-old Travone Artis was the only witness who saw his mother and uncle get murdered, and he unequivocally told authorities that a relative of his was the shooter. Despite this, 18 year old Lerico Kearney became a suspect when p…

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Chris Fallica on Lee Corso, 'College GameDay,' 'Big Noon Kickoff,' and more 1:09:08

13d ago1:09:08

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports wagering expert and "Big Noon Kickoff" contributor Chris Fallica. Brandon and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including Lee Corso's retirement announcement, Corso's headgear picks on "College GameDay," "Big Noon Kickoff" challenging "GameDay," and more. -:44: Reaction to Lee Corso retiring -4:11: Worki…

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SPECIAL EMERGENCY EPISODE: #522 Jason Flom and Maggie Freleng with Andre Brown live from the UJC Summit 42:09

19d ago42:09

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In this updated special edition of Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom & Maggie Freleng, we revisit the case of Andre Brown, whose conviction was vacated in 2022 after newly presented evidence and witness testimony demonstrated he could not have committed the crime. Despite this, the Bronx District Attorney has shockingly overturned the vacated rul…

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Dave LaGreca on WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, and more 40:52

20d ago40:52

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Host Brandon Contes interviews co-founder and host of "Busted Open" on SiriusXM Dave LaGreca. As WrestleMania approaches, Brandon and Dave discuss a wide range of topics including the lack of build for the non-main event WrestleMania matches, Cody Rhodes being the "Face of WWE," John Cena being an effective heel, and more. -:52: Dave’s Las Vegas sc…

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#521 Jason Flom with John "Divine G" Whitfield 41:28

24d ago41:28

41:28

On March 25, 1988, Harold Wesley shot and killed Jimmy Calibera in a drug deal gone wrong. The crime occurred in front of the Breukelen Houses estates in Brooklyn, NY where John “Divine G” Whitfield lived with his mother and sister. Divine G was scheduled to turn himself in on drug charges in May of that year, but due to the testimony of an unrelia…

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Tony Reali on hosting 'Around the Horn,' replacing Max Kellerman, end of show, and more 1:13:13

27d ago1:13:13

1:13:13

Host Brandon Contes interviews longtime "Around the Horn" host Tony Reali. With the end of the series coming in May, Brandon and Tony discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Around the Horn," sticking around as "Stat Boy" on "Pardon the Interruption, reaching out to Jay Mariotti, and more. -1:05: What will Tony miss most about “Around the…

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#520 Jason Flom with Ivery Dorsey 39:54

1M ago39:54

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On July 10, 1994, in Houston, TX, four to six armed men forcibly entered a house that was being used as a base for selling crack cocaine. The intruders kicked down the door and immediately opened fire. Willie Williams and Clifford Tyler were shot while trying to flee but survived. Alton “Bud” Brown managed to escape unharmed but Charles Monroe was …

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#519 Jason Flom with Marcus Blalock 42:00

1M ago42:00

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On March 24, 2001, the burned body of Howard Rose was found in a pick up truck in Pennsylvania. Rose had been shot in the back of the head in Cleveland, OH the night before. Investigators centered on four suspects, including Arketa Willis and Marcus Blalock. As a result of a deal with the prosecution, Willis testified against Blalock, blaming him f…

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Introducing - Bone Valley, Season Two: Jeremy 2:43

1M ago2:43

2:43

When Jeremy Scott confessed to the murder of Michelle Schofield, the State of Florida refused to believe him. In Bone Valley, Season 2, author Gilbert King digs deeper, uncovering chilling details of Jeremy’s past crimes and the darkness he’s carried with him. As their unlikely connection grows, Gilbert helps Jeremy confront the painful truths of h…

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Ken Rosenthal on MLB Opening Day, Rob Manfred, Shohei Ohtani, and more 34:34

1M ago34:34

34:34

Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox Sports MLB field reporter/The Athletic MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. With Opening Day upon us, Brandon and Ken discuss a wide range of topics including not liking the idea of the golden at-bat rule, not being retained at MLB Network and Ken's relationship with Rob Manfred, Shohei Ohtani being a star, and more. -:43: …

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#518 Jason Flom with Jermaine Archer 32:51

1M ago32:51

32:51

On July 21, 1997 in Brooklyn, NY, Patrick Niles, a passenger in a vehicle, was shot in the head and killed. The driver of the car and surviving eyewitness, Carlos Bethune, initially reported that he did not recognize the shooter, but later identified the perpetrator as Jermaine Archer. Carlos’s questionable identification became the basis for the s…

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Introducing: Up and Vanished Weekly, the Wrongful Conviction of Toforest Johnson 3:32

2M ago3:32

3:32

When Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy William “Bill” Hardy, a 23 year veteran, was ruthlessly gunned down in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 19, 1995, authorities began to look for the person responsible for killing one of their own. As tips flooded in, two men quickly emerged as lead suspects. Prosecutors individually charged both men,…

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Ian Rapoport on Aaron Rodgers' free agency status, Jordan Schultz altercation, and more 36:22

2M ago36:22

36:22

Host Brandon Contes interviews NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Brandon and Ian discuss a wide range of topics including Aaron Rodgers seeking a new team, Mike Mularkey's admission of feeding Ian false information, Jordan Schultz confronting Ian at Starbucks, and more. -:42: Knowing where Aaron Rodgers will go? -1:53: Who’s holding it up? -2:45: T…

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#517 Jason Flom and John Grisham with Jamie Snow 51:10

2M ago51:10

51:10

On Easter Sunday, 1991, 18-year old gas station attendant William Little was shot and killed during an apparent armed robbery in Bloomington, IL. Eight years later, despite his co-defendant being found not guilty, eye witness contradictions, passing a lie detector test, no DNA, no murder weapon and a veteran police officer testifying that Jamie Sno…

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Seth Davis on March Madness, Charles Barkley, Caitlin Clark, and more 43:28

2M ago43:28

43:28

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball analyst and Hoops HQ co-founder Seth Davis. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Seth discuss a wide range of topics including how expanding the tournament is a good thing, Charles Barkley's generosity, Caitlin Clark's TIME Magazine interview, and more. -:50: What would today’s NCAA T…

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#516 Jason Flom and Kim Kardashian with Corey Miller 41:36

2M ago41:36

41:36

On the night of January 12, 2002, Corey MIller went to the Platinum Club in Jefferson Parish, LA. Corey, professionally known as “C-Murder,” lived in New Orleans and was at the peak of his rap career after being signed to the prominent label No Limit Records. A fight broke out at the overcrowded club, gunshots followed, and 16-year-old Steve Thomas…

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Introducing: The War on Drugs Season 2 2:10

2M ago2:10

2:10

Welcome to season two of The War on Drugs podcast, co-hosted by comedian Clayton English and Greg Glod, advisor to Stand Together on Criminal Justice and Drug Reform. This season, we’re bringing you real stories from real people—artists, athletes, and influencers like B-Real, Marcus King, Ricky Williams, John Osborne, and many others who lived the …

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Jon Rothstein on March Madness, Doug Gottlieb, Cooper Flagg, and more 54:01

2M ago54:01

54:01

Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. As March Madness approaches, Brandon and Jon discuss a wide range of topics including how the First Four could be tweaked, Doug Gottlieb being a good friend, Cooper Flagg living up to the hype, and more. -:46: Getting through March without coffee -3:18: Best Italian…

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#515 Jason Flom with Allan Woodhouse and Brian Anderson 43:19

2M ago43:19

43:19

On July 17, 1973, 40 year old father of two and local chef Ting Fong Chan was beaten and stabbed to death on his way home from his night shift in Manitoba, Winnipeg, CA. A witness saw silhouettes of 4 or 5 men with long hair. Under the assumption that the men were Native American, police began to canvas the local indigenous population. A man named …

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Jerry Ferrara on 'Entourage,' NY Knicks, hosting 'Throwbacks' podcast with Matt Leinart, and more 58:27

2M ago58:27

58:27

Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of the "Throwbacks" podcast and the man who played Turtle in "Entourage," Jerry Ferrara. Brandon and Jerry discuss a wide range of topics including how the New York Knicks might fare this season, how Jerry and Matt Leinart got to hosting a podcast, Jerry's willingness to reboot "Entourage," and more. -:43: Wha…

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#514 Jason Flom with Richard Glossip 53:54

2M ago53:54

53:54

On January 7th, 1997, the owner of the Best Budget Inn in Oklahoma City, OK was beaten to death with a baseball bat at his motel by admitted killer, thief, and methamphetamine addict Justin Sneed. Mr. Sneed, fearful of the death penalty, falsely accused his boss, Richard Glossip, of masterminding the murder for hire plot in exchange for leniency. N…

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Jeremy Schaap on 'The Sports Reporters,' Pat McAfee, the Bob Knight interview, and more 1:18:38

3M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Host Brandon Contes interviews host of "The Sports Reporters," "Outside the Lines," and "E:60," Jeremy Schaap. Brandon and Jeremy discuss a wide range of topics including the evolution of "The Sports Reporters," Pat McAfee's interview approach when it comes to Aaron Rodgers, an in-depth discussion on Jeremy's 2000 live interview with Bob Knight, an…

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#513 Jason Flom with James Watson 40:02

3M ago40:02

40:02

On November 16, 1979, Boston, MA cab driver Jeffrey Boyajian was killed after suffering five gunshots to the head. Another cab driver came forward claiming to have seen the crime, and through various questionable hypnotic sessions he identified James Watson and his 16 year old co-defendant Frederick Clay as the killers. Despite a total lack of phys…

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Mastering Color Modes and Spaces in 2025 11:45

3M ago11:45

11:45

Easy Eases is back with a deep dive into color modes and spaces for 2025! From RGB vs. CMYK to designing in Display P3 for vibrant screens, we break down color science, new workflows, and tips for stunning designs on any medium. Whether you're rendering in Cinema 4D or prepping print files, this episode will level up your color game. Tune in, learn…

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Larry McReynolds on Daytona 500, being a crew chief, Dale Earnhardt, and more 1:03:41

3M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Host Brandon Contes interviews two-time Daytona 500 winning crew chief and NASCAR on Fox analyst, Larry McReynolds. In the lead up to the Daytona 500 (Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 PM ET on Fox), Brandon and Larry discuss a wide range of topics including how Larry became a crew chief, winning the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, remembering Earnhardt…

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3D Rendering Basics! 10:33

3M ago10:33

10:33

Ready to dive into some basics of 3D Rendering? Welcome to this weeks podcast all about rendering! On Easy Eases, we break down 3D rendering with tips, real-world examples, and tricks you can use today—like denoising hacks, material magic, and render settings that actually save time. Whether it’s glass, metal, or lifelike skin, we’ve got you covere…

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What are Animation Curves? 5:18

3M ago5:18

5:18

Unlock the Magic of Animation Curves Ever wonder how to make your animations movements look better? In this episode, we break down animation curves—the secret behind smooth motion. Learn how curve shapes control speed and emotion, from the sharp impact of a bouncing ball to the playful snap of elastic motion. Plus, get tips for mastering the Graph …

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What's New In Cinema 4D 2025! 7:42

3M ago7:42

7:42

Unlock the Power of Cinema 4D 2025 with Easy Eases! Ready to push your designs further? In this episode of Easy Eases, we break down the game-changing tools in Cinema 4D 2025—from real-time soft-body simulations to AI-powered character animation. Imagine crafting hypnotic looping waves, bouncing rubber ducks with realistic squish, or stunning cel-s…

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#512 Jason Flom with Charles "Brandon" Martin 36:19

3M ago36:19

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On October 27, 2008, Jodi Lynne Torok was at her Crofton, MD home talking on the phone with her close friend, Blair Wolfe, when a man, purporting to be a salesman, knocked on her front door. Jodi ended the call to respond to the so-called salesman, but thereafter never called Ms. Wolfe back or answered any of Wolfe's subsequent telephone calls. Gro…

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What are Pre-Comps in After Effects? 13:43

3M ago13:43

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Struggling with messy timelines in After Effects? Precomps can save your workflow—or wreck it if you’re not careful. In this episode, we’re breaking down the right way to use Precomps, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and pro tricks to keep your animations clean, flexible, and fast. If you’ve ever lost keyframes or fought with effects inside a Precom…

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What are Keyframes in Animation? 8:02

3M ago8:02

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Keyframes: The Secret Sauce of Animation Ever wonder why some animations just feel right? It all comes down to keyframes—the backbone of motion. Whether you're in Cinema 4D, Blender, or After Effects, mastering keyframes means going from basic movement to designed motion. In this episode, we break down easing, interpolation, the power of the Graph …

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Phil Simms on Tom Brady, Super Bowl, Greg Olsen, and more 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Host Brandon Contes interviews Super Bowl XXI MVP and analyst on eight Super Bowl broadcasts, Phil Simms. Brandon and Phil discuss a wide range of topics including Phil's advice for Tom Brady in his first Super Bowl as a broadcaster, Greg Olsen being vocal about being demoted at Fox, remembering Greg Gumbel, and more. -:40: Being Super Bowl XXI MVP…

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#511 Jason Flom with Louis Costilla, Jr. 37:32

3M ago37:32

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On the morning of August 4, 1992, a man and his wife discovered the body of 31-year-old Vernon Huggins while walking their dog in Toledo, OH. He had been savagely beaten to death. Toledo police investigated the crime but after three months, the case was labeled inactive. In December of that same year, the case was reopened after a call was made to …

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Andrew Perloff on Dan Patrick, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl, and more 55:29

3M ago55:29

55:29

Host Brandon Contes interviews former "Dan Patrick Show" Danette and current co-host of "Maggie and Perloff," Andrew Perloff. Brandon and Andrew discuss a wide range of topics including working for Dan Patrick, his Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, NFL fans being fatigued by the Chiefs talk, and more. -:43: Feeling of seeing Eagles going to a …

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#510 Jason Flom with Pedro Reynoso 42:24

3M ago42:24

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On July 23rd, 1991, Carlos Torres and Charles Rivera were shot and killed while in a car in North Philadelphia, PA. One witness who later recanted identified Pedro Reynoso as the shooter. Despite 2 alibi witnesses, travel documents and pictures showing that Pedro was in the Dominican Republic at the time of the shooting, he was charged, convicted a…

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Unsolved Cases, Fresh Perspectives: Introducing Up and Vanished Weekly 2:36

3M ago2:36

2:36

Introducing a new show from host Maggie Freleng: Join "Up and Vanished" creator Payne Lindsey and Maggie on Up and Vanished Weekly. Each week, Payne and Maggie, along with special guests, take a fresh look at some of the most puzzling crimes, and shine a spotlight on the cases that have stumped investigators and law enforcement for far too long. Fr…

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Matt Ryan on Dan Quinn, Super Bowl LI, 'The NFL Today,' and more 31:58

4M ago31:58

31:58

Host Brandon Contes interviews 2016 NFL MVP and CBS NFL analyst Matt Ryan. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Dan Quinn coaching the Washington Commanders to the NFC Championship Game, losing to the Patriots in Super Bowl LI, the chemistry of "The NFL Today," and more. -:43: Feelings of watching playoffs after recently retiri…

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#509 Jason Flom with Manfred Younger 40:05

4M ago40:05

40:05

On Saturday, June 16, 2007, Adrien Jackson and Tierra Pressley where shot multiple times outside of the Off Broadway Lounge in Camden, NJ at around 2:30am. Adrien survived but Tierra died at the hospital that same night. Initially, Adrien Jackson could not identify the assailant. But almost a year later, he speculated that Manfred “Baby J” Younger …

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Howie Rose on New York Mets, MLB pitch clock, Pete Alonso's HR call, and more 46:05

4M ago46:05

46:05

Guest host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews radio voice of the New York Mets Howie Rose. Jess and Howie discuss a wide range of topics including Howie's childhood love of the Mets, how baseball was "in trouble" before the pitch clock, his call of Pete Alonso's home run in the Wild Card Series, and more. -2:00: Love for Mets origin story -4:28: Fan i…

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#508 Maggie Freleng with Eron Shelman 41:55

4M ago41:55

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One day in May of 1992, 19-year-old Eron Shelman was driving around Detroit, MI with three of his buddies. Eron was at the wheel with his friend Antonio Knight beside him when suddenly, a shot rang out, and Antonio fell over, dead. “I almost crashed the car,” Eron recalls. “I had my dearest friend laying in my lap, bleeding out the back of his head…

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Logan Ryan on Jerod Mayo, Super Bowl memories, Tom Brady, and more 51:53

4M ago51:53

51:53

Host Brandon Contes interviews two-time Super Bowl champion and CBS Sports college football analyst Logan Ryan. Brandon and Logan discuss a wide range of topics including Logan's reaction to the Patriots firing Jerod Mayo, winning Super Bowls XLIX and LI, Tom Brady as a teammate, and more. -:38: First season in retirement -1:47: Transitioning from …

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#507 Jason Flom with Eric Glisson 30:59

4M ago30:59

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On January 18, 1995, 38-year-old Denise Raymond, a Federal Express executive, was found dead in her Bronx, NY apartment from two gunshot wounds to the head. Less than 24 hours later, 43-year-old Baithe Diop, a driver for New Harlem Car Service, was fatally shot on a nearby street in what police said was an apparent robbery. Police then found two wo…

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Best of 2024 featuring Nick Wright, Rebecca Lobo, Stugotz, Bob Costas, and more 1:10:03

4M ago1:10:03

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It's a special episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast. We had some great discussions with many incredible people in sports media over the past year and we put together a collection of clips from 2024. We thank you for listening/viewing the podcast, and have a happy 2025. -:19: Jemele Hill on Pat McAfee accusing Norby Williamson of sabotaging his s…

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#506 Jason Flom with Keith Harward 30:41

4M ago30:41

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In the early morning hours of September 14, 1982, a man broke into a home in Newport News, Virginia and beat 30-year-old Jesse Perron to death with a crowbar. Then, over several hours, the attacker sexually assaulted Perron’s 22-year-old wife, Teresa, leaving bite marks during the assaults. Teresa and Jesse Perron’s home was located near the shipya…

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Alan Hahn on new ESPN Radio show, Mike Breen, NBA ratings, and more 1:09:38

4M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Host Brandon Contes interviews "Get Up" contributor, host of "Don, Hahn & Rosenberg," and Knicks MSG broadcaster Alan Hahn. Brandon and Alan discuss a wide range of topics including replacing Michael Kay and working with Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg, working with Mike Breen, Alan's thoughts on falling NBA ratings, and more. -46: Afternoon drive…

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#505 Jason Flom with Fernando Bermudez 41:33

5M ago41:33

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On August 4, 1991, at a nightclub in New York NY, some teenagers began taunting each other and words escalated to punches. When the teenagers came out of the club prepared for a fight, a man shot and killed16-year-old Raymond Blount. Police showed mug shots of several men to a group of Blount’s friends who initially identified a former classmate ni…

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#504 Maggie Freleng with Brandon Spencer 40:54

5M ago40:54

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On Halloween night in 2012, shots rang out at a party on the campus of the University of Southern California. Four people were injured and no one died. Prosecutors went after 19-year-old Brandon Spencer for the crime. Despite the fact that Brandon had no criminal record and was known for his involvement in sports and community activities, prosecuto…

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