Best Dani And Brett Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 1405 - AMoL Ch. 2: The Choice of an Ajah 1:03:23

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett dicuss Chapter 2 of A Memory of Light!!! We would like to thank and welcome our newest Executive…

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BB27 Week 8 Recap: We're back! And about that mysterious new eviction... 1:05:52

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Danielle & Brett are back after an unplanned absence to attempt to recap the last three weeks of Big Brother, but really all we gotta do is talk about the huge thing that happened Friday night in the house. Yes, we'll say goodbye to Rylie, Katherine & Mickey. We also chat about whatever the hell is going on between Morgan and Vince. But it's really…

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US Open Drama, Trouble for Belichick, and Labubu-Mania 51:44

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Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are back on Sideline with a little lake life and a lot of sports. Brooke recaps Week 1 on the college gridiron from Eugene—mascot-head chaos included—and a full-circle Dante Moore moment. Dani compares lake vs. beach life and explains the Jeep “ducking” phenomenon Brooke stumbled into. The US Open takes center cou…

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Ep. 1404 - Ch. 1: Eastward the Wind Blew 1:14:14

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett dicuss Chapter 1 of A Memory of Light!!! We would like to thank and welcome our newest Executive…

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Gridiron to Grapes: Will Blackmon’s Journey from NFL Football to Fine Wine 49:06

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NFL champion Will Blackmon joins Dani and Brooke to share stories from his NFL journey—from being recruited out of Rhode Island to navigating the Favre/Rodgers era in Green Bay and winning a ring with the Giants. He also explains how Charles Woodson inspired his love of wine, why Champagne is always his go-to, and what it’s like running his own lab…

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Ep. 1403 - AMoL Prologue: By Grace and Banners Fallen (Part 3 of 3) 1:13:09

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett finish the Prologue of A Memory of Light!!! Perspectives 9-12 of the Prologue are covered in thi…

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Ep. 1402 - AMoL Prologue: By Grace and Banners Fallen (Part 2 of 3) with Special Guests Tyler AND Spencer! 1:15:50

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In this episode Dani and Brett continue to discuss the Prologue of A Memory of Light with not one, but TWO special guests - IN THE SAME ROOM!!! Perspectives 5-8 of the Prologue are covered in this episode!! We would like to thank and welcome E J Hartman, Jen Tuseth and Dallas Gow to The Wheel Weaves Patreon Team!! Thank you so much for your support…

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BB27 Week 5 Recap: Zach's early exit, egg-cellent costumes & Ava's strong HOH 53:03

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Brett & Dani dissect the most recent week in Big Brother 27, where Ava, of all people, targeted three major male players and successfully got Zach out of the house -- someone who most houseguests and viewers considered a real favorite to win the game. They discuss Ava's successful HOH with these targets, Vince's hilarious egg costume, Rachel's posi…

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Baseball for Baddies: Kait Maniscalco on Changing the Game for Women 41:59

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Brooke and Dani welcome Kait Maniscalco, creator of Baseball for Baddies, for a lively conversation about making baseball more inclusive for women and casual fans. Kait shares how she turned a TikTok side project into a growing sports brand, her approach to humanizing athletes, and the importance of balancing analytics with the “eye test.” They div…

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Ep. 1401 - AMoL Prologue: By Grace and Banners Fallen (Part 1 of 3) 1:12:42

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss THE BEGINNING OF A MEMORY OF LIGHT!!! The FIRST 4 PERSPECTIVES of the Prologue are cover…

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BB27 Week 4 Recap: Jimmy falls fast & Ashley's technical difficulties 46:01

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Brett & Danielle are back for another dive into BB27 in what turned out to be an eventful and secretly hilarious week where all of the following happened: Mickey stole the HOH from Rylie and orchestrates the eviction of Jimmy, one of her closest allies Mickey tells Jimmy of this plan while she and Morgan frantically put on makeup Ava goes full A Fe…

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Networking with Football Minds in LA & The New U.S. Open Dating Show 45:31

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On this episode of Sidelined, Brooke and Dani catch up in a lively, wide-ranging episode covering everything from Fox Sports’ behind-the-scenes football seminar to a quirky new US Open dating show. They swap stories about meeting sports legends, dish on tennis traditions with a fresh perspective, and debate the wildest fantasy football punishments …

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BB27 Week 3 Recap: What is the house power structure? Does everybody hate each other? 1:03:07

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Danielle & Brett are reunited for their birthday week and try to dissect what's been going on with this season of Big Brother. A decent comp threat in Adrian was sent home but it still sparks larger questions about the house's power structure in general. Mickey & Morgan seem to be the engine behind most of the house's power dynamics, but they hate …

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WNBA Evolution with Annie Costabile: Expansion, CBA Talks, and Player Safety 38:00

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Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are joined by Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports for a jam-packed conversation on all things WNBA. From the WNBA's plan for expansion to breaking down what’s driving the league’s growth and the real story behind those “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts. The group also unpacks the upcoming CBA negotiations, Caitli…

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Bonus Episode: Q&A July 2025 (Live from Discord) 1:04:54

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! Live on our Discord, here's the July 2025 Q&A! Thanks to everyone who was able to jump in and participate live on Discord and t…

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BB27 Week 2 Recap: Amy's final words, Lauren's dilemma & more 49:39

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Hide your children, it's time for a Brett solo-pod. With Dani radio silent this week, Brett wears the HOH robe for a full length podcast about Week 2 of BB27. Amy got her final jab in at Jimmy as she exited the house, but was it too little, too late, and too quiet? Is Vince playing too much game with every single person? And where will Lauren stand…

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BB27 Week 1 Recap: Too little too Zae-te, Week 2 noms & Dr. Dani Pimple Popper 51:47

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Brett & Danielle are back to react to Wednesday and Thursday nights' episodes of Big Brother 27 in which Zae was sent packing after a late push for safety and a big fight with Rachel. We also chat about what *****'s HOH week has been like so far, Zach's tears for Zae, Kelly's BB Blockbuster win & skincare routines. Follow Hey Julie on Bluesky and s…

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Ep. 1351 - ToM Recap and Review 1:25:16

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett review and recap the 13th book of The Wheel of Time: Towers of Midnight! We would like to give a…

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BB27 Opening Nights: Sloppy play, sloppy hearts & ShowerGate 2025 56:15

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Brett & Danielle are back to recap the first two episodes of Big Brother 27. Yeah, yeah Rachel Reilly came back, but it's really about this cast of newbies who are all playing hard in some way or another. Jimmy is spinning in circles about Rachel. Amy somehow played the "apprentice" twist very welll...until she played her way right on the block and…

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Anisimova’s Redemption, Ilona’s Impact, and Love Island Team Hoopers 38:31

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On this episode of Sideline, Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger dive into their Fourth of July festivities, including beach parties, boating trips, and Brooke’s behind-the-scenes NASCAR experience. Dani shares insights on Amanda Anisimova’s inspiring Wimbledon run and why American tennis is having a moment. The two also discuss Ben Shelton and Trin…

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BB27 Cast Reactions! Unmarried mothers, aura specialists, dungeon masters & try-hards! 1:09:27

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Danielle & Brett react to the SIXTEEN fresh new faces entering the BB27 house; consisting of Survivory try-hards, cowboys, dungeon masters and a podcast host!? We dive semi-deep into all 16 new houseguests including Danielle's doppelgänger and why some members of the BB27 cast feel somewhat like an immediate reaction to the cast of BB26. Also on th…

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16 Things to do to prep for BB27 + 'Hotel Mystere' + Julie's opening night hints 1:02:59

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Brett & Danielle spend the last episode before the premiere of BB27 recounting some of the news that has been dropped in the past few days by Julie Chen-Moonves and the broader BB apparatus. This year's theme? Hotel Mystere. Opening night twists? A masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and a mystery houseguest. We chat about what it all could possib…

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Ep. 1350 - ToM Epilogue: And After with Special Guest - Spencer 2:02:19

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss the Epilogue of Towers of Midnight with Special Guest - Spencer! We would like to thank …

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WAGs of Wimbledon, White Sox Trade Buzz & NASCAR Street Race 49:37

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It’s a full catch-up sesh on this week’s Sideline as Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger reunite after some travel and time off. From Dani’s new beach volleyball league and Brooke’s ongoing closet organization mission to their shared nostalgia over early-2000s hip-hop. The duo dives deep into the latest on the White Sox, Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon strug…

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Ep. 1349 - ToM Ch. 56: Something Wrong & Ch. 57: A Rabbit for Supper 1:13:26

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapters 56 and 57 of Towers of Midnight! We would like to thank and welcome Jason Weige…

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'The Bear' S4 runs in place, new James Bond news & celebrity-branded food? 53:53

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Danielle & Brett are back with hopefully their last non-Big Brother podcast of the summer. After a brief digression on Austin Powers' shag-plane, they kick off discussing the latest season of The Bear and how it struggles to recapture season 2's mojo. In Barbra Broccoli news, Denis Villeneuve has been hired as the director to helm the next James Bo…

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Ep. 1348 - ToM Ch. 54: The Light of the World & Ch. 55: The One Left Behind (PART 2 of 2) 50:05

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapters 54 and 55 of Towers of Midnight- with Special Guest, Tyler! We would like to ac…

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Ep. 1347 - ToM Ch. 54: The Light of the World & Ch. 55: The One Left Behind (PART 1 of 2) 1:17:34

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapters 54 and 55 of Towers of Midnight- with Special Guest, Tyler! We would like to th…

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Summer of 'stache, Summer of Stitch: Benson Boone discourse, Lilo & Stitch AND Traitors s4 cast revealed 58:02

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Danielle kicks off the pod revealing her new crush as Benson Boone and it just spirals into a whole unplanned discussion about the music industry & mustaches. Later Danielle talks about seeing Lilo & Stitch and Brett shares his experiences at Disney World last weekend, which also involved a lot of Stitch sightings. Wrapping up the show, they talk a…

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Danny Graves Talks Savannah Bananas, MLB Clubhouse Life, and Boy Band Fame 51:40

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Baseball stories, shirtless TV appearances, boy bands, and Bert Kreischer?! Danny Graves joins Brooke and Dani live from the College World Series in Omaha and delivers an all-time performance—no mound required. The Reds Hall of Famer recounts pitching for the Savannah Bananas (in the same clothes for days), mixing it up with fans in Cincinnati, and…

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Ep. 1346 - ToM Ch. 53: Gateways 1:20:07

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 53 of Towers of Midnight! We would like to thank and welcome Vijay Veluri and Sa…

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Lauren Jbara Talks Thyroid Surgery, TNT NBA Coverage & Newlywed Life 56:13

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TNT & NBATV's Lauren Jbara joins the show for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation about her whirlwind year—from navigating a thyroid surgery scare to covering some of the biggest events in sports. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from the NBA Playoffs, what it’s really like interviewing legends like Steph Curry, and how she’s balanced he…

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Ep. 1345 - ToM Ch. 52: Boots 49:51

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 52 of Towers of Midnight! We would like to give a huge shout out to everyone who…

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Pop-Culture Round-Up: Black Bag, Mountainhead, The Better Sister, Duster & more 52:40

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It's all quiet on the BB front right now. Survivor is off shooting season 50. Nothin's goin' on! Today, Brett & Danielle chop it up over Diet Coke (what else?) and a few movies they've seen this week including Steven Soderberg's Black Bag, Jesse Armstrong's Mountainhead. Also, Dani shares her TV watch-list including the first seasons of Duster, The…

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Ep. 1344 - ToM Ch. 50: Choosing Enemies & Ch. 51: A Testing 1:04:34

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 50 and Chapter 51 of Towers of Midnight! We would like to thank and welcome Patr…

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Survivor 50 cast announcement! Mike White! Cirie Fields! Umm WHO!? 1:06:06

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Brett & Dani react to Wednesday's announcement of the Survivor 50 cast which includes actual Hollywood celebrity Mike White, Survivor royalty Cirie Fields and a bunch of other people rounding out the somewhat odd cast for an all-returners season. We talk about it and also talk about why the cast feels like such an oblong collection of randos. Later…

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Summer House at Citi Field, Brett Favre Fallout & Who's the Next Nadal? 55:43

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Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are back for a good old-fashioned catch-up. Brooke reflects on her recent trip to NYC—including a surprise Summer House sighting at Citi Field—while Dani opens up about much-needed R&R after her Europe whirlwind. The two dive into the grind of life on the road, the realities of being a woman in sports media, and a…

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Survivor 48 ends! Finally! Plus, Bullsh*t Jobs & CARROTMAXXING 56:31

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Survivor 48 has thankfully reached its conclusion. Brett shares the online fandom's disappointment with Danielle and explains why the season was ultimately confusing, poorly edited...and frankly, not it. Later, Danielle chats about the book Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber and we have a somewhat intellectual conversation about the nature of work in t…

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Jen Lada’s Rise in Sports Media and Her Powerful Storytelling at ESPN 1:00:52

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Emmy Award winner and ESPN College Gameday's Jen Lada joins the show to reflect on her career journey—from working midnight shifts in Chicago to becoming a vital part of College GameDay. Jen shares what it’s like to report on emotional stories, how she finds her balance in a demanding industry, and what it means to be an authentic voice in sports m…

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Ep. 1343 - ToM Ch. 48: Near Avendesora & Ch. 49: Court of the Sun (PART 2 of 2) 1:08:25

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 48 and Chapter 49 (Part 2 of 2) of Towers of Midnight! We would like to thank an…

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BB27 premiere date REAVEALED, Survivor 48 finally makes a move & supermodel influencer vs. football coach 1:01:10

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We are so fucking BACK. Brett and Danielle react to the news of BB27's premiere in July & the new format which includes up to 90 minutes more Big Brother per week! Wow! Who's gonna watch it? Brett later catches Danielle up on the past few weeks in Survivor 48 land. Are we heading to an ending that would appease the angry fans? In the second half of…

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Lauren Shehadi on Her Rise in Broadcasting and Life at MLB Network 46:43

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This week on Sideline, Brooke and Dani are joined by one of the most familiar faces in baseball broadcasting — Lauren Shehadi of MLB Network. From sending out 100 VHS tapes to breaking down playoff moments on national television, Lauren shares her incredible journey through sports media. She talks about the nerves that never go away, why preparatio…

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Ep. 1342 - ToM Ch. 48: Near Avendesora & Ch. 49: Court of the Sun (PART 1 of 2) 52:39

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 48 and Chapter 49 (Part 1 of 2) of Towers of Midnight! We would like to thank an…

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European Blackouts, Met Gala Fits, and Baseball Rain Delays 44:41

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From a Vatican Conclave in Rome to a power outage across Europe, Dani Klupenger has been at the heart of historic moments—while Brooke Fletcher wraps up her 4-game visit to Kansas City. The two catch up across time zones to swap wild travel stories, debate the Met Gala’s best (and worst) looks, and talk about how sports leagues are stepping up thei…

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Ep. 1341 - ToM Ch. 47: A Teaching Chamber 57:55

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 47 of Towers of Midnight! We want to thank everyone who renewed their annual ple…

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Ep. 1340 - ToM Ch. 46: Working Leather 47:28

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 46 of Towers of Midnight! We want to thank and welcome jobi radelblitz, Kyle, an…

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Emerging Tennis Stars and Falling Down NFL Draft Boards 44:19

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Join Brooke and Dani on this episode of Sidelined as Dani kicks off her month long work trip. First stop? Madrid, Spain! Dani and Brooke give us their travel hacks and essentials when away from home. We also get into the tennis scene as some veterans seem to be struggling while there is young talent emerging. And finally we talk about the value of …

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Chrissy takes the easy exit on Survivor + Mulaney, Hamm, Munn & 'Sinners' 52:01

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Dani & Brett are back for another episode, first diving into the latest on Survivor. Chrissy was sent to the jury this week. After an entire season of mostly lying low, Chrissy spent the last two tribal councils being a malcontent and actively combatant against a majority of the remaining castaways. Curious gameplay! No wonder they sent her packing…

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The Wheel of Time - Season 3, Episode 8: He Who Comes With The Dawn ~POST WATCH REACTIONS~ 22:48

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In this episode, Dani and Brett share their IMMEDIATE Post-Watch Reactions to Season 3, Episode 8: He Who Comes With The Dawn. We would like to acknowledge and thank our Executive Producers Brandy and Aaron Kirkwood, Sean McGuire, Janes, LightBlindedFool, Green Man, Deyvis Ferreira, Margaret, Big C, Bennett Williamson, Hannah Green, Noralia, Geof S…

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The Wheel of Time - Season 3, Episode 7: Goldeneyes ~POST WATCH REACTIONS~ 17:31

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In this episode, Dani and Brett share their IMMEDIATE Post-Watch Reactions to Season 3, Episode 7: Goldeneyes. We would like to acknowledge and thank our Executive Producers Brandy and Aaron Kirkwood, Sean McGuire, Janes, LightBlindedFool, Green Man, Deyvis Ferreira, Margaret, Big C, Bennett Williamson, Hannah Green, Noralia, Geof Searles, Erik Ree…