Best Diego Blakely Podcasts (2025)

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Alabama Pregame Show: Welcome back, Jam Miller | Tide faces stout Mizzou run game 31:15

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BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler look back at Alabama's win over Vanderbilt and ahead to its road game against Missouri. Today's show topics include: – Final thoughts on Vanderbilt – QB, RB and defense stand out – This isn’t last year’s Mizzou – Tigers have a stout run game – Alabama wins if… – Quick thoughts on Tide Hoops Ho…

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439. SAG Sounds Off on AI Actors; FCC Reviews Ownership Rules, and Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Slot 34:50

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By Lola Media

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Huge weekend for Tide recruiting! | UA lands two commits | Another huge SEC test looms 36:29

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By Tim Watts, Andrew Bone

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Alabama Pregame Show: Ty Simpson enters Heisman race | Defense v. Diego Pavia, Round 2 29:01

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BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler look back on Alabama's road win over Georgia and ahead to its home game against Vanderbilt. Today's show topics include: - Final thoughts on Georgia game - Ty Simpson 4 Heisman? - Bad news – Tide health update - UA looks to avoid another letdown - Defending Diego Pavia - Alabama wins if… Hoste…

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438. RushTok launches Sorority NIL stars; Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 Game 30:02

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This week, Mesh provides his One Battle After Another review and Paul recaps the initial signups for ESPN Unlimited and Fox One. Next, they discuss Marvel’s Wolverine, a PlayStation 5 game from Insomniac Studios that is scheduled for a Fall 2026 release, whose cinema-quality teaser trailer was dropped last week. Finally, Paul and Mesh debate RushTo…

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Bama lands huge commitment | Tide rolls in Athens | Big visitor weekend on deck 37:43

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both. Topics include:…

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Alabama Pregame Show: Favorite Tide-Dawgs battles of old, key UA-UGA matchups 37:17

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BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler discuss Alabama's future SEC opponents and preview the highly anticipated game at Georgia. Today's show topics include: – Thoughts on Alabama's future SEC opponents – Good/bad injury news for the Crimson Tide – The guys' favorite UA-UGA games of the past – Looking at Alabama offense vs. Georgi…

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437. RIP Robert Redford & AI Updates 32:31

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Paul and Mesh begin with a quick recap of the biggest Emmys winners and a tribute to Robert Redford who passed away at the age of 89. Next, they discuss Luma AI's new video generator, Ray 3, which it describes as intelligent, iterative, and capable of producing HDR quality video. Finally, they ponder the impact of Telisha Jones, a poet whose an AI-…

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Georgia week is here | Bama staff hits the road recruiting | UA commits visit elsewhere 34:32

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both. Topics include:…

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436. NY Fashion Week, Fall Movie Preview, and A24 opens a Theatre 32:10

21d ago32:10

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This week, Paul and Mesh recap New York Fashion Week which sets the trends for fashion in 2026. Next, they look forward to some of their most anticipated movies for the end of 2025. Finally, they discuss A24's reopening of the Cherry Lane Theatre in Manhattan's West Village where the hitmaker can fine tune its growth into live events and foster dir…

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Bama rolls | Georgia up next | Football recruiting finds new targets | Nate Oats on a mission 32:43

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both. Topics include:…

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Alabama Pregame Show: Did Week 2 change our perception? | Tide rolls over Wisconsin if... 32:38

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BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler look back on Alabama's Week 2 win over ULM and ahead to the Wisconsin game. Today's show topics include: – Final thoughts on the dominant win over ULM – How much did it change your perception of this team? – Noteworthy substitutions at quarterback, right tackle – Latest Crimson Tide health upd…

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435. Nielsen Ratings Revamp, New James Bond Game, and Kelce Bros Beer 34:02

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with Nielsen’s new ratings methodology which will incorporate 75M devices to provide even more accurate measurements, just in time for the start of the NFL season. Next, Mesh teases 007 First Light, the next installment in the James Bond line of video games which has gotten great initial press. Finally, Paul and Mesh …

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Bama bounces back | Badgers on deck | UGA commit sets Bama official | Oats lands a big one! 34:43

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both. Topics include:…

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Alabama Pregame Show: Final thoughts on FSU loss | What we need to see in Week 2 31:35

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BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler look back on Alabama's loss to Florida State and look ahead to Week 2 of the 2025 season. Today's topics include: – Final thoughts on the FSU game – Addressing the lack of effort – Pointing out a few bright spots – Thoughts on Ty Simpson’s first start – Alabama health update – What we need to …

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434. Gaurav Gupta: Squanto 33:51

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This week, Paul interviews Gaurav Gupta, the founder of Squanto. An app that creates a marketplace for live performers and allows its clients and venues to use AI tools to sort through the sea of options for the best fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lola Media

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Watts and Bone talk what s next for the Tide | Big visitor weekend on deck 34:16

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama recruiting news and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both. Topics include: - Big recruiting weekend on deck. - FSU g…

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Episode 300: Follow Your Bliss (with everyone, including your Mom) 51:44

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In this super secret, extra special bonus episode (actually episode 281, but Chris needed a good round number to end on), Ari rallied as many of Chris’s colleagues, friends, and family as she could, with help from his wife Bethany, to share messages of congrats on his new role as Executive Director of the Virginia Zoo, and a little about how he’s i…

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Alabama-Florida State Preview: Tide health update | Expectations for Ty Simpson 26:35

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BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler preview Alabama's 2025 season opener at Florida State (Saturday, August 30). Today's topics include: – Health update for the Crimson Tide – An intriguing scout-team quarterback – So much new at FSU, but familiar faces – Expectations for Ty Simpson’s first start – Biggest question mark for Alab…

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Episode 280: Thank You All For Everything (featuring EVERYONE!) 51:19

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This is it, the last official episode of the NEI TEC Talk Podcast (at least for now)! With Chris headed off to his new position as Executive Director of the Virginia Zoo, he and Ari decided it was time to sunset the NEI TEC Talk Podcast. After nearly 300 episodes, countless incredible guests, and so many conversations about training, enrichment, an…

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Watts and Bone discuss Bama FSU and where the Tide staff stands recruiting wise 39:43

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama recruiting news and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on the Tide's season opener, which commitments have shined so far this season and how will the Bama staff finish this recruiting cla…

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433. Streaming Update and Dr. Phil's Merit Media Bankruptcy Dispute 35:30

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of the launch of two new streamers, ESPN Unlimited and Fox One, as well as Nielsen's latest report on television consumption habits. Next, they look forward to WB Animation's relaunch with Cat In The Hat slated for November 2026 with an all-star cast. Finally, Paul provide a recap of a dispute betwee…

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BamaOnLine predicts Alabama Football breakout players, SEC champion 35:16

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BamaOnLine staffers Charlie Potter, Tim Watts and Andrew Bone join forces to recap the latest Alabama-related news and preview the 2025 season. Topics include: - SEC moving to 9-game schedule in 2026 - Alabama's four captains for 2025 season - What the guys are most excited to see on Aug. 30 - Breakout players on Alabama's offense - Breakout player…

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Episode 279: Big Changes in TEC Land (with Dr Grey Stafford, Zoo Logic) 31:06

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Some announcements are so big that you have to bring in another podcast to help make them. Chris and Ari join Dr Grey Stafford on his incredible show, Zoo Logic, to talk about some big personal changes and what they will mean for our show. We want to thank each and every listener who's been with us since we started this thing in 2020, and hope you …

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432. Zach Cregger's Weapons, Sling Up-Ends Linear TV (again), and AI with a heart? 34:35

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This week, Mesh provides a rave review for Weapons, the sophomore effort from Zach Cregger, that is generating massive box-office buzz. Next, Paul and Mesh discuss the introduction of Sling's day, weekend, and week passes which provide a low-cost entry point to linear TV, but may ruffle feathers with TV networks. Finally, they discuss Geoffrey Hint…

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Second scrimmage intel | Impact of Jam Miller injury | Alabama Football 31:48

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BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler discuss what they learned from Alabama's 105-play scrimmage on Saturday, August 16. Topics include: How the quarterbacks looked Standouts, including a freshman DB The not-so-good from Scrimmage 2 Jam Miller suffers upper-body injury Where Alabama turns at RB And much, much more! Hosted by Simp…

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Episode 278: Kids These Days Say The Darndest Things (with Michael Van Horne, Natural Encounters, Inc.) 40:37

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Ari sits down with NEI's own Michael Van Horne this week to chat about what it's like being a young person in the field. Michael talks about his time at college and his philosophy to help him focus on his own growth while supporting his teammates. He also helps Ari with some Gen Alpha slang and they wrap it all up with the latest NEI team building …

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431. Sizzling Q2 Media Earnings, NFL + ESPN unite, and Howdy, Roku 33:34

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with strong earnings announcements from several leading media companies. Next, they discuss the announced deal between NFL and ESPN where NFL is getting a stake in ESPN in exchange for granting ESPN additional games and media rights. Finally, they discuss Roku entering the pay-streaming game with its new budget-friend…

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Reaction to Ty Simpson being named Alabama Football starting QB 21:13

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BamaOnLine staffers Charlie Potter and Tim Watts break down Ty Simpson being named the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Topics include: - How the announcement happened - What Simpson, Ryan Grubb said - Simpson's journey to this point - Remembering Simpson as a recruit - What it means for the other QBs - And much, much more! …

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BamaOnLine intel from first preseason scrimmage | Alabama Football 35:31

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BamaOnLine staffers Charlie Potter and Andrew Bone discuss what they gathered from Alabama's 110-play scrimmage on Saturday, August 9. Topics include: - How the quarterbacks looked - Other scrimmage standouts - Biggest questions exiting Scrimmage 1 - Top fall camp storylines / surprises Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com …

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BOL breaks down first week of Alabama practice, looks ahead to Scrimmage 1 34:30

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Alabama just completed its first week of preseason practice, and BamaOnLine staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler join forces to recap everything they saw and heard while on the field and/or during post-practice press conferences with Crimson Tide coaches and players. The Alabama-related topics discussed by the guys include: – Where things s…

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Episode 277: All Animals Can Speak, We Just Need to Learn to Listen (with Sarah Bonser-Blake, Wild Welfare) 50:47

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Ari and Chris are joined by their first guest who's had David Attenborough attend their graduation (at least as far as we know): Sarah Bonser-Blake, Animal Welfare Field Manager with Wild Welfare! Sarah shares the journey she's taken from getting paid to point at whales to her current role making real change in people that makes change for animals,…

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430. Unscripted TV Pivots: Reality Soars while Home Renovation Sinks; Court says NFTs can be trademarks 34:46

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of the home renovation TV genre amidst HGTV's decision to cancel several of its shows in response to declining viewership and cost over runs. On the other end of the TV spectrum, they recap Banijay Entertainment's strong first half of 2025 as the mega TV producer is hitting on all cylinders. Finally,…

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Training Camp Takeaways: BOL breaks down first two days of Alabama practice 34:26

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BamaOnLine has been on hand for portions of both practice sessions to begin fall camp, and staff writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler joined forces to recap what they have seen and heard on the field and in post-practice press conferences. The Alabama-related topics discussed by the guys include: – Where did their eyes go on Day 1? – Player(s) wh…

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Episode 276: The Art and Science of Outcome-Based Animal Welfare (with Jessica Sheftel, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance) 51:50

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Ari and Chris continue their journey of collecting more amazing people from around the professional animal care world to add to the "NEEU" (Natural Encounters Expanded Universe), and are pleased to be joined by Jessica Sheftel, Applied Wildlife Welfare Manager at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance! Jessica shares her path from collecting behavior data…

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429. Fantastic Four and San Diego Comic Con, Skydance gets FCC approval 25:26

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This week, Jessica David is back and filling in for Mesh. Paul and Jessica begin with Marvel's Fantastic Four reboot and George Lucas' first appearance at San Diego Comic Con. Next, Paul provides an update on FCC's approval of Skydance's proposed acquisition of Paramount clearing the path for the deal to close. Finally, they ponder the unconfirmed …

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Episode 275: Fly-Aways, Swim-Offs, and Reboots (with Ryne Ferguson and Ayrton King, Animal Talk Podcast) 47:14

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Ari and Chris are absolutely chuffed to be joined by two amazing gentlemen from South Africa, Ryne Ferguson and Ayrton King, co-hosts of the rebooted Animal Talk Podcast! Ryne talks about his long history with NEI, how our podcast inspired him to start his own, and how the idea to reboot the show with a new aquarist cohost came about after a 5 year…

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428. Emmy Nominations and Upfront Ad Commitments Close 31:38

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a recap of the 77th Emmy nominations, where streamers dominated yet again. Next, the discuss the conclusion of the 2025 Upfront negotiations for several major players, including a record volume in sales for NBCU built on the strength of a major sports portfolio (World Cup, Olympics, Super Bowl and the return of t…

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Alabama Football lands commitment from second 4-star QB in 2026 class!!! 10:43

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After an epic run that saw Alabama's class grow from five commitments to 19 in early July, things have been rather quiet for Crimson Tide recruiting until today, when Kalen DeBoer landed his second 4-star quarterback in the 2026 class. Tayden Kaawa has committed to Alabama, and BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone…

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SEC Media Days Recap: Discussing top Alabama storylines from Atlanta 32:46

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BamaOnLine writers Charlie Potter and Blake Byler join forces to discuss the top storylines surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide at 2025 SEC Football Media Days in Atlanta. The topics from Friday's show include: – Rumor of Nick Saban returning to coaching – Kadyn Proctor talks weight, offensive line unit – Deontae Lawson provided health update – Pl…

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Episode 274: Let's Hope They All Talk About This Over Dinner Tonight (with The Reptile Department of The St Augustine Alligator Farm) 1:01:58

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With Chris out of commission after being a pressure washing hero at work and mayyyyybe overdoing it a bit, Ari takes the helm and is joined by Dan Carvalho, Lydia Dresel, Jordan Garella, Steven Sibley, and Luis Cortes from the Reptile Department of the St Augustine Alligator Farm! The team talks about their amazing dynamics and inside jokes, and th…

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427. Superman, Sun Valley and Click to Cancel Cancelled 36:48

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This week, Paul and Mesh recap Superman's box office performance as the Gunn era of the DC film universe starts off. Next, they peer into the summer camp for Billionaires where CEOs and heads of entertainment and tech meet at the annual Sun Valley conference. Finally, Paul provides an update on the FTC's click to cancel rule which was struck down (…

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Episode 273: I Guess I'm Gonna Do Fish Stuff (with Melissa Paynter, Georgia Aquarium) 38:52

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You KNOW we love talking about training animals that people don't always think of when they think about animal training, so we are thrilled to welcome Melissa Paynter to the show! Mel shares the path that took her from the Moorpark Program to her current role as Assistant Curator of Ocean Journey at Georgia Aquarium, why fish training right now is …

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426. Diddy Verdict and Paramount settles with Trump 34:43

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This week, after a short 4th of July break, Paul and Mesh kick things off with a movie update discussing how F1 and Jurassic World Rebirth excelled in theaters. Next, they discuss the Diddy trial verdict which saw Diddy acquitted of the most serious charges he was facing in a mixed decision that will spare him a lengthy prison sentence. Finally, th…

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Tide lands their 5th five-star commitment! Alabama closes out epic run!!! 11:36

3M ago11:36

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Alabama recruiting has been on an epic run, and the Crimson Tide staff just added another 5-star to its commitment list. BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone are here to discuss 5-star safety Jireh Edwards, who became the Tide's fifth 5-star for the 2026 class! The last six weeks have seen Alabama move close to 20…

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Alabama lands ELITE defensive lineman! Tide recruiting is on fire!!! 11:17

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Another day, another Alabama commitment, and it's another HUGE one. BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone are here to discuss the Crimson Tide's latest pledge, who also lands in the top 100 players and resides in the trenches. Defensive lineman Nolan Wilson commits to Alabama over Auburn, Miami and Ole Miss, among …

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Episode 272: If You Want Them To Care, They First Have To Know You Care (with Dan Blair) 43:57

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Chris and Ari are thrilled to be joined on the show by NEI Alumnus Dan Blair! Dan catches us up on his current zoo role as Curator of Birds, and shares his thoughts on the two kinds of respect, what's surprised him most about transitioning from the role of animal trainer to curator, the unique challenge of being brought in as a new cog in an existi…

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Cederian Morgan commits to Alabama! ANOTHER 5-star commitment for the Crimson Tide!!! 13:06

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Kalen DeBoer and Courtney Morgan land their second 5-star in the last week in Cederian Morgan! JaMarcus Shephard has been on fire landing three wide receiver commitments in three days. Please join BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone as they discuss what Morgan means to this class, along with expectations for the …

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Alabama lands commitment from Florida wide receiver! 13:41

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone are here to discuss Alabama's second wide receiver commitment in two days. Brian Williams has committed to the Crimson Tide, which beat out Florida, Notre Dame, Penn State and others for the Florida native. Tune in and find out what this commitment means to the Tide class and w…

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Crimson Tide lands commitment from first 2026 wide receiver! 12:25

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone are here to discuss Alabama's first wide receiver commitment in the 2026 class, but it is not expected to be the last. Nashville native Owen Cabell commits to UA, choosing the Tide over Illinois and Vanderbilt. He earned his offer at the Alabama camp in June. Join us to discuss…