Best Grunt Works Podcasts (2025)

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Watched and Relaxed: Yankees Win Biggest Series So Far; Angry Phillies Fan Goes After HR Ball; Taylor McGregor on the Cubs 55:02

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Karl Ravech and Buster hop on the Ravy Train in the absence of a Clown Car. The guys discuss the outrageous behavior of a Phillies fan in Miami, if losing Trea Turner is a fatal blow to Philadelphia’s World Series chances, a wild ending in Baltimore to celebrate Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2131 game, the Yankees winning the most important series of the season…

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Jocko Underground: Would You Have What it Takes to be in SOF? 8:37

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>Join Jocko Underground< How to Survive a Shaky Company Do You Have What It Takes for Special Forces? Drowning in Debt While Chasing a Dream Is Your Past Blocking Your Future in Law Enforcement? Escaping the Grip of a Toxic Relationship Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content…

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“Happy in His Folly” (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 9) 8:46

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From the hidden passage, Dantès overhears the turnkey’s crude jokes about Faria’s death — and the governor’s return with the doctor to confirm it. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, the physician examines the abbé’s body twice, declaring him dead, while Dantès listens in indignation at their casual words about the man he revered. ⸻ New to th…

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Alone with a Corpse (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 8) 7:14

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As dawn breaks, Dantès’ last doubts fade — Faria is dead. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, Edmond closes the secret passage just in time for the jailer’s arrival, then returns to overhear the discovery of the body. He listens to the shouts for help, the tramp of soldiers, the governor’s orders, and the mingled pity and cruel laughter of th…

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The Last Attempt (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 7) 8:32

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Dantès waits for the moment to give the restorative, counting twelve drops, then the rest of the phial when no change comes. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, a violent tremor shakes Faria’s body, but the spark of life fades. Edmond feels the heartbeat slow, then stop entirely, as the abbé’s eyes remain open in stillness. ⸻ New to the journ…

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Brawls Were Brawls: Mariners Can’t Pitch on the Road; Michael Kay on Big Yankees-Blue Jays Series; Ballpark & Beyond 55:39

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the impact of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2131 game 30 years later, Framber Valdez’s agent denying Valdez intentionally hit his catcher, what the heck is going on with the Mariners, the American League wild card race, and the collapsing Reds. Then, the voice of the Yankees Michael Kay stops by to talk about a big series ag…

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Think, Act, Learn, Adapt: Why Agentic AI is Nothing Like a Chatbot 42:38

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Send us a text In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts engage with Shwetha Balaji and Shreya Datta from McGill and Partners to discuss the rapid advancements in AI technology, particularly focusing on agentic AI. The conversation explores the excitement surrounding AI, its applications in various industries, and the challenges faced in i…

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Hotel Artemis (2018) – The B-Movie That Dreamed of a Franchise 2:20:58

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What if your health insurance got you shot? In Hotel Artemis (2018), Jodie Foster runs a secret hospital for criminals in riot-torn Los Angeles — but despite ten unbreakable rules, nobody seems to follow any of them, including the movie itself. Set in the not-so-distant future of 2028, Hotel Artemis follows a covert Los Angeles hospital for crimina…

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Monte Cristo — Forget Not Monte Cristo (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 6) 8:32

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In the final moments of his life, Faria blesses Dantès and reaffirms the treasure’s reality, urging him to claim it if he ever escapes. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, a violent convulsion overtakes the abbé, his strength fades, and with his last breath he repeats the words that have bound their fates together: “Monte Cristo — forget not …

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The Last Chance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 5) 7:43

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Faria insists there is no hope, but Dantès refuses to give up. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, Edmond retrieves the remaining “magic draught” and begs for instructions. The abbé tells him to act quickly — administering twelve drops instead of ten, and, if needed, the rest — as the chill of death creeps through his body. ⸻ New to the journ…

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Angry at Your Catcher: Framber Valdez Does Something Buster’s Never Seen; The Phillies’ Nick Castellanos Problem 1:02:04

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Framer Valdez crossing up his catcher, Jason Adams going down for the Padres, the Red Sox extending Aroldis Chapman, the best team in the American League, Shane Bieber looking phenomenal and the Tigers slowing down. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about why the Mets stretch run will be defined by their rookie starters, …

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504: Congressman Wesley Hunt: Discipline, Leadership, and America’s Future 2:11:33

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>Join Jocko Underground< Congressman and former Army Apache pilot Wesley Hunt, who shares his journey from West Point and combat deployments to the halls of Congress. He reflects on his family’s history from slavery to public service, the lessons of struggle and resilience, and the values of faith, family, and country. Hunt and Jocko discuss leader…

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The Third Attack Begins (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 4) 6:12

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In the night, Dantès hears his name called from Faria’s cell — and finds the abbé gripped by the familiar, terrible symptoms of his illness. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, Faria stops Edmond from calling for help, urging him instead to think of his own survival. Believing his death near, the old man calls it Providence, freeing Dantès fr…

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Learning the Treasure by Heart (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 3) 11:37

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Faria, resigned to never enjoying the treasure himself, devotes his energy to preparing Dantès for the day he will be free to claim it. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, Dantès memorizes the cardinal’s letter word for word before Faria destroys part of it, and receives detailed instructions for reaching the Island of Monte Cristo. Between l…

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Hide Behind Me: The Clown Car Recaps Braves-Phillies; The Numbers Game 15:50

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Hurston Waldrep’s splitter, Brian Snitker being the end of his managerial career, possible replacements for Snitker in Atlanta next season, Jesus Luzardo looking like a different pitcher, and if Kyle Schwarber will stay in Philadelphia. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from…

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Jocko Underground: Is Taking Weight-Loss Drugs "Cheating"? 10:51

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>Join Jocko Underground< Weight loss drug and discipline “Am I cheating myself by using a weight-loss drug?” Belt test fees in jiu jitsu “My new BJJ school charges $70 for a belt test—should I see this as a red flag?” Discipline cycles vs. laziness “How can I tell if I’m slipping into laziness when discipline wanes, and how do I stay truly on the p…

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The Real Treasure (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 2) 7:21

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A final hope of escape is destroyed when the gallery to the sea is rebuilt and the hidden tunnel sealed. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, Dantès tells Faria that his true fortune is not the gold of Monte Cristo but the friendship, knowledge, and strength of mind his companion has given him — a wealth no jailer can take away. ⸻ New to the j…

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5 For: Body of Lies (2008) – Spies, Beards, and Edge-of-Your-Seat Thrillers 20:09

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The Machine wrests control of the list and serves up five films that echo, challenge, or outshine Body of Lies (2008). From Cold War shadows to desert firefights, these movies test the limits of trust, tension, and espionage on screen. A black-and-white classic spy story with Richard Burton and moral fallout The beard-to-weight Oscar conspiracy of …

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The Island of Monte Cristo (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19 – Part 1) 10:30

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With the treasure now pledged to him, Dantès listens as Faria speaks of the good such wealth could do — but Edmond’s vow of vengeance reminds him how much harm it could also bring. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 19, the abbé learns the location of the Island of Monte Cristo from Dantès, who has visited it before, and offers advice for retrie…

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A Father’s Gift (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 13) 11:45

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Dantès can hardly believe the treasure’s value, but Faria assures him such fortunes were not uncommon for noble families of the fifteenth century. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, the old man reveals he kept the secret to test Edmond’s character — and now claims him as his son, offering the treasure as both inheritance and bond. Overcome, …

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Who Smells Now?: Mets Sweep the Phillies; Real Ways to Improve MLB; Where Will Kyle Schwarber Land in Free Agency? 1:11:56

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Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss Orioles infielder Luis Vazquez — Jorge’s cousin — hitting his first major league home run, the Mets sweeping the Phillies, the rise of Nolan McLean, Philadelphia navigating their pitching without Zack Wheeler, Kyle Schwarber’s upcoming free agency, and if Jorge has a lean in the AL MVP race between Aaron Boone and …

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Why Construction Must Think like manufacturing 45:01

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Dale Sinclair, the UK head of digital innovation at WSP, discusses the transformative impact of AI on the construction industry. He emphasizes the importance of pragmatism in design, the need for cultural shifts, and the transition from traditional project-based approaches to progr…

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The Will and the Fortune (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 12) 12:13

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Faria explains how he reconstructed Cardinal Spada’s will and the treasure’s location — and how his attempt to claim it led to his arrest. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, he pledges the fortune to Dantès: half if they escape together, all if Edmond escapes alone. With the Spada family extinct, the two million Roman crowns — nearly thirtee…

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Mini-Transmission: Body of Lies (2008) – “Cut the Bullshit, Give Me the Information” 34:17

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Leonardo DiCaprio side-sips a beer. Landen sprays beer out his nose. Somehow, that’s still more memorable than anything in Body of Lies. This Mini-Transmission spirals from forgettable marketing into prop comedy, actor auditions, and the least effective interrogation techniques ever recorded. Why Body of Lies has one of the most boring posters and …

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The Complete Secret (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 11) 6:13

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Faria presents a second fragment of parchment, and together with the first, it forms a complete declaration: Cardinal Cæsar Spada’s will. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, the document reveals the exact hiding place of a fortune in gold, jewels, and precious stones — buried in the caves of the Island of Monte Cristo and left entirely to his…

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It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare | Starting Strength Radio #331 1:18:27

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Mark Rippetoe talks to Kelly Fristoe about the health insurance industry, broken healthcare delivery, and the need for dismantling and rebuilding the entire system. Watch the documentary It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare and read its companion book to learn more about the current unstable system and a way out.…

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Kid Gloves: Reds GM Nick Krall Stops By; West Coast Bias; Toronto’s X-Factor 58:29

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss an exciting series between the Padres and Mariners, the Cal Raleigh-Aaron Judge MVP race coming down to the season’s final month, Clayton Kershaw continuing to roll, the odd situation with Ketel Marte in Arizona, and which teams may see managerial changes this offseason. Then, Red GM Nick Krall stops by to talk about…

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503: Norm "Hoot" Hooten. Blackhawk Down & a Legendary Career in Army Special Operations 4:32:40

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>Join Jocko Underground< Norm Hooten was a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier (a Green Beret) who became well known because of his role in the Battle of Mogadishu in October 1993, the operation later depicted in the book and film Black Hawk Down. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content…

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The Hidden Script (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 10) 8:33

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A simple search for a candle-light changes everything. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, Faria discovers that an old page in the Spada breviary — long used as a bookmark — holds invisible writing that appears only when exposed to flame. The fragment, dated 1498 and signed “Cæs…,” describes a fortune hidden on the Island of Monte Cristo. ⸻ N…

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The Search Exhausted (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 9) 7:00

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Faria recounts years spent scouring the Spada archives for any trace of the missing fortune — and finding nothing. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, the inheritance appears lost to history, leaving the Count of Spada in poverty. Upon the count’s death, Faria inherits the family papers, vast library, and the gold-cornered breviary — and on C…

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Different Crew: Red Sox Best Yankees in Weekend Series; Cal Raleigh Records Remarkable Milestone 49:33

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David Cone, Boog Sciambi and Mike Couzens are in the Clown Car after Sunday Night Baseball, diagnosing the state of the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. They also discuss what’s next for Anthony Volpe after being benched, Milwaukee honoring Bob Uecker and Cal Raleigh’s historic weekend. Then, Buster talks to Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story. Next…

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Jocko Underground: The Way to Turn Your Rival Into Your Ally 8:54

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>Join Jocko Underground< How to turn your rival into an ally? Acceptance vs Desire – How do you move forward without giving up hope? Toxic Family – When is it time to cut someone off? Discipline vs Motivation – How do you stay consistent when life gets hard? Love and Timing – What do you do when feelings don’t align? Support this podcast at — https…

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The Breviary (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 8) 5:25

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With the pope dead and Cæsar Borgia in exile, the Spada family never regains its former glory — and rumors swirl that Cæsar kept the fortune for himself. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, Faria traces the family’s decline to his own time, when the fabled gold-cornered breviary, passed down for generations, remains in the possession of the C…

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An Empty Inheritance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 7) 7:05

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After Spada’s death, Pope Alexander VI and Cæsar Borgia move quickly to claim his wealth — only to find a meager inheritance and a curious note mentioning a gold-cornered breviary. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, the supposed fortune seems to vanish into thin air, and the pope’s reign ends as violently as it was lived. But the true secret…

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Dinner at San Pierdarena (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 6) 6:31

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Pope Alexander VI chooses a slower, surer method for reclaiming the cardinals’ wealth: an invitation to dinner. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, Cardinal Spada anticipates the danger and makes his will, but his nephew arrives unaware. Poisoned wine and a fatal dish ensure neither leaves the vineyard alive — and the fortune they carried bec…

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Strategic Deception: Yankees-Red Sox Meet After 2 Months; Cubs & Dodgers Obscuring Issues 49:37

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners struggling to pitch away from home, Kyle Tucker playing through a hairline fracture in his hand, and how the Dodgers are managing the outfield. Then, Red Sox play-by-play voice Dave O’Brien stops by to talk about the state of the Red Sox with a big series against the Yankees this weekend. Later, Tod…

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Why it's 1992 again 45:52

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux Spotlight Series, Derek Crager, CEO of Practical AI, discusses the transformative potential of AI in enhancing access to information and improving quality of life. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the problems before applying AI solutions, the balance between speed and quality …

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The Pope’s Scheme (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 5) 8:06

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Faria continues his story, recounting a moment in Renaissance Italy when Pope Alexander VI and Cæsar Borgia sought money — and found it in the ambitions of two powerful men. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, Cardinal Rospigliosi and Cæsar Spada pay dearly for their red hats, but the scheme doesn’t end there. The pope and his son plan a dead…

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Body of Lies (2008) | The Most Forgettable Movie of All-Time 2:12:40

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What happens when you take a CIA thriller, strip it of personality, and add brown contact lenses? Body of Lies (2008) is the rare war-on-terror drama that forgets itself while you’re still watching it. Released in 2008 by Warner Bros. and directed by Ridley Scott, Body of Lies stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a CIA operative running ground operations in …

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The Story Begins (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 4) 6:28

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Avoiding Faria all day, Dantès finally relents when the abbé drags himself, with great difficulty, into his cell. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, the old man insists Edmond hear the truth about the treasure — beginning with his years as secretary to Cardinal Spada, the last prince of his name, and the curious research that would lead to a…

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Dope Like You: Judge & Boone’s Differing Injury Stories; Expansion & Realignment Talk; Kyle Tucker Takes a Seat 56:05

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss why there is no rift between Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone following their differing injury assessments, if Tim is opening to realignment, Buster’s belief the Royals are the 2025 Tigers, Tim’s time in Williamsport, and Nolan McLean’s athleticism. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about Zack Wheeler’s injury news, Kyle Tucke…

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502: Crazy Horse: Courage, Loss, and the Fight in Iraq. With Pilot, Dan McClinton 2:54:40

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>Join Jocko Underground< Apache pilot, Dan McClinton recounts the harrowing mission over Baghdad that claimed the lives of two fellow crew members. Through vivid memories and raw emotion, he shares the bond of the Crazy Horse team, the reality of combat in the skies, and the enduring weight of loss. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/j…

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The Weekly Pulse - The $2.9 Trillion AI Gold Rush Reshaping Project Budgets Forever 17:30

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Send us a text This conversation explores the transformative impact of AI on various sectors, including project delivery, healthcare, and construction. It highlights the staggering financial investments in AI, the energy demands of data centers, and the revolutionary potential of AI in drug discovery. The discussion also emphasizes the evolving rol…

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Madness or Truth? (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18 – Part 3) 5:43

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Faria insists he has reconstructed the burnt document and uncovered its secret — but before he can explain, footsteps interrupt. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 18, Dantès slips away to avoid hearing more, while the governor visits Faria, unaware of his paralysis. Alone, Edmond struggles to reconcile the abbé’s wisdom with the possibility tha…