Best Hosted By Zo Podcasts (2025)

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HELL YEAH! The Sixers Are 4-0, We Deserve This 1:20:03

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The Sixers beat the Wizards with a furious fourth quarter comeback to move to 4-0. We talk about the game, as well as the win over the Magic. Then we discuss how Jared McCain might fit into the current rotation, whether Kelly Oubre was beat up by the Mafia, and if Pablo Torre might be investigating Tommy Alter. Win a throwback Iverson jersey from S…

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The Lumumba Plot: Cold War in the Congo 34:47

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The Congo was just gaining its independence from Belgium in 1960 when its first democratically elected leader, Patrice Lumumba, faced an existential crisis: mutiny in his new army, followed by an unwelcome intervention by Belgian forces. Lumumba had hoped the U.S. would help, but when Washington turned its back, Lumumba turned to Moscow. And so beg…

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The Sixers Are 2-0, Maybe This Time It’s The Year 1:03:34

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The Sixers beat the Hornets to move to 2-0, after winning two times in their first 14 games last season. We talk about the win, the great performance from Quentin Grimes, the improved performance of Joel Embiid, and give some credit to Andre Drummond and Justin Edwards (we talk about all the players). Then we discuss the NBA betting scandal. Win a …

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Youngest WW2 Officer Fights Hitler, Saves Horses And More! 1:20:59

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World War II hero Phil Larimore remains the youngest candidate to ever graduate from Army Officer Training School, which he did at the age of seventeen, on the eve of America’s involvement in World War II. Landing on the Anzio beachhead in February 1944, Phil – the youngest commissioned US officer in World War II – was put in charge of an Ammunitio…

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Skratcher Podcast S4 Episode 1 - DJ Q-Bert 1:21:07

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Skratcher Podcast S4 Episode 1DJ Q-BertSeason 4 jump off featuring DJ Q-Bert. Episode 1, the House digs into Q-Bert's spiritual side. Skratcher House: Rayted-R, PJilla, Jointz, Inspekt, IllJay2, Jovie J & Paul Skratch First Edit: Jovie JFinal Edit: Paul SkratchBeat: Paul SkratchFollow SkratcherInstagram: @SkratchernetSkratcherbrand.com…

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Sixers Beat Celtics! VJ Edgecombe Is Awesome! Maxey Is A Star! Embiid Also Played! 1:04:00

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The Sixers somehow won the season opener at Boston against the Celtics! VJ Edgecombe was amazing, Tyrese Maxey was unstoppable, and what an amazing debut from Dominick Barlow. We also talk about a disappointing return for Joel Embiid. The Sixers won! Sign up for Fly The Process: New Orleans here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/fly The Right…

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Russian Sabotage Operations and NATO’s Complex Alliance 29:58

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Russian drones and warplanes have been increasingly breaching the airspace of NATO countries. Admiral Joachim Rühle, (ret.) is the former Chief of Staff of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, the headquarters of Command Operations - including defense, deterrence, and training to Ukrainians - in Belgium. He talked about Moscow’s incursion…

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Joel Embiid Is Back, We Are Back, and Josh Harris Hires Bob Myers, Sixers Over/Unders 1:16:11

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Joel Embiid played in his first game since February, and he looked great. Unsurprisingly, all of the Sixers looked better too. We talk about what it was like to watch Embiid again, and what it means for the season. We also discuss HBSE hiring Bob Myers to be Head Of Sports and whether it's another Jerry Colangelo situation, and finally we do over/u…

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Chasing The Zombie Hunter 48:00

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Phoenix Police Department cold case homicide detective and and former CPA Troy Hillman tells the extraordinary, detailed inside story of how an elite team of detectives—hounded by the press, a frustrated and frightened public, and their own doubts and exhaustion—solved a double murder that had haunted the Phoenix area for more than twenty years. Th…

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Volume 214 // AEW WrestleDream Recap, Seth Rollins EXILED, ASÉ Close To Midnight (w/ Blue) 2:15:12

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We are back in your life with that brand new volume of The Black Guy Wrestling Podcast! The Good Brothers are joined by our guy Blue of ForUrWear as he prepares for his new show “Brain Buster Battle Royal”! We have you covered with a recap of AEW WrestleDream, Seth Rollins kicked out of The Vision and what his injury means for the World Heavyweight…

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A Guide To Watching The 25-26 Sixers And Not Making Yourself Miserable, Embiid & Hip Hop's Return 1:05:06

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We talk about the new Joel Embiid videos and the likelihood he plays in the season opener. We discuss how to measure your expectations for the 25-26 Sixers in a way that makes watching the team this year fun. Then we talk about expectations for VJ Edgecombe, the return of Hip Hop, and a new Sixers related poem by Mia Kang. Sign up for Fly The Proce…

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Opening the Foreign Influence Toolkit 32:42

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Jessica Brandt knows a lot about influence. She was the director of the Foreign Malign Influence Center, which served as intermediary between the U.S. intelligence community and the public. It alerted private citizens and the public to disinformation operations orchestrated by adversaries overseas. Jessica explains how the toolkit has gotten larger…

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The Sixers Are Philadelphia's Only Hope 1:08:04

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The Phillies season is over. The Eagles look like they’re in 2023 collapse mode. No need to worry, we have the Sixers. We talk about the Sixers preseason so far, concern level on Justin Edwards, LeBron and Giannis threats, and the Athletic’s NBA position ranks. Get 20% off anything at Jolly Pets with code RTRS through Monday at https://jollypets.co…

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The Anthrax Crisis And The Urgent Search For A Missing Iraqi Scientist 1:08:47

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After the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the death of Saddam Hussein, scientists who worked for the regime were killed or left the country. When one of them –microbiologist Thamer Abdul Rahman Imran – learned the new regime wanted to arrest him and the insurgents wanted to kill him, he went into hiding. Racing against time, ex–Secret Service agent…

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Welcome to The CIA and ‘The Farm’ its Legendary Training Program: Doug Laux Reprise 1:29:05

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We are re-airing Doug Laux's second appearance on HBH, as we fondly remember him upon his passing: Being accepted to work at the CIA is highly difficult. The interview process is long and secretive - and applicants and their references are often vetted without ever knowing it. Once accepted, very few go on to practice espionage. That distinction is…

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The Exorcism Of Past Sixers Failures 1:08:29

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Sixers Power Forward Options, Edgecombe In Abu Dhabi, Podcast Quitters 1:08:08

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The Sixers played their second game against the Knicks in Abu Dhabi and it featured two power forward options on two-way deals. We talk about those players, VJ Edgecombe's performance and future, and Tyrese Maxey being used off ball. Then we talk about Panthers podcasters who called it quits, a Tyrese Maxey trade idea from a listener and whether or…

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MACV-SOG Legend "Dynamite" Is Back! (Part Two of Two) 45:06

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Henry (Dick) L. Thompson is back to share more adventures from his latest book SOG Code Name Dynamite 2 about his time in Vietnam as part of MACV-SOG. From 1964-1972 America engaged in a Top Secret war in Southeast Asia to support our efforts in Vietnam, with an elite group of warriors who were sworn to secrecy for decades. If caught, the US govern…

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Sixers Play Knicks, Grimes Signs Qualifying Offer 1:12:27

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Sixers basketball is back! The Sixers lost to the Knicks in their pre-season opener in Abu Dhabi. We talk about the game, then we discuss Quentin Grimes ending his restricted free agency by signing the qualifying offer. Donate to Helen's fundraiser here: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/26319/ Join the Bark In The Park team here: https://secure.qg…

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The CIA Mission to Eliminate the Taliban’s Most Lethal Weapon 1:13:48

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In tribute to our friend and past HBH guest, we're re-airing the first of former CIA officer Doug Laux's two appearances during our first season: CIA Officer Doug Laux explains how he developed a network of spies to track down the man responsible for running the Taliban's lethal IED network, which at the height of the Afghan War was responsible for…

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From the SpyCast Vault: An Assassination in Mexico 30:46

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Keith Melton is a historian who’s been an advisor to the US Intelligence Community for decades. An avid collector and board member at The International Spy Museum, Keith has donated thousands of artifacts, and one of the most historically important is the axe used to assassinate Leon Trotsky. Keith found the weapon after decades of searching. In 20…

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Embiid Talks About His Health, Maxey's Leadership, Grimes Situation Gets Messier, McCain's Injury 1:17:22

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Boy, August has ended with a bang! Jared McCain will be out for 4-6 weeks with a thumb injury, Quentin Grimes' agent is on the warpath about the Sixers offer, and Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and the rest of the Sixers spoke about their upcoming season, their health, and more. Also, Josh Harris' name is in the Epstein files. Donate to Hel…

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Volume 213 // Cena vs Styles Set! AEW Women’s Tag Champs, NXT No Mercy Fallout, PWI 500 Drama 1:58:00

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BGW is back in your life with Volume 213! We break down John Cena vs AJ Styles at WWE Crown Jewel, AEW introducing Women’s Tag Team Titles and a huge Blood & Guts match, plus the fallout from NXT No Mercy with Ricky Saints as champion. We also cover the PWI 500 debate, Leon Slater vs Myron Reed at TNA Victory Road, and why TNA must win the battle w…

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MACV-SOG Legend "Dynamite" Is Back! (Part One of Two) 56:36

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Henry (Dick) L. Thompson is back to share more adventures from his latest book SOG Code Name Dynamite 2 about his time in Vietnam as part of MACV-SOG. From 1964-1972 America engaged in a Top Secret war in Southeast Asia to support our efforts in Vietnam, with an elite group of warriors who were sworn to secrecy for decades. If caught, the US govern…

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The Quentin Grimes Situation Takes A Bad Turn, Iverson Jerseys Are Back, Embiid Info Request 1:13:20

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The Sixers negotiations with Quentin Grimes seem to be at an impasse, and a one-year deal is looking like a real possibility. We talk about that, what the price could be, and the ramifications. Then we talk about the Sixers bringing back the black Iverson-era jerseys, and preview Sixers media day and if the team will give more information on Joel E…

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The Dark Web Broker 35:42

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Vinny Troia is at home on the Dark Web. The veteran hacker has developed relationships with cyberactors who have quietly stolen sensitive data from the far corners of the world. Vinny sells that data to law enforcement and intelligence agencies, like the CIA. His book, Grey Area: Dark Web Data Collection and the Future of OSINT, is out this October…

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Sixers Survey, ESPN Rankings, Le Grand Difficile 1:05:01

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As August rolls through, we finish the Sixers poll conducted by Sixers Adam, check out some absurd ESPN rankings, and hear about Alyssa potentially getting banned from Mike’s coed basketball league. Fly The Process: The Big Difficult (Le Grand Difficile) is here. We’re going to NOLA in February. Find out more info and reserve your spot here! Join o…

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Agent Zo: Fearless Female WWII Resistance Fighter 47:01

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Courageous resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka, aka ‘Agent Zo’, was the only woman to parachute from Britain to Nazi-German occupied Poland during the Second World War. While being hunted by the Gestapo there, who arrested her entire family, she established a military intelligence network, couriered microfilm across wartime borders and, as the only…

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Skinny Joel Embiid, Iverson Documentary, Fly The Process New Orleans 58:15

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There are more images from the recent Sixers practices, and Joel Embiid looks good. We beg for leaks from Sixers employees, talk about the upcoming Allen Iverson docuseries, take part of Sixers Adam's Sixers survey, and compare the Color Star saga to the current Clippers controversy. Sign up for Fly The Process New Orleans: The Big Difficult https:…

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To Catch a Drug Cartel 28:33

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Keith Bulfin was a banker, not a spy. But then came a special client–a supposed coffee importer who was actually a banker for Mexican and Colombian drug cartels. Soon, U.S. authorities were knocking on Keith’s door. He ended up behind bars in a maximum security prison. While in prison, Bulfin ended up befriending leaders of drug cartels and eventua…

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Volume 212 // WWE Wrestlepalooza & AEW All Out Picks , WrestleMania in Riyadh, Canelo vs Crawford 2:44:17

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BGW is back in your life with full previews for WWE Wrestlepalooza and AEW All Out—breaking down which show looks stronger, what surprises could unfold, and everything you need to know heading into the weekend. We also react to the massive announcement that WrestleMania 43 is heading to Riyadh, Andrade’s release from WWE, and the fallout of Canelo …

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Analyzing New Video Of Joel Embiid Playing Basketball, Grimes Still Unsigned, Pablo & Clippers Update 1:11:45

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We saw a beautiful six seconds of Joel Embiid playing basketball. Are we back in? Josh Giddey signed a contract, when is Grimes? And an update on the Pablo Torre/Clippers situation. Sign up for Bark In The Park here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/bark Get tickets for Serving Up Empowerment here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/serving-up-e…

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New Jersey Man Walks Around The World 58:47

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On April 2nd, 2015, after getting a degree and paying off his loans, Tom Turcich stepped out his front door to start a quest that would last for seven years, take him to six continents, and cover twenty-eight thousand miles. At the end of it he became the tenth person to walk around the world, and his dog, Savannah, became the first dog to do so. T…

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Shane Battier Joins The Ricky 1:02:29

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Shane Battier joined us to talk about the Battier Take Charge Foundation, and the second annual Serving Up Empowerment ping pong event with Daryl Morey (info and ticket link below). We also talk to Shane about defense, NBA rule changes, his team with the Big Three Heat and more. Serving Up Empowerment is September 20th at SPIN Philadelphia. Get tic…

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Retracing the Hunt for Bin Laden 35:50

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This Thursday marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, which spawned a decade-long search for the man behind them – Osama Bin Laden. Ed Bogan was the Chief of Operations for the CIA Counterterrorism Center’s Pakistan / Afghanistan Department. He takes us into agency headquarters, where he oversaw the raid on Bin Laden’s c…

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Maxey The Cowboy Fan, Ben Simmons Might Retire, A Guard Signs The Qualifying Offer 1:17:00

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Tyrese Maxey was vocal about his love for the Cowboys, Ben Simmons doesn't have an agent anymore and may retire, Cam Thomas signed the qualifying offer, and we talk about all of it. Plus, Mike's message for Eagles fans, Tony T returns with a song about CJ, and the Miami home run ball controversy. Bid on a Ricky commercial, autographed Wheeler and R…

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Female Marine's Gut-Wrenching Account Of Service In Afghanistan 59:38

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In 2009 Savannah Cannon joined up at nineteen, to escape her hardscrabble circumstances. She was quickly tapped as having an aptitude for math and computers. Once trained, she was promptly deployed to a dangerous desert outpost in Afghanistan, where female Marines were not supposed to be assigned. There Corporal Cannon worked as a "data dork" - a d…

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Volume 211 // AJ Lee RETURNS! WWE Wrestlepalooza + AEW All Out Build | ASÉ ELEVEN Review 2:25:22

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We are here, family. We are here and we are BACK to give the highest level of conversation about professional wrestling! In Volume 211 we break down AJ Lee’s return to WWE and her & CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch feud, the buzz around WWE Wrestlepalooza on ESPN, AEW’s Philadelphia residency leading into All Out, and the historic ASÉ ELEVEN …

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Matt Quinn From Mt. Joy, Paul George's "Hell Naw," Circumventing The Cap 1:26:00

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Paul George says he's not from here, the Clippers try to pull a fast one, and Matt Quinn from Mt. Joy makes his return to talk about a whole lot of fun stuff. Watch The Paper streaming now on Peacock See Mt Joy at The Mann on September 26th and 27th, get tickets at ticketmaster.com The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook …

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An Assassination in Athens and a CIA Officer’s Legacy 31:47

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It’s been 50 years since the assassination of the CIA’s former Station Chief in Athens, Richard Welch. At the time, he was the agency’s highest level officer killed in the line of duty. A Greek, Marxist terrorist group called 17 November claimed responsibility for his death, but that was just the beginning. Former senior operations officer Ralph Ma…

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Five Ways To Good Vibes Sixers In 25-26, VJ Edgecombe's First Pitch, Maxey's Leadership 1:13:09

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The 24-25 Sixers were a bad hang all around. What are the five ways the 25-26 Sixers can be different, and how likely is that to happen? We discuss that, VJ Edgecombe's first pitch at the Phillies, Tyrese Maxey's leadership and CJ's wedding invite list. Sign up for the Ricky Bark In The Park team here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/bark Th…

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Truman vs. MacArthur: The Media Battle Behind The Korean War 1:20:37

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Oxford Professor in International History Steve Casey lays out the fascinating media history of the Korean War. He explains how the Truman administration promoted their case for participating in the Korean conflict to a nation fatigued from WWII, and how Truman faced public resistance led by his own commanding general, Douglas Macarthur, who used h…

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Is Michael Rubin America's Most Popular Billionaire? 54:37

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One of the best August episodes of all-time. We dive deep into the Town & Country article about Michael Rubin, wonder what Mike would do if he met Tommy Alter, and pick the draft order for the Ricky Fantasy Football League that we're not in. Sign up for the Ricky Bark In The Park team here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/bark The Rights To …

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From the SpyCast Vault: Escaping Tehran with The CIA Pt. 2 29:04

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We return to November, 1979 when radical Iranian students seized the US Embassy in Tehran and took dozens of Americans hostage. Mark and Cora Lijek were two American officials stuck in Tehran, and in 2008 they shared their story with the late Peter Earnest, the founding director of the International Spy Museum. And this time they were joined by ret…

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Helo Pilot Roger Lockshier At The Height Of The War In Vietnam (PART TWO) 53:30

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Part two of this terrific interview: One of HBH’s favorite guests is back, sharing more stories from his time on a Huey gunship helicopter as a Crew Chief and Door Gunner. As part of the 101st Airborne and a Black Angel, Roger Lockshier and his crew were routinely tasked with extracting MACV-SOG Green Berets during hairy combat in the jungles of Vi…

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A Two Timelines Question, Nick Sirianni Coaching The Sixers, CJ Gets Engaged 59:59

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We've never been so deep into August. We talk about CJ's engagement to his long time girlfriend Kelly, a Philadelphia sports executive who does not wash his hands when he pees, whether Nick Sirianni would be a better option to coach the Sixers than Nick Nurse, what next offseason may look like if Embiid does not play but the team is better than we'…

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Helo Pilot Roger Lockshier At The Height Of The War In Vietnam 53:13

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One of HBH’s favorite guests is back, sharing more stories from his time on a Huey gunship helicopter as a Crew Chief and Door Gunner. As part of the 101st Airborne and a Black Angel, Roger Lockshier and his crew were routinely tasked with extracting MACV-SOG Green Berets during hairy combat in the jungles of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. In this epi…

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Sixers Trade Value Ranking, Phillies Without Wheeler & MLB Re-Alignment, Selling High On McCain 1:03:45

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We rank the Sixers by how much trade value they have, talk about the Phillies future without Zach Wheeler and potential MLB re-alignment, answer a listener question about selling high on Jared McCain, and project VJ Edgecombe’s rookie stats. Also, Spike shows Mike how to use a can opener both ways. Sign up for the Ricky Bark In The Park team here: …

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From the SpyCast Vault: Escaping Tehran with The CIA 30:41

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We'll go back in time to November, 1979 when radical Iranian students seized the US Embassy in Tehran and took dozens of Americans hostage. Six US officials managed to find refuge with Canadian embassy staff, and 11 weeks later, the CIA led a daring operation to sneak them out of Iran disguised as a Hollywood film crew. Mark and Cora Lijek were two…

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Sixers Schedule Release, Can Openers, Mike Apologizes To Australia 1:03:26

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The Sixers are going to play 82 games this year. We talk about the schedule, the back to backs, possible Fly The Process trips and more. Then we talk about the two ways to use a can opener, the return of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Jared McCain's minutes, and the Spurs front office. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook G…