Best Jake Jacobs Podcasts (2025)

Episode web page: https://bit.ly/42dkHi0 ----------------------- Episode summary: In this thought-provoking episode of Insights Unlocked, host Lija Hogan sits down with Dr. John Whalen—cognitive scientist, author, and founder of Brilliant Experience—to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way teams conduct customer research. With de…

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The Bat Emoji and The Eggplant Emoji (Paul F. Tompkins, Kylie Brakeman, Brett Morris, Nicole Parker Redford) 1:43:58

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Burnt Millipede, Joan Pedestrian and Doug Pedestrian of The Neighborhood Listen podcast stop by to gush over Al Pacino, do a deep dive on comic cats, and talk about how Burnt’s girlfriend saved his life during pharmacy-themed holiday festivities in Dignity Falls. Then, first-time guest Dracula’s mom shares concerns she has about her adult vampire s…

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738 Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (#15 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:16:09

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Emily Brontë only published one full-length book before dying at the tragically young age of 30. But that book, Wuthering Heights, which tells the story of obsessive and vengeful love on the rugged moors of Yorkshire, is still considered one of the pinnacles of English literature, landing at #15 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time. In this ep…

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Straight A’s: Clown Caboose with Happy Yankee Fans; ALDS & NLDS Preview 1:02:10

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway one last time, recapping the New York Yankees eliminating the Boston Red Sox and advancing to the ALDS. They discuss Cam Schlittler’s dominant fastball, the ovation he received in the 8th inning, Yankee offensive making adjustments the second time through the order, looking ahead to …

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Date Night: Clown Caboose Rides Again; Taylor McGregor on the Team to Beat; A Trio of Game 3s 58:31

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway again, recapping Game 2 of Yankees-Red Sox. They discuss the Red Sox base running, Jazz Chisholm saving runs for the Yankees, Ben Rice controlling the strike zone, redemption for Antothy Volpe, and what Game 3 will hinge upon. Plus, the guys take the pulse of the Yankee fans on the s…

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Bonus Bang: Cowbell Saul (Bob Odenkirk, James Austin Johnson, Cart Tart) 1:23:32

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Scott’s old Mr. Show buddy Bob Odenkirk returns to talk about Comic Relief 8, the finale of Better Call Saul, and his future focusing on himself. Then, celebrity chef Bobby Flay stops by to talk about his new cooking show. Plus, lawyer Italiano Jones returns to fight for Scott in a mock trial. Originally released as episode 769 on 08/07/2022. Don’t…

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737 "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs 42:21

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It's October! Jacke kicks off his favorite month with a classic tale of horror, "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs. Perhaps you know the general contours of the paradigmatic "be careful what you wish for" story from the Simpsons or another popularization - but just how scary was the original story? And who was W.W. Jacobs? Join Jacke on a trip throu…

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#318 - The un-Holy Trinity - Part Two (Bernard Oliver, Muswell, Hill, Uk) 1:01:53

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This is Part Two of Two of The un-Holy Trinity. On Friday 6th of January 1967, 17-year-old Bernard Oliver vanished from Muswell Hill. 10 days later, his body was found 85 miles away in Suffolk. He had been strangled and assaulted, with his body cut into eight pieces. But who had abducted him, and why? · Location: Wheatsheaf Crossroads, Tattingstone…

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Clown Caboose: Exciting First Day of the Postseason; Yankees-Red Sox Recap from the Subway 57:44

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster record the Clown Car and recap Yankees-Red Sox from the subway. They discuss Aroldis Chapman figuring it out, how Garrett Crochet made things easy for Alex Cora, Aaron Boone’s misstep, the unsung hero for the Red Sox, and impressive wins for the Tigers and Cubs. Plus, the guys chat with Red Sox and …

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Baseball Tonight Live: 2025 MLB Playoff Preview 41:42

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Join Tim Kurkjian, Buster Olney and Dave Schoenfield as they get you ready for the MLB playoffs! We’ll break down the matchups to watch as the full postseason picture went down to the wire on the last day of the regular season. Will the Brewers and their home-field advantage throughout the entire postseason be a blessing or a curse? Which Wild Card…

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Build your Plan B: How content entrepreneurship can unlock freedom and meaning 43:52

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/46shU5A ----------------------- Episode summary: Joe Pulizzi—bestselling author, founder of the Content Marketing Institute, and creator of the Content Inc model—joins host Nathan Isaacs to talk about redefining work, meaning, and success in the age of AI and economic uncertainty. From his transition after a success…

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Bone-In Salami Sliders (Jason Mantzoukas, Seth Morris, May Darmon, Owen Burke) 1:25:47

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Jason Mantzoukas joins us to talk about living the pumpkin spice life and how to not look weird when running on film. Then, Scott’s former stepfather Bob Ducca returns with tales of adventurous menu items and arcade injuries—occasionally interrupted by The Wolf. Next, Austrian exchange student Peter Streusel discusses his recent stay in Los Angeles…

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736 Jane Austen's Favorite Brother, Henry (with Christopher Herbert) | A Letter from the South of France | My Last Book with Nicholas Jenkins 1:00:29

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Jane Austen had six brothers, but her older brother Henry was her favorite. Kind and witty, Henry has long been appreciated by Austen fans for his devotion to Jane and his championing of her novels. But Henry was a fascinating figure in his own right, capering through risky financial schemes and marrying an enigmatic French countess before ending h…

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Cacophony of Noise: Final Weekend of the Regular Season; Mets & Reds Clinging to Playoff Hopes; Can the Phillies Pull It Off? 52:24

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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Noelvi Marte saving the Reds’ postseason hopes, the Mets’ upside-down pitching, the Padres and Red Sox bullpen advantages, the Phillies, and the coming ABS System. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom returns with tales from his travels, after exploring the baseball culture in Japan. Plus, the q…

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Controllers and Middleware, Grok vs. Claude, and Developer Value 45:39

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Jake and Michael dive into a wide range of topics, from coding practices in Laravel to the evolving role of AI in software development. They kick things off with daylight savings and weekend updates before moving into technical discussions on authorization, policies, and form requests in Laravel. The conversation expands to cover recent changes in …

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Bonus Bang: Wainscotting, Entrée PeeE Neur & Italiano Jones (David Wain, Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart) 1:10:55

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It’s Medical Police week on Comedy Bang! Bang! Medical Police co-creator/co-director David Wain rushes his way from a pizzeria and joins Scott to talk all about the Children's Hospital spin-off now available on Netflix. Then, Entrée PeeE Neur returns to pitch some new inventions. Later, lawyer Italiano Jones drops by to prove that he will fight for…

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#317 - The un-Holy Trinity - Part One (Bernard Oliver, Muswell Hill, N10) 1:06:00

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This is Part One of Two of The un-Holy Trinity. On Friday 6th of January 1967, 17-year-old Bernard Oliver vanished from Muswell Hill. 10 days later, his body was found 85 miles away in Suffolk. He had been strangled and assaulted, with his body cut into eight pieces. But who had abducted him, and why? · Location: Wheatsheaf Crossroads, Tattingstone…

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Slathered with Cheese: Guardians Overtake Tigers in AL Central; Exciting Night of Baseball; The Mets are Cratering 1:11:16

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Buster and David Schoenfield discuss the Mets fighting for their playoff lives, whether the Tigers’ collapse or the Guardians’ comeback is more impressive, who wins the AL East, and where Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez and Bo Bichette’s injuries stand. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about his new book “Got Your Legends,” whether he was allowed to speak …

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Maple Syrup: Cal Raleigh on the Art of Catching; Clown Car Rolls Out of Houston; Clayton Kershaw Retires 44:46

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David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss Mariners seeming like the team to beat in the American League, Karl’s conversation Cal Raleigh, the continued push and pull of the AL MVP race, the Guardians forcing their way back into the playoff picture, the Tigers blowing it and why Clayton Kershaw should be a unanimous first-ballot Hall…

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Unlocking SaaS growth with fast, focused customer research with Asia Orangio 41:44

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/46FFJbA ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we dive deep into the intersection of customer research, growth strategy, and fast decision-making with Asia Orangio, founder and CEO of DemandMaven. Host Lija Hogan, principal of experience research strategy at UserTesting, guide…

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Be Our Geft (Gareth Reynolds, Carl Tart, Hannah Pilkes) 1:21:36

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This week, Gareth Reynolds joins Scott to talk about his eleven years in podcasting, his fear of being lobotomized, and his new podcast, Next We Have. Then, private detective The Chief returns to update us on the whereabouts of Carmen Sandiego. Next, A Girl Who Had The Craziest Night drops by to recount her escapades. And finally, we get a visit fr…

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735 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (with Mark Hussey) | My Last Book with Graham Watson 1:23:55

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Jacke talks to author Mark Hussey (Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel) about Virginia Woolf's beloved novel Mrs Dalloway, which turned 100 earlier this year. PLUS author Graham Watson (The Invention of Charlotte Bronte) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open thr…

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Checkmaster: Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Stops By; Cubs Postseason Return; Ballpark & Beyond 1:07:16

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Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Buster discuss keeping guys in “check,” team culture, not playing passively and the state of his team heading into October. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Cubs’ first trip to the postseason since 2020, Kyle Tucker’s injury, if Anthony Rizzo should get a statue outside Wrigley Field, the Brewers checking their egos…

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Bonus Bang: Live at the Bell House Pt 1 (Hot 4 Scott) 2:09:12

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This week we've reached the final episode in our "Hot 4 Scott" series, featuring Adam Scott. Recorded live at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY, Scott is joined by Jason Mantzoukas, Adam Scott, Big Chunky Bubbles, John Lennon, and Silver Screen Sammy to celebrate the release of Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast: The Book. (Originally released as episode …

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734 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (#16 GBOAT) | 1925 - A Literary Encyclopedia (with Tom Lutz) 56:09

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Jacke talks to author Tom Lutz about 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia, which provides a fascinating window into a year when literature was arguably at its peak centrality. PLUS a look at J.R.R. Tolkien and his influential Lord of the Rings, #16 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open th…

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#316 - Malice or Madness? (Mirella Jacklin Beechook, Rotherhithe, SE16) 1:06:45

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On Thursday 18th of September 1985, 23-year-old Mirella Beechook, a separated mother of two girls made an emotional appeal before the cameras and spoke those words that no mother should ever utter - “bring her home, dead or alive, please just bring her home”. Her 7-year-old daughter Tina was missing, and Tina’s friend, 4-year-old Stacey Kavanagh ha…

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Hoss: Cal Raleigh Continues Making History; Toronto Taking Off; Best Right-Handed Hitters of All Time 1:01:54

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Cal Raleigh's pure strength, Aaron Judge dragging the Yankees back from the abyss, whether the Brewers or Phillies will clinch the No. 1 see in the National League, the Dodgers' disintegrating bullpen, the surging Guardians, the Red Sox missing Roman Anthony and the Blue Jays unleashing Trey Yesavage. Then, Hembo sto…

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Coming Down the Stretch: Yankees Red Sox Sunday Night Baseball; Trevor Story Unpacks September 33:36

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Buster, Eduardo Perez, and David Cone hop in the clown car to break down Yankees at Red Sox and examine how the Mets missing the playoffs could be the most epic collapse in baseball history. The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs. Then Trevor Story explains what the pennant chase is like to Karl Ravech. Plus Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 …

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Why brand matters and how CMOs are playing out of position 42:38

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3K2NcZn ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, Joe Chernov, a seasoned B2B marketing leader and Executive in Residence at Battery Ventures, joins host Johann Wrede to unpack the modern CMO’s biggest trap—playing out of position. Joe shares the pivotal career moment that pulled…

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Polly Wolly Cule (Lisa Gilroy, Jacob Wysocki, Charlie McCrackin) 1:18:24

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LA radio personality Wiz Bang, cowboy Rusty “Hawkeyes” Tutherford, and an AI reimagined being, Burlesque Ives, join Scott for a CBB Roundtable. In this very special edition of Comedy Bang! Bang!, Scott and his guests discuss the issues of the day and how they can maybe solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Don’t forget to check out the Comedy…

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733 Haruki Murakami (with Mike Palindrome | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (#17 GBOAT) | A Letter from Tehran 1:24:11

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Haruki Murakami (b. 1949) is one of the rare writers who combines literary admiration with widespread appeal. Host Jacke Wilson is joined by lifelong Murakami fan Mike Palindrome to discuss what makes his novels so compelling, so mysterious, and so popular. Works discussed include The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and …

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Gangster Movies: The Dodgers Arms; Surging Mariners; Faltering Mets; Actors Who Love Baseball 1:06:38

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Alden and Buster Olney discuss all of the playoff races and how the Dodgers seem bored. Then, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk stops by to talk about his new book Cinephile, why Paul Giamatti doesn’t talk about his father Bart Giamatti, actors that are huge baseball fans, and his top three baseball movies. Later, Todd Radom stops by to share the Ballpark &…

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LawnHub, Saloon, and Salesforce 40:08

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In this episode, Michael and Jake catch up on life and code. They talk about fatigue, seasonal shifts, lawn adventures, and the return of hay fever. We dive into replacing a legacy Salesforce integration with Saloon, frustrations with mocks, and how Saloon fakes have improved testing workflows. Michael walks through his experiments with AI tools li…

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Bonus Bang: Adam Scott, Matt Besser, Monika Smith, Toni Charline (Hot 4 Scott) 1:39:46

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This week we've reached our penultimate episode in our "Hot 4 Scott" Bonus Bang series. Originally titled "Olafer Only", Adam Scott joins Scott for a pre-Emmys check-in as they talk about the making of "Severance", his one-of-a-kind tuxedo, and who he will be inviting to the Emmys. Then, Olaf’s Middle Part from Frozen stops by to talk about separat…

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732 The Bible (#18 GBOAT) | The Diaries of Samuel Pepys (with Kate Loveman) | Health Advice 1:13:35

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Jacke starts the episode by looking at the different ways that ten writers have viewed the Bible, #18 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Then he's joined by scholar Kate Loveman, one of the few people in the world who's been able to read the diaries of Samuel Pepys in the original shorthand, for a discussion of her book The Strange Hist…

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#315 - The Twilight Sex Killer - Part Two (Alan Vigar, Pimlico, SW1) 1:05:05

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This is Part Two of Two of The Twilight Sex Killer. On Monday 19th of February 1962, the same day that Norman Rickard’s body was found, 23-year-old Alan Vigar, who was also a quiet, handsome and secretly-gay man was strangled to death in the privacy of his flat by a tall and attractive man that the Police believe he too had picked up in Piccadilly …

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Talkative: Juan Soto & J.T. Realmuto at The Plate; Managerial Changes Abound; Trea Turner Goes Down 1:07:21

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Jeff Passan and Buster Olney discuss the Giants sneaking back into the NL Wild Card race, Kyle Schwarber hitting another home run, where the Nationals could land for manager and GM, and if a first round playoff exit would force a manger change for the Phillies. Next, Buster chats with Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto about their back-and-forth at the pl…

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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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How to stop wasting research and turn customer insights into action with Jake Burghardt 37:35

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Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3UXulRJ ----------------------- Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, host Lija Hogan sits down with Jake Burghardt, author of Stop Wasting Research and ex-Amazon and ex-Microsoft. Together, they dive into one of the most overlooked challenges in customer research: why so much valuable insight never…

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Group Soup (Asif Ali, Lily Sullivan, Tim Baltz, Greg Hess) 1:26:50

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This week, Asif Ali returns to clear the air with Scott and discuss the upcoming second season of “Deli Boys”. Then, boat boys McGarth Darby and Harris Teeter drop by to announce their upcoming barbecue. Finally, folk singer Glen Plapinger joins to serenade the group with his dulcet tones and interesting political takes. Don’t forget to check out t…