Best Jeff Holler Podcasts (2025)

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Bob Ley: Legendary ESPN SportsCenter, Outside the Lines host 1:06:29

4d ago1:06:29

1:06:29

On what he misses (and doesn't miss) from life in sports television. On Chris Berman and Stuart Scott and Rich Eisen. On how media has changed and what he thinks of 2025 journalism. On the highs of the World Cup and lows of a terrifying flight.

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Langston Collin Wilkins: University of Wisconsin folklore professor and author, "Welcome 2 Houston: Hip Hop Heritage in Hustle Town" 44:36

11d ago44:36

44:36

On the rise of Houston as a hip-hop powerhouse. On the impact of a rapper writing about his home turf. On whether students in 2025 feel the music they listen to. On teaching ... folklore.

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Dean Van Nguyen: Author: "Words for my Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur." 1:00:33

18d ago1:00:33

1:00:33

On being based in Dublin and digging into American hip-hop. On how Tupac's world view was impacted by the Black Panthers. On the value of "Juice" and "Poetic Justice." On the greatness of Tupac's music.

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Passive Infrared Hemoencephalography and Infrared Imaging with Jeff Carmen 31:30

21d ago31:30

31:30

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars. Register to join us or watch a recording. This episode's guide is Dr. Jeff Carmen ([email protected]), best known as the inventor of passive infrared hemoencephalography (pir HEG) neurofeedback and an expert in migraine-type headaches.…

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B.J. Schecter: Former Sports Illustrated editor and executive director of Seton Hall's Center for Sports Media 1:03:31

25d ago1:03:31

1:03:31

On the glory days of Sports Illustrated. On the rise and legacy of Grant Wahl. On when he began to see the magazine business change for the worse. On running a college media program and giving students hope.

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Justin Kanew: Founder of The Tennessee Holler 52:00

1M ago52:00

52:00

On fighting back even after the heartbreak of 2024. On why local politicians fear him. On the highs and lows of being confrontational. On running a long-shot campaign for congress.

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Sarah Todd: Utah Jazz beat writer for the (Salt Lake City) Deseret News 1:01:11

1M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

On enduring a full season of unfathomably bad basketball played by an organization aspiring to lose. On the nightmarish hell of covering Ben Simmons, the sadness of watching a young Markelle Fultz and the joy of speaking with Lauri Markkanen. On never cowering from confrontation.

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Gabbie Watts: Stand-up comedian 55:32

2M ago55:32

55:32

On how to know what works on stage vs. what might bomb. On writing a full stand-up routine and having it flow. On the process of creating material and feeling confident in the content. On bombing.

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Myths of Breathing with Dr. Fred Shaffer 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Dr. Fred Shaffer. He is a biological psychologist and professor of Psychology at Truman State University, where he has taught since 1975 and has served as Director of Truman’s Center for Applied Psychophysiology since 1977. He is the recipient of many awards for his teaching …

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Unlocking Business Growth & Legacy Wealth | Insights from James D. Shields 38:06

2M ago38:06

38:06

In this episode of Bigger Than Business, James D. Shields, President of Shields Legal Group, shares his journey from attorney to entrepreneur and strategic investor. He reveals how integrating legal expertise with business strategy helps companies maximize value and prepare for successful transitions. Shields discusses the Growth-to-Exit program, w…

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Marcus Lattimore: Poet (and former football superstar) 58:54

2M ago58:54

58:54

On discovering his voice via the beauty of poetry. On how the end of a football career brought him to a splendid turning point. On how the words enter his mind, then land on paper. On looking back at the sports machine.

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Bioregulation Therapy for OCD with Michael Holler 40:29

2M ago40:29

40:29

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Michael Holler, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and advisor for NESTA BioReg Technologies, developer of bioregulation therapy equipment for the office and home. Michael uses BRT for a wide range of conditions, focusing today on individuals diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsi…

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John Gonzalez: NBA host and analyst, CBS Sports and former Philly Inquirer, SI and Ringer writer 49:42

2M ago49:42

49:42

On hanging out far, far away with Rick Pitino; on coming up as a print guy and watching the paper and ink fade away; on life at a union-antagonistic The Ringer and a not-what-was-promised Sports Illustrated; on being part of a two-sports-journalist marriage.

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Mollie Edsell: New York City-based singer/songwriter 52:42

2M ago52:42

52:42

On trying to make it in the music biz in 2025. On driving 2 1/2 hours to play a gig in front of 10 people. On how a song goes from idea to reality. On the difference between good songwriting and epic songwriting.

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Dick "Hoops" Weiss: Former Philly Daily News and New York Daily News college basketball writer 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

On the glorious days and nights of old-school Philadelphia basketball. On whether money has killed the joy of covering the game. On Villanova and Georgetown and Temple and St. John's and ... Delaware.

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EEG Biomarkers of Trauma With Santiago Brand 47:03

3M ago47:03

47:03

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Santiago Brand, founder and director of MindLab Neuroscience Consulting in Singapore. He is a clinical and sports psychologist with expertise in qEEG, neurofeedback and biofeedback. He teaches and consults all over the world. Santiago gave a free webinar to the NRBS about EEG…

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Cassidy Randall: Award-winning adventure writer and author of, "Thirty Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All-Women's Ascent of Denali" 56:09

3M ago56:09

56:09

On the audacious attempt by a group of female adventurers to climb Denali. On why the topic moved an author. On why ones covers those who climb, dive, scale, crawl, attack the elements.

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A.J. Jacobs: Experiential author of "The Year of Living Biblically" and "Drop Dead Healthy" 1:00:11

3M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

On throwing yourself into a subject and refusing to let go. On whether living biblically resulted in biblical living. On the high of a TV show made from your book and the low of it sucking. On surviving the magazine apocalypse.

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Chris Kluwe: Former Minnesota Vikings punter, writer and activist 48:14

3M ago48:14

48:14

On last week's arrest at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting. On standing up for democracy and being unafraid of the word "Nazi." On taking a stand for LGBTQ rights while playing in the NFL. On how we survive this hellscape.

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The Legacy of Renfro Foods: Innovation, Family, and the Future of Salsa 30:12

3M ago30:12

30:12

Join us on the Bigger Than Business Podcast as we sit down with Doug Renfro, President of Renfro Foods, to discuss the journey of this iconic Fort Worth-based family business. From its humble beginnings in a garage to becoming the ninth-largest salsa brand in the U.S., Doug shares insights on family leadership, product innovation, and the challenge…

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Kevin Damask: Writer-Editor, Department of Veterans Affairs 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

On receiving the dreaded Elon Musk notice that his job might no longer be his job. On the importance of helping veterans tell their stories. On interviewing men and women who went through hell—and giving them to space to speak freely. On the highs and lows of the written word.

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Alpha/Theta Neurofeedback Training With Dr. Linda Walker 27:49

4M ago27:49

27:49

OOPS -- I got the date wrong in the recording. Dr. Walker's webinar is February 18th, not 17th. Sorry... Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Dr. Linda Walker, therapist and neurofeedback and biofeedback provider. Dr. Walker has used neurofeedack successfully with many difficult populations. On February 18th, sh…

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Aaron Portzline: The Athletic's Columbus Blue Jackets beat writer 56:37

4M ago56:37

56:37

On covering the tragic death of Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau; on receiving a kidney from a team employee; on witnessing decades upon decades of mediocre hockey; on the good ol' days of Jeff Juden and minor league baseball.

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Lindsey Adler, former baseball writer for the Wall Street Journal and The Athletic 57:33

4M ago57:33

57:33

On why she left the Wall Street Journal and why journalism is testing her patience. On the need and use of beat writers in 2025. On life at Deadspin. On surviving.

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Hamilton Nolan: Terrific political and labor writer; author of "The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor" 51:24

4M ago51:24

51:24

On what it was like covering Donald Trump's recent inauguration. On why fools continue to believe Trump cares about them. On whether American democracy can survive. On his early journalism days at Gawker.

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Gene Wojciechowski: Former ESPN, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune writer 1:05:37

4M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

On the jerkiness of Reggie Jackson and the trash talk of Michael Jordan. On rising from Tennessee Vols walk-on wide receiver to ESPN superstar. On joining ESPN The Magazine. On teaching journalism in 2025.

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Joanna Cohen, "Days of Our Lives" script writer and former SI staffer 49:04

5M ago49:04

49:04

On the leap from sports journalism to soap operas. On the importance of soaps in American pop culture. On bringing characters back from the dead.

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AI and the qEEG with Taylor Capozziello 25:46

5M ago25:46

25:46

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Dr Taylor Caozziello, found of Elite Physiology, and expert in neurofeedback and quantitative EEG. On January 15, 2025, she is presenting a free webinar for the NRBS. In this episode, she talks about the growing use of artificial intelligence for identifying patterns of inter…

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Jonathan Feigen: Recently retired Houston Chronicle Rockets beat writer 58:40

5M ago58:40

58:40

On why one spends 27 years on an NBA beat—and why one retires from the gig. On the joys of Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming and Steve Francis and Tracy McGrady. On the worst uniforms in NBA history. On a small Delaware gym and Ralph Sampson.

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Ted Spiker: University of Florida Journalism Department chair 53:03

5M ago53:03

53:03

On what we, America's journalism professors, should be teaching in 2024. On how to respond to the anti-media onslaught. On the power of surprise classroom guests. On watching a classmate pee in a urinal and receiving an A for the experience.

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Transforming Communities: Tillie Burgin on Leading Mission Arlington with Purpose 27:04

5M ago27:04

27:04

Discover the inspiring journey of Tillie Burgin, founder and director of Mission Arlington, in this episode of the Bigger Than Business Podcast. For nearly four decades, Tillie has been at the forefront of transforming lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Learn how Tillie's vision of "taking church to the people" grew from a simple Bible study…

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Agnes Lee: The viral children's book author 42:09

5M ago42:09

42:09

On what it is to do a Barnes & Noble signing and have no one attend. On what it feels like to follow that up with a viral video shot by a store employee. On the highs and lows of self publishing.

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Andy Lee: Former WBO Middleweight Champion and author of, "Fighter." 48:12

6M ago48:12

48:12

On why he decided to write a book that delves into his life and career; on how a boxer knows when it's time to retire; on the strange phenomenon of people knowing about his highs and lows; on whether being an author is worth the trouble.

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Sam Hollander: All-time great American songwriter 1:11:26

6M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

On working with Def Leppard and Gym Class Heroes and Ringo Starr and Carole King; on the birth—and death—of Bad Ronald; on how one fights to sustain a career in music.

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David Aldridge: All-time great basketball journalist 53:11

6M ago53:11

53:11

On writing and deciding upon "The Basketball 100." On covering John Thompson's Hoyas and the crappy Washington Redskins. On his love of roundball and why journalism celebrity is nonsense.

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Megan Stoltz: On-the-rise dark romantasy author 44:38

6M ago44:38

44:38

On using TikTok to try and establish oneself in the writing universe. On the joy of creating Gods and breaking out metaphors. On writing through anxiety, the North Dakota winters and four children. On the efforts to try and find a literary agent.

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Inside the Legacy of Fletcher's Corny Dogs: Family, Tradition & Innovation 37:51

6M ago37:51

37:51

Explore the rich history of Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs with GG Fletcher and her daughter Amber Fletcher, who carry on this iconic Texas brand. Learn how they balance family traditions with modern marketing, from introducing new menu items like veggie dogs to expanding Fletcher’s presence beyond the State Fair of Texas. This interview dives into…

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Bill Higgins, former Cape Cod Times sports editor 45:40

6M ago45:40

45:40

On arriving at a newspaper in 1973 and remaining until (gasp) 2016. On the bliss of covering Marvelous Marvin Hagler. On visiting his father's grave after the Red Sox won the World Series. On arriving in the typewriter age of journalism and now being on social media.

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Chris Stone: Co-Founder, Off-Ball and former Sports Illustrated editor in chief 54:40

7M ago54:40

54:40

On starting up a new sports media platform in 2024; on the reinvention of a veteran journalist; on the glory days of Sports Illustrated; on the misguided anger of a legendary Pittsburgh Penguin.

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Kalyn Kahler: Senior NFL writer, ESPN 1:10:40

7M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

On the crazy religious cult that gobbled up NFL players. On Jerry Jones' weird tours of the Cowboys facility. On starting out as Peter King's assistant and working her way up. On the joy of dance.

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Sam Pausman: Writer/Photographer, The Wrangell (Alaska) Sentinel 47:22

7M ago47:22

47:22

On relocating 4,284 miles to take his first journalism job. On working for a weekly paper in a town of 2,000 people. On making connections with folks he doesn't know in a community he doesn't know. On the joys of salmon and shrimp.

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Louis Moore: Author, "The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black Quarterback" 49:20

7M ago49:20

49:20

On the importance of Doug Williams and Vince Evans in the rise of the Black quarterback. On why sports history unfairly overlooks Vince Evans. On the scores of unknown Black QBs lost to history. On why Colin Kaepernick should be a Miami Dolphin.

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Spencer Paysinger: Writer and producer, “All American" and former NFL linebacker 41:46

8M ago41:46

41:46

On what it's like to have your life story inspire a hit TV show. On how one sheds his reputation as (solely) an athlete. On the highs and lows of Hollywood. On whether it's all worth it.

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Mirin Fader: Author, "Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon" 56:50

8M ago56:50

56:50

On the highs and lows and mental anguish of writing a biography. On trying to convince Hakeem to sit down for a chat. On Ralph Sampson and Pete Chilcutt and basketball glory. On how one selects a subject.

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The 2024 NRBS Conference -- Don't Miss It! 8:03

8M ago8:03

8:03

If you register for the NRBS conference, use the code NRBSCON10 for a 10% discount! Do it now! Listen to the episode for more details. Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series. Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listene…

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Michael Namikas: Author, "The Tupac Encyclopedia: Vol. 1 1:01:23

8M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

On self-publishing a 794-page opus. On how a love of Tupac Shakur drove him to a monumentally ambitious task. On how to sell an Amazon-printed book. On the legacy of a legendary artist.

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More with Michael Cohen 25:25

8M ago25:25

25:25

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series. In this episode, I continue my conversation with Michael Cohen, Director of the Center for Brain Training. He's a prolific writer, researcher, and innovator in applied psychophysiology. I talked with him abo…

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Keri Blakinger: Los Angeles Times reporter and TikTik wizard 39:45

9M ago39:45

39:45

On how TikTok works for journalists. On how to use the platform to expand readership. On the dos and don'ts of it all. On whether wearing makeup matters.

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Strengthening the Gut-Brain Connection with Michael Cohen 18:45

9M ago18:45

18:45

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series. This episode's guide is Michael Cohen, expert brain coach, teacher, researcher, author, and Director of the Center for Brain Training. He's presenting a free webinar about the gut-brain connection and bioreg…

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Kyle Bandujo: Author, "Movies with Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time." 50:00

9M ago50:00

50:00

On what makes a great sports movie v. an all-time great sports movie; On whether "Field of Dreams" is excellent or trash. On "Teen Wolf" and "Bull Durham" and Gary Coleman as the San Diego Padres manager.

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