Best Marcus Jimenez Podcasts (2025)

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#540 Jason Flom with Joe Berlinger on the West Memphis 3 1:15:55

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In the late 80’s and early 90’s, the US found itself wrapped up in the “Satanic Panic” - a general state of fear revolving around Satanism and satanic ritual, real or imagined. On May 5th, 1993, in West Memphis, AR, three 8-year-old boys—Steven Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers—were reported missing. Their lifeless bodies were found the …

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John Wall's Retirement, the Mystics' Slide, and the UABL's Tournament of Nations with Michael Sykes, II & Steve Kolawole 1:24:17

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In this week's jam-packed, Wardell, Isaac and Troy are joined by Michael Sykes, II of Business of Fashion to celebrate the legacy of John Wall following his official retirement announcement (04:03). Together they reflect on Wall’s unforgettable impact on the DC community, and make the case for retiring his jersey (19:14). After that, they discuss t…

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#539 Jason Flom with Cal Harris 43:36

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Calvin "Cal" Harris was charged with the murder of his estranged wife Michele Harris, who disappeared in September 2001 from their home in Spencer, NY. Despite no body being found, Cal was tried four times and eventually acquitted in 2016. He later filed federal and state lawsuits alleging malicious prosecution and evidence fabrication. His case hi…

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Sonia Citron's Rookie of the Year Case, Mystics Roster Movement, and the Wizards Schedule Release 1:04:28

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Troy is back! And he's joined by Isaac and Wardell to breakdown the Mystics 1-2 week (03:08), while pleading Sonia Citron's case for WNBA Rookie of the Year (07:26). From there, the gang also addresses some of the Mystics roster decisions (12:08) along with addressing some of the rumors which led to Alysha Clark requesting a trade from the Storm (1…

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#538 Jason Flom with Kendrick Gillum 40:31

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On February 1, 1997, Charles Newsome, a member of the 18th Street Group was murdered while driving through the Mayfair Apartments in West Memphis, AR. The city was caught in a wave of retaliatory violence between two groups: Foxwood and 18th Street. Kendrick Gillum, who was loosely affiliated with Foxwood, became a suspect based on inconsistent and…

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Mystics Trade Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Sykes, Wizards Re-Unite with Anthony Gill, and a Go-Go Trade with Jenn Hatfield 58:52

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On today's show, Isaac and Wardell break down the Washington Mystics’ busy trade deadline moves: sending Brittney Sykes to Seattle (03:44) and Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut (11:14) with expert insight from Jenn Hatfield! From there, the two discuss the Washington Wizards' decision to waive Jaylen Martin (23:45) and re-sign Anthony Gill (27:23), al…

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#537 Jason Flom with Johnny Berry 29:43

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On August 10th, 1994, a man and a woman were in a van in West Philadelphia, when two males approached. One blocked the passenger door, while the other shot the man before he could get out of the van. The witness identified 16 year old Johnny Berry from a photo, but rescinded the ID at a preliminary hearing. Inexplicably, Johnny was re-arrested and …

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Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Mystics Lose a Nail-Biter to Golden State, and Kyshawn George Playing in the FIBA AmeriCup 58:12

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In this episode, Wardell and Isaac cover the Mystics' recent five-game homestand, including a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Golden State Valkyries (03:43). From there, they address the looming WNBA trade deadline, debate whether Washington should make a move (14:58). The two also discuss the news of Gilbert Arenas' arrest (24:45). Also on tod…

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#536 Jason Flom with the Virginia 3 34:53

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On July 12, 1994, 19-year old Steven Smith was killed after being struck by a single bullet to the head in Newport News, VA. Within weeks three individuals, two teenage boys, and one in his twenties, were arrested for the crime. Darryl Hunter, his older brother Nathaniel Pierce, and his friend Reginald Fletcher, were each tried and convicted solely…

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Wizards Buyout Marcus Smart, Mystics Fall to the Sparks, and Sounds From Summer League with Josh Oduro, Chris Miles, and Carlo Jiménez 47:22

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Isaac Agyekum-Harris flies solo for this week's episode, and he leads off the show by recapping the Mystics performances during WNBA All-Star Weekend (02:45) along with the Wizards recent contract buyouts (08:54). He is then joined by Charlotte Hornets Summer League champion, and DMV native, Josh Oduro (12:36)! Together the two discuss to break dow…

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#535 Ben Bowlin with Reynaldo Munoz 41:29

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On September 8, 1985, dozens gathered on Keeler Avenue in Chicago, IL for a friend's birthday party. In the early morning hours, while walking back to the party after getting cigarettes, 19-year-old Ivan Mena and 21-year-old Bouvier "Bobby" Garcia broke up a fight between 16-year-old Reynaldo “Scooby" Munoz and another partygoer. Munoz walked home …

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Mystics All-Star Preview, Wizards Summer League Takeaways, and 2026 NBA Draft Update with Fran Fraschilla 1:26:52

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On today's show, Isaac and Wardell discuss Isaac's key takeaways from his trip to watch the Wizards at this year's NBA Summer League! From there, the two recap the last week of Mystics basketball (18:27) while also previewing WNBA All-Star Weekend (24:20) - with Washington now having three All-Stars on Team Clark. Also on today's show: (30:04) 📰 Fu…

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#534 Ben Bowlin with Robert Johnson 34:43

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In the evening of April 14, 1996, Edward Binion was shot in the head during a home invasion in Chicago, IL. After a series of arrests, since-disgraced Cook County Detectives William Moser and James O’Brien were led to 16-year-old Robert Johnson. Johnson was with his grandmother at the time of the shooting and no physical evidence implicated him. Ne…

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Kiki and Sonia are All-Stars, the Wizards Trade for Cam Whitmore and Ship Out Kelly Olynyk 1:03:23

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Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off the latest episode of the show by recapping the last week of Mystics basketball, which leads to a discussion surrounding the team's two rookie all-stars: Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron (09:35). After that, the crew breaks down the Wizards recent trade with the Rockets to bring home DMV-native Cam Whitmore (21:41). T…

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#533 Maggie Freleng with Selma Butler 38:36

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This week, we are bringing to you a special episode of Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng featuring Selma Butler. Maggie has returned to share this remarkable story with you, and to set the stage for another special announcement next week alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning author and creator of the Bone Valley podcast, Gilbert King. So please ma…

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Wizards Make a Trade, Mystics Fall to the Wings, and NBA Free Agency Review with Big Pooh 1:32:50

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Troy, Isaac, and Wardell open up today's show by breaking down the Mystics' recent loss to the Dallas Wings. They are then joined by DMV Legend, Big Pooh of Little Brother, to review the Wizards' recent trade (10:35) and what their next offseason moves could be (23:10). From there, the group provides their analysis on which franchises Washington sh…

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#532 Jason Flom with Clay Chabot 34:29

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In recognition of July 4th we want to highlight Clay Chabot, a Navy veteran who served almost 2 years on the USS Saratoga CVA-60 before he was honorably discharged. Veterans, even those who served their country honorably, are not immune to the shortcomings of our criminal justice system. On April 19, 1986, the body of a 28 year old woman was found …

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Creator Chit Chat: John Lees on Orla! 1:26:37

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This week, Joe talks with writer John Lees about his new "offbeat romcom/creature-feature mashup" comic, Orla! Orla! #1 releases on August 6th, with final order cut-off on July 14th (the last day that a comic shop can be guaranteed a copy), so make sure to order it with your local comic shop if you're interested! If you read the first issue and enj…

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Grading the Wizards' Draft, Summer League Forecasting, and Shakira Austin's Dominance with Greg Finberg 1:14:08

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On this week’s episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell break down the Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft haul with special guest Greg Finberg (The Wizards Podcast, Bullets Forever, The Daily Collegian). From Trey Johnson’s upside to Jamir Watkins’ dog mentality, the crew is grading picks, dissecting strategy, and forecasting Summer League standouts. Also on today's…

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#531 Ben Bowlin with Trevor Mattis 36:39

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On September 15, 1988, there was an argument inside of Philadelphia, PA row house. As one party tried to leave, Everton Meade Johnson followed while making threats and was fatally shot. The victim's brother only knew one man at the row house, Trevor Mattis. But Trevor maintained that he was just a bystander and another eyewitness corroborated Trevo…

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The Wizards Select Tre Johnson and Trade Back for Will Riley with Domo 41:31

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Troy, Isaac, and Wardell are joined once again by Domo to break down the Washington Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft picks — Trey Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. The crew provides their instant reactions, player comps (Booker? Ray Allen?), and what these picks mean for the rebuild. Plus, a draft-themed spelling bee. Message the show It’s basketba…

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Doctor Who Season 2 (2025) with Glenn Matchett 2:42:39

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This week, Joe talks with his friend Glenn about the latest season of Doctor Who. Doctor Who Season 2 (2025) aired from the 12th April to the 31st May. It starred Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu and more. This is a full spoilers conversation, so please keep that in mind if you're not caught up on the show! You can find Glenn Matchett on Blue Sky ⁠⁠@glenn…

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Jordan Poole Trade Reactions and Eastern Conference Draft Night Forecasts with CJ Holmes, Bobby Manning and Andres Lopez 1:01:37

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In this special episode of the show, Isaac and Wardell provide their immediate reactions to the Wizards’ shocking trade sending Jordan Poole to New Orleans, while also breaking down what it means for Washington’s rebuild. They're then joined by C.J. Holmes, Bobby Manning, and Andres Lopez to gain further insights around the Eastern Conference ahead…

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Wizards Draft Rumblings, Ace Bailey Drama & Secret Workouts Revealed 1:11:32

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It’s Draft Week in the NBA, and the District is buzzing at the prospect of all potential outcomes! So Troy, Isaac, and Wardell take a dive deep into the Wizards’ high-stakes strategy—are they trading up for Dillon Harper? Is Ace Bailey angling for Brooklyn or D.C.? And what’s the real story behind that hush-hush workout with Jeremiah Fears? Also on…

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#530 Ben Bowlin with Duane Williams 36:13

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On the morning of August 20, 2012, police and firefighters were called to a house fire in Detroit, MI. Bobby Cross and Darryl Simms died in the fire. Bobby’s long-term partner’s son, Duane Williams, was staying over the house that week, but he was not harmed in the fire. Rather, he was accused and ultimately charged with arson and felony murder. Af…

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Kickstarter Conversation: Pj Fairweather on Don't Fold Presents: Something Alien Anthology 1:09:32

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This week, Joe talks with comic creator Pj Fairweather about Don't Fold Presents: Something Alien Anthology, the first Kickstarter campaign from their new indie publisher, Don't Fold Press. The mission of Don't Fold Press is to promote the "creation of Capital C Comics ... that can only be a comic ... [and] leans into the artform", which immediatel…

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New Wizards City Edition Jerseys, the Mystics week off, and WNBA Awards Tracker with Josh Valdez 1:08:30

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In this jam-packed episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell are joined by special guest Josh Valdez of Clutch Points to recap the Mystics' dominant win over the Connecticut Sun last week. They also applaud the recent praise which Washington's young core has garnered from the national media. From there, the group makes their early selections for the WNBA A…

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#529 The Wrongful Conviction of Leonard Peltier - Part 3 41:59

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In part three of this three-part series, at Leonard’s trial in 1977 federal prosecutors changed the failed narrative from the Butler / Robideau trial, claiming that Leonard executed the agents with an AR15 that they claimed matched casings found near the bodies. Bruce Ellison and Ron Kuby explain how false evidence was used to secure a conviction t…

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Kickstarter Conversation: Zach Chapman on Dino Knights 1:08:19

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This week, Joe talks with indie comic creator Zach Chapman about his current Kickstarter campaign, Dino Knights. Dino Knights is "a science fiction arthurian fantasy comic", featuring "dinosaurs, knights, time travel and evil robots". It is the start of a brand new ongoing series for fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Phillip K Dick, Once & Futu…

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Kiki Iriafen wins WNBA Rookie of the Month, Wizards Draft Boards, and Reacting to the NBA Finals with Kelsey Nicole Nelson 1:10:32

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On the latest episode of the show, Wardell, Troy, and Isaac are joined by special guest Kelsey Nicole Nelson to break down the Washington Mystics' gritty start to the season, spotlighting standout rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. Together, they all discuss the team's budding culture, coaching, and Kiki Iriafen's Rookie of the Month win. Also …

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#528 The Wrongful Conviction of Leonard Peltier - Part 2 32:45

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Ben Bowlin, new co-host of Wrongful Conviction and host of the long-standing podcast Stuff the Don’t Want You to Know and Jason Flom from the Wrongful Conviction podcast had the honor of sitting down for many hours to speak with Leonard Peltier about his personal life, the historical context of the resistance movement and events that led to the att…

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My Top 5 Picks for July 2025 Solicitations 29:06

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This week, Joe gives his Top 5 picks from the July 2025 comics solicitations for Marvel, DC, Image, Boom! Studios, Dark Horse, IDW, Mad Cave Studios, and Oni Press. He also gives his honourable mentions for this month. You can find the July 2025 comics solicitations for all publishers mentioned at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ comicreleases.com/category/solicitations/2025…

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Wizards Draft Tiers and the Mystics Crunch Time Performances with Kevin Folli 1:11:56

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On the latest episode of the show Troy, Isaac and Wardell start off by providing an update on the Washington Mystics' season, highlighting the team's standout players and analyzing their turnover troubles. The crew then discusses the Georgetown Hoya's men's basketball schedule for the 2025-'26 season, along with a key departure from the Howard Biso…

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#527 The Wrongful Conviction of Leonard Peltier - Part 1 48:06

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Ben Bowlin, new co-host of Wrongful Conviction and host of the long-standing podcast Stuff the Don’t Want You to Know and Jason Flom from the Wrongful Conviction podcast had the honor of sitting down for many hours to speak with Leonard Peltier about his personal life, the historical context of the resistance movement and events that led to the att…

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Mystics' Rising Rookies, Gonzaga High's Latest Hire, and NBA Playoff Pandemonium with Carita Parks 55:50

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Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off today's show by breaking down Gonzaga College High School’s seismic coaching hire: Keith Urgo. The crew is then joined by the incredible Carita Parks of Double Take Sports to talk Wizards rookies Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington making NBA All-Rookie teams, and what’s next for DC’s young core. Also on the show: 🧐 Scout…

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#526 Ben Bowlin with Sonny Bharadia 41:22

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On November 18, 2001, a woman returned home from church to a man burglarizing her apartment in Thunderbolt, GA. While wearing a pair of batting gloves, the man proceeded to sexually assault her and steal various items. In the days following, police found those items in the residence of a man named Sterling Flint. When the victim identified Flint as…

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Mystics Ignite in their Season Opener, Wizards Plot their Offseason Path, and the NBA Playoffs with Ben Becker 56:57

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In this week's episode, Troy, Wardell, and Isaac break down the Washington Mystics' season-opening win over the Atlanta Dream, highlighting a standout performance from Brittney Sykes. They're then joined by Ben Becker, of Bullets Forever, to discuss how the NBA Draft Lottery has affected Washington Wizards fans. Also on the show: 🧐 Scouting Report …

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#525 Jason Flom with Willie "Pete" Williams 34:21

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On April 5, 1985, around 11 p.m., a woman exiting her car in her apartment complex parking lot just north of Atlanta, GA was approached by an African-American man. The man asked her if she could help him find "Paul." He then pulled out a gun and told her to move into the passenger seat. He drove to a nearby dead-end street where he raped the victim…

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NBA Draft Lottery Reactions with Andrew Sharp 34:02

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Isaac, Troy and Wardell are back with a special episode that provides their real-time reactions to the results of 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, with a very special guest, Andrew Sharp! In this episode, they discuss: 🎰 The surprising lottery outcome and its implications 🧙‍♂️ Whether the Wizards benefited from Ethical tanking 🧐 Prospects for the Washington…

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Mystics Preseason Recap, Hoping for Cooper Flagg, and NBA Playoff Surprises 51:26

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On today's show Troy, Isaac, and Wardell reflect on the Washington Mystics' 0-2 preseason, while also discussing the wild ride that has been the second round of the NBA Playoffs. And since we're only a few days away from the NBA Lottery, the crew takes a deeper examination on Cooper Flagg by comparing him to other top draft prospects of the past. A…

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#524 Jason Flom with Clemente Aguirre 58:25

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Coming of age in Honduras, Clemente “Shorty” Aguirre was faced with a choice: join MS13 or die. He moved to Nicaragua with his grandmother instead, but with no economic prospects, he chose to come to the United States as an undocumented immigrant. Life was calm for a while, as he worked as a cook and lived in a trailer park, where he had found a pl…

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Mystics Injuries, A Shift in the Wizards' Culture, & Weighing the NBA Awards Winners 57:44

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On this week's show, Wardell, Isaac, and Troy break down the Washington Mystics' injury report ahead of the teams first preseason game, while providing a Scouting Report on key players like Shakira Austin and Brittney Sykes. They also gauge the NBA awards winners —including Alex Sarr missing out on Rookie of the Year—and how the Washington Wizards …

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#523 Jason Flom with Lerico Kearney 47:18

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On November 21, 1997, Gene Artis and his sister Yvonne Giles were shot and killed at their apartment in Suffolk, VA. Six-year-old Travone Artis was the only witness who saw his mother and uncle get murdered, and he unequivocally told authorities that a relative of his was the shooter. Despite this, 18 year old Lerico Kearney became a suspect when p…

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Omnibus Vol. 1 with Glenn Matchett 2:45:35

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This week, Joe discusses the first Spider-Man: Brand New Day omnibus with friend and long-time Spider-Man reader, Glenn Matchett. The first omnibus covers Amazing Spider-Man #546-583, plus various odds and ends. This conversation does contain some spoilers for those issues, so you have been warned. You can find Glenn Matchett on Blue Sky ⁠@glennmat…