Best Nick Stapleton Podcasts (2025)

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Diante Lee on Tua Benching, Joe Burrow's unhappiness with the Bengals, Josh Allen's playoff pressure | 12.19 57:45

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The Ringer's Diante Lee joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down Tua Tagovailoa's benching by the Miami Dolphins and where both teams go from here. Later, they discuss Joe Burrow's recent comments and explain why the Cincinnati Bengals will never move off him. Finally, they talk about the pressure on Josh Allen heading into this postseason, a jam…

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RSR537 - Rich Bernett - The sound of machines: Contact Mics, The Cassettone, Guitar Pedal Feedback Loops, Oh My! 2:02:46

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Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com Howdy Rockstars, my guest today is Rich Bernett, aka Sound of Machines, a Richmond, Virginia - based sound artist, builder, and experimental musician. Rich designs and performs with his own DIY instruments like the CassetteTone 2 and Rotary Drone, blending circuit bending, contact m…

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Tom Haberstroh on Knicks beating Spurs in NBA Cup final, NBA's injury issue, Warriors failing Steph Curry? | 12.17 1:05:00

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Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones. First, they react to the New York Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Final and discuss why the in-season tournament has been a success for the league. Later, they break down the NBA's injury epidemic amongst its star players and how it can be fixed. Finally, they discuss if t…

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Jason Goff on Sherrone Moore Absurdity, Phillip Rivers Starting Again, NFL's Quarterback problem | 12.16 1:08:57

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The Athletic's Jason Goff joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down everything going on with this Sherrone Moore situation and how a "lack of mentorship" could have led to his issues. Later, they react to the news that Phillip Rivers will start another game and to the fact that the Indianapolis Colts must hate the other QBs on their roster. Finall…

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Mahomes ACL tear ends Chiefs era, Sherrone Moore Saga unfolds, Philip Rivers returns | 12.15 58:35

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Bomani Jones reacts to Patrick Mahomes ending his season with a torn ACL and discusses what is next for the Kansas City Chiefs. Later, he breaks down everything going on with Sherrone Moore & Michigan and wonders where they both go from here. Finally, he reacts to Phillip Rivers' comeback for the Colts, the Rams big win over the Detroit Lions, Kale…

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Alexandra Stapleton on Diddy's rise and fall; Breaking down Netflix's "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" | 12.12 54:24

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Bomani Jones is joined by Alexandra Stapleton, director of "Sean Combs: The Reckoning." First, they discuss 50 Cent's involvement in the documentary and how he helped bring this story to life. Later, they break down the rise of Diddy and Bad Boy Records and how that helped to mold the "Diddy" persona. Finally, Bomani reacts to the possibility that …

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RSR536 - Ian Fitchuk - Grammy Winner Writer and Producer for Kacey Musgraves, Beyoncé, Chris Stapleton, and Maggie Rogers 1:49:12

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Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Ian Fitchuk, a two-time Grammy Award–winning musician, songwriter, and producer based in Nashville. You've heard his work on Golden Hour with Kacey Musgraves - a landmark record that helped redefine the sound of modern country and pop. Ian has also collaborated wit…

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Pat Forde on College football's Playoff Crossroads, Notre Dame's frustrations, Private Equity Problems | 12.10 54:57

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Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the College Football Playoff committee and the mistakes they have made along the way. Later, they break down Notre Dame's decision to skip a bowl game and whether or not they will attempt to disrupt college football's postseason structure. Finally, they react to Lane Kiffin sen…

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Danny Parkins on Jalen Hurts & Eagles loses to Chargers, Shedeur Sanders' insanity, Philip Rivers' return | 12.09 54:47

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Bomani Jones is joined by Danny Parkins of FS1's "First Things First". They start the show by reacting to the Eagles overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and discuss why Jalen Hurts is the most confusing quarterback in the NFL. Later, they discuss Shedeur Sanders being named the Browns' starting quarterback for the rest of the season and consi…

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Chiefs' season over, College Football Playoff disaster, Diddy documentary reaction | 12.08 1:00:36

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Bomani Jones starts the show by reacting to the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Houston Texans in a topsy-turvy AFC. Later, he reacts to Notre Dame being left out of the College Football Playoff and explains why the whole system was broken from the start. Finally, he breaks down Shedeur Sanders' best performance of the season and discusses the inc…

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Domonique Foxworth on Mike Tomlin's hot seat, Shedeur Sanders noise, Giannis trade rumors | 12.05 57:17

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ESPN's Domonique Foxworth joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers and whether this will be Mike Tomlin's final year as their coach. Later, they break down the noise surrounding Shedeur Sanders & whether the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis. Finally, they discuss if the Kansas City Chiefs can turn their season around with a…

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RSR535 - Ryan Nasci - Mixing Mastery with Ryan Nasci [Harry Styles, Portugal The Man, Young the Giant] 1:39:31

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Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com What does it take to go from Ohio to LA and start mixing records at the highest level? In this episode, I sat down with mixer and engineer Ryan Nasci to trace his journey from the Midwest to Los Angeles, where he worked alongside the legendary Tony Maserati and began mixing artists …

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Vinnie Goodwill on Chris Paul being sent home by Clippers, LeBron "going out sad", Thunder dynasty on deck | 12.03 57:40

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Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Vinnie Goodwill. First, they react to the Clippers sending Chris Paul home and reflect on the 20-plus-year career of the star point guard. Later, they break down LeBron's disappointing return to play and discuss the NBA's ongoing injury problem. Finally, they discuss the Oklahoma City and how their run of NBA suprem…

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Spencer Hall on Lane Kiffin & LSU's major mistake, Pressure on Alabama & Ohio State, College Football's playoff problem | 12.02 55:44

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In this episode, Bomani Jones and Spencer Hall discuss LSU hiring Lane Kiffin & whether both parties will regret this decision. Later, they break down other coaching carousel news and why the current college football calendar makes no sense. Finally, they discuss the pressure on Kalen DeBoer & Alabama Football ahead of the SEC title game and the la…

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Lane Kiffin's "clown move" leaving Ole Miss for LSU, Chiefs & Eagles struggle | 12.01 53:30

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Bomani Jones kicks off the show by breaking down Lane Kiffin's "clown move", leaving Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU. He explains why this is typical behavior for Kiffin and why both he and LSU may have made a mistake with this move. Later, he reacts to the Cowboys beating the Chiefs on Thanksgiving and the Bears beating the Eagles on Blac…

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RSR534 - Derek Bargaehr - The Nerdy Mic Episode You Didn't Know You Needed! 1:05:53

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Learn why polar patterns matter more than EQ as Derek Bargaehr of Vanguard Audio Labs breaks down capsules, circuits, self-noise, phase tricks, stereo techniques, and practical mic placement you can use on your next session. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Derek Bargaehr. A lifelong tinkerer, he …

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Joel Anderson on Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Problem, Ohio State MUST-WIN vs. Michigan, Texas vs. Texas A&M | 11.25 1:01:38

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The Ringer's Joel Anderson joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down Lane Kiffin's continued flirtation with LSU & Florida and discuss the real reason he might be looking to leave Ole Miss. Later, they break down Ryan Day's chances of breaking his 4-game losing streak to Michigan and debate whether Ohio State fans would rather beat Michigan or rep…

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Shedeur Sanders mania begins, Lane Kiffin's decision, Zohran outsmarts Trump | 11.24 54:17

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In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones breaks down the beginning of "Shedeur Mania" after Shedeur Sanders led the Cleveland Browns to a win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Later, he discusses the Eagles shocking loss to the Dallas Cowboys and other storylines following week 12 of NFL action. Finally, he reacts to the reports of Lane Kiffin's "…

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Nate Tice on Shedeur Sanders to Start, Chiefs' last chance vs. Colts, Packers on the ropes | 11.21 55:53

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Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss Shedeur Sanders' making his debut start against the Las Vegas Raiders and why they believe he needs to get out of Cleveland to have any shot at NFL success. Later, they break down the Chiefs taking on the Indianapolis Colts and who they think has the edge in that AFC matchup. Finally…

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RSR533 - Chris Selim - Building a Home Studio and a Music Community From Quebec to Calgary 1:56:08

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What happens when a French-Canadian music producer trades poutine for prairie skies and builds a new studio in Calgary? Will his acoustic panels survive the move? Tune in as Chris Selim shares his journey, one recycled bass trap at a time. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Chris Selim, a musician, …

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LeBron's Bizarre relationship with the Lakers, how will his time in Los Angeles end? | 11.19 51:16

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Bomani Jones is joined by Yaron Weitzman, author of "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers" They explore the challenges of writing the book, the dynamics within the Lakers organization, and the impact of key figures like Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka. The conversation delves into LeBron's leadership style, the tensions with …

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Jason A. England on The Impact of 1995 on Hip-Hop: A Deep Dive into the Evolution of Rap | 11.18 59:57

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Cultural critic Jason A. England joins Bomani Jones to discuss 1995, one of the most pivotal years in the evolution of hip-hop. They highlight how regions like New York, Houston, and California each developed distinct styles and sounds, and how regional diversity enabled rich cultural exchange, as fans eagerly explored the unique flavors of rap fro…

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Broncos beat Chiefs, Eagles take down Lions, Shedeur Sanders struggles | 11.17 1:00:31

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Bomani Jones reacts to the Denver Broncos beating the Kansas City Chiefs & the Philadelphia Eagles beating the Detroit Lions. Later, he discusses the Los Angeles Rams taking down the Seattle Seahawks and why he doesn't feel confident in any of the quarterbacks in the NFC. Finally, he discusses Shedeur Sanders' poor performance, Alabama losing to Ok…

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A.J. Brown's fair complaints, Sean McDermott's hot seat, Ja Morant's absurd behavior | 11.14 52:23

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Bomani Jones reacts to A.J. Brown's recent comments and explains why he believes his complaints about the Eagles' offense are fair. Later, he previews an incredible week of NFL action and asks if Sean McDermott might be on the hot seat if the Bills have a poor finish to their season. Finally, he reacts to a few storylines in the NBA, including Ja M…

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RSR532 - Lincoln Parish - Recording Rock with Cage the Elephant 1:54:59

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What happens when you don't cage the elephant—and let creativity run wild in the studio? Lincoln Parish shares how recording live, trusting your gear, and embracing bleed helped shape the sound of a Grammy-nominated band and his work as a producer today. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Lincoln Pa…

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Shannon Penn on Giants in Shambles, Russell Wilson's HOF case, Nico Harrison's bizarre racism | 11.12 1:05:03

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Bomani Jones is joined by his former ESPN radio producer Shannon Penn. First, they discuss the Giants firing Brian Daboll & making the move to start Jameis Winston at quarterback. They also debate whether or not Russell Wilson has played himself out of the Hall of Fame over the latter stages of his career. Later, they break down the Mavericks' firi…

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Giants fire Brian Daboll, Mavericks FIRE Nico Harrison, Brian Kelly-LSU drama | 11.11 59:16

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Bomani Jones kicks off the show by reacting to the New York Giants firing Brian Daboll. He discusses why they had to make the move to save rookie Quarterback Jaxson Dart and asks if the Giants have become the New York Jets. Next, he discusses the recent gambling scandals in Major League Baseball and why both the league and Sportsbooks are responsib…

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NFL Week 10 reaction, Trump does play-by-play, Outkast Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction | 11.10 53:26

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Bomani Jones starts the show by explaining why he believes the Seattle Seahawks & the Los Angeles Rams have proven to be the two best teams in the NFL this season. Later, he breaks down Josh Allen's struggles vs. the Dolphins, Drake Maye's performance vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Caleb Williams' toughness in a win over the New York Giants. Finall…

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Domonique Foxworth on Daniel Jones' Resurgence, Kyler's benching, Tom Brady cloning his dog | 11.07 56:35

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Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Domonique Foxworth for another edition of Foxworth Friday. They begin by discussing the Indianapolis Colts and give a unique reason for the success of Daniel Jones this season. Later, they react to Kyler Murray being shelved by the Arizona Cardinals and the progress represented by Jacoby Brissett being his "blackup"…

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RSR531 - Justin Francis - Mixing Grammy Winners on AirPods, Producing Records That Feel Great 1:55:11

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Ever mix a Grammy-winning track on AirPods? Justin Francis did - and he's back to share killer tips on mixing in the box, vocal stacking, pedalboard tricks, and keeping the studio vibe fun. Get ready to level up your mixes and laugh along the way! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Justin Francis, a…

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Roy Wood gets real about fatherhood, comedy journey & cancel culture | 11.05 1:01:49

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Roy Wood joins Bomani Jones to discuss his new book. "Man of Many Fathers". Roy kicks off the show by describing his ideal cohosts for his CNN show and explaining the motivations behind his new memoir. Roy describes the lessons he learned from his job, his father's own shortcomings, and the lessons he wants to pass down to his own son. He then deta…

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Kid Mero on Zohran Mamdani's rise, Eric Adams' hilarious scandals, Knicks check in | 11.04 48:19

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Bomani Jones is joined by Kid Mero, of 7 PM in Brooklyn to discuss the New York City's mayor's race, including the unprecedented rise of Zohran Mamdini & Andrew Cuomo's bizarre pierced nipple. Later, they reflect on Eric Adams' WILD 4 years in office and do a quick check in about the New York Knicks. 03:00 - The rise of Zohran Mamdani 11:00 - Eric …

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Bills Beat Chiefs, Dodgers win all-time World Series, Auburn fires Hugh Freeze | 11.03 57:28

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Bomani Jones kicks off the show by reacting to an explosive week 9 of NFL action, including the Bills beating the Chiefs and whether it matters long term, and the insane ending to the Bengals-Bears game. Later, he talks about an insane Game 7 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays and how it helped him rekindle his love of baseball. …

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Danny Parkins on LSU's absurd coaching search, Chiefs vs. Bills, Austin Reaves hype with Lakers | 10.31 58:36

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Danny Parkins of First Things First joins Bomani Jones to break down the Louisiana governor's comments about replacing former LSU football coach Brian Kelly. Later, they preview the upcoming matchup between the Chiefs and the Bills and discuss whether or not Josh Allen is the second-best quarterback in the league. Finally, they touch on Austin Reav…

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RSR530 - David Streit - Pro Recording Techniques, Acoustic Music, and Teaching Sound Engineering 1:56:44

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What do drum mics, bluegrass, and Pro Tools have in common? Find out as David Streit shares 35+ years of studio wisdom, from Quad Studios to acoustic sessions, and why trusting musicians might be your best mic technique yet. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is David Streit, a recording engineer, prod…

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College Football chaos, Sports media's gambling obsession, Deion Sanders' done? | 10.29 1:04:28

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The Ringer's Joel Anderson joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the run of firings in college football and whether LSU made a mistake by getting rid of Brian Kelly. Later, they discuss the NBA's gambling scandal and whether sports media are equipped to cover the current crisis. Finally, they ask if Deion Sanders will remain at Colorado after thi…

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Shohei Ohtani & Wembanyama's monster games. Is LSU the best college football job? | 10.28 55:05

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Bomani Jones reacts to the monster performances from Shohei Ohtani and Victor Wembanyama on Monday night. Later, he discusses why almost every college football coaching job is no fun anymore. Finally, he reacts to the Chiefs beating the Commanders on Monday Night Football, Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House, and much more! 00:30 - S…

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LSU fires Brian Kelly, NBA Gambling scandal reexamined, Packers take down Steelers | 10.27 57:41

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Bomani Jones reacts to LSU moving on from Brian Kelly and breaks down who could be the next coach in Baton Rouge. Later, he discusses the NBA's response to the FBI's arrests last week and why they have to take this issue seriously. Finally, he talks about the Steelers' loss to the Green Bay Packers, Deion Sanders & Colorado getting blown out by Col…

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Pat Forde on Chauncey Billups Gambling Scandal, College Football Coaching Chaos | 10.24 52:08

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Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the recent arrests of Chauncey Billups & Terry Rozier, and how there are likely more gambling scandals coming down the pipe. Later, they discuss the latest in the College Football coaching carousel. Will Lane Kiffin take the job at Florida or stay at Ole Miss? And will LSU, USC…

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RSR529 - Don Cusic - The Legacy of Chet Atkins and the Evolution of Music Recording in Nashville 2:05:29

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Did Chet Atkins invent fingerpicking just to keep other guitarists from catching up? In this episode, I talk with Don Cusic—author of Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar—about Chet's legendary style, Nashville studio secrets, and how the music biz has changed (and stayed weird). Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today …

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Vinnie Goodwill on Knicks' title chances, Can Nuggets dethrone Thunder? Lakers Expectations | 10.22 1:04:55

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Bomani Jones is joined by Vinnie Goodwill, who recently joined ESPN. They preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, starting with the New York Knicks and their championship aspirations and how they will fare against the rest of the Eastern Conference. Later, they discuss the Western Conference and whether the Rockets or Nuggets have the best chance …