Best Patrick Higgins Podcasts (2026)

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Amanda Wienckowski 33:43

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When 20-year-old Amanda Wienckowski vanished one night in Buffalo, her mom, Leslie, refused to sit back and wait for answers. She begged police to listen and even parked outside the house where Amanda was last seen — for weeks — hoping her daughter would walk out the front door. What followed would test every ounce of a mother’s strength: a case fu…

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A MOST TRAUMATIZING YEAR - Maher Highlights 2025 1:18:23

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I ended up exposing myself to a lot of harmful Maher content over the year 2025, here is some of the stuff that has poisoned my brain the most. See you in 2026. Support I Hate Bill Maher on Patreon 00:00: Intro 01:47: Creep Shit 19:56: Failed Humor Attempts 26:51: Baffling Moments 36:52: Embarrassing Moments 48:30: Guest Moments 1:07:02: Petty Bitc…

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E Jean Carroll on Writing and Resilience 35:20

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E Jean Carroll was once described by one of her editors as being “institutionally incapable of being uninteresting” - and Carroll is exactly that. Elizabeth “E” Jean Carroll is a journalist, author, and advice columnist. Her “Ask E Jean” column was one of the longest-running advice columns in American publishing, featured in Elle magazine from 1993…

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INFAMOUS: A Conversation with JonBenét Ramsey's Father 1:34:59

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In November 2024, Ashley Flowers sat down with John Ramsey at his home for a one-on-one conversation about the murder of his daughter, JonBenét Ramsey. In the year since that interview, John has met with the Boulder Police Department and appeared in multiple media outlets, pushing for additional testing in his daughter’s case. Ashley has also conti…

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Bulls Beat Wednesday 12-24: Hartline Defensive Staff includes Ex-Bull Safety, Brown to Transfer Portal, Full Highlights of Sunday Doubleheader Basketball Sweep 29:46

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Plenty of football news involving Brian Hartline's staff - including some retained defensive coaches and a former Bull safety standout! Byrum Brown with a heartfelt announcement to enter the transfer portal. Some VERY familiar names to join Men's Soccer coach George Kiefer. And full highlight reels of a tremendous trio of performances for women's b…

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Kat Owens Raises Environmental Awareness Through Art 40:08

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Kat Owens is a plastic pollution researcher, artist, and activist. She merges science, policy, and the arts to address plastic pollution in her ongoing art series “Entangled and Ingested” which showcases portraits of animals affected by plastic pollution…made of plastic. Owens is also a National Geographic Explorer, a Fulbright Nehru fellow, and a …

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The Future of Digital Marketing: Where AI Meets Authenticity with Dave Parkhurst | Episode 246 43:55

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EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when a lifelong technologist who helped build the early internet now leads the AI revolution in digital marketing? In this episode, I talk with Dave Parkhurst, founder of GreenHaven Interactive, one of the first full-service digital agencies in the Pacific Northwest. Dave shares how he went from his days at Apple to hel…

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SCANDAL: Police Explorer Programs 1:14:19

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Law enforcement Explorer programs were created to mentor teens interested in policing. But decades of weak oversight created an environment where officers could manipulate that trust. Some exploited their roles, using their authority to groom, abuse, and silence the very teens they were entrusted to guide. Resources: RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest Na…

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Bryan Hodgson Radio Show - Episode 2 with Joseph Pinion, Associate Head Coach Tee Butters 39:21

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On this week's show the head coach and host Jim Lighthall discuss the Wednesday game at Alabama, recruiting Canada, a special practice with Adam Sandler and Vanilla Ice, and how the toy drive for Sunday afternoon's game holds a special place in Coach's heart. Three-point marksman (and team steals leader) Joseph Pinion follows, and the show conclude…

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Bulls Beat Friday 12-19: Recapping Cure Bowl, MBB-Bama, WBB-USC and PLENTY of news with Eriksen Softball-Hall Bound, Wickheim MLS-Bound, Andrade All-American, Spring Schedule Drops 41:20

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A LOT happened since last week's show.... Darek covers it all for you here.

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UNLOCKED: White House Dinner Defense Force - Pissy Bill Maher Sulks on "2 Angry Men" 1:06:00

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Due to big time life stuff, I am unlocking this formerly Patreon exclusive episode which is about a piece of media that I think is kind of a foundational thing for I Hate Bill Maher: Bill Maher on "2 Angry Men", defending his dinner at the White House, and his subsequent monologue about it on the following episode of Real Time. He took the reaction…

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Herd Here First, Cure Bowl Edition: Radio Pregame on Demand with Coaches Jack Taylor, Todd Orlando and QB Gaston Moore 1:10:38

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Jim, Darek and Joey get you set for USF-ODU, both teams aiming for a 10-win season and both will have their backup QB in charge. We get into all of that, the coaching changes, and hear from the man who will be calling the plays Wednesday at Camping World Stadium along with DC Todd Orlando - and, the starting QB himself, Gaston Moore.…

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Jonathan Mahler and Alec Agree, “New York or Nowhere” 38:44

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Jonathan Mahler is a longtime staff writer for the New York Times Magazine and the author of the best-selling book Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning, New York Times notable book The Challenge: Hamdan V. Rumsfeld and the Fight Over Presidential Power, and recently published book The Gods of New York: The Tumultuous Eighties, from Donald Tru…

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BullsEye Cure Bowl Preview with Kevin Patrick, Mudia Rueben 33:49

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The Interim Head Coach for USF vs. ODU in Orlando, longtime Bulls D-Line leader Kevin Patrick, joins Darek, Caylee and Joey as does WR Mudia Rueben who is on a special run of late. The Cure Bowl kicks off Wednesdday night a 5 o'clock, pregame 4 p.m. on Bulls Unlimited.

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MURDERED: Sandra Birchmore 48:13

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In 2021, 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her apartment. And what Massachusetts investigators quickly called a suicide slowly revealed itself to be something much more sinister. Because out of the woodwork came friends, family, and co-workers with stories that Sandra had told them about her life. Stories of grooming, sexual abuse, and…

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Bryan Hodgson Radio Show Episode 1: Player Guest CJ Brown 38:43

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The first radio show of the Bryan Hodgson era! The Head Men's Basketball Coach sits down with play-by-play man Jim LIghthall for an overview of his time as the Bulls' leader, the team's 6-4 start and plenty of insights on how the coaching staff uses analytics, its scheduling approach and much more. The first player guest is Point Guard CJ Brown.…

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Brian Hartline with Jim Lighthall on MBB Radio Pregame Show 5:28

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Pretty cool live guest dropped in on the basketball pregame show Wednesday night... in case you weren't tuned in to Bulls Unlimited, we've got it right here for you.

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Bulls Beat Wednesday 12-10: Aldridge Named Football DC, George Kiefer Returns to Lead Men's Soccer, All-Region Nods for Women's Soccer, Volleyball; Preview of MBB vs. Charleston 17:49

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Plenty of coaching news on Wednesday's show - and, some cool news involving a new program with men's basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson, whose team hosts Charleston tonight and Darek has a preview.

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Real Time s3e16 - Dear God, Thank You For an Easy One feat Stefan Heck 1:17:56

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I know that some of the more perverse listeners of the podcast prefer an episode that's like a rip roarin' 180 minutes long or whatever, but I have to admit that a one hour and fifteen minute episode about a fairly innocuous 60 minute television show was like, really good for me at this particular moment. The real downside is that internet sick-o S…

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Inside the States Project with Daniel Squadron and Melissa Walker 48:27

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Daniel Squadron and Melissa Walker are an unexpected duo. Formerly a New York State Senator, Daniel Squadron represented New York’s 25th and 26th districts for almost ten years. After leaving public office, Squadron co-founded a civic engagement initiative called The States Project - of which he is currently President. Melissa Walker was formerly a…

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Finetuning the Longevity Lifestyle with Oz García | Episode 248 44:13

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EPISODE SUMMARY What if aging wasn't a slow decline… but a design choice? This week I'm talking with longevity pioneer Oz Garcia—the man Fortune 100 CEOs and A-list performers call when their energy, immunity, or performance is on the line. We explore the future of bio-hacking, the hidden biological costs of entrepreneurship, and the surprising hab…

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Bulls Beat Monday 12-8: Press Conference Recap Plus Volleyball Fights Penn State in Four, Men's Basketball NETs Huge Win vs. Utah State, LOUD NOISES For Women Before Record Crowd 29:02

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Plenty to start the show from the Brian Hartline introduction, a conference bowl round-up, then recapping the weekend action with volleyball bowing out in a battle vs. Penn State, flashing back to Thursday with a stellar showing for the men's basketball team, and the women surpass 90 points with more than 10,000 adoring - many screaming - fans on F…

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Rob Higgins and Brian Hartline Meet with Media after Monday's Introduction 19:11

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Hear all of what the CEO of Athletics, and new Head Coach, about the process of the hiring taking place, and Coach's plans for the Bulls!

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Rowena Wilkinson Zapalac 52:19

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For decades, police said Rowena Wilkinson Zapalac died via suicide by masturbation. But her family always believed there was more to Rowena’s death than met the eye. Could she have been the victim of a serial killer passing through Texas, or could her case be connected to the deaths of two other women in the area? If you have any information about …

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Bulls Beat Thursday 12-4: Bulls Land Brian Hartline to Lead Football Program, Add 17 on National Signing Day; Volleyball off to Austin; WBB-UConn Recap, MBB-Utah State Preview 30:36

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It was a pretty big Wednesday with the naming of the 7th Head Coach in Bulls football history, Ohio State Offensive Coordinator Brian Hartline - and National Signing Day, as Darek runs down all of that for you along with which Bulls were named all-conference! Also volleyball left town for the NCAA tournament, we have info on Friday's opponent Penn …

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Real Time s3e15 - 2025 Bill Maher has Forgotten that 2005 George W Bush Doesn't Care About Black People feat Jono Zalay 1:55:16

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Comedian Jono Zalay joins the podcast just in time to experience something I was absolutely dreading: the hurricane Katrina episodes. That's right, one of the great tragedies and disasters in American history has arrived. While it's maybe not the best thing for the podcast, it's definitely easier on my brain that at least for now Bill Maher is extr…

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Jolene Shepardson, Tatiana Johnson, Lauren Lewis with Darek after Volleyball Receives NCAA bid - first since 2002 10:33

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What a moment Sunday night, as volleyball saw its name in the 64- team NCAA tournament field for the first time since 2002 - when Head Coach Jolene Shepardson was a standout player for the Bulls. Darek chatted with the coach before Monday's practice, along with two four-years Bulls Tatiana Johnson and Lauren Lewis, who attended Osceola High School.…

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BONUS EPIPIPIPIPISODE PREVIEW - Bill Maher's EPIC Takedown of Hollywood Mean Girls, Cali COVID Crazies, Orwellian Woke Culture (Cheryl Hines on Club Random III) 5:24

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A terrifying vision of a horrible alternate reality. Support I Hate Bill Maher on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Life of Music with Tommy James 39:41

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Tommy James started making music when he was 4 years old and he hasn’t stopped. Tommy is a musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and the frontman of rock band Tommy James and the Shondells. Known for timeless classics such as “Crimson and Clover”, “Crystal Blue Persuasion”, “Hanky Panky”, “Sweet Cherry Wine”, and “Draggin’ the Line” Tommy …

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The Invisible Forces That Hold Leaders Back with Janet Breitenbach | Episode 247 41:07

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EPISODE SUMMARY What's really holding your team back from having candid conversations, collaborating, and thriving? Today, Janet Breitenbach, executive coach to Fortune 500 leaders and creatives, pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces that prevent high-performing teams from reaching their potential. We talk about - Identifying blind spots t…

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Bulls Beat Monday 12-1: Football Rolls Rice, Golesh Going to Auburn; Volleyball is IN the NCAA Tourney; WBB-UNO Highlights, Preview of Saturday's Visit from No. 1 UConn 24:59

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Quite a few things happened over the weekend - the football team was lights out in a 52-3 win over Rice, and then Head Coach Alex Golesh early Sunday announced he will be moving on to Auburn. Sunday night, GREAT news as volleyball earns an at-large bid for its first NCAA tournament appeareance in 23 years! And the women's basketball team rolled UNO…

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MURDERED: Patrick Shunn & Monique Patenaude 44:31

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When a couple from Oso, Washington, is discovered missing, it doesn’t take long for detectives to develop a prime suspect. But solving the case, finding their bodies and capturing the killer took approximately 100 days, using a combination of old-school investigative methods and modern forensic tools. Click HERE to view the footage from SnoHawk 1’s…

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Herd Here First - Hour 1 of Radio Pregame for USF at Rice 1:00:55

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Jim, Darek and Joey get you set for the regular season finale with help from Joel Gordon, Todd Orlando and Cole Best.

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Bulls Beat Friday 11-28: Highights from Thrilling wins for MBB (OT vs. Western Kentucky), WBB (by 2 vs. Harvard) in the Bahamas 32:04

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Darek brings you all the key moments of back-to-back great basketball nights for South Florida at separate events in the Bahamas.

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Real Time s6e26 - Get Out (of That Nasty Jacuzzi) feat Francesca Fiorentini 1:46:43

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This week on I Hate Bill Maher returning guest Francesca Fiorentini and I watched a very specific episode of Real Time for a very specific reason... I might be overselling how special either of those things are. Watch both and future episodes of Francesca's show, The Bitchuation Room, here Support I Hate Bill Maher on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See a…

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MISSING: Zelig Williams 32:20

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A rising Broadway star. A mysterious SOS alert. And a car left abandoned at a trailhead wrecked by Hurricane Helene. When 28-year-old Zelig Williams vanishes on October 3rd, 2024, there’s no sign of a crash, his phone, or him. Is this the result of a mental health emergency, a tragic accident or did someone lure Zelig into the woods, never intendin…

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BullsEye with Alex Golesh, Mac Harris ahead of regular-season finale 29:56

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Jim Louk, Caylee Cottrell and Joey Johnston sum up another offensive showcase against UAB before getting you set for the end of the regular season home meeting with Rice this Saturday night. Along with the Head Coach, always-entertaining Linebacker Mac Harris joins the show!

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From the Archives: Paavo Järvi Conducts Beautiful Music 44:36

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Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi is one of the most in-demand maestros in the world, and one of Alec’s favorite conductors. Järvi is currently the chief conductor of the NHK symphony orchestra in Tokyo and the Tonhalle Orchester-Zürich. Over his career, he’s led orchestras in Paris, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Malmö, and, for the decade between 2001 and 20…

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From Chaos to Clarity: The Hidden Systems of Sustainable Success | Episode 246 29:18

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EPISODE SUMMARY Ever feel like the more your business grows, the less peace you have? Navy Veteran and Business Strategist Chanda Coston says the key to scaling isn't more hustle — it's structure with soul. In this episode, we talk about how to break mindset blocks, build systems that serve your sanity, and create a business that makes sense — and …

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Bulls Beat Bahamas Style 11-24: Highlights of Football Beating UAB, Previewing WBB Baha Mar Matchup with Minnesota, Bubble Watch for Volleyball After Semifinal Defeat 18:26

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Darek comes to you from the Bahamas where on Monday the first of 5 games from that nation involving Bulls basketball begins! First, highights and a conference championship game outlook for football. Finally, NCAA tournament hopes for volleyball diminish - but are not dashed yet - after conference tournament semifinal loss to Tulsa.…

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MURDERED: Linda Sherman 54:09

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In 1985, 27-year-old Linda Sherman vanished – just as she was making plans to leave her tumultuous marriage. For five long years, her family had no answers — until a human skull appeared beneath a restaurant window near a St. Louis, Missouri-area airport -- where her husband was a regular. Decades later, Linda’s daughter is still searching for the …

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Bulls Beat Friday 11-21: Down Goes Duke! Ingram's Career Night Leads Way; Volleyball Wins 4-set Thriller in American Quarters; Highlights of MBB-OSU; Butehorn Retires as Men's Soccer Coach 33:37

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What a couple of back-to-back nights on campus, with women's basketball winning an 85-72 game vs. Duke and volleyball - and its just announced back-to-back Conference player of the year Maria Clara Andrade - staving off Charlotte to advance to the American semis. Darek also has highlights of the men's basketball game at Oklahoma State Wednesday, wi…

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Herd Here First - Hour 1 of Radio Pregame USF at UAB 1:02:45

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Jim Lighthall, Darek Sharp and Joey Johnston get you set for Saturday's game at UAB, after a quick recap of the difficult loss at Navy - but also an explanation of how the Bulls' hopes for a conference championship are not yet over. Hear plenty on the Blazers, and from Bulls coordinators Joel Gordon and Todd Orlando.…

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Real Time s23e34 - Jeffrey WHOstein?! feat Caron Clancey 2:33:35

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In an I Hate Bill Maher first, returning guest Caron Clancey (writer/director/ORGANIZER!!!) watches the latest episode of Real Time LIVE! AS IT AIRED (sort of, I paused it like seventy five times.) Bill Maher is weirdly dismissive of the whole Jeffrey Epstein thing, Scott Galloway believes in individual solutions to societal problems, and Josh Barr…