Best Paul Schultz Podcasts (2025)

In this conversation, Professor Frank Gavin discusses the critical role of historical thinking in contemporary society, addressing its failings in informing foreign policy and civic unity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding history's methodology and the lessons learned from past events, particularly in the context of the global war on te…

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Martin Witherspoon Gary with Vanessa Williamson 1:12:52

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Claire and Vanessa Williamson talk about death, taxes, and a man who literally believed they should go hand-in-hand. Guest Our guest Dr. Vanessa Williamson is a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution and a senior fellow at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. Her book The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Ta…

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Saving Sleep: Ozlo Co-founder Charlie Taylor Explains How They Re-captured trust and resurrected Bose Sleepbuds 34:14

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When Bose discontinued its cult-favorite Sleepbuds in 2020, a passionate cohort of users was left in the lurch. For many, these earplug/headphone hybrid weren't a gadget—they were a nightly lifeline. Charlie Taylor, Co-Founder of Ozlo shares why he left Bose to co-found Ozlo, and how they quickly gained key relationships, and found immediate tracti…

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Coaching Under Pressure: Owning Your Dark Traits 15:17

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Pressure doesn’t invent character—it reveals it. When the game tightens and the season bites back, many of us slide into sarcasm, shut people out, or bury ourselves in busywork that feels safe. I unpack those dark traits head-on and share how elite coaches identify them, speak them aloud, and build systems that keep emotion from hijacking the facts…

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Mick Byrne : From All Blacks to Fiji. How Self Awareness Creates Culture that Lasts. 1:04:22

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What if culture didn’t need a slogan? Mick Byrne, head coach of the Flying Fijians and former All Blacks coach, joins us to unpack a disarmingly simple idea: culture is values, standards, and beliefs lived every day. No fanfare. No buzzwords. Just behavior. From a Fijian security guard celebrating effort after a loss to rival teams singing together…

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Episode 452 - Blake Smith, Stephen Browning and Mike Suchan 50:20

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Blake Smith, Stephen Browning and Mike Suchan join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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The People’s Historian: Alexis Coe on Making American History Personal 51:06

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In this engaging conversation, Anthony Eames speaks with Alexis Coe, a presidential historian and columnist for the New York Times, about her unique role in curating American history for modern readers. They explore the intersection of public and academic history, the personal lives of presidents, and the importance of authenticity in leadership. T…

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The Worst Wing with Nicole Hemmer and Kevin Schultz (Preview) 16:07

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Claire, Nicole Hemmer, and Kevin Schultz play some games and answer the easiest question in the world: are all of the American presidents bad? **THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE AT THE CHEERFUL EARFUL PODCAST FESTIVAL. A FULL VERSION IS AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBERS, OR FOR PURCHASE BY NON-SUBSCRIBERS AT PATREON.COM/THISGUYSUCKED** Guest Nicole Hemmer is …

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Why Treating Parenting Like Coaching Creates Stronger Families And Teams 18:22

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What if the best parenting lessons come from the locker room—and the sharpest coaching insights come from home? I share how a sudden end to a playing career and the birth of my first child collided, starting a sixteen-year stretch where coaching and parenting ran in parallel and taught me the same truths about growth, standards, and care. We unpack…

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Sam Wykes: Building Team Culture Through People, Not Facilities. A Sunwolves Casestudy. 1:13:09

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What if the best culture you ever built came after a 90-point loss? That’s not a stunt—it’s the backbone of our Sunwolves story, where people, not facilities, carried an underdog through brutal travel, language barriers, and constant roster churn. We dig into a season that forced clarity. With 13 cultural backgrounds and minimal prep, we taught thr…

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Episode 451 - Randy Howell, Brandon Palaniuk and Nick Trim 50:20

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Randy Howell, Brandon Palaniuk and Nick Trim join Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Carl Schmitt with Jonathan Fine Unlocked 1:02:34

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Claire and Dr. Jonathan Fine build a case against the vice president’s favorite philosopher in the court of public opinion. **THIS REMASTERED EPISODE WAS PREVIOUSLY RELEASED EXCLUSIVELY ON PATREON** Guest Our guest Dr. Jonathan Fine is a Germanist specializing in Comparative Literature and Intellectual History. Follow him on Twitter @jonathanbfine …

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Define Culture Or Drift: Why Writing It Down Raises The Bar 14:30

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Ever wonder why some teams lift their standards from the inside while others grind for results that never stick? We dig into a simple chain that explains it: vision shapes leadership, leadership shapes culture, culture shapes performance, and performance shapes legacy. The magic happens in the middle. Culture isn’t a side project or a mood; it’s th…

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Ben Darwin: You Can't Out Coach the Numbers. Heres the Data to Prove it. 1:18:18

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Ever notice how the “genius coach” story never mentions the stacked deck? We dig into the Monopoly Effect—a coin-flip advantage that people later mistake for skill—and use it to decode why some teams look unstoppable while others keep rebuilding without getting better. With Ben Darwin of Gain Line Analytics, we map the hidden architecture of perfor…

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Episode 450 - Grae Buck, Kyle Jessie and Mike Iaconelli 50:24

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Grae Buck, Kyle Jessie and Mike Iaconelli join this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Edward Kelley with Cynthia Paces (Subscriber Preview) 22:55

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Claire and Cynthia Paces try to separate a man from a whole lot of mysteries. Guest Our guest Cynthia Paces is a Professor of History at the College of New Jersey. Her new book Prague: the Heart of Europe, is available here. Visit her website here. Sensitive Themes & Topics Dismemberment/disfigurement, sexual coercion Credits - Host & Executive Pro…

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How to reduce the anxiety your players feel 11:00

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The fastest way to unlock performance isn’t a new drill or a sharper playbook—it’s lowering the mental noise your athletes carry in with them. We share a simple story from a doctor’s office that proves how precise care changes state without changing a single variable on the whiteboard. That shift in state turns scattered attention into readiness, a…

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Glen Jackson: Talent doesn't always win: Building culture in the Fijian Drua. 53:06

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Glenn Jackson's remarkable rugby journey defies conventional paths. After an impressive playing career with Bay of Plenty, the Chiefs, and Saracens (where he earned Premiership Players Player of the Year), he pivoted to become a professional referee, officiating 32 Test matches before transitioning to coaching. Now head coach of the Fijian Drua, Ja…

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Episode 449 - Tucker Smith, Pat Schlapper and Russ Lane 50:20

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Tucker Smith, Pat Schlapper and Russ Lane join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Helen Tobin, Head of Comms at Substack on how brands can reach new audiences. 33:35

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Journalists and writers are leaving major publications for Substack. Shoud brands follow? Helen Tobin discuss Substack's Unicorn rise, how brands can use the platform to reach new audiences and what not to do. Starting out as a monetizeable newsletter platform, the company has added video, podcasting and feed-style social media. What are effective …

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Gary Gygax with Eric Silver 1:20:52

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Claire and Eric Silver remind us that sometimes games we love are created by not-so-good people who openly wanted to do an immense amount of psychic damage to some of their players. Guest Our guest Eric Silver is a podcaster, writer, and the Game Master for TTRPG actual play podcast Join The Party. Follow him on Bluesky and Instagram, or visit his …

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Ken Grover: The World Is Your Classroom: How Rugby Tours Build Character. 58:28

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Want to find out more for how to organise a school tour: https://gullivers.com.au/rugbyschooltours/ What happens when young athletes step outside their comfort zones and experience the world through the lens of rugby? Ken Grover, the 79-year-old founder of Gulliver's Travel, has been answering this question for over four decades through more than 4…

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Eddie Jones on culture, risk, and advice to all coaches. 1:01:39

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Want a culture that actually lives on the field? We sat down with Eddie Jones to unpack the coaching choices that create real belonging, sharper decision-making, and braver rugby. From leaving a safe career to grinding through 100‑player university squads in Japan, Eddie shows how risk, clarity, and context build both teams and coaches who last. We…

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Episode 448 - Matt Adams, Laker Howell and Mark Zona 50:24

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Matt Adams, Laker Howell and Mark Zona join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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The Internet with Wow If True (Subscriber Preview) 17:34

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Claire is joined by Amanda Silberling and Isabel Kim from Wow If True to discuss the collapse of the internet and why we can’t have nice things anymore. **The full episode is available on the TGS Patreon now and will become available in full on the public Wow If True feed from 10/15.** Collaborators Amanda Silberling and Isabel Kim are the hosts an…

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How to Grow Leadership in Players who Don't Talk 13:42

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Send us a text If you can SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and SHARE the show and series, you would be doing your bit to grow this show. Very appreciated. Ben To subscribe to the newsletter or to get a copy of the book, jump onto: www.coachingculture.com.au Support the show Share this show with your mates, rugby, coaches, leaders! Dont be shy.…

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History and Politics of Government Shutdowns 39:51

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On this episode of Rendezvous with History, Anthony Eames sits down with Andrew Rudavelige to discuss the intricacies of government shutdowns and the pivotal role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Rudavelige, a professor and expert on government operations, explains the historical evolution of the OMB, highlighting its critical function…

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Jimmy Gopperth: What the Best Do Differently. Coaching Insights from the Worlds Most Capped Player. 1:05:50

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526 professional games ! How do elite rugby teams cultivate environments where players willingly run through brick walls for their coaches? Jimmy Gopperth, with an unprecedented 526 professional games across 23 years at the highest levels, provides rare insights into what truly builds championship team cultures. Drawing from experiences at powerhou…

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Episode 447 - Tripp Berlinsky, Glenn Cale and Wes Miller 50:32

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Tripp Berlinsky, Glenn Cale and Wes Miller join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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George Pitt-Rivers with Dan Hicks 1:08:42

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Claire and Prof. Dan Hicks bring (more) shame on the name Pitt-Rivers, and make an argument for unburying all of the archival bodies. Guest Our guest Dan Hicks is a Professor of Contemporary Archaeology at Oxford, as well as a curator at the Pitt Rivers Museum. His newest book, Every Monument Will Fall is available here. Follow him on Bluesky, Inst…

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Five Ways Great Coaches Anchor Teams in Tough Times 21:48

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The hardest weeks test more than your game model—they test your culture. When results wobble and the temptation is to drown the room in clips, we take a different route: start with why, connect the people, and then coach the work. Drawing on stories from pro rugby and lessons from coaches who’ve been in the fire for decades, we map out five anchors…

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Choosing Defeat: Why America Lost in Afghanistan with Paul Miller 33:51

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On this episode of Rendezvous with History, Anthony Eames sits down with Paul Miller to discuss his new book, "Choosing Defeat: The 20-Year Saga of How America Lost Afghanistan." They delve into the complexities of the Afghanistan war, discussing the cultural perceptions, strategic missteps, and bureaucratic challenges that shaped the conflict. The…

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Alando Soakai: Know your product, 'The game will take care of itself' 48:34

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What transforms a drinking club with a rugby problem into championship winners? According to Alando Soakai, it begins with crystal-clear values that everyone truly lives by. In this captivating conversation, Alando takes us through his remarkable coaching journey from player-coach to his current roles with Moana Pacific and the Tonga national team.…

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Episode 446 - Emil Wagner, Matt Messer and Paul Marks 50:32

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Emil Wagner, Matt Messer and Paul Marks join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio to recap the recent 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops.By B.A.S.S.

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John L. Sullivan with Louis Moore (Subscriber Preview) 16:25

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Claire and Professor Louis Moore go a few rounds with America’s first heavyweight champion. Guest Our guest Professor Louis Moore is a Professor of History at Michigan State University and the co-host of the Black Athlete Podcast. His newest book, The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black Quarterback is available…

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The Gold You Didn’t Know You Were Mining 13:57

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Have you ever had a moment when someone's casual comment completely transformed your thinking? In this deeply personal reflection, I share three unexpected insights from players that revolutionized my coaching philosophy over decades in professional rugby. The first revelation came in Japan, where after stubbornly trying to implement systems that w…

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Dan McKellar on Discipline, Culture & The Dressing Shed 53:23

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Have you ever wondered what truly makes a championship team culture? Dan McKellar, current Waratahs head coach with a coaching resume spanning the Brumbies, Wallabies, and Leicester Tigers, cuts through the noise with refreshing honesty and clarity. "Culture is just the actions of the people in the building," McKellar explains, offering a deceptive…

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Episode 445 - Seth Feider, Bernie Schultz and Brandon Lester 50:16

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Seth Feider, Bernie Schultz and Brandon Lester join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Godwin Sturt & Thomas of Monmouth with Elise Wang 1:18:50

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Claire and Elise Wang dig into the men (and motivations) behind one of the world’s most damaging and long-standing conspiracy theories. Guest Our guest Dr. Elise Wang is a professor of medieval literature at CSU Fullerton, and a current Carnegie Fellow. Her book The Making of Felony Procedure in Middle English Literature is available here. Follow h…

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Culture outlives coaches when you get these four elements right 26:23

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Send us a text If you can SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and SHARE the show and series, you would be doing your bit to grow this show. Very appreciated. Ben To subscribe to the newsletter or to get a copy of the book, jump onto: www.coachingculture.com.au Support the show Share this show with your mates, rugby, coaches, leaders! Dont be shy.…

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Pat Lam on Culture: Why Love Defines High-Performing Teams 59:39

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What if the secret to building championship teams isn't found in tactics or talent, but in a single, powerful word? Pat Lam, architect of the Bristol Bears' transformation from strugglers to European powerhouse, offers a refreshing perspective on leadership that challenges conventional wisdom. At the heart of his philosophy lies an unexpected found…

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Episode 444 - Craig Lamb, Bryan Schmitt and Hank Weldon 50:16

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Craig Lamb, Bryan Schmitt and Hank Weldon join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Paul (the Apostle) with Shaily Patel (Subscriber Preview) 18:31

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Claire and Dr. Shaily Patel unpack the many misdeeds of one of early Christianity’s most important men. Guest Our guest Dr. Shaily Patel is an Assistant Professor of early Christianity at Virginia Tech. Her book Magic and Heresy in Ancient Christian Literature is available here, and Smoke and Mirrors: Discourses of Magic in Early Petrine Traditions…

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Come See This Guy Sucked LIVE! 1:05

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Our first ever live show is coming! Where: Caveat, 21A Clinton St, New York City When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 @ 7pm Who: Claire + a couple of special guests! How: Get your tickets here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Jim McKay: The Stresses and Strains of Professional coaching. How that Journey Shapes you. 1:14:12

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What truly defines a coach's legacy? For Jim Mackay, it's not the championship trophies or international honors – it's the journey of becoming and the meaningful experiences along the way. In this enlightening conversation, Jim shares his remarkable path from coaching amateur clubs in England to leading the Queensland Reds to Super Rugby glory and …

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Ryan Schultz: The Path From Digging Holes to Elite Rugby Coaching 52:58

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Ever wonder how a guy who started his working life digging holes transformed into a rising star in rugby coaching? Ryan Schultz's journey from manual laborer to head coach at Canberra Vikings reveals the gritty reality behind professional coaching success. In this illuminating conversation with host Ben Herring, Ryan peels back the curtain on his c…

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Episode 443 - Chris Bowes, John Crews and Gene Gilliland 50:14

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Chris Bowes, John Crews and Gene Gilliland join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Edmund Kean with Greg Jenner 1:41:15

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Claire and Greg Jenner take center stage to prove Edmund Kean was less leading man, more dramatic cautionary tale. Guest Our guest Greg Jenner is a historian, author, podcaster, and ‘weaselly looking guy.’ You can follow him on Instagram and on Bluesky. His website is gregjenner.com and his book Dead Famous: An Unexpected History of Celebrity from …

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REFLECTIONS: Off field equals on field 21:06

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What makes championship teams truly exceptional? The answer might surprise you. It's not extraordinary talent, cutting-edge tactics, or even flawless execution during competition—it's what happens when nobody's keeping score. Drawing from Sam Vestey's remarkable success with Northampton Saints, this episode reveals how elite teams deliberately buil…