Best Stephen Kahn Podcasts (2025)

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Jacob Hirsch and I Talk About Our Mental Health Struggles and Successes; Depression, Anxiety, Dissociation, Support Systems, and Strategies 55:15

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In this episode, my friend-since-kindergarten Jacob Hirsch and I open up about our mental health histories, including dissociation, depression, anxiety, and more. Plus, we talk into helpful strategies and support systems that have benefitted us in our lives. Lastly, we talk about different kinds of therapy, their benefits, and why we think people s…

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Raffi Diamond On The Trump-Zelensky Showdown, America’s Role In The World, The Left’s Geopolitical Standards, Jon Stewart, Stephen A. Smith, Kanye, and More! 1:02:23

4M ago1:02:23

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It’s been awhile folks, been dealing with me fam health stuff that I’ll talk about in a later episode (because I think it’s super important), but for now, my friend Raffi and I get into all sorts of fun stuff! The Trump-Zelensky-JD Vance meeting was mind-boggling; we discussed both the hilarity of it as well as the potential geopolitical impacts. P…

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Katie Stamm-Kirk On Democratic Messaging, Biden and Kamala Writing Off Rust Belt Voters, Debates and Elections 1:20:25

8M ago1:20:25

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On this episode, my first ever two-time guest Katie Stamm-Kirk rejoins the podcast to discuss the election, the debate, Democratic strategy and its shortcomings, and what will happen on Election Day. Has Kamala done enough to win over undecided voters? And have her and Biden prematurely written off undecided voters? Everything possible to set the t…

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Armand Domalewski On Meeting/Interacting With Kamala Harris, What Her Ideal Administration Would Be, Housing Policy + Renting vs Owning A Home, And How To Make The Pro-Housing Movement Mainstream 1:06:55

8M ago1:06:55

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Armand Domalewski from “YIMBY’s for Harris” (YIMBY stands for Yes In My Backyard) joins to talk about the pressure he and the hundreds of people in his organization plan to put on a potential Harris administration with regards to housing policy. He also discusses what it was like meeting and interacting with Kamala Harris, and how excited he is tha…

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Ben Kahn and Annabelle Schneider-Farris: What It's Like a Few Days After Their Wedding, Plus How They Fell in Love, When They Knew Each Other Was The One, & More 58:44

10M ago58:44

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What better way to celebrate their wedding than for Ben and Annabelle to come on The Arrow of Importance! After all, what is more important in life than finding the person you love most of all? In this episode, we talk all about that love! Plus, how they found each other, what they're looking forward to, their reflections on their big day, why love…

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Why The ‘Progressive’ Brand Is Tarnished, Can The Democrats Be The Party of Patriotism + Working People, 5 Reasons Why She’s Voting For Kamala, And Where Does Each Party Go After 2024 With Brianna Wu 50:31

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Brianna Wu joins me to dicuss the tarnishing of the 'progressive' brand, how the Democrats can be the partrioic and working people's party, and the political direction of Republicans and Democrats post November 5th. Plus, the Iranian regime is gaining popularity and sympathy, less men are voting for the Democrats, and of course, who is going to win…

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How Tim Walz Helps Kamala’s Chances, Josh Shapiro Double Standards, And The Role Immigration and Abortion Are Going To Play in The Upcoming Election With Peri Karpishpan. 1:22:12

10M ago1:22:12

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On this episode, Peri Karpishpan and I dive deep into Kamala Harris' Vice Presidential pick, as well as the deep, multi-faceted process that went into it. Were there double standards between Tim Walz and Josh Shapiro? And is Tim Walz a good pick? Plus, as each candiate tries to define one another, will Kamala being labeled a failed border czar be a…

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DEBATE RECAP; Biden vs Trump, Where Does The Democratic Party Go From Here, And Are We Doomed With Katie Stamm-Kirk 1:15:14

12M ago1:15:14

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In this episode, Katie Stamm-Kirk and recap the good, the bad, and the ugly of the first presidential debate. Is Biden still a viable candidate? Is Trump a shoe-in? We also get into what lies were told and by whom, where we stand to suffer policy wise based on the election results, young voter disillusionment, and more. Like, rate, share, and subsc…

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Judaism And Its History, Why 1948 Actually Isn't The Start Of the Israel-Palestine Conflict, And What Does Zionism Actually Mean With Debbie Lechtman (RootsMetals) 1:30:40

1y ago1:30:40

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In this episode, Debbie Lechtman and I talk all things Judaism and it's history, why 1948 is actually not the beginning of the Israel-Palestine conflict, Zionism's meaning, and what solutions can be had. Plus, we discuss propaganda and how it affects our youth, and how she got into doing what she's currently doing. Like, rate, share, and subscribe!…

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Why Is Loneliness At An All-Time High, Optimism vs Pessism, And Why Is The World A Messed Up Place With Vivek Datta 1:13:00

1y ago1:13:00

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In the inaugural episode of "The Arrow of Importance," I am joined by my dear friend Vivek Datta, who also happens to provide the music for this podcast! On this episode, he and I discuss why, despite the fact that the channels of communication are as vast as they've ever been, loneliness is simultaneously as widespread as ever. Plus, we discuss th…

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Anthology of American Folk Music wsg Jeff Place & Peter Stampfel 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

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It wasn't a big seller when it was released in 1952, but the music on the Anthology of American Folk Music continues to inspire and influence roots music to this day. Join me for a chat with Jeff Place from Smithsonian Folkways Records and Peter Stampfel--one of the founding members of the the Holy Modal Rounders.…

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Dave Carter with Tracy Grammer When I Go WSG Tracy Grammer 39:15

2y ago39:15

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Their career together lasted a brief 5 years before Dave Carter's sudden death in 2002, but the impact of Dave's songs continue to influence and inspire to this day. When I Go was their first record together. Recorded in Tracy's kitchen/ living room, When I go was an introduction to one of America's finest songwriters. Thanks to Tracy for joining m…

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Library Of Congress Recordings With Stephen Winick & Si Kahn 46:40

2y ago46:40

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This episode is not about a single recording. Instead, I bring in Library of Congress Folklife Specialist, Stephen Winick, and Songwriter and community organizer Si Kahn to talk about the historic recordings of the Library Of Congress dating back to the 1920s. These recordings have, in many ways, kept folk music alive through the decades. They cont…

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Bonus Episode Louis Gossett Jr. 14:45

2y ago14:45

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So this happened. I was doing research on the last episode about Richie Havens and his record Mixed Bag. I decided to take a chance and reach out to the great American actor Louis Gossett Jr to see if he would like to talk about his old friend Richie. If you heard episode 9, you know he co-wrote the song Handsome Johnny with him. The day after the …

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Richie Havens Mixed Bag WSGs John Platt & Cliff Eberhardt 33:14

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Mixed Bag came out late in 1966 and introduced the world to the soulful interpreter of great songs, Richie Havens. His performance as the opening act at Woodstock cemented his fame, but he continued performing and recording for decades after. He was a beloved figure on the music scene. My guests for this episode are radio veteran John Platt, and Ri…

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John Hartford Aereo Plain with Art Menius 37:02

2y ago37:02

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This record changed the landscape of bluegrass music. Sam Bush said there would be no New Grass without Aereo Plain and the Aereo Plain band.By John Hartford Aereo Plain

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Michael Smith On The Dutchman 21:41

2y ago21:41

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This amazing song has traveled the world. Often mistaken for a traditional song (the highest compliment in my opinion) it was written by the late Chicago songwriter, Michael Peter Smith. We lost Michael in the Summer of 2020. I was able to have a long chat about the tune with him in the green room at the Ark in Ann Arbor, MI a few years before he d…

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Stan Rogers Between the Breaks Live With John Gorka & Garnet Rogers 41:56

2y ago41:56

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Let's go behind the scenes of one of the best live recordings in folk, roots, & americana history. Great songs, amazing energy, and all from an artist who left this world way too soon. Stan's brother Garnet and John Gorka are my guests!By Stan Rogers

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John Prine With special guests, Don White & Andrew Calhoun 45:17

2+ y ago45:17

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Released in October of 1971, John Prine's debut, self-titled recored was a game changer. It really was the blueprint for a decades long career that continues to inspire song writers and camp fire singers to this day. I am joined by Andrew Calhoun and Don White.By John Prine

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Kate & Anna McGarrigle with Eve Goldberg, Joe Boyd, and Chaim Tannenbaum 46:16

2+ y ago46:16

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When Kate & Anna McGarrigle's self-titled, debut record was released in January of 1976 it sounded like nothing else of the time. Inventive harmonies, Innovative arrangements, and fresh writing combined to create 35 minutes and 6 seconds of sonic perfection. It's a recording that continues to inspire and influence to this day. With special guests E…

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Mississippi John Hurt Today With Garnet Rogers 44:20

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Mississippi John Hurt made his first recordings in 1928. He didn't record again until 1963. His guitar playing has influenced thousands. He recorded "Today" for Vanguard Records in 1966. Let's dive into what made this sweet, gentle and talented man so influential. My friend Rev. Robert Jones helps me go track by track, and Canadian singer songwrite…

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Townes Van Zandt Bonus Episode 19:47

2+ y ago19:47

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These are excerpts from an interview I did with Townes Van Zandt on December 12, 1992 in Detroit, MI. It includes two live performances. This stuff has not been heard by anyone in over 30 years! I got the date of the interview wrong in the podcast.By Matt Watroba

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Townes Van Zandt Live at the Old Quarter with special guest Don Gonyea 42:29

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Explore with me the almost mythical life of one of our greatest songwriters, Townes Van Zandt. His Live at the Old Quarter is the perfect introduction to a songwriter who, many believe, set the bar for all of the others. My guest is National Public Radio's Don Gonyea.By Townes Van Zandt

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Skaggs & Rice With special guest, Kari Estrin 37:25

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Two outstanding musicians converge in 1980 to record a tribute to the old-time duets of the 40s, 50s & 60s. A mandolin, a guitar, and 2 vocalists. That's it. The result is simplicity, goodness, and truth. Oh, and a record that is still inspiring decades after its release.By Skaggs & Rice with Kari Estrin

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Indigo Girls with Mary Gauthier 46:34

2+ y ago46:34

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It was the second album and the debut major label release for this duo from Georgia, and it changed lives. Mary Gauthier is my guest as well as Laura Jones and Cara Valenti.By Indigo Girls with Mary Gauthier

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A Little Break 5:37

2+ y ago5:37

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Season 1 is complete and season 2 will start on November 14. But first, a little business...By Matt Watroba

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Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie Together In Concert WSG/ Joe Jencks 46:14

3y ago46:14

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This iconic 2 record set bringing together 2 generations of folk singers turned a new audience on to the genre in 1975. With special guest, Joe Jencks.By Matt Watroba

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Gillian Welch Revival WSG Danny Schmidt 40:07

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Released in 1996, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, along with producer T-Bone Burnett, created a timeless album of original songs that continues to inspire and influence americana music to this day. My special guest is singer and songwriter, Danny Schmidt.By Gillian Welch Revival wsg/ Danny Schmidt

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The Golden Ring 5 Days Singing, A Gathering Of Friends 39:10

3y ago39:10

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Sometimes we make music for the sheer joy of community and song--that is the spirit of the Golden Ring. More of a concept than a group, the Golden Ring introduced so many folks to the sound of traditional music and the joy of making it with friends, This episode focuses on three records: A Gathering Of Friends For Making Music (1964) and Five Days …

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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band-- Will the Circle Be Unbroken 41:21

3y ago41:21

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This iconic triple album was recorded in 1971 and released in 1972. It's both a celebration of roots music, and a bridge between generations of players, singers and pickers. Doc Watson, Roy Acuff, Mother Maybelle Carter, Jimmy Martin...the list goes on. My special guest for this episode is Joe Newberry.…

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Doc Watson and Son 41:39

3y ago41:39

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He is the Godfather of acoustic guitar players, an amazing singer, and a man who devoted his life to the preservation and presentation of American roots music. His 1965 Vanguard Records release, Doc Watson and Son, is a perfect snapshot of Doc as a musician and as an entertainer. My special guest is multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer, …

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Tom Paxton Ramblin' Boy 36:09

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This episode will focus on Tom Paxton's first major label recording, Ramblin' Boy. I will use some archive tape from an interview I did with Tom in 2007, and my special guest will be New York folk D.J, Wanda Fisher.By Matt Watroba

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Marty Robbins, Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs 32:12

3y ago32:12

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With special guest, Ranger Doug Recorded in 1959 on Columbia Records, this collection of western songs continues to inspire into the 21st century.By Matt Watroba

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Woody Guthrie Dustbowl Ballads 29:13

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This amazing collection of songs was recorded and released in 1940. This is, what many consider to be, one of the first concept albums. My special guest will be Wood Guthrie scholar, Mark Fernandez.By Matt Watroba

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Harry Belafonte At Carnegie Hall: With James Keelaghan 33:55

3y ago33:55

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This historic concert was significant for so many reasons, you'll just have to listen to find out what they are. Canadian singer songwriter James Keelaghan discovered this record as a young boy and it changed his life.By Matt Watroba

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Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard Hazel & Alice 35:51

3y ago35:51

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A stunning recording by two pioneers of bluegrass & country music. Special guest, Cathy FinkBy Cathy Fink

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Guy Clark Dublin Blues 39:44

3y ago39:44

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One of America's best songwriters releases a perfect album of songs. With special guest, Jeff Daniels.By Jeff Daniels

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Pete Seeger We Shall Overcome 28:38

3y ago28:38

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This iconic concert was recorded at Carnegie Hall in 1963. It changed lives. With special guest, John McCutcheonBy John McCutcheon

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No Root, No Fruit-The Preview 2:15

3y ago2:15

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Full episodes will launch on May 11, 2022By Matt Watroba

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Goodbye Season 18:06

3+ y ago18:06

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With some sadness, Stephen covers the conclusion of the college football season. He comments on what he believes was an exciting national championship game, as well as what argument Stetson Bennett put to rest. Then he covers some of the recent changes to the Notre Dame coaching staff - some more surprising than others, before offering his very ear…

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National Championship Week with Mike Zuckerman 43:04

3+ y ago43:04

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Stephen recaps the CFP semifinals and reminds everyone that almost all playoff games are blowouts. Then he provides a quick breakdown of Notre Dame's Fiesta Bowl performance and what it might tell us about Marcus Freeman and the 2022 season. Finally, he previews the national championship game before giving his final prediction of the season. Then S…

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Bowl Season 16:00

3+ y ago16:00

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Stephen recaps the wild coaching carousel and gives his thoughts on the future of Notre Dame football before previewing the playoff matchups.By Stephen Kahn

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Championship Week 1:04:25

3+ y ago1:04:25

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A lot has happened since we last spoke, eh? Danny Dimes and Tommy Vegas join the show to recap our preseason (mostly) winners before diving deep into all 10 conference championship matchups. Oh, and Notre Dame was working through a coaching search while we were recording. Some things happened. Enjoy!…

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Week 12 with Bryan Curtis 46:03

3+ y ago46:03

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Stephen quickly covers Week 11, including the one game that provided more lasting joy than any other this season, and one that produced a lot of sadness for Texas fans. But that led to a fantastic conversation with Bryan Curtis of The Ringer to discuss all things Longhorns, from the 2006 Rose Bowl to what the expectations should be as they move to …

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Week 10 47:53

3+ y ago47:53

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Stephen covers everything in Week 9, from the instant classic in East Lansing to his trip to South Bend. Then Jessica Smetana from The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz joins the show to discuss (rant?) (question the existence of?) the first College Football Playoff rankings. Finally, Stephen discusses everything you need to know for Week 10, includi…

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Week 9 56:57

3+ y ago56:57

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This week's episode brings a voice from the past to discuss the Top-10 matchup between Michigan and Michigan State. Stephen also recaps Week 8 including a curious detail he noticed during the Penn State/Illinois 9 overtime fiasco. Plus an ode to the careers of two Notre Dame players, and why Week 9 is a sneaky good slate. Finally, he wraps up the s…

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Week 8 23:14

3+ y ago23:14

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Stephen takes stock of the college football landscape as we've hit the half-way point. It still looks like a Georgia/Alabama battle from his point of view, but the Big 12 and Big Ten are about to get interesting. Plus, a deep dive into the Heisman candidates. Who could realistically win, who is good value, and who just deserves some love? Finally, …

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Week 5 35:00

3+ y ago35:00

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As the calendar turns to October, it's time to weed out the pretenders from the contenders. This is the first time we have a great group of games behind us with a great group of games on the upcoming slate. Stephen breaks down the Week 4 action including Alabama continuing to do amazing things and Notre Dame's Alabama-esque performance. They he loo…

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Week 4 and Ryder Cup!!! 1:11:45

4y ago1:11:45

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Week 3 sent several fanbases into Panic Mode. Stephen tells each group how concerned they should be while covering several highlights from an exciting weekend in college football. Stephen then welcomes guest Will Pierce to make picks for ten Week 4 games and go over everything you could need to know about this weekend's Ryder Cup action!…

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Week 3 31:57

4y ago31:57

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We open the show with Notre Dame again because, well, Notre Dame keeps giving us reasons to talk about them. Can the offensive line be fixed? What about the defense? They might have a high ceiling and a low floor, but are they in trouble this week? Then a recap of all the Week 2 action, a celebration of Utah State, and an apology to Stanford. Final…