Best Stretch Run Media Podcasts (2025)

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How to make – and keep – friends 24:29

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5h ago24:29

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Friendship is vital for our health and happiness, but we don’t always prioritize it. The Optimist’s Maggie Penman goes on a journey to make new friends and learn why so many of us are craving connection. Today’s show was produced by Maggie Penman, with help from Ted Muldoon, who also mixed the show. It was edited by Allison Klein. For more stories …

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Trump's renewed Epstein problems, plus takeaways from the shutdown 30:48

22h ago30:48

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The House Oversight Committee released a tranche of emails from the estate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein that give us more information about his relationship to President Donald Trump. Today on the politics roundtable, we’ll unpack what these emails say and how the White House has responded. And, after 43 days, the federal government is ba…

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Big Memphis Hoops Weekend: Grizz at Cavs & Tigers v UNLV, Memphis Football at ECU, RIP Newbys (11/14/25) 1:50:51

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By Grind City Media

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Alabama sees huge return on visitor weekend | Big games upcoming for DeBoer and Oats 32:05

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both. Topics include:…

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What's behind Trump's moves in Latin America? 25:38

2d ago25:38

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For months, the relationship between the United States and Latin America has been fraught. President Donald Trump has targeted enemies in the region and propped up MAGA-friendly allies. We’ve now reached an inflection point, and the world is watching for what’s next. Today, two of The Post’s experts on the region, national security correspondent Ka…

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Rough Defensive Effort in Grizz Loss at Celtics, Luka on Nico, RIP to the Penny, Jokic Goes Big (11/13/25) 1:32:47

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GP opens on the Grizzlies 131-95 loss in Boston last night where the defense looked the worst it has looked all season. And will the return of Zach Edey be enough to turn things around? (20:20) Mike Wallace joins from Boston to continue the Grizzlies discussion (48:40) Luka comments on Nico Harrison's firing, Jokic goes big last night, RIP to the P…

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Alabama Pregame Show: Tide, Sooners set for top-15 matchup in Tuscaloosa 26:48

3d ago26:48

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BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter and Blake Byler discuss the latest news and notes and preview the Alabama-Oklahoma matchup on Nov. 15. Today's show topics include: – Final thoughts on the LSU game – Another revenge game for Alabama – Sooners have a stout defense – John Mateer and the OU offense – Alabama wins if… – Huge basketball game on d…

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Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and Ayo Dosunmu | The Chicago Bulls Episode 1:09:42

2d ago1:09:42

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It’s an early-season Chicago Bulls episode featuring a few staples of their young core: Ayo Dosunmu, Matas Buzelis, and Josh Giddey. The trio dives into so much, giving a true inside look into the start of their season, including their hot start, why they love the chemistry in their locker room, and their goals for the season. They also get into so…

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From al-Qaeda to the White House 27:08

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It’s an improbable path, from al-Qaeda to the West Wing. The U.S. had once designated Ahmed al-Sharaa a terrorist. He fought U.S. forces in Iraq and was even imprisoned. Sharaa spent years in northwest Syria leading an Islamic militant group that was affiliated with al-Qaeda until he cut those ties. Last year, al-Sharaa led rebel forces that took d…

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Grizzlies Lose at Knicks/Play in Boston Tonight, Takeaways from Memphis loss at Ole Miss (11/12/25) 1:33:12

1h ago1:33:12

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GP opens on the Grizzlies 133-120 loss at MSG last night to the New York Knicks...plus reaction to Ja Morant's recent struggles. (24:36) Chris Vernon joins to continue the Grizzlies discussion. (46:00) Positives and negatives from Memphis Basketball's loss at Ole Miss (59:16) Big night from another star freshman in College Hoops, CFB Playoff Rankin…

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Kathryn Bigelow on ‘A House of Dynamite’ and the nuclear ‘elephant in the room’ 24:18

4d ago24:18

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Kathryn Bigelow has been thinking about the threat of nuclear war ever since she was a kid. “I come from the era of duck and cover,” she says, “where when I was very little, we had to hide under the desk in the event of an atomic bomb blast.” Over the last 40 years, she’s been directing tightly-paced thrillers such as “The Hurt Locker” (which won h…

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Grizzlies at Knicks Tonight, Memphis at Ole Miss, Nico Fired in Dallas, Cena Wins Grand Slam (11/11/25) 1:35:58

3h ago1:35:58

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By Grind City Media

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Why some Democrats defected to end the shutdown 18:14

5d ago18:14

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After weeks of holding out, a small group of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans over the weekend to start the process of reopening the government. Since the U.S. government closed its doors on Nov. 1, services like federal food assistance have suffered, and Social Security Administration and Internal Revenue Service help lines have paused as t…

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Grizzlies Split the Weekend, Memphis Loses Heartbreaker to Tulane, Memphis MBB Wins Opener (11/10/25) 1:41:34

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GP opens on the Grizzlies going 1-1 over the weekend with a convincing win over the Mavs on Friday and a loss to the Thunder on Sunday. Plus what to make of Ja's recent struggles. (19:30) Michael Eaves joins to discuss the NFL and College Football weekend (36:50) Memphis Football's chance at a conference championship now in doubt with loss to Tulan…

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How to Build a Client Machine That Runs Itself (ft. Megan Harrington & Ellie Johnson of Zestful Media Design) 40:54

3h ago40:54

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What if your business could bring in consistent clients without living on Instagram Stories 24/7? In this episode, Meg sits down with the powerhouse duo Megan Harrington and Ellie Johnson, co-founders of Zestful Media Design, to break down exactly how they built what they call "the machine": a streamlined system that attracts, nurtures, and convert…

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How far can a sense of purpose take us? 16:22

7d ago16:22

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Jordie Poncy was about to start a job counseling cancer patients when he learned he had cancer himself. Three years later, his health is stable — and he’s finding meaning by helping others fight. If you want to hear more from The Optimist, follow our newsletter. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.…

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She couldn't win as a Democrat. Will running as a Republican work? 18:53

8d ago18:53

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Kate Barr ran for state Senate in North Carolina’s 37th District as a Democrat last year, expecting to lose. She even branded her campaign with the words “Kate Barr can’t win.” She ran the unconventional campaign to make an argument against gerrymandering — a tactic used in her state and across the country by politicians who have redrawn congressio…

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Grizzlies vs Mavs NBA Cup, Memphis vs Tulane, Tiger Basketball Opener, Michael Jackson Trailer (11/7/25) 1:25:45

3d ago1:25:45

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GP opens on the Grizzlies resuming NBA Cup action tonight vs the Dallas Mavericks (19:00) Jessica Benson joins to continue the Grizzlies discussion (44:50) Memphis vs Tulane tonight, Memphis MBB starts their season Saturday vs San Francisco, Memphis Women's Soccer loses their first match, Antonio Brown arrested, and the trailer for the new Michael …

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How some veterans exploit the VA disability system 29:48

9d ago29:48

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This year, taxpayers will spend about $193 billion to compensate almost 7 million disabled veterans. Some of the conditions prevent veterans from working or doing everyday tasks – but a Post investigation found that many are receiving money for easily manageable ailments like acne, eczema and sleep apnea. Others are filing fraudulent claims to get …

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Grizzlies Drop 4th Straight with Loss to KD & the Rockets, Penny Has "Some Concerns" About His Team (11/6/25) 1:19:00

40m ago1:19:00

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By Grind City Media

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Alabama Pregame Show: Fourth-ranked Tide facing interim-led LSU Tigers 31:14

9d ago31:14

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BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter and Blake Byler discuss the latest news and notes and preview the Alabama-LSU matchup on Saturday, Nov. 8. Today's show topics include: – Tide Hoops defeats North Dakota – First College Football Playoff rankings – LSU staff changes – Tigers are still talented – Health update for both teams – Is this the week …

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Julius Randle on the Knicks to Wolves Transition & Lessons From Kobe + Mark Ronson's Music Stories 50:45

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This week we welcome a truly dynamic duo of All-NBA forward Julius Randle (Minnesota Timberwolves) and 9x Grammy winning music producer Mark Ronson to the show. In this conversation, they discuss how they’ve gotten to the elite levels they are at in their respective crafts. Julius discusses what it was like dealing with the pressures of being draft…

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Grizzlies vs Rockets, First CFB Playoff Rankings, Cameron Boozer Debut, Brady Clones Dog (11/5/25) 1:42:57

20h ago1:42:57

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GP opens on KD and the Rockets coming to town tonight and where he ranks among players you make it a point to go see when they're in town. (25:00) Chris Vernon joins to continue the Grizzlies discussion and his thoughts on a very newsy week for Ja Morant and the team. (57:54) First CFB Playoff Rankings reveileved, 5 Star Freshman Cameron Boozer's d…

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How Democrats swept Tuesday’s key elections 26:26

11d ago26:26

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There was little suspense after polls closed yesterday. Democrat Mikie Sherrill won the governor’s office in New Jersey, Abigail Spanberger easily defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears for the same office in Virginia, and Californians voted to redraw congressional maps to give Democrats an edge in next year’s midterm elections. In New York City, …

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Grizz Drop 3rd Straight, Ja Postgame Comments, Former NBA COY Avery Johnson Joins (11/4/25) 1:49:44

2d ago1:49:44

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GP opens on the Grizzlies dropping their 3rd straight game last night with a loss at home to the Pistons + reaction to Ja Morant's postgame comments. (22:44) Former NBA Coach of the Year Avery Johnson joins the show (52:30) Clippers Owner Steve Balmer sued by former Aspiration employees, Giannis game winner, Miles Turner's return to Indy, College H…

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Bama to host elite visitors for LSU game | Flip target to official | How will UA finish '26 class 31:49

11d ago31:49

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both. Topics include:…

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How to get enough protein — without going overboard 21:41

11d ago21:41

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These days, just about any food you could possibly imagine now has “added” protein. There’s protein popcorn, protein muffins and even protein water. But where did this obsession with protein begin? And how much should we really be eating on a daily basis? Host Colby Itkowitz speaks with Washington Post health columnist Anahad O’Connor about this la…

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Stretching a food budget, when SNAP's uncertain 19:17

12d ago19:17

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An estimated 42 million Americans use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP – also known as food stamps – to feed themselves and their families. The program ran out of funding over the weekend amid the government shutdown. While the Trump administration agreed to release enough funds to pay for half of November's SNAP benefits, man…

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Ja Morant Suspended, Grizzlies v Pistons Tonight, CFB/NFL Weekend, Game 7 World Series Classic (11/3/25) 1:44:46

11d ago1:44:46

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By Grind City Media

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3 Industry Beliefs That Quietly Killed My Launches (And What Actually Converts in 2025) 35:54

3d ago35:54

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In this solo episode, I'm breaking down three industry beliefs I used to swear by that quietly killed my launches, and the shifts that helped me convert higher with fewer leads. We'll talk about why "giving more value" doesn't work in 2025, why launches aren't actually a numbers game, and how sharing more of your real life (strategically) leads to …

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How much do dogs reduce our stress? 14:41

15d ago14:41

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On this weekend’s edition of The Optimist, reporter and self-proclaimed cynic Kyle Melnick goes on a journey with a dog. We’ll talk about what he learns, and the science of how dogs make us calmer, happier – and maybe even more trusting. If you want more optimistic content on the weekends, let us know at [email protected] and maggie.penman@wash…

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Trump's tariff truce, nuclear test orders, SNAP pain 28:00

15d ago28:00

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President Donald Trump spent several days this week in Asia, dining with world leaders and hammering out the details of trade agreements. The visit culminated with a face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. While both sides agreed to back off of their most aggressive trade positions, the visit was overshadowed by Trump’s directive that …

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Grizz v Lakers NBA Cup Tonight, Memphis Football at Rice, Memphis MBB Blasted by Auburn (10/31/25) 1:53:10

14d ago1:53:10

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By Grind City Media

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Recruiting final run is here | Bye week discussion | Home stretch upcoming 35:24

13d ago35:24

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BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor and team contributor Andrew Bone join forces to discuss the latest Alabama football news, all things recruiting and everything else Crimson Tide- and college football-related. Today's episode focuses on Alabama football, Crimson Tide recruiting and what comes next for both. Topics include:…

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Ghost Reports: They buried Mrs. Kyle twice 16:13

16d ago16:13

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Since we launched “Post Reports” almost seven years ago, our production team has had an inside joke every time we reach this time of year. We start calling the show “Ghost Reports,” in honor of Halloween. We look for the spookiest and most thematic stories happening around our newsroom. Today, we’re bringing you just such an episode. It’s a persona…