Best Thin Line Between Sports Podcasts (2025)

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Ring the Bell with Jack Fritz 1:03:28

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21d ago1:03:28

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Radio personality, podcast host, and author, Jack Fritz was kind enough to sit down with us to talk about all things Philadelphia Phillies! There were some GREAT moments including "Get these dads a ring!", a conversation on Phillies Fan Groups, and how the Phillies' winning (or losing) seasons inform generational expectations. Be listening for: Rac…

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From race speed to "Rich Speed" with Rich Speeney 1:06:30

3M ago1:06:30

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In this inspiring and insight-packed episode, Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso explore themes of creativity, family, disruptions, health, resetting, and slowing down with Pennsylvania-based entrepreneur, Rich Speeney. The conversation covers one of Rich's most challenging and surprising experiences of his life: mold exposure, which caused sev…

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A Charming Third Time for her 50th Year with Marla Taviano 55:06

4M ago55:06

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For the first time on the podcast, Rachael and Elizabeth are interviewing a third-time-guest! We're joined by author, speaker, and friend, Marla Taviano, who is on a quest to be on 50 podcasts in her 50th year. Marla tells us all about her experiences making goal lists and achieving some interesting milestones (52 zoos in 52 weeks!). Then, she shar…

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Somatic Practices with Jim Donnelly 40:10

5M ago40:10

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Today's episode of "Everyday Thin Places" is all about somatic experiencing! We kick off the episode with an introduction to Jim Donnelly and his path toward healing through somatic work and follow up with the role somatic work plays in addressing trauma. Then we hear from Jim about the process of becoming reacquainted with his body's sensations an…

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Rest is Resistance: A conversation about (but not featuring) Tricia Hersey 45:38

7M ago45:38

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Tricia Hersey has been such an inspiration in our own lives, and having her on the podcast would be an absolute dream...but Tricia is protective of her time and really walks the walk of resting. So, we dedicate this episode to Tricia. In this episode, Rachael and Elizabeth are going to be chatting about everything from creating space for rest, the …

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REPLAY: Special Episode: Philly Sports Fanaticism as a Thin Place featuring Erik Johanson 55:19

7M ago55:19

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We first aired this episode 2 years ago when the Philadelphia Eagles were preparing to meet the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl. With a rematch scheduled this Sunday, we figured a replay of one of our favorite episodes was in order. From 2023 - Joining us for the first time is Erik Johanson, Philadelphia sports fanatic. In the last 5 months, P…

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Celebrating Imbolc - we are halfway to Spring! 44:44

8M ago44:44

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Rachael and Elizabeth discuss their *latest* update before diving into the timely topic of Imbolc. We talk about aligning our energy with the wheel of the year, how people have marked transitions through generations (think bonfires, planning for harvests, and slowly setting intentions), and Elizabeth shares a personal story about her sheep farm exp…

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REPLAY: Trea Turner and The Rabbit Effect 44:50

11M ago44:50

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Another October, another sad ending for Philadelphia Sports fans. BUT. We were given a sweet consolation on 10/18 when Netflix released a short documentary - "The Turnaround." This 25 minute film, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, digs deeper into the story of the man who inspired the country's most notoriously brutal sports fans to pick someo…

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REPLAY: Art, Music and Light with Dan Martin and Michael Biello 1:08:50

1y ago1:08:50

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We’re releasing this magical episode again to remind our steady listeners and to engage our new listeners around the amazing songs and monologues we call Elderland. When this episode was initially published, things were looking good and we thought we were on our way to a 2023 presentation of Elderland, but we encountered so many obstacles along the…

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Teaching is Emotional with Diane Manser 50:29

1y ago50:29

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Slowly but surely making our way back into the podcast feed! Diane Manser is here to talk about being a highschool teacher and an author of the new book, I Didn't Sign Up For This: One Teacher's Journey Through Emotional Fatigue To Personal Empowerment. Diane shares how her debut book came to be and what her goals are for who it will reach now that…

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Grandmother Stars, Mother Earth, Auntie Moon 43:02

1+ y ago43:02

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We're celebrating a seven year plan coming together! Ever dreamt of seeing a solar eclipse in totality? Well, buckle up because Elizabeth and her whole family traveled to northeast Ohio and got to see a gorgeous day complete with 2024's solar eclipse. Join us as we share our favorite things about the sun, the moon, and the stars. Imagine experienci…

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We're Still Here! 32:08

1+ y ago32:08

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We're so excited for another Everyday Thin Places episode after quite a while away! We chat about our energy coming back as we move from winter to spring. We're diving deep into all things spring! The ladies discuss Elizabeth's spring plans of the Broad Street Run, throwing the windows open, spring cleaning on Leap Day, as well as Rachael's "Elderl…

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Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?: An Interplanetary Tale of Love, Loss, and Bread by Rob Bell 55:03

2y ago55:03

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Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso return with guest Rob Bell to discuss Rob's new book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?". Starting with a discussion about this being a departure from Rob's previous works of nonfiction, we assure you that this sci-fi fiction book is very "Rob Bell". We're pretty sure Rob just became best friends with all of h…

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Trea Turner and The Rabbit Effect 44:50

2y ago44:50

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It's Red October in Philadelphia, and Phillies fever is spreading. Symptoms include yelling, cheering, and . . . kindness? Elizabeth has been gushing to Rachael about Phillie's short stop Trea Turner for weeks now, so it's only right that we share his story with our listeners and invite you all to jump on the bandwagon of postseason baseball and tr…

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Psychedeladoula: Nicki Cowan 1:01:34

2y ago1:01:34

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Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso interview Nicki Cowan, psychotherapist, end-of-life doula, and co-founder of the Philly Death Doula Collective. In this special episode, Nicki discusses awe, existential intensity, and the greater-than-human world. It was very interesting for us to learn more about Nicki's perspective. In this episode we cover…

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Healing and Learning in the Desert with Kay Bruner 50:24

2y ago50:24

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Rachael and Elizabeth are back with Kay Bruner. They start the episode with some quick life updates from Kay, then begin talking about Kay's favorite aspects of life in the desert, "Agave Watch", and learning how to be okay with letting go. Featuring: Sedona, AZ Broken Arrow Hiking Trail Verde River Bitter Creek Villa The Trevor Project Reach Racha…

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Neighbors With No Doors featuring Josiah Haken 1:03:49

2y ago1:03:49

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On this episode, our new friend Josiah Haken, CEO of City Relief in NYC shares about serving those stuggling with housing insecurity and food insecurity. Josiah skillfully walks us through how serving people experiencing homelessness is a thin place and how each of us can offer hospitality to our neighbors regardless of our context. Mentioned in to…

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Art, Music, and Light with Dan Martin and Michael Biello 1:08:50

2y ago1:08:50

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Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso are joined by life partners and creative collaborators, Dan Martin and Michael Biello to discuss telling stories through art, music, and light. Dan and Michael skillfully walk us through how they create thin places for audiences all over the world and how they're currently working with Rachael and making new s…

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Where Possibility Plays - Rachael's Year of Truly Living 40:21

2+ y ago40:21

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Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso reflect on this past year and catch up on what Rachael's been doing this year. Featuring: "season" in south Florida and how locals enjoy summertime being challenged professionally buying a condo on the water in "the Venice of America" and feeling "home" therapy https://e2mfitness.com/ a sneak peek of our next …

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Come on in, the water's fine! - Elizabeth's Year of Truly Living 43:04

2+ y ago43:04

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After being coy for a while, on this episode, Elizabeth finally shares what has kept her busy most summers, and what's been keeping her busy this year. Featuring: human milk oligosaccharides finally welcoming a baby into the world without a mask! https://www.facebook.com/center.nonreligious.spirituality/ reclaiming and redefining "bedlum" with the …

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Cheers to three years! Happy Third Anniversary Everyday Thin Places! 43:30

2+ y ago43:30

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In this episode, Rachael and Elizabeth talk through the story of calling this episode an "anniversary" and we talk about what to expect in the future from Everyday Thin Places. Thank you for listening and letting us celebrate this special occasion!By Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso

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Howard Head Coach Kenny Blakeney Talks March Madness, Back to Back Winning Seasons, Jordan Brand 46:43

2+ y ago46:43

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Athlete Activist Dr. Harry Edwards On LeBron's Greatness On & Off The Court, Ali, Kareem, MJ, More 57:55

2+ y ago57:55

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On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the esteemed Dr. Harry Edwards. They have a great discussion about the role athletes play in society as role models and the weight they bare for social change. They also discuss the origin of The Olympic Project for Human Rights, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Special Episode: Philly Sports Fanaticism as a Thin Place featuring Erik Johanson 55:19

2+ y ago55:19

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In this very special episode, it's time for the Super Bowl. Joining us for the first time is Erik Johanson, Philadelphia sports fanatic. In the last 5 months, Philly fans have gotten quite a bit of excitement with both the Phillies and the Eagles competing in championship games. We talk to Erik about how his love for Phladelphia and it's sports tea…

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Bishop Talbert Swan Discusses LeBron James’ Activism, Kyrie Irving Backlash, Media Bias, More 1:01:38

2+ y ago1:01:38

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On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the esteemed Bishop Talbert Swan. They discuss a myriad of topics, from LeBron James greatness on and off the court. The media backlash that Kyrie Irving has received, the role the media plays in all of this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Last Chance U Head Coach John Mosley on JUCO Basketball, Season 2, How They Film The Show 1:45:41

2+ y ago1:45:41

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On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the star of Last Chance U, head coach of the East Los Angeles College Men's basketball team, John Mosley detailing his 2nd season on the Netflix hit show, the challenges of coaching at the junior college level and using basketball to mentor young men. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Devlin Carter Talks His Desire to Partner With Kyrie Irving, Owning His Own Brand, Fashion, More 58:38

2+ y ago58:38

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On the latest episode of The Rematch, hosted by Etan Thomas, Etan sits down with one of the brightest minds in urban entrepreneurship and the founder of the SIA brand, Devlin Carter. They discuss his beginnings with the company, why he thinks Kyrie Irving would be the perfect partner for SIA, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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Former NBA Players Craig Hodges And Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Discuss The Kyrie Irving Backlash, More 1:45:44

3y ago1:45:44

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Former NBA sharpshooters and social activists Craig Hodges and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf join Etan Thomas to discuss the Kyrie Irving saga, and where they see things playing out from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BasketballNews.com

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Rabbi Harry Rozenberg on Antisemitism, Kyrie Irving’s Suspension, Nets’ 6 Steps to Return, ADL, More 1:40:31

3y ago1:40:31

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On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by Rabbi Harry Rozenberg to discuss the hottest topic in the NBA right now, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving and his suspension. Conversations like this one need to be had to gain perspective and grow from the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Etan Thomas and Dave Zirin Discuss Kyrie Irving's Anti Semitic Backlash 1:14:32

3y ago1:14:32

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This week on The Rematch, one of the most respected sports journalists in the country, the Nation’s Dave Zirin, joins Etan to discuss one of the most talked about athletes in the world, Kyrie Irving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BasketballNews.com

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Legendary Olympian/Activist Tommie Smith Discusses His New Book Victory Stand, Athlete Empowerment 39:18

3y ago39:18

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On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by former US Olympian and activist Tommie Smith as they discuss the backlash he received for his iconic protest in the 1968 Olympics held in Mexico City, today's athletes, and the role they play in social justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NBA Shooting Coach Chris Matthews AKA Lethal Shooter Talks NBA Clients, Motivational Speaking, More 27:54

3y ago27:54

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On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by social media sensation -- and one of the most sought-after shooting gurus in the world of basketball -- Chris Lethal Shooter Matthews as they discuss his college career, becoming a trainer for high-level NBA as WNBA players, and being a motivational speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Tim “Headache” Gittens Talks AND1’s Global Influence, Inaccuracies in Netflix Doc, Being Underpaid 1:15:20

3y ago1:15:20

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On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas welcomes NYC street ball legend and former And1 Mixtape Star Tim "Headache" Gittens. They discuss his basketball career, how he gained notoriety in the playgrounds of New York City, and became a star as part of the ESPN And1 television show. He also breaks down the mismanagement and lack of transpar…

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University of Maryland Legend and Former #1 Overall Pick Joe Smith Talks Terps, NBA Rookie Scale 37:01

3y ago37:01

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On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by fellow big man Joe Smith. They breakdown his All-American career at The University of Maryland, battling in the ACC, and being the #1 overall draft pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Brandon Scoop B Robinson Joins Etan to Talk, Kyrie Irving Rumors The Medias Coverage of NBA Stars 1:04:45

3y ago1:04:45

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n the latest episode of The Rematch, NBA Journalist Brandon Scoop B Robinson breaks down the latest NBA rumblings, the media's coverage of the league's stars, Stephen A Smith and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BasketballNews.com

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Old Media vs New Media, David Aldridge and Marc J Spears join Etan Thomas 47:04

3y ago47:04

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On the latest episode of The Rematch Etan Thomas welcomes two NBA media stalwarts and long time veterans David Aldridge from The Athletic and Marc J Spears from ESPN/Andscape. They discuss the evolution of sports media and player led content, and how that impacts the traditional coverage of atheltes and sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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Baron Davis On Steph Curry's Greatness, We Believe Warriors, How the Media Unfairly Attacks Players 39:36

3+ y ago39:36

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On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas welcomes, one of LA's finest, former NBA All-Star Baron Davis. Baron and Etan touch on Steph Curry and The Golden State Warriors winning their 4th NBA Championship in 8 years. They also discuss Klay's incredible mental endurance to battle back from multiple injuries, to reach the mountain top again! They …

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Happy (2nd) Birthday, Everyday Thin Places! 38:05

3+ y ago38:05

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Rachael and Elizabeth react to Everyday Thin Places turning two years old, before reflecting on the amazing guests we have had the privilege to host. Plus, what’s next for Everyday Thin Places?! As promised, click here to read about the astounding good news announced this week that is a game changer in cancer research.…

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Quincy Isaiah Talks Playing The Role of NBA Legend Magic Johnson, Winning Time, More 46:14

3+ y ago46:14

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On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by Quincy Isaiah, who plays Magic Johnson in HBO Max's thrilling series Winning Time. In this great conversation, they discuss him getting the role of Magic, the criticism some Lakers fans have had for the show, and how excited he is for season 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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The Thin Places that Teachers Create 40:44

3+ y ago40:44

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Elizabeth has been keeping busy making teacher appreciation gifts, and Rachael has been watching her teacher friends on social media as they wrap up the school year. It feels like a great time to talk about teachers and the impact the have made on our lives. •To share a teacher/student story for a future episode, reach us at everydaythinplaces@gmai…

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Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood Discusses “Winning Time,” NBA Career, More 1:28:14

3+ y ago1:28:14

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On this episode of The Rematch Etan Thomas welcomes NBA legend Spencer Haywood as they discuss his groundbreaking career and his portrayal in the HBO series Winning Time and more. This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than …

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Unbelieve with Marla Taviano 1:07:48

3+ y ago1:07:48

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This is a second episode with Marla Taviano because she HAS A NEW BOOK in the world! We explore the poetry within "Unbelieve - Poems on the Journey to Becoming a Heretic". From "I was wrong" to "God Loves Everyone" to "growing up evangelical" to "chirp chirp", every poem in this new book is eye-opening and relatable and honest and authentic. Everyd…

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Jacob Blake on NBA Player Activism, The Milwaukee Bucks' Protest, His Journey and More 1:33:58

3+ y ago1:33:58

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On this episode of "The Rematch," powered by Viola, Jacob Blake joins Etan Thomas to talk about the support he has gotten from NBA players, the Milwaukee Bucks' protest, and his current activism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BasketballNews.com

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Silence - Let's talk about it! 46:59

3+ y ago46:59

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Rachael and Elizabeth record an actual conversation about silence! In their conversation, Rachael discusses her thoughts on how silence can be used as a weapon. Plus, Elizabeth talks about how she's gotten curious and open to silence. SPOILER: She's starting to offer spiritual direction and is using silence as a tool. Don't forget to rate and subsc…

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NBA Hall Of Famer Patrick Ewing Talks Knicks Days, Turning The Hoyas Around, Charles Oakley, More 57:24

3+ y ago57:24

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On this episode of The Rematch, Etan is joined by Basketball Hall of Famer, Georgetown head coach Pat Ewing. They discuss his legendary career with The New York Knicks, coaching at his alma mater, his relationship with his former teammates on the Knicks and more! This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts…

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Silence as a Thin Place 8:47

3+ y ago8:47

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Nope, this isn't a glitch or a mistake. We'll be back to talk about silence in our next episode. But for today we invite you to take 7 minutes of silence for yourself. Think of this as an experiment. As a treat. As an opportunity to experience an everyday thin place. Because sometimes there aren't words. Because sometimes silence is the friend that…

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Building a Blended Family featuring Angela Dobryznski 45:40

3+ y ago45:40

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Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso are joined by Angela Dobrynski, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Grief Specialist. While Angela has a wealth of professional experience in the world of grief and loss, this conversation focuses on her own personal story of grief, loss and the surprises that led to her building the family that sh…

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DeMatha Catholic High School Assistant Coach Daryl Greene 32:07

3+ y ago32:07

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On this episode of The Rematch, Daryl Green, assistant coach at the legendary Dematha Catholic High School in Maryland, joins Etan to talk about who will be the next head coach, connecting and coaching players, and the relationships he builds on and off the court with the team. This episode is brought to you by Viola and Prizepicks.com. · The McDon…

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Advance 42:21

3+ y ago42:21

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Rachael and Elizabeth talk all about ADVANCING (most notably, the Battle of Little Round Top, chemotherapy, and athletic training). Also, Elizabeth shares about an advance she received in order to help her neighbors and her family. Everyday Thin Places appreciates its supporters! Want to support? Buy us a coffee! Sign up: https://www.everydaythinpl…

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Inside Winning Time: Executive Producer Rodney Barnes & Star Solomon Hughes Discuss New Lakers Show 30:43

3+ y ago30:43

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On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by Rodney Barnes, Executive Producer & Star Solomon, who plays Kareem, in HBO's newest hit TV show: Winning Time. They discuss how the show came about and all of the research that went into telling the stories of the Iconic 1980's Los Angeles Lakers. This is Episode of The Rematch is powered by …