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The latest in West Coast Conference commentary and news from former WCC reporter Zack Farmer. Music from HookSounds.
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In the 1870s, pioneers Mona Mae Christophe and Zekial Montgomery search the American West for Mona Mae's mother, Clara. Mona must recall a past, long forgotten in order to survive, so that she can find her mother, love and create a way of life for herself. Mona's journey shows how knowing our stories and histories release us from not only bondage, but also open doors for a better understanding of self in order to create a strong life and future. Our goal is for you to be entertained, educate ...
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Hear more. Feel more. Be more! Come with me and dive into some great classical music. For over 1000 years great musicians have explored what it means to live, love, die and everything in between: asking all our deep and universal questions. Escape the cacophony - the noise of your brain and daily life; tune into the music, your feelings and emotions ‘good’ and ‘bad’ …and find the space, stillness and love that underpins everything. NB: May include loud noise, surprises, challenges, cacophono ...
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Having long been in this region, Black Appalachians remain mostly invisible, while the dominant narratives of Appalachia depict an overwhelming, white cultural homogeneity. The Black in Appalachia Podcast challenges these misconceptions by highlighting how Black families have shaped and have been shaped by the region. Through historical and contemporary stories of people, places and experiences, hosts Enkeshi El-Amin and Angela Dennis interrogate what it means to be Black in Appalachia, crea ...
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This is an unscripted globally syndicated talk radio show broadcast LIVE from inside Africa, to the rest of the world, hosted by the Queen of Expression - Nigerian Actress and Media Personality, ALEX OKOROJI every Talk Wednesday @ 9pm (GMT) | 10pm (WAT) | 11pm (CAT) | 1pm (PST) | 4pm (EST) {check your local time zone} - syndicated and available on-demand 24/7. The Naked Talk features heart-centered conversations with some of the biggest global icons, leaders, entertainers, experts and extra- ...
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Episode 404: How High Should the Expectations be for the Zags?
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The way-to-early rankings have Gonzaga easily in the top 10 and many in the top 5. So where should the Zags finish? What would be disappointing? @LockedOnZags Andy Patton joins to review the Gonzaga offseason.#marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #s…
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155. Pitting man against nature: Haydn, Symphony No.51
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A subtle extremist, in his Symphony no.51 Haydn throws down some extraordinary challenges to his horn players - can they beat the ‘immutable forces of nature’? Listening time 30 mins (podcast 9′, music 21′) Music here on YouTube, Spotify and [with links to first movement only] on Apple and Amazon played by The English Concert, conducted by Trevor P…
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Zags brought back four of its five starters from a year ago and added a slew of guys who will make the Bulldogs 9-10 guys deep. Spokesman Review's Theo Lawson drops by to chat about the upcoming season and the Zags in Las Vegas.Also, San Francisco has added another big matchup. Can they get over the hump and back into the Big Dance?Saint Mary's new…
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Pepperdine has gone through a few leadership changes, starting with new Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner. He joins the pod to talk about the Waves' vision for the future and the new basketball facility, The Mountain at Mullin Park.With Summer League and the Olympics this month, it begs the question who will be the breakout stars of next season?…
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Episode 401: New Era at Washington State, Summer League Begins
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@WSUCougarAthletics begins in a new conference, with a new head coach, and a new look for the team. Cougars Head Coach David Riley joins the pod to talk about building on the program's past.NBA Summer League begins soon and there are a lot of familiar faces on rosters, including a head-to-head with a past Saint Mary's backcourt. #marchmadness #NCAA…
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Santa Clara has won 20+ games in three of the last four seasons. Will the Broncos get over the hump and return to the NCAA Tournament?NBA Draft is on the horizon. What will Jonathan Mogbo and Anton Watson be?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sa…
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Episode 344: Dons Keep it Rolling, Mobgo in the NBA Draft
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San Francisco brings back a strong core, high level transfers, but do lose WCC First Teamer Jonathan Mogbo to the NBA Draft.USF Head Coach Chris Gerlufsen joins the pod to chat everything Dons.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portlan…
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Episode 343: Offseason's Biggest Surprises, WCC Schedule Release
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The WCC has released the home and away matchups for the 2024-25 season. 18-game schedule. Who benefitted, who will need to step it up?Also, what was the most surprising outcomes of the offseason?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portl…
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Episode 342: Enter Grand Canyon and Seattle
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The two newest additions to the WCC: Grand Canyon and Seattle. Are they good fits? Concerns? Pacific and Saint Mary's made some portal news. Gonzaga adds to the non-conference schedule.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacif…
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Episode 341: Portal Kombat Round One Completed
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The portal has closed. Which teams made it out better than when it opened?The NBA Combine and G-League Elite Camp open. Which of the WCC entries would be the best NBA player?Mahaney to UConn?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland …
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Is the sky falling with Aidan Mahaney entering the portal? Not by a long shot. The Gaels have options, but who? Meanwhile LMU has been busy reloading their roster. A familiar face returns to Santa Clara. USF off to a strong start in the scheduling department.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stm…
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Washington State and Pepperdine hire their new coaches but wait, there's more! A familiar face is now the head coach at Kentucky and the Zags are slated to face them this season.Mongolian Mike hits the portal. Saint Mary's associate head coach Justin Joyner heading to Michigan.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #baske…
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The Zags' loss to Purdue on Friday marks the end of the WCC season. Success for the Zags or something left on the table?Pacific, Pepperdine, and Washington State with key changes in leadership. Saint Mary's loses Josh Jefferson to the portal, what does it mean?#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #s…
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For the second time this season, Gonzaga meets Purdue but these two teams looks very different than when they last met. Connor Hope joins to review how we got here and what the rematch with Purdue will bring.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sa…
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Episode 336: Gonzaga Advances, Saint Mary's Falls
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Gonzaga advances to its ninth straight Sweet Sixteen after dominant victories over McNeese State and Kansas. Saint Mary's ends its season against Grand Canyon.Recap the weekend and get set for Zags and Purdue on Friday.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pep…
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Episode 335: Saint Mary's is up, Grand Canyon is next
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Gonzaga has won in dominant fashion. Can Saint Mary's match it? Gaels play-by-play voice Alex Jensen joins to share his outlook on the matchup. #marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #McNeese #GrandCanyon…
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It's game day! Gonzaga takes on McNeese State. Lots of have picked the upset. How about Locked On Zags' Andy Patton? He joins and makes his pick. Also... he picked Grand Canyon?!#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #McN…
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Episode 333: Who are McNeese State and Grand Canyon?
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Who the heck is McNeese State? We kind of know Grand Canyon but who are they now? ESPN and CBS Sports broadcaster Jack Benjamin, who covers the Southland Conference among others, gives the scouting report on the WCC's two NCAA Tournament opponents.#marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfr…
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Episode 332: Tourney is Set, Initial Reactions
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Saint Mary's and Gonzaga both received 5 seeds. Both will be staying out west. Initial impressions? Honestly, good.The Spokesman Review's Theo Lawson joins to talk about the Zags and their chances against McNeese State and the outlook for the NCAA Tournament. Also, USF makes the NIT. Quick preview of their matchup with Cincinnati. #collegebasketbal…
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Episode 331: Gaels Take Crown, Selection Sunday on Deck
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Saint Mary's is the WCC regular season and tournament champion for the first time since 2012. It is officially their third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, and fourth in the last five. What is their ceiling?How about the Zags? What is their Selection Sunday fate?#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #s…
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Episode 330: One More Time, Gonzaga and Saint Mary's
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Here we go again. It's Gonzaga and Saint Mary's for the WCC championship. The two split the regular season matchups, each winning on the road. Zags won the last meeting convincingly. Can the Gaels rebound and win their fourth WCC Tournament title under Randy Bennett?#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #sa…
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Episode 329: WCC Semis from Orleans Arena
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We have reached Semifinal Monday. Will it be Zags and Gaels again or can either San Francisco or Santa Clara knock off the WCC championship regulars?#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific
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Episode 328: Lavin, San Diego Prep for WCC Tournament
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San Diego has exceeded all the external expectations. Can they do more? Head Coach Steve Lavin joins to pod.#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific
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Episode 327: WCC Tournament Preview Rapid Fire
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The WCC Tournament begins Thursday. If you haven't been paying attention all season long (be honest), this is your quick primer for each WCC team.#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific
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Episode 326: Tourney Time with Bracketologist Rocco Miller
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The NCAA Tournament is on the horizon and Bracketeer.org's Rocco Miller joins to preview the WCC Tournament and the outlook for Gonzaga and Saint Mary's in March.#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific
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Episode 325: Zags Dominate, WCC Tournament is Here
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Gonzaga hit the road and rolled through USF and Saint Mary's. Zags are playing their best right now. How do Saint Mary's and USF bounce back?WCC Tournament begins this week. Who could surprise? Could someone not named Gonzaga or Saint Mary's win it?#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pep…
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Episode 324: Gaels Claim WCC Title, Vegas Seeding On Line
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I'm back and lots has happened. Gaels claimed at least a share of the WCC title, as well as the No. 1 seed for the WCC Tournament, on Saturday and can wrap it up completely on Thursday. Long term, how does the Josh Jefferson injury impact this team?Every seed except 1 and 9 are still in play. Who will claim the byes?Zags are on the road at USF and …
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Episode 323: Saint Mary's Takes Command of WCC
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Gonzaga and Saint Mary's was as advertised and the Gaels came out on top. With a 9-0 WCC record, they now have a two-game lead over Gonzaga and San Francisco. What's next for Gonzaga?Santa Clara drops a pair, including one to San Diego. San Francisco is on deck. #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santac…
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Episode 322: Gonzaga and Saint Mary's Face Off
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Supremacy in the WCC can shift drastically on Saturday. One game separates the two. Gaels were the coach's preseason pick. Zags have won five straight at the Kennel against Saint Mary's. But both have tough tests leading up to it. LMU at Gonzaga and Santa Clara visits Saint Mary's. @LockedOnZags Andy Patton hops on.Also some bracketology The Bracke…
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154. Wedded Bliss! A 30th anniversary gift: Stravinsky, Dumbarton Oaks
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A cool and funky wedding anniversary present - a 15 minute classic from the most famous composer alive, Stravinsky's Dumbarton Oaks is stylish, sophisticated and hugely enjoyable! Listening time 23 mins (podcast 8', music 15') Music here, played by the Ensemble InterContemporain conducted by Pierre Boulez, on Youtube, Spotify, and (links to the 1st…
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Episode 321: Gaels Roll, USF Heads to Spokane
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Saint Mary's continues to roll after emphatic win at USF. Have they hit their peak or are they still getting better?Dons have a short turnaround and face Gonzaga in the Kennel on Thursday. What will it take to pull the upset? What can Gonzaga do to continue their dominance over USF?#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #…
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Episode 320: Santa Clara Upsets Gonzaga, What's Next
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Santa Clara had a roller coaster of a week. They knocked off Gonzaga for the first time since 2011. Leavey Center was jumping. Santa Clara looked ready for anyone... then Saint Mary's came to town.Gaels have won 10 of 11. Dons have won 6 straight. They meet on Saturday. USF Head Coach Chris Gerlufsen drops in. 01:33 Santa Clara Upsets Gonzaga08:43 …
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153. Ecstasy, beauty, and ripping the universe open: Messiaen, Vingt regards sur l’enfant Jésus - with Rolf Hind
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Pianist Rolf Hind introduces one of the epics of piano music. A heady mix of virtuoso composing and devout faith, Olivier Messiaen's 20 reflections on the infant Jesus, Vingt regards sur l'infant Jésus, brings us a two-hour deep dive of awesome power and beautiful stillness. Listening time 38 mins (plus music 2hrs 8') Music here on Youtube, played …
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Episode 319: Can Santa Clara Knock Off the Zags?
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Gonzaga and Santa Clara started WCC play 2-0 and meet each other on Thursday. Could the Broncos play spoiler and knock off the Zags?#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific
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Episode 318: WCC Play Begins, Could San Francisco Win It?
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West Coast Conference play begins this week and it may be as wide open as it has been in a very long time. Could someone other than Gonzaga or Saint Mary's win the league, like San Francisco?Zags drop another Q1 opportunity and the chances are running out. Are they in trouble?I also review my preseason picks and award winners. I've done some shifti…
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Episode 317: Washington State and Oregon State Enter the Chat
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The West Coast Conference makes it official and adds Washington State and Oregon State, beginning in 2024-25. What does it mean for the future of the league and for the two Pac schools?Saint Mary's and Santa Clara continue to have up and down non-conference schedules. Is Gonzaga's at-large status in danger?#collegebasketball #sports #college #baske…
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Episode 316: Upset City! Are the Gaels Back?
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Saint Mary's walked into Fort Collins and knocked off No. 13 and previously undefeated Colorado State. Are they back?Zags lose at Washington. Bad offense down the stretch. Bump in the road or trend?San Diego beat Arizona State. It actually happened!#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pep…
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What was a bad week for the WCC got worse with the NET rankings being released for the first time this season. How bad was it? Locked On Zags host Andy Patton joins to chat Zags and the situation for the rest of the conference. #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #po…
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Episode 314: Big Weekend for Santa Clara, What Does it Mean?
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Santa Clara gets big win over Oregon, making it their second over a Pac-12 school. Are the Broncos starting to look like a legit at-large team? Play-by-plan announcer Anthony Passarelli joins. Zags took two in Maui. How did it look? Saint Mary's bounces back after a rough to weeks. Are they back? Voice of the Gaels Alex Jensen hops on.#collegebaske…
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Episode 313: What has happened to Saint Mary's?
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Last week, it was just a blip on the radar. After three straight losses, it is now time to be concerned about Saint Mary's. What needs to happen for them to right the ship? Is SMC still the second best bet for a multi-bid WCC or is it someone else? Santa Clara? It's also Feast Week! Gonzaga is at the Maui. How will they fare? #collegebasketball #cb…
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First week of the season and the first big upset of the WCC non-conference has happened. Saint Mary's falls to Weber State.Portland goes 3-0. Pepperdine might have another dude. Carlos Marshall, Jr. shines. ...and Gonzaga beats Yale.#collegebasketball #cbb #marchmadness #wcchoops #college #sports #basketball #NCAA #gonzaga #zags #sandiego #portland…
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The season has finally arrived and there are a number of great matchups this week. Which is the Game of the Week? Who is the player to watch? #collegebasketball #cbb #marchmadness #wcchoops #college #sports #basketball #NCAA #gonzaga #zags #sandiego #portland #pilots #toreros #smcgaels #sanfrancisco #santaclara…
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Episode 310: Previewing the WCC with Rocco Miller, Connor Hope, & Andy Patton
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We are less than a week away from the start of the season and it's time to hear from some guys who know this league in and out. We'll discuss our biggest storylines, the non-conference games we’ve circled, the sleeper team, and more.We'll also draft our WCC starting 5s!Guests:Rocco Miller - The BracketeerConnor Hope - Heat Check CBB (@heatcheckcbb5…
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I make my final predictions for the WCC standings and the end of year awards. Who will finish first? Who will be the WCC Player of the Year?Will I eat my words by March?#collegebasketball #cbb #marchmadness #wcchoops #college #sports #basketball #NCAA #gonzaga #zags #sandiego #portland #pilots #toreros #smcgaels #sanfrancisco #santaclara…
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Episode 308: New Look Zags, Pilots on the Rebound, & a Torero Rebuild
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First televised WCC exhibition featured Saint Mary's and Hawaii. What did the first look at the Gaels tell us? Also, the final team previews of the preseason:- Gonzaga with a lot of new faces and no more Drew Timme. What is their ceiling?- Portland faced a lot of challenges last season. Will the Pilots turn it around in Tyler Robertson's final year…
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152. An injection of flavour and joy: Nohl, Spices
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Hot off the press! The wonders of modern tech allow us to enjoy Katharina Nohl's rhapsody for piano and orchestra, Spices, before it's even been performed by live musicians! And Katharina joins us to talk us through the recipe. Listening time 33 mins (podcast 15', music 18') The complete music here on Youtube. What do you think? Tell me with a comm…
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Episode 307: Lions, Tigers, and Gaels! Oh, my!
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The WCC coaches poll and preseason all-league teams were released. I also preview the next three teams: Saint Mary's, LMU, and Pacific. - Saint Mary's has advanced to the Round of 32 each of the past two seasons. Can they advance further? - LMU has had winning seasons in two of its first three seasons under Stan Johnson. What is the next step?- Pac…
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Episode 306: San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Pepperdine Previews
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The time is finally here for team previews. We start with San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Pepperdine. Dons and Broncos could be dark horse NCAA Tournament teams. What has to go their way? Santa Clara head coach Herb Sendek checks in to preview the Broncos.Can Pepperdine climb its way out of the WCC cellar?Also, notes on Craziness in the Kennel.#col…
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Episode 305: How does this Gonzaga Starting 5 Stack Up?
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USF will play Gonzaga at Chase Center in San Francisco. Big move. Does it benefit the Dons on the court? Gonzaga's likely starting lineup looks pretty good but how does it stack up against some of the lineups of the recent past?Busting Brackets also ranked the WCC coaches. Did they get it right?#collegebasketball #gonzaga #cbb #ncaa #marchmadness #…
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151. An unbeaten 50 of flair and panache! Haydn, Symphony No.50
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Always entertaining the crowds, Haydn brings up his 50 with typical style (before settling down for 50 more symphonies). Not a famous piece but well worth a listen! Listening time 27 mins (podcast 9', music 18') Music here on Youtube, Spotify, Amazon and Apple Musics played by the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Béla Drahos. You can buy the …
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