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Former Detroit Lion Glover Quin is joined by NFL analysts Jack Cavanagh to bring you all of the latest buzz surrounding Coach Dan Campbell, Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, and the rest of the Lions squad. Brought to you by BetOnline
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News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Jemar curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activ ...
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Bears Legend Richard Dent on '85 Bears & Life After NFL
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Dan McNeil welcomes NFL Hall of Famer Richard Dent to discuss his experiences with the Chicago Bears. Dent dishes on the Bears' legendary 1985 team, the challenges of contract negotiations, and the missed opportunities to win more Super Bowls. Dent also reflects on his post-football life and offers thoughts on his upcoming documentary about the 198…
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Ryan Leaf on Caleb Williams' Toughness & Surviving Post-NFL Addiction
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Danny Mac welcomes former NFL QB Ryan Leaf to discuss the Bears' upcoming season and the emergence of rookie Caleb Williams. Ryan also reflects on his struggles with addiction and mental health.By BetRivers Network
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TJ Houshmandzadeh Likes "Everything" about Caleb Williams
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Dan McNeil welcomes former All-Pro wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh to discuss Caleb Williams' potential, wide receiver Rome Odunze, and rookie quarterbacks and receivers' challenges. TJ also emphasizes the need for better coaching in the NFL, particularly for wide receivers.By BetRivers Network
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Amani Toomer on Caleb Williams' Locker Room Flap
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Dan McNeil welcomes former NFL wide receiver Amani Toomer, who shares insights on Andre Johnson's Hall of Fame career and thoughts on Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams. Toomer also discusses Jim Harbaugh's potential NFL return and his experiences with teammates from his Michigan days.By BetRivers Network
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Reaction to a Stormy 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game
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Danny Mac reacts following the Bears' 21-17 victory against the Texans in Thursday's Hall of Fame game. Bears QBs Tyson Bagent and Brett Rypien both had standout performances, while rookie phenom Caleb Williams did not take the field. Plus, thoughts on the upcoming Hall of Fame induction of Bears legend Steve McMichael.…
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Misty McMichael on Getting "Mongo" to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Misty McMichael, wife of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, talks to Danny McNeil about her husband's long but well-deserved road to Canton and fighting for ALS victims.By BetRivers Network
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Position Battle Update! News From Detroit Lions Training Camp
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Breaking Down the Position Battles on Offense and Defense as Detroit Lions Training Camp 2024 Enters it's Second Week, including: Jameson Williams Dominating WR3: Kalif Raymond vs Antoine Green vs Daurice Fountain vs Donovan-Peoples Jones Slot CB: Emmanuel Moseley vs Amik Robertson EDGE2: Marcus Davenport vs Josh Paschal vs Levi Onwuzurike…
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Taylor Decker Signs Mega Contract Extension_ Lions Training Camp Update
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Breaking Down Taylor Decker's Contract Extension and where the Detroit Lions Offensive Line stands ahead of the 2024 NFL SeasonBy Bleav
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Football is back! Breaking down everything you need to know about the Detroit Lions after two days of Training Camp, including: Dan Campbell won't accept complacency Training Camp Guests Jake Bates On Fire DJ Reader's Return Who Starts at CB Amik Robertson vs Emmanuel Moseley in the Slot Kerby Joseph vs Iffy Melifonwu for Safety #2 Josh Paschal vs …
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Alex Brown Looks Back on Super Bowl XLI, Playing With Devin Hester & Jay Cutler
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Danny Mac is joined by former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl Defensive End Alex Brown, who reflects on his time in Chicago. Brown looks back on Super Bowl XLI, including Devin Hester's electrifying opening kick return and what went wrong in that game. Plus, Brown breaks down the importance of Hester, playing with Jay Cutler, and Julius Peppers' dominance.…
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Bears QB Tyson Bagent on His NFL Aspirations & Working with Caleb Williams
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Dan McNeil welcomes Bears QB Tyson Bagent to discuss his promising young NFL career. After taking over for Justin Fields last season, Bagent proved his worth -- but the arrival of Caleb Williams could complicate matters.By BetRivers Network
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We are nearing 100 episodes! Let me know what you'd like to hear or see more of on the Footnotes podcast. Email: info@jemartisby.com Please leave me a review! The last new review was July 2023! I'd be glad to read yours on the next episode. You're hearing from Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey about her latest book "Antiracism as Daily Practice: Refuse Sham…
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Jerry Angelo on Hester, Cutler, Peppers & His Days in Chicago
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Danny Mac is joined by Jerry Angelo, who worked as Bears GM from 2001-2011. Angelo shares memories of scouting & drafting Devin Hester, signing Julius Peppers, and trading for Jay Cutler. He also discusses the challenges of winning without a franchise QB.By BetRivers Network
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Jarrett Payton on Bears' Potential Firepower, Caleb Williams & Steve McMichael's Battle
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WGN Sports Reporter Jarrett Payton joins Danny Mac to discuss the excitement surrounding the upcoming Bears season thanks to some key changes made by GM Ryan Poles this offseason. Payton, the son of Bears icon Walter, also weighs in on Caleb Williams's promising future and Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael and his battle with ALS.…
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Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor
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Author interview!!! Caleb Cambpell has written a book you've probably been waiting for... It's called "Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor." At one point in his young life, Caleb Campbell was an avowed white supremacist. Then through a series of experiences he followed Jesus and has turned his energies toward discipling …
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The Hall Calls: Jeremy Roenick on 2024 NHL HOF Induction
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Danny Mac is joined by former Chicago Blackhawk Jeremy Roenick, the newest member of the NHL Hall of Fame. Roenick discusses his toughness on the ice, some off-ice controversies, the ending of his tenure in Chicago, and some of his best memories in the Windy City.By BetRivers Network
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Baptizing America with Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor
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We often frame the white Christian nationalism as a problem exclusively of far-right, fundamentalist evangelicalism. What we talk much less about is mainline Protestants and how they have contributed to the rise of Christian nationalism from the 1940s to the present. I talk with Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor about the book he co-authored called, Baptizing …
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Rodney Peete on Caleb Williams: Is He the Next Mahomes?
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Danny Mac is joined by former USC and NFL quarterback Rodney Peete to discuss Bears rookie Caleb Williams. Will this young phenom finally provide the offensive firepower the Bears desperately need? Plus, thoughts on the importance of social media restraint, the challenges of autism, and more.By BetRivers Network
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Kalen DeBoer on Rome Odunze, Caleb Williams, & Life as Alabama's Figurehead
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Danny Mac welcomes current Alabama Head Football Coach Kalen DeBoer to discuss his experiences in Tuscaloosa thus far and what it's like following in the footsteps of Nick Saban. DeBoer also touches on his experience coaching Rome Odunze in college and battling against Caleb Williams at USC.By BetRivers Network
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The History and Significance of Juneteenth
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Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation. In this video you …
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Mark Carrier on Bears' Secondary, Caleb's Maturity, & Playing in Chicago
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Danny Mac is joined by former USC and Chicago Bears defensive back Mark Carrier. Mac and Carrier discuss Caleb Williams' USC career and the maturity he showed in college. Mark explains what it is like to play in a big city like Chicago as a rookie and gives his thoughts on the current Bears secondary.…
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Warren Moon on Bears' Offensive Weapons & Caleb Williams
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Danny Mac welcomes former NFL QB Warren Moon to discuss the Chicago Bears' potential this upcoming season. Rookie Caleb Williams will have agile WR targets in Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, and other downfield weapons -- will it be enough to help Chicago make the playoffs?By BetRivers Network
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Kurt Warner on Caleb Williams & Those 3 Missed Bears Tryouts
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Super Bowl Champion Quarterback Kurt Warner joins Danny Mac to chat about Caleb Williams' potential to turn things around for the Bears. Plus, Kurt shares a wild story about how he almost played for Chicago during his rollercoaster career.By BetRivers Network
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Empowered to Repair: A Conversation with Brenda Salter-McNeil
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Dr. Jemar interviews Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil about her latest book "Empowered to Repair: Becoming People Who Mend Broken Systems and Heal Our Communities." Dr. Brenda is a professor of Reconciliation Studies, a program she founded, at Seattle Pacific University. She is also a pastor and has been doing racial reconciliation work for decades. W…
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Reparations for Black Mental Health Counselors
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In my second book, How to Fight Racism, I wrote a section called "Create a Pipeline of Mental Health Therapists of Color." In it I suggested that "you or your church could contribute to scholarship funds for people of color interested in getting trained in mental health and therapy." Well, a group actually did this and formed the Black Mental Healt…
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Erik Kramer on Caleb Williams & The Bears' Big Dreams
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Former Bears QB Erik Kramer joins Danny Mac to discuss the new look Chicago Bears. Kramer gives his thoughts on Caleb Williams, the Bears' new offensive weapons, and the 2024 NFL Draft. Plus, Kramer and Mac try to predict the NFC North standings.By BetRivers Network
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Reacting to the Detroit Lions 2024 Schedule
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Danny Mac breaks down the Chicago Bears' 2024 schedule and discusses the significance of starting strong, particularly with all 6 division games scheduled in the final 8 weeks. Mac analyzes the Bears' projected win total and shares his NFC North projections.By BetRivers Network
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Emergency Pod: Reacting to Jared Goff's Mega Contract Extension
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Jared Goff cashes in BIG TIME to become the second highest paid QB in the NFL.By Bleav
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Jim McMahon Looks Back on His Days in Chicago
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Danny Mac is joined by Bears Super Bowl-winning QB Jim McMahon. The two reminisce on McMahon's days in Chicago, his relationship with Mike Ditka, remembering the late Bob Avellini, & the typical Chicago run-heavy playstyle. McMahon also touches on the importance of a strong offensive line for rookie QB Caleb Williams.…
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Pete Bercich on Vikings Draft & New Look NFC North
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Danny Mac is joined by Pete Bercich, former Vikings linebacker and current Vikings radio analyst, to discuss the Vikings' draft. They also discuss new Vikings QB JJ McCarthy and the new-look NFC North, which could be one of the toughest divisions in football.By BetRivers Network
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"The Exvangelicals": An Interview with NPR Reporter Sarah McCammon
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There is a movement of people who grew up in evangelical Christianity out of those circles. These are ex-evangelicals or "exvangelicals." Now Sarah McCammon, a politics reporter for NPR, has given us the first book-length treatment of this movement and the individuals within it. In this interview we talk about her very evangelical upbringing (and w…
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A full breakdown and recap of every Detroit Lions move of the 2024 NFL Draft, including: Terrion Arnold, Cornerback, Alabama Ennis Rakestraw, Cornerback, Missouri What the Lions Secondary Will Look Like in 2024 Giovanni Manu, Offensive Lineman, British Columbia Sione Vaki, Running Back / Safety / Special Teamer, Utah Why Did the Lions Trade 2025 Pi…
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Matt Bowen & Danny Mac Analyze the Bears Draft
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Matt Bowen and Danny Mac reflect on the Bears choices to go hard into offense in the first round of the NFL Draft.By BetRivers Network
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Terrion Arnold to the Detroit Lions Reaction
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Reacting to the Detroit Lions selection of Alabama CB Terrion ArnoldBy Bleav
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Bears Draft Reaction: A Live Arm & A Wide-Receiving Trio
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This is going to be a thing: Offense - in Chicago. Should the Bears have taken a offensive lineman instead of a wide receiver with the second first-round pick? Danny Mac gives his instant reaction to the Bears draft night.By BetRivers Network
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EMERGENCY POD: Amon-Ra St. Brown & Penei Sewell Get PAID
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BREAKING: Amon-Ra St. Brown is the highest paid WR in football, and Penei Sewell is the highest paid OL in football. Jack Cavanagh breaks down why the Detroit Lions were correct to sign their stars early, as well as what's next ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft!By Bleav
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Danny Mac is joined by 1985 Super Bowl Champion Bears lineman, Tom Thayer, to talk everything Bears-related ahead of the NFL Draft. Mac & Thayer discuss whether last year's trade with the Panthers was the best in franchise history and what Chicago should do with the 9th overall pick this year.By BetRivers Network
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Is the Detroit Media Too Negative? Lions Locked in on CB in Draft?
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Jack Cavanagh Breaks Down: Jared Goff on Media Negativity Jared Goff's New Contract Detroit Lions New Uniforms Pre-Draft Visits Brad Holmes Loves Alabama Terrion Arnold, Kool-Aid McKinstrey visit Lions and more!By Bleav
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Andrew Marchand on the State of NFL Media
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Danny Mac welcomes Andrew Marchand of The Athletic to discuss recent headlines in sports media. They break down the state of NFL Network and ESPN and touch on which big names could be next in line in NFL media, including Jason Kelce, Matt Ryan, and more.By BetRivers Network
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Danny Mac is joined by former Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster. They break down the differences between today's starting pitchers and recount Dempster's experience playing with Carlos Zambrano. Dempster also offers his outlook for the 2024 Cubs.By BetRivers Network
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Glover Quin's Reaction to the Detroit Lions Offseason
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Detroit Lions All-Pro Safety Glover Quin breaks down: Detroit Lions 2024 Offseason Lions Additions of Carlton Davis, DJ Reader, and Marcus Davenport The Safety Market in Free Agency Justin Fields Trade And more!By Bleav
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Brian Urlacher on Bears QB Drama & That #1 Draft Pick
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Danny Mac welcomes legendary Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher to discuss the Justin Fields trade and the expectations for potential #1 draft pick Caleb Williams. Urlacher also touches on his days in Chicago, his relationship with Jay Cutler, and Hall of Famer Devin Hester.By BetRivers Network
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