Best Seasoned Rooks Podcasts (2024)

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Erika Alexander: Dreaming of Narratives That Transcend 38:21

21h ago38:21

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Erika Alexander, an actress known for …

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Novelist Walter Mosley on Family and Forging His Own Path 49:43

3d ago49:43

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Acclaimed author Walter Mosley writes about the intricacies of Black livelihood by grounding science fiction and mystery in America’s turbulent social and racial climate. Decorated with the O. Henry Award, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, a Grammy, and PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Mosley is a testament to Black artistry. His works have b…

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Episode 38: Rollercoasters, Audio Books, and Fitness 1:00:14

4d ago1:00:14

1:00:14

In this episode of RAW and Nerdy your hosts talk about everything in the nerdy world, including: Rollercoasters, narrators in audio books, Fitness (Wigit publicly challenges Archon), Star Wars swirling down the drain, private sector space industry, and sooooo much more!By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Dreaming In Color Season 4 Trailer 1:06

8d ago1:06

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Y'all, I'm back! Welcome to Dreaming in Color, where we sit down with social change leaders of color to learn how their unique life experiences have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. I'm your host, Darren Isom, and this season I'm lucky to have a few of my Bridgespan colleagues dropping in to join me as guest hosts. Join us f…

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Modern Love host Anna Martin on the Infinitude of Love 54:32

10d ago54:32

54:32

Anna Martin is the host of the New York Times’ immensely popular Modern Love podcast, where guests join to discuss the trials, triumphs, betrayals, and epiphanies of modern relationships. In this episode, she joins Helga to discuss how love is perceived and expressed across cultures; the many different words for love across languages, and what it’s…

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Episode 37: Ranking Star Wars Force Users 56:17

11d ago56:17

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In this Episode Wigit and Rook talk about a Star Wars force user ranking and discuss how they would rank them. Your hosts also talk about Hearthstone Battle grounds, a new movie in the works with GI Joe, Xbox Showcase, Jackbox games new platform, and a bunch of news int he science world.By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Author Letty Cottin Pogrebin on her Decades of Activism 55:58

17d ago55:58

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Author and activist Letty Cottin Pogrebin has been immersed for decades in the fight for gender equality and social justice. She co-founded Ms. Magazine, which played a pivotal role in the feminist movement of the 1970s, and served as president of the Authors Guild and as chair of Americans for Peace Now. She’s also authored a dozen books, co-found…

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Episode 36: Nerdy Tangent 1:01:18

18d ago1:01:18

1:01:18

In this episode your hosts just go off script and do one long tangent talking about Marvel vs DC putting their heroes head to head, Toys from our child hood, Forts, childhood rivalries, siblings, blowing stuff up, new Venom movie trailer, and so much more!By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Journalist Jenna Flanagan on Local Politics and Seeking Truth 57:40

24d ago57:40

57:40

Journalist Jenna Flanagan has built a career championing the necessary conversations that drive community progress. She’s worked as a producer for the New York City-based AM radio news station 1010 WINS and WNYC’s All Things Considered, and as a co-host for the PBS show MetroFocus. Recently, she hosted the podcast “After Broad and Market,” which re…

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Episode 35: Science Shenanigans 56:15

25d ago56:15

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In this weeks episode your hosts talk about the funny experiments that are coming from University of Maryland were they are making gel stick to metal and meat like glue, Nvidia is taking off BIG time, Venus has volcanos? They also talk about some lord of the rings news, R.R. Martin's new science fiction short film, hearthstone, our final impression…

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Noliwe Rooks on Extending the Ethic of Care 58:34

1M ago58:34

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Noliwe Rooks is a widely esteemed author and chair of Africana Studies at Brown University. A passionate advocate for education equality, Dr. Rooks has focused much of her work on the challenges that poor and African American communities face, particularly within the American public education system. In this episode, Dr. Rooks talks about her famil…

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Episode 34: Memorial Day 6:37

1M ago6:37

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In this short episode, your hosts decided to honor the fallen heroes from around the world. Warning, this can be emotional to those who have served or lost loved ones in the line of duty, we salute those who have.By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Singer-songwriter Sampha on Fatherhood and Intuition 46:32

1M ago46:32

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Sampha is a leading British singer-songwriter and producer within the neo-soul and alternative R&B scenes, his music a seductive blend of meditative, confessional lyrics and intricate, genre-spanning production. Active since the mid-2000s, he’s well known for his collaborations with artists like Solange Knowles, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Drake, …

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Episode 33:Diablo 4 Season 4 54:59

1M ago54:59

54:59

Is Diablo 4 better now? Archon played the new season 4 and does his best to answer that question on this episode. Archon and Wigit also tackle the upcoming games (with in the next year or so) and what to be excited for and not so much, they talk about the new trailer for Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power season 2, Dun Prophecy trailer, Call of Duty…

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Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks on Self-Worth and Loving the Grind 55:32

2M ago55:32

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Suzan-Lori Parks is an American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. Parks was the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Drama with her 2002 play, “Topdog/Underdog,” and in 2023, she was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. In this episode, Parks discusses her bold idea to write a one-act play each day fo…

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Episode 32: Video Game Layoffs 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

In this episode your nerdy hosts talk about the massive amounts of video game industry layoffs, why its happening, and what it means for us the gamers. The hosts go into many tangents as always but also talk about diablo 4 "remastered", Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, a new "the Office" spin off tv series, Human brain mapping, creating arti…

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Scholar Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo on the Joys of Nerd Rap 58:10

2M ago58:10

58:10

Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo is a scholar and professor of music at Brown University who also performs as the dynamic rapper and producer Sammus. Sammus explores themes of anxiety, awkwardness, Afro-futurism, and activism in three full-length albums, three EPs, a beat tape, and several collaborations with notable artists. As a Brown Practitioner Fellow, …

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Episode 31: Star Trek 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

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Welcome to the Star Trek episode! Wigit and Rook deep dive into their favorite tv series of all time and talk about their favorite and least favorite in the series, they talk about some really cool science and tech news, and talk about 2 movies that were recently announced that are in the works that could have a lot of people excited.…

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Designer Tremaine Emory on Validation in Consumer Culture 59:17

2M ago59:17

59:17

Tremaine Emory is a visionary fashion designer. Once the creative director at the streetwear brand Supreme, he co-founded his own brand, Denim Tears, which aims to tell the stories of the African Diaspora through fashion. His work has been recognized widely for its bold originality and counter-cultural drive. In this episode, Emory talks about the …

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Episode 30: Fallout 54:08

2M ago54:08

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In this Episode the guys talk all about Fallout, the tv show and the games. We talk about a bee vaccine, Voyager 1 is back, Lord of the rings coming back to theaters, fallout season 2 rumors, Dune Part 3, more AI trouble, and sooo much more!By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Director Whitney White on Depth and the Magic of Theater 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Whitney White is an actor, singer, Obie Award winner, and winner of the Lilly Award, which recognizes extraordinary women in theater. White has directed productions of James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner; Aleshea Harris’ What to Send Up When It Goes Down, a work about the victims of racialized violence; and Jocelyn Bioh’s Broadway play Jaja’s African H…

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Episode 29: Borderlands and Final Wondercon 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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In this Episode the guys play the last interviews, including Spencer Wilding, Dog and Dragon, some cosplayers. We talk about gaming and upcoming games and talk a lot about the Borderlands movie and games.By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Episode 28: Firefly Wondercon 1:18:57

2M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

In this Wondercon episode the guys talk with the California Brown Coats, play the Firefly / Buffy panel for you all and talk all about firefly, we also talk about the new Fallout show, and a little bit about Boondock Saints.By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Singer Brittany Howard on Creative Rebirth and Spirituality 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

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Singer-songwriter Brittany Howard, former lead singer and guitarist of the Grammy Award-winning Alabama Shakes, is now a spectacular and charismatic solo artist. Brittany joins Helga in the studio following the release of her second solo album, What Now, to offer a deep-dive into her personal and artistic life. She discusses her early experiences w…

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Episode 27: Bill Kills World Wondercon 1:33:49

2M ago1:33:49

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In this Episode the guys talk about and play 2 panels from Wondercon 2024 for you all. Boy Kills World panel with many of the actors, the director and the legendary producer Sam Raimi on stage, the second panel was Gargoyles 30th anniversary panel with the show creator, director, casting director and 2 of the voice actors from the cartoon.…

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Episode 26: Wondercon Part 2 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

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In this jam packed Wondercon episode the guys talk to Paul the owner of Flight Deck in Anaheim and that experience, they talk to the talented Lenore Zann (the voice actress who played and plays Rouge in X-Men and X-Men 97), La Ghost Busters and their awesome charity, the best selling author Todd McCaffrey (son of Anne McCaffrey), and the talented f…

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Helga Returns For A Sixth Season! 1:55

3M ago1:55

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Get ready for a new season of fearless conversations that reveal the extraordinary in all of us. Critically acclaimed actress, singer, writer and composer Helga Davis returns for a new season of soulful conversations with artists and thinkers from a variety of disciplines, including Brittany Howard, Whitney White, Tremaine Emory, Enongo Lumumba-Kas…

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Episode 25: Wondercon TMNT 1:12:21

3M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

In this massive episode we have a special treat for you all. We interviewed Tohoru Masamune the man who played as shredder in the Michael Bay Teen Age Mutant Ninja Turtles (and many other things), We have a panel from Wondercon of the amazing Bobby Herbek, the man and legend who wrote the original TMNT movie! Sit back relax and enjoy!…

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Robert Rooks: Dreaming of Justice Reimagined 37:17

3M ago37:17

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Christian interviews Robert Rooks,…

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Episode 24: Wondercon 1:16:52

3M ago1:16:52

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This is part 1 of our Wondercon experience. In this episode we talk about our adventures of the con, we talk to Gigi Edgley (played on Farscape), Casper Van Dien (star of starship troopers), Party Wanted creators Arik and James, S.G. Blaise author of the Last Lumenian, Cosplayer Unclasboot, and Tabatha from Misty Mountain Gaming.…

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3 Body Problem - 1st Season Review of the Netflix sci-fi show 59:39

3M ago59:39

59:39

We Are Bugs, and we're breaking down the final 4 episodes of 3 BODY PROBLEM: Netflix's adaptation of Cixin Liu's THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM by the Game of Thrones creators. Like Wallfacer Saul, we may not understand all that's happening. We're barely scratching the surface of the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy - will we get season 2? We have more …

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Rebecca Dixon: Dreaming of Occupational Liberation 39:01

3M ago39:01

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Anum sits down with Rebecca Dixon,…

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3 Body Problem - Midseason Review of first 4 episodes of the Netflix sci-fi show 51:30

3M ago51:30

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Podcast hosts Bubba & Catfish prove they're not rocket scientists breaking down the first 4 episodes of 3 BODY PROBLEM: Netflix's adaptation of Cixin Liu's THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM by the Game of Thrones creators. A fateful decision made in 1960s China reverberates in the present, where a group of scientists partner with a detective to confront an ex…

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Episode 23: Planning for Wondercon 57:37

3M ago57:37

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In this episode the guys go over their plans for Wondercon happening next weekend, the epic new adventure they are undertaking in Conan Exiles, ancient brains, spider man live action movies, apple vs android, and so much more.By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Emperor of Continia: Chapters 3 & 4 31:31

3M ago31:31

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Joe "the Wigit" reads chapters 3 and 4 of his book Emperor of Continia. Which can be found on amazon!By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Brea Baker: Dreaming of Radical Love 39:54

3M ago39:54

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we speak with Brea Baker, a Freedo…

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Episode 22: Dune Part 2 Review 59:43

3M ago59:43

59:43

In this episode the guys (well 2 of the 3) give a review and score to Dune Part 2! They also talk a lot about Conan Exiles (all 3 playing it a lot this last week) as well as the upcoming chapter 4 of the game, Teen titans live action movie, Avatar last Airbender season 2 and 3, the total solar eclipse coming and so much more!…

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Arlan Hamilton: Dreaming of Black Millionaires 34:06

4M ago34:06

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we sit down with Arlan Hamilton, a…

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Episode 21: The Final Frontier 1:04:52

4M ago1:04:52

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In this episode the guys talk space! We go into faster than light travel (FTL), what ships are designed to go warp, mars missions, moon missions, voyager 1, Conan Exiles, new archeology tool, Dune bucket, ghost busters bucket and soooo much more.By R.A.W. Podcasts

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#TWITBE Ep. 10.9 - Guests Devin Carter, Greg McDermott and Val Ackerman 44:53

4M ago44:53

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This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 10th season with guests Providence junior guard Devin Carter, Creighton’s head coach Greg McDermott and BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman. The ninth episode of This Week in the BIG EAST (TWITBE) looks ahead to Saturday’s regular season finale with the final five games…

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Michael Tubbs: Dreaming of Shared Abundance 26:48

4M ago26:48

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Michael Tubbs, who at t…

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Dreaming In Color: Next Gen Season Trailer 1:33

4M ago1:33

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color: Next Gen, a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. Join in on these candid, kitchen table conversations, where together, we can make a difference. We celebrate these leaders ingenuity, are…

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Emperor of Continia: Chapter 2 16:06

4M ago16:06

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Joe "the Wigit" reads chapter 2 of his book Emperor of Continia, Book 1 of the Dromon Saga. Books 1 and 2 are available on amazon!By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Episode 20: Dune Part 2 1:01:22

4M ago1:01:22

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In this episode of your over all nerdy cast the guys talk about Dune part 2 and the amazing opening it had at the box office (though none of us have seen it yet), Dune part 1, Chrono Trigger possible remaster, nightingale, Disney CEO canned, snow white being redone of the redo, Enshrouded build contest, Fantastic 4 cast, and sooo much more!…

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#TWITBE Ep. 10.8 - Guests Cam Spencer, Ed Cooley and Andy Katz 44:53

4M ago44:53

44:53

This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 10th season with guests UConn graduate guard Cam Spencer, Georgetown’s head coach Ed Cooley and NCAA.com and TNT Basketball Analyst Andy Katz. The eighth episode of This Week in the BIG EAST (TWITBE) takes a look ahead as the league enters the final week of regular sea…

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Emperor of Continia: Chapter 1 22:33

4M ago22:33

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In this special series as requested by some of our listeners: Joe "the Wigit" reads the first chapter of his first book "Emperor of Continia".By R.A.W. Podcasts

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Episode 19: Helldivers 2 Nightingale Review 1:08:19

4M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

In this episode the guys give a review for Helldivers 2 and Nightingale, we talk about the new Avatar the last Airbender live action show, Borderlands movie trailer, first lunar lander to land on the moon sense the 70s, chizza?, top 10 new tech for 2024, Wigit rants about LitRPG books, and big snakes.…

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#TWITBE Ep. 10.7 - Guests Quincy Olivari, Kim English and Seth Davis 44:54

4M ago44:54

44:54

This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 10th season with guests Xavier graduate guard Quincy Olivari, Providence’s head coach Kim English and CBS and Turner Sports basketball analyst Seth Davis The seventh episode of This Week in the BIG EAST (TWITBE) takes a look back at Tuesday’s top-15 matchup, with No. 1…

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