SuperFamiCompLit exists as a video game book club that you are more than welcome to play along with! It’s a show in which we discuss games “in context” ie with respect to their canonical, spiritual and covert predecessors and descendants. While the show is primarily mechanically focused we talk about the in universe world as its relevant or… as we like! For each episode we choose a game to play and research as well as a group of optional “extra credit” games to play for comparison and contra ...
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Host Justin Spiro talks with the most respected, knowledgeable sports journalists, media members and personalities in Detroit and the state of Michigan. Whether it's Lions, Tigers, Wings, Pistons, Michigan State, or Michigan, The Spiro Avenue Show will give you the most insightful conversations in the Mitten 🔥. Live weeknights on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter 👍
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Two longtime friends got an idea to ask seventy thought leaders to prove God, but only gave them 500 words or one page to do it - and that book became the bestselling Elevator Pitches for God. But what if those same thinkers had more than 500 words - what would they say about God? Find out by listening to the Elevator Pitches for God Podcast, with your host Ron Kardos!
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"I've witnessed a lot of atomic bombs exploding.” said Dr Gerald Schroeder, a brilliant nuclear physicist who for the last several decades has worked to show how science supports a belief In God. Dr Schroeder provides compelling evidence for the idea that all knowledge is converging on the recognition that one unifying intelligence created and suff…
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Tigers Play-By-Play Radio Broadcaster Dan Dickerson
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Detroit Tigers Play-by-play Radio Broadcaster Dan Dickerson joins the Spiro Avenue show to discuss the Tigers' magical season and playoff run, his broadcasting career, Ernie Harwell, and more!By Justin Spiro
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In this podcast episode, Ron interviews Ari Sasher, a rocket scientist and Torah scholar. Ari discusses the intersection of rocket science and faith, specifically how his work on the Iron Dome missile defense system has strengthened his belief in God. He explains the complex process of intercepting missiles and highlights the remarkable success rat…
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In this conversation, Ron Kardos interviews Rebecca and Hani, the daughters of the late Senator Joseph Lieberman. They discuss their family dynamics, their father's loving nature, and his ability to transcend politics. They also touch on their experiences growing up in a public sphere and their father's special relationship with the Lubavitcher Reb…
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God, Jews and History by world famous historian Rabbi Ken Spiro
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Rabbi Ken Spiro discusses the intersection of history and spirituality, highlighting the unique role of the Jewish people in shaping the world. He emphasizes the idea that history is a controlled process leading to a destination, and that the Jewish people have a responsibility to teach the world about one God and one absolute standard of morality.…
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Secrets to finding your soulmate by world famous matchmaker
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In this conversation, Ron Kardos interviews Aliza Ben Shalom, one of the authors of the book 'Elevator Pitches for God.' They discuss various topics related to dating, love, and the role of God in matchmaking. Aliza shares her belief that matchmaking is a divine profession and that God plays a role in bringing two people together. They also discuss…
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In this conversation, Ron Kardos interviews Barak Lurie, one of the 70 authors of Elevator Pitches for God, about his journey from atheism to belief in God. They discuss the challenges of proving God's existence in a limited space, the importance of articulating one's beliefs, and the concept of free will. Lurie explains that free will requires a c…
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What Does God Want? with Rabbi Manis Friedman
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Modern day sage Rabbi Manis Friedman tells us the meaning of life and explains our mission on earth. This is not about religion. Rabbi Friedman is one of 70 authors who wrote an essay in the best selling book, Elevator Pitches for God, where 70 of the worlds greatest thinkers were challenged to prove God, but in one page. Go to EP4G.com to see a co…
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Two longtime friends got an idea to ask 70 thought leaders to prove God, but only gave them 500 words or one page to do it - and that book became the bestselling Elevator Pitches for God. But what if those same thinkers had more than 500 words - what would they say about God? Find out by listening to the Elevator Pitches for God Podcast, with your …
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The Spiro Avenue Show #111 - Nick Marsh and MamaTron
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Michigan State Freshman WR Nick Marsh and his mother, "MamaTron", make their Spiro Avenue debut to discuss why the four-star recruit chose Michigan State, his expectations for the 2024 season, thoughts on Head Coach Jonathan Smith, being let down by Mel Tucker, the origin of the nickname "MegaTron" and more!…
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Spiro Avenue Show #110 - Frankie Fidler and Carson Cooper
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Michigan State Basketball's recent addition Frankie Fidler makes his Spiro Avenue debut to discuss the transfer portal process, why he chose MSU, and what he can add to a promising Spartan roster. MSU Center Carson Cooper also joins to discuss the Spartans' tough loss to UNC in the NCAA Tournament last season, 2024-25 season expectations, and more!…
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The Spiro Avenue Show 109 - Joe Cada
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Professional Poker Player and 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event Winner Joe Cada joins Justin Spiro to discuss the game of poker, having dinner with the Staffords, his love of Michigan and Detroit sports, the Detroit Lions, Michigan Football, and more!By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #108 - Tom Shanahan
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Award-winning Sportswriter and Author Tom Shanahan makes his Spiro Avenue Debut to tell the story of Former MSU Head Coach Duffy Daugherty and his impact on integrating African Americans into college football.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #107- Tony Paul
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Friend of the show and Detroit News Reporter Tony Paul joins Justin Spiro for his record-setting seventh appearance to preview the 2024 season for the Detroit Tigers, recap the Oakland Golden Grizzlies' remarkable upset vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament, discuss whether Trey Townsend could transfer to Michigan State, and more!…
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The Spiro Avenue Show #106 - Kennedy Broadwell
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Television Sports Reporter Kennedy Broadwell makes her second appearance on the Spiro Avenue Show to discuss the Detroit Lions' magical 2023 season, the team's offseason moves, and expectations for 2024. Kennedy also discusses her time at Woodward Sports Network and her interactions with Owner Chad Johnson.…
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The Spiro Avenue Show #105 - Malik Hall and Carson Cooper
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Michigan State Basketball's Malik Hall and Carson Cooper join the Spiro Avenue Show to discuss the current season, the current challenges the team is facing, Xavier Booker's role with the team, the criticism from the media, and more!By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #104 - Jeff Iafrate
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Rising Detroit sports media personality Jeff Iafrate makes his Spiro Avenue debut to discuss his departure from Woodward Sports Network, his prediction on Lions WR Jameson Williams, and the Detroit Pistons' moves at the trade deadline.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #103 - Wade Fink
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Renowned Attorney Wade Fink joins the Spiro Avenue Show to discuss and analyze the unprecedented trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Ethan Crumbley, who killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021. The two discuss the defense's strategy by Attorney Shannon Smith, explain why Jennifer Crumbley should not have taken the stand, give t…
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The Spiro Avenue Show #102 - Aidan Chiles
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Michigan State quarterback and recent transfer Aidan Chiles joins the Spiro Avenue Show to discuss the hype surrounding his decision to commit to MSU, his time with Jonathan Smith at Oregon State, expectations for the 2024 season and more!By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #101 - Natalie Sparbeck
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Lions Superfan Natalie Sparbeck joins the Spiro Avenue show to discuss the Lions' playoff matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night at Ford Field.By Justin Spiro
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Apologies To Dan Campbell? and Coping With Michigan's Success
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In this solo episode of Spiro Avenue Show, Justin answers whether he should apologize to Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell for his comments in 2021 when he was hired and how Michigan State fans should react to Michigan Football's success. Spiro also answers what is going on with Chris Castellani at Barstool Sports.…
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The Spiro Avenue Show #100 - Chris Castellani
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Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports makes his sixth appearance on the show to discuss his one year of sobriety, his future at Barstool, Juwan Howard, and more!By Justin Spiro
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Michigan State Hockey Player Isaac Howard joins Spiro Avenue to discuss Spartan Hockey's incredible start to the 2023-24 season, being drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL draft, being coached by Adam Nightingale, and more!By Justin Spiro
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Michigan State Linebacker Jordan Hall joins Justin Spiro to discuss his stellar freshman season thus far, Head Coach Harlon Barnett, whether he feels betrayed by Mel Tucker, and more!By Justin Spiro
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Detroit Red Wings Beat Writer for The Athletic Max Bultman joins the Spiro Avenue show to discuss the Red Wings' hot start, goal-scoring phenom Alex DeBrincat, and the current and future state of the "Yzerplan."By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #96 - Chris Castellani and Evan Petzold
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Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports and Detroit Tigers beat writer for the Detroit Free Press Evan Petzold join the Spiro Avenue Show to break down the Detroit Tigers' 2023 season, how the organization can escape Javier Baez, the Austin Meadows saga, Spencer Torkelson, and more.By Justin Spiro
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The Lions Going All-In and Why Urban Meyer Could Land at MSU
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In this solo episode of The Spiro Avenue Show, Justin makes the case for why Urban Meyer should be the next head coach of Michigan State Football and explains why he believes the Lions need to contend for the Super Bowl this season.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #95 - Adham Beydoun and Natalie Sparbeck
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Adham Beydoun, host of "The Adham Beydoun Show", and Lions Superfan Natalie Sparbeck join the Spiro Avenue show to discuss the Lions' brutal loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Dan Campbell's decision making, the MSU Football coaching search, and more!By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #94 - Graham Couch
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Graham Couch is a columnist and reporter that covers Michigan State athletics for the Lansing State Journal. He joins Justin on the eve of the Michigan State Football season to preview the 2023 Spartans and more.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #93 - Scott Burnstein
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Scott Burnstein is a organized crime journalist and author. He joins Spiro Avenue to talk about the real-life characters and stories behind two Martin Scorsese masterpieces: "Goodfellas" and "Casino".By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #92 - Marvin Williams
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Marvin Williams is the Lead Pastor of Trinity Church and an international speaker. He makes his Spiro Avenue debut to share his advice to MSU Football players and Mel Tucker as they embark on a new season among a sea of doubters.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #91 - Natalie Kerwin
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Natalie Kerwin is a reporter and host for Bally Sports Detroit. She makes her Spiro Avenue debut to discuss the hype surrounding the Detroit Lions, working in sports media as a woman, and more.By Justin Spiro
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MSU's Critical QB Decision, Lions Fans Light Me on Fire, and Scott Harris Disaster Class
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Justin Spiro goes solo tonight to give his thoughts on MSU Football's critical QB decision, respond to the harsh Tweets he received on his Jameson Williams take, and vent about the Tigers' trade deadline disaster.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 90 - Natalie Sparbeck
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Natalie Sparbeck is a Detroit Lions superfan. She makes her Spiro Avenue debut to discuss 2023 season expectations, whether the hype is warranted, Justin's concerns regarding Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, and more!By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 89 - Mike Curtis
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Mike Curtis is the Detroit Pistons beat writer for The Detroit News. He makes his Avenue debut to assess the complex state of the Pistons rebuild under President & GM Troy Weaver.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 88 - Keith Nichol
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Keith Nichol is a former MSU football player and current financial advisor. He makes his Avenue debut to revisit his iconic career in East Lansing and the pitfalls athletes face when making it big.By Justin Spiro
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Justin Spiro gives his thoughts on the Pistons selecting Ausar Thompson with the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #87 - Steven Izzo
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Steven Izzo is a basketball player for Michigan State University. He makes his Avenue debut to discuss his career at MSU, growing up around the basketball program, and being a coach’s son.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #86 - Tony Paul
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Tony Paul is a reporter for The Detroit News. He returns in-studio to assess the state of the middling Detroit Tigers, Suzy Merchant’s MSU departure, and much more.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #85 - Malik Hall
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Malik Hall is a 5th year senior on the Michigan State Basketball team. He makes his Avenue debut to discuss his reasons for returning to East Lansing, the wild game against Kansas State, & more.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #84 - Justin Thind
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Michigan State Reporter for 247Sports Justin Thind joins the show to talk about the surprising news of Michigan State Quarterback Payton Thorne and Wide Receiver Keon Coleman entering the transfer portal.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #83 - Justin Rogers
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Justin Rogers is the Detroit Lions beat reporter for The Detroit News. He joins Justin to discuss the hype surrounding the 2023 Lions, Jalen Carter and the NFL Draft, Jared Goff, and more!By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 82 - AJ Hoggard & Tyson Walker
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AJ Hoggard and Tyson Walker are Men’s Basketball players at Michigan State. They join in-studio on the eve of March Madness to discuss a wild month ahead.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 81 - Zach Linfield
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Zach Linfield is the play-by-play broadcaster for Michigan Football (WCBN). He makes his Avenue debut to discuss unity with MSU in the wake of tragedy, the “Little Brother” nickname, and more!By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 80 - Savannah Dynkowski
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Savannah Dynkowski is a clinical mental health therapist with expertise in grief and trauma.She will address the emotional burden Spartans are feeling in the wake of this week’s tragedy, and best strategies for us going forward.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 79 - Tunmise Adeleye & Jordan Hall
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Tunmise Adeleye and Jordan Hall are current players on the Michigan State Football team. They join to discuss Mel Tucker’s recruiting savvy, joining a program off a down year, and much more.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 78 - Carter Elliott & Greg Waddell
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Carter Elliott & Greg Waddell are basketball analysts & content creators for Sleepers Media. They join in-studio to assess the immediate and near-futures of UM & MSU Basketball.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 77 - Jason Strayhorn & Otis Wiley
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Jason Strayhorn (Spartan Radio Network) and Otis Wiley are former MSU Football players and current media personalities. They join the SAS to discuss a frustrating MSU season, UM, & more!By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show # 76 - Tony Paul & Evan Petzold
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Tony Paul (Detroit News) and Evan Petzold (Detroit Free Press) join to review a baffling off-season of total inaction for the Detroit Tigers.By Justin Spiro
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The Spiro Avenue Show #75 - Brooke Hazelton
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Brooke Hazelton is the wife of Michigan State Defensive Coordinator Scottie Hazelton. She discusses life as the spouse of a coach, mean Tweets, and deferring to someone else’s dream.By Justin Spiro
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