Best Manning Sumner Podcasts (2024)

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From Navy SEAL to John McAfee’s Bodyguard: Jimmy Watson | S2, Ep 17. 1:12:30

4d ago1:12:30

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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Jimmy Watson, a former Marine Corps member, Navy SEAL, Blackwater Team Leader, and former business partner of John McAfee, where he served as CEO for Team McAfee, acting as McAfee’s lead negotiator and bodyguard. Now, Jimmy is the CEO, coach, and speaker for Inner Circle For Men on a…

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S10 Ep03 “The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner” 1:02:39

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Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1811, Charles Sumner was a prominent American statesman and a fervent abolitionist. Sumner grew up in a society deeply divided over the issue of slavery. He eventually became a powerful voice in the fight against this institution, dedicating his life to the principles of equality and justice. Elected to the U.S. Sen…

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You Earn It Every Day: Committing To EXCELLENCE In Athletics, Business, & Life: Tony Thomas | S2, Ep 16. 53:26

11d ago53:26

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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Tony Thomas, owner and founder of the community active lifestyle Beat The Gym, Tony Thomas Sports, and Sports Mediator, bridging the gap between athletes & businesses, where he acts as a manager and agent to athletes. They discuss branding yourself by being authentic and different, t…

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Work Ethic and Discipline: You Can’t Replace it: Jonathan De La Rosa | S2, Ep 15. 1:03:47

21d ago1:03:47

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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Jonathan De La Rosa, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Olympian, and owner of the gym, Fitness System Sawgrass. They discuss Jonathan's bodybuilding journey from age 13, the foundations of bodybuilding, and share Lane Norton stories. Topics include lifting with intention, overcoming injuries and…

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Character, Identity, Decisions, and Actions: in Business and Life: Moshe Popack | S2, Ep 14. 1:05:43

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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Moshe Popack, real estate entrepreneur, owner and president of YMP Real Estate Management LLC, host of the Common Denominator podcast, and philanthropist. Moshe and his wife, Yaffa, founded the YMP Family Foundation to promote healthy nutrition among young families and Neighborhood F…

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S10 Ep02 The Real Eddie Munster, Butch Patrick 56:34

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In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with Butch Patrick, famous for his iconic role as Eddie Munster on the classic 1960’s television series “The Munsters”. After completing two seasons and one movie as Eddie Munster, Butch appeared in numerous other television shows and films. Butch will share some stories about his time…

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Modern Living's DISRUPTIVE: The Power of LIGHT: Optimizing Health and Longevity: David Morin | S2, Ep 13. 1:31:42

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes David Morin, accomplished fitness trainer and model, featured on over 30 fitness magazine covers. He is also an entrepreneur and the founder of Get Morin Fitness and Get Flo2, as well as a corporate wellness speaker and mental health advocate. They explore David’s shift in thinking a…

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Understanding The Fundamentals of Bodybuilding: The Mind, Body, & Spirit: Manuel Romero | S2, Ep 12. 1:07:58

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Manuel Romero, a Venezuelan IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Corrective Exercises and Biomechanics Specialist, online coach, and aspiring "Future Mr. Olympia." They discuss Manuel's journey and career in bodybuilding, revealing how a car accident led him to realize he was missing the fundamenta…

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S10 Ep01 A Murderer in My Family Tree? 45:35

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Welcome to season 10 of Your History Your Story!! In this episode, we will be speaking with journalist and best selling author, Helene Stapinski about her book, “Murder in Matera, A True Story of Passion, Family and Forgiveness in Southern Italy”, which recounts her decade long investigation into an old family tale which suggested that there was a …

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Mindset Is Everything: Overcoming Incarceration: Bruce Bryan and Legend Tarver | S2, Ep 11. 1:26:23

2M ago1:26:23

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In this episode of the Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Bruce Bryan and Legend Tarver. Bruce Bryan is a Public Speaker, Author, Criminal Legal Reform Strategist, and Mentor. Bruce, at 23 years old, was wrongfully convicted of a 1996 murder conviction (due to a drug-related shootout) and was incarcerated for 29 years, from 1996-2023. In De…

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S9 Ep12 "Prairie Man": Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder) 59:08

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2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the hit television series, “Little House on the Prairie”, which was based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic books. The series ran from 1974 to 1983. In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with actor and author, Dean Butler, who played the role of Almanzo Wilder, the husband of Laura Ingall…

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Just The Funny: Saunas, Gyms, and A Con Man: Manning Sumner and Carlos Hernández | S2, Ep 10. 52:00

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Carlos Hernández, a bilingual (English/Spanish) comedian, actor, improviser, director, writer, host, instructor, and content creator from Miami, FL. In this podcast episode, they talk about how saunas are almost like confessionals, Carlos’s fitness journey, and how gyms are a great p…

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Flowers Growing Out of Sh**: Making Art When The World is Falling Apart with Luke Concannon 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

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S2E5: On this, the 5th episode of the second season (and perhaps the last- we’re taking a TBD break), I have the pleasure of talking with Luke Concannon, New England-based, Old England-grown singer-songwriter and community builder. We talk about spirituality, finding hope in the midst of turmoil, creativity, and meaning-making, framed around his so…

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S9 Ep11 "Steering Truth: My Eternal Connection to JFK and Lee Harvey Oswald 1:20:18

2M ago1:20:18

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On Friday, November 22, 1963, nineteen year old Buell Wesley Frazier drove to his job at the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, Texas. Sitting next to him in his car that morning was his coworker and occasional passenger, Lee Harvey Oswald. Little did Buell know that later that day his life would be permanently impacted by one of the most trag…

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NO DAYS OFF: Commit To Becoming Your Best Self: Manning Sumner and Daniel Crespo | S2, Ep 9. 1:12:45

3M ago1:12:45

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Daniel Crespo, a top open-format DJ and owner of Wired Sound Academy, a premier DJ & Music Production School. In this episode, they discuss the "No Days Off" philosophy, and how Crespo transitioned from taking too many days off as a DJ in the nightlife to taking no days off! The conv…

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S9 Ep10 Raising Parkinson's Awareness and Hope for a Cure 45:27

3M ago45:27

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In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with Parkinson’s disease advocate and author, Dr. George Ackerman. George and his family started the website, TogetherforSharon to honor his mother’s memory and to share the message of Parkinson’s awareness and hope for a cure. George’s mother Sharon passed away at age 69 on January 1,…

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Being A Part Of Something Much Greater Than The Physical: Manning Sumner and Steve Rio | S2, Ep 8. 1:25:06

3M ago1:25:06

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Steve Rio, the Co-Founder of Enfold: a supportive safe space to awaken people to the full potential of life and help them reconnect with their true selves, finding clarity and meaning in their life using 5-Meo-DMT, the most powerful psychedelic in the world offering incredible healin…

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Friend break-ups, Pandemic & Climate Catastrophe with Naomi Westwater 50:32

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S2E4: Naomi Westwater (they/she) is a singer-songwriter and culture curator from Eastern Massachusetts. In this episode we dive into the ways that cataclysmic nature events (like the covid-19 pandemic and climate change) intersect with relational upheaval, as we discuss a question from an immunocompromised person who is feeling isolated by their fr…

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S9 Ep09 "The Spoon": A Novel about the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 54:07

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In this episode of Your History Your Story, our guest is Lisa Voelker, author of the recently released, award winning novel, “The Spoon: The Story of Two Families’ Survival of the Hungarian Revolution”. “The Spoon” is based on stories told to Lisa by people whose lives were hugely impacted by the events surrounding the Hungarian Revolution of 1956,…

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S2, Ep 7: Positivity, Love, Light, and Peace: Manning Sumner and Nicole Amato 1:08:07

4M ago1:08:07

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In this episode of the Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Nicole Amato, a multifaceted individual who has triumphed over adversity in numerous arenas. From her roles as a model, artist, and entrepreneur to her recently patented invention, “All Ball”, a former celebrity trainer, injured cheer athlete suffering from a paralyzing spinal injury…

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S9 Ep08 The Michael Magro Foundation: Supporting Families of Children with Cancer 53:03

4M ago53:03

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In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with Terrie Magro, co-founder of the Michael Magro Foundation. Back in 2004, Terrie and her husband, Paul faced an unimaginable situation when not one, but both of their two young sons, were diagnosed with cancer. While their younger son Marc recovered, their older son Michael lost his…

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S2, E6: Just Get To Work, At Something: Manning Sumner and Matthias Mckinnon 1:10:27

4M ago1:10:27

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, Manning Sumner sits down with Matthias McKinnon, a fitness influencer, soon-to-be bodybuilding competitor, and owner of “I Grind 365 Gym” in Voorheesville, New York. In this podcast episode, Matthias shares his journey of overcoming adversity, from navigating an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and lo…

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Long Distance Relationships with Andrew Pauls 52:54

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S2E3: Andrew Pauls is many things and one of those is a success story for long-distance relationships. He is also a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, grant expert, and engaged community member in his town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For this episode Andrew digs into his own life experience as we chat about a question regarding long distanc…

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S9 Ep07 "Lucky" Luckadoo, A Master of the Air 47:48

5M ago47:48

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Many of you might remember a guest we had back in season six by the name of John “Lucky” Luckadoo, the last surviving original pilot from the 100th Bomb group. As a B-17 Bomber Pilot, he flew twenty five missions out of England during WWII. When we spoke with Lucky, he was with author, Kevin Maurer who told his story in a book called, “Damn Lucky, …

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S9 Ep06 Understanding the French and Indian Wars 1:02:19

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In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with Michael Curran, author of “French and Indian Wars 1609-1759: Conflicts That Shaped a Continent”. Michael will talk about the French, British, Colonial and Native American combatants in these wars and will discuss how each of their goals and strategies ultimately determined the out…

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S2, Ep 5. Elev8te: Yourself, Business, and Team: Manning Sumner and Angel Bajana 1:10:42

5M ago1:10:42

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Angel Bajana, owner and founder of Elev8tion Fitness, currently with 5 locations and a mission statement of being "Results Driven. Passion Fueled." In this podcast episode, Manning and Angel relate their experiences as gym owners in Miami and the responsibilities that come with it. T…

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Moving Away From Family with Rachael Kilgour 48:53

5M ago48:53

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S2E2: Second episode of the second season with the second Rachael of 2024 (that’s Rachael Kilgour)! In this intimate and in-person interview (recorded in the closet of our AirBnB at the Folk Alliance International conference) Rachael and I discuss the complexities of moving far away from one’s family (as framed by Rachael’s song “Ontario”). Do you …

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S9 Ep05 The Life and Art of Anthony Quinn 1:13:29

6M ago1:13:29

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Many of you may remember Academy Award winning actor Anthony Quinn for his roles in famous movies such as, Lawrence of Arabia, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Zorba the Greek. But some may not know that Anthony was also a gifted and prolific artist and art collector. His art was not limited to any specific medium, he loved oil painting, woodworking…

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S2, Ep 4. You Gotta Do It For You: Manning Sumner and Justin Saka 1:24:22

6M ago1:24:22

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner sits down with Justin Saka, financial advisor, investor of NDO H2O, a longtime friend and former client who underwent an incredible fat loss journey of losing 80 pounds under Manning’s personal training guidance. In this conversation, they discuss what it takes to take control of your life by…

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S9 Ep04 Presidential Grave Hunter 59:04

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In 2003, nine year old presidential history buff Kurt Deion, presented his father with a gigantic request: to visit the graves of all the Presidents of the United States. Kurt’s dad accepted his son’s request and thus began a decade long adventure of a lifetime that came to include all of the Vice Presidents as well and took Kurt and his family all…

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Running Into Your Ex and Keeping Your Resolve with Rachel Sumner 55:46

6M ago55:46

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S2E1: We’re kicking off season 2 with a chat with Rachel Sumner! We get into a wide range of topics, from the creative flow to structuring a stand-up routine, to grounding techniques for when you run into an ex in public. This episode features Rachels’ new single “So What” off of her upcoming album “Heartless Things” (out May 10). Do you have a pre…

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S9 Ep03 A Taste of the Gilded Age 54:13

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When you hear the term “The Gilded Age” which describes a period in US History that began after the Civil War and lasted until the end of the 19th century, you probably think of a period of industrialization, new technologies and economic growth. You might also think of names such as Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie and Morgan, all of whom achieve…

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S2, Ep. 3: Buy Back Your Time: Entrepreneurial & Personal Development: Manning Sumner & Dan Martell 1:09:30

7M ago1:09:30

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In this captivating episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Dan Martell, a multifaceted entrepreneur, angel investor, business coach, public speaker, content creator, and author of the eye-opening book Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire, where he teaches readers “how to scale their busines…

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S9 Ep02 Benedict Arnold: Traitor, Hero or Both? 56:30

7M ago56:30

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The name Benedict Arnold is almost always associated with being a traitor. In 1780 Arnold, who was then the commander of West Point, a strategic American fort on the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War, handed over military secrets to a British spy named Major Andre. However, Andre was captured and Arnold’s treasonous act was discovered. Whil…

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S2, Ep 2. The Beauty In “The Wait”: Manning Sumner and Stephen Wilkes 1:04:37

7M ago1:04:37

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner sits down with the revolutionary changemaker Stephen Wilkes—an accomplished photographer, photojournalist, director, and fine artist renowned for his groundbreaking project that started in 2009: Day to Night. With two Ted Talks dedicated to this world-changing series, Stephen shares his uniqu…

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S9 Ep01 "Before Central Park" 53:41

8M ago53:41

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Since 1858 New York City’s Central Park has served as a peaceful oasis for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world to enjoy the park’s beautiful landscape, bridges, fountains, wildlife, sculptures and more. However, have you ever wondered who and what previously occupied the 843 acres that is now this beautiful park? In this episode of Your …

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S2, Ep 1: The Mental Part IS The Hard Work: Manning Sumner and Shaun Livingston 1:18:12

8M ago1:18:12

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*NEW YEAR, NEW SEASON* In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Shaun Livingston, a former NBA player recruited out of high school turned seasoned basketball executive. With an impressive career playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavalier…

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S8 Ep12 "Devastation Unleashed: The Galveston Hurricane of 1900" 1:14:00

8M ago1:14:00

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By the end of the 19th century, the city of Galveston, located on a barrier island off the southeast coast of Texas, had become a thriving commercial center and one of the busiest ports in the United States. Sadly, that all changed on September 8th 1900, when a catastrophic hurricane roared into Galveston from the Gulf of Mexico with heavy rain, po…

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Not Being Heard, with Hallie Spoor 1:00:11

9M ago1:00:11

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S1E11: In our final episode of the season I have the pleasure of speaking with Brooklyn-based Hallie Spoor, coined “the Adele of Americana.” We answer question about wanting to be heard via Hallie’s song “Heart Like Thunder,” and take some detours along the way including conversations around being a cat-parent, making music videos with friends, and…

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S8 Ep11 "Christmas City" Bethlehem, PA 52:26

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On Christmas Eve, 1741, a small group of Moravian settlers gathered together in a house at the confluence of the Monocacy & Lehigh rivers in what was then the colony of Pennsylvania. It was on that night that their leader, Count Nikolaus Zinzendorf decided to name their new home “Bethlehem”, after the birthplace of Jesus. Over the years, the Moravi…

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S8 Ep10 A Gift of Life: Two Moms United by One Heart 1:05:51

9M ago1:05:51

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Holly Campbell gave birth to her son, Jake in 2007. At just two and a half months old, Jake suddenly stopped breathing and was rushed to the hospital. The following day, Holly and her husband were told the devastating news that their baby was not going to survive. In their grief, they wanted to give their son a legacy and help others, so the selfle…

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Feeling Overwhelmed with Nina de Vitry 1:05:14

9M ago1:05:14

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S1E10: In our 10th episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Nashville-based songwriter, Nina de Vitry, about how to deal with feeling overwhelmed. Nina gives great advice in person as well as in her songs, so we have a lovely time laying out some options for the letter-writer using Nina’s song “Being With Myself” Do you have a predicament? Subm…

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S8 Ep09 "Flee North" with Author Scott Shane 1:03:54

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Thomas Smallwood was born into slavery in Maryland in 1801. Smallwood, a shoemaker, later moved to Washington DC where, at age 30, he was able to purchase his freedom. While living in Washington, he witnessed the day to day activities of slave traders who were involved in selling enslaved blacks into the Deep South, where they would work on cotton …

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Ep 24. You Don’t Get What You Don’t Ask For: Manning Sumner and Tyler Anderson 50:27

9M ago50:27

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, host Manning Sumner welcomes Tyler Anderson: a seasoned real estate expert with a niche in new construction at Douglas Elliman in South Florida, and a Diesel Wynwood In-House Agent, who grew up in a family-owned appraising company. The two of them delve into the fascinating world of real estate, discussing …

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S8 Ep08 Kisses on a Postcard 1:10:55

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During the first months of World War II, in anticipation of bombing raids and a possible invasion by Hitler’s Germany, the British government ordered the evacuation of children from London and other cities that might become potential targets. The effort was dubbed “Operation Pied Piper” resulting in hundreds of thousands of children being evacuated…

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Ep 23. Turning Your Pain Into Purpose: Manning Sumner, Stevi Allen, & Gigi Giusti 1:01:34

10M ago1:01:34

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, host Manning Sumner is joined by two remarkable guests: Stevi Allen, the founder of Ink Angel, a Fort Lauderdale-based cosmetic tattooing studio, and Gigi Giusti, a pre-construction real estate expert and co-partner of LEGACY gym in Fort Lauderdale with Manning Sumner. Together, the three of them explore th…

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Trying Something New (non-monogamy?!) with Corey Laitman (of Cloudbelly) 59:16

11M ago59:16

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S1E9: In this cozy October episode we chat with Corey Laitman (of the band Cloudbelly) about taking risks, overcoming fear, following your excitement, open communication, sex and non-monogamy, and more! We frame the conversation around the Cloudbelly song “Marrow” (which you can buy in CD form on Bandcamp). Resources: Shira Erlichman; In Surreal Li…

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S8 Ep07 The Nothnagle Log Home, A National Historic Landmark 43:53

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The Nothnagle Log Home is an historic log cabin located near the Nehaunsey Creek in Gibbstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The cabin was built by Finnish settlers in the mid 17th century using tongue and groove construction without the use of any nails. It is considered to be one of the oldest log cabins of its type in its original location in t…

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S8 Ep06 "It''s A Wonderful Life" with Jimmy Hawkins 1:18:48

11M ago1:18:48

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Jimmy Hawkins is a classic TV and film actor known best for his role as Tommy Bailey in the iconic 1946 film “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In addition to this Christmas classic, he has appeared in various other films and television shows throughout his career including, Leave it to Beaver, Petticoat Junction & the Donna Reed Show. Jimmy also appeared wi…

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Ep 22: Being Who You Are, While Becoming A Better Version Of That: Manning Sumner & El Caballo 44:19

11M ago44:19

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In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, Manning Sumner welcomes Marcos Alexander Tabares, aka El Caballo. A local Miami-based Cuban comedian and content creator who leans into his Cuban heritage for comedic inspiration. While El Caballo is one to crack jokes and make people laugh, he is also one to get honest, vulnerable, and real. Get ready for …

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