Commissioned by Andre Dunand, a former baseball player, and Jorge Pola, a former College Quarterback. The Backyard League brings the atmosphere of the in depth backyard sports talk to life while indulging in life's most relatable stories.
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Maximizing your full potential in baseball using data-led monitoring and individualized training. Experts discuss what works and why at every level of baseball, from the Big Leagues on down.
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A fireplace chat hosted by a curious primary school kid. Every few weeks, I interview different guests about their lives.
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Everything Pitt for Sports Drink. Just ramblings of Pitt Football, Hoops, and whatever comes to mind.
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The interview podcast where successful people tell their stories to both teach and entertain. Expect laughter, life lessons, and a few numbers to tie it all together. Here the motto is, "Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions."
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Pitt Defeats West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl
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Pitt takes the Backyard Brawl in dramatic fashion. Speaking of Drama, Pat Narduzzi had to pay fine. Women's Volleyball sweeps Penn State. I give my thoughts on the ACC, Steelers, and Top 25. Finally, I tell why 13-9 will never get old to Pitt fans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr…
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Pitt completed a comeback victory against Cincinnati this past weekend. I give my thoughts on the game and the rest of the action regarding the ACC and Top 25. Pitt and Heather Lyke have parted ways. No AD is perfect, but we have a lot to be thankful because of her. Pittsburgh Steelers went with Justin Fields as their QB for the opener. If Russell …
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Pitt Football won it's first game of the season. I give my thoughs on the win and the upcoming game against Cincinnati. I recap the ACC and Top 25 games along with the upcoming ones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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From Pro Athlete to Top Coach: Josh Kauten's Insights for Building An Elite Training Academy
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In this episode of the More Than Velocity podcast, we sit down with Josh Kauten, founder of K's Training Academy in Bloomington, Illinois. Josh takes us through his journey from growing up in small-town Iowa to being drafted by the Detroit Tigers and ultimately establishing a premier training facility that has impacted hundreds of athletes. Josh sh…
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College Football is back. I talk about Pitt's 2023 season, then give my thoughts for 2024. I also predict the winners of the four power conferences as well. I think 'Sweet Caroline' should be replaced with a familiar WWE theme. Big 12 is talking to UConn about expansion. Is it worth the risk? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…
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Animal Welfare and Ethical Tourism in Thailand with Wichapayat Piromsan
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Send us a Text Message. Can exploiting animals for entertainment ever be justified? Join our conversation with Wichapayat Piromsan, a leading animal rights activist in Thailand, who brings to light the critical issue of animal welfare in the country. We start by celebrating the vibrant culture and culinary diversity of Thailand, particularly Bangko…
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It's a been a while. I recap my summer, Hurricane Beryl, and grilling. Bub Carrington got drafted in the first round and Jeff Capel got an extension. Deion Sanders thanked Pat Narduzzi for the players he took off of him and there was drama for women's gymnastics. It's going to be a long season for the Steelers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…
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From Injury to Velocity: The Journey of Nolan Kruse at Backyard Baseball Lab
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In this episode of More Than Velocity, Jordan Oseguera and Ryan Crotin dive deep into the journey of Nolan Cruz at Backyard Baseball Lab. Nolan, who came in with shoulder and elbow issues, transformed from throwing 74 to 88 mph thanks to meticulous training and the Arm Care App. The team discusses the importance of consistency, discipline, and a da…
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From Curiosity to Activism: Aaron Ross's Journey in Animal Rights and The Humane League
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Send us a Text Message. Season 6 Episode 23: What drives someone to dedicate their life to animal rights activism? Aaron Ross, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy at The Humane League, shares his compelling journey from high school curiosity to becoming a prominent figure in the animal rights movement. Learn how Aaron's initial questions a…
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Insights on Pitching Performance from ArmCare, PitchLogic, and the LA Tech Human Performance Lab
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In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of strength and spin in pitching with special guests from PitchLogic and Louisiana Tech University. Join this team of experts as we explore the impact of training and forearm strength on spin characteristics. We’re excited to welcome Larry Sorenson and Steven Cuki…
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Unlocking Peak Performance with Dr. Nick Serio from Velocity University
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This week we welcome Dr. Nick Serio from Velocity University along with our hosts Ryan and Jordan as they dive into the intricacies of training, focusing on arm strength and velocity, and how data-driven approaches at VeloU are revolutionizing how athletes train and prevent injuries. Dr. Serio shares his journey through kinesiology, strength and co…
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Pitt Football Adds More, Bub to the Green Room
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I talk about my Father's Day weekend along with memories from Ocean City. Pitt Football added some more verbal commits and Bub Carrington got an invite to the Green Room for the NBA Draft. Steelers extended Mike Tomlin and they're headed for Hard Knocks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.…
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Kenny Chesney was in town, and some Kenny Pickett jokes went around. It's June which means Wanny Claus is blessing Pitt Football with commits. Oakland is changing, which mean's we're getting old. People don't like Caitlyn Clark fans, but these kind of fanbases aren't anything new. I also talk NIL and College Sports See Privacy Policy at https://art…
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Shifting Perspectives: The Role of Education in Animal Rights and Law
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Send us a Text Message. Season 6 Episode 22: Can education change the way we see animals? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Ankita Shanker, a leading social entrepreneur and legal researcher in public international law, animal law, and legal philosophy. We explore the complexities of animal law, diving deep into the legal status of …
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From Backyard Ducks to Global Animal Advocacy: Leah Garcés' Inspiring Journey
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Send us a Text Message. Season 6 Episode 21: Ever wondered how childhood moments can ignite a lifelong passion for animal advocacy? Listen to Leah Garcés recount her journey from watching wild ducks in her Florida backyard to leading Mercy for Animals as CEO and president. Leah's fascinating shift from studying to be a veterinarain to tackling soci…
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Pitt Football had its Spring Game. There was not much to look at it. After that, Pitt lost two key defensive players to the portal. Pitt Hoops added two key pieces for next season. WNBA had its draft. Caitlin Clark had her press conference in Indiana where things got pretty awkward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…
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March Madness ended for both the Men's and Women's tournaments. South Carolina went 39-0 and Caitlyn Clark wrapped up her NCAA Career. So what's next for women's hoops? UConn repeated as champs. Danny Hurley was never coming to Pitt despite the old tweets. Duquesne Beer is making another comeback. What's some other things we'd like to see make a co…
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Bub Carrington to the NBA, CFB Super-league, March Madness, Century 3 Mall
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Bub Carrington declares for the NBA Draft as Pitt Hoops will have to fill that void. The Final Four for Men's and Women's Hoops has been set. I talk about all the sideshow stories in regards to Iowa-LSU. College Football may head to a Super League....as we've heard before. Century 3 Mall is finally being demolished. See Privacy Policy at https://ar…
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It's March Madness for the Women's and Men's College Basketball. I talk about the rising popularity on Women's College Hoops. I talk LSU and Iowa. Can Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese finally get WNBA to skyrocket? I told about the Men's tournament and why media people can't just admit when they're wrong. Pitt Hoops lost some players in the transfer p…
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How the Prospect League is Prioritizing Player Health and Development for College Players
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The Prospect League is a collegiate summer baseball league consisting of teams spread across the Midwest. Follow Prospect League: X: https://twitter.com/ProspectLeague Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prospectleague The Prospect League aims to foster a competitive environment for college players to hone their skills during the off-season. The l…
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Steelers Make Moves, Aaron Donald Retires, Pitt Hoops Season Ends, Duquesne is Dancing
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A lot of things happened this past week. Steelers sign Russell Wilson and trade for Justin Fields. Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett are out. Aaron Donald retires along with Pitt Hoops ending their season missing the NCAA tournament. Duquesne Dukes return to the dance! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…
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Pitt Hoops, Pitt Fooball, NFL, Steelers, NBA
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Pitt Hoops was once dead is now rolling and on the bubble. I talk about the latest changes in Pitt Football. The NIL has coaches with options leaving and others with no choice but to adapt. I talk about the NFL Playoffs. Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are good QB's. They just have to deal with Patrick Mahomes. There's too much weirdness in Steeler na…
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Vaulted Baseball's Game-Changing Approach using Data and Analytics
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In this episode of More Than Velocity, Jordan and Ryan talk with Tim Collins and Matthew DeMarte, founders of Vaulted Baseball (https://vaultedbaseball.com/), a company that merges analytics with practical baseball experience. Tim, with his substantial major league experience, including a World Series win with the Kansas City Royals, and Matthew, a…
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Implementing ArmCare Beyond Baseball Pitching with Tyler Tortora
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We meet with Tyler Tortora in this episode of More Than Velocity. He's a young coach and top athlete himself who has overcome a ton of adversity in his own journey. Tyler shares real-life examples and data, highlighting his impact on the progress of athletes across a number of sports. Specifically, we dive into his training with softball and footba…
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Lessons from 20 Years of MLB Strength Coaching And A World Series Win with José Vázquez
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In this episode of More Than Velocity, our hosts Ryan and Jordan talk with José Vázquez, the Texas Rangers Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2006. They take a deep dive into the nuances of strength training, conditioning, and player development at the highest level of baseball. They cover José's expansive knowledge as a strength coach and physica…
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Amala Akkineni: From Silver Screen Star to Animal Welfare - A Journey of Passion and Purpose
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Send us a Text Message. Season 6 Episode 20: From navigating the tides of a naval family upbringing to the serene corridors of Kalakshetra, the remarkable Ms. Amala Akkineni joins me, Curious Vedanth, for an intimate recounting of her evolution from a dancer to a silver screen sensation and a beacon of animal welfare. Her story is a tapestry of viv…
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Pitt Football concluded their season a while back and I recap it along with the changes. Steelers finished their regular season. I talk about the quarterback situation along with Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Dry Needling, Neurology and Baseball Performance with Michael Voltz
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Dive into the world of sports medicine with Michael Voltz, founder of The Movement Science Project. He also has experienced physical therapist and athletic trainer, shares his passion for aiding overhead athletes, drawing from his work with USA Baseball, USA Diving, and the United States Olympic Training Center. As an instructor with Evidence in Mo…
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Decoding AI Mysteries with Chat GPT: Insights and Ethical Challenges
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Send us a Text Message. Season 6 Episode 19: Uncover the wizardry behind the curtain of artificial intelligence as I, Curious Vedanth, engage with the remarkable Chat GPT from OpenAI in a conversation that promises to leave you enlightened. We're peeling back the layers of this rapidly advancing field, exposing the engine of data processing and lea…
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Behind the Scenes of Live Broadcasting: A Conversation with Balvinder Sidhu
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Send us a Text Message. Season 6 Episode 18: Have you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes of your favorite breakfast TV show? Imagine waking up at dawn, facing cameras while the city sleeps, and delivering stories that make an impact. This reality is brought to life by our special guest, award-winning TV presenter & journalist, Balvinder Sid…
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E. 100 How We Can Fix the Culture Gap and Reclaim Dr. King's Powerful Message
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Dr. Hajar Yazdhia joins the show for a conversation on race, culture, and growing up as a political refugee. This USC assistant professor is also an author with her most recent title, The Struggle for the People's King, uncovers how Dr. King's great words have been used for evil in this time of cultural tension. Dr. Yazdhia's words offer great insi…
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E.99 Two Teachers Talk NFL Father, Life Outside Of School And Midwest Living
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Tony's friend and fellow teacher grew up the daughter of an NFL linebacker who played for 9 seasons. Yes, there were some luxuries but there were also difficulties that came with this unique lifestyle. She also talks about how she started her beauty empire and why she continues to teach high school students. Gia links - https://www.justglamitall.co…
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It’s been reported that Phil Jurkovec is no longer the starting QB at Pitt. In fact, he’s been demoted to 3rd string. A change was needed, but there’s a lot more work to be done. I talk this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 games along with some Steelers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri…
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Pitt loses its fourth straight and this one wasn’t even close. I talk about the game and what happened around the ACC along with the Top 25. Steelers got dominated by the Texans on Sunday. What’s next? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Send us a Text Message. Season 6 Episode 17: In this episode, I interview a Guitarist, who has performed at many concerts and music festivals across the world. He is also a teacher to aspiring guitarists. Visit www.akramulhaq.com to know more about his work. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curio…
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Pitt Football drops 1-3 and I really have nothing. I talk about Wilson Phillips and how their run was similar to Pitt’s. I recap the rest the of the ACC and Top 25. Coach Prime has us all invested in college football this year. Steelers win another one, and what’s going on Travis Kelce with Taylor Swift? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…
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Pitt lost to its rival on Saturday night. I talk about the game and Pat Narduzzi possibly being stuck in his own ways. Looking at the ACC, this is going to be a tough year. Steelers won on Monday night, but there’s work to be done. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…
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E98 Mark MJ Jackson Talks Virtual Real Estate, Being Intentional And Finding Purpose In And Out Of Work
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This Week We count it up with MJ mark Jackson, a virtual real estate salesman and trainer and an avid trainer for spartan races. He leaves us with these 3 takeaways 1. find a career that will help you determine your full value 2. being intentional about your life leads to more results, this lead to real estate, his book and spartan races 3. finding…
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Pitt lost a heartbreaker to Cincinnati, so our enthusiasm for this backyard brawl is shot. Phil Jurokovec hated the booing and Pat Narduzzi was beside himself. I talk about this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 games. Steelers got beat on Sunday and I feel Kenny Pickett really needs to take leap this year. Mel Tucker is out at Michigan State. See Privacy P…
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Another Saturday of college football is upon us. Pitt takes on Cincinnati this Saturday. I talk about the game and the River City Rivalry. I give me thoughts on this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 games. NFL kicks off this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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College Football is back! I talk about Chick-Fil-A salsa then to ACC Expansion. I’m not crazy about the additions of SMU, Cal, and Stanford. I also get the reasons they’ve been added. Pitt opens with a win over Wofford and Coastal Chaos has already hit the ACC. Plus, Deion Sanders opens with a win! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…
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E. 97 Mustin: How Does A Faithful Band Leader Find Clarity In Life?
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This week We count it up with Mustin, a composer and producer for one of my favorite bands, The One Ups. He throws down these 3 takeaways for you: 1. When you find your thing, whatever it is, it'll come naturally. Trust it! 2. Even though you're great at what you do, you may not always get the recognition and accolades (maybe you crawled so that so…
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College football kicks off this weekend. I talk about the upcoming games and around the ACC. There’s been some more chatter about Pitt-Penn State. I see why Pitt keeps asking Penn State, but I feel it’s time to move on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Pitt Football is back! I give my thoughts on the upcoming season and my thoughts on how the ACC plays out. ACC is still trying expand. Can they add SMU, Cal, and Stanford? Pitt Basketball dismisses Dior Johnson. I talk about the timing on this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…
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College Football Expansion, Pitt and the NIL, and Pitt recruiting
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My first podcast in months. I catch up on some things. I talk about what’s going on with College Football expansion. I dive into Pat Narduzzi’s comments about the NIL that make people cry. In the meantime, Pitt is adapting with the times. I close out talking about Pitt’s recruiting class. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ…
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Getting the day started Family keeps Anna in Houston International Mentorship Coalition Getting out of your comfort zone to live with purpose Favorite part of the show Life in the spotlight - being the role model
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E.96 Unstoppable Resilience: Anna Reger's Inspiring Journey from Adversity to Entrepreneurial Triumph
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Anna has been through it all. From moving out at age 14 to two devastating car accidents. Through it all, she found her way through college and into the world of business to become the founder of many businesses including Fliplock. Listen to her journey here. Thank you for listening. Anna website - https://fliplok.com/ Tony Rambles linktree - https…
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Send us a Text Message. Season 6 Episode 16: In this episode, I interview a Filmmaker. We talk about his travels across Australia , the process to film under water and so much more. Visit https://www.jonas-geisler.com/en/start/ to know more about this work. Follow my Facebook page to get updates on upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/curiou…
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Before The InterviewNFL talk, referees are IMPORTANT, the why behind it all, Growing the league Favorite part of owning the league, Favorite part of the show, S/O to the sisters, Wedding bells??
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E.95 Johnny Besecker: Trailblazer Starts Fun Amateur Basketball League In His Backyard
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Philly meets Detroit in this episode where Tony has a fun conversation with Johnny Besecker, the founder of the Besecker Basketball American League. Spearheading the mission with the help of his family, the league has gained serious traction in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. We talk about him both playing in the league and owning the league whic…
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