Best The Sixth Man Show Podcasts (2024)

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Game 5 55:50

2h ago55:50

55:50

Magic fall in Cleveland, they now trail in the series 3-2. Their backs are against the wall. Jonathan & Kevin recap Game 5. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.com IG: instagram.com/sixthmanshow Twitter: twitter.com/sixthmanshow YouTube: YouTube.com/TheSixthManShow Facebook: facebook.com/TheSixthManShow Twitch: …

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PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Cavs vs Magic (with The Sixth Man Show's Jonathan Osborne) 45:00

9d ago45:00

45:00

It's a crossover episode of the Fear the 'Fro podcast, as Jonathan Osborne joins Bob Schmidt, to break down the Cavaliers and Magic as we await Game 1. We recap the season series, talk about the chances Jonathan Isaac starts and what that could change, talk some All-NBA defense, enemies of BOTH pods, and the keys to success for our Cavs and his Mag…

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No 'Fro? No Problem. "Derrick Favors" Puts Cavs Up 3-2 35:35

1h ago35:35

35:35

WHAT A NIGHT. The Cavs, despite losing their best playoff performer (Jarrett Allen), held on to beat the Magic behind a defensive sequence from Evan Mobley that will send Tim Bontemps into hiding. Darius Garland exploded out of the gates, and Max Strus and Donovan Mitchell paced the second half scoring as Cleveland survived a whole of Evan. Bob Sch…

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Postgame Live - Game 5 - Magic @ Cavs 29:15

2h ago29:15

29:15

Finally a close game, but the Magic can't make enough plays down the stretch as they fall to 3-2 in the series. RockEm is the world's largest sock store and they are located in Orlando! Shop at RockEm.com and use code MAGIC20 for 20% off your order! Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.com IG: instagram.com/sixth…

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Farmers affected by drought share their struggles 18:10

1h ago18:10

18:10

Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with NW News Network correspondent Anna King to talk about the impacts drought has on Farmers out in Eastern WA.By Libby Denkmann

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How tech titans profit off the anxiety of relentless change 16:52

1h ago16:52

16:52

Investigative reporter and economist Loretta Napoleoni tracks the rise of 'tech titans' in her new book, “Technocapitalism: the Rise of the New Robber Barons and the Fight for the Common Good." She argues they have used technology to become massively wealthy at a high cost to most of the rest of us. We can only make Soundside because listeners supp…

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How loopholes in Washington state law can protect abusive school staff 15:09

21m ago15:09

15:09

In Washington state, if a teacher or other certified school staff commits serious misconduct, like abuse, districts are required to report that to the state for investigation – and possibly the revocation of that person’s certification to work in schools.By Libby Denkmann

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"They've had enough": Current and former SPD officers step forward with harassment complaints 8:50

1h ago8:50

8:50

Four female Seattle police officers have told the city that they intend to sue over sexual discrimination, harassment, and a hostile work environment.By Libby Denkmann

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Cavs-Magic: We Knotted Up (Game 5 Preview) 23:51

1h ago23:51

23:51

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the state of the first round matchup between the Cavs and Magic. We begin with a song, we end with optimism. Plus my thoughts on the "enemy of my enemy is my friend" series, the New York Knicks vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.By Bob Schmidt

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Would a transfer portal alter the spirit of high school sports? 14:57

23h ago14:57

14:57

The WIAA, which governs high schools sports in Washington, briefly flirted with loosening transfer rules for student athletes this year. The potential changes raised concerns among coaches. We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundside…

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Amazon's rise to the top explained in 'The Everything War' 26:01

23h ago26:01

26:01

As Amazon faces a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a new book is out with a fresh look at how it went from a Bellevue garage to a sprawling empire of online retail, cloud computing, and logistics — and a political lightning rod.By Libby Denkmann

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Old Trafford disappointed again as Burnley earn battling draw 48:38

29m ago48:38

48:38

Another Monday podcast, another day trying to defy the gloom after Erik Ten Hag's men made it one win in six games in the Premier League with a draw at home to relegation candidates Burnley. We're actually talking about the performance, especially the first half, in fairly positive terms. Does that tell a story of lowered expectation? Is the Premie…

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Game 4 58:51

2h ago58:51

58:51

Back to back blowout wins and the Magic have tied the series 2-2. The Magic are headed back to Cleveland, Jonathan & Luke breakdown what was different in Orlando and what the Magic can bring with them on the road in Game 5. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.com IG: instagram.com/sixthmanshow Twitter: twitter.c…

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Postgame Live - Game 4 - Magic vs. Cavs 31:41

1h ago31:41

31:41

A dominant second half fuels yet another blowout Magic victory to tie the series at 2-2. RockEm is the world's largest sock store and they are located in Orlando! Shop at RockEm.com and use code MAGIC20 for 20% off your order! Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.com IG: instagram.com/sixthmanshow Twitter: twitte…

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Game 3 40:55

12h ago40:55

40:55

A special episode for a special night: Jonathan, Luke, and Kevin give their instant reaction to a memorable Game 3. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.com IG: instagram.com/sixthmanshow Twitter: twitter.com/sixthmanshow YouTube: YouTube.com/TheSixthManShow Facebook: facebook.com/TheSixthManShow Twitch: Twitch.t…

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Malik Nabers is a NY Giant! Art's reaction to the 2024 sixth overall pick 13:20

11h ago13:20

13:20

Art's reaction to the New York Football Giants selecting LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers number six overall at the 2024 NFL Draft.By ALL IN with Art Stapleton: A NY Giants Podcast

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TikTok creators in Western Washington consider the potential impact of a national ban 18:44

15h ago18:44

18:44

A new law that could outlaw TikTok in the U.S. in 2025 has content creators in Western Washington worried about the future of their business model.By Diana Opong

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Films directed by women are the rule, not the exception, at CASCADIA film fest in Bellingham 36:47

4d ago36:47

36:47

A film fest this weekend in Bellingham is dedicated to highlighting distinct and diverse works from women filmmakers from around the world. It’s called The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival and it kicked off Thursday, April 25. Soundside guest host Diana Opong caught up with a panel of CASCADIA featured directors to discuss their experie…

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Nurses, technicians, and medical assistants win payout from Providence 8:36

4d ago8:36

8:36

Tens of thousands of Providence nurses, technicians, and medical assistants are about to get their slice of a big payout — totaling $220 million. That major chunk of change comes as part of a verdict in a class action wage theft lawsuit. It was filed on behalf of hourly workers against Providence Health & Services.…

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Is there life on... Saturn? A small moon orbiting the sixth planet has scientists' attention 14:29

19h ago14:29

14:29

Soundside host Diana Opong sits down with UW scientist Fabien Klenner to talk about the recent discoveries from Enceladus, one of the moons of Saturn.By Diana Opong

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United back up to sixth after Bruno blunts Blades 52:43

1d ago52:43

52:43

Ian, Andy, and Carl are all feeling a bit better about Manchester United, football, and life in general after Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-2 home victory against Sheffield United. There was a landmark moment during that game as Ethan Wheatley became the 250th academy graduate to feature for the first team; we get into the nitty gritty of the world'…

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Can we combat climate change by brightening clouds? 13:51

1d ago13:51

13:51

Scientists gathered on the flight deck of a decommissioned aircraft carrier this month to test a technology to assist with cloud brightening. The idea is basically to make clouds more reflective so they bounce more of the sun’s rays back out to space. Theoretically cooling the earth and combating global warming. It’s the first time such a test has …

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How do people escape the 'churn' and enter recovery? 26:00

7d ago26:00

26:00

In the final episode of Lost Patients, a partnership between KUOW and The Seattle Times, host Will James and reporter Sydney Brownstone look at stories of recovery. Soundside speaks with host Will James and reporter Sydney Brownstone about why they chose to end the series with this topic and how a date at a cemetery was the impetus for this project…

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If Microsoft has a security breach, are government agencies at risk? 24:42

3d ago24:42

24:42

Soundside host Diana Opong sits down with cybersecurity journalist Eric Geller & cybersecurity researcher Quentin Hodgson to talk about the recent report about security issues at Microsoft.By Diana Opong

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Game 2 49:32

3d ago49:32

49:32

As Paolo said after Game 2, "You gotta make shots, just the name of the game." After an eerily similar offensive performance to Game 1, Jonathan & Luke discuss how the Magic can turn it around in Orlando for Game 3. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.com IG: instagram.com/sixthmanshow Twitter: twitter.com/sixth…

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Postgame Live - Game 2 - Magic @ Cavs 35:46

4d ago35:46

35:46

Rinse and repeat. Magic can't hit enough shots to beat Cleveland in Game 2. RockEm is the world's largest sock store and they are located in Orlando! Shop at RockEm.com and use code MAGIC20 for 20% off your order! Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.com IG: instagram.com/sixthmanshow Twitter: twitter.com/sixthma…

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WA Republicans throw weight behind MAGA candidate Semi Bird 15:04

4d ago15:04

15:04

Washington state Republicans gathered in Spokane over the weekend to throw support behind a candidate for governor and other key offices. After a rowdy back and forth over whether the party would endorse at all, former Richland school board member Semi Bird emerged with the official GOP stamp of approval for the governor’s race. The decision sends …

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Boeing's safety culture gets a closer look on Capitol Hill 14:32

4d ago14:32

14:32

The investigation into Boeing’s safety culture, and what led up to the 737 Max blowout over Portland in January has made its way to Capitol Hill.By Diana Opong

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What's at the core of new apple creation at Washington State University? 16:22

4d ago16:22

16:22

Soundside host Diana Opong sits down with WSU horticulturalist and fruit breeder Kate Evans to talk about the science behind creating the new WA64 apple.By Diana Opong

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Peter Schrager joins the show to talk NY Giants and NFL Draft 35:54

4d ago35:54

35:54

NFL Network's Peter Schrager joins Art to talk the upcoming NFL Draft and predictions for the New York Giants.By ALL IN with Art Stapleton: A NY Giants Podcast

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Cavs vs. Magic: Game 2 On Deck 20:01

4d ago20:01

20:01

Game 2 is tonight! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks the Cavs playoff debut victory against the Orlando Magic, and what lies ahead in game two. From Evan's Mobley's dominance, to Niang embracing the playoff heel role, to Donovan's return to form, we dive into all the storylines.By Bob Schmidt

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United sneak into FA Cup final on penalties 39:52

4d ago39:52

39:52

How can an FA Cup semi-final win at Wembley leave fans feeling empty, if not despairing? That's the conundrum we try to unravel on this podcast. Recorded late on Sunday evening, in a state of serious fatigue, it's a riddle that tests our panel to their limits. What turned this performance from a stroll in the park into a near-catastrophic collapse.…

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Game 1 50:38

6d ago50:38

50:38

We knew it was coming, and it happened. Magic shooting struggles play a major hand in their Game 1 loss to Cleveland. Luke & Jonathan recap Game 1 and whether or not it's time to hit the panic button. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.com IG: instagram.com/sixthmanshow Twitter: twitter.com/sixthmanshow YouTube…

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Postgame Live - Game 1 - Magic @ Cavs 33:39

6d ago33:39

33:39

Magic miss too many shots and fall in Game 1 in Cleveland. RockEm is the world's largest sock store and they are located in Orlando! Shop at RockEm.com and use code MAGIC20 for 20% off your order! Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.com IG: instagram.com/sixthmanshow Twitter: twitter.com/sixthmanshow YouTube: Yo…

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Bonus Episode: Magic-Cavs Series Preview 36:55

7d ago36:55

36:55

It's playoff time! To preview the series, Jonathan sits down with Bob Schmidt of the Fear the 'Fro Podcast to get an inside look at the Cleveland Cavaliers before their first round matchup with the Orlando Magic. Check out Fear the 'Fro on X at @FeartheFroPod and listen to their episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Patreon: patreon.co…

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Should highly capable students go to different schools? Seattle changes its approach 25:31

8d ago25:31

25:31

Seattle Public Schools is phasing out its highly capable cohort (HCC) model – where advanced learners go to a handful of elementary, middle and high schools in the district with curriculum that is one or two years ahead of their grade depending on the subject. Instead, starting next school year (2024-25), the district’s replacement, called the “hig…

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Here's why car insurance just jumped nearly 25% in Washington state 11:51

8d ago11:51

11:51

Soundside host Libby Denkmann speaks with NW Insurance Council president Kenton Brice about the rising cost of auto insurance in WA State.By Libby Denkmann

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'Intergenerational tension.' How Seattle Jews are considering Passover this year 14:31

8d ago14:31

14:31

"I think lots of people looking towards this Passover holiday are trying to figure out — how will I sit around a Seder table and talk about what's happening in the world today and this lens of Jewish identity, knowing that my parents, grandparents, my children, or grandchildren see the world through really, really different eyes than I do?"…

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FA Cup semi-final preview with treble winner Jesper Blomqvist 45:15

8d ago45:15

45:15

We're looking for positives today on Talk of the Devils, and not just from Real Madrid. The U18s won their league this week and there's plenty of talent coming through. We also saw the first meeting of a new committee charged with planning the regeneration of Old Trafford. And, of course, it's Wembley this Sunday for an FA Cup semi-final against Co…

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Playoff Primer w/ Terrence Ross 1:08:47

8d ago1:08:47

1:08:47

The playoffs start in two days. Luke returns from vacation and shares his reaction to Game 82 and his thoughts on the matchup with the Cavs. Then Terrence Ross joins the show to discuss the growth of the Magic, how they matchup with Cleveland, and gives his series prediction. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.…

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How beverage battles undermined the tap and gave rise to bottled water 24:16

9d ago24:16

24:16

Dip into your average grocery or convenience store, and you’ll have your pick of at least a dozen different brands of bottled water.But despite being so ubiquitous in American culture today, the meteoric rise of bottled water isn't by coincidence -- and your average bottle and average tap have more in common than you might think.…

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Cascade PBS show 'The Nosh with Rachel Belle' tucks into the Northwest's culinary scene 17:54

10d ago17:54

17:54

Like sour cream dolloped lovingly on a baked potato, journalist and food writer Rachel Belle finds the delicious nooks and unexpected crannies of the Pacific Northwest culinary scene.By Libby Denkmann

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Officer who struck Jaahnavi Kandula had a 'checkered history.' SPD hired him anyway 15:49

10d ago15:49

15:49

Soundside host Libby Denkmann talks with freelance journalist Andrew Engelson about his reporting in Publicola on SPD Officer Kevin Dave's employment record at the Tucson Police Department in Arizona.By Libby Denkmann

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Bird flu is now spreading to cattle. Should Washington dairy farmers be worried? 18:42

11d ago18:42

18:42

As of last week, a long-running avian influenzas outbreak has affected more than 85 million poultry birds -- making it the deadliest avian flu in U.S. history. If that wasn’t enough cause for concern, cases of avian flu are now showing up in dairy cows and in Texas, at least one case was confirmed to have jumped from a dairy cow to a person.…

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How 'the churn' of the mental health care system leaves patients adrift 21:51

11d ago21:51

21:51

By Libby Denkmann

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Reduced hours, closures hit Seattle Public Library branches amid city's budget struggles 10:31

11d ago10:31

10:31

If you headed to a public library in Seattle over the weekend, you may have found your local branch was closed.By Libby Denkmann

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Mock Draft for NFL draft week; Daniels, Maye, McCarthy? Who you got? 15:47

11d ago15:47

15:47

Art gives his mock Draft for NFL draft week; is it Daniels, Maye, or McCarthy? Time will tell.By ALL IN with Art Stapleton: A NY Giants Podcast

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A Magical First Round Opponent: Cavs vs. Orlando is Set 25:30

11d ago25:30

25:30

Fear the 'Fro breaks down the story of the day... The Cavs losing their way into a matchup with Orlando. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses the tactic, the awkward post game presser with JB, and sets the stage for a week long playoff runup to Orlando. Plus, we announce the first winner of the 'Fro Pod Payback (a cash giveaway). Thanks for …

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Everybody In 1:25:35

11d ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Your Orlando Magic are back in the playoffs! Jonathan and Kevin discuss the Magic's regular season, beating the Bucks, and earning a playoff matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: TheSixthManShow.com IG: instagram.com/sixthmanshow Twitter: twitter.com/sixthmanshow YouTube: YouTube.com/TheSixth…

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Champions League hopes ended at Bournemouth? 50:07

11d ago50:07

50:07

Andy is feeling a little low after his ambitions were thwarted in dramatic fashion in the Manchester Marathon. Unfortunately, Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United hit roadworks of their own at the Vitality Stadium. A draw, and they were arguably lucky to escape with a point, means the team's Champions League hopes are hanging by the finest of threads. …

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