Best BIG CED Podcasts (2024)

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Take It Personal (Ep 151: Dah Shinin' Album Spotlight) with General Steele 4:14:41

1h ago4:14:41

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On episode 151, we're teleporting back to 1995. If you had a 5-disc CD changer in the whip, chances are you had Dah Shinin' in one of those slots. Tek and Steele announced their presence with authority on Enta da Stage in '93, then dropped the classic Bucktown b/w Let's Git It On single in early '94, which had everyone patiently waiting for their a…

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Take It Personal (Ep 152: TIP Is for the Children) 3:08:46

4h ago3:08:46

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Who said TIP can't keep it PG-13? On episode 152, we're doing just that. For the first time in 8 years, you'll now be able to listen to an entire episode of Take It Personal without telling your kiddos to put on their ear muffs. No more lowering the volume or fast-forwarding a track, we got you and your family covered. Enjoy that car ride together …

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On Second Thought: Statesman scribes on games Texas should be be most concerned about in 2024 34:06

2h ago34:06

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The On Second Thought podcast is back and Statesman sports columnist Cedric Golden teams up this week with Texas beat writers Danny Davis and Thomas Jones to get their biggest moments from the preseason and examining the matchups that should most concern the Longhorns in their season in the SEC. Ced also breaks down the schedule game for game and r…

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Take It Personal - Pharoahe Monch - Take It Personal (Interview ’24) 51:42

1M ago51:42

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Pharoahe Monch stopped by to discuss his concert at Lincoln Center in NYC, to celebrate the 25-Anniversary of his classic, Internal Affairs. Special guests include M.O.P., Large Professor, Talib Kweli, Styles & Prince Po, so you're not going to want to miss this show. Pharoahe talks about his upcoming Roc Nation album, External Affairs. We get into…

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On Second Thought says goodbye to Kirk Bohls 34:16

1M ago34:16

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Former Statesman columnist Kirk Bohls and longtime colleague Cedric Golden appear on their last On Second Thought podcast together after 340 episodes spanning eight years. They reflect on the beginning of the show, their favorite guests and what it is to come in the future. After collaborating for nearly two decades, Bohls has taken a columnist job…

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On Second Thought Ep. 339: LISTEN: Texas A&M baseball’s Schlossnagle on potential Texas showdown in College Station 38:49

3M ago38:49

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With a potential in-state showdown with Texas looming at the College Station Regional, Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss the buildup and the full-time resumption of an age-old rivalry. Texas softball player Joley Mitchell stops in to recap the epic super regional win over Texas A&M and Thursday…

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On Second Thought Ep. 338: Longhorn softball ace Teagan Kavan on Texas A&M super regional; Ced and Kirk on Texas baseball, end of Longhorn Network 45:56

3M ago45:56

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The top-ranked Texas Longhorns are two wins away from returning to the Women’s College World Series and star pitcher Teagan Kavan joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss her spectacular freshman season and the best-of-three super regional series against Texas A&M which starts Friday at McCombs Field. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also b…

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On Second Thought Ep. 337: Texas softball coach Mike White on NCAA title aspirations, winning the Big 12, playing Siena 31:48

3M ago31:48

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The Texas softball team has turned in a banner season up to this point, a Big 12 regular season title and a No. 1 ranking. The Horns are the No. 1 overall seed in the o NCAA tournament and open up Friday against the Siena Saints. 3 p.m. at Red and Charline McCombs field. Coach Mike White joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss nation…

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On Second Thought Ep. 336: Football coach Steve Sarkisian on navigating the portal, golf coach John Fields on hosting NCAA home regional 1:00:10

4M ago1:00:10

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Nearly three weeks removed from the annual Orange-White spring game, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian joins the On Second Thought podcast and gives an update on what improvements he seeks to make on the roster between now and summer workouts. He also discusses the NFL upside of Texas exes Xavier Worthy (Kansas City Chiefs) and Adonai Mitchell (…

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On Second Thought Ep. 335 NFL Network’s Charles Davis on how Texas WR Xavier Worthy will fare in Kansas City 35:26

4M ago35:26

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NFL Network/CBS football analyst Charles Davis drops in on the On Second Thought podcast to break down how several drafted Texas Longhorns — including wideout Xavier Worthy and defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat — will fare with their new NFL teams. The Horns had 11 players drafted and several could make an immediate impact. Davis discusses those and …

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On Second Thought Ep. 334: Longhorn legend Rod Babers on Arch Manning’s emergence, Sark’s biggest concerns 35:05

4M ago35:05

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No one can break down a football team like Rod Babers. the Longhorn football legend and radio personality joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to examine Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning’s superb performance in the Orange-White game and how it affects the dynamic with starter Quinn Ewers moving forward. He also points out Steve Sarkis…

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On Second Thought Ep. 333: Texas ex Alex Okafor on how Texas will replace T’Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy; Ced and Kirk on baseball’s struggles, Rodney Terry’s portal moves 39:55

5M ago39:55

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Former Texas star Alex Okafor joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss how the Longhorns will replace some huge contributors in 2024. Okafor, the 2012 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and a Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, also gives his take on what we can expect from quarterback Quinn Ewers in his senior season and which …

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On Second Thought Ep. 332: Rodney Terry on navigating the portal for 2025, Sark’s question marks at tackle 49:18

5M ago49:18

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Texas basketball coach Rodney Terry joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to update us on the Texas roster and how he’s navigating the transfer portal with leading scorers Dylan Disu and Max Abmas departing. He also gives us a primer on incoming freshman guard Tre Johnson, a a 6-foot-6 McDonald’s All-American who has one-and-one potential. Ho…

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On Second Thought Ep. 331: Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian’s biggest spring concerns, TSN’s Mike DeCourcy on Final Four weekend 42:00

5M ago42:00

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We’re at the midway point of spring football and Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian has his team preparing for the April 20 Orange-White Game at Royal-Memorial Stadium. On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the first half of workouts and examine Sarkisian’s three most important areas of concern so far. They also put a bow o…

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OST Ep 330: Rick Barnes on Texas tenure, Andrea Lloyd on UT women's title hopes 1:03:03

6M ago1:03:03

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Spring football has started but March Madness is taking center on a jam-packed On Second Thought podcast. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls hit on what they saw from the Texas Longhorns on the first day of spring practice but first Texas basketball coaching legend Rick Barnes checks in to discuss his second-seeded Tennessee team’s tournament hopes…

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On Second Thought Ep. 329 with ESPN’s Kris Budden on Texas’ chances for a deep tourney run, spring football starting 37:56

6M ago37:56

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With March Madness fast upon us, ESPN reporter/analyst Kris Budden joins the On Second Thought podcast to examine Texas’ chances of making a deep run in the NCAAs along with the Big 12’s best chances for a national championship. Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also discuss the biggest storylines surrounding Texas spring football, the resurgent T…

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On Second Thought Ep 328: Will 4.21 propel Texas ex Xavier Worthy into the first round of the NFL draft? Hoops, baseball struggles 36:59

6M ago36:59

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Will Texas wideout Xavier Worthy’s electric 4.21 time in the 40 at the NFL Combine move him into the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft? Columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down his historic sprint and review how the other Longhorns fared in this week’s On Second Thought podcast. They also break down the NCAA tournament fallout from Te…

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On Second Thought Ep. 327: Texas baseball coach David Pierce on 7-1 start, upcoming tests vs. LSU, Texas A&M; Texas hoops on the upswing 35:44

6M ago35:44

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Texas baseball coach David Pierce joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down the team’s explosive 7-1 start to the season and to preview a tough upcoming four-game stretch that starts with three games at the Astros Foundation College Classic in Houston (LSU, Texas State, Vanderbilt) followed by a home showdown on Tuesday against Texa…

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On Second Thought Ep. 326: Did the Longhorns overpay for coach Steve Sarkisian? UT legend Keith Moreland on Texas baseball, last season on LHN 58:58

6M ago58:58

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Did the Texas administration overpay when it extended football coach Steve Sarkisian’s contract from $5.6 annually to $10.3 million through 2030? Statesman sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls argue the merits in this week’s On Second Thought podcast. Longhorn legend Keith Moreland drops in to give an early season primer on Texas baseball…

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On Second Thought: Will Texas QB Arch Manning transfer? Uncle Eli Manning says ‘Not so fast’ 34:03

7M ago34:03

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With Steve Sarkisian’s not-so surprising announcement that Quinn Ewers will be the starter entering the 2024, Texas football fans were concerned that talented backup Arch Manning might transfer. His uncle Eli Manning lended some sage advice in a CBS Sports interview this past week. On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine the si…

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Take It Personal - Little Brother (Phonte & Rapper Big Pooh) Interview 2:33:44

7M ago2:33:44

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Every once in a while, an interview turns more into a conversation amongst rap dudes. We anticipated having Rapper Big Pooh and Phonte for just 45 minutes, so when I tell you the interview lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes, it tells you just how funny and relatable these guys are to talk to. We covered an awful lot, yet it wasn't nearly enough once it …

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On Second Thought Ep. 324: Longhorn football coach Steve Sarkisian’s obsession with winning a championship 41:10

7M ago41:10

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Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the media on National Signing Day Wednesday and while the talk wasn’t about signees — Texas didn’t have any — he hit on a variety of subjects following a breakthrough 12-2 season. Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden are here to discuss his thoughts on this week’s jam-packed On Second Thought podcast while als…

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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Darryl 'Chill' Mitchell- Beyond 50 1:02:40

7M ago1:02:40

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Growing up in the New York City area is challenging, yet fulfilling, especially back in the 1970s- 1990s. A young boy, born in the Bronx but raised in Long Island took a chance by entering the world of hip-hop at a time when hip-hop was still considered a fad and wasn't expected to last long. In fact, it was given the same lifespan as disco. But, D…

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On Second Thought Ep. 323: Texas beat writer Thomas Jones on Sarkisian’s mastery of the transfer portal, resurgence of Rodney Terry’s basketball team 27:33

7M ago27:33

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Texas beat writer Thomas Jones stops in for this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down how coach Steve Sarkisian has handled the transfer portal after losing so many key contributors following the program’s banner 12-2 season that included a Big 12 title. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls and Jones also discuss the resurgence of the men’s…

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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Jamie Roberts 53:22

8M ago53:22

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Not everyone can handle entrepreneurship, but for comedian Jamie Roberts, owning a business is not a funny thing. The man has been on the comedy scene for years and has had a hand in running several shows in the New York City area. Roberts was the host and executive producer of a weekly show every Sunday called Sunday Night Live, the longest-runnin…

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On Second Thought Ep. 322; Rod Babers on if Texas will return to the CFP in 2024, Bo Davis’ exit to LSU 46:24

8M ago46:24

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Former Texas All-American cornerback and Austin radio star Rod Babers returns to the On Second Thought podcast to break down where Texas missed an opportunity to win the Sugar Bowl and if the Longhorns will be back in national title contention in 2024. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss the huge loss of defensive line coach Bo Davis to…

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On Second Ep. 321: What went wrong at the Sugar Bowl, how the Longhorns stack up in 2024 36:25

8M ago36:25

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Texas’ football season ended one win short of a national championship game appearance but a 12-2 finish in Steve Sarkisian’s third year was a great ride. Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down the Sugar Bowl loss to Washington and where the Longhorns go from here on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.…

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On Second Thought Ep. 320: Sugar Bowl preview with SI.com's Pat Forde, Arch Manning’s new job 33:54

8M ago33:54

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Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden are on the ground from New Orleans and SI.comcollege football columnist Pat Forde joins them for a special On Second Thought Sugar Bowl podcast. Forde discloses his pick between Texas and Washington and gives his Michigan-Alabama pick. Ced and Kirk also discuss the Quinn Ewers-Michael Penix dynamic …

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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Bowlegged Lou of Full Force 1:11:17

8M ago1:11:17

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You've heard many of their songs throughout the past 40-plus years. When it comes to legendary, this man and his music family fit the bill. He and his family, Full Force, which was comprised of brothers, Lucien "Bowlegged Lou" George Jr. "Paul Anthony" George, Brian "B-Fine" George, and cousins, Hugh Junior "Shy Shy" Clark, Curt "Curt-T-T" Bedeau, …

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Take It Personal - Dart Adams Interview 1:20:58

9M ago1:20:58

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Dart Adams, author, journalist, Hip-hop historian, fact-checker and Bostonian, joins Take It Personal to discuss all things Boston and being the Neil Degrassi Tyson of Hip-hop. www.takeitpersonalradio.com www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio http://vevo.ly/R08SdB…

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On Second Thought Ep. 319: ESPN’s Dusty Dvoracek on Texas-Washington, Michael MacCambridge on his new book about America and sports in the 1970s 1:00:37

9M ago1:00:37

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Dusty Dvoracek has worked four Texas games this season so who better to break down the Sugar Bowl than ESPN game analyst? Dvoracek, a former all-Big 12 performer at Oklahoma, joins the On Second Thought podcast to break down how Texas will deal with Washington’s explosive quarterback Michael Penix Jr. — a Heisman Trophy finalist — and will also ans…

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Take It Personal - Jon Anik (UFC) Interview 59:27

9M ago59:27

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Jon Anik is a true Bostonian, a hip-hop head and best known as the play-by-play commentator for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Jon joins us on our Boston hip-hop tribute to discuss all things Boston, including once being an aspiring rapper. www.takeitpersonalradio.com www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio…

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Take It Personal - Esoteric (of Czarface) Interview 1:37:56

9M ago1:37:56

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Music video by Take It Personal performing Esoteric (of Czarface) Interview. 2023 Gotham West Studios http://vevo.ly/rclA8ZBy Take It Personal Radio

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On Second Thought Ep. 318: Will the rollercoaster Oklahoma State Cowboys shock the Texas Longhorns and ruin their College Football Playoff hopes in Saturday’s Big 12 title game? 39:12

9M ago39:12

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Sellout Crowd columnist Jenni Carlson joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down Oklahoma State’s chances against the heavily favored Horns in the final meeting of longtime Big 12 rivals. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also examine Texas’ chances to crash the CFP party and Texas A&M’s hiring of Mike Elko.…

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My Friends Are Better Than Yours: The Choice Is Yours- Dres From Black Sheep- Beyond 50 40:26

9M ago40:26

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There are many recognizable songs in hip-hop history that all you have to do is hear four bars and you instantly know the song. Or, you know the most known and heavily recited lines, in this case, "Engine, engine number nine on the New York Transit line, if my train goes off the track, pick it up! Pick it Up! Pick it up!" Well, the next person I sp…

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On Second Thought Ep. 317: Fozzy Whittaker on the Sarkisian culture, Texas Tech and how he relates to Jonathon Brooks’ knee injury 45:59

9M ago45:59

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Will the Texas Longhorns continue their magical final season in the Big 12 with a blowout win over the Texas Tech Raiders on Black Friday? Former Longhorn running back Fozzy Whittaker — a college football analyst with the Longhorn Network and Sirius Radio — joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down Te…

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On Second Thought Ep. 316: Will Horns have enough killer instinct to beat Iowa State? TexAgs’ Olin Buchanan on Jimbo’s replacement 52:43

10M ago52:43

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Will the Texas Longhorns summon the requisite killer instinct to take down the Iowa State Cyclones on the road and advance to the Big 12 title game? Statesman columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down Steve Sarkisian’s biggest concerns on this week’s On Second Thought podcast. Also, TexAgs.com columnist Olin Buchanan stops in to discuss th…

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On Second Thought Ep. 315: Colt McCoy on Texas HOF induction, Alex Okafor on UT pass rushing woes, K-State preview 1:04:41

10M ago1:04:41

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It’s a star-studded On Second Thought podcast this week as Longhorn legend Colt McCoy checks in with Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden to discuss his induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and also answer if he plans to retire or continue playing in the NFL. Former Longhorn sack master Alex Okafor gives his take on what’s ailing the Texas pass rus…

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The Industry Cosign- Beyond 50: Catching Up With Chip Fu 46:38

10M ago46:38

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The importance of educating the youth is not lost on Brooklyn, NY's own Chip Fu. A founding member of the hip-hop group, Fu-Schnickens, his dedication to hip-hop helped shape his focus to making sure the youth have direction and focus for the future. The child of an educator, Chip is a natural for the program he started and is currently running M.A…

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The Industry Cosign Presents 'Beyond 50' Featuring Author Lemar Ingram 43:49

10M ago43:49

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Lemar Ingram is involved in corporate America for his day job, yet, he has instilled the learnings and culture of hip-hop in order to become successful in his line of work. The self-described hip-hop head is also the author of the self-published book, "The G-Code: Behind the Bars: Hip-Hop Connoisseur's Guide Through Corporate America." Ingram's tom…

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On Second Thought Ep. 314: ESPN’s Tom Luginbill on Maalik Murphy’s first start, Texas-BYU 50:20

10M ago50:20

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ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill will be calling Saturday’s Texas-BYU game. He joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss Maalik Murphy’s first start, the Arch Manning Watch and Texas’ chances to navigate the second half of the season.By Gannett

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On Second Thought Ep. 313: Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte on renewal of SWC rivalry between Horns and Cougars 33:08

11M ago33:08

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After losing to Oklahoma in a Red River Rivalry classic, the Texas Longhorns know they will likely have to run the table and win the Big 12 title to qualify for the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history. Houston Chronicle writer Joseph Duarte joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to dis…

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On Second Thought Ep. 312: Will the Longhorns run the table after Oklahoma loss? 29:57

11M ago29:57

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After the disappointing loss to archival Oklahoma, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said the team’s goals are still in reach. As Texas enters the bye week, Statesman sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine the fallout from the 34-30 heartbreaker and Bohls answers the biggest question of the day: “Will Texas run the table for the remainder…

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On Second Thought Ep. 311: ESPN's Greg McElroy on Texas' Oklahoma challenge, CFP chances 34:21

11M ago34:21

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ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy has been high on Texas since the preseason and that hasn’t changed amid the Longhorns rise to No. 3 in the country. The former Alabama quarterback joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to explain why he believes the Longhorns will beat Oklahoma for a second time Saturday while also discussing their…

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On Second Thought Ep. 310: Kansas coach Lance Leipold on Texas matchup and the upset win that started the program’s rise 32:44

11M ago32:44

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Kansas coach Lance Leipold has engineered one of the most impressive turnarounds in recent memory, taking perennial Big 12 cellar dweller Kansas to a 4-0 record and a national ranking in his third season. Leipolds joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast and discusses Saturday’s battle of unbeaten in Austin and th…

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On Second Thought Ep. 309: Waco Tribune’s Cherry and Smith on if Baylor can shock Texas in Waco 35:33

12M ago35:33

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It could be the last time the Baylor Bears and Texas Longhorns meet on a football field so what better way to preview the game than to bring in Waco Tribune-Herald columnist Brice Cherry and beat writer Zach Smith for the On Second Thought podcast? Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls join the Tribune scribes in breaking down the matchup and predicti…

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On Second Thought Ep. 308: Longhorn legend Derrick Johnson on the Alabama win, Texas’ upside 23:18

12M ago23:18

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Derrick Johnson is one of several Longhorn legends who have been mentoring current players and that dedication paid dividends in Saturday’s humongous win at Alabama, The recent College Football Hall of Fame inductee joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the win and the potential for a great season on…

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On Second Thought Ep 307: ESPN’s Paul Finebaum on Texas’ odds to spring an Alabama upset 52:14

12M ago52:14

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Can the Texas Longhorns spring the upset at Alabama Saturday? Did the SEC lose its luster on opening weekend? Will Nick Saban coach another five years? ESPN personality Paul Finebaum answers these questions and more on this week’s On Second Thought podcast. Finebaum also discusses Saban’s near 28-2 record in games against his assistants and what th…

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Take It Personal - Ultramagnetic MC’s Interview with Kool Keith & Ced Gee 2:52:02

1y ago2:52:02

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Music video by Take It Persoanl performing Ultramagnetic MC's Interview with Kool Keith & Ced Gee. 2023 Gotham West Studios http://vevo.ly/Y70B6WBy Take It Personal Radio

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On Second Thought Ep. 306: Will Texas finish 11-1 or 9-3? 30:31

1y ago30:31

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It’s Game Week and On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls are in disagreement on how the Texas Longhorns will fare this fall. Kirk has them at 11-1 while Cedric has them at 9-3 so what better way to debate their differences than by breaking down the 2023 schedule? All of this and more on this week’s podcast. Enjoy.…

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