Best Ben Rode Podcasts (2024)

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American University assistant coach & 2005 NCAA Champion Jackie Manuel 47:27

5h ago47:27

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As an American University assistant coach and NCAA Champion at North Carolina, Jackie Manuel is able to offer several really insightful perspectives on college basketball. In this episode, Manuel shares what drew him to AU, when he knew he wanted to get into coaching, getting on the court and still playing today, his role as a coach, and helping yo…

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Recapping Maryland Basketball's offseason with Ben Dickson of InsideMDSports.com 35:42

13d ago35:42

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Ben Dickson (@Bendickson__) of 247's InsideMDSports.com and Newsday Sports joins Matt Modderno on Bleav in DMV Hoops this week. They break down all of the roster additions, both via high school recruiting and the transfer portal, and give Terps fans an idea of what to expect next season! Presented by betonline.ag! 1:30 - Key departures and key addi…

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American University star forward Matt Rogers on returning for a 5th season 35:47

25d ago35:47

35:47

American University forward Matt Rogers returns to the show to talk about his decision to return to AU for a 5th season. Roger is a true student athlete and talks about how the AU education, the program's family atmosphere, and their unfinished business from last season all led to his decision to run it back. We talk about the influence of head coa…

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Former Maryland center and current overseas pro Damonte Dodd 1:16:05

28d ago1:16:05

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On this week's Bleav in DMV Hoops, Maryland Basketball alum Damonte Dodd joins to talk about his years at Maryland ('13-'17) and now his multi-year professional career overseas. Dodd shares some great stories about playing for Mark Turgeon, playing alongside guys like Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, their NCAA Tournament runs, putting in work over th…

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21. Peter Freedman: From High School Drop Out to Billionaire. The RØDE Story 55:55

2M ago55:55

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Peter Freedman is the Founder of Australian company RØDE, one of the world’s leading technology brands for creators. After taking over his father’s company Freedman Electronics, Peter established RØDE in the early 90s, and with it, kicked off an audio legacy that he is still carrying on today. RØDE started out making high-quality yet affordable stu…

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Old Dominion wing Robert Davis Jr. 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Robert Davis Jr. is a sharpshooting wing that transferred to Old Dominion this Spring after spending his freshman season at UMass. He's primed for a breakout season this year and he walks us through what life is like for college athletes who enter the transfer portal. If you've ever been curious about that experience, you'll want to hear Robert's i…

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NBA Draft prospects playing in the DMV 1:14:09

2M ago1:14:09

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With the NBA Draft Lottery coming up this Sunday, we thought a re-run of the most interesting NBA Draft prospects in the DMV might be timely. In this episode, which originally aired on March 2nd, Matt Modderno and Nick Kalinowski (@kalidrafts) covered NBA draft prospects who are currently playing at schools in the greater DMV area. We break down th…

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Mount St. Mary's new head coach Donny Lind 34:03

2M ago34:03

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0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Why Mount St. Mary’s? 3:50 - The appeal of recruiting within the DMV 5:32 - Sales pitch for Mount basketball 6:31 - Lind’s coaching style & influences 9:20 - What to expect from Lind’s teams 10:58 - Impact of extra possessions 12:03 - OKGs: Who is Coach Lind’s ‘kind of guy’? 14:23 - Personalizing & building relationships with pl…

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Liberty wing and NBA Draft prospect Kyle Rode 36:22

2M ago36:22

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0:00 - Intro 1:21 - Rode on his master’s degree & Liberty education 2:07 - Kyle’s takeaways & experience at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament 10:40 - Transitioning from the college 3pt line to the NBA line 12:02 - Communication with NBA scouts and execs 13:12 - What role can Rode play on an NBA team? 14:27 - Developing his passing abilities 15…

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Old Dominion head coach Mike Jones 41:41

2M ago41:41

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0:00 - Intro 0:25 - ODU head coach Mike Jones’ accolades 1:09 - What’s it like to see former players play at higher levels? 2:36 - From playing to coaching at ODU 4:37 - Chasing the dream of being a college coach 6:31 - Jones’ time at Virginia Tech 7:56 - What can ODU fans expect to see out of Coach Jones and his teams? 9:47 - Game plan for 2024-25…

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George Washington season recap and offseason preview 49:08

3M ago49:08

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George Washington Men's Basketball started off the year hot and then struggled later in conference play. What happened? GW Insiders Liam O'Murchu (@liam_0__) and David Korn (@David_Korn4) joins the podcast this week to discuss what worked and what didn't for GW this season. We also cover transfer portal activity, who to build their team around for …

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American University head coach Duane Simpkins 45:01

3M ago45:01

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American University head coach Duane Simpkins joins the podcast this week. Simpkins provided his perspective on how American's season went, having some key players returning for next year, bringing out the best in his players, and the type of program he wants to build and style of play he wants to implement. He also talks about playing at the Unive…

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Maryland season recap & transfer portal breakdown 47:26

3M ago47:26

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0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Maryland-Rutgers takeaways 3:55 - Maryland-Wisconsin takeaways 4:52 - DeShawn Harris-Smith predictions 6:50 - Shooting struggles 9:02 - Season overview: Team or Willard? 13:10 - Derik Queen’s potential impact on Reese 15:52 - DHS’s capability as a facilitator 19:30 - Terp exits 29:07 - Front court transformations 34:30 - Latest …

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Maryland Basketball season recap & BIG10 Tournament preview 44:32

4M ago44:32

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Current Terps Jonas Evans, Brandon Schwartzberg, and Nathan Schwartz cover all things Maryland basketball! Topics: Northwestern and Indiana game recaps, Penn State preview, Big10 Tournament preview, evaluating the freshman, Kevin Willard's performance, coaching staff turnover, and what it would take for the Terps to make a tournament run. Presented…

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American University's do-it-all forward Lincoln Ball 36:57

5M ago36:57

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Lincoln Ball is a senior forward for American University and is currently averaging 4.3 points, 6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and .8 steals. Ball's stats may not jump off the screen but he routinely makes timely shots, grabs clutch rebounds, and can switch onto multiple opponents whenever the situation calls for that. He's the quintessential player whos…

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George Mason guard and lockdown defender Jared Billups 17:44

5M ago17:44

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George Mason guard Jared Billups (@jaredbillups1_) joins the show. Billups, a Waldorf native, is averaging 5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and .8 steals but his impact goes far beyond the box score. He fills us in on what it's like to take on the toughest offensive match-ups on the perimeter, making life tough on opponents, providing leadershi…

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E2: Presbyter Anthony Scoma Confronts the Chi Alpha Scandal 1:21:43

5M ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Welcome to the American Serf Podcast! In an enthralling episode, host Ron Bloomingkemper dives deep into a discussion with Presbyter Anthony Scoma on the internal turmoil shaking the very foundation of the Chi Alpha organization. Anthony Confronts the Chi Alpha Scandal and exposes the complex layers of negligence, legalities, and moral courage. Sco…

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George Mason's Keyshawn "Big Guard" Hall from 11/28/2023 32:21

5M ago32:21

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In honor of George Mason guard / forward Keyshawn Hall's 20 point, 12 rebound, 2 block game against local rival GW, we are re-running our conversation with him from 11/28/2023. Make sure to check it out if you didn't the first time! Hall went from not having any D1 offers out of high school and recently lost 60 pounds to now he's excelling in colle…

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Mount St. Mary's star guard Dakota Leffew 20:07

5M ago20:07

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Mount St. Mary's guard Dakota Leffew joins the show this week. Leffew is averaging 17.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1.5 steals this year. We talk about his individual performance, being at the top of opposing team's scouting reports, how Mount St. Mary's (MSM) can bounce back from a tough stretch recently, how he helps his younger teammate…

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E1: The Glasses On The Mind 58:23

5M ago58:23

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The greatest problem in the United States right now is not ignorance. It is in believing things and concepts that are not true. And that can be traced back to your worldview. America is currently in a battle of world views. or what we call Glasses on the mind. And among all the multiple shades of "glasses on the mind" that we juggle in modern cultu…

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Bryant University's do-it-all wing and DMV native Earl Timberlake 23:55

6M ago23:55

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Earl Timberlake is currently averaging 13.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks for 11-7 Bryant University. The team is currently 3-0 in conference play and Timberlake's versatility and unselfishness is a large reason why. He talks about playing for new head coach Phil Martelli Jr., their style of play, what makes their te…

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George Mason forward and DMV native Woody Newton 24:23

7M ago24:23

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George Mason forward Woody Newton is averaging 7 points, 3.6 rebounds, .8 steals, and .8 blocks for the 8-2 Patriots. He's also shooting and insane 63.6% from three right now, which leads the country. Newton impacts the game on-court with his floor-spacing, defense, and versatility but he also makes a positive impact with his attitude and joy for t…

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A10 Player of the year candidate & George Washington guard James Bishop IV 21:03

7M ago21:03

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James Bishop IV is a 5th-year guard for the 7-2 George Washington Revolutionaries men's basketball team. He's currently averaging 19.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and making 38.6% of his threes. He talks through the teams exciting win against Navy on Tuesday, what the vibe is like with this year's team, playing for coach Chris Caputo, how he…

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George Mason's Keyshawn "Big Guard" Hall 30:17

7M ago30:17

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Keyshawn Hall of George Mason Men's Basketball is currently averaging 17.7 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1 steal for the 5-1 Patriots. He was recently named A10 Co-Player of the Week for his performance, including a game-winner in a 73-71 win over South Dakota State. Hall went from not having any D1 offers out of high school and recently …

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George Washington wing Garrett Johnson on battling a tumor to get back on the court and help GW to a 3-0 start 22:42

8M ago22:42

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George Washington wing and DMV native Garrett Johnson missed two years of college basketball while battling with a rare tumor in his hip. He endured multiple 9-hour surgeries and 9 rounds of chemo to be able to get back on the court and he's off to a great start to the season. GW is 3-0 and Johnson is a big reason why, averaging 17 points and 7.7 r…

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Gonzaga College High School guard Blake Harper on his commitment to Howard University Men's Basketball 29:27

8M ago29:27

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Gonzaga College HS guard Blake Harper joins the podcast to tell us about the recruitment process and his recent commitment to Howard University. Blake walks us through what his recruitment was like, his official visit to Howard, interacting with the coaches, and why Howard ended up being the right fit for him. If you've ever wondered what it's like…

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Previewing Maryland's trip to the Asheville Championship with Brian Rauf of Heat Check CBB 32:34

8M ago32:34

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Brian Rauf covers college basketball for Heat CBB and co-hosts the Heat Check Hangout. He joins the podcast to discuss the Asheville Championship which will feature Maryland, Davidson, Clemson, and UAB this weekend. Maryland plays Davidson on Friday, 11/10, at 7pm EST and Clemson plays UAB on Friday at 930pm. The winners and losers of each then pla…

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James Madison University head coach Mark Byington 37:28

8M ago37:28

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Mark Byington, the head coach of James Madison University men's basketball, joins the show this week. We discuss his own playing career, learning from a legend like Bobby Cremins, completely turning around a program like Georgia Southern, and building a high-end program at James Madison. Coach Byington talks about his goals for the program, buildin…

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Maryland freshmen, Derik Queen's recruitment, DMV recruits and more with Tobias Bass of The Athletic 53:22

9M ago53:22

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Tobias Bass (@tobias_bass), college basketball recruiting insider and writer for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss Maryland freshmen DeShawn Harris-Smith, Jamie Kaiser, and Jahnathan Lamothe and how they can make an impact for Maryland this season. We also cover the recruitment of Derik Queen and Efeosa Oliogu and what their commitment wou…

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Filmmaker Melanie Page on her docu-series "Can't Retire From This" 35:23

9M ago35:23

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"Can't Retire From This" is an upcoming multi-part documentary series highlighting women's basketball in the DMV, and the role the game plays in uplifting local youth. Melanie Page is a former DMV hooper turned filmmaker and she joins the podcast to help spread the word about her project. We cover her own basketball career and introduction to the g…

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University of the District of Columbia head coach Mike Riley 52:06

9M ago52:06

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Mike Riley is the head coach at UDC and is a DC native who played and coached at Georgetown. Riley was an assistant at Georgetown under John Thompson II from 1983-2004 and during that time they won six Big East Championships, four Big East Tournament Championships, made two Final Fours, and won the 1984 NCAA Championship. Riley has been the coach a…

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20. Matthew McConaughey (Academy Award-Winning Actor) the Egotistical Utilitarian Approach to Chasing Dreams and Changing Lives 56:24

9M ago56:24

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Texas native Matthew McConaughey is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men. A chance meeting in Austin with casting director and producer Don Phillips led him to director Richard Linklater, who helped launch the actor’s career. Since then, he has won an Academy Award, appeared in over 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion; an…

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Howard University head coach Kenny Blakeney 59:00

9M ago59:00

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Howard University men's basketball head coach Kenny Blakeney joins the show to talk about his coaching career and this year’s Howard team. Coach Blakeney played for two of the all-time great coaches in Morgan Wootten at DeMatha and Mike Krzyzewski at Duke, so we talk about that experience and what he learned from them. He also tells some great stor…

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Univ. of Iowa assistant coach for player development and former Virginia HS Player of the Year Tristan Spurlock 1:06:35

9M ago1:06:35

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Tristian Spurlock (@CoachTSpurlock), a DMV native, was a 4-star recruit, he played at the University of Virginia and University of Central Florida, he played professionally overseas for 9 years, and is now an assistant coach for player development at the University of Iowa. He provides so much insight into all levels of the game in this episode tha…

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George Mason head coach Tony Skinn 56:14

9M ago56:14

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George Mason head coach Tony Skinn joins the podcast to discuss his coaching journey to this point and what we can expect from him and George Mason moving forward. We cover his own playing days at George Mason, their Final Four run, playing overseas, and playing in the Olympics for Nigeria. But we also spend a lot of episode talking about this year…

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George Washington head coach Chris Caputo 40:21

9M ago40:21

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George Washington head coach Chris Caputo talks about why he took the GW job, what it's like taking over a program and getting it to where he wants it to be, this year's team and returning stars like James Bishop and Max Edwards, incorporating transfers, returning to the area after having success at George Mason as an assistant, all of the talent i…

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American University forward Matt Rogers 28:55

9M ago28:55

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Matt Rogers (@matt_rogers4), starting forward on the American University basketball team, joins the podcast this week. We discuss: growing his game, adapting to a new head coach, what to expect from American this season, the team's overseas trip to Italy this summer, the Wizards, and much more! Presented by betonline.ag!…

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Colby Giacubeno on Maryland basketball recruiting and the talent level of DMV recruits 1:04:09

9M ago1:04:09

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Colby Giacubeno (@ColbyGHoops) of Inside Maryland Sports and Colby G Scouting joins the show to discuss the wealth of basketball talent in the DMV and, more specifically, how the Maryland Terrapins are faring in recruiting under Kevin Willard. If you want a deep dive into the class of 2024-2026, Colby provides great analysis of the names to know in…

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Mount St. Mary’s head coach Dan Engelstad 46:10

9M ago46:10

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Mount St. Mary’s head coach Dan Engelstad joins Matt Modderno on the podcast this week. They cover: how Dan got into coaching, turning around a Soutern Vermont College program that went 1-24 the season before he arrived and going 104-34 there, getting the job at Mount St. Mary's, going from D3 to D1 coaching, coaching in the NCAA Tournament, the im…

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Gonzaga College High School head coach Steve Turner 59:19

9M ago59:19

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Steve Turner of Gonzaga College High School, one of the best high school coaches in America, joins the show to talk about how he's sustained success over such a long period of time in arguably the best basketball league in the country. Turner has won multiple local and national Coach of the Year awards, coached the #1 team in the country in 2007-20…

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Maryland Basketball breakdown with Jeff Ermann of InsideMDSports 35:46

9M ago35:46

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On the inaugural episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops, Matt Modderno welcomes Jeff Ermann (@Jeff_Ermann) of InsideMDSports.com to check in on all things Maryland Basketball! If you haven't been keeping up over the offseason so far, allow us to get you up to speed. We talk about Jahmir Young and Donta Scott deciding to return, the additions of Chance Steph…

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SPIRITED, chats on religion and spirituality with Ethan Rode 1:09:06

11M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

This is the first episode of my new series, BIG MAMA HEX PODCAST - SPIRITED, chats on religion and spirituality, I sit down (virtually) with friend, Ethan Rode. Ethan is a practicing jew with a very wonderful story of connection to his beliefs through his familial history. He is also a recent graduate of Queen’s University in Canada where he studie…

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EPISODE 35 - GAIL KESSLER 47:58

12M ago47:58

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In episode 35 I sit down (virtually) with Gail Kessler of Ladyfingers Sewing Studio in Oley. We talk about growing up PA Dutch and her journey to owning and operating Ladyfingers. We also, of course, talk about our love for the Oley Valley!Links:ladyfingerssewing.comhttps://www.facebook.com/LadyfingersSewingStudioandoverfabrics.com…

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EPISODE 33 - BEN RADER 1:09:14

12M ago1:09:14

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In episode 33 I am chatting with friend, fellow Deitscher and artist, Ben Rader! We talk about art, culture and music. It was a blast catching up with Ben and learning more about his childhood and life before we knew him. Check out his links below!Learn more:https://www.benjaminrader.com/https://www.instagram.com/benjaminraderart/https://www.facebo…

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EPISODE 32 - ROBERT JONES 1:27:30

12M ago1:27:30

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In episode 32 I am chatting with Robert Joseph Jones, new friend and owner of the amazing shop, Ysbrydoliaeth - Curiosity Shop / Magasin de curiosités. We discussed our shared backgrounds of Welsh and Deitsch along with Welsh identity, Robert's background in languages as well as teaching and writing poetry.Robert Jones, comes originally from Monroe…

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EPISODE 30 - RACHAEL & GENE KEHLER 1:00:38

12M ago1:00:38

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In this episode I sit down with Rachael and Gene Kehler. I met Rachael years ago at her old fashioned candy shop in Boyertown, The Peppermint Stick. She is a wonderful person and we got along instantly! I never forgot her great energy and spirit. So when I found out she had become the president of The Boyertown Historical Society, I reached out to …

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EPISODE 31 - ETHAN RODE 1:04:49

12M ago1:04:49

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In episode 31 I sit down (virtually) with new friend, Ethan Rode. Ethan is a recent graduate of Queen’s University in Canada where he studied linguistics and politics, with specific interests in language revitalization and Spanish literature. Originally from Mohnton, PA, he grew up immersed in PA Dutch culture and language with his grandparents on …

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EPISODE 29 - AMY KELLY 1:02:13

12M ago1:02:13

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EPISODE 27 - JACK MONTGOMERY 1:29:35

12M ago1:29:35

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In episode 27, I sat down with Jack Montgomery! Jack is an author, American Shamans, speaker and singer/songwriter. We talk about his initial interests in community healers while doing fieldwork in regional folk religions for a course in Religion and Anthropology that evolved into a life-long pursuit. He also shares stories of his time with Lee Gan…

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