Best Benjamin Watson Podcasts (2024)

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Benjamin Watson - Former NFL tight end on taking a stand on tough topics 43:07

6d ago43:07

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Today on the podcast, former NFL running back Matt Forte officially begins his role as pro athlete voice on the Sports Spectrum podcast and he's joined by his good friend and longtime NFL tight end Benjamin Watson. Benjamin played 16 seasons in the NFL (2004-2019) with the Patriots, Browns, Saints and Ravens. He is the author of three books and is …

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Emeka Egbuka - Ohio State wide receiver on being bold for Jesus and revival on campus 40:34

3h ago40:34

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Emeka Egbuka is a wide receiver with the Ohio State University. A 5-star recruit, Egbuka was the 2019 Washington state Gatorade Player of the Year. In 2022, his sophomore year, he had 74 receptions for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns.Today on the podcast, we talk to Emeka Egbuka about his journey with Jesus, being bold in his faith, finding peace in …

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Jonathan Gonzalez, Raincoat & Carolyn Kousky, Insurance for Good & EDF: Insurance for Good (329) 27:28

28m ago27:28

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Jonathan Gonzalez, CEO & Co-founder of Raincoat, takes the reins as guest host to explore one of the most pressing challenges in insurance: the disaster insurance gap. Jonathan speaks with Carolyn Kousky from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), about the rising economic losses from climate disasters and the need for more inclusive and innovative …

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Jonathan Isaac - Orlando Magic NBA player on redefining greatness and faith in the NBA 35:42

7m ago35:42

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Jonathan Isaac is entering his seventh season in the NBA with the Orlando Magic. He was originally selected 6th overall by Orlando in the 2017 NBA Draft after playing his college basketball at Florida State. In 2022, Isaac released his first book, "Why I Stand" and in 2023, he launched his new clothing and apparel company, Unitus. Today on the podc…

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MARCO DIBELTULU - Natural soundscape and states of mind

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Programme de MARCO DIBELTULU pour webSYNradio : Natural soundscape and states of mind. Cette collection de pièces rassemblées pour les auditeurs de webSYNradio est inspirée par le paysage sonore. Les cinq premières pièces évoquent le paysage naturel, elles font référence aux quatre éléments, dans le but de créer une véritable carte postale sonore e…

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Demario Davis - New Orleans Saints linebacker on the process of spiritual transformation 43:08

2d ago43:08

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Today on the podcast, New Orleans Saints All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis joins Matt Forte and Jason Romano to talk about the importance of personal faith, the process of spiritual transformation, and the role of prayer in overcoming doubts and challenges. The discussion also highlights the collaboration between Demario and Saints teammate Derek Ca…

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René Mück & Marcel-Steffen Reif: Munich Re: The rise of Parametric - from resilience to revenue smoothing (328) 22:23

4d ago22:23

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How can parametric insurance transform risk management in an unpredictable world? Munich Re, a leader in reinsurance, is paving the way for innovative parametric solutions addressing weather-related and natural catastrophe risks. Robin Merttens is joined by René Mück, Global Head of Parametric NatCat, and Marcel-Steffen Reif, Global Head of Weather…

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BONUS POD - Justin Giboney - Former Vanderbilt football player on Christ-centered athletes speaking on culture and politics 34:30

6d ago34:30

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BONUS PODCAST: Today, Matt Forte welcomes Justin Giboney to the show. He is a former Vanderbilt college football player who is the cofounder of the AND Campaign, an attorney, and a political strategist in Atlanta, Georgia. You can learn more about the AND Campain here. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://…

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Sports Spectrum Podcast Trailer with Matt Forte 1:08

8d ago1:08

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The Sports Spectrum Podcast launched on March 31, 2017. Since then, we've had over 1400 interviews and 5 million downloads/listens. Our desire is to keep Jesus in the sports discussion and have conversations with athletes, coaches and others on the intersection of sports and faith in Christ. On November 5, 2024, we welcomed former Chicago Bears pro…

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 22:32

10d ago22:32

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We have a HUGE announcement for the podcast. Tune in to find out the BIG news. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Kiran Aulakh, VP, Fixed Advisory Asset Services: Kroll: Property rebuild valuation - understanding underinsurance (327) 32:09

11d ago32:09

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How can impartial valuations drive transparency and trust in insurance? Kroll’s platform provides property valuations through data-driven insights that benefit insurers, brokers and property owners alike. Matthew Grant sits down with Kiran Aulakh, Kroll's VP of Fixed Asset Advisory, to explore how Kroll’s platform combines technology and real-time …

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Preston Spradlin - James Madison men's basketball coach on his new role, trusting in God and being authentic 35:48

14d ago35:48

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Preston Spradlin is the head men's basketball coach with James Madison University. Prior to arriving at JMU in March of 2024, Spradlin spent the previous nine seasons at Morehead State where he led his team to two NCAA Tournament berths, including this past season of 2023-24. Today on the podcast, Preston Spradlin shares about his new role with Jam…

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Jaelene Daniels - Former pro soccer player on serving in ministry and seeking God's guidance in making difficult decisions 39:44

16d ago39:44

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Jaelene Daniels is a former pro soccer player, who spent seven seasons in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) with the Western New York Flash and the North Carolina Courage. She was a member of two NWSL championship teams during her time with the Courage. Playing the defender position, Hinkle starred in high school at Valor Christian in Highl…

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George Devereese, Product Management Director: S&P Global Market Intelligence: Shining light on dark shipping activity (326) 24:24

18d ago24:24

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How do you shed light on ‘dark shipping activity’? S&P Global Market Intelligence aims to support insurers throughout the entire insurance value chain by providing critical data and insights. Matthew Grant is joined by George Devereese, who monitors and tracks shipping around the world to screen them against various forms of liabilities. This data …

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Chuck Swirsky - Chicago Bulls play by play voice on faith, broadcasting and his time with Sports Spectrum 33:36

20d ago33:36

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Chuck Swirsky is the radio play by play voice of the Chicago Bulls. He started his career in broadcasting in Cleveland, Ohio in the mid-1970’s and moved to Chicago in 1979. He spent many years working in Chicago radio at WGN. In the mid-1990’s Swirsky was the host of our Sports Spectrum syndicated radio program, where he interviewed athletes and ot…

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Nick Mingione - Kentucky baseball coach on a historic 2024 season and surrendering to Jesus 40:22

23d ago40:22

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Nick Mingione became the head baseball coach at the University of Kentucky in June 2016. Prior to his time with the Wildcats, he was an assistant coach at Mississippi State from 2009-16. In 2017, Mingione’s first season in Lexington, he led the program to the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time ever, and was named SEC and National Coach of the …

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Benjamin Turner & Thomas Swire: Salesforce: More than just a CRM (325) 23:10

26d ago23:10

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Ben Turner joked that he’d “be a rich man for every pound [he] had somebody asking” what Salesforce has to offer the insurance world. Robin Merttens is joined this week by Ben Turner and Tom Swire at Salesforce, who touch on their journey to joining the company, the trouble with legacy systems and the exciting prospects for the future including an …

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Pat Fraher - NBA referee on the maturation of his faith and officiating the NBA Finals 42:22

28d ago42:22

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Pat Fraher is an NBA referee who has officiated 1300 regular season and 87 playoff games including the 2020 NBA Finals, 2021 NBA Finals and the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. Today on the show, Pat Fraher returns to share his experience of officiating an NBA Finals. He also discusses his testimony of coming to faith later in life and the transform…

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Cody Davis - 11-year NFL defensive back on his Christ journey and retiring from the NFL 34:41

1M ago34:41

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Cody Davis is a former NFL defensive back who played 11 seasons with Rams, Jaguars and Patriots. He was signed by the Rams in 2013 after going undrafted following a college career at Texas Tech where he was a second-team All-Big 12 in 2011 and 2012. Davis played five seasons with the Rams, two with the Jaguars and his final four seasons with the Pa…

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MICHEL TITIN-SCHNAIDER - Autobiophonie + Entropie passagère

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Programme de MICHEL TITIN-SCHNAIDER pour webSYNradio : Autobiophonie + Entropie passagère. J'ai eu l'idée de cette composition parce que j'ai constaté être très sensible à certains sons : notamment les hirondelles et la 40e de Mozart. En recherchant pourquoi, j'ai compris qu'il s'agissait de sons entendus très jeune. J'ai alors eu l'idée de constru…

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Ben Laidlaw, Managing Director: Carbon Underwriting: The Delegated Underwriting Specialists (324) 22:35

1M ago22:35

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Determined to write delegated business better, Ben Laidlaw joined Nick Tye and Jacqui Ferrier to found Carbon Underwriting. Carbon Underwriting is a Lloyd’s Syndicate MGU that provides shareable underwriting conclusions on its Graphene administration system. The company has matured since its conception in 2018, and Ben discusses navigating ‘Decile …

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Lauren Sisler - ESPN sideline reporter on the power of sharing our stories and making an impact 35:41

1M ago35:41

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Lauren Sisler is a sideline reporter for ESPN covering college football. She joined ESPN in 2016 after being named Best Sports Anchor by the Alabama Associated Press in 2014 and 2015. The former Rutgers gymnast also covers SEC football for AL.com in Alabama. Lauren just released her first book, “Shatterproof.” You can order your copy here. Today on…

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Jaccob Slavin - Carolina Hurricanes defenseman on new contracts, Bible studies, Gospel decisions and adoption 28:21

1M ago28:21

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Jaccob Slavin is an All-Star defenseman with the Carolina Hurricanes. He was originally selected by Carolina in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Draft. After a collegiate career at Colorado College, Slavin began his pro journey and made his NHL debut on Nov. 20, 2015. In 2017, Slavin signed a seven-year contract extension with the Hurricanes, and i…

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Liselotte Munk, CEO: Fadata: Expanding to new horizons (323) 19:41

1M ago19:41

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Fadata’s CEO, Liselotte Munk, returns to the InsTech podcast with Robin Merttens to discuss the company’s recent developments, including its expansion to APAC and South America. Discover in this episode the intricacies of running a policy admin system provider, where Liselotte thinks the market is heading to next and the challenges with entering ne…

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Tra Battle - Former Georgia defensive back shares powerful story of redemption and mental health 41:20

1M ago41:20

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Tra Battle is a former NFL defensive back, who spent time with the Chargers, Cowboys, Lions and Browns. In college, he played under head coach Mark Richt at the University of Georgia. His signature game occurred in 2006, when his Bulldogs beat No. 5 ranked Auburn and Battle had 3 interceptions including a pick-six. In 2013, Tra Battle reached rock …

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Josh Manson - Colorado Avalanche defenseman on celebrating his Stanley Cup championship and processing grief 31:27

2M ago31:27

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Josh Manson is currently a defenseman in the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche. He was a key contributor on the 2021-22 Stanley Cup-champion Avalanche team that beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. He scored a goal in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and set up the eventual Cup-winning goal in Game 6. On July 13, 2022, Manson agreed to a four-ye…

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Mike Hobday, CEO: Insurants: Falling in love with document processing (322) 26:27

2M ago26:27

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According to Mike Hobday, CEO of Insurants, the company is “a bit like being the Google Translator of the commercial insurance market”. Insurants is developed by Antworks in collaboration with Marsh McLennan to help commercial insurance companies manage and process their documents. This week, Matthew caught up with Mike, who previously having spent…

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DONALD RUBINSTEIN - Radio waves

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Programme de DONALD RUBINSTEIN pour webSYNradio : Radio waves. websynradio se met à l'heure américaine avec son invité Donald Rubinstein, compositeur fétiche de BO de films d'horreur qui sont entrés dans la culture populaire, notamment ceux de George Romero (Martin, Knightriders, Bruiser ...).Donald Rubinstein nous embarque dans un programme inédit…

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Dayton Moore - Texas Rangers Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations shares lessons on Christian leadership 35:56

2M ago35:56

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Dayton Moore is a Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations with the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers. Previously, he was with the Kansas City Royals as their General Manager from 2005-2021, where he helped KC to two World Series appearances and a championship in 2015. Before Kansas City, Moore spent time as an executive with the Atlanta Br…

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Chase Daniel - Former NFL QB on retirement, broadcasting and fatherhood 35:06

2M ago35:06

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Today on the podcast, Chase Daniel discusses his transition from playing in the NFL to a career in media and being a present father to his three children. He also shares about the importance of having a strong identity in Christ and how it has helped him navigate the challenges of transitioning out of football. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on …

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Gilbert Harrap & Michael Watson: InsurX: Smart Syndication and Wise Owls (321) 22:29

2M ago22:29

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This week we are combining youthful enthusiasm with sage wisdom on the podcast, as Robin Merttens speaks to InsurX’s CEO, Gilbert Harrap and Chairman, Michael Watson. InsurX is a platform that enables insurers and brokers to undertake portfolio underwriting, automated contract binding, algorithmic underwriting and instant risk matching. Touching on…

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