Best Berkman Podcasts (2024)

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Free Episode | Val Hale and Jack Berkman | Strong and Responsible 42:05

18h ago42:05

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Send us a text Val has had an impactful career with roles such as Executive Director of the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, President and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, and University Relations Vice President at Utah Valley University. Val also had a significant role in athletics at Brigham Young University for 15 years…

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Hall of Fame Debate: Joey Votto vs Lance Berkman 16:42

12d ago16:42

16:42

As promised (a day late) - we have a great Baseball Hall of Fame debate. Who is more deserving of a call to The Hall? Lance Berkman or Joey Votto? OR - are both Hall of Famers? We take a deep dive today inside The Mayor's Office. Follow Us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/M-Cd9n83hUE https://bleav.com/By Sean Casey, Rich Ciancimino

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Shohei Ohtani 50/50 watch. Lindor & Mets win again. Yankees get right. Tigers still Rolling 17:06

2h ago17:06

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Shohei Ohtani is doing something only the great Rickey Henderson has ever accomplished and we are here for it. Lindor continues to act like an MVP even if he doesn't beat out Ohtani. But Who cares if the Mets can keep rolling into the playoffs? Juan Soto, Jazz Chisholm and the Yankees had a much needed win last night. Are they ready to get right fo…

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Free Episode | Becky Mackintosh and Hugh Zaretsky | Serving Others and Living Your Dreams 44:55

2h ago44:55

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Send us a text Hugh Zaretsky is a top-notch expert in real estate, leadership, sales, and public speaking! With a remarkable track record in coaching and overcoming challenges, Hugh’s transformative journey—marked by his pivotal role during 9/11—has shaped his impactful career. Discover more about his work at hughzaretsky.com. Becky Mackintosh is a…

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Detroit Tigers Roaring. When Will Aaron Judge get Hot? Braves & Mets Roller Coaster Race 7:22

4h ago7:22

7:22

The Detroit Tigers are NOT going away. Casey dives into what makes them click. The Mets and Braves Wildcard race couldn't be any more perfect and Sean tells us why it's gonna go down to the wire. Plus, don't worry Yankees fans, Aaron Judge is about to get hot again at the exact perfect time! Youtube: https://youtu.be/7e4TqtRzVMo https://bleav.com/…

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Is Austin Wells of the Yankees the AL Rookie of the Year? Are the Detroit Tigers making the Playoffs? Is David Stearns having an all-time Front Office year for Mets? 14:53

2h ago14:53

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Is Austin Wells of the Yankees the front runner for AL Rookie of the Year? Are the Detroit Tigers actual playoff contenders? Do we need to give more props to David Stearns of the Mets for how he's built one of the hottest teams in baseaball? All of these burning questions and more will be answered in today's Mayor's Office pod! https://bleav.com/ S…

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Tim Kurkjian Steps Inside talking Ohtani vs Lindor, Wildcard Predictions, Where Juan Soto Will Sign 29:25

3h ago29:25

29:25

Tim Kurkjian covered Sean Casey for Sean's entire career and was one of Chinch's biggest mentors in his ESPN, MLB Network career and he catches up with both of his biggest fans and friends talking topics like: The Francisco Lindor vs Shohei Ohtani NL MVP Debate The Joey Votto Hall of Fame Debate His Greatest Moments Working In Baseball Making the B…

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Become an IDOL: English Majors as Instructional Designers with Laurel Schulert | 106 20:05

6h ago20:05

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In this episode, Laurel Schulert, the Senior Director of Learning Experience at SAP Concur, discusses her journey from being an English teacher to becoming a successful instructional designer. Tune in to find out: Laurel's insights on why English majors make great instructional designers and the valuable skills they bring to the field. Laurel's per…

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NYM / ATL / ARI / SD = NL Wildcard Chaos. Anthony Rizzo Returns To Wrigley. The Shohei Ohtani Minute 16:16

4h ago16:16

16:16

There are currently 4 teams separated by just 2 games in the loss column for the National League Wildcard - and all 4 of those teams could actually still win their respective divisions! We rip through the remaining schedules of the Mets, Braves, Dbacks, and Padres and Casey breaks down each team's chances in this last 20-or-so game sprint. Anthony …

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Tatis & Padres Walk Off. Cubs No-Hitter. Shohei Ohtani 50/50 Tracker. Standings WhipAround 16:40

2h ago16:40

16:40

Almost too much to talk about today, including: The Padres & Tatis Walk it off and are looking like a legit playoff team. The Mets are on fire and dented the Red Sox playoff hopes. Imanaga and the Cubs combine for a no-hitter and they're a pretty darn good team. If you're the Yankees or Orioles, are you better off getting the Wildcard rather than w…

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Walk Shohei Ohtani - Betts Makes U Pay. Whit Merrifield BeanBall Idea. Royals Stock Down / Mets Stock Up 21:59

2d ago21:59

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Casey gives us a blow-by-blow about the amazing Pearl Jam Show at MSG last night. Which was epic. The Angels walked Shohei Ohtani to get to Mookie Betts last night and Betts cashed in. We dive into why you can't mess with the best of the best like Shohei, Mookie, Judge, and Soto like that cause they'll cut you for it. Whit Merrifield is pissed abou…

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Francisco Lindor vs Shohei Ohtani for MVP. Chourio & Brewers Dealing. Anthony Volpe vs Jack Leiter 16:49

4h ago16:49

16:49

Casey's on his way to Pearl Jam at the Garden & Chinch had Mr & Mrs Met at his house over the weekend. But enough about them - the Playoff Races and MVP Debates are heating up! The great Francisco Lindor of the Mets vs Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers MVP debate is coming down to a simple question of "to play a position or to not play a position" - Cas…

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Shohei Ohtani & Decoy Win The Night. Corbin Carroll Crushes Mets. Cy Chris Sale. An Epic Casey Story 23:35

7h ago23:35

23:35

Shohei Ohtani and his dog Decoy had about as Hollywood a night as any baseball player and dog could ever have, haha! What is it about the Mojo some athletes like Ohtani, Derek Jeter, etc that makes everything turn to gold for these amazing players? We discuss. Corbin Carroll and the Dbacks took the hearts right out of Edwin Diaz and the Mets in Zon…

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Free Episode | Gary Lee Price, Chance Lundgren and John Ferguson | The Impact of Art 50:28

14d ago50:28

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Send us a text Gary Lee Price is a renowned sculptor whose work uplifts the human spirit. Over his four-decade career, he has created inspiring bronze sculptures emphasizing unity and the importance of helping others. His most significant project is the Statue of Responsibility, envisioned by Viktor Frankl as a symbol of personal responsibility and…

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The 1st Place KC Royals! Sean Manaea Dealing Like Degrom. Respect the RBI! 21:05

12d ago21:05

21:05

The Royals get to the top of the AL Central and clinched the tie-breaker over the Guardians. Casey tells us why Vinnie Pasquantino is a huge reason why. Brandon Nimmo compared Mets starter Sean Manaea to Jacob Degrom in his prime after yet another Manaea win last night. Sound crazy? We have the numbers to back up why we agree with Nimmo and explain…

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NL Wildcard. AL East. Jackson Merrill vs Paul Skenes ROY 21:22

9m ago21:22

21:22

Today's Mayor's Office Poll Question: Who should win NL Rookie of the Year: Paul Skenes or Jackson Merrill? Casey chimes in and Chinch asks the question, "Is it more difficult to win Rookie of the Year as a position player or as a pitcher?" Sean answers. The NL Wildcard is insanity right now. Between the Mets, Cubs, Giants and Cardinals - which tea…

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Aaron Judge Chasing 63. Shohei Ohtani vs Francisco Lindor for NL MVP. Playoff Races! 20:35

10d ago20:35

20:35

Aaron Judge continues to do otherworldly things to baseballs as he chases 63 home runs. While Shohei Ohtani continues to do otherworldly things to baseballs and on the base paths as he chases a 50/50 season. Casey gives us keys to their collective success while Chinch argues we haven't seen 2 guys in a sport dominate both coasts like this since Mag…

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Francisco Lindor Leading The Mets Charge. Skenes Not Shutting Down. Judge Goes Deep Again 16:15

2h ago16:15

16:15

Francisco Lindor gets his flowers from Casey today as he's been posting up an MVP type season once again and playing literally every game. Aaron Judge goes deep again. How historic is this season for him? And great news for Pirates fans. The Bucs are letting him pitch and no shut down as of now. All that plus an insane Sean Casey dream involving Ja…

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Become an IDOL Podcast: Project Management for Learning and Development with Tamara McLemore | 105 33:53

18d ago33:53

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In this episode of the Become an IDOL Podcast, Tamara McLemore, a project management expert, shares her insights and strategies for effective project management, particularly in the context of learning and development. Tune in to find out: Tamara's approach to building relationships and communicating with stakeholders, including her emphasis on und…

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Is Joey Votto a Hall of Famer? Juan Soto & Aaron Judge vs Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig. Fan Feedback 27:45

1h ago27:45

27:45

Congrats to Joey Votto on his retirement. Is the All Time Cincinnati Red a Hall of Famer? Who else to ask but one of the best Reds ever, Sean Casey! Plus, is the combo dynamic duo season that Juan Soto and Aaron Judge having comparable to the greatest single season duo of maybe all time, Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth? We debate. Plus, the fans have chim…

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The Jessica Mendoza Interview 1:15:44

1h ago1:15:44

1:15:44

She was one of the greatest softball players of all time. But that's just the beginning of her story. Jessica Mendoza is a pioneer and a role model to millions of little girls around the world who've watched her break down barriers in the world of sports and beyond year after year. We're lucky to have her on to tell us her amazing story and how she…

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Alvarez & Diaz Walk Offs. Do Ohtani's Dodgers have best MLB Lineup? Elly De La Cruz Racing History. 22:29

4d ago22:29

22:29

Yainar Diaz walked it off for the red hot Astros while Francisco Alvarez walked it off for the struggling Mets. We dissect each one and Chinch poses the question: Was Alvarez's pimp job the biggest pimp job in home run reax history? The Dodgers are finally healthy and last night put together their ideal lineup. Is it the best lineup in all of baseb…

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Can Shohei Ohtani go 50:50? Ketel Marte for MVP? Should Pirates Shut Down Paul Skenes? 24:05

18d ago24:05

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Can Shohei Ohtani be the 1st 50 HR / 50 SB player in the history of baseball? We debate. And even if Ohtani does pull that off, is there a case to be made that Ketel Marte should STILL win NL MVP? Juicy convo on that one too. And we've reached that dreaded time of year where "shutdown" talk starts with young pitchers around the league. But one name…

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Ohtani's Dodgers in a Dogfight. Elly De La Cruz vs Bobby Witt Jr. Christian Yelich Out For Year. 18:00

24d ago18:00

18:00

Don't look now but Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers are in a dogfight with the Padres and the Dbacks who are each just 2 games out in the NL East. Can you IMAGINE if the Dodgers spent 1 BILLION dollars on TWO guys this past off-season and DON'T win the NL West? We can and we discuss! The stars align this weekend in the Midwest as Elly De La Cruz & Bob…

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Aaron Judge Fastest to 300HR. Red Hot Reds. A Bobby Witt Jr Swing Demo! 21:42

1h ago21:42

21:42

Sean Casey came in HOT today with the energy and for good reason. First, his boy Aaron Judge just hit the history books by becoming the fastest player in history to 300 home runs. Casey takes us inside what it was like to watch Aaron Judge prep every day from his time as Aaron's hitting coach last season and it is some really awesome insight. We ar…

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Better Hitter: Judge or Soto? Hunter Greene for Cy Young? Alex Bregman is En Fuego! 17:41

2h ago17:41

17:41

Juan Soto hit each other with compliments last night as hard as they each hit home runs. Judge says Soto's the best hitter... Soto says Judge is the best hitter. Mayor Casey gives his ruling on which superstar is actually correct! Hunter Greene of the Reds is the real deal and he may be pitching himself into the top tier of NL Cy Young candidates. …

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The PloughRead: Tech Cities of the Bible by Alastair Roberts 23:04

5h ago23:04

23:04

Alastair Roberts describes how our struggle with technology starts in Genesis.By Plough

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Brewers Rising Star Garrett Mitchell Steps Inside! 38:57

30d ago38:57

38:57

Talk about a baseball warrior! Garrett Mitchell is just that has he has fought his way up to the big leagues despite battling Diabetes, injuries, and a ton of bumps in the road along the way. But when you hear his mental mindset and the approach with which he takes, not only every at-bat, but every breath - you will 100 percent know why this guy is…

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MLB Power Rankings. Jackson Holliday vs Jackson Merril. AL Playoff Races Are Nuts 12:48

16d ago12:48

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We're in the home stretch of the season and Casey is locked in on the Scoreboard Watching as far as Playoff Races are concerned. The AL divisional races are bananas and we rip through each one. Power Rankings time: Who does Casey have at the top? Plus, the Padres are coming with Jackson Merrill lighting it up and the Orioles are riding Jackson Holl…

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Become an IDOL Podcast: Learning in Context - Generative AI with Kayvon Touran | 104 33:41

13d ago33:41

33:41

In this episode, Dr. Robin Sargent interviews Kayvon Touran, the CEO and co-founder of Zal.ai, about the role of generative AI in workforce learning and development. Tune in to find out: How Kayvon and his company are using generative AI to enhance employee training and practice through AI-powered practice partners and feedback facilitators. The im…

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Kyle Schwarber is Legit. White Sox Fire Pedro Grifol. Pirates Need to Win. Musicians on Steroids 17:25

12d ago17:25

17:25

Kyle Schwarber is one of the scariest hitters in baseball and Sean Casey tells you why. The White Sox fired their manager cause owners don't fire themselves. We discuss. Sean's former teams, the Reds and Pirates, need to get their sh*t together! And Chinch sings the hits of Steve Miller, Journey, and Def Leapord after attending their concert last n…

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Ohtani Staying In Leadoff Spot. Braves Offensive Offense. White Sox Win! What's Elly De La Cruz Worth to Boras? 20:52

1M ago20:52

20:52

West Coast teams beating up on East Coast teams this week. The White Sox finally won a freaking game and Sean tells us what it's like to be on a historically awful team. Speaking of awful, meet the Braves offense. How can they right the ship? And will Scott Boras let Elly De La Cruz sign before becoming a free agent? Casey has a specific number in …

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The PloughRead: Will There Be an AI Apocalypse? by Peter Berkman 26:53

17d ago26:53

26:53

Matthew Loftus reminds Western donors not to send junk to his Kenyan hospital while stressing that they do depend on Western excess.By Plough

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Elly De La Cruz's Surge. Are Ohtani's Dodgers in Danger? Mets get more Soto Money 22:57

17d ago22:57

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Case is locked in on Elly De La Cruz and has some hitting advice to take him to another level. We dive in on the NL West where all of a sudden. It's a 3-team race. Can the Dodgers really lose the division? We discuss. Plus, the Mets just found themselves with a ton more money to go after Juan Soto next season. Does Sean think they are the front-run…

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'A Deeper Wellness' Author Dr. Monica Vermani 1:11:18

7d ago1:11:18

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A thought-provoking discussion on marriage, divorce, and mental health with Dr. Monica Vermani, a Toronto-based clinical psychologist and author of 'A Deeper Wellness.' Evan and Dr. Vermani delve into the complexities of emotional well-being during life transitions such as divorce. The episode features insightful conversation on topics ranging from…

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How Many HRs will Judge hit? Casey knows. Should MLB be in the Olympics? Bryce Harper chimes in. 28:35

23d ago28:35

28:35

How Many Home Runs will Aaron Judge hit? His former hitting coach with the Yankees has that answer. Should Baseball be in the Olympics? Byryce Harper and Sean Casey have that answer too!By Sean Casey, Rich Ciancimino

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Bronson Arroyo: Former Red Sox, Reds, Dbacks pitcher's Interview and Music Performance! 49:22

1M ago49:22

49:22

One of the coolest shows we've ever done. Bronson Arroyo joined us to not just talk about his career with the Pirates, Red Sox, Reds & Dbacks, but also to bring his 6-string out and give us an exclusive live acoustic performance of a couple of the AMAZING songs from his new debut original album! We talk '04 Red Sox, his love for Cincy, and playing …

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Yankees Face-Slap The League. Jackson Holliday is Here to Stay. 5-Way Rapid Fires! 29:29

21d ago29:29

29:29

The Yankees made a damn statement by going 5-1 on their road trip down the pike between Boston & Philly & Sean tells us exactly why they pulled that trip off. Jackson Holliday is here and here to stay and Chinch/Sean explain why. Plus, we debut our new segment "5-Way" that will be explained when you watch or listen but trust us it is hot fire that …

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Trade Deadline Recap & Reax 23:37

1M ago23:37

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Did the Padres actually close the gap on The Dodgers? Did the Mariners and Pirates do enough? What the hell were the Giants and White Sox doing? Who made the right moves and who is about to make a run towards the playoffs? Jackson Holliday didn't just stay with the Orioles, he's coming back up! But is the Jazz Chisholm Bronx electricity going to gi…

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The PloughRead: Toward a Gift Economy by Simon Oliver 17:57

21d ago17:57

17:57

Simon Oliver argues that some goods and services have value beyond their market price.By Plough

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Trade Deadline Special. Judge vs Witt for MVP Race. Break Up The Guardians! 29:42

14d ago29:42

29:42

Casey is fired up and Chinch has every insider tab opened on Social Media as the boys rip around the league reacting to deals done and deals still to come! In any other season Aaron Jude would be a unanimous MVP but is Bobby Witt Jr making a case that the hardware could come down to the wire in the AL? Plus, love for the Cleveland Guardians who are…

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Breaking Trade Deadline News / Jazz's Fit on Yankees / We're Partnering with BLEAV! 26:22

2M ago26:22

26:22

Huge Monday for the Mayor's Office! We're locked in on the trade deadline and breaking down who needs what... Casey drops some knowledge on what its like to be traded in a pennant race and what it means to the team, players, and city when big moves are made. Plus, HUGE news --we're partnering with BLEAV! One of the most kickass platforms in all of …

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Become an IDOL Podcast: Instructional Design in Cambodia - A Success Story with Utdam Song | 103 22:46

2M ago22:46

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In this episode, Utdam Song, an instructional designer from Cambodia, shares his career journey from being a high school teacher to landing his first instructional design job. Utdam discusses how the IDOL courses Academy provided him with practical, hands-on learning that complemented his academic studies. This helped him succeed in the interview p…

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Mets Stock Up / Yanks Stock Down. NL Wildcard is Bananas. Here Come The Astros & Red Sox 27:54

2M ago27:54

27:54

The Mets took it to the Yankees in the Bronx. Is the sky really falling for the Yankees? And are the Mets real good? Speaking of good, the NL Wildcard race is utter chaos and that's what we love. So who will make the biggest moves at the trade deadline to get to the postseason? Plus, the Astros are back and the Red Sox are coming... how are those t…

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Casey's Trip to Field of Dreams. Jackson Holliday Trade? Judge gets Bonds Treatment 25:38

1M ago25:38

25:38

Sean recounts his amazing Miracle League of South Hills trip to The Field of Dreams. You won't wanna miss the inspirational story Casey has there. If you were the O's - would you trade Jackson Holliday? If you were the Yankees or Mets - would you trade for Jazz Chisholm? Speaking of the Yanks - Aaron Judge got the Barry Bonds treatment yesterday! M…

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Free Episode | Nathan Osmond and Sue Brenchley | Faith and the Power of Man's Search for Meaning 41:13

1M ago41:13

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Send us a text Nathan Osmond is an American singer, songwriter, and motivational speaker, known for his country music career. He is a member of the famous Osmond family, the son of Alan Osmond, and the nephew of Donny and Marie Osmond. Nathan has performed both as a solo artist and with his brothers as part of the Osmond 2nd Generation group. He ha…

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The PloughRead: Computers Can’t Do Math by David Schaengold 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

David Schaengold argues that computers can’t do math and the human mind is a marvel that no machine has matched.By Plough

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Casey's Weekend At The Hall of Fame & Shohei Ohtani's Monster Home Run 12:51

1M ago12:51

12:51

Sean was on location for the Hall of Fame Induction weekend and has plenty of stories from the site... including how he couldn't get in to the Joe Mauer Party and lots of love for the inductees - especially his former Skipper, Jim Leyland. Plus, Shohei Ohtani may be from another planet. We dive into his monster Home Run - argue that it went further…

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Will 'The Thrill' Clark (Part Deux!) 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

Chinch just realized he didn't post part 2 of Will Clark! HaHa! Sorry Fans. But it all works out cause why not drop it today since we all think The Thrill is a Hall of Famer in our eyes! So, without further adeau, here's Will Clark part 2! Watch on Youtube below (and subscribe kids haha) https://youtu.be/3dIu6hn-yMI…

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MLB Insider Jim Bowden Steps Inside! 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

The MLB Trade Deadline is gonna be here before you know it so who better to step inside the Mayor's Office than MLB Insider and the man responsible for making Sean Casey a Red, Jim Bowden! Where will Pete Alonso end up at the end of the year? Are the Dodgers actually in trouble? Should the .500 teams buy or sell? All those burning questions and mor…

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