Best Bonafide Media Podcasts (2023)

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American Tributaries

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Episode 70 - April Chatham-Carpenter of Arkansas on Applied Communications, Chaos Zone & a Feminist Friend 1:11:33

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Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she is the Chair of the Department of Applied Communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Our discussion covers, among other things: *the negative stereotypes her own family had about Arkansas *wealth disparity *her friendship across political lines with a feminist sc…

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Episode 69 - Brady Busby of Arizona on Running for Congress, Army Combat and Healing 1:04:46

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Brady Busby lives in Young, Arizona, where he operates his not-for-profit Ash’s Grove and is running as an Independent for the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Brady served in the U.S. Army, specializing in special operations intelligence, and concluding his service as a Chief Warrant Officer. Our discussion covers, among other things: *his seve…

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Barbenheimer! 1:08:21

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Mitchell Lea, Howie Collings and Brandon Tew review the phenomenon known as Barbenheimer!By Press Play Action

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Episode 68 - Jenae Moxie of Georgia on Being a Bulldog, the South's Siren Song & Stone Mountain Picnics 51:18

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Jenae Moxie lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area, where she works as a corporate attorney for a venerable global law firm. She has lived in various parts of the nation including California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York but would contend that her current home is the very best. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her path t…

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Episode 67 - Tamer Kassis of New York on His Bonafide Deli, Egg Sandwiches & Pandemic Perseverance 1:03:06

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Tamer Kassis lives in Nassau County, New York. He owns and manages, with his mother Fera, a neighborhood delicatessen and café, Bonafide, in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn. The deli was started by his father Kameel twenty-five years ago. Our discussion covers, among other things: *how their business persevered through the pandemic *the differe…

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Episode 66 - Laura Sibony of Oregon talks Nurse Anesthetists, Army Deployments & the Beaver State 1:02:42

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Laura Sibony lives in Portland, Oregon and is pursuing her doctorate in nursing anesthesia at Oregon Health & Science University. She has been a U.S. Army reservist for the last seven years, since graduating from the University of Vermont. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her path to becoming commissioned as an officer in the Army *deplo…

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Episode 65 - Connor Rickett of Arizona on Wolves, Conversation & Insight from a Walmart Bathroom 1:15:25

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Connor Rickett is based in Phoenix, Arizona but, with the remote character of his employment, travels extensively around the United States (especially in the West). In those travels, he studies and photographs wildlife and their surroundings and, perhaps more importantly, has gained optimistic insight into Americans and human beings in general. Thi…

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Episode 64 - Gabriella Timmis of New York talks News Media, Polarization & Staying Sane (and Engaged) 1:04:00

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Gabriella Timmis lives in New York, New York and is Director of Social Media for Braver Angels, one of the country’s leading organizations seeking to rebuild bridges across the political spectrum. She grew up outside Detroit, Michigan, graduated from Michigan State University and worked at NBC News. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her p…

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Episode 63 - Mike Myers of Indiana on Teaching History, Balance in Democracy & Sugar Cream Pie 1:03:50

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Mike Myers lives in West Lafayette, Indiana and is a lifelong Hoosier. He is currently a high school social studies teacher and previously worked in middle schools as a teacher and administrator. Mike and host Michael Whidden were connected by Dustin McKinney, the guest from podcast episode 51. Our discussion covers, among other things: *the reason…

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Episode 62 - Claire Bishop of Missouri talks KC, Civic-Building Books & American Public Square 55:18

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Claire Bishop lives in the Kansas City, Missouri area and is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of American Public Square, a nonpartisan not-for-profit seeking to change the tone and quality of public discourse in our country. Our discussion covers, among other things: *Kansas City’s many attractions, including its arts and culinary…

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Episode 61 - Maryellen Feehery Hank of Pennsylvania on Incentives, Points-of-View and Identity 53:23

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Maryellen Feerhery Hank lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has been an attorney for almost twenty-five years, with a specialty in patent law. She and host Michael Whidden know each other from when they were classmates at the University of Pennsylvania in the early 1990s. Our discussion covers, among other things: *how a trip to …

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Episode 60 - Matt Smith of New Jersey talks Coast Guard, Ice-Breaking & Flying Airplanes 1:01:32

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Matt Smith lives in southern New Jersey, where he retired as a Commander after 22 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard. While continuing work with the USCG as a civilian he has also been pursuing flight training and recently earned his Private Pilot certificate to fly under Visual Flight Rules. Matt and host Michael Whidden know each other from…

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Episode 59 - Zedora Teton Enos of Wyoming on Education, Elders & the Shoshone People 1:02:26

4M ago1:02:26

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Zedora Teton Enos is an elder of the Eastern Shoshone people and lives on the Wind River Indian Reservation in west-central Wyoming. She is currently Director of the Eastern Shoshone Cultural Center, which champions Shoshone culture, language revitalization and preservation of traditions. She is the great-granddaughter of the legendary Chief Washak…

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Episode 58 - Melaine Oster of New Jersey talks Nursing 1:02:29

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Melaine Oster lives in New Jersey and is a registered nurse working in interventional cardiology at a hospital in New York City. She was inspired to leave her job in copywriting and become a nurse in the wake of the tragedies of 9/11. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her education and career path *the difference between a bedside nurse a…

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The End of Season 1: Consider Making This Change 23:49

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SEASON 2 LAUNCH DATE: Thursday, August 15, 2023 WOW! 30 Episodes in and I could not be more grateful. To finish off the season, I want to share with you one change that I made to help me with cash flow. In today's competitive business environment, it is more important than ever for businesses to have a steady stream of revenue. One way to achieve t…

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Episode 57 - Jessica Lauren Walton of Maryland on Israel, Judaism & the U.S. 1:10:33

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Jessica Lauren Walton lives in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and recently completed a memoir about her years overseas when she sought admission to the highest echelons of the Israeli intelligence community. Our discussion covers, among other things: *how a Mormon friend sparked her curiosity about her Judaic roots *the Torah and secular kno…

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Build Your Network & More: WY Photographer's Retreat 57:03

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Kickstart Your Career: Wyoming Photographer's Retreat Hosted by: Anessa | Western Wind Media July 27-29, 2023 in Boulder, Wyoming Are you a photographer looking to make your art a full-time gig? Or maybe you're a full-time photographer and you're looking for connections, specifically in the western industry? If so, tune in, because this retreat may…

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Episode 56 - Jeremy Parzen of Texas on Geographic Prejudgment, Political Diversity & Progress 49:55

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Jeremy Parzen lives in Houston TX with his wife and two children. His life started in Chicago, but he grew up in La Jolla CA. He then attended UCLA and worked in New York City before moving to H-Town approximately fifteen years ago. With a PhD in Italian literature, Jeremy has spent significant time in Italy and is a widely-respected expert in Ital…

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Meg Larson - Social Media Strategist 1:43:14

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Meg Larson is a Social Media Manager/Strategist & Western Lifestyle Influencer who also has spent the last 13 years as a Personal Trainer. Meg and I sat down and had a phenomenal chat about social media, clickbait, potential legal issues that may arise, and so much more! Don't miss out on this interview! Instagram: @Meg__West TikTok: @Meg_West_ Lin…

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Jennifer Denison | Editorial Photographer & Writer 1:24:15

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Jennifer is an award-winning writer and photographer who has worked in the equine and Western media industry for more than 25 years. She began her career fresh after graduating from Colorado State University in 1996 as assistant editor of Horse & Rider magazine. After six years with that publication, she was hired as senior editor of Western Horsem…

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Episode 55 - John Ceriello of New York talks Firefighting in NYC 1:07:05

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John Ceriello lives in Brooklyn NY and is the Captain of the FDNY’s Rescue Company 1 – which is the department’s “rolling tool” kit, equipped with equipment necessary for “technical rescue” that might require getting through walls, lifting things and extractions – in Manhattan. He grew up on Long Island, where his father owned a service station, an…

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RingScoops Podcast (5/3/23) - Frank Mott Is A Bonafide Legend! 38:36

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Frank Mott meets up with Webmaster Wade at Starbucks to discuss Frank's deep history in the wrestling and boxing worlds spanning over seven decades! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ringscoops/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ringscoops/support…

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Episode 54 - Mary Slone of Kentucky talks Story Exchange, Squirrel Festivals & Mamaw Normy Lou 1:00:12

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Mary Slone lives in Doty Creek, Kentucky, in the eastern portion of the state, and is a veteran educator at Floyd Central High School who loves and lives the power of storytelling. In 2021, Mary received a “High School Teacher Achievement Award” from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Our discussion covers, among other things: *the power of story exchan…

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You Need Rest + 30 Day Creative Reset 31:04

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Are you tired of hustle culture? Do you feel guilty about taking a break? And not just that 10-min scroll through your phone... I mean a real break. You need rest in order for you to show up as your best self in your business. Take my 30-day challenge and reset your creative mind! Check my Instagram for graphics to keep track of it yourself! Resour…

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Episode 53 - Seth David Radwell of New York on His Book "American Schism", the Enlightenment & Democracy 58:46

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Seth David Radwell lives in New York and Los Angeles and wrote the earnest, insightful and wonderfully thought-provoking “American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation”. Before working on the book, Seth had an extensive, successful corporate career in publishing, skincare, cosmetics, technology and consulting. Ou…

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Maggie Goddard - Sedona Retreat Review + More! 49:03

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Maggie Goddard is a Sublette County gal with a ranching passion. She specializes in lifestyle photography where she loves to capture individuals in their unique, natural environment, just doing what they love. Her goal is to capture life as it happens, so as things change, life as we knew it will be remembered. In this episode, we talk about the ch…

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Update: On The Road 3:53

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Episode 52 - Tim Steckler of New York talks Theater, Bridge-Building and Police Relations 1:06:50

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Tim Steckler lives in Brooklyn, New York and is an is an educator, theater artist, and researcher who uses theater and storytelling to promote civic engagement and bridge cultural divides. Tim has facilitated theater workshops in Jordan, Palestine, Germany and the United States. Our discussion covers, among other things: *the relationship between p…

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Cass Smith - Sedona Retreat Review + More! 1:26:42

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In this episode, I sit down with one of my attendees from my recent retreat in Sedona. You don't want to miss out on this episode! Cass Smith started her photography business just a year ago to document her family's way of life to share with the world. Photographing under their livestock brand the “Flying AJ”, she shares western lifestyle and busin…

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RingScoops® Media

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Webmaster Wade's Instant Reaction to WrestleMania 39 19:59

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Webmaster Wade is back with his instant thoughts on the entire weekend of WrestleMania 39! Who were the big winners at 'Mania? Were the two night events good? Is WWE dying? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ringscoops/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ringscoops/support…

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Episode 51 - Dustin McKinney of Indiana talks Bible, Humility & Take-Your-Tractor-to-School Day 1:03:47

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Dustin McKinney lives outside Indianapolis, Indiana and is the community pastor at Calvary Chapel in the town of Danville. Prior to his work in the ministry, he was an educator and school principal. Our discussion covers, among other things: *his responsibilities and routine as a community pastor *the importance of engagement, conversation and humi…

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bonafide&badass

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27 Things I've Learned in 27 Years! 1:00:26

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It's my birthday! Or well, it was... and in honor of my birthday, I wanted to share 27 things that I've learned in my 27 years of life on this earth! Here's the summed-up version. Share your favorite ones with me on Instagram! 27 Things I’ve Learned in 27 Years: 1. Life is too short to work a job you hate. 2. Your network is your biggest asset. 3. …

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American Tributaries

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Episode 50 - Cody Shaklee of Colorado talks Laundromats, Decency & Homesteading 1:06:48

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Cody Shaklee lives in Longmont, Colorado, a few miles northeast of Boulder. He’s a rare Colorodan who was not only born in the state but whose family has been there for multiple generations. Cody moved to New York City for film school and ended up working in restaurants for about a decade before moving back in 2014. He now owns a chain of laundroma…

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Episode 49 - Savana Maxon of Idaho talks Technology, Adaptation & the Importance of Presence 1:09:21

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Savana Maxon lives in Meridian, Idaho, near Boise in the southeast part of the state, and is the head of operations for Lucro, a boutique consulting firm for the financial services industry. We were connected by a mutual friend, Nic Adams who appeared on Episode 25 of the podcast. Our discussion covers, among other things: *how technology has impac…

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5 Things You Should Stop Doing as a Content Creator 25:13

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You heard me... I'm telling you the 5 things that I wish every content creator, photographer, influencer, etc.... would STOP doing. Tune in to see what really grinds my gears. Support the show Get Involved! Check out our upcoming events including educational retreats, workshops and online courses! Love this podcast? Want more? Join bonafide&badass+…

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American Tributaries

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Episode 48 - Pam Jones Manocchio of Delaware on Live Performing Arts & the "First State" 57:38

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Pam Jones Manocchio lives in Wilmington, DE, and is the executive director of the city’s Grand Opera House, where she has worked since 2006 and which offers a wide range of musical performances, comedy acts and Broadway shows. Pam and host Michael Whidden were classmates at Smithtown High School East on Long Island, NY. Our discussion covers, among…

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Kelsey Rummel - Cinched Up Designs 1:18:32

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Beginning as a small equestrian performance costume business in 2013, Cinched Up Designs was officially founded in 2017, and has since developed into an internationally recognized western fashion and costume brand in the rodeo and western industry. Kelsey Rummel, owner of Cinched Up Designs, spent 7 years as a professional trick rider in the rodeo …

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Episode 47.5 - Michael on the Podcast's One Year Anniversary 4:01

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Podcast host Michael Whidden marks the one year anniversary of the show (the first episodes were uploaded on March 8, 2022) by expressing gratitude to guests, listeners and viewers...and especially his family. He shares what gives him hope: the power of conversation, especially in giving someone the respect of listening.…

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RingScoops® Media

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RingScoops Podcast (3/5/23) - Rob & Ron are the Spicolli World Order 1:12:05

7M ago1:12:05

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Long time friends of RingScoops, Rob and Ron, join Webmaster Wade to talk about how they all got into wrestling. The guys also discuss their pasts in the Southern California pro wrestling scene, and just geek out about the sport they love so much! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ringscoops/messageSupport this po…

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Episode 47 - Kepler Knott of North Carolina on Democracy, Service & His Community Corps Project 52:08

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Kepler Knott lives in Raleigh, NC, where he has founded an organization, Community Corps, to promote a bottoms-up approach to universal service through localized summer citizenship boot camps. Host Michael Whidden and Kepler are each members of the organization Braver Angels, the country’s largest organization building bridges across the political …

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Jazlyn Feild - Influencer, Mom, & Entrepreneur 1:10:08

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"I have always been passionate about jewelry and I feel so blessed to own this business. My hubby Shad and I are the proud parents of 5 amazing children - 3 boys and twin 2 year old girls. We live in a small town in Eastern Utah and we love our crazy, beautiful life. When I am not designing and making jewelry you will usually find me on the sidelin…

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How to Combat Imposter Syndrome 50:11

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Do you have that nagging voice in your head telling you that you're not good enough or do you constantly feel like a fraud? Cause same... Imposter Syndrome is a thing and I honestly believe in haunts us all. So what do you do when you get that feeling? Tune in to find out more... The BEST Client Management Software Contracts. Invoicing. Scheduling.…

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RingScoops Podcast (2/17/23) - Anthony Idol Is Nothing Short of Incredible! 1:07:59

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Flexasaurus Rex is here on the RingScoops Podcast! Anthony Idol joins Webmaster Wade to discuss what it was like coming back to pro wrestling after the pandemic, walking through the process of healing two torn pecs, comparing WWE's Performance Center to American Idol and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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Episode 46 - Rickey Jackson of South Carolina on Drill Sergeants & the U.S. Army 57:13

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Sergeant Major Rickey Jackson lives in Columbia, South Carolina, and is currently the 32nd commandant of the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson. He grew up in North Philadelphia until his high school Junior ROTC Program inspired him to enlist in 1995. Since then, he has served in locations across the world, including Texas, South Caro…

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How I Grew My Instagram Organically 40:44

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While I don't think I would call myself a social media expert, I would say I have some experience and I did a lot of growth organically over the last year and in this episode, I share with you that experience and my "strategy" behind my Instagram. Support the show Get Involved! Check out our upcoming events including educational retreats, workshops…

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RingScoops Podcast (2/11/23) - Mondo Vega is the King of the Streets 2:24:17

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Mondo Vega joins the show this week, and he discusses his beginnings in the wrestling business! Mondo also discusses topics such as sex offenders in pro wrestling, Chowder's move back to SoCal, whether he & Johnny Starr still have heat and TONS more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ringscoops/messageSupport this…

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Episode 45 - RaGina Scott Saunders of South Carolina on Gullah Geechee Culture, Relief & Resilience 58:58

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RaGina Scott Saunders lives on James Island outside of Charleston, SC, where she owns and operates Destiny Community Cafe, which makes food available to her local community on a pay-what-you-can basis through two food trucks, and a catering service. The cuisine she offers is Gullah Geechee, reflecting the heritage of her enslaved ancestors and thei…

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Starting from Scratch? Here's What I Would Do... 38:28

8M ago38:28

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Are you a newbie photographer or content creator? Well here are a few of my favorite budget-friendly tools that I would suggest for someone just starting out. Mentioned in this episode: Pixieset | Adobe Lightroom | Canva Support the show Get Involved! Check out our upcoming events including educational retreats, workshops and online courses! Love t…

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RingScoops Podcast (2/6/23) - Kyle Johnson Wants to Fight Jamie Kennedy! 37:05

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RingScoops alumni The KJ Kyle Johnson has returned to RingScoops after many years away from the platform. Kyle joins Webmaster Wade at Mega Bites in Hemet, and the crew talk about a plethora of topics including the hot bartenders at Mega Bites, the Sami Zayn / Bloodline story in WWE, WrestleMania plans, and tons more wackiness! --- Send in a voice …

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Episode 44 - Michael Gordon of Wisconsin talks Orthopedics, Youth Sports & the Badger State 1:17:15

8M ago1:17:15

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Michael Gordon grew up and currently lives in Milwaukee, WI, where he practices orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and has been team orthopedic physician for Marquette University since 2005. He was also a team orthopedic physician for the Milwaukee Bucks, from 2005 to 2015. Along with being a proud booster of the Badger State, Michael is a prou…

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