Best Columbus Dispatch Podcasts (2024)

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Dave goes solo and talks with Columbus Dispatch’s Soccer Sportswriter Brianna Mac Kay about USMNT, the Crew, and the MLS All-Star game 41:34

4d ago41:34

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Brianna Mac Kay, a sportswriter from the Columbus Dispatch, discusses the excitement surrounding the upcoming MLS All-Star game and the strong support for the Columbus Crew in the city. She also talks about the Save the Crew movement and the team's success under coach Wilfried Nancy. Brianna shares her experience covering the team and interacting w…

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How Do You Solve A Problem Like Columbus 1:06:21

16d ago1:06:21

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A monument to Christopher Columbus, sitting in the middle of Pueblo, Colorado has been dividing the town for years. To the large population of Italian-Americans whose ancestors came to Pueblo around the turn of the twentieth Century, it has long been a point of pride and a symbol of cultural belonging. But for the Indigenous and Chicano communities…

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Buckeyes legend Matt Finkes believes Ohio State defense could be 'Silver Bullet worthy' 40:34

1h ago40:34

40:34

Buckeyes legend Matt Finkes believes Ohio State defense could be 'Silver Bullet worthy' #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Kyle Foley from the Orlando Sentinel joins OTB to discuss the Orlando Pride, USMNT, Kaká, Messi, Copa America, Euros, and Berhalter’s future. 51:44

11d ago51:44

51:44

In this electrifying episode of Over the Ball, hosts Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego team up with Kyle Foley, the dynamic beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel, to dive deep into the world of soccer. The trio explores the phenomenal rise of the Orlando Pride women's team, breaks down the US Men's National Team's latest performances, and examines the tr…

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Takeaways: Here’s what we learned from practice, team availability 37:06

3d ago37:06

37:06

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy breaks down what we saw at practice on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition we also recap what head coach Jake Diebler and the players had to say in their media availability.By Gannett

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Buckeyes great, Hall of Famer Cris Carter talks Ohio State WRs, role at FAU 34:00

3d ago34:00

34:00

Buckeyes great, Hall of Famer Cris Carter talks Ohio State WRs, role at FAU | Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your ad c…

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Michelle Kaufman, the Miami Herald’s talented veteran sportswriter talks about Messi, USMNT’s failures at Copa America, and Berhalter’s future. 58:56

17d ago58:56

58:56

The Miami Herald’s lead sports writer, Herald’s Michelle Kaufman, joins OTB to discuss her experience covering soccer for 25 years, shares her insights on Lionel Messi's move to Miami, what’s next following USMNT’s losses at Copa America tournament, and the future of coach Greg Berhalter. Michelle Kaufman has covered 14 Olympics, six World Cups, Wi…

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Parents of five-star Buckeyes CB commit Devin Sanchez, join the Tim May Show 27:15

11d ago27:15

27:15

Parents of five-star Buckeyes CB commit Devin Sanchez, join the Tim May Show | Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your ad …

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Summer of soccer 36:19

11d ago36:19

36:19

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition recap last night’s United State’s men’s national team 1-0 loss to Uruguay, talk about Aidan Morris’s farewell match and his departure from Columbus.…

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2025 guard Dorian Jones commits, talking what we’ve learned from the Kingdom Summer League 31:40

11d ago31:40

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy discusses the new 2025 commitment from guard Dorian Jones on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition we talk about what this means for the Buckeyes roster going forward and what we’ve learned so far from the first two weeks of Kingdom Summer League.…

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Slavery in the South(west) 1:03:22

11d ago1:03:22

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It’s often said that slavery is America’s original sin. But the kind of slavery most of us learn about in history class—the brutal, dehumanizing enslavement of Black people in the Southern states—wasn’t the only or even the first kind of bondage in the Americas. On this episode of Lost Highways, we look at a far-less institutionalized form of force…

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Emergency Episode: USMNT Once Again Underperforms. Is Berhalter out? 6:05

13d ago6:05

6:05

Five years ago, Gregg Berhalter was tasked with rebuilding the U.S. men’s national team after their painful failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. His mission: to elevate a new generation of talent and restore pride to American soccer. Fast forward to the present, and the USMNT finds itself in a precarious situation at the Copa America. A surpr…

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Kevin and Dave dig into USMNT, the Euros, ticket prices, grass pitches, the NCAA’s demise, and Alex Morgan being left off USWNT. 42:11

23d ago42:11

42:11

On this episode of OTB, Kevin and Dave discuss USMNT vs. Bolivia, the Alex Morgan controversy, the Euros, overly harsh English fans, temporary grass pitches, skyrocketing ticket prices, changes inside NCAA and D1, and the pros and cons of the NCAA transfer portals. OTB Executive Producer, Ken Park, joins the boys for the shows new “Getting to Know …

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Taison Chatman to miss upcoming season with torn ACL, recapping what we learned at ‘Vet Week’ 43:13

23d ago43:13

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about Taison Chatman will miss sophomore season with torn ACL on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition we recap how alumni week went and provide our takeaways from this event.By Gannett

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Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor of Soccer America joins the boys at OTB to dissect USMNT recent performances. 50:17

1M ago50:17

50:17

Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor of Soccer America, joins Kevin and Dave to review the USMNT's recent performance. They analyze the team's lackluster game against Colombia and the friendly match against Brazil. The discussion also includes predictions on the significance of the 2024 Copa América for Coach Gregg Berhalter. With decades of soccer jour…

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OTB chats with South Carolina Women's soccer head coach, Shelley Smith about her winning strategies and insights. 46:33

1M ago46:33

46:33

On this week’s episode of "Over the Ball," Kevin and Dave dive deep into the beautiful game, beat up on USMNT for their loss to Columbia, and speak with Shelley Smith, the esteemed head coach of South Carolina Women's soccer. With an impressive track record and a wealth of experience, Coach Smith has led her team to numerous victories and has been …

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New Lettermen Row recruiting reporter Mick Walker talks Buckeyes on recruiting trail 36:30

1M ago36:30

36:30

New Lettermen Row recruiting reporter Mick Walker talks Buckeyes on recruiting trail | Ohio State #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your ad c…

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Everything we learned from Jake Diebler’s first offseason press conference 36:18

1M ago36:18

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps everything we learned at Jake Diebler’s offseason press conference on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra Basketball podcast. During this edition we provide our takeaways from this, discuss new things we learned and talk about roster versatility.…

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Set in Stone 44:32

1M ago44:32

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Since the racial justice protests of 2020, when most people think of monuments being torn down, they think of confederate statues in the south being toppled from their pedestals. But a Civil War monument to Union soldiers that stood in front of the Colorado capital for more than a hundred years was also pushed over during the protests that followed…

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Bye bye Bez 26:20

1M ago26:20

26:20

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we discuss how general manager Tim Bezbatchenko is leaving the Crew, talk about Issa Tall is being promoted from assistant general manager, and recap everything that happened when the…

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Summer is coming 38:23

1M ago38:23

38:23

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we discuss Don Waddell, the new Blue Jackets GM and president of hockey operations. Finally, we talk about the Blue Jackets head coach and speculate what future might hold for P…

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Exploring the Evolution of Soccer in Austin and the US with veteran professional soccer writer, editor, and author Phil West. 48:59

2M ago48:59

48:59

Join us for an engaging episode of the Over The Ball podcast featuring Phil West, a seasoned professional writer and editor, and author of two influential books on soccer, ‘The United States of Soccer,’ and ‘I Believe That We Will Win.’ Phil brings his extensive knowledge and passion for the sport to our discussion, covering a wide range of topics.…

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Ohio State finalizes coaching staff and catching up with former player Aaron Craft 37:38

1M ago37:38

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about the new assistant coaching hire of Talor Battle on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this episode former Ohio State basketball player and now Dr. Aaron Craft joins the podcast to discuss what he’s been up to recently and provide some life updates.…

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Gee Scott Sr. talks Buckeyes expectations in 2024, changing college football landscape 47:27

1M ago47:27

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Gee Scott Sr. talks Buckeyes expectations in 2024, changing college football landscape | Ohio State #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your ad…

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Think the U.S. soccer system needs a shake-up? Hear from one of its biggest advocates! Ted Westervelt, known for his outspoken stance on promotion and relegation in American soccer, joins this week's episode ... 55:44

2M ago55:44

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Ted Westervelt, known as @soccerreform on social media, is a prominent advocate for promotion and relegation in U.S. soccer. Born in Elgin, Illinois, he attended Scattergood Friends School and Earlham College. Westervelt's passion for soccer has made him a leading voice in the #ProRelForUSA movement, which seeks to implement a promotion and relegat…

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The Unfairer Sex 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

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On this episode of Lost Highways, we’ll take a look back at how Title IX’s passage in 1972 inadvertently codified the separation of sports by sex. And while the law opened the door to equal opportunity in sports and education for women, it also placed sex at the center of how we define fairness without fully addressing issues of equality where gend…

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Pete Nakos joins Tim May to discuss landmark House case, future of college football 26:48

2M ago26:48

26:48

Pete Nakos joins Tim May to discuss landmark House case, future of college football | Ohio State #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Mailbag edition: Answering questions from the text subscribers 43:46

2M ago43:46

43:46

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about how the Buckeyes are making progress on new additions to the team on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. Also, during this mailbag edition we answer questions from the Dispatch text subscribers.By Gannett

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Jonathan Tannenwald, Chief Soccer Correspondent for the Philadelphia Inquirer, joins the boys on OTB to stir up some controversy about his feelings for his hometown Union FC and their incredibly successful ... 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

In this episode of the Over the Ball podcast, the Philadelphia Inquirer's beloved Chief Soccer Correspondent, Jonathan Tannenwald, joins Dave and John Bolster (who is sitting in for Kevin), stirring up some controversy about his feelings for his hometown team the Union, uncovers some insight about the Philadelphia Union's incredibly successful yout…

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Buckeyes club football coach James Grega joins the Tim May Show 55:18

2M ago55:18

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Buckeyes club football coach James Grega joins the Tim May Show | Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Reflecting on Gene Smith's AD tenure + new transfer additions 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz discuss Gene Smith’s tenure as an athletic director on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we also talk about some new player transfer additions to the Buckeyes.By Gannett

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Ohio State continues to finalize its roster and talking over-unders 36:17

2M ago36:17

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about how the Buckeyes roster is still being finalize on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra Basketball podcast. During this edition we also talk under-overs from the BuckeyeXtra text subscribers.By Gannett

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Celebrated soccer referee and podcast host of "Refs Need Love Too," David Gerson joins Dave and guest co-host, John Bolster to discuss the challenges and changes in the world of soccer refereeing. 1:00:35

2M ago1:00:35

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In this episode of Over the Ball, soccer referee and podcast host David Gerson joins Dave and guest co-host John Bolster to delve into the challenges and changes in soccer refereeing. They tackle the rise in technicality and competitiveness in the game, while addressing the concerning lack of civility and excessive competitiveness among parents and…

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LeCharles Bentley joins The Tim May Show, latest on Buckeyes offseason 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

LeCharles Bentley joins The Tim May Show, latest on Buckeyes offseason | Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your ad choice…

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From Monterrey to hell 23:03

2M ago23:03

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Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the recent 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati, discuss how Crew director of scouting Neil McGuinness has been hired as LAFC technical director, and …

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Washington Post reporter Steven Goff discusses Memorable World Cup Moments, DC United's Progress and the Future of Soccer in the US. 50:12

2M ago50:12

50:12

Legendary Washington Post reporter Steven Goff joins the boys at OTB to discuss all things US soccer, including the performance of DC United, his favorite World Cup memories, and the upcoming Copa America tournament. Goff also shares his thoughts on the United States national team and their chances in the tournament. In this conversation, the hosts…

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Coaches, GMs, and prospects 46:08

2M ago46:08

46:08

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we discuss NHL coaches, speculate who the next Blue Jackets GM could be and talk about player prospects. Finally, we recap what happened in the recent NHL draft lottery.…

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Ty Tucker chats with Tim May about what makes Buckeyes men's tennis program so dominant 1:12:03

2M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Ty Tucker chats with Tim May about what makes Buckeyes men's tennis program so dominant | Ohio State #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your a…

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What does Sean Stewart commitment mean for Ohio State 29:49

2M ago29:49

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps how Duke transfer Sean Stewart has committed to Ohio State on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition we break down everything we learned about Stewart’s commitment to the team, what the roster currently looks, and take stock on where things are headin…

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What we learned about Ohio State from the spring transfer window 24:11

3M ago24:11

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Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz recap the latest in OSU news on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we recap what happened during the spring transfer window, what this means for the program, and provide our takeaways from this.…

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Accomplished journalists Grayle Howlett and Alexander Wolff visit with OTB to discuss the new book “World Class: Purpose, Passion, and the Pursuit of Greatness” celebrating the legacy and writing of the ... 48:41

3M ago48:41

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Grant Wahl seems to touch everybody he came in contact with his undeniable passion, integrity, honesty, and simple ethic of trying to write the truth without agenda or bias. Friends and accomplished journalists Grayle Howlett and Alexander Wolf both spent years writing for Sports Illustrated, Wolff having spent 36 years there covering basketball, t…

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Unforgetting Los Seis 55:59

3M ago55:59

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On a sleepy summer evening in Boulder, Colorado, in 1974, three young Chicano activists sat in a car at Chautauqua Park at the base of the iconic Flatirons—the giant red sandstone rock formations that sit above the foothills. Then, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the car exploded. Two days later, another car in downtown Boulder exploded, killing three …

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Recapping Buckeyes in NFL Draft, Drue Chrisman details experience in pro football 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Recapping Buckeyes in NFL Draft, Drue Chrisman details experience in pro football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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Recapping Ohio State's 2024 NFL draft selections 28:34

3M ago28:34

28:34

Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz recap what happened during the 2024 NFL draft on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we talk about which Ohio State players got drafted and to which team. Finally, we provide our takeaways from this year’s draft and look at how these departur…

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From Montreal to Monterrey 18:55

3M ago18:55

18:55

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap Saturday’s 0-0 draw against CF Montreal and look ahead to Wednesday night’s Concacaf Champions Cup Semi Final against Monterrey.…

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Trying to predict the upcoming Ohio State roster 28:26

3M ago28:26

28:26

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy takes a look at where Ohio State's roster could be headed after former Ohio State center Felix Okpara committed to Tennessee less than one week after entering the transfer portal.By Gannett

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Putting a bow on it 43:07

3M ago43:07

43:07

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap what happened during the regular season for the Jackets, talk about offseason moves that might be made, and speculate who might get hired as the new Blue Jackets genera…

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NFL insider Albert Breer joins Tim May to break down Buckeyes in NFL Draft 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

NFL insider Albert Breer joins Tim May to break down Buckeyes in NFL Draft | Ohio State football #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Breaking down why Jake Diebler can’t hire his brother as a coach 23:34

3M ago23:34

23:34

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps what’s been going on in the offseason on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition we breakdown why Jake Diebler can’t hire his brother Jon Diebler to join the coaching staff and much more.By Gannett

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Oral Histories of the Sand Creek Massacre from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Located in Oklahoma 45:52

3M ago45:52

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The Sand Creek Massacre was the deadliest day in Colorado history, and it changed Cheyenne and Arapaho people forever. On the morning of November 29, 1864, US troops under the command of Colonel John M. Chivington attacked a peaceful camp of Cheyenne and Arapaho people made up mostly of women, children, and elders along the Big Sandy Creek in South…

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