Best Dave Rankin Podcasts (2024)

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Experiencing the Miraculous – Dave Rankin’s Story 1:03:23

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Former atheist Dave Rankin's difficult life experiences proved to him that God could not exist. Through his years of atheism, other surprising experiences awakened him to the possibility of something more than his atheism could explain. Episode Notes: Book(2012): 39 Years in the Wilderness, an Atheist Walk With God (available on Amazon Kindle)…

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Episode 79 of Moments That Rock features radio programmer and pr consultant Paul Ripley talking about the change in the music industry and radio as we know it. 35:41

2h ago35:41

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This week's Moments That Rock features radio programmer and pr consultant Paul Ripley discussing the change in both the radio industry, the emergence of internet radio and the music business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tony Michaelides

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Revisiting Sulphur Dell 18:25

8h ago18:25

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Sulphur Dell was not just a baseball venue. Concerts by Tex Ritter, Jackie Wilson, and James Brown were held at what was Nashville's event center. Dick Clark’s Cavalcade of Stars, Esther Williams’ Water Follies, and the Shrine Circus drew large crowds, and barn-storming baseball exhibitions were held at the memorable ballpark before its demise. In …

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Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with "Dry Humping" Author Tawny Lara 30:42

3d ago30:42

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For the 156th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Tawny Lara, sober sexpert and author of "Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze," for a conversation that might have you rethinking your relationship with alcohol. We discuss Tawny's sobriety journey and why she decided to document it, s…

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1966 Nashville Babe Ruth League Memories 8:57

7d ago8:57

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I wrote a story this past week about Jeff Peeples, one of the most dominating athletes ever from Nashville. If you would like to read it, you can find it at baseballinnashville.com. In writing that story it brought back memories I have of playing as a 15-year-old in the Nashville Babe Ruth League. Today, I can look back on that season as a special …

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Moments That Rock with former tour manager/manager Chas Banks sharing stories about his experiences of life on the road. 37:36

7d ago37:36

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This week's Moments That Rock features Chas Banks who shares stories about his time tour managing Teenage Fab Club and many years spent tour managing with bands like The Pixies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tony Michaelides

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A Christian’s Journey through Skepticism – Adam Terry’s Story 1:11:09

10d ago1:11:09

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As a Christian, Adam Terry experienced an intellectual crisis of faith. His doubts and questions prompted an investigation to determine whether his beliefs were true. His journey through skepticism led him back to a more robust faith. Episode Notes: Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@curiouschristianity Adam's X (Twitter) account: @Cu…

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Baseball Slugfests for the Record Book 9:21

14d ago9:21

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In what must be one of baseball’s most productive offensive games ever in Sulphur Dell, Chattanooga outlasted Nashville, 24-17, in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday, June 12, 1946. Nashville won the first game that day by a score of 4-3, but the nightcap was one for the record books. Listen as I tell about this and other high-scoring g…

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John 'Rhino' Edwards shares his Moments That Rock from his time spent with Sandie Shaw, Status Quo and Dexy's Midnight Runners 31:43

17d ago31:43

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Moments That Rock featuring John 'Rhino' Edwards, a seasoned professional who has spent several decades playing with artists such as Sandie Shaw, Status Quo and Dexy's Midnight Runners. On today's podcast he share stories of the people he met along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How Gabrielle Stone Got Her Groove Back After TWO Devastating Breakups 39:55

19d ago39:55

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For the 155th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Gabrielle Stone, author of Eat, Pray, #FML and host of FML Talk. If you've recently been dumped or are struggling to get over a past relationship, this episode is for you! This is the ultimate breakup recovery guide to help you not just survive but thrive after your breaku…

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Off-season Jobs for the 1952 Nashville Vols 8:40

21d ago8:40

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Have you ever wondered what ballplayers did during the off-season back in the day when salaries were not exorbitant like they are now? What did Nashville Vols do in the offseason? In this episode, hear how players would be spending their winter once the 1952 Southern Association season ended! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Cor…

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Moments That Rock with celebrated and long time radio broadcaster Andy Peebles sharing many stories of the numerous artists he met along the way. 36:32

21d ago36:32

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In this episode of Moments That Rock celebrated, long time radio broadcaster Andy Peebles shares many stories of the numerous artists he met during his 5o plus years of broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tony Michaelides

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Secular Jew Finds Christ – Dr. James Tour’s Story 52:17

24d ago52:17

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From a secular Jewish home, scientific scholar and former skeptic Dr. James Tour encountered the love and reality of Jesus, and his life was immediately changed. Dr. James Tour's Resources: website: jmtour.com email: tour@drjamestour.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Resources/authors recommended by Dr. Tour: The Gospel Passion of C…

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Stuck in a Sex Rut? Ian Kerner Helps Us Repair Our Love Lives with "So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex" 50:36

29d ago50:36

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For the 154th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Ian Kerner for a long-term relationship sex rut reboot. Dr. Ian Kerner is a nationally recognized sex therapist and author of the smash hit She Comes First and the recently released So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex. He also coined the term "cliteracy" and is a Sh…

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Was Hugh Hill’s .416 in 1902 Legitimate, or Not? 9:55

29d ago9:55

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Hugh Hill was born on July 21, 1879, in Ringgold, Georgia, and signed with Newt Fisher’s 1901 Nashville baseball club in the inaugural season of the Southern Association. As a pitcher, he won six games while losing five, playing in 51 games because he was also an outfielder. The ball club won the pennant that season, and when 1902 rolled around, Fi…

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Best selling crime novelist and philanthropist Sir Ian Rankin, shares different stories from his love of music and those he met along the way. 35:49

28d ago35:49

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This week's Moments That Rock features best selling crime novelist and philanthropist Sir Ian Rankin. From being in bands to meeting some of his heroes, music has always been a constant in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tony Michaelides

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Pet Loss, Part 3: The Agony & Ecstasy of Animal Rescue & Saving Abused Dogs From Skid Row with Joey Tuccio 38:23

1M ago38:23

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For the 153rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Joey Tuccio, president and CEO of Roadmap Writers, for the final episode in our three-part series on pet loss. Have you ever lost a beloved pet? It’s the worst. Scientifically, it can be as hard to grieve a pet as a parent or a partner. I lost my beloved dog, Georgia, in e…

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Baseball on April 1st 8:34

1M ago8:34

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Today, April 1st, marks a day of notoriety all its own. I have heard of pranks on April Fool’s Day that run the gamut, and if you have had fun with it, been the butt of a joke, or if you have made a family member mad, it is a fun day in most cases. Unless it is taken to an extreme, which I do not forgive. Some are funny. Others? Not so much. Baseba…

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Moments That Rock in this episode has the host Tony Michaelides sharing the times spent with U2 in their early days. 29:12

1M ago29:12

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Podcast host Tony Michaelides sharing some memories of the early days spent with U2 and the very first time he saw them in 1980 together with getting them their first national radio and TV performances outside of their native Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tony Michaelides

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From Hopelessness to Hope – Al Gascon’s Story 1:14:07

1M ago1:14:07

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Former atheist Al Gascon rejected God in light of his life struggles. His study of science further convinced him intellectually of what he felt personally, that God did not exist. Now, Al works as a pastor who spends his life helping others know that God is real. Resources mentioned by Al: Website: www.ccvbak.com…

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Pet Loss, Part 2: Working Through the Grief & Guilt of Losing a Beloved Pet with Beth Bigler of Honoring Our Animals 1:21:09

1M ago1:21:09

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For the 152nd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Beth Bigler, pet loss grief counselor and founder of Honoring Our Animals, for part two in a three-part series on pet loss. Have you ever lost a beloved pet? It’s the worst. Scientifically, it can be as hard to grieve a pet as a parent or a partner. I lost my beloved dog, …

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Destination Cooperstown: Another Trip of a Lifetime 11:53

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It was going to be the trip of a lifetime, and boy, was I excited about it. For most of my life, I had dreamed of visiting Cooperstown, and finally, it was going to happen. In this episode, I tell about a special visit that rivals two spring training trips, MLB World Series and All-Star games, and the birth of all four of my children. Well, maybe n…

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On this weeks episode of Moments That Rock 'Nasher,' guitarist with Frankie Goes to Hollywood shares his experiences of being a 'pop star' and his thoughts looking back 36:46

1M ago36:46

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Episode 73 of Moments That Rock with 'Nasher' from Frankie Goes to Hollywood and his reflections looking back at their explosion into the charts in the early 80's and how he feels about it all looking back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tony Michaelides

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Pet Loss, Part 1: Grieving Our Beloved Dogs & Healing Complex Trauma with Cherie Doyen of Quantum Therapeutix 31:21

2M ago31:21

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For the 151st episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Cherie Doyen of Quantum Therapeutix for part one in a three-part series on pet loss. Have you ever lost a beloved pet? It’s the worst. Scientifically, it can be as hard to grieve a pet as a parent or a partner. I lost my beloved dog, Georgia, in early December, and it was …

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Remembering Our 2016 Spring Training Trip with Dave Ammenheuser 25:23

2M ago25:23

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Tennessean sports editor Dave Ammenheuser coordinated a spring training trip in 2016, and I tagged along with high school teammate Bart Leathers and everyone’s “Mr. Nashville Baseball”, Farrell Owens (both deceased). Dave has moved on to various assignments, but eight years later, here we are to talk about that great six-games-in-five days “immacul…

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Episode 72 of Moments That Rock features drummer Dave Oberle who shares stories about his time with Gryphon and the time he helped launch the successful UK music publication Kerrang 34:29

2M ago34:29

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This week's Moments That Rock features musician Dave Oberle who shares stories of his time with Gryphon together with helping launch the incredibly successful rock magazine Kerrang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tony Michaelides

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“From Addiction to Redemption” – Stephen McWhirter’s Story 59:35

2M ago59:35

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Former atheist Stephen McWhirter rejected God because of Christian hypocrisy and abuse. Looking for comfort, he plunged into drug addiction. After an encounter with Christ, he left his skepticism and addiction behind and spends his life in leading others to Jesus. Stephen's Resources: Website https://worshipjesus.life Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/…

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Non-Monogamy on the Rise: Ashley Madison's 2024 Trends Forecast with Paul Keable 37:42

2M ago37:42

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For the 150th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak speaks to Ashley Madison's Chief Strategy Officer, Paul Keable, to discuss the company's 2024 trend forecast. TL;DR: Non-monogamy is on the rise, but it's playing out differently from generation to generation. Tune in to learn how Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers are approach…

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Betty-Jane Taylor: A Woman for All Seasons 27:13

2M ago27:13

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Betty-Jane Taylor and I have known each other through her husband Larry, who not only played for the Nashville Vols, but was basketball and baseball coach at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Larry passed away not quite two years ago, on April 21, 2022, at the age of 91. He was a good baseball friend and loyal member of the Nashville Old Timers Baseb…

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In this episode of Moments That Rock author, journalist, TV and radio presenter John Robb shares stories that include the first ever interview with Nirvana together with times spent with The Stone Roses ... 35:17

2M ago35:17

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Episode 71 of Moments That Rock with journalist, author and media personality John Robb where he shares stories of his time spent with The Stone Roses and the first ever interview with Nirvana ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tony Michaelides

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Old Timers President Tony Rankin Talks Baseball 52:24

2M ago52:24

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Tony Rankin loves the game of baseball as much as anybody, both as an autograph collector and with a passion for its purpose. A clinical therapist, speaker, and author, in this Skip’s Corner episode Tony explains how we like to remember things that take us back to a fun place in life that we don’t necessarily have today when he says: “Baseball is t…

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This episode of Moments That Rock features producer/ engineer Andy Jackson who talks about his many years spent working with The Pink Floyd together with Roger Waters and David Gilmour's solo projects ... 32:00

2M ago32:00

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This episode of Moments That Rock features producer and engineer Andy Jackson who began working with The Pink Floyd in 1980 spending the next several decades working with both them and Roger Waters and David Gilmour's solo projects. Up until recently he also ran his own studio, Tube Mastering and is about to release his 4th studio album intriguingl…

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Intent on Making God Pay – Liam Back’s Story 1:01:43

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Liam Back, a deeply entrenched skeptic, had a vendetta against God fueled by personal loss. His quest to “make God pay” led him to an unexpected embrace of the Christian faith. Liam's Resources: Instagram: @standfirm_theology_apologetics Resources & authors recommended by Liam: Various books by Lee Strobel, author On Guard, William Lane Craig I Don…

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Hall of Famer Ray Dandridge in Nashville 9:42

2M ago9:42

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As we bring Black History Month to an end, I want you to know about a special player with a special talent. Ray Dandridge never had the chance to play in the majors, but the record shows he was clearly one of the greatest third basemen of all time. And, he had a brief connection to Nashville baseball. Elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame i…

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Producer and engineer Stuart Epps in this episode of Moments That Rock shares stories of his time spent with Elton John, John Lennon, Jimmy Page etc 31:51

2M ago31:51

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On this episode of Moments That Rock producer and engineer Stuart Epps shares some amazing stories of his time spent with the likes of Elton John, John Lennon, Jimmy Page, Oasis etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tony Michaelides

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Why Women Cheat: Underneath Ashley Madison & Female Infidelity, Part 3 33:47

3M ago33:47

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For the 149th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak speaks to Ashley Madison's Communications Director, Isabella Mise, who coauthored "The Good Wife Study" on female infidelity for the final installation in our three-part series on why women cheat. For part one, we heard from an Ashley Madison member going by the alias of "Nikki" to…

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Negro Leaguers in the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 21:45

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If you have never been to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, it is worth a few hours of your time. It honors athletes, teams, coaches, sportswriters, and sports executives for their contributions to sports in our state. In celebraton of Black History Month, it is important to highlight inductees who played Negro Leagues baseball, and to call attent…

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Moments That Rock with former Simple Minds bass player Derek Forbes 28:45

3M ago28:45

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Former Simple Minds bass player Derek Forbes sharing stories from his illustrious career and his meetings with Paul McCartney, David Bowie and many more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tony Michaelides

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Looking for Evidence – Mark McGee’s Story 1:07:53

3M ago1:07:53

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Former atheist Mark McGee left his childhood Christian faith to search for truth in Eastern world religions, but it eventually led him into atheism. An inquisitive journalist, he investigated the evidence for Christianity and believed. Mark's Resources: Grace Life Blog (Bible Studies) - https://gracelifethoughts.com Faith and Self Defense (Christia…

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Why Women Cheat: Underneath Ashley Madison & Female Infidelity, Part 2 32:54

3M ago32:54

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For the 148th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak speaks to Ashley Madison's Chief Strategy Officer, Paul Keable, to continue our three-part series on why women cheat. Last week, we heard from an Ashley Madison member going by the alias of "Nikki" to kick off the series. Next week, for the final installation, you'll hear from Ashl…

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Moments That Rock with special guest Sat Bisla, founder of Musexpo and A and R Worldwide together with his own radio network namely Passport Approved 21:33

3M ago21:33

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Moments That Rock features special guest Sat Bisla, founder of Musexpo and A and R Worldwide together with his own radio network namely Passport Approved. Sat shares the story of his career and his undying passion in helping discover new talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Butch McCord: True Baseball 10:12

3M ago10:12

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Clinton “Butch” McCord was destined to be one of baseball’s greatest players. The color of one’s skin was a factor in many baseball careers throughout the United States, and Butch ran into many roadblocks along the way, too. But never did he let them get him down. I have spoken about Butch many times, but never have I made him the subject of an ent…

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Why Women Cheat: Underneath Ashley Madison & Female Infidelity, Part 1 31:06

3M ago31:06

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For the 147th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak speaks to an Ashley Madison member going by the alias of "Nikki" to kick off a deep dive into why women cheat. Next week, for part 2, you'll hear from Ashley Madison's Chief Strategy Officer, Paul Keable. Part 3 is with Ashley Madison Communications Director Isabella Mise, who coau…

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Coaches: Teach Your Players Well About the Negro Leagues 9:58

3M ago9:58

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Michael Thurmon was one of the organizers of the Tennessee Vintage Base Ball Association. His love for history led him to study early base ball, as it was played in the middle of the 19th Century. Today, he has taken his love for The Game to coach a team of youngsters who he teaches baseball skills, but he goes a step further, too: He teaches him a…

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Becoming Skeptical of Skepticism – Matthew Sabatine’s Story 1:19:51

3M ago1:19:51

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Former atheist Matthew Sabatine journeyed back and forth between faith and disbelief until he finally landed on a view of reality that best explained the universe and his own life. Matt's Resources: YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@TCC595 Blog: https://www.thecommoncaveat.com/ Resources Mentioned by Matt Conversations with God by Neale Donald …

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(Not) Regretting Motherhood with Orna Donath 42:13

3M ago42:13

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For the 146th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Orna Donath, an Israeli sociologist, author, and feminist activist who wrote the book Regretting Motherhood based on her research. We talk about ambivalence vs. regret, the difference in how the genders are socialized around parenthood, the external pressures women face to…

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Joey Hale from Goodlettsville Little League: Like Father, Like Son 1:09:30

3M ago1:09:30

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You are really going to enjoy this Nashville Baseball History podcast episode. Joey Hale, who coached the Southeast regional team from Goodlettsville to the 2012 Little League United States Championship, is my guest. He describes the journey to Williamsport and tells about each player. His passion for baseball and teaching youngsters the game is ev…

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Music industry veteran Dave Robinson shares compelling stories of his time with The Animals and tour managing Jimi Hendrix ! And after six decades he is still involved with managing a band, Hardwicke Circus ... 38:20

3M ago38:20

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Music industry veteran Dave Robinson shares compelling stories of his time with The Animals and tour managing Jimi Hendrix ! And after six decades Dave has been a pioneer in the music industry, experiencing some groundbreaking moments. To this day he is still involved with managing a band, Hardwicke Circus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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A Brief History of Sex Toys with Hallie Lieberman, Author of "Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy" (Redux) 41:18

3M ago41:18

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For the 145th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Hallie Lieberman, author of Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy, to talk us through the highlight reel of sex toy history. Hallie literally has a Ph.D. in sex toys, so she's the perfect guide. We discuss how sex toys were illegal in Texas until 2008 (and scary ind…

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George Leonard’s Sulphur Dell 10:08

4M ago10:08

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Nashville’s reading public who relied on the written word from the newspapers, the morning Nashville Tennessean and evening Nashville Banner (the Banner is long gone and the Tennessean is no longer the up-to-date version, through no fault of its own) knew they could trust the writers to deliver the best coverage, the best detailed account of a game…

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