Best David Rutledge Podcasts (2024)

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Richard Cooper Discusses The Details of American Slavery 41:04

1d ago41:04

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Rich Cooper discusses the economics of American slavery on a growing nation, and how America's Founding Fathers can rightly be praised and condemned for their actions. Rich is currently the President & CEO of the Levine Museum of the New South in Charlotte, NC.By Inertia Films

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David "The Hippie" Leasure 37:16

2d ago37:16

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David "The Hippie" Leasure joins host Jake Murren on Episode 97 of Forged in Ohio. David is a 3-2 amateur mixed martial artist who is fighting in the main event of BCM Promotions Fight Night 18 on October 19th. In this episode, David talks about why he started fighting, staying calm inside the cage, fighting the #1 amateur bantamweight in Ohio, thr…

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Jordon Tague 26:39

9d ago26:39

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Jordon Tague joins host Jake Murren on Episode 96 of Forged in Ohio. Jordon is a 4-1 amateur mixed martial artist who will fight in the main event of Caged Thunder NexGen Fight Series 3 for the promotion's lightweight championship on October 5th. In this episode, Jordon talks about his wrestling background translating to MMA, the first five fights …

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Zac Cunningham Discusses Walnut Grove Plantation 21:30

15d ago21:30

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Zac Cunningham about the Walnut Grove Plantation and Charles Moore. Zac was the Director of the Walnut Grove Plantation and Historic Price House, and The Manager of Public Programs at the George Washington Foundation.

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Sinisa Jovic 40:35

16d ago40:35

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Sinisa Jovic joins host Jake Murren on Episode 95 of Forged in Ohio. Sinisa is a 2-0 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off an emphatic first-round KO win at Caged Thunder 28: Fight Night in the Flats. In this episode, Sinisa talks about the left hook that knocked out his opponent 41 seconds into the fight, competing against someone who has…

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Brody "Big Dawg" Rutledge 32:12

23d ago32:12

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Brody "Big Dawg" Rutledge joins host Jake Murren on Episode 94 of Forged in Ohio. Brody is a 2-0 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a stunning, 6-second KO win at Ohio Combat League 31. In this episode, Brody talks about how the knockout was the execution of his gameplan, how much he's learned since his amateur MMA debut in 2021, the im…

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Carolyn Davis Discusses Her Views on Childhood, The Founding Fathers and American Slavery 47:38

30d ago47:38

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Carolyn Davis about her upbringing in Chicago schools, her heritage, and her views on the Founding Fathers and Slavery. Carolyn Davis is an Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics at Morehouse College.By Inertia Films

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Nick "Jaws" Walls 34:41

30d ago34:41

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Nick "Jaws" Walls joins host Jake Murren on Episode 93 of Forged in Ohio. Nick is a 1-0 professional mixed martial artist who had an incredible pro-MMA debut at Caged Thunder 28: Fight Night in the Flats. In this episode, Nick talks about how he fought freely in his pro-MMA debut, winning via knockout in the second round, how his 13 amateur fights …

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Luke McMurtry 4 33:34

1M ago33:34

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Luke McMurtry joins host Jake Murren for the fourth time on Episode 92 of Forged in Ohio. Luke's a 6-2 amateur mixed martial artist and former Caged Thunder featherweight champion. In this episode, Luke talks about his performance at Caged Thunder 28: Fight Night in the Flats, bouncing back from losing two fights in a row, how he intends to win bac…

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David Rutledge Discusses the Biblical View of Slavery 44:53

2M ago44:53

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews David Rutledge, a Professor of History at Furman University. David explores the connection with the Founding Leaders and their Biblical interpretation of slavery in the Bible.By Inertia Films

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"MB3" Matt Brown 33:17

1M ago33:17

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"MB3" Matt Brown joins host Jake Murren on Episode 91 of Forged in Ohio. Matt is a 3-1 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a win last month on 10 days notice. In this episode, Matt talks about the valuable experience of winning a fight on short notice, never going to the judge's scorecards in his four career fights, coming back from gett…

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Jacob Toth 31:34

2M ago31:34

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Jacob Toth joins host Jake Murren on Episode 90 of Forged in Ohio. Jacob is a 4-0 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a 43-second win in the main event of Caged Thunder: NexGen Fight Series 2. In this episode, Jacob talks about all four of his wins coming via first-round submission, how he studies his opponents, if a Caged Thunder title …

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Catherine Braxton Discusses Drayton Hall 25:06

2M ago25:06

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Catherine Braxton about her ancestors at Drayton Hall, and the thoughts and memories she has of the place now. Catherine Braxton serves on the Governing Board of the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust.

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Alekzander Hazelwood 33:27

2M ago33:27

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Alekzander Hazelwood joins host Jake Murren on Episode 89 of Forged in Ohio. Alekzander is a 2-0 amateur mixed martial artist representing Ronin Training Center. In this episode, Alekzander talks about his passion for fighting, the two finishes on his record, when he'd like to compete next, his goals, and so much more. Alekzander has looked incredi…

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Jake Digman 1:04:47

2M ago1:04:47

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Jake Digman joins host Jake Murren for Episode 88 of Forged in Ohio. Jake Digman is a "Master of Ceremonies," who has over 20 years of experience in combat sports. In this episode, Jake talks about why Caged Thunder 28: Fight Night in the Flats is personal to him, how "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler had a part in getting him into MMA, being in the movie "…

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Cardiology Clinical Trials with Dr. Gregg Stone 1:09:14

2M ago1:09:14

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To learn more about this important field of cardiovascular clinical research, I invited Dr. Gregg Stone on the podcast. Dr. Stone is an Interventional Cardiologist and Director of Academic Affairs for the Mount Sinai Heart Health System and Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Professor of Population Health Sciences and Policy at the Icahn School…

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K Carl Smith Discusses Frederick Douglass 43:43

2M ago43:43

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews author K Carl Smith about Frederick Douglass and his views on the Founding Fathers.

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"Bad" Matt Adams 2 55:20

2M ago55:20

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"Bad" Matt Adams joins host Jake Murren for the second time on Episode 87 of Forged in Ohio. Matt's a 2-1 professional mixed martial artist who is set to make his LFA debut against Alex Marro on August 2nd at LFA 189. In this episode, Matt talks about his three pro fights so far, competing in bare knuckle boxing for BKFC, his upcoming fight for LFA…

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Cody "The Warrior" Wilson 23:12

3M ago23:12

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Cody "The Warrior" Wilson joins host Jake Murren on Episode 86 of Forged in Ohio. Cody's a 3-1 amateur mixed martial artist who is set to compete for his first MMA title at Caged Thunder 28: Fight Night in the Flats. In this episode, Cody talks about winning all three of his fights this year inside the distance, taking two fights in one month, how …

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Rick Starr Discusses The Founders and Independence Hall 15:15

3M ago15:15

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Park Ranger Rick Starr in Independence Hall. Rick discusses the events that took place there, and the Founders who participated.By Inertia Films

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Bryan Clark 43:36

3M ago43:36

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Bryan Clark joins host Jake Murren on Episode 85 of Forged in Ohio. Bryan's only the second coach to ever join the show, as he's the owner and head coach of Apex Fight Systems. In this episode, Bryan talks about how he started coaching MMA, the growing pains of establishing a mixed martial arts gym, what it takes to be a good coach in this sport, a…

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Clinical Trial Insurance with Dan Fuld 47:38

3M ago47:38

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In this episode, you will learn about what type of insurance (if any) is needed to conduct a clinical trial. We also discuss different insurance provisions, choosing the right insurance partner, regulatory requirements that dictate insurance and much more. Dan is a seasoned insurance professional with 10+ years of underwriting and broking experienc…

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Dusty "The Warrior" Shaffer 44:33

3M ago44:33

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Dusty "The Warrior" Shaffer joins host Jake Murren on Episode 84 of Forged in Ohio. Dusty is a 2-0 professional fighter who is set to fight Abbas Abasov on July 13th for Made Men Promotions. In this episode, Dusty talks about the challenge ahead of him on July 13th, how he thinks he'll get the job done, his first two pro fights this year, what he's…

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Robert Baker Explores the Thinking Behind the Founders 36:12

3M ago36:12

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Director A. Troy Thomas sits down with author, professor and historian H. Robert Baker to discuss the Founding Fathers and their complicated relationship with slavery. Baker explains the influences that shaped the thinking of the men that built America.By Inertia Films

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Mark "The Meat Train" Gordon 33:51

3M ago33:51

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Mark "The Meat Train" Gordon joins host Jake Murren on Episode 83 of Forged in Ohio. Mark is a 1-0 professional fighter who is set to fight AJ Frye on July 13th for Made Men Promotions. In this episode, Mark talks about his pro debut last February which lasted 14 seconds, his gym Revolution Fight and Fitness, his biggest strength as a heavyweight f…

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Jack "The Ripper" Schaal 26:27

4M ago26:27

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Jack "The Ripper" Schaal joins host Jake Murren on Episode 82 of Forged in Ohio. Jack is a 3-0 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a first-round leg scissors submission win at Caged Thunder 27. In this episode, Jack talks about fighting three times in four months to start his career, winning all of his fights in the first round, who he w…

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Rod Gragg Discusses Religion's Influence in Early America 1:23:19

4M ago1:23:19

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Rod Gragg, author of Forged in Faith. Rod discusses the Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom in the New World, and the impact that the Judeo Christian viewpoint had on the founding documents.By Inertia Films

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Charlie "Oneway Manson" Payne 2 33:17

4M ago33:17

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Charlie "Oneway Manson" Payne joins host Jake Murren for the second time on Episode 81 of Forged in Ohio. Charlie improved to 2-0 in his pro-MMA career following a TKO win at Caged Thunder 27 on June 1st. In this episode, Charlie talks about what it takes for him to cut down to welterweight, feeling more powerful in his latest win, picking fun walk…

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Ethan "Hollywood" Shirk 49:57

4M ago49:57

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Ethan "Hollywood" Shirk joins host Jake Murren on Episode 80 of Forged in Ohio. Ethan is a 2-0 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off an impressive first-round stoppage win at Ohio Combat League 29. In this episode, Ethan talks about how his journey in combat sports started, fighting without a team in his amateur debut, talking trash to his…

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"Mad" Max Metzgar 3 49:19

4M ago49:19

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"Mad" Max Metzgar joins host Jake Murren for the third time on Episode 79 of Forged in Ohio. Max is a 1-0 professional mixed martial artist who made his long-awaited pro debut at Ohio Combat League 29. In this episode, Max talks about the dominant performance in his pro debut, going through a 15-month layoff, finding something worthwhile to do in l…

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Sara Georgini discusses the Adams Family 45:47

5M ago45:47

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Sara Georgini about John Adams, John Quincy Adams and Abigail Adams. Sara discusses the Adams prominent role in the founding of the country, and their relationship with slavery. Sara Georgini is an American historian, and series editor for The Papers of John Adams at the Adams Papers Editorial Project.…

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JT Isenberg 37:30

5M ago37:30

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JT Isenberg joins host Jake Murren for Episode 78 of Forged in Ohio. JT's a 3-1 amateur mixed martial artist who has an upcoming Bizzaro Promotions Lightweight title fight on August 3rd against Devon Watkins. In this episode, JT talks about how backyard fighting sparked his interest into MMA, winning three in a row after losing his amateur debut, w…

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Clinton "The Courageous" Ewing 46:31

5M ago46:31

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Clinton "The Courageous" Ewing joins host Jake Murren for Episode 77 of Forged in Ohio. Clinton's a 6-4 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a win against Matt Dugan for the Made Men Promotion's Featherweight Championship. In this episode, Clinton talks about winning five of his six amateur fights via submission, finishing his amateur car…

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Inside the music - Wish You Were Here 53:04

5M ago53:04

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Listen as Chris, Ben, and David talk about life, music, and Ben's dream of becoming a world famous DJ!By Jeremiah’s Grotto

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Hunter Watt 2 34:08

5M ago34:08

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Hunter Watt joins host Jake Murren for the second time on Episode 76 of Forged in Ohio. Hunter is a 2-0 professional mixed martial artist coming off an impressive win at Caged Thunder 26. In this episode, Hunter talks about waiting for the right time to turn pro, how life changes when you make that transition, both his pro debut and recent win at C…

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Mary V Thompson discusses George Washington 29:23

5M ago29:23

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Mary V. Thompson about George Washington. They discuss how Washington's views on slavery changed during his life and the complications he faced trying to free the slaves of Mount Vernon. Mary V. Thompson was a research historian at Mount Vernon, and is now retired and serves as Research Historian Emerita at Mount …

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Kobe "Yellow Mamba" Woodall 2 33:35

5M ago33:35

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Kobe "Yellow Mamba" Woodall joins host Jake Murren for the second time on Episode 75 of Forged in Ohio. Kobe is a 2-1 professional mixed martial artist, and he's coming off a co-main event win at Caged Thunder 26. In this episode, Kobe talks about the brawl in his pro debut, breaking his arm following his first pro loss, coming back and winning at …

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Joshua "The Flyin Hawaiian" Perreira 3 42:07

6M ago42:07

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Joshua "The Flyin Hawaiian" Perreira joins host Jake Murren for the third time on Episode 74 of Forged in Ohio. Josh is a 4-0 professional mixed martial artist who is coming off a second-round KO win at LFA 180. In this episode, Josh talks about the win at LFA, fighting in Muhammad Ali's hometown, where he goes from here, his teammates at Immortal,…

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Carl Westmoreland discusses Thomas Jefferson and Slavery in Virginia 38:36

6M ago38:36

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews the late Carl Westmoreland about Jefferson's view on slavery and its role in the colonies. Carl Westmoreland was the Senior Historian at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.By Inertia Films

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"Undead" Jeremy Riley 42:33

6M ago42:33

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"Undead" Jeremy Riley joins host Jake Murren for Episode 73 of Forged in Ohio. Jeremy is a 3-3 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a devastating, first-round KO win at Caged Thunder 26. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the clean right hand that put his opponent to sleep in his last fight, the difficult journey of getting his record ba…

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Brandon Billiter 33:02

6M ago33:02

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Brandon Billiter joins host Jake Murren for Episode 72 of Forged in Ohio. Brandon is a 5-3 amateur mixed martial artist who retired from the sport at Caged Thunder 25. In this episode, Brandon talks about how he got into combat sports, why he decided to retire after eight amateur fights, his plans after fighting including MMA commentary, and so muc…

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Tobiaus "Freight Train" Taylor 45:24

6M ago45:24

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Tobiaus "Freight Train" Taylor joins host Jake Murren for Episode 71 of Forged in Ohio. Tobiaus is the sixth-ranked pound-for-pound pro fighter in the state of Ohio, with a 7-6 record in MMA. In this episode, Tobiaus talks about his recent decision win on March 23rd, kickboxing on Team USA in 2021, why he's the most exciting fighter in Ohio, and so…

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Caged Thunder 26 Live Pro Weigh-In Show 41:18

6M ago41:18

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Forged in Ohio's second-ever live show took place at the Caged Thunder 26 pro weigh-ins! The show features six of the eight pro fighters competing at Caged Thunder 26 on Saturday, April 6th from the Chapparell's Center in Akron, Ohio. This includes Brogan Endres who is set to fight Tyler "The Outlaw" Collins in the main event. Also, Hunter Watt, Me…

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Carter Hudgins Discusses Slavery at Drayton Hall Plantation 27:03

6M ago27:03

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Carter Hudgins, the President and CEO of Drayton Hall. Hudgens discusses slavery at Drayton Hall Plantation, and slavery's role in the economics of the Colonies.By Inertia Films

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Tony "The Latin Assassin" Tortorici 41:41

6M ago41:41

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Tony "The Latin Assassin" Tortorici joins host Jake Murren for Episode 70 of Forged in Ohio. Tony's the third-ranked pound-for-pound amateur fighter in Ohio, with a 6-0 record and three amateur titles. In this episode, Tony talks about balancing life as a fighter, staying active while dealing with multiple injuries, fighting for a fourth amateur ch…

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David Eltis Discusses the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade 43:33

7M ago43:33

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Director A. Troy Thomas interviews David Eltis, the Robert W. Woodruff Professor Emeritus of History at Emory University and the co-developer of slavevoyages.org. Eltis discusses the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and its impact on the Americas and the Founding Fathers of the United States.By Inertia Films

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Melvin "Awesome" Harris 30:33

7M ago30:33

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Melvin "Awesome" Harris joins host Jake Murren for Episode 69 of Forged in Ohio. Melvin is a 2-1 professional mixed martial artist who is set to compete in the co-main event of Caged Thunder 26 in April. In this episode, Melvin talks about his opponent Hunter Watt, needing to win inside the distance, competing in other disciplines in combat sports,…

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"Now you believe in radio all of a sudden!" 1:28:55

7M ago1:28:55

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In this packed episode, we talk about Ben's rage problem, David's obsession with Grape Poptarts, and Chris's crash course in radio magic. It's a wild mix of emotions and interesting facts. Tune in for an episode that's full of surprises!By Jeremiah’s Grotto

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