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"Candid Talk with Anson" "Candid Talk with Anson," also known as "Anson on Candid Talk" is a podcast where meaningful conversations meet transformative insights. Anson Bareki (often referred to as K.A. Bareki, full name Kagiso Anson Bareki), is "Candid Talk..." podcast host and celebrated author from Botswana known for his empowering books including "Sex & Intimacy 101, Business 101," and "Christianity 101." With a readership of over 10,000 for "Sex & Intimacy 101," Bareki's wisdom extends t ...
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Golic & Smetty brings you a breakdown of everything in the headlines of sports, pop culture and news from a football player who isn’t sure if it’s a social media app or the sound a clock makes and a woman who had to ask how to dial on a rotary phone. Catch Mike Golic and Jessica Smetana every week for their thoughts on everything from football to fashion on Golic and Smetty.
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THE ROSTER

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THE ROSTER is a comedy podcast following the crazy lives and inspiring friendship of Annmarie and Echo, two dumbass twenty-somethings with a lot to say and very little shame. They invite you to witness their most intimate moments, as they navigate the ups and downs of young adulthood together using principles from a document they wrote over a decade ago called The Roster Charter. Between raunchy and hilarious segments like Dirty Dictionary, Just The Tip, and Weird Porn of the Week, the girls ...
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No matter who you are, one of the worst things that can happen to a person is to be cheated on by their partner- Married or not. The commitment to the relationship is a strong bond, important for family life, kids or not. Or, at least it's supposed to be. No Shame Betrayed is for the victims of infidelity or people who suspect their partner is cheating. If you're still in the relationship or have moved out, or divorced; you are going through trauma. YOU are not alone. Let's help others, shar ...
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Welcome to another insightful episode of "Candid Talk with Anson." I'm your host, Anson Bareki, author of the widely-read book Sex and Intimacy 101 . Today, we're diving into a topic that affects many individuals and couples: barrenness. In this episode, we'll explore the real reason why women fail to solve this problem and even table a solution. -…
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He took your gal and led her astray, what's next? Episode Description: In this deeply personal and raw episode, we tackle one of the most challenging experiences anyone can face: dealing with the person who took your girlfriend or wife and led her to disloyalty. Infidelity is a heart-wrenching ordeal, leaving one feeling betrayed, angry, and lost. …
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SPOILER ALERT: All good things must come to an end (cliché I know). Golic & Smetty are coming to you from Radio Row in Las Vegas for Super Week to bring you this week’s final episode. Okay, not just this week’s final episode, but the show’s final episode. It wouldn’t be a grand finale if we didn’t include our dear friend of the pod, Stugotz. Jess a…
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Mike and Jess reflect on the NFL Conference Championship Sunday, with a focus on it being Jess's personal Super Bowl day experience. She shares details about the food spread at her party, featuring an impressive seafood boil and a surprise guest appearance from a co-worker on The Dan Le Batard Show. They dive into the dynamics of hosting big footba…
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Golic and Smetty are joined by Charles McDonald, NFL Writer for Yahoo! Sports, and host of The Exempt List podcast. McDonald shares his reaction to being in Baltimore over the weekend, witnessing the Ravens eliminate the Texans from the race to Las Vegas. He praises Lamar Jackson, considering him a step ahead of others on the field and a strong con…
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Mike starts today off by sharing a travel horror story from his weekend trip after the Cowboys v Packers game. Golic recounts his experience calling the game and shares his halftime thoughts. The duo discusses the lackluster wild card weekend, with the Lions game being the only stand out. The conversation shifts to NFL coaches, speculating on poten…
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Disclaimer: Today’s episode is heavy on the College Football National Championship and NFL Playoffs. Viewers and listeners advise. Golic kicks off today by mentioning being in Smetty’s neck of the woods to call the Bills vs Dolphins game over the weekend. Jess was sweet enough to make the trip and bring cookies, along with a gift, so Mike was kind …
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In the first episode of 2024, Mike and Jess reflect on their New Year's Eve celebrations, with Golic sharing his preference for not staying up until midnight anymore. The hosts discuss the diminishing charm of New Year's Eve as one ages, drawing a parallel to birthdays losing their appeal. New Year's Eve weddings, particularly those chosen for symb…
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Looking back on 2023, we’re resharing a few moments from Golic & Smetty. Including interviews from Ryan Nanni, Rebecca Lobo, Michael Lombari and more! As always, we appreciate you watching, listening, and following along all year. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Follow Mike and Jess on Twitter! Golic: https://twitter.com/golic Smetty: https://tw…
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In this festive episode, Golic and Jess dive into the holiday spirit, sharing stories about Christmas presents and recalling memorable surprises. The conversation touches on the Steelers' uncertain season and the potential fate of coach Mike Tomlin. The duo analyzes AFC North rankings and speculates on a Monday night game as a possible Super Bowl p…
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Happy Birthday Golic! Smetty is out, so we have Jason Fitz from Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports Radio joining the show from Vegas. He helps celebrate by bringing a gift for Mike on-air. The two swap stories from their time together at ESPN in honor of their friendship, leading to a funny story about Fitz, Gojo and an Orange Theory class. They move on …
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Mike and Jess start by catching up on their weekend, sharing their mutual love for Publix foods, and poking fun at internet trolls who can’t move on from being angry. They discuss the challenges faced by the college football selection committee in making tough decisions, particularly expressing disbelief at Florida State University being left out. …
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Golic and Smetty share their Thanksgiving experiences, discussing holiday meals and memorable moments, including a fellow DraftKings co-worker’s unusual Turkey Day food choices. They delve into college football, debating playoff scenarios and the potential impact of Florida State's undefeated status. They move on to explore hypotheticals involving …
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Welcome to our Thanksgiving episode! Before we dive into the wild world of sports, Mike and Jess discuss Turkey Day. Jess opposes the classic meal choices and is sick of turkey; Mike challenges her being over it all in her late 20s. Ham, roasted chicken, whatever your preference – they agree there is NO rule when it comes to the main dish. Changing…
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Mike and Jess analyze the aftermath of Texas A&M's victory over Mississippi State, highlighting the double firings of coaches Jimbo Fisher and Zach Arnett. The discussion delves into the questionable decision-making behind Fisher's $76 million buyout and its potential implications for contract offering large sums of guaranteed money in college foot…
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Golic is coming to you live from sleep-deprived Arizona. The darkness has taken over and just like the rest of (most) of us, daylight savings has us all exhausted. The Smetana household has made an exciting significant purchase, much to the surprise of an anti-appliance member. Jess had a somewhat torn weekend between the Clemson v Notre Dame game …
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Golic and Smetty discuss their struggles to connect at Notre Dame games, causing Mike to miss Jess' famous baked goods. They shift to Halloween candy rules, emphasizing the importance of giving out full-size candy bars. They debate the appropriateness of unusual treats like hard-boiled eggs and toothbrushes. The conversation turns to dressing up on…
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After a two-week hiatus, Golic is back! Jess joins from the New York studio and is happy to be back with her “tiny coffee”, prompting an in-depth conversation about the difference between European and American coffee. Mike gets a coffee 101 crash course where he learns that Starbucks does not serve a “proper” macchiato. Jess has a theory that baris…
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While Golic is still out, Smetty is joined by ESPN Countdown to GameDay host, Sideline Reporter and occasional Around the Horn participant, Harry Lyles Jr.! The two friends reminisce on seeing the SpongeBob SquarePants Broadway musical and are still stunned at the news from earlier in the year about Ethan Slater (SpongeBob) and Ariana Grande. How d…
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We’ve got a guest packed show as Golic is out traveling this week after calling Monday Night Football. First up is The Dan LeBatard Show’s very own Lucy Rohden! Smetty asks Rohden about attending the Red River Rivalry game. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners and Lucy lost to the fried fair foods. Fried Butter. Fried Fireball. Corndogs for breakfast.…
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Before we get into sports, Mike is NOT happy that Jess continues to bake with fruit, but they can both agree that taste palettes change with age. Jess comes for Chipotle arguing that they are no longer the gourmet king of quick food. Sam Hartman is the new Joe Burrow, according to TikTok. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce continue to take over the NFL.…
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The two Notre Dame grads are coming off a disappointing loss over the weekend to Ohio State. Despite the mistakes made all around (mostly the coaching staff), Golic still believes in Sam Hartman and his team. Smetty is quick to come to her Fighting Irish’s defense discussing the ways in which they outplayed the Buckeyes; the game coming down to an …
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The title says it, but seriously Monday Night Football WTF was that?! NFL Week 2 ended with last night’s double header, featuring New Orleans at Carolina and Cleveland at Pittsburgh. Smetty’s Steelers came through with a dub thanks to their stud like defense. The offense…that’s another story. The Panthers just can’t get it together, even with Bryce…
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Annmarie and Echo are back with another episode all about everything heaux! Listen as they tell stories from Annmarie’s birthday celebration that range from creepy to cringey. Is Dr.Blunt secretly a P.I.M.P. !? Is 105 free drinks really a flex? In true Roster fashion Annmarie is back to biting her lips and Echo is still showing full nip. The girls …
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Mike and Jess start off with the shocking Monday night game where the Jets hosted the Bills to close out Week 1 of the 2023 season. They break down the Aaron Rodgers injury, what it means for the Jets moving forward and the amazing fact that…the Jets STILL WON. Jess questions if the field conditions had anything to do with the game and Mike wonders…
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Mike and Jess are joined by Ryan Nanni of Shutdown Fullcast! Ryan admits that Jess and Gojo are the only people who could make him excited to go see a Notre Dame game. Nanni goes over a metric tracker he created for the Iowa football team this season based on VERY specific numbers related to a Brian Ferentz contract (it’s not off to a great start).…
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Annmarie and Echo return to the mic under the influence of a different substance this week as they finally reveal the wild and uncomfortable journeys they’ve been on since the year began. Between segments of Encyclopedia Literotica, Real Dumb Questions, and a new segment that has them discussing Jack Harlow and the downfall of Twitter, the girls ex…
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Mike and Jess are stateside again after watching their Fighting Irish put the dub in Dublin. While the duo recaps their trip, Golic shares his story of how he finally ended up in Ireland and it is what travel nightmares are made of. All was soon forgotten when Mike got to meet an iconic superstar in a pub, and to his surprise, he didn’t even need t…
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To cheat or be cheated on, that is the question... Inspired by Ariana Grande and SpongeBob- sorry, Ethan Slater, and extremely high on mushrooms, Annmarie and Echo discuss their thoughts on infidelities across the spectrum of unfaithfulness - and yours, using results from Missionaries who responded to @rosterpodcast Instagram polls. But what exactl…
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The luck of the Irish is not on Golic’s side as he keeps trying to make his way to Ireland for Notre Dame’s big game against Navy this weekend, but travel plans just won’t let him. So, Smetty takes the reins for this episode with Charlotte Wilder, Co-Host of Oddball and guest on The Dan Le Batard Show, and Charles McDonald, from Yahoo! Sports. Char…
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Golic & Smetty are double booked, as Pete Sampson, from The Athletic, and Rosie White, former Olympian and World Cup soccer player with New Zealand, join the show. Mike and Jess breakdown the latest moves in the NFL before a deep dive on Notre Dame ahead of their Week 0 game vs. Navy in Ireland. Is Hartman the answer? Will the offense flourish with…
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University of Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer joins the show on the heels of the Big Ten’s announcement that Washington and Oregon will also join the conference in 2024 as college sports realignment heats up once again. What does it mean for Washington Football as they start their final season in the Pac-12? After finishing in the Top 10 last se…
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Golic & Smetty are back from vacation and with a ton of sports to talk about, naturally shark attacks are the main topic of discussion. Mike had and awesome time playing with celebrities at the American Century Championship, and certainly wasn’t discouraged as he was asked where the real celebrities were. Team USA gets their first win of the World …
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Golic & Smetty are back after the holiday with a jam-packed episode. Mike and Jess react to Pat Fitzgerald’s dismissal from Northwestern and the details of the incidents and timeline of events. Also in college sports, Bob Huggins has an interesting defense for his fight with West Virginia. Despite it being the dogs day of the Sports Summer, a ton g…
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Mike and Jess are fresh off the golf course at Notre Dame for this week's Golic & Smetty. The Golic Family Foundation hosted their 2nd Annual SubPar Classic to benefit charitable organizations in the greater South Bend community. Despite a driving rain, Jess managed to sink a couple putts, get the golf cart stuck, and heckle Mike as he scooted arou…
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Golic & Smetty welcome The Athletic and Just Women Sports, WNBA and women’s college basketball reporter and writer, Lyndsey D’Arcangelo to get the scoop on the start of the WNBA season. Can the Aces be stopped, when will we finally see WNBA expansion, and a little inside info on the Stefon Diggs-Josh Allen drama from a guy or knows something. Jess …
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Golic & Smetty get help from The Action Network’s Jason Sobel to explain the PGA TOUR and LIV merger. Should we still call it a merger and what will golf look like in the coming years? Jason explains the best he can before diving into what to look for ahead of the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club. Who could claim the years 3rd major? Plus,…
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Golic & Smetty return in a BIG way after a holiday weekend. Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated joins to breakdown the NBA Finals from a unique perspective. He was one of the last people to get a national interview with Nikola Jokic and growing up as a Heat fan, he's seen Heat Culture firsthand. Somehow we end up discussing the time Mike replicate…
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Golic & Smetty are back to give their thoughts on another huge weekend in sports. Nuggets sweep up with Lebron’s Lakers as Lebron mulls retirement possibly. The WNBA has an awesome opening weekend as Brittney Griner returns and the W’s “SuperTeam Era” begins. In the same fashion that LeBron was the talk of the town after the Nuggets advanced to the…
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Golic & Smetty bask in the success of Notre Dame’s Spring sports as the Women’s and Men’s Lacrosse teams are deep in the tournament and the Softball team. Tons of storylines in the NBA as Lakers and Nuggets face off in the Conference Finals; who needs a championship more this year? Jokic or LeBron? Plus, the definitive answer on which fans are wors…
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Golic & Smetty are joined by Too Many Men host, Sara Civian to breakdown the NHL Playoffs. Kraken and Panthers are looking good as they continue to move on as underdogs. The Blackhawks are ready to pick Connor Beard as the 1st pick in the NHL Draft, so Sara gives her scouting report. Do we need to see the Connor’s in commercials? Plus, Mike and Jes…
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Golic & Smetty recap the NFL Draft. Who were the winners and losers? Jess likes what the Steelers did, the Eagles load up on Bulldogs, but what on Earth are the Lions doing? Major losses in Round 1 of NBA and NHL Playoffs. Giannis may not feel like the season was a failure, but fans in Boston certainly don’t agree for the Bruins. The NBA has a drea…
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Golic & Smetty are joined by former NFL GM and VSiN host, Michael Lombardi to break down this years class and storylines. He gives insight to what goes on inside war rooms and how the QBs stack up this year. Aaron Rodgers is finally on the move and Lombardi thinks it’s Super Bowl or bust for New York. Plus, where are the Lamar Jackson negotiations?…
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Golic & Smetty welcome in the NBA and NHL playoffs, weigh-in on the great Twitter debate of Airline etiquette, discuss Jalen Hurts extension and recap the latest 2 episodes of HBO’s Succession. Jess recaps her trip to the RBC Heritage this weekend, her golf tournament viewing strategy and highlights from Harbour Town. Mike is team airline in the gr…
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Golic & Smetty recap the Masters and the WNBA Draft, plus dive into season 3 of the Netflix show, Outer Banks (spoiler alert). Mike fights for Jess’s podcast loyalty with Kate Fagan as they discuss pickle ball etiquette. Hey, guy, don’t tell Jess how to hold her racquet. NBA Play-ins are on as we head into the playoffs, the MLB Pitch Clock is a mir…
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Big NCAA Tournament finale as Basketball Hall of Famer, Rebecca Lobo and new Notre Dame head coach, Micah Shrewsberry join the show. Rebecca talks the Final Four in Dallas, the call of the game and the hoopla on social media involving Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Then, the newest member of the Notre Dame family, men's basketball coach, Micah Shre…
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Golic & Smetty get the Taylor Swift concert recap from "GoJo", talk Caitlin Clark, backup dancers, Lamar Jackson and the annual NFL Coaches picture. Mike Jr. and Jess gang up on Mike because he's elderly and come up with the next hit reality TV show. There's a lot riding on the Lamar Jackson negotiations around the league. Plus, Sean Payton makes h…
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Don't be late to this episode because Jess was an hour early thanks to Arizona and the Uniform Time Act. Golic & Smetty recap a WILD weekend in College Basketball and F1. Who's in 3rd? Literally, who? Fernando Alonso, I think. Upsets everywhere in the Women's and Men's brackets with only 4 of 8 No. 1 seeds moving onto the Sweet 16. Parity or just a…
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Golic & Smetty skip Spring Break and continue the grind by recapping The Last of Us, the Women’s Tournament and NFL Free Agency. DraftKings’ analyst and host of the Unreasonable Odds podcast, Julian Edlow, joins the show to break down the Men’s bracket and who he is betting on the next two weeks. Plus, Mike and Jess look at Aaron Rodgers’ situation…
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Golic & Smetty is back after a mini break. Mike and Jess catch up on what they've been watching lately, including The Last of Us. Mike has a bone to pick with Jess on her LOTR fandom, and what do they think about Netflix's Full Swing docuseries on about golf? How does it compare to F1's Drive to Survive? F1's season kicked off so they recap the Bah…
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