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North Carolina earned the designation "first in freedom" by being the first of the thirteen colonies to officially declare independence from England on April 12, 1776. With our freedom under attack, we want to be first in freedom once again. On the First in Freedom Podcast, we discuss current threats to our freedom, how they impact us here at home, and what we can do to stop it. Join other freedom fighters across the state and let's take freedom back! Follow the show on Facebook and/or Gettr ...
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Welcome to Smart Sports Podcast! Right now the plan is to have a weekly podcast that drops every Thursday about sports in Norfolk, Haldimand and surrounding areas. Most of the time it’ll be an interview or two, diving into our local sports scene in ways never done before because of this format. Also, be sure to find Smart Sports Podcast on Facebook, where there is lots more local sports stories and scores. Thank you very much for listening and joining us on this journey!
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In this week's episode, I want to share an important chapter from the book “Live Not By Lies” and the most critical thing we all need to do to fight the growing tyranny around us. Also, an update on Medicaid expansion, your weekly dose of CRT in NC public schools, and how NC is spending federal COVID funds. References: Most GOP voters oppose Medica…
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In this episode, I interview Brian Balfour of the John Locke Foundation to discuss medicaid expansion, a true wolf in sheep's clothing. Also, the NC Supreme Court is at it again in hopes of stealing another election. References: Senator raises concerns about N.C. Supreme Court sidestepping standard process Medicaid expansion supporters should liste…
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In this week’s episode, I interview Thomas Townsend, former school teacher, entrepreneur, and now candidate for Stanly County Commissioner. I’ll also share with you the latest example of CRT in our local schools. References: Stanly County Schools Cognia Accreditation To Eradicate Critical Theories in K-12 Parents Need to Know about the Invisible La…
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On Friday, 3/25, the Stanly County Freedom Network hosted a GOP candidates forum for Clerk of Court, County Commissioner, and School Board. All GOP candidates were invited and eight accepted the invitation. Below is a list of all candidates for each office and those who attended. Sorry for any sound issues. I edited the best I could. List Key: Incu…
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In this week’s episode, I interview Patty Crump, candidate for Stanly County Commissioner. Also, a new voter registration milestone and a new progressive get-out-the-vote organization you need to know. References: Unaffiliated voters surpass Democrats in N.C. New North Carolina Project Public Health Week proclamation (included in meeting packet) Pa…
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In this week’s episode, I do a deep dive on the race for our next US Senator, and I interview one of the candidates you’ve probably never heard of. References: Liberty Scores Ken Harper's campaign website U.S. Senate GOP candidates Senate Primary debate at CLC All feedback is welcome, so let me know what you think about the content, format, etc. at…
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In this episode, I interview business man and candidate for Stanly County Commissioner, Levi Greene. Also, I show what it looks like when our elected officials really want to fight for something. References: Levi Greene for Commissioner All feedback is welcome, so let me know what you think about the content, format, etc. at firstinfreedom1776@gmai…
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In this episode, I interview Stanly County Board of Education candidate, Meghan Almond, share takeaways from the Carolina Liberty Conference, and highlight some great grassroots work in Union County to uncover COVID lies. References: Union County grassroots work Lawmakers take N.C. congressional map dispute to U.S. Supreme Court Cooper vetoes bill …
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In this episode, I share the latest disappointment with Republicans and the warning signs of totalitarianism. References: Three-judge panel upholds new N.C. legislative maps, redraws congressional map Breaking Down the School Mask Mandate Legislation GOP absences prevent Senate from defunding Biden’s vaccine mandate All feedback is welcome, so let …
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In this week's episode, lawmakers take action against wokeness, the State Supreme Court is set to rule again, patriotic parents are associated with QAnon, and I interview Angela Matthews, candidate for Iredell County Commissioner who's recent presentation to her school board went viral. References: "Live Not By Lies" book Lawmakers move to ban dive…
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In this episode, we take a close look at the indoctrination of Critical Social Justice in the NC university system and the ripple effect it will have on future generations. References: Report documents permeation, high cost of Critical Social Justice in UNC System Critical Social Justice in the UNC System (full report) UNC-Charlotte Gen-X Living-Le…
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In this episode, you'll hear a speech given by a local NC doctor on his journey through the pandemic. Among other things, he shares three lessons learned, challenges us to give grace, and exhorts us to fight the real enemy of fear. All feedback is welcome, so let me know what you think about the content, format, etc. at firstinfreedom1776@gmail.com…
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Don't tune out. This district map case decision is huge! In this episode, we do a deep-dive and review of Friday's State Supreme Court decision that ruled the GOP district maps unconstitutional. References: Oral Arguments Court Opinion Senate President, Phil Berger - Phil.Berger@ncleg.gov House Speaker, Tim Moore - Tim.Moore@ncleg.gov Senate Map Le…
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In this week's episode, another Cooper veto, a revamp of public education, dueling school boards, and we're saying goodbye to fear! References: Biden administration withdraws its vaccine-or-test mandate for businesses Cooper vetoes bill to delay N.C. primary election Lawmakers meet to redesign public education with parent help NC Threat-Free Index …
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Since this event was only available by video and difficult to load, I made it available via podcast for greater access. Background On January 24, 2022, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) held a panel discussion, COVID 19: A Second Opinion. A group of world renowned doctors and medical experts provided a different perspective on the global pandemic resp…
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Since this event was only available by video and difficult to load, I made it available via podcast for greater access. Background On January 24, 2022, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) held a panel discussion, COVID 19: A Second Opinion. A group of world renowned doctors and medical experts provided a different perspective on the global pandemic resp…
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Since this event was only available by video and difficult to load, I made it available via podcast for greater access. Background On January 24, 2022, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) held a panel discussion, COVID 19: A Second Opinion. A group of world renowned doctors and medical experts provided a different perspective on the global pandemic resp…
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Since this event was only available by video and difficult to load, I made it available via podcast for greater access. Background On January 24, 2022, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) held a panel discussion, COVID 19: A Second Opinion. A group of world renowned doctors and medical experts provided a different perspective on the global pandemic resp…
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Since this event was only available by video and difficult to load, I made it available via podcast for greater access. Background On January 24, 2022, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) held a panel discussion, COVID 19: A Second Opinion. A group of world renowned doctors and medical experts provided a different perspective on the global pandemic resp…
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In this episode, it's National School Choice Week! I discuss Gov. Cooper's unusual proclamation, where voters and teachers stand, a decade of progress, and my first interview with Dr. Terry Stoops of the John Locke Foundation. References: schoolchoiceweek.com HSLDA Online Academy Liberty University Online Academy Myheritageclassical.com In curious …
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In this episode, an MLK tribute, a state constitutional crisis in the making, the latest COVID madness, NC business is booming, and a way to measure freedom progress. References: "Walk for Freedom" by MLK U.S. Supreme Court opinions More NC schools require masks again as COVID-19 cases rise among students, teachers US Rep Bishop fires off letter ov…
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In this episode, COVID lies hit home, school limits on going remote, NC judges rule on the district maps, and OSHA goes to the Supreme Court and why we must hold the line here at all costs. References Project Veritas USMC report on COVID lies It’s harder now for NC school districts to switch to remote instruction. Here’s why Unanimous three-judge p…
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In this inaugural episode, I discuss murder-by-mail, Democrats take Republicans to court...again, school board COVID psychosis, and Governor Cooper renews his dictatorship. Articles referenced: FDA Allows Mail-Order Abortions Across the U.S. Trial begins on N.C. election maps Sheriffs, DAs, court clerks want N.C. Supreme Court to reopen candidate f…
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All I have to say is that it’s nice to be back! What is up friends. I am Darryl Smart and welcome back to Smart Sports Podcast. This week on the podcast I have a very special guest. Jason Burgess is Norfolk County’s Chief Administrative Officer, and we are going to talk Norfolk recreation. With recreation hockey, arenas, and now a failed HUB attemp…
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This week I have another great local athlete on the show. Not everyone can say they have a small shrine dedicated to them in their hometown’s arena. But this week’s guest can say that. Max Coyle has had a very interesting journey to get where he is. And with the University of Alabama Huntsville Chargers shutting its men's hockey program down late l…
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Welcome back friends. My apologies for not having a podcast the last two weeks. Today I have Major Series Lacrosse commissioner Doug Luey on the show. Doug was named interim commissioner for the league in 2016 and the next year took the role full time. He’s done an amazing job trying to grow the league. But this week, he had to do the unthinkable, …
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This week on the podcast we have another very special guest. She’s represented Canada between the pipes, set numerous records while playing for the University of University of Connecticut Huskies, and is now a member of the new NWHL franchise in Toronto. Please welcome Elaine Chuli to the podcast. Thank you so much for listening. It really is appre…
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This week the podcast I have the pride and joy of Selkirk Ontario. Jack Phibbs, like many hockey players, had his junior hockey career come to an abrupt end a few weeks ago, when the Ontario Hockey League, like everyone else, was forced to shut things down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Jack was playing in his fourth season with the Flint Firebir…
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This week on the podcast we’re going to talk hockey with Norfolk’s newest provincial champions. After having their OMHA midget C final against the Mariposa Lightning come to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delhi Knights of Columbus Rockets and Lightning were named co-champions earlier this week. I have players Ryan Hill, Liam Twinem, a…
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This week on the podcast I have one of the five Brantford 99ers taken in this past weekend’s OHL Priority Selection. Simcoe’s Ryan VanNetten was drafted by the Flint Firebirds in the 11th round (216th overall). This season with the 99ers, Ryan was his team’s rock on the blue line. He also showed off his great decision and play making abilities, net…
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This week is another fun episode of Smart Sports Podcast. I have two local vision impaired athletes that have won a number of Canadian curling championships. And this year as Team Canada, Mike Vrooman and Jimmy Simmons earned silver medals with their Nova Scotia teammates at the AMI Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championships in Ottawa. Thanks s…
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This week on the podcast I thought it would be great to talk some Olympics, and golf. And there’s no better person to do that with than Turkey Point’s Ralph Bauer. Ralph’s story is a great one. And like one story in the Hamilton Spectator headlined a couple of years ago, the best PGA player coach you never heard of. A long time golf pro and coach, …
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Hello friends. I hope you are all having the best week possible despite everything going on in the word. And I hope this podcast can be one of those things to give you a break from our new normal. This week on the podcast we have a guest that is in quarantine after just returning home to Nova Scotia from Germany. Jim Midgley is the hockey pride and…
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Welcome to the podcast! Well, it certainly has been a strange couple of days in the word, and I really hope this podcast will give you a little break from your day to day. This week on the podcast I thought we would talk a little volleyball. And there’s no better story to tell, than the Valley Heights Bears. This senior girls volleyball team truly …
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This week’s podcast has been a long time in the making. The rep hockey partnership between Simcoe, Port Dover and Waterford is a topic I’ve wanted to talk about for quite some time. I have Pat Meahan, who is Port Dover Minor Hockey’s immediate past president, and is the vice president of the new Norfolk Minor Hockey Association. SHOUT OUTS A big sh…
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This week on Smart Sports Podcast we’re going to talk a little minor hockey. With the Ontario Minor Hockey Association playdowns in the semifinals now, I thought it would be great to feature one of our local teams making a run for a provincial title. Gary Lazou is the head coach of the Simcoe Kocir Automotive Warriors. The midget rep team hosts Gam…
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In this week’s episode of Smart Sports Podcast, I have a local athlete that has somewhat flown under the radar. We’re talking about a dual-sport athlete at the collegiate level. Port Dover’s Jacob Erwin celebrated senior night with his Castleton University Spartans teammates last week, and is now set to take a run at top-ranked Norwich in the playo…
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I don’t like to mix politics and sports, especially on the podcast. But in this week’s episode the two cross paths. Our guest this week is Melinda Tewes-Howard, the president of the Delhi Water Dragons Swim team. And with the recent budget news of the Delhi Kinsmen pool being among the budget cuts, and then subsequently taken off, I thought it woul…
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This week on Smart Sports Podcast we have a goalie that has seen more rubber than most goalies in junior hockey. Luca del Rizzo is in his first year of junior hockey and plays for the Delhi Travellers. As of the recording of this podcast, Luca and his teammates are the only junior team in Ontario without a win at 0-39. It’s been a tough season for …
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This week on the podcast we have a very special guest. Our guest has a black belt in karate, has been all over North America competing in the sport, and has won a pile of medals doing it. Not only that, Kyle Chambers has turned his love for his sport into a new passion in the form of a podcast KC's Sports Talk. Kyle has done so much, and he’s only …
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Welcome to the season 2 premier of Smart Sports Podcast. Thanks for joining us this week. This week’s guest has turned into a fan favourite for Kingston Frontenac fans. Maddox Callens has shown a ton of hustle in his rookie season with the Ontario Hockey League team, and we are very happy to have him on the podcast this week to share his journey. S…
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Hello friends, and welcome to the last episode of Smart Sports podcast of 2019. With some giant news that I’ll share later on, the podcast is going to take a rest for the holiday season, so I can spend some time with family and start to focus on the future of what we’re doing here. This week on the podcast, we have one of the best goalies in the Ca…
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Hello friends, and welcome to Episode 26 of Smart Sports Podcast. This week's guest doesn’t need an introduction, but he’s getting one anyways. He’s 6’7’, was a standout with the Waterford Wolves and the Western Mustangs, before becoming a two-time Grey Cup champ with the Calgary Stampeders. And now Shane Bergman can add Canadian Football League Al…
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Thank you friends for listening. This is episode 25!!! This week Teagan Fitch joins the podcast. Teagan is a graduate of Valley Heights Secondary School, Brock University and Niagara College. Now that she has returned home, Fitch is fulfilling her dream of opening a local gymnastics club - Spectrum Gymnastics. Her story is a great one. I hope you e…
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Hello friends and welcome to Episode 24 of Smart Sports Podcast. This week on the podcast, our guest doesn’t need an introduction. But he’s getting one anyways. He’s one of our local Norfolk Pros, who played 310 NHL games for the New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins, plus 353 more professional games all over North America an…
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Hello friends, and welcome to episode 23 of Smart Sports Podcast. This week on the podcast is a real story of if you build it, they will come. A couple of year ago, Trevor Oakes started making baseball bats for himself and some friends. Fast forward to this past Friday, ABO Bats are not just catching on all over the world, he and his business partn…
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This week we have a great story to tell. Meagan Wilson and her mom, Melanie Squire thought of a great idea a couple of years ago. They wanted to share the great sport of rugby with the Indigenous youth in our area, so they created Iroquois Roots Rugby. Fast forward to this past weekend. With the program flourishing, Meagan was named the National In…
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Hello friends and welcome to Episode 21 of Smart Sports Podcast. This week we talk football on the podcast. Leroy Foster is one of the founders and a coach with the Port Dover Steelheads. He looks back at the season that was in the Ontario Football League, girl power within the organization, the growth of the Steelheads, and where he sees it going …
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Hello friends and welcome to this week’s episode of Smart Sports Podcast. This week we have a great story to tell on the podcast. Brianna Spanics was a great athlete that did it all at Valley Heights Secondary School. One of those things wasn’t rowing. And now the fifth-year student at Brock University is an OUA gold medalist in rowing. SHOUT OUTS …
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