Best Johnny Casino Podcasts (2024)

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# 623 - Shinedown Gives Me A Private Concert 2:30:08

9m ago2:30:08

2:30:08

I sit down with Brent Smith and Zach Myers from the band, Shinedown. We talk about quitting drugs/drinking, songwriting, and hanging out with Sylvester Stallone. They also give me a private acoustic concert and play my favorite songs! Follow Shinedown YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shinedown IG: https://www.instagram.com/shinedown --------------…

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Jaakko Stenros and Markus Montola, "The Rule Book: The Building Blocks of Games" (MIT Press, 2024) 25:48

2d ago25:48

25:48

How games are built on the foundations of rules, and how rules—of which there are only five kinds—really work. Board games to sports, digital games to party games, gambling to role-playing games. They all share one thing in common: rules. Indeed, rules are the one and only thing game scholars agree is central to games. But what, in fact, are rules?…

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# 622 - Mikki Mase is Banned from Every Casino 2:28:51

5d ago2:28:51

2:28:51

I sit down with notorious gambler, Mikki Mase. We talk about how he got into high stakes gambling, getting banned from every casino, Bruno Mars’ debt, baccarat, blackjack, poker, and much more! Follow Mikki YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dirtygothboi IG: https://www.instagram.com/dirtygothboi --------------------------------------------------- …

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Something's Burning: Hawaiian Hits with Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton 59:49

6d ago59:49

59:49

This time, power-couple Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton stop by the kitchen to talk about eating healthy, surfing, and our favorite podcasts. Plus I am paying tribute to Laird’s home state with a Hawaiian-inspired menu: poke, Spam musubi, and my absolute favorite – Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Oh, and we’re spilling a few secrets, too. Follow Gabby Reece: h…

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Adam J. Criblez, "Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City" (Three Hills, 2024) 49:42

10d ago49:42

49:42

In Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City (Three Hills, 2024), Adam J. Criblez traces the fall and rise of the New York Knicks between the 1973, the year they won their last NBA championship, and 1985, when the organization drafted Patrick Ewing and gave their fans hope after a decade of frustrations. During these years, the teams …

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# 621 - Todd Glass Made Us Edit This Out 3:01:19

12d ago3:01:19

3:01:19

Comedian Todd Glass and I talk about our love for Andy Frasco, sucking in your gut, magic, music, Todd’s live show, and much more! Help Fund Todd’s show “The Event of a Lifetime”: https://seedandspark.com/fund/todd-glass-the-event-of-a-lifetime#story Follow Todd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrFARf9qhuTc_MGJeWOK2PQ IG: https://www.insta…

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# 620 - I Crashed a Frat Party with Are You Garbage & Cipha Sounds 1:22:47

19d ago1:22:47

1:22:47

H.Foley, Kevin Ryan, Cipha Sounds and I crash a frat party and talk all about our crazy night. Follow Are You Garbage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AreYouGarbage IG: https://www.instagram.com/areyougarbage/?hl=en Follow Cipha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOEbGflEkZelnVULtFgstuw IG: https://www.instagram.com/ciphasounds/?hl=en -----…

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Jerry Grillo, "Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 1:03:21

19d ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Johnny Mize was one of the greatest hitters in baseball’s golden age of great hitters. Born and raised in tiny Demorest, Georgia, in the northeast Georgia mountains, Mize emerged from the heart of Dixie as a Bunyonesque slugger, a quiet but sharp-witted man from a broken home who became a professional player at seventeen, embarking on an extended t…

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Something’s Burning: Dreams Come True with Cheech and Chong 49:27

20d ago49:27

49:27

I’m living out every college kid’s fantasy today – when Cheech and Chong stop by the kitchen for a little cooking and a lot of conversation. And you guessed it – we light it up. A lot. They’ve got stories to tell and I am here for them all. Plus, we chat movies, merch, and I make birria ramen. Follow Cheech and Chong: https://www.instagram.com/chee…

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# 619 - Neal Brennan is the Sun 1:42:49

26d ago1:42:49

1:42:49

Neal Brennan and I sit down to talk about changing your brain, finding joy, gratitude, ultra marathons, fighting with his therapist girlfriend, and much more! Check out Neal’s special "Crazy Good" streaming now on Netflix Follow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nealbfree IG: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan -----------------------------------…

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Robert M. Jarvis, "Gambling Under the Swastika: Casinos, Horse Racing, Lotteries, and Other Forms of Betting in Nazi Germany" (Carolina Academic Press, 2019) 1:12:42

27d ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Although much has been written about the Nazis, one aspect of their rule has been all but overlooked: gambling. While philosophically opposed to gambling, in practice the Nazis relied on gambling to prop up Germany's economy, earn hard currency, and wage war. In Gambling Under the Swastika: Casinos, Horse Racing, Lotteries, and Other Forms of Betti…

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Kieran File, "How Language Shapes Relationships in Professional Sports Teams: Power and Solidarity Dynamics in a New Zealand Rugby Team" (Bloomsbury, 2022) 53:05

1M ago53:05

53:05

While the topic of relationships in professional sports teams is gaining greater attention from researchers and practitioners, the role that coach and athlete language plays in shaping these relationships remains largely unexplored. How Language Shapes Relationships in Professional Sports Teams: Power and Solidarity Dynamics in a New Zealand Rugby …

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# 618 - Adam Ray, Shapel Lacey & Dave Williamson 1:50:13

1M ago1:50:13

1:50:13

I sit down with comedians, Adam Ray, Shapel Lacey & Dave Williamson. We talk about superstitions, bucket lists, Shapel’s cheerleading, how old the earth is, and much more! Follow Adam: https://www.youtube.com/@adamraycomedy Shapel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShapelLacey Dave: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGynrMQTBsHDj9FRGmoeMzA -----------------…

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Something’s Burning: Italian Beef with Bears Matty Matheson, Coco Storer and Me 1:07:30

1M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

I serve up some Italian Beef sandwiches to The Bear chefs Coco Storer and Matty Matheson. We talk about celebrity chefs we know, knife preferences, Mormonism, drugs, and the last time Coco kissed a guy. Oh, and Georgia gets a job offer. Follow Matty Matheson: https://www.instagram.com/mattymatheson Follow Courtney Storer: https://www.instagram.com/…

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# 617 - Pauly Shore Finds His Inner Richard Simmons 1:27:58

1M ago1:27:58

1:27:58

I sit down with comedian/actor, Pauly Shore. We talk about his movie career, the comedy mothership, the Richard Simmons biopic, losing his joy, his ayahuasca experience and much more! Follow Pauly YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYQsGZ-VP-d9MK0_K6zJxRg IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulyshore ----------------------------------------------…

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Adam Lazarus, "The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams" (Citadel Press, 2023) 53:47

1M ago53:47

53:47

It was 1953, the Korean War in full throttle, when two men—already experts in their fields—crossed the fabled 38th Parallel into Communist airspace aboard matching Panther jets. John Glenn was an ambitious operations officer with fifty-nine World War II combat missions under his belt. His wingman was Ted Williams, the two-time American League Tripl…

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Rachel S. Gross, "Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America" (Yale UP, 2024) 36:39

1M ago36:39

36:39

Rachel S. Gross's Shopping All the Ways to the Woods (Yale University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating history of the profitable paradox of the American outdoor experience: visiting nature first requires shopping No escape to nature is complete without a trip to an outdoor recreational store or a browse through online offerings. This is the irony…

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David Ostrowsky, "Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024) 43:23

2M ago43:23

43:23

Roberto Alomar was not just a five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball’s history. Roberto Al…

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# 616 - Steph Tolev Makes Me Do A Spit-Take 1:26:30

2M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

I sit down with comedian, Steph Tolev to talk about the Scottish Highland Games, Highland dancing, weird threesomes, men with bangs, and much more! Follow Steph YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjn-xQ4PKnqbI6pv1dsJrQ IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: -Manscaped. Get 20% …

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Something's Burning: Donnell Rawlings, Whitney Cummings and I Say Things We Shouldn’t 1:03:38

2M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Donnell Rawlings and Whitney Cummings swing by to eat some Ahi Burgers, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and talk trash. We’re covering everything from Katt Williams Chappelle… monkey branching to my vodka… and anything else Whitney’s missed out on since she hit motherhood. Don’t forget to check out Donnell’s new special, “A NEW DAY,” now available to stream …

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# 615 - Johnny Manziel aka Johnny Football 2:08:50

2M ago2:08:50

2:08:50

I sit down with Johnny Manziel to talk about the NFL, CFL, and partying. Follow Johnny: X: https://twitter.com/JManziel2 IG: https://www.instagram.com/jmanziel2/?hl=en --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: -True Classic. Upgrade your wardrobe and get up to 25% OFF @trueclassic at https://trueclassictees.com/BERTCAST -BetterH…

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Piotr Florczyk, "Swimming Pool" (Bloombury, 2024) 36:21

2M ago36:21

36:21

This instalment of the Object Lessons series focuses on the Swimming Pool (Bloomsbury, 2024). The book explores the pool as a place where humans seek to attain the unique union between mind and body. As a former world-ranked swimmer whose journey toward naturalisation and U.S. citizenship began with a swimming fellowship, Piotr Florczyk reflects on…

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Ben Rothenberg, "Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice" (Dutton, 2024) 43:27

2M ago43:27

43:27

In July 2021, Naomi Osaka—world number 1 women’s tennis player—lit the Olympic Cauldron at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The half-Japanese, half-American, Black athlete was a symbol of a more complicated, more multiethnic Japan—and of the global nature of high-level sports. Osaka is now about to start her comeback, after taking some time off following t…

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# 614 - Luke & Sassy Scott’s Perfect Hair Transplants 2:06:46

2M ago2:06:46

2:06:46

I sit down with Luke & Sassy Scott to talk about hair transplants, being in a gang, the science behind gaydar, Scott’s last night of drinking, marriage, and much more! Check out their podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luke-and-sassy-scott/id1695496963 Follow Luke & Sassy Scott YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lukeandsassyscott926…

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Something’s Burning: A Mystery Meal with Mythical Chefs 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Josh Scherer and Nicole Enayati from Mythical Kitchen stop by MY kitchen for a little culinary training. And, spoiler alert – I have no idea what we’re making. I brought the ingredients and they tell me what to make… and how to make it. But don’t worry – there’s still plenty of time to chat about religion, make mystery cocktails, and debate whether…

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# 613 - Rory Scovel Goes Through My Open Tabs 1:41:55

2M ago1:41:55

1:41:55

I sit down with comedian Rory Scovel, who is one of my very favorite people to listen to on podcasts. We talk about his new stand-up special on Max, comedy beefs, and the Bible. He also helps me clear out some of my Open Tabs. Watch his new special, Rory Scovel: Religion, Sex, and a Few Things In Between on Max: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39H4…

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# 612 - Rosebud Baker and the Third Eye 1:45:25

2M ago1:45:25

1:45:25

I sit down with comedian Rosebud Baker. We talk addiction, giving birth, and she helps me inspect an ouchie that I can’t see! Follow Rosebud: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rosebudbaker IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosebudbaker/https://www.facebook.com/RosebudBakerNYC Website: https://www.rosebudbaker.com -----------------------------------…

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Something's Burning: Best Friends From When I was Poor: Tom Segura and Roy Choi 1:04:41

3M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

My best friend, Tom Segura, and I stop by Roy Choi’s Las Vegas restaurant – Best Friends – to reminisce about the old times… and indulge in his Korean Fusion food. We’re talking Sticky Icky Ribs, Cubano sandwiches, and of course… the thing that started it all – the Kogi Taco. And, it’s not just tastes from his fancy joint. We’re also eating what’s …

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# 611 - Lewis Black Rants About The Daily Show 2:06:51

3M ago2:06:51

2:06:51

I sit down with comedy legend, Lewis Black. We talk about tragic heroes, The Daily Show, his parents, writing plays, getting arrested, and much more! Follow Lewis: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialLewisBlack TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thel…

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# 610 - Julian Edelman 2:00:54

3M ago2:00:54

2:00:54

I sit down with former NFL wide receiver and superstar, Julian Edelman. We chat playing for the New England Patriots, life after football, and what it’s like to shower with Tom Brady. Follow Julian: IG: https://www.instagram.com/edelman11 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GamesWithNamesPodcast Facebook…

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Something's Burning: Shady Massages & Chilaquiles with Felipe Esparza, Ken Flores 56:40

3M ago56:40

56:40

Comedian Felipe Esparza and his buddy, up-and-comer Ken Flores, stop by the kitchen for an epic conversation including the best fast-food joint, getting arrested for a food fight, how Felipe saved the life of a rabbit, and a hot debate on the similarities of gangs and fraternities. There’s not one, but TWO massage parlor stories… oh, and I’m making…

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Alex Squadron, "Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA" (U Nebraska Press, 2023) 41:36

3M ago41:36

41:36

Welcome to the G League--the official minor league of the National Basketball Association. Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA (University of Nebraska Press, 2023) is about the arduous quest to achieve an improbable goal: making it to the NBA. Zeroing in on the Birmingham Squadron and four of its players--Ja…

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# 609 - Doug Williams is an NFL Legend 1:44:19

3M ago1:44:19

1:44:19

I sit down with football legend and my childhood hero, Doug Williams. We talk playing for the Buccaneers, being the first black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, and his iconic Super Bowl XXII win. Follow Doug: https://www.instagram.com/bayoubullet --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Manscaped. Get 20% Off and Fre…

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# 608 - Bobby Lee & The Jelly Bean Sting 1:34:31

3M ago1:34:31

1:34:31

I sit down with comedian, Bobby Lee. We talk about being lazy, first kisses, The Korean War, comics sliding into his ex’s dm’s, weird gigs, and much more! Follow Bobby https://www.youtube.com/@TigerBelly https://www.youtube.com/@BadFriends https://www.instagram.com/bobbyleelive This episode is also brought to you by Tushy. Over 3 Million Butts Love…

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Something's Burning: Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo, LeeAnn and Super Thick Pasta 1:06:21

3M ago1:06:21

1:06:21

CMA’S 2023 New Artist of the Year, Jelly Roll, and his equally impressive wife, Bunnie, come over for a double date with me and LeeAnn. I’m making some sexy homemade pasta with a trio of sauces to sample – one with scallops, one with rabbit, and a vodka sauce that’s got Jelly drooling. The obnoxiously thick pasta, however, is a different story | So…

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Bill Meiners, "Sport Literate" and "Game: A Sport Literate Anthology" (2023) 25:08

4M ago25:08

25:08

William Meiners is a writer, editor, and teacher living in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He created Sport Literate as a graduate student at Columbia College Chicago in 1995. By day, he works as a reporter for the Gratiot County Herald, a family-owned weekly newspaper, and by night, he teaches academic writing courses at Mid Michigan College For the 25t…

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Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, "Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession" (U Chicago Press, 2023) 48:16

4M ago48:16

48:16

Today we are joined by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Professor of History at The New School, and author of Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession (University of Chicago Press, 2023). In our conversation, we discussed the beginnings of fitness in the United States, how fitness both offered the state a way to shape bodies and lib…

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# 607 - Professional Comedy Critic Jesse David Fox 1:43:13

4M ago1:43:13

1:43:13

I sit down with Jesse David Fox who is a senior editor at Vulture, where he works as the site’s comedy critic. We talk about his new book, our favorite comedians, comedy specials, the best jokes, and much more! Get Jesse’s Book “Comedy Book How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work” here: https://amzn.to/3Hp6Rya Follow Jesse htt…

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Rich Cohen, "When the Game Was War: The NBA's Greatest Season" (Random House, 2023) 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Four historic teams. Four legendary players. One unforgettable season. The 1980s were a transformative decade for the NBA. Since its founding in 1946, the league had evolved from a bruising, earthbound game of mostly nameless, underpaid players to one in which athletes became household names for their thrilling, physics-defying play. The 1987–88 se…

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Something's Burning: Breakfast With My Buddies Adam Ray and Brad Williams 51:37

4M ago51:37

51:37

After he fell out of his chair the first time around, Bert’s invited Brad Williams BACK into the kitchen with Adam Ray to talk about The Machine sequels, being a fat kid, and the most overused saying of the year. Let’s F’ing Go! | Something’s Burning | S3 E13 Subscribe to the new Something's Burning podcast page Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.app…

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# 606 - Balthazar Getty is the Original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 2:08:38

4M ago2:08:38

2:08:38

Subscribe to the new Something's Burning podcast page Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somethings-burning/id1702241962 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37IbtDi4z3z6HRtnbAi25Z?si=72718abc47344336 I sit down with actor, musician, and a member of THE Getty family, Balthazar Getty. We talk about his roll in Lord of the Flies,…

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# 605 - Creating Alter Egos with Todd Herman 2:25:48

4M ago2:25:48

2:25:48

Subscribe to the new Something's Burning podcast page Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somethings-burning/id1702241962 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37IbtDi4z3z6HRtnbAi25Z?si=72718abc47344336 My wife and I sit down with author and performance coach, Todd Herman. We talk about coaching Kobe, creating The Black Mamba, ri…

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# 604 - Gary Gulman and I Get Deep 1:58:04

4M ago1:58:04

1:58:04

TW:Suicide If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call or text the number 988. https://988lifeline.org Subscribe to Shane Torres’ YouTube page to watch his new special “The Blue Eyed Mexican” now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqBZNLk2Vf-ErSOb_sqMew?sub_confirmation=1 I sit do…

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Something’s Burning: Wellness Hacks with Lauryn and Mike Bosstick 1:04:10

4M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Lauryn and Mike Bosstick, from the Skinny Confidential podcast, pop into the kitchen for a lettuce wrap sampler platter. We also talk about the health benefits of sunning your perineum, having a “sober house” and mouth tape. Follow Lauryn Bosstick: https://www.instagram.com/laurynbosstick Follow Mike Bosstick: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbosst…

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Michelle J. Manno, "Denied: Women, Sports, and the Contradictions of Identity" (NYU Press, 2023) 45:35

5M ago45:35

45:35

Women’s college basketball is big business—top teams bring in millions of dollars in revenue for their schools. Women’s NCAA games are broadcast regularly on sports networks, and many of the top players and coaches are household names. Yet these athletes face immense pressure to be more than successful at their sport. They must also conform to expe…

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# 603 - Felipe Esparza, Huckleberry Hill Farms & Ridgeline Farms 2:01:18

5M ago2:01:18

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Subscribe to Shane Torres’ YouTube page to watch his new special “The Blue Eyed Mexican” now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqBZNLk2Vf-ErSOb_sqMew?sub_confirmation=1 Felipe Esparza and I sit down with John Casali from Huckleberry Hill Farms & Jason Gellman from Ridgeline Farms. We talk about the history of cannabis in Humboldt County, John’s ti…

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Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff, "Basketball Empire: France and the Making of a Global NBA and WNBA" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 1:06:58

5M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Today we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Krasnoff, who is an historian, specializing in global sport, communications and diplomacy. She is also the Director of FranceandUS, and she lectures on sports diplomacy at New York University Tisch Institute of Global Sport. We met to talk about her most recent book: Basketball Empire: France and the Making of a G…

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# 602 - Shane Torres' New Stand Up Special Companion 1:34:09

5M ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Subscribe to Shane Torres’ YouTube page to watch his new special “The Blue Eyed Mexican” now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqBZNLk2Vf-ErSOb_sqMew?sub_confirmation=1 I sit down with Comedian, Shane Torres. We talk about his new special, how he saved my career, our trip to Amsterdam, touring together, the cheeseburger incident, and much more! Fo…

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Something’s Burning: Desires with a Side of Ice Cream for Fortune Feimster & Jay Pharoah 56:34

5M ago56:34

56:34

Fortune Feimster and Jay Pharoah come to the kitchen for some homemade ice cream sandwiches and chunky white Russians. We’re also talking about fetishes and revealing our REAL names. Shane Torres’ special “The Blue Eyed Mexican” is out NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9mHurqZh_0 Follow Fortune Feimster: https://www.instagram.com/fortunefeimste…

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David Steele, "It Was Always a Choice: Picking Up the Baton of Athlete Activism" (Temple UP, 2022) 1:08:10

5M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

Today we are joined by the sports journalist David Steele, who has written for the Sporting News, AOL, the Baltimore Sun and the San Francisco Chronicle, and won awards from the National Association of Black Journalists, the Association of Black Media Workers, the Associated Press Sports Editors, and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is a…

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