Best Michael Mackey Podcasts (2024)

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Dumb Football Questions: Why guys like Brock Lesnar and Gable Steveson struggle to play football 26:20

16m ago26:20

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions: Why can’t all fat and strong people be good at football?; Do players ever talk sh*t about the cities they play and live in?; How do NFL plays get wrecked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Will Brandon Aiyuk be traded to Pittsburgh Steelers?; Patrick Mahomes 4th on NFL’s top 100 is laughable! 1:26:22

33m ago1:26:22

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into the biggest NFL stories of the week -- including major San Francisco 49ers trade steam! 00:00 -- Alex is back from his Cooperstown trip! This launches the boys into a debate about Babe Ruth being overrated… 05:00 -- Reports suggest the San Francisco 49ers may trade Brandon Aiyuk to the PIttsburg…

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Summer Break Announcement 14:52

1h ago14:52

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Hey there folks-- due to an unfortunate set of circumstances surrounding the hot tub in Brett's backyard, the fellas have to take a couple weeks off. The show will be back with brand new episodes soon but for the next couple week's we'll be re-running episodes from behind the Patreon paywall! Thanks for the support and understanding! See ya when th…

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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against company operating school bus cameras 9:58

5h ago9:58

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the company that operates school bus cameras in dozens of school districts across Long Island, which has generated tens of millions of dollars in fines from drivers. Payton Guion reports in NEWSDAY that United States District Court Judge Edgardo Ramos on Thursday rejected all claims made against…

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Richard Dawkins — Genetic Insights Into the History of Life

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss454_Richard_Dawkins_2024_08_06.mp3 Download MP3 An exquisitely camouflaged lizard has a desiccated landscape of sand and stones “painted” on its back. Its skin can be read as a description of an ancient desert, a world in which its ancestors survived. Such descriptions are more than skin deep, howev…

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Richard Dawkins — Genetic Insights Into the History of Life

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss454_Richard_Dawkins_2024_08_06.mp3 Download MP3 An exquisitely camouflaged lizard has a desiccated landscape of sand and stones “painted” on its back. Its skin can be read as a description of an ancient desert, a world in which its ancestors survived. Such descriptions are more than skin deep, howev…

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NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets tracking spotted lantern fly on LI 9:51

1h ago9:51

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Although thoughtless passengers long have been a staple of the Long Island Railroad, many LIRR regulars believe commuter courtesy is at an all-time low — worsened by advancements in technology and pandemic-related societal changes. Alfonso A. Castillo reports on Newsday.com that with fare evasion and assaults on conductors on the rise in recent yea…

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Greg Eghigian — UFO Sightings Around the World: A Comprehensive History

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss453_Greg_Eghigian_2024_08_03.mp3 Download MP3 Roswell, 1947. Washington, DC, 1952. Quarouble, 1954. New Hampshire, 1961. Pascagoula, 1973. Petrozavodsk, 1977. Copley Woods, 1983. Explore how sightings of UFOs and aliens seized the world’s attention and discover what the fascination with flying sauce…

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Greg Eghigian — UFO Sightings Around the World: A Comprehensive History

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss453_Greg_Eghigian_2024_08_03.mp3 Download MP3 Roswell, 1947. Washington, DC, 1952. Quarouble, 1954. New Hampshire, 1961. Pascagoula, 1973. Petrozavodsk, 1977. Copley Woods, 1983. Explore how sightings of UFOs and aliens seized the world’s attention and discover what the fascination with flying sauce…

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Southampton Town Police issue traffic advisories ahead of Trump visit to South Fork 8:14

3d ago8:14

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The clubhouse, a traditional social hub in housing complexes, would have exam rooms. Senior apartments would be equipped with technology for telehealth visits and monitors to check for vitals, like blood pressure and heart rates. A shuttle will bus residents to nearby medical centers. Northwell Health is pitching a senior and workforce housing deve…

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Episode 49 - NFL Hall of Fame Game + Olympic Men's Basketball 45:31

3h ago45:31

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Episode 49 - This week, we got our usual for the off season but we are proud to talk about the Hall of Fame game this week! Huf and Ace on this week's episode. Lots of good stuff coming out of the Olympics, including Men’s Basketball. Make sure to check out our picks on our social media! We have some news from the NFL, other leagues and more! Power…

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Taxi driver and passenger hit by LIRR train in Manorville 5:11

1d ago5:11

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Support local journalism and reporting for Eastern Long Island by making a donation to WLIW-FM here: wliwfm.org A taxi driver died and a passenger remained in serious but stable condition after a Long Island Rail Road train struck the cab at a grade crossing in Manorville yesterday, MTA police said. John Valenti and Nicholas Grasso report in NEWSDA…

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That's Not A BOGO with Parlay Pete (Yak Manrique) 1:15:00

23m ago1:15:00

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This week, the fellas claim victory in their fight against Chipotle's faulty portion sizing, and they also attempt to learn a little bit of Swedish. They're also joined by Parlay Pete (Yak Manrique) to talk about Olympic betting, but things take a turn that none of them were expecting! Follow the show on social media @brettdemottshow everywhere! Jo…

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Dumb Football Questions: How do NFL PED tests work? 27:08

6h ago27:08

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions: What are some lesser-known things in NFL player contracts?; How do players get popped for PEDs? How do PED urine tests work? (Hilarious stories ensue); What is a place in the United States you’d love to visit but haven’t? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…

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STOP paying mid-tier NFL QBs!; Sleeper NFL teams in 2024; Olympic Gold Zone channel is amazing 1:25:14

18m ago1:25:14

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With Alex Boone on a family trip, Jeremiah Sirles and Phil Mackey have strong takes about QB salaries, sleeper NFL teams, the Olympics and more! 00:00 -- Alex forgot to tell us he was headed to Cooperstown, NY with his family 03:00 -- Why Jeremiah LOVES the NFL training camp grind 11:00 -- IS THIS A HOT TAKE? NFL teams would be better off hunting f…

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Joshua Coleman — Parent-Child Estrangement: How Does Divorce Affect Children?

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss452_Joshua_Coleman_2024_07_30.mp3 Download MP3 Labeled a silent epidemic by a growing number of therapists and researchers, estrangement is one of the most disorienting and painful experiences of a parent’s life. Popular opinion typically tells a one-sided story of parents who got what they deserved…

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Joshua Coleman — Parent-Child Estrangement: How Does Divorce Affect Children?

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss452_Joshua_Coleman_2024_07_30.mp3 Download MP3 Labeled a silent epidemic by a growing number of therapists and researchers, estrangement is one of the most disorienting and painful experiences of a parent’s life. Popular opinion typically tells a one-sided story of parents who got what they deserved…

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NYS Democratic Party outlines effort to reclaim house majority 5:16

11h ago5:16

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Support local journalism and reporting for Eastern Long Island by making a donation to WLIW-FM here: wliwfm.org A memo released yesterday by the NYS Democratic Party outlining its effort to "reclaim the House majority" represents a goal state chair Jay Jacobs says he’s advocated for ever since he first took the role in 2009. The idea of having the …

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Surge in fatal motorcycle crashes puts spotlight on issue among riders 4:36

11h ago4:36

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Support local journalism and reporting for Eastern Long Island by making a donation to WLIW-FM here: wliwfm.org A recent surge in deadly motorcycle crashes on Long Island after a statewide increase last year in such fatalities is putting a spotlight on the issue, including among motorcycle riders who are concerned about their safety. Lorena Mongell…

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David Lipsky — The Influence of Politics and Tribalism on Climate Science

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss451_David_Lipsky_2024_07_27.mp3 Download MP3 In 1956, The New York Times prophesied that once global warming really kicked in, we could see parrots in the Antarctic. In 2010, when science deniers had control of the climate story, Senator James Inhofe and his family built an igloo on the Washington M…

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David Lipsky — The Influence of Politics and Tribalism on Climate Science

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss451_David_Lipsky_2024_07_27.mp3 Download MP3 In 1956, The New York Times prophesied that once global warming really kicked in, we could see parrots in the Antarctic. In 2010, when science deniers had control of the climate story, Senator James Inhofe and his family built an igloo on the Washington M…

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Sag Harbor Board of Education explores solutions for staffing issues 7:03

3d ago7:03

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Support local journalism and reporting for Eastern Long Island by making a donation to WLIW-FM here: wliwfm.org A Southold highway department employee alleges he endured racist taunts and was denied overtime and other opportunities, according to a civil rights lawsuit filed this month. Tara Smith reports in NEWSDAY that in the suit filed July 19 in…

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Riverhead school district to post armed guards in schools 6:51

12d ago6:51

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Support local journalism and reporting for Eastern Long Island by making a donation to WLIW-FM here: wliwfm.org Starting this fall, the Riverhead school district will post armed school resource officers at its high school and middle school, the district has announced. The district has not yet announced costs of the initiative, but a district spokes…

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Dumb Football Questions: NFL snap counts: What do colors and numbers mean?; What do offensive line coaches ACTUALLY do? 22:24

20m ago22:24

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions: Why are offensive linemen always pointing at things? What do the colors and numbers mean in snap counts? And what do offensive line coaches actually do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Biggest NFL Training Camp storylines!; San Francisco 49ers drama; Are Minnesota Vikings most cursed franchise? 1:16:05

5d ago1:16:05

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are fired up for the start of NFL training camp! They discuss a handful of major storylines. 1:00 -- We recorded an episode all together, in the same room, but technical gremlins rendered it useless -- except for these 50 seconds! 4:00 -- Is This A Hot Take? With Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams wanting a…

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Episode 48 - Fantasy Football Positional Rankings, AFC and NFC North Insights, MLB Power Rankings & More 1:16:58

3h ago1:16:58

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Episode 48 - This week, we have our Fantasy Football NFL Positional Rankings continued, plus some MLB Power Rankings and The Open Recap! Lots of notable dates coming soon, Olympics start this week. Make sure to check out our picks on our social media! We have some news from the NFL, other leagues and more! Power rankings in the MLB this week. We ar…

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Strong's Marina submitted a revised site plan for Mattituck Inlet 6:21

9d ago6:21

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Support local journalism and reporting for Eastern Long Island by making a donation to WLIW-FM here: wliwfm.org A Riverhead man who admitted selling fentanyl-laced cocaine that killed four people on the North Fork and Shelter Island on the same day in 2021 was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison yesterday as some of the anguished victims’ famil…

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Beef Thief with Ronda Centaur (Maggie Widdoes) 1:17:15

6h ago1:17:15

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This week the fellas talk about Taco Bell retirement communities and AI beauty contests (and how they relate to Brett's incredibly convoluted and troubling personal life). They're also joined by Ronda Centaur (Maggie Widdoes) to talk about how she's being accused of stealing over $3.5k worth of Arby's roast beef. Follow the show on social media @br…

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Al Krupski extolls Southold's work to preserve character 6:07

15d ago6:07

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Support local journalism and reporting for Eastern Long Island by making a donation to WLIW-FM here: wliwfm.org New York delegates to the Democratic National Convention yesterday unanimously approved an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to replace President Joe Biden at the top of the party's ticket for the November election, the New York…

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Sebastian Junger — Death and the Search for Meaning in the Afterlife

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss450_Sebastian_Junger_2024_07_23.mp3 Download MP3 For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while spending a quiet afternoon at the New England home he…

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Sebastian Junger — Death and the Search for Meaning in the Afterlife

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss450_Sebastian_Junger_2024_07_23.mp3 Download MP3 For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while spending a quiet afternoon at the New England home he…

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Long Island politicians respond to Biden's withdrawal 7:04

1h ago7:04

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Support local journalism and reporting for Eastern Long Island by making a donation to WLIW-FM here: wliwfm.org New York Democrats clearly believe they will get a bounce from President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, saying Sunday that a new ticket will reverse what had been a "palpable" lack of excitement. Striking a similar note, a v…

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Yuval Levin — Division and Polarization in American Politics: Balancing Majority Rule and Minority Rights

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss449_Yuval_Levin_2024_07_20.mp3 Download MP3 Common ground is hard to find in today’s politics. In a society teeming with irreconcilable political perspectives, many people have grown frustrated under a system of government that constantly demands compromise. More and more on both the right and the l…

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Yuval Levin — Division and Polarization in American Politics: Balancing Majority Rule and Minority Rights

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss449_Yuval_Levin_2024_07_20.mp3 Download MP3 Common ground is hard to find in today’s politics. In a society teeming with irreconcilable political perspectives, many people have grown frustrated under a system of government that constantly demands compromise. More and more on both the right and the l…

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Microsoft outage affects NYC and LI airports, and more 9:54

2h ago9:54

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Over the course of four days, in battleground Wisconsin, Republicans gathered for the GOP national convention seeking to project unity behind their presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump. Laura Figueroa Hernandez reports on Newsday.com that New Yorkers had several starring moments over the course of the convention. Former Long Island C…

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Celebrating America by Talking About George Washington (w/Denver Brunsman) 36:38

16d ago36:38

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We want to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore. He was killed during the attempted assassination of former President Trump. According to NBC Philadelphia, Comperatore raised two daughters with his high school sweetheart and spent his final moments shielding his family that he loved so much from the gunf…

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Episode 47 - Fantasy Football Positional Rankings - Edge Rushers + MLB All Star Game and Home Run Derby Recap + More 1:08:37

7h ago1:08:37

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Episode 47 - This week, we have our Fantasy Football NFL Positional Rankings continued, plus some MLB Power Rankings and NBA and MLB All Star Game Recap! Tons going on in the NBA Offseason as well so we make sure to touch on that. Make sure to check out our picks on our social media! We have some news from the NFL, other leagues and more! Power ran…

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Michael Shermer Reflects on the Trump Assassination Attempt

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss448_Michael_Shermer_2024_07_17.mp3 Download MP3 Why do people believe the assassination attempt on Donald Trump was a conspiracy? The assassination attempt on President Donald Trump on July 13 has already spawned a bevy of conspiracy theories. The blood on his ear was that of a theatrical gel pack, …

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Michael Shermer Reflects on the Trump Assassination Attempt

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss448_Michael_Shermer_2024_07_17.mp3 Download MP3 Why do people believe the assassination attempt on Donald Trump was a conspiracy? The assassination attempt on President Donald Trump on July 13 has already spawned a bevy of conspiracy theories. The blood on his ear was that of a theatrical gel pack, …

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Clums with Astronaut Ross Brockwell (Casey Feigh) 1:12:26

16d ago1:12:26

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This week the fellas get intergalactic with a bunch of talk about the future colonization of Mars thanks to some Elon Musk crap, and also their guest Ross Brockwell (Casey Feigh, Holy Shit Improv) who just left NASA's year long Mars Simulation. Then they talk about Gen Z's fear of rejection on dating apps, and end the show with some audio that woul…

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Winters Bros. Purchased by WM 10:03

23d ago10:03

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Political experts and Long Island voters appeared divided yesterday about whether unity is possible amid a turbulent political climate, a day after President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump urged Americans to find common ground in the aftermath of an attempt on Trump's life at a Pennsylvania rally. Michael Dawidziak, a Bohemia political…

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Dumb Football Questions: What REALLY happens during NCAA recruiting visits?; Favorite sports video games 29:13

14h ago29:13

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions: With College Football ‘25 coming out, what is your all-time favorite sports video game?; What is a college recruiting visit like? (Epic stories here…) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy OLine Committee

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Is Skip Bayless the least likable sports media guy?; Will you play College Football ‘25? 1:35:31

38m ago1:35:31

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey spent most of this episode telling hilarious stories about football, life and crazy recruiting visits! 1:00 -- Alex is somehow exhausted from golfing, LOL 8:00 -- Why preseason NFL prep -- or lack thereof -- can be frustrating 16:00 -- Jeremiah breaks down the one time he caught a pass in an NFL game 20:0…

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Free sunscreen dispensers available at Town of Southampton parks & beaches 9:54

20h ago9:54

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Long Islanders, from elected leaders to everyday citizens, spent Sunday like millions of others nationwide: feeling outraged by an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and condemning political violence and polarizing rhetoric. As new information about Saturday's shooting continued to emerge our east end U.S. representative spoke …

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Jay Bhattacharya — Thinking Critically About COVID: Conspiracies vs. Nuance and Facts

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss447_Jay_Bhattacharya_2024_07_13.mp3 Download MP3 Jay Bhattacharya is a Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research. He directs Stanford’s Center for Demography and Economics of Health and Aging. Dr. Bhattacharya’s research f…

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