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The concept of Our Dead Dads was born through the daily discussions of seven men who share bonds of blood, friendship and all having lost their fathers. Nick Gaylord, the show’s host, shares his life experiences with his deceased father while exploring the complications and realities of that relationship. Life is intense, grief and loss come in many forms, and no parent-child relationship is black and white, which is why this show touches on all shades of grey. Join Nick for candid conversat ...
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Dr. Mary Ann V. Mercer helps you transform the quality of your life. And…helps you create the life you desire. Time for you to create your best life ever! When you face a problem, solutions don’t always come easy! When you can’t find solutions to your problems or effective ways to improve and change your life...I can guide & help you. Don’t worry: Change Won’t Take Forever! In my podcast, I give you solution-focused, ultra-effective tools to create the life you desire. You will learn practic ...
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Locked On Sooners podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Oklahoma Sooners. Hosted by John Williams, the managing editor of The Sooners Wire at USA TODAY Sports and Jay Smith of Unfair Sports, the Locked On Sooners podcast provides your daily Oklahoma Sooners fix with expert opinions, big-name guests, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Boomer Sooner. From the thunderou ...
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Ever wondered what it’s like to kick-start a podcast from scratch while navigating personal memories and relationships? Join us for our first bonus episode of "Our Dead Dads" where Nick takes the hot seat to answer your most burning questions—co-hosted by the ever-supportive Kim Gaylord. From the joys of achieving a lifelong goal to the candid, hum…
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Welcome to Locked On Sooners, your ultimate podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest news, in-depth analysis, and expert insights to keep you informed and entertained. In this episode: SEC Preseason Media Poll: We break down the newly released SEC preseason media…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Sooners, the top podcast for Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball fans! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest news, insights, and expert analysis on the Sooners. In this episode, we discuss the commitment of 2025 four-star defensive line prospect Floyd Boucard and its sig…
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Welcome to another action-packed episode of Locked On Sooners, the premier podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest insights, news, and analysis on the Sooners. In this episode, we react to Paul Finebaum's recent comments stating that Oklahoma won't be a problem …
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Sooners, your go-to podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Join your hosts, John Williams and Jay Smith, as they dive deep into the latest developments and insights surrounding the Sooners. In this episode, we unpack Jeff Lebby's recent comments about Brent Venables and expl…
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Brent Venables took to the podium and spoke with confidence about the Sooners entering the SEC. What else stood out from Oklahoma's turn during SEC media days? Oklahoma's head coach also provided an injury update just a couple of weeks ahead of fall camp. What does it mean for position battles next month and who stands to benefit the most? SEC Head…
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WELCOME TO POSITIVE LIFE ANSWERS! I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical…
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Greg Sankey addressed expansion and conference realignment talk among other things at SEC media days! Nick Saban had some glowing remarks for Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners and took a bit of a shot at the Texas Longhorns! SEC coaches had some positive things to say about the Oklahoma Sooners and their entrance into the conference. Follow &…
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What if embracing your grief could unlock a new purpose in life? This week on Our Dead Dads, we're inviting you into deeply heartfelt conversations about loss, healing, and the surprising paths they can lead us down. We begin with a poignant interview with Colleen Coleman, who recounts her raw and emotional journey after losing her father to alcoho…
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Welcome to Locked On Sooners, your go-to podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we dive deep into the latest news, analysis, and insights you need to stay on top of the game. In this episode: SEC Expansion Amid ACC's Demise: We explore the potential additions to the SEC, including Flo…
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The Oklahoma Sooners are attempting to get ahead of the Salary Cap era coming to college football by collaborating with former Philadelphia Eagles front office executive. What will it mean for roster construction in the new era of college football? @ThatSECPodcast 's Michael Bratton broke down Oklahoma schedule and deemed seven games as toss ups. W…
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Georgia and UCLA are canceling their home-and-home series that was to be played in 2025 and 2026. Does that signal a nine-game conference schedule is coming for the SEC? Could that mean trouble for Oklahoma's 2026 matchup with the Michigan Wolverines? Florida State and Clemson are reportedly in preliminary talks with the Big 12. That would be a Big…
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Taking a look at what makes a blue blood in college football. Oklahoma is certainly a blue blood program, but who's missing from Andy Staples list of blue blood programs. Paul Finebaum says Oklahoma's on the way back. Where are they heading as a team and can they join the ranks of the elite? Are the Oklahoma Sooners the most watchable team in colle…
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WELCOME TO POSITIVE LIFE ANSWERS! I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical…
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The Oklahoma Sooners have a bright present and future, so where did they land in Late Kick Show with Josh Pate's top 15 programs over the next three seasons? Phil Steele loves the Oklahoma Sooners back seven on defense. Where does it and Oklahoma's other position groups rank among SEC schools? Jay reacts to the commitment of Omarion Robinson to OU …
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Could you imagine being 14 and losing your father, only to lose your brother eight years later? Join us in this heartfelt episode of Our Dead Dads, where we dive deep into Kevin Crater's emotional journey through consecutive family tragedies. Kevin, host of the Kevin Crater Show, opens up about the impact of losing his father and brother at such a …
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Jackson Arnold comes in at No. 10 in the SEC QB Rankings from @ThatSECPodcast . Does it make sense? The Sooners earn a commitment from 2025 four-star safety Omarion Robinson! Brandon Hall gets another big win on the recruiting trail! Oklahoma missed out on four-star offensive lineman Lamont Rogers. What does it mean for the Sooners moving forward? …
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Ever wondered how to navigate a brand new website packed with cool features? Join me, Nick Gaylord, as we explore the official launch of OurDeadDads.com, the new digital home for Our Dead Dads podcast. We’ll walk through every nook and cranny of the site, from the homepage’s embedded episode player to the sleek navigation designed by the talented A…
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Oklahoma Sooners among the top earners in college football, dispelling the notion that they don't have the revenue to compete with the top programs in the nation. What does it mean for Oklahoma's future? Danny Stutsman was named to the Walter Camp preseason All-American first team. What can we expect from Stutsman this year as the Sooners defense h…
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Paul Finebaum highlighted a pair of games that will be key for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2024. Are there other matchups that will be significant for the Sooners? Josh Pate dispelled the notion that there's not much of a gap between Oklahoma and Texas, if there ever was one to begin with. OUInsider at Rivals' Parker Thune issued a FutureCast for four-…
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What happens when profound loss becomes the turning point for a new beginning? On this heartfelt episode of Our Dead Dads, we sit down with Nikki Critchett, a life coach from the UK and the heart behind Tomorrow's You Life Coaching. Nikki has faced unimaginable personal tragedies, including the losses of her mother, sister, and father. She shares h…
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Making the rounds with the media on SEC Day 1, Joe Castiglione dropped a quote that alluded to the idea that Lincoln Riley wasn't up for life in the SEC. Brent Venables is ready for life in the SEC. Oklahoma Sooners pick up another blue-chip wide receiver commitment, this time from four-star prospect Cortez Mills out of Florida. Emmett Jones contin…
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Sooners move into the SEC! What are we looking forward to in Oklahoma's new conference home. Oklahoma earns a commitment from 2025 Rivals four-star offensive lineman Darius Afalava! What does he bring to the table? How does he fit for on Bill Bedenbaugh's offensive line? Several more decisions are forthcoming this week. Where does Oklahoma stand wi…
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The Oklahoma Sooners have a strong group of freshmen at safety. Reggie Powers was included in On3's top 10 freshmen safeties ahead of the 2024 season. What does the talented four-star prospect bring to the field and how much of an impact will Powers, Jaydan Hardy, Michael Boganowski, or Mykel Patterson-McDonald make this season in a deep safety roo…
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What if surrendering could lead to profound joy and fulfillment, rather than weakness? Renowned author and transformational speaker Kute Blackson joins us to unravel this very question. Kute shares his moving journey from speaking at his father’s churches to bravely stepping out on his own, culminating in the wisdom found in his book, "The Magic of…
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The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the top seven teams in the nation in blue-chip ratio according to CBS Sports. What does it mean for the Sooners moving forward? What does it say about Brent Venables and his staff? OU adds preferred walk-on Sean Hutton, an offensive line prospect out of Lewisville, Texas. What does he bring to the table? NCAA made ru…
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The Oklahoma Sooners have arguably the best freshman defensive lineman in the country heading into 2024, but what kind of impact will David Stone have for the Sooners? Can Jayden Jackson break into the rotation along the defensive interior? 2025 four-star defensive end C.J. Nickson commits to the Oklahoma Sooners. What does Nickson bring to the tab…
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Welcome to Episode 56: Learn More Strategies to Become a Resilient Person I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you ma…
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The Oklahoma Sooners picked up a commitment from 2026 four-star quarterback Jaden O'Neal! Seth Littrell is off to a great start as Oklahoma's offensive coordinator. What does O'Neal bring to the table? New co-host, Jay Smith and John Williams break down his commitment to the Sooners. With official visit season coming to a close for the summer month…
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What if navigating the complex emotions of grief could bring you closer to your loved ones? Join us on this special episode of "Our Dead Dads" as we welcome my wife, Kim, to share her poignant journey of growing up with her father and the starkly different ways she and her sisters coped with his loss. We dive into the unexpected similarities betwee…
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The Oklahoma Sooners and Brent Venables agreed to a new six-year deal, which adds two years onto his original deal. The Sooners administrative staff believes in Venables as they head into the SEC and Venables extension reveals a commitment to their guy. Coming out of the ChampU BBQ, the Oklahoma Sooners earned a commitment from 2025 On3 four-star w…
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The Oklahoma Sooners inside Pro Football Focus' top 15, but does it make sense for them to be in front of teams like Ole Miss or Tennessee? Oklahoma's success is extending into the NFL with the second most player in CBS Sports top 100. Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans lost two players to decommitments on back-to-back days. What does it say about B…
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Welcome to Positive Life Answers! I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical…
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247Sports Brandon Crawford predicted every SEC program's record for 2024. Where did the Sooners fall in their predictions and why are the Texas Longhorns being overhyped again? Oklahoma picked up another commitment in the 2025 recruiting cycle. What does Marcus Harris' commitment mean for the Sooners? NiJaree Canady is in the transfer portal offici…
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What if your most painful experiences could become your greatest source of strength and connection? Join me, Nick Gaylord, on the premiere episode of the "Our Dead Dads" podcast as we explore the uncharted territories of grief, trauma, and loss with both humor and raw emotion. Inspired by daily text exchanges with my three younger brothers and thre…
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Ever wondered how humor can be a lifeline through grief? Join me and my three brothers—Jack, Joe, and Mike—as we share the untold stories of our late father in this second full interview for "Our Dead Dads" podcast. Expect to laugh, cry, and be surprised by some of the revelations as we recount our childhood mischief and the unique quirks that made…
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What happens when childhood friends navigate through the maze of grief, humor, and life's chaotic moments together? Join me, Nick Gaylord, with my three close friends—Mike, Ed, and Denis—as we explore the profound impact of losing our dads and the importance of openly discussing grief and trauma. From the hilarity of technical difficulties and morn…
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There's no more important position battle this offseason than what the Sooners will face at cornerback. They have some good options, but for the Sooners to take the next step toward an elite defense, Oklahoma will need to get significant improvement from the cornerback position. Sooners earn commitment from 2026 tight end Ryder Mix. Oklahoma gets a…
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There's a lot to be excited about with the Oklahoma Sooners ahead of the 2024 football season, but there are a couple of players flying under the radar. Jayden Gibson and Caiden Woullard will play bigger roles than many are anticipating this season. As a big recruiting summer rolls on, the Oklahoma Sooners were included in the top four for Rivals f…
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Josh Pate of the Late Kick Show was on the Crain and Company Podcast and mentioned that Oklahoma and Texas may have unreasonable expectations for 2024. But do they? The Sooners expectations don't change simply because they're going into the SEC. Who will be the Sooners most impactful freshman in 2024? Pair of Sooners dealing with legal issues. What…
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The Oklahoma Sooners learned their game times for the 2024 football season. What does the schedule look like and how will the Sooners benefit from later gametimes and fewer early kickoffs. Among second-year quarterbacks, CBS Sports is a believer in Jackson Arnold and what he could mean for the Sooners in the 2024 season. Five-star defensive back Jo…
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SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE: Dr. Mary's Interview on 'Wild Woman Reborn' with Kristen Bilodeau After listening to this clip, please click on the link below to hear the full episode of this amazing conversation with Kristen Bilodeau. You definitely with benefit from this episode. See you there now... Wild Woman Reborn on Apple Podcasts Optimism and Resi…
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The Oklahoma Sooners have a deep linebacker room led by Danny Stutsman. Their versatility will be an asset for the Sooners as they continue to figure out who will start next to Stutsman. Conference realignment doesn't look like it will happen anytime soon, but you never know how the landscape may shift. What did Greg Sankey have to say about it? Wh…
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Oklahoma Sooners have the best depth they've had along the defensive line going into the season under Brent Venables and that will make the biggest difference for OU's chances to contend in 2024. The Sooners are now the trending favorite for 2026 four-star quarterback Jaden O'Neal out of California. What kind of player could he be at the collegiate…
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The Oklahoma Sooners beat the Florida Gators in extra innings on a walk-off home run from Jayda Coleman to propel them into the Women's College World Series finals against the Texas Longhorns. How did the Sooners overcome adversity to make their fifth-straight championship series? Kelly Maxwell shrugged off an rough start to hold the Gators scorele…
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Please join me today on the show called, "Meaning & Moxie After 50" with Leslie Maloney. I am interviewed by Leslie for Meaning & Moxie and that episode is called, "Dr. Mary Mercer's Guide to Resilience after 50" Click the link below to take you directly to the podcast to listen to right now. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253090/15179070-dr-mary-merc…
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Via Athlon Sports, SEC coaches shared their thoughts about the Oklahoma Sooners ahead of their move to the SEC in 2024. Where are the areas of concern for the Oklahoma according to these anonymous SEC coaches? Dillon Gabriel sat down with The Athletic and discussed how everything went down for his transfer from Oklahoma to the Oregon Ducks. Follow …
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Time for a quick update and an announcement! Less than one month before the show's launch! Listen now to find out when the launch is happening, what you can expect in the first week, and hear about a very special book that is an absolute must-read! The book is called "What To Say When You Don't Know What To Say - Loving A Friend Through Grief". You…
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There are a lot of reasons to feel excited about the Oklahoma Sooners entering the 2024 season but two of them are defensive standouts Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman who have become true Brent Venables guys. Speaking to the media at Destin, Florida during the SEC meetings, Brent Venables said the Sooners won't be sneaking up on anyone. Oklahoma So…
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The Oklahoma Sooners are off to a great start in the 2025 recruiting class. Locked On's recruiting analyst Brian Smith joins John Williams to break down where the Sooners stand ahead of the summer recruiting season. Much of how the class is viewed will come down to their level of success in recruiting the elite offensive linemen in the class, Andre…
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