Best Real Chalk Podcasts (2024)

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2024 Michigan Preview: Will The Wolverines Take A Step Back? 21:52

18m ago21:52

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The Michigan Wolverines reach the top of the college football mountain in 2023, winning their first outright national championship since 1948 and their first national title overall since 1997. But the months after that made it a little tougher for their fans to celebrate the championship, as head coach Jim Harbaugh's long flirtation with the NFL fi…

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#109 Noah & Benn Wheeler — The World’s Hardest Campus Move, Most Difficult Board Climbs, FA’ing V12 On 1st Day Outdoors, and How This Generation Sees The Future 2:11:36

22m ago2:11:36

2:11:36

Noah Wheeler and Benn Wheeler represent the next generation of climbers. At 21 and 19, they are some of the strongest board climbers in the world and their styles reflect that. They also are bring a unique point of view to the world of climbing content with their YouTube channel, Wheel Rock. These brothers have climbed up to V16 outdoors, FA’d up V…

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The Chronicles of Cruelty: A Deep Dive into Holocaust History with Dr. Waitman Beorn 1:03:30

2h ago1:03:30

1:03:30

'History Rage' invites you back to the tumultuous landscape of World War II with Dr. Waitman Beorn, as he vents his frustration over the egregious comparisons between Hamas and the Nazis, and the shocking survival of Holocaust denial. Explore the broader scope of the Nazi genocidal project, the heart-wrenching tales of resistance, and the vexing qu…

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Georgia vs Ohio State: What Separates The Nation's Top 2 Teams? 17:55

4m ago17:55

17:55

Georgia and Ohio State are widely considered the top two teams in the nation heading into the 2024 college football season. So what separates the Bulldogs and Buckeyes at the top of the sport? Brett Ciancia is the publisher of Pick Six Previews, rated as the most accurate preseason magazine in the nation for the last 10 seasons. He joins host Tom O…

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Trailer - Intro to Series 13 1:59

29m ago1:59

1:59

Strap in for a tempest of truth as History Rage returns with Series 13, unleashing a torrent of untold tales and myth-busting fervor that will challenge what you thought you knew about history. Our cadre of impassioned historians bring their expertise to the fore, tackling misconceptions and falsehoods that have long skewed our understanding of the…

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BONUS EPISODE - Fake History 42:46

1h ago42:46

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Historical facts are just that.....facts.....aren't they? Well some are and some are not and lucky for us, Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse, who is also known as The Fake History Hunter has devoted much of her life to peeling away the fakes from the facts. In this special Bonus episode, Jo speaks to Charlie Higson about her book Fake History, 101 Facts That Nev…

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The 3 Most Interesting Things Michigan Players & Coaches Said About Ohio State 19:42

3d ago19:42

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2024 Big Ten Media Days wrapped up Thursday in Indianapolis with a day highlighted by the Michigan Wolverines and Oregon Ducks. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the most interesting things the Wolverines said about their arch-rivals in Columbus, including Sherrone Moore's thoughts on potentially facing Ohio State …

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3 Things We Just Learned About The College Football Playoff 19:05

20m ago19:05

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Day two of Big Ten Media Days was full of interesting news and insights on how teams plan to capitalize on the new coaching rules, why the new helmet radios might not solve the issue they were designed for, a legendary college football rivalry that could soon become a casualty of conference realignment, and much more. But one of the most interestin…

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One-On-One With Ryan Day At 2024 Big Ten Media Days 10:37

8m ago10:37

10:37

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day went one-on-one with Buckeye Huddle's Tom Orr to discuss a wide variety of topics including: Whether freshman WR Jeremiah Smith is likely to be a day-one starter Which true freshmen are likely to play enough to burn their redshirts this year How the summer enrollees are getting acclimated and who has been impressive s…

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2024 Big Ten Media Days: LIVE From Indianapolis 1:18:58

8m ago1:18:58

1:18:58

2024 Big Ten Media Days kick off Tuesday morning in Indianapolis. The event has expanded to three days this year to accommodate the league's 18 members. Day one will feature Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, and Buckeye standouts Denzel Burke, Emeka Egbuka, and Jack Sawyer. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle…

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#108 AJ [Alex Johnson] — 20 Years At The Top, The Evolution Of Climbing, Coaching Top Athletes, Climbing Drills, and Returning From A Major Injury 1:59:27

7d ago1:59:27

1:59:27

AJ has been competing at the highest level for decades. She has won multiple Bouldering World Cups and she climbs just as hard outdoors with her iconic send of The Swarm (v13/14) in Bishop which was recently featured in Reel Rock. AJ also coaches some of the top up and coming Youth Athletes (one of her athletes recently won Nationals), through her …

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The Olympic Illusion: How Jesse Owens Didn't Spoil Hitler's Party with Guy Walters 44:37

11m ago44:37

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In this fiery episode of History Rage, prepare to have your perceptions of the 1936 Berlin Olympics incinerated as returning provocateur Guy Walters ignites a historical inferno. Delving deep into the spectacle that was both a sporting and Nazi extravaganza, Guy dismantles the myth of Jesse Owens' victories as a blow to Hitler's Germany. He exposes…

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2024 Big Ten Media Days Preview 10:06

1d ago10:06

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The unofficial start to the 2024 Big Ten football season is right around the corner. Big Ten Media Days kick off Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and with 18 teams now in the league, the event is expanding to three days this season. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what to expect this week, as well as wh…

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118 - Paul Abbott - Don't Make A Puppy A Stage Manager 1:01:31

24m ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is musician Paul Abbott, who's trying to line up the circular pencil mark fragments to make up coherent images of Disneytime Rotadraw, What Shall …

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BONUS EPISODE - A Guide To Mediaeval England 46:08

1h ago46:08

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In this bonus episode, Charlie Higson welcomes back one his previous guests, Matt Lewis, who originally joined Charlie back on Episode 22 to make the case for 'Dick The Bad', unsurprising as Matt is chair of the Richard III society. Now though, Matt goes all mediaeval on us as he talks about his newest book, The History Hit Guide To Mediaeval Engla…

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The 7 Biggest Games On The 2024 Big Ten Football Schedule 15:58

38m ago15:58

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The newly expanded Big Ten will feature some of the nation's most-anticipated games this fall, including a number that includes west-coast members like Washington, Oregon, and USC. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the seven biggest conference games this fal…

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Are Rematches Unavoidable In The College Football Playoff? 13:46

13m ago13:46

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The 2024 College Football Playoff will bring together triple the number of teams as any previous postseason at the FBS level, and with power now concentrated so strongly in the SEC and Big Ten, is it inevitable that teams from those leagues will play rematches in the postseason? Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the 1…

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Is The Big Ten Out On Florida State? 15:14

25m ago15:14

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Florida State and Clemson are hard at work in the courtroom trying to get out of their contracts with the ACC. If they do, both would reportedly love to join the Big Ten. But is that feeling mutual? According to a report from Brett McMurphy of the Action Network on Tuesday, it might not be. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com break down …

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Understanding The Buckeye Passing Game, Part 2 15:32

2d ago15:32

15:32

The Ohio State passing attack might look a little different this season with Will Howard at quarterback than it has in the past. Justin Whitlatch, one of the Xs and Os gurus at BuckeyeHuddle.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down what to expect from the passing attack this fall. This is part two of a two-part conversation that began with yeterday's …

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#107 Drew Ruana — Thinking Long Term, Grading The Hardest Blocs, Working Weaknesses, 3 Common Plateaus and How to Get Through Them 2:10:57

19m ago2:10:57

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Drew Ruana is one of the strongest boulders in the world. Period. He over a hundred V14+ sends, and lots of then are V16. While some other climbers may have that amount of blocs under their belt, no one has accumulated this many in such a short time. Drew goes into his infamous “Send Colorado” journey, which is his goal to send all V14 and up bould…

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Dogfights and Deceptions: Shattering the Chivalry of the Skies with Michael Terry 1:06:49

1h ago1:06:49

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In this electrifying episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by the fervently knowledgeable Michael Terry, a writer and PhD candidate who's about to obliterate the romanticized myth of chivalric air combat during World War I. Strap in as Michael takes us on a high-octane flight through history, targeting the widely held but erroneous be…

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Understanding The Buckeye Passing Game, Part 1 17:06

1h ago17:06

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The Ohio State passing attack might look a little different this season with Will Howard at quarterback than it has in the past. Justin Whitlatch, one of the Xs and Os gurus at BuckeyeHuddle.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down what to expect from the passing attack this fall. This is part one of a two-part conversation that will conclude with tom…

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117 - Genevieve Jenner - It Was The Nineties, Things Were Happening With Fruits 41:17

1h ago41:17

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is writer Genevieve Jenner, who's tilting the high school soda vending machine in search of any trace of The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein, Wha…

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BONUS EPISODE - World War II Explained 1:01:06

1d ago1:01:06

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In this bonus episode, Charlie Higson takes a more detailed look at the greatest challenge in King George VI's reign, The Second World War. To help Charlie understand some of the key points is a man who, by his own admission, is obsessed with WW2, James Holland, author of over 30 books on the subject, host of the We Have Ways podcast with Al Murray…

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4 Things We Learned About Ohio State's Top-Rated Players In EA Sports College Football 14:13

2d ago14:13

14:13

The 2024 Ohio State football team has one of the most talent-laden rosters in program history, and the release of the top-100 player ratings for the new EA Sports College Football video game seems to agree. The Buckeyes have eight of the top-100 players in the game, and there is a lot to learn from those numbers. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com …

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The 5 Toughest Games On Ohio State's 2024 Schedule 17:55

9d ago17:55

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are one of the favorites to win the 2024 college football national championship, but they have a handful of challenging regular season games that they will have to win in order to reach the College Football Playoff. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the five toughest games on Ohio State's 2024 …

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Ohio State Chalk Talk: Breaking Down The Buckeye Linebackers 13:40

3d ago13:40

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After a recent request from a BuckeyeHuddle.com member, we're going to be featuring more Xs and Os conversations both on our podcasts and also on our member-exclusive message board. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Devin Radcliffe of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what fans can expect out of the Ohio Sta…

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Is Ohio State's Offense Going To Run Wild On Oregon? 10:53

5d ago10:53

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to face off with the Oregon Ducks in mid-October in one of the most-anticipated games of the 2024 college football season. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com thinks a revamped Ohio State ground attack could have a very big day at Autzen Stadium. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss why he thinks TreVeyon Henderson and Qu…

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#106 Felipe Camargo — An Unlikely Path To The Top, Finding Mentors, Training Hard By Yourself, Establishing Next Level Routes in Brazil, and Giving Back 1:36:36

5d ago1:36:36

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Felipe Camargo is one of the top climbers in our sport with sends up to 9b and V15. That’s impressive… But what’s more impressive is that he began climbing Brazil where there was no professional climbers, no routes past 8b+, and no modern training facilities. Felipe managed to send the iconic 50m 9a+ Papichulo by mainly training on a 3x3m spray wal…

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Great Misconceptions: The Dickens You Didn't Know with Dr. Helena Kelly 54:54

6d ago54:54

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Prepare to have your Victorian illusions shattered in this enthralling episode of History Rage, where we rip the veil off the scandalous secrets of Charles Dickens. Our host, Paul Babel, is joined by Dr. Helena Kelly, author of "The Life and Lives of Charles Dickens," to dissect the myths surrounding one of literature's most enigmatic figures. Dick…

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Why Will Howard Could Be A Game-Changer For The Ohio State Offense 12:49

6d ago12:49

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The Ohio State offense has been among the nation's best in each of the last three seasons, but the Buckeyes have been missing a crucial piece of their attack in each of those years. So how will former Kansas State QB Will Howard potentially change that this fall? Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more on…

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BONUS EPISODE - Chalke History Festival 2024 1:05:28

9d ago1:05:28

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In this special episode, recorded live at the Chalke History Festival in Wiltshire, Charlie Higson invites 3 special guests to discuss whether we can trust history and how it is presented in films and television, books and in our schools. Joining Charlie on the outdoor stage, in front of a large audience, were broadcaster and writer Alice Loxton, h…

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3 Teams That Could Make A Surprising Run To The College Football Playoff 19:03

9d ago19:03

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The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff will make the 2024 season even more unpredictable than any in history. Tyler Shoemaker, the creator of the T-Shoe Index is trying to bring some order to the chaos with his system of power ratings. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of conference realignment on his numbers, a few teams who could…

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Chalke Festival Special - Churchill Unmasked: Flaws and Triumphs with Dr. Peter Caddick Adams 47:22

10d ago47:22

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Live from the Chalke History Festival, History Rage returns with a blistering episode featuring the indomitable Dr. Peter Caddick-Adams. Broadcasting from the picturesque Broad Chalke countryside, we dive into the complex legacy of Winston Churchill, unmasking the man behind the myth. Dr. Caddick-Adams, a titan of military history, joins us to rage…

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Natty Or Bust? Ohio State's Possible Path To A Title 17:36

10d ago17:36

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The start of the 12-team era for the College Football Playoffs is going to bring some incredible changes to the sport's postseason and make it more challenging than ever before for a team to win it all. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to look at what the path to the national championship could look like for each of this year's…

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Where Does Ohio State Still Need To Add To Its Top-Ranked 2025 Recruiting Class? 14:09

12d ago14:09

14:09

The Ohio State Buckeyes added a whopping nine commitments to its top-ranked 2025 recruiting class, but there is still work left to do before they can call it a successful year. So where do the Buckeyes still need to supplement the impressive group of players they already have committed? Marc Givler of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss…

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116 - Adam S. Leslie - At Any Point In Any Day Channel 4 Might Be Pranking You 1:19:56

13d ago1:19:56

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Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is novelist and screenwriter Adam S. Leslie, who's fiddling with the radio in the hope of picking up stray mysterious signals containing evidence …

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#105 Tim Kang — Going All In, The Most Important Moments for Growth, Embracing What Others Won’t, and The Difference Between Good and Great 2:07:50

12d ago2:07:50

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Tim Kang is a frequent guest on the podcast, but now you get to hear him do a more typical interview. Tim is a professional climber and coach that has competed at the World Cup level, won a Psicobloc competition, climbed v14 and 5.14d, but he is best known for his daring sends of the wildest highballs in Bishop which culminated in the popular film …

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Defying Dickens: Demystifying the Workhouse with Penny Griffiths-Morgan 55:36

16d ago55:36

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**EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNNIG** This week on History Rage, we're tearing down the grim facade of the Victorian workhouse and revealing the truths that lie beneath its infamous reputation. Historian, writer, and host of the Haunted Histories podcast, Penny Griffiths Morgan, joins us to dismantle the Dickensian narrative and shed light on the realities…

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What Are The Biggest Unanswered Questions For Ohio State Football This Season? 22:27

24d ago22:27

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The Ohio State Buckeyes have one of the most complete rosters in the nation for the 2024 college football season, but there are still a few lingering questions that Ryan Day and his staff will need to answer before they take the field against Akron in week one. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ryan…

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An Overview of the Royal story so far..... 43:48

26d ago43:48

43:48

After 42 monarchs and 66 episodes, Charlie Higson reached the end of the rhyme that he learned in school and in this special overview episode, Charlie discusses the winners, the losers, whether it's changed his view of the monarchy and the startling similarity between the Royals and the Corleones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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4 Milestones Ohio State Football Could Break In 2024 12:46

16d ago12:46

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There are big expectations for Ohio State's 2024 football team, with the Buckeyes potentially poised to do a number of things they haven't done much - or at all - in the past. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss four things he thinks the Buckeyes might do this fall, including a special teams play they haven't pulled off…

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How A Big Change To College Football Coaching Rules Will Impact Ohio State 10:10

17d ago10:10

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A big change is coming to college football coaching staffs, following the NCAA's decision to "permit any staff member to provide technical and tactical instruction to student-athletes." This change will allow programs a functionally unlimited number of coaches, a move that could be a big positive for the coaching professsion, and also a big advanta…

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Living Poetry with Poet Joshua Bennett 51:56

17d ago51:56

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This episode features a wide-ranging conversation about poetry: what it is, where it comes from, and why it matters. Our guest, poet (and poetry professor) Joshua Bennett, talks about the early experiences that pushed him toward poetry and about the people who shaped and inspired his creative approach as a writer. Many of these people are fellow po…

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Ranking The Toughest Places To Play In College Football 14:26

18d ago14:26

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On Tuesday, EA Sports released its list of the 25 toughest college football stadiums to play in, and the Horseshoe was near the top of the list and a number of other Big Ten venues made the cut as well. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com has covered games in most of them. He joins host Tom Orr to break down which stadiums were too low, which were too …

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4-Star Edge Zion Grady Commits To Ohio State 54:34

18d ago54:34

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The Buckeyes have struck again in the state of Alabama with the commitment of Zion Grady. The 6-foot-4 defensive end recently took an official visit to Ohio State and must have liked what he saw as he followed it up in relatively short order with a commitment. Grady is a consensus top-100 player and one of the best out of the state of Alabama. Make…

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#104 Greg Loh — Bouldering Pioneer, World’s Best Spotter, Belief Over Everything, Epic Midnight Lightning Story, Designing The 5.10 Dragons, and What Makes A Climber GREAT 2:20:47

19d ago2:20:47

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Greg Loh was one of the strongest boulders in the world during the mid 90’s and early 00’s. He traveled all over the world putting up FA’s of V13+ and climbing with the best. He competed in WC’s, the X-Games, and even won Nationals twice for speed climbing. He is known for being one of the first people who truly embraced bouldering as a discipline …

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Decoding Deceptions: Unmasking Bletchley's Mythical Two-Year Triumph with David Kenyon 1:15:02

20d ago1:15:02

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In this electrifying instalment of History Rage, we crack open the vault of wartime secrets to confront the enduring myths of Bletchley Park's role in World War II. Dr. David Kenyan, esteemed historian and Bletchley Park insider, joins us to dismantle the widely propagated belief that the codebreakers' work shortened the war by two years. Prepare f…

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Ohio State Football Recruiting: 2025 OL Jake Cook Commits To Buckeyes 11:30

20d ago11:30

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Before Ohio State's last big official visit weekend of June is even over, the Buckeyes have added a second in-state commitment. This time, it's from Jake Cook, a 3-star offensive line prospect from Westerville North. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Cook's inspiring story, where he will likely fit on the line for Ohio S…

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Ohio State Recruiting: 2025 ATH Bodpegn Miller Commits To Buckeyes 49:14

22d ago49:14

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Ohio State just landed a commitment from intriguing 2025 athlete Bodpegn Miller. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com break down the impact of Miller's commitment in the big picture of the Buckeyes' recruiting class, and answer viewer questions about the 2025 quarterback race, Ohio State's priorities in NIL, and much more.…

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