Best Rod Hurt Podcasts (2024)

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We Say goodbye to Jerry West 1:07:06

5d ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Rod, Bobby and Monty pay tribute to Jerry West, as well as provide updates and feedback on our favorite teams the Dodgers, Padres and Angels. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesocaltripleplay/support

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An early election wouldn't hurt Doug Ford 36:26

6d ago36:26

36:26

Fresh polling shows the Progressive Conservatives would emerge victorious if an election was called early. Carolyn Parrish will be the next mayor of Ontario's third largest city. Premier Doug Ford signs another memorandum of understanding with a U-S state, this time it's Illinois. Are these deals really ,a thing,, or just fancy photo ops? See omnys…

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Episode 230: Jalen Hurts, LeBron James, The Women's Olympic Basketball Team, and the Lack of Progressive Support for DEI... 20:46

7d ago20:46

20:46

Rod, Scott, and Norm tackle subjects including the double standards in sports for Black athletes like the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, the LA Lakers coaching search, the push to get a non-deserving player into the Olympics via women's basketball, and the missing fight against racist ideology by liberal progressives...…

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What you need to know about Doug Ford's cabinet shuffle 41:19

13d ago41:19

41:19

On Thursday, Premier Doug Ford announced a new cabinet with some major changes. We'll give you the backstory on who is in, who is out, and why now? Mississauga will vote for a new mayor next week. With no one named McCallion or Crombie on the ticket, the race seems to be wide open. Ontario is looking to grow the number of private health clinics off…

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Episode 229: 34-0 and Intentional Dissonance... 19:10

14d ago19:10

19:10

Rod, Scott, and Norm examine the potential repercussions of "45's" legal shutout in NYC and the impact of those who focus on false narratives that deny the obvious truths that are before them and the rest of the country...By Rod, Scott, & Norm

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Will Doug Ford call an early election? 35:15

20d ago35:15

35:15

Reaction continues to pour in after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the government would pay $225 million to end an agreement with the The Beer Store one year early. One of the questions being asked repeatedly - why pay millions to end an agreement that was due to expire next year anyways? Does it have anything to do with theories the Premier w…

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Episode 228: The Democracy Lie 20:50

21d ago20:50

20:50

Rod, Scott, and Norm peel back the illusion that the United States is a democracy...By Rod, Scott, & Norm

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When Politics and Reality Collide 29:12

27d ago29:12

29:12

Back in 2021, the Ontario government used the notwithstanding clause to push through changes to campaign finance laws. Critics say these changes violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This week, the Supreme Court heard the case and its decision could have a major impact on the next provincial election. Back during the height of the Covid-19 pa…

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Episode 227: More Important Things Than "Rappers Beefing"... 19:35

28d ago19:35

19:35

Rod, Scott, and Norm excoriate the attention being paid to a couple of self-promoting rappers that obscures many of the real problems and issues facing Black America...By Rod, Scott, & Norm

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So Cal Baseball and Movies 1:23:25

1M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Rod, Bobby and Monty, get back behind the mic to talk So Cal baseball. Are the Dodgers just smoke and mirrors? Are the Padres better off without Soto and boy oh boy what's happening with the Angels? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesocaltripleplay/support…

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Why the NDP is accusing the Progressive Conservatives of cowardice 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

The official opposition is accusing the Ontario government of shutting down debate on a private member's bill called Lydia's Law. The bill deals with sexual assault and was set to be debated this week before Progressive Conservatives sent it to committee. The PCs say they are trying to speed up the legislative process, but the NDP are crying foul. …

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Episode 226: Critical Thinking For Black Folks... 19:57

1M ago19:57

19:57

Rod flies solo this week to focus on the subject of critical thinking and it's importance to Black America...By Rod, Scott, & Norm

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The politics of the keffiyeh at Queen's Park 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

A new bill could impose major changes to the province's universities, raising concerns about the independence of the institutions. A town in northern Ontario will hold an unexpected election, after the Ontario government has dissolved Black River-Matheson's local council. But first, co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine how the Ont…

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Episode 225: Opposition to the Anti-DEI, Anti-Woke Crowd... 18:58

1M ago18:58

18:58

Rod, Scott, and Norm take on the lack of real pushback from our so-called allies and Black leaders to the proponents and supporters of white privilege who have made Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion their dog-whistle to incite their base...By Rod, Scott, & Norm

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Progressive Conservatives win byelection 39:15

2M ago39:15

39:15

Queen's Park announces that ,back to basics, in Ontario schools means a cellphone and vape ban. Meanwhile, debates ensue over whether the Ford government's new Core Education Funding is a meaningful increase for our public schools. Ottawa gets their own regional office and the most vocal critic is from Doug Ford's own backbench, Nepean MPP Lisa Mac…

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Episode 224: To Our Jewish Friends, Dissent Is Not Anti-Semitic... 23:01

2M ago23:01

23:01

Rod, Scott, and Norm open the discussion to dispel the notion that having a different view than the Jewish people who support the war in Gaza does not equate to anti-Semitism and that free speech must be protected for those who do...By Rod, Scott, & Norm

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105 - In His Image (Twilight Zone S04E01) + When a Camera Fails (Science Fiction Theatre S02E05) 2:04:58

2M ago2:04:58

2:04:58

This week, I review episode 1 from The Twilight Zone’s fourth season: In His Image. I also share my thoughts on episode 5 of Science Fiction Theatre’s second season, When a Camera Fails in a brief spoiler-free bonus review. Timestamps Intro - 00:25 Housekeeping - 02:16 From the World of Fiction and Science - 06:56 In His Image - 18:48 When a Camera…

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A lightning rod issue at Queen's Park 33:29

2M ago33:29

33:29

Earlier this week, a second unanimous consent vote to reverse a ban on wearing keffiyehs at Queen's Park failed to pass. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath follow up on the ban at Queen's Park and ramifications of it. The Province of Ontario is investing billions into electric vehicle plants from car manufacturing giant Honda. The new plants ann…

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Episode 223: Stephen A Does A Jig For fox... 20:20

2M ago20:20

20:20

Rod, Scott, and Norm do a triple takedown of the minstrel show act that is Stephen A Smith and how his reprehensible behavior has reached an embarrassing low point of performing for his "masters"...By Rod, Scott, & Norm

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The Antidote to Your Hurts 45:00

2M ago45:00

45:00

Enjoy this week's sermon as Pastor Rod teaches us that forgiveness is not an option, it's the only way!By Pastor Rod Young

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Takeaways from the federal budget 2024 46:15

2M ago46:15

46:15

The federal government has tabled its budget, which includes money for municipalities on housing and a tax on the rich. Details have been released piecemeal over the last several weeks, but now Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath will finally be able to digest the whole thing. Highway 413 has cleared a major hurdle with the federal government rem…

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104 - The Rack (United States Steel Hour S02E16) + The Rack (1956) with Anthony “Tiny” Ramion (The Obsessive Viewer and Tower Junkies Podcasts) 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

In this final between the seasons ep before starting season 4, I welcome back my podcast partner and dear friend Tiny to review the 1956 Paul Newman film The Rack, which was adapted from a Rod Serling teleplay from a 1955 episode of The United States Steel Hour (which I also review in this episode). Timestamps Intro - 00:26 From the World of Fictio…

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Episode 222: The Whack-a-mole Theory Of Competing Issues... 19:18

2M ago19:18

19:18

Rod, Scott, and Norm expose the notion of a designed process that involves spreading so many different attention-requiring topics across the spectrum that makes it nearly impossible for the average interested citizen to track and absolutely impossible for the casually interested...By Rod, Scott, & Norm

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Labels, Liabilities and Limitations 42:11

2M ago42:11

42:11

Enjoy this week's message as Pastor Rod teaches us that in order to live beyond our current boundaries, we have to begin living bigger!By Pastor Rod Young

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Breaking down the latest housing policy blitz 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Paul Calandra unveiled The Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, a new piece of housing legislation designed to get more housing built. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the omnibus bill and look at the housing policy blitz we've seen from both the federal and provincial government. The O…

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103 - Actors in The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits with Victor Gamboa (The Outer Limits Podcast) 1:35:06

2M ago1:35:06

1:35:06

In this special between seasons episode, Matt welcomes Victor Gamboa from The Outer Limits Podcast for a discussion about actors who appeared in both The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits!We also talk a little bit about Dune: Part Two and the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Timestamps Intro - 00:35 Introducing Victor - 01:26 From the World of Fiction and Scie…

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Episode 221: The Polling Myth Especially Black Poll Numbers... 20:57

2M ago20:57

20:57

Rod, Scott, and Norm charge in to challenge the veracity of the political polls in general but in particular the Black poll numbers that don't add up to their collective eyesight and don't pass the smell test...By Rod, Scott, & Norm

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It's Not Over Pt. 2 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

Enjoy this week's message as Pastor Rod teaches us that when you come to your end, God turns your ending into a new beginning!By Pastor Rod Young

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Episode 220: Where's The Outrage Over "45's Double Standard Of Justice"?!? 19:57

3M ago19:57

19:57

Rod, Scott, and Norm point out the gross inequity granted to the former president and 45th White House occupant in the "justice system" and question why there's no obvious pushback from those whose responsibility to enforce the laws...By Rod, Scott, & Norm

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Why Doug Ford won't budge on housing 44:29

3M ago44:29

44:29

The Canadian government has announced a new infrastructure fund that would provide billions to provinces and territories to build up wastewater treatment capacity and housing. The money comes with strings that include a pledge to build ,missing middle, housing, which Premier Doug Ford has opposed. The premier says he would rather let municipalities…

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102 - The Twilight Zone Season 3 Review with Brandon Cruz (Submitted For Your Approval Podcast) 1:49:55

3M ago1:49:55

1:49:55

In this special season wrap-up episode, Matt welcomes back Brandon Cruz from Submitted for Your Approval – A Twilight Zone Podcast to discuss and reflect on season 3 of the show and cover their favorite and least favorite episodes and moments. Timestamps Intro – 00:22 Chat with Brandon - 01:18 From the World of Fiction and Science – 19:30 TZ Season…

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It's Not Over 43:23

3M ago43:23

43:23

Enjoy this Easter Sunday sermon as Pastor Rod teaches us that when thing's look over, God has a way of working things out!By Pastor Rod Young

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Episode 219: Encouraging Black College Athletes To Boycott Anti-DEI States... 19:49

3M ago19:49

19:49

Rod and Norm make the point that anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) laws in states like Florida, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee are anti-Black, and therefore Black collegiate athletes should avoid signing and playing for those states, especially the state institutions and that will result in them being routinely less than mediocre fueling a s…

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Everything you need to know about Ontario's budget 42:03

3M ago42:03

42:03

Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy has unveiled Ontario's budget and it's a big one. The province is spending an unprecedented amount on building infrastructure projects but is expected to see large deficits over the next two years. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the details. The Ontario Liberal Party has announced their candida…

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