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Starcastic Remarks

Ryan Chambers, Chris Chambers, James Chambers

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Starcastic Remarks is a fan-led Dallas Stars podcast hosted by the Chambers brothers — lifelong Stars fans bringing passionate, insightful, and entertaining coverage of the team we love. Join us for live postgame shows after EVERY Stars game, plus weekly episodes packed with the latest Stars news, NHL storylines, game breakdowns, player analysis, and plenty of fan perspective. Whether you’re a diehard Stars supporter or a new fan jumping on the Texas hockey bandwagon, you’ll feel right at ho ...
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Want to seek truth without tribalism? Wish you could be fully honest instead of carrying your team's flag? This is a place where ignorance isn’t punished, curiosity is rewarded, and conflict doesn’t mean contempt. Host Jamin Coller sits down with people you’re not “supposed” to talk to - former extremists, outspoken pastors, rabbis, activists, skeptics, believers, and thinkers from every corner of the spectrum. They share stories and challenge ideas that most of us were taught to avoid, whet ...
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The Long Game

Allie Decker, David Ly Khim, Alex Birkett

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The Long Game shares personal and business success stories where long-term thinking triumphs. Join us for discussions about the frameworks, principles, and learnings that drive success in business.
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Anthony Plog on Music

Anthony Plog (host), Eddie Ludema (Producer)

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Conversations with performers, composers, and entrepreneurs. Join Tony and some of the world’s great musicians in interviews that are fascinating, illuminating, and funny (well, most of the time).
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The Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 2–1 behind a stellar performance from Casey DeSmith. Ryan breaks down the key storylines — including Mason Marchment’s return to Dallas, Wyatt Johnston’s hot streak, and whether DeSmith’s play changes the goalie rotation. A full reaction and analysis of how the Stars keep finding ways to win tight games desp…
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The Dallas Stars squeak out a 5–4 win over the Nashville Predators, but questions still linger. Ryan shares his full reaction — from Jake Oettinger’s shaky stretch to Jason Robertson’s cold streak — and dives into how the Stars’ identity crisis might finally start to settle once key players like Jamie Benn return. Later, Ryan reacts to the 2027 NHL…
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In episode number one of SEASON 6 (!), we are joined by two remarkable figures in the world of music and cherished in the brass community: Chris Gekker and Eric Ewazen. Chris is a celebrated trumpet professor at the University of Maryland and has performed as a soloist at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. His rich career includes collaboration…
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Anthony Magnabosco, the public face of Street Epistemology, joins Jamin Coller to discuss what it means to have conversations that don’t devolve into debates. They explore the evolution of SE, how it differs from traditional apologetics or argumentation, and how curiosity and grace can reshape how we talk about deeply held beliefs. They also discus…
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In this episode of The Long Game Podcast, Alex Birkett interviews Noah Greenberg, CEO of Stacker, a content distribution platform that helps brands turn owned content into earned media. They dive into the paradigm shift from SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and how brands can optimize for visibility in AI-pow…
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Dr. Chris Germer co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and co-author (with Kristin Neff) of Self-Compassion for Burnout — joins Jamin Coller for an honest conversation about radical acceptance and the “voice of love.” They discuss non-fixing as a teaching posture, why warmth matters as much as awareness, and how curiosity turns empat…
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In this Kitchen Side episode of The Long Game Podcast, the Omniscient Digital team explores the tension between moving fast and making smart decisions. Speed is often praised in startups and growth environments, but it can lead to thrashing, burnout, and wasted effort when misapplied. Through reflections on agency work, in-house roles, and working …
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The Dallas Stars battled through injuries and chaos to snag a 1–0 win over the Washington Capitals — their first shutout win since April 2023. Ryan and Chris break down Jake Oettinger’s stellar performance, why this was a “great bad game,” and how the Stars’ defense continues to anchor their success. Then it’s all about the news dump this afternoon…
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In this thoughtful conversation, I sit down with Patrick Ryan, veteran cult intervention specialist and longtime practitioner in the field of coercive influence. We talk through the evolution of cult deprogramming, how belief systems shift, the tension between gentle engagement vs. confrontation, and why many people leave high-control groups on the…
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The Dallas Stars’ 3-3 start has fans frustrated and Coach Glen Gulutzan calling the team’s play “unacceptable.” Ryan and James analyze what’s behind the rough defensive stretch, why the penalty kill has fallen apart, and whether injuries to Jamie Benn, Nils Lundkvist, and Matt Duchene are masking deeper problems. Despite the frustration, they also …
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The Stars are on a two-game skid after a hot 3–0 start, and Ryan and Chris break down what’s gone wrong — and what’s still going right. From defensive collapses and inconsistent lines to standout play from Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen, this episode tackles the frustration and hope every Stars fan is feeling. Also in this episode: Adam Erne’s s…
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What does it mean to be awake—as a human, or as a machine? In this wide-ranging conversation, Jamin Coller and Jim Rutt explore consciousness, religion, evolution, metaphysics, and whether AI can ever truly “wake up.” They unpack Game B, noble lies, mystical experience, and why the illusion of God might be as neurologically real as the love you fee…
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The Dallas Stars are 3–0 to start the season — but should fans be worried about how they’re getting there? Ryan and Chris break down the Stars’ perfect record, the shaky third periods, Esa Lindell’s unexpected goal, and the controversial hit that sidelined Matt Duchene (briefly). They also dive into Glenn Gulutzan’s new system, defensive inconsiste…
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The Dallas Stars are off to a perfect start — but the first two games couldn’t have been more different. Ryan and James recap the chaotic 5-1 win over Winnipeg and the gritty overtime victory in Colorado that showcased Jake Oettinger’s brilliance and the team’s early identity. They discuss Nils Lundkvist’s breakout (and blunders), Thomas Harley’s t…
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This conversation gets precise about what makes a cult a cult. Rick Alan Ross explains early warning signs, how authority gets sacralized, why “thought-terminating clichés” work, and what respectful, evidence-based interventions look like. We revisit Waco, NXIVM, and other case studies—not to sensationalize, but to learn how to spot coercion, prese…
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It’s Hockey Eve, and the Chambers brothers are back with the official 2025-26 Dallas Stars season preview. Ryan, Chris, and James cover everything from the Pete DeBoer firing and Glen Gulutzan’s new system to how Mikko Rantanen changes the top six. They debate whether this team has finally reached “Cup or Bust” status, preview defensive pairings an…
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This episode features an honest, moving conversation with author and educator Michelle Dowd, whose memoir Forager: Field Notes on Surviving a Cult explores growing up inside a high-control religious community and building a new life beyond it. We discuss her forthcoming book A Prodigal Daughter, her Substack newsletter where she engages with reader…
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Jamie Benn’s collapsed lung is the early storyline nobody saw coming for the Dallas Stars. In this episode, Ryan, Chris, and James break down how Benn’s injury affects the lineup, leadership, and opening night roster decisions. They also zoom out to look at the NHL’s wave of early-season injuries, from Barkov to Demidov, and discuss the league-shak…
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Today, we welcome two remarkable guests: composer Amy Scurria and Dr. Ryan Gardner, Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of Colorado Boulder. Amy, a multi-award-winning composer, has seen her work performed worldwide, including at Carnegie Hall. With a unique perspective shaped by her late autism diagnosis, she began composing at just e…
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In this powerful episode of If I’m Really Honest, Jamin Coller speaks with Song Mi, a North Korean defector who escaped at age 17 after years of hunger, surveillance, and propaganda. Song Mi shares how her mother’s escape opened her mind to the outside world, the dangers she faced crossing China, Laos, and the Mekong River, and what it was like to …
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The Chambers brothers dive into the Dallas Stars’ first two preseason games with detailed takeaways on Nils Lundkvist’s performance, new forward line combinations, and Glenn Gulutzan’s early system changes. We also spotlight certain players like Bourque and Bastian, debate defensive pairings, and discuss what Jake Oettinger needs to do to reach eli…
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In this episode of The Long Game Podcast, Alex Birkett speaks with Nick Lafferty (Head of Marketing) and Josh Blyskal (AI Strategist) from Profound, an AI visibility platform focused on answer engine optimization (AEO). They explore the shift from SEO to AEO, where brands must optimize for AI-driven search experiences across ChatGPT, Perplexity, an…
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Cognitive maps, place/grid/time cells, H.M., consolidation, reconsolidation, and free will — this deep-dive with Dr. Lynn Nadel explores how the hippocampal formation knits space and time into experience, and why that matters for who we become. Resources and references mentioned in the episode are linked in the show notes. Guest links: UA profile –…
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The Stars are back, and training camp is here! In this episode, Ryan, Chris, and James preview the 2025–26 season with a full look at the biggest camp battles and storylines. Topics include: the return of Glenn Gulutzan as head coach, what to expect from Mikko Rantanen’s first full season, and the pressure on Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley in co…
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Dan Locklair is an esteemed American composer and educator, known for his contributions to sacred music and his long tenure at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. Born in Charlotte, he began his career as a professional organist at just 14 and has since crafted a diverse body of work, which includes orchestral pieces and choral compositions. …
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In this episode of If I’m Really Honest, I sit down with Tim Mills, aka The Harmonic Atheist — a former pastor-in-training, missionary, and Bible memorization champion who spent decades deeply invested in evangelical Christianity before leaving the faith at 42. We explore his story of deconversion, the dominoes that began to fall during years of st…
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Today’s episode features Rabbi Tovia Singer (Outreach Judaism) offering a Jewish perspective on Jesus’s crucifixion, who/what “Messiah” means in Tanakh, how the Pharisees are portrayed, and what it really means to be “under the Law.” Whether you’re a Christian, a Jew, or just curious, this is a thoughtful challenge to common assumptions—shared in t…
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In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan and Chris tackle the two biggest contract questions facing the Dallas Stars: Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley. Will Robertson push into $11–12 million territory, and is Harley’s breakout season enough to lock him in long-term at a higher AAV than Miro Heiskanen? The conversation also explores Jamie Benn’…
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In this episode of The Long Game Podcast, David Ly Khim interviews Michael Walrath, CEO and Chairman of Yext. Known for building and exiting multiple companies—including RightMedia and Moat—Michael shares how Yext evolved from a local lead-gen platform to a digital presence powerhouse. He dives deep into the fragmentation of search, the shift towar…
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Music, empathy, and hard conversations with Darryl Davis—the pianist who has spent decades befriending people in hate-based groups and tracing rock & roll’s true lineage. We cover Elvis’s first spin on Dewey Phillips’ show, Sun Records, Little Richard vs. Pat Boone, Led Zeppelin’s “borrowed” blues, FCC/radio history, and why travel + dialogue still…
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The NHL EDGE stats are in, and they raise big questions for the Dallas Stars. In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan, Chris, and James dig into: Wyatt Johnston’s high-danger scoring and whether he’s destined to be Dallas’ next true sniper. Mikko Rantanen’s mid-range shooting and how he fits with Robertson and Hintz. Jake Oettinger’s save profi…
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Tony welcomes two remarkable trumpet players and educators, Ryan Gardner and Tomislav Špoljar. Ryan is the Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he combines a wealth of experience with a passion for fostering community among trumpet players. Tomislav, based in Croatia, not only performs but also organizes signi…
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In this edition of Stars Fan Stories, Ryan chats with Eden and her two kids, Levi and Isaac — passionate Dallas Stars fans from Australia. They share how the 2020 bubble run sparked their love for hockey, how watching together became a family tradition, and what it was like traveling overseas to finally see the Stars in person. From favorite player…
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In this episode of Stars Fan Stories, Ryan sits down with Zach Spanhak — a Texas A&M student, future educator, and passionate Dallas Stars fan. Zach takes us through his unique journey into Stars fandom: attending Texas Stars games with his dad, witnessing the Cotton Bowl Winter Classic, and getting fully hooked during the unforgettable 2020 bubble…
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In this episode of If I’m Really Honest, I sit down with Jeff Schoep, former leader of the National Socialist Movement, to talk about his transformation from extremism to advocacy. We explore why people are drawn to extremist groups, how fear and scapegoating shape radicalization, and the difficult process of leaving behind hate-filled ideology. Je…
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What happens when one host makes a mistake? Ryan showed up ready to share his favorite Dallas Stars players, while Chris brought his Top 10 greatest Stars of all time. Instead of one list, you get two — and the clash is as entertaining as it is unpredictable. From franchise icons like Mike Modano, Jamie Benn, and Sergei Zubov to Ryan’s offbeat favo…
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Jan Swafford is a distinguished American author and composer, known for his insightful biographies of great composers like Charles Ives, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. With degrees from Harvard and Yale, he's made significant contributions to classical music literature. His works, including the Vintage Guide to Classical Music a…
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Rabbi Tovia Singer joins to walk through core Jewish readings of the Hebrew Bible: what messianic prophecies actually say, why the first century looks like the opposite of a messianic age, how genealogies and the Jeconiah curse collide with virgin-birth claims, and why Deuteronomy 30 and Ezekiel 18 undercut the idea that forgiveness requires a medi…
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As the 2025-26 NHL season approaches, the Dallas Stars face three critical questions that could shape their year. In this episode, we dig into the NHL.com “3 Questions” feature and explore how recent moves — including the Nathan Bastian signing — and looming contract negotiations for Jason Robertson could impact the Stars’ lineup, scoring depth, an…
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What happens when curiosity beats tribalism? If I’m Really Honest is a podcast where ignorance isn’t punished, hard questions are welcomed, and disagreement doesn’t mean contempt. Host Jamin Coller talks with people from all sides—atheists, pastors, activists, rabbis, former extremists—to uncover the nuance in our most polarizing issues.…
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In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, we complete our 2025–26 NHL standings predictions, covering the Pacific, Atlantic, and (with great urgency) Metro Division. Expect rapid-fire debates, gut feelings, and a few spicy takes that are sure to age beautifully... or horribly. We also reflect on some key Dallas Stars news: Nils Lundkvist ties the knot…
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In this episode of The Long Game Podcast, Alex Burkett interviews Logan Freeman, Global Head of SEO at ManyChat. Together they explore the evolving landscape of SEO in the AI era, particularly the rise of GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and how it’s changing everything from keyword strategy to attribution modeling. Logan shares tactical approa…
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Trumpeter Chris Gekker has done just about everything a brass player can do—and done it at the highest level. A longtime member of the American Brass Quintet (18 years) and now Professor of Trumpet at the University of Maryland, Chris has also taught at Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, and Columbia University. His career spans recording Bach’s…
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The NHL’s Central Division is stacked—and we’re ranking every team from 8 to 1 with bold, way-too-early predictions for 2025–26. Ryan, Chris, and James revisit last year’s hilariously bad takes (Nashville at #2… oof) and dive into a new round of chaotic speculation. Who rises, who falls, and can the Dallas Stars stay on top with a new coaching staf…
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In this Kitchen Side episode of The Long Game Podcast, the Omniscient Digital team reflects on one key question: “What should we automate?” The discussion unfolds into a broader examination of agency culture, strategic thinking, and the nuanced costs of automation. They share personal experiments—from HARO email parsing to multi-agent PR systems—an…
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What do a scoreboard-inspired blanket, a late-night Stars game, and a love of cats have in common? They’re all part of Zoe’s journey into Dallas Stars fandom. In this episode, Ryan talks with Zoe, a journalist from Ohio, who unexpectedly fell in love with hockey and built a beautiful community—and craft—along the way. Topics include: Discovering ho…
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On this July 23rd episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan, Chris, and James hand out final season grades for the Dallas Stars’ entire defense corps and goaltending tandem. Is Miro Heiskanen still the Stars’ best D-man? Has Thomas Harley already passed him? And is Lian Bichsel a legitimate top-four option heading into next season? We also grade Ilya Lyu…
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Recorded July 7th, 2025 What’s it like being a Dallas Stars fan from Finland for three decades? In this global edition of Stars Fan Stories, Ryan talks with Jussi—a loyal Stars fan since the ‘90s—about everything from Jere Lehtinen's legacy to Joel Kiviranta’s Game 7 magic. Jussi shares: His origin story of fandom (thanks to NHL ‘94 and Jarkko Varv…
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In his second appearance on Anthony Plog on Music, celebrated biographer and composer Jan Swafford returns for an expansive two-part conversation that dives deep into the very soul of classical music. In his previous interview from 2021, Jan discussed his monumental biographies of Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and Ives. But his intellectual and creati…
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Ryan and Chris hand out final grades for every Dallas Stars forward in the 2024–25 season — and let’s just say some of these report cards got messy. From Mikko Rantanen’s playoff heroics to Matt Duchene’s postseason disappearance, the guys break down who showed up, who didn’t, and what it all means heading into 2025–26. Other hot topics: Is Jason R…
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