Best Thomas Nance Podcasts (2024)

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No Stranger to the World Series 31:14

10d ago31:14

31:14

Maybe you know your baseball. Maybe you don’t. Test your baseball knowledge by answering these six baseball trivia questions. Here’s the fun part: they all have the same answer: Who was the pitcher that figured prominently in World Series championships with both the Brooklyn Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers? Who was the starting pitcher for the last…

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Kayla Wedl: Small girl on a Big Stage 44:02

19d ago44:02

44:02

Naysayers: Kayla, you're too short. You're too small. You can't play softball on an elite level. Kayla: Hold my Gatorade. Small of stature, Kayla Wedl has proven herself in a spectacular way on the biggest of softball stages, including a stellar career at the University of Illinois-Chicago and now as a professional softball player for The New York …

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Kayla Wedl: Small girl on a Big Stage 44:02

19d ago44:02

44:02

Naysayers: Kayla, you're too short. You're too small. You can't play softball on an elite level. Kayla: Hold my Gatorade. Small of stature, Kayla Wedl has proven herself in a spectacular way on the biggest of softball stages, including a stellar career at the University of Illinois-Chicago and now as a professional softball player for The New York …

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Carl Warwick: Coming Through in the Pinch 32:17

24d ago32:17

32:17

Carl Warwick may not have been a large man at 5’ 10”, 170 lbs., but he had some big pinch hits in the 1964 World Series when the Cardinals defeated the Yankees in 7 games. Warwick bounced around during his MLB career with the spotlight finally finding him coming through in the clutch on the biggest stage. Join us for our third look at a role player…

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Ron Taylor, aka Dr. Baseball 40:50

1M ago40:50

40:50

How many Cardinals have earned three World Series rings with three different teams? The surprising answer is that there are several more Redbirds than just the unsung hero featured in this episode. Join us as we sing the praises of Ron Taylor who played a critical role on two teams- the 1964 Cardinals and the 1969 Mets- that had unlikely come from …

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Can You PLAN For Happiness? Yes, you can. 36:03

2M ago36:03

36:03

Genesis Hey Krick You don't have to resign yourself to an unfulfilled life, a life of despair with no sense of purpose. There are tools available to give structure and meaning to your journey. Genesis Hey Krick is a life coach, author, and motivational speaker who gives practical advice on how to examine where you are and how to pivot towards a mor…

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Can You PLAN For Happiness? Yes, you can. 36:03

2M ago36:03

36:03

Genesis Hey Krick You don't have to resign yourself to an unfulfilled life, a life of despair with no sense of purpose. There are tools available to give structure and meaning to your journey. Genesis Hey Krick is a life coach, author, and motivational speaker who gives practical advice on how to examine where you are and how to pivot towards a mor…

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Barney Schultz: The Intrepid Reliever Who Wouldn't Fail in the Fall of '64. S1 E1 22:31

2M ago22:31

22:31

Most Cardinal fans will easily rattle off the names of stars who headlined St. Louis's late season drive to the 1964 pennant and eventual World Series crown: Brock, Gibson, Shannon, Boyer, Flood and others. Not ordinarily included on this list is Barney Schultz, the knuckleballer who put out one fire after another, especially in the critical month …

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St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF - Saluting Unsung Heroes 1:01

2M ago1:01

1:01

Welcome to the St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF players - Saluting Unsung Heroes. Join hosts Tom Nance, a lifelong Cardinals fan, umpire and former baseball coach, and Jon Krost, a research aficionado and underdog enthusiast, a lifelong Cardinals fan who takes delight in the clutch hits of players like Daniel Descalso. Come along on this journey…

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Are you thriving or simply surviving? 32:04

3M ago32:04

32:04

Do you wake up with joy and excitement as you contemplate the day ahead of you, or would you describe your life as stagnant? Are you running on a hamster wheel and feeling trapped? Are you being called to do a little bit more? Are you simply surviving? Or are you thriving? Are you, as stated in the title to a Garth Brooks hit song, “Standing Outsid…

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Are you thriving or simply surviving? 32:04

3M ago32:04

32:04

Do you wake up with joy and excitement as you contemplate the day ahead of you, or would you describe your life as stagnant? Are you running on a hamster wheel and feeling trapped? Are you being called to do a little bit more? Are you simply surviving? Or are you thriving? Are you, as stated in the title to a Garth Brooks hit song, “Standing Outsid…

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Brian Schoo, Surf Therapy, part II 40:53

4M ago40:53

40:53

Surf Therapy- Say what? Say yes to an alternative therapy that successfully treats PTSD, chronic pain, depression, grief, autism, and much more. Say WOW to the International Surf Therapy Organization (ISTO) that brings together 133 surf therapy groups all over the world to serve hundreds of thousands of clients a year to get into the water, get on …

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Brian Schoo, Surf Therapy, part II 40:53

4M ago40:53

40:53

Surf Therapy- Say what? Say yes to an alternative therapy that successfully treats PTSD, chronic pain, depression, grief, autism, and much more. Say WOW to the International Surf Therapy Organization (ISTO) that brings together 133 surf therapy groups all over the world to serve hundreds of thousands of clients a year to get into the water, get on …

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Surf therapy--Really? Dude, REALLY! 34:51

5M ago34:51

34:51

Surf Therapy is growing alternative therapy for a multitude of afflictions, including PTSD, chronic pain, autism, depression, grief, among others. Brian Schoo, Chairman of the Board of the International Surf Therapy Organization, explains the vision of this non-profit and how he and his team hope to improve the lives of people by "hanging ten." Bri…

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Surf therapy--Really? Dude, REALLY! 34:51

5M ago34:51

34:51

Surf Therapy is growing alternative therapy for a multitude of afflictions, including PTSD, chronic pain, autism, depression, grief, among others. Brian Schoo, Chairman of the Board of the International Surf Therapy Organization, explains the vision of this non-profit and how he and his team hope to improve the lives of people by "hanging ten." Bri…

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The Forlorn Hope: Richard Mentor Johnson 35:52

6M ago35:52

35:52

War Hero, Congressman, State Leader, and Senator. Kentucky's Richard Mentor Johnson was considered for the Presidency and might have obtained it in the case of his friend Andrew Jackson not seeking a second term. But timing is everything: Jackson did seek a second term, and in that term, politics changed. Johnson did become Vice President in the sh…

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Potpourri IV: Death of the Pillsbury Doughboy, What Scares You the Most- just a part of the grabbag literary lineup. 38:28

6M ago38:28

38:28

In Potpourri IV, a litany of literary gems await you. This edition includes these goodies: philosophy by Charles Schultz, an interview with a cat, advice on how NOT to ruin your life and so much more. Let the eargasm begin.By Thomas Nance

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Potpourri IV: Death of the Pillsbury Doughboy, What Scares You the Most- just a part of the grabbag literary lineup. 38:28

6M ago38:28

38:28

In Potpourri IV, a litany of literary gems await you. This edition includes these goodies: philosophy by Charles Schultz, an interview with a cat, advice on how NOT to ruin your life and so much more. Let the eargasm begin.By Thomas Nance

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A Christmas Rifle- no, not the Official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle. 11:53

7M ago11:53

11:53

My audio holiday gift to you is the story of "A Christmas Rifle." Ralphie, in the movie A Christmas Story," cries when he almost shoots his eye out with his treasured Red Ryder. I cried a bit when I read "A Christmas Rifle" in a Facebook post. I doubt that you'll fare differently. May the blessings of this season be upon you and your family and may…

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A Christmas Rifle- no, not the Official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle. 11:53

7M ago11:53

11:53

My audio holiday gift to you is the story of "A Christmas Rifle." Ralphie, in the movie A Christmas Story," cries when he almost shoots his eye out with his treasured Red Ryder. I cried a bit when I read "A Christmas Rifle" in a Facebook post. I doubt that you'll fare differently. May the blessings of this season be upon you and your family and may…

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Workplace Tales: Demure daughter of minister evolves as international player in Latin America events. Part II. 34:55

7M ago34:55

34:55

What type of person interacts with United States presidents, military leaders from the U.S. and other countries, along with various dignitaries and leaders throughout Latin America? Who briefs Colin Powell on Latin America events, has face-to-face meetings with the "Angel of Death," learns hostage escape tactics and reports on coup d'é·tats? Someon…

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Workplace Tales: Demure daughter of minister evolves as international player in Latin America events. Part II. 34:55

7M ago34:55

34:55

What type of person interacts with United States presidents, military leaders from the U.S. and other countries, along with various dignitaries and leaders throughout Latin America? Who briefs Colin Powell on Latin America events, has face-to-face meetings with the "Angel of Death," learns hostage escape tactics and reports on coup d'é·tats? Someon…

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Workplace Tales: Joanna Esty, Defense Intelligence Agency Officer 31:42

8M ago31:42

31:42

Once a quiet student from a small high school in western Ilinois, Joanna spent 18 years in the Defense Intelligence Agency as a civilian officer, an occupation that involved interactions with U.S. Presidents, General Colin Powell, and extensive traveling. She shares with Jimmy Ahmahdoofous and Boomer how she became a significant player in Latin Ame…

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Workplace Tales: Joanna Esty, Defense Intelligence Agency Officer 31:42

8M ago31:42

31:42

Once a quiet student from a small high school in western Ilinois, Joanna spent 18 years in the Defense Intelligence Agency as a civilian officer, an occupation that involved interactions with U.S. Presidents, General Colin Powell, and extensive traveling. She shares with Jimmy Ahmahdoofous and Boomer how she became a significant player in Latin Ame…

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The Shoemaker: Henry Wilson 44:16

8M ago44:16

44:16

Henry Wilson's experience as a workingman would have a double benefit in his political career. Not only could he identify with average people, but he could demonstrate that unlike his slaveholding oppponents, he worked his way up in a country that allowed him to do so. His very presence from actual rags to some riches (at least for a time) compelle…

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Potpourri III: It's not rocket surgery! 32:01

9M ago32:01

32:01

How to not mix metaphors, details on Annie Sullivan's early life, panic attack hotties- it's all here with much more in the third potpourri edition of OK Boomer where Boomer and Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous share a litany of literary jewels gleamed from the internet. You'll laugh, be intrigued, maybe even a little inspired. Works from Kurt Vonnegut, Jack Lon…

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Potpourri III: It's not rocket surgery! 32:01

9M ago32:01

32:01

How to not mix metaphors, details on Annie Sullivan's early life, panic attack hotties- it's all here with much more in the third potpourri edition of OK Boomer where Boomer and Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous share a litany of literary jewels gleamed from the internet. You'll laugh, be intrigued, maybe even a little inspired. Works from Kurt Vonnegut, Jack Lon…

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My Way To You by J. Glassburn 40:06

10M ago40:06

40:06

"You can't pour from an empty cup." That's one of the important themes presented in this romance novel "My Way To You" by J. Glassburn. This 400 page book is set in a small town in western Illinois (where Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous is from) where she grew up. Abbey is a mother of a young son who is finding her way in a new life. She has left behind a broke…

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My Way To You by J. Glassburn 40:06

10M ago40:06

40:06

"You can't pour from an empty cup." That's one of the important themes presented in this romance novel "My Way To You" by J. Glassburn. This 400 page book is set in a small town in western Illinois (where Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous is from) where she grew up. Abbey is a mother of a young son who is finding her way in a new life. She has left behind a broke…

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Potpourri II: Hey genious, do you believe in God? 37:21

11M ago37:21

37:21

This second edition of Potpourri (a collection of unrelated literary extracts) includes Albert Einstein's response to an often posed question of him, "Do you believe in God?" It concludes with chapter one of a book (maybe?) that Boomer is messing around with. In between are plenty of humorous and occasionally thought provoking literary gems that Bo…

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Potpourri II: Hey genious, do you believe in God? 37:21

11M ago37:21

37:21

This second edition of Potpourri (a collection of unrelated literary extracts) includes Albert Einstein's response to an often posed question of him, "Do you believe in God?" It concludes with chapter one of a book (maybe?) that Boomer is messing around with. In between are plenty of humorous and occasionally thought provoking literary gems that Bo…

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Whiteside CO Drug Court part II, where lives are changed 36:22

12M ago36:22

36:22

"What an opportunity for me to help somebody get their kids back, to repair relationships, to get a job, … so many benefits…" That's how Mike Shears, Whiteside County Drug Court probation officer, describes his job. In part II of our conversation, Mike talks about the successes, failures, and new areas of growth in the drug court program and Boomer…

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Whiteside CO Drug Court part II, where lives are changed 36:22

12M ago36:22

36:22

"What an opportunity for me to help somebody get their kids back, to repair relationships, to get a job, … so many benefits…" That's how Mike Shears, Whiteside County Drug Court probation officer, describes his job. In part II of our conversation, Mike talks about the successes, failures, and new areas of growth in the drug court program and Boomer…

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Workplace Tales: Drug Court... a place of celebration? 27:37

1y ago27:37

27:37

"No one ever wakes up and says, 'You know, I think I want to be a drug addict,' " says Mike Shears, drug court officer. That's part of the mind frame that shapes the drug court in Whiteside County, IL. If you think that drug court, a specialized diversionary court program, is a dark place full of dreary proceedings that involve the dregs of society…

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Workplace Tales: Drug Court... a place of celebration? 27:37

1y ago27:37

27:37

"No one ever wakes up and says, 'You know, I think I want to be a drug addict,' " says Mike Shears, drug court officer. That's part of the mind frame that shapes the drug court in Whiteside County, IL. If you think that drug court, a specialized diversionary court program, is a dark place full of dreary proceedings that involve the dregs of society…

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Sol Krupnik part 2 . . . ye ole kibitzer 29:59

1y ago29:59

29:59

In part two of the conversation with Joel Gibbs, a voice over artist extraordinaire, Gibbs explains how Sol Krupnick, currently a YouTube success and soon to be live performance, was created, neglected, and now resurrected. Joel Gibbs is a multi-skilled artist who has won my admiration and inspires all of us in our later years to continue to create…

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Sol Krupnik part 2 . . . ye ole kibitzer 29:59

1y ago29:59

29:59

In part two of the conversation with Joel Gibbs, a voice over artist extraordinaire, Gibbs explains how Sol Krupnick, currently a YouTube success and soon to be live performance, was created, neglected, and now resurrected. Joel Gibbs is a multi-skilled artist who has won my admiration and inspires all of us in our later years to continue to create…

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Sol Krupnick: Getting Surgery Down Under Part 1 32:54

1y ago32:54

32:54

Joel Gibbs, a man of a thousand voices, presents Sol Krupnick, Gibbs' amalgamation of various Jewish comedians and various kibitzers. Joel shares with Boomer and Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous how he "resurrected" Sol and where he plans to take him. Enjoy some of the stories Sol performs, including details on his surgery down under, during this interview and o…

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Sol Krupnick: Getting Surgery Down Under Part 1 32:54

1y ago32:54

32:54

Joel Gibbs, a man of a thousand voices, presents Sol Krupnick, Gibbs' amalgamation of various Jewish comedians and various kibitzers. Joel shares with Boomer and Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous how he "resurrected" Sol and where he plans to take him. Enjoy some of the stories Sol performs, including details on his surgery down under, during this interview and o…

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Potpourri with Jimmy and Boomer 28:22

1y ago28:22

28:22

Enjoy a hodgepodge of literary delights as Boomer and his cohost Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous share delightful findings from the internet that will make you laugh (you'll love Jimmy's pirate joke), ponder, and maybe even tear up a bit. It all culminates with their version of Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First?"…

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Potpourri with Jimmy and Boomer 28:22

1y ago28:22

28:22

Enjoy a hodgepodge of literary delights as Boomer and his cohost Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous share delightful findings from the internet that will make you laugh (you'll love Jimmy's pirate joke), ponder, and maybe even tear up a bit. It all culminates with their version of Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First?"…

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Mike Shears, Pickleball Ambassador 46:02

1y ago46:02

46:02

"It's just starting [the popularity explosion of pickleball]. TV contracts are being signed. It's being viewed on the Tennis channel and on ESPN."- so says Mike Shears, an ambassador of pickleball for northwestern Illinois and beyond. Perhaps the fastest growing sport in America, pickleball is being played by people of all ages and abilities. Mike …

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Mike Shears, Pickleball Ambassador 46:02

1y ago46:02

46:02

"It's just starting [the popularity explosion of pickleball]. TV contracts are being signed. It's being viewed on the Tennis channel and on ESPN."- so says Mike Shears, an ambassador of pickleball for northwestern Illinois and beyond. Perhaps the fastest growing sport in America, pickleball is being played by people of all ages and abilities. Mike …

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TR part II: Fornication, Fire, and Feces 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

35:45

Shenanigans in shop class continues in part II of our interview with Tim "TR" Rennels, long time Industrial Arts teacher at Wauconda High School. We also hit upon the value of a college education and discuss our roles as "Superagers" in retirement. Jimmy Ahmahdoofous gives two thumbs up on this episode. Apparently, it appeals to his juvenile sense …

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TR part II: Fornication, Fire, and Feces 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

35:45

Shenanigans in shop class continues in part II of our interview with Tim "TR" Rennels, long time Industrial Arts teacher at Wauconda High School. We also hit upon the value of a college education and discuss our roles as "Superagers" in retirement. Jimmy Ahmahdoofous gives two thumbs up on this episode. Apparently, it appeals to his juvenile sense …

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Walk in the Sunshine - Hubert H. Humphrey 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

58:53

If he wasn't ever Lyndon Johnson's Vice President, HHH might have been remembered as a pretty good Senator. And a well-regarded mayor. But Hubert wanted more. We take a look at the man who was almost President, his bumpy relationship with the President he served under, and the choice he was forced to make in the waning days of the election. We also…

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Workplace Tales with high school shop instructor Tim Rennels 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

30:38

Fornication, Fire, Feces: these three elements show up when Tim "TR" Rennels reminisces about teaching high school shop for over thirty years. Tim shares shenanigans from his three decades ot Wauconda High School along with successes and the transformation that vocational arts has undergone since the 1980s.…

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Workplace Tales with high school shop instructor Tim Rennels 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

30:38

Fornication, Fire, Feces: these three elements show up when Tim "TR" Rennels reminisces about teaching high school shop for over thirty years. Tim shares shenanigans from his three decades ot Wauconda High School along with successes and the transformation that vocational arts has undergone since the 1980s.…

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Devin Parrish, Olympic boxing hopeful. Part 2 36:19

1+ y ago36:19

36:19

You have to be concerned about long term brain damage. This is a statement Golden Gloves boxing champion Devin Parrish addresses with honesty and thoughtfulness in the latest OK Boomer episode where we continue to converse with people who have interesting pursuits. Devin talks about financing a World Championship dream, how to use his feet in the r…

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Devin Parrish, Olympic boxing hopeful. Part 2 36:19

1+ y ago36:19

36:19

You have to be concerned about long term brain damage. This is a statement Golden Gloves boxing champion Devin Parrish addresses with honesty and thoughtfulness in the latest OK Boomer episode where we continue to converse with people who have interesting pursuits. Devin talks about financing a World Championship dream, how to use his feet in the r…

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