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In each episode, 'Baklava and Banter' peels back the layers of Greek culture, offering fascinating discussions about mouthwatering dishes like the iconic Baklava, exploring their rich history and customs, and painting a vivid picture of our youth. This isn't just a show; it's your passport to the intricate interplay between Greek and American identities.
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With your co-hosts, Jill Whelan (The Love Boat, Airplane) and Alexander Rodriguez (UBN Radio Personality) this weekly talk show covers everything under the sun from entertainment and current events, to gossip and movie reviews with their celebrity guests. Tune in every Tuesday at 7 pm PST on UBNRadio.com! If you miss the live broadcast, download us for free on iTunes!
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Each episode consists of interviews with incredible individuals who are examples of duality in action. UNABRDG aims to inspire listeners to dive into their whole selves and show them all that is still possible and can be possible when they are their unedited selves.
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Send us a text We recently sat down with Constantina Konugres to discuss the NY Greek Film Expo which is coming to the NYC area on October 3-13, 2024. Constantina Konugres is a dynamic television and film producer whose work spans across Oscar, Emmy, Critics Choice, and Sundance-winning productions for HBO, Netflix, Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, and mor…
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The boys are back off a summer layoff to update on the pennant chase. With the Yankees on the verge of an AL East crown - opening the final week of the season with the magic number to clinch the division at just one - Alex and Andrew break down the team's keys to success in September, their rebound from a brutal mid-summer stretch, the Baltimore co…
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Send us a text Ellen Karis is the “Greek Goddess of Comedy” and has performed Stand-Up Comedy all over North America and has three comedy specials, her latest on Dry Bar Comedy. She is the host of a weekly podcast “Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis” in its 10th season and is an actress having appeared on Amazon Prime’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” an…
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Send us a text PART 2 Basile is a sought-after comedian who has performed for millions of fans in North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Canada. His unique blend of improvisation, characters, and material has made him one of the most diverse entertainers in the world. Basile has appeared on over 100 television shows around the world, includi…
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Send us a text PART 1 Basile is a sought-after comedian who has performed for millions of fans in North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Canada. His unique blend of improvisation, characters, and material has made him one of the most diverse entertainers in the world. Basile has appeared on over 100 television shows around the world, includi…
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For the finale of Season 1, I was honored to be joined by Award-Winning Journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, Editor of Eater Philly, Political Writer at large Philadelphia magazine, and President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists Ernest Ownens! In this episode, we discuss Ernest’s ability to be a truth-teller and the life o…
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Send us a text We are honored to have Award-winning, Bestselling Author Peter Barber who shares his love for his adopted homeland in his “Parthenon Series” of travel memoirs. His humorous and heartfelt stories are reader favorites. Marrying his fiery Greek wife Alexandra life changed his life in more ways than he imagined. Being part of a Greek fam…
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Following an exciting Sunday Night Baseball win to salvage the third game of the series, G and Andrew discuss the previous week that saw the Yankees sweep the Twins again, extending their winning streak to 8 games, before dropping 2 tough games to the Dodgers on Friday & Saturday. Plus, some discussion on Juan Soto's forearm injury, and an early lo…
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On this week’s episode, we are inspired by the youth! Joined by Ms. Shania Bennett, formally the youngest Elected official in Pennsylvania, we dive into the importance of investing in youth, self-care, and just doing good just because! Also, in the Big 3, we talk about the ROOT of Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butchbod read, The Tax Commission that forme…
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In this week’s episode, Dom is joined by Registered Family Therapist Danielle Simpson Baker, aka The Sox Pot Therapist! In addition to committing to this unique goal at a young age, Danielle has built a massive information platform to share what schools did not. From how to pick the right birth control to how to talk dirty to your partner, Danielle…
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Fresh off their 5th straight series win to start the season, the Yankees sit at 12-4 with the best record in baseball, but despite all the success, Sunday's extra-innings loss to Cleveland revealed some cracks in the armor. G and Andrew break down what's gone right for the Yankees so far, and what they can improve upon as the team heads to Toronto.…
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On this week’s episode, we host our first iteration of the Girls’ Room! Throughout the season, I will connect with some of the amazing women in my life for a chi! And what’s better than that? This week, I am joined by bestest friends of almost 10 years….The Tat Sandwich!!! Aka Tatyanna Jack & Tatiana Soto. In a game of We’re not Really Strangers, w…
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On the final episode of Women’s History month, we are joined by a true history maker herself, Dawn Chavous. As an momtreprenuer, wife, author, and advocate Dawn literally makes the impossible happen daily by leaning on her Faith. In this episode we dive into her why, how, and of course what makes her truly unabridged. Also in LGI, we discuss the hi…
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On this week’s episode Dom is joined by the Queen of the Black Ladies, Jasmine Sessoms! This episode dives into Jasmine’s journey to becoming the unapologetic black woman she is today. From her time leading the Mayor’s Fund and training black women to run for office to leading one the largest development projects the city has seen, Jasmine has crea…
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In this week’s episode, we are joined by Alex Peay, a community activist and social impact leader who has created a character that has touched the lives of people across the world. Listen in as we learn about Alex’s journey to self-love, the importance of having a tribe, and the story of Pop Johnson. Also, our big 3 for the week include Josh Shapir…
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On the first Black History Month episode of UNABRDG, Dom is joined by the amazing Dr. Ashley Jordan, the President & CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia. The Ohio native discusses her transition the Philadelphia, and her path to history. Also, we discuss the pending move of the museum to the Parkway, which is historically been the ho…
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Send us a text In this weeks episode, we sit down with John "Giannis" Kim. John is a Korean American who has worked in various restaurants and loves Greek food. We drilled down on what his favorite Greek foods are and what Greek foods Korean's can probably do better. We also discuss the Greek origins of giving the finger . We would love to get list…
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I had Johnnie Black on the show once again as we gave our immediate thoughts on the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class that was announced on MLB Network on Tuesday night. We also looked ahead to future ballots, including next year when Ichiro and CC Sabathia come on. Follow me on X @AlexTBPK Follow Johnnie on X @jballl0202…
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On this week’s episode, Dom is joined by the Democratic Candidate for the 201st PA State House District, Andre Carroll! Andre shares his journey to and through politics as an “unconventional” candidate who gained over 40% of the vote when he ran for the first time. Tune in to learn about what gives Andre the audacity to enter a space that was not d…
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On the first episode of 2024, Dom is joined by (that girl) Afrika Owes. As a mother, JD Candidate at Fordham Law, and formally incarcerated citizen, Afrika shares her perspective and insight on resilience and most importantly pivoting after failure. Tune in to learn about her incredible journey inspired by Community, her mother, the great Karen Owe…
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It’s hard to keep track of all the ways Lupe Soto has contributed to the poker industry. Not only did she found the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2008, she’s been instrumental in launching the Ladies International Poker Series, Senior Poker Tour & Women’s Poker Association to name a few. Soto’s roots in poker run deep. She recalls how when she sta…
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On the final episode of UNABRDG, Dom is joined by 2 historic-making, progressive leaders in the city - Councilmember Kendra Brooks & Councilmember Jaime Gauthier. In this mini-term one review, the guest discusses their journey to a second term, motherhood, and of course what it means to be their whole unedited selves. Interview begins - 18:52 This …
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In this episode, I breakdown the Juan Soto trade to the Yankees with the help of Yankees beat writer Hugh McKenna, as well as the massive deal Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers. With the podcast partnering with TDT Media (Third Down Thursdays), you can now check out new episodes every Monday on TDT Media's YouTube page. Check out the YouTube ve…
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On this week’s episode, Dom is joined by Chef Kurt Evans aka Kurt Cook to discuss using food as a vehicle to progress the discourse around mass incarceration. Using food to progress the liberation of minority communities is not a new concept, but Chef Kurt has taken the baton from activists like his mentor, Edna Lewis, The Black Panthers, and many …
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If there’s anyone championing women in poker, it’s Erin Lydon. The Poker Power president has an incredible passion for not only the game, but also the lessons we can learn from it and apply to everyday life. From working on Wall Street to speaking at Tedx events, Lydon has had an incredibly decorated professional career(including being the Vice Pre…
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In this episode, Dom is joined by Artist and Entrepreneur Chill Moody. The Philly native discusses his journey in music and entrepreneurship and how both have been a focus for his journey from the start. From Beer to Golf to becoming the First Artist in Residence at the Mann Center for Music and dropping his newest album, “We Still Got Time,” Chill…
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Today's Episode is super special because we are dropping on Election Day! So before we get into our Journey for this week (which I am super excited about), I will be giving a recap of Election Day and why it matters….JK! I want to give hard examples! What has a State municipal court judge done that affects my life? What should I care for a City Cou…
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On this month’s episode of The Heart Of Poker Podcast, Kara Scott speaks with poker player, writer and fellow podcast host David Lappin. Not one to mince words, Lappin is known for calling it as he sees it when it comes to his writing. However, as this podcast unfolds, we learn that he’s far from motivated by clickbait titles or attention seeking b…
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Send us a text In this weeks episode we discuss the few days we spent in Texas and Oklahoma. Our mad dash to get back to the east coast in order to attend the "Lady of Ro" play in NYC. Places we visited: Buc-ees - Denton, Texas Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies - Davis, Oklahoma Ranch Steakhouse - Oklahoma City, OK Sid's Diner - El Reno, Oklahoma Join G…
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In episode 3 of UNABRDG, Dom sits down with Coach, Father, and Councilman Isaiah Thomas. As an At-Large member of the City Council of Philadelphia, Thomas’s leadership style has consistently rung out as unique which has propelled his mission greatly. Having just gained over 100,000 votes in the 2023 Democratic Municipal Primary, Thomas has consiste…
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