Best Austin Bennett Podcasts (2024)

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NASCAR isn’t going to do anything to Austin Dillon 48:36

10h ago48:36

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Austin Dillon drove through leaders Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to take the checkered flag in Richmond on Sunday night, igniting a controversy that has NASCAR saying it will review his driving, and maybe even take the win away. That’s not going to happen, of course. #TeamAFP NASCAR writer Rod Mullins joins us to break down the end of an otherwise …

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Will Smythe - Finding Your Style in Photography 33:36

1d ago33:36

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Many of the best photographers have a style or consistent look across their entire portfolios. As a beginner or intermediate photographer, it can feel challenging and frustrating to find your style when shooting and editing your images.…

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NASCAR returns from Olympic break 21:34

6d ago21:34

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NASCAR has taken the past couple of weeks off to accommodate TV rights holder NBC’s interest in broadcasting the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the Cup Series is set to return this weekend at Richmond International Raceway. AFP’s NASCAR guy, Rod Mullins, joins Chris Graham on the podcast today to get us up to speed on what has been going on in NASCAR wit…

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Less is More - Simplify Your Scenes to Improve Your Images 21:07

8d ago21:07

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! One of the biggest realizations that has improved my landscape photography over the years was simple. Literally. I realized that less in my images often meant that my subject would be stronger and more compelling, ultimately resulting i…

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Dan Ballard - Is a Tripod Truly Necessary for Landscape Photography? 34:56

17d ago34:56

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! The old adage in landscape photography is that using a tripod is an absolute essential. Most photographers would tell you that this is true. And while there is certainly a time and place to use a tripod, it isn't totally necessary for a…

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Kyle Larson finally wins at Indianapolis 21:56

21d ago21:56

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The talk of the spring in NASCAR was Kyle Larson trying to do the double – racing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the Sunday before Memorial Day. The weather didn’t hold up to allow Larson to race in both, but Larson made up for that failed day with his win on Sunday at the Brickyard 400. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to break down…

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Tips to Start Growing Your Social Media Accounts 35:09

25d ago35:09

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Growing your Instagram, Facebook, and other social media pages can seem challenging as a photographer, especially today, with the massive push for video content. In this episode, you'll learn different tips, tricks, and strategies to ga…

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Ryan Blaney, not at all running on fumes, wins at Pocono 23:37

29d ago23:37

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It will be a while before Ryan Blaney has a lead on the final lap and doesn’t worry about whether he has enough gas to get across the finish line. He did on Sunday, taking the checkered flag ahead of Denny Hamlin. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to recap the NASCAR Cup Series weekend. We also talk about the struggles for Cup Series stars Kyle Busch a…

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Eric Bennett - How to Release Images Together as a Project 42:45

1M ago42:45

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! While releasing a single image at a time can give you instant satisfaction from likes and comments on social media, releasing a project is oftentimes a much better way to publish your photography. In this episode, photographer Eric Benn…

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AEW welcomes back MJF, Adam Page, to begin ‘All In’ season 31:11

1M ago31:11

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Former AEW world champs Maxwell Jacob Friedman and “Hangman” Adam Page are back, and they’re on clear paths to big matches at the “All In” pay-per-view in London next month. AFP wrestling columnist Ray Petree updates us on the latest goings-on in AEW, and previews this week’s “Dynamite,” before this week’s podcast turns into an impromptu Eddie King…

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Alex Bowman wins in the rain, Hailie Deegan, John Force updates 26:41

1M ago26:41

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Chicago, for the second straight year, had its NASCAR street race, a neat idea, if there ever was one, dampened by rain. Alex Bowman made it memorable, breaking his 80-race NASCAR Cup Series winless streak in a timed finish – an idea that NASCAR might want to try again, incidentally. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to break down the weekend on the me…

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8 Common Milky Way Photography Mistakes 28:11

1M ago28:11

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Capturing great Milky Way images can be challenging, and there are a few common pitfalls that many night photographers find themselves in. In this episode, you'll learn eight mistakes photographers frequently make when taking and editin…

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Digging into the Tony Bennett UVA contract extension 15:52

1M ago15:52

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Podcast: Digging into the details of the Tony Bennett UVA contract extension We’ve known since June 13 that Tony Bennett signed a contract extension that will, in essence, tether him to UVA Basketball through the end of the 2030-2031 season. What we didn’t know: the details. Chris Graham examines the salary, bonus and buyout portions of the deal in…

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Hits, misses from AEW 'Forbidden Door' 38:39

1M ago38:39

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AEW put on its third annual “Forbidden Door” pay-per-view on Sunday, highlighted by world champ Swerve Strickland retaining in the main-event match against roster newcomer Will Ospreay. AFP wrestling columnist Ray Petree joins the show to go over the show’s hits and misses, and goes down his list of matches on the main show from 1-10. We also previ…

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Update on NHRA legend John Force 34:05

1M ago34:05

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Rod Mullins joins the show to update us on the status of NHRA legend John Force, who was seriously injured in a fiery crash in Richmond several days ago. The show then switches gears to break down Joey Logano’s five-OT win in Nashville, which came down to fuel strategy amid the craziness of the final 31 laps. Also getting our attention: what really…

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Lance Wilson - Creating Stunning Low-Contrast Images 28:43

1M ago28:43

28:43

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! High-contrast images may have some "pop" to them, but low-contrast images are easier to look at and oftentimes look far more realistic. Unfortunately, dialing in the perfect amount of contrast in low-contrast images is easier said than …

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Your job fix UVA Football What do you do? 1:07:26

2M ago1:07:26

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Everybody always wants to fire the coach, which, fair – the coach makes a lot of money, so he’s not above reproach. But is it that simple? Virginia is coming off back-to-back three-win seasons under Tony Elliott, who some in the UVA Football fan base think is entering Year 3 on if not a hot seat, at least one that is warm. Should it be? Scott Germa…

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What to be excited about with AEW 'Forbidden Door' 26:39

2M ago26:39

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AEW is gearing up for its annual "Forbidden Door" pay-per-view, with world champ Swerve Strickland defending his title against Will Ospreay headlining a packed night of action. Ray Petree joins the show to break down "Forbidden Door," and to preview the week in AEW's lead-in shows - "Dynamite," "Rampage" and "Collision" - that will get us there on …

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The latest on NHRA legend John Force 39:50

2M ago39:50

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NHRA legend John Force is in intensive care in a Richmond hospital after a harrowing crash at an event in Virginia this past weekend. AFP racing reporter Rod Mullins updates us on Force's condition, which is very much touch-and-go at this early stage. The podcast also covers the pending move of Chase Briscoe to Joe Gibbs Racing, and Christopher Bel…

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Take Portfolio-Quality Telephoto Images with These Tips 27:21

2M ago27:21

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Most landscape photographers focus all their time and energy on capturing the grand scenes with their wide-angle lenses. By pivoting your focus and thinking more about abstract, intimate, or macro scenes, you can add variety and unique …

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Ryan Blaney didn't run out of gas this time 34:01

2M ago34:01

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Ryan Blaney lost out on a chance to win a few weeks ago when he ran out of gas on the final lap. In Iowa on Sunday, Blaney, leading late, didn’t have any worries about gas, though tires could have been a concern. Blaney ended up getting the win in the NASCAR Cup Series debut at Iowa Speedway. Rod Mullins breaks down the race, and Rod and AFP editor…

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Chris Byrne - Creating REALISTIC Depth in Your Landscape Photography 41:05

2M ago41:05

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Adding depth to your landscape photos can prove challenging, yet can greatly improve your image if done correctly. In this episode, photographer Chris Byrne shares his advice for creating more depth in your images in the field and post-…

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AEW is on the struggle bus 27:21

2M ago27:21

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It’s only being honest to say that AEW, approaching its fifth anniversary, is struggling right now, with TV ratings at an all-time low, and ticket sales at its live shows flagging. AFP wrestling columnist Ray Petree joins the podcast to break down how AEW got here, and what the company’s founder, creative director and chief bottle washer, Tony Khan…

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Zero to 300 in four seconds 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Podcast: Recapping a wild weekend in NHRA, NASCAR, college baseball AFP auto racing reporter Rod Mullins spent the weekend in Bristol at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and takes us inside the action at Bristol Dragway. Rod and AFP editor Chris Graham also recap the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, which was won by Kyle Larson, with …

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10 Photography Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner 35:39

2M ago35:39

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! There's a lot of things I wish I could go back in time and tell myself when it comes to photography. In this episode, I cover ten of those things in a quick-hitting episode with lots of take-aways for any beginner or intermediate photog…

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New UVA radio guy, Bennett, Super Regional 33:25

2M ago33:25

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AFP editor Chris Graham previews the UVA-Kansas State Super Regional, which begins Friday night at The Dish. But before we can get to the happy place, there’s the news about the new UVA Football radio color analyst, the guy who made up a story to whip up his online mob to go after Chris last fall. People can fail up in this world, which is nice to …

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Even a NASCAR driver can run out of gas 30:39

2M ago30:39

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Ryan Blaney was cruising to victory in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway when the unthinkable happened – he ran out of gas. The err in fuel technology allowed his Team Penske teammate Austin Cindric to race to his first victory since the 2022 Daytona 500. Rod Mullins and Chris Graham discuss the race, which also inclu…

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Drew Garrison - Adding Impact to Your Photos WITHOUT Adding Color 46:41

2M ago46:41

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Adding color is one of the easiest ways to give an average image a facelift, but often, this is one of the worst things you can do. In this week's episode, photographer Drew Garrison shares advice on creating more impactful images witho…

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#12 UVA set for Charlottesville Regional 26:19

3M ago26:19

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Virginia has been able to work around its dearth of pitching with a historic offense. But will the ‘Hoos translate what they’ve been able to do in the 2024 regular season to the NCAA Tournament? AFP editor Chris Graham talks us through the four-team Charlottesville Regional field – which includes Mississippi State, St. John’s and Penn – and guesses…

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Stewart-Haas Racing is getting out of the NASCAR business 34:37

3M ago34:37

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Stewart-Haas Racing is getting out of the NASCAR business at the end of the year, putting its four charters out on the market, and adding to the questions about the sustained viability of the NASCAR race team business. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to help us break down the Stewart-Haas story, and we review the rainy Sunday that ruined the attempt …

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How to Get Comfortable Editing in Photoshop 29:55

3M ago29:55

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Despite the major improvements we've seen in Adobe Lightroom over the last few years, Photoshop still holds as the strongest photo editor on the market today. Even though most photographers know this, many are still stuck in Lightroom, …

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Logano wins, but all the talk was about the fight 29:47

3M ago29:47

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Joey Logano won a snoozer of a NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Sunday night at North Wilkesboro, in which he led 199 of the 200 laps, but while the race itself was nothing to write home about, well … There was the dustup between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch after their Lap 1 swapping-of-paint that gave us something to talk about. Rod Mullins …

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Zack Stanton - Improving Your Images with Post Processing WITHOUT Over-Editing 42:22

3M ago42:22

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! One of landscape photography's greatest challenges is improving your images in post-processing without overcooking your edits. In this episode, photographer Zack Stanton shares some of his favorite tips to help you avoid overprocessing …

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NASCAR set to begin March Madness-style tournament in 2025 23:52

3M ago23:52

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NASCAR has announced plans for an in-season tournament modeled on the NCAA's March Madness to begin in 2025. Will it work to build even more interest among NASCAR fans? Rod Mullins joins the show to break down the bracket madness, and discuss Brad Keselowski's win in Darlington on Sunday.By Chris Graham

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Editing Advice If You Struggle to Create Compelling Images 23:09

3M ago23:09

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Photo editing isn't easy, but I'm here to help. Over the last few years, I've worked with countless clients, and I've commonly seen the same mistakes repeated. In this podcast episode, you'll learn a little about my philosophy on photo …

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How does the UVA Basketball roster look now? 22:56

3M ago22:56

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The UVA Basketball roster looks to be set for the coming 2024-2025 season with four additions from the transfer portal. How are things looking, then, for next season? Pretty good, is the answer from AFP editor Chris Graham, who is not prone to just being nice for the sake of being nice. Story referenced in this podcast: UVA gets its guys from the t…

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UVA Basketball grabs four from the transfer portal 9:48

3M ago9:48

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Virginia coach Tony Bennett has been busy, adding four players from the transfer portal, including former Duke player and 2023 five-star TJ Power. AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the pickups. Stories referenced in this podcast: Virginia lands Duke five-star TJ Power: How does Power fit with the ‘Hoos? Bennett lands another big man, San Diego St…

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Will we get a full NASCAR Cup Series season? 29:08

3M ago29:08

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We just had the closest finish to a NASCAR Cup Series race in history - literally an inch separating Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher in Kansas on Sunday. But there's tension behind the scenes in NASCAR-land, with the private owners of the racing series and the owners of the race teams who want to share more in the TV money at odds over how they can …

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Chrissy Donadi - How to Keep Your Lightroom Catalog Organized 42:55

3M ago42:55

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Lightroom organization isn't exactly the sexiest topic in landscape photography, but having an organized catalog will save you time, effort, and energy. Whether you're just starting in Lightroom or already have hundreds of thousands of …

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Denny Hamlin makes good on his called shot 27:49

4M ago27:49

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Denny Hamlin called his shot last week on his podcast, telling listeners that he was going to take the checkered flag at Dover. Then, Hamlin, the Virginia native, went out and did it. AFP’s resident NASCAR Cup Series writer, Rod Mullins, joins the show to break down Hamlin’s win, Kyle Larson’s second-place finish, the big wreck 72 laps from the fin…

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6 Tips for Taking Better Wide Angle Landscape Images 26:14

4M ago26:14

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! The wide angle is the go-to lens of choice for many landscape photographers, and for good reason! Unfortunately, it is one of the most difficult lenses to use to capture captivating images. In this episode, you'll learn six tips to help…

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A pair of wild finishes at Talladega 31:43

4M ago31:43

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Tyler Reddick emerged at the head of the pack in a wild finish in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega. Reddick, who drives for 23XI Racing, celebrated the win with team co-owner Michael Jordan – yes, that Michael Jordan. Reddick crossed the finish as literally all heck broke loose behind him. AFP’s resident NASCAR writer, Rod Mullins, take…

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Gary Randall - Finding Great Compositions in Tough Locations 39:40

4M ago39:40

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! While many landscape photo locations have an obvious subject, some of the most rewarding images to create can be found in places with very little obvious subject matter. These places generally steer away many photographers, since it tak…

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Ken Mitchell is the kind of Democrat who can win in our part of Virginia 25:46

4M ago25:46

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Ken Mitchell, the Democrat challenging Trump Republican Ben Cline for the Sixth District seat in Congress, isn’t going to get a writeup in Blue Virginia. Ben Tribbett isn’t going to tweet about his campaign. Richmond and Northern Virginia Democrats are going to ignore him, like the ignore everybody else with a D beside their name west of the Route …

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Chase Elliott wins in Texas, UK hires Mark Pope, MLB talk 34:25

4M ago34:25

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Chase Elliott hadn’t won in a while – his NASCAR Cup Series winless streak went back 18 months – before his win on Sunday in Texas. AFP’s NASCAR beat writer Rod Mullins joins us to break down Elliott’s win, Brad Keselowski’s frustrating runner-up finish, the series of bumps and other dust-ups that sent the race to OT, and the photo-finish Xfinity S…

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Tips for Shooting Better Milky Way Photos 25:00

4M ago25:00

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Milky Way season is here, and if you're wanting to level up your astrophotography, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I talk about different tips and tricks for capturing EPIC Milky Way photos, including both things you need …

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Big day at Martinsville for Hendrick 37:06

4M ago37:06

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William Byron is NASCAR’s first three-race winner in the 2024 Cup Series season with his win on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway. AFP NASCAR reporter Rod Mullins reports on the big race weekend at the historic Virginia track, which saw Hendrick Motorsports take the three podium spots on Sunday, and Aric Almirola taking the Xfinity Series race on Sat…

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David Kingham - Editing in Lightroom Using an Unorthodox Workflow 29:12

4M ago29:12

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Most landscape photographers are following the same processes when it comes to editing our images in Lightroom or Photoshop. When this workflow just couldn't give David Kingham the results he was after, he designed his own workflow. Whe…

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Does Cody Rhodes leave Wrestlemania as the undisputed champ? 1:16:53

4M ago1:16:53

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Podcast: Does Cody Rhodes leave Wrestlemania as the undisputed champ? Cody Rhodes has been trying to “finish the story” for two years. Does “The American Nightmare” finally achieve the dream and become the undisputed WWE champ at Wrestlemania 40 this weekend? Chris Graham and Josh Deal preview WM 40 weekend, and also break down the CM Punk intervie…

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Denny Hamlin steals one in Richmond 36:13

5M ago36:13

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Martin Truex Jr. led 288 laps, but a crash a half-lap from the white flag sent Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond into overtime, and Denny Hamlin and his team outmaneuvered the field to the win. AFP’s NASCAR writer, Rod Mullins, joins the show to break down the day, the night, and the final two laps, plus the OT. Mullins also previews this…

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