Best Blue Gal Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 821: A Change in TONE? 52:31

3h ago52:31

52:31

The Tone Police is ALWAYS there to benefit the oppressor, in this case, the RNC. And we follow up on the stupid "dump Biden" conspiracy. Resist that noise and silence Monkey Mind. More at proleftpod.com. Links for this episode: "How to Tame Your Monkey Mind" https://www.prm.nau.edu/prm205/monkey-mind-article.htm Blue Gal's knitting podcast! https:/…

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July's Garden Blues 43:32

1h ago43:32

43:32

Send us a Text Message. Mike & Scott touch on a number of mid-summer gardening issues. From using a "Phone A Friend" Lifeline to basic tomato end rot to save your next harvest. Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate lin…

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Visiting My Ancestry - The Story of Tom and Buena Davis - Part 2 15:41

10h ago15:41

15:41

Send us a Text Message. As a child, I never stopped to wonder about what my grandparent’s lives were like before I came into the world. A kid’s perspective is shortsighted and naturally selfish; the walls of my perception hadn’t expanded beyond the boundaries of my wishes. In my eyes, my grandparents were suspended in time. They had always been and…

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Ep 820: Western Pennsylvania And The Gorilla They Didn't See 1:09:54

2h ago1:09:54

1:09:54

Orwell said, "Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past." That's not the fight we wanted, but that's the fight we're in, kids. Plus touching letters from listeners, and Birthday Girl Blue Gal conducts her own focus group in a Pittsburgh diner, then goes full policy-ninja on Medicare at-home care. More at …

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"Kill, or be killed! Retaliate first!" 43:24

1h ago43:24

43:24

With the Origin decider just two sleeps away, Gus & Gal have predicted Wednesday night to explode! Madge Maguire joins us live & reveals his NSW Blues are ready for an overly aggressive response from an 'embarrassed' QLD side in Game II. The Broncos season is in free fall as they search for their first win since Magic Round... Could we really see l…

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Ep 819: Ridin' With Biden! 1:18:24

1d ago1:18:24

1:18:24

We're so stabby about the mainstream media right now, it's a swear-fest. Fran is boycotting MSNBC for the Summer to protect her mental health and punish the suits upstairs (Sorry, Lawrence.). And Driftglass remembers the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, when Black Mississippians had to fight the Democratic establishment to become the Democratic …

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Soil & Water Conservation Resources 34:35

3d ago34:35

34:35

Send us a Text Message. YMGP went on "on the road" today... we visited the Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District offices to discuss what they do and to find out about an event they are in charge of. So, if you are close by, plan on making a day trip to Holland, Ohio for the Lucas County Farm Connection, on July 20th, 2024. https://www.lucasswc…

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Ep 28 Apple TV's 'Dark Matter' and the Multiverse 35:38

4d ago35:38

35:38

Diving into Apple TV's new series "Dark Matter," based on Blake Crouch's bestselling novel. We'll explore how the show tackles concepts of both parallel realities, and the nature of identity across multiple timelines. But the multiverse madness doesn't stop there! We'll expand our discussion to other sci-fi shows that have expertly played with alte…

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Ep 818 Science Fiction University: Dark Matter and the Multiverse 35:38

4d ago35:38

35:38

Diving into Apple TV's new series "Dark Matter," based on Blake Crouch's bestselling novel. We'll explore how the show tackles concepts of both parallel realities, and the nature of identity across multiple timelines. But the multiverse madness doesn't stop there! We'll expand our discussion to other sci-fi shows that have expertly played with alte…

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Billy Slater responds to more jabs from Michael Maguire 43:30

5d ago43:30

43:30

QLD & NSW have locked in their squads for the State of Origin Decider... We talk to Maroons coach Billy Slater & returning superstar Kalyn Ponga... Parramatta get their man as Jason Ryles signs on as head coach for the next four years... Binned, bloodied & banned... JWH becomes the longest serving Rooster as his milestone match descends into chaos.…

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Hyperscaling SQL with Sam Lambert

9d ago

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Databases underpin almost every user experience on the web, but scaling a database is one of the most fundamental infrastructure challenges in software development. PlanetScale offers a MySQL platform that is managed and highly scaleable. Sam Lambert is the CEO of PlanetScale and he joins the show to talk about why he started the platform, scaling …

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Ep 817 Chop Wood, Carry Water, Curse SCOTUS 1:00:01

11d ago1:00:01

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Scotus (and the mainstream media, who have blood in their teeth now)? Curses on them all. Meanwhile, were going to chop wood, carry water, and get out the vote. More at proleftpod.com. Support the Show.By Driftglass and Blue Gal

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"Queensland were soft!" Gus slams the Maroon's Game II performance. 46:35

16d ago46:35

46:35

Origin footy is heading for a Decider... Can the Blues overcome their 'Cauldron' hoodoo? Gus & Gal pick apart the inconsistency in officiating including a six again 'blitz' and some sin bin happy adjudicators. The Pryce is right in Newcastle! Does the emergence of more young gun British talent fuel the fire for the NRL's vision to buy the Super Lea…

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Ep 816: From Grassroots to Gears 56:06

16d ago56:06

56:06

[Recorded before the Presidential Debate.] Time for a deep dive into the troubling parallels between the decline of "liberal" mainstream media and the recent corporate buyouts of popular automotive YouTube channels like Donut Media. Remember when MSNBC was a bastion of creative, progressive messaging? We take a nostalgic journey through the network…

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YMGP Fan Appreciation Episode 16:24

17d ago16:24

16:24

Send us a Text Message. Just a quick update on some news for YMGP as Feedspot RSS Reader has listed our show in their top 15 gardening podcasts for 2024! The best Nursery podcasts from thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by relevancy, authority, social media followers & freshness. Listen in for all the details, plus a few more tidbits. http…

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Ep 815: The Debate and Trump's (and Ross Perot's) Tariffs 33:26

18d ago33:26

33:26

No Fair Remembering Stuff: going full Smoot-Hawley on this one! And stay tuned for Driftglass's amazing impersonation of Bill Clinton. More at proleftpod.com Support the show: PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcast Patreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Our YouTube Channel Opening and Closing Music: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http:/…

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"Madge was smart to fire things up between the two states." 44:05

19d ago44:05

44:05

State of Origin Game II is just two sleeps away! Madge Maguire joins us live as he prepares to come face-to-face with Billy Slater tomorrow after trading barbs throughout the build-up. All hail Hasler! The Titans obliterate Webster's embarrassing Warriors on the Goldy. D-Day for NRL expansion is almost upon us & Chammas has some breaking news on wh…

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Ep 814: Stop Normalizing 'Normalizing' 44:01

24d ago44:01

44:01

There is no "normalizing" you know who, it's just pretending it's okay with you that 39% of the country loves fascism. In other news the Biden campaign wins a "Don't Sugarcoat It Award." More at proleftpod.com. Link for this episode: Blue Gal has a knitting podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@flangum Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.c…

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Ep 813: Bill Buckley And The Power Of Myth 45:41

25d ago45:41

45:41

No Fair Remembering Stuff: Bill Kristol brushes off the long-standing and revered myth that William F. Buckley Jr. "banished the John Birch Society from the conservative movement." Really? More at proleftpod.com. Support the show: PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcast Patreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Our YouTube Channel Opening and Clos…

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Visiting My Ancestry - The Story of Tom and Buena Davis, part 1 15:24

25d ago15:24

15:24

Send us a Text Message. Visiting My Ancestry - The Story of Tom and Buena Davis, part 1 For me, it began with a love story. But not a romance. It was a story about the love that a child has for her grandparents. Over time, the story evolved into an investigation of the history of these people who had been the bedrock of my childhood…the when and th…

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Billy Slater responds to Madge Maguire's "Glass Houses" claim 36:56

26d ago36:56

36:56

Can the new look Blues send Origin to a Decider at Suncorp? Madge goes all in on X-factor selections ahead of Game II. We head deep into QLD camp & chat to Billy Slater & Patty Carrigan. Are the Bunnies genuine top 8 contenders & why have the bumbling Broncos fallen in a heap? Danny's got all the latest Rugby League Scuttlebutt hot off the press...…

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Perennials for Pollinators 59:52

1M ago59:52

59:52

Send us a Text Message. Today we welcome back The Midwest Garden Gal for a pollinators discussion. But more so, since June is perennial month and pollinators week falls within the month of June, we decided to combine the subjects into one fun conversation. Lisa, The MGG, is based in Iowa and its nice to get that western midwest side of the gardenin…

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Ep 812: What's An Independent? 1:02:22

1M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

A letter from a listener leads us to ask whether anyone left of center can use the word "independent" about themselves. Plus the Hunter Biden verdict isn't the worst thing ever, and we've got some words for Pope Alito and his wife. More at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeft Support the show: PayPa…

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Ep 811: 'I Never Thought Evangelicals Would Eat MY Face!' 35:19

1M ago35:19

35:19

No Fair Remembering Stuff covers this week's news of conservative columnist David French, who never thought his fellow evangelicals would cancel HIM. He was taken to task quite appropriately by another "canceled" evangelical, who happened to be a progressive woman. Huh. More at proleftpod.com. Links for this episode: Homebrewed Christianity: Includ…

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"NSW failed Origin..." Gus blasts the Blues performance in Game I 43:24

1M ago43:24

43:24

Gus picks Latrell Mitchell at 14 for Origin II as Madge prepares to pick up the pieces after Billy's Maroons draw first blood. Top Dog lauds the performance of his brave Bulldogs against the Eels in front of a bumper 45,000 strong King's Birthday crowd. Mid-season review time! Who's hot & who's not in season 2024 as we look towards September Footy …

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Ep 810: Seeing The Republican Fascist Matrix 47:37

1M ago47:37

47:37

There are a small number of people who are Agents of American fascism. These are the Steve Bannons, Tim Pools and Stephen MIllerses. Stone-cold nazis with a clear agenda. Then there is a much larger group – the reprogrammable meatbags of the Republican base. They think they've taken the "red pill" when they clearly just like the steak Fox and Newsm…

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All the dirt on... ASIATIC LILIES 42:58

1M ago42:58

42:58

Send us a Text Message. It seems like a perennial, the Asiatic lilies are on the come back... popularity wise. These easy to care for "true" lilies have great size and colorful blooms. So stop reading this and hit PLAY on your favorite podcast player app and get the scoop on these sun loving, tropical looking lilies! Black Diamond Garden Centers We…

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Ep 809: Convicted Felon 1:03:18

1M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Did we mention he's a convicted felon? Also a wee bit of No Fair Remembering Stuff on the topic of news media using the term "LIE." More at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeft The Driftglass Medical GoFundMe Support the show: PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcast Patreon | https://patreon.com/p…

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"Suck it up!" Gal & Gus slam calls to shut down the NRL midseason for a stand-alone Origin series 43:15

1M ago43:15

43:15

Edwards out, Teddy in... Madge sends eleventh hour SOS to the axed Blues skipper ahead of Game 1. JT drops by from QLD camp to spill the beans on Billy's plans to counter Tedesco's inclusion. Is it time for a shake-up to the Rep Footy Schedule? Gus & Gal debate the pros & cons of a stand-alone Origin series. Scuttlebutt central... Danny's been work…

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Ep 808: We interrupt this podcast for a medical emergency 9:42

2M ago9:42

9:42

Driftglass was in the ER last night for HOURS (and he's fine) but we're not up for podcasting regularly today. TWO political podcasts next week, Tuesday and Thursday. If you can help with what we know are going to be medical bills meeting DG's $5900.00 deductible for 2024, we've got a Go Fund Me posted here. More at proleftpod.com. Support the Show…

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Andy Weir's Hopeful, Hard SF 47:19

2M ago47:19

47:19

On this episode of Science Fiction University, we dive into the works of Andy Weir, the author behind the hit novels The Martian and Project Hail Mary. Project Hail Mary, Weir's latest novel takes readers on an epic journey across the cosmos. Like his earlier work, The Martian, PHM showcases Weir's talent for fusing cutting-edge science with an ext…

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Ep 807: Science Fiction University | Andy Weir's Hopeful, Hard SF 47:19

2M ago47:19

47:19

On this episode of Science Fiction University, we dive into the works of Andy Weir, the author behind the hit novels The Martian and Project Hail Mary. Project Hail Mary, Weir's latest novel takes readers on an epic journey across the cosmos. Like his earlier work, The Martian, PHM showcases Weir's talent for fusing cutting-edge science with an ext…

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Gus praises Madge's Blues while Gal blasts the Maroons comparison 42:54

2M ago42:54

42:54

Origin selection bombshells! Madge blows up the Blues debuting six rookies, axing James Tedesco & naming Jake Trbojevic as NSW Captain... Maguire joins us live Maroons coach Billy Slater & Captain Daly Cherry-Evans drop by from deep inside QLD camp as they chase their third straight series win. Plenty doing in Club-land as the Sharkies are humbled …

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Ep 806: 'There Is No News Cycle, Only Zuul' 55:54

2M ago55:54

55:54

Rake-stepping with the worst witness in the legal "defense" of Donald Trump... The not-at-all-shocking reports that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito raised multiple (red? of course!) flags (ahem) supporting the events of January 6th's Capitol attack... ...and Nikki Haley's not-at-all surprising endorsement of Trump for the 2024 Republican nominat…

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Marlo Ondrej: How the Blue Lacy became the State Dog of Texas 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

Send us a Text Message. When I think of Tenacious Texas Women, Marlo Ondrej immediately comes to mind! Great, Great granddaughter of Frank Lacy and a direct descendent of Daniel Boone, Marlo played a pivotal role in preserving the Blue Lacy Dog breed and securing its official designation as the State Dog of Texas. Today, Marlo oversees the Lacy Gam…

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Zonal Geranium Tidbits 39:13

2M ago39:13

39:13

Send us a Text Message. What we thought would be a super fast episode... turned into a number of revealing tidbits unknown to Mike. But not to worry, Mike had a thing or two on that 5th Year Rookie. And Scott's hoping his one impressive tidbit find, YOU may not know either... listen in and find out! Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamon…

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Ep 805 No Fair Remembering Stuff: The Friedman Unit 39:15

2M ago39:15

39:15

We were going to do this podcast six months from now buuuuut.... More at proleftpod.com. Support the show: PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcast Patreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Our YouTube Channel Opening and Closing Music: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/| Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC B…

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All the wash up from a chaotic Magic Round which saw Brad Arthur sacked by Parramatta & QLD superstar Cameron Munster tragically ruled out of Origin 43:28

2M ago43:28

43:28

Eels sack coach Brad Arthur effective immediately & make a play for Wayne Bennett... Billy's halves headache as Maroons star Cam Munster is ruled out of Origin with a groin injury... Sharks prove they're the real deal in season 2024 as Nicho Hynes all but seals his spot in the Blues halves... With Magic Round locked in for another 3 years in Brisve…

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Ep 804 Trump's Dress-Alike Ventriloquist Dummies 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

There are ventriloquist dummies, and then there are dummies like Senator Tommy Tuberville. What did Blue Gal think was the most revealing moment of the Michael Cohen testimony? Driftglass says he is willing to try to be "more polarizing" than David French. All this and a news round-up with our home state winning a special designation! More at prole…

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The FOUR C's... A Garden's Best Friends! 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

Send us a Text Message. The FOUR C's for this show are not what all the ladies are thinking... today's diamonds are not carats (but carrots is a better guess). Nope, today's C's are Cosmos, Coleus, Cleome and Cabbage (?). A few sun loving plants we think need 15 seconds more fame than they are getting. So let Mike & Scott help introduce these plant…

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Ep 803: God's Will Or Somebody Else's Fault 1:18:42

2M ago1:18:42

1:18:42

We kick things off with a whimsical tangent about "sacred chickens" - those unquestioned assumptions and mythologies that societies cling to, even in the face of contradictory evidence. This leads to a deeper discussion about the concept of "phenomenology" and how subjective experience of reality can be manipulated (see Fox News). From there, we di…

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BREAKING: NRL investigates Knights over potential salary cap breach involving third-party deal in Kalyn Ponga contract 43:19

2M ago43:19

43:19

Salary cap probe: Breaking news as NRL investigates Kalyn Ponga third-party deal... What's doing in Cowboy Country as Payten's men lose their fifth on the trot! Angus Crichton perplexed over Roosters signing of Titans forward David Fifita. Contract Conundrums... Do NRL players hold too much bargaining power when negotiating their deals? & everythin…

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Ep 802 'Twelve Angry Men' and Other Lies 1:03:01

2M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

A black and white movie from decades ago taught us something that just isn't true about the "power of persuasion." This and the week's news -- more at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeft Support the show: PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcast Patreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod Support the…

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Ep 801: No Fair Remembering Trump's Covid Eff-Ups 50:09

2M ago50:09

50:09

No, really, Trump was the so-called president for the entire year 2020, and he never took any responsibility for managing the US Government's response to the pandemic. And normal people blot out the memories of this because of a little thing called TRAUMA. We must remind ourselves and others that we will NEVER AGAIN elect that incompetent egomaniac…

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You’ll be shocked by Gus’ predictions for Madge’s Origin Team 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

All the biggest stories from the NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts

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Ep 800 Wait, 800 Episodes?!? 59:21

2M ago59:21

59:21

We celebrate our 800th podcast episode. Wow! Thanks for supporting our podcast work. And for our 800th episode we have to start off with Kristi Noem's dog murder and Marjorie Taylor Greene's unconscious (and NOT Christian) anti-Semitism? Where's the cake? Also thinking back to 1968, which 2024 is NOT. There are 799 more episodes, and information on…

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Cheap Tricks Gardening with The Midwest Garden Gal 55:05

3M ago55:05

55:05

Send us a Text Message. Steve, one of our loyal listeners introduced Mike & I to Lisa Hinzman Howard, aka The Midwest Garden Gal after he attended one of her garden show lectures. That gave us a chance to invite Lisa on the show to discuss her recent book, Cheap Tricks Gardening. Listen in as we talk about the western half of the midwest and about …

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The Day The Earth Stood Still 1:18:40

3M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

We talk about "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and the 1940 short story that inspired it, sort of. More at https://www.sciencefictionuniversity.com. Support the show: PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodcast Patreon | https://patreon.com/ proleftpod Support the Show.By Driftglass and Blue Gal

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Ep 799 Science Fiction University: 1940 Vs 1951 1:18:40

3M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

We look at a 1940's short story and the 1951 movie that was kinda sorta based on that story. And yes, "The Day The Earth Stood Still" has definitely stood the test of time. More at https://www.sciencefictionuniversity.com/ Our podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeft Support the show: PayPal | https://paypal.me/proleftpodc…

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"There's no one out there worth buying..." 44:08

3M ago44:08

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Roosters rocked as Keary calls curtains on his decorated career… Where will Uncle Nick splash his new found cash? South Sydney’s Board meet tomorrow to decide Jason Demetriou’s fate… Dessy’s Titans are off and racing! What’s going at the Wahs? & Michael Chammas has some quality Scuttlebutt on Latrell Mitchell’s decision to withdraw from Origin See …

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