Best Briana and Ben Podcasts (2024)

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Chimps of the Fiery Savanna with Dr Jill Pruetz - World Chimpanzee Day 2024 | S3E56 2:00:18

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Amidst the harsh terrain and frequent fires of Senegal's savanna landscape lives a community of remarkable chimps. What makes them different from their forest-dwelling kin? And what can they reveal about human evolution? Join us on World Chimpanzee Day for a journey into the heart of the savanna to explore the world of chimps with Dr Jill Pruetz. F…

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30 Years Living with Chimps, with John Mitani | S3E55 1:33:26

2M ago1:33:26

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Learn about the secrets of ape society with Dr John Mitani Join us for the second time on Talking Apes with John Mitani, a renowned primatologist with over three decades of experience studying chimpanzees in the wild. Known for his ground-breaking research and role as the scientific consultant for Netflix's "Chimp Empire," John shares his wealth of…

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Teasing Tactics: Ape Play and Pranks with Dr Isabelle Laumer | S3E54 34:56

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Playful Teasing in Great Apes with Isabelle Laumer Did you know that great apes engage in playful teasing, much like human children? Join us for another episode of Talking Apes Podcast featuring Isabelle Laumer, a renowned researcher in animal behavior and cognition at Max Planck. Isabelle and her team have conducted groundbreaking research on play…

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Stories of Survival and Struggle with Journalist Jeremy Hance | S3E53 1:20:23

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Join us for this episode of Talking Apes featuring Jeremy Hance, a distinguished environmental journalist renowned for his unwavering commitment to biodiversity. With a prolific career writing for outlets like Mongabay and the Guardian, Jeremy shares his insights on conservation and the emotional challenges of his work. Jeremy shares his lifelong l…

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Make Travel Meaningful: Earth Day Special with NatHab's Ben Bressler | S3E52 1:04:41

4M ago1:04:41

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Does connecting to a planet require seeing it? And at what cost to the environment, the wildlife, and people? Join us for an Earth Day special on Talking Apes Podcast as we chat with Ben Bressler, founder of Natural Habitat Adventures, about the transformative power of purposeful travel. 'We're passionate about conservation, and we're passionate ab…

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“Fly By” Part 2: Ben Katzner and Briana McDonald (Episode 74) 25:55

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Kicking off part 2 of our “Fly By” show, host Ellie Dvorkin Dunn shares some fun facts about teenage pilot Elinor Smith before we hear the second set of true tales inspired by the story of “The Flying Flapper” from the archives of the Greater Astoria Historical Society. No, YOU Tell It! “Fly By” was on September 28, 2023, at Grove 34 in Astoria. Po…

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“Fly By” Part 1: Lowell Stephens and Robin Gelfenbien (Episode 73) 31:27

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Have you ever heard of Elinor Smith? Our fall “Fly By” show was a fantastic way to learn about this teenage pilot who beat out Amelia Earhart for “Best Woman Pilot in America” in 1930. For this special show hosted by Ellie Dvorkin Dunn and produced in partnership with the Greater Astoria Historical Society, we provided our storytellers with a visua…

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“Fly By” Part 1: Lowell Stephens and Robin Gelfenbien (Episode 73) 31:26

5M ago31:26

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Have you ever heard of Elinor Smith? Our fall “Fly By” show was a fantastic way to learn about this teenage pilot who beat out Amelia Earhart for the title of “Best Woman Pilot in America” in 1930. For this special show, produced in partnership with the Greater Astoria Historical Society, we provided our storytellers with a visual prompt depicting …

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Empathy and Sympathy in Conservation with Dr Kathayoon Khalil | S3E51 1:08:36

7M ago1:08:36

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Greetings, troop! Welcome back to Talking Apes Season 3. We're kicking off 2024 with a thought-provoking episode featuring Kathayoon Khalil, conservation psychologist and education professional with a rich background spanning zoos, aquariums, museums, and nature centers. This week, our chat explores: The Power of Empathy – How it shapes our attitud…

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Ancient Us: The Evolutionary Journey of Apes with Dr Sergio Almécija | S3E50 1:10:00

9M ago1:10:00

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Evolution - Who are we, where did we begin? The evolution of us and apes like us - gorillas, chimps, bonobos, and orangutans - likely began long before any of us resembled the apes of today. For Dr. Sergio Almécija that journey begins in the Miocene some 5-23 million years ago. Dr. Sergio Almécija studies the evolution of humans alongside that of o…

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'Sincerely, a Black Primatologist' with Thomas Wilson | S3E49 1:48:42

10M ago1:48:42

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Beyond Biology: Primate Pelage, Racism, and Academic Triumphs Colour and pattern of hair and skin play a powerful role in how primates interpret and interact with others and the world. Primates are the most colourful and pelage-diverse of all mammals. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of non-human primate hair and skin colour with pas…

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The Mystery of the Leopard-Eating Bili-Apes with Cleve Hicks & Toni Romani | S3E48 1:20:55

10M ago1:20:55

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On this week's episode of Talking Apes Podcast, we're joined by two extraordinary scientists, Dr Cleve Hicks and Toni Romani, as they lead us into the enigmatic world of the Bili-Ape and beyond. Few people have ventured as far and deep into the Congo's dark and secretive forests as Dr Cleve Hicks. Primatologist and associate professor at the Univer…

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What Does It Mean To Be A Human Ape? With Dr Briana Pobiner | S3E47 1:09:11

11M ago1:09:11

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Unraveling the Meaty Mysteries of Human Evolution with Dr. Briana Pobiner This week on Talking Apes we journey back in time to explore our ancestral roots with Dr. Briana Pobiner. As a distinguished paleoanthropologist, Dr. Pobiner delves deep into the evolution of the human diet and the pivotal role meat played in our development as a species. Bri…

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Saving the Congo's Last Giants with GRACE's Dr Katie Fawcett | S3E46 1:17:22

11M ago1:17:22

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A World Gorilla Day Special Exploring the Fate of the Colossal Grauer's Gorillas Situated on the eastern edge of the expansive Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo, GRACE holds the unique distinction of being the world's sole sanctuary for Grauer's gorillas. The largest primates on our planet, yet the least known of the gorilla species, …

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Looking Back at Sports History 21:55

12M ago21:55

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August 16th, 2023. Over the past 16 months, Sports History This Week has covered sporting events from football to baseball to roller derby to a man skydiving from outer space. It has been an absolute joy working on the show, and we've loved hearing from the listeners along the way. In this episode, you'll hear from the team who produces and writes …

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“The Great One” Becomes a King 33:04

1y ago33:04

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August 9, 1988: Coming off their fourth Stanley Cup win in the last five seasons, the Edmonton Oilers do the unthinkable: trade Wayne Gretzky, hockey’s biggest superstar. Just as he’s entering his competitive peak, Gretzky departs a team where he looked like the centerpiece of a budding dynasty. And his destination is the Los Angeles Kings… in a ci…

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Special Announcement 0:42

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We’ll be back next week with a regular episode, but please listen to this for an important SHTW update! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Street Fighter’s EVO Moment #37 (ft. Justin Wong & Daigo Umehara) 30:14

1y ago30:14

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August 1, 2004. Before esports became a billion-dollar industry, a few college halls in Southern California hosted a video game tournament: the Evolution Championship Series. Justin Wong is facing Daigo Umehara in the semifinals in Street Fighter III. Surprisingly, Wong has Umehara on the ropes. He goes in for a game-ending move when something unim…

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Barry Sanders Retires in His Prime 29:37

1y ago29:37

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July 27, 1999. Barry Sanders, star running back of the Detroit Lions, writes a letter announcing his intentions to abruptly retire from the NFL. At just 31 years old, one of the game’s top players is ready to hang it up and walk away — on his own terms. Today, Barry Sanders stuns his teammates, his fans, and the entire football world. How did Barry…

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Seattle Loses the Supersonics (ft. Damien Wilkins) 32:25

1y ago32:25

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July 18, 2006. The owner of the Seattle SuperSonics, Howard Schultz, calls a press conference. Ever since the Starbucks chairman took over the team, he's been hemorrhaging money. Now, Schultz has run out of patience too. He's selling the team... to out-of-town buyers. Today, the SuperSonics are sold out. The franchise delivered Seattle its first pr…

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Chastain’s World Cup Winner (ft. Kristine Lilly & Briana Scurry) 28:54

1y ago28:54

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July 10, 1999. It’s 107 degrees on the soccer field in Pasadena, California, at third-ever Women’s World Cup. The US Women’s National Team is stuck in a scoreless tie against China. Just a few years earlier, these teams were playing in stadiums that looked like they belonged to the local high school. Now? They’re playing in front of 90,000 screamin…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Diana Kanweri Behind the Scenes | S2E45 1:04:17

1y ago1:04:17

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Diana Kanweri closes not only our special Making of Chimp Empire series, but Season 2 of Talking Apes. The talented Ugandan chimpanzee field guide and camera operator was the first ever Ugandan woman to work on the Ngogo Chimp Project and made an invaluable contribution to the Netflix docuseries. Diana's expertise in navigating the Ugandan wilderne…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Primatologist John Mitani Behind the Scenes | S2E44 1:06:46

1y ago1:06:46

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‘When I arrived at Ngogo, it didn’t take me long to figure out this place was unusual.’ For the second installment of our Making of Chimp Empire Series, we were privileged to have the esteemed Professor John Mitani as a guest on Talking Apes. John shared intimate stories about his extraordinary lifetime of work studying the Ngogo chimpanzees and hi…

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Kobayashi Arrested at the Hot Dog Eating Contest (ft. Takeru Kobayashi & Joey Chestnut) 33:43

1y ago33:43

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July 4, 2010. Nathan’s Famous is holding its annual hot dog eating competition on Coney Island. But this year, one perennial champion is not taking the stage: Takeru Kobayashi. The legendary eater destroyed competition for six years in a row, launching him into international stardom. But then, things start to go wrong. Today, Takeru Kobayashi looks…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Director of Photography Ben Sadd Behind The Scenes | S2E43 1:08:24

1y ago1:08:24

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‘Chimpanzees are just incredibly special animals and I think what makes them so unique is their individuality. It’s such a privilege to be able to spend so much time with them.’ The third installation going behind-the-scenes of Chimp Empire in our four-part series celebrating World Chimp Day 2023, featuring immensely talented Director of Photograph…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Director James Reed Behind the Scenes 1:49:33

1y ago1:49:33

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‘We didn’t decide what we wanted the story to be. We wanted the chimps to tell their story, and document that with the highest level of authenticity.’ Director James Reed is a visionary filmmaker whose work has captivated audiences around the world. His 2023 Netflix docuseries, Chimp Empire, showcases his remarkable storytelling abilities and his d…

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Maddux Throws a Maddux (ft. Greg Maddux) 24:02

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July 2, 1997. Atlanta Braves ace Greg Maddux takes the mound for a regular-season start against the defending champion New York Yankees. And in typical Maddux fashion, he starts making quick work of the Yankees lineup. In fact, he gets through the game so quickly, that Major League Baseball would eventually add a new stat into its official glossary…

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“Here & Gone” Part 2: Olena Jennings and Rosalie Chandler (Episode 72) 29:37

1y ago29:37

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Did you know that two 16-foot-tall stainless-steel statues once stood atop the Astoria Pool locker rooms? Or that thousands of visitors to the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens signed a book that was included in the Westinghouse Time Capsule designed to endure for 5,000 years? Learn more about the storytellers and the Queens history from the archives of …

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“Here & Gone” Part 2: Olena Jennings and Rosalie Chandler (Episode 72) 29:36

1y ago29:36

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Did you know that two 16-foot-tall stainless-steel statues once stood atop the Astoria Pool locker rooms? Or that thousands of visitors to the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens signed a book that was included in the Westinghouse Time Capsule designed to endure for 5,000 years? Learn more about the storytellers and the Queens history from the archives of …

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F1 Wrecks Its Chance in America 26:43

1y ago26:43

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June 19, 2005. Formula 1 is hosting its U.S. Grand Prix at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For years, F1 has desperately tried to establish a foothold in America, and heading into this race, there’s real momentum — until there’s a major problem. Today, F1’s nightmare at the U.S. Grand Prix. More than a 100,000 spectators show up to a race t…

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Primates, Parasites, and Podcasting with PrimateCast Host Andrew MacIntosh | S2E41 1:21:46

1y ago1:21:46

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In recent years, podcasts have emerged as an innovative and accessible medium for science education. With their ability to engage, inform, and entertain listeners, podcasts have become an invaluable tool for disseminating knowledge about various scientific disciplines...including the best one of all, primatology ;) It probably won't come as a surpr…

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Michael Jordan Completes His Return from Baseball 30:56

1y ago30:56

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June 16, 1996. Michael Jordan leads the Chicago Bulls to their fourth NBA Championship. Many basketball fans consider 1995-96 to be Jordan’s best individual season, and that Bulls squad as perhaps the greatest in the history of team sports. But behind the scenes, Jordan is still grieving over the death of his father, a traumatic event that led to h…

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“Here & Gone” Part 1: Lakshmi Gandhi and Dan Jessup (Episode 71) 30:02

1y ago30:02

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In the first half of our show, story partners Lakshmi Gandhi and Dan Jessup swap stories about the culture of mutual agitation that bonds Mets fans and a mid-life move to Astoria blocks away from where inventor, Chester Carlson, created the world’s first photocopy. Two Continents and a Whole New Ballgame by Lakshmi Gandhi, performed by Dan Jessup T…

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“Here & Gone” Part 1: Lakshmi Gandhi and Dan Jessup (Episode 71) 30:01

1y ago30:01

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In the first half of our show, story partners Lakshmi Gandhi and Dan Jessup swap stories about the culture of mutual agitation that bonds Mets fans and a mid-life move to Astoria blocks away from where inventor, Chester Carlson, created the world’s first photocopy. These stories were directed by show host Ellie Dvorkin Dunn. For the first time, our…

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The No. 8 Seed Knicks Reach the ’99 Finals 27:19

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June 11, 1999. Inside Madison Square Garden, Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals tips off between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. Hardly anyone expected this Knicks squad to be here — a lockout and a roster overhaul created a season of chaos. Yet somehow, New York stands just one win away from a shot at the title. Today, the Knicks …

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The World's Deadliest Race 23:22

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May 29, 2003. Every year, a little island off the English coast is home to the world’s most dangerous race: the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Motorcyclists zip through the course going more than 200 miles per hour, navigating hairpin turns — all on public roads. Today, one of the greatest racers in Isle of Man TT history passes away, when nine-time c…

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Moneymaker Wins the World Series of Poker (feat. Chris Moneymaker) 29:02

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May 23, 2003. Chris Moneymaker is the last amateur standing. The 28-year-old Tennessee accountant has defied the odds and outlasted over 800 of the best players on the planet at the World Series of Poker, but that’s not enough. He finds himself at the Final Table, going for poker immortality. Today, Chris Moneymaker wins the $2.5 million prize at t…

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Apes and Monkeys Are Being Tortured on Social Media - Let’s End This, with SMACC's Nicola O'Brien | S2E40 1:10:15

1+ y ago1:10:15

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Held captive as pets, dressed in human clothes, forced to perform tricks, and in some cases, even brutally tortured and killed. These are just some of the despicable ways that primates and other wildlife are being exploited online for likes, shares, and cash. The rise of social media has unfortunately made it easier for people to share photos and v…

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Victor Wembanyama & the Boom-or-Bust NBA Lottery 30:28

1y ago30:28

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May 16, 2023. If you were watching TV last night, you may have seen NBA history being made. A few ping-pong balls bounced around a lottery machine, and suddenly, the San Antonio Spurs won the first pick at the 2023 NBA Draft, which they’ll almost certainly use to draft a potential superstar from France named Victor Wembanyama. Today, a look back at…

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A.I. Defeats Humanity… at Chess 28:56

1+ y ago28:56

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May 11th, 1997. The eyes of the world are focused on a chessboard. It's the decisive game of one of the most highly anticipated chess matches of the 20th century. The reigning world champion, Garry Kasparov, is agitated, furrowing his brow and clutching his face while he considers his next move. His opponent—unphased by the pressure—hums loudly fro…

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How Human Apes Learned to Talk with Dr Gillian Forrester | S2E39 1:06:59

1+ y ago1:06:59

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Did tool-use lead to talking? Dr. Gilly Forrester’s groundbreaking research has contributed significantly to our understanding of the evolution of language in humans. Her work, focused on the cognitive abilities of great apes, has highlighted fascinating discoveries about their use of tools and problem solving abilities. "We share an incredible evo…

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The "We Believe" Warriors 30:20

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May 3rd, 2007. Oracle Arena is rocking. In Oakland, 20,000 fans, all wearing mustard-yellow t-shirts with the slogan “We Believe,” are amped. It’s so loud that the opposing players can’t even hear each other in the huddle. That’s because the 2007 Golden State Warriors are on the verge of pulling off the greatest upset in the history of the NBA play…

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The NFL Draft Premieres on ESPN (feat. Mina Kimes & Peter King) 30:55

1+ y ago30:55

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April 29, 1980. An upstart media company has proposed a strange idea to the NFL: broadcast the pro football draft live on TV. Nobody really paid much attention to the NFL Draft before, but with the young ESPN still finding its voice, it was a perfect opportunity. Today, ESPN broadcasts the NFL Draft for the first time. How did a guy reading a list …

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Rosie Ruiz Scams the Boston Marathon 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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April 21, 1980. The Boston Marathon, the oldest and arguably most prestigious marathon in the world, attracts the sport’s top professional runners. So, when a completely unknown woman named Rosie Ruiz, with barely any marathoning experience, crosses the finish line first, many in the media and racing community are shocked… and more than a little su…

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Your Phone is Killing Great Apes, with Eco-Cell's Eric Ronay | S2E38 1:03:43

1+ y ago1:03:43

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Gadget Recycler-Ape Lover. This is how Eric Ronay signs off on all his emails. From his warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, Eric works diligently to not only save gorillas and their habitats, but also to save our precious environment while enacting lasting culture change. Eric, whose vision is clearly seen through the work that Eco-Cell does, wants …

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