Best Cari Champion Podcasts (2024)

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NAKED REPLAY - Game with Grant Hill 1:27:04

3d ago1:27:04

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This is a special extended episode with one of the players who inspired Cari’s initial attraction to collegiate basketball. Grant Henry Hill is a former American professional basketball player co-owner and executive of the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He joins us from his family’s home in the D.C. area to share stories of h…

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Cari Champion & Pablo Torre On The Snoop Dogg Summer Olympics 1:24:47

4d ago1:24:47

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John is joined by two rising stars of sports journalism and commentary, Pablo Torre (formerly of ESPN and now host of the hit podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out) and Cari Champion (also formerly of ESPN and now host of The Cari Champion Show on Amazon Prime Video) to talk about the Summer Games: from the athletic prowess of Simone Biles, Gabby Thomas, a…

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Ezra Klein: Trump’s Broken Brain, Pelosi’s Bluff-Calling & Harris’s Ideological Rebirth 1:12:33

2h ago1:12:33

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John is joined by Ezra Klein—pioneering blogger in his twenties, founder and editor-in-chief of Vox in his thirties, and now columnist and host of a popular, eponymous podcast at New York Times—to discuss Donald Trump’s round-the-bend behavior in reaction to Kamala Harris’s ascent, Nancy Pelosi’s preternatural intuition and how it fuels her politic…

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Are Durant and LeBron Top Players in the Association? Hoopsology's ITL Top 10 Elite Players in the NBA! 1:12:50

8h ago1:12:50

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In this episode of Hoopsology's Inside the Lab (ITL), hosts Matt and Justin dive deep into their rankings of the NBA's top 10 players heading into the 2024-25 season. With NBA training camps on the horizon, this is the perfect time to analyze the league's elite talent. Matt and Justin also recap the thrilling Olympic basketball tournaments, where b…

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Hoopsology ITL: Paris Olympics Basketball, the LeBron and KD Show, and FIBA's Anti-American Bias 1:06:12

5d ago1:06:12

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In the latest edition of Hoopsology ITL, we dive into the world of international hoops with the Olympics in full swing. We explore the dynamics of the USA Men's 5x5 and 3x3, and Women's 5x5 and 3x3 basketball competitions. Matt and Justin dissect the powerhouse roster of the Men's 5x5 team. Are they too talented to lose, or is there more to the sto…

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Nicolle Wallace: To the Window, To the Walz 1:26:23

6d ago1:26:23

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John is joined by Nicolle Wallace—host of Deadline: White House on MSNBC, former aide to George W. Bush and John McCain, and author of three bestselling novels (Eighteen Acres, It’s Classified, and Madam President) about life inside the White House—to discuss Kamala Harris’s selection of Tim Walz as her running mate and its potential impact on the …

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From Jamaica to Guyana: Evolution of Caribbean Dishes 59:25

7d ago59:25

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Send us a Text Message. What if everything you thought you knew about Caribbean cuisine was wrong? Join us for a flavorful exploration of the vibrant and diverse world of Caribbean food in this episode of Strictly Facts. We welcome three extraordinary guests: Jamaican-Canadian chef Noel Cunningham, seasoned home cook Leslie Enston, and Caribbean pa…

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Michael Bennet & Errin Haines: Trump’s Losing Bet on Birtherism 2.0 1:12:05

11d ago1:12:05

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John is joined by Michael Bennet, Colorado’s senior U.S. Senator, and Errin Haines, editor-at-large of The 19th, longtime Kamala Harris chronicler, and member of National Association of Black Journalists—whose annual meeting in Chicago this week was the site of Donald Trump’s latest spasm of racial animus and ignorance. The legislator and the journ…

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Overtime Select: Revolutionizing Women's Basketball with Sascha Malas 24:37

11d ago24:37

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In this episode of Hoopsology, we sit down with Sasha Malas, Director of Overtime Select and Director of Content Operations at Overtime. Malas provides exclusive insights into Overtime Select, a groundbreaking league featuring the nation's top 15 to 18-year-old female basketball players. Learn how this platform is preparing the next generation of w…

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Conway & Longwell Pt. 2: Donald’s Psyche, J.D.’s Weirdness, and Kamala’s No-Huddle Veepstakes 1:01:29

12d ago1:01:29

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John is joined by #NeverTrump stalwarts George Conway (founder of the new Anti-Psychopath PAC and ex-husband of Kellyanne) and Sarah Longwell (publisher of The Bulwark and ubiquitous focus group impresario) to discuss the state of the presidential race after the mother of all resets. The trio assess why Kamala Harris’s unexpected elevation to the t…

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Conway & Longwell Pt. 1: Harris Stays Hot & Trump Melts Down 1:03:35

13d ago1:03:35

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John is joined by #NeverTrump stalwarts George Conway (founder of the new Anti-Psychopath PAC and ex-husband of Kellyanne) and Sarah Longwell (publisher of The Bulwark and ubiquitous focus group impresario) to discuss the state of the presidential race after the mother of all resets. The trio assess why Kamala Harris’s unexpected elevation to the t…

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Nick Gartrelle: Uncovering the Secrets of Success in the NBA 2K League 29:38

14d ago29:38

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We chat with Nick Gartrelle, the Head Coach, General Manager and mastermind behind the Raptors Uprising GC in the NBA 2K League. Learn about his passion for basketball, his transition into coaching, and the unique challenges of leading a team in the competitive world of esports. We explore the inner workings of the NBA 2K League, the future of espo…

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NAKED REPLAY - LYNETTE WOODARD - A True Trailblazer 54:40

16d ago54:40

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Lynette Woodard is a retired American basketball Hall of Fame player, the First Female Globetrotter, a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, and a former women's basketball head coach. Woodard walks us through the particulars of what it’s like to be, "the first". Connect: @CariChampion @theLynetteWoodard Learn More: LynetteWoodard.com See omnystudio.com/listen…

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Maya Wiley & Tim Ryan on Kamala’s Craze & Trump’s Mania 1:24:16

18d ago1:24:16

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John is joined by two faces of the Democratic Party’s future—former New York City mayoral candidate and current head of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Maya Wiley, and former presidential candidate and 10-term Ohio congressman, Tim Ryan—with different backgrounds and ideological moorings but a shared sense of optimism about Kam…

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Hoopsology ITL: Here Comes the Money! The NBA and WNBA Signs New TV Deals, Team USA Faces A Tough Challenge in Paris, Rockets and Bulls Summer League Thoughts, Predictions of WNBA ROTY Race 1:12:57

19d ago1:12:57

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The NBA season is over but there’s no shortage of hot topics dominating the basketball conversation. Matt and Justin return to the lab to give their impressions of the NBA and WNBA signing new TV deals, the chances of the USA Men’s Basketball Team in Paris, and our thoughts about the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls in Summer League. Hoopsology is…

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Beschloss & Costa: Biden's Fall, Kamala's Rise & A Whole New Race 1:08:39

21d ago1:08:39

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John goes deep on Joe Biden’s historic, campaign-upending decision to exit the presidential race with NBC News presidential historian and author of nine books on the presidency, Michael Beschloss, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election correspondent and co-author (with Bob Woodward) of the New York Times No. 1 best-seller, “Peril." The three fri…

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Tiffany Cohen: Blending Cultures & Preserving Traditions with Flor de la Jara 25:51

21d ago25:51

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Send us a Text Message. In our episode, Tiffany also opens up about her entrepreneurial journey with her husband as they merge Jamaican and Spanish traditions to create their unique olive oil brand, Flor de la Jara. We discuss the challenges they face in the import-export business and the strengths they leverage to navigate these obstacles. Discove…

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Get Ready for Paris 2024 Basketball with Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team USA Announcer Noah Eagle! 35:18

24d ago35:18

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The excitement is building as the 2024 Olympics approach! The Men's and Women's Team USA basketball teams are gearing up to take on the world in Paris. Matt and Justin welcome veteran play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle who will be calling the action for both squads. In addition to Noah sharing his favorite basketball memories, we'll delve into a dee…

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Meet The New Trump, Same As The Old Trump—Except On Benzos 1:46:08

25d ago1:46:08

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John is joined by a trio of prominent if disaffected (or fully lapsed) Republican strategists: former Trump White House staffer and current co-host of The View and political analyst for CNN, Alyssa Farah Griffin; former chief of staff to Vice President Dan Quayle, co-founder of The Weekly Standard, and editor-at-large of The Bulwark, Bill Kristol; …

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The Rise of Caitlin Clark: A Top 10 WNBA Superstar in Her Rookie Year w/ Indiana Fever's Pat Boylan 41:56

27d ago41:56

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We are back with another exciting episode of Hoopsology as we welcome back Pat Boylan, the Play-by-Play Voice of the WNBA's Indiana Fever and the fill-in commentator for the Indiana Pacers on Bally Sports. As we approach the WNBA All-Star break, Pat shares his insights on the Fever's season, discussing the challenges of their early schedule, the im…

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Tim Miller & Stuart Stevens: Trump Can’t Change & Vance Won’t Fly 1:11:30

28d ago1:11:30

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John is joined by two veteran G.O.P. operatives turned #NeverTrump stalwarts—Mitt Romney's 2012 chief strategist, Stuart Stevens, and The Bulwark's Tim Miller—to discuss the opening night of the Republican National Convention and the extraordinary weekend that preceded it, when an assassin’s bullet nearly claimed Donald Trump’s life. Tim and Stuart…

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NAKED REPLAY - DAWN STALEY - Player, Coach, Legend. 55:09

1M ago55:09

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Dawn Staley grew up in a competitive household that prepared her for whatever the outside world would throw at her - but nothing could have readied her for being a female basketball player in the early ’90s. The WNBA was non-existent, and players had few career opportunities to compete professionally, but Staley was determined. She played overseas,…

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James Carville’s Case For Reshuffling The Democratic Deck 1:01:37

1M ago1:01:37

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John is joined by James Carville, the most celebrated political strategist of the modern era—and one of the earliest and loudest influential Democrats to argue that voters’ doubts about Joe Biden’s capacity to serve well into his eighties could be his undoing. James explains his conviction that, despite Biden’s determination to stay in the race, he…

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The Incredible Mentality of Giannis, Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso & Kiki Rice (w/Kristen Lappas) 27:22

1M ago27:22

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Kristen Lappas is BACK to reveal insights she learned about Giannis, Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice during the making of "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey" and "Full Court Press". Be sure to check both of those out to support her work and get stories you won't find anywhere else! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsolo…

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LeBron Stays Put & French Dominate Draft: Hoopsology Talks NBA Free Agency with Scooby Axson 30:18

1M ago30:18

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NBA Free Agency is heating up and writer for USA TODAY Sports Scooby Axson joins Hoopsology to discuss LeBron resigning with the Lakers, Bronny James' potential, how France has taken over the NBA Draft, the effects NIL has had on future league draft picks and more. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologyp…

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Labour’s Landslide, Macron’s Muddle, & Europe’s Biden Bedwetting 1:08:06

1M ago1:08:06

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John is joined by Jonathan Freedland—Guardian columnist, BBC radio presenter, cohost of the podcast Unholy: Two Jews on the News, and author of the best-selling book The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World—for a tour d’horizon of political news in Europe and the U.S. as seen from across the pond. Jonny explains the e…

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Backcourt: Transforming Caribbean Sports Tourism and Culture 38:48

1M ago38:48

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I sit down with Darren, an athlete with rich Jamaican and Guyanese heritage, to explore his latest venture, Backcourt, which is set to transform Caribbean sports experiences. From the monumental Jamaica Boys and Girls Champs to the pulse-pounding cricket matches, Darren shares how Backcourt aims to offer the …

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NAKED REPLAY - DEBORAH JOY WINANS - I Am Enough 54:37

1M ago54:37

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Born into a well-known talented family that has made a lasting imprint in the world of Gospel music, the natural progression would be to follow in their footsteps. However, Deborah Joy Winans decided to live her life following the direction of her heart. Deborah Joy is best known for her role in Greenleaf and The Final Say. She joins us today to sh…

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Steven Brill on SCOTUS & Social Media As Truth-Destroyer 1:12:13

1M ago1:12:13

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John is joined by Steven Brill — founder of The American Lawyer, Court TV, and NewsGuard, and author of the new book The Death Of Truth — for a deep dive into the morass of fake news online. Steve discusses how and why the major social media platforms have turned into toxic, conspiracy-theory-spreading cesspools, and what might be done to fix it. H…

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Exploring WNBA Excellence: New York Liberty's Success and Ellie the Elephant's Popularity with Aliyah Funschelle 22:33

1M ago22:33

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The WNBA is thriving, with the New York Liberty at the forefront boasting a remarkable 17-3 record. In this episode of Hoopsology, we're joined by Aliyah Funschelle to explore why the Liberty stands out as a top W franchise, the growing fame of their mascot Ellie the Elephant, and the current landscape of the WNBA. *Recorded on June 17th* Hoopsolog…

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Should He Stay or Should He Go (Joe Biden, That Is)? 1:06:24

1M ago1:06:24

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John is joined by the renowned political strategists David Axelrod and Mike Murphy to discuss the fallout from Joe Biden’s debate disaster, starting with the movement among Democrats to persuade Biden to bow out and let his party choose a new nominee to face Donald Trump this fall. What would an open convention look like? If Biden bails, would Kama…

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Behind the Scenes of FX’s "Clipped" with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne; Also Thoughts on JJ Redick as Lakers Coach and Covering the NBA in the age of Social Media 42:52

1M ago42:52

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Discover exclusive insights from Ramona Shelburne, senior writer at ESPN and creator of ESPN's 30 for 30 podcast "The Sterling Affairs." Join us as we delve into the making of FX’s Clipped, the series’ reception, and Ramona’s basketball journey. Plus, explore her take on covering basketball in the age of social media, JJ Redick’s new role as Lakers…

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Puck Superfriends Break Down Biden’s Debate Breakdown 54:32

2M ago54:32

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John is joined by his colleagues Dylan Byers and Peter Hamby in the immediate aftermath of the first (and maybe only) 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The three Puck political-media superfriends asses Biden's botched performance and the freakout among Democratic officials, strategists, and donors in reaction to it; analy…

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Lakers Shake Up NBA Offseason: Redick as Coach and LeBron's Future with Spectrum LA's Nikki Kay 30:08

2M ago30:08

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The NBA season is over but the Los Angeles Lakers are dominating the NBA conversation. We welcome sports host & reporter for Spectrum LA, Nikki Kay. Nikki provides insight into the Lakers’ surprising hire of JJ Redick and fan reaction in LA, how JJ will adjust to coaching one of the most high-profile teams in sports, and how we break down the impac…

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Fighting Body Image Issues: How Boxing Changed My Life 1:21:32

2M ago1:21:32

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Podcast Episode: Your Coach's Coach with Sylvia Nasser In this episode of Your Coach's Coach, we sit down with Sylvia Nasser, a remarkable serial entrepreneur who has made a significant impact on social media with her innovative boxing and fitness drills. Sylvia's journey into the fitness industry began unexpectedly when she transitioned from worki…

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More Than LeBron's Son: The New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas on Why Bronny James is Underestimated 16:21

2M ago16:21

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The NBA Draft draws near and the majority of the hype has been surrounding where Bronny James will land in the draft. We welcome staff writer for the New Yorker Louisa Thomas onto Hoopsology to give her analysis about the pressure Bronny is facing. Louisa wrote an article for the New Yorker about Bronny and talks about why Bronny is being underesti…

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Can the Las Vegas Aces Defend its championship? With The Sporting Tribune's, Will Despart 26:02

2M ago26:02

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In this edition of Hoopsology welcome a Las Vegas staff writer for The Sporting Tribune, Will Despart. We get Will’s insight into how the Aces have struggled during the first part of the season, what their team will look like with the return of Chelsea Gray to Las Vegas, the underdog story of Kate Martin, A'ja Wilson’s competitive spirit, and more.…

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Stevie Van Zandt’s Excellent Adventures On & Off E Street 1:13:51

2M ago1:13:51

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John is joined by the legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, and all around rock-and-roll legend Steve Van Zandt, equally famous for his roles as Bruce Springsteen’s longtime sidekick and as Silvio Dante in The Sopranos. In their freewheeling conversation, Stevie reflects on how his remarkable, up-and-down, 60-year career as a…

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The Get Around Episode 286 — The 2023-24 Prep Sports Mega Draft 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

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For the first time in seven years of the Get Around, we cap off the high school sports year with a mega draft of players from the fall, winter and spring seasons!Plenty of Players of the Year get drafted along with a few surprises as we make nearly 90 picks in an hour!LISTEN NOW!By Traverse City Record-Eagle

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Researching Jamaican Family History (Throwback) 25:51

2M ago25:51

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Send us a Text Message. Can tracing your roots transform your understanding of family and self? In this episode I share my personal journey to uncover my Caribbean ancestry. Inspired by my fascination with history and guided by the methods seen in "Finding Your Roots," I delve into the complexities and joys of piecing together my family tree. From …

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Biden Campaign Chief to Dem Bedwetters: Stop Worrying & Get To Work 54:55

2M ago54:55

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John is joined by Jen O’Malley Dillon—the legendary Democratic field organizer for Al Gore, Jon Edwards, and Barack Obama, manager of Joe Biden’s general-election campaign in 2020, and deputy chief of staff in Biden's White House from 2021 to 2023—in her first extended, on-the-record interview since taking over as chair of his reelection effort. Th…

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Warner Bros. Discovery Out of NBA Rights? Lakers Hire Reddick: Athlete Media Content in 2024 with Front Office Sports Owen Poindexter 32:54

2M ago32:54

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He is a Senior Writer for Front Office Sports and the host of the Front Office Sports Today Podcast we welcome Owen Poindexter Senior Writer for Front Office Sports and the host of the Front Office Sports Today, Owen Poindexter joins Hoopsology to discuss the NBA’s future after the conclusion of the NBA Finals. Owen gives his opinion of WBD potenti…

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Banner 18: Boston Celtics Reign Supreme-Hoopsology’s ITL 47:20

2M ago47:20

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Matt and Justin dissect the 2024 NBA Finals with a deep dive into the Boston Celtics' championship run. We celebrate their 18th title, solidifying their place as the winningest franchise in basketball history. We analyze the performances of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, with Brown taking home Finals MVP honors. The hosts also break down the Dallas…

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Reassessing the Kitchen Confidential Era & The Perils of Chef Stardom 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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John is joined by the legendary restaurateur Danny Meyer—whose Union Square Hospitality Group has built a fine-dining empire in New York City (Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Manhatta, Ci Siamo, and more) and spawned the multinational fast-casual juggernaut Shake Shack—to mourn the shocking, bewildering loss of a mutual friend, the …

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The Get Around 285 — Gaylord Softball State Champions Jayden Jones, Aubrey Jones & Kennedy Wangler 1:35:15

2M ago1:35:15

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A trio of Gaylord Blue Devils — Jayden Jones, Aubrey Jones and Kennedy Wangler — make the trip to Traverse City to talk about their Division 2 softball state championship.Plus, we put a bow on the spring sports season, preview next week's 2023-24 Mega Draft, play a little family feud, discuss the best plate to make at a family cookout and much more…

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NAKED REPLAY - ANGIE STONE - Love Language 41:34

2M ago41:34

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Angie Stone is a singer, songwriter, actress, and a legend in her own right. You may remember her song, “Brotha” an anthem to uplift our brothers, sons, and fathers. Angie Stone has been consistent with creating art that aligns with her soul, black love, and culture. Her new album, "Love Languages" is now available! Connect: @carichampion @theangie…

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