Best Chance Riley Podcasts (2024)

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Book explores canyon-like gap between white and Black wealth 30:28

3h ago30:28

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(JESHOOTScom / Pixabay ) Co-authors Louise Story and Ebony Reed connect the dots of racial inequities ingrained in today's economy with historical records that reveal how the U.S. economy was established on a foundation of systemic racism. In their new book, "15 Cents on the Dollar," the authors offer research and data that reveal the wealth of the…

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SOU economist leads research into transgender youth issues 15:39

3h ago15:39

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Southern Oregon University Economics Professor Travis Campbell (Travis Campbell / Southern Oregon University) America is arguing itself blue in the face over transgender people. And there's a particular focus on the people who decide when they're young that their identities do not correspond with the sex organs they got at birth. Some research can …

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Locked On Lions POSTCAST: Detroit Lions BEAT Kansas City Chiefs, Jake Bates 4/4 FGs Plus Game-Winner 30:26

1h ago30:26

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Detroit Lions BEAT Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in second NFL preseason game 24-23 on Jake Bates' walk off field goal. Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld started the game and played the first half with an average performance, 14/27 196 Yards, 1 Touchdown and 1 Interception. Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker had a nice game playing in t…

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Three Detroit Lions players to keep a close eye on tomorrow at Kansas City 26:22

15m ago26:22

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Preseason Game #2 is slated for tomorrow afternoon in Kansas City. Matt talks about 3 players he will keep a close watch on in this contest. Also, Jake Riepma from Locked on Detroit Sports is our guest. We talk to Jake about his Postcasts, the Lions, and what he is looking for tomorrow against the Chiefs. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our S…

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Detroit Lions will get the Chiefs best on Saturday 26:44

12m ago26:44

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Matt Dery has your Thursday Locked on Lions. KC coach Andy Reid says he is going to play his starters for a half on Saturday against Detroit. What a test this will be for the Lions younger players for sure and that includes QB Hendon Hooker, who should start Saturday in KC. Also, we have more on the Matt Judon trade, Lions hot topics, and our Call …

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The opposition to BLM's Last Chance timber project 15:00

1h ago15:00

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An area the BLM is proposing a commercial treatment for the Late Mungers project. The orange rings around some of the trees signify those won't be cut down.(Roman Battaglia / Jefferson Public Radio) The federal Bureau of Land Management plans a timber sale that is drawing opposition. The sale north of Grants Pass is called the "Last Chance Project.…

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New funding for hydrogen energy in the Pacific Northwest 15:40

2h ago15:40

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A representation of a hydrogen molecule( Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association) The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association is a nonprofit aimed at developing a network of clean hydrogen energy in the Pacific Northwest. The association recently received Phase 1 status from the Department of Energy, which will grant them access to funds to begin to …

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The usual standouts at today's Detroit Lions Scrimmage 26:26

37m ago26:26

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Colton Pouncy from The Athletic is our guest today on the show. Colton was there today for the scrimmage and reports back on who looked good and again, Amon-Ra St. Brown did his thing. We also discuss the WR4 spot, injuries, Gibbs health, backup QB, and more. In addition, Colton talks about the plan for Jake Bates. #firstlisten Support Us By Suppor…

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New Measure 110 boss at OHA 15:05

1h ago15:05

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A syringe in a tent in downtown Portland. Facing an escalating addiction crisis, Oregon lawmakers are considering new laws to help crack down on drug trafficking. (Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB ) Ballot measure 110 sailed to victory in Oregon, but getting it to work as intended--to reduce drug penalties and increase drug treatment--has met with challe…

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CASA volunteers needed for foster kids 15:21

1h ago15:21

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Students make their way to class for the first day of school at Tustin Ranch Elementary School in Tustin on Aug. 12, 2021.(The Orange County Register / via AP Photo) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jackson and Josephine Counties provide specially trained community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in pursuit of sa…

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Bridging Student Education Funding Gaps 10:16

1h ago10:16

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Southern Oregon University Class of 2023 graduates celebrate at their commencement ceremony. ( SOU) The Last Mile Education Fund helps support the financial needs of students pursuing STEM fields through a unique "Pay It Forward" model. Students in need can receive immediate assistance. They eventually become ambassadors of the fund, and finally, i…

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September 8th cannot get here fast enough for Detroit Lions fans 26:48

16m ago26:48

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We have officially hit the dog days of the preseason. yes, there is a team scrimmage tomorrow and yes, Lions at KC on Saturday, but it is starting to drag. There are not a ton of camp battles or roster spots that we are dying to discuss. This team is ready and ready to win. We have the latest on Jahmyr Gibbs, roster moves, available WR's, and a JJ …

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The Health Impacts of Climate Change in Oregon 15:30

1h ago15:30

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(Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters; iStock, Midjourney) A new report from the Oregon Health Authority details the ways climate change impacts the health of Oregonians in 2023, including an increase in heat-related deaths and hospital visits. The impacts were more significant for communities of color, low-income residents, and r…

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The Talent Food Project seeks a new home 15:30

1d ago15:30

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The ACCESS food pantry has been run out of Talent's old Town Hall. A fire caused the building to be shut down for renovations.(James Kelley) The Talent Food Project organizes bimonthly food drives and distributes the food to locals in need. They recently lost access to their storage space in the Talent Town Hall following an electrical fire. They a…

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Oregon's Infrastructure Report Card 15:00

1h ago15:00

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Gov. Tina Kotek said she isn’t comfortable with the state issuing $1 billion in general obligation bonds over the next eight years to pay to replace the Interstate 5 bridge connecting Portland and Vancouver. ( Oregon Department of Transportation/Flickr) The status of Oregon's roads, bridges, energy production and drinking water are among a number o…

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Huskerpod Strikes Back 33:07

1h ago33:07

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In today’s episode, we catch up and discuss some of the major storylines from the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Hurrdat Sports Network

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Who will be the fourth WR for the Detroit Lions? 27:19

13h ago27:19

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Some major news out of Allen Park today as the Lions waive/injured Antoine Green. The wideout was trying to step up and become the team's 4th WR but now he is gone. Green suffered a neck injury and concussion the other night and now if he returns he would have to be on IR. The team also has added QB Jake Fromm. We discuss that and more. Also, our C…

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How knowledge of the universe helped a scientist navigate tragedy 29:31

1d ago29:31

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Alan Townsend, author of This Ordinary Stardust(Boulder Book Store Eventbrite image) The same stuff that makes up all of the creatures on Earth is also present in all of the stars in the sky. Which can make us feel very small in the universe, but also provide some comfort: We are not eternal, but parts of us are. These are the kinds of thoughts tha…

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Dairy industry addresses the cow methane issue on a large scale 15:08

4d ago15:08

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Northwest dairy cattle eat rations out of a feed bunk.(Karla Salp / Washington State Department Of Agriculture) People and their activities take the vast majority of the blame for the accumulation of greenhouse gases that warm the planet. But people are not the only culprits. Cows get some of the blame, too. Burps from Bossie and her sisters…

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Some surprise PFF Grades from last night's Detroit Lions loss 26:39

4d ago26:39

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We recap last night's 14-3 loss again to the Giants. Backup QB remains a concern. PFF grades are out and there were some scores that made no sense.. at all. Also, a backup O Lineman is done for the year and a wild prediction about the NFC North. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified …

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Postgame Reaction Pod as the Detroit Lions fall in the preseason opener 26:38

4d ago26:38

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It was not a great night for the Lions. They fall to the New York Giants 14-3 in Preseason Game #1. Lions offense could not get going under Nate Sudfeld, who started at QB. Hendon Hooker did better, but the offense only managed a Jake Bates 53 yard FG. Defense did alright and there were some positives. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Spon…

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Locked On Lions POSTCAST: Lions FALL To Giants In NFL Preseason Opener | Hendon Hooker Exits Early 30:33

10d ago30:33

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Detroit Lions and New York Giants battled in NFL Preseason Game #1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey with the Giants winning 14-3. Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker showed a lot of promise in his first game action since November of 2022 after suffering a torn ACL at the University of Tennessee. Hendon Hooker left the game earl…

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What's the Future of Local Media? 29:30

5d ago29:30

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More than half of the counties across America have limited access to reliable news and information, according to researchers at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. The State of Local News 2023 report, produced by Northwestern's Local News Initiative, paints a dim outlook with 204 counties that have no local media and a trend…

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Prepare to Lose Power 14:54

5d ago14:54

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Most of us are totally dependent upon power, the electric kind. And when it goes away, even for a minute, an hour or a day, it can create chaos in our lives. Out of four major sectors in society residential, industrial, commercial and transportation, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) data show that the residential sector consumes the most elect…

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A special Crossover edition of Locked on Lions and Locked on Giants 28:22

6d ago28:22

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With the Detroit Lions spending the entire week in New Jersey, we thought we would bring you a special Locked on Lions and Locked on Giants crossover with Patricia Traina. PT is a legend on our network and she was there for all the fisticuffs that took place at the joint practice sessions. We discuss the Thursday preseason matchup as well and some …

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There they go: Klamath Dam removal update 31:20

6d ago31:20

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The Klamath River dam removal project, removing four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, was always about fish. And fish passage was recently restored at the site of the J.C. Boyle Dam, allowing fish to swim past the site for the first time in decades. The dam destruction is the largest project of its type in the nation. It is expected to be c…

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How Grants Pass can afford to offer free preschool for the first time 14:51

6d ago14:51

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Public school is free, but what comes before it is generally not. That changes when the coming school year starts in Grants Pass, where the school district just announced the beginning of free preschool for four- and five-year-old children. It is free but not unlimited; there are only 36 slots available, and the students will be chosen by lottery. …

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More scuffles between the Detroit Lions and New York Giants 27:25

7d ago27:25

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Matt Dery has your recap of Day 2 of the Lions and Giants joint practices. More righting and oh yeah, more fighting. Malik Nabers and Kerby Joseph got into a major scuffle. Nabers started it. It continued to be a great day for the Lions interior D Line and the defense really shined against Daniel Jones and the NYG first team offense. Bad news: Emma…

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Nature knows best: Successes and failures in tree planting 15:31

7d ago15:31

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Trees are good. They provide many benefits: from giving oxygen, to stabilizing the soil, to providing shade. But are tree planting efforts effective in the fight against climate change? A team of researchers, including Jacob Bukoski from the OSU College of Forestry, analyzed data from thousands of reforestation sites across 130 countries. The resul…

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One-person show explores deep inside 10:40

7d ago10:40

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(Courtesy photo / YouTube ) Sometimes actors are called upon to play multiple characters in a play ... but what happens when one actor plays them all? "Sweaty Thots" is the play directed by Julie Oda-Grantham. Actor Matthew Reynolds plays all the characters that explore a wide variety of experiences, emotions and perspectives revealing insights tha…

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Not your typical shower 14:58

7d ago14:58

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(adege / Pixabay) Nature can often provide the greatest entertainment experiences. It's a 24 hour performance. But every so often it offers a special encore, like a fantastic meteor shower. On Aug 11-12 the Perseids Meteor Shower will flood our skies. John Mulchaey, Director of The Carnegie Observatory, will provide tips on the best places in our r…

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The Detroit Lions involved in Brawl Day in Jersey 27:06

8d ago27:06

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Day 1 of joint practices with the New York Giants highlighted by multiple fights and skirmishes between the two teams. We also dive in to who looked good, who is making a move on the Depth Chart and who is not. Plus, the TV voice of the Lions in the preseason, Jason Ross Jr, joins us! #firstlisten For your next listen, check out the Locked On Fanta…

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Economic mobility is a possibility 30:28

8d ago30:28

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Where you start in life can often determine where you end up. But not always. Author Tom Seeman experienced an unusual journey to a distant destination and shares insights in his book; Animals I Want to See, a Memoir of Growing Up In the Projects and Defying the Odds. Seeman's identity, ambition, religion, and friendship—often across racial and soc…

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The Detroit Lions need a kicking competition 26:19

11d ago26:19

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The Lions held a full on scrimmage today during practice in Allen Park. Rough day for Jake Bates as we chronicle on today's show. The Rookie Kicker had his struggles, so what will GM Brad Holmes do? Also, the backup QB job is not anymore clear than it was yesterday. Jared Goff continues to be outstanding. We also have a cool O Line list and more. #…

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Levi continues to impress his Lions teammates 26:12

12d ago26:12

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The Levi Onwuzurike love-in continues to go on in Allen Park. Another solid day of practice and a a teammate even saying he could be a 20 million dollar a year player. We discuss. Also, Day 8 Observations from Training Camp, a new face in the Lions TV booth, and our Call of the Day. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn Linke…

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We fly with "The Bird" and talk some Detroit Lions 33:20

18d ago33:20

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We chat with CBS NFL play by play man Ian Eagle on today's show. Ian gives tremendous insight on the Lions and previews next week's Joint Practices with the Giants. Ian loves what Detroit is doing and sees them as a definite Super Bowl contender. Also, Riley Patterson will not be coming to the Lions. And Dan Campbell is a big Levi fan. #firstlisten…

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Will Riley come home to the Detroit Lions? 26:46

14d ago26:46

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Just who will Brad Holmes pick to push Jake Bates for competition at Kicker for camp? It is remarkable to think but yes, Riley Patterson is available once again! Waived by the Jags, could there be a threepeat for Riley in Detroit? Also, John Cominsky with a major knee injury. Day 6 Training Camp observations. And a Call of the Day. #firstlisten Sup…

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The Deck-troit Lions 26:35

15d ago26:35

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Taylor Decker has a brand new contract extension from the Lions. 3 years and 60 million dollars for the team's Left Tackle. Well deserved for a guy that really is the true Captain of this team. This leaves one more deal to get done: Alim McNeill. GM Brad Holmes said today on 97.1 FM The Ticket that it is "about time." Also, first day in pads, who s…

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The Badger grounded in Allen Park 26:33

18d ago26:33

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There will be a fresh Kicking competition with the Detroit Lions come tomorrow. Michael Badgley's season is over due to a torn hamstring, so that means Jake Bates has the job for right now. Lions will be working out other kickers and signing someone shortly. Badgley goes on IR and he is out for the season. Bates was a cult hero for the UFL's Michig…

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Lauri Markkanen and Brandon Ingram Trade Rumors, Can the Nuggets return to glory?, and Can the Timberwolves compete for the title? 1:40:49

18d ago1:40:49

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Zach Lowe is joined by Tim MacMahon to discuss the lingering trade rumors surrounding Lauri Markkanen and Brandon Ingram heading into the 2024-25 NBA Season and what they make out of the Phoenix Suns. Then, Adam Mares joins the show to figure out if the Denver Nuggets can find a way back to being a championship level team and finally Jon Krawczynsk…

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New wrinkle for the Detroit Lions Star RB 26:52

19d ago26:52

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It has already started at Training Camp. The Lions working in Jahmyr Gibbs at wide receiver a little bit. The kid showed flashes last year of stardom and now OC Ben Johnson has him running routes and working with the WR group in drills. Day 2 of Training Camp also featured a strong day from Jake Bates, Brian branch seeing some time at Safety, and D…

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Day 1 of Training Camp in the books for the Detroit Lions 26:27

20d ago26:27

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Dan Campbell had a simple message for his team as they opened Training Camp today in Allen Park: "We don't live off reputation, we live off work." Perfect. The Coach knows that teams will be gunning for the Lions in 2024. matt Dery talks about who was on the field today and who was not. Also, some surprising moves already in terms of the depth char…

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Some upgrades at the Detroit Lions facility on reporting day 27:00

21d ago27:00

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The Detroit Lions have renamed 222 Rod Wood Drive's facility, the Meijer Performance Center as the grocery chain has purchased the naming rights. Better news is that the team has had a roof on the stands in two different spots so that the fans will be shaded and less hot at the open practices. Also, USA Today predicts the Packers to win the NFC Nor…

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Team USA Survives Exhibition Games, Next Season's Wins Over/Under Reactions, and Knicks Talk 1:23:54

21d ago1:23:54

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Zach and Fred Katz discuss Team USA winning competitive exhibition games and how they feel about the team heading into the Olympics, then they discuss the most interesting win totals by ESPN Bet and which teams they think will surpass or fail to meet expectations, and if there are any moves left to make for the New York Knicks. All that and more! T…

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Detroit Lions coverage gets bolstered with a new start for Justin Rogers 30:06

22d ago30:06

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Justin Rogers has a new home. The longtime Detroit News beat writer has started up his own venture at www.DetroitFootball.net. You can subscribe to Justin to read his daily insights on the team and more. Justin joined Matt Dery today to discuss his departure from the News as well as what his Substack will look like. We also talk about the Lions and…

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The Detroit Lions Top 10 talent is right there with the best 26:12

25d ago26:12

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The votes are in and the Lions high end talent is near the top of the NFL. ESPN is done with their positional rankings and scouts and coaches say the Lions have SEVEN Top 10 players at their position. Only San Francisco has more with 9. Goff, ARSB, LaPorta, Ragnow, Sewell, Hutch, and Gibbs. We discuss. Also, DJ Reader made a top 30 list. Rookies re…

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What Detroit Lions storylines for Training Camp are most intriguing? 26:13

26d ago26:13

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We have a great chat today with Lions beat reporter from The Lions Wire, Jeff Risdon. jeff breaks down the camp battles, what he looks most forward to next week, Matthew Judon trade possibilities, and more. Jeff also has his thoughts on the rest of the NFC North. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you f…

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What's Going on with the Raptors and Hornets, Banchero vs. Barnes, Bucks Update, and Westbrook to Denver 1:39:43

26d ago1:39:43

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Zach and Seth Partnow discuss what the Raptors and Hornets are up to before weighing in on some offseason winners and losers. Then ESPN's Jamal Collier joins for the latest on the Bucks. Plus, Russell Westbrook is reportedly headed to Denver. Raptors (3:01) Banchero vs. Barnes (24:58) Hornets (32:21) Offseason winners and losers (49:45) Collier (1:…

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Branch has a shot to be a special Detroit Lion 26:22

27d ago26:22

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We have our list down to #1 of the Top 5 Detroit Lions who could become first time Pro Bowlers. No shocker that DB Brian Branch is at the top. The CB/S is arguably the most consistent player on this Lions defense and his 3 interceptions last year were impressive for a Rookie. Branch, McNeill, Decker, Reader, and Arnold are the list. We also dive in…

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Could the Detroit Lions make a call about Aiyuk? 28:15

28d ago28:15

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(Apologize for the audio issues) Great chat today with PFF's Dalton Wasserman on a variety of Detroit Lions topics. Brandon Aiyuk reportedly has asked the Niners to trade him. How realistic is it that the Lions would make a phone call to John Lynch? Also, what does Dalton think of the Lions roster, draft class, and chances to win the NFC? We also t…

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