Best Collin Parker Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #35: Chris "Skip" Hanks 41:59

4h ago41:59

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Chris "Skip" Hanks has been the Head Baseball Coach at Colorado Mesa University for past 31 years. This future Hall of Famer's coaching career includes 21 National Tournament appearances, four Division II World Series appearances, 12 RMAC Coach of the Year honors, and five Regional Coach of the Year awards. In 2019 and 2021, he was named the Nation…

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Ron Rash II Final 32:13

7h ago32:13

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Our hearts are with the families and communities in our beloved North Carolina mountains, who have been devastated by this catastrophic hurricane. These towns, which have always been a source of pride and inspiration for us all, now face a long and difficult path to recovering. Our October issue — traditionally a celebration of the mountains — now …

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Episode #34: Matt Lisle 59:08

8h ago59:08

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Matt Lisle is the Assistant Coach and Recruiting Director for the Softball program at Oregon State University, but you may know him best from the guy sitting on the dock with his brothers every morning telling Dad Jokes trying to get each other to laugh. That’s right, Matt Lisle is the oldest of the 7 Lisle children, and the 5 brothers are the ones…

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Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 4 Episodes 1:03:39

7h ago1:03:39

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Collin and Doug continue the Top 5 series, ranking the best episodes of Stranger Things Season Four. From 'The Hellfire Club' straight through to 'The Piggyback', we each reveal our thoughts and then get into all the emails from our loyal listeners. Dear Billy, there's a lot to choose from, so rev up Katinka and join us!…

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Episode #33: Jenny Glenn 1:02:00

15d ago1:02:00

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Jenny Glenn, Head Volleyball Coach at Metropolitan State University of Denver, has taken one of the most successful volleyball programs in Division II history to unprecedented heights during her eight years as the Roadrunners' head coach. Heading into the 2024 season, she has compiled an overall record of 191-47 (.803 winning percentage), including…

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Ron Rash - Live in Asheville 33:28

8d ago33:28

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Our hearts are with the families and communities in our beloved North Carolina mountains, who have been devastated by this catastrophic hurricane. These towns, which have always been a source of pride and inspiration for us all, now face a long and difficult path to recovering. Our October issue — traditionally a celebration of the mountains — now …

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Episode #32: Dominic Parker 44:04

12d ago44:04

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Dominic Parker begins his first season as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Eastern New York state after 10 years as an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I, II, III and NJCAA levels, including a run to the NCAA Division III Tournament Quarterfinals last winter at Christopher Newport (Va.) and a Nationa…

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Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove on white poverty, race myths, and the reconstruction of American democracy 27:58

13d ago27:58

27:58

Yale Divinity School Lecturer Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove offers insights on the upcoming presidential election – drawing from his latest book with Bishop William Barber, ‘White Poverty’; discusses how a peacemaking trip to Iraq during the US invasion transformed his life; and talks about his work helping lead the new Center for Public Theology and P…

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Episode #31: Scott Winterburn 1:16:04

19d ago1:16:04

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Scott Winterburn is the Head Baseball Coach at the University of La Verne in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). After leading his alma Mater, Asuza Pacific, for one year, Scott took over the Leopard program in 2001 and quickly turned it into a national power. He’s led the Leo’s to 6 SCIAC titles and 8 NCAA National…

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Michael Parker, Part 2 19:06

27d ago19:06

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Michael Parker talks about writing his new novel, I Am the Light of This World, and talks about living in North Carolina versus living in Texas. After some 30 years spent writing tales of North Carolina and its people, author Michael Parker moved away to explore a new setting. In an unexpected twist, he returned home, where undiscovered stories awa…

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Episode #30: Josh Collins 55:00

26d ago55:00

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Josh Collins is in his 13th season as the Head Coach of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University volleyball team, while also serving as an Assistant Athletic Director for Gameday Operations. Collins – who became SWOSU Volleyball’s winningest coach during the 2016 season – enters the 2024 fall campaign with a career record of 183-163 after leading…

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Stranger Things Influence: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 1:32:22

27d ago1:32:22

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Collin and guest host Doug continue the ‘Scoops Ahoy’ Influence series with a look at how 1980's 'The Empire Strikes Back' (and the Star Wars universe in general) helped shape Stranger Things. From force-pushing train cars to name-dropping Lando, there's so much to talk about that not even the Millennium Falcon could hold it all. Grab your trusty l…

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Sharing Sacred Spaces and Radical Hospitality with Vanessa Avery 18:19

30d ago18:19

18:19

YDS alumna Vanessa Avery shares lessons learned from decades of interfaith peacebuilding, how architecture can be used as a tool to bring people together, and the importance of radical hospitality. https://divinity.yale.edu/news/quadcast-sharing-sacred-spaces-and-radical-hospitality-vanessa-averyBy Yale Divinity School

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Episode #29: Spencer Henke 50:36

1M ago50:36

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Spencer Henke was named the Interim head men's basketball coach at Saint Leo University in St. Leo, FL in May of 2024 for the 2024-25 season following four seasons as an assistant coach on Lance Randall's staff from 2020-24. Randall took the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach position at the University of Wisconsin this summer. Henke first arrived at…

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Valuable Lessons from My Eighth Year of Freedom 19:06

1M ago19:06

19:06

In 2021, I decided to stop doing annual updates. At that time, I thought I had FI figured out and was just living a “normal” life (so no need to talk about it anymore). Well, a lot has changed since then. Turns out, I didn’t have everything figured out :/ I explain more in today’s short podcast episode!…

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Michael Parker, Part 1 25:37

2M ago25:37

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After some 30 years spent writing tales of North Carolina and its people, author Michael Parker moved away to explore a new setting. In an unexpected twist, he returned home, where undiscovered stories await. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writ…

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Episode #28: Haylee Pruse 21:11

1M ago21:11

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Haylee Pruse is a 2024 graduate of Kamehameha Schools and Lanakila Volleyball Academy in Maui, Hawaii where she finished her high school career as a First Team Maui Interscholastic League Division 1 All Star. She was a Varsity Team Captain her Junior and Senior seasons, as well as a Team Captain at Lanakila from 2018-2024. She's a natural leader an…

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Episode #27: Mark Yoshino 37:00

2M ago37:00

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Mark Yoshino has led the Bellevue College Bulldogs baseball squad for 31 years, 26 of those years as the Head Coach. He is the winningest coach in Bellevue Baseball's storied history. He has helped over 200 young men move on to the 4-year college ranks, and he's seen a very impressive 38 of his players get drafted into the professional ranks. We ha…

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Podcraft: The Craft of Writing Prose 30:10

2M ago30:10

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In this episode, Wiley returns to interviews with past guests and does a deeper dive into the craft of writing. He covers everything from finding an idea to deciding on a narrator. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and the…

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Episode #26: Peighton Marrero 50:21

2M ago50:21

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Peighton Marrero is a 4.0 student-athlete, State Champion Track Athlete, All- State Volleyball Setter, and All-State Basketball player out of Strasburg High School in Colorado where she will be a Senior in the 2024-25 school year. She's also a world class daughter, sister, mentor, leader and human being. Peighton was my first client to join the Sig…

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Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Eleven 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

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Collin and guest host Doug continue our Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with the centerpiece of the whole show: Jane “Eleven” Ives Hopper. She’s the driving force of everything – the kid (now, young woman) who can crush a Coke can, build a killer diorama, and force-push a baddie like no one’s business. Collin and Doug look at how El has …

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The Future of Theological Education with YDS Dean Gregory E. Sterling 29:36

2M ago29:36

29:36

Yale Divinity School Dean and Professor of New Testament Gregory E. Sterling discusses the future of theological education, overcoming polarization in America, and how the school’s new Living Village project is an ethical response to the climate crisis. https://divinity.yale.edu/news/future-theological-education-yds-dean-gregory-sterling…

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Episode #25: Jeff Culver 46:59

2M ago46:59

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Jeff Culver is entering his 13th Season as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). He led the UCCS to its first RMAC Championship in program history. He's coached the only NBA Draft Pick and the only All-Americans in program history. Culver was the only four-year head coach to offer Derrick White (NBA …

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Fall Reading Preview 24:07

2M ago24:07

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In this month's Our State Book Club episodes, Wiley will give listeners a preview of some exciting books releasing this fall. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between …

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Episode #24: Mike Siener 48:30

2M ago48:30

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Mike Siener has had an illustrious career as the Head Men's Soccer, Head Men's Tennis, Head Women's Tennis, and Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Webster University. Most coaches would dream about having his career coaching just one sport. Mike has been a championship coach in 4 different sports. His Head Coaching career includes: 10 SLIAC Champi…

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Serving Sales Teams the Right Way - Gail Kasper, TV Host, 2x TEDx Speaker & Sell Like A Cockatoo 33:16

3M ago33:16

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Today's episode welcomes Gail Kasper - the world’s leader in customization for sales keynote speeches and training programs. She is the creator of the Systematic Attitude Development-Technique™️ (SAD-T™️) and Cockatoo Selling, an innovative advanced sales program. These concepts are described in detail in her books Unstoppable: 6 Easy Steps To Find…

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Carol Ann Collins 11:26

3M ago11:26

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Writer Carol Ann Collins blends genres in her new book The Seafarer's Secret. She met up with Wiley to talk about her favorite beach reads, the plot devices in her new novel, her second career writing romance novels under a pseudonym, and much more! Join us for this special episode of the Our State Book Club podcast! We want to hear from you! Feel …

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Episode #23: Melissa Bruner 56:58

3M ago56:58

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Melissa Bruner has been the Director of Basketball Operations for the Florida State Women's Basketball team (NCAA D1) for 19 years after serving as the Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Women's Basketball Coach at Coe College for 4 years. In addition to her basketball duties with the program, Bruner wrapped up her 17th season working as the …

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How to Sell a Franchise - Marcos Moura, Co-Owner & CDO at Amada Senior Care 40:26

3M ago40:26

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Today's episode welcomes Marcos Moura, Co-Owner and Chief Development Officer at Amada Senior Care, a franchise business that provides home care for seniors. Amada is one of the only senior care companies in North America that offers in-home non-medical care as well as assisted living placement consulting services. Amada Senior Care was founded by …

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Building a Tech-Enhanced Cold Calling Culture - Sahil Mehra, Head of Strategic Sales at Nooks 25:38

3M ago25:38

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Today’s episode welcomes Sahil Mehra, Head of Strategic Sales at Nooks - an AI-Powered Parallel Dialer & Virtual Salesfloor powering the best SDR and BDR teams. They help train the team, boost conversion rates, and multiply connect rates all while having fun in the Nooks platform. Sahil also has 6 years of experience running a go-to-market agency f…

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Episode #22: Jordan Fee 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

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Jordan Fee begins his first season as the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at NCAA D1 Florida Atlantic University after an amazing first and only season at NCAA D2 Gannon University where he turned the a bottom of the conference team into a 32-2 Elite Eight performance in the 2024 NCAA D2 National Tournament in just one year. Amazing turn-around! M…

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Stranger Things Top 5: Most Memorable Moments 1:23:34

3M ago1:23:34

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Collin is joined by special Scooper guest co-host Doug, as we continue the Top 5 series with a SUPER-sized look at the most memorable moments from seasons 1 through 4 of Stranger Things. From Steve's killer bat flip to Max running up that hill to Eddie shredding Metallica, we each reveal our thoughts and then dig into listener emails! Plus, of cour…

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Kristy Woodson Harvey, Part 2 31:29

3M ago31:29

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This episode was recorded live at Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach. Visit ourstate.com/bookclub to discover more book club events. The houses in Kristy Woodson Harvey’s life have always fascinated her. Unable to fully uncover their stories, the award-winning novelist dreamed up her own. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Time…

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Episode #21: Greg Sheley 47:09

3M ago47:09

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Greg Sheley is the Director of Athletics and Head Women's Basketball Coach at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. He has had an illustrious 32-year career as a Head College Coach that includes 7 years at Butte College in Oroville, California and the last 25 years at Lane CC. He is well on his way to the Hall of Fame with a career record of 78…

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The Allbound Approach to B2B Revenue - Evan Dunn, Head of Marketing at ServiceBell 49:06

3M ago49:06

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Today’s episode welcomes Evan Dunn, Head of Marketing at ServiceBell - a SaaS platform that enables their users to create first party intent and convert it into pipeline using the best account-based tactics across inbound, outbound, and marketing channels. In rare cases, an executive that isn’t the CEO or Founder becomes the leading voice in the co…

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The Power of Quitting 6:18

3M ago6:18

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Saving up a bunch of money gives you power - power you can use to make your life better and your journey to financial independence quicker. The only way to take advantage of the power though is to use it. Full Article: https://www.madfientist.com/power-of-quitting/

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Episode #20: Mike DeGeorge 53:44

3M ago53:44

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Mike DeGeorge is the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Cal Poly. He has had an amazing career as he has built programs at the NCAA D3 and D2 levels at Eureka College, Cornell College, Rhodes College and Colorado Mesa University where he most recently led the Mavericks to four NCAA D2 National Tournaments that culminated in two Sweet 16 appearances. In…

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Kristy Woodson Harvey, Part 1 34:45

4M ago34:45

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The houses in Kristy Woodson Harvey’s life have always fascinated her. Unable to fully uncover their stories, the award-winning novelist dreamed up her own. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. List…

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Episode #19: Kanyon Anderson 53:15

4M ago53:15

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Kanyon Anderson is the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Washington. He has emerged as the most successful women’s soccer coach in the Northwest Athletic Conference. Since 2011, his teams have won twelve straight division titles and five NWAC championships. Anderson has been named division coach of the year eight times…

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Stranger Things Influence: Super 8 (2011) 36:53

4M ago36:53

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Collin continues the ‘Scoops Ahoy’ Influence series with a look at how 2011's 'Super 8' helped shape Stranger Things. From a band of young kids fighting a monster to a terrifying scene on a bus to nostalgic moments of late 70s/early 80s goodness, he chats about it all and also mourns the loss of a beloved Stranger Things filming location. Say goodb…

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Jill McCorkle, Part 2 26:39

4M ago26:39

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Before she became a successful novelist, Jill McCorkle was collecting portions of plots, slivers of settings. Her titles blend fiction with bits of reality from the rich catalog of her life. Email us: podcast@ourstate.com Works discussed in this episode: Old Crimes - by Jill McCorkle Our Town - by Thorton Wilder Hieroglyphics - by Jill McCorkle Fil…

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Happiness Through Subtraction 7:57

4M ago7:57

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If you want to use money to make you happier, stop thinking about what you can buy with it. Instead, think about how you can use it to remove the things in your life that make you unhappy. Full Article: https://www.madfientist.com/happiness-through-subtraction/

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Episode #18: Brad Hoyt 1:01:54

4M ago1:01:54

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Brad Hoyt was named the Head Men's Basketball at Quincy University in April of 2024 after spending 14 years at John Wood Community College as the Head Men's Basketball Coach, Director of Athletics, and yes, the Dean of Students. During his illustrious career at John Wood, he accumulated a record of 269-156 that included multiple numerous trips to t…

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Emotional Intelligence and Spirituality with Dr. Robin Stern 21:55

4M ago21:55

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Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence co-founder Dr. Robin Stern discusses the role of spirituality and religion in understanding and managing emotions, the danger of suppressing emotions like anger, and her groundbreaking work on gaslighting. For more information and a transcript of this conversation, please see: https://divinity.yale.edu/news/em…

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Episode #17: Marco Azurdia 1:03:08

4M ago1:03:08

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Marco Azurdia was named the Executive Director of the NWAC (Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges) in 2012 after a decorated career as a Head Women's Basketball for 20+ years at Napa Valley Community College (CA) and Wenatchee Valley Community College (WA). He walked away from his coaching career with 220 victories and seven 20-win s…

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Jill McCorkle, Part 1 19:16

5M ago19:16

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Before she became a successful novelist, Jill McCorkle was collecting portions of plots, slivers of settings. Her titles blend fiction with bits of reality from the rich catalog of her life. Email us: podcast@ourstate.com Books mentioned in this episode: Old Crimes by Jill McCorkle The Cheer Leader by Jill McCorkle July 7th by Jill McCorkle…

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Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Dustin Henderson 47:27

5M ago47:27

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Collin (flying solo this time!) continues the Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with the oh-so-loveable Dusty-bun — the kid with all the answers and a killer sense of humor... though admittedly questionable judgment in picking pets. Collin looks at how Dustin has evolved over four seasons and how he makes Stranger Things the little bit of …

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