Best Danielle McCombs Podcasts (2024)

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162. #Danielle - Coaches Corner: Julie Hess with Danielle McCombs 22:02

14d ago22:02

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In this episode of The Opposite of Small Talk, Danielle introduces Coaches Corner's, a new monthly segment, which explores topics through a coaches lense. The inaugural guest is Julie Hess, author, executive coach, coaching supervisor and educator. Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more ab…

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164. #Kristy On motivating others, accountability, and speaking concisely 8:05

4h ago8:05

8:05

In this #askmeanything episode, Kristy answers YOUR questions received in Instagram DMs and from participants of her team training program Communication Accelerator. Today's episode covers: How to motivate others How to handle a co-worker who is too assertive when you are not assertive Improving accountability Speaking to deliver an idea fully, wit…

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Outwork Everybody - Brookhaven Academy softball coach Lisa Covington and the MAIS 5A state title-winning Lady Cougars, live at the Fit Life Sports Plex 1:39:05

6d ago1:39:05

1:39:05

On this week's Corner Blitz, we spend an evening with the champions - Brookhaven Academy softball coach Lisa Covington and state-champion Lady Cougars Kensy Covington, Ann Elise Duncan, Alayna Daigle and Miriam Wallace. The MAIS 5A state softball champions just picked up their third state title in four years. We also sit down for an informative tal…

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163. Why Work Matters with Moe Carrick 46:36

7d ago46:36

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Do you find that the work you do gives you a sense of purpose or that your contributions as an employee are important to a cause bigger than yourself? This week’s guest, Moe Carrick, author, podcast host, and CEO of the workplace culture consultancy, Momentum, Inc. views work as a human need. Moe brings her wealth of knowledge, and decades of exper…

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On the Map - McComb boys basketball coach Karshae Peterson and sophomore ballers Timothy Green and Fred Wells, live at the Fit Life Sports Plex 1:36:57

13d ago1:36:57

1:36:57

With high school basketball season less than three weeks away (giggity), we bring in last year's 4A boys state title runners up, the McComb Tigers. Head coach Karshae Peterson talks about winning one more game than last year's 21-9 team: the final game. He's joined by sophomores Timothy Green (the shooter) and Fred Wells (the muscle). Maybe Raymond…

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An Array of Weapons - South Pike football coach Tyrone Varnado and Eagles Michael Christian, Terryon Huff, Jayvon Jackson and TJ Varnado 1:33:14

22d ago1:33:14

1:33:14

On this week's Corner Blitz Podcast, we catch up with one of only two undefeated football teams remaining in the coverage area - the South Pike Eagles. Head coach Tyrone Varnado is a frequent guest of Southwest Broadcasting, and with him are seniors Michael Christian, Terryon Huff, Jayvon Jackson and junior TJ Varnado. We're also joined by SMCC's B…

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161. How to Respectfully Disagree in a Divided World with Justin Jones-Fosu 41:32

21d ago41:32

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The Opposite of Small Talk Live (October 19th!): Live Podcast Event — The Opposite of Small Talk Podcast We have reached peak election season in the United States and many of us are feeling the burnout from political discussions (arguments) and want to be able to genuinely connect with people, even those we disagree with. If you are feeling the ele…

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Showin' them who Salem is - Salem Lady Wildcats volleyball coach Bird Martin and senior Addison Hawn, live at the Fit Life Sports Plex 1:27:06

29d ago1:27:06

1:27:06

On this week's Corner Blitz Podcast, we catch up with Salem Attendance Center volleyball/softball coach Bird Martin and Lady Wildcat senior Addison Hawn, as they get ready to make a 200-mile trip to the edge of Mississippi for Round One of the volleyball playoffs. We also goof around with Larry McDaniel and Karl Ott from Keith White Ford Lincoln an…

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160. #kristy: Get Better Feedback 7:51

27d ago7:51

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LIVE EVENT Oct 19th in BOSTON - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER According to Bill Gates, "We all need people who will give us feedback. That's how we improve." But what do you wo when you ask for critical feedback and only ever receive praise? In this episode, Kristy shares 3 tips for how to get better feedback. Follow us on Instagram @theoppositeofsmallta…

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Postgame Cookies and a Good Pair of Socks - Wesson Cobras football coach Jeremy Loy and senior lineman Trevor McRee, live at the Fit Life Sports Plex 1:37:21

1M ago1:37:21

1:37:21

On this week's Corner Blitz Podcast, we hang out with Jeremy Loy, head coach of the 4-0 Wesson Cobras, and Mr. Wesson Attendance Center, senior lineman Trevor McRree. Blake Brewer from SMCC comes back as guest host, and Enterprise-Journal Sports Editor Parker Gillam is our guest picker. Benjie, Brad, Blake and Adam also discuss banning the general …

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159. Writing Your Way Through Life with Kate Hanley 50:00

1M ago50:00

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LIVE EVENT IN BOSTON - OCT 19th - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER As we enter the season of fall, it seems appropriate for us to discuss ghosts, but not the type of “ghosts” most people would think of at Halloween, today’s guest helps other authors write their stories as a ghostwriter. Kate Manley, author, coach, ghostwriter, and podcast host, joins us for…

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Banners Hangin' Everywhere - Parklane softball coach Daniel Simmons and senior pitcher AR Sharp, Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex 1:25:15

1M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

On this edition of the Corner Blitz, first-year Parklane Lady Pioneers softball coach Daniel Simmons and senior pitcher A.R. Sharp join us on the show to talk about the weight of expectations and the power of the Lady Pioneers. Benji, Brad and Adam are joined by guest host Steven Porter of Williamson Nursery to pick some winners, urge Tua to retire…

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Captain of my Soul - Invictus Football Club founder Jeremy Johnson, Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Tonight on the Corner Blitz, we kill off the last few hours before the arrival of Hurricane Francine in Southwest Mississippi by talking about the Invictus Football Club with its founder, Jeremy Johnson, lovingly called Coach Werm. Brad, Benji and Adam also run through the list of high school football games postponed or moved due to weather, contin…

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158. Effective Negotiation with Fotini Iconomopoulos 54:19

2M ago54:19

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LIVE EVENT IN BOSTON - OCT 19th - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Most of us have experienced a significant amount of high stakes and low stakes negotiation in our personal lives, even when we don’t realize it. Whether it is negotiating the terms of a contract with a client, negotiating bedtime with a child, or negotiating a better deal at the car dealersh…

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Numerous Children - Bogue Chitto Principal Gareth Sartin, Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex 1:34:50

2M ago1:34:50

1:34:50

This week, The Corner Blitz hands the microphone to a deserving Gareth Sartin, recently named principal at Bogue Chitto Attendance Center after 22 years of coaching the Bobcats football team. Sartin talks at length about his time at Bogue Chitto, coaching kids and coaching the kids' kids, hollering at baseball players, not really knowing what to do…

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A Mississippi Girl - Miss Teen USA Addie Carver, Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex 1:34:28

2M ago1:34:28

1:34:28

On a special episode of The Corner Blitz, we're joined by Lawrence County High School senior cheerleader Addie Carver. She also has this whole thing where she's Miss Teen USA. And a dance teacher. And a social media mogul. And a model. The sports crew dives into the pageant life and Addi tells us how awesome the Lawrence County Cougars are going to…

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157: Nurturing a Growth Mindset with Collin Henderson 48:16

2M ago48:16

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Ask yourself these questions: First, what's something in your life, right now, that you've been avoiding or delaying due to fear? Second question, If you knew you couldn't fail, what would you do? Today’s guest, Collin Henderson, author, Fortune 500 speaker, and highly respected coach, asks his own clients these questions regularly. He joins us on …

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Ain't Nobody Happy - Daily Leader Sports Editor Cliff Furr, Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex 1:47:29

2M ago1:47:29

1:47:29

On a special bro-bro episode of The Corner Blitz, we're joined by Daily Leader Sports Editor Cliff Furr for a deep, DEEP dive on the MAIS Super 16 Conference proposal, and we talk for more than an hour about how it would work (and why it won't work), what it would accomplish (or fail to accomplish) and exactly whom in the Mississippi Asociation of …

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Welcome to the League - Parklane Academy Football Coach Ron Rushing and senior QB JD Dumas, Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex 1:13:16

3M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

The Corner Blitz returns to the airwaves after a summer hiatus, and we're bustin' into high school football season with Parklane Academy Football Coach Ron Rushing and the prince of the Pioneers, senior quarterback JD Dumas. Benji, Adam and the Brads also discuss some talking points for local high school football teams; which of the preseason AP To…

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156. Making Friends with the Grim Reaper with Jodi Wellman 41:25

3M ago41:25

41:25

How many Mondays have you lived, how many Mondays do you have left? It may be a provocative or even unsettling question for some, but today’s guest looks at it more as motivation over morbidity. We speak to Jodi Wellman, author of the book, “You Only Die Once, How to Make it to the End with No Regrets,” on the topic of Making Friends with the Grim …

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155. Nonverbal Communication with Blake Eastman 57:42

3M ago57:42

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Most people are familiar with the saying, “actions speak louder than words.” This week’s guest explains how your actions, facial expressions, and even the tone of your voice can communicate a lot about you to your colleagues, clients, friends, and acquaintances. Blake Eastman speaks to us on the topic of Nonverbal Communication and its important ro…

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154. The Act of Storytelling with Katherine Kennedy 32:20

4M ago32:20

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As human beings we have many unique ways of communicating with one another including sharing some of our most personal thoughts, which when verbalized or written down can give others a deeper insight into who we are inside. This week’s guest has learned, first-hand, and now teaches others that storytelling can be a powerful tool that each of us pos…

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153. Traction vs. Distraction with Nir Eyal 56:20

4M ago56:20

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It could be argued that at no other time in history has there been more external distractions in the average person’s daily life than there are today. This week’s guest Nir Eyal, bestselling author, teacher, consultant, and lecturer, discusses his book, “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life” as well as the topic of Tra…

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REBROADCAST: Changing the Culture of Racism is a Long Game, with Janese Murray 38:00

5M ago38:00

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To commemorate Juneteenth, we are rebroadcasting an episode that originally aired in December of 2021. In this episode Danielle and Kristy talk with Janese Murray, a thought leader in the field of diversity and inclusion, about race in the United States. We touch on critical race theory; what it is, what it isn’t, and what you can do about it. We t…

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152. Career Fulfillment and Success with Erika Ayers Badan 38:14

5M ago38:14

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The month of June is upon us and with it brings many rites of passage including graduation season. This episode is especially timely for new grads; anyone who may be looking to make a change in their career path; or even for someone who loves their current job and isn’t ashamed to admit it. This week’s guest, Erika Ayers Badan, the first CEO of Bar…

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Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: Preparation of the Mind - Ole Brook Track and Field state champions; Coaches Darien Dorsey and Tonya Johns, and athletes Jasmine Robertson, Ariyana Graham, Xavier Gayten ... 1:21:00

5M ago1:21:00

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On this week's Corner Blitz Podcast, we speak with the MHSAA 5A girls three-peaters in track and field, the Ole Brook Lady Panthers; and the Ole Brook boys, who've won two of the last three state titles. Head coaches Darien Dorsey and Tonya Johns bring along state champion student athletes Jasmine Robertson, Ariyana Graham, Xavier Gayten and Coderr…

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151. #Kristy Be Funny at Work 7:23

5M ago7:23

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There are multiple good reasons to be funny at work; it’s proven to release stress, it inspires and motivates teams (according to research), and it’s well… fun. Listen to this episode to learn about different kinds of humor to start using at work and what to avoid. WORK JOURNAL: Build a reflection habit that turns every interaction into an opportun…

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Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: Viva La Rams - Wilkinson County Christian Academy Baseball Coach Kyle white and Jack Orgeron, Gavin Davis and Jacob Sessions 1:16:13

5M ago1:16:13

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Tonight on The Corner Blitz, we're joined by the MAIS 2A Baseball State Champions, the Wilkinson County Christian Academy Rams. Head Coach Kyle White rides all the way to Fit Life from Woodville and brings three of his heavy hitters, seniors Jack Orgeron and Gavin Davis, and junior pitcher Jacob Sessions. We talk about long roadtrips in MAIS 2A, wi…

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150. Gravitas: Living a Life of Self Assurance with Lisa Sun 47:52

5M ago47:52

47:52

Have you ever heard the saying, be your own biggest fan? That type of self confidence and assurance can be attainable according to our latest guest. In this episode, we discuss the topic of Gravitas: Living a Life of Self Assurance with entrepreneur and author, Lisa Sun. Lisa shared how we can learn a lot from the self-confidence displayed by 5 yea…

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Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: Pigskin Rendezvous - Spring Scrimmages at SMCC with North Pike, South Pike and Amite Co. 1:31:46

6M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

This week we get outside the friendly confines of Fit Life and broadcast on location at Southwest Mississippi Community College for a high school football spring scrimmage. Amite County coach Jeffery Gibson faces off against his little brother, Don Gibson, and the Port Allen Pelicans. We talk to both afterward. We also catch up with North Pike coac…

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149. #Danielle - The Power of Improv 5:07

6M ago5:07

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In this episode of The Opposite of Small Talk, Danielle shares her experience of attending an Improv class. She provides ways that improv skills are put to use in real life.By Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

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Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: Girls Gotta Eat - Co-Lin women's basketball coach Britta Stephens and North Pike AD Kevin Martin 1:25:36

6M ago1:25:36

1:25:36

This week we're joined by Copiah-Lincoln Community College Lady Wolfpack Basketball Coach Britta Stephens, who reflects on her not-quite-one-year on the job with the She Wolves, recruiting and performing at the juco level and how it's important to have assistant coaches who can choose restaurants at which to stop on road trips. We also talk to Nort…

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148. A Discussion on Domestic and Interpersonal Violence with Jennifer Peterkin 53:09

6M ago53:09

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Domestic and interpersonal violence do not discriminate and can happen to people from all walks of life. In this episode, we have a Discussion on Domestic and Interpersonal Violence with our guest, Jennifer Peterkin. Jennifer helps us to understand the difficulties of recognizing and exiting a violent relationship as well as some of the harmful ste…

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Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: The Mountains Win Again - Ole Brook tennis coach Becky Green and state champions Allie Grace McNeil, Annie Stewart, Caroline Kilpatrick and Cohen Leggett. Mississippi ... 1:35:24

6M ago1:35:24

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This week on The Corner Blitz we have our annual sit-down with Brookhaven High School Tennis Coach Becky Green as she tallies up yet another line on her state champion spreadsheet. This time it's two pairs of doubles winners - Allie Grace McNeil (SR), Annie Stewart (8th), Caroline Kilpatrick (JR) and Cohen Leggett (FR). That was Caroline's THIRD st…

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147. #kristy What To Do With Those Awkward Minutes Before the Meeting Starts 6:58

6M ago6:58

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What do you do with those few minutes after you've joined a meeting when some people have arrived, but not everyone is there yet so the meeting can't get started? Do you turn to your email inbox? Do you sit in awkward silence? Or do you initiate conversation with the group? In this episode Kristy shares the secret that will make it easier to connec…

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Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday - North Pike Softball Coach Sonya Wallace and senior Lady Jag Emilie Williams 1:12:59

6M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

This week on The Corner Blitz, longtime North Pike Lady Jags Softball Coach Sonya Wallace comes back on the show, and with her is a senior Lady Jag hitting .415 and committed to Copiah-Lincoln, Emilie Williams. They talk about the grind of scheduling a dozen 7A schools during the regular season and how being in knife fights all year gets you ready …

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146. Overcoming Upper Limits and Self-Sabotage with Gay Hendricks 51:46

6M ago51:46

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Have you ever felt like you are your own “worst enemy” or that you just can’t seem to get out of your own way personally or professionally? This may be what this week’s guest would refer to as an “upper limit” problem. In this episode, we speak to Gay Hendricks on the topic of Overcoming Upper Limits and Self-Sabotage. Gay shares his own personal s…

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Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: The Wild Bunch - Bogue Chitto tennis coach Chase Wallace and seniors Jax, Andrew, Gage and Colten 1:07:19

7M ago1:07:19

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On this week's show we catch up with the three-time Lincoln County/Region winners in tennis - the Bogue Chitto Bobcats. Coach Chase Wallace joins us on his last ride before ascending into heaven (becoming assistant principal in the Sartin Administration) along with seniors Jax Leggett, Gage Smith, Colten Kimble and Andrew Merrell. The CB crew also …

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Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: The Bro Rivalry - baseball coaches Jack Edmondson (SMCC) and Adam Chamblee (Co-Lin). SMCC AD Ken Jackson. 1:44:18

7M ago1:44:18

1:44:18

On the April 10, 2024 Corner Blitz, Southwest Bears Baseball Coach Jack Edmondson and Co-Lin Wolfpack Baseball Coach Adam Chamblee prepare for the renewal of the Coca-Cola Classic rivalry, and they do so with 45 minutes of bromance. Southwest Athletic Director Ken Jackson also comes on the show to reveal the school will add women's volleyball to th…

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145. How Strong Boundaries Create Safe Spaces with Dr. Yanique Redwood and Kate Schatz 55:22

7M ago55:22

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In this special TOOST episode we had the opportunity to sit down for a conversation with Dr. Yanique Redwood, author, speaker, and facilitator, and Kate Schatz, now a three-time TOOST podcast guest, following an experimental event they held in Fall 2023 in Oakland, CA, with the goal of centering black female voices and experiences as well as a book…

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144. #kristy Grace, Grit, and Getting it Done! 38:34

7M ago38:34

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In this episode Kristy is interviewed with Lisa Gillette of Big Sky Coaching on her podcast Grace, Grit, and Getting it Done! Kristy shares her experience of struggling with workplace communication as a mid-career professional how she learned to be more prepared to speak up at work. https://gracegritgettingitdone.com/…

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Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: Them Wesson Girls - Lady Cobras Softball Coach Michelle Nunnery and standout seniors Mallory Sanders and Julianna Wilson 1:10:34

7M ago1:10:34

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The Corner Blitz checks in with the winngest high school softball team in Southwest Mississippi thus far: the 14-2 Wesson Lady Cobras. We talk with coach Michelle Nunnery, Longwood University pitcher commit Mallory Sanders and the field marshal behind home plate, catcher Julianna Wilson. Adam and the Two Brads also discuss Caitlin Clark on 12 milli…

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Live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: Drillin' it From 15 - Enterprise Archery Coach Lauren Jordan and the Yellowjacket archers 1:27:34

7M ago1:27:34

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Enterprise Attendance Center Archery Coach Lauren Jordan, assistant coach Nicole Lawrence and a handful of the team's top archers join The Corner Blitz to celebrate last week's AIMS High School 1A South State Championship and look ahead to the state finals, April 8-12. We also recap the 20-win basketball season with Southwest MS Community College w…

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143. The Art of Quitting with Amani Zaveri 39:09

7M ago39:09

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For most of us, at some point in our lives, we will come to a crossroads with a job or career, be it from burnout, finding it no longer brings us joy, or it doesn’t align with our values or goals. If or when we reach that crossroads, it may mean quitting or leaving that job or career behind. In this episode, we discuss with Amani Zaveri the topic o…

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The Corner Blitz live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: new Brookhaven Academy football coach Ryan Ross 1:23:27

7M ago1:23:27

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The Corner Blitz crew talks with new Brookhaven Academy football coach Ryan Ross, a seasoned veterans who becomes the third Cougar coach in three seasons. Sometimes it be like that.

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142. #Danielle- Listening 5:44

8M ago5:44

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In this episode Danielle explores the real meaning of listening, the three types of listening and how to practice to be a better listener.By Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

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The Corner Blitz live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: North Pike Baseball Coach Dustin Lott, interchangeable NFL running backs and technical difficulties 1:17:30

8M ago1:17:30

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On this episode of The Corner Blitz (covering all the sports in the Southwest corner of Mississippi) we talk to second-year North Pike Jags baseball coach Dustin Lott about North Pike being a "baseball school," all the baseball at the Lott family table and enormous light-up signs on the press box. The Corner Blitz fellas also talk about NFL teams t…

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141. How to Face Fatphobia with Kate Manne 47:31

8M ago47:31

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It’s true, we’re not a one size fits all society, but individuals deemed as overweight, obese, or fat can face a rush to judgment and unfair treatment based solely on their larger body size. Today’s guest Kate Manne discusses with us the topic of How to Face Fatphobia. Kate shares with us some fascinating historical origins of the Body Mass Index (…

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The Corner Blitz live at the Fit Life Sports Plex: West Lincoln Football Coach Johnny Ball and the sound of Wyoming Women's Tennis 1:17:47

8M ago1:17:47

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On this episode of The Corner Blitz, we broadcast live from the sniper's nest at the tennis courts at Fit Life while the Wyoming Cowgirls take on South Alabama below. We are joined by special guest Johnny Ball, who has coached everybody and their brother in Southwest Mississippi and now takes on his first head coaching gig for the West Lincoln Bear…

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140. #kristy: Take control of your working hours 6:58

8M ago6:58

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This episode is for you if you’re overwhelmed with meetings and spending nights and weekends catching up on work that you couldn’t get to during the day. Learn practical steps to take today to get your work hours under control. Work with Kristy: Learn more about workplace communication workshops and contsulting at www.kristyolinger.com…

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