Best Dave Laird Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 157 w/ Neil Laird - A LGBTQIA+ Multiple Emmy-Nominated Director Who Has Travelled To Over 70 Countries 1:15:16

1d ago1:15:16

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Hello and welcome to Episode 157 with Neil Laird, a TV producer, novelist, documentary maker, and avid traveller. Neil Laird is LGBTQIA+ and a multiple Emmy-nominated director of historical films for Discovery, BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and many other networks. For 25 years, he has produced over 1000 hours of "non-fiction" fil…

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Winging It on location at Garibaldi Lake - an immersive audio experience on a 20km overnight hike 17:45

5h ago17:45

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Welcome to this week's bonus episode as I share a new concept for the Winging It Travel Podcast. This is an immersive audio episode about my 20 km return hike to Garibaldi Lake over one night and two days. I share my experience hiking up with forest sounds and hiking poles, my reaction to the fantastic views of Garibaldi Lake, and the ups and downs…

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Episode 81 - Benjamín Labatut, Author of The MANIAC and When We Cease to Understand the World 1:02:31

3h ago1:02:31

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We're delighted to present our conversation with the remarkable Benjamín Labatut for Episode 81, in which we primarily discuss his 2023 non-fiction novel The MANIAC, its primary figure John von Neumann, the madness and magic of fiction, and the limits and future of science and the human mind. Run, don't walk to buy Benjamín's two English-language b…

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Mizzou leapfrogged in AP Poll, facing familiar test against Vanderbilt 29:11

2h ago29:11

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On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson discuss Tennessee passing Missouri in the AP Top 25. They also unpack the good, bad and undisciplined from the Tigers win over Boston College before digging into what Mizzou needs to show against Vanderbilt in Week 4.…

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Ep 156 w/ Chip Walter - A Vagabond Adventure - An Epic Journey Exploring All Seven Continents 1:53:46

22h ago1:53:46

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Hello and welcome to Episode 156 with Chip Walter, the Vagabond Adventurer. Chip is a storyteller, National Geographic Explorer, + author who takes an epic journey, exploring all seven continents - never by jet. Sharing it one day, one culture, one experience at a time. Chip has completed 600 days of exploring across seven continents and 120,000+ m…

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Mizzou prepping for early ranked showdown with Boston College 47:07

8d ago47:07

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On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson share their standouts and concerns from Missouri's win over Buffalo, including Luther Burden III's exit with an illness and Theo Wease Jr.'s career night. They praise the Tigers' defense and back-to-back shutouts before a preview of No. 6 Mizzou vs. No. 24 Boston…

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Ep 155 w/ Shafik Meghji - A Deep Dive Into Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia in South America 1:00:26

4d ago1:00:26

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Welcome to episode 155! This week, Shafik Meghji rejoins me for a second time to discuss travelling in Patagonia. In this episode, we will touch on Cordoba, Argentina's second city, and why it isn't on the traveller's radar for travel in Argentina. We discuss the best times to travel to Patagonia, the issue of over-tourism, and the different entry …

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Prep for Buffalo and is Mizzou's schedule getting stronger? 39:41

19d ago39:41

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On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson enjoy having real college football games to talk about and all their implications — including Missouri moving up to 9th in the AP Top 25. A couple of the Tigers' upcoming opponents look a few degrees tougher, which Eli and Ben dive into. They also talk about why …

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Ep 154 w/ Tony R. Vega - Walking The Tokaido Road between Kyoto and Tokyo as a Visually Impaired Person 1:23:15

11d ago1:23:15

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Hello, and welcome to episode 154! This week, I am joined by Tony R. Vega, a legally blind content creator who shares his journey of walking the Tokaido Road between Kyoto and Tokyo and his life living in Hawaii, USA. In this conversation, Tony discusses his experiences living in Hawaii and his love for Japan. He shares his journey of learning Japa…

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Dissecting Mizzou's rout of Murray State and college football's first weekend 39:43

24d ago39:43

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On this postgame episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson review Missouri's 51-0 win against Murray State to open the 2024 season. They discuss what impressed them about the Tigers' defense in a shutout performance, what could have been for wideout Luther Burden III on offense and why the kicking game was actually one…

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Ep 153 w/ Marie DeCosse - Launching NOMAD Travel Groups - The Home Exchange Platform Designed For Everyone 1:13:45

18d ago1:13:45

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Hello, and welcome to episode 153! This week, I am joined by Marie DeCosse, the founder and CEO of Nomad Travel Groups, which launched a week before this podcast episode's release. Read below for a description of what Nomad Travel Groups can offer. As founder Marie DeCosse sat with friends gazing at the tranquil waves ebbing from the coast of Sabog…

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Talking ticket takes and 10-win trepidation 42:03

1M ago42:03

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On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson unpack Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz's comments regarding ticket sales for the football program's home opener and whether they crossed a line. Eli and Ben also continue their discussion of how strength of schedule could impact Mizzou's College Football Playoff cha…

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Ep 152 w/ Dave Seminara - The Baltics in 2024, The Degeneration of Niagara (US Side) + Annoying Bear Guides 1:15:17

25d ago1:15:17

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Hello, and welcome to number 152! This week, I am re-joined by Dave Seminara, the author of Mad Travelers: A Tale of Wanderlust, Greed, and the Quest to Reach the Ends of the Earth, which I read. I find Dave fascinating to speak with; he is always welcome back on the podcast. Today, he is back to talk about a recent trip to the Baltics, a month-lon…

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Reacting to Darris Smith injury and the biggest questions facing Mizzou football 38:53

1M ago38:53

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On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson break down a season-ending injury for defensive end Darris Smith and what it means for Missouri's defense. They also ponder key questions facing Mizzou and its College Football Playoff hopes, from defensive transfers to the line of succession at running back to w…

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BONUS: Chatting about Travel Adventures & Hitchhiking w/ Winging it Travel's James Hammond 45:52

1M ago45:52

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This week I am sharing a recent convertion with Ashley from the Eat. Explore. Love. The Podcast as we talk all things travel and below is the shownotes for the episode as written by Ashley. It’s so amazing getting to connect with other folks through this podcast with people that love to travel, and James Hammond of Winging it Travel and Roaming wit…

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Suspiciously specific predictions for the 2024 Mizzou football season 38:02

2M ago38:02

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch beat writer Eli Hoff is joined by columnist Benjamin Hochman to make suspiciously specific predictions about what will happen during the 2024 college football season. From a standout individual performance from one Missouri player against his former team to a game-deciding turnover to …

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Ep 151 w/ Erin Hynes (Pina Travels) - A 165 Day Round-The-World Trip - Tanzania, Travel Budgets + Travel Insurance 2:08:54

1M ago2:08:54

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Thank you to SafetyWing for sponsoring today’s episode. They are my go-to choice for travel insurance, and here are five reasons I love using them. I love the ‘Pay as you go subscription, cancel anytime’ feature. This gives greater flexibility. I travel to many different countries, and SafetyWing covers over 180 countries! When entering a claim, yo…

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A Review Of My First 250 Episodes Which Includes 150 Guest Episodes 23:21

2M ago23:21

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This is a review of my last 250 episodes, 150 of which have been guest episodes. The first half is a fun little game as I record on the fly with a number generator on Google, asking it to pick a random number between 1 and 150 (concentrating on the guest episodes). Whatever number comes up, I will give you thirty seconds as to why you should listen…

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Episode 150 with Ross Borden - Humble Beginnings at Matador Network to GuideGeek, the Future of Travel With AI 58:43

2M ago58:43

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Hello, and welcome to Episode 150 with Ross Borden, the founder and CEO of Matador Network. First of all, thanks for joining me on this journey to the 150th guest episode; it has been unreal! So, what better way to finish the first 150 episodes than with a special episode with Ross, who has created one of the biggest online travel brands in Matador…

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An Updated Trailer For The Next 250 Episodes 1:07

2M ago1:07

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I have just passed my 250th episode, so here is an updated trailer from the original one over three years ago, and I am taking a well-earned week break. Don't worry; there is more to come for the next 250! Cheers, James Patreon Shout-Out Thanks to Laura Hammond for supporting this podcast. She does so by purchasing a monthly membership on my Patreo…

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Episode 80 - Jessica Anthony, author of The Most 1:18:20

2M ago1:18:20

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For episode 80, we welcome Jessica Anthony back to the show. She has long been one of our favorite writers and she returns this month with a new novel titled The Most (out July 30 from Little Brown). Jessica Anthony is the author of three books of fiction, most recently the novel Enter the Aardvark, a finalist for the New England Book Award in Fict…

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Episode 149 - Travelling w/ Rikimah Glymph - Solo Female Travel to 120 Countries (72 with her son) + Senegal is her favourite! 1:30:14

2M ago1:30:14

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Hello, and welcome to episode 149 with Rikimah Glymph. This week, we are talking about Rikimah's amazing journey of travelling solo to over 120 countries, 72 of which have been with her son, who is only 12! She has hosted wellness retreats and logistics conferences all over the world. When not traveling she’s dreaming of her next trip! Having a car…

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Why Mizzou's 1960 football season is so compelling, with Brendon Steenbergen 25:42

3M ago25:42

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On the latest episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff talks with author Brendon Steenbergen about Respectable Roughnecks, Brendon's recent book about the 1960 Missouri football team. They talk about what makes that season so transcendent, from first-ever competitive achievements to MU's first Black football player to the legacy of that e…

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Why we came back to live in Vancouver and my thoughts on other places to live in Canada 12:34

3M ago12:34

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Hello, and welcome to this latest solo episode. I thought I would check in about returning to Vancouver to live (for the time being) and the reasons behind it. I briefly discuss our other options in Canada, our thoughts on them from last year's road trip, and why we ultimately didn't move anywhere new. The second half of the episode includes my tho…

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Episode 148 - Travelling w/ Will Hatton (The Broke Backpacker) - A $3K Budget For 2 Years In India, A Serial Entrepreneur + Snapchat Tour... 1:09:02

3M ago1:09:02

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Hello, and welcome to episode 148 with Will Hatton, more commonly known as the Broke Backpacker. This was such a super fun episode to record. There were so many laughs, quality anecdotes, and serious tips for budding travellers or entrepreneurs. Will has set up around 30 different businesses in his time, with some successes and failures along the w…

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Portland Travel Itinerary: A Perfect 3-Day Weekend + Sports Travel at Euro 2016 in France 29:54

3M ago29:54

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Hello and welcome to this latest solo episode, where I combine my week in Portland with some stories from my time at Euro 2016 in France in honour of the current Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. The first half covers my first-ever event at TravelCon with an excellent summary of my fabulous time meeting great people, listening to inspiring creators,…

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Episode 147 w/ Katrina McGhee - Taking A Career Break: How to Plan, Execute, and Thrive 1:27:25

3M ago1:27:25

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Hello, and welcome to number 147 with a returning guest, Katrina Mcghee. Since we last spoke in 2022, Katrina has released a book and she is here today to talk about it! Are you contemplating a career break but unsure where to start? Join us in this insightful episode, "Career Break Success: How to Plan, Execute, and Thrive," where we delve into th…

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Camper Van Travel & The Best Coffee with James from Winging It Travel 32:26

4M ago32:26

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This Monday, Meggan and Jenn interviewed me on the Travel Mug Podcast, and it was super fun! Check out the show notes below for more information. Happy wanderlust! My accompanying blog - https://www.wingingittravelpodcast.com/episodes/campervan-travel-and-the-best-coffee-with-james-hammond Travel Mug Show Notes This week we chat with James from Win…

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Episode 146 - Travelling With Orest Zub - visiting Ukraine, travelling with tennis + NomadMania 1:20:48

4M ago1:20:48

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Hello, and welcome to number 146. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Orest Zub in Vancouver. Orest is based in Lviv, Ukraine, and has travelled to 130 UN countries to date. We sat down for just over an hour discussing his homeland of Ukraine, how the war has changed everything for everyone, how it has changed him, the tourism industry in…

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Episode 79 - Matt Lowell of Lo Moon 49:08

4M ago49:08

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In this episode, Matt Bucher interviews Matt Lowell of the band Lo Moon. They discuss the genesis of Lo Moon's new hit song, "Water." Lowell shares how he discovered David Foster Wallace's writing and he also breaks down his collaborative writing process. Later, he digs into some of his literary influences and the two Matts discuss Salinger, Fitzge…

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Travel Decoded With James Hammond - Nomadic Diaries 43:55

4M ago43:55

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I was recently a guest on Doreen's podcast Nomadic Diaries and had a great time; check it out! Join us for an inspiring conversation with globetrotter James Hammond, as Doreen delves into his transformation from a classic backpacker to an advocate for slow travel and cultural immersion covering work visas and digital visas. James is a podcast produ…

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Episode 78 - Don Hough, author of The Funeral Girl and All the Best 1:07:08

4M ago1:07:08

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In this episode, Matt interviews Don Hough. Don is the author of a collection of short stories titled The Funeral Girl, a collection of essays called The Exact Right Word, and a new correspondence collection called All the Best. They discuss how The Funeral Girl is influenced by David Foster Wallace’s work, how Don discovered DFW, James Cameron’s T…

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Episode 145 - Travelling With Scott Gurian - Emergency Evacuation On The Mongol Rally 1:47:40

4M ago1:47:40

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Hello, and welcome to number 145. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Gurian, a journalist, adventure traveller, podcaster, and reporter. Scott joined me to discuss his adventures on the Mongol Rally, visiting Chornobyl, witnessing an Ayahuasca Retreat in Peru, and more. I begin the episode by asking how Scott got interested in trav…

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How Australia Changed My Life 13:10

5M ago13:10

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Hello, and welcome to my next solo episode. This one is a little story about how Australia changed my life in 2010; going on to my year-long work permit in 2013/14 and my two visits since then. Australia was the gateway to me experiencing a completely new country outside of Europe and also presented an opportunity to earn some decent money to trave…

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Episode 77 - Adam Levin, author of The Instructions, Bar Mitzvah Edition 1:17:11

5M ago1:17:11

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In this episode, Dave and Matt sit down with Adam Levin to discuss the publication of the Bar Mitzvah edition of that great novel, The Instructions. They discuss growing up in the land of Bar Mitzvahs, the writing process, and what happens to Gurion, among other things. Adam Levin's website is: https://www.adamlevinadamlevin.com/ You can order the …

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Episode 144 - Travelling With Judith Keys - My Best Friend In France Podcast 54:39

5M ago54:39

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Hello, and welcome to number 144. This week, I am joined by Judith Keys from the My Best Friend In France Podcast, which focuses on English-speaking people migrating to France and offers a community and advice for this type of move. Judith is originally from Northern Ireland and moved to France ten years ago. She lives in Providence, in the south o…

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Reacting to Mizzou's hiring of Laird Veatch for its next AD: Eye on the Tigers Podcast 23:35

5M ago23:35

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson share their relations to Mizzou's hiring of its next athletics director: Memphis AD Laird Veatch. Ben shares why he thinks there's cause for the excitement with the hire while Eli talks through Veatch's strengths and first priorities. Ben also assuages some concerns aro…

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The Best of Rachel Fox’s Hilarious Travel Stories - Abuelo Horses, Sleeping At Gas Stations in Honduras, Socorro in Brazil + Strong Wind 35:06

5M ago35:06

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Welcome to this week's solo episode. I am accumulating the best travel stories from my previous guest, Rachel Fox. Rachel has appeared on the episode five times, and I put together the funniest travel stories for you. We hear her speaking to a horse, how she took 36 hours to cross the border from Honduras, shouting Socorro at the worst possible tim…

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Episode 143 - Travelling With Regan and Allie From The Wanderlusting Wives Podcast In Iceland, Ireland, Bolivia, Sweden + USA 1:41:41

5M ago1:41:41

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Hello, and welcome to number 143. This week, I am joined by Regan and Allie from the Wanderlusting Wives Podcast as we talk travel. They both share their favourite trip together in Iceland and how breathtaking they found the country. We dive into their favourite personal trips to Sweden, Denmark, Ireland and the USA. We cover how great a road trip …

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Get to know your podcast host, James Hammond aka Hammo. 8:45

5M ago8:45

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Welcome to a bonus episode this week where I am asked some questions by the unofficial producer of this podcast designed for you to get to know your host better. This episode adapts the quickfire travel questions I ask on every guest episode. There will be questions such as, 'My top three favourite cuisines on my travels?', 'Am I a sunrise or sunse…

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AD search musings, SEC basketball shake-up and a football recruiting win 43:42

6M ago43:42

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson catch up on what has and hasn't happened with Mizzou's search for a new athletics director. They also discuss the potential impacts of John Calipari leaving Kentucky on a former Mizzou basketball target, and what the commitment of a four-star quarterback means for Eli D…

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