Best David Richman Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 107 - Hail and Farewell 17:24

2d ago17:24

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The last episode ended on the evening of April 5, 1968. I was unexpectedly leaving Washington DC as my college had been abruptly shut down following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I was in a friend’s car and as I looked back, I could see that the clouds in the darkening sky were flickering red, reflecting the light of the fires th…

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Episode 201 - Interview with Pro Football Hall of Famer Ron Mix 56:35

5d ago56:35

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Today’s special guest is Hall of Fame offensive lineman Ron Mix, who played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders. He was a nine-time all-AFL player and an eight-time AFL All-Star. For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we talk about we talk about other American Football League players who played all ten years of …

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Episode 106 - Too Quick 14:54

10d ago14:54

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In the last episode, we took a quick look back at Robert F. Kennedy’s rise to the senate in November of 1964. Then we mentioned that in 1967, the soon to be anti-war candidate, Minnesota Senator Eugene McCarthy had approached him with the idea of opposing President Lyndon Johnson for the nomination of the Democratic Party for President of the Unite…

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Episode 105 - A New, But Familiar Light 15:17

18d ago15:17

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As the last episode ended, we had begun to examine the speech that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had made as he publicly came out against the war in Vietnam. He talked about his lifelong commitment to non-violence, saying he had been compelled to speak against the war effort because the United States had become “the greatest purveyor of violence in t…

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Episode 104 - A Voice Is Raised 14:36

25d ago14:36

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We ended the last episode with a quick look at the groundbreaking Beatles album, Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and the powerful effect it had on popular music and on Western Culture in general. For many reasons, the album, which was released on May 26, 1967, seemed to elevate the mass consciousness of a significant segment of society t…

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Episode 103 - Turn Off Your Mind 16:21

1M ago16:21

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In the last episode, I briefly described my grandfather, who was a lifelong mystic, and his reactions to the dream I’d had about my father and his ring, which was followed by its mysterious disappearance. I also mentioned another unusual incident concerning the ring that took place about twenty years later, when a friend told me about a vivid dream…

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Episode 102 - Yet Another Surprise 16:43

1M ago16:43

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As the last episode ended, I had given a quick overview of my grandfather, who was a lifelong Orthodox Jew, but was also a mystic with his own set of metaphysical understandings, especially about what was happening in modern times. Among his teachings, he used to tell us was that there are always highly evolved people living on Earth, who are here …

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Episode 101 - An Impossible Reality 14:22

2M ago14:22

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In the last episode, I described a most unusual dream that I had. My father had been dead for almost six months and I dreamt that he appeared to me, looking alive and happy. He told me that his death wasn’t real, that it was just a trick. And he went on to explain that there really isn’t such a thing as death, it’s just a public relations stunt tha…

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Episode 100 - Just a PR Stunt 15:12

2M ago15:12

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As the last episode ended, I was beginning my return to normal life after the unexpected death of my father. The unanticipated event had turned my entire world upside down. After remaining home for a one-week mourning period, when I returned to normal life, everything was exactly the same as it had been when I left it. Same classes. Same teachers. …

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Episode 99 - Rubber Soul in the Aftermath 14:02

2M ago14:02

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The last episode ended on the evening of December 3, 1965 when my father suffered a massive heart attack and died instantly during a nationally televised NBA game between the 76ers and the Boston Celtics. As I have mentioned previously, this podcast series examines the enormous evolution of consciousness that began to take place in the western worl…

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Episode 098 - In Real Life 16:53

2M ago16:53

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In the last episode, we looked at two disturbing events that happened to me during the last week of November of 1965. In the first, I was sitting in synagogue with my father and toward the end of the Saturday morning service as the rabbi was announcing the prayer called the Mourner’s Kaddish, with a sudden sense of urgency, my father had me swear a…

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Episode 135 - Interview with Pro Football Hall of Fame Linebacker Brian Urlacher 33:26

2M ago33:26

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Today’s special guest is Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, who played with the Chicago Bears from 2000 through 2012. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. In this episode, we talk about something that is important to both Brian and me, and that is helping retired players in need. Brian is on the board of directors for th…

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Episode 134 - Interview with Former NFL Quarterback Heath Shuler 48:58

3M ago48:58

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Today’s special guest is former NFL quarterback Heath Shuler, who played with Washington and the New Orleans Saints. After his football career, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives for three terms. We talk about all of this and more in this episode. For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we discuss George Taliaferr…

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Episode 133 - Interview with Former NFL Linebacker Reggie Williams 1:16:03

3M ago1:16:03

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Today’s special guest is former Cincinnati Bengals’ linebacker Reggie Williams. He played with the team from 1976 through 1989, was named NFL Man of the Year in 1986, The “Whizzer” White NFL Man of the Year in 1985 and the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year in 1987. After his football career, he became an executive in the World League of A…

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Episode 097 - You Have Come Upon It 15:53

3M ago15:53

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At the conclusion of the last episode, in late November of 1965, I was having a happy life as a normal sixteen-year-old eleventh grader. Things were going well and everything seemed right on track. However, even though I had hardly noticed, a few things happened, which in retrospect could be seen to have been subtle warnings of a coming change. Fir…

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Episode 096 - Cracks in the Eggshell 15:56

4M ago15:56

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We ended the last episode in April of 1965 when George Harrison and John Lennon of the Beatles were unexpectedly given a dose of LSD by their dentist at a dinner party that he was hosting for them. This was done without their knowledge or permission, and although it could have had some significantly negative consequences, fortunately for everyone c…

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Episode 132 - Archival Interview with Former NFL Linebacker Andy Russell 12:37

4M ago12:37

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Today, we are focusing on Andy Russell, who passed away February 29th at the age of 82. I interviewed him back in 2012 and the audio you’re about to listen to is from that interview. Russell played linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1963 through 1976. He was on two of the Steelers Super Bowl Championship teams and went to seven Pro Bowls. …

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Episode 095 - A Change of Note 14:04

4M ago14:04

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In the last episode, we looked at two critically important events that happened in August of 1964 that would eventually have truly profound effects on Western culture, as well as on world history in general. On August 7, the US Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and 21 days later, on August 28, Bob Dylan got together with the Beatles in …

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Episode 131 - Interview with Historian Mike Richman 43:58

4M ago43:58

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This week's special guest is historian and author Mike Richman, who just wrote a book titled "George Allen: A Football Life." He has also authored "The Redskins Encyclopedia," "The Washington Redskins Football Vault," and "Joe Gibbs: An Enduring Legacy." Finally, he has written thousands of feature articles for such publications as The Washington P…

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Episode 94 - Tale of Two Seeds 14:46

4M ago14:46

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As we ended the last episode, a party was beginning in a swank hotel suite in New York City. It was August 28, 1964, and Bob Dylan had driven down from his home in Woodstock to spend an evening with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, who had become known to the world as the Beatles. Before we get into what happened on th…

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Episode 93 - One Thing Leads to Another 15:19

4M ago15:19

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We ended the last episode with the Commencement Address that President Kennedy gave at American University, which marked a major thaw in the cold war, leading to a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. That was on June 10, 1963. Now let’s move on to June 11th. Governor George Wallace, in defiance of federal desegre…

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Episode 130 - Archival Interview with Former NFL Wide Receiver Harold Jackson 36:02

4M ago36:02

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Today’s special guest is Harold Jackson, whom I interviewed back in 2013. Jackson was a wide receiver for the Rams, Eagles, Patriots, Vikings, and Seahawks from 1968 through 1987. After playing, he went into coaching and had various stops in college and the pros. For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we talk about the history of scouting…

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Episode 92 - With His Hands on The Wheel 14:48

5M ago14:48

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We closed the last episode by looking at the emergence of Bob Dylan onto the Beat Scene in Greenwich Village in 1962, and we mentioned his song, Blowin’ in the Wind, where he asked some deeply troubling questions about what was going wrong in the world and said that the answer to them all is blowing in the wind. Now Dylan has never confirmed nor de…

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Episode 129 - Interview with Former NFL Offensive Lineman Emerson Martin 46:35

5M ago46:35

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Today’s special guest is Emerson Martin, who played offensive guard for the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL, then the Barcelona Dragons in the World League of American Football, and the Mobile Admirals of the Regional Football League. He was on the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl team in 1995, won a championship with the Barcelo…

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Episode 91 - Beat It 16:09

5M ago16:09

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The last episode ended with the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis in October of 1962. As you may recall, one day at the height of the crisis, October 27th is considered by some experts to be the closest the world has ever come to a full-out nuclear war. And it is thought that the wise decision of one 34-year-old Russian naval officer was all t…

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Episode 128 - Interview with Former NCAA Strength Coach David Kitchen 49:56

5M ago49:56

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Today’s special guest is David Kitchen, former NCAA strength and conditioning coach who now runs Edge Leadership Academy. He has spent the last ten years coaching teams and developing culture. In this episode, we discuss: · His life journey · His career in the NCAA (Division I, II, and III) · Edge Leadership Academy · How he applies his leadership …

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Episode 90 - But One Man Said No 16:58

5M ago16:58

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In the previous episode that took place in March of 1965, I mentioned that although we didn’t know it, the western world was entering into the early stages of a turbulent upheaval that would eventually revolutionize human consciousness on a global level. As one of the seventy million American baby boomers who were busy growing up at the time, I was…

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Episode 127 - Interview with Filmmaker Allen Farst 58:12

5M ago58:12

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Our special guest this week is award-winning director, filmmaker, producer, and photographer Allen Farst. Prior to his current film “Triangle Park,” which is the subject of our interview with Allen today, Farst released a documentary called “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man” on the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones. His is a founder of PalMar Studios, …

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Episode 89 - Smells Like Good Stuff 15:06

5M ago15:06

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As you may recall, I am currently preparing to release a comprehensive personal growth program called, “The Higher Mind Training.” Its purpose is to help people harmonize their intelligence, which will allow them to transform the prison of self-sabotage into the freedom of self-empowerment. We will have programs designed to address specific needs, …

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Episode 126 - Interview with the Princess of Darkness Amy Trask 48:37

5M ago48:37

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Today’s special guest is Amy Trask, former CEO of the then Oakland Raiders. She can now be seen on “That Other Pregame Show” on CBS Sports Network, as well as her podcast “What the Football” with co-host Suzy Shuster. This is her second visit to the Football Learning Academy. To hear her interview about her career with the Raiders, go to our websit…

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Episode 125 - Interview with Dr. Jeff Donatello 27:22

6M ago27:22

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Today’s special guest is Dr. Jeff Donatello. Dr. Jeff is passionate about guiding people along life’s journey by improving their Healthspan and Longevity. He does this through cutting-edge Regenerative Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Stem Cell Therapies. Balancing life, family and business are what truly have made him a success, as he and his wi…

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Episode 124 - Interview with Former NFL Wide Receiver Mark Clayton 36:40

6M ago36:40

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Our special guest this week is Mark Clayton, who played with the Baltimore Ravens from 2005 through 2009, then the St. Louis Rams from 2010 through 2011. He currently owns Livv Headphones, a high-quality headphone company for athletes. In this episode, we talk about his football career, the current Ravens season, and what he has been doing since he…

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Episode 123 - Interview with Dr. Michael Hutchison 31:53

6M ago31:53

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Today’s special guest is Dr. Michael Hutchison, who markets the PowerPlus mouth guard. This mouth guard is revolutionary and has shown to reduce the G-Force produced in a collision (reducing concussions), increased strength and balance, and increase performance and agility. This is important for athletes of all ages. We discuss how it works and the…

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122 - Interview with Buffalo Football Historian Jeff Miller 57:36

6M ago57:36

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Today's special guest is award winning author and historian Jeff Miller. He is the author of seven books focusing on the history of American football. Jeff has appeared as a featured commentator in two documentaries focusing on football history. In 2009, he was featured in the NFL Films production "History of the Buffalo Bills," which coincided wit…

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SHN Presents: NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY - SHN Trailers 2:53

6M ago2:53

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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports yesteryear. ABOUT SHOW: My name is Mark Morthier, and I host yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. As many of you know from reading my articles and listening to my podcasts, I am not only an avid weightlifter but a fan o…

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121 - Interview with Chicago Bears Historian Jack Silverstein 1:26:12

6M ago1:26:12

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Today’s special guest is noted Chicago Bears historian Jack Silverstein. He is a Pro Football Hall of Fame analyst and the Chicago Bears historian for Windy City Gridiron. If you want to know about Chicago Bears history, Jack is your guy. We will not have a pro football history nugget of the week as this entire episode is focused on pro football hi…

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Episode 88 - Having a Ball 19:18

7M ago19:18

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I’m going to ask you to try to stretch your mind and imagination a bit for this episode. A true story is going to be presented to you. It took place in India, sometime around 1910 and you may find the cultural differences to be a little unusual for you. But on a subtextual level, a lot of important information is going to be presented as well, and …

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120 - Interview with Pro Football Hall of Famer John Hannah 45:10

7M ago45:10

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Today’s special guest is Pro Football Hall of Famer John Hannah, who played with the New England Patriots from 1973 through 1985. Arguably the greatest offensive guard in NFL history, and some consider one of the greatest offensive linemen of all-time, John Hannah made two All-Decade teams (1970s and 1980s), earned trips to nine Pro Bowls, was indu…

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Episode 087 - Forever Jung 15:59

7M ago15:59

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As with many people, in my line of work, one thing often leads to another, and often in some very unexpected ways. As you may recall, I have mentioned in a few earlier episodes that over the years, I have been involved in the writing of several stories for the purpose of possibly developing them into novels or films, and at one point in my life, I …

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Episode 119 - Interview with Former NFL and CFL Head Coach Marc Trestman 50:42

7M ago50:42

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Today’s special guest is Marc Trestman. He has a long coaching career, starting with winning a national championship as an assistant coach with the University of Miami. After multiple stops as various position coaches and coordinators, Trestman earned his first head coaching job with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. While the…

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Episode 086 - You Know It When You See It 13:11

7M ago13:11

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I am continuing with the process of releasing some of the large amount of notes that I’ve filed away over the years that pertain to personal growth. As I mentioned, I am not building any podcasts specifically around any of these ideas. I am just putting them out to you without any particular format so you can take them in one at a time and see if t…

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Episode 118 - Interview with Former NFL Kicker Mike Hollis 1:05:35

7M ago1:05:35

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Today’s special guest is Mike Hollis, kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills and New York Giants. Also, after 19-year hiatus, he came back to play a season for the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League. He currently runs the ProForm Kicking Academy. For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we take a look at some of th…

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Episode 085 - Just Thirteen 14:47

7M ago14:47

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As you may recall, I had mentioned in the last two episodes that we are making a slight change in format for the “Stop Making Yourself Miserable” podcasts. Instead of building each episode around one particular theme, I am going to start presenting notes that I’ve made over the last fifty years that were particularly inspiring to me as I continued …

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Episode 117 - Interview with Lindenwood University Football Coach Jed Stugart 57:06

7M ago57:06

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Today's special guest is Lindenwood University's head football coach Jed Stugart. Prior to being at Lindenwood, Stugart coached in various capacities at the University of Northern Colorado, MidAmerica Nazarene University, University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV), and the University of Sioux Falls. He also had a country music career, which we discuss i…

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Episode 116 - Interview with Former NFL Executive Michael Lombardi 47:32

8M ago47:32

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Michael Lombardi is a former NFL executive who has worked with some of the greats of the game, like Bill Walsh, Bill Belichick, and Al Davis. In this interview, we discuss his latest book Football Done Right and touch on his previous book Gridiron Genius. For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we talk about Clark Shaughnessy, someone who …

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Episode 084 - On Every Baby's Face 15:54

8M ago15:54

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As I mentioned in the previous episode, I am about to begin a series of episodes that will have more of a free-flow format than the ones that have gone before. This is because I have a large amount of information that I have collected over the years which I consider to be extremely valuable when it comes to personal growth, and rather than try to b…

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Episode 115 - Interview with Former NFL Player Steve Wright 59:03

8M ago59:03

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Host Ken Crippen sits down with former NFL player Steve Wright to talk about his time with the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, and Los Angeles Raiders in the NFL, as well as his time with the Oakland Invaders of the USFL. They also talk about his new book, his time on the reality show Survivor and other activities that he has been doi…

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Episode 083 - Round Up The Usual Suspects 14:01

8M ago14:01

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Over the course of these podcasts, I have mentioned several times that I first became interested in personal growth around the time that the Beatles went to India to study meditation in February of 1968. My interest wasn’t particularly deep. The only thing deep about me at the time was how deeply I was being influenced by the world around me, and I…

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Episode 114 - Archival Interview with "Mr. Falcon" Tommy Nobis 35:56

8M ago35:56

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Back in 2013, host Ken Crippen interviewed "Mr. Falcon" Tommy Nobis. This is the audio from that interview. We discuss his college and pro careers and his life after football. For the Pro Football History Nugget of the Week, we focus on the linebackers selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1960s. Football Learning Academy Website: To learn m…

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Episode 082 - A Tale of Two Cities 19:31

8M ago19:31

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In the last few episodes, we’ve talked about the fact that many of us suffer from a case of mistaken identity in which have come to believe that we are actually the contents of our neural template, which is largely responsible for forming our ordinary mind. We looked at some of the limitations of it, especially that it is, by nature, always dissati…

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