Best Firebird Radio Podcasts (2024)

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R.G. de Rouen Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 31:33

6h ago31:33

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R.G. de Rouen is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature in Connecticut and writes fiction that inspires a love of reading with a pinch of humor along the way. Throughout his 25+ years as an elementary teacher throughout the world, he has also been an advocate of animal and nature protection which he...…

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KRAKEN ELECTION NIGHT! Kraken Reaction: scoreless in Seattle, and not-too-early trade rumors. NHL News: Rempe goes viral. #NoDumbQuestions: PP in OT?! 3 Stars of the Week. 59:43

15h ago59:43

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Happy birthday Joey! The boys come LIVE on election night while the Seattle Kraken are facing the Colorado Avalanche, once again giving Jeff the opportunity to live out his dream as a broadcaster after giving the Kraken Pod Fam info as to why the pod needed a break last week. Warning, a bit sad. This week's Kraken Reaction has the two discussing th…

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S.P. Somtow Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 45:53

10d ago45:53

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Born in Bangkok, Somtow grew up in Europe and was educated at Eton and Cambridge. His first career was in music and in the 1970s he acquired a reputation as a revolutionary composer, the first to combine Thai and Western instruments in radical new sonorities. Conditions in the arts in the region at the...…

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TAYLOR SWIFT IS RUINING OUR LIVES! Kraken Reaction: last call, and winning at home?! NHL News: Halloween costumes around the league. #NoDumbQuestions: who has to wear a bucket during warmies?! 3 Stars ... 1:11:11

15d ago1:11:11

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LAST CALL! LAST CALL FOR MERCHANDISE! Joey reminds the Kraken Pod Fam how they can support their shitty podcast before going right into this week's Kraken Reaction which breaks down wins against Philadelphia and Calgary at Climate Pledge Arena while Jeff lives out his play-by-play broadcaster dreams and calls the Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche game i…

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Aurora Lothbrok Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 26:11

8d ago26:11

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Aurora Lothbrok was born and raised in Northern Minnesota. She began her lightsaber training at Michigan Tech, where she studied biology, and continued onward to the University of Iowa to study pharmacy. Her love of the outdoors and penchant for adventure took her north to Alaska, where she resides with her hubby, dog, and internet famous cats...…

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THE KRAKEN-COASTER! Kraken Reaction: MERCHANDISE IS OUT, Joey Daccord's extension, and road trip recap. NHL News: the Johnny Gaudreau tribute. #NoDumbQuestions: why lose the Dave Jones hat?! 3 Stars of ... 1:18:17

22d ago1:18:17

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ALL ABOARD THE KRAKEN-COASTER! You can't take your eyes off of this team for 2 minutes without something insane happening. The boys live cover the game in Nashville as the Kraken route the Predators 7-3. A recap of the mini-road trip to start the season ensues and key takeaways from each game is provided. Joey gives a hot takes on why he believes t…

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WHAT HAPPENED?! Kraken Reaction: top 3 and bottom 3 from game 1, and Captain Dad Energy. NHL News: goalies getting the bag. Best sporting event you've ever been to?! 3 Stars of the Week. 1:07:07

29d ago1:07:07

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WHAT HAPPENED?! Jeff and Joey cover the Seattle Kraken's 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in game 1 and each of them provide their top 3 and bottom 3 takeaways as well as discussing Jordan Eberle being named Kraken Captain and Joey sounds off on Philipp Grubauer. With Detroit being a wagon this (baseball) season, Jeff poses the big question of what …

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WE'RE BACKKK! Kraken Reaction: 2024 season preview, who will rise from the deep, and playoffs?! NHL News: Gaudreau brothers remembered. 3 Stars of the Week. 1:37:53

1M ago1:37:53

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We're so fucking back. The boys quickly catch up after taking the summer off before diving right into this week's Kraken Reaction which covers the 2024 Seattle Kraken Season preview and their grades for the team, a very busy off-season recap, who Jeff and Joey believe will rise from the deep this year, and whether or not this team will make the pla…

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Bill DeBarba Returns to Share his 2nd Edition – The Process of Living 30:57

2M ago30:57

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Bill DeBarba is a four-decade entrepreneur. He began the classic back- bedroom-office business, developing custom software for local companies. His company, BusinessWare Services, Inc. (BWSI), grew until he had a staff developing products and providing services to a base of loyal customers around the country. Over his 40 years of ownership and mana…

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Marnie Maton Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 29:03

3M ago29:03

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A graduate of The George Washington University, Marnie is an award-winning global marketing executive and author who writes about leadership, strategic planning, and empowerment. Marnie knew she wanted to be a writer at the age of thirteen. In Vote for You: Take Your Seat at the Table, the pandemic inspired her to chronicle her journey...…

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David Grinnell Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 38:38

3M ago38:38

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David is a poet, author, and literary scholar from Cleveland, Ohio. He was born 1992 in Norfolk, Virginia, but grew up in the suburb of Bedford. In 2014 he attended Cleveland State University and graduated with his bachelors in English. Grinnell specializes in Romanticism, the Gothic, and draws inspiration from vulnerability. He reflects and portra…

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Mark Shaiken Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 27:48

3M ago27:48

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Mark lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, Colorado. He practiced commercial bankruptcy law for almost forty years before moving on in 2019 to write, volunteer, travel, and play music. He is the author of the following books in his award-winning 3J Legal Thriller Series, all set in Kansas City,...…

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Marieke Lexmond Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 31:33

3M ago31:33

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Marieke Lexmond is an award-winning writer of fantasy novels. She has always been fascinated by magic, and loves exploring mystical worlds in her writing. Her books have won numerous awards, and have been praised by critics and readers alike. If you love fantasy, you’ll love Marieke Lexmond’s books. She is a master of world-building, and...…

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C.W. Johnson Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 29:51

3M ago29:51

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Enjoy CW Johnson and the winning book So I Walk: Poems, Songs, Legends and Lore of the Camino de Santiago – part poetry, part history, travelogue, and memoir. VISIT THE WEBSITEBy Speak Up Talk Radio Network

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A.S. Norris Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 32:03

3M ago32:03

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A.S. Norris is a bit of an adventurer himself. As a Navy veteran, he has deployed on three tours to Asia and the western Pacific Ocean and taken several personal trips to Europe and the Caribbean. Additionally, he has traveled over half of the United States and backpacked or camped in many of its...By Speak Up Talk Radio Network

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Nikki A. Lamers Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 25:04

3M ago25:04

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Before becoming an award winning author, Nikki grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and went to college at one of the University of Wisconsin campuses. She moved to Florida for an internship where she worked at the “happiest place on earth” for a few years and also where she met her husband. ...By Speak Up Talk Radio Network

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Ian Griffin Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 31:18

3M ago31:18

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With his debut novel, “The Birth of a Spy Couple,” he introduced readers to the thrilling Rick and Katja series, blending adventure and intrigue to captivate audiences. The success of his first book was followed by the release of “33 or 9,” the second installment in the series. The third book, “Betrayal from Within,” takes the reader deeper into...…

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Mark Sabbas Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 32:23

3M ago32:23

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Mark Sabbas was born in Katonah, New York, and has always felt drawn to the transcendent, receiving his degree in philosophy from Bucknell University with an interest in metaphysics. Mark writes about the intersection of science and spirituality on his website, nothingtodoubt.org. He also mentors for the Aramis Creative Learning Center and has coau…

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Gail Priest Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 32:57

3M ago32:57

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Gail Priest has a passion for women’s fiction. Her degrees and work in theatre and counseling psychology inspire her stories of healing from trauma and secrets within families. A dash of romance and her love of second chances are always in the mix. The settings of her novels are influenced by her time spent on...…

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Michael V. Morgan Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 30:13

3M ago30:13

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Michael Morgan obtained his BS from Penn State University and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. Coupled with his educational background, he has over 15 years of work experience across companies such as Amazon, Walmart, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Chevron. His ability to build and maintain his network throughout his educational and career journey …

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Kathy J. Perry Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Kathy is a semi-retired elementary school teacher, author, publisher, and speaker. She says – I’m writing to plant seeds through story. As a parent and former teacher, I understand the value of character education. My hope and prayer is that children and teens will enjoy my adventures and the growth of the characters while identifying...…

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FREE AGENCY SPECIAL! Kraken Reaction: Ron Francis goes all in, plus free agent breakdown and analysis. NHL News: highlights from around the league. 3 Stars of the Week. 1:23:53

4M ago1:23:53

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LET'S GET INTO IT SHALL WE?! The boys jump right into this week's Kraken Reaction (2:48) which comes right on the heels of Ron Francis and the Seattle Kraken pushing all their chips to the center of the table with free agent acquisitions of Brandon Montour (D) of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and Chandler Stephenson (C) of the Las Vega…

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HAWK TUAH! Kraken Reaction: Seattle Kraken NHL Draft preview and Pipes is back! NHL News: Florida hoists Lord Stanley. #NoDumbQuestions: AHL + NHL Finals? 3 Stars of the Week. 48:49

4M ago48:49

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Jeff is on solo-Dad duty for the next week and a half. Send thoughts and prayers, y'all. This week's Kraken Reaction (5:30) has the boys discussing the NHL Draft and who they predict the Seattle Kraken to take with the 8th overall pick as well as the mayhem that will ensue around the league, and the breaking news on Piper Shaw returning to the broa…

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Kraken Reaction: Calder Cup heats up, trade rumors, and Seattle loses a coach. NHL News: Florida flailing?! #NoDumbQuestions: National Anthem traditions? 3 Stars of the Week. 36:04

5M ago36:04

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF! Don't forget to shave your balls. This week's Kraken Reaction (6:25) covers the Calder Cup Final and how the Coachella Valley Firebirds are well positioned to seek revenge against the Hershey Bears en route to their first AHL Championship. Additionally, Joey breaks the news to Jeff that Jay Leach (lotta J's) leaves Seattle to r…

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Dr. Tia Warrick Authors On Fire Interview 32:07

5M ago32:07

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Dr. Warrick is a distinguished Public Health Director and Assistant Professor of Biology at Juniata College. With a background in epidemiology and a passion for environmental and infectious disease public health, Dr. Warrick’s research focuses on understanding the impact of environmental factors on adverse health outcomes. She holds a Doctorate in …

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EDMONTON IN A CHOKEHOLD! Kraken Reaction: Firebirds to the Calder Cup Final and broadcaster awards. NHL NEWS: Panthers pounce. #NoDumbQuestions: down 0-2, now what? 3 Stars of the Week. 41:53

5M ago41:53

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We're on a time crunch folks so let's get right into it! This week's Kraken Reaction (2:25) covers another run by the Coachella Valley Firebirds as they await their final opponent of the 2023-2024 season in the Calder Cup Final, and where the Seattle Kraken ranked in The Athletic's annual broadcaster awards as voted on by fans from around the leagu…

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Carl Cox Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview

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Carl Cox is the CEO and founder of 40 Strategy. He is the author of Lost at CEO, An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Strategy, Host of the Measure Success Podcast, and the $4M Strategies™ mini-podcast. Carl has been an executive leader in seven organizations that have grown from 2x to 7x, with operations in four continents. Today,...…

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Dr. Pietro Garbelli Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview

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Dr. Garbelli is a specialist in acute internal medicine, a clinical director, and a Thriving Healthcare consultant. Having witnessed and experienced inefficiencies, frustrations, and struggles as a patient, a relative, and a provider, he uses these lessons as a powerful catalyst to provide medical thought leadership. By fostering successful collabo…

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STANLEY CUP FINAL! Kraken Reaction: Firkus Circus, and the Firebirds revenge. NHL News: Stanley Cup Final preview + predictions. #NoDumbQuestions: most physical era? 3 Stars of the Week. 1:08:38

5M ago1:08:38

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It's here, folks. The STANLEY CUP FINAL is set and the boys are pumped to get into it but not without first discussing this week's Kraken Reaction (4:24) which covers Jagger Firkus winning CHL Player of the Year honors and the Coachella Valley Firebirds on an absolute scorcher on their way to sweet, sweet revenge against the Hershey Bears in the Ca…

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"DISCO" DAN BYLSMA! Kraken Reaction: Seattle has their new Head Coach, but who is Dan Bylsma?! NHL News: playoff updates. #NoDumbQuestions: McCann in Vancouver? 3 Stars of the Week. 49:29

5M ago49:29

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Let's get right into it, shall we?! This week's Kraken Reaction (5:30) covers the Seattle Kraken hiring new Head Coach, Dan Bylsma (just as Jeff predicted). The boys give a proper introduction into Disco Dan which includes where his nickname comes from, his athletic background, stints as a professional player and coach in both junior leagues and th…

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THE BLOCK IS HOT! Kraken Reaction: fuel the fire! NHL News: Conference Finals previews and predictions. #NoDumbQuestions: Bruce Boudreau?! 3 Stars of the Week. 50:16

6M ago50:16

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Jeff opens up this week's episode dropping some serious truth bombs as he reveals some insider intel after meeting UMASS men's ice hockey coach Greg Carvel at a golf meeting. This week's Kraken Reaction (7:20) is short and sweet as the team has no news while the search for their new head coach continues. Meanwhile, the Coachella Valley Firebirds ha…

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CHEWBACCA! Kraken Reaction: Seattle's Head Coaching search. NHL News: Avs sussy, McJesus gets cracked, and playoff updates. #NoDumbQuestions: reviews? 3 Stars of the Week. 58:52

6M ago58:52

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BREAKING NEWS: Jeff and Joey share some breaking news regarding their podcast network and what that means for the future of The Kraken Pod before jumping into this week's Kraken Reaction (4:29) which has the boys discussing the Head Coach position for the Seattle Kraken, Elliotte Friedman's report on the short-list of candidates, and who they would…

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Michelle Rahal Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 29:36

6M ago29:36

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MICHELLE LAYER RAHAL served as her church’s youth and family ministry director before devoting herself full time to writing for God’s kingdom purposes. She is passionate about spiritual formation and leads women, students, and the homeless in weekly Bible studies and annual retreats. The Indie-award-winning author of Straining Forward enjoys collec…

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THE BOYS ARE BACK! Kraken Reaction: locker room fake news, and Seattle's draft prediction. NHL News: playoff update, and Toronto + Vegas are OUT. #NoDumbQuestions: free agent or waivers?! 3 Stars of the ... 58:46

6M ago58:46

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THE BOYS ARE BACK! Jeff and Joey reunite after working together behind the scenes and the two catch up on last episode's interview with Nick Olczyk and Jeff shares his biggest takeaways. This week's Kraken Reaction (11:50) covers the locker room fake news that came out after Dave Hakstol's firing and Joey dishes out a hot take regarding ESPN's Emil…

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NICK OLCZYK RETURNS TO THE POD! Nicky-O talks: the firing of Dave Hakstol, what happened this season, the future of Kraken broadcasting, playoff predictions, and MUCH more. 1:00:02

6M ago1:00:02

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Nick Olczyk joins the pod! Nicky-O returns to the podcast to discuss his personal take on the firing of Dave Hakstol, what he liked and didn't like for the 2023-2024 Seattle Kraken season, the future of broadcasting and what moving away from ROOT Sports to Amazon Prime will do for the Seattle Kraken and their fans, NHL playoff predictions, the grow…

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Stephen and Mary Weller Firebird Book Award Winners Author Interview 29:31

6M ago29:31

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Stephen and Mary Weller live in Texas. They enjoy spending time in bookstores, participating in fan conventions, and attending concerts. They have three sons and one daughter. Stephen and Mary enjoy travel and volunteering with the community. In 2018, they traveled to Puerto Rico to help repair roofs damaged during Hurrican Maria. They still give..…

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Fred Berri Firebird Award Winner Author Interview 32:28

7M ago32:28

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“Twist, turn, and bend the truth. Now it’s fiction.” Fred Berri was born in the Bronx (Arthur Avenue), New York. After many years, his family moved to Yonkers, where he finished High School. After graduating, he relocated back to the Bronx with his mother and brother to Arthur Avenue, an area called Little Italy in...…

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Kathy J. Perry Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 29:11

7M ago29:11

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Kathy is a semi-retired elementary school teacher, author, publisher, and speaker. She says – I’m writing to plant seeds through story. As a parent and former teacher, I understand the value of character education. My hope and prayer is that children and teens will enjoy my adventures and the growth of the characters, while...…

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Alfredo Botello Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 35:26

7M ago35:26

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Alfredo Botello is a screenwriter who has worked on projects ranging from the indie Sundance Global Short La Revolucion De Iguodala to the studio tent pole Fast and Furious 9. He is a Fulbright Fellow in architecture and a Nicholl Fellow in screenwriting. In addition to screenplays, he has written for The San Francisco Examiner Magazine, Metropolis…

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PLAYOFF PICKS! Kraken Reaction: why the team WILL have a drastic off-season makeover. NHL News: salty Yotes. #NoDumbQuestions: who will replace Hakstol?! 3 Stars of the Week. 1:02:16

7M ago1:02:16

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HOW 'BOUT THEM DETROIT RED WINGS?! Jeff is reeling after his team of destiny pulls off a miraculous comeback last night against the Montreal Canadiens which leads the boys into talking a quick overview of the NHL playoffs. This week's Kraken Reaction (9:59) covers a brief recap of last week's games before the two get into dialogue around why the Se…

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Author Interview with Wytisha Williams-Merrill 31:59

7M ago31:59

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Wytisha Williams-Merrill is a Mental Health Counselor/ LPC born in Louisiana. She is also a disabled United States Army Veteran and transformational speaker. She coined the word MindEmpowerment, inspired by the understanding that every challenge begins and ends with the mind. She created the character M.E. who is a white eagle with a crown and...…

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2023-2024 SEASON GRADES! Kraken Reaction: the kid is all Wright, and season grades are in. #NoDumbQuestions: penalty box official? 3 Stars of the Week. 1:07:01

7M ago1:07:01

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The 2023-2024 Seattle Kraken season grades are in! Jeff and Joey quickly catch up before going into this week's Kraken Reaction (4:48) which features the Los Angeles Kings taking care of business, a season series sweep of the Anaheim Ducks, Shane Wright going off for an NHL-first 2 goal game, and the season coming to an end here shortly but not bef…

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WHEN YOU'RE WRIGHT, YOU'RE WRIGHT! Kraken Reaction: young blood giving us life. #NoDumbQuestions: most goals scored on a single PK?! 3 Stars of the Week. 1:00:25

7M ago1:00:25

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The Good Vibes Only Parlay is SO back! Jeff and Joey quickly catch up while Jeff is counting the stacks of cash he's made from hitting last night's bet which leads the two right into this week's Kraken Reaction (3:55) which covers Shane Wright scoring and Eberle's 700th in a win at the Shark Tank, how the Dallas Stars might be the most underrated t…

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KRAKEN POD AFTER DARK! Kraken Reaction: the season that was. #NoDumbQuestions: what happened with Dave Hakstol in Philadelphia?! 3 Stars of the Week. 1:15:47

7M ago1:15:47

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Welcome to Kraken Pod After Dark, the extended version. The boys have had a whirlwind week and as a result are recording late-night Wednesday for this week's episode. Kraken Reaction (3:45) covers another 8-game losing streak, what happened to the offense and how we can turn things around, whether or not Dave Hakstol should be on the hot seat, a mu…

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Gloria Mindock Firebird Book Award Winner Author Interview 26:34

7M ago26:34

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Gloria Mindock is the founding editor and Publisher of Červená Barva Press. She is the author of Grief Touched the Sky at Night (Forthcoming from Glass Lyre Press, 2023), ASH (Glass Lyre Press, 2021), I wish Francisco Franco Would Love Me (Nixes Mate Books, 2018), Whiteness of Bone (Glass Lyre Press, 2016), La Portile Raiului (Ars Longa Press, Roma…

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1, 2, 3, JOHN STAMOS! Kraken Reaction: what the Seattle Kraken NEED to do this off-season. NHL News: hockey TV show. #NoDumbQuestions: goalie splits?! 3 Stars of the Week. 1:17:33

8M ago1:17:33

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Stick a fork in the Seattle Kraken, the 2023-2024 season is (almost) over. Kraken Reaction (4:51) features a very quick recap on last week's losses where the Seattle Kraken went win-less in 5 games at Climate Pledge Arena before Jeff and Joey go into a deep dive on exactly what the organization needs to do in this upcoming off-season to address the…

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Steve Waddell Authors on Fire Interview 29:11

8M ago29:11

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Welcome to the Valuepreneurs community. I’m Steve Waddell, renowned thought leader, award-winning author of “Valuepreneurs,” and the architect behind the revolutionary Value-Driven Product Development process. This groundbreaking approach aims to boost entrepreneurs’ success in introducing new product ideas to the market, and I’m excited to share i…

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RYKER EVANS JOINS THE POD! Kraken Reaction: the playoff push, Ebs extension, and an interview with Ryker Evans. NHL News: trade deadline recap. #NoDumbQuestions: faceoff circles? 3 Stars of the Week. 1:39:52

8M ago1:39:52

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PARTY ON, GARTH! Joey tempts Jeff's fate on a ladder before the boys get into this week's Kraken Reaction (7:26) which covers how the Seattle Kraken went switch with the peggers, why tonight's matchup against the Las Vegas Golden Knights is do-or-die for the team, updated playoff standings, Jordan Eberle's contract extension, and what Alex Wennberg…

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NHL TRADE DEADLINE! Kraken Reaction: Wennberg trade incoming, donuts for Gru, and the hate for Calgary. NHL News: Matt Rempe. #NoDumbQuestions: heroin beer?! 3 Stars of the Week. 1:09:03

8M ago1:09:03

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LIVE FROM THE LIBRARY! Prepare for an extra spicy episode as Jeff is already kicked out of his new house and is utilizing public library WiFi from the parking lot. The boys get right into this week's Kraken Reaction (3:26) which starts off with a monstrous night in Calgary and why Pospisil must be suspended for his hits on Adam Larsson and Vince Du…

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Judy Snider Author Interview 31:22

8M ago31:22

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Judy was raised in Michigan and currently lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband Gil and her senior cat Bailey. She also has two grown sons. She is a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). After her retirement, Judy had the joyful job of working in a school children’s library. The award winning...…

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