Best Friends of the Stockton Podcasts (2024)

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Conspiracy Theories w/ Shamoot Kishore 4:04:30

3h ago4:04:30

4:04:30

In this episode of the Central Valley Podcast, I sit down with Shamoot Kishore, a Senior Agent at Redfin and debut author of Wonderland. Shamoot and I first connected a few years ago on Instagram when he shared a fascinating remote viewing experiment with me, sparking ongoing discussions about conspiracy theories. Now, we’re finally bringing those …

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D-Wade Statue Debacle, Lakers Look Legit, Chet Goes Big & The Nuggets Are Cooked? | 55 51:46

2d ago51:46

51:46

Shea and Jason celebrate the first week of NBA action with hardware to the Lakers, Thunder and Cavs for staying undefeated to start the season. Meanwhile, Dwyane Wade gets a well-deserved statue in Miami…but it sucks, Chet Holmgren is not “too skinny,” and the Sixers’ truth telling lands them an early season fine for resting Joel Embiid. Plus, the …

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Listen Now: Dark Sanctum Season 2 5:06

2d ago5:06

5:06

Dark Sanctum is an award-winning, thrilling audio fright-fest. Just in time for Halloween comes the 2nd season featuring seven new original stories about things that go bump in the night, inspired by The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt. Binge all episodes of Dark Sanctum exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple P…

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NBA OPENING NIGHT: Celtics Demolish Knicks, Liberty Are (Finally) Champs & Unhinged Predictions | 54 47:40

9d ago47:40

47:40

Shea and Jason are back to tip off the 2024-25 NBA Season with a salute to the Boston Celtics for looking like champs (did you see those rings!?) in a 132-109 rout of the New York Knicks. Meanwhile, six-times-a-charm for the newly crowned WNBA champion New York Liberty – even if Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has something to say about it. Plus, Mont…

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Special Guest Jordan Robinson | WNBA Finals Roller Coaster, Vince Carter’s HOF Tears & Knicks vs. Donte Beef | 53 1:05:49

16d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Jordan Robinson (Queens of the Court) makes her triumphant return to Six Trophies to break down the W Finals with Shea and a noticeably rattled Jason. Top honors go to the nail-biting Lynx-Liberty match up that’s all tied up going into Wednesday’s Games 3. Meanwhile, Shea flip flops on his pick for WNBA champ, Donte DiVincenzo’s bad blood with the …

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Listen Now: The Best Idea Yet 6:33

17d ago6:33

6:33

The untold stories behind the products you’re obsessed with and the bold risk-takers who made them go viral. How did Birkenstocks go from a German cobbler’s passion project 250 years ago to a starring role in the Barbie movie? Who created that bottle of Sriracha permanently living in your fridge? Did you know the Air Jordans were initially banned b…

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#105 Congressman John Duarte (@repjohnduarte) 1:25:00

19d ago1:25:00

1:25:00

In this episode, I’m joined by Congressman John Duarte. I was pretty excited when his team reached out, asking to be on the podcast—I mean, how often does a U.S. Congressman ask to join your show? Naturally, I couldn’t say no! We dive into a conversation about who he is, what he stands for, and how he’s been representing the Central Valley in Congr…

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Liberty Look Mean, Lynx Shoot Lights Out & Are the Aces Breaking Up? with Seerat Sohi | 52 50:32

24d ago50:32

50:32

Shea and Jason welcome host of The Ringer WNBA Show, Seerat Sohi, to bid farewell to the Aces and Sun, and get ready for the WNBA Finals. Top honors to Jason’s beloved New York Liberty for ousting Shea’s two-time defending champ Aces 3-1. Meanwhile, Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx cruise to a Game 5 win over the Connecticut Sun. Later, JJ R…

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Special Guest Elle Duncan | Liberty Get Revenge, Lynx Strike Back, Knicks Shake Things Up & RIP DIKEMBE | 51 1:05:19

30d ago1:05:19

1:05:19

Guest host ESPN legend Elle Duncan joins Shea to break down the WNBA conference finals. Top honors to Sabrina Ionescu, Jason Concepcion, and the New York Liberty for taking a commanding 2-0 lead against the two-time defending champs, Shea’s beloved Las Vegas Aces. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx even up their series with a gutsy win over the Connecti…

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#104 Barz on Wheels w/ @barzonwheels 1:56:48

1M ago1:56:48

1:56:48

In this episode I am joined by Manny Flores, the creator of Barz on Wheels. Manny lives in Bakersfield, California and is a photographer, videographer, and an overall really talented dude with unique perspectives. In this episode we talk about how Barz on Wheels came to be, the path that lead him to become a videographer, and what it is like creati…

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Celebrations 1:17:09

1M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Happy 199th anniversary to the Stockton & Darlington Railway! In this month’s Tales from the Rails we are in party mood! From the laying of the first rail through to the days of British Rail, significant events and dates for the Stockton & Darlington Railway have been celebrated locally and nationally with visitors joining in the fun from abroad. W…

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Phee Goes Bonkers, Storm Collapse Late & No More WOJ Bombs with Jasmine Watkins | 50 57:24

1M ago57:24

57:24

Shea and Jason welcome special guest and lord of basketball Twitter, Jasmine Watkins, to break down round 1 of the WNBA Playoffs. Top honors go to Napheesha Collier’s 38-point, 6-rebound, 4-assist barrage to lead the Lynx to a game 1 win over the Phoenix Mercury. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm squander a lackluster start by the Aces with a whopping 2…

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A'ja Scores A'Thousand, Celtics Are For Sale & WNBA Playoff Predictions with Jordan Robinson | 49 1:04:43

1M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Shea and Jason welcome special guest Jordan Robinson of the Queens of the Court podcast to help them get ready for the WNBA Playoffs! Top honors to A’ja Wilson for becoming the first player in the W to notch 1,000 points in a single season. Meanwhile, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert blows her chance to address the onslaught of racism players face…

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#103 STOCKTON HAS ALLIGATORS?!?! w/ @centralvalleypodcast 1:25:47

2M ago1:25:47

1:25:47

In this episode, Duffy and I dive into the latest happenings across the Central Valley. From the alligator sightings in Stockton and Fresno City's cancellation of ArtHop, to the scandals at Buhach Colony, we cover it all. It was a blast catching up with my co-host, and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!The Dopest Sponsors: Marcus …

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The Fever Clinch, Are the Sixers Headed to Jersey?, and RIP James Earl Jones | 48 51:01

2M ago51:01

51:01

Shea and Jason salute Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever for clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2016, and debate whether the Fever are the most dangerous squad in the W right now. Meanwhile, the Nuggets’ offseason woes continue, Josh Hart calms down booing Knicks fans, and the Sixers contemplate a move across the river. Plus, the gu…

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Encore: Player Celebration – Kevin Garnett 45:18

2M ago45:18

45:18

In this special episode, Six Trophies pays tribute to the career of 6’11" (with an asterisk) basketball volcano Kevin Garnett. Shea and Jason sound off on KG’s biggest on and off court moments, acting chops and signature intensity. Plus, the guys honor the path he paved for NBA players coming right out of high school, and imagine a world where KG b…

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#102 Bella Luna w/ GianCarlo & Billy (@bellalunamerced) 1:30:31

2M ago1:30:31

1:30:31

In this episode I am joined by the owner and bar manager of Bella Luna. Bella Luna is an Italian restaurant in downtown Merced know for its energy, excitement, and sophistication with genuine hospitality. We sit down and have a few cocktails, talk about the history of the restaurant and where it is today, and we even found Duffy's long lost twin Bi…

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“You Complete Me” – THE DARK KNIGHT | 47 51:59

2M ago51:59

51:59

Shea and Jason join the ordinary citizens of Gotham to show the forces of chaos and corruption they’re ready to believe in gOOooddd. That’s right, Six Trophies is going inside Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Accolades go to Gothamites for not blowing up the people on the other boat, Rachel Dawes and Harvey Dent’s flirty workplace romance, and …

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America 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

We know that before, during and after the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, engineers and railway promoters came to visit to see how a modern railway was run. By modern railway we mean a railway that was a publicly available, permanent transport infrastructure that carried anything, including passengers) for a fee. There was a period of…

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The Liberty Come Up Big, Jay-Z Waffles & Jaylen Brown’s Wild Workouts | 46 56:33

2M ago56:33

56:33

Shea and Jason honor the New York Liberty for two gutsy wins against the Sparks and Aces coming out of the Olympic break, and debate whether they’re finally ready to bring home the WNBA crown. Meanwhile, rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese silence the haters with new records for assists and rebounds, while willing their teams into playoff content…

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#101 Raz N' Health in the Midstate w/ Brian Boucher (@midstate.crossfit) 1:57:56

3M ago1:57:56

1:57:56

In this episode I am joined by owner of Midstate Crossfit, Brian Boucher. In this episode Brian and I talk about how he ended up in the Central Valley, why he loves the area, and how we think it could do better. We also talk about his time as a flight paramedic and how that led him to become passionate about getting people healthy. We discuss an ev…

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Olympic Recap: Steph Saves the Day, USA Women Remain Undefeated & Tom Cruise! | 45 54:06

3M ago54:06

54:06

Shea and Jason salute “this Devil named Curry,” and rest of the Men’s and Women’s squads for gutting out the medal rounds to take home Olympic gold. Plus, the guys ponder Joel Embiid’s questionable comments about bailing on USA basketball in 2028, and urge Celtics fans to stop taking the bait when it comes to Jayson Tatum’s minutes under Steve Kerr…

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58 Straight For USA Women, Noah Lyles’ NBA Feud & Ramen For Life | 44 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

Shea and Jason continue their coverage of the Paris Olympics with top honors to USA Basketball’s dominance and a staggering 58-game winning streak for the Women’s team. Plus, trophies to Team USA swimming for winning the medal count against a chirpy Australian squad, NBA players overreacting to 100M champ Noah Lyles’ bold claim, and France coach Vi…

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Tatum DNP Conspiracies, Inside the NBA’s Last Dance & Stephen Nedoroscik!! | 43 50:33

3M ago50:33

50:33

Shea and Jason salute first-time Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik’s clutch pommel horse routine to end the USA men’s gymnastics team’s medal drought, and Chuck & Co. for securing one more season to go no-holds-barred on Inside the NBA. Meanwhile, the guys speculate Steve Kerr and Erik Spoelstra’s ulterior motives for benching Jayson Tatum against Serbia…

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Hopetown 1:08:03

3M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

This month we are looking at the latest S&DR visitor attraction to entice people from near and far – that is Hopetown in Darlington. This major visitor attraction is centred on an internationally significant collection of S&DR railway buildings. This podcast will explore these buildings and the new attraction that is the result of £35 million worth…

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Arike Goes Berserk, Team USA Wobbles & The T-Shirt Cannon Revolution | 42 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

Shea and Jason hand out trophies to MVP Arike Ogunbowale, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and Team WNBA for upsetting Team USA in Sunday’s All-Star Game. Plus, the guys honor Steve Ballmer and the Clippers for solving the great T-Shirt cannon conundrum in their brand new arena, and Warner Bros. Discovery for making a play to keep the NBA and Inside. La…

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Jalen Brunson Takes a Pay Cut, Tatum & Team USA Snub Jaylen Brown & Ainge Dangles Markannen | 41 45:48

4M ago45:48

45:48

Shea and Jason check in with trophies for Jalen Brunson’s team-friendly contract extension with the Knicks, Jayson Tatum's silence over Jaylen Brown's Olympic snub, Danny Ainge’s dubious dangling of Lauri Markannen & a deep-dive through all the 'curious' Reed Sheppard comps coming out of Summer League. Plus, Shea reminds Jason who the WNBA MVP real…

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Free Agency Roundup, Rudy Tippy Toes & Long Live Nepotism | 40 53:18

4M ago53:18

53:18

Shea and Jason return with a bagful of trophies for NBA free agency winners and losers, including Paul George to the Sixers, Mikal Bridges to Jason’s beloved Knicks, Klay to Dallas, and CP3 signing with Wemby and the Spurs. Plus, the guys cast off all the Bronny James nepo baby hate and weigh in on Team USA's gold medal chances. Later, Rudy Gobert …

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#100 The Founding Fathers 1:44:35

4M ago1:44:35

1:44:35

In this episode of Central Valley Podcast we time travel back in time to hear a bit about the United States Founding Fathers. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, and Amelia Earhart all make appearances and share how far America has come and the importance of the 100th episode. We sit back look at w…

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"You Have Been Afraid All Your Life" GLADIATOR, PT. 2 | 39 35:19

4M ago35:19

35:19

In part 2 of this special Gladiator edition of Six Trophies, Shea and Jason salute the late great Oliver Reed’s elite scenery chewing as gladiator GM Proximo. Plus, the guys make a case for Lucilla as Emperor, build the Ridley Scott Mount Rushmore (Kingdom of Heaven director’s cut, anyone?), and look ahead to Denzel taking up the mantle in Gladiato…

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Locomotion No.1 1:29:49

4M ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Welcome to the fifth episode of Tales from the Rails, our monthly podcast commemorating the Stockton and Darlington Railway. As we approach the 200th anniversary in 2025 of the opening of the S&DR, hosts Caroline Hardie and Archie MacKay delve into the fascinating history and legacy of this pioneering railway. In this episode, we take an in-depth l…

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"What We Do in Life, Echoes in Eternity!" GLADIATOR, PT. 1 | 38 37:40

4M ago37:40

37:40

On this special movie edition of Six Trophies, Shea and Jason are going back in time to ancient Rome to award trophies to Maximus and company from Ridley Scott’s epic, Gladiator. Top honors go to Russell Crowe’s Maximus for leading the gladiators to victory against the Barbarian Horde in a surprise upset at the Colosseum. Plus, is Joaquin Phoenix’s…

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#99 Highway 99 w/Central Valley Podcast (@centralvalleypodcast) 1:56:17

4M ago1:56:17

1:56:17

In this episode Duffy and I pose as Highway 99 construction workers in order to inform the public why it has taken over 10 years. We got to sit down answer fan questions, talk to people who called in, as well as goofed around and looked back at how far we've come. It's a great fun episode where Duffy and I got the chance to have our first solo pod …

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Boston Reigns Supreme, Luka and Kyrie Crumble & Kristaps Comes Alive | 37 49:13

5M ago49:13

49:13

Shea and Jason hand out trophies to the Boston Celtics and their record 18th NBA Championship win. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving had their dazzling playoff run end abruptly, while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finally get their rings. Plus, the guys give some special shout outs to our basketball forefathers, Kristaps Porzingis’ peculiar leg injury, …

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#98 Bring the Juice w/ Frank Dalena (@bringthejuicepod) 2:13:21

5M ago2:13:21

2:13:21

In this episode I am joined by the Host of the Bring the Juice Podcast, Frank Dalena. Bring the Juice is a gritty sports podcast that interviews athletes and discusses how an elite mindset can apply to chasing greatness and your everyday life. We sit down and talk about how Bring the Juice came to be, Frank's history as a Bulldog, how he almost wen…

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Celtics Apply the Pressure, Jason Kidd’s Mind Games & Who Will Coach the Lakers? | 36 52:26

5M ago52:26

52:26

Shea and Jason award trophies to the Boston Celtics absolutely shredding the Mavericks defense in games 1 and 2, Jason Kidd’s bold claim that Jaylen Brown is the best Celtic, and Boston coach Joey Mazz for being an “elite weirdo.” Later, the guys get into the incredible Adrian Wojnarowski-Dan Hurley media smokescreen and ask who should be coaching …

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The Finals Are Here, A’ja Goes Godzilla & Luka Takes A Sip | 35 53:51

5M ago53:51

53:51

Shea and Jason salute A’ja Wilson’s monster start to the WNBA season, notching five straight games with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, and make their NBA Finals predictions. Will Jayson Tatum or Luka Doncic win their first ring? Who gets MVP? Who gives us the first boneheaded moment? The first flagrant foul? Plus, the guys give Luka permission…

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Minnesota Stops the Bleeding, Boston’s Back in the Finals & RIP Bill Walton | 34 1:12:00

5M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Shea and Jason salute Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards for eking out a Game 4 win against Luka, Kyrie and the Mavs, Boston’s return to the finals, and NBA legend (and Grateful Dead superfan) Bill Walton, who passed away on Memorial Day. Plus, the guys get into the Pacers’ streak of late-game meltdowns, Luka absolutely roasting Rudy Gobert on …

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Building Bridges 1:06:55

5M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Join hosts Caroline Hardie and Archie MacKay in the fourth episode of Tales from the Rails as they delve into the history of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, celebrating its upcoming 200th anniversary in 2025. This episode focuses on the crucial role of railway bridges, spotlighting the Gaunless Bridge and the Skerne Bridge, their design, const…

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#97 FULL DOME W/ THIRD HOUR COLLECTIVE (@thehonorengraved @gamut_92) 2:19:29

5M ago2:19:29

2:19:29

In this weeks episode we sit down and chat with some of the boys over at Third Hour Collective (@thirdhourcollective). Joel Aguilar is a local artist native to the Central Valley and you may have even seen some of his murals. Earvin Mendoza is a local photographer and videographer who highlights the community and area through his work. We sat down …

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Boston Hangs On, The Wolves Take Out The Champs & No More “Stupid-Ass” Questions | 33 1:03:33

5M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Shea and Jason break down Jayson Tatum and Celtics’ OT win over the Pacers in Game 1, congratulate Minnesota and Dallas for breaking through to the Western Conference Finals, and say goodbye to Jason’s beloved Knicks. Later, Batman villain Bane joins the show to scold Draymond Green for talking trash and bouncing. Plus, the guys dive into Mike Malo…

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The Joker Takes Over, All-Time SGA, Luka Can’t Stop Crying & Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut | 32 1:01:12

6M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Shea and Jason salute Nikola Jokic and Jalen Brunson for a pair of big time Game 5’s to put the Nuggets and Knicks up 3-2, SGA’s latest addition to his highlight reel in the Thunder’s Game 4 win in Dallas, the Atlanta Hawks for proving the tankers wrong, and opening night of the most anticipated WNBA season yet. Plus, the guys ponder where Kyrie Ir…

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Nuggets Get Bullied, Obi’s Disrespectful Dunk & Wemby Wins ROY | 31 52:35

6M ago52:35

52:35

Shea and Jason hand out trophies to Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves organization for ripping the heart out of the Denver Nuggets on their home floor, Obi Toppin’s revenge between-the-legs slam in the Pacers’ Game 1 loss at MSG, and Pat Riley "abandoning" Jimmy Butler and Co. in Miami. Plus, the guys grow tired of …

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#96 CENTRAL VALLEY'S BIGGEST COLLAB W/ @californiaseltzerco @fivewindowbeerco 2:32:01

6M ago2:32:01

2:32:01

In this episode I am joined by Veronica Camp and Charlie Lippert (@charlie_lippert @veronicacamp49) They are the owners of Five Window Beer Company, California Seltzer Company, and the founder of the Central Valley Brewfest. We sit down and talk all about how their companies came to be, our new collaborative drink the Mango Jalapeno Seltzer, and la…

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Ant’s Killer Dunk, Lakers Fall in 5 & The Stars Shine Bright | 30 54:16

6M ago54:16

54:16

Shea and Jason salute superstars Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokic and Joel Emdiid for showing up BIG when it matters most, and get excited for this week’s onslaught of first round elimination games. Plus, the guys dissect Darvin Ham and the Lakers' tough first round exit, Tom Thibodeau’s tight rotations in New York, and the NBA changing…

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Heighington Station 1:05:24

6M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

In this month's Tales from the Rails … Experience the birth and transformation of the world's earliest railway station This month’s podcast is all about the S&DR’s station at Heighington on Aycliffe Lane, located half way between Shildon and Darlington. In 1826 the railway company commissioned a number of important buildings including a ‘cottage’ a…

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Knicks Steal Game 2, Denver Toys With The Lakers & Miami Looks Cooked | 29 54:15

6M ago54:15

54:15

Shea and Jason kick off the playoffs with trophies to Donte DiVincenzo(!), Jalen Brunson and the Knicks for a dramatic comeback win over the Sixers in Game 2, the Nuggets shaking off a 20-point deficit to put the Lakers in an 0-2 hole, and SGA’s MVP-caliber season. Plus, the guys sound off on the Sixers filing a grievance with the officials, Miami …

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#95 THE SHERIFF w/ Sheriff Vern Warnke (@sheriffvernwarnke @mercountysheriff) 1:16:24

7M ago1:16:24

1:16:24

In this episode I am joined by Sheriff Vern Warnke. Sheriff Vern Warnke has proudly served the community of Merced County as a member of the Merced County Sheriff’s Office for nearly four decades. In this episode we sit down and talk about how het go into law enforcement, the problems the Sheriff's office is currently facing, as well as shares a li…

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Tiny Iverson, Free Chicken For Clips Fans & THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE! | 28 45:26

7M ago45:26

45:26

Shea and Jason hand out trophies to Sunday’s epic close to the regular season, a stacked Team USA roster, and Rockets center Boban Marjanovic for intentionally missing free throws to win Clippers fans free Chick-fil-A. Plus, the guys take exception to that minuscule new A.I. statue in Philly and the Cavs’ deplorable playoff tanking strategy. Later,…

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Dominant Dawn Staley, Doc Takes the Blame, and the Warriors Come Out to Play | 27 43:42

7M ago43:42

43:42

Shea & Jason celebrate South Carolina for their dazzling run through the Women’s NCAA Tournament and celebrate Dawn Staley and South Carolina for cutting down the nets for a third time as coach of the Gamecocks. Meanwhile the vibes are bad in Milwaukee, the Knicks officially lose Julius Randle for the season, and the guys liken the possible Lakers-…

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