Best Grade A USA Podcasts (2024)

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Indianapolis Colts - AFC South favorites? Are Latu & Mitchell that good? Pacers MUST learn & compete 25:30

20m ago25:30

25:30

Adonai Mitchell and Laiatu Latu are definitive upgrades, and all the other starters are back, so why are experts throwing the Colts into the dustbin of also rans? Tyrese Haliburton needs to play better, Rick Carlisle needs to coach better, and Myles Turner needs to rebound better for the Pacers to square the series tomorrow night against the Knicks…

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Indianapolis Colts - Latu & Mitchell to headline rookie camp! Pacers Haliburton disappears late! 21:40

10h ago21:40

21:40

Laiatu Latu and AD Mitchell will be the stars of the show at this weekend's Colts Rookie Camp, but how Micah Abraham might be as important as any member of the 2024 class, if he's anything like his dad (and he is). Pacers lost last night - and to win game two of their series, they are going to have to learn how not to lose. Get your sign-up bonus o…

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Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Richardson feels full-go! Pacers must run and hit shots to win. 22:20

15h ago22:20

22:20

Anthony Richardson says he's ready for unlimited reps in OTAs, but Colts trainers and docs will have the final say. Every rep with AD Mitchell and Anthony Gould is invaluable - but so is the pacing of Richardsons rehab. Pacers want to run - Knicks want to walk. That is the battle that is most likely to determine the winner of this series. Best matc…

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Striking a Chord: with the 7-Foot Flute Player Brent Tyler 1:09:13

37m ago1:09:13

1:09:13

By Annette Smith / Brent Tyler

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#97 Davin Bagdonas — Alpine Fusion, Grizzly Bears, Developing 1000’s of Climbs World Wide, Chasing The Dragon, and The Call To Adventure 2:12:55

34m ago2:12:55

2:12:55

Davin Bagdonas has developed 1000’s of climbs all over the world. Elite climbers, and previous podcast guests, like Jimmy Webb, Roman Yalowitz, Eric Jerome call up Davin when they want to go on a wild adventure to try to find the best boulders in the world. Davin takes us on a trip around the world to places fraught with danger, and explains this u…

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Indiana Pacers - Tyrese Haliburton must shine vs. Brunson! Colts owner Jim Irsay back on his feet! 22:50

9h ago22:50

22:50

Haliburton vs. Brunson is a marquee match-up in the Pacers vs. Knicks, but Turner vs. Hartenstein is where the Pacers have a huge advantage that will win the series in six games. Jim Irsay has been out of his wheel chair as he continues to recover from surgery, and the addiction battle is being waged as well. IU Basketball is about to get a commitm…

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Indianapolis Colts - Kwity Paye overvalued? Pacers win - Knicks next victim! IU Basketball a 4-seed? 22:15

3d ago22:15

22:15

Colts kept just about everyone, and that is better than losing everyone, but will players validate Ballard's trust? How costly or rewarding will that be for Ballard? Pacers get past the Bucks to the annoyance of doubters - as Obi Toppin and TJ McConnell led the Pacers from off the bench! IU Basketball a four seed? Get your sign-up bonus of up to $1…

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Indianapolis Colts - Kwity Paye option exercised! Pacers-another shot to close! Hemenway to visit IU 21:50

3d ago21:50

21:50

Kwity Paye is the latest internal re-signing to get paid. Chris Ballard promotes his own, while the Houston Texans have not been sitting around hoping they repeat as AFC South champs! Pacers are now facing a Bucks team that might feature Damian Lillard. Line has dropped to Pacers -6 1/2. Rick Carlisle needs a win to avoid a seventh straight playoff…

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Indianapolis Colts - Paye Day for Kwity! Latu brings hope! Pacers MUST win tonight! Coach Prime sham 22:40

4d ago22:40

22:40

By Kent Sterling

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Why Josh Heupel does (or doesn't) need to produce more NFL Draft picks at Tennessee 30:40

4d ago30:40

30:40

Three Tennessee football players were selected in the NFL Draft last week. Cause for celebration, or concern? The four qualifying teams for last season’s College Football Playoff combined for 44 draft picks. That suggests that if Tennessee wants to go from competitive program to national championship program under Josh Heupel, he needs to start pro…

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Indianapolis Colts - AFC South title only acceptable outcome! Pacers get tough, or get to Milwaukee! 22:10

4d ago22:10

22:10

AFC South championship - or let no general manager come back ALIVE! This is Chris Ballard's year of reckoning. If you don't take any cards, you better hold a winning hand! Pacers will play tough guy basketball or get on a plane for Milwaukee - and Rick Carlisle will have some explaining to do! IU Basketball's Big 10 opponents were announced - Purdu…

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Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Richardson must be healthy & accurate! Pacers play worst game of year! 21:40

4d ago21:40

21:40

Anthony Richardson is the key to whether the Colts win or lose, so he is front and center among the 14 benchmarks the Colts need to reach to win the AFC South. Pacers played their worst game of the season at the absolute worst time - as the Bucks forced a game six Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. May is here - so the Derby is coming and the…

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Indianapolis Colts - Kwity MUST be PAYED! Ballard’s silly hair explained! Pacers MUST win tonight 20:14

5d ago20:14

20:14

Chris Ballard talks hair! Doing silly things with hair is the right of every bored man in his 50s! Kwity Paye's extension comes down to a simple question - would you rather have Jim irsay spend $13,385,000 on guitars and manuscripts? Pacers need to control pace and hit shots to end series against the Bucks! Get your sign-up bonus of up to $1,000 to…

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Indianapolis Colts - Kwity Paye decision looms! Pacers to end Bucks season! Morel lifts Cubs! 22:20

6d ago22:20

22:20

Kwity Paye is eligible for a fifth year extension and the Colts have until Thursday to exercise it. The $13.4 million ticket would lift the Colts projected cap number for the defensive line to $84 million. Pacers with a chance to end the playoff series against the Bucks in Milwaukee tonight - and they need to get that done or risk disaster. Matt Ry…

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Adonai Mitchell my 2nd favorite pick! Pacers to wrap series in 5! IU Basketball #16 in USA! 21:25

6d ago21:25

21:25

AD Mitchell is my second favorite pick because Oregon State's Anthony Gould is going to allow the Colts return game to be a game changer. Pacers will beat the Bucks in Milwaukee tomorrow night because they will regret it if they don't. Time for Haliburton to shine then heal up for the Knicks. IU Basketball is ranked 16th in the way-too-early rankin…

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Church Choirs to Crotch Splitting with Tim Steinruck 1:04:13

7d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

By Annette Smith / Tim Steinruck

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#96 T&J — Battling Mid-Send Doubts, Incredibly Hard Sends, New Shoe Tech, Update Your System By Shutting Up, Don’t Talk Sh!t, and Josh Talk’s Sh!t 1:58:25

7d ago1:58:25

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You’re midway through a redpoint burn and you’re tired. There’s a bunch of moves to go and you tell yourself that you’re so tired right now there’s no way you’ll ever send. But the truth is, you have no idea how far you will get or if the send is actually right there for the taking. You can’t trust your feelings! Tim and Josh tackle the problem of …

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Indianapolis Colts Draft grades put Colts in top 10! Pacers beat Bucks B team! Goode to IU! 20:20

7d ago20:20

20:20

Laiatu Latu leads what national media believes to be an excellent draft class, but Chris Ballard made a mistake dealing with the media. Pacers earned a big win over the Bucks to gain a 3-1 advantage in their best of seven series. IU Basketball got another transfer - Luke Goode will be a Hoosier next year! Get your sign-up bonus of up to $1,000 toda…

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Indianapolis Colts - Laiatu Latu, no hate, just hope! Tonight, how about AD Mitchell! Pacers need W! 20:32

9d ago20:32

20:32

Adonai Mitchell would be a nice pickup for the Colts tonight! Anthony Richardson needs some weapons! Pacers need to get on top of the Bucks early tonight - and how about Tyrese Haliburton's 16.5 points over/under number? Curt Cignetti was not pleased with being forced to abandon Memorial Stadium for spring practices due to Kane Brown and the solar …

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Fifth Grade Fever: 4/18/24 Jugglers Day 2:46

10d ago2:46

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In this episode Camila and Rachel talk about Jugglers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fifthgradefever/message

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Indianapolis Colts - Laiatu Latu, first defensive player taken, falls to Ballard at 15! Pacers v Bucks tonight! 20:25

10d ago20:25

20:25

Laiatu Latu has the highest floor of all the players available at 15, so of course Chris Ballard took him despite having reasonable depth already at edge. Ballard will try to do better than in the past with a mid-to-late second rounder tonight, and of course will take another safety at 82! IU Women's Basketball got two commitments from transfers wh…

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Indianapolis Colts - Malik Nabers a MUST get! Middleton iffy vs Pacers! PCA goes yard for Cubs! 23:35

10d ago23:35

23:35

NFL Draft can't control Colts! Chris Ballard must control who he takes in tonight! And that who is Malik Nabers! Khris Middleton's ankle might keep him from playing tomorrow night against the Pacers - and wouldn't that be too damn bad! Pete Crow-Armstrong's first MLB hit was a two-run bomb that broke a tie in the sixth at Wrigley against the cheati…

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The Bird & The Bear - Session 87 - "Operation PaperBird: Two In The Coup" 1:35:48

11d ago1:35:48

1:35:48

On this week’s session of, The Bird & The Bear … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, present their second deep dive on the CIA … They’ll discuss the beginnings of the CIA, a timeline of the CIA’s most notable operations, why the CIA is a terrorist organization, and give their reactions to a group of YouTubers sneaking into a CIA base … Content ci…

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Indianapolis Colts - Nabers or Odunze for trade up? Pacers 5 1/2 pt faves! Luke Goode visits IU! 23:10

11d ago23:10

23:10

Malik Nabers is a home run for the Colts in tonight's NFL Draft. Rome Odunze would be a double. A trade back? That is a strike out! Roger Penske was UNHAPPY that his team cheated to win an IndyCar race - and conversations with an unhappy Penske is not fun. Pacers are hosting a "pivotal" Game 3 tomorrow night - and they are 5 1/2 point favorites! Lu…

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Indianapolis Colts - Brandon Aiyuk trade? Will Ballard move! Luke Goode - IU’s fate in redhead’s hands? 22:10

11d ago22:10

22:10

Brandon Aiyuk from the 49ers to the Colts - so you are saying there is a chance! Chris Ballard is more more likely to roll the dice on a second round WR than spending $120 million on Aiyuk. Malik Nabers is the only receiver worth trading up for! Luke Goode will visit Bloomington tomorrow, and decide whether the bag is heavy enough and/or whether he…

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Indianapolis Colts draft optimism! Nabers special! Pacers even with Bucks! Caitlin gets her bucks! 21:50

12d ago21:50

21:50

Malik Nabers is special, and my optimistic hope is that Chris Ballard finds a way to bring him to the Colts! Caitlin Clark is getting paid $28M by Nike, and she is worth every penny! Pacers got even last night in a very consistent performance highlighted by Pascal Siakam! Mike Woodson took a little tour of Indiana yesterday, talking to four targets…

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Indianapolis Colts - Marvin Harrison Jr vs. Cooper DeJean! Giannis out vs Pacers! Goode to visit IU! 20:55

12d ago20:55

20:55

By Kent Sterling

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Indianapolis Colts - Jim Irsay recovering from back surgery! Will draft without him. Pacers tonight! 23:10

13d ago23:10

23:10

Jim Irsay talking about back surgery - not overdose. Says his recovery will not allow him to be in the draft room Thursday night. Chris Ballard's priorities are unlikely to align with those of fans - which is fine, but he needs to be right! Pacers will try to rinse the stench of game one out out it hair tonight. Can they emerge from their butt whoo…

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Indianapolis Colts - First Round Draft Pick only 1 that matters! Pacers need great from Haliburton! 22:10

13d ago22:10

22:10

Anthony Richardson's health and a weapon the Colts trade up to get will put the Colts on a path to the playoffs. Trading back is a recipe for continued mediocrity! Tyrese Haliburton needs to get plum mad-dog mean tomorrow night in his hometown for the Colts to win series against the Bucks. Illinois loses Luke Goode has entaered the portal, like so …

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"Rocking Legends: Lorraine Lewis and the Legacy of Vixen and Femme Fatale" 1:17:22

14d ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Step up and get ready to be swept off your feet by the whirlwind tales of rock 'n' roll royalty, Lorraine Lewis. The iconic Vixen lead vocalist and casting producer takes center stage as she recounts the electric days of her musical journey, from high school dreams to the legendary Sunset Strip. Her voice carries the wisdom of the ages, yet pulses …

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#95 Palmer Larsen — The Master Coach, Adaptability and Autonomy, Deliberate Practice, Style Then Process, What’s Wrong In Coaching Today, and Olympic 2024 Predictions 2:11:55

14d ago2:11:55

2:11:55

Palmer Larsen is one of the top coaches in the country. This podcast has soooooooooo many helpful tips and frameworks to get you to the next level. DO NOT MISS his description of how to foster an environment for long term success via deliberate practice @ ~1:28! He is the head coach of Momentum Climbing Team, in SLC, one of the top climbing teams i…

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Indianapolis Colts - Draft history demands move up! Pacers can’t shoot-lose big! IU Portal Progress! 21:00

14d ago21:00

21:00

By Kent Sterling

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Tennessee Vols Loaded At WR, Elijah Herring In The Transfer Portal & Does Heupel Need To Add A Transfer RB With Locked On Vols Eric Cain. Plus, Miami Marlins With Fish On First's Ely Sussman. 1:01:07

17d ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Locked On Vols and Volquest's Eric Cain to talk about Tennessee's spring game, the depth at wide receiver for the Vols, Elijah Herring entering the portal for Tennessee, if Tennessee needs another running back from the transfer portal and pr…

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Indianapolis Colts - First round MUST HIT! IU Football DIFFERENT! Amari Williams cancels visit! 19:45

17d ago19:45

19:45

Colts GM Chris Ballard must hit on first round pick in six days! A miss would be fatal! Kurtis Rourke and Tayven Jackson look good in IU Spring game but Aiden Fisher was star of the show. Amari Williams cancels visit to IU for Little 500 weekend! Is he crazy? Get your sign-up bonus of up to $1,000 today! https://mybookie.website/joinwithKENT Promoc…

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Part 2: Mookie Betts Early NL MVP Watch, Royals Hot Start & The Sad Chicago White Sox With Jon Tayler. Plus, Westlake Lions High Head Football Coach Morris Mitchell 1:29:11

17d ago1:29:11

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Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Not Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the hot MVP start for Mookie Betts of the Dodgers, the Royal coming out swinging in the AL Central, Jackson Holiday's debut for the Orioles, the Cleveland Guardians with one of MLB's best run different…

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Indianapolis Colts - Quinyon Mitchell? Malik Nabers? Guess right, win! IU signs Tucker! Giannis OUT! 23:25

17d ago23:25

23:25

Win $100 by guessing the name and draft position of the player the Colts will take one week from tonight! Quinyon Mitchell at 15, Malik Nabers at 9, Cooper DeJean at 27? Make you pick. One entry per SUBSCRIBER! Bryson Tucker signed his letter of intent as the Hoosiers welcome more portalees to Bloomington. Giannis is out for Game One and may miss t…

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The Bird & The Bear - Session 86 - "Bear Grade Glycine" 1:18:44

19d ago1:18:44

1:18:44

On this week’s session of, The Bird & The Bear … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, go over a variety of topics as they discuss foreign TV, updates on Gaza, Young Biden Vs. Old Biden, the concept of “Exurbia,” the Donghua Jinlong Glycine Factory, and much more … Let’s sort through it together! (0:00) - E-40’s lingo, foreign television, and Amazo…

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Indianapolis Colts to win AFC South? Essegian fits IU needs! Doyel’s self immersion must stop! 20:45

18d ago20:45

20:45

Starters back, magical quarterback healthy, special running back happy and healthy - that sounds like a recipe for hope. Texans may have won the offseason - so far - but that doesn't mean they will win in the fall. Remember how excited Colts fans were prior to 2015? Connor Essegian visited IU yesterday, but the three-point shooter from Fort Wayne(i…

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Part 1: Preds Are Officially NHL Playoffs Bound, All-Time Filip Forsberg Season & Barry Trotz + Andrew Brunette Year 1 Grades With On The Forecheck's Bryan Bastin & Flames Nation's Jeff Middleton 1:32:31

18d ago1:32:31

1:32:31

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by On The Forecheck's Bryan Bastin and Flames Nation's Jeff Middleton to talk about the Nashville Predators making the NHL Playoffs, Filip Forsberg's historic scoring season, the Lauzon hits NHL record, Barry Trotz Year 1 GM grade, why the Pred…

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Indianapolis Colts - DeForest Buckner deal saves $14M in cap space for ‘24! Pacers sched released! 23:20

19d ago23:20

23:20

Cap space for the Colts available to acquire a difference maker if the opportunity presents itself. Pacers playoff schedule released! Get your sign-up bonus of up to $1,000 today! https://mybookie.website/joinwithKENT Promocode: KENT Here is the link for my book: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X Donate! htt…

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Indianapolis Colts - Malik Nabers makes offense sexy! IU Basketball visits from more top transfers! 22:10

19d ago22:10

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Malik Nabers to the Colts after a draft day trade with the Bears might sound unlikely, but this is Optimism Wednesday so we are all in! New field, new health is another reason for Colts optimism! Indiana Basketball gets top big in the Portal, and have four potential additions on tap for visits the rest of this week! Get your sign-up bonus of up to …

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6 burning Tennessee football questions after spring game, as transfer portal opens 38:02

19d ago38:02

38:02

Tennessee football can rest easy about its starting quarterback situation. Not only is Nico Iamaleava the starter, he's a star in the making. Iamaleava's tidy performance in Saturday's spring game reiterated that all is well with Tennessee's QB1. Elsewhere on the roster, it's more of a mixed situation. The Vols face areas they could solidify enteri…

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Lakers Stun Pelicans Late, Most Intriguing NBA First Round Match Ups, & Troy Weaver's Job Performance As GM Of The Pistons With Kenny Spence & Corban Ford 56:47

19d ago56:47

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Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Corban Ford & Kenny Spence to talk about the Lakers taking down the Pelicans in the NBA Play-In, the Heat vs. Sixers Play-In preview, which series will be the most and least interesting, if the Hornets or Nets job is the better head-coaching…

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