Best Joe Janssen Podcasts (2024)

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#55 1:05:05

10M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

The original crew gets together to record a Phillies reaction episode, as well as all the Birds and Bears talk to start of the season. We also get into the incredible beauty and anticipation of preparing to be a Dad for the first time. Thanks for listening!!

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#54 Gerad VanLeur 56:44

10M ago56:44

56:44

The VanLeur Chronicles series continues after a few month hiatus, with Gerad VanLeur. Gerad shares his experiences of growing up and being around his Dad's incredible coaching career; and how it continues to impact him to this day. He also shares his memories of his stellar hoops prowess, which led to a memorable career at the University of Sioux F…

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#53 Jeff VanLeur 49:20

1y ago49:20

49:20

There wouldn't be a VanLeur Chronicles series without him. In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with South Dakota Hall of Fame Coach VanLeur to go over his remarkable coaching career in Emery. We talk about the milestones of his 40+ year career: from the early years in the 80's, to the '93 team that made the first playoff run; and t…

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#52 Terry Janssen 58:35

1y ago58:35

58:35

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there! Especially to my Dad, Terry Janssen. I sat down with my Dad on a recent trip home to discuss his formative years growing up in Emery, and when basketball and baseball first became a thing in his life. Very proud to get to hear my Dad's story of incredible resilience, and share it on The Town Mile. Thank…

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#51 Tony Klock 1:09:03

1y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

The VanLeur Chronicles series continues with Tony Klock. Tony was at the forefront of Emery teams that broke the mold in 1993/'94 and made the State Championship in both football and basketball. Remarkably, Tony was the 300m Hurdles Champion in all classes in South Dakota: without a track to practice on. Simply put, there is no Town Mile without To…

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#50: Mike Henriksen 1:08:57

1+ y ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Longtime South Dakota media mogul Mike Henriksen joins the Town Mile Podcast for the 4th installment of the VanLeur Chronicles series. Mike is South Dakota broadcasting royalty, who takes us through his media journey from growing up in Nebraska. Many of us grew up in the late 80's with his voice on KELOAM 1320 in the mornings as part of Chad & Mike…

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#49: Bill Marquardt 1:03:55

1+ y ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Coach Bill Marquardt joins The Town Mile Podcast for the 3rd installment of the VanLeur Chronicles series. Bill was a longtime Cornbelt Conference mainstay at the helm of both Bridgewater football and Hanson basketball programs during his coaching career; leading both teams to State Championships. Grateful to Coach Marquardt for sharing his perspec…

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#48: Jamin Arend 1:04:27

1+ y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Jamin Arend joins the Town Mile Podcast for the 2nd installment of the VanLeur Chronicles. A great young man who comes from a long line of Arend Emery royalty, we're stoked to have him join for a great conversation. One correction: in the intro I mentioned he started playing football in 2001; this may be true, but unlikely since he was born in 2001…

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#47: Josh Kayser 1:13:04

1+ y ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Josh Kayser joins the Town Mile Podcast for the first installment of the VanLeur Chronicles series. One of the best guys I’ve ever known, was great to make this one.

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#46: Jeff Pearlman 56:46

2y ago56:46

56:46

New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman joins us to discuss his upcoming book ‘The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson.’ Want to give massive thanks to Jeff for the time he gave to discuss his career. (Note: the late, great Frank Deford is the name of the SI writer that I couldn't think of during the discussion.) Thanks for list…

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SPECIAL GUEST: Ben Griffiths might be the next Aussie in the NFL and sheds light on his journey from the Richmond Tigers to USC 35:09

2y ago35:09

35:09

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith are joined by special guest, Ben Griffiths. Ben previously spent 8 years in the AFL with the Richmond Tigers before trying his hand at switching to American Football. His journey from Aussie Rules to College Football is one of sacrifice, luck and patience, with the 2 metre Aussie hopeful of landing on a roster as soon as…

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SPECIAL GUEST: Aussie Punter Arryn Siposs chats about his journey from the AFL to NFL, playing with Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles plus THAT tackle 45:00

2y ago45:00

45:00

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith are joined by special guest and Australian Punter for the Philadelphia Eagles Arryn Siposs. Arryn talks candidly about his journey from AFL, to college to the NFL and how he landed with the Philadelphia Eagles. He offers some great insight into day-to-day life in the NFL as well as discussing THAT chasedown tackle agains…

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TM Podcast #45 1:10:40

2y ago1:10:40

1:10:40

It's been too long! Time to get this going again: the 45th Town Mile Podcast, back after a long hiatus. Since our last episode: we've had a marriage, a birth of a new little guy, Eagles & Bears kickoffs, and 60 Aaron Judge home runs. All great things to catch up on. Thanks for listening, we appreciate you!…

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THE NFL IS BACK FOR 2022 - and so is The Onside Kick! Reviewing results, Tremendous Tua, Jimmy G returns and Aussies show out! 33:16

2y ago33:16

33:16

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith are back for Fox Sports Australia to bring you all of the best action from the return of the NFL! The AFC East saw all four teams win with the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets both earning memorable comeback victories, while Jimmy G returned for the 49ers. As always we'll sprinkle in the best Aussie action and give a few…

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NFL Super Bowl 56 RECAP - Los Angeles Rams are champs! Joe Burrow & Bengals fall short, what now for Sean McVay and Aaron Donald? 44:55

2+ y ago44:55

44:55

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the action from Super Bowl 56 as the Los Angeles Rams managed to hold out against the Cincinnati Bengals. In the final pod of the season the boys reminisce on a fantastic year and give some way-too-early tips for the next campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NFL Super Bowl 56 PREVIEW - SPECIAL GUEST Brenton Speed on Cincinnati Bengals, LA Rams & a few cracking commentary stories 51:36

2+ y ago51:36

51:36

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam are joined by a very special guest, Fox Sports legendary commentator Brenton Speed, and together they take you through an epic preview of Super Bowl 56. Speedy discusses how he became a fan of the Bengals and how he was lucky enough to meet Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Later on ANOTHER special guest joins fr…

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NFL Championship RECAP - Rams to face Bengals! Brady retires, Flores suing NFL, Washington have a name 49:50

2+ y ago49:50

49:50

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from the Championship Round of the NFL, before addressing the recent news of Tom Brady's retirement, Brian Flores suing the NFL and then turning their attention to Super Bowl 56. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NFL Championship Round - Best playoff weekend ever?! Four thrilling endings for Bengals, Chiefs, Rams and 49ers, what now for Brady & Rodgers? 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

46:31

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from the Divisional Round of the NFL, including which Aussies are still hunting Super Bowl glory, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in the Championship Round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NFL Divisional Round - Brady's Bucs back at it, Rodgers is ready to rumble, Chiefs & Bills go again and can the Bengals spring an upset? 46:14

2+ y ago46:14

46:14

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Wildcard Weekend of the NFL, including which Aussies are still hunting Super Bowl glory, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in the Divisional Round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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THE NFL PLAYOFFS ARE HERE! Previewing every playoff game and team, from Brady's brilliant Bucs to the zombie Steelers 42:47

2+ y ago42:47

42:47

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from the final week of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in the first week of the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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SPECIAL GUEST Eric Mangini previews Week 16: Super Bowl hopefuls, Brady, Rodgers & loving Australia! 54:57

2+ y ago54:57

54:57

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam are joined by special guest Eric Mangini, who helps to answer some of the more tricky questions in the NFL, as well as explaining his love for Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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NFL Week 14 recap - Brady's brilliant Bucs, silky Stafford & the boys fire up over epic Chiefs Chargers matchup 47:18

2+ y ago47:18

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Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 14 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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NFL Week 13 - Special guest NRL star Luke Keary joins the team, Patriots keep pushing and Detroit finally win! 46:42

2+ y ago46:42

46:42

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 13 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 14. Special guest Luke Keary joins the team to discuss his love of the NFL and how the Sydney Roosters are shaping up for the s…

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NFL Week 12 - Gronk's back! 49ers roll at the right time, what's up with the Rams? 43:53

2+ y ago43:53

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Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 12 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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NFL Week 11 - Herbert's heroics, Ravens rolling, mighty Miami and is Jonathan Taylor an MVP candidate? 45:26

3y ago45:26

45:26

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 11 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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NFL Week 10 - Washington outfox Brady, Chargers stumble, the Eagles are rockin' and Cam's baaaack! 40:26

3y ago40:26

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Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 10 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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NFL Week 9 - Special guest AFL star Steven May talks his beloved Bears, Broncos break Cowboy hearts and the Bills jaded by the Jags 39:44

3y ago39:44

39:44

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 9 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 10. AFL Premiership player for the Melbourne Demons, Steven May, also drops by as a special guest to talk about his beloved Bear…

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NFL Week 8 - Magic Mike White, Rodgers' curious Covid case, Von Miller is a Ram and Ruggs' DUI tragedy 40:57

3y ago40:57

40:57

Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and special guest Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 8 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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NFL Week 7 - What's with Mahomes and the Chiefs? Are the Bengals ready with Burrow? 34:35

3y ago34:35

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Chris Janssen, Ted Smith and special guest Hugo McWilliam take you through all the action from Week 7 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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NFL Week 5 - Missed kicks & narrow escapes, who's emerging as Super Bowl hopefuls? Why Jon Gruden NEEDED to resign 34:35

3y ago34:35

34:35

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the action from Week 5 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 6. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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NFL Week 4 - Are the Arizona Cardinals the real deal? Brady and Belichick reunited, Urban Meyer in hot water 33:48

3y ago33:48

33:48

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the action from Week 4 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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NFL Week 3 - Thrilling finishes, broken records and dramatic disappointments 30:03

3y ago30:03

30:03

Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the action from Week 3 of the NFL, including which Aussies impressed with their teams, before turning their attention to some mouthwatering matchups in Week 4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia

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NFL Week 2 - a football feast! Who bounced back? Which Aussies impressed? 29:25

3y ago29:25

29:25

Week 2 continued to deliver the goods for football fans as a plethora of tight and exciting games came to our screens. Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the action, including how our Aussies faired, before turning their attention to Week 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NFL Week 1 done and dusted! Brady being Brady, Mailata magic and who we should expect to bounce back 28:07

3y ago28:07

28:07

In a fantastic return to football, Week 1 started and finished with two incredible games, as a few other matchups also tossed up some great highlights. Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through all the important moments including how our Aussies faired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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THE NFL IS BACK! Off-season winners and losers, Aussies to watch, who's heading to the Super Bowl? 24:24

3y ago24:24

24:24

The longest wait in sport is almost over - after nearly 30 weeks of boredom, the start of the NFL season is finally upon us. Chris Janssen and Ted Smith take you through everything you need to know ahead of what promises to be an exhilarating season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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362. The End 2:05:28

3+ y ago2:05:28

2:05:28

I know, I know... You hate to see us go but you love to watch us leave. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FIC Productions

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361. Big Announcement, fellow Cornhuskers! 50:44

3+ y ago50:44

50:44

I deleted me saying Pat's email address because he wouldn't stop crying about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FIC Productions

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360. Screw Texas. Bring on live football. 58:30

3+ y ago58:30

58:30

Why does Texas exist? Never mind. That question's not worth answering. We talk about them, about what to expect during the football spring game, about what to expect after the football spring game, and whether or not Tweedy is being duped by his CrossFit gym. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choice…

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359. We're talkin' bout practice! 44:45

3+ y ago44:45

44:45

For the first time in...what....nine years(?)...the Huskers were on the field in front of fans. And that gave us a little something to talk about, Bonnie Raitt-style. From Omar Manning to Adrian Martinez to Logan Smothers to Heinrich Haarberg to probably some dudes who don't play offense too, we talked about everything we saw. See acast.com/privacy…

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358. Don't Drink The Kool-Aid 52:17

3+ y ago52:17

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This is not sponsored by Kool Aid, in case you were wondering.Also, what Kool Aid? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FIC Productions

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The Town Mile Podcast #44: Brad Balukjian 1:00:23

3+ y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

LA Times best-selling author Brad Balukjian joins the Town Mile Podcast to discuss his incredible book The Wax Pack. Brad takes us through his quest to meet with all 15 ballplayers he pulled from a random pack of 1986 Topps Baseball Cards, and finding deeper meaning with each encounter.

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357. Is Baseball A Sport? 53:04

3+ y ago53:04

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No. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FIC Productions

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356. Can Mike Canale give us hope? 52:51

3+ y ago52:51

52:51

Instead of Tweedy this week, we've got Mike Canale, and he talks some soccer. But bear with us...it's making a comparison between Nebraska and Liverpool, and that's a good thing! We also talk Howard Schnellenberger, Husker baseball and Ted Lasso! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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