Best Kevin O Connor Podcasts (2024)

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BSE 208: Parannoul and A Place To Bury Strangers 53:10

1h ago53:10

53:10

“Daddy’s Home!” In this episode, Luke makes his triumphant return as he and Kevin discuss the struggles of solo podcasting, being mindful and demure and the presidential debate. They play Song Saga and tell music-related anecdotes about cop encounters and hair related detentions. Plus, they share the music they’ve been loving, the #NewMusicFriday r…

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156. The More You Say No, The More You Grow with Michelle Charpentier 44:12

24h ago44:12

44:12

Self-reliance. Determination and grit. Treating others the way you want to be treated. These are some of the most noble traits our society says we can possibly have, attributing people who exude them as being the product of a good upbringing and the kind of person we should aspire to be. These are also the traits than can bite you in the ass and f*…

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BSE 207: Seafoam Walls 15:50

7d ago15:50

15:50

"Make like Sabrina Carpenter" In this record setting speedrun of a main episode, Kevin commiserates the end of Dad Rock Summer, plays some new music, and talks about the best new and upcoming music on this #NewMusicFriday. Songs Played In Episode: Seafoam Walls - Cabin Fever from Standing Too Close To The Elephant In The Room out October 18th via D…

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155. Pain To Purpose: The Power of Drumming with Dori Staehle 47:38

8d ago47:38

47:38

Imagine going about your day, following your routine, when out of the blue something comes along and knocks you to the ground, ending the life you’ve known up until that moment. In the movies, things can go into slow motion, or you hear the “needle scratch” that ends the background music as everything comes to a shuttering halt and you fall to the …

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BSE 206: Chuck Prophet & ¿Qiensave? 33:55

14d ago33:55

33:55

"Fully Goldbluming Out" In this blast from the past from Luke and Kevin, they survive the 2024 independenceday alien invasion*, Kevin plays a new track, and shares the new and upcoming #NewMusicFriday releases. Songs Played In Episode:Chuck Prophet & ¿Qiensave? - Sugar into Water from Wake the Dead out October 25th on Yep Roc. Photo Credits: Kory T…

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154. Living and Thriving on the Autism Spectrum with Daniel Keith Austin 35:10

15d ago35:10

35:10

What do Anthony Hopkins, Dan Aykroyd, Courtney Love, Daryl Hannah, Jerry Seinfeld, Albert Einstein, Heather Kuzmich, Elon Musk, Lionel Messi, Eminem, and Satoshi Tajiri have in common? Celebrity? Creativity? Fame? Fortune? Yes, all of them have these things to varying degrees. Each and every one of them also has (or in Einstein’s case, had) autism.…

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Cooper Flagg’s Shoe Deal, Mailbag Questions, and Musical Memories 47:26

17d ago47:26

47:26

Verno and KOC debate whether Luka Doncic really is out of shape and discuss New Balance’s new shoe endorsement deal with top prospect Cooper Flagg (01:44). Also, the guys open up the summer mailbag to answer more of your questions (11:06). Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at nbamailbag@gmail.com! Or you can send the guys a tweet…

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Should Teams Tank for Cooper Flagg? Plus: Lakers’ Future Post-LeBronn, and the Cavs’ Potential in the East. 56:31

21d ago56:31

56:31

Verno and KOC open up the mailbag to answer more of your questions (03:50). Is Jalen Brunson’s style of play sustainable? What are the chances the Pistons can reach the play-in? Are the Nets even worth watching? The guys answer these questions and more. Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at nbamailbag@gmail.com!Or you can send the…

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Zion’s Weight Loss, Yabu to Philly, and Mailbag Questions 1:02:52

24d ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Verno and KOC discuss Zion Williamson’s viral photo that shows him in great shape ahead of the season and how a healthy Zion impacts how the Pelicans are viewed (01:20). They then discuss the 76ers’ signing of Guerschon Yabusele after an impressive Olympics run for the French team, as well as the fantastic offseason the Sixers have had (11:44). Nex…

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Do the Lakers and Warriors Deserve All Those National TV Games? 59:47

30d ago59:47

59:47

Verno and KOC react to the NBA schedule release and discuss the glaring lack of excitement around the release as well as the need for more rivalries in the NBA (01:19). Also, they debate whether the NBA is making the right call by positioning the Lakers and Warriors as the two teams on national TV the most this season despite not being true Finals …

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153. The Real Purpose of Pets with Maribeth Decker 39:02

1M ago39:02

39:02

In conversations with friends and through my own experiences, I know our animals who’ve crossed the rainbow bridge can still communicate with us. My kitty girls show up in my dreams from time to time. My guest today is Maribeth Decker. And when she started receiving messages from her dogs after they passed away, it led her to her current vocation. …

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A quick scheduling update! 0:40

1M ago0:40

0:40

Moving is fun! We'll be back next week. Love you!By Brian and Luke LaBenne

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How Steph, LeBron, and KD Won Gold for Team USA. Plus, the Future of the Olympics and NBA Schedule Leaks. 50:34

1M ago50:34

50:34

Verno and KOC discuss Team USA’s thrilling victory over France to secure the fifth straight men's basketball gold medal (01:10). They debate where the gold medal ranks among Steph Curry’s achievements, discuss Guerschon Yabusele's impressive performance in the Olympics, and talk about why the basketball that was showcased is good for the global gam…

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BSE 205: Being Dead 42:58

1M ago42:58

42:58

“Seven Pounds of Tongue In a brand new episode, Kevin is joined by Joe Lopez from the Big Dad Energy Podcast, to discuss 6 brand-new entries to the 2024 Dad Rock Summer playlist, a new track from Being Dead, and the best new music that’s coming out on this #NewMusicFriday. Songs Played In Episode:Being Dead - Van Goes from EELS out September 27th o…

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USA’s Old Guys Defeat Serbia, Embiid’s Moment, France Beats Germany, and an Olympic Gold Medal Game Preview 57:36

1M ago57:36

57:36

Verno and KOC discuss Team USA’s incredible rally against Serbia to make it to the gold medal match on Saturday against France (01:25). They dive into Steph Curry’s 36-point performance, Joel Embiid's run in the fourth quarter, how amazing it is to see the older players still able to play a pivotal role on the team, as well as where the future of T…

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152. Not Coming Out... But Going To with Kevin O’Connor 48:30

1M ago48:30

48:30

As a Gen-Xer, I remember when the prevalent view about being gay was that it was something you’d be afraid for people to find out about. It’s also been our generation that started to change that. We’ve come a long way in the past couple decades, but it can still be a frightening prospect if your family and community are predominantly heteronormativ…

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Do You Care If Team USA Wins Gold? Plus: Steph Curry, Expansion Teams, and More From the Summer Mailbag. 1:05:11

1M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Verno and KOC discuss the latest Olympic basketball play, including the respect earned by the South Sudan team, Jamal Murray’s struggles with Canada, and the strong play by the German team (01:10). They then open up the mailbag and answer more questions from the listeners (15:32). They discuss whether the Warriors should look to trade Steph Curry, …

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Can Bam Become Even Better? Plus, NBA News and the Summer Mailbag. 1:03:42

1M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Verno and KOC discuss the U.S. men’s basketball team defeating South Sudan and how Bam Adebayo’s strong play can carry over to the upcoming season with the Heat (01:22). They then discuss Luol Deng's personal involvement with the South Sudan team, and Verno explains why the men’s 3x3 basketball team isn’t led by current players in the NBA. Next, th…

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151. Trying Not to Die with Deb Krier 44:51

1M ago44:51

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While it's difficult to track how many people with cancer do not seek treatment, the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) conducted a study a few years ago that indicated about 9.2% of patients receive no first course of treatment. This could be for many reasons, including fear or disbelief in traditional or corporate medicine, alternative treatments t…

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Team USA Dominant, Jayson Tatum’s Controversy, and Why Tyus Jones Will Succeed in Phoenix 51:01

2M ago51:01

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Verno and KOC open up the show by discussing the U.S. men’s basketball team’s win over Nikola Jokic and Serbia (03:50). They dive into why Jayson Tatum's lack of play doesn't matter, the incredible performances we’re seeing from Kevin Durant and LeBron James, why Derrick White was the right choice for this team, and a brief outlook for the promisin…

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BSE 204: Isabella&Sebastian 35:33

2M ago35:33

35:33

“Past & Present” In a blast from the past, Luke “returns” to the podcast and we get an update from his present self him and Kevin share another batch of Dad Rock Summer jams, Kevin plays all new music, and shares the music he’s digging and excited about on this #NewMusicFriday. Songs Played In Episode: Isabella&Sebastian - Hopscotch Photos Credits:…

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150. The Power of Meditation and A Major Milestone: A Special Episode with Lori 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

First of all, I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate all the work that’s gone into getting to this milestone of 150 episodes of Fine is a 4-Letter Word. In past solos, I’ve talked about courage, doing what others won’t do, energy, and making decisions. If you’re not familiar with what I do outside of this show, I work with business …

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150. Meditation: Clearing Anxiety 9:59

2M ago9:59

9:59

This meditation is designed to clear stress and anxiety so you can feel grounded and safe in this moment. Sometimes anxiety can spin you into a frenzy. Worrisome thoughts get stuck playing on an endless loop through your mind. It doesn’t feel good and it doesn’t serve you in any useful way. Use this one to bring yourself back to tranquility, sereni…

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NBA Summer League Standouts and Rumors of Westbrook to the Nuggets 1:04:12

2M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Just after the Heat beat the Grizzlies in the nail-biting NBA summer league championship game (0:58), KOC and Verno convene to talk about the standout players from Vegas this summer (8:26). Then they talk about the rumors flying around that Russell Westbrook will sign with the Denver Nuggets (38:14), Team USA’s exhibition games (44:57), and the new…

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BSE 203: Dummy 23:07

2M ago23:07

23:07

“The Arbiter of all Knowledge” In this solo effort, Kevin brings a trio off throwback Dad Rock Summer tracks, plays a track from Dummy, shares the music he’s been digging, and talk about the #NewMusicFriday releases to look forward to. Songs Played In Episode:Dummy – Nullspace from Free Energy out September 6th on Trouble in Mind Photos Credits:Dum…

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149. Failing Doesn’t Make You A Failure with Christina Robinson Race 48:04

2M ago48:04

48:04

In almost all of my episodes on Fine is a 4-Letter Word, I deal in varying degrees with the circles of life. In two of the themes I explore with my guests – the values and beliefs they were raised with, and the moment in their life when they realized or found out that everything wasn’t “fine” – we see how these themes come together. And see where s…

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Reed Sheppard Shines in Summer League Debut and the Outlook on the Kings After the Addition of DeMar DeRozan 35:48

2M ago35:48

35:48

KOC is joined by Tate Frazier to discuss Reed Shepphard’s impressive performance to start summer league, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James's performances, and other notable Las Vegas summer league debuts. Then he is joined by Sacramento Kings radio duo Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan to discuss Kevin’s issues with Domantas Sabonis (8:43), what the additi…

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Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and Summer League Observations. Plus: Jalen Brunson’s Extension. 58:58

2M ago58:58

58:58

Verno and KOC are live from Las Vegas as they recap their Vegas trip before diving into the summer league action. They discuss Reed Sheppard’s impressive debut performance, debate if Tidjane Salaun will become the best French player from this draft class, get into what DaRon Holmes's unfortunate injury means for the Nuggets, and more. Also, they di…

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