We explore the stories of extraordinary people who choose difficult and change the world we live in.
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LSU Manship School Professor Bob Mann and Advocate Editorial Writer Lanny Keller exchange rankings of the ten Louisiana governors in their lifetime…from Earl Long to John Bel Edwards. Mann worked for Gov. Kathleen Blanco and Keller was on the team of Gov. David Treen. Keller and Mann also talk about the testimony of Special Counsel Bob Mueller before two U.S. House committees and the discussion about LSU’s new multimillion dollar football operations building. Mark Ballard, Capitol Bureau Chi ...
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The podcast where we break down the resumes of athletes to determine whether or not they should get a call to their sports Hall of Fame.
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The Mountain Stage Podcast is the complete recording of the entire live show. It features songs that were cut from the radio broadcast, and it is the only place you can hear the full finale song. New episodes become available about 10 days after the premiere broadcast date. We have Spring and Fall seasons of new broadcasts, so if you heard a recent show but don’t see it at the top of the feed, just scroll back a few weeks or use the search function to find a specific artist.
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Dave Mason, Mike Wolf, Mark Ballard, Gwen Palagi
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BetOnline's Sportsbook Brand Manager Dave Mason talks online betting and the 2024 presidential election odds. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf speaks on the idea of weed legalization and also the comments from Richard Nixon regarding marijuana. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on national and political topics including the recent comments from Loui…
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Hillar Moore, Adam Johnson, Marc H. Morial, Tiyale Hayes, Chris Colbert
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District Attorney Hillar Moore speaks on property tax throughout the state, advancements in technology within the criminal justice system, and the upcoming event "Saving Aziz and Those Left Behind". For more information, visit https://apat.memberclicks.net/savingazizpfpfundraiser#!/. BRSO's Music Director Adam Johnson gives insight into what's new …
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Amanda Jones, Danny Heitman, Nancy Rosenblum
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Librarian Amanda Jones speaks on anti-censorship in libraries throughout the state and her latest work regarding this, "That Librarian". Columnist Danny Heitman reflects on his journalism career the impact and importance of libraries, and also the the upcoming library series, "The Bill of Obligations". For more information, visit https://www.visitb…
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President and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge Jill Kidder talks the latest in local tourism as well as the effect the Super Bowl in New Orleans will have on Baton Rouge. Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon comments on various local and national political topics including the upcoming presidential election.…
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Jim is joined by author and sports historian, Clayton Trutor, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Buck Williams. First, Clayton and Jim discuss Buck bending the rim in the 1990 NBA Finals and the most overshadowed NBA players of the 1980s (5:34). Next, they cover the best offensive rebounders in NBA history, how well B…
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Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore speaks various topics including the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, this hurricane season, and also comments on the upcoming presidential election. Head of Nungesser Consulting and Republican Sally Nungesser talks the upcoming presidential election and its candidates.…
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Congressman Troy Carter talks the aftermath of Hurricane Francine and also comments on the recent presidential debate. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on national political topics including the upcoming presidential election and the recent presidential debate in Philadelphia. LSU's first Black football player Lora Hinton talks his football car…
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Quin Hillyer, Bill Jacquemin, Taylor Jacobs
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Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer talks the upcoming presidential election and it's candidates and also comments on last night's debate. Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin gives an update on Hurricane Francine. Associate AD of NIL & Strategic Initiatives Taylor Jacobs talks the world of NIL and it's impact on college athletes and also the new Amazon seri…
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Istrouma High head football coach and candidate for mayor Sid Edwards talks his decision to run for mayor-president and his campaign. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray comments on the upcoming presidential election, the upcoming presidential debate in Philadelphia and also remembers Baton Rouge attorney Mary Olive Pierson.…
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Meghan Goldbeck, Robert Freeland Ron Faucheux
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Executive Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Louisiana and Mississippi Chapters Meghan Goldbeck gives insight into the statistics of suicide and also the importance of this Suicide Prevention Month. A representative for Hispanic Heritage Month Discovery Day Robert Freeland speaks on the upcoming holiday and its impact thro…
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Our first NFL Sunday is now behind us and my god, did it feel good for football to be back. First, Jim provides some quick observations from Week 1 (4:05). Then, Jim takes a look at five current players HOF cases and covers what he needs to see from them this season in order to help them inch closer to the goal line we call Canton. Jim discusses De…
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Stephen Handwerk, Troy Hebert, Jan Moller
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Former executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Stephen Handwerk is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss the November 5th elections including the presidential and its candidates. Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller comments on the Landry administration thus far, the idea of Louisiana and a fiscal crisis, and a…
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Commissioner of Insurance of Louisiana Tim Temple talks the insurance crisis, the effects of insurance rates due to hurricane season, and the Louisiana fortified roof program. Former Baton Rouge Advocate reporter George Morris remembers the great Paul Dietzel on what would have been his 100th birthday.…
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Fred Dent, Tara Wicker, Emily Wax-Thibodeaux
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Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an assessment of the markets thus far. Former EBR Parish city council member and founder of The W Consulting Group and Community Builders, Inc. Tara Wicker gives her perspective on abortion rights and it's impact on the upcoming presidential election. The Washington Post's Emily Wax-Thibodeaux talks on men's perspe…
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Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks whats new at the library including the upcoming 85th anniversary of the EBR Parish library, other upcoming events, and also the latest on library cards. Delta College President Billy Clark speaks on his journey to this point and also the importance and impact of Delta College. P…
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Jose Vargas, Supratik Mukhopadhyay, Dr. Melvyn Lurie, George Sells
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Former LSU basketball player Jose Vargas reflects on his career at LSU and what he's been up to since. Professor in the Center for Computation & Technology Supratik Mukhopadhyay speaks on the idea revolutionizing chronic disease with AI. Psychiatrist Dr. Melvyn Lurie talks the mind's effect on politics. Veteran anchorman George Sells comments on th…
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Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers with Ian O'Connor
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Jim welcomes New York Times bestselling author Ian O'Connor to discuss his new book, “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers." Jim and Ian cover a number of topics, including where Rodgers ranks among the best QBs in NFL history, the biggest misconception about Rodgers by the general public, who the greatest Green Bay Packer QB in franch…
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser talks various topics including what's new with tourism throughout the state, hurricane season and the 2025 Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans. Louisiana Lottery's President/CEO Rose Hudson talks the latest with the LA Lottery.
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Democratic State Central Committee member Aimee Robinson speaks on the state of the Democratic party in Louisiana and also thoughts on Randal Gaines. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Dr. Jeff Sadow is joined by Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf to discuss Louisiana and national politics including Jeff Lan…
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David Rohde, Kaitlyn Joshua Angelle Bradford, Rannah Gray
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Author and Pulitzer Prize winner David Rhode talks his latest work, "Where Tyranny Begins". Community Organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by her twin sister and community activist Angelle Bradford tp discuss Joshua's speech at the Democratic National Convention and the implications and effects the laws …
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Jim is joined by Pittsburgh-based sports journalist Mike Asti to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB catcher Jason Kendall. First, Jim and Mike cover how Kendall's first five years with the Pittsburgh Pirates is comparable to Buster Posey and Joe Mauer's first five years in the MLB (13:04). Next, they discuss Kendall's 112 run seaso…
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Movies with Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed and Illustrated with Kyle Bandujo
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Jim welcomes author Kyle Bandujo to discuss his new book, “Movies with Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed And Illustrated." Jim and Kyle cover a number of topics, including which fictional sports movie moment we would most like to have attended in person, which sports movies belong on Sports Movie Mount Rushmore, how the hell Ry…
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Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Mark Shirk to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Charlie Keller. First, Mark and Jim discuss why Keller is one of the more unsung New York Yankees in franchise history (9:40). Next, they cover Keller's performance in the 1939 and 1941 World Series and how Keller compar…
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Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Director of Design and Product Management at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB player Julio Franco. First, Jim and Adam discuss Franco's age 45 season with the Atlanta Braves in 2004 and his unforgettable batting stance (10:30). Next, they cover the 1990 All-Star Game, Minn…
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Jim is joined by NFL Writer for CBS Sports, Bryan DeArdo, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NFL running back Eddie George. First, Jim and Bryan discuss George's role as a workhorse running back and where he ranks among the best RBs in Oilers/Titans history (7:15). Next, they discuss George's all-time performance in the 1999 NFL Playof…
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Jim is joined by Joe Mullinax from the daily Memphis Grizzlies podcast Locked On Grizzlies to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA center Marc Gasol. First, Jim and Joe cover Gasol's career in Memphis and how he had few, if any, weaknesses on the basketball court (10:03). Next, they discuss Gasol's top playoff performances of his car…
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Jim is joined by baseball twitter personality Not Gaetti (NG) to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB outfielder Joe Carter. First, Jim and NG cover the significance of Carter's ten 100+ RBI seasons and why the RBI should not be completely written off as a statistic of note (6:58). Next, they discuss Carter's 1993 World Series clinch…
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HOF MarketWatch: Steven Kwan and Blake Snell
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Jim is buying Cleveland Guardians Steven Kwan's HOF stock, as the AL batting leader (.361 BA) is set to start in left field for the American League in next week's all-star game. Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Blake Snell's HOF stock, as the 2X Cy Young award winner has only managed to pitch 28.2 innings through seven starts while maintaining a 7.85 …
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Jim is joined by Justin Havens from the Baseball is Dead podcast break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Albert Belle. First, Jim and Justin cover Cleveland baseball in the 1990s and Belle's role as the cleanup hitter for their juggernaut offense (7:05). Next, they break down Belle's historic 50 home run, 52 double 1995 sea…
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Who From the 2024 NBA Draft Class Will End Up in the HOF?
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Jim runs through his yearly exercise of trying to predict the five players from the NBA Draft who have the best odds of ending up in the Basketball HOF based on their NBA potential and team fit (3:02). Then, Jim welcomes POF's College Basketball Insider Shannon Miloch to talk through the new two-day draft format, top players from the draft, and dra…
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Aaron Judge HOF Stock Up Big. Cody Bellinger, Not So Much
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Jim is buying New York Yankee Aaron Judge's HOF stock as he continues his June rampage at the plate (Four home runs, 1.550 OPS in his last six games). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Cody Bellinger HOF stock, as the Chicago Cubs center fielder has lost his power at the plate (one extra base hit in his last 13 games).…
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1,035 - Southern Avenue, Driftwood, Elvie Shane, Melissa Ferrick, and Jeff Plankenhorn
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This episode was recorded on May 19th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Southern Avenue, Driftwood, Elvie Shane, Melissa Ferrick, and Jeff Plankenhorn. https://bit.ly/3xyjyVZBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Willie Mays passed away last Tuesday at the age of 93. One of the undisputed greatest players to ever play baseball, Jim first dives deep into Willie's career and attempts to define his legacy (11:57). Then, Jim discusses how Willie and Roberto Clemente are the greatest artists to grace a baseball diamond and just how much Mays reminds Jim of late …
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Remembering Willie Mays + Jaylen Brown and Kyrie Irving HOF Stock
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Willie Mays passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93. The full Mays tribute podcast will be released Monday, but Jim covers what it was like finding out about Mays passing at Wrigley Field as Cubs played the San Francisco Giants. Then, Jim covers the rising HOF stock of Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, as well as why he is selling off a few shares of Kyrie …
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1,034- Suzy Bogguss, Stephane Wrembel, Mama's Broke, Denitia, and Goldpine
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This episode was recorded on May 12th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Suzy Bogguss, Stephane Wrembel, Mama's Broke, Denitia, and Goldpine. https://bit.ly/4c3Wei5By West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Magglio Ordóñez with Dave "Wando" Wandolowski
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Jim is joined by friend of the pod Dave "Wando" Wandolowski to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB right fielder Magglio Ordóñez. First, Jim and Wando discuss Ordóñez's performance in Game 4 of the 2006 ALCS (13:51). Next, they discuss how Magglio compares favorable to HOFer Tony Oliva, just how rare having a .309 career batting ave…
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Dwight "Doc" Gooden with Matt Musico
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Jim is joined by the creator of MLB Daily Dingers and writer for Heavy Sports, Matt Musico, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB pitcher Dwight "Doc" Gooden. First, Jim and Matt discuss Doc's rookie season and where it ranks among the greatest rookie seasons in MLB history (6:45). Next, they cover Doc's 1996 no-hitter with the New…
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Jim first pays tribute to HOF guard Larry Allen, who tragically passed away on Sunday at the age of 52. Then, Jim discusses why he is buying Jrue Holiday HOF stock following his dominant performance in the Eastern Conference Finals (19/7/6 in ECF). Meanwhile, he reluctantly explains why he is selling off just a tiny bit of Elly De La Cruz stock, de…
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1,033- Ruthie Foster, Charlie Mars, Fellow Pynins, The Wandering Hearts, and Rebecca Porter
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This episode was recorded on April 28th, 2024 at WVU's Canaday Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Ruthie Foster, Charlie Mars, Fellow Pynins, The Wandering Hearts, Rebecca Porter, and guest host David Mayfield. https://bit.ly/4aMlc3ZBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton sadly passed away last Monday at the age of 71. Walton was an all-time talent who was plagued by injuries, yet that didn't stop him from winning championships at every level. It also didn't prevent him from living life to the fullest off the court. On this week's tribute episode, Jim covers Bill Walton's basketb…
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HOF MarketWatch: Chris Sale and Mike Conley
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Jim is buying Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale's HOF stock following his resurrection from the dead (8-1, 2.12 ERA, 78 Strikeouts). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Michael Conley HOF stock following the Minnesota Timberwolves being knocked out of the playoffs on Thursday. A championship ring was the Hail Mary Conley's HOF case needed and that door h…
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1,032- Bettye LaVette, Keller Williams, Kim Richey, The Langan Band, Megan Jean's Secret Family
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This episode was recorded on April 21st, 2024 at Ohio Univeristy's Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio. The lineup includes Bettye LaVette, Keller Williams, Kim Richey, The Langan Band, Megan Jean's Secret Family. https://bit.ly/4aGU9H9By West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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1,031-Duke Robillard Band, Cedric Burnside, Sam Weber, Las Cafeteras, and The Black Feathers
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This episode was recorded on March 24th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Duke Robillard Band, Cedric Burnside, Sam Weber, Las Cafeteras, and The Black Feathers. https://bit.ly/3UoAENnBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize with Jerry Grillo
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Jim welcomes author Jerry Grillo to discuss his new book, “Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize" on another POF Book Club episode. First, Jim and Jerry discuss whether Johnny Mize is the greatest player to be voted into Cooperstown by the veterans committee, as he had to wait until 1981 to receive a Hall of Fame plaque (9:50). Th…
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HOF MarketWatch: Anthony Edwards and Paul Goldschmidt
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Between being named to the All-NBA 2nd Team AND starting in Game One of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday, Edwards' HOF stock is officially a blue chip stock. Meanwhile, Jim is selling off just a bit of his Paul Goldschmidt HOF stock, as the 36-year old first baseman is struggling in a way we have never seen during his storied MLB career (…
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Jim is joined by women's basketball writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo to discuss the career and legacy of Candace Parker. First, we cover how we have never another player at Parker's height possess her elite court vision, as well as the fact Parker may be the most complete player in WNBA history (6:58). Next, we discuss Parker's dunking ability, her MVP r…
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