Best Mr Jj Podcasts (2023)

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Mr. Bean

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#37 Mayor JJ Francais - Owl Football 1:10:49

13d ago1:10:49

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We talk with the Mayor of Elgin, JJ Francais, about his background, USAO Board of Regents, his love for history and community service, Comanche County commerce, Elgin Football and Elgin pride.By Derek Bean

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Mr. Bean

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#40 Coach Bean, Coach Rowell, Symphony and Ritson - Owl Wrestling 1:25:09

3h ago1:25:09

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Coach Rowell and I talk about the upcoming season, practice, the freshman class, Jr High wrestling, new wrestlers, The Geary Tournament and expectations. Then we have a Q.A. With Sr. and 2X State Champion Symphony Veloz and sophomore returning State Champion Ritson Meyer.By Derek Bean

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 432–The Frank Reynolds Centennial 1:11:22

10h ago1:11:22

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Today (November 29th) marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary ABC News anchor Frank Reynolds. Although this man has not been with us for the last 40 years he left a great legacy of journalism on TV that lives on today with World News Tonight as one of the program's three founding co-anchors. We will showcase some of his great moments …

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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It Was a Thing on TV Instant Reaction--Doctor Who: The Star Beast 22:03

1d ago22:03

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The first of the three Doctor Who specials for the 60th Anniversary aired on the BBC and Disney+ this past weekend. Chico watched the first of the specials and pops on in this Instant Reaction about the return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate to the TARDIS. Did RTD's first episode back as Executive Producer of Doctor Who recapture the magic from…

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 431--Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death 34:41

2d ago34:41

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We cap our celebration of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary with a look at “The Curse of Fatal Death”, a Red Nose Day special from 1999. The Doctor’s looking to settle down but can’t stop regenerating, the Master is rebuilt with Dalek spare parts, and it’s all going down on a planet with a special form of communication. The BBC got some amazing talen…

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80sography - 80s music interviews

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Thomas Dolby's 80:10 (pt 2: Prefab Sprout, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Film Work, Aliens Ate My Buick) 1:51:24

3d ago1:51:24

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We return to part two of Thomas Dolby's 80:10 with production work with two songwriting icons; one massively successful the other less so, plus playing Live Aid with yet another. Plus lots of film work and a technicolour third solo album... 6. PREFAB SPROUT (1985-89) Producer for Steve McQueen, From Langley Park to Memphis and Jordan: The Comeback …

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Minisode 29--Leon Lett’s Thanksgiving ’93 blunder 24:50

6d ago24:50

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We hope you have enjoyed your Thanksgiving as you prepare to watch some Thanksgiving night football. Thirty Thanksgivings ago, Leon Lett committed one of the most boneheaded plays in NFL history. Oddly enough, less than a year earlier, Lett previously committed another one of the most boneheaded plays in NFL history, on the biggest stage of them al…

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Mr. Bean

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#39 Final Words - Owl Football 37:33

6d ago37:33

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Thanks everybody for listening this football season, love you all, God bless!By Derek Bean

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 430--The 1982 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 1:12:16

7d ago1:12:16

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The holiday tradition at the podcast now starts its trek going back in time, starting with the 1982 edition of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. How does it compare to what we have seen from later in the 80s and why are so many kids expressing their emotions?By Mike Klauss, Chico Alexander, and Greg Diener

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 429–The 1987 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 1:30:27

9d ago1:30:27

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It's an It Was a Thing on TV tradition like no other. Every year since 2019, we have looked at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in chronological order, starting with the 1983 parade. We're up to the 1987 parade. What characters will star in this parade? What products will advertisers shove down our throats? And did Charlie Brown ever get a growth…

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The Hyper Guy Motivational Podcast

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Unshackled Spirit: Triumph Over a Life Sentence: The Mianta McKnight Story 44:34

11d ago44:34

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Unshackled Spirit: Triumph Over a Life Sentence: The Mianta McKnight Story. MIanta McKnight was incarcerated since the age of 17 and in prison for a life sentence. She was eligible for parole after serving 18 years and one day in prison. Upon her release from prison, she earned her B.A. and became a professional dancer, massage therapist, and life …

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Mr. Bean

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#38 Coach Adam Castro - Owl Football 1:06:59

13d ago1:06:59

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We jump back a game and talked MWC, then we jumped into the honors of the week and the players of the game against Piedmont, then Round 2 Claremore.By Derek Bean

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 428--The missing episodes of Doctor Who 42:55

13d ago42:55

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"Doctor Who" has had a storied history these past 60 years, but thanks to the economics of television at the time, it - much like that of any TV show at the time - is sketchy at best. But recently, the BBC has ramped up efforts to find and restore episodes long lost to tape wiping by any means necessary. We look at how this piece of TV history is b…

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The Enlightened Passenger

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Martin Lew is Today's Enlightened Passenger 27:15

15d ago27:15

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Martin lew is the founder of Commtrex.com You can learn more about Martin at www.commtrex.comBy Corey Poirier

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 427--Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord 51:55

17d ago51:55

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By the mid 1980s, Doctor Who had emerged as one of the BBC’s longest-running brands, but even then it was getting long in the tooth. In 1986, they tried something big - a season-long arc, resulting in “The Trial of a Time Lord”. Will the Doctor be brought to justice? Will audiences be brought to watch?…

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80sography - 80s music interviews

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Thomas Dolby's 80:10 (pt 1: New Toy, Foreigner, The Golden Age of Wireless, She Blinded Me With Science, The Flat Earth) 1:35:48

17d ago1:35:48

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Hi, Another episode, another format. 80:10 breaks down a guest's 80s into 10 parts - whether a song, album, artist or category. The inaugral guest is the uniquely brilliant Thomas Dolby. 1. NEW TOY (1981) Songwriter for Lena Lovich 2. FOREIGNER (1981) Musician for hire for Foreigner as well as Def Leppard, Malcolm McLaren & Belinda Carlisle 3. THE …

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Mr. Bean

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#36 Nate Meraz - Owl Football 1:13:32

20d ago1:13:32

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This week we talk with Nate Meraz. We discuss his coaching background, how coaching prepared him for his administrative jobs, including his current role as the Elgin Superintendent. We also talk school bonds, Richy Large and Connection Church. Then, Vincent and I discuss the honors and players of the week against MWC, recap the game and the entire …

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 426--Time Express 42:27

22d ago42:27

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Vincent Price wanted to bring Doctor Who to the States, with an American version. When that failed, he decided to make his own version aboard a train. Time Express was a limited series, starting while Supertrain was still airing. Both shows got derailed in May 1979.By Mike Klauss, Chico Alexander, and Greg Diener

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The Hyper Guy Motivational Podcast

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Sara Ash is an accomplished ombudsperson, conflict resolution expert, and disability advocate. 1:02:28

23d ago1:02:28

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Sara Ash is an accomplished ombudsperson, conflict resolution expert, and disability advocate. She has a B.A. in English and a Master's in Adult and Higher Education. She has worked in higher education for over 15 years and has experience as the director of student success. She was a Yale Writers Workshop attendee and was awarded staff member of th…

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 425--The Stranger 48:59

23d ago48:59

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Doctor Who was an instantaneous sensation that, in 1964, the ABC in Australia commissioned a show similar to yet different from The Doctor. Thought to be lost for decades, The Stranger found its way to the Internet in 2019. Judge for yourself as we continue our tribute to the Doctor's 60th anniversary.…

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Mr. Bean

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#35 Chalmer Wyatt - Owl Football 42:18

27d ago42:18

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Coach Wyatt, Vincent and I talk about last weeks win against Mac, the honors of the week, players of the game and the upcoming district championship game against MWC. Lets go OWLS!!!!!!!!By Derek Bean

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 424–Class 53:27

27d ago53:27

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Our tribute to Doctor Who continues with an entry that picks up where it all began. Join the students of Coal Hill Academy as they team up with an alien prince and the teacher/warlord he’s psychically tethered to as they protect the school from otherworldly threats for all of 8 episodes. “Class” is in session.…

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 423–Gracepoint 52:16

1M ago52:16

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We start our celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Doctor Who by looking at this American adaptation of "Broadchurch". Adapted from the ITV drama created by future Doctor Who EP Chris Chibnall the American version brought back the Tenth Doctor himself David Tennant in the lead role. Did this limited event series find an audience on FOX in 2014 or …

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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It Was a Thing on TV Instant Reaction--Greg Recaps the Jets/Giants Game 19:04

1M ago19:04

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Greg just finished watching maybe one of the worst games of football he's ever seen in the Battle of New York between the Jets and the Giants and he's here to give his instant reaction to it. What happens when one team is down to their third-string center and the other team is down to their third-string QB? #hilarityensues…

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80sography - 80s music interviews

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Anatomy of a Song: Billy Currie (artist/songwriter) (Fade To Grey - Visage, 1980) 43:17

1M ago43:17

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Another day, another great Billy Currie episode - this time another Anatomy of a Song released in 1980 which hit the charts in 1981; the eternally brilliant Fade to Grey by Visage. Chris Payne on F2G as referenced in episode can be found on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmF_jeokUX8 billycurrie.com 80sography@gmail.com Hear The Notes…

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Mr. Bean

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#34 Coach Baker - Owl Football 1:01:35

1M ago1:01:35

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Coach Baker recaps Duncan Vs Elgin, honors of the week, players of the week, the origins of the Black Flag Bearer, Coach Bakers connection to Lawton Mac and Elgin vs Mac.By Derek Bean

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 422--The ESPN Halloween Derby 41:34

1M ago41:34

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On Halloween Eve 2006, ESPN got several fans involved in a unique event where the fans were dressed as Monday Night Football personalities. This happened once and never again. Were fans creeped out by a big-headed Chris Berman racing down a football field? Could it be because several of the big heads almost fell off? Join Greg and Mike as they look…

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The Enlightened Passenger

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Richard Paul Evans Is Today's Enlightened Passenger 37:06

1M ago37:06

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Get Richard's newest book, My Son Lives In a Tree at https://richardpaulevans.com/books/my-son-lives-in-a-tree/ About today's Guest: Richard Paul Evans is today's Enlightened Passenger and he is also the #1 bestselling author of The Christmas Box. He has since written 41 consecutive New York Times bestsellers and is one of the few authors in histor…

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 421--Second Chance (2016) 36:23

1M ago36:23

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We talked about the Second Chance from 1977 and the Second Chance from 1987. This Halloween season, we're covering a third entry with that name, from 2016. This version was loosely based on Frankenstein but it was "depressingly awful" and couldn't hold viewers after a decent lead-in show, albeit against tough competition.…

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The Hyper Guy Motivational Podcast

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Frank Zane is a 3x Mr.Olympia and Mr. Universe and is a bodybuilding legend. 24:57

1M ago24:57

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Frank Zane is a 3x Mr.Olympia and Mr. Universe and is a bodybuilding legend. He is a health and fitness pioneer and is believed by many to have one of the best physiques in bodybuilding history. He has been a lifelong educator, health/ fitness expert, trainer, author, podcaster, and Bodybuilder Hall of Fame member. You can learn more about this liv…

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Mr. Bean

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#33 Cody Rowell - Owl Football 1:00:48

1M ago1:00:48

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We talk about Matt Lund's achievement, recruiting, the selflessness of the team, players and honors of the week, little league football, and Coach Rowell playing his home town, Duncan.By Derek Bean

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 420--Invitation to Hell 53:41

1M ago53:41

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In 1984, the same year horror master Wes Craven gave us "A Nightmare on Elm Street" he directed this ABC TV Movie starring Robert Urich, Joanna Cassidy, and Erica Kane herself Susan Lucci. In this made-for, Susan plays a devilish dame who tries to tempt ol' Spenser for Hire with power if he can just join this hot country club that just about everyo…

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The Hyper Guy Motivational Podcast

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Rick Loma has a successful social media business and promotes positive content! 28:27

1M ago28:27

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Rick Loma has a successful social media business and promotes positive content. He has built a social media following on Instagram with over 249k followers. He has expertise in marketing, public relations, advertising, mass communication, and economics—excellent life advice on achieving success and staying positive. #motivation #inspirational…

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 419--Child’s Play 41:19

1M ago41:19

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We're two short weeks from the pinnacle of the spooky season, so we're pulling out Halloween-themed shows. First, while not spooky in any way, Child's Play shares its name with a well-known horror movie franchise from later in the 80s. Besides being Bill Cullen's last show with Mark Goodson, it may be better known for being replaced by the game whi…

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80sography - 80s music interviews

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My 80sography: John Potoker (mixer, engineer, producer) (pt 2, 1985-89) (Phil Collins, Genesis, Thompson Twins, Paul McCartney, New Order) 1:27:56

2M ago1:27:56

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Pt 2 of the chat with John including lots more excellent 12" mixes and much more besides (including TWO quickfire rounds...) POTOKER'S PREFERENCES John's favorite film/TV/book/LP/live event of the decade 1985 Thompson Twins - Roll Over/Here's To Future Days Phil Collins - Sussudio (12")/One More Night (12") Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us (Party Mix…

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 418--Police Academy: The Live Action Series 54:44

2M ago54:44

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Almost a decade after the animated version we covered in episode 417, there was a live-action version of Police Academy, 8 years after the franchise's last nationwide theatrical release. Unlike the animated show, personalities from the Police Academy movies made appearances. After a season, the powers that be opted to put these cops on desk duty. (…

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Mr. Bean

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#32 Press Box - Owl Football 2:31:35

2M ago2:31:35

2:31:35

Elgin vs Altus with Jared Williams, Jesse Velvin and James Hawkins.By Derek Bean

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Mr. Bean

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#31 Chalmer Wyatt - Owl Football 1:23:22

2M ago1:23:22

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Vincent and I have the man, the myth and legend Head Coach Chalmer Wyatt on with us. We discuss the win over Altus, the upcoming Noble game, this years captains, the potential playoff picture and recap where the Owls find themselves after 6 weeks. GO OWLS!!!By Derek Bean

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 417--Police Academy: The Animated Series 58:21

2M ago58:21

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A favorite comedy movie franchise around these parts is the Police Academy series. Between installments 5 and 6, an animated series aired in syndication, following the exploits of those crazy cops...and talking police dogs?! All the characters from the series appeared, but with none of their movie talent counterparts.…

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Mr. Bean

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#30 TJ Chase - Owl Football 1:41:58

2M ago1:41:58

1:41:58

Vincent Saylor and I sat down with Coach Chase. We talked about his Football career and how he got started coaching, his current role as the QB Coach, Football honors of the week, players of the week, last weeks Ardmore game and this weeks game against Altus.By Derek Bean

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 416--Together We Stand/Nothing is Easy 59:29

2M ago59:29

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In the 70s, Sherwood Schwartz had an idea to introduce a couple with a multiethnic group of kids. The ahead-of-its-time idea was revisited in the mid 80s, but would anybody watch it? And what happens when nobody watches it? On this episode, we break down the strange case of “Together We Stand”…. Or “Nothing is Easy”.…

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80sography - 80s music interviews

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My 80sography: John Potoker (mixer, engineer, producer) (pt 1, 1980-84) (Steely Dan, Talking Heads, Phil Collins) 1:24:25

2M ago1:24:25

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And we have returned after a little break at 80sography Towers to indulge in more 80s goodness with Engineer, Producer and 12" Mixmaster John 'Tokes' Potoker. Before we enter the realm of the extended mix we first travel with John through the early part of the 80s and John's part in some truly iconic music with Steely Dan and Talking Heads. Plus pl…

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 415--Drexell’s Class 1:06:41

2M ago1:06:41

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We conclude our trifecta of Dabney Coleman shows by looking back at a show which was a complete contrast to the last two entries, where Coleman played an irritable, cantankerous TV host and an irritable, cantankerous sportswriter. This time, Coleman portrays an irritable, cantankerous 5th grade teacher.…

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Mr. Bean

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#29 Lance Hill - Owl Footbal 1:35:59

2M ago1:35:59

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Vincent Saylor and I set down with Coach Hill, we talk about his Coaching journey, how he got started coaching, his current role as a Football Coach, strength and conditioning, track, players of the week, some of the post-game issues we had against El Reno and the upcoming game against Ardmore. Go Owls!…

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 414--The ”Slap” Maxwell Story 40:36

2M ago40:36

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Dabney Colemania continues with another series fronted by Dabney. Unlike Buffalo Bill where he played an irritable, cantankerous TV host, Dabney played an irritable, cantankerous sportswriter. Like Buffalo Bill, The "Slap" Maxwell Story was a critical favorite. Also like Buffalo Bill, the ratings were not good.…

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 413--Buffalo Bill 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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Like Schuckapalooza last year, we're devoting a number of episodes to an actor, this time Dabney Coleman. First up is a show which didn't get many viewers, despite praise from critics. It's a show that, after cancellation, Brandon Tartikoff said was one of his biggest regrets. Coleman plays the prickly title character in the 80s classic Buffalo Bil…

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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It Was a Thing on TV Presents: Before the Show 3 59:32

2M ago59:32

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In our third edition of Before the Show, Mike busts open a box of Topps Allen and Ginter 2023 and goes over with Greg some of the various cards in this year's set. Afterward, Chico joins Mike and Greg for the second half of the show as they discuss the programming (or lack of) on the soon-to-be defunct Longhorn Network including an annual Christmas…

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Mr. Bean

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#28 Cody Rowell - Owl Footbal 1:54:28

2M ago1:54:28

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Coach Cody Rowell talks mental mindset, his role as a Football Coach, Wrestling / Football players, DI, DII athletes and the players of the week against Weatherford and the upcoming game against El Reno.By Derek Bean

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The Enlightened Passenger

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Tiffany Flaten is Today's Enlightened Passenger 21:06

2M ago21:06

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I hope you enjoy the latest episode of The Enlightened Passenger, with today's guest, Tiffany Flaten. You can learn more about Tiffany at https://rockbottomwellness.com/ You can learn more about The Enlightened Passenger at www.peopleonplanes.comBy Corey Poirier

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It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

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Episode 412--Billy (1992 comedy) 45:49

2M ago45:49

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Post-Head of the Class, the person who replaced Howard Hesseman was given a second chance, on another series where he played an educator. This educator, however, had some issues, the least of which was living with one of his students and the largest of which was living with her to remain in the United States.…

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