Ahoy! Welcome to the Sea Captain Way podcast with Phil Bender and Greg Patton, where we help listeners navigate the uncharted waters of personal and professional growth. The Sea Captain Way is about energizing top performers to take on risks and push beyond their comfort zone to pursue life-changing goals and achieve peak performance. We’re going to help you build your vision by showing you how to break free of the boundaries that are holding you back.
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Celebration Through Conversation! Phil sits down with a range of guests to discuss their hobbies, passions, careers and histories. The goal is to give people a chance to celebrate what they love, and hopefully inform the listener (and the host!) at the same time. If you have a topic you’d like to hear us cover, or would like to be a guest on the show, please get in touch! E-mail the show at phil@collectingpod.com.
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An ongoing discussion with activists, advocates, political operatives, candidates and others about the state of democracy in the U.S., the threats to its future and how we can fight back to preserve our nation.
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SportsJam with Doug Doyle features in-depth interviews with top athletes, coaches, reporters, authors, and fans of the sports world. WBGO News Director Doug Doyle started the award-winning podcast SportsJam in 2008. The Pennsylvania State University graduate is one of the most decorated reporters in New Jersey radio history. SportsJam with Doug Doyle was named one of the top sports podcasts in 2017, and recently claimed the first-place prize for “Best Interview Podcast” at the 2023 Public Me ...
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100 episodes and The Media Ain't Ready For It
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One of the strangest stories to come out of the Democratic National Convention last week was the media's odd battle with the 200 content Creators credentialed by the DNC to attend. While they worked hard to get interviews, offer unique angles on policy, and experience the historic event the Creators themselves were scrutinized, mocked, and dismisse…
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Our host Fred Wellman spent the entire week at the Democratic National Convention as a credentialed Creator. One of 200 creators that the DNC brought in to cover the convention from their unique angles. It's the first time in history that so many internet creators got access to a party convention and it was an incredible experience. Fred spent his …
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Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski gives a sports history lesson in 'Gut Punch'
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Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski's talks about his career and his new book Gut PunchBy Doug Doyle
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Veterans Aren’t Having This BS with Terron Sims
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Thanks to J.D. Vance deciding to attack fellow veteran Tim Walz’s service, veteran’s issues have suddenly been thrust into the Presidential campaign like never before. From outrageous accusations of ‘stolen valor’ to support for our veterans and their families the issues that face the military community are suddenly at the forefront. Fred dives int…
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Sea Captain Way Authors Notes It’s been one year since Phil published his book “The Sea Captain Way for Financial Advisors,” which is available on Amazon. On this podcast, Phil and Greg revisit some of the key themes and principles in the book for listeners who may not have heard previous podcasts about it. Key points: Phil talks about how he has a…
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Being Pro-children Doesn’t End At Birth with Justin Talbot Zorn
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J.D. Vance is obsessed with the importance of having children, but his party has been against nearly every proposed policy solution to help them. They are now attacking Governor Tim Walz for implementing family friendly laws like free meals for school children, a child tax credit, and much more. Democrats are clearly the family focused party, and t…
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American Dream's Gregg Schwartz is turning the retail and entertainment center into a sports destination
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American Dream's Gregg Schwartz joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle about how the retail and entertainment center into a sports destinationBy Doug Doyle
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The Unraveling of Ethical Politics with Bob Bauer
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It has been another insane political week in the United States and now more than ever the lack of ethics and even morals from Donald Trump and his propagandists have never been more clear. What do we do when politics becomes unmoored from norms and any sense of public service? Longtime Democratic attorney Bob Bauer set out to answer the question in…
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This episode features Irina Goldman, who transitioned to operating her own consulting firm after serving as a Google User Experience Program Manager. Key points: Irina is the owner of Flowers Virtual Bookkeeping, a boutique bookkeeping and business consulting company specializing in helping small local businesses. The trio discusses the concept of …
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Emma-Jayne Wilson breaks Julie Krone's purse-winning record
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Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about breaking Julie Krone's purse-winning recordBy Doug Doyle
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A Giant Dose of Hopium with Simon Rosenberg
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It has been one of the biggest weeks in U.S. political history as President Biden stepped away from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in at light speed. Since then she has raised record amounts of money, volunteers, and support. It’s leaving almost all Democrats feeling something they haven’t in a long time…hope. Fred sits down with…
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USA Wrestling CEO Rich Bender is expecting plenty of GOLD in Paris
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USA Wrestling CEO Rich Bender joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the Paris Olympic Games and his Hall of Fame careerBy Doug Doyle
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Hate on Main Street and I-65 with Phil Williams
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This week included an attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally in Philadelphia by a young kid with a high-powered rifle. Many of his supporters called for revenge and “2nd amendment solutions.” This kind of rhetoric has been rising on the far right for years and nowhere has so much of it swirled than Nashville. From Nazis marching in the …
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Has Everyone Lost Their Minds? With Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan of the ‘I’ve Had It’ Podcast
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It’s been an absolutely insane couple of weeks. From Bidenmania, Christian Nationalists putting the Bible in schools, and Trump doing the hits on his own golf course. To get it all in perspective Fred turns to two lefties in the middle of the reddest of the red states with Oklahoma’s Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan the hosts of the now ic…
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What the Hell just Happened with Lisa Graves
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The Supreme Court shocked the country this week deciding that a President can actually be above the law flipping centuries of American tradition and a fundamental concept of our nation that no man is above the law. It’s the last ruling in a string of increasingly outrageous decisions that have tossed out one precedent after another. Lisa Graves joi…
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Jerry Izenberg's latest book 'Larry Doby in Black and White' gives a detailed account of baseball's invisible hero
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Jerry Izenberg's latest book 'Larry Doby in Black and White' gives a detailed account of baseball's invisible heroBy Doug Doyle
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March of the Christian Soldiers with Heath Druzin
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The Christian Nationalism movement is gaining momentum with a goal to make the United States a Christian nation and subservient to the Bible. Long time journalist Heath Druzin has spent the last year following the movement right in his home state of Idaho for the second season of the Extremely American podcast on NPR titled ‘Onward Christian Soldie…
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The Gun Lobby gets the Win and We Lose Again with Kris Brown
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The Supreme Court is showing us over and over how out of touch they are with not just the American people but actual reality. Last week in a shocking decision written by none other than Clarence Thomas, they twisted themselves in knots to approve the sale of bump stocks over the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. A rule implemented after the…
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On this special episode, Phil Bender is joined by Danny Howard, Tom Sawyer, and Jim Joyner, the hosts of The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast. They delve into real-life law enforcement stories that span the spectrum from humorous to serious. Discover why law enforcement is much like being part of a high-performing sports team, and how this unique pers…
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Emmy Award-winning journalist and memorabilia expert Darren Rovell holds Collectible Night at Red Bulls match
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Memorabilia expert and Emmy Award-winning journalist Darren Lovell joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about Collectible Night at Red Bulls matchBy Doug Doyle
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Stopping Project 2025 with Rep. Jared Huffman
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Project 2025 is an insidious and extensive blueprint to dismantle the federal government and roll back Americans fundamental rights in the name of an authoritarian agenda. Led by the Heritage Foundation with over a hundred other extremist and MAGA organizations, funded by millions of dollars in dark money, and recruiting the most extreme MAGA peopl…
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In the latest episode of the Sea Captain Way, Phil and Greg provide invaluable insights into transitioning from sales professional to CEO of your own practice. They explore the power of vulnerability combined with vision, and how it can foster a dynamic and charismatic organizational culture. Key points: ● The discussion includes crucial elements f…
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Guns + Anger + Instability = Trouble with Dr. Garen Wintemute
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Donald Trump is increasingly unhinged, and his followers are constantly threatening retribution and revenge for his prosecutions and other perceived attacks. The likelihood of political violence hasn’t been this high since the run up to January 6th, 2021. The threat is growing. How bad is it and how can we stop it before it gets out of control? Fre…
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The Fight Is In The Schools with Mike Hixenbaugh
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The battle for the soul of our country is being fought from Washington D.C. to school board meetings across the country. A coordinated and well-funded movement has been sweeping the nation to roll back diversity, support for LGBTQ and minority students, and leverage vouchers to defund public schools. It started in Southlake, Texas and Mike Hixenbau…
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Riding to Save Democracy with Sam Schwartz
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We are all hearing how the youth vote is in peril for Biden as the Gaza War drags on and support for Israel has become a dividing issue for many college students and young Americans. Sam Schwartz lost a cousin in the Parkland High School shooting and has taken up the cause of activism leading a coalition of youth advocacy groups in a nationwide bus…
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Poker great Phil Hellmuth on the keys to success in life and at the table
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Phil Hellmuth enjoys being the greatest poker tournament player of all-timeBy Doug Doyle
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Fascism Has Four Pillars and We’ve Already Seen Three of Them with Federico Finchelstein
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Trump is promising to be a dictator on Day One and the co-chair of the Republican Party has promised “scorched Earth” when he returns to power. In a new book Federico Finchelstein lays out how Trump can become a modern fascist if returned to power and how he’s already three quarters of the way there. Fred discusses it with Professor Finchelstein a …
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Canada Ocean Racing president and skipper Scott Shawyer sails with pride and an environmental message
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Canadian professional sailor Scott Shawyer joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his new passion and the upcoming New York VendeeBy Doug Doyle
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There Aren’t Two Sides To Attacking Democracy with Mark Jacob
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Each day the political media is showing their inability to meet this important moment in U.S. history. From the New York Times using polls to determine priorities to running fake stories as simple differences of opinion. The media can’t seem to call it like it is when it’s needed more than ever. Fred discusses it with former Chicago Tribune metro e…
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American Association of Professional Baseball Commissioner Josh Schaub sees an even brighter future for his league
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American Association of Professional Baseball Commissioner Josh Schaub talks about expansion and his careerBy Doug Doyle
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Stopping the coming Kingdom of Rage with Elizabeth Neumann
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There is a growing militant movement of extreme Christians using the rhetoric of terrorism that has analysts increasingly worried. It was a good time to talk to an extremism expert. In her gripping new book, Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace former senior counterterrorism official, Elizabeth Neumann, delves…
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Popping the Alpha Bubble with Brynne Tannehill
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There is a lot of talk about the legal issues surrounding Donald Trump’s New York election interference trial so Fred wanted to talk about the political fallout to his strongman image and the other stories you might have missed with author and writer Brynne Tannehill. Brynne is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy and the Air Force Institute of Te…
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New York Rangers legend Stephane Matteau chats about his foundation and recalls the 30th anniversary of his iconic playoff goal
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The 30th anniversary of New York Rangers legend Stephane Matteau and his quest to help others fight bullying and anxietyBy Doug Doyle
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International Boxing Hall of Fame author Thomas Hauser gets personal in his memoir 'My Mother and Me'
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Thomas Hauser, acclaimed author and the official biographer of Muhammad Ali, joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his memoir My Mother and MeBy Doug Doyle
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Fred chats with Patrick Murphy about the attacks on our military and veterans and what it's like appearing on Fox News daily as the progressive voice trying to break through the lies and manipulations. Patrick regularly appears as an analyst and guest on Fox News and has served as a soldier, America’s first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress, and…
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It’s 1864 in Arizona and Everywhere Else Now with Rachel Vindman
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Rachel Vindman joins Fred on a special episode to discuss the outrageous abortion ruling in Arizona, Trump’s attempt to thread the needle, and Republican’s panic after finally getting what they wanted on abortion. Women are pissed and so are we. Rachel is a wife, mom, podcast host, writer, and activist. She is a co-host of the Suburban Women Proble…
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How Do You Fight When The Government Targets Your Family with Rabbi Daniel Bogard
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The Republicans and extremists have decided that transgender kids are their target to divide the nation and focus their hate. From laws banning their participation in sports, ending their care, investigating clinics that support them to turning families in for abuse investigations. The hate has been growing in red states. Fred wanted to speak to an…
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Red Bulls and Monmouth University play-by-play announcer Matt Harmon carries on his father's sports and education legacy
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NY Red Bulls and Monmouth University broadcaster Matt Harmon honors his family's sports and education legacyBy Doug Doyle
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Is The DEI In The Room Now? with Cliff Schecter
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It only took about ten minutes for the lunatics on the far right to blame everything from DEI to the border for the accident at the Key Bridge in Baltimore. They have mastered the outrage cycle and that wasn’t even one of the craziest stories this week! Political strategist, podcast host, and bestselling author Cliff Schecter joins the show this we…
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School Moms Aren’t Just A Target Audience Anymore with Laura Pappano
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Moms for Liberty and their clones have been causing chaos across the country in school board meetings and hallways alike. Guest Laura Pappano has attended both of their summits and just published her new book on the movement to save our schools ‘School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Education.’ She and Fred disc…
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Sportime President and CEO Claude Okin on the expansion of indoor pickleball courts in NY and NJ
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Sportime President and CEO and former WTT coach Claude Okin is excited about the fast-growing sport of pickleballBy Doug Doyle
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It's The Age of The Ideas Not The Man with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
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Fifteen youth activism groups endorsed President Biden this week amid worries that the Gaza situation is peeling off support for the Administration. Fred discusses it with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the President of NextGen America, the country’s largest youth voting rights organization. NextGen American helped mobilize one in nine young voters acr…
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Red Bulls midfielder and Warren, NJ native Daniel Edelman brings local flare to the pitch
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On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Red Bulls midfielder Daniel Edelman talks about his new contract and love of the gameBy Doug Doyle
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Burning Beds and Taking Names with Rina Shah
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DC-based political advisor, commentator, and social entrepreneur Rina Shah joins Fred to discuss the madness of the Republican Party, how to reach the normies, and how no matter how professional a campaign they build its always going to be Trump blowing it up. Rina is a proud daughter of West Virginia and of immigrants from Uganda and India. In 201…
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The ‘Do Nothing Congress’ Returns with Kevin Kruse
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Dr. Kevin M. Kruse has spent his career studying the conservative movement and race relations and unfortunately his expertise is coming in handy today as the Republican Party becomes more extreme by the day. He and Fred examine the racism, authoritarianism, and failure of today’s GOP and how Biden and the Democrats should take them based on the suc…
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Legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard lends support to Emirates FA Cup inaugural trophy tour in NYC
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Legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard is part of the inaugural Emirates FA Cup tour in NYCBy Doug Doyle
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Harlem Globetrotters President Keith Dawkins on why he's committed to the legacy and future of the legendary entertainment basketball franchise
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Harlem Globetrotters President Keith Dawkins joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the past, present and future of his legendary basketball teamBy Doug Doyle
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Don’t Tell Them What The Jihadists Hate with Trae Crowder
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Fred is joined by the ‘Liberal Redneck’ himself, Trae Crowder to talk about the weird love Republicans have for Putin, the continued failure of Reconstruction in the South, and more. Trae first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” video…
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Host Fred Wellman is solo this week as it was one of shocking news here and abroad with the shooting in Kansas City and the death of Alexei Navalny in Russia. Both stories hit close to home for Fred as a veteran and Missouri resident. He watched his friend Mayor Quinton Lucas go from celebrating another world championship to managing a mass shootin…
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Former Seton Hall Pirates center and Puerto Rican National Basketball Team member Dan Dunne continues to give back
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Former Seton Hall University and Puerto Rican National BasketballTeam member Dan Dunne joins SportsJam with Doug DoyleBy Doug Doyle
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