Best Some Bug Man Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 218 - Lew Alcindor: High School Phenom 18:48

4d ago18:48

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Lew Alcindor was one of the most hyped high school players of all time. He was nationally famous at the age of 15. If social media and ESPN existed back in his day he would have his highlights all over the place. Even Wilt Chamberlain predicted greatness for Alcindor. Of course, Alcindor is known today at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest pl…

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Quietly Roasting a Home Invader in Mike Flanagan's "HUSH" - Masked Up Pt 2 1:09:09

2h ago1:09:09

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In this episode of How I Met Your Monster, we continue our Masked Up triple feature with Mike Flanagan’s 2016 horror thriller Hush, starring Kate Siegel. As horror fans, we couldn’t resist sinking our teeth into this tension-packed thriller, where silence plays just as big a role as the masked killer. But don’t worry, we’re here to lighten the mood…

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Episode 217 - The Lost Teams of the ABA, pt. 4 20:12

1d ago20:12

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Today, we share the story of the New Orleans Buccaneers, who later moved to Memphis, and then Baltimore. In all they had six different names in just eight seasons of play. But they also had some great players come through the organization like Doug Moe, Larry Brown, and Steve “Snapper” Jones. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice …

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Episode 216 - The Buffalo Germans 15:51

18d ago15:51

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The Buffalo Germans were the original powerhouse team in basketball history. They started out as 12- and 13-year-old German immigrants from a YMCA in Buffalo, New York. They later won the Olympic Tournament in 1904 as grown men. They were miles ahead of other teams. But things changed as the original players started to retire and were replaced by y…

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A Tragic Antihero in Brian De Palma's "PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE" - Masked Up Pt 1 1:19:27

16d ago1:19:27

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Kicking off our MASKED UP triple feature, we’re seeking bloody revenge on creative exploitation and musical sanitation as we look to the neon theater rafters to meet the tragic antihero in Brian De Palma’s PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE, starring William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham, and George Memmoli. Make sure to subscribe on Ap…

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Episode 215 - Utah's Original Fab Five 16:57

16d ago16:57

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Just about every basketball fan knows about the University of Michigan Fab Five. But nearly 50 years earlier, the University of Utah had their own Fab Five that won the 1944 NCAA Tournament. And Utah was last minute replacement when another school dropped out. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, a…

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Dream job? We're with a LEGO Master Model Builder! 6:43

1M ago6:43

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Hey everybody! It's our show's finale and we're talking about a job that Mike wishes he knew about earlier: master builder at LEGOLAND. Do you ever wonder how they build those cityscapes or dinosaurs? Or what kind of test you have to take to get such a fun gig? They go through millions of bricks and we're taking a tour of the workshop! Thanks for l…

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Episode 214 - Dave Stallworth's Heart Attack 16:36

25d ago16:36

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Dave Stallworth of the New York Knicks suffered a heart attack during a game against the Warriors in 1967. His doctors forced him to retire immediately. However, after two years of working out and increasing his activity, his cardiologist cleared him to return to the Knicks in 1969. He was the first NBA player to return to his sport after a heart a…

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The Creature Formally Known as Larry Talbot in "THE WOLF MAN" - Dog Days of Summer Pt 3 1:29:38

1M ago1:29:38

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Wrapping up our DOG DAYS OF SUMMER triple feature, we’re strolling through the foggy woods of a nondescript European village with Chris Cooney from DEAD NOISE to meet the creature formerly known as Larry Talbot in George Waggner’s THE WOLF MAN, starring Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, Evelyn Ankers, Maria Ouspenskaya, and Bela Lugosi. Find DEAD NOISE…

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Statues with bad ankles ... in earthquake country 7:12

1M ago7:12

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It's a museum day for us! We're headed to the Getty Center to talk to a team that tries to protect some of the priceless art from earthquake damage. Did you know that piece from antiquity in front of you might actually be on rollers? And some of them have ankle problems. We'll also dust off some really old books and talk about how the Middle Ages g…

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Episode 213 - The Lost Teams of the ABA, pt. 3 18:06

1M ago18:06

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Today we share the story of the Pittsburgh Pipers who later became the Pittsburgh Condors. The team only lasted five seasons before going out of business, but they relocated twice, went through 8 head coaches, and 3 name changes. But they will always be the original ABA champions when they featured Connie Hawkins as their leading scorer. CREDITS Ri…

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Meet Carson the Surf Dog (and his coach) 6:12

1M ago6:12

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Have you ever seen a surfing dog? Hanging ten with their paws? One of the top dogs out there is named Carson and we're going to meet up with him and Jill Nakano -- a surf dog instructor. We'll learn how all this started for these two champs, about how to get a pup on a board and about surf dog competitions. Get your Instagram pictures!…

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Episode 212 - Bobby Plump, pt. 2 19:35

1M ago19:35

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Bobby Plump went on to have a full life after winning the 1954 Indiana State Championship. He played in the NIBL, then started a successful company, opened a restaurant, and won a seat to the Indiana State House of Representatives. He came to represent hope for the underdog. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Edit…

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A Disrespectful Tourist Turned Werewolf in "AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON" - Dog Days of Summer Pt 2 1:55:32

2M ago1:55:32

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Continuing our DOG DAYS OF SUMMER triple feature, we’re ignoring the warnings to stick to the road and keep off the moors — all so we can meet a naked balloon thief-turned-werewolf in John Landis’ AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, starring David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, David Schofield, Lila Kaye, and Brian Glover. Make …

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Flowers from Mexico, Ecuador and Hawaii ... in Downtown LA 6:27

2M ago6:27

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Join us for a trip to an LA original this week: the Original Los Angeles Flower Market downtown. If you can grow it -- and if it smells good -- this is where you'll find it. Florists come from all over town and go through millions of stems a year. Did you know flowers are like fashion? What do you think is "trendy" right now? We'll meet the man in …

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Episode 211 - Bobby Plump, pt. 1 20:19

2M ago20:19

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Bobby Plump is the real life player that was the basis for the character of Jimmy Chitwood in the movie “Hoosiers.” But his life far more than a single game winning shot. In part one of Plump’s story, we will go through the end of high school and the Milan Miracle. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, produc…

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Lions, tigers and a cockatoo ... we're at the teaching zoo! 6:54

2M ago6:54

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Our little show is back for a final five episodes and today we're heading out to The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. It's where students go to get degrees in animal care by getting hands on experience with all sorts of things with hooves, claws and feathers. We'll meet a pretty chatty bird -- he can introduce himself -- and get up close with some…

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Episode 210 - The History of the Big Man 18:28

2M ago18:28

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When basketball was first invented, nobody thought about height being an advantage. Most coaches looked for players who were fast and athletic. It wasn’t until the 1930s that some coaches started looking for height. Today, the NBA has 70 players that are 7-feet tall or taller. We go through the history of how we got from pro players who averaged 5-…

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Stephen King’s “SILVER BULLET” - Dog Days of Summer Pt 1 1:28:00

2M ago1:28:00

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Kicking off our DOG DAYS OF SUMMER triple feature is Stephen King’s SILVER BULLET. This 1985 werewolf coming-of-age tale, based on “Cycle of the Werewolf”, was directed by Daniel Attias and stars Corey Haim and Gary Busey. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Want to support the show and save 20% on …

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Episode 209 - The Lost ABA Teams, pt. 2 17:32

2M ago17:32

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The Minnesota Muskies could not catch a break. After one year they relocated to Florida and became the Miami Floridians. No matter how hard they tried, they could not get people to come watch the games. In the end they only lasted five seasons before closing down. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, produce…

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Episode 208 - Selecting the 1960 USA Olympic Team 19:33

2M ago19:33

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The 1960 Olympic Basketball Team was selected using a tournament format where four NCAA teams, three adult amateur teams, and a military team competed in hopes of getting their players on the Olympic roster. The AAU was in charge of the selection process, but they saw their power diminish when the college players dominated the AAU players. CREDITS …

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A Telepathic Bug Detective Meets a Serial Killer in Dario Argento's "PHENOMENA" - Bugging Out Pt 3 1:37:26

3M ago1:37:26

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Wrapping up our BUGGING OUT triple feature, we’re putting our telepathic bug detective murder-solving superpowers to good use as we meet a malformed, maladjusted serial murderer in Dario Argento’s PHENOMENA, starring Jennifer Connelly, Donald Pleasance, Daria Nicoldi, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Federica Mastroianni, and Patrick Bauchau. Make sure to subscr…

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Episode 207 - Larry Costello: The Last Set Shooter 16:35

3M ago16:35

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Larry Costello was the last NBA player to employ the two-handed set shot. The one-handed jump shot had taken over basketball in the 1940s, but Costello was still using the old-fashioned shot even in the 1960s. Later during his tenure as the Bucks' coach in the 1970s, he invented the idea of watching game film to study an upcoming opponent, an inval…

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Episode 206 - Pete Newell's Big Man Camp 18:57

3M ago18:57

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Pete Newell was one of the greatest coaches of all time. In the summer of 1976, he took time to help Kermit Washington improve his low post skills. That became the start of his Big Man Camp that he ran for nearly 30 years. Every summer some of the greatest players in the NBA took time to learn from Pete Newell; players like Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem…

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Genetically Enhanced Giant Cockroaches in Guillermo del Toro's "MIMIC" - Bugging Out Pt 2 1:34:07

3M ago1:34:07

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Continuing our BUGGING OUT triple feature, we’re getting lost inside an abandoned Lower East Side subway tunnel to meet giant, genetically-engineered cockroaches in Guillermo Del Toro’s MIMIC, starring Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Charles S. Dutton, Giancarlo Giannini, Josh Brolin, Alix Koromzay, Alexander Goodwin, and F. Murray Abraham. Make sure…

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Episode 205 - The ABA Lost Teams, pt. 1: The Anaheim Amigos 19:48

3M ago19:48

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The ABA started in 1967, and one of the original teams was the Anaheim Amigos. They later changed their name to the Los Angeles Stars and then moved to become the Utah Stars. Unfortunately, they did not make it to the merger with the NBA, but we tell their story anyway... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor,…

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Episode 204 - Indiana High School Basketball 18:11

3M ago18:11

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In Indiana, high school basketball is the most popular sport -- and for good reason. In many rural towns, it is what brings a community together. Fans still talk about the Milan Miracle in 1954 when a rural team upset a big city school for the state championship. So when the state legislature decided to split the state up into four divisions, it wa…

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Killer Sharks with Huge Brains in "Deep Blue Sea" 1:53:14

3M ago1:53:14

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Celebrating SHARK WEEK the best way we know how - with genetically-enhanced super sharks in DEEP BLUE SEA. Joining us to chat about killer sharks with massive frontal lobes is Mark J. Parker, host of the RELEASE DATE REWIND podcast! Is Deep Blue Sea the best shark movie? How does it stack up against Jaws? Does Samuel L. Jackson reprise his role as …

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Episode 203 - ABA Contracts 16:39

4M ago16:39

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In order to compete with the dominant NBA, the old ABA had to get creative with their contracts in order to attract players. To do this, the ABA promised their players massive amounts of money, more than even the NBA could offer. What most players did not understand is that they would not get most of that money until 20 years in the future... CREDI…

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It's time to shave down some horse teeth. Also, house cows! 6:38

4M ago6:38

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We're headed to a ranch today to meet up with Dr. Katie Nenn. She's a large animal veterinarian and runs NENN Equine. This started as an episode on animal dentistry (horse mouthwash is a thing that exists) but Dr. Nenn tells us about all sorts of animals that you wouldn't expect to find in Southern California. Look for the team from NENN on TV soon…

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SHN Presents: This Day in Sports History - SHN Trailers 2:56

4M ago2:56

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW: THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports H…

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Episode 202 - Old School Referees 19:25

4M ago19:25

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NBA refereeing was wild in the early days of the league. Each ref would develop his own styles and tendencies. Some were known to allow fighting, and others were friendly to the away team. There was a lot more flair to the job. Sometimes after games, the referees would even grab a drink with the players and coaches from both teams. CREDITS Rick Loa…

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Blood-Sucking Ticks in "TICKS" - Bugging Out Pt 1 1:19:01

4M ago1:19:01

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Kicking off our BUGGING OUT triple feature, we’re going on a wilderness retreat into blood-sucking, bug-boiling bedlam as we meet a horde of giant, hallucinogenic ticks in Tony Randel’s TICKS, starring Seth Green, Alfonso Ribeiro, Virginya Keehne, Clint Howard, Peter Scolari, and Rosalind Allen. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or…

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"The Bug Lady" and her hundreds of butterflies 6:36

4M ago6:36

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Dress like a flower! We're taking a trip to the Natural History Museum of LA County today so we can check out the "Butterfly Pavilion." It's something that happens over a few months and it's a chance to learn about all sorts of butterflies. Why do we need them? Are they really that delicate? And how does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? We're b…

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Episode 201 - The Lost Teams, pt. 5 20:58

4M ago20:58

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Today, we complete our series on the Lost Teams of the NBA. On this episode we cover the Sheboygan Redskins, the Waterloo Hawks, and the original Denver Nuggets. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "1940's Slow Dance" by Doug "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshisto…

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Giant blocks of ice and a man with a chainsaw... 6:22

4M ago6:22

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Have you ever been to a party or a wedding that had an ice sculpture? Was it some sort of dolphin? Maybe a swan? What about a giraffe or an astronaut? On this episode, we're headed to LA Ice Art to meet Rex Covington. He's been carving ice since the 1980's and he's one of the best around. We'll hear about some of the biggest pieces he's done and ab…

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Episode 200 - Kobe's 81-Point Game 17:12

4M ago17:12

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For our 200th regular episode, we are sharing the story of Kobe’s 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors. He was on fire that night, and for some weird reason the Raptors never double-teamed Kobe... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Flashing Lights" by MokkaMusic "Horizon…

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The Creative Process and the Manifestation of Fear in "Gothic" - Writer's Shock Pt 3 2:17:15

4M ago2:17:15

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Wrapping up our WRITER’S SHOCK triple feature, we’re taking a weekend getaway into madness, monsters, and the unhinged nature of creative chaos that gave us Frankenstein, Dracula, and more in Ken Russell’s GOTHIC, starring Gabriel Byrne, Natasha Richardson, Julian Sands, Timothy Spall, and Myriam Cyr. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spoti…

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When a goth kid brings their "normal" friend... 6:27

5M ago6:27

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Get ready to get weird! We're headed to the "Oddities and Curiosities Expo" this week to take a walk on the darker side. We'll see booths with taxidermy, boxes full of creepy dolls, paintings of clowns, quack medical devices, soap named after serial killers, and funeral... collectibles? The expo is a traveling show that goes across the US and Austr…

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Episode 199 - Bill Garrett and the Broken Big Ten Barrier 21:12

5M ago21:12

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Bill Garrett is the only person to win an Indiana State High School basketball championship as both a player and a coach. He was also the first black player at Indiana University and the Big 10 Conference. He broke barriers for future players and was one of the best people around. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza…

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Pretzels? Fruit plate? Caviar? We're eating airplane food! 7:44

5M ago7:44

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Time to head to LAX ... but not to catch a flight. We're paying a visit to LSG Sky Chefs, one of the largest companies that provides catering to airlines. It's a huge operation that runs 24/7 and cooks up 15,000 meals each day. How is all that food prepared? How fresh is it? What are they eating up there in First Class? We'll take a look at how men…

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Episode 198 - The History of the NBL 21:06

5M ago21:06

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The old NBL paved the way for the NBA in American professional basketball. The efforts of the older league should never be forgotten. The NBL started in 1937, while the NBA did not start until 1946. Today we take a look back at the history of the NBL. Four of their teams are still alive today on the NBA. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer…

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A Haunted Hotel Room in Stephen King's "1408" - Writer's Shock Pt 2 1:31:30

5M ago1:31:30

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Continuing our WRITER’S SHOCK triple feature, we’re seeing how long we can last through a mind-melting exercise in fear, faith, and five-star hotels as we meet an evil hotel room in Mikael Håfström’s adaptation of Stephen King's 1408, starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Jasmine Jessica Anthony, and Tony Shaloub. Make sure to …

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Episode 197 - The Rivalry of Mikan and Kurland 17:45

5M ago17:45

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In the mid 1940s, college basketball was dominated by George Mikan and Bob Kurland. They played at the same time at DePaul University and Oklahoma A&M University, respectively. During their three years they combined for three championships and three national player of the year awards. But once they left college, their careers went in different bask…

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Mola Ram and the Thuggee Cult in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" 2:20:18

5M ago2:20:18

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In this special BONUS episode, Zach and Danny journey beyond the nightclubs of Shanghai, over the Himalayans, and past the village of Mayapore to meet Mola Ram and his Thuggee cult in Steven Spielberg’s INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM, starring Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Amrish Puri, Roshan Seth, Philip Stone, and Roy Chiao. Mak…

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Apple Mint, Wasabi Arugula and Limequats 6:30

5M ago6:30

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Come shopping with us at the Santa Monica Farmer's Market so we can get some plants at Logan's Gardens! Logan Williams and his father have one of the only black-owned nurseries in Los Angeles and they sell things you probably haven't heard of before. We'll do some tomato talk, explore leafy greens that have a kick and take you through their mint va…

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Episode 196 - The Lost Teams, pt. 4 17:22

5M ago17:22

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In today's edition of The Lost Teams, we cover the Baltimore Bullets -- who were the 1951 NBA champions -- along with the Indianapolis Olympians and the Anderson Packers. These teams all came to the NBA different ways and all left in different ways. However, all three were able to give the league steady footing that later led to success as a league…

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Sutter Cane in John Carpenter's "In the Mouth of Madness" - Writer's Shock Pt 1 1:29:01

5M ago1:29:01

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Kicking off our WRITER’S SHOCK triple feature, we’re taking a mind-altering road trip through alternate dimensions to meet Sutter Cane and his army of cosmic monsters in John Carpenter’s IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS, starring Sam Neill, Julie Carmen, Jürgen Prochnow, Frances Bay, John Glover, and David Warner. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, S…

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Back in time! To the Renaissance Faire! 7:08

5M ago7:08

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Put on your costume and grab a turkey leg because it's time for the Ren Faire! We're headed out to Irwindale for the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire. We'll watch some jousting, check out the shops, learn about glass blowing and fencing -- and maybe have a cup or two of mead. If you're catching this episode when it posts, find tickets for the fi…

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Episode 195 - Enforcers and the One-Punch Rule 17:35

6M ago17:35

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From the start of the NBA until the mid-1990s, there existed a role in professional basketball known as an enforcer. Before technical fouls and flagrant fouls, some teams would try to intentionally injure the opponent's star player since it only counted as a normal foul, so enforcers arose to protect those stars and punish anyone who tried to injur…

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