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Sports' Forgotten Heroes is a tribute to the stars who shaped the games we love to watch and the games we love to play. Sports' Forgotten Heroes is not about reliving the careers of superstars we talk about every day like Muhammed Ali, Jim Brown, Babe Ruth or Michael Jordan. Rather, Sports' Forgotten Heroes is about the stars who have faded away with time. Some were elected to their respective Hall of Fame, others might have had one great season, or just one great game that will live in infa ...
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Trapped History tells the stories of the forgotten – of people who have been ignored by the history we’re taught in school. Their stories have been hidden because of their gender, ethnicity, class or sexuality – hidden because of the times they lived in. We want to do a simple thing at Trapped History: to reboot our sense of history. As the writer and activist James Baldwin wrote, “History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us – we are our history.” Each episode wi ...
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Lessons learned from three decades of being schooled. Stories and interviews about school, sports, and leadership. We will speak with folks who are successful leaders in the field about what they have learned along their path, the mentors they have had, and lessons learned along the way that they still use.
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A Moment in History is a TV series and podcast hosted by Seth Udinski. The series includes short episodes and full-length documentaries ranging from ancient times to the modern world. Passionate about the importance of learning from our history rather than revising it, Seth shares the often forgotten or unknown truths about the people and events of biblical history, American history, world history, warfare, politics, geography, sports, and culture. With masterful storytelling, A Moment in Hi ...
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Hey there. I'm a climbing coach and climbing content creator out of Kansas City Missouri. I try my best to touch on areas that are often ignored or forgotten in climbing such as breath and mindfulness. This podcast will cover aspects of life and climbing through my unique perspective and have guests now and then. Presence is the most important part of your climbing practice. Never forget it! I hope you'll join this adventure with me.
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Two Packs is the trading card comedy podcast! Join host Geoffrey Golden and a special guest as they crack open packs of bizarre, retro trading cards from The A-Team to Xena: Dangerous Liaisons. While they discover what’s inside, they discuss forgotten pop culture, geeky childhood memories, and a thoughtful exploration of the human condition through a post-post-modern lens. (Or, y'know, Garbage Pail Kids.)
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Between Two Worlds is an audio documentary examining the Filipino-American experience in parallel with the Philippines women’s national team’s journey to their first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup. It connects threads of identity, history, achievement and hope through the lens of sport. Written, hosted, and co-produced by Megan Reyes.
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Fritz Pollard is not a name most football fans are familiar with. Yet, his place in NFL History is about as iconic as any. Pollard is the first African-American to coach and NFL team. To be fair, he was a co-head coach. In 1920, with the Akron Pros of the American Professional Football Association, the APFA, later to re-brand itself as the NFL, Pol…
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Roll up, roll up for the Season Four closer — as we take a trip to the circus! At Trapped History, we look at lives and stories which have been forgotten or ignored, and there is one community in Britain which is still shrouded in mystery even in the 21st century: that of the circus people. So who better to lift the curtain than the King of the Rin…
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Welcome to another special Football Friday episode of A Matter of Principal, hosted by Vito Quaglia. This week, we are joined by one of our favorite guests, Coach Jack Baranski, to discuss the current state of high school football as we approach the halfway point of the season. In this episode, we explore the performance of various high school team…
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Welcome to "A Matter of Principal" hosted by Vito Quaglia. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant cultural scene of Northeast Pennsylvania with Joelle Yarmel, the Executive Director of the FM Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Join us as Joelle shares her journey from growing up in Duryea to leading one of NEPA's premier cultural and en…
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Welcome to A Matter of Principal, hosted by Vito Quaglia. With 32 years in education and 25 as a principal, Vito shares his journey and the inspiration behind the podcast. In this brief episode, Vito reflects on the podcast's beginnings, aimed at sharing stories of remarkable individuals met throughout his career. The podcast celebrates their achie…
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```html Hello, everybody. Stay tuned for another special Football Friday episode of A Matter of Principle. Music. Hello, everyone. My name is Vito Qualia, and this is A Matter of Principle. Today, our guest is Matt Bufano, someone who I've known for a long time in the sports world. When I was coaching back in the day, Matt was someone I talked to a…
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Cracking open the gingerbread persons to celebrate San Marino’s win, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss notable players who won nothing from George Hardwick to Gordon Hodgson via leaping Ron Davies. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 446, Record Breakers brings us a Split stormer and we…
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Join host Vito Quaglia on this inspiring episode of "A Matter of Principal” as he welcomes Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch, founder and executive director of A Moment of Magic. Discover how Kylee transformed a simple college project into a national nonprofit that brings joy and support to medically vulnerable children through acts of kindness and positive en…
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She is one of the most important women of the Second World War — a fighter, a secret agent, a government envoy and a commando. But have we heard of her? Can we sing her name? If not, you've come to the right place. Tune in to hear the astounding story of Elżbieta Zawacka, AKA Agent Zo. It's a tale which takes us from Warsaw and Berlin to Paris and …
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Join Vito Quaglia as he sits down with long-time friend and esteemed guest, Coach Jack Baranski, in this engaging episode of "A Matter of Principal." With a rich history in football, Coach Baranski reminisces about his decades in football, from his playing days to sharing insights from his time as an assistant at Coughlin and Valley West, and his t…
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Join host Vito Quaglia as he sits down with Jessica Cronauer, the Executive Director of Leadership Northeast, for an insightful discussion on leadership development in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Jessica shares her journey, from her early days at Meyers High School to her impactful role at Leadership Northeast, where she has been instrumental in men…
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Tune in to a fascinating Hall of Fame as Professor Chris French nominates Ellizabeth Loftus, a psychologist famed for her work on false, recovered and repressed memory. It's not just Elizabeth's life story here — Chris fills us in on the theory of false memory (remember getting lost in a supermarket?) and the controversies around recovered and repr…
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In this episode of "A Matter of Principal," host Vito Quaglia sits down with Michelle Mikitish, President of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce. Michelle shares her unconventional career path, from biochemistry graduate to chamber president, and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. Discover the exciting developments happening i…
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There was a time when NFL rosters were significantly smaller than they are today. Back in the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s, even into the 60s, teams did not carry as many players as they do today. Of course, less players means more playing time - and not just on one side of the line of scrimmage. In fact, most players played on both sides of the line of sc…
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We might have heard of Amelia Earhart or even Amy Johnson, but who remembers Richarda Morrow-Tait, the first woman to fly around the world? Well, someone does because on 19th August this year, a blue plaque was unveiled at Cambridge Airport to mark the 75th anniversary of her truly momentous achievement. We featured Dikki in our first ever season a…
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Welcome to another special Football Friday episode of "A Matter of Principal." I'm your host, Vito Quaglia, and today we have the honor of speaking with legendary high school football coach, Paul Marranca. Coach Marranca’s illustrious career, primarily at Wyoming Area, is marked by numerous district and conference titles, establishing a winning tra…
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Welcome back after our mid-season break! And what a return – with (drum roll) the mysteries, magic and mayhem of The Amazing Randi. He had everything a conjuror should have – the baffling genius, the cape, the beard, the mortal enemies – but more than anything, he had a mission: to uncover and expose cheats and frauds. Join Carla and Oswin as Golds…
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Welcome to "A Matter of Principal" with your host, Vito Quaglia. In this episode, we sit down with Mando Sallavanti, a young and successful financial planner from Lackawanna County. From his humble beginnings in Old Forge, PA, to becoming a certified financial planner at MassMutual, Mando shares his inspiring journey. Discover how Mando’s early exp…
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Join host Vito Quaglia on this special Football Friday episode of A Matter of Principal. Vito sits down with Greg Skrepenak, a former standout offensive lineman from GAR and Michigan, who played in the NFL with the Raiders and the Carolina Panthers. They discuss Greg's football journey, the evolution of high school football, and the current state o…
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Join Vito Quaglia in an insightful conversation with Pittston's Mayor, Mike Lombardo, a visionary leader who has revitalized a once-distressed town in northeastern Pennsylvania. Discover how Mayor Lombardo's innovative approach and deep-rooted pride have transformed Pittston into a vibrant community filled with energy and hope for the future. Learn…
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Ace Parker was a terrific multi-sport star - especially football and baseball. Baseball, though, was his first love and he tried to make it as a Major League Baseball player with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1937 and 1938. However, as good as he was throughout his college career at Duke University and in the minor leagues, he just couldn't crack t…
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In this Football Friday edition of A Matter of Principal, host Vito Quaglia reconnects with Damien Striharsky, the head football coach at Port Jervis High School in New York. Striharsky, a former player for Quaglia at Delaware Valley, shares insights into his journey from player to coach and the challenges and rewards of leading a high school footb…
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Welcome to "A Matter of Principal" hosted by Vito Quaglia. In this episode, we feature Gianna Galli, a passionate reporter for WBRE 28/22 News. Gianna shares her unique journey from growing up in Northeastern Pennsylvania to becoming a local TV personality. Gianna delves into her early years, starting from Pittston Area High School to Penn State Un…
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While their Lamington Cake bakes in the oven, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Olympic Football from ‘Krølben’ Nielsen’s magnificently talented bandy legs to fearsome Willie Hastie via Hitler’s first match. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 445, Record Breakers brings us a Red Star r…
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In this episode of "A Matter of Principal," host Vito Quaglia sits down with Joby Fawcett, a dedicated sports journalist who has spent his entire career covering high school sports in northeastern Pennsylvania. Known for his exceptional interview and storytelling skills, Joby has shared the triumphs and trials of thousands of student-athletes and c…
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Welcome to A Matter of Principal, a podcast where we discuss leadership across various fields. In this episode, host Vito Quaglia speaks with Lindsay Griffin-Boylan, the President and CEO of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce. Lindsay shares her unique career path, starting from her roots in Northeastern Pennsylvania, through her colleg…
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In 1920, the Negro National League started play and the historic Kansas City Monarchs took the field for the first time. Leading the way was a 5-foot-7 two-way ballplayer who was about to embark on a journey that didn't end until 1938 - Bullet Joe Rogan. What no one knew then was that Rogan was going to put up numbers that ultimately led him into t…
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Welcome to A Matter of Principal, the podcast where we delve into the intricacies of leadership across various domains such as schools, sports, and business. I'm your host, Vito Quaglia, and today we have a special guest, Coach Joe Caffrey. Coach Joe Caffrey has had an illustrious career spanning 35 years with the Wilkes-Barre School District. His …
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Euphoric having found the Croatian equivalent of Toffifee, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Bargain Buys from Jimmy Case’s freebie to Ian Wright’s weight exchange via Bobby Collins’ mercifully short arms. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 444, Record Breakers brings us a Basque bange…
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Every episode, we ask our guest to nominate someone for the Trapped History Hall of Fame. Usually, it's someone we've never heard of but really should have. But sometimes, just sometimes, it's someone we think we know all about. In the historian Kim Wagner's nominee, prepare to find out something new about someone you thought you knew.…
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Join host Vito Quaglia on this episode of "A Matter of Principal," where we delve into the world of school, sports, and leadership. Our guest, Wyoming Area Field Hockey Coach Bree Bednarski, shares her transition from a standout player to a dedicated coach. Coach Bednarski discusses the lessons she carries from her playing days at high-level progra…
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The name "Wahoo Sam Crawford" might not sound familiar to many Major League Baseball fans. But, it's probably quite familiar to fans of the Detroit Tigers. Wahoo Sam played for the Tigers back in the early 1900s. He was a phenomenally good hitter. In fact, if not for Ty Cobb, one could argue that Wahoo Sam might be the greatest to ever play for the…
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It's October 1961. The Beatles are in Hamburg, JFK in the White House, Yuri Gagarin has just shot into space. And a state-sponsored killing spree is going down on the streets of a capital city. But this isn't Rio, Washington or Johannesburg. This isn't Moscow or Port-au-Prince or Saigon. This is Paris, the City of LIght, and by the month's end, ove…
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Welcome to "A Matter of Principal," hosted by Vito Quaglia. In this engaging episode, we sit down with Maryland Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, Coach Steve Crounse, to explore the principles that have guided his long and successful career in coaching. Coach Crounse discusses the importance of being a perpetual student of the gam…
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Welcome to A Matter of Principal, the podcast where we talk with folks about lessons learned in school, sports, and leadership. In this episode, our guest is legendary high school basketball coach Al Semenza. Coach Semenza began his career in 1980 and has led basketball programs at four different schools, accumulating over 500 wins and numerous lea…
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Back in the early 1900s, the National League was the only game in town. It was Major League Baseball, thus the name the "Senior Circuit". In 1901, Ban Johnson, and others, joined the game with the American League and it was granted Major League status in 1903. Both leagues operated as separate entities, but met every year in the World Series. In 19…
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Welcome to A Matter of Principal, the podcast where we explore the intersection of school, sports, and leadership. In this episode, host Vito Quaglia welcomes the legendary sports writer and communications professor, Mr. Ed Ackerman. With over 50 years of professional writing experience, Ed shares his journey from being a valedictorian to becoming …
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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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Welcome to the latest episode of the A Matter of Principal podcast! Join host Vito Quaglia as he sits down with Mr. Frank Parente, an esteemed teacher and head coach of the Pittston Area Girls Softball Team from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Frank shares insights from his dual roles in education and coaching, reflecting on the differences and similari…
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Join Oswin and Carla as we go back – way back – to a time before podcasts and instagram, before radio and photographs. Join us as we journey back to the 18th century and meet the people who made monarchy work. And they're not the people you might expect to meet. At a time when Britain's kings and queens barely spoke the language, please let us intr…
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Welcome to A Matter of Principal, hosted by Vito Quaglia. With over 30 years in education, Vito shares his one fundamental belief: all success is based on relationships. In this podcast, Vito will draw from his extensive experience as a school principal, blending wisdom and wit in conversations with his guests. Join us as we meet championship coach…
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Jake Daubert was a star for the Brooklyn Robins and Brooklyn Dodgers during the early 1900s and finished his career with the Cincinnati Reds. He played during baseball's deadball era and was about as good as anyone. His play at first base was second-to-none and, at the plate, you would be hard-pressed to find many who could handle the bat as well a…
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