Best Tanya Ray Fox Podcasts (2024)

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2023 NFL Season Preview Hot Topics with Mike D’Abate 1:00:12

11M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Tanya kicks off NFL season with Patriots beat reporter and Locked On Patriots host Mike D'Abate by hitting on some of the hot preseason topics around the league (2:30), including Aaron Rodgers' chances of making the Jets the real deal and which NFC North team is most ready to grab the division by the horns in his absence. Stay tuned after that for …

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Patriots defense is legit, the Lamar Jackson skepticism is weird, plus a WWE Extreme Rules chat with Ladarius Brown 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

38:00

Tanya quickly recaps why it's encouraging that the Patriots won decisively against the Lions, who were a great matchup for their ailing offense, as they head into a more forgiving stretch of their season (2:00). Then she discusses the weird way that the broadcast handled Lamar Jackson's final drive in the Ravens' Week 5 win over the Bengals, and wh…

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NFL hasn’t earned our trust regarding Tua’s health, Bill Belichick needs to chill it with the QB intrigue 28:23

2y ago28:23

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Tanya dives into why the NFL and the Miami Dolphins deserve all the skepticism regarding what happened to Tua, and how it ties into learning our lesson from all the passes that we gave Brett Favre in spite of a million red flags (3:30). Then she hits on why she's tired of Bill Belichick's game of chess with the media regarding Mac Jones' injury sta…

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Media failed yet again with the Ime Udoka story, Patriots offense may need to look backward to move forward 28:27

2y ago28:27

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Tanya takes a deep dive into some major reporting failures in the story of Ime Udoka's misconduct within the Boston Celtics organization, the red flags raised by his one-season suspension and why it should never have been reported as a consensual relationship without more context (2:53). Then she hits on the Patriots win over the Steelers and why t…

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Chiefs can win any way and AFC should be worried, Patriots defense has prime opportunity against Trubisky 24:18

2y ago24:18

24:18

Week 2 kicked off with a messy game between the AFC West rival Chargers and Chiefs, and we learned a lot about how not only that division could play out but also what it means for the rest of the AFC as the Chiefs establish their ability to stay in any type of game (1:58). With that in mind, Tanya takes a look at where the Patriots stand as they he…

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The Bills aren’t screwing around, NFC predictions, and why the Patriots cannot lose in Week 1 31:04

2y ago31:04

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Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season officially kicked off on Thursday night with the Bills trouncing the reigning Super Bowl champion Rams, so Tanya dives into what we learned about both teams in the inaugural game of the year (01:31). She also examines what it means for the Patriots' ceiling this season (12:00). Then it's time to take a tour around the …

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50. Why you’re wrong about Belichick, sports media’s ethics problem, AFC preseason preview 38:37

2y ago38:37

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The new season of Almost Shameless with Tanya Ray Fox kicks off with a more optimistic assessment of what we can and should expect from the New England Patriots coming off of a less than impressive preseason (03:47). Then she goes in on critics of Bill Belichick's career without Tom Brady (09:08), and hits on the issue of how sports media continues…

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How does someones journey in hospitality go from Las Vegas to Dubuque, Iowa with high finance stops in New York, London, and LA? Hear Q Casino's Alex Dixon's inspiring story of perseverance and beating ... 32:34

2y ago32:34

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He helped close Disney's deal for Pixar, and now runs one of only two non-profit casinos in the United States. President and CEO of Q Casino Alex Dixon on this episode of The Break. Alex Dixon hails from Las Vegas, as a third generation hospitality employee. He left that world to study at Howard University, and work in financial markets in New York…

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TV host and interior designer Vern Yip almost turned down the offer to host the original Trading Spaces on TLC. Hear why, and how he inspired Taniya to pursue a design career on this new episode. 34:19

2y ago34:19

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Taniya Nayak got into design because of Vern Yip and the TV show Trading Spaces! Her old friend joins her for a deep discussion on how being true to yourself can open up a world of opportunities. Vern started as a pre-med student because he didn't want to let his parents down, who moved from Hong Kong to the US for better opportunities for Vern. Bu…

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From Production Assistant to Production Executive, hear about producer Kris Meyer’s big Hollywood break, and how it led him to the podcast world today. 30:56

2y ago30:56

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The Break is part of Muddhouse Media, a diverse podcast network, created in part by Hollywood producer Kris Meyer, who joins Taniya on this episode to tell his remarkable story. After 5 years in Hollywood trying to ‘make it’, Kris was working as a bouncer and ready to move back to Boston when his first big break finally appeared. Kris is an Emmy no…

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How did an old jacket transform the life of multi-millionaire and entrepreneur David Meltzer? He lost it all, but is more grateful than ever. Hear why on this emotional new episode of The Break! 21:16

2+ y ago21:16

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David Meltzer made a million dollars very quickly working during the explosion of the internet and the first mobile phone system. He then worked for superstar sports agent Leigh Steinberg, the agency that spawned the film 'Jerry McGuire'. But he soon lost it all. You'll be surprised to hear what David considers to be his 'big break', the one that a…

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How did Yard Crashers TV host Matt Blashaw go from All-State Football Player, Pre-Med Student, and Disney tech team member to Taniya's co-host on the new HGTV hit show 'Build It Forward'? Find out on this ... 32:15

2+ y ago32:15

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Go behind the scenes of HGTV's new hit show "Build It Forward" with co-hosts Matt Blashaw and Taniya Nayak, who didn't even get a screen test together before they stepped in front of there camera! Taniya and Matt worked side by side for 5 amazing episodes on location all around the USA, giving back to those who have given so much to their community…

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49. Blockbuster QB trades and the state of the Patriots with guest Mike D’Abate 46:50

2+ y ago46:50

46:50

Almost Shameless is back with guest and Patriots insider Mike D'Abate just in time to break down the major QB moves that are shaking up the NFL, beginning with the blockbuster trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos (03:17). Mike and Tanya continue the conversation by discussing whether Wilson can get the Broncos out of a very competitive AFC…

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48. Super Bowl LVI wrap-up: Aaron Donald is the latest proof of the NFL’s obsession with flashy offense 39:19

2+ y ago39:19

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That's a wrap on the NFL season! (muffled cries) Tanya kicks the show off with few broad takeaways from the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals, including the difference between a good game and good narratives. Then she dives into the main topic of the show, explaining why Aaron Donald should have been the game's MVP, how br…

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Senior Vice President of Programming and Development of HGTV Loren Ruch talks about his amazing journey from game show intern to overseeing production at a major TV network on this episode of The Break ... 42:03

2+ y ago42:03

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The first program that Loren Ruch produced on HGTV featured Taniya Nayak, starting a 15+ year friendship. The two talk about the their amazing journeys as 'nice guys who finished first', bucking the stereotype that you need to be mean to succeed in the TV business. "There is a misconception that nice people are weak" Loren says, and talks about sta…

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Chef, TV personality, author, and restaurateur Maneet Chauhan shares her love of food and community in this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 38:19

2+ y ago38:19

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You may know Maneet Chauhan as a frequent guest/judge on Food Network shows such as 'Chopped' or 'Guy's Grocery Games', and here she shares the journey that got her into those prime time spotlights. She shares her remarkable story with Taniya in this episode, telling her that "food is the biggest connector in this world". Hear about the Sunday morn…

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Episode 5. Cocaine Pig Hearts, Brawl at the Corral, Pub King, Women Fake it? & More! 35:44

2+ y ago35:44

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Episode 5. Cocaine Pig Hearts, Brawl at the Corral, Pub King, Women Fake it? Rock N Roll Hall of Dame, Smart Wedding Rings but not Smart basketball players, Man drives for 70 years with no license, Kanye tells tails about Pete Davidson & More!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message…

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47. NFL’s racism is on full display in Brian Flores lawsuit, Tom Brady owes Patriots fans their farewell 34:52

2+ y ago34:52

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We should be talking about the impending showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. However there are bigger things at play this week. Tanya starts the show off with an overview of the allegations in the lawsuit filed by Brian Flores accusing three NFL teams of racism in the hiring process (3:36). She goes i…

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Celebrity chef and TV host Robert Irvine talks about Leadership and Inspiration on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 44:22

2+ y ago44:22

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Find out why Taniya calls Robert Irvine (Restaurant Impossible/Dinner Impossible/Food Network) her 'brother from a different mother'. Interviewed during the height of Covid-19 after a shoot for 'Restaurant Impossible', Robert shares why passion and work ethic are more important than ever for the success of the hospitality business. He also talks ab…

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Tanya Ray Fox joins the boys for the full episode including 5 with 2, NFL playoffs & Papi to the HOF 1:04:52

2+ y ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Tanya Ray Fox joins the boys for the full episode including 5 with 2, NFL playoffs & Papi to the HOF--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message

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46. NFL Divisional wrap-up: Aaron Rodgers is the same fraud on the field as he is off it, and why Tom Brady may actually retire 40:15

2+ y ago40:15

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This was one of the best NFL divisional rounds that most of us can remember, and Tanya hits on every game and every major storyline from the weekend. First up is the Bengals in over an underwhelming No. 1 seeded Titans, and her concern over what she sees as Cincinnati's greatest liability as they establish themselves as real players in the AFC (3:5…

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Television producer, host, and broadcaster Marc Summers talks about his journey on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 34:53

2+ y ago34:53

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You may know Marc Summers as the long time host of Unwrapped on The Food Network, or remember him slinging SLIME as the host of Double Dare on Nickelodeon, but did you know he stared out as a magician, and it took him 13 years to get that show? How did he become a successful smoked salmon salesman? Hear about Marc's incredible journey, including a …

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Is Matty dead? Virtual Real Estate? Too beautiful to date? Tampa/Montreal Rays? And much more! 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

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Is Matty dead? Virtual Real Estate? Too beautiful to date? Tampa/Montreal Rays? Alligator kidnapped and much more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message

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45. NFL Wild Card wrap-up: Tom Brady’s not walking through that door so it’s officially stud WR offszn 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

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The wild card round is complete and the New England Patriots are just one of several teams to leave the playoffs with more than just hurt pride. Set aside the hysterics, Bill Belichick and the defense will be fine. But there is one major change the team will have to make in the offseason if they want any chance of getting Mac Jones into AFC contend…

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Part 2: Fashion icon, TV personality, and beauty expert Gretta Monahan on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 49:27

2+ y ago49:27

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Part 2 of Taniya's heartfelt and emotional interview with fashion icon Gretta Monahan. In this episode Gretta opens up about her battle with cancer, and how she actually considered it another "break" in her life. It opened up her eyes to a whole new perspective on life and business. She also talks more about honor, trust, and collaboration with her…

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Patriots edition of Fuck Outta Here, First date drinks? Teacher head games, Top male singers & More! 59:32

2+ y ago59:32

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Patriots edition of Fuck Outta Here, First date drinks? Teacher head games, Top male singers & More!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message

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Fashion icon, TV personality, and beauty expert Gretta Monahan on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 46:12

2+ y ago46:12

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In this heartfelt and emotional Part 1 of 2, Taniya talks with Gretta Monahan, TV personality, lifestyle expert, and fashion icon. Gretta opens up about the incredible hardships she endured in her life from childhood until now, and how it affected her journey to success. Gretta shared her insight on how she built her business, from an eager college…

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Season 3 Kickoff! Space hotels? Legos vs Gold? What are some asshole moves? The state of being drunk 42:21

2+ y ago42:21

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Season 3 Kickoff! Space hotels? Legos vs Gold? What are some asshole moves? The state of being drunk & much more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message

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44. Winter Mailbag: AB goes scorched earth, Survivor, AFC playoff picture, Russell Wilson’s future & more 39:37

2+ y ago39:37

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The Winter AMA mailbag has arrived and Tanya is ready for the questions from across sports and pop culture. She kicks things off by laying out the latest with Antonio Brown and his bizarre take on Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady. Then she hits the mailbag, beginning with musings on 'Survivor' as the greatest competitive social experiment of all time (…

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43. Antonio Brown made Tom Brady and Bruce Arians look foolish, Bill Belichick is back in the playoffs 34:07

2+ y ago34:07

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We've finally made it to the first inaugural WEEK 18 of the NFL season and much like the season itself, things are still very chaotic. First up, Tanya addresses the situation with Antonio Brown that led to his swift release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - and her controversial tweet about Tom Brady's role in bringing him to the team (3:42). Then sh…

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American TV personality, author, and lifestyle consultant, Clinton Kelly on this episode of The Break With Taniya Nayak 1:00:39

2+ y ago1:00:39

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Clinton Kelly is an American TV personality, author, and lifestyle consultant. He won an Emmy for his role as the moderator on the popular ABC daytime show The Chew. The Chew was nominated for multiple Emmys and ran for seven seasons. He is also known for his role as co-host on the prime time reality show What Not to Wear, TLC's long-running realit…

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Chef, author, cyclist, and philanthropist, Chris Cosentino on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak 50:59

2+ y ago50:59

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Passionate chef, author, cyclist, and philanthropist, Chris Cosentino is co-owner of two restaurants: Acacia House in Napa Valley, California, and Rosalie in Houston, Texas. He is a partner in the CampoVelo cycling events in California’s wine country. He hosts a weekly podcast and is a regular judge and competitor on food TV. https://www.chefchrisc…

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Belichick rules and the Yankees suck: Best of Almost Shameless 2021 35:51

2+ y ago35:51

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From Bill Belichick vs Tom Brady to Mac Jones vs Cam Newton to the Red Sox vs the Yankees, Tanya hit on all the best rivalries in Boston sports this year... and did a little ragging on Ben Roethlisberger and Aaron Rodgers for good measure. Here's some of the best rants from Almost Shameless in 2021. See you in 2022, gang. (1:23) Enough of the compa…

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42. There‘s no real Super Bowl favorite in 2021 so every team in the playoff picture better buckle up 36:14

2+ y ago36:14

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Tanya followed the New England Patriots' lead and took a bye week for the holidays, but she's back and taking a tour of the NFL's weird Week 15. She kicks things off by checking in with the Buccaneers and Tom Brady after another loss to the Saints (3:03) before delivering a blunt explanation for what we saw from the Patriots in their loss to the Co…

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Chef Karen Akunowicz joins Taniya Nayak on this episode of The Break! 44:39

2+ y ago44:39

44:39

Karen Akunowicz is the Chef/Owner of Fox & the Knife and a 2018 James Beard Foundation Award winner. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts in 2001, Karen enrolled in the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and earned her degree in 2004. That same year, she embarked on her professional culinary career as a cook making local farm-to-tab…

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Season 2 Finale! Dry January? Selling your farts? NASA touches the sun! In love with a felon & more! 25:16

2+ y ago25:16

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Season 2 Finale! Dry January? Selling your farts? NASA touches the sun! In love with a felon & more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message

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Host of "From Scratch" and former child actor David Moscow joins Taniya on The Break 49:24

2+ y ago49:24

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Host of "From Scratch" and former child actor David Moscow joins Taniya on this episode of The Break David Moscow started his career as an actor in 1988, playing the character of young Josh Baskin in Big, in which the adult Josh Baskin was played by Tom Hanks. He landed the role of David Jacobs in the 1992 filmed version of the musical Newsies alon…

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New Sponsor? Camel Botox, Pope is Dope, Fox News Hanukkah Tree? Mac Jones & the Pats & much more! 43:46

2+ y ago43:46

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New Sponsor? Camel Botox, Pope is Dope, Fox News Hanukkah Tree? Fake Arm Vax, Cilantro Soap, Lavender Gin & Tonics, Mac Jones & the Pats & much more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message

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41. The Patriots and Bill Belichick know exactly what they‘re doing & the rest of the NFL just realized it 31:50

2+ y ago31:50

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The Patriots beat the Bills in an unforgettable way on Monday Night Football to take sole possession of the No. 1 seed in the AFC heading into their bye week. The aftermath was fraught with accusations of overreaction and hyperbole, balanced out by the dawning realization from everyone else that the Patriots are back on top. Tanya breaks down exact…

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Stand up Comedian and TV star Gina Yashere Joins Taniya Nayak on "The Break" 34:39

2+ y ago34:39

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Stand up Comedian and TV star Gina Yashere Joins Taniya Nayak on "The Break" Gina Yashere has been a stand up and TV star in the UK for numerous years now, with appearances on iconic TV shows such as Live At The Apollo & Mock The Week, as well as creating & performing the hugely popular comedic characters, Tanya & Mrs. Omokerede on The Lenny Henry …

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Top Boston athletes of All-Time, Stealing an EMS rig, Hairless cat breastfeeding? 1.25 Tree? & More! 1:01:31

2+ y ago1:01:31

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Top Boston athletes of All-Time, Stealing an EMS rig, Hairless cat breastfeeding? 1.25 Tree? & More!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message

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40. Long live Bill Belichick plus NFL 2021 ‘This or That‘ with guest Mike D‘Abate 46:15

2+ y ago46:15

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Tanya is joined by the host of the Locked on Patriots podcast and writer for SI Patriots Maven, Mike D'Abate to catch up on the NFL season through Week 13. They kick things off by chatting about the players on the offense who are best positioned to help Mac Jones continue his hot streak (4:48). Then they hit on the state of the Patriots defense and…

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Taniya Nayak welcomes good friend and television host, designer & writer, Sabrina Soto on her first episode of "The Break" 32:28

2+ y ago32:28

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Taniya Nayak welcomes good friend and television host, designer & writer, Sabrina Soto on her first episode of The Break An incredibly engaging and vivacious personality, Sabrina makes you feel as if she’s stepped out of the TV and right into your living room. Sabrina has been featured on TODAY, Live with Kelly and Ryan, Good Morning America, Racha…

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The Break with Taniya Nayak - Coming Next Week! 0:29

2+ y ago0:29

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The Break with Taniya Nayak - Coming Next Week!By Taniya Nayak

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Ryan Spagnoli talks Pats. Joe Rogan is flexible? J. Henry to buy the Penguins. Ashlee Simpson & more 50:09

2+ y ago50:09

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Ryan Spagnoli talks Pats. Joe Rogan is flexible? John Henry to buy the Penguins. Papa Johns, Dunkin’ veil, Ashlee Simpson & more--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message

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39. Bill Belichick has Patriots poised to become leading Super Bowl contenders sooner than later 27:28

2+ y ago27:28

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Tanya starts things off this week by taking a look at Cam Newton's triumphant return to the Panthers and to the field in Week 10, and what it could mean for Carolina in a surprisingly open NFC South divisional race (5:08). Then it's a full deep dive into what the Patriots are doing that's working so well, how Bill Belichick turned a rebuild into re…

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Courtesy Hugs? Toy Hall of Fame, Discontinued Snack Foods, China Hiding Submarines and Much More! 38:09

2+ y ago38:09

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Courtesy Hugs? Toy Hall of Fame, Discontinued Snack Foods, China Hiding Submarines and Much More!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message

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38. Patriots 2021 Midseason Awards!! 25:50

2+ y ago25:50

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The New England Patriots have played nine games in this new 18 week season and so it's time for the Almost Shameless Podcast to hand out some midseason awards!! First, Tanya quickly touches on a few of the biggest stories of the week, including Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Rams over the Patriots (among others), Cam Newton landing back with th…

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Teacher of the year? Sexy breastfeeding? Mac Jones is a dawg, Celtics bad start, & the Dr’s return! 41:03

2+ y ago41:03

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Teacher of the year? Sexy breastfeeding? Mac Jones is a dawg, Celtics bad start, & Dr’s Matty & Smitty return with great advise for guys!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsandshitpod/message

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37. Patriots finally have everyone‘s attention, but can they keep it? Plus Aaron Rodgers is a fraud 26:55

2+ y ago26:55

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The Patriots secured their biggest win of the season on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers with a classic Bill Belichick defensive performance and some old-school possession offense. Now that people are paying attention to the GOAT and his rookie up in New England, can they deliver on the promise they've shown and make a real playoff run? Ta…

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