Best The Champ Program Podcasts (2024)

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#13 Wisconsin Badgers Preview: Wisconsin Looks to Repeat as Big Ten (Tournament) Champs 59:22

23h ago59:22

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September 12, 2024: Last year was a strange one for the Wisconsin Badgers. They started out blistering hot in the Big Ten behind tremendous athletic scoring of transfer AJ Storr with a halfway record of 8-1 and first place in the conference. Then the wheels (sort of) came off as they limped across the line to finish 11-9. A bright note was despite …

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#135. Loudenvielle Review Show by Crankbrothers.Alan Milway joins the show 1:32:52

3d ago1:32:52

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The 2024 World Cup Downhill racing is here and Alan Milway is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing. We will cover the season and bring you Review episodes after each race throughout the year. We break down the RD 6 of the World Cups from Loudenvielle. This series is brought to you by Crankbrothers. Be sure to check out all the latest HERE Us…

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#14 Iowa Hawkeyes Preview: Is this Fran McCaffrey's Last Season in Iowa City? 1:05:41

4d ago1:05:41

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September 9, 2024: After 5 straight years in the NCAA tournament, the Hawks missed the Tourney this year without the services of any of the Murray twins. It was a largely forgettable year for Iowa and head coach, Fran McCaffrey with a middle of the pack Big Ten finish and a team that statistically wasn't nearly as good as recent years. The Hawkeyes…

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#15 Penn State Nittany Lions Preview: Looking to Improve on Last Year's Surprising Success 56:08

8d ago56:08

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September 5, 2024: Head coach Mike Rhoades took over at Penn State after the premature departure of Micah Shrewsbury. He was left with pretty much a decimated roster and had to rebuild from transfers and a couple players from his previous coaching job. Surprisingly, the experiment sort of worked last year as the Nittany Lions became a competitive t…

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The Knowledge Gene That Makes Learning Fun, Amplifies Human Memory & Could Help Us Fix Education 1:41:52

8d ago1:41:52

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Lynne Kelly is the author of the most popular memory improvement books of our time. In The Knowledge Gene, she proves that memory and learning are biological to the core.

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The Journey From HS Tennis Coach to USTA President Elect |Ryan Knarr 27:18

9d ago27:18

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What's up, Team Diadem? We're back with another electrifying episode of Courtside Sessions, and this time, we're thrilled to host a true tennis powerhouse, Ryan Knarr! If you’ve been following Diadem, you know Ryan as one of our top ambassadors and the USA High School Coach of the Year in 2021. He’s also the President-Elect for USTA Middle States, …

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#16 Northwestern Wildcats Preview: Can the 'Cats Keep Their NCAA Streak Rolling? 52:23

11d ago52:23

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September 2, 2024: Chris Collins has gone from us questioning if he would hold onto his job into now sending the Wildcats to back to back NCAA tournament bids and wins. Clearly the greatest coach Northwestern has ever had Collins will now try to establish something new - consistent winning. But he will have to do this without Big Ten killer, Boo Bu…

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#134. World Champs Review Show by Crankbrothers.Sven Martin joins the show 1:31:22

11d ago1:31:22

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The 2024 World Cup Downhill racing is here and SvenMartin is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing. We will cover the season and bring you Review episodes after each race throughout the year. We break down the World Championships from Andorra. This series is brought to you by Crankbrothers. Be sure to check out all the latest HERE Use discoun…

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#17 Washington Huskies Preview: Looking for a Sprinkle of Magic 53:21

15d ago53:21

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August 29, 2024: The Big Ten welcomes in four teams from the PAC-12 this year which includes the Washington Huskies. Not only are the Huskies facing change by coming into a new league but they also have a new coach. Danny Sprinkle takes over for Mike Hopkins who only managed to go 12 games over .500 overall in seven seasons in Seattle. Sprinkle wil…

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#133. Greatest Era in Downhill MTB? Mark Rodgers on bringing Kovarik, Rennie and Co to the States.Aussie Domination in DH and changes in the sport 2:04:56

17d ago2:04:56

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Mark Rodgers, while being heavily involved in the Motocross world in recent years, has a history steeped in Mountain Bike Legends. His family was instrumental in bringing over the likes of Kovarik and Rennie, kick-starting their careers. Growing up in Big Bear, California, in its pinnacle of Downhill Racing and the US MTB scene of the late 1990s, h…

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Navigating Defense Innovation: Collaborative Piloting with the U.S. Navy & Startups | The Pair Program Ep50 47:10

17d ago47:10

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Navigating Defense Innovation: Collaborative Piloting with the U.S. Navy & Startups | The Pair Program Ep50 In this compelling episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of defense technology and innovation with three experts leading the charge. Join us as we speak with Justin Fanelli, Acting CTO for the Department of Navy and Technical Director…

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#18 Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview: Johnson Struggling to Get the Program on Track 1:05:01

18d ago1:05:01

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August 26, 2024: The season isn't far away so it's time to start our previews and sneak peak into teams in the Big Ten's 18 teams. We always begin our trek following Rod's expectations from 18 to 1. This year, Rod will again project Minnesota as the cellar dweller. Head coach, Ben Johnson, seems to be snake bit in Minneapolis. After an impressive i…

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Is 'Getting Better At Anything' Too Good to Be True? Scott Young Responds 1:58:46

18d ago1:58:46

1:58:46

Scott Young discusses his claim that you can "Get Better At Anything." We discuss accelerated learning, skills acquisition, and scientific findings about what will really work to supercharge your learning journey.

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7 Memory Champs Reveal Their Best Language Learning Secrets 45:42

21d ago45:42

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Do the techniques memory champions use to rapidly remember decks of cards translate to language learning? Yes, and here are their best tips.

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From Dairy Farmer to Collegiate Athlete | Courtside Sessions - Sam Innerst 27:30

23d ago27:30

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Join us as we chat with Sam Innerst, one of Diadem's newest team members! From milking cows to college tennis, hear Sam's inspiring journey and tennis tips. Sam also Breaks down the difference between junior and college tennis and how being an individual isn’t always better than having a support system in your coaches and teammates. He also speaks …

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What We Learned From MSU's Spain Exhibition 1:32:21

24d ago1:32:21

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August 20, 2024: Michigan State left for Spain for an exhibition basketball tour. College teams are only allowed to do this every 4 years or so but it had been 9 years for MSU since their last overseas trip. Coach Izzo felt it was time with a new point guard and five new players on the roster. The Spartans opened up play with a close victory over t…

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#132: Nigel Page: From X games medals to signing Sam Hill to Running a Winning Race Program and the Nukeproof Saga 2:30:43

24d ago2:30:43

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Nigel Page is a true icon in the world of MTB and Downhill racing. With a storied career that includes clinching an X Games medal during the peak of downhill racing, Page has gone on to build and lead a championship-winning downhill and enduro MTB program. Discover the thrilling tale of how he signed Sam Hill to his "small" race team, leading to mu…

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How To Master The Major System For Memorizing Any Number 41:14

27d ago41:14

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Many people struggle to learn the Major System for memorizing numbers. Here's how to start using this mnemonic number system fast.

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Freshman Kur Teng Talks About Being a Spartan 15:06

29d ago15:06

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August 15, 2024: 6'5" freshman wing Kur Teng hails from New Hampshire which is not traditional recruiting territory for Michigan State. However, Kur committed to MSU back in April of 2023 so he was convinced early and has been following the Spartans ever since. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we…

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Navigating the Clouds: Decoding FedRAMP with LaunchDarkly and Schellman | The Pair Program Ep49 58:56

1M ago58:56

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Navigating the Clouds: Decoding FedRAMP with LaunchDarkly and Schellman | The Pair Program Ep49 In this episode of The Pair Program, we dive deep into the complexities of FedRAMP with two industry veterans who have navigated the process firsthand. Sara Mazer, Federal CTO at LaunchDarkly, and Nick Rundhaug, Managing Director at Schellman, join us to…

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How To Strengthen Memory In 7 Unusual But Effective Steps 43:09

1M ago43:09

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You can strengthen your memory quickly. Tip 7 is one of the most unusual tips, but it is scientifically proven and I use it all the time.

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Freshman Jase Richardson Talks Grading Coen Carr's Dunking to His Dad and More 23:24

1M ago23:24

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August 8, 2024: We met with incoming Freshman Jase Richardson and talked to him about his experience so far at MSU. He discussed his recruitment with Tom Izzo and described how it was different than other coaches. Finally, Jase is probably most famous with fans because he is the son of former MSU & NBA great, Jason Richardson. Richardson is probabl…

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Believe it to your Core | Courstide Sessions - Kiranpal Pannu 17:37

1M ago17:37

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Join us for an inspiring episode of Courtside Sessions with KP Panu, one of our breakthrough tour players! We're talking tennis tips, junior training insights, and college tennis life. Don't miss out! This episode KP shares his journey from New Zealand to the U.S. on a tennis scholarship and his subsequent career development. KP elaborates on mindf…

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#131. Brendan Fairclough: Deathgrip 2 exclusive, "retirement" , the future and how to keep adding value 1:23:21

1M ago1:23:21

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Brendan Fairclough known as BRENDOG is one of the biggest stars in MTB. The original free racer is back on the show to chat about "retirement" from World Cup racing..sort of, his new movie DEATHGRIP 2, racing alongside Sam Hill, and what the future may hold. Episode Sponsors: AG1 AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vi…

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The Memory Palace For Programming: 7 Examples for Coders 29:22

1M ago29:22

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Developing a Memory Palace for programming is fast and fun. You need five additional mnemonic systems too. Learn everything you need now.

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Jesse McCulloch Talks Hoops and Leaving the Country for the First Time 17:08

1M ago17:08

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August 1, 2024: The second commitment to this year's freshman class was Jesse McCulloch from Cleveland, OH. The 6' 9" 215 pound power forward visited with us today to discuss his initial thoughts on MSU and coach Izzo. Jesse talked about a host of things including his recruitment, what it's like in practice, his bond with the other freshmen, and ex…

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Revolutionizing Clinical Trials: A Technological Leap Forward | The Pair Program Ep48 1:06:25

2M ago1:06:25

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Revolutionizing Clinical Trials: A Technological Leap Forward | The Pair Program Ep48 In this compelling episode of The Pair Program, we dive into the intersection of cutting-edge technology and clinical research with two distinguished guests: Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, a pioneer in obesity research, and Harsha Rajasimha, the innovative founder of Jeeva…

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New MSU Center Szymon Zapala Talks Hoops and Setting Illegal Screens 25:02

2M ago25:02

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July 25, 2024: In a bit of a surprise move, Tom Izzo and the Spartans brought in 6' 11" grad transfer Szymon Zapala in after the departure of Mady Sissoko. In a transfer portal move that few knew was happening until the deal was pretty much done, Zapala brings his skills from Longwood University to East Lansing. The Polish native offers an intrigui…

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Building a Successful Tennis Brand with A Tennis Mindset | Courtside Sessions - Emily Morgan 45:17

2M ago45:17

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Join us for an inspiring episode of Courtside Sessions with Emily Morgan, the CEO and founder of 821 Tennis. Emily's love for tennis started at just two years old in Kingston, Jamaica, and brought her to the United States, where she juggled her passions for dance and tennis like a pro. In this episode, Emily opens up about the ups and downs of her …

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#130. Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks. The guys behind THE RIDE COMPANION POD. 1:36:42

2M ago1:36:42

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The takeover episode is where I turn the tables on the boys from THE RIDE COMPANION and interview Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks in their studio. Davi was the man who pushed me to start my podcast! We dive into their history in the sport, and why they joined forces and started their podcast. We had a great chat about MTB, podcasting, work ethic, deter…

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Why You Keep Forgetting Things: 6 Answers & 5 Practical Fixes 46:54

2M ago46:54

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If you've been asking, "Why do I keep forgetting things?" the 6 main reasons are clear. These 5 fixes will positively boost your memory fast.

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MSU Players at Moneyball 2024 56:10

2M ago56:10

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July 18, 2024: Moneyball, the free pro-am tournament featuring Michigan State's roster and various current and former D1, D2 players is once again under way in the Lansing area. Hosted at Holt High School, the tournament highlights 12 of MSU's 13 scholarship players with only Jeremy Fears left out while recovering from his surgery over Christmas fr…

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Will College Athletes Soon be Employees? Sports Legal Expert Prof. Michael McCann Weighs In 37:53

2M ago37:53

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July 11, 2024: We are lucky to have the best expert in the legal field, Professor Michael McCann, join us for a deep discussion on what is happening to the NCAA from a legal perspective. Professor McCann was on the legal team for Maurice Clarett's when he sued the NFL and helped write the book on Ed O'Bannon's legal challenge for NIL. Today's discu…

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The Hard Work and Sacrifices of Jr Tennis Players | Courtside Sessions - Nina Chabli 26:25

2M ago26:25

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In this super exciting episode of Courtside Sessions, we sit down with Nina Chabli, a junior tennis phenom who's making waves on the court! Nina spills all the details about her journey, from her intense training routines to her big dream of winning all four junior Grand Slams. She talks about her unique playing style and how her Instagram, "@NinaT…

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Driving Innovation: The Partnership Between Champ and W.R. Berkley | The Pair Program Ep47 56:49

2M ago56:49

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Driving Innovation: The Partnership Between Champ and W.R. Berkley | The Pair Program Ep47 In this episode, we hear from two guests: Shane Bigelow and Mike Nannizzi. Shane is the CEO of Champ, a Cleveland-based technology company that is changing the way that vehicle titles are created, managed, and transferred in the United States. Mike runs the v…

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#129: Les Gets WC Review Show by Crankbrothers.Wyn Masters joins the show 1:17:58

2M ago1:17:58

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The 2024 World Cup Downhill racing is here and Wyn Masters is my co-host for this episode of Bench Racing. We will cover the season and bring you Review episodes after each race throughout the year. We break down the Rd 5 in Les Gets, France This series is brought to you by Crankbrothers. Be sure to check out all the latest HERE Other Episode Spons…

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Robbie Hummel - What Happened to MSU, Purdue Making the Final 4, and more 40:23

2M ago40:23

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July 5, 2024: Robbie Hummel returned to the show again to talk Big Ten Hoops, Purdue making the Final Four, the prospects of Zach Edey in the NBA, and what went wrong with Michigan State last year. Robbie brings his usual honest and folksy analysis to college basketball with a small dose of Indiana Hoosier shade. Are you looking for collegiate appa…

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Will Military Pilot & Language Expert Luke Ranieri Successfully Memorize The Iliad... by Singing? 3:08:10

2M ago3:08:10

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Polymath and linguistic maestro Luke Ranieri joins to discuss his strategies for memorizing 100 lines of the Iliad in Ancient Greek. His mastery of multiple topics and languages will inform and inspire you!

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#128. Harriet Burbidge-Smith:Pushing Freeride MTB Boundaries, Inspiring Future Riders, and Shaping the Sport's Future 1:34:04

2M ago1:34:04

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Harriet Burbidge-Smith, is a leading figure in women's freeride mountain biking. Harriet, known as Haz, has made waves with her fearless riding and dedication to pushing the sport's boundaries. We'll explore her journey from riding in Australia to becoming a global freeride sensation, overcoming challenges in a male-dominated field, and inspiring t…

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8 Productive Study Habits That Guarantee You'll Excel In School 54:55

2M ago54:55

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These 8 study habits helped me ace my exams and avoid the stress of cramming. Discover the best study habits now and learn how to use them.

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Summer 2024 Recruiting Update 1:14:37

3M ago1:14:37

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June 27, 2024: It might be the off season but that doesn't mean Michigan State's coaching staff isn't busy working on its future roster. With the era of the transfer portal, roster construction has changed and the importance a staff puts on new recruits has altered. The Spartans, however, have been operating similar to how they have in the past wit…

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Early Training, College, & Mental Resilience in Tennis | Courtside Sessions - Oliver Crawford 32:29

3M ago32:29

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This episode of Courtside Sessions features ATP top 200 and Diadem Athlete Oliver Crawford. Oliver recounts his training sessions from ages two to twelve and the pivotal moment at age 13 when he chose to focus on tennis full-time. Oliver also explains his decision to attend college, driven by advice to further develop his game mentally and physical…

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How We Hatched: Will Wilson, Co-Founder of Antithesis 55:03

3M ago55:03

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How We Hatched: Will Wilson, Co-Founder of Antithesis Dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Will Wilson, Co-Founder of Antithesis, in this episode of "How We Hatched." Host, Tim Winkler, interviews Will about: HIs journey into technology, including his inspiration to start his own company and the mentor who inspired him to take the leap. His car…

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How to Create a Virtual Memory Palace 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

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If you want to know how to create a Virtual Memory Palace, this episode will help you understand what they are and how to get the most out of them. Including the real reason to use them (in my experience and opinion).

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Jay Bilas on MSU with Fears, End of the Pac-12, and the NCAA. 40:31

3M ago40:31

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June 20, 2024: College basketball analyst and ESPN commentator, Jay Bilas, returns the show to discuss the college basketball landscape again. After our discussion with Jay last summer, we wanted to get his expanded thoughts on the direction the NCAA athletics has moved over the past year and where it is headed. The House decision is awaiting appro…

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