Best Tom Luther Podcasts (2024)

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SOB 458 - 4-hour Luther Kent Tribute 4:06:32

1h ago4:06:32

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Artist Song Album Label Notes Luther Kent 4-Hour Tribute for Big Luther Kent Various Recordings Various Labels Luther Kent R.I.P. at 76 Kinks Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - Luther Kent 99 Women by Luther Kent & Jack Calmes w/Charlie Brent, Allyn Robinson, Jack Calmes + Deep In the Heart …

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You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat featuring Charlotte Ward 55:41

5h ago55:41

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For nearly 50 years, a mere two musical notes have evoked suspense for those who have seen the 1975 film, Jaws. The movie launched the career of composer, John Williams, and the movie became the prototype of the summer blockbuster. Roy Schneider’s character, police chief Martin Brody, leads a small team of two experts to go after the beach town’s b…

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We Have the Technology featuring Neal Travis 38:10

4d ago38:10

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The Six Millon Dollar Man (a.k.a. Steve Austin) was the result of an opportunity to design a man who was augmented with technology. The 70’s series ran from 1973 to 1978, if you include the first 3 “pilot” episodes that were actually made-for-TV movies. Its use of slow-motion combined with “bionic” sound-effects made Steve Austin (and Lee Majors, t…

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"In Depth" Lessons In Texas Education with Rep. Brad Buckley 35:53

5d ago35:53

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Brian has the pleasure of sitting down with Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley, Representative of Texas District 54, to discuss what is being done throughout the state to make sure that today’s young Texans are receiving the education they deserve.By Texas Public Policy Foundation

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SOB 456 - My Four-Hour John Mayall Tribute 4:04:23

6d ago4:04:23

4:04:23

John Mayall 4-hour Tribute Various Various Various John Mayall R.I.P. at 90 - Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID - John Mayall Crying by Mayall USA Union - 1970 w/Sugarcane Harris, Harvey Mandel & Larry Taylor Poly…

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Bridging the Gap Between Law and Technology | Colin Levy 43:08

5d ago43:08

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In this episode, Jody Sanders and Todd Smith chat with Colin Levy, Director of Legal and Evangelist at Malbec, about his journey from being a traditional in-house lawyer to a leading voice in legal technology. Colin shares his insights on the evolving landscape of the legal industry, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between technology…

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SOB 453 - Features: More David Sanborn & "Papa' John DeFrancesco + Christian McBride, Bill Kreutzman, Clarence Spady & Ernest Ranglin 4:00:37

9d ago4:00:37

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Kinks Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - David Sanborn 7th Ave. by Victor Lewis w/Hiram Bullock, Rosalinda deLeon, Herb Bushler & Jumma Santos David Sanborn - 1976 - Seff Titled Warner Bros. Remembering David Sanborn - "Papa" John DeFrancesco Moanin' by Bobby …

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We Don’t Need Another Hero featuring Mark Slatin 40:12

11d ago40:12

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Tina Turner’s hit, We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) was the theme to the 1985 film, MAD MAX: Beyond Thunderdome. Given her personal history, one might imagine this song having meaning well beyond the movie’s themes. Afterall, heroes are typically portrayed as men deserving our admiration. Their flaws are often minimized or outright ignored …

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SOB 452 - Features: More David Sanborn, Tom Scott, Bernard Purdie, Grant Green, Lee Morgan, Big John Patton & Marcus Miller 4:06:47

16d ago4:06:47

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- Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Tom Scott Woodstock by Joni Mitchell Great Scott! - 1973 A&M Tom Scott - 76 - David Sanborn Sophisticated Squaw by Victor Lewis w/Hiram Bullock, Herb Bushler, Rosalinda de Leon + David S…

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Longing for “Precedented Times” with Chris Bedford 45:33

24d ago45:33

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Brian and Derek are joined by this week’s guest, Chris Bedford - Senior Editor for Politics and Washington Correspondent for Blaze Media - to discuss the unprecedented times we have been living through in these past two weeks alone!By Texas Public Policy Foundation

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Learning to Fly featuring Jeff Sheehan 48:08

18d ago48:08

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Customer Experience initiatives can often feel like we’re doing something as complicated as learning to fly. Tom Petty’s 1991 hit was inspired by a quote from a pilot who said that the hardest part was coming down. That safe landing is ultimately the return you’re looking for when you’re flying. It’s a fairly simple way to measure success. For Cust…

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The Right Idea "In Depth" | Open Education Resources with Dr. Tom Lindsay 32:17

25d ago32:17

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Brian has the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Tom Lindsay to discuss how today's K-12 students are being educated and what options are available to parents and teachers across the state.By Texas Public Policy Foundation

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Jury Charge Practice After Horton v. Kansas City Railway Co. 43:33

19d ago43:33

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Jury charge practice in Texas trials just got a shakeup thanks to the recent Horton v. Kansas City Railway Co. decision. In today’s episode, Todd Smith and Jody Sanders delve into the Texas Supreme Court’s recent pivot on Casteel error in jury charges. They analyze the implications for appellate practice, sparked by the Court’s revised stance in th…

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SOB 451: Features: More David Sanborn, Tom Scott, Dave Grusin & a lengthy farewell for "Papa" John DeFrancesco 4:07:22

23d ago4:07:22

4:07:22

Artist Song Album Label Notes - The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - "Papa" John DeFrancesco By the Time I Get to Phoenix by Jimmy Webb w/Joey & John Jr. DeFrancesco & G. Ferracone A Philadelphia Story - 2011 Savant Records "Papa" John DeFrancesco R.I.P at 83 - "Papa" John DeFrancesco A …

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Far From Home featuring Matt Beran 37:49

25d ago37:49

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Eternal Inflation is the idea that baby universes are being created all the time. It’s actually a dominant theory in cosmology today, not just an idea invented in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. When Tom Holland’s Peter Parker (aka Spiderman) starts babbling on about the multiverse in 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Home, he’s actually babbling about cu…

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SOB 450: Features: More David Sanborn, Ramsey Lewis, Junior Mance, Dave Grusin, Chuck Rainey, Bernard Purdie, Grant Green, Ed Palermo & the 53rd Anniversary closing of the Fillmore East & West 1971 4:08:09

1M ago4:08:09

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID - Martin Mull, Tom Waits & Fred Willard Three minute & 19 second segment from "Fernwood Tonight" 1977 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xFqBWyNySk Y…

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“Girl Power” with Shelley Luther and Ariana Guajardo 53:30

1M ago53:30

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Brian Phillips and this week’s special guest host, Ariana Guajardo, “zoom in” with Shelley Luther - business owner, activist and candidate to represent Texas’ House District 62 - to discuss today’s hot topics. 1:25 Hot Take: Trump vs. Biden on the links! 4:35 The worst two weeks in Presidential Campaign history 8:45 The shift in the media’s treatme…

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Connections featuring Lynn Hunsaker 56:16

1M ago56:16

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In 1978, James Burke, a science historian, brought us the TV series Connections. His interdisciplinary approach to exploring the history of scientific achievements demonstrated how interconnected so many things were. Burke’s contention was that one cannot consider the development of any piece of the modern world in isolation. Isolationist thinking …

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SOB 449: Features: More David Sanborn, Don "Sugarcane" Harris, Dee Bridgewater, Donald Harrison & Norman Whitfield 4:10:25

1M ago4:10:25

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - David Sanborn Way Cross Georgia by C.T. Parkinson w/Brecker Bros., Buzz Feiten, Will Lee, Don Grolnick + Taking O…

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They’ve Done Studies, You Know featuring Graham Hill 50:03

1M ago50:03

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Just because you attach numbers to something doesn’t necessarily give it credence – Even Ron Burgundy can sniff that out. This scene from 2004’s Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy featuring Will Ferrell as the title character and Paul Rudd as Brian Fantana encapsulates a quote popularized by Mark Twain – “There are three kinds of lies: lies, dam…

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SOB 448: Features: More David Sanborn, Derek Trucks, Grant Green & Chuck Rainey, 4:04:18

1M ago4:04:18

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann & Rod Serling + Rod Serling Opening Monologue - Season One w/Bernard Herrmann's "Dream Theme" 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's Brand New SOB ID for 2024 - David Sanborn, Clapton & M. Kamen Riggs by David Sanborn, Eric Clapton & Kamen w/David Sanborn, Clapton &…

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You Give Me One Shot featuring Bryce Cressy 48:23

2M ago48:23

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The 2013 film, Wolf of Wall Street, perfectly illustrates the power of FOMO in this scene. Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Jordan Belfort, uses a detailed sales script to elicit FOMO to drive stock purchases from strangers. First identified in 1996 by marketing strategist Dr. Dan Herman, FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out, is a driving force behind many d…

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Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Legal Education | Dean Bobby Ahdieh 59:21

2M ago59:21

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The legal world is undergoing a seismic shift. Technological advancements and a changing social landscape force the legal profession to adapt, but are law schools keeping pace? In this episode, Jody Sanders and Todd Smith visit with Dean Robert B. Ahdieh of Texas A&M Law School about the state of modern legal education and more. Dean Ahdieh shares …

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SOB 373: Special edition (Flashback): 4-Hour Walter "Wolfman" Washington Tribute 4:14:17

2M ago4:14:17

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - Walter "Woflman" Washington Even Now by Buddy Flett w/Irma Thomas' vocals My Future Is My Past - 2018 Anti Walter "Wolfman" Washington - R.I.P. at 79 - Walter "Woflman" Washington Sada by "Walter Washington, Jack Cruz &…

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SOB 372.5 Special Edition (Flashback): 4-Hour Jeff Beck Tribute 4:05:31

2M ago4:05:31

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Artist Song Album Label Notes The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - The Yardbirds w/Jeff Beck Stroll On - The Train Kept A-Rollin by Jeff Beck & J. Page + Blow Up Soundtrack - 1966 - Herbie Hancock MGM Records Jeff Beck - R.I.P. at 78 - Jeff Beck Cause We Ended as Lovers by Stevie Wonder …

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SOB 447: Features: More David Sanborn, Grant Green, Steve Hunter, Paul Bollenback, Ron Levy & Cal Collins. 4:02:05

2M ago4:02:05

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Kinks Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - Lethal Weapon 1 Meet Martin Riggs by Michael Kamen & Clapton w/David Sanborn's Sax Lethal Weapon 1 - 1987 Warner Bros. - Wounded Bird CD Reissue Remembering David Sanborn - John McLaughlin - One Truth Band The Unknown D…

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Help! featuring Tom Luther 43:26

2M ago43:26

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The 1965 Beatles hit, Help!, was written during the height of Beatlemania. Released a month before their famous record-setting concert at New York’s Shea Stadium that drew over 55,000 screaming fans, it went to #1 in both the UK and US and was the fourth of six straight #1 singles in a row for the Fab Four. The little band from Liverpool was now th…

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SOB 446: Features: More David Sanborn, Jack Bruce, Pete Townshend, Joe Cocker, Taj Mahal, Steve Winwood, Joey Ramone, Jimmy Thackery, Christian McBride, Klaus Doldinger, Jeff Golub & Bobby Enriquez 4:06:25

2M ago4:06:25

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ARTIST SONG ALBUM LABEL NOTES - Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Bobby Enriquez Pink Panther Theme by Henry Mancini w/Ray Brown & Al Foster The Wildman Returns - 1993 Evidence Music Bobby Enriquez - 81 - David Sanborn Hid…

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“LIVE” from the Texas GOP Convention 2:21:01

2M ago2:21:01

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Brian and Derek sit down with several key legislators, influencers, journalists and others “fighting the good fight” at the 2024 Texas State Republican Convention in San Antonio. 22:18 Senator Mayes Middleton 40:11 Tyler Norris 1:02:35 Senator Kevin Sparks 1:18:47 Representative James Frank 1:37:42 Brad Johnson 2:00:02 Hannah Beth Jones…

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The Bright Side of Life featuring Matt Kendall 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life is the comedic conclusion to Monty Python’s 1979 film, The Life of Brian. If you’ve never seen the film, the irony is that it’s sung by Eric Idle’s character to Graham Chapman’s character, both of whom are being, quite literally, crucified. It’s come to signify the “stiff upper lip” spirit of the British peopl…

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Prelude to the Business Court and 15th Court of Appeals: More Questions Than Answers | Tyler Talbert 54:16

2M ago54:16

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The Texas legal landscape will change significantly on September 1, 2024, with the launch of the Business Court and the 15th Court of Appeals. While the start date is set, many details are still uncertain. In this episode, Tyler Talbert, a board-certified civil appellate lawyer from Waco, joins hosts Todd Smith and Jody Sanders to delve into these …

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SOB 445: Features: More David Sanborn, Taj Mahal, Steve Winwood, Jimmy Hall, Gary Wright, Danny Kirwan, Charles Earland, Groove Holmes & Jimmy Ponder 4:03:46

2M ago4:03:46

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ARTIST SONG ALBUM LABEL NOTES - The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - From the motion picture: Letal Weapon 3 Riggs & Rog by Michael Kamen & Clapton w/David Sanborn Lethal Weapon 3 - 1992 Reprise Records More for David Sanborn - 78 - Sting with Eric Clapton It's Probably Me music by Micha…

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Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun featuring Rachel Williams 52:39

2M ago52:39

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Resilience can be embodied many ways. In the case of the Beastie Boys’ 1989 album Paul’s Boutique, which featured Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun, it’s embodied by the fact that the album, a flop on release, went double platinum in 1999, nearly 10 years after its release. In the lyrics, they mention Bruce Willis who’s come to embody resilience bas…

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Biden, Trump, the Border and More with Texas State Representative David Spiller 53:46

2M ago53:46

53:46

Brian Phillips and Andrew Brown are joined by Texas House District 68 Representative David Spiller to discuss a variety of topics ranging from national presidential politics to local schools and our southern border. 0:54 Hot Takes: Caitlin-Gate - Dirty play or “Welcome to the league, Rook!”? 4:28 Political fallout after the Trump verdict 12:06 A ho…

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SOB 443 - Features: Herbie Mann, Herbie Hancock, Larry Coryell, Bill Frisell, Joey DeFrancesco, Groove Holmes, Danny Gottlieb & Redd Holt, 4:05:54

2M ago4:05:54

4:05:54

ARTIST SONG ALBUM LABEL NOTES - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Pat Metheny Group Are You Going With Me by Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays Offramp - 1982 ECM Records Danny Gottlieb - 71…

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2024 Texas Runoff Election Reactions with Sherry Sylvester and Tyler Norris 55:57

3M ago55:57

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Brian and Derek sit down with Texas-based political consultant Tyler Norris and TPPF’s Distinguished Senior Fellow Sherry Sylvester to discuss the aftermath of the May 2024 Texas runoff election results. 0:50 Hot Takes: The Trial of the Century! 4:25 Initial reactions to May 2024 Runoff Election Results 4:44 Big Winner: School Choice 8:14 The New P…

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We’re a New Wave Band featuring David Powers 51:43

3M ago51:43

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In the world of punk music, there’s probably no greater insult than to be labeled a sellout. In 1980, the Dead Kennedys were assuredly not sellouts. Invited to the 1980 Bay Area Music Awards to play their indie hit, California Über Alles, the Kennedys did exactly what you would expect a punk bank opening for the likes of Eddie Money and Huey Lewis …

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Exploring Procedural Justice | Judge Steve Leben 53:19

3M ago53:19

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Judges represent not only their judicial office, but also the legitimacy of the judicial branch as a whole. For many Americans, their only interaction with the legal system may come from a single trip to the courthouse. This makes it imperative for judges to leave participants in the system feeling that they have been treated fairly and respectfull…

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SOB 442 - Features: Herbie Mann, Steve Gadd, Larry Coryell, Joey DeFrancesco, Bobbi Humphrey, Gene Ammons, and a farewell to Duane Eddy; 4:04:27

3M ago4:04:27

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Kinks Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - Duane Eddy Rebel Rouser by Duane Eddy & Lee Hazlewood 45 RPM Single - 1958 Jamie Duane Eddy - R.I.P. at 86 - Duane Eddy Shazam! by Duane Eddy & Lee Hazlewood 45 RPM Single - 1959 Jamie Duane Eddy - R.I.P. at 86 - Duane …

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Who the Hell Are You featuring Lindsay Haun 49:40

3M ago49:40

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Woody Harrelson’s best-known basketball-related film may be 1992’s White Men Can’t Jump, but his 2023 film, Champions, is a far better primer in leadership, especially when it comes to taking over a new team. He plays Marcus Marakovich, a basketball coach doing community service coaching a team of players with learning disabilities to avoid jail ti…

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SOB 444 - Features my: David Sanborn 4-hr Tribute 4:07:18

3M ago4:07:18

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID David Sanborn Four Hour Tribute as a Leader & Sideman Various Sanborn Solo Albums & Sanborn Side Projects Various Labels David Sanborn - R.I.P. at …

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DEI with Jonathan Pidluzny of America First Policy Institute 53:36

3M ago53:36

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Episode 50! Brian and Derek sit down with Jonathan Pidluzny, the Director of the Higher Education Reform Initiative at America First Policy Institute, to discuss the current status and influence of DEI on our college and university campuses and much more. 0:34 Hot Takes: Will the Cowboys and/or Texans eclipse 10 wins in 2024? 8:26 Special guest: Jo…

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This Doesn’t Just Happen featuring Sarah Caminiti 53:04

3M ago53:04

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In 1988’s Big, Tom Hanks brought the perspective of a 13-year-old boy, Josh, into the toy design world. It’s a jarring experience for the seasoned executive, Paul, played by John Heard. Despite all the data Paul presented in this meeting demonstrating the potential of his skyscraper bot, Josh brought a different data point – the real voice of the c…

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Focus Groups as a Trial-Preparation Tool | Elizabeth Larrick 49:19

3M ago49:19

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Preparation is the key to winning at trial, and focus groups are a powerful tool for ensuring that a case is trial-ready. In this episode of the Texas Appellate Law Podcast, hosts Todd Smith and Jody Sanders visit with Austin-based trial lawyer and consultant Elizabeth Larrick of the Larrick Law Firm. Elizabeth shares her passion for helping lawyer…

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SOB 441 - Features: Albert King, Otis Rush, Jimmy Nolen & Billy Stewart 4:09:18

3M ago4:09:18

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's 2022 SOB Twilight Zone Theme - Billy Stewart Summertime by George Gershwin & Dubose Heyward Unbelievable - 1965 Chess Records Billy Stewart - 87 - Billy Stewart Sitting In the Park by Bil…

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Get Off of My Cloud featuring Fred Stacey 52:55

3M ago52:55

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On the heels of one of the biggest hits of all time, the Rolling Stones sent Get Off of My Cloud to #1 in 1965. While the Stones may have felt they were on cloud nine after the success of (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction, their management was immediately on them for a follow-up. Just wanting to be left alone, Get Off of My Cloud was a direct response …

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SOB 440 - Features: Lowell George, John Kay, Herbie Hancock, Melvin Sparks, Jeff Golub & a farewell to Calvin Keys 4:04:14

3M ago4:04:14

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Artist Song Album Label Notes - The Crusaders Scratch (live) Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID - Herbie Hancock Maiden Voyage by Hancock w/Hubbard, Coleman, Carter & Tony Williams Maiden Voyage - 1965 Blue Note Records Herbie Hancock - 84 - Herbie Hancock Blind Man, Blind Man by Hancock w/Grant Green, Mobley,Moncur…

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Rebel Tech with Zach Whiting and David Dunmoyer 54:46

4M ago54:46

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Brian and Derek sit down with Better Tech for Tomorrow’s David Dunmoyer and the Honorable Zach Whiting to discuss the pros, cons, and oversight efforts surrounding A.I., digital safety for Texas families and much more. 0:20 Hot Takes: Will Biden debate Trump in person? 5:45 Conservative Approach to Tech Policy 10:55 AI: good, bad, or ugly? 35:15 Th…

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If Droids Could Think There’d Be None of Us Here featuring Luke Jamieson 50:42

4M ago50:42

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2002’s Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones introduced the Kaminoans, a civilization skilled at cloning. Like many skilled at developing specific technologies, the cloners of Kamino didn’t spend much time thinking about the impacts of their work. They were skilled at genetic engineering, and they found customers willing to pay for those skill…

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Tips for Persuasive Legal Writing | Luther Munford 52:19

3M ago52:19

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Lawyers are professional writers, and the ability to write persuasively is more important than ever. In this episode, Luther Munford, an appellate expert and former law professor, joins Todd Smith and Jody Sanders for an insightful discussion on the principles of persuasive legal writing. Luther emphasizes the importance of ethos, logos, and pathos…

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