Best Under The Magnifying Glass Podcasts (2024)

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The AI Agenda: A Leadership Perspective 56:26

6h ago56:26

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Acora's CIO, Lee Ganly, and Managing Director of Apps and Data, Peter Gee, come together to discuss AI's ever-evolving landscape and its profound impact on our lives. As we peer into the future, we speculate on its possibilities and pitfalls. Join us on this thought-provoking journey as we unravel the mysteries of AI and contemplate implications fo…

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Dangerous Escapades with Private Eye, Secret Spy, Ian Withers 44:03

3d ago44:03

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Episode 222: Welcome to this week's show. We are back with a new show as we celebrate the 4th of July this week. Please take some time and remember what makes this country great. Dont forget the sunblock and try not eat too much. Today we welcome a legendary private investigator. Since 1960, yes folks, I said 1960, this investigator has been solvin…

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Remembering Jim Zimmer and National Legislative Updates 46:53

24d ago46:53

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Episode 221: Welcome to this week's show. Today we remember Jim Zimmer from Benchmark Investigations in California. Jim tragically suffered an injury in early May that left him incapacitated. On June 2nd , Jim lost his battle trying to recover. Today Eddie Ajaeb is back to remember Jim and discuss some of the legislative issues that NCISS has been …

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A.I. Will Not Take Your Job! With Lucas Delgado 54:47

1M ago54:47

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Episode 220: Welcome to this week's show. Today we are joined by Lucas Delgado from LancasInvestigations in Florida. The guys discuss A.I. and the state of the industry. There has been lots of chatter about how A.I. could take away investigative positions and effect your ability to earn a living. It has been aHot topic all over the internet. This i…

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The Art of Investigation Revisited Episode 3 with Michael Brett Hood, Raj Dhanlall & John A Hoda 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

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Episode 219: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today is a special show. Today we finish our 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisited. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The bo…

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Smart Security: Harnessing Intelligence in SOC and Vulnerability Management 49:03

2M ago49:03

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Acora's Group CISO Darren Humphries recently sat down with Recorded Future CISO Jason Steer to explore the critical components of intelligence-led approaches to security operations centres (SOC) and vulnerability management. The conversation provided invaluable insights for businesses navigating today's rapidly evolving landscape. Drawing from thei…

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OSINT Investigations with Ritu Gill 45:17

2M ago45:17

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Episode 218: On Today’s show, Matt welcomes back Ritu Gill. You may remember her from our OSMOSIS series last year. Ritu is an OSINT expert and is a big content producer. She runs Osint Techniques and is the co-creator of forensicosint.com. Please welcome Ritu Gill and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satel…

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The Art of Investigation Revisited Episode 2 with Edward Ajaeb, Keith Elliott, & Ryan Sakacs 57:53

2M ago57:53

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Episode 217: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today is a special show. We start part 2 of a 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisited. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The b…

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Workplace violence Investigations with Kent Harris 46:32

3M ago46:32

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Episode 216: Intro: On Today’s show, we welcome Kent Harris. This is a Best of show from 2021. This was a great conversation about workplace violence investigations. Now more than ever this is a hot topic. Learn more about how do these types of investigations. Please welcome Bruce Anderson and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Mat…

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How Can A Data-Driven and Evidence-Based SOC Help Us Better Manage Risk? 36:48

3M ago36:48

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Acora's Head of Enterprise Security, Simon Crumplin and Head of Cyber Services, James Fernley, recently sat down with Citreno's Founder & CEO, Svetla Yankova, to delve into the intricacies of building and managing a successful SOC. Drawing from their combined knowledge and experience, they shed light on the challenges and best practices. From empha…

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Geolocation Intelligence via Cellphone Apps with Bruce Anderson 37:35

3M ago37:35

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Episode 215: Let’s jump into the show. On Today’s show, we welcome Bruce Anderson. Bruce runs Next72 intelligence. He has extensive experience as a private investigator. Using his skill set and his relationships, he has developed a way to Geolocate a subject using Phone applications. This is a great alternative to a cell phone ping. There are so ma…

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The Art of Investigation Revisted Episode 1 with Amber Schroader, Janet McHard & Kelly Paxton 1:16:54

3M ago1:16:54

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Episode 214: Today is a special show. We start a 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisted. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The book is the brainchild of Dr. Chelsea Binns from John Jay Colle…

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Learn the ins and outs of Post Conviction investigations with Dan Collins 51:48

4M ago51:48

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Episode 213: On Todays show, we welcome Dan Collins back to teh program. During his last visit, the guys started to discuss post conviction investigations and today they give a more indepth view of how to get started in this line of investigative work. Take notes and get ready to mark a plan. The guys also discuss the upcoming NALI conference on Ap…

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Putting UVA hoops under the magnifying glass with Luke Neer 48:33

4M ago48:33

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Hootie welcomes Best Seat in the House host Luke Neer as they examine every aspect of Virginia basketball, from Saturday's Senior Night and must-win game against Georgia Tech to postseason play and beyond.By jerryratcliffeshow

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UVA-UNC preview; Hoos tourney chances heading into March 58:01

4M ago58:01

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Hootie and Scott discuss the debacle in Blacksburg, look ahead to Saturday's huge game against North Carolina, and discuss the team's NCAA Tournament hopes, plus much more.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Lead Generation with David Dean 33:05

5M ago33:05

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Episode 212: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. On Todays show, we speak with David Dean. David is not an investigator, but does a ton of business with lawyers. The guys discuss the synergy between Investigators and lead generation companies. Have no idea what lead generation is? Sit tight and check out this episode. Please welcome …

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Remembering Phil Johnson 43:50

5M ago43:50

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Episode 211: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. On Todays show, we are remembering Phil Johnson. Phil began working in this industry in 1968 and had an amazing career with his wife Yin. Throughout the years Phil developed a worldwide network and was known as a premier international investigator. He spent his last few years living in…

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Running a PI Business with Brad Dalhover 48:43

5M ago48:43

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Episode 210: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Brad Dalhover to the show. Brad has worked as a Private Investigator and a case management creator. Brad is now offering consultant services through Centennial Consulting to other investigators that are struggling at being efficient with running their company. This is …

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The PI Survey with Kelly Riddle 59:40

5M ago59:40

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Episode 209: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we are welcoming back friend of the show, Kelly Riddle. In December Kelly released a survey to all PIs around the country. The results are in and the guys are chatting about it. Check out the Youtube version of the show if you want to actually see the survey. Please well come Kel…

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NALI Mid-Winter Conference 2024 38:30

6M ago38:30

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Episode 208: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today. On this show, we welcome back the one and only George Gergis. George has taken over the position of National Director for the National Association of Legal Investigators. There is a great conference in St. Pete Floria starting January 31st. The guys are going to discuss the line…

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Recap of NC State loss, Wake preview and more transfer portal news 59:12

6M ago59:12

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The Virginia basketball team continues to look for answers on the road after falling at NC State, and has had a week off to prepare for the next test at Wake Forest this weekend.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Jerri Williams and the FBI 49:08

6M ago49:08

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Episode 207: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today. On this show we welcome the amazing, Jerri Williams. Jerri is a retired FBI agent, who started a podcast several years back. Last month, she celebrated episode 300 and welcomed FBI Director, Christopher Rey. Matt and Jerri cover many topics, including the ongoing issue of Foreig…

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Previewing UVA-Memphis matchup with columnist Mark Giannotto 39:35

7M ago39:35

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Hootie and Memphis Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto break down next Tuesday's huge Virginia-Memphis basketball game and the Tigers' program.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Danny Neckel joins the show to discuss his UVA-VT football fan poll 56:14

7M ago56:14

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Hootie and Danny Neckel discuss Danny's recent survey of Virginia football fans, including their likes, dislikes and opinions.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Colorado PI Ryan Johnston 41:54

8M ago41:54

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Episode 206: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Colorado PI, Ryan Johnston. Ryan has been in business for about 40 years and has a great perspective on the industry. The guys cover several topics including Surveillance, State Associations and Licensing. Let's jump in and join Ryan Johnston and your host, Private Inv…

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Exploring Telemetry and Telegram with Ari Ben Am 41:24

8M ago41:24

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Episode 205: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We have a great show today and our guest is joining us from Israel. Today we are chatting about Telegram and a research tool called Telemetry. We are joined by co-founder, Avi Ben-Am. Telemetry is a great tool that examines groups on Telegram, which is quickly becoming a hot bed for qu…

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Best Of: House of Worship Security with Byron Rogers 49:57

8M ago49:57

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Episode 204: Welcome to a special edition of PI-Perspectives. Today we are celebrating Veterans Day a bit early. Before we jump into the show, we wanted to take a moment and thank our service men and woman for protecting our country. Now more than ever, we see the importance of protecting our country, here and overseas. We also would like to take a…

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UVA-UNC preview with Andrew Jones 39:40

9M ago39:40

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Join Hootie and Tar Heel Illustrated's Andrew Jones as they take a deep dive into Saturday night's game in Chapel Hill between the Hoos and the undefeated, top-10 Heels.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Digital Forensics with Rob Fried 44:48

9M ago44:48

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Episode 203: Welcome to PI Perspectives and welcome to show 203. Today, Sandline Global’s Rob Fried joins us to discuss Digital Forensics. Rob has written several books on the subject and is a true expert. He speaks all over the country on this subject and has some great insight on how to apply this skill set to your Investigative toolbox. Rob Also…

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Virginia still looking for first win of 2023 season 38:53

9M ago38:53

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Virginia suffered its second straight three-point loss with the 27-24 setback at Boston College on Saturday. With William & Mary coming to town this weekend, the 'Hoos are still looking for their first win in the 2023 season. Hootie was on hand for coach Tony Elliott's weekly presser, and breaks down what Elliott had to say about starting QB Tony M…

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Can Virginia get its first win this weekend at Boston College? 45:54

9M ago45:54

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Virginia seems to be getting close, but at 0-4, the ‘Hoos are still looking for their first win of the 2023 season. Hootie updates UVA fans on who should be at QB this weekend, if coach Tony Elliott might go with a two-QB rotation, the improvement in the Cavalier defense that we saw last week, and what needs to be done to see better things from spe…

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2023 OSMOSIS episode 3 Ritu Gill, Dallas Knight & Amber Schroader 45:10

9M ago45:10

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Episode 202: Segment 1: Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we wrap up our look at the OSMOSIS conference. There is still time left to get your seat and attend in person from October 15th through the 17th. Today we start our show with Ritu Gill. She’s based out of Canada and will be teaching about lesser known platforms to do OSINT research. Ple…

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Brennan Armstrong returns to UVA on Friday night 1:01:19

10M ago1:01:19

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Brennan Armstrong returns to UVA on Friday night Hootie gets us ready for UVA-NC State, and the return of Brennan Armstrong to Scott Stadium, but first, the focus is on UVA basketball recruiting, with the latest news being the commitment of four-star power forward Jacob Cofie. The Cofie news, and an update on Kon Kneuppel, gets us covered on the ba…

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Practical uses of Chat GPT w/ Jay Paulino 41:56

10M ago41:56

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Episode 201: Welcome to PI Perspectives and welcome to show 201. We have heard so much this year about Chat GPT and Investigations. Today we have a great episode on the practical uses of ChatGPT in Investigative work. Jay Paulino is a private Investigator from California, who recently spoke about this subject at the CALI conference. Take a listen t…

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Virginia, now 0-2, looks to get back on track on Friday night 48:56

10M ago48:56

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"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" looks back at UVA's 36-35 loss to JMU in Week 2, and puts the focus on what the 'Hoos can do to get their first win of the season on Friday night against former ACC rival Maryland. Topics include: Anthony Colandrea passed for 377 yards and two TDs against JMU. But he might not start in Week 3. The run D has been getting p…

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Skopenow’s Dean Corneilson 41:14

10M ago41:14

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Episode 200: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Welcome to show 200. Since 2019 we have strived to bring you great guests and great content. Today is no different. Today we welcome, Dean Corneilson from Skopenow back to the show. Dean is updating us about some new exciting features on this great platform. Please welcome Dean and your host, private Investi…

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UVA, JMU set to face off in emotional Week 2 battle 59:14

10M ago59:14

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UVA Football will be playing in Scott Stadium for the first time since the tragic Nov. 13 murders of football student-athletes Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D'Sean Perry. The Week 2 game with JMU will obviously be tinged with emotion for both sides. Hootie and Chris Graham talk about the emotional aspect, and then get into the x's and o's inv…

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Former UVA Football player Don Flow joins the Jerry Ratcliffe Show 45:38

10M ago45:38

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Former UVA football player Don Flow, now CEO of Flow Automotive, joins Jerry Ratcliffe to share his incredible story, from Wahoo running back, to hosting Queen Elizabeth at his room on The Lawn, to how he built one of the largest auto dealerships in the nation. A fascinating story.By jerryratcliffeshow

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CIO Report 2023: Beyond the Data 25:34

10M ago25:34

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Listen as we delve into Acora's CIO Report 2023 results, comparing trends from last year and looking ahead to the future. For every business, precise market data isn't just important - it's the North Star for refining current services and defining future growth. This year's report paints an accurate picture of the front-of-mind challenges of C-leve…

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OSMOSIS 23 Ep 2 Sofia Salazar 38:47

10M ago38:47

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Episode 199: Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we continue our annual look at OSMOSIS-CON. Today we spend the entire episode speaking with Emcee, Sophia Salazar. She has a fascinating story of being at the right place at the right time and how it turned into an awesome OSINT career. If you are considering a career as a researcher, this episode…

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Game Week: UVA vs. Tennessee 44:02

10M ago44:02

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We have the depth chart for UVA's season opener at #10 Tennessee in Nashville on Saturday. Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham take a look at the units - the O line, the offense as a whole, the D - and how they match up with the powerful Vols, who are 28.5-point favorites.By jerryratcliffeshow

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2023 UVA football season preview 48:17

10M ago48:17

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The 2023 UVA football season kicks off next week in Nashville with the 'Hoos facing 10th-ranked Tennessee. The Jerry Ratcliffe Show lets you in on what you need to know. Topics include: Tony Elliott has named Tony Muskett his starting QB The heartwarming story about walk-on placekicker, and Marine Corps veteran, Matt Ganyard The latest on the injur…

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OSMOSIS 23 Ep 1 Jeff Tiegs Chris Poulter & David Wells 52:01

11M ago52:01

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Segment 1:Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we begin our yearly look into the OSMOSIS conference. Today’s guest is Jeff Tieg. Jeff is the Founder of Skull Games. This is a competition to rescue missing and exploited children through OSINT. Jeff’s topic at OSMOSIS is The five S.O.F Truths and OSINT. This episode will give a sneak peek. Please w…

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ACC expansion hits a major snag, putting next steps for conference in doubt 27:22

11M ago27:22

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The votes aren’t there to support the proposed additions of SMU, Stanford and Cal to the ACC. What does this mean for the future of the conference? Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham discuss the next moves for the ACC. Jerry also provides updates on the latest from the UVA football recruiting trail.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Jerry Ratcliffe talks UVA hoops with point guard recruit Christian Bliss 28:58

11M ago28:58

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Jerry welcomes Virginia's newest basketball player, 6-4 point guard Christian Bliss, not your typical NYC point guard, to talk about his game, his plan, what sold him on UVA and his goal to win, win and win more.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Forensic Hypnosis with John Gaspar 45:43

11M ago45:43

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Episode 197: We are back with a brand-new show. Today Florida PI, John Gaspar joins us. John had an amazing career with NYPD and worked for many years in the Major Case Squad. Along the way, he was trained in Forensic Hypnosis. He has worked on some very big cases over the years. Today the guys discuss Hypnosis and investigations. John is also the …

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The writers don’t think much of UVA football: What do the writers know? 1:01:06

11M ago1:01:06

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Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham wrap the busy week at the 2023 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte with a look at the burning questions facing UVA football. The biggest: the QB situation, the offensive line. On the good news front: Jerry with the latest on UVA basketball recruiting.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Hall of Famer Ronde Barber talks with Hall of Famer Jerry Ratcliffe 29:02

12M ago29:02

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Host Jerry Ratcliffe talks with former Virginia star Ronde Barber about his upcoming induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his outstanding career with the Cavaliers and Tampa Bay Bucs.By jerryratcliffeshow

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Lots of UVA basketball, football recruiting news this week 48:17

12M ago48:17

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Hootie and Scott have been busy trying to keep up with all of the news on the recruiting front for Tony Bennett with UVA basketball and Tony Elliott with UVA football. Hootie and Chris Graham cover all the bases there, and with UVA baseball alums signing minor-league deals following last week's MLB Draft.…

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Bob Rotella talks golf 30:31

12M ago30:31

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Host Jerry Ratcliffe catches up with world renowned sports & golf psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella of Charlottesville to talk about the 151st British Open, client Rory McIlroy, LIV, the world of golf and golf in Central Virginia.By jerryratcliffeshow

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