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No Stupid Questions

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for Sir ...
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The Ramsey Show believes you can build wealth and take control of your life—no matter what stupid mistakes you've made with money. Join as Dave Ramsey and his team of experts answer your questions on the top problems holding you back. Listen now or ask your question live by calling 888.825.5225 weekdays from 2–5 p.m. ET. Learn more at www.ramseysolutions.com
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With some humor, helpfull friends and a great deal of curiosity iris covers questions that some might consider to be stupid, and that certainly would be downvoted and mocked in forums. This show is all about learning, sharing and excitement.
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With some humor, helpfull friends and a great deal of curiosity iris covers questions that some might consider to be stupid, and that certainly would be downvoted and mocked in forums. This show is all about learning, sharing and excitement.
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Harry Wilmington, creator of www.IntrovertDatingSuccess.com, reveals all of his relationship/dating strategies for male introverts in this mind-blowing podcast! Discover how to attract women using your natural introvert charm, as Harry gives lessons and insights into dating for men who are more low-key. With help from this show, you, too, can have a GREAT dating life... and still get your alone time. Got a question you'd like answered on the show? Contact HarryWilmington@gmail.com
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Top tips & practical steps for diet, fitness, organization, self improvement & more. Get healthy, balance your life, and improve relationships and productivity with New York Times Best Selling Author, Celebrity Fitness Trainer & Diet Debunker Chalene Johnson and guests. No BS. Chalene delivers straight talk and simple strategies (with a side of humor) so that every show delivers a return on your investment of time. The Chalene Show is life coaching, personal development, nutrition, exercise, ...
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Girl and The Gov, The Podcast

Maddie Medved & Sammy Kanter

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Available on the airwaves and YouTube every Wednesday, Girl and the Gov, The Podcast is an extension of Girl and the Gov®'s mission to provide a platform for Millennials, Zennials, and Gen-Z to engage with the evolving political sphere in an approachable, digestible, and accessible way. Co-hosted by Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved, the podcast provides an inside look at the ins and outs of government and politics as we know it today through engaging interviews with leaders in the field and se ...
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Two former NFL offensive linemen (Alex Boone and Jeremiah Sirles) join former 8th grade football backup (Phil Mackey) for entertaining, behind-the-scenes discussions about the NFL -- from a trenches perspective! Your Dumb Football Questions are always welcome on the OLine Committee. An offensive line lifestyle podcast!
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Welcome to The Purpose Collective with Pavielle, where we get into weeds of what living a life of purpose is really about! I’m Pavielle, a lawyer, strategist and coach, who serves people of faith by demystifying the topic of purpose to help you become more confident and fulfilled in life. Each week, we discuss insights and tips to help you live out your life’s purpose on a higher level, just as God intended. It’s time! No more playing it safe. We are getting serious about our Father's busine ...
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Search Results

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The internet is full of stupid questions. Whilst surfing the web, we are given an insight in to what other people search, ask and query in their spare time. Join Connor, Liam and Patrick as they investigate these weird questions, explore the search results and discuss what they learn. If you like risky conversation, pointless trivia and stupid facts, you’ve come to the right place.
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K9 Detection Collaborative

Stacy Barnett, Robin Greubel, Crystal Wing

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Candid conversations about the reality of training, deploying, or competing with a canine partner. Each episode is a cross pollination from the professional and sport canine camps, exploring how we all want the same thing: A great relationship with our dog.With humor, and a big dose of theory, we talk practical training advice and includes interviews with top trainers and scientists. We keep it fun, honest, and rated PG 13ish.
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Wrong F-ing Question

Mike Golden and Hrvoje Čop

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There is such a thing as a stupid question: it's whenever you're asking the Wrong Question. In Wrong F-ing Question, Hrvoje Čop and Mike Golden take on the Wrong Questions commonly asked by digital artists, and look at how a better question leads to a better answer. With all the answers in the world only a few keystrokes away, knowing how to ask the right questions has never been more important.If you want to comment, or point us in the direction of a WFQ that's bothering you, find us on FB ...
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Looking for the best coverage of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns? Look no further as Lindsey Smith, Gerald Bourguet, Flex, Saul Bookman and Espo bring you your daily dose of Suns talk. It’s the analysis you want and the entertainment you enjoy five days a week.
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Let us answer all the questions you're afraid to ask. Each episode we ask experts the embarrassing questions you've been thinking about your whole life. What does the Queen even do? Why do triangle sandwiches taste better? What happens if you put hand cream on your face? They say there's no such thing as a stupid question, so it's time to put that theory to the test. Afraid to Ask is brought to you by the Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
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Portland Vanity Soccer Podcast is a Portland Timbers podcast hosted by Jonathan, Randy, Greg, and Josh with occasional guests on rotation. We mainly discuss the Portland Timbers, Portland Thorns, MLS, NWSL, and the USMNT and USWNT. PTFC Til I Die. For breaking soccer news… For insight that excels… For expert analytics… ...you better go somewhere else. But for a bit of craic about PDX footy with tongue firmly in cheek, inaccurate predictions, the hottest of takes, and plenty of off-the-rails ...
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Eddie Fraud, Gabba Gabba Hayley and TJ Fadehawk take a look around this stupid world tell stories and have opinions about it. It's a good story. Then we found $20 and made it interesting. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atif20/support
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So you want me to cast my pods? The least you can do is subscribe to them. What’ll you get? Interesting conversations that veer toward the politically incorrect the same way a Phil Mickelson tee shot veers toward a hospitality tent. That said, my approach to interviewing is simple: “I have guests not victims and the only stupid question is the one that’s not asked. (Unless you count the idiotic queries Gary McCord texts me on a regular basis.) Go ahead and subscribe. It’s free and I guarante ...
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The Fat Wallet Show is a show about questions. It’s about admitting that we don’t know everything, but that we’re willing to learn. Most of all, it’s about understanding as much as we can to make us all better investors. Phrases like, “I’m not sure” or, “Let me look that up and get back to you” or, “I don’t know” don’t exist in the financial services industry. If you ever had a financial question you were too embarrassed to ask, you know what we’re talking about. In this business, appearance ...
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Interviews . Favorite movies, where you grew up, crazy stories about when you grew up. Funny ideas or life situations that are hilarious. Some we get serious some are hilarious. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travistalk100/support
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The podcast is self-help for people who hate self-help. That is to say, it’s for people looking to improve their lives, but can’t stand the popular methods of doing so. My listeners see the bullshit so prominent in the personal development world, AND because they want to better themselves. They know that they’re not Oprah, and won’t be, but they still want to be better versions of themselves. I am my listeners. I’m nothing special on my own either. I’m just a guy obsessed with figuring this ...
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Podcast that delves into ideas that matter. SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, GET INVOLVED! Follow me on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thearchitect.ap/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@thearchitect.ap Twitter https://twitter.com/thearchitectap YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNc_Ofo3ERr9Qcg_hjZMMA
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Unapologetic girl power advocate. Sick of fabulous ladies being treated like an afterthought? Same here. Brace yourself, because I'm about to remind you that you're not just amazing; you're a freakin' force to be reckoned with! 💪👑 No more sending our girls out into the world unprepared – we've got the tools, the sass, and the ambition to conquer everything life throws our way. Screw anyone who doubts it! Let the haters hate; I'm your personal cheerleader, serving up daily reminders that you' ...
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Are you dragging your feet about having the sex talks? Do you wish someone would just tell you what to say to your tween (or any age kid) about this important part of life? You are in the right place. I’m Amy Lang, a sex and parent educator, and in my frank (really frank), opinionated, and full of swears advice-column style parenting podcast, I answer real questions from real parents about the talks. I also provide topic-specific scripts so you can sound like a pro. Most episodes are a potlu ...
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Learn more about the Introvert Dating Success Coaching Program: https://www.IntrovertDatingSuccess.com 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.introvertdatingsuccess.com/coaching Contact: Harry@IntrovertDatingSuccess.com ***Show Your Support*** Cash App: https://cash.app/$harrywilmington PayPal: https://www.e-junkie.com/i/zk94?single ***Social Media*** Instag…
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Do you see yourself the same way others see you? What’s the difference between self-perception and self-awareness? And why do Mike and Angela both hate fishing? SOURCES: Luis von Ahn, co-founder and C.E.O. of Duolingo; former chair of the board at Character Lab. Paul DePodesta, chief strategy officer of the Cleveland Browns; former baseball executi…
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How many more years will Kevin Durant be a Phoenix Suns? How many more years will Kevin Durant be in the NBA? KD shared recently that with the league getting younger and him getting older, he finds himself thinking about retirement more and more. So how much longer do we get to enjoy an NBA with KD in it? How much has he done for the game throughou…
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📱Finish today's episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Jade Warshaw & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "I have $100K in debt and we're expecting a kid," "Should I finance a Rolex?" "How do I convince my wife to loosen the budget," Talk Nerdy to Me: What is Compound Interest? Budget Breakdown. Support Our Sponsors: Churchill: Get…
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In this episode Chalene and Bret take a late-night walk together, chatting about everything from unexpected power outages to upcoming trips to California. Chalene shares her frustration with how technology—and now the weather—is still conspiring against her. They also answer some interesting and sometimes uncomfortable relationship questions from l…
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The Phoenix Suns 2024-25 NBA Schedule is here! The Suns will have 19 National TV games and 16 back-to-backs. Their longest home stand is 6 games, their longest road trip is 5 games and they’ll play on Halloween, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and MLK Day. On today’s PHNX Suns Podcast we’ll dive into what to expect from the upcoming season. Join us for t…
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📱Finish today's episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss: "My husband put us in $4.5 million in debt and I just found out," "Our lender wasn't transparent about fees," Dave reacts his advice from a 1995 TV show interview, "How do we pay off $130K in student loans?" "Do our kids really …
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One of the most promising electoral trends for Republicans during the Trump era has been a shift among Latino voters toward Republicans. The eight percentage point swing from Clinton in 2016 to Trump in 2020 represented the largest shift of any racial or ethnic group in either direction. And the erosion of support for Democrats didn’t stop there. I…
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Will Devin Booker get the love he deserves after a phenomenal Olympics? Early returns suggest he is. Join Eddie Johnson and Saul Bookman as they break it down! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way a…
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The Phoenix Suns have answered a lot of questions surrounding the team this offseason. Adding more depth around the Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Now it’s time for the PHNX Suns crew to answer your questions. On today’s podcast we’ll answer mailbag questions about success, roles and more! Join us for the latest around the Su…
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📱Finish today's episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Ken Coleman answer your questions and discuss: "I'm married but have to beg for money..." "We sold our home to pay off debt, what's next?" "My friend may be fired if I take a promotion," "My mortgage is 40% of my income, should I sell my house?" "A tree company crane fell on …
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Ever have one of those days where tech just won’t cooperate? It’s all about surviving "technology hell" and why it sometimes feels like our devices are messing with us on purpose. Plus, Chalene and Bret are considering lens replacement surgery, so if you’re over 40 or have ever thought about ditching your glasses, you’ll definitely want to listen t…
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The much requested return of Vermont State Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone on the pod is here with this eppy, which is a blast and a half. We chatted all-things political fashion, our fave spots to thrift, and so much more. In the midst of primary season and changing tides in Vermont politics, we also talked about the concept of passing the torch and bui…
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Phoenix Suns CEO, Josh Bartelstein joins the PHNX Suns Podcast to talk about relationships with the Big 3, Mat Ishbia and James Jones. He shares how they all operate in tandem and some insight to the Suns and what’s to come. PLUS! We get to learn more about who he is and his philosophy around building a great culture. Join us for the latest around …
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📱Finish today's episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "My husband keeps refusing to combine finances; is he hiding an addiction?" "What's wrong with having a credit card?" "Should we sell our truck to get back on track?" "We make $100K/year and we still can't save," "My HOA just si…
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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey do a deep dive into all of the rookie quarterbacks who made their NFL preseason debuts! 00:00 -- Alex is alive after knee replacement surgery! 05:00 -- Is This a Hot Take? The boys determine -- after just one preseason game -- whether Caleb Williams, JJ McCarthy, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix, Bo Nix and …
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Andy Clarke and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guests Chris Eubank Jr, Lewis Richardson and Martin Bakole. Eubank Jr speaks about his return to action as he targets some mega-fights in the near future. Lewis Richardson reflects on his bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics and looks forward to what's next in his career. While Martin Bakol…
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If spiritual warfare is what you need help with, then Melinda Michelle has the winning strategies to help you get the victory. In this episode we covered… The definition of spiritual warfare The difference between individual spiritual warfare and spiritual warfare at large Basic principles of spiritual warfare and the rules of engagement Signs and …
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The Phoenix Suns were well represented at the Paris Olympics with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker winning gold! Team USA defeated France 98-87 with KD and Book contributing greatly to the teams overall success. On today’s PHNX Suns Podcast we’ll dive into how the two Suns competed and what’s next for them. PLUS! We have a date for the Suns first game…
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📱Finish today's episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss: "We owe the IRS $600,000," "How do I surprise my wife if we combine bank accounts?" "I feel guilty for ever going in to debt," "Should I sell my truck to pay off debt and buy a ring?" Support Our Sponsors: Zander Insurance: G…
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The contours of the Harris-Trump race are coming further into focus. Vice President Kamala Harris just wrapped up a weeklong tour of the battleground states with her newly minted running mate and former President Donald Trump has been weighing in on all matter of topics on social media and in a lengthy press conference. In this installment of the 5…
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What makes a con succeed? Does snake oil actually work? And just how gullible is Angela? SOURCES: Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology and marketing at Arizona State University. Yaniv Hanoch, professor of decision sciences at Coventry University. Hugo Mercier, research scientist at the French National Centre for Scientific Research. Ge…
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As the NBA season approaches, the league is never short of interesting storylines. Is it possible the Phoenix Suns have the most interesting storylines, and thus are the most fascinating team in the NBA? Erik Ruby, Espo and Gerald Bourguet break it all down in the latest edition of Southwest Bias! #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book…
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The Phoenix Suns Kevin Durant let loose on twitter after Team USA defeats Serbia and advances to the Gold Medal Game. We'll dive into that on today's PHNX Suns Podcast. PLUS! The Suns will face off against the Nuggets on Christmas Day and the Valley Suns are holding open tryout. Join us for the latest around the Suns and don't forget to follow the …
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📱Finish today's episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Ken Coleman & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "How do we 'recession-proof' our jobs?" "Should all politicians have term limits?" Why Should I Care?: the Fed's effect on interest rates "Should I wait to buy a house post-election?" Investing during the election cycle, "Do loc…
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Want to boost your mood and energy naturally? In this episode Chalene Johnson reveals seven key habits that can elevate your mood and enhance your energy without medication or energy drinks. Chalene's simple yet powerful habits can lead to higher energy levels, a better mood, and a more fulfilling life. Tune in to discover how small tweaks in your …
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Team USA defeats Serbia in the semifinals 95-91 and they are headed to the Gold Medal Game. Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker had some big time shots to help secure the win behind a game high 36 points from Steph Curry. On today's PHNX Suns Podcast we'll dive into the game and discuss what we think lineups and rotations should look like i…
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📱Finish today's episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "How do my parents transfer land over to me?" "Is it wise to go into debt for a graduate degree?" "AI told me this would be a good idea..." "Take out a HELOC to pay off my ex-wife?" Support Our Sponsors: Health Trust Financial: …
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Devin Booker is getting his just due and it’s about time as the Americans look to beat Nikola Jokic and Serbia for the third time. 0:00 Intro 2:00 Devin Booker has been fantastic in the Olympics 12:30 How Tyus Jones helps the Suns 26:30 Team USA SHOULD win the gold medal + Tatum's struggles 47:30 AITA An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our …
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Learn more about the Introvert Dating Success Coaching Program: https://www.IntrovertDatingSuccess.com 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.introvertdatingsuccess.com/coaching Contact: Harry@IntrovertDatingSuccess.com ***Show Your Support*** Cash App: https://cash.app/$harrywilmington PayPal: https://www.e-junkie.com/i/zk94?single ***Social Media*** Instag…
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The Phoenix Suns have solidified their coaching staff around Mike Budenholzer. Bringing in eight coaches to fill out the staff. On today's PHNX Suns Podcast we'll look at the coaches and what they bring. PLUS! Devin Booker and D'Angelo Russel get candid a share stories from their time in the league. Join us for the latest around the Suns and don't …
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📱Finish today's episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "Paying off debt is slowing my business," "Should I sell my mom's house and kick my brother out?" "I have nothing in retirement, what can I do?" "We've lost a ton of money with no end in sight," "Should I let my kids' cars get r…
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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions: Why can’t all fat and strong people be good at football?; Do players ever talk sh*t about the cities they play and live in?; How do NFL plays get wrecked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into the biggest NFL stories of the week -- including major San Francisco 49ers trade steam! 00:00 -- Alex is back from his Cooperstown trip! This launches the boys into a debate about Babe Ruth being overrated… 05:00 -- Reports suggest the San Francisco 49ers may trade Brandon Aiyuk to the PIttsburg…
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In this week's episode, Chalene gets raw and real about her relationship with alcohol, a topic she delved into last week. Since then, she's received a flood of questions, so today she’s answering them and clearing up misconceptions that have sparked significant interest and engagement. Whether you're rethinking your own drinking habits, curious abo…
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This episode goes from the window to the Walz of political topics, touching on the B I G news out of camp Kamala with the VP drop to the weirdo sh*t happening at team RFK-who-even-cares-about-him. It also importantly features an interview with the amazing Rep. Christina Haswood of Kansas. Rep. Haswood provides the 411 on the current political envir…
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The Phoenix Suns Olympic stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant showed out again today in Team USA's 122-87 win over Brazil. Book had a team high 18 points on 6-9 FG and 5-7 from deep. KD became the All-Time Leading Scorer for Team USA in both Men and Women’s Olympic history - Passing Lisa Leslie for the no. 1 spot. Join us for the latest around the S…
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📱Finish today's episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Ken Coleman answer your questions and discuss: "Should I sell my house to pay off debt?" "Should I pursue a master's degree?" "How can I reduce what I pay in taxes?" People are telling us not to pay cash for a house..." Support Our Sponsors: Zander Insurance: Go to zander.com…
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Vice President Kamala Harris has picked a running mate. On this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew reacts to Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Will the gun-owning, football-coaching Midwesterner help Democrats’ chances in November? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests Callum Simpson and Mark Jeffers. Simpson reflects on his win over Zak Chelli for the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles at Oakwell Stadium in his hometown of Barnsley before Jeffers discusses a potential future fight with Simpson. They also review Terence Crawford's …
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Learn more about the Introvert Dating Success Coaching Program: https://www.IntrovertDatingSuccess.com 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.introvertdatingsuccess.com/coaching Contact: Harry@IntrovertDatingSuccess.com ***Show Your Support*** Cash App: https://cash.app/$harrywilmington PayPal: https://www.e-junkie.com/i/zk94?single ***Social Media*** Instag…
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What to listen for: “Every distraction is a possible reinforcement.” Could minor changes in your training strategy routine drastically improve your dog's performance? Join Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing as they uncover the secrets behind intentional handling, drawing from their recent experience at Distraction Camp. From hide settin…
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The Phoenix Suns seem to be in a good spot this offseason with representation at the Olympics with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker playing outstanding basketball and the team at home putting in work to get better. Will they be world champs tho? PLUS! Gerald is back!! Join us for the latest around the Suns and don't forget to follow the show on social…
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On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegate votes in the DNC virtual roll call to become the nominee and the announcement of her running mate is imminent. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew looks at how the contours of the presidential race have changed in the two weeks since Harris became the expected nom…
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📱Finish today's episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: The stock market fear is mostly emotional (so far), "My mom took out credit cards in my name," "Pause the Baby Steps to save for medical bills?" "My friend isn't paying me after a real estate deal" Support Our Sponsors: NetSuite…
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Should government jobs have mandatory retirement ages? Is it foolish to care about your legacy? And why did Jason always call Angela’s father “Dr. Lee”? SOURCES: William Bridges, professor emeritus of American literature at Mills College, consultant, and author. Arthur Brooks, professor of leadership at Harvard University. Jimmy Carter, former Pres…
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