Best Frank Armstrong Podcasts (2025)

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Robert Talisse on Civic Solitude 17:42

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2h ago17:42

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Democracy is about acting as a group, but, surprisingly, Robert Talisse argues that what it needs to function well is a degree of solitude for citizens. In-group and out-group dynamics mean that individuals become vulnerable to being pushed towards more extreme views than they would otherwise hold. There is, Talisse, maintains, a need to balance ti…

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A Look at the Beginning of the 1990s Through the Newsletters 48:40

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What did the end of the 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s look like in pro wrestling? What did it look like in real time through the lenses of the pro wrestling newsletters? There was a real business and fan shift going from 1989 into 1990, pro wrestling was getting smaller, scandal ridden, and less popular but how did the pro wrestling media co…

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Damon Lindelof on ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ 1:29:35

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Andy is joined by Damon Lindelof for a full breakdown of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps.’ First, they talk about the teaser that was released for Vince Gilligan’s new show, ‘Pluribus,’ starring Rhea Seehorn (4:24). Then they talk about ‘Fantastic Four’ and discuss whether, between the success of this movie and ‘Thunderbolts*,’ Marvel might be bac…

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Carl Jung 9:23

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Prepare to explore the depths of the human mind with a pioneer who redefined how we understand ourselves. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we dive into the life of Carl Jung — the Swiss psychiatrist whose theories of archetypes, the collective unconscious, and individuation left an enduring mark on psychology and beyond. Tune in for a quick…

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Cubs vs. Brewers preview, MLB trade deadline set stage for wild week 55:25

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The Chicago Cubs are set for a wild week, and in this episode of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau and Frank Nova get you ready for all of it. The guys sing the praises of Cade Horton and Matt Shaw after this week’s White Sox series (1:00), and then discuss what they’re most excited about as the Cubs prepare to take on the hated Brewers in a t…

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Emmy Noms, Colbert Cancellation, and Did ‘Girls’ Stick the Landing? 2:28:47

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Andy and Kaya chat about the Emmy nominations that were released last week (16:54) and the news that ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ was canceled (43:00). Then, in anticipation of a conversation about the Lena Dunham show ‘Too Much’ next week, Andy talks with Amanda Dobbins about the ‘Girls’ series finale (taken from a 2024 episode of Stick th…

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Death of Hulk Hogan (2025) Podcast Special 30:23

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Join pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern as he talks about the complicated history and legacy of pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who passed away on July 24, 2025, at his home in Florida. Hulk Hogan, who began his pro wrestling career in the late 1970s, became one of the most famous pro wrestlers in history and a major pop culture star as…

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Rob Liefeld Biographical Interview Part 2 by Alex Grand 2:04:28

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Rob Liefeld returns to the CBH podcast talking about Youngblood hitting its stride, Extreme Studios becomes a hothouse of new series: Brigade, Bloodstrike, and nearly two dozen more, all while he mentors rising talents Dan Fraga, Norm Rapmund and more. Mounting costs inside Image spark sharp discussions with Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, and Mark Silves…

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1992: The Best-ish of Times, The Worst-ish of Times 53:14

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As I continue my look back at the 1990s, I make a stop in one of the strangest eras of pro wrestling history- 1992. The pro wrestling business has cratered. Ticket sales are terrible, PPV is struggling, TV rating are nothing impressive, and the business is scandal ridden. However, there were still plenty of great wrestlers. WCW, in particular, had …

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Summer Mailbag: The Influence of ‘Lost,’ Prestige TV Fatigue, and Reading Recommendations 1:04:45

9d ago1:04:45

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Chris and Andy crack open the mailbag to answer questions like what the lasting influence of ‘Lost’ is on modern TV (16:57), whether we might be entering an age of prestige TV fatigue (33:00), and what they have been reading lately (47:55). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Producer: Jon Jones Learn more about your …

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Grace Hopper 8:22

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Get ready to code-break barriers with one of the most brilliant minds in computing history. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we trace the incredible career of Grace Hopper — the trailblazing computer scientist and U.S. Navy rear admiral who helped shape the digital age. From pioneering programming languages to coining the term “debugging,” …

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Chicago Cubs show mettle vs. Boston Red Sox, darn Dodgers swept by Brewers 55:55

10d ago55:55

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On the Episode No. 8 of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau and Frank Nova discuss the ever-tightening National League Central race after the Brewers swept the Dodgers and the Cubs took two-of-three from the Red Sox (1:00). Cade Horton’s duel with Garrett Crochet then takes center stage (8:25). Later, they discuss The Cubs’ offense’s performance…

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H.M. Dufur's First Reign as Champion - 1000 Hours 52:03

9d ago52:03

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This is hour 76 our podcast series looking back at the pioneer era of pro wrestling. We pick up in 1880. H.M. Dufur has recently defeated James Owens as American heavyweight champion and on this episode, we cover most of his first reign as champion. The collar and elbow scene was changing and William Muldoon is still rising in the Greco-Roman world…

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The Day Chet Atkins Broke the Rules 6:09

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The artist sitting across from Chet was Elvis Presley. Immersive Audio: Optimized for headphones and AirPods #ChetAtkins #ElvisPresley #ElvisGospel #RCARecords #CountryMusic © 2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk

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106 Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - August 1985 - WWF Grows, NWA Tries, AWA Hanging On 1:04:40

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I am back with the latest long form history of pro wrestling series from my book DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus book taking a detailed look at August of 1985. On this show we discuss the continued growth of the WWF, Jim Crockett Promotions is coming on strong, the AWA continues to hang on, plus news from the young Continental wres…

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In praise of Pete Crow-Armstrong and a Cubs’ second half preview 57:02

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On the seventh episode of Home Runs and Handshake, James Neveau and Frank Nova are back to discuss the state of the Cubs at All-Star break (2:00). They praise the team’s strengths and evaluate their weaknesses (5:45) and heap praise upon Pete Crow-Armstrong, the unquestioned MVP of the team’s season (9:00). Later, they discuss how Daniel Palencia h…

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‘Superman’ and What We Want Out of Comic Book Adaptations 1:06:03

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Chris and Andy do a full deep dive into the new ‘Superman’ movie. They talk about why, on a basic level, this movie worked where other comic book adaptations failed (7:59); whether this movie puts DC in a position to out-Marvel Marvel (27:19); and what the future of the DC Universe looks like after the success of this film (29:04). Hosts: Chris Rya…

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Young Ben, The Runaway Who Shaped America 4:14

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The untold story of Benjamin Franklin's rebellious youth and the genius it unleashed. Immersive Audio: Optimized for headphones and AirPods #BenFranklin #RunawayGenius #FoundingFatherUnplugged ©2015 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk

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James Joyce 9:05

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Prepare to dive into the labyrinthine mind of a literary pioneer who changed the way we tell stories. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we unravel the life of James Joyce — the Irish writer whose groundbreaking works like Ulysses and Dubliners reshaped modern literature. Bold, brilliant, and often baffling, Joyce’s influence extends far beyo…

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Kitchen Laboratory: George Eastman's Crossroads 6:52

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Before he revolutionized photography, George Eastman stood in his mother's kitchen, stirring chemicals and chasing a dream. This is the moment that changed everything. He was about to invent Kodak. Immersive Audio: Optimized for headphones and AirPods #GeorgeEastman #CreativeOrigins #Photography #InventingKodak ©2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard…

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Hanno Sauer on The World History of Morality 24:33

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How did morality evolve? Why do different cultures have such a similar set of moral norms and values? Hanno Sauer gives an evolutionary story that explains the genealogy of morality through human co-operation.

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A ‘Superman’ Preview and ‘The Eternaut’ Episodes 4-6 1:00:48

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Slow Horses’ has been renewed for Seasons 6 and 7 before the fifth season has even aired, and the brilliance of the show's release strategy (8:01). Then they preview the new ‘Superman’ movie (15:58) before talking about Episodes 4-6 of ‘The Eternaut’ and the series of twists that shaped this show (29:30). Ho…

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Richard Pryor: Comedy Legend 5:22

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July Question and Answer Show! 55:40

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You've got the questions, and I have the answers! We have several great topics and questions to discuss on this edition of the show including the Roddy Piper movies Hell Comes to Frogtown and Body Slam, masked wrestlers of the territorial era, Mr. Wrestling II and his legal mystery unearthed, Jake Roberts, Sting, Rick Rude, Sonny King, early 1990s …

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Joseph Wambaugh: The Writer Who Told the Truth 6:33

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The true story of how one detective’s dark tales from the beat became literary gold. #JosephWambaugh #TrueCrimeWriting #PoliceStories #OnionFieldAuthor Immersive Audio: Optimized for headphones and AirPods ©2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk

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You Should Watch ‘The Eternaut.’ Plus, Netflix Goes on a Cancellation Spree. 1:09:54

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Chris and Andy talk about Oasis kicking off their reunion tour over the weekend (0:22) and a slew of shows Netflix has cancelled recently, including ‘Pulse’ and ‘The Residence’ (14:47). Then they make their pitch for why you should be watching ‘The Eternaut,’ an Argentine sci-fi show (19:32), on Netflix, before talking about the first episode of th…

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Eleanor of Aquitaine 8:18

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Step into the world of power, politics, and passion with one of the most formidable women of the Middle Ages. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we journey through the extraordinary life of Eleanor of Aquitaine — queen of both France and England, crusader, and matriarch of kings. Her intelligence and influence shaped European history for gene…

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Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kyle Tucker named to All-Star Game + Seiya Suzuki snubbed? 55:18

24d ago55:18

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On the sixth episode of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau and Frank Nova are back to discuss All Star Game selections (1:00), and debate whether Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch were snubbed after being left off the roster (9:50). Later, they break down the Cubs’ top-four prospects after a new MLB Pipeline ranking drops, (26:00) and bemoan James…

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There is a New Champion - 1000 Hours 53:03

23d ago53:03

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The 1000 Hours podcast series focus exclusively on the pioneer era of pro wrestling or the era before Frank Gotch. This episode of the show is sponsored by Andy C. with information taken from my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus available at Amazon. We finish up the 1870s on this episode as we see pro wrestling riding a…

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‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 8-10 and the ‘Ironheart’ Finale 1:13:59

26d ago1:13:59

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Chris and Andy talk about the negative reviews of ‘Ironheart’ before it was released and the exciting reveal of Chris’s highly anticipated Marvel character in the season finale (12:21). Next, they discuss the ending of Season 4 of ‘The Bear,’ including how the writers handle parent-child dynamics and the renewal of the show for a fifth season (30:1…

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Takeshi Morisato on Japanese Philosophy 18:05

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Most Western philosophers are deeply ignorant of Japanese philosophy. Takeshi Morisato who was brought up in Japan, and who has studied both continental and analytic Western traditions provides and introduction to some of the key strands in Japanese philosophy.

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The Late 1990s Were Wild 47:51

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Today I want to look back at the late 1990s in pro wrestling history. The 1990s were a wild time and the late 1990s saw the rise of the NWO, WCW passing WWE in popularity only to implode, and the hard-hitting Japanese scene making the late 1990s one of the most interesting times in pro wrestling. It was an era of The Rock, Steve Austin, Bill Goldbe…

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Don McGregor Career Interview with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson Part 4 1:22:57

29d ago1:22:57

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Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Don McGregor on his career in a final fourth of a four parter discussing his work with Dean Mullaney at Eclipse, Ragamuffins, working at DC Comics with Nathaniel Dusk, Julius Schwartz, Dragonflame with David Anthony Kraft, work for hire with Marvel, Black Panther's Quest for Marvel Comics Presents, Dete…

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Cubs’ midseason awards and second half predictions 1:00:41

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On this week's episode of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau and Frank Nova are back to recap the Cubs road trip against the Cardinals and the Astros (2:30). They discuss the team's handling of Dansby Swanson's lineup spot (10:00), Shota's triumphant return to the rotation (13:30) and Ben Brown being sent to the minors. The guys then hand out t…

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‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7: A Contained Dish 1:13:38

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Chris and Andy talk about the lack of a defining show of the summer due to the binge-drop releases of ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 and ‘The Bear’ Season 4 (6:00). Then they talk about Episodes 4-7 of ‘The Bear,’ particularly the standout, Episode 4, which was cowritten by Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce (17:48). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer:…

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Leon Trotsky 8:34

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Prepare to march into history with a revolutionary who helped redraw the map of the modern world. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we chart the turbulent life of Leon Trotsky — the fiery intellectual and political strategist behind the Russian Revolution. From exile to execution, Trotsky’s journey is one of bold ideas, fierce debates, and d…

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Carl Sagan: The Boy Who Asked for Stars 5:12

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A five-year-old boy walked into the Brooklyn Public Library in 1939 with a simple request. "I'd like some books about stars, please." #CosmosPodcast #SaganLegacy #StarStuff #CarlSagan ©2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk

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‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 1-3: Let Carmy Cook 58:59

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Denis Villeneuve has been chosen to direct the next James Bond film and what a Bond movie from the acclaimed director might look like (1:00). Then they break down the first three episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 4 and talk about how, even though the show’s motto is “every second counts,” these episodes spent a l…

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The Girl Who Fell From the Sky 7:03

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The incredible true story of 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke, who survived a 10,000-foot fall into the Amazon rainforest and walked out of the jungle eleven days later using only her wits and determination. Immersive Audio: Optimized for headphones and AirPods listening. #SurvivalAtAllOdds #TrueAmazingStories #UnbelievableSurvival ©2025 by Richard Sisk…

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Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - July 1985 - King of the Ring, Great American Bash, More! 1:01:19

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My Long Form History of Wrestling Series continues with a detailed look back at July 1985. July 1985 was a big month in pro wrestling history featuring the first ever WWF King of the Ring Tournament and a red-hot NWA Great American Bash. The Rock and Roll Express begin their reign as NWA World tag team champions plus the WWF get a new Intercontinen…

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The Emmys Need a Refresh. Plus, ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Preview. 1:06:51

1M ago1:06:51

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Chris and Andy preview the fourth (and final?) season of ‘The Bear,’ which is premiering this week, and talk about what the show’s legacy might be once this season has concluded (6:21). Then, in honor of the Emmy voting window closing today, they come up with some new categories that might give the awards ceremony a much-needed refresh, like Best N…

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Harper Lee 7:54

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Get ready to turn the page on a literary life that changed the course of American storytelling. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we delve into the remarkable story of Harper Lee — the quiet yet powerful voice behind To Kill a Mockingbird. From small-town Alabama roots to global literary fame, Lee’s work tackled big themes with grace and gri…

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Cubs' bullpen implodes at Wrigley as trade deadline needs come into focus 52:32

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On this week's episode of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau is joined by guest cohost Jeremy Diemer of Wrigleyville Nation to discuss the Cubs' lacklust week against the Brewers and Mariners (2:06). The guys react to the Cubs' bullpen implosion and the struggles of Colin Rea (9:15) ahead of the return of Shota Imanaga to the team's rotation, a…

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The Pioneer Era Erupts - 1000 Hours 52:08

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This is hour 74 of the 1000 Hours podcast series looking back at the pre-Frank Gotch era of pro wrestling in the United States. This podcast is taken from the pages of my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era of Pro Wrestling Omnibus available from Amazon. This episode is packed with big happenings. The late 1870s saw the peak of the first Greco…

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Lost and Found in the Apple Store 3:14

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A dream, a lost gold charm, and a quiet encounter with Steve Jobs—what I thought was gone may never have been lost at all. #DreamStory #SteveJobsMoment #AppleStoreDream © 2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Suno Photo by Stockcake…

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‘Mindhunter’ Rumors, ‘100 Foot Wave’ Season 3, and Gail Simmons on the ‘Top Chef’ Finale 1:40:40

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Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the Bruce Springsteen biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere,’ which was released this week (6:11), and the rumors that we could be getting a third season of ‘Mindhunter’ in the form of three two-hour movies (19:18). Then they talk about the third season of ‘100 Foot Wave’ (26:19) before Andy is joined by ‘Top Che…

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The Early 1990s 43:39

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Today we are headed back to the early 1990s to discuss the state of pro wrestling at the time. While business was just about as bad as it could get, there were still plenty of great storylines and personalities at the time. The early 1990s saw Hulk Hogan gone from WWF and the rise of Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, and others. WCW was a complete corpora…

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Scott Frank on the Making of ‘Dept. Q.’ Plus, the ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ Finale. 1:22:08

1M ago1:22:08

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Chris and Andy talk about the finale of ‘Top Chef: Destination Canada’ and their feelings on the season overall (8:19). Then they are joined by ‘Dept. Q’ cocreator Scott Frank to talk about what drew him to the project (36:42) and the dueling roles he held as Scott the director and Scott the writer while making this show (53:54). Hosts: Chris Ryan …

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Salvador Dali 8:39

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Prepare to step into a dreamscape where reality melts and imagination reigns supreme. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the eccentric genius of Salvador Dalí — the master of surrealism whose flamboyant persona was as striking as his art. From melting clocks to towering mustaches, Dalí’s legacy is one of boundless creativity and fe…

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Cade Horton’s turn in the spotlight, Cubs trade deadline needs, and do MLB's extra innings rules stink? 1:00:17

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On episode 3 of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau and Frank Nova recap the Cubs' week against the Phillies and Pirates, starting with Cade Horton’s showcase vs. Paul Skenes (7:05). As the Red Sox trade Rafael Devers to the Giants (21:25), the guys pinpoint the Cubs' biggest trade deadline needs (23:30). They also discuss a quirk in Shota Imana…