Best Nick Conner Podcasts (2025)

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Pick of the Week #1003 – Supergirl #7 1:23:25

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11h ago1:23:25

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! Jamokes tried to concentrate. And at times, there was concentration. There were also many alleys and tributaries best not taken, but taken they were. So wrap a ribbon on your luxury car, and enjoy all the parts, both on target and off. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynami…

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NIKE's Cole Sprout: How to Keep Going When the Path to Greatness Isn’t Straight 56:28

8h ago56:28

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Blending Stanford smarts with relentless drive, Cole Sprout is emerging as one of America’s most exciting young pros. Cole was the NACAC U23 Champion in the 5,000m in 2023 while also coming in 8th at the USATF Championships in the 5,000m the same year. His PRs include a 7:42.41 in the 3,000m indoors in March of 2025; a 13:24.38 in the 5,000m indoor…

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Weekend Listen: Fiona O'Keeffe American marathon superstar 45:05

1d ago45:05

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Marathon standout Fiona O'Keeffe joins the Let's Run podcast to discuss her recent fourth-place finish at the New York City Marathon, where she set the fastest time ever by an American woman on the course. Fiona covers her training regimen with Puma Elite, coached by Alistair and Amy Cragg, and reflects on her experiences at the 2024 US Olympic Mar…

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The Comeback That Redefined Ultra Running | Western States Winner Abby Hall on Pain, Purpose & Perseverance 43:49

2d ago43:49

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After two years of rehab and earning her spot via a Golden Ticket roll-down, Abby Hall stormed into history at the 2025 Western States 100, running 16:37:16 for the fourth-fastest women's time ever and finishing 11th overall. Hall has since cemented herself as one of the premier athletes in the 100K–100-mile range, highlighted by podium finishes at…

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Gachiakuta BROKE An Anime Rule... - Otakus Anonymous Episode #137 1:47:23

4d ago1:47:23

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Thank you to today's Sponsor, Factor!Go to factor.com/otakus50 for 50% off your first order plus free shipping!0:00 - This Week's Anime Was GOOD5:40 - Sanda Still Is Good?21:19 - Top 5 Anime Villians From Recent Years? 31:20 - The GUN Episode42:12 - Tougen Anki Is Running Outta Time 49:00 - Deku Has Entered The Shigussy1:07:34 - Hazbin Has Too Much…

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Tie Ballgame 1:08:08

5d ago1:08:08

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On this episode of Conner vs Cobb, Nick and Ryan prove they aren’t robots, discuss being banned in two countries, Nick apologizes for lying to the American people, hypothetical questions and Rank them. See Ryan on the road: Dec 5 - Chicago (with Nick) Dec 6 - Mahomet, IL (with Nick) Jan 16-17 - Des Moines Jan 21 - Roanoke, VA Jan 24 - Vienna, VA Ja…

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The Next Great American Runner | Inside Nico Young’s Breakthrough Season: Breaking The American Record, Winning A Diamond League, & Chasing World Glory 37:18

4d ago37:18

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No American runner made more noise in 2025 than Nico Young. The 23-year-old prodigy smashed the 5,000m American record, claimed his first national title, and battled the world’s best in Tokyo. In June, he stormed through the Bislett Games in Oslo, running 12:45.27 for 5,000 meters, which was a new American record. Barely two months later, he claime…

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Marvin Bracy's Secret Ban + Fiona O’Keefe on Her NYC Marathon Comeback 1:39:42

5d ago1:39:42

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US Olympic Marathon Trials champion Fiona O'Keeffe joins us at 55:03 to break down her 4th-place finish at the NYC Marathon, how she rebounded from Olympic heartbreak, and what it's like training under Amy and Alistair Cragg. She opens up about her workouts, recovery from injury, and her long-term goals for 2026 and beyond. Before that, we dive int…

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Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Seven: James Jarvis 2:31:30

6d ago2:31:30

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While at the Norfolk Tattoo Expo Nick had the opportunity to sit down with James Jarvis from 138 Tattoo in Gloucester Point, VA. This one is full of great old school tattoo stories you have to hear. There's plenty of talk of a lot of great tattooers, especially Brian Bruno and some tales from his early years. While you're at it, check out Shop Talk…

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Mostly Motorsports with The RacinBoys Ep. 385 Sam Hafertepe Jr. Rodney Sanders 1:06:55

6d ago1:06:55

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Mostly Motorsports with The RacinBoys Ep. 385 Sam Hafertepe Jr. Rodney Sanders Scott Traylor and Kirk Elliott, along with Producer Todd Surprise, have been the host of "Track Talk" with the RacinBoys on Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City for over 25 years. Traylor spent 13 years on the road as anchor and producer of the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tou…

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JUCO Champion to NCAA Contender: The Michael Maiorano Mindset & and Why Greatness Starts When No One’s Watching 58:49

6d ago58:49

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Michael Maiorano stormed through his first cross-country season at Utah State with fearless racing and an appetite for altitude. After debuting at the Utah State Alumni Challenge in August, he clocked 23:58 for 8,000m at the Paul Short Run and followed with a gritty Nuttycombe finish. Maiorano’s route to this moment has been anything but linear. A …

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Pick of the Week #1002 – Assorted Crisis Events #6 1:22:04

7d ago1:22:04

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Josh Flanagan embarks on a campaign of adventure with his trusty ward, Dr. Ryan Haupt. What race and class would be best for discussing this week in comics? Tune in to find out! Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:18:05 Pick of the Week: 00:02:54 - Assorted Crisis Events #6 Comics: 00:13:4…

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Six Marathons. Six Continents. Six Days. | No First Class. No Team. Just Belief. | The Isaiah Photo Story 52:34

8d ago52:34

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From viral stunts to record-setting runs, Isaiah Photo went from YouTube daredevil to running six marathons on six continents in six days self aided. He built his audience on larger-than-life experiments before turning that creative drive toward running. What started as wild one-off ideas—like marathons in Crocs, flip-flops, and spray-on shoes—evol…

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Cinnamon Too Spicy 51:17

10d ago51:17

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On this episode of Conner vs Cobb, Nick and Ryan discuss Nick's face gash, edibles, Florida news, Roar, Elon Musk's joke, hypothetical questions and Rank them. See Ryan on the road: Dec 5 - Chicago (with Nick) Dec 6 - Mahomet, IL (with Nick) Jan 16-17 - Des Moines Jan 21 - Roanoke, VA Jan 24 - Vienna, VA Jan 29 - San Diego, CA…

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Mediasplode #64 - Year-End Mailbag: Answering Your Questions! 1:09:23

10d ago1:09:23

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dy…

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Conner & Kylie Mantz: How to Chase Dreams Without Losing What Matters Most 53:09

10d ago53:09

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Conner and Kylie Mantz are redefining what it means to chase big dreams as a team. They’re two runners with one purpose–moving stride for stride through life. Conner Mantz has become the new standard-bearer for American marathoning. After winning the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and placing 8th at the Paris Olympics (2:08:12), he stunned the r…

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Is Hazbin Hotel Season 2 GOOD? - Otakus Anonymous Episode #136 2:19:51

11d ago2:19:51

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0:00 - Mexico Keeps Ya Covered4:33 - The US Military Needs To Recruit BF6 Snipers9:29 - This Week's Schedule10:12 - Tougen Anki Is On The Ropes15:01 - One Punch Man Hurts To Watch23:56 - Ogre Learns The Themes46:00 - Bakugo Vs Reze??50:48 - MHA's Final Plan Is NUTS1:05:39 - Jabber Gets Sturdy1:13:37 - Reading Some Bad Comments1:16:28 - Back To Gach…

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Trouser Underwear 43:38

12d ago43:38

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On this episode of Conner VS Cobb, Nick and Ryan discuss the gash on the side of Nick's face, politics at Old Navy, Facebook Marketplace bartering, Conspiracy Theories and FOUR Rank Them's. See Ryan on the road: Dec 5 - Chicago (with Nick) Dec 6 - Mahomet, IL (with Nick) Jan 21 - Roanoke, VA Jan 24 - Vienna, VA Jan 29 - San Diego, CA…

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New York records & revelations, Grant Fisher OUT of World cross, Parker Valby's return 1:39:27

12d ago1:39:27

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We break down a record breaking NYC Marathon, the news Grant Fisher is skipping World Cross Country and a lot more. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And a super soft tshirt? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Hellen Obiri s…

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From A Shepherd In East Africa to Sub-2:10 In The Marathon: The Remarkable Rise of Haftu Knight 24:10

12d ago24:10

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Haftu Knight is proving that professionalism in running isn't limited to sponsorship: it's a mindset. His rise from shepherd in Ethiopia to one of the most exciting marathoners training under Jeff Cunningham with the Bat City Track Club is the perfect example of this. Now based in Austin, Knight is part of a blue-collar group grinding through 100-m…

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Mostly Motorsports with The RacinBoys Ep. 384 - David Gravel, Hank Davis 1:07:43

13d ago1:07:43

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Mostly Motorsports with The RacinBoys Ep. 384 - David Gravel, Hank Davis Scott Traylor and Kirk Elliott, along with Producer Todd Surprise, have been the host of "Track Talk" with the RacinBoys on Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City for over 25 years. Traylor spent 13 years on the road as anchor and producer of the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour broa…

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Pick of the Week #1001 – Batman & Robin: Year One #12 1:00:34

14d ago1:00:34

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! After last week’s epic anniversary episode you wouldn’t blame Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan for phoning this one in… but they are comic book podcasting professionals and that would never happen. What did happen is that Josh is sick with a cold and so we all just have to deal …

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The Art of Patience: Elise Cranny on Resilience, Self-Trust, and Redefining Success in Running 58:57

14d ago58:57

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Two-time Olympian Elise Cranny has long been a model of precision, patience, and perseverance in American distance running. A Stanford All-American turned professional with Nike, Cranny owns a résumé that blends range and record-setting speed, most notably the American records for both the indoor 5,000m (14:33.17) and outdoor 3,000m (8:25.10). Now …

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Oops… a Friday Episode 1:07:47

17d ago1:07:47

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On this episode of Conner VS Cobb, Nick and Ryan talk about flipping Peletons, Facebook marketplace crazies, businesses we want to destroy, being uncancelable, and NBA refs. See Ryan on the road: Dec 5 - Chicago (with Nick) Dec 6 - Mahomet, IL (with Nick) Jan 21 - Roanoke, VA Jan 24 - Vienna, VA Jan 29 - San Diego, CA…

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How To Outwork Talent & Other Secrets Of The Greats: The Yaseen Abdalla Blueprint for Greatness 1:01:44

16d ago1:01:44

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Yaseen Abdalla’s story is one of adaptation and ambition. He’s a runner who has thrived across programs, distances, and continents, representing Sudan on the international stage while redefining what a new-generation distance athlete can be. At the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Abdalla placed 21st in the marathon (2:13:32), continuing a remark…

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Major Coaching Change! Josh Hoey & Justin Rinaldi part ways - sneak peak 8:24

18d ago8:24

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American 800 star Josh Hoey and his coach Justin Rinaldi have parted ways after Rinaldi helped transform Hoey into one of the top 800m runners in the world, but Hoey didn't make Team USA for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Rojo, Wejo & Jon discuss the reasons behind the split, disagreements over training intensities, and Hoey's tendency to p…

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Chainsaw Man Vs Demon Slayer?? - Otakus Anonymous Episode #135 2:10:39

18d ago2:10:39

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Thank you to this weeks sponsor, HelloFresh!Use code Otakus10FM for 10 free meals now and one free meal for life at hellofresh.com/otakus10fm !0:00 - Danny's Gonna Get Kidney Stones 11:03 - Danny's No Good Terrible Very Bad Day19:42 - This Week's Schedule20:50 - Don't Do This To Me Sanda34:04 - Digimon Might Lose Us38:33 - Tougen Anki Is BACK41:44 …

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Steadily Growing Listenership 1:14:15

19d ago1:14:15

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On this episode of Conner VS Cobb, Nick and Ryan talk about board games, kids at breweries, bad trick-or-treating treats, and the Yonkers Raceway. See Ryan on the road: Dec 5 - Chicago (with Nick) Dec 6 - Mahomet, IL (with Nick) Jan 21 - Roanoke, VA Jan 24 - Vienna, VA Jan 29 - San Diego, CA

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The Patience to Be Great: How Kole Mathison Is Redefining What It Means to Chase Greatness in the NCAA 54:46

18d ago54:46

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He's one of the NCAA's brightest young stars, and his recent sophomore season proved why. Kole Mathison, the 2022 Champs Sports Cross Country national champion, and now a rising junior steeplechaser for the University of Colorado, joins the show fresh off a breakout year on the track and a strong start to the 2025 cross country season. Just weeks a…

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College doping scandal?, Valencia half, 7th American sub 2:09, New York City Marathon week 1:30:17

19d ago1:30:17

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The #1 cross country team in the country is racked by some teamwide suspensions for violations of "team rules" for the rest of the year. World record holder in the marathon Ruth Chepngetich was banned 3 years. Agnes Ngetich, Yomif Kejelcha, and Andreas Almgren ran fast in Valencia. Who will go fastest in New York City this weekend? Mini preview of …

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The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson on His New Book, Running Fast, Why We Run, and LetsRun.com 1:00:53

20d ago1:00:53

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Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, former editor-in-chief of Wired, 2:29 marathoner, and daily LetsRun visitor, joins this week’s LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast to talk about his new book, The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports (buy it here). Thompson shares how he went from a decent high school runner to running 2:29 in h…

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Episode Three-Hundred and Eighty-Six: John Setzer 2:05:52

20d ago2:05:52

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While visiting Richmond and Absolute Art Tattoo to celebrate the legend Brian Bruno, Nick got the chance to sit down and talk once again with John Setzer from Civilization Tattoo down the road. Veteran of the show, this is a great chance to get caught up with what's going on at their new shop as well as hear the usual great stories about shops, tat…

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Mostly Motorsports Ep 383 - Mike Marlar, Landon Crawley 1:10:12

20d ago1:10:12

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Mostly Motorsports with The RacinBoys Ep 383 - Mike Marlar, Landon Crawley Scott Traylor and Kirk Elliott, along with Producer Todd Surprise, have been the host of "Track Talk" with the RacinBoys on Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City for over 25 years. Traylor spent 13 years on the road as anchor and producer of the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour br…

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The Rise of Jackson Spencer: Inside the Mind of America’s Next Great High School Star 28:19

20d ago28:19

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In 2025, Herriman High’s Jackson Spencer became the name every prep distance fan had to know. The Utah standout, who is headed to BYU next year, opened his season with a victory at the Simplot Games 3200m (8:56.03), then surged into spring with a breakthrough 8:51.26 at the Arcadia Invitational. His momentum carried into June, where he unleashed a …

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Pick of the Week #1000 – Fantastic Four #730 (4) 4:05:42

22d ago4:05:42

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iFanboy celebrates its landmark 1000th episode with a quadruple-sized extravaganza! Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick try in vain to hold it all together as they're joined by Ron Richards, Gordon the Intern, Dr. Ryan Haupt, Jim Viscardi, Tom King, Chris Eliopoulos, Mike Norton, and Brian Michael Bendis! Plus, a special appearance by Rick Remender!…

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What It Takes to Build a Dynasty: Mike Smith on Systems, Identity, and Relentless Growth in Elite Running | Exclusive Lessons From Coaching NAU, Galen Rupp, Nico Young, Donavan Brazier + More 1:09:18

23d ago1:09:18

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Final Surge: https://www.finalsurge.com (RUNNINGEFFECT20) He built a dynasty in Flagstaff, and now, Mike Smith is bringing that same fire to Nike’s Swoosh Track Club. After nearly a decade at the helm of Northern Arizona University, where he built a dynasty that captured five NCAA men’s cross country titles and earned him 41 Big Sky Coach of the Ye…

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What It Really Takes to Be Great: Inside the Grind, the Burnout, and the Relentless Fight to Keep Going With NIKE Pro Coach Alex Ostberg 59:57

25d ago59:57

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Sacrifice, grit, burnout, and the fight to be great: this month’s Rundown Recap dives into four stories that every driven person needs to hear. The fellas kick things off with “Sacrifice Isn’t Sustainable,” a raw look at how constantly grinding and giving everything can start to take more than it gives. What happens when the thing you love starts b…

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Talksplode #118 - Jason Fabok 1:19:47

25d ago1:19:47

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Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Jason Fabok's first published work was drawing Superman/Batman at DC Comics, before becoming a fan favorite artist on a certain dark knight. Then after over a decade at the top of the DC heap, he went all in on creator owned work, joining Geoff Johns to introduce the new series, Rook: Exodus, from th…

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The BEST Fight In MHA?? - Otakus Anonymous Episode #134 2:14:10

25d ago2:14:10

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Thank you to today's Sponsor, Turtle Beach!Go turtlebeach.com/otakus for 10% off your order!We hope you enjoy this podcast brought to you by Nick Conner and Danny Motta! We hope to cover all your favorite anime as well as any current noteworthy news! New episodes will be releasing each week, hope to see you at the next one!0:00 - Apologies For No L…

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FAQs 49:25

26d ago49:25

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On this episode of Conner VS Cobb, Nick and Ryan talk about awful radio appearances, weird insults after shows, icebreakers, IRAs and FAQs. And the usual stuff. See Ryan on the road: Dec 5 - Chicago (with Nick) Dec 6 - Mahomet, IL (with Nick) Jan 21 - Roanoke, VA Jan 24 - Vienna, VA Jan 29 - San Diego, CA…

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Jane Hedengren debut, Parker Valby & Katelyn Tuohy return, Joshua Cheptegei vs Conner Mantz + Keely Hodgkinson 1:14:34

26d ago1:14:34

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Jane Hedengren blew her NCAA debut out of the park? Could she be the favorite at NCAA cross country? Joshua Cheptegei's improved in marahton #3 in Amsterdam, but is he even better than Conner Mantz? What about Mo Farah?marathon performances and questions whether he's cut out for the distance, comparing him to other marathoners like Connor Mantz and…

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From PRs to PR: How Claire Manley Turns Athletes Into Brands 40:23

27d ago40:23

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Claire Manley went from chasing PRs on the track to building a storytelling engine for athletes and running brands. She is the co-founder of Meet @ 7 Studios, a women-led social media and personal branding agency designed for professional runners and endurance athletes. Her work focuses on giving athletes Fortune 500-level strategy and visibility w…

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Mostly Motorsports Ep #382 Conner Wade Whit Gastineau 1:21:37

27d ago1:21:37

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Mostly Motorsports Episode #382 World Of Outlaws, Conner Wade & Whit Gastineau scored his first career Series victory at Salt City Speedway on Friday night, then turned around on Saturday and did it again. Scott Traylor and Kirk Elliott, along with Producer Todd Surprise, have been the host of "Track Talk" with the RacinBoys on Sports Radio 810 WHB…