Best Spader Podcasts (2026)

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Best of 2025, Champions - Mark Spader, John Merritt, John Hart 42:04

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On this Best of 2025 episode of the Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most influential conversations from the Champions Series, one that clearly defines what effective installation and teaching look like at the championship level. Three championship head coaches share how they approach offseason and in-season installs. Rather tha…

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Best of 2025, Your Call - Patrick Daberkow, Head Coach, Concordia University (NE) 18:47

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On this Best of 2025 episode of the Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit a conversation that delivered applicable ideas for coaches looking to make practice more competitive and intentional. In this episode of Your Call, host Keith Grabowski sits down with Patrick Daberkow, head coach at Concordia University–Nebraska and co-founder of the Head…

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New Year, New Frontiers With Carlos Cisco 54:12

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Kick off the New Year with a brand new episode of Strange New Pod as Julian and Giraffe sit down with writer and game designer Carlos Cisco for a wide-ranging conversation spanning Star Trek and tabletop RPGs. Carlos dives into his work as a writer on Star Trek: Discovery, his contributions to Star Trek Adventures, and his role in helping develop t…

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Best of 2025, Passing Lab – Caleb Corrill, OC/QB Coach, Georgetown College 1:19:35

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most foundational conversations of the year from The Passing Lab. This discussion directly challenges how coaches think about the modern passing game. This episode explores the decline of traditional quick game concepts and the rise of hybrid answers, RPOs, moti…

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Best of 2025, The Think Tank - Grant Caserta, Mike Fox, Eric Kasperowicz 1:23:18

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most actionable conversations of the year from the Defensive Think Tank series. As offenses continue to stress defenses with tempo, formation variation, and option concepts, this episode focuses on how strong defensive systems are built to solve problems through…

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The Best of 2025, Art of Practice - Scott Strohmeier and Keegan O’Hara 38:07

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most influential conversations from The Art of Practice series, featuring Scott Strohmeier, head coach at Iowa Western, and Keegan O’Hara, assistant quarterbacks coach at Minnesota. This discussion stood out in 2025 for its clear breakdown of what practice tempo…

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Episode 160: Keith Ammann is Making Enemies 1:01:06

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Keith Ammann is an ENNIE Award–winning writer based in Chicago. He’s the author of several books of advice for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons players, including The Monsters Know What They’re Doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon Masters, MOAR! Monsters Know What They’re Doing, How to Defend Your Lair, and most recently Making Enemies: Monster Design…

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Best of 2025 - Drew Dallas, Head Coach, Hutchinson Community College 31:40

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most widely applicable conversations of the year, featuring Drew Dallas, head coach of Hutchinson Community College and the 2024 NJCAA Division I National Champions. Coach Dallas breaks down how he has built and sustained a championship-level program in an envir…

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Best of 2025, Student of the Game - Lane Little, WR Coach, Mt. St. Joseph University 42:50

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most meaningful conversations from the Student of the Game series, featuring Lane Little, wide receivers coach at Mount St. Joseph University. This episode stood out in 2025 for its clear look at how coaching development actually happens. Not through titles or s…

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Best of 2025, Sprint-Based Football - Kurt Hester 1:14:34

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most impactful conversations released in 2025. Our discussion with Kurt Hester on the Sprint-Based Football podcast, hosted by Tony Holler. Kurt Hester was clear in his beliefs and deeply committed to doing what was right for athletes, even when it meant challen…

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A Very Starfleet Christmas With Jim Johnson 50:29

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Merry Christmas and welcome to a special holiday edition of Strange New Pod. Julian sits down with Jim Johnson, Project Manager for Star Trek Adventures at Modiphius, for an overdue and insightful conversation about the past, present, and future of STA. They discuss Jim’s background and love of theater, reflect on how Star Trek Adventures Second Ed…

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Best of 2025 - Rosters Don’t Win Games, Execution Does - AJ Smith 39:35

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most practical conversations of the year, featuring AJ Smith, former UFL and XFL offensive coordinator. As coaches move from the end of one season into the offseason, this episode zeroes in on the hardest questions to answer: what stays, what gets cut, and what …

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Best of 2025, Alert the Post - Mike LaFleur, OC, Los Angeles Rams 28:55

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On this Best of 2025 episode of the Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the year’s most impactful conversations from Alert the Post, featuring Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. The episode stood out for its clear, practical breakdown of how modern NFL offenses create clarity for quarterbacks and skill players amid in…

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Best of 2025, The Turnaround – Steve Pyne, Head Coach, Union HS (WA) 48:53

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most impactful conversations from The Turnaround series. The episode featuring high school football coach Steve Pyne. Originally aired in January 2025, this conversation stood out for its experience-driven look at what real program turnarounds actually require. …

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Best of 2025, The Think Tank- Dan Gonzalez, Josh Herring, Dub Maddox 1:08:37

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On this episode of Best of 2025 of Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the most impactful conversations of the year. The pilot episode of The Think Tank, first aired in January 2025. This roundtable brings together experienced football coaches to dive deep into offensive strategy and how coaches can make continuous adjustments against …

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Under the Radar Favorite Episodes 1:08:54

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This week, we are diving into some of our favorite under-the-radar Star Trek episodes that deserve a lot more love. Deep cuts, strange choices, and episodes that quietly say a lot about the franchise we love. This week’s picks: Julian revisits TNG Season 1’s “Arsenal of Freedom,” a rough era classic packed with big ideas, strange tech, and early-se…

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Building Ownership, Accountability, and Growth - Cris Reisert, OC, Toledo 33:27

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On this episode of Coach and Coordinator, Keith Grabowski sits down with Cris Reisert to explore how the Kaizen philosophy can transform coaching, team culture, and player development. Drawing from Reisert’s experience at Tiffin University and Gardner-Webb University, the conversation centers on building programs through Kaizen - continuous improve…

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Strange New Worlds Season 3 Unscripted Review 9:04

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In today's episode Kris and Tom are out of the studio and on the road recording an unscripted episode reviewing Strange New Worlds season 3 happenings. Send us a text Support the show

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Episode 159: Ben Robbins of Lame Mage 1:24:27

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Ben Robbins has spent most of his life elbow-deep in role-playing games. He created Microscope, Kingdom, and In This World, writes the ars ludi blog, and spent years running Story Games Seattle to bring total strangers together at the table. He's working on his new game, Rules of Law, as soon as he finishes writing this bio. Please check out these …

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Kaizen: A Blueprint for The Process - Keith Grabowski 22:33

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Every coach talks about “The Process,” but few can define it—let alone build it. In this episode, Keith Grabowski introduces a new blueprint rooted in Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement that transformed global manufacturing. Drawing on personal stories from his early career in an automotive factory, Keith explores how Kaizen’…

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The Trek Movieverse | Is There a Future? 2:28:37

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With Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount, the Trek movie landscape has shifted once again. The Kelvinverse looks to be shelved (again), and now rumors are swirling about a brand new cinematic take on Star Trek from Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves writers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. So what’s changed since our Trek at the Movi…

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Alternative Space: Susan and Tilly Bridges 1:16:41

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In the latest episode of Alternative Space, host Amy Imhoff sits down with the brilliant Susan and Tilly Bridges for a thoughtful, candid, and energizing conversation about representation across the Star Trek universe and beyond. Together, they dig into the realities of being women and trans creators in the writers' room, the complexities of being …

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Jay Paterno 45:07

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On this episode of Coach and Coordinator, Keith Grabowski is joined by Jay Paterno for an honest conversation about the rapidly changing landscape of college football. They break down how the rise of NIL and the transfer portal is reshaping recruiting, player retention, and the day-to-day reality of coaching. Paterno shares deep insights into why e…

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Lessons in Leadership and Balance - Jason Eck, New Mexico 48:45

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On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we sit down with Jason Eck to explore the real-life balance between coaching, family, leadership and the evolving world of youth sports. Eck reflects on the importance of family alignment in every coaching decision from career moves to the daily demands of the season and how being present at home st…

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Tony Todd | Remembering a Legend 1:09:00

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This week on Strange New Pod, we honor the legendary Tony Todd on what would have been his birthday and a little over a year since his passing. We look back at his unforgettable impact on Star Trek, from Kurn, brother of Worf, to Older Jake Sisko in "The Visitor," to the formidable Hirogen Alpha on Voyager. We also celebrate his powerful legacy in …

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The Mentors Behind Great Offensive Line Coaching 16:10

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In this episode, Keith pulls together short teaching moments from Andy Reid, Bob Wylie, Dante Scarnecchia, and Jon Gruden to highlight the coaching wisdom that shaped generations of offensive line coaches. These clips go beyond technique—they reveal how great coaches think, prepare, teach, and adapt. Keith breaks down each lesson and shows how thes…

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Game Planning Tips: Situational Mastery, Pass-Rush Targets, and Hidden Yardage Wins 16:58

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In this week’s Game Planning Tips, Coach Keith Grabowski shares three playoff-critical concepts that tighten your game plan and sharpen your team’s edge when every possession matters. Andrew Sowder opens the episode with a clear approach to situational football—how to build and use a complete situational chart, when to make two-point decisions, how…

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Episode 158: The Epistolaries of W.M. Akers 1:07:23

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W.M. Akers is a novelist, playwright, editor, game designer, copywriter and, well, just about any other kind of writer you might require. He is the author of Westside, Westside Saints and Westside Lights, the creator of Deadball: Baseball With Dice and Comrades: A Revolution RPG, and too many plays to mention here. He is also responsible for Strang…

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National Coach of the Week - Eric Kjar, Corner Canyon HS (UT) 21:39

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On this episode of National Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football Technology, Keith Grabowski sits down with Eric Kjar, head coach of Utah powerhouse Corner Canyon HS, fresh off another state championship. This year’s title marks six championships in the last eight seasons, a run that has firmly established Corner Canyon as one of the pre…

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Be the Best Truth Telling Team in America - Brian Kight 1:01:11

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Brian Kight is back on the show, and this time we get into something most coaches talk about but rarely build: a staff and team that can actually tell each other the truth. We look at why honesty fades during the grind of a season, how communication can get sideways in a staff room, and what leaders can do to fix it. BK walks through the standards …

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Game Planning Tips: Odd-Front Answers, Defensive Excellence, and Special Teams Situations 37:16

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In this week’s Game Planning Tips, Coach Keith Grabowski brings you three coaches with practical, teachable ideas you can use immediately in your game plan. Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation presents Game Planning Tips. On offense, Jason Mangone, Head Coach at Brockport, shows how to attack an odd front with a downhill inside zone plan. He explain…

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SHIFTm2M Applied - A Conversation with Implementers 1:00:37

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Join us for a dynamic discussion with leaders who are putting SHIFTm2M into practice. Hear real stories, lessons learned, and practical insights from those actively applying Jesus’ disciplemaking strategy in their ministries. Whether you're just exploring SHIFTm2M or already on the journey, this conversation will inspire and equip you to take the n…

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Talking Star Trek Adventures w/ Al Spader, Meric Moir, and Michael Dismuke 1:04:57

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Strange New Pod beams up an incredible trio for this special episode as Julian sits down with the writers behind the Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Starter Campaign: Al Spader, Meric Moir, and Michael Dismuke. Together, they dive into the creative heart of the campaign, exploring the inspiration behind its story, how it welcomes brand-new TTRP…

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D3 Hansen Ratings Coach and Coordinators of the Week - Stephen Lee, Adam Weber and Geno DeMarco 36:31

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On this episode of Hansen Ratings D3 Coach and Coordinators of the Week, presented by Tully, hosts Logan and John bring together three powerful coaching conversations that highlight the heart, craft, and leadership behind Division III football. The episode opens with Mary Hardin-Baylor OC Stephen Lee, who reflects on the mentors and experiences tha…

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Coaching as a Creative Act 19:03

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In this solo episode, Keith Grabowski reflects on a powerful idea he discovered only recently when his son shared Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act. What began as a conversation about hitting and baseball opened the door to a much larger truth about coaching and the offseason. Every winter and spring, coaches get flooded with ideas. Clinics, artic…

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Game Planning Tips - Moving Stress, Simplifying RPOs, and Structuring Special Teams 22:34

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In this week’s Game Planning Tips, Coach Keith Grabowski brings you three coaches who show how clarity and intentional teaching create smarter, faster football in every phase of the game. On defense, John Loose, Associate Head Coach and Safeties Coach at Army West Point, breaks down his Cover 6 Toolbox and explains how moving stress — not adding ca…

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Episode 157: Dr. Jason von Stietz and Mental Health in Our Games 1:04:37

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Dr. Jason von Stietz is a licensed psychologist and cognitive behavior therapist who specializes in the treatment of people with OCD, Panic, Insomnia, and Sport/Performance related issues. Please check out these relevant links: Dr. Jason von Stietz (website) Movie House Sports Psychology (podcast) The Mentally Fit Athlete (podcast) Welcome to Dice …

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D3 Hansen Ratings Coach and Coordinators of the Week - Mike Isgro, Mike McElroy, and Peter Stuursma 34:35

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On this episode of Hansen Ratings D3 Coach and Coordinators of the Week, presented by Tully, hosts Logan and John bring together three powerful conversations that highlight leadership, strategy, and personal development across Division III football. First, Delaware Valley OC Mike Isgro shares insights into the art of offensive strategy, emphasizing…

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National Coach of the Week – Santavious Bryant, HC, Grayson HS (GA) 20:09

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On this episode of National Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football Technology, we dive into a powerful conversation with Santavious Bryant, Head Coach at Grayson HS (GA), who breaks down how relationships form the foundation of team success. Coach Bryant emphasizes that genuine care between players and staff strengthens communication, open…

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Star Trek Khan: A Sit Down with David Mack and Kirsten Beyer 55:10

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This week on SNP, we’re sitting down with two titans of the Star Trek universe: David Mack and Kirsten Beyer, the brilliant writers behind Star Trek: Khan. We’ll dive deep into the origins of one of Trek’s most iconic villains, explore how they brought new depth to Khan’s legacy, and get a peek behind the curtain of writing within the Star Trek can…

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SNA Whatever Should Be Done Must Be Done, Act 3: "The Codex" Season Finale 1:45:32

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Star Trek Adventures: Whatever Should Be Done Must Be Done — Act III “The Codex” Second Edition Starter Campaign Finale! After seven months of exploration, discovery, and danger, the SNA crew reaches the grand finale of the Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Starter Campaign. What will they uncover in The Codex? Can they protect the ideals of the …

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Game Planning Tips - Red Zone Precision, Defensive Culture, and Hidden Yardage Wins 21:20

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In this week’s Game Planning Tips presented by Lauren's First and Goal Foundation, Coach Keith Grabowski brings you insights from three coaches who define what championship preparation looks like across every phase of the game. On offense, Joe Moorhead, Head Coach at Akron, breaks down his red zone framework and RPO structure that create simplicity…

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D3 Hansen Ratings Coach and Coordinators of the Week - Ryan Larsen, Andy Helms, Tim Kologrivov, and Matt Walker 49:50

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On this episode of Hansen Ratings D3 Coach and Coordinators of the Week, presented by Tully, hosts Logan and John spotlight four outstanding Division III coaches who share how preparation, mindset, and strategy drive consistent performance on and off the field. First, Carnegie Mellon HC Ryan Larsen and OC Andy Helms discuss how practice efficiency,…

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"Eternity's Face" Star Trek Khan Finale Review 1:29:18

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Join us live as we dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and the crew break down the finale of the series, "Eternity's Face!" Episode Synopsis: Dissent among Khan's followers threatens Venture's launch. Khan faces one last threat to his rule, and a final decisi…

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National Coach of the Week - Chris Greisen, HC, West De Pere HS (WI) 19:57

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On this episode of National Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football, Keith Grabowski sits down with Chris Greisen, head coach at West De Pere High School, to discuss how he’s built a football program defined by culture, accountability, and innovation. Coach Greisen shares how his team lives by the acronym GRIT — Grind, Responsibility, Inten…

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National Coach of the Week – Travis Dixon, Hamilton HS (AZ) 17:15

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On this episode of National Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football, Keith Grabowski talks with Travis Dixon, Head Coach of Hamilton HS (AZ), about the essential role defense plays in his team’s success. Dixon highlights the preparation, strategy, and adaptability led by Coach Barrett, whose defensive unit challenges the offense daily—sharp…

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Art of Practice - Turning Reps into Results: Building Your Practice Structure - Phil Kleckler, Head Coach, Lindsey Wilson University 21:06

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On this episode of Art of Practice, presented by GoRout, Coach Keith Grabowski sits down with Phil Kleckler, HC at Lindsey Wilson University, to explore how his program balances efficiency, competition, and development to drive sustained success. Coach Kleckler explains how technology like GoRout streamlines communication and enhances practice stru…

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Episode 156: Aaron Pollyea and Al Spader are REDACTED! 1:24:48

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Aaron Pollyea has a background in astronomy and physics, but currently has a day job dealing with climate change and its intersection with agriculture. He has been a life-long Star Trek fan, and has been working as a freelance writer for Star Trek Adventures since it began. In his free time, Aaron may be found gazing through his telescope, reading …

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Game Planning Tips: Shifts, Situations, and Special Teams Precision 23:01

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Presented by Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation In this week’s Game Planning Tips, Coach Keith Grabowski brings together three coaches who define what preparation looks like across every phase of the game. On offense, Mark Carney, Head Coach at Kent State University, shares how to use shifts and motions with intent — to control defensive structure,…

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Star Trek Khan "Original Sin" Review 1:08:53

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Join us as we dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe, Julian, and Hawk break down the penultimate episode of the series, "Original Sin!" Episode Synopsis: Five years after disaster sweeps the planet, Khan's people and the Elboreans prepare their joint, single ve…