Best Wizards C&C Podcasts (2025)

Text the Nerds! Dave & JC continue with their Hershell Gordon Lewis Trio of splatter with 1970's The Wizard of Gore! Support the show Leave a rating and review. And always feel free to reach out to us via email, or any of our socials. ExcellentDay4aPodcast.com X @ExcellentDay4a FB @ Excellent Day 4 a Podcast [email protected] YT @ Exc…

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Southeast Division Dynasty Outlook! | Who are the Key Pieces on the Wizards? 50:15

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Tune in to the latest Punt Intended episode where Mark C takes us through a dynasty outlook of the Southeast Division! Do the Hawks have enough playmaking outside Trae Young? Who are the key core pieces on the Wizards? Will the Magic finally have a competent offense with the addition of Desmond Bane? How much firepower have the Hornets added? Are t…

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2-19: Through the Lens of Iredell Support Services 39:20

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In this episode of the EMS Wizard Podcast, John, Terry, and Walter sit down with Robby Milton, Deputy Director of Support Services with Iredell County, to talk about leadership growth, adapting to change, and the evolving landscape of EMS management. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram or find us on Facebook.…

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Las Locas, Latina Fest & the Business of Being Funny with Janice V. Rodriguez 51:28

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Ilse sits down with comedian, producer, and festival founder Janice V. Rodriguez, the woman who turned a New Year’s resolution into one of Chicago’s most vital comedy movements. Janice shares the origin of Las Locas Comedy, how the Latina Comedy Festival grew from a “one-show festival” into a multi-day powerhouse, and why comedy is equal parts spre…

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Episode 301: WTF was the Bok Game?!?!?! 1:09:35

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Strap in for a chaotic episode as Phil, Ant, and Rich attempt to analyse the un-analysable. The Springboks' win over Argentina had everything: 97 points, 12 tries, a hattrick, a bizarre drop-goal attempt from your own in-goal, and a coming-of-age masterclass from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. We break down the madness, the genius, and the sheer lunacy…

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Central Division Dynasty Outlook! | Can Pistons Players Elevate Their Game? 49:04

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Listen to the latest Punt Intended episode where Mark C takes us through a dynasty outlook of the Central Division! What can we make of Josh Giddey and Coby White as the lead players in Chicago? Can Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren take the next steps in their fantasy games? How do the Pacers, Bucks, and Cavs rebound after rough endings to their seas…

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Episode One Fk'n Hundred 1:21:33

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Text the Nerds! That’s right, forget about those pesky bonus drops. Wait, what?! Don’t you dare! They’re considered bonuses for a reason. They’re amazing. Listen to TF out of them. Ok, squirreling again. Anyway, this is episode Fk’n 100! The Nerds look back on all things leading up to this point. Taking time to appreciate the evolution. Tell us you…

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2-18: Through the Lens of The Land of Oz 41:13

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In this episode, we explore the idea of “reading the room you’re not in” and how situational awareness extends beyond patient care into leadership and management. We compare the skill sets of paramedics and managers, where they overlap, where they differ, and whether being good in one role prepares you for success in the other. Support the show Tha…

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Seances, Czech fairy tales & the secret life of a film programmer (ft. Raul Benitez) 41:12

17d ago41:12

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Ilse sits down with film programmer and Chicago Screen Gem Raul Benitez, a man who’s been shaping the city’s film culture for over a decade without ever setting foot in film school. From curating cult Czech fantasy films at midnight to launching a Chicago–Mexico City filmmaker exchange, Raul has proven that programming is equal parts taste, hustle,…

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Episode 300: Lions Kicked into the Bottomless Pit 55:05

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This week, Dick blows the whistle on the TRC’s scheduling shenanigans, accusing them of high tackle interference with the Women’s RWC and AFL finals. It’s a calendar clash of titanic proportions, and someone’s getting yellow-carded.We scrum down on the age-old debate: Six Nations or TRC—which competition reigns supreme? Spoiler: it’s less “crown je…

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SHOCKING Dynasty Mock Draft Results with Angle Fantasy Basketball 1:20:09

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Continuing his review series on a recent dynasty mock draft, Mark C invites on Braxton and Andrew of Angle Fantasy Basketball to discuss their selections. Hear why Braxton opted for so many rookies like Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey when he typically focuses on veteran options. Listen why Andrew focused on prime production players like Giannis Anteto…

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Ep99 Tang3ntal Hodgepodge 1:57:38

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Text the Nerds! Joe T and David present a very special TH. This one featuring Danny C, and special guest...2Eyed Kevin. Together, they talk about some horror news, some hot takes, and a few anecdotes. Support the show Leave a rating and review. And always feel free to reach out to us via email, or any of our socials. ExcellentDay4aPodcast.com X @Ex…

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Episode 299: Razor out, Gatland in! 1:10:05

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What a weekend of rugby... The Wallabies and Argentina got our morning's off to a great start with a highly entertaining clash, followed up by what was one of the all-time great halves of rugby from the Springboks and a record defeat for the All Blacks. The Springbok Women then closed out the double up with an inspired debut in the World Cup knocko…

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Keiph Oliver: You can lead the work...or keep waiting to be picked. Your choice. 57:13

24d ago57:13

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Ilse sits down with writer–producer–multi-hyphenate Keiph Oliver for a conversation that’s equal parts business school, therapy, and creative pep talk. They get into what it means to lead instead of chase, why filmmakers should stop gatekeeping their own work, and how YouTube might be a smarter move than Sundance. Also in the mix: self-worth, faith…

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Dynasty Mock Draft DOMINATION with Rick Kamla 1:19:40

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In this episode, Mark C invites on Rick Kamla to discuss his recent strategy in a dynasty mock draft! Kamla reveals his secret tips and tricks to help you dominate your start-up dynasty drafts, including to avoid drafting too much youth and ensure you build up the pillars of your team. Along the way, Mark C and Kamla profile numerous players, from …

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Ep98 TTC 2002 1:38:20

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Text the Nerds! The Nerds fire up the Terror Time Capsule once again. Guess the randomizer knew we were down to a quarter tank and kept it local. Going back to the early days of the millennium. A year of Rage, Rings, and Resurrections! Support the show Leave a rating and review. And always feel free to reach out to us via email, or any of our socia…

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Why your film needs a wizard & a paladin (ft. Ana J. Christian & C. Ryan Stemple) 49:47

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Ilse kicks it with Ana J. Christian (editor/paladin) and C. Ryan Stemple (colorist/wizard)—aka the post team behind Journey Work Entertainment, the Chicago studio making indie films look like a million bucks (without ever leaving the Midwest). They talk about what post actually is, why metadata’s your ride-or-die, the emotional damage of 2AM color …

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Episode 298: Eden Park Remains a Fortress 50:59

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Rain and the ref seem to be common excuses going around the South African water coolers this week, but in all honesty the Boks had only themselves to blame for gifting Ardie Savea a victory in his 100th Test. While the Springbok men failed to create history, the women will write a new chapter as they appear in their first ever RWC quarter final aga…

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ELITE Dynasty Mock Draft Review! 49:23

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In this episode, Mark C breaks down his own draft in a 12-team, 18-round dynasty mock draft he conducted with various dynasty industry experts! You'll get insights on where to select hyped rookies, how to build out your dynasty squad, and why selecting talent over fit is paramount in dynasty start-up drafts. Dynasty managers won't want to miss this…

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Ep97 Tales from Astral Paranormal 1:35:25

1M ago1:35:25

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Text the Nerds! Links below! 👇🏼 The Nerds sit down with two members of the Astral Paranormal team to discuss their October 10th event at the Everett Theater in Middletown, Delaware. Please welcome Mark Sarro, and one half of Black Ave Films, Chris Avellino as they share stories in the life of paranormal investigators. Tickets for the Everett Theate…

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Episode 297: Springbok Women Shatter their Ceiling 48:08

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Aseza Hele, Libbie Janse van Rensburg, Nadine Roos, Nolusindiso Booi... A special generation of Springbok women have made history with a first ever appearance in the RWC knockouts. Ant and Andy revel in the green glow and recount this historic moment. The Springbok men also feature, with a recap of the Wallabies win and a nervous note on the upcomi…

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Christina Gutierrez don’t trust none of you hoes (but does trust Canadian casinos) 41:54

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Ilse sits down with comic and cultural icon Christina Gutierrez—yes, the one who won at a Canadian casino and used the money to move to London. A literal main character. They talk standup as healing, immigrant kid ambition, and how comedy becomes armor. Plus: British accents gone wrong, Catholic grandmas, hot horoscopes, and how a purse on stage be…

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Building Rankings and Dynasty-Winning Squads with Zach of Dizzle Dynasty! 1:10:24

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In this episode, Mark C brings on Zach of Dizzle Dynasty to talk various dynasty philosophies! They first discuss all the different factors that go into dynasty rankings. Then, Mark C and Zach reveal the secrets to evaluating your own dynasty roster, including divulging key insights in how to properly rebuild and make trades. Lastly, Zach details h…

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Ep96 Starting the Splatter with Two Thousand Maniacs! 56:52

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Text the Nerds! After reminiscing on their Gates of Hell trilogy review, David and JC decided to do it again. This time, with a trio from the Godfather of Gore himself, Herschell Gordon Lewis. Beginning with his 1964 classic, Two Thousand Maniacs! In all its thick, vibrant red glory. Which director should they do next? Support the show Leave a rati…

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Peter's Tape of Sadistic Debauchery: The August Underground Talk 54:28

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Text the Nerds! You thought you were leaving August unscathed? So did our beloved JC. Tonight, he joins David in an intimate chat about the 2001 found footage release, August Underground. Support the show Leave a rating and review. And always feel free to reach out to us via email, or any of our socials. ExcellentDay4aPodcast.com X @ExcellentDay4a …

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Lorena Gonzalez: Follow your dreams, NOT the ghost 54:03

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Ilse sits down with actor and storycreator Lorena Gonzalez to talk about growing up in a legitimately haunted house, quitting a job to chase a dream, and getting told by an all-white conservatory that she didn’t “have it.” (Spoiler: she definitely has it.) They get into gratitude on set, the struggle of starting late in the game, and the spirit who…

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Dynasty Buys and Sells Review | How did Ivica Zubac and Josh Giddey Stack Up? 46:37

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In this episode, Mark C reviews his 2024 offseason Dynasty Buys and Sells! He first details what a "buy" or "sell" actually means before moving into analyzing his calls. Mark C reviews wins on buys like Ivica Zubac and sells like Cam Whitmore while also explaining the lessons learned from labelling Josh Giddey a sell. Tune in for invaluable insight…

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Ep95 They're coming for you, Vanessa: Hell House LLC: Lineage (Spoilers) 1:28:16

2M ago1:28:16

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Text the Nerds! The curtain call, to a much beloved franchise, has come. A movie that has been greatly anticipated, throughout 2025, has made it run through theaters. Hell House LLC: Lineage has now become the most…discussed horror movie out there. Well now that David & JC have taken in their 2nd viewing of the conclusion of That Fk’n Clown, it’s t…

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Episode 296: McReight with a Side of Tries 1:03:45

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Well, nobody saw that coming. The Springboks spontaneously combusted as the Wallabies ran in wonder try after wonder try at Ellis Park to take a famous victory. But, the pod believes a victory next week is still the most likely outcome as some mitigating factors emerge. Perhaps some hard but necessary lessons learned in this shock defeat?Music by @…

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Mindset, Madness & Florida Man with Laura Weiner-Kiser 41:50

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Ilse sits down with certified life coach and mindset expert Laura Weiner-Kiser to talk self-discovery, burnout culture, and why rest isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. They unpack what it really means to show up as yourself, why mindset beats motivation, and how to escape the trap of constant self-promotion. Also: Florida Man makes an appearance. Obviou…

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Dynasty FALLERS | Which Players are TUMBLING Down Rankings? 43:35

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In this episode of the Punt Intended podcast, Mark C details his biggest fallers in his updated dynasty rankings. Listen in as he describes why talents like Shaedon Sharpe, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Noah Clowney are fading away. Mark C will also describe why some aging players have lost their appeal and why team situations are holding back players like…

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Ep94 James and the Giant Clock: A Weapons (2025) review 1:32:15

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Text the Nerds! Much of the horror community has been chomping at the bit to see what Zach Cregger will bring to the big screen as his follow up to the hit Barbarian. The time, for answers, has arrived! Now that everyone has seen it (or at least should have), it's the Nerds' turn to share their thoughts on this much anticipated movie. What were you…

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Jon Silver: Tell the joke, make the film... and maybe google JFK 40:48

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Ilse sits down with Jon Silver to talk comedy roots, producing madness, and why childlike wonder is the secret sauce. They cover the Chicago scene, theater headaches, and Jon’s latest film The Premiere—plus a few conspiracy theories for good measure. Follow Jon on Instagram @jonsilverpoop

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Updated Dynasty Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2025 | Biggest Risers 46:22

2M ago46:22

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On this episode, Mark C breaks down his latest 2025 Dynasty Rankings! He reveals the biggest risers and details just why they have risen in his rankings. Mark C provides insights on Quentin Grimes, Josh Giddey, Deni Avdija, Tyler Herro, Matas Buzelis, Stephon Castle, Jaden Ivey, Cade Cunningham, and much much more! This is a must-listen for dynasty…

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Ep93 Dave & JC's Excellent Adventure w/Diane Franklin & Hell House 1:22:08

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Text the Nerds! Our very own Dave and JC had themselves a little weekend horror infused road trip. All starting with a chance to hang out with the great Diane Franklin, and wrapping it all up with an event at the Abaddon Hotel. Come listen as they spill the tea on all the weekend shenanigans. Support the show Leave a rating and review. And always f…

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Make the thing, don't wait (ft. Missy Hernandez) 43:14

2M ago43:14

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Missy Hernandez joins Ilse to talk about making your own lane—from acting to screenwriting to producing. They dive into representation, identity, and the power of language, plus why safe sets and community matter more than ever. Find out more about Missy and her workshops at www.missyhernandez.com Mentioned in this episode: Thank you to our sponsor…

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Missed the Tangents 15:29

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Text the Nerds! Any fan of the ED4ap gang knows just how much the Nerds love a good(?) tangent. So much, that they've decided to bring those, from this week's episode, over here...in their very own bonus ep. Support the show Leave a rating and review. And always feel free to reach out to us via email, or any of our socials. ExcellentDay4aPodcast.co…

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Summer League Takeaways with Angle Fantasy Basketball | Which Players IMPRESSED in Summer League? 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

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On this episode, Mark C invites on Andrew and Braxton of Angle Fantasy Basketball to discuss some key Summer League Takeaways. They begin by citing which factors from Summer League and the offseason can help dictate dynasty rankings. Then, they discuss rookies who impressed and stood out like Kon Knueppel and Nique Clifford, perhaps changing some d…

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Ep92 Missed the Mark for this Funky Bunch 1:19:37

2M ago1:19:37

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Text the Nerds! Ever watch a horror movie that was so good, it might just make your top list? BUT...there was that one element that rubbed you the wrong way just enough, that it gave a hard bump from such a ranking. Well that's exactly what the Nerds are discussing this week... movies that JUST Missed the Mark. Which ones do you agree with? Which m…

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Jayson "Avocado" Acevedo says "You don't have to set yourself on fire (and aliens are watching)" 38:29

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Ilse and Jayson "Avocado" Acevedo go all in on comedy, self-discovery, and the weird stuff that makes us human—think: alien surveillance, zodiac beef, and birthmark theories. They unpack what it means to be real onstage and off, how fear messes with your glow, and why living out loud matters. Wanna know more about Jayson? Go to www.jaysonavocado.co…

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Episode 295: Is this the Best Lions Side of all time? 44:44

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Short answer, no. The consensus is that even Ireland is better than the B&I Lions. The real question is Argentina better than the Lions? They beat them. But England B beat Argentina. So are England B better than the Lions? And are England B better than England A? Is Maro Itoje the problem? If you asked Andre Piardi, he'd probably say "si". But then…

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Adam Harris - Combine discretionary trading with patterns produced by AI 47:11

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What if you could trade the markets in just 30 minutes a day — using AI? Nice idea, but is it even possible? On this episode I talk to Adam Harris, a former City trader turned mentor. He runs a mentorship program - The Forex Masterclass - that blends old-school market know-how with cutting-edge tech. For this episode he talks to me about how he got…

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Ep91 Megan is Missing, so Bring Her Back! 1:15:08

2M ago1:15:08

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Text the Nerds! With enough coercing, David, Craig, and Movie Dan finally got JC to sit and watch the 2011 found footage...classic(?), Megan is Missing. Then, while we have Craig and Movie Dan joining us, and having just reviewed it, we get their thoughts on Bring Her Back. All this, plus a rapid fire of recommendations being thrown around. Support…

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How to Dominate Your Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Rookie Draft 41:45

2M ago41:45

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In this episode, Mark C divulges everything you need to know to absolutely dominate your upcoming rookie draft. He first details some recent moves like Chris Paul to the Clippers and Marcus Smart to the Lakers. He then breaks down how to create an effective Big Board, divulging the secrets to identifying top talent and hidden gems. Within this Mark…

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A ghost named Patrick... and the Chicago indie film scene (ft. Andrea Zile Bish) 38:49

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Writer/director/producer Andrea Zile Bish joins Ilse to talk birds, ghosts, and the Chicago indie scene. They cover creative burnout, ghost roommates, and why making art with your people is the real flex. Find out more about Bish at www.zilebish.com Mentioned in this episode: Thank you to our sponsor, Joel Maisonet Photography: maisonetphotography.…

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Episode 294: Big Props to Georgia 1:10:18

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The Boks have wrapped up their on-field preparations for the Rugby Championship with a testing but worthy win over the physical Georgians. All that remains is to sit back and watch the dull, light beer clashes Down Under while Rassie fine tunes his first choices. On the domestic front, the Currie Cup gets going with some of our u20 World Champions …

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Summer League Takeaways and Prospect Standouts | Should We Be Concerned with Egor Demin and Kasparas Jakučionis 48:54

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In this episode, Mark C begins by recapping the latest Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard transactions. Then, he details just exactly what we should take away from Summer League. Do any of the stats actually matter? Why should we care about shot attempts and rebounds but not the actual percentages? Mark C then discusses these statistical insights and …

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Ep90 DD&J Bring Her Back 1:07:47

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Text the Nerds! Danny C, David, and JC finally spill the beans on their thoughts on the 2025 Philippou Bros release, Bring Her Back. Support the show Leave a rating and review. And always feel free to reach out to us via email, or any of our socials. ExcellentDay4aPodcast.com X @ExcellentDay4a FB @ Excellent Day 4 a Podcast ExcellentDay4aPodcast@gm…