Best Chris Mears Podcasts (2025)

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HR 2 - Mike Defabo joins the Show, Phil Bourque Talks Penguins 42:21

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20h ago42:21

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Mark is joined by Mike Defabo to talk some Steelers, Phil Bourque joins the show to talk Pens ahead of the game tonight. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Pierre McGuire joins the Show, Calls on the 15 33:21

21h ago33:21

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Mark takes some calls and is joined by Pierre McGuire to talk some Penguins before the game tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Almost Got Schwarber, Pens Lose Malkin 38:53

21h ago38:53

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Mark and Tommy Radio talk about Schwarber staying in Philly, get into the Pens and the news of Malkin to IR, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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#176 - Christmas Vacation Panel with Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid and Juliette Lewis 56:09

12h ago56:09

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Vid Check out our National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation panel from RI Comic Con 2025, featuring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid and Juliette Lewis! Video edit by Craig Depina@funbearablepod / funbearablepod.com / patreon.com/funbearablepod#christmasvacation #chevychase #christmas #panel #live #podcast…

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HR 2 - Trai Essex Joins the Show, Ask Mark Anything 36:32

2d ago36:32

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Mark continues talking Steelers with Trai Essex, Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Matt Williamson joins Show, Calls on 15 33:33

2d ago33:33

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Mark talks Steelers and takes calls. Matt Williamson joins for his weekly hit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Steelers Win, Notre Dame Crybabies 40:10

2d ago40:10

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Mark and Tommy radio talk about the Steelers win in Baltimore, the College football playoff, some Penguins and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 2 - Charlie Batch on Steelers Ravens, MFA's Football Picks 39:22

5d ago39:22

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Mark is joined by Charlie Batch to break down Steelers and Ravens. Mr Friday Afternoon joins the show to make his football picks. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1- Tim Benz on Steelers, Calls on 15 32:35

5d ago32:35

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Mark takes your calls and is joined by Tim Benz this hour to talk Steelers and Ravens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show -Building Penguins, The Password 35:24

5d ago35:24

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The Steelers are boring and the same, so Mark starts by talking some Penguins with Tommy Radio. They get into the STeelers Ravens too and the password See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 2 - Gerry Dulac on Steelers, CFB Champion 35:56

6d ago35:56

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Mark talks about how College Football still crowns a flawed champion. Takes more calls and is joined by Gerry Dulac to talk some Steelers. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Josh Yohe from Tampa, Calls on the 15 33:53

6d ago33:53

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Josh Yohe joins this hour to talk Penguins and Tampa tonight. Mark takes your calls as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Tomlin's to Blame, Cookies 36:24

6d ago36:24

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Mark talks Tomlin and Steelers, Tommy Radio joins. They talk some Pens too and cookies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 2 - Paul Zeise joins the Show, Tyler Kennedy on Penguins 36:58

7d ago36:58

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Tim Benz is in for Mark. Paul Zeise joins the show Tyler Kennedy talks Penguins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Mike Decourcey on Steelers 38:44

7d ago38:44

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Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim is joined by Mike Decourcey to talk Steelers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show -Tim Benz Hosts, Statues in Pittsburgh 40:16

7d ago40:16

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Tim Benz in for Mark Madden. Tommy Radio joins in on the Steelers fun. They play Big Ben soundbites and hit the trifecta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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#175 - Knick Knack Paddy Whack... Let's Crack That Sac! 1:05:15

7d ago1:05:15

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Vid It's another MAIL SAC episode where we hear from our sweet, sweet Funbears! We're talking: getting scammed, the truth behind "Beyond Belief," how the podcast shamed a listener away from his hot dog tendencies, a follow-up (and topper) on the Corn Jerkers mascot, more on the St. Patrick's Day pinch, and Chuck's experience with a Fast-and-Furious…

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HR 2 - Wes Uhler, Mike DeFabo, Steelers talk 33:43

8d ago33:43

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At the top of the hour Wes Uhler joins Tom to discuss the Steelers, then Mike DeFabo at the bottom of the hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Pierre McGuire, Pens Talk 37:12

8d ago37:12

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Tom talks Pens, Steelers, takes your calls. Then Pierre McGuire joins the program to discuss the state of the Penguins after their victory in Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Tom hosts, Mark calls in from the road, Chris Adamski on Steelers 36:59

8d ago36:59

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Tom Opferman hosting for Mark today as Mark calls in on his way to the lake and talk hockey. Chris Adamski joins the show to discuss the latest with the Steelers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 2 - Phil Bourque Talking Pens, Brian Batko on Steelers 40:39

9d ago40:39

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Mark is joined by Phil Bourque to talk Penguins before the Flyers game. Brian Batko joins for Steelers talk. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Gutless Steelers, Pens vs The Old Enemy 35:50

9d ago35:50

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Mark rips into the Steelers after getting flattened and embarrassed by the Bills. Tommy Radio joins the Steelers analysis, they also talk a little Pens Flyers before the game tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Matt Williamson joins the Show, Calls on 15 32:57

9d ago32:57

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Mark takes your calls on the 15 to hear your Steelers angst. Matt Williamson joins the show to talk Steelers Bills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 2 - Charlie Batch joins Mark, Mr Friday Afternoon Picks 40:36

12d ago40:36

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Charlie Batch joins Mark for his weekly hit, Mr Friday Afternoon makes the football picks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Steve Mears joins the Show 26:56

12d ago26:56

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Steve Mears joins Mark this hour to preview the Pens and Jackets tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Tim Benz Joins, Steelers Bills Preview 43:14

12d ago43:14

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Mark and Tommy Radio talk about the Steelers and Bills matchup, hit some Penguins talk, and Tim Benz joins the pregama show as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Tyler Kennedy on Penguins, Calls on 15 29:26

14d ago29:26

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Mark takes some of your calls this hour, and is joined by Tyler Kennedy to talk Penguins before the Pens and Sabres tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show Thanksgiving Talk, Same Steelers Every Year 35:11

14d ago35:11

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Mark and Tommy Radio talk Steelers and Penguins sure, but the main course is a healthy helping of nothing but Thanksgiving talk on the eve of perhaps our greatest holiday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 2- Mike Defabo joins the Show, Ask Mark Anything 36:58

15d ago36:58

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Mark is joined by Mike Defabo for more Steelers talk. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Pierre McGuire joins Show, Calls on 15 34:27

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Mark is joined by Pierre this hour, takes your calls on the 15s and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Steelers Talk, Bucco Banter 35:01

15d ago35:01

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Mark and Tommy Radio talk some Steelers some Buccos some this and some that during the pregame show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 2 - Phil Bourque on Pens, Ask Mark Anything! 37:04

16d ago37:04

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Phil Bourque joins the show to break down the play of the Penguins lately. Mark takes more calls, Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Matt Williamson on Steelers, Calls on the 15 34:00

16d ago34:00

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Mark talks more Steelers loss to the Bears, takes your calls on the 15, and is joined by Matt Williamson to break down the Steelers loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Steelers Lose, Coaching Scared 36:39

16d ago36:39

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Mark talks about the Steelers loss to the Bears Sunday. Tommy Radio joins in on the fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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#174 - Gibby the Thanksgiving Ghoul: Part 4 1:37:01

16d ago1:37:01

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Vid Chuck and Brad sitdown with former co-host Ray Harrington to continue their yearly Thanksgiving tradition: a new chapter in the story of Gibby the Thanksgiving Ghoul! This year, the writing responsibilities revert back to Chuck for Gibby Ghoul and the Goblet of Thanksgiving. Video edit by Craig Depina @funbearablepod / funbearablepod.com / patr…

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#173-B: REPOST - Gibby the Thanksgiving Ghoul - Chapters 1 - 3 2:08:47

18d ago2:08:47

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Vid This is a recap of the past three years of our yearly continuing story, "Gibby the Thanksgiving Ghoul." Chuck wrote a chapter in 2022, Ray wrote a chapter in 2023, Brad wrote a chapter in 2024, and before the newest entry in the Gibby saga (which comes out Monday) we wanted to give the Funbears a chance to check out the previous entries. Happy …

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HR 2 - Charlie Batch on Steelers Bears, MFA Football Picks 43:13

19d ago43:13

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Mark is joined by Charlie Batch to break down the Steelers and Bears matchup. Mr Friday Afternoon joins the show to make the football picks. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Tim Benz on Steelers, Fetch 30:42

19d ago30:42

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Mark takes a call, talks about Mason Rudolph and is joined by Tim Benz this hour to preview Steelers and Bears See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Steelers Bears, Pens Back in Action 37:09

19d ago37:09

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Mark and Tommy Radio talk a ton of Steelers and Bears as that clash is on the horizon. THey do some Penguins talk to as they are back in action against the Wild tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 2 - Carmine Appice Joins Show, Ryan Graves Joins Mark 39:56

20d ago39:56

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Mark is joined by legendary drummer Carmine Appice to start the hour. Then Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves joins the show. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Gerry Dulac Joins Show, Steelery Thursday 30:08

20d ago30:08

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Mark is joined this hour by Steelers beat writer Gerry Dulac See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Matt Bartkowski Joins 31:35

20d ago31:35

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No Tommy Radio today, Mark talks to Matt Bartkowski about the Pens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Mike DeCourcey joins Show, Skenes Bitterness 32:20

21d ago32:20

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Mark plays an interesting soundbite from Paul Skenes. Mike Decourcey joins the show for his weekly hit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 2 - Paul Zeise Joins Show, Tyler Kennedy on Penguins 41:00

21d ago41:00

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Mark is joined by Paul Zeise to talk Steelers and some Buccos. Tyler Kennedy joins to talk Penguins. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Rodgers Wrist Watch, Bucco Fantasies 40:04

21d ago40:04

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Mark and Tommy Radio talk a ton of Steelers, Rodgers, the Bears and also talk about the nonsense out there in regards to the Pirates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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#173 - Chris Revill: Special Kid 1:24:10

21d ago1:24:10

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We are joined this week by Chris Revill, a podcaster who has been around Chuck and Brad for many, many years. Chris, Chuck and Brad delight in talking about the New England punk and ska scene, the proliferation of independent punk rock directors, and Revill's (as well as Chuck's) adventures in Rhode Island media. Video edit by Craig Depina @funbear…

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HR 2 - Mike DeFabo Talking Steelers, Ryan Shea of the Penguins Joins 43:13

22d ago43:13

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Mark talks to Mike DeFabo about the Steelers to start the hour. Ryan Shea of the Penguins calls in to talk about his start to the season. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 1 - Pierre McGuire talking Hockey, Relevant Social Commentary 32:24

22d ago32:24

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Mark talks about the way Shedeur Sanders is being covered by the national media. Pierre McGuire joins for his weekly hockey talk segment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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Pregame Show - Rudolph or Rodgers, Pirate BS 36:26

22d ago36:26

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Mark and Tommy Radio talk about who should start Sunday at Quarterback, some Pirates BS being put out there by the national media, and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)

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HR 2 - Phil Bourque on Sweden Trip, Ask Mark Anything 35:08

23d ago35:08

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Mark takes some more calls, is joined by Phil Bourque to talk Penguins in Sweden, and does Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mark Madden (WXDX)