Best Cooke Revivals Podcasts (2025)

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The Scopes Trial Was Entirely Orchestrated But Became an Unintended 1920s Culture War Touchpoint 56:43

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July 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Trial – a trial that exposed profound divisions in America over religion, education, and public morality. This was a legal case in Dayton, Tennessee, where high school teacher John Scopes was prosecuted for teaching evolution, violating the state's Butler Act. The Butler Act was a 1925 Tennessee l…

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What Most Ministry Leaders Don’t Understand About Worship | Leonard Ray Jarman Jr 1:32:25

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This conversation that will transform how you approach worship. In this soul-stirring conversation, Leonard Ray Jam joins Rita Springer to unpack the sound of true worship, the weight of stewarding a gift, and why Jesus, not platform, is the reward. From prophetic frequencies to the call for purity in worship, this episode will shift your perspecti…

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Friday Feedback 51:09

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Russillo is joined by Kyle and Wargon for a Tuesday edition of Friday Feedback! They answer your questions about the show, deal with some criticism, and share a fact from history. Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please …

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The Panda Was First Discovered By Theodore Roosevelt’s Sons During a 9-Month Expedition in Himalayan China 42:05

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In the late 1920s, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and his younger brother Kermit, sons of President Theodore Roosevelt, wanted fame and glory apart from the family spotlight. They were seeking the “empty spots” on the maps, the areas that had yet to be explored and described by Westerners. From these remote places, they hoped to bring back exotic animals t…

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TW 439 - Fishing Lines and Country Rhymes with Leslie Satcher 28:31

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Get ready for a toe-tapping, rod-casting good time on this week’s Tennessee WildCast! Hosts Jason Harmon and Don King welcome the incredibly talented Leslie Satcher, a Texas-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter who’s penned hits for country legends like George Strait, Willie Nelson, and Martina McBride. In this lively episode, Leslie shares her …

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Secrets of Successful Upselling and Strong Client Relationships with Jon Peppiatt, Part 2 24:23

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Could the evolving landscape of marketing procurement be the key to mastering the new frontier in sales? We’re welcoming back Jon Peppiatt today, former Chairman at BBH London, for the second of a two-part episode. We explore the intricacies of AI-enabled service delivery, plus innovative pricing models that align with both agency and client goals.…

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Fish Where The Fish Are: Surprising Help Wanted Ads 26:44

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From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites. This week, we take a look at the most creative “help wanted” ads in the world. We’ll talk about how IKEA recruited new workers without needing to buy an ad. How VW found new mechanics by posting ads in the most unusual place. And the amazing ways the intelligence community recruits spies and code …

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How Do We Really Know What Happened in the Past When Many Historians Were Propagandists and AI is Fabricating Everything Else? 48:46

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“History is written by the winners.” This aphorism is catchy and it makes an important point that a lot of what we know about history was written with an agenda, not for the purposes of informing us. Unfortunately, it isn’t true. There are many times that the so-called “losers” wrote the histories remembered today. After the American Civil War, Sou…

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S7E28 -The Cook-Off That Tastes Like Legacy: Khary Frazier on Collards, Culture & Chandler Park 24:17

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"We love some collard greens. Black folks love collard greens." – Khary Frazier. In this deeply flavorful episode of Detroit is Different, the mic flips as host and producer Amber Ewing interviews Khary Frazier—founder of Detroit is Different and creator of the Collard Green Cook-Off—about the cultural power and future of this beloved community gat…

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S7E27 -Reviving Legacy: Cheryl Ajamu & the Detroit Football Classic 1:17:53

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“Detroit gives me free concerts, the architecture, the river — I told my friends, ‘Detroit got this.’” In this rich and inspiring episode of Detroit is Different, Cheryl Ajamu joins Khary Frazier to share her journey from Memphis to the woman behind the revival of the Detroit Football Classic. Cheryl is the Owner & Executive Producer for the 2025 D…

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‘Mark Twain’ with Ron Chernow 56:56

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Russillo is joined by Ron Chernow to dive deep into his new book, ‘Mark Twain’. Plus, they discuss why Twain’s life made for an interesting story, his struggles throughout his life, and even touch on other historical figures like Alexander Hamilton. Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenR…

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Eugénie de Montijo: The Spanish Empress Who Built Modern Paris and is Blamed For Imperial France’s Downfall 45:45

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Thirty-three years after the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Empire, his nephew (known as Napoleon III) became the first president of France before becoming emperor himself. Although he was a capable ruler and reformer, Napoleon III’s failed military campaigns, especially France’s loss to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War, led to his defeat, capture,…

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Episode 457 - Sequels, Reboots, Se-Boots, Sidequels, Revivals, Revivboots 1:00:52

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This week, the Funn Boys are back to talk about the new King of the Hill revival trailer, Big Bang Theory's newest spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a Scurbs revival no one asked for, the return to the Land of the Lost, the Spider-Man '94 comic series... AND MORE! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool …

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TW 438 - Discover Outdoor Skills with TWRA! 28:31

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Get ready for an exhilarating episode of Tennessee WildCast that’s packed with outdoor adventure and inspiration! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the world of R3—Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation—with special guest Daniel Musslewhite, TWRA’s R3 Coordinator. Tune in to discover how Tennessee is igniting a passion for the outdoors, from…

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The 5 Steps to Immediately Increase Your Win Rates with Harry Kendlbacher 30:23

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Get ready to learn the 5 transformative principles that can elevate your B2B sales performance to new heights! Harry Kendlbacher, CEO & Managing Partner of Global Performance Group, has a wealth of experience and innovative strategies to enhance B2B sales, especially in unpredictable economic climates. Together in this episode, we explore the nuanc…

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Singer Dion DiMucci 45:51

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Now that we’ve moved the Beatlology Interviews to its own feed, you might not be caught up. Thought you might like to hear one of my favourite episodes - singer Dion DiMucci is one of only five people still alive who are on the cover of Sgt. Pepper. Dion was also supposed to be on the plane with Buddy Holly that fateful night - and he tells us that…

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S7E26 -Rooted in Story, Powered by Data: Jane Fran Morgan on Healing Legacy Detroit Communities 1:08:37

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“My dad quietly made some very significant contributions… he brought Rosa Parks to Detroit for the first time.” In this powerful episode of Detroit is Different, Khary Frazier sits down with Jane Fran Morgan of JFM Consulting Group. As the conversation moves forward, she recounts how her academic wanderings—through sociology and vet science at Mich…

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S7E25 -Gatekeepers of Cool Black Narrative, Hustle & Home in Detroit for Kiana Montgomery 1:10:42

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“I belong anywhere I want to be.’ That moment snapped the energy for this episode, where Kiana Montgomery dives deep into her legacy as a third-generation Detroiter and how her public relations work is rooted in uplifting Legacy Black Detroit. She shares, “If you want to engage with that audience… that’s the audience I’m looking to connect with,” w…

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Best and Worst Teams in the NFL With Albert Breer. Plus, Craig Kilborn on His New Podcast Venture. 1:49:49

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Russillo is joined by Albert Breer to discuss the best and worst teams in the NFL this season, which QBs are in a prove-it year, and what rookies to keep an eye on (0:29). Then, Craig Kilborn comes on to preview his new podcast with 30 for 30, discuss his preparation for the role, and talk about KAT’s playoffs (40:16). Plus, Life Advice With Kyle (…

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John Adams: The Most Influential Yet Overlooked Founding Father? 38:38

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John Adams is arguably America’s most underrated Founding Father. He has no currency that bears his image. No national holidays celebrate his birth. He’s nearly never named as anyone’s favorite president. And he has no dedicated memorial in Washington, D.C. Despite this, he was perhaps the most influential early American, rivaling Washington, Jeffe…

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What The Michael Tait Scandal Reveals About Christian Music & Mercy 1:09:43

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In this heartfelt solo episode, Rita Springer speaks candidly about the recent allegations surrounding Michael Tait and the broader issues plaguing the Christian music industry. With decades of experience as a worship leader, Rita addresses the painful reality of sin, the importance of confession, and the role of mercy, even when justice is necessa…

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The End of the World, Criticizing NBA Player Criticism, and Top Workout Songs with Van Lathan 1:18:00

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Russillo is joined by Van Lathan to discuss female relationships, religion, the end of the world, basketball criticism, and more (0:43). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (49:18)! Do I rat out my neighbor's son for stealing? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is c…

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TW 437 - Can You Stay Safe and Reel in Fun on Tennessee’s Waters? 28:31

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Dive into this action-packed Tennessee WildCast episode where we team up with David Lowrie, Tennessee’s Boating and Fishing Education Coordinator, for a dive into outdoor adventures! This episode is a must for fishing and boating enthusiasts. Lowrie, now leading both fishing outreach and boating safety, shares the essentials of staying safe on Tenn…

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Why Thomas More -- Henry VIII’s Hatchet Man and Heretic Hunter -- Was Himself Executed For Heresy After the English Reformation 49:11

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Thomas More was one of the most famous—and notorious—figures in English history. Born into the era of the Wars of the Roses, educated during the European Renaissance, rising to become Chancellor of England, and ultimately destroyed by Henry VIII, he hunted Protestants for heresy and had them burnt at the stake in the final years of Catholic England…

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Episode 456 - Jean-Claude Gosh-Darn 59:58

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This week, Sam and Josh ramble about the start of Dandadan Season 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, The Fifth Element, The Thing with Two Heads, some new Street Figher movie casting, the mistake that is Very Young Frankenstein... AND MORE!! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug…

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Harnessing the Extreme Power of B2B Event Management with Jade Howgrave-Graham and Lucy Francis 34:47

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What strategies can still lead to fruitful in-person event outcomes in challenging economic times? I’m thrilled to have both Jade Howgrave-Graham and Lucy Francis from Lemon Lane join me to explore their impactful business in the B2B events industry. They tell us all about how their personal passions have uniquely shaped their professional journey,…

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Margaret Cook Andersen, "Fertile Expectations: The Politics of Involuntary Childlessness in Twentieth-Century France" (Manchester UP, 2025) 45:35

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An engaging history of motherhood, demography, and infertility in twentieth-century France, Fertile expectations: The politics of involuntary childlessness in twentieth-century France (Manchester University Press, 2025) by Dr. Margaret Andersen explores fraught political and cultural meanings attached to the notion of an "ideal" family size. When s…

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The Willy Wonka Secret: Candy Bar Advertising 27:17

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From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites. This week, we look at candy bar advertising. Millions are spent marketing candy bars every year. We'll talk about how the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was owned by a candy company. And we'll reveal whether it really was Phil Collins inside that gorilla costume in that famous Cadbury…

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Ranking the Bucks Offseason, LeBron’s Future in LA, and What’s Next for the Nets With Bobby Marks 1:27:47

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Russillo is joined by Bobby Marks to share their thoughts on the Bucks signing Myles Turner, preview what the future could hold for LeBron James, and again try to make sense of the Pelicans’ draft-day trade (0:39). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (52:55)! Should I send a poem to the one that got away? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livest…

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S7E24 -"I’m Working on My Obituary": Alex Washington on Journalism, Detroit Roots, and Telling Our Stories 1:31:39

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"I'm working on my obituary," Alex Washington says with a laugh, but the weight of her words hits home. In this intimate, in-depth conversation with Khary Frazier, journalist and culture writer Alex Washington dives deep into her Detroit roots, her love of storytelling, and the fierce loyalty to her city’s people and legacy. From memories of Renais…

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S7E23 -Facts About the Shooting Death of Sherman Lee Butler | Victoria Camille of CPTA Speaks 1:03:37

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“He didn’t say he wanted to die. He said he didn’t give an F about dying. That’s different.” — Victoria Camille. In this powerful and deeply sobering episode of the Detroit is Different podcast, host Khary Frazier sits down with Victoria Camille of the Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability (CPTA) to examine the disturbing details sur…

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Don’t Look to 1903s Germany to Understand American Populism. Look to 1830s New York Revivals Instead. 1:03:45

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Something strange happened in Upstate New York during the 1830s. This area was called the "Burned-Over District" because so many fiery religious revivals swept through that it was metaphorically burned over. This region became a key source of the Second Great Awakening, a Protestant revival movement marked by emotional preaching and mass conversion…

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The Secret to True Success and Fulfilled Desires | Dave Barnes 1:46:52

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Rita Springer sits down with artist, songwriter, and hilarious Dave Barnes for a beautiful, honest conversation about what it means to live out your calling in a world full of pressure, expectations, and uncertainty. Together, they explore: - The struggle to slow down and eliminate hurry - Creative freedom and the tension of co-writing in the music…

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Patrick Luiz Sullivan De Oliveira, "Ascending Republic: The Ballooning Revival in Nineteenth-Century France" (MIT Press, 2025) 1:17:42

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On August 27, 1783, a large crowd gathered in Paris to watch the first ascent of a hydrogen balloon. Despite the initial feverish enthusiasm, by the mid-nineteenth century the balloon remained relatively unchanged and was no longer seen as the harbinger of a new era. Yet that all changed in the last third of the century, when following the traumati…

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NBA Free Agency Roundup. Plus, the Maclean Brothers on Their Journey Across the Pacific Ocean. 1:23:22

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Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on the biggest signings to start free agency (0:48). Then, the Maclean brothers come on to explain why they’re rowing across the Pacific Ocean, how logistics work aboard the boat, and what they’re most looking forward to once they finish (20:27). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (41:53)! Should I tell my …

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TW 436 - Is Your Knife Dull? Win Cold Steel’s Razor-Sharp Legends! 28:31

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On this exciting episode of Tennessee WildCast, we dive into the world of outdoor adventure, spotlighting GSM Outdoors and their renowned Cold Steel brand. Joined by Keith Beam, Director of Product Innovation at GSM, this episode explores the legacy and craftsmanship of Cold Steel knives, celebrated for their durability and versatility. Keith, a se…

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Operation Barbarossa Saw Millions of POW Executions, Civilian Murders, and Starvation Deaths 52:35

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Operation Barbarossa, launched by Nazi Germany on June 22, 1941, aimed to swiftly conquer the Soviet Union, targeting key cities like Moscow, Leningrad, and Kyiv. Hitler reportedly said a meeting with his generals before the campaign began "We have only to kick in the door and the whole rotten structure will come crashing down," With German forces …

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Public Sector Procurement with Dan Cook 33:59

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What powerful strategies can help suppliers break into the lucrative public sector market? Dan Cook, Director of Public Sector for digital product consultancy Red Badger, is here to give deep insights into public sector procurement. He provides a very unique perspective, showcased by his journey from being a buyer in the public sector to navigating…

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Selling Love: The Business of Online Dating 28:42

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From our Season 11 Archives, one of our favourites. This week, we explore how dating agencies Sell Love. We’ll talk about the very first dating service in history, we’ll explore one app that is more about lust than love and we’ll talk about how heartthrob Reynolds created one of the best dating commercials of the last 10 years. -------- Get an excl…

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What Were the Pelicans Thinking? Plus, Full NBA Draft Breakdown With Jay Bilas. 1:18:05

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Russillo starts the show by trying to make sense of the Pelicans trading up for Derik Queen (1:56). Then, Jay Bilas comes on to share his favorite picks, what to make of the Nets' five selections, and who tops his big board heading into Round 2 (14:53). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (47:59)! I’m a sexual athlete but I’m not satisfied with my partner.…

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Pistol Duels Existed Across the 19th-Century World, But Only the Chaos of the American West Produced Gunfighters 51:30

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To understand American history and its deep-seated relationship with violence, we must look to the last three decades of the 1800s in the American West, which had the highest murder rate per capita in American history. And it all boils down to one place: Texas. Texas was born in violence, on two fronts, with Mexico to the south and the Comanche to …

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Episode 455 - Spaceballs: The Medical Advice 1:00:02

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This week, we're joined by Greg from the show Longplay on WZMO (and, uhhh... also Sam's dad) as we talk about the prospect of Spaceballs 2, the newest Naked Gun trailer, the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, as well as writing for radio, the CAPA Summer Film Series, Pee Wee Herman, Robocop, watching questionable films as kids, Young Justice, Battlefield …

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S7E22 -Meditation, Mac‑Fixes & Digital Clones: A New Era for Blacks in Tech with Brandon Cooper 1:49:26

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“I wish I could just clone myself…have a digital version of me doing the work while I get paid” – that line from Brandon Cooper set the tone for this electric conversation on Detroit Is Different. In this compelling episode, Khary Frazier sits down with Brandon Cooper—Detroit native, former Apple Senior Advisor, meditation advocate, and the visiona…

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S7E21 -From Jazz Prodigy to Techno Impact: Inside Ian Fink’s Detroit Renaissance 1:16:59

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“I started taking piano lessons when I was four… and by twelve I had swapped classical sheet music for jazz improv—I was playing from my head, not the page,”—Ian Fink dives deep into the layered roots of Legacy Black Detroit, bridging generational migration, jazz lineage, and the raw ingenuity of Detroit’s music scene. In this rich, in-depth episod…

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S7E20 -From Beads to Bronze: Konstance Patton’s Detroit‑Born Legacy 1:05:52

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“I didn’t think if I stayed, I’d be alive’—that electrifying moment, when Konstance Patton revealed how everything changed the moment she stepped out of Detroit, sets the tone for this compelling episode. In a deeply resonant conversation with Khary Frazier, Patton weaves together the threads of her Black Detroit legacy—from ancestral roots in the …

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How to Stay Humble When All Eyes Are On You | Brett Younker - Passion Music 1:20:08

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What happens when God gives you the song, but not the mic? In this powerful and transparent conversation, Rita Springer sits with Brett Younker (Passion Music) to talk about the tensions between artistry and pastoring in worship ministry. They explore calling, humility, the journey of identity, and what revival really looks like in today’s church. …

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Simons-Holiday Trade Thoughts and the Value of a Top-10 Pick. Plus, Kevin Boyle on the Draft. 1:23:06

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Russillo starts the show by looking at the impact that the Anfernee Simons–Jrue Holiday trade will have on both teams (1:54). Then, Kevin Boyle comes on to share what it was like coaching Cooper Flagg, analyze Derik Queen’s game, and explain why he’s stayed at the high school level (18:52). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (45:14)! Can I mow my lawn shi…

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Rome Definitively Eclipsed Greece in 197 BC By Making the Alexandrian Phalanx/Cavalry Obsolete 46:35

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The battle of Cynoscephalae represents a key moment in the history of the Greco-Roman world. In this one battle the Macedonian hold over mainland Greece was broken, with the Roman Republic rising in its place as the pre-eminent power in the Greek East. At Cynoscephalae, the proud Macedonian kingdom of Antigonid monarch Philip V was humbled, its arm…

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TW 435 - What’s Hiding in Tennessee’s Woods? Jason Cruise Knows! 28:31

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Special guest Jason Cruise, a Tullahoma native and outdoor content creator for Mossberg and Wild and Kingdom, joins us this week and shares his journey from a childhood steeped in hunting and fishing to producing captivating outdoor media. Cruise reflects on growing up in his family’s hunting store, checking in deer as a kid, and the thrill of Pola…

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Mastering Supplier Relations Through Strategic Dialogue with Kelly Barner 30:57

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How can procurement professionals transition from mere cost-cutting to becoming strategic partners that drive amazing business outcomes? Kelly Barner, Co-Founder and Head of Content and Operations at Art of Procurement, is here to talk all about strategic procurement as shown through her journey from traditional purchasing roles to building strateg…