Best Evan Ewing Podcasts (2025)

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397: The Hazel Drew Murder Revisited w/ Jerry C. Drake 1:29:57

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In July of 1908 the body of twenty-year-old Hazel Drew was found floating in a mill pond in Upstate New York. Her death captured headlines across the nation and around the world, but after a whirlwind investigation lasting less than thirty days (despite a myriad of suspects), the District Attorney abruptly closed the case. Joining me is Jerry Drake…

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GLP-1 Agonists: What are they? Why are they controversial? Ozempic, Wegovy, and more. | Bodybuilding Banger: All That I Remember by The Amity Affliction 42:47

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Season 5 Episode 17 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybu…

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Fall Camp preview of the QBs, RBs and WRs, a deeper look at in-state 2027 recruits 47:05

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Fall camp is about three weeks away. Zach and Jesse jump into their previews by going over the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers. The guys also go deeper on the 2027 recruits from the state, which includes three composite 4-star players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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MoNo Encore: The 1912 Murder of Ella Barham w/ Nita Gould 1:26:39

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(Original pub date: 6/16/21) In November of 1912, a young woman named Ella Barham journeyed home, on her horse, to her family farm in Boone County, Arkansas, but never arrived. After her body was discovered, murdered and dismembered, suspicions quickly centered on a neighbor, Odus Davidson, who was rumored to have been in love with Ella, a love nev…

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396: The 1951 Murder of Clarence Pellett w/ Clem Pellett 1:22:22

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Clem Pellett grew up knowing very little about his grandfather, Clarence Pellett, who was murdered along Montana's iconic Hi-Line in April of 1951. Pellett's father had cut ties with the family, and Pellett didn't even know his grandfather's first name until he started investigating the case as an adult. Through extensive research over many years, …

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Jayden Petit and Amari Latimer commit, Jeff Grimes' offense, Nick Clayton's bright future 42:29

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Wisconsin landed a pair of 4-star recruits in Jayden Petit and Amari Latimer. The guys discuss those huge commitments, including what the Badgers are getting in the duo. They also get into what differences you can expect from Jeff Grimes and his offense. They close the show talking about about the huge gains made by Nick Clayton, the freaks that ar…

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Yahoo's Ross Dellenger, how Trech Kekahuna ended back at Wisconsin, latest on recruiting 49:05

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Wisconsin and the Varsity Collective sued Miami last week over the Xavier Lucas situation. The guy that had the story first, Yahoo's Ross Dellenger, joins the show to discuss what's at stake for Wisconsin and the Big Ten. Zach and Jesse also discuss Trech Kekahuna's journey back to Madison, the latest on the 2026 recruiting class and new in-state o…

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395: The 1917 Murder of Beatrice Epler w/ Allie Seibert 1:34:13

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On the morning of September 5th, 1917, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Epler was found dead just steps from her home in Alma, Michigan. The investigation into her murder would soon entangle a brothel madam, a traveling theater owner, a local farmer, and a French-Canadian amateur detective. My guest is Allie Seibert, author of Bloodstained: Exploring Mich…

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394: The Castleton Massacre with Margaret Carson & Sharon Anne Cook 1:26:22

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On May 2, 1963, Robert Killins, a former United Church minister, slaughtered every woman in his family but one. She (and her brother) lived to tell the story of what motivated a talented man who had been widely admired, a scholar and graduate from Queen’s University, to stalk and terrorize the women in his family for almost twenty years and then mu…

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Latest recruiting news, Mason Posa arrives in Madison, Jesse works out with the team 33:32

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Wisconsin is still in the midst of a busy month of recruiting. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to discuss where things stand for the Badgers with a number of key players. Then they talk about the arrival of LB Mason Posa and what he could be for Wisconsin. They close the show breaking down Jesse's workout with the team. Subscribe to BadgerCo…

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Sleep Token and PRESIDENT | Is Your Workplace Negatively Impacting Your Health? 47:09

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Season 5 Episode 16 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Is Sleep Token the Most Controversial Metalcore Band?: In this segment, we discuss the question, is Sleep Token the most controversial metalcore band? We also discuss the trend of anonymous bands and if the tre…

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393: The Man Who Shot J.P. Morgan w/ Mary Noé 1:16:02

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On the morning of July 3, 1915, John Pierpont Morgan Jr., one of the most famous names in finance, was entertaining guests at his sprawling Long Island estate when the doorbell unexpectedly rang. An armed man forced his way inside. At the same time, authorities in Washington, DC, were investigating a shocking bombing at the US Capitol. While no one…

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Amari Latimer, official visits and in-state recruiting with Badger247's Evan Flood 42:46

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Badger247's Evan Flood joins the show to talk RB Amari Latimer's recruitment, where Wisconsin stands with other top targets, another big official visit weekend, impact of on-field results and a high school coach knocks Wisconsin's in-state recruiting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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392: Golden Age Pirate George Lowther w/ Craig Chapman 1:10:00

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George Lowther was a mutineer and a pirate, one of the most prolific during the golden age of piracy. His first mate, Edward "Ned" Low, went on to establish himself as perhaps the most sadistic and depraved of all pirate captains. Virtually all popular sources specify Lowther's death being by suicide in 1723, while marooned on the small island of B…

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Badgers land 3 commits, Jackson Acker joins the show, Jesse is taking his talents to... 38:31

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The guys open the show with Jesse announcing his new gig and what it means for Wisconsin fans and the show. Then they get into the three new commits in the 2026 recruiting class and then continue their fullback series with Jackson Acker joining the show. Join Badger Connect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Kitty Genovese w/ Catherine Pelonero 1:09:35

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(Original pub. date: 9/27/2018) Catherine Pelonero, author of "Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences", is my guest. She walks us through the murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, New York in 1964 and its aftermath. The horrific crime is especially infamous because no one called police or stepped in to hel…

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Official visits preview, questions still needing answers, former UW FB Mason Stokke joins 58:42

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It’s official visit season! Zach and Jesse discuss some of the prospects coming to Madison this weekend, including running back Amari Latimer. Then they get into some of the questions still facing the Badgers as they get ready for fall camp in a couple months. The conversations with former fullbacks continues with Mason Stokke stopping by. The guys…

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391: Civil War Era & Gilded Age Con Artist Charles Cowlam w/ Frank W. Garmon Jr. 1:01:11

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Charles Cowlam stands out as one of the most remarkable con artists of nineteenth-century America. He talked his way into receiving pardons from both President Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Through deception, he secured a role investigating Lincoln’s assassination. He preyed on lonely widows, attempted to manipulate a Florida election, and c…

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Running a 5k With No Training | Sleeper Spotlight: Off the Book by Out of Nowhere 39:31

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Season 5 Episode 15 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Sleeper Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album, band, and/or song that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper Spot…

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The positivity episode, former Wisconsin FB Bradie Ewing joins 1:00:22

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With it being very easy to be negative after the first two years of the Fickell era, Zach and Jesse go all positive in this episode and look at what happens if everything goes right in year No. 3. They go position by position to discuss best case scenarios for certain players and what's the best record fans can expect. Then former Wisconsin fullbac…

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390: Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder w/ Greg Lilly 1:11:01

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In November 1945, James Newton, a young World War II veteran, was shot four times—twice in the back—in his room at an Abingdon, Virginia boardinghouse owned by Helen Clark. She would soon stand trial for his murder, as speculation swirled about the true nature of their relationship. Was she a protective, motherly figure trying to prevent Jimmy from…

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Players under pressure, Matt Bernstein joins, Aden Reeder commits 1:07:56

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Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is under the most pressure of anyone this fall, but there are a number of players that have their share of pressure too. Zach and Jesse discuss some of them, including quarterback Billy Edwards and cornerback Ricardo Hallman. Then Zach is joined by former Badgers fullback Matt Bernstein. The guys close the show by talki…

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389: A History of Axe Murder w/ Rachel McCarthy James 1:08:41

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Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology―one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as early humans used the axe to chop down trees, hunt for food, and whittle tools, they also used it to murder. Over time, this particular use has endured: as the axe evolved over centuries to fit th…

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Metalcore Spring Break Tour Recap | Ultimate Shoulder and Arm Workout 34:59

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Season 5 Episode 14 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Metalcore Spring Break Tour Recap: For this episode, we discuss our experience attending the Metalcore Spring Break Tour which included the bands Acres, Kingdom of Giants, ERRA, and The Devil Wears Prada. Coach…

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Fickell's 'identity that fits us,' Overreaction, er No?, NFL draft cleanup 47:21

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Luke Fickell spoke with ESPN's Pete Thamel this week and said Wisconsin now has an 'identity that fits' them. Zach and Jesse discuss Fickell's comments before getting into some Overreaction, er No? and finishing with a couple leftover draft questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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388: The Adriatic Affair w/ Jennifer Sellitti 1:13:52

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The American sailing vessel Adriatic collided with the French steamship Le Lyonnais on November 2, 1856, off the coast of Nantucket in what can best be described as a maritime hit-and-run. Adriatic’s captain, Jonathan Durham, rendered no aid and left the passenger steamship to fend for herself. 114 people died in the collision and in the days that …

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Is Science-Based Lifting Truly Optimal? | Bodybuilding Banger: 7 Horns, 7 Eyes, 7 Seals by Irae & For Today 38:46

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Season 5 Episode 13 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybu…

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Introducing the Slaycation Podcast 24:25

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Just in time for summer! This is an introduction and excerpt from the Slaycation Podcast, hosted by Kim and Adam "Tex" Davis and Jerry Kolber. Pack your body bags for a darkly comic, true crime podcast that looks at murders, mysterious deaths and whodunits that happened while people were on vacation. More here! https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Spotify l…

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MoNo Encore: The Murders of Stringbean and Estelle Akeman w/ Taylor Hagood 1:49:35

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(original pub date 7/19/23) David "Stringbean" Akeman was a singer, clawhammer banjo player and an early Grand Ole Opry star, known for his lanky build and comedic personality. And as a cast member of the nationwide television show Hee-Haw, he was at the height of his popularity when he and his wife Estelle were murdered in their rural Tennessee ho…

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Spring superlatives, draft recap, transfer portal adds 58:37

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Spring practice is in the books. Zach and Jesse give their big picture takeaways, hand out some spring superlatives, discuss what it means that just two Badgers got drafted and close talking about the latest transfer portal additions. Follow the show on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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387: The Beatle Bandit w/ Nate Hendley 57:55

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On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution…

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Tips For Getting Into Summer Shape | Bodybuilding Banger: Animals by August Burns Red 35:30

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Season 5 Episode 12 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybu…

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Spring Showcase recap, Overreaction, er No?, Jesse talks The Athletic departure 1:00:28

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Fans got a chance to see the Badgers for the first time this spring. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw in the Spring Showcase, including how the QBs played, concerns at left tackle, a true freshman LB making noise and more. They also play some Overreaction, er No? and Jesse discusses his decision to leave The Athletic. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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386: America's Nazi POW Murders w/ William Geroux 1:13:51

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The American government was faced with an unprecedented challenge: where to house the nearly 400,000 German prisoners of war plucked from the battlefield and shipped across the Atlantic. On orders from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Department of War hastily built hundreds of POW camps in the United States. Today, traces of those camps—which …

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Kevin Heywood done for the season, Tanner Koziol and Mark Hamper leaving, actual positives from spring ball 46:55

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It's been a tough couple days on the news front for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse dive into Kevin Heywood's likely season-ending injury, the departures of two recent transfer portal additions, some positives from the last couple of practices and the commitment of 3-star QB Ryan Hopkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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385: The 1870 Murder of A.P. Crittenden w/ Gary Krist 1:09:33

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Shortly before dusk on November 3, 1870, just as the ferryboat El Capitan was pulling away from its slip into San Francisco Bay, a woman clad in black emerged from the shadows and strode across the crowded deck. Reaching under her veil, she drew a small pistol and aimed it directly at a well-dressed man sitting quietly with his wife and children. T…

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Mike Tressel speaks, recapping practice, couple injuries 56:51

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Wisconsin was on the field twice this week already. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw in practice on Tuesday and Thursday. The guys also get into comments from DC Mike Tressel on what will be different about the defense this year and touch on a couple key injuries that hit on Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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I Am by Hands Like Houses vs. Psychomachia by I The Mighty | Have I Been Sleeping on Sleep Token? 33:15

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Season 5 Episode 11 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into I Am by Hands Like Houses and Psychomachia by I The Mighty. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, e…

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Spring practice thoughts, position battles, listener questions 51:21

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Wisconsin is nearly halfway through spring practice. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen through seven practices, including several interesting position battles on the offensive side of the ball. They also tackle a ton of listener questions, including whether the Badgers make a bowl game, the position group that could take the biggest jump and…

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384: The 1943 Murders of Dr. Roy & Mae Hunt w/ Christena Stephens 56:26

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On a nearly moonless night in October 1943, a single gunshot rang out in Littlefield, Texas. A prominent Texas doctor and his wife were found bound, shot, beaten, and murdered. The only witness: their five-year-old daughter, who was bound to silence and refused to speak about what happened for 70 years. Christena Stephens is my guest, and her book …

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Badgers back from spring break, in-state recruiting 49:11

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Wisconsin was back from spring break on Tuesday as the team held practice No. 5 of spring. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw, including a notable position change, what's different about the offense, some young guys making plays, the size along the defensive line and more. They also get into 3-star OL Gavin Meier's comments about the Badgers and …

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Carol Thompson w/ Bill Swanson 1:04:21

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(Original pub date: 3/11/20) While the Coen brothers refuse to confirm it, many believe that their movie "Fargo" was inspired by the Carol Thompson murder case. She was viciously killed in her comfortable Saint Paul home by a hitman hired by her eccentric husband, T. Eugene Thompson, in March of 1963, leaving behind four small children. It was an a…

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Human Vs. Chat GPT Exercise Programming: Beginner Training Program | Bodybuilding Banger: Insanely Illegal Cage Fight by Jackson Rose & Dal Av 47:26

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Season 5 Episode 10 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybu…

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383: The Mysterious Disappearance of Molly Zelko w/ Rod Kackley 57:54

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Molly Zelko was the crusading editor and publisher of the Spectator, a newspaper devoted to battling local gangsters operating slot machines and other rackets in Joliet, Illinois. In the late night hours of September 25, 1957 she vanished, with only her shoes and signs of a struggle left as evidence that something sinister had likely happened to he…

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Bodybuilding Banger: Slaughterhouse by Motionless in White | Are these fitness mistakes ruining your progress? 49:03

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Season 5 Episode 9 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybui…

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Evaluating spring ball so far, new looks on offense, early standouts, listener questions 48:48

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The Badgers have been on the field for three practices in spring. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to discuss their early impressions. They also get into how the offense looks different, some early standouts on both sides of the ball and finish with some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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382: The Notorious Nancy Clem & the Cold Spring Murders w/ Wendy Gamber 1:19:31

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On September 13, 1868, the bodies of Jacob and Nancy Young were discovered brutally murdered along the bank of the White River in Cold Spring, Indiana. Police would eventually set their sights on a charming and fascinating confidence woman named Nancy Clem, who happened to be involved in some extremely shady business dealings with Jacob Young at th…

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Sleeper Album Spotlight: Voyager by Blueshift | Underrated or Overrated Fitness Topics 46:02

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Season 5 Episode 8 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Sleeper Album Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, favorite tracks, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper A…

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Spring practice preview, updated 2025 roster, Tayshon Bardo commits 50:24

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Wisconsin will open spring practice on Thursday. Zach and Jesse discuss the biggest questions facing Luke Fickell and the Badgers as they get going. The guys also jump into the roster changes unveiled earlier this week and touch on the commitment of 2026 WR commit Tayshon Bardo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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381: Alabama's Kilpatrick Shooting w/ Lesa Carnes Shaul 1:27:48

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Close to midnight on May 17, 1951, four north Alabama lawmen drove to a bootlegger’s home to serve an arrest warrant. Before the clock struck twelve, the bootlegger lay dead in front of the house he shared with his wife and eight children, and three of the four officers were also dead. Afterward, a sixteen-year-old boy would face a series of trials…