Best Jackson Weaver Podcasts (2025)

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THE HOOSIERS ARE FLIPPIN' CHAMPS! 2:22:57

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The #1 ranked, #1 seeded, undefeated Big Ten Champs that is!!! Get in here and join the Hysterics to bask in the glory of old IU!!! Eric recounts his travels with his daughter Stella to the ultimate IU trifecta... volleyball's Sweet 16 birth, IUBB's disappointing day against Louisville, and of course the Big Ten title game where the Hoosiers took d…

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ANTWAAN RANDLE EL RETURNS! 1:19:11

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Who better to visit with before the biggest football game in Hoosier history than the most exciting player in Hoosier history?? No one!! So tune in and listen up to the one and only Antwaan Randle El as he talks about his hilarious first time meeting Coach Cig, what he thinks are the keys to taking down the Buckeyes, and oh so much more! See Privac…

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Media Insultant - 12.3.25 - Is the TV M&A activity in jeoprardy? Trump makes useless threats. And iHeart is guaranteeing us a human experience. 19:22

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TRUMP IS CONFUSED ABOUT LICENSES FOR TV NETWORKS… TWO BIG TELEVISION M&A DEALS ARE IN SOME JEOPARDY… IHEART ISSUES A WEIRD AI GUARANTEE. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscape. They focus on radio and TV primarily - but a…

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Ep#92 The Only Way Out Is Through: Laura Zulliger on Surrender, Play & Paddling 1:00:50

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In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna sits down with Laura Zulliger — ACA Level 5 Coastal Kayak Instructor, whitewater paddler, and Saltwater Program Director for California Watersports Collective — for a powerful conversation about surrendering through challenge, trusting yourself in uncertainty, and finding play inside discomfort. …

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397 - Your passion can make it pay - Davinder Singh Kainth 31:30

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Finding it a slog to market your business, plugin or theme? You might be missing the secret ingredient... Passion. In today's episode I chat with my good pal Davinder where he unpacks his experience of creating content focused on WordPress and how it naturally grew into a profitable business model that pays well, allows him to do what he loves and …

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396 - Does AI help or hinder - Lee Matthew Jackson 19:12

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AI streamlines your processes and makes you more productive right? I learned the hard way that it can seriously affect the quality of my output, my happiness and my reach! In this episode I share how AI nearly led to me completely shutting this podcast down, and how my relationship with AI is evolving and changing for the better. No hate toward it …

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395 - When your hobby becomes your job - Lee Matthew Jackson 23:41

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You know that thing you love doing that lights you up? What happens when it becomes your job and you feel completely overwhelmed by it? In this episode I share how Trailblazer FM once fulfilled me, then became a burden. How trying to monetise a hobby robbed me of the joy of creation, and led me to burnout, to the extent I felt I had no choice but t…

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Media Insultant - 11.26.25 The collapse of radio values? Bonneville starts a sports net that makes no sense. And Jackson rants about radio data! 24:10

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THE WIZARD OF WESTPORT IS MAKING RADIO INTERESTING AGAIN! WE THINK RADIO IS FIGHTING THE WRONG BATTLE! BONNEVILLE STARTS A REGIONAL SPORTS RADIO NETWORK…AH…AND THE REASON FOR THAT???? Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscap…

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Ep #91 Hurricane Helene Recovery: Lessons in Rapid Response, Collective Resilience, and Caring for Our Rivers 56:58

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When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, it didn't just reshape the riverbanks — it challenged an entire community to step into the unknown and take action, even when no one felt "ready." In this powerful episode of The Discomfort Zone, I sit down with French Broad Riverkeeper Anna Alsobrook and MountainTrue River Cleanup Operatio…

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Hoosier sports keep winning! And does IUFB success impact IUBB?? 1:31:07

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After some storytelling on the personal side, Eric & Ward recap the recent successes of football, volleyball, and men and women's basketball. Yup... IU is just awesome at all those sports. Then, instead of merely basking in the glory of so much winning, the Hysterics dive into a debate of no particular significance: Does the success of Indiana foot…

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Media Insultant - 11.19.25 - AI is helping how? Now everyone can sell everything in media! And how was FORECAST? 27:39

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EVERYONE IS SELLING EVERYTHING AI HELPS RADIO HOW? WE MISSED FORECAST - BUT STILL HAVE AN OPINION. Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscape. They focus on radio and TV primarily - but also any media that is relevent or bene…

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Ep #90 Fix the Foundation: Anna on Getting to the Root of Fear and Skill Breakdowns 20:01

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Most paddlers are trying to build courage and skill on top of a shaky foundation — and they don't even know it. In this solo episode, I break down why so many paddlers (and humans!) focus on the wrong thing when they're trying to improve. Whether it's your roll falling apart, your eddy peel-outs feeling frantic, or the ever-present fear of being un…

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Another John Carpenter Marathon: The Late Halloween Episode 53:59

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The Fog, Prince of Darkness, and In the Mouth of Madness. What up boyyys, late Halloween episode, you up? patreon.com/badpipespodcastBy A. Weaver & G.S. Kelley

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COOPER'S CATCH! MARQUETTE MASSACRE! BRIAN EVANS IS BACK! 1:38:55

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It's a helluva time to be a Hoosier and the Hysterics are losing their tiny little minds. First up, let's go crazy about THE GREATEST DRIVE, THE GREATEST PASS and THE GREATEST CATCH in INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL HISTORY. Happy Valley indeed! After that, let's bring back the one and only Brian "Dutch" Evans to talk about THE GREATEST POSSIBLE START…

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Ep #89 Flowcharts, Fear, and Silverback Courage with Melissa DeMarie 1:02:44

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What if the same mindset that gets you through a Class IV rapid could help you start a business, write a book, or take a bold leap in life? In this episode of The Discomfort Zone, Anna sits down with Melissa DeMarie — international kayak coach, river guide, and founder of California Watersport Collective — to talk about how navigating the unknown o…

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Media Insultant - 11.5.25 - iHeart SFO shuffled? Cumulus stumbles, again. And Is Amazon about to re-order local media sales? 24:52

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IS LOCAL MEDIA JUST ONE AMAZON CLICK AWAY FROM OBLIVION? (3:40) iHEART SFO - KEITH STARTED PULLING THE STRING AND INTERESTING THINGS KEEP POPPING OUT….(15:17) CUMULUS CONTINUES THE SLIDE…AND YA GOTTA WONDER WHEN WILL IT BOTTOM OUT…? (12:10) Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and s…

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IUFB rolls! IUBB begins! Goons fight! 1:34:56

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First up, Eric and Ward celebrate Coach Cig leading his mighty Hoosiers into Maryland for a heaping helping of turtle soup. (Shortly thereafter, CBS blatantly steals and broadcasts the Hysterics original image of a Cignetti statue on national television. Yes, please angry Tweet @ CBS Sports) Next, Coach DeVries scores a major recruiting win on the …

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Ep #88 Say Yes Anyway: How Olympian Sofia Reinoso Turns Discomfort into Confidence 47:35

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In this episode of The Discomfort Zone, Anna Levesque talks with Olympian and extreme kayaker Sofia Reinoso, the first Mexican woman to compete in Canoe Slalom at the Olympic Games. Sofia opens up about what it takes to say yes anyway — even when fear, uncertainty, or failure show up on the path to your biggest dreams. From her beginnings paddling …

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TwitchCon Was a Shit Show 1:04:45

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Brother, what the heck is Twitch doing... patreon.com/badpipespodcast [email protected] A. Weaver & G.S. Kelley

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Media Insultant 10.29.25 - EMF might be the most successful radio group in the oountry! No one seems to give a damn about digital media waste! And the FDA could chop $7 billion out of TV revenue! Now ... 20:14

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NO ONE SEEMS TO GIVE A SHIT ABOUT WASTE - THE MONEY JUST KEEPS FLOWING (8:10) FDA RATTLES WITH A POTENTIAL BAN ON TV AND RADIO ADS. (13:12) EMF UNFOLDS FINANCIALS - KICK BUTT (4:15) Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscape.…

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UCLA! RABBY on BAYLOR & HOOPS RECRUITING! 2:31:19

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This week the Hysterics gloat over the UCLA thrashing by Cig's stellar 8-0 squad, then DJ Jazzy Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com joins us to share his take on the exhibition win over Baylor, and a big picture look at the state of recruiting for Team DeVries. But up first, let's get an update on Eric's unhealthy weight loss program!! See Privacy Policy at…

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Ep #87 The Power of Joy with Keeya Wiki: Indigenous Youth on the Klamath River 47:42

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Can laughter on the river be a way of reconnecting to self, to ancestors, to the water itself? In this powerful episode of The Discomfort Zone, Anna sits down with Keeya Wiki, a 17-year-old Indigenous kayaker who belongs to the Yurok peoples of the Klamath river and Te Aupouri and Ngati Porou tribes of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Keeya shares the story…

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Media Insultant 10.22.25 - Is the one day sale a gimmick at Connoiseur stations? Cumulus comes out fighting! Saga makes a good move IOHO! 22:56

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WHO’S GOING TO BLINK FIRST? CUMULUS TAKES ON NIELSEN IN WHAT SOME CALL A GAME OF CHICKEN! (7:55) CONNOISEUR HAS A DEAL FOR YOU! (2:09) WE GIVE SAGA COMMUNICATIONS A SOLID FIST BUMP ON THEIR MOVES THIS WEEK… (18:48) IF THERE IS A FLY IN MY SOUP…DO i WANT THE MRC TO TELL ME? (16:50) Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & …

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Ep #86 Why Holding Yourself Accountable is the Kindest form of Courage with Anna 14:03

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In this week's episode of The Discomfort Zone, Anna dives into the power of accountability as a key mental agility skill — both on the river and in life. From her journey healing a herniated disc to returning to the water with strength and gratitude, Anna shares how holding herself accountable (even when it's hard) helped her rebuild courage, confi…

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Cig's Contract! DeVries Debut! Lenée Beaumont! 2:19:03

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The Hysterics are finally back to break down all the latest in Hoosier news, including Cig making 93 million buckaroos after beating down the Ducks, and takeaways from how Coach DeVries' squad looked in their first ever exhibition game in Assembly Hall. After that is a delightful chat with Lenée Beaumont, who is yet another fantastic human playing …

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The Substance Actually Shocked Me 43:45

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I guess the French still have a couple good films left in 'em. Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid were fantastic, but we really dig into the details in this one.By A. Weaver & G.S. Kelley

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Media Insultant - 10.15.25 - Both Saga and The Wizard say go big or go home. More layoffs of good people. FCC Commissioner Carr floats a dumb idea...IOHO. 24:56

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GO BIG OR GO HOME. THAT’S WHAT SAGA IS SAYING!(17:45) MORE LAYOFFS - AH…NO FURTHER COMMENT (7:10) A SURPRISING DEAL THE WIZARD OF WESTPORT STRIKES A BIG ONE (1:20) FCC COMMISSIONER CARR HAS A DEAL FOR YOU!…(20:04) Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments ab…

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Ep #85 Dane Jackson on Fear, Flow, and Finding the Fun 55:28

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You might know Dane Jackson as that guy in the pink boat, the G.O.A.T. of Whitewater, or the paddler who somehow manages to throw tricks off of rarely run Class V drops. But in this episode, we go deeper — into what really drives his courage, how he navigates fear, and why fun might just be the ultimate superpower. Dane opens up about: 🌊 What "comf…

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Collargate AKA K9/11 AKA Dogtober 7th 46:04

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Fellas, is it a crime to use a shock collar in 2025? Isaac saw One Battle After Another. There was a cancelled Assassin's Creed game set in the US Civil War? Oofty woofty, that Witcher Season 4 trailer was painful.By A. Weaver & G.S. Kelley

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John Carter Wasn't That Bad 44:26

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In fact, I think they should have made a second one.By A. Weaver & G.S. Kelley

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Media Insultant 10.8.25 - Net's VS Affiliates. Does it get better or worse? No deals in radio M&A. Is that going to last? Is Salem going to make it? 26:57

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Ep #84 From Fighter Jets to River Rapids: Khalid Kure on Courage, Service, and Healing 55:00

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🚀 From fighter jets to river rapids, this week's episode of The Discomfort Zone takes you on a journey of resilience, courage, and service. Anna sits down with Khalid Kure — U.S. Air Force veteran, father of five, and leader of Team River Runner Columbia, SC — who shares how kayaking became a powerful tool for healing, community, and transformation…

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Alien Earth Was the Wettest Fart 47:07

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And we were supremely disappointed.By A. Weaver & G.S. Kelley

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Media Insultant - 10.1.25 - STOP with new business! A remarkable NEW budgeting process for your station! 30:28

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Ep #83 Balancing Fire, Flow, and Faith: Mardae Weaver on Discomfort as Opportunity 1:00:05

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What if discomfort wasn't something to avoid, but an opportunity to grow? 🌱 In this episode, I sit down with Mardae Weaver — athlete, trainer, healer, and creator of Nowhere Solutions holistic retreat center in Nashville. Mardae's path has taken him from sports and fitness to Reiki, prison work, and childhood behavioral support. Along the way, he's…

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MATT WEAVER on Illinois Win & Iowa Preview 1:29:42

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THE ultimate source for IU Football coverage, Matt Weaver of 247's Peegs.com, shows up to satisfy all your Hoosier needs! The pummeling of the Illini, the preview of Iowa, the big picture for the present and future of Coach Cig's crimson army... it's all broken down in this week's edition of the Hoosier Hysterics. But before Matt jumps in the fray,…

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Media Insultant - 9.24.25 - Not another Kimmel comment?! No ratings? Dan Patrick doesn't care. And the auto budgets are fading fast. 24:34

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WE APPOLOGIZE…BUT ONE FINAL WORD ON THE JIMMY KIMMEL DEBACLE (2:30) DAN PATRICK HAS THE GUTS TO SAY WHAT NO ONE ELSE WILL…(12:20) NO WONDER YOUR CAR DEALERSHIP BUDGETS ARE SMALLER OR GONE (19:44) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver a…

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Ep #82 Money in the Bank: Making Every Move and Every Fail Count with Anna Bruno 1:03:35

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In paddling and in life, nothing is wasted — every stroke counts, and every experience is money in the bank moving you toward your goal. In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna Levesque sits down with longtime paddler, coach, and storyteller Anna Bruno — a six-time member of the USA Freestyle Team and current Marketing Communications M…

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VOLLEYBALL COACHES STEVE AIRD and RACHEL MORRIS 2:12:39

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IU Volleyball is off to an unbeaten start, garnering top 25 votes and putting the rest of the Big Ten on notice as the conference slate approaches. The always entertaining, forthright and inspiring Head Coach Steve Aird is back on the pod to talk about this year's squad and the exciting progress he and his staff have made in building the program in…

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Ep #81 Conquering vs. Connecting: Rethinking Adventure with Brett Mayer 1:10:32

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What does it mean to honor the voice inside you that says "Not today"—even when your skills say yes? In this conversation, Brett Mayer, lifelong educator, athlete, and Policy Director at the American Canoe Association, joins Anna to explore how discomfort shows up on the river, in public speaking, and in stewardship. Together, they unpack identity,…

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Media Insultant - 9.17.25 - An unbelievable merger? The NFL is sitting solid with CBS. And HANK is rocking in at least ONE major market. 22:14

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AUDACY/iHEART MERGER? WHEN PIGS FLY? MAYBE NOT…(3:01) WILL THE NFL RENEG ON IT’S DEAL WITH CBS?? (10:26) IN AT LEAST ONE MAJOR MARKET - THE HANK IS THE MAN! (15:50) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each W…

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COACH TODD YEAGLEY 1:37:15

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Indiana Men's Soccer is once again at the pinnacle of their sport, claiming the #1 ranking after a gritty 5-0-1 start to the season against a gauntlet of top opponents. As Big Ten play finally starts, the Hoosiers look to win not just another conference title, but clearly have the squad to add an unprecedented 9th star to their jerseys. Head Coach …

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Ep #80 5 Steps to Stop Negative Self-Talk (and Paddle Out of Your Inner Critic) with Anna 17:33

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Ever feel like your inner critic has you stuck in a recirculating hole? 🙋‍♀️ Same here. In this solo episode, I share the 5 steps to stop negative self-talk — the exact ones I use when my own mind starts spiraling - which it has been doing recently on my back-healing journey. Here's what you'll learn: ✨ Get curious about your inner dialogue 🛑 Inter…

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Alien Earth Is Going Downhill 46:41

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Alien Earth is like a wet fart. Starts fun, ends sloppy. Red Sonya (2025) has the weirdest horsegirl vibe of anything I've ever watched. http://patreon.com/badpipespodcast https://x.com/cryptidworksyt https://x.com/badpipespod [email protected] A. Weaver & G.S. Kelley

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Media Insultant - 9.3.25 - We argue Saga's digital strategy. Where is the annual top 10 billing radio station report? I't's overdue. And we aren't the smartest guys in the room anymore!! 22:59

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JUST WHEN WE THINK WE’RE THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM…(14:45) BIA TOP 10 BILLING RADIO STATION REPORT IS MISSING IN ACTION! (18:32) WHAT OPTIONS EXIST FOR SAGA? (3:31) WELCOME TO our podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digital. Hosted by Jackson Dell Weaver in the Coachella Valley in La Quinta east of Palm Springs… - and - coming to us fr…

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Ep #79 Reclaiming the Current: Ruby Williams on Indigenous Youth, Paddling, and Resilience on the Klamath 41:33

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What does it mean to reconnect with your river, your culture, and your courage — all through the power of kayaking? In this episode of The Discomfort Zone, I sit down with Ruby Williams, a Quartz Valley tribal member and Kuduk person raised along the banks of the Klamath River in Happy Camp, California. Ruby's paddling journey began in 2022 with Pa…

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The Raja Jackson Situation Is Insane 35:10

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People have got to stop filming themselves doing crime. We won the Cracker Barrel War of 2025, but what's next? http://patreon.com/badpipespodcast https://x.com/cryptidworksyt https://x.com/badpipespod [email protected] A. Weaver & G.S. Kelley

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IU FOOTBALL EVE! 1:00:27

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Holy Hoosiers! Coach Cig and his squad are ready and raring to go and prove to all the world that Indiana football is here to stay! The Hysterics dig into some of the juiciest storylines and predictions leading into the new season, including Indiana going back to the college football playoffs, and Fernando Mendoza going #1 overall in the 2026 NFL d…

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The Great Cracker Barrel War of 2025 36:52

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Something has got to change... back. Other than that, we're rambling this episode. Short spoiler-free review of Alien Earth episode three, Call of Cthulhu, Dawn of War Definitive Edition review. http://patreon.com/badpipespodcast https://x.com/cryptidworksyt https://x.com/badpipespod [email protected]…

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Media Insultant - 8.27.25 - Beasley sale could trigger whole new radio M&A scene. Will radio stop paying streaming copyright fees? And why did TEGNA leave money on the table? Or did they? 25:08

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CAROLYN BEASLEY KEEPS BAILING…BUT THE WATER IS RISING (3:05) EVERYONE IS ASKING…WELL WE ARE - WHY IS TEGNA LEAVING $1.8B ON THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR…? (12:40) SOUND EXCHANGE CAN ASK…BUT CAN NO LONGER SUE FOR UNPAID STREAMING ROYALTIES…WHAT’S THAT ABOUT? (20:28) Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer co…