Best Jp jon Podcasts (2026)

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The Gaily Show: LGBTQ Journalism in the Age of MAGA 44:08

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Our first new episode of 2026 drops next week on January 13th! John is really proud of this upcoming episode which is about Bayard Rustin. For this week, we have a recent episode of The Gaily Show which we air in our off weeks. Today: The 2025 Chicago Journalist of the Year, Jake Wittich, joins us for a special episode of Unpack This For Me. While …

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The Art of the Sponsorship: Bridging the Gap Between Racing and ROI with JP Moery 31:57

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Send us a text Think you know sponsorships? Think again. In this episode, Bill Snow welcomes JP Moery to the Atomic Auto Sports Studio to peel back the curtain on high-level motorsports partnerships. From his roots in the Washington D.C. business community to managing sponsorships at the IndyCar level with A.J. Foyt Racing, JP shares why true "acti…

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Inside PRI 2025: Strategic Networking, AI in Racing, and the Power of the Game Plan 29:36

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Send us a text In this episode of the Late to Grid podcast, Bill Snow takes us inside the 2025 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Indianapolis. Covering over 1,000,000 square feet of exhibitor space, Bill explains why this is his favorite industry event and how grassroots racers can benefit from attending. He breaks down the importance of ar…

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The Satyricon with Neil Laird 42:40

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One of the world's oldest surviving novels was a queer book?! Today we meet Neil Laird and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: The Satyricon by Petronius. Neil is a multiple Emmy-nominated Executive Producer who has worked extensively on both the network and production side of non-fiction TV since 1997. He's developed, overseen,…

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From Karting to Goodyear Racing: Jay Chapman on Career, Tires & Grassroots Motorsports 48:55

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Send us a text In this episode of Late To Grid, Bill sits down with Jay Chapman of Goodyear Racing to unpack a motorsports career built from karting roots, NASCAR weekends, Grand-Am adventures, MX-5 Cup development, and now supporting racers across vintage and grassroots programs. Jay shares stories of growing up in a karting family, wrenching and …

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7 Minutes in Book Heaven with Anne Laughlin and Clean Kill 12:09

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We have a new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life on December 16th! Today, Once Upon a Crime Books presents 7 Minutes in Book Heaven, the podcast where we interview LGBTQ authors about the new books they have coming out for us to love and cuddle up with. Visit them online: onceuponacrimebooks.com Once Upon a Crime Books is an independent books…

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Brock Yates Jr. on One Lap of America, Car Culture, and the Wildest Stories You've Never Heard 54:27

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Send us a text On this episode of the Late To Grid Podcast, Bill sits down with Brock Yates Jr. — the man carrying on the legacy behind the legendary One Lap of America. If you know the Yates name, you know the stories run deep. And if you don’t know Brock yet… you will by the end of this episode. Brock shares: Growing up surrounded by racing legen…

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Coming Out with Bobbie Smith 36:40

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Can you have a happy ending in a gay relationship? Today we meet Bobbie Smith and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: Coming Out by Wallace Hamilton. Bobbie has been a community activist for 35 years. He helped found the Gay and Lesbian community council in Salt Lake City, Utah of which he was a member. He also founded the Sacre…

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Nightwood with Lauren Sanders 42:05

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Am I in love with a woman or am I a woman who's in love with women? Today we meet Lauren Sanders and we’re talking about the queer book that saved her life: Nightwood by Djuna Barnes. Lauren Sanders (she/they) is the author of the novel Kamikaze Lust, which won a 2000 Lambda Literary Award and was reissued this fall in a 25th anniversary edition. H…

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Cooling, Camaraderie, and the Cayman GT4: Jon Miller's Motorsports Mastery 48:18

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Send us a text In this episode of the Late to Grid podcast, we sit down with Jon Miller—autocrosser, rally racer, and performance cooling expert from Mishimoto. Jon shares his deep-rooted motorsports journey, which began with his grandparents racing SCCA rallies in the '50s and '60s, and an early secret lesson in driving a manual transmission Ford …

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One Last Stop with AJ Writer 35:07

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A lot of us get to our 30s and we don't know what the next step is. Sometimes you make a big pivot. Today we meet Aj Writer and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston. Aj Writer is a nonbinary writer and general dumpster fire of a human being (editor's note: Aj's words!). After a decade in journalis…

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Zero Experience, 24-Hour Race: Nigel Boyce's Jump Into Wheel-to-Wheel 35:58

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we talk to Nigel Boyce, a mechanic who went from zero wheel-to-wheel experience straight into a 24-hour endurance race! Nigel shares his unique path, starting with a lifelong love for cars, graduating to autocross and time trials in his Honda Civic Si, and finally finding his track car in a Dodge Neon…

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Good Times/Bad Times with Joel Freedman 51:14

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From GTI to Miata: Nisa Borghi’s Autocross Journey 45:50

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Send us a text This week on Late to Grid, Bill sits down with Nisa Borghi to talk about her path into motorsports—from giving her VW GTI a personality on Instagram, to celebrating 100K miles at her first autocross, to taking on the challenge of a rear-wheel-drive Miata. Nisa shares what it was like stepping into the SCCA community, co-driving with …

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The Hobbit with Troy Ford 55:58

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How do I move forward in life without any queer representation in my life? Today we meet Troy Ford and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Troy Ford is an author and editor, and the publisher of two popular newsletters: the writing-focused Ford Knows Books, and Qstack, an LGBTQIA+ Directory, Platform…

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It’s Never Too Late to Chase Your Racing Dream 56:33

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Send us a text This week on Late to Grid, we sit down with Jon Krolewicz to dive into his incredible motorsports journey. He shares how a third-grade book report on the Indy 500 sparked a lifelong passion , and how a chance meeting with a pro driver his own size transformed his dream into a plan. Jon offers practical wisdom for anyone looking to ge…

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Another Country with Abdi Nazemian 53:12

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What this book showed me was how to balance pieces of myself that didn't fit together. Today we meet Abdi Nazemian and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: Another Country by James Baldwin. Abdi Nazemian spent his childhood in a series of exciting locations (Tehran, Paris, Toronto, New York), but could usually be found in his bed…

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The Deviant's War with Tim Jon Semmerling 37:06

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I was combating homophobia against one of the most powerful institutions in the world. Today we meet Tim Jon Semmerling and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America by Eric Cervini. Tim Jon Semmerling is an award-winning author, a respected mitigation expert, and an a…

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Building Drivers: How Time, Tools & Family Shape Track Performance 1:05:12

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Mike—driver, mentor, and seasoned wrench turner—to explore how seat time, smart preparation, and family support all come together to shape a successful race weekend. Mike shares how his years on track and in the garage have sharpened his approach to racing, teaching him what really ma…

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Notes of a Crocodile with Caro De Robertis 50:44

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How do we live radiantly when the world seems bent on our erasure? Today we meet Caro De Robertis and we’re talking about the queer book that saved their life: Notes of a Crocodile by Qiu Miaojin, translated by Bonnie Huie. Caro’s books best-selling books have Stonewall Book Awards and the Golden Poppy Octavia E. Butler Award; and, they have been f…

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No Rig? No Problem. Getting to the Grid Anyway 26:31

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Jack Butler—a rising star in grassroots motorsports. What started with video games and weekend karting sessions has transformed into real-world racing experience in Champ Car, open-wheel training at the Lucas Oil School of Racing, and competing in 14-hour endurance events at Daytona. …

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Confessions of the Fox with Ilana Masad and Jordy Rosenberg 43:36

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Where are all the queer people in history? Today we meet Ilana Masad and we’re talking about the queer book that saved her life: Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg. And Jordy joins us! Ilana Masad is a writer of fiction, nonfiction, and criticism. Their work has appeared in The New Yorker, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, NPR, The …

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From Daily Driver to Track Night: Dexter’s First Step into Racing 39:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Dexter Shreve, who shares the story of finally chasing down his motorsports dream—starting with a Track Night in America event…in his daily driver Toyota Camry. Dexter walks us through the nerves, the excitement, and the learning curve of getting on track for the first time. From buyi…

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Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality with Paul Cram 44:19

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Is there any theology in the religion that I grew up in that is meaningful? Or is it just hate with a halo? Today we meet Paul Cram and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality by John Boswell. Described as “Honest, a little quirky,” Paul is a Twin Cities-based character actor, book l…

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The Solo Survival Kit: Everything You Need to Pack for Track Day Success 18:59

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we dive into the checklist every racer needs to have before heading to the track. Whether you’re new to autocross or you’ve got a season of wheel-to-wheel under your belt, this is your solo survival kit for stress-free events. Bill shares his essential gear picks, pro tips for packing, and lessons lea…

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Uncle Bobby's Wedding with Brendan Gillett and Sarah S. Brannen 47:48

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The book that showed you what a positive queer future could be. And then literally came true. Today we meet Brendan Gillett and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: Uncle Bobby's Wedding by Sarah S. Brannen. And Sarah joins us for the conversation! Brendan is a high school English teacher in Brooklyn, New York. He works with Engl…

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The Priory of the Orange Tree with Arden Harris, Emily Autenrieth, and Samantha Shannon 49:26

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This book sparked a five-year long career and life journey. In a first for us, we have two guests today! They are Arden Harris and Emily Autenrieth. We’re talking about the queer book that saved their lives: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon and she joins us for the conversation! Arden Harris is the buyer and lead bookseller for A S…

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Your First Track Day: Everything You Need to Know to Get on Track Safely and Confidently 25:34

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Send us a text Thinking about doing your first track day but don’t know where to start? In this episode of Late To Grid, we flip the script—Josh asks the questions that every new track driver wants answered, and Bill delivers a masterclass on getting started in motorsports. From picking the right helmet and prepping your car to managing on-track ne…

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Diving Into The Wreck with Kris Kleindienst 32:05

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I was hungry for language. And stories. And how to tell our stories. That's what this book gave me. But let's not make a Bible out of it. Today we meet Kris Kleindienst and we’re talking about the queer book that saved her life: Diving Into The Wreck by Adrienne Rich. Kris is a 72-year old queer lesbian writer, bookseller, and activist. She owns Le…

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How SEMA’s Mike Spagnola is Paving New Roads Into Motorsports 51:29

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Send us a text In this episode of Late To Grid, we sit down with Mike Spagnola, the President and CEO of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) — one of the most influential organizations in the automotive and motorsports world. Mike shares his incredible journey from his early days tinkering in his family’s garage to leading an industry pow…

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The Murderbot Diaries with Esmé and Martha Wells 56:32

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What would it feel like for other people to love me if they were to truly see me and truly know me as I am right now? Today we meet Esmé and we’re talking about the queer book that saved their life: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. And Martha joins us for the conversation! Esmé has been slinging radical books at Firestorm since 2019. They wea…

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From Garage to Glory: RadAir Racing Takes on Daytona's 14-Hour Enduro 24:01

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Send us a text What’s it like racing at Daytona International Speedway with 120+ cars on track and 14 hours ahead of you? In this episode of Late to Grid, host Bill takes you behind the scenes of one of grassroots motorsports' biggest bucket list events — the ChampCar Endurance Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Bill follows the RadAir …

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Something That May Shock and Discredit You with Christina Neuwirth and Daniel M. Lavery 43:21

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What would it happen if I allowed my thoughts about my gender become known to me? Today we meet Dr. Christina Neuwirth and we’re talking about the queer book that saved their life: Something That May Shock and Discredit You by Daniel M. Lavery. And Daniel joins us for the conversation! Dr. Christina Neuwirth is a writer, researcher and bookseller b…

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Don't Panic! Your Track Day Prep Guide 33:14

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Send us a text Feeling behind as the racing season kicks off? Don’t panic — you’re not alone, and we’ve got your back! In this episode of Late To Grid, Bill shares practical, last-minute tips to get you and your car ready for autocross, track days, endurance racing, and HPDE events — even if your garage projects didn’t exactly go as planned over th…

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Dare Truth or Promise with Stephanie Beardslee and Paula Boock 47:22

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I was 8,000 miles from home asking is it ok to be gay? That's when I wandered into a shop found this book. Today we meet Stephanie Beardslee and we’re talking about the queer book that saved her life: Dare Truth or Promise by Paula Boock. And Paula joins us for the conversation! Stephanie Beardslee is the owner of Wolf & Wyld’s Queer Bookstore, an …

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How Did You Get Started in Racing? Best Of Grassroots Motorsports Journeys 32:22

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Send us a text How do people really get into motorsports? In this special “Best Of” episode of the Late to Grid Podcast, we throw the green flag on the most inspiring, quirky, and downright passionate origin stories from our favorite grassroots racers. Host Bill takes us on a fast lap through more than a dozen guest highlights—each one sharing how …

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Mostly Dead Things with Casey Holland and Kristen Arnett 45:26

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How was I going to reshape my life into something new after this fundamental part of me had been buried? Today we meet Casey Holland and we’re talking about the queer book that saved her life: Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett. And Kristen joins us for the conversation! Casey is one of the owners of Wayfaring Booksellers, a queer bookstore in MI…

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From Backyard Karting to Championship Wins: Alyssa Korecky’s Racing Journey 32:29

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Send us a text In this episode of Late to Grid, we welcome karting champion Alyssa Korecky to the Atomic Autosports studio to share her inspiring and relatable motorsports journey. Starting out on a homemade backyard dirt track, Alyssa evolved from riding a Power Wheels to racing full-speed LO206 karts at premier tracks like Mid-Ohio, Nelson Ledges…

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The Once and Future King with Max Yeshaye Brumberg-Kraus 53:01

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How do you get out of a spiral of shame and guilt and try to make the world a better place? Today we meet Max Yeshaye Brumberg-Kraus and we’re talking about the queer book that saved their life: The Once and Future King by T.H. White. Max studied classics and theatre at Beloit College, received their MA in Theology and the Arts from United Theologi…

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The Persian Boy with Blair Fell 40:08

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When a queer book elevates our own expectations of ourselves and moves us to honor ourselves by saying: we deserve something more. Today we meet Blair Fell and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: The Persian Boy by Mary Renault. Blair Fell’s television work includes Queer as Folk, and the Emmy Award–winning California Connected.…

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Matt Busby on Racing, Track Operations, and the Future of Motorsports 57:44

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Send us a text Bill sits down with Matt Busby, President and CEO of Thunderhill Raceway, to talk about everything from his love of rotary engines to the future of track day events. Matt shares his incredible journey from being a car-obsessed teenager in Louisiana to managing world-class racing facilities, including NOLA Motorsports Park and NCM Mot…

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The Gaily Show: Queer Poetry for Valentines Day 45:43

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A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops next week on March 5! In our off weeks, we air a recent episode of The Gaily Show which J.P. hosts for AM950 Radio. The Gaily Show is one of the only daily LGBTQ news and talk shows in the country. In this episode, author and teacher Belo Miguel Cipriani brings students from his writing courses a…

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The Tom Smiley Podcast - Uncommon Common Sense Farewell Episode 9:34

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In this episode we discuss : FAREWELL EPISODE A recap of the issues we have tackled. Climate change hoax. The 2nd Amenment The trans movement and the harm it's causing to our children. Joe Biden's failed presidency. It has been a pleasure spending time with you our listeners. We love and appreciate you all! HOST : Tom Smiley - [email protected]…

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The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You with Seth Anderson-Matz and S. Bear Bergman 50:35

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Ok, I've started to embody my transness. Now what? Today we meet Seth Anderson-Matz and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You by S. Bear Bergman. And Bear joins us for the conversation! Seth Anderson-Matz is a queer & trans community organizer and minister. He has lived and worked in the Twin Cit…

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The Tom Smiley Podcast - Uncommon Common Sense S3 E5 31:48

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In this episode we discuss : Senator Mullen (R-OK) and his fantastic take on DEI. Who isn't getting opportunities? Like really. Who is not getting a fair opportunity in 2025? James Carville questions if the left can do anything more stupid than what they're doing right now? There is so little common sense on the left that it questions if there is a…

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Data-Driven Racing: Insights from Chris Ludwig of LMS EFI 49:09

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Send us a text Bill Snow talks with Chris Ludwig of LMS EFI about harnessing data to improve racing performance. Chris shares practical tips on using data effectively at various skill levels, from basic lap time analysis to in-depth brake and throttle assessments. Learn how data can help you become a faster, more consistent driver. Plus, Chris shar…

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The Tom Smiley Podcast - Uncommon Common Sense (A Best Of In Case Ya Missed It Episode) Vol 2 36:30

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THE BEST OF THE TOM SMILEY PODCAST - UNCOMMON COMMON SENSE (IN CASE YA MISSED IT VOL 2) HOST : Tom Smiley - [email protected] PRODUCER : Jon Poole (JP) - [email protected] www.instagram.com/the_tom_smiley_podcast www.facebook.com/TheTomSmileyPodcast *Mail us @ P.O. Box 1870 Gainesville, GA 30503 *To advertise on our show, please reach out to JP -…

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Ruby Fruit Jungle with Louisa Hext 46:33

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When you find the book that gives you the resilience, strength, and willingness to be yourself. Today we meet Louisa Hext and we’re talking about the queer book that saved her life: Ruby Fruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown. Louisa is a transformational coach, speaker, and mediator with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigat…

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The Tom Smiley Podcast - Uncommon Common Sense S3 E4 25:10

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In this episode we discuss : Common Sense! There's a new sheriff in town. A new golden age for our country. Executive orders. The Trump Effect. President Trump's first 100 hours. "Undocumented Non-Citizens"….What does that even mean? NO MORE DEI! We are moving to merit based hirings! Promises made and promises kept. The J6 Pardons and the political…

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Racing Mistakes That Cost You (and How to Avoid Them) 49:32

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Send us a text Bill Snow interviews Ryan Hall, a professional driver and coach, offering valuable insights for racers of all levels. Ryan shares his experiences in IRL and Champ Car, his coaching methods, and the importance of consistent seat time. He also emphasizes the negative consequences of being late to grid and provides actionable tips for m…

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