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Drew Nowlan reached out to us with a story he's never told publicly before. A lifelong outdoorsman and hunter from Ohio with a background in criminology, Drew has had close to two decades of encounters with Dog Man, a bipedal canine creature that most people have never heard of and fewer believe exists. It started with a late-night encounter at his parents' property near Norton, Ohio, where something massive jumped a four-foot fence without touching it, chased the family rooster in circles on two legs, pinned it with a hand the size of a football, and then let it go. The late researcher Linda Godfrey told Drew the chicken was bait to lure him outside. That night launched years of escalating activity at the property, including wall-shaking bangs on the house at all hours, footsteps on the roof, pack vocalizations from multiple creatures at once, and sightings by Drew's mother, stepfather, sister, niece, and neighbors. Drew's five-year-old niece, who had never heard the word werewolf, told her grandmother she wouldn't sleep upstairs anymore because "the big dog" watches her.Drew walks through encounter after encounter with the precision of someone who has spent sixteen years processing what he's seen. Brown ones, gray ones, a black one that materialized out of a bush in suburban Akron, twenty feet from him and a friend. One that followed his exact footsteps up to the back door and then walked back down the driveway. One that rode on the roof of his car for fifteen minutes after he left his parents' house. Juvenile prints on his mother's car that suggest they breed and raise young. And just a week before recording, fresh bipedal canine tracks in the snow at his new property, an hour and a half from his parents' place. Drew believes these creatures are physical, not purely demonic, noting they leave prints, eat animals, respond to firearms as deterrents, and blur with speed when they run. But he also believes there's a spiritual dimension to them, a paralyzing dread that accompanies every encounter and a fixation on fear that suggests something deeper than predatory instinct. His advice to anyone who says they want to see one: you don't. It steals a part of you. This is his first time telling his full story.  Want to listen to this episode and an entire back catalog of members-only episodes? https://blurrycreatures.com/pages/members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Two start-ups a couple of years apart became the inspiration for each other to get better and better and better. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from Mom-and-Pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Steven’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us. But we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients, so here’s one of those. [AirVantage Heating & Cooling Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the … Wait, what? Gosh, you told me the title, and I have some thoughts, and I forgot the name of the podcast there for a second. Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. Stephen Semple: We’re doing two together here, Dave, Firestone and Goodyear. Dave Young: Stephen Semple’s over there. I’m Dave Young. And this morning we’re talking about Goodyear and Firestone, both? Stephen Semple: Yes, together. Dave Young: Because it’s kind of one thing now, right? Stephen Semple: No, they are separate. Dave Young: Was it? Stephen Semple: They’re separate. Dave Young: No, they’re separate. Stephen Semple: The story is so intertwined between the two of them. I couldn’t figure out a way to break it. But it’s almost kind of like when we did Hertz Avis, like they’re so interlinked. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So we’re doing it as a single podcast, the two of them. Dave Young: All right. Where do we start? Stephen Semple: Well, what’s interesting is they were both started within two years of each other, both in Akron, Ohio. So Goodyear was founded on August 28th, 1898 in Akron, Ohio by Frank Seiberling. And today they’re the third-largest tire maker in the world with about 18 billion in sales. And Firestone was founded in August, two years later by Harvey Firestone in Akron, Ohio. And in 1988, Firestone was purchased by Bridgestone for $2.6 billion. Dave Young: That’s the one. That’s the one I was [inaudible 00:02:51] yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah, and Bridgestone today is number two behind Michelin with Goodyear being number three. So both really, really big, really big companies. Dave Young: And in 18 when? Stephen Semple: So 1898 was Goodyear, and 1900 was Firestone. Dave Young: And this is before, this is before mass production of automobiles. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. Because if you go back to Episode 35 where we talk about Ford, 1908 is the Model T. So it’s pre-model T. Dave Young: Yeah. So which came first, the tire or the car? Stephen Semple: Well, because there were tires on carriages. Dave Young: No, that’s true. All right. Stephen Semple: And today Michelin is the largest in the world. So if you want to learn about Michelin, go back to Episode 27, because it’s also really interesting how Michelin grew their business. But so we’re dealing with Goodyear and Firestone. Dave Young: All right. So Goodyear- Stephen Semple: And if you think about it, you’re right. Most of the transportation at this time when these companies started were either horse-and-carriage or bicycles. That’s what basically people were using. And Harvey Firestone, he grew up on a farm and went to a business school and was a carriage salesman in Detroit. And at this time, the use of natural rubber is expanding due to vulcanization being created. Because before vulcanization, natural rubber was not very durable. It would crack and all these other things. And carriage wheels were basically a wood wheel with a metal rim around it, no give, a hard ride. Dave Young: Right. Yeah, yeah. I mean, even a rim made of rubber would be better than a rim made of steel. Stephen Semple: Right. So basically he’s a carriage salesman. What he realizes is that what we should do is we should put rubber, instead of steel around the wheel, and that would make a smoother ride. So he leaves Detroit, moves to Akron, Ohio, because Akron, Ohio at the time is the center of the rubber industry. Dave Young: Okay. Why is that? Stephen Semple: I think it had to do with just the fact there was a couple of companies that sprung up in the area. There was the resources in terms of water and a few things along that lines. Dave Young: And the rubber barons came in [inaudible 00:04:56]. Stephen Semple: But there was a lot of that that was happening with … Look, you see it in technology. A couple of companies happen and then … Dave Young: Yeah, there’s this- Stephen Semple: It attracts the talent, it attracts the people, it attracts the investment. Dave Young: There’s this synergy that happens. It was before the word existed. Stephen Semple: Yeah, basically. So he creates and starts selling a wagon wheel that has a solid rubber tire. And so he’s doing these solid tires, and he starts seeing the market shifting to a pneumatic tire. So a tire with a tube in it. Dave Young: With the air inside it. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And he’s also starting to see car sales increasing so he decides to do that. Because even though it’s a niche, he’s seeing it as growing, and he didn’t really get great traction on the wagon tire. But the first pneumatic auto tire is this thing called a Clincher. The tire is attached to the rim by these metal hooks, but these metal hooks can kind of become a bit of a problem. They can tear the tire, things along that lines. So he decides to make, Firestone decides to make a superior car tire, and he creates this new rim and tire system that’s basically better than the Clincher tire. But the problem, at this point, is the rim is part of the car. Basically, it’s hard to change all that. So who’s willing to- Dave Young: Every car has a different one and … Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right. So what he does is, is he approaches Henry Ford because he hears the Model T is coming out, and Firestone undercuts the Clincher to get a foothold in the industry. He says, “Look, I’m just going to come in with a really cheap price. That’s how I’m going to get into there.” And he gets an order for 2,000 units, $110,000 order, and he’s basically betting everything on the ability to deliver on this order. Okay? Dave Young: Wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: Now, enter Goodyear, a little bit of Goodyear history. So I mentioned Goodyear was founded by Frank Seiberling, and Frank had tried several businesses with no success, but he saw the rubber industry as an area for growth. Younger brother joins, and they need a name, and what the inventor of vulcanized rubber was Charles Goodyear. So they decided to call the tire company Goodyear after Charles Goodyear. Dave Young: Just associate yourself with that. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Now- Dave Young: Did Charles, was he in on it, or did they just named it after? Stephen Semple: They just named it Goodyear. Dave Young: Okay. You can do that, huh? Stephen Semple: I guess. They were able to. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: So they’re buried in debt, things aren’t going so great, but what they wanted to do is the big growth around this time was bicycles. So they create a vision to create a new type of tire for the bicycle, because it’s a huge craze at the turn of the century, turn of a couple of centuries ago. So there’s like 300 manufacturers of bicycles in the United States, including the Wright Brothers. Dave Young: Right. Yeah. Stephen Semple: But again, they were solid tires. And what these guys created was a pneumatic tire, what Goodyear has created was a pneumatic tire for bicycles because it’s way more comfortable than a solid tire, right? Dave Young: Way more comfortable. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So they’re all in and this has to work, but here’s the problem. Bicycle sales stop because, essentially, everyone who wants one has one. So bicycle sales kind of collapsed. And so they’re struggling here, and what they decide to do is they look at the auto business, and they go, “Hey, the auto business is going over there, and we could create a better tire than a Clincher.” Dave Young: Yeah. [inaudible 00:08:24] Stephen Semple: Great. And so who do they decide to approach? They decide to approach Henry Ford because they hear about this Model T coming out. But Ford has already done a deal with Firestone, right? But Goodyear says, “We got an advantage. Here’s the problem. Their tire, the Goodyear tire, Clincher tires will also work on a Goodyear rim. Clincher tires will not work on a Firestone rim.” And here’s what Goodyear says to Ford, says, “You got a problem. Because if somebody needs a new tire, not everywhere had access to Firestone tires, but everybody has access to Clincher tires. So, therefore, our solution is better.” So basically, Ford cancels the deal with Firestone and goes with Goodyear. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: And basically says to Firestone, “I need you to make Clincher tires, which has almost no money in it for Firestone because they got to pay a licensing deal with Clincher. Isn’t it interesting in all of this, Clincher clearly didn’t innovate because we’ve never heard of Clincher before this moment? Dave Young: Oh, right. Yeah. I mean, terrible name, but- Stephen Semple: Clearly didn’t innovate. Dave Young: Right, didn’t figure out that we don’t need these metal things. Stephen Semple: Because they’re clearly the leader at the time, and we don’t hear them any longer. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. So they had a lead in the market, but … Stephen Semple: So 1908 comes out, the Model T comes out. It’s Goodyear tires on the Model T, Episode 35, go back and learn about the Model T, and Goodyear takes out ads that Goodyear tire is better. By 1909, all GM cars are Goodyear tires. By 1910, Goodyear is doing like four million in sales, which is like 30 million today. Firestone is not done. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So back to Firestone, they see these Goodyear ads, and they figure we’ve got to get a competitive advantage over Goodyear. We’re going to go back to 1908, go back a couple years. The auto industry, tire industry is exploding. The streets are getting clogged with cars, lots of dust, no rules, chaos, and tires are completely smooth. There’s no tread. Dave Young: Okay. Yeah. That’s … Stephen Semple: And they’ve been all sorts of thing people are putting rivets in, metal, all this other stuff to try to create some sort of traction on these tires, right? Especially as the speed of the cars are getting faster. And what Firestone did, they did a lot of research to make traction. And what they discover is let’s do raised sections. Let’s put treads on the tire. Dave Young: Right. Okay. Well, I mean, there you go. Stephen Semple: Works way better. And what they decide to do, they call it the Firestone Non-skid- Dave Young: Stay tuned, and we’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and, trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: And what they decide to do, they call it the Firestone Non-skid, and they put that as the pattern on the tread. So if you look down onto a muddy road, what you would read is Firestone Non-skid. Isn’t that awesome? Dave Young: That’s so smart. I love that. Stephen Semple: So basically the ad is on the ground. They sell- Dave Young: Yeah, because it’s written in the mud. It’s written in the snow. Stephen Semple: It’s written in the mud, written in the snow, written on the ground, right? So they sell like 40,000 units in the first year. And now Goodyear starts to feel the pressure from Firestone on the non-skid tire. So they’re like, okay, what are we going to do here? So what Goodyear comes out with is a diamond pattern because it actually has better grip than letters. And at the same time, it’s still unique because they’re the only ones that have a diamond pattern. And they market it as, and I thought this … You know how we always love this whole idea of attaching the familiar to the unfamiliar? They market it as the first all-weather tire. Dave Young: All weather. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? Goodyear then, who was ahead of Firestone with this tire, and at this time, all the tire manufacturers are targeting the manufacturers. They’re trying to get in with the manufacturers. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: And it’s 1910. Firestone’s doing three million in sales compared to Goodyear’s four million. But what about consumers and replacement? What would make their lives better? This is the question Firestone starts to ask because it was really hard to change the tire at that time because early tires were attached to the rim, and the rims were permanently attached to the axle. So you couldn’t just remove the wheel and replace it with another wheel. What Firestone creates is a rim called a demountable rim. It’s this novel idea that you could just take the rim off. Dave Young: Wow. Okay. That’s great. Stephen Semple: And risk of tire failure was high. So guess what this created? The whole idea of a spare, and now anyone can change a tire- Dave Young: Nice, yeah. Stephen Semple: … because you’ve got an extra tire. You could just take the rim off, put the new rim on, and you’re all good to go. And this gets so popular that car companies are now creating ways to carry a spare, a rim and a pump, because now anyone can change tire by themselves. By the end of the decade, all Model Ts have a spare. And guess what? Imitators, including Goodyear, jump onto this idea. It’s 1916. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Firestone’s selling $44 million. Goodyear is 100 million and now the largest company in the world. So Firestone is still trailing Goodyear. World War I happens. April 1917, this huge mobilization campaign happens. Goodyear and Firestone have to pivot to wartime production. Firestone’s doing rubber boots and all these other things. Goodyear has been pulled into this top secret plan. They’re going to create an aircraft called a blimp. Dave Young: The blimp? Ooh, okay. Stephen Semple: And you know what’s funny? I always wondered, why does Goodyear have a blimp? Because Goodyear was involved in the crating of the blimp. Isn’t that cool? Dave Young: Right. Yeah, that’s good to know. Stephen Semple: So they’re both making lots of money. The blimp is the Goodyear blimp. We now still see it at football games and all this other stuff, right? And Goodyear’s expanding like crazy because of the war effort, and November 11th, 1918, the war suddenly ends. The war ending in World War I hurt a lot of businesses like Indian motorcycles, Goodyear, because what a lot of people don’t realize, unless you look back into history, that the war ended really abruptly. So much so that even the Allies, if you go back and read the history about World War I, we’re unsure whether to accept the surrender of Germany. No battle in World War I happened on German soil. It all happened in France. And how World War I ended is Germany basically did this one final assault where they threw everything at it and was basically it didn’t work, and they surrendered. And everyone was like, “What do you mean the war’s over?” But the problem is Goodyear thought the war was going to continue for a while longer and had a lot of debt and had done lots of expansion and were in serious trouble. In 1921, Goodyear had 85 million in debt. And so they had to bring in somebody to help refinance the business and part of the refinancing included Frank and his brother being removed from running the business. So in May 13th, 1921, they both resigned, the businesses gone to others. Firestone, they still remain involved with the business. By the 1920s, cars are going faster, and Firestone does one more really big innovation. And that’s the balloon tire, which is a wider, bigger tire, flatter tire, lower pressure, smoother ride. Six months, they sell 25,000 tires a week, and that’s really the precursor to the modern tire. Dave Young: The radial-type tire. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. That’s really cool. Yeah, war does weird things. I mean, in addition to blowing things up. Stephen Semple: Yeah, it does weird things. But the thing is, when I looked at Firestone and Goodyear, to me, what was really interesting was there’s no way you could kind of talk about one without the other because it really is a story of innovation, innovation, innovation. Dave Young: It really is a case of your competition makes you better, right? Because it went back and forth with both of them. Stephen Semple: It did go back and forth with both of them. Dave Young: Right? And the one that lost out was Clinker because they thought they didn’t need to innovate. Stephen Semple: Right. Right. They were the one that’s been lost to history as these two … Because they had, they were the market leader, and then these two coming along out-innovating each other, totally, like I had never even heard of them as a tire company. Lost to history. Dave Young: Me, neither. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Clincher. Dave Young: Clincher. It sounds medical. It’s such a cool story. I have one experience with Goodyear to tell you about. Stephen Semple: Sure. Dave Young: Back 2020 or so. Gosh, has it been that long? Really has. 20 years ago or so, I was in the motor press guild, automotive journalist, and auto manufacturers and tire manufacturers would take journalists on these trips, these junkets. And I got to go on one for Goodyear. They flew us down to Dallas and then flew us out to San Angelo on Mark Cuban’s 757. San Angelo, Texas is where the Goodyear proving ground is. So they have one of these big 10-acre, five-acre lakes that’s only a quarter of an inch deep or half in it. They can control it. It’s just a giant bed of asphalt that they can control the depth of the water. So we got to drive … We probably compared Goodyear to Firestone tires. Stephen Semple: Probably. Dave Young: You drive this pickup on a slalom course on the water with the new Goodyear tire, and then drive it with the competitor’s tire. It’s like, oh boy, the difference. But it was a fun trip. I also got to drive that same day out on the Goodyear proving grounds. They had one of those mining haul trucks. Stephen Semple: Oh, wow. Yep. Dave Young: Right. The three-story tall mining haul truck, and I got to drive that thing. Stephen Semple: I was going to say, did you get to do a 180 on it? Did you get it to do a 360? Dave Young: No, they didn’t let us drive that out onto the wet track, but that was fun. I mean, there’s a big tire. I think at the time, that tire weighed 20,000 pounds and cost $20,000. That’s what I remember about it. Stephen Semple: And it’s interesting when you think about tires because tread pattern and rubber compound and things like that are all the things that really impact performance. And yet the world’s largest manufacturer of tires became famous with an ad where they put a baby in the tire along with the slogan, So Much Rides on Your Tires, right? Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: But coming back to one of the ones I love with the whole Firestone thing was putting the name in the tread pattern. I thought that was just … Dave Young: Yeah, I think it’s great. It’s really smart and innovative from an advertising point of view, but as Goodyear proved, easy to knock down. It’s like, well, obviously a proper tread pattern- Stephen Semple: Is better? Dave Young: … is better than the word Firestone for keeping your car on the road. But- Stephen Semple: But again, it was so interesting because Firestone then, or sorry, Goodyear then even recognized by the diamond pattern, they still became unique because they were the first one with the diamond pattern. So it was this very interesting back and forth between these two companies. Dave Young: They were like the cartoon, the sheepdog and the coyote. They’d clock in and fight all day, and then clock out. And I would guess that the Goodyear and the Firestone, there were probably people going back and forth between one company and the other. They probably had the top secret. We hate each other, but the investors, whole different story. Stephen Semple: Well, it was funny. There was one thing I read about where basically if you were in the Firestone offices or foundry or whatever, you were not allowed to say the word Goodyear. And when you were in the Goodyear one, you were not allowed to say the word Firestone. Like it would’ve really been a massive rivalry when you consider the two companies, like how remarkable is this that two companies found within two years of each other, like almost exactly two years of each other in the same city- Dave Young: And then live in the same city. Stephen Semple: … went on to become number two and number three in the tire business. The one that became number one- Dave Young: Kellogg’s and Post. Stephen Semple: … was across the pond in Europe, right? Completely separated from this battle. Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah. Well, thank you for this tiring story. Stephen Semple: You had to go there, didn’t you? Dave Young: Oh, gosh, I shouldn’t have done that, but I did. I did do it. I’m looking forward to the next episode of the Empire Builders Podcast, Stephen. Stephen Semple: All right. Dave Young: Thank you. Stephen Semple: Okay. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Click HERE to learn how to earn $10K/month in rental income & access 50% discount on RTR Academyhttps://landing.renttoretirement.com/evg-masterclass-replayThis episode is sponsored by…BLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR's preferred lenders at https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/ Welcome back to the Rent To Retirement Podcast with hosts Matthew Seyoum and Tommy Brown!In this episode, we sit down with Steve from our Akron/Canton, Ohio team to break down why the Midwest — specifically Akron, Ohio — continues to attract cash-flow-focused investors across the country.With over 500+ properties sold since 2019–2020, a systematic renovation model, and vertically integrated property management, this market has built a reputation for consistency, affordability, and strong long-term rental performanceIf you're looking for:✔️ Affordable turnkey rentals✔️ Landlord-friendly markets✔️ Low cost of living with stable tenants✔️ Section 8 insights✔️ Faster tenant placement✔️ Lower barrier to entry investingThis episode delivers.⏱ Key Topics & Timestamps0:00 – Introduction & Akron market overview1:01 – 500+ properties sold & long-term track record1:58 – 60/40 new construction vs rehab inventory breakdown2:04 – Systematic renovations: 10+ years mechanical life rule3:35 – Why Akron is more landlord-friendly than Cleveland4:42 – Fully staffed property management model7:46 – Tenant profiles & affordability in Akron9:30 – Section 8 pros & cons (longer average stays)11:59 – Why single-family rentals outperform multifamily for longevity13:28 – Block-by-block investing strategy (local expertise advantage)15:39 – $135K fully updated homes in strong rental areas17:24 – Why Tommy invested personally in Akron20:23 – Why investors must move fast in this market

U.S. and Israeli war on Iran continues The U.S. is now four days into its war against Iran, jointly with the Israeli military, and without congressional approval. Casualties so far include some U.S. service members and hundreds of Iranians, including the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei ruled for 36 years and built Iran into a powerful anti-U.S. adversary, while suppressing opposition at home with digital surveillance, mass arrests and lethal force. Following the U.S. strike on Iran, the conflict has spread to other Middle East countries, including Lebanon and Cyprus, causing the International Committee of the Red Cross to say civilian lives across the region are in grave danger. The Trump administration has sent mixed messages over its basis for attacking Iran, with President Donald Trump on one hand, urging the Iranian people to take over their government, while on the other, insisting this war was not about a regime change, but about nuclear and ballistic missile capability. Trump said Monday, "An Iranian regime armed with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons would be an intolerable threat to the Middle East but also to the American people. Our country itself would be under threat and it was very nearly under threat." We'll start Tuesday's "Sound of Ideas" talking about the war with Iran, including how we got here and what happens next. Guest: - Avi Cover, Law Professor & Director, Institute for Global Security Law & Policy, Case Western Reserve University Remembering WAKC Thirty years ago, Akron lost its only TV newsroom. After struggling for years to compete with Cleveland television, WAKC was sold and the new owners dropped local programming. The close-knit staff from WAKC, and WAKR radio, gather each year to reminisce about their time covering the Rubber City. Ideastream Public Media's Kabir Bhatia visited their reunion in 2016, and turned it into an audio postcard. Guest: - Kabir Bhatia, Senior Arts Reporter, Ideastream Public Media

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Monday's college basketball results, talks to Trist Freeman of Bustin Brackets about the landscape of the ACC & Atlantic 10 conferences, & the conference tournaments to watch this week, & Greg picks & analyzes every Tuesday game! Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/ Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast Highlights  2:42-Recap of Monday's Results 14:09-Interview with Rocco Miller 28:53-Start of picks Tennessee vs South Carolina 31:24-Picks & analysis for Eastern Michigan vs Buffalo 33:54-Picks & analysis for Alabama vs Georgia 36:14-Picks & analysis for Towson vs Stony Brook 38:47-Picks & analysis for BYU vs Cincinnati 41:24-Picks & analysis for Dayton vs Richmond 43:24-Picks & analysis for TCU vs Texas Tech 45:44-Picks & analysis for George Mason vs VCU 48:01-Picks & analysis for Georgetown vs St. John's 50:33-Picks & analysis for Wake Forest vs Virginia 53:07-Picks & analysis for UNC Wilmington vs Elon 55:17-Picks & analysis for Kentucky vs Texas A&M 57:47-Picks & analysis for Toledo vs Miami OH 1:00:27-Picks & analysis for Ohio vs Massachusetts 1:02:34-Picks & analysis for Monmouth vs Northeastern 1:05:02-Picks & analysis for Clemson vs North Carolina 1:07:46-Picks & analysis for Missouri vs Oklahoma 1:09:40-Picks & analysis for Seton Hall vs Xavier 1:12:35-Picks & analysis for North Carolina A&T vs Campbell 1:15:12-Picks & analysis for Akron vs Central Michigan 1:17:33-Picks & analysis for Drexel vs Hofstra 1:19:43-Picks & analysis for Ball St vs Western Michigan 1:21:58-Picks & analysis for Oklahoma St vs Central Florida 1:24:18-Picks & analysis for Hampton vs William & Mary 1:26:22-Picks & analysis for Kent St vs Northern Illinois 1:29:05-Picks & analysis for Mississippi St vs Florida 1:31:58-Picks & analysis for West Virginia vs Kansas St 1:34:22-Picks & analysis for San Jose St vs Fresno St 1:36:44-Picks & analysis for Oregon vs Illinois 1:39:12-Picks & analysis for Vanderbilt vs Ole Miss 1:41:22-Picks & analysis for Kansas vs Arizona St 1:43:27-Picks & analysis for San Diego St vs Boise St 1:45:54-Picks & analysis for Syracuse vs Louisville 1:48:42-Picks & analysis for Boston College vs Virginia Tech 1:51:06-Picks & analysis for Colorado vs Utah 1:53:48-Picks & analysis for Grand Canyon vs Air Force 1:56:11-Picks & analysis for LSU vs Auburn 1:58;33-Picks & analysis for Nevada vs Wyoming 2:00:50-Picks & analysis for Nebraska vs UCLA 2:03:15-Picks & analysis for Utah St vs UNLV 2:05:47-Picks & analysis for Georgia St vs Louisiana 2:08:54-Picks & analysis for UL Monroe vs Old Dominion 2:11:32-Start of extra game UMBC vs NJIT 2:13:50-Picks & analysis for UMass Lowell vs Maine 2:15:52-Picks & analysis for Bryant vs New Hampshire 2:17:50-Picks & analysis for Albany vs Vermont 2:20:21-Picks & analysis for Southern vs Alabama St 2:22:30-Picks & analysis for Grambling vs Alabama A&M 2:24:47-Picks & analysis for Arkansas Pine Bluff vs Jackson St 2:26:53-Picks & analysis for Mississippi Valley St vs Alcorn St 2:28:55-Picks & analysis for Army vs Bucknell 2:30:52-Picks & analysis for Holy Cross vs Lafayette Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Click HERE to learn how to earn $10K/month in rental income & access 50% discount on RTR Academyhttps://landing.renttoretirement.com/evg-masterclass-replayThis episode is sponsored by…BLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR's preferred lenders at https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/ Welcome back to the Rent To Retirement Podcast with hosts Matthew Seyoum and Tommy Brown!In this episode, we sit down with Steve from our Akron/Canton, Ohio team to break down why the Midwest — specifically Akron, Ohio — continues to attract cash-flow-focused investors across the country.With over 500+ properties sold since 2019–2020, a systematic renovation model, and vertically integrated property management, this market has built a reputation for consistency, affordability, and strong long-term rental performanceIf you're looking for:✔️ Affordable turnkey rentals✔️ Landlord-friendly markets✔️ Low cost of living with stable tenants✔️ Section 8 insights✔️ Faster tenant placement✔️ Lower barrier to entry investingThis episode delivers.⏱ Key Topics & Timestamps0:00 – Introduction & Akron market overview1:01 – 500+ properties sold & long-term track record1:58 – 60/40 new construction vs rehab inventory breakdown2:04 – Systematic renovations: 10+ years mechanical life rule3:35 – Why Akron is more landlord-friendly than Cleveland4:42 – Fully staffed property management model7:46 – Tenant profiles & affordability in Akron9:30 – Section 8 pros & cons (longer average stays)11:59 – Why single-family rentals outperform multifamily for longevity13:28 – Block-by-block investing strategy (local expertise advantage)15:39 – $135K fully updated homes in strong rental areas17:24 – Why Tommy invested personally in Akron20:23 – Why investors must move fast in this market

Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with  Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!

On this week's episode of Zips Gameday, Liam and Matt break down Akron's upcoming matchup against the Kent State Golden Flashes. Zach Halligan and Marvin Musiime-Kamali joined up this week as well to talk the team, how they got to Akron, team manager basketball games, and more!

On Friday's edition of WagerTalk Today, Teddy Covers shares his favorite betting angles for tonight's Cavaliers vs Pistons & Nuggets vs Thunder NBA Action.  Marco D'Angelo joins to give his thoughts and best bets for two of Friday's College Basketball Matchups, Michigan vs Illinois & Akron vs Kent State. Hosts, Andy Lang & provides props and share free picks & Gianni the Greek gives out the latest Vegas Sharp Bets – don't miss out!Intro 00:00WTF or LFG? Follow or Fade this Play? Syracuse vs Princeton 2:00Gianni 4:30CBB Friday Steam 4:40NBA Friday Steam 7:50UFC Action 9:00Why are these lines so high? 13:00Gianni's Twitter Hacked 16:20VR's One Underdog He's Eyeing 17:04Betting Spring Training? 21:20What's VR Rocking with This Weekend? 23:35Teddy Covers: NBA Overview 25:00Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons 27:50Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder 31:00Sell Me: Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics 38:00Marco D'Angelo 47:00Michigan vs Illinois 48:21Akron Zips vs Kent St 52:00Andy Lang's All Around the World (NBA, UFC & NASCAR Free Picks & Props) 58:56

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Nate Pickowicz about understanding and addressing spiritual depression from a biblical sense. Nate is the Pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmantron Iron Works, New Hampshire. He has also authored several books, including “Overcoming the Darkness: Biblical Help for Spiritual Depression.” Then we had Dr. Mark Jobe join us to talk about the upcoming Walk Worthy Men’s Conference this Saturday, February 28th, at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Mark Jobe is the 10th President of the Moody Bible Institute, but will be resigning from his presidential duties to follow the Lord’s path for him. He is also the Founding Pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago and the Founder of New Life Centers. He also hosts the podcast and program, Bold Steps. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Nate Pickowicz Interview [22:04] Dr. Mark Jobe Interview [39:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg explains why he handicaps games before bookmakers post opening numbers & why it is quite matchup-based, recaps Thursday's college basketball results, talks to Ryan McIntyre of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network about the biggest threats to Duke, Arizona, & Michigan in the sport, the Big Ten landscape, & Friday's games, & Greg picks & analyzes every Friday game! Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/ Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast Highlights  2:17-Why Greg's handicapping is matchup-based & Done before bookmakers post opening lines 6:03-Recap of Thursday's Results 23:41-Interview with Ryan McIntyre 38:22-Start of picks Yale vs Cornell 40:45-Picks & analysis for Miami OH vs Western Michigan 43:12-Picks & analysis for Quinnipiac vs Niagara 45:39-Picks & analysis for Siena vs Fairfield 48:10-Picks & analysis for Mount St. Mary's vs Sacred Heart 50:41-Picks & analysis for Dartmouth vs Pennsylvania 53:38-Picks & analysis for Brown vs Columbia 55:56-Picks & analysis for Dayton vs George Washington 58:49-Picks & analysis for Harvard vs Prineton 1:01:39-Picks & analysis for Manhattan vs St. Peter's 1:04:25-Picks & analysis for Merrimack vs Canisius 1:06:50-Picks & analysis for Rider vs Iona 1:09:08-Picks & analysis for UL Monroe vs Troy 1:11:07-Picks & analysis for Old Dominion vs Georgia St 1:13:29-Picks & analysis for Michigan vs Illinois 1:15:50-Picks & analysis for Appalachian St vs Texas St 1:18:27-Picks & analysis for Coastal Carolina vs James Madison 1:21:13-Picks & analysis for Akron vs Kent St 1:24:00-Picks & analysis for Southern Miss vs South Alabama 1:26:27-Picks & analysis for Louisiana vs Arkansas St 1:29:13-Picks & analysis for Georgia Southern vs Marshall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Nate Pickowicz about understanding and addressing spiritual depression from a biblical sense. Nate is the Pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmantron Iron Works, New Hampshire. He has also authored several books, including “Overcoming the Darkness: Biblical Help for Spiritual Depression.” Then we had Dr. Mark Jobe join us to talk about the upcoming Walk Worthy Men’s Conference this Saturday, February 28th, at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Mark Jobe is the 10th President of the Moody Bible Institute, but will be resigning from his presidential duties to follow the Lord’s path for him. He is also the Founding Pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago and the Founder of New Life Centers. He also hosts the podcast and program, Bold Steps. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Nate Pickowicz Interview [22:04] Dr. Mark Jobe Interview [39:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Nate Pickowicz about understanding and addressing spiritual depression from a biblical sense. Nate is the Pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmantron Iron Works, New Hampshire. He has also authored several books, including “Overcoming the Darkness: Biblical Help for Spiritual Depression.” Then we had Dr. Mark Jobe join us to talk about the upcoming Walk Worthy Men’s Conference this Saturday, February 28th, at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Mark Jobe is the 10th President of the Moody Bible Institute, but will be resigning from his presidential duties to follow the Lord’s path for him. He is also the Founding Pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago and the Founder of New Life Centers. He also hosts the podcast and program, Bold Steps. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Nate Pickowicz Interview [22:04] Dr. Mark Jobe Interview [39:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Nate Pickowicz about understanding and addressing spiritual depression from a biblical sense. Nate is the Pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmantron Iron Works, New Hampshire. He has also authored several books, including “Overcoming the Darkness: Biblical Help for Spiritual Depression.” Then we had Dr. Mark Jobe join us to talk about the upcoming Walk Worthy Men’s Conference this Saturday, February 28th, at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Mark Jobe is the 10th President of the Moody Bible Institute, but will be resigning from his presidential duties to follow the Lord’s path for him. He is also the Founding Pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago and the Founder of New Life Centers. He also hosts the podcast and program, Bold Steps. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Nate Pickowicz Interview [22:04] Dr. Mark Jobe Interview [39:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Nate Pickowicz about understanding and addressing spiritual depression from a biblical sense. Nate is the Pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmantron Iron Works, New Hampshire. He has also authored several books, including “Overcoming the Darkness: Biblical Help for Spiritual Depression.” Then we had Dr. Mark Jobe join us to talk about the upcoming Walk Worthy Men’s Conference this Saturday, February 28th, at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Mark Jobe is the 10th President of the Moody Bible Institute, but will be resigning from his presidential duties to follow the Lord’s path for him. He is also the Founding Pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago and the Founder of New Life Centers. He also hosts the podcast and program, Bold Steps. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Nate Pickowicz Interview [22:04] Dr. Mark Jobe Interview [39:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Nate Pickowicz about understanding and addressing spiritual depression from a biblical sense. Nate is the Pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmantron Iron Works, New Hampshire. He has also authored several books, including “Overcoming the Darkness: Biblical Help for Spiritual Depression.” Then we had Dr. Mark Jobe join us to talk about the upcoming Walk Worthy Men’s Conference this Saturday, February 28th, at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Mark Jobe is the 10th President of the Moody Bible Institute, but will be resigning from his presidential duties to follow the Lord’s path for him. He is also the Founding Pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago and the Founder of New Life Centers. He also hosts the podcast and program, Bold Steps. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Nate Pickowicz Interview [22:04] Dr. Mark Jobe Interview [39:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Eric Miller sits down with Newt Larson—longtime pastor, former CE National director (now Momentum Ministry Partners), author, and trusted coach to pastors across the country. Knute reflects on a lifetime of pastoral leadership, including 26 years at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio, and years of ministry in Ashland.  Together, they talk candidly about what leadership really feels like behind the scenes—making big decisions while still feeling "scared," learning dependence on the Lord, and choosing what's best for the church over what looks impressive. They also dig into practical, transferable tools for healthy ministry: building and repeating clear core values, leading change with patience and communication, navigating discouragement and comparison, handling criticism with wisdom, and protecting your heart through humility, relationships, and straight talk. If you're a pastor, church leader, or ministry professional—especially in a season of burnout, transition, or uncertainty—this conversation is full of steady encouragement and real-world guidance for long-haul faithfulness. Knute's Wesbite HERE Check out www.buildmomentum.org to learn more about our organization and how we seek to partner with local churches in order to equip today's young Christian leaders for tomorrow's opportunities. Another great way to discover who we are? Check out THIS PODCAST

Akron vs. Kent St NCAAB Betting Odds & Picks, 2/27/26 | Night Moves Show by Tony T.

Miami Ohio vs. Western Michigan College Basketball Pick Prediction by Tony T. Miami Ohio vs. Western Michigan Profiles Miami Ohio at Western Michigan 6PM ET— Miami Ohio has a record of 28-0 overall as well as 15-0 in the MAC with road wins against Ball ST, Bowling Green, Toledo, Kent St, Buffalo, Marshall, UMASS and Eastern Michigan. Western Michigan sits at 10-18 along with 4-11 in the MAC with home losses against Buffalo, UMASS, Bowling Green, Toledo and Akron. Home wins came against Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan.

Akron vs. Kent St College Basketball Pick Prediction by Tony T. Akron vs. Kent St Profiles Akron at Kent St 8PM ET—Akron has a record of 23-5 overall and 14-1 in the MAC with road wins against Bowling Green, Buffalo, Ohio, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan and Ball St. A road loss at Miami Ohio by three. Kent St is 21-7 on the year along with 12-3 in conference winning at home against Northern Illinois, Bowling Green, Toledo, Ohio, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan. A home loss against Miami Ohio in OT.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Nate Pickowicz about understanding and addressing spiritual depression from a biblical sense. Nate is the Pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmantron Iron Works, New Hampshire. He has also authored several books, including “Overcoming the Darkness: Biblical Help for Spiritual Depression.” Then we had Dr. Mark Jobe join us to talk about the upcoming Walk Worthy Men’s Conference this Saturday, February 28th, at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Mark Jobe is the 10th President of the Moody Bible Institute, but will be resigning from his presidential duties to follow the Lord’s path for him. He is also the Founding Pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago and the Founder of New Life Centers. He also hosts the podcast and program, Bold Steps. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Nate Pickowicz Interview [22:04] Dr. Mark Jobe Interview [39:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team NEO 2025 Performance & Impact Annual ReportThe headline numbers from Team NEO's new 2025 jobs report include nearly 3,000 new jobs, more than $450 million in capital investments, and 92 business investments across Northeast Ohio. The report also highlights the rollout of the JobsOhio Relocation Incentive Program, which offers businesses up to $15,000 for making successful hires in certain industries, with a focus on STEM and technical roles. There's also the expansion of LayerZero, a manufacturer for power systems like data centers. The company is opening a new facility in Portage County that expects to create 535 new jobs. At the same time, new federal trade policies could affect Northeast Ohio's economic outlook. A 10% U.S. tariff on most global imports took effect Tuesday, despite President Donald Trump's earlier pledge to set the rate at 15%. And findings from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland say that tariffs are contributing to price increases across Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. Manufacturers and retailers add that their products cost more to make, so consumers are paying more. On Thursday's the “Sound of Ideas,” Team NEO CEO Matt Dolan joins the program to discuss what the report's findings mean for Northeast Ohioans and the state economy. Guest:- Matt Dolan, CEO, Team NEO 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame NomineesLater in the hour, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees are here, and we'll discuss who made the cut. Of this year's 17 nominees, 10 are appearing on the ballot for the first time. Here are the nominees:- The Black Crowes- Jeff Buckley- Mariah Carey- Phil Collins- Melissa Etheridge- Lauryn Hill- Billy Idol- INXS- Iron Maiden- Joy Division/New Order- New Edition- Oasis- P!NK- Sade- Shakira- Luther Vandross- Wu-Tang Clan Guest:- Kabir Bhatia, Senior Arts Reporter, Ideastream Public Media ShuffleTo close the program, we'll hear a new installment of "Shuffle." Akron musician Brett Auerbach once drove 15 hours for a 30-minute gig. It was a gamble that helped launch his band, Rye Valley, onto national tours. This week, Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz talked with Auerbach about the journey, and how it led him to create a space for other songwriters in Northeast Ohio. Guests:- Amanda Rabinowitz, Host, Ideastream Public Media- Brett Auerbach, Musician, Rye Valley

In this episode, Ken talks with Chad Crawford, VP of Immixand part of our marketing and development team, about his Faithwalking journey. Chad is a husband, father, and leader based in Akron, Ohio.Chad shares that Faithwalking helped him recognize that many of his actions and reactions were rooted in things within him he didn't yet know about or understand. It gave him a path to uncover those hidden dynamics, offering hope that he could begin to understand “why I do the things I do.” Along the way, he gained practical tools he can return to again and again to address the underlying issues affecting his life and relationships.When Chad was first introduced to Faithwalking, he wasnavigating multiple transitions—some recent, others on the horizon. He realized that the patterns and strategies he had relied on in the past were no longer working. Through Faithwalking, he learned how to develop a new kind ofrelationship with his now-adult children, for example, and gained the tools to become the kind of leader he really wanted to be.Chad also describes confronting a deeply held belief that“it's all up to me.” He recognized a pattern of carrying burdens he wasn't responsible for and that no one had asked him to carry. Thanks to Faithwalking, he is now learning to find his appropriate place in relationships and situations, coaching himself when he feels tempted to take on too much or tobelieve he must be everything to everyone.When asked what he would say to someone consideringFaithwalking, Chad responds, “If you want to start the journey of becoming thebest version of yourself you know you want to be, then Faithwalking is the space to start that journey.”This episode was recorded in September 2025.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nikki Villagomez knows a thing or two about fonts, not only because she's a designer but also because she's a published author and historian who loves typography. In addition to learning about her books Culture+Typography: Examples in Font Pairings and also the sold out Culture+Typography: How Culture Affects Typography, hear why Pretty in Pink means so much to her. Plus, we touch on Miami Vice, the Brat Pack documentary called Brats (2024), Mondrian, and hair gel. This episode appeared on Season 1 of the show in 2024.-Nikki Villagomez is a nationally recognized speaker on typography, and a graduate of Louisiana State University with a BFA in Graphic Design. After working as a designer in New York City, she moved to her home state of South Carolina where she became a full-time freelancer. She's the founder and former president of the South Carolina chapter of AIGA, has been an educator teaching Graphic Design and Typography at the University of South Carolina and the University of Akron, and lives in Charlotte, NC. Learn more at her blog, culture+typography, online since 2012.https://nikkivillagomez.wordpress.com/https://nikkivillagomez.wordpress.com/my-book/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-villagomez/-Pretty in Pink (1986)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091790/

After a scoreboard update from Brendan King, Coach begins the final hour talking with Rob Blackman of Purdue radio as the #7 Boilers smoked Indiana 93-64 at Mackey Arena. We head back to HS basketball with HC Scott McClelland of Noblesville as his squad got a 10 point win over Avon. We then shift to Hauser basketball as HC Trent Moorhead and his team got a 76-48 win over Milan. We head over then to Michigan City vs Maryville where Tanner Camp of the regional radio sports network had the call of Michigan City’s 60-54 win. We head over to the undefeated Fishers Tigers as their Head Coach Garrett Winegar talks with coach about their 66-42 win over Zionsville. We take a moment back to West Lafayette where John Herrick talks Indiana’s loss to Purdue 64-93. We also hear from Steve Kolb of WAXL where Heritage Hills took down Tell City 68-41. We turn things over to Kip Wesner of the Hoosier Basketball Magazine who talks about the ongoings in the state. We also hear from Mt. Vernon HC Joe Bradburn and his squad taking down New Palestine 61-46. To round the show out, we head back to the collegiate level as we hear from the voice of the Cardinals in David Eha as Ball State fell 65-78 vs Akron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Thursday's college basketball results, talks to Ben Wilson of VSIN about handicapping teams that are currently without their coach, the scheduling spots that can yield value this time of year, & the Big Ten landscape, & Greg picks & analyzes every Friday game! Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/ Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast Highlights  2:04-Recap of Thursday's Results 15:56-Interview with Ben Wilson 35:24-Start of picks Akron vs Ball St 38:00-Picks & analysis for St. Peter's vs Iona 41:02-Picks & analysis for UW Milwaukee vs Detroit 43:29-Picks & analysis for Princeton vs Brown 46:15-Picks & analysis for UW Green Bay vs Oakland 49:06-Picks & analysis for Sacred Heart vs Fairfield 51:23-Picks & analysis for Canisius vs Rider 53:34-Picks & analysis for Niagara vs Mount St. Mary's 56:14-Picks & analysis for Marist vs Manhattan 58:25-Picks & analysis for VCU vs St. Louis 1:01:23-Picks & analysis for Siena vs Merrimack 1:03:50-Picks & analysis for Indiana vs Purdue 1:06:19-Picks & analysis for Bowling Green vs MIami OH Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken and Lima debate the likelihood of LeBron James returning to Cleveland. The writing seems to be on the wall for the Akron native as his time potentially winds down with the Los Angeles Lakers and the rumor mill is as strong as ever.

Firing employees is one of the worst parts of owning a home service business — and the bigger you get, the more often it happens.In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Jack Carr (Jack Acquisitions / TriR) to break down a practical framework for terminations that's fair to the employee and protects the team.They walk through how to diagnose whether performance problems are caused by the employee or your systems, how to use clear expectations + coaching + PIPs to create a clean decision path, and why keeping a toxic “top performer” can quietly cost you your best people.What you'll learn:The first question to ask before any termination: “How did we get here?”GWC: Do they Get it, Want it, and have the Capacity to do it?How to run a Performance Improvement Plan that's real (not vibes)When to make a fast decision vs. when to coach longerWhy the “people who got you to $1M” usually aren't the people who get you to $10MThe hidden cost of avoiding the hard conversation: culture + trust + retentionIf you're struggling with when to coach, when to cut, and how to do it without guilt — this episode is the playbook.

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Have you ever felt the healing power of music in your life? Join host Lynn Hoffman on the Music Saved Me Podcast as he welcomes the extraordinary Jon Lampley, a talented trumpeter and singer-songwriter whose journey through the world of music is nothing short of inspiring. From his roots in Akron, Ohio, where gospel music filled the air, to his prominent role on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and with the band OAR, Jon Lampley shares his heartfelt story of resilience and connection through music. Discover how the communal healing power of music experienced in church shaped Lampley's desire to pursue a career in the music industry. He reflects on the emotional healing through music that has guided him through life's challenges, including the profound loss of his father. This episode dives deep into the transformative nature of music as therapy, showcasing the ways it can foster emotional connections and resilience in our lives. As a self-taught musician, Lampley's unique approach to playing the trumpet and his experiences with various musical groups have significantly influenced his artistry. He recounts a pivotal moment when he received a life-changing call from OAR, which forever altered the trajectory of his career. Through this music history podcast, listeners will gain insights into the life of an independent musician navigating the complexities of the music industry. Additionally, Jon Lampley discusses his new album, "Night Service," which aims to recreate the spirit of a church service in a bar setting. This innovative project reflects his belief that the healing power of music should be accessible to everyone, regardless of the setting. With a blend of personal stories and industry insights, this episode emphasizes the importance of music in fostering mental health and emotional well-being. Join us for this engaging interview podcast that not only highlights the stories of musicians but also explores the profound impact of music on personal healing and connection. Tune in to the Music Saved Me Podcast for an episode filled with laughter, inspiration, and the undeniable truth that music truly saves lives. Support the show: https://musicsavedme.net/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joe Vardon joined Ken and Anthony to share his insight on LeBron James, whether or not he thinks the Akron native will retire, and why he thinks Cleveland makes the most sense for him if he doesn't. He also discussed whether or not the Cavaliers have a path to the number one seed in the East, why it doesn't matter, and the optimism surrounding the team this season as they make a push for the post season. He also talked about how the rest of the league reacted to the Cavaliers trading Darius Garland in exchange for James Harden.

In this episode, Jerrod Delaine and Andre Bueno sit down with Richard Roberts for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, public-private problem solving, and the realities of scaling impact in affordable housing.Richard walks through his professional trajectory—from growing up in Akron, Ohio and attending Yale College and Yale Law School, to serving in New York City government, including senior leadership at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). He offers a grounded, operator's view of how large public agencies function, describing HPD's three-part mandate and the responsibility of leading at scale early in one's career.The conversation then turns to Richard's transition into institutional finance at Goldman Sachs' Urban Investment Group, where he developed an investor mindset and gained exposure to private equity decision-making and risk evaluation. He later assumed a leadership role at Redstone, a national real estate investment firm that deploys capital nationwide across more than 40 states to finance both new construction and the preservation of affordable housing. He explains why affordable housing investing is structured yet highly judgment-based—equal parts art and science—requiring an understanding of policy, local context, and partner credibility in addition to the project's numbers.The episode closes with a candid conversation on self-awareness and professional development: Richard shares what he learned when he attempted to become a developer, what roles best fit different skill sets, and what advice he would give his younger self about leaning into discomfort and strengthening weaknesses rather than working around them.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Monday's college basketball results, talks to Rob Donaldson of Underdog Fantasy about the teams that have real value this time of year, evaluating teams in turmoil & Tuesday's games, & Greg picks & analyzes every Tuesday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast Highlights 2:48-Recap of Monday's Results14:29-Interview with Rob Donaldson31:41-Start of picks Boston College vs Florida State34:06-Picks & analysis for Michigan vs Purdue36:55-Picks & analysis for Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan39:24-Picks & analysis for Buffalo vs VillanovaPodcast Highlights 2:04-Recap of Monday's Results14:34-Interview with Rob Donaldson30:02-Start of picks Boston College vs Florida State32:35-Picks & analysis for Michigan vs Purdue35:12-Picks & analysis for Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan38:11-Picks & analysis for Buffalo vs Northern Illinois41:00-Picks & analysis for Villanova vs Xavier 43:33-Picks & analysis for Massachusetts vs Miami OH 46:15-Picks & analysis for Kent St vs Bowling Green48:23-Picks & analysis for North Carolina vs NC State51:36-Picks & analysis for South Carolina vs Florida54:05-Picks & analysis for TCU vs Central Florida56:25-Picks & analysis for Akron vs Western Michigan58:26-Picks & analysis for Louisville vs SMU1:01:22-Picks & analysis for Ball St vs Ohio1:03:52-Picks & analysis for Saint Louis vs Rhode Island1:06:25-Picks & analysis for Virginia Tech vs Miami1:08:33-Picks & analysis for George Washington vs VCU1:11:11-Picks & analysis for Wisconsin vs Ohio St1:13:44-Picks & analysis for SE Missouri St vs UT Martin1:16:29-Picks & analysis for UCLA vs Michigan St1:19:06-Picks & analysis for Fresno St vs Wyoming1:21:19-Picks & analysis for Georgia vs Kentucky1:23:37-Picks & analysis for Baylor vs Kansas St1:26:16-Picks & analysis for Nebraska vs Iowa1:29:26-Picks & analysis for LSU vs Texas1:31:37-Picks & analysis for Air Force vs New Mexico1:34:45-Picks & analysis for Nevada vs San Jose St1:36:03-Picks & analysis for Grand Canyon vs San Diego St1:38:55-Picks & analysis for Minnesota vs Oregon1:41:14-Picks & analysis for Texas Tech vs Arizona St1:43:50-Picks & analysis for Gardner Webb vs Charleston Southern Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome back to Purple Political Breakdown, hosted by Radell Lewis your source for political solutions without political bias. In this episode, we dive deep into the 2026 Ohio Senate race between challenger Sherrod Brown and incumbent Jon Husted. This Ohio special election could reshape the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, and every Ohio voter needs to understand what's at stake.Radell breaks down where Brown and Husted stand on the issues that matter most to Ohioans: tariffs and their devastating impact on Ohio farmers and manufacturers, the economy, jobs, and taxes, healthcare and Medicaid work requirements, abortion and reproductive rights following Ohio's constitutional amendment, gun policy, immigration and the Springfield Haitian community's fight for Temporary Protected Status, foreign policy, voting rights, and campaign finance reform.This episode also covers the FirstEnergy corruption trial happening right now in Akron the largest corruption scandal in Ohio state history and Husted's connections to the key players involved. Plus, critical Ohio statehouse news including proposed sanctuary city crackdowns, ICE enforcement pushback from cities like Akron and Columbus, the Baby Olivia bill, mifepristone legislation, the intra-Republican power struggle over the state treasurer race, and questions about Ohio's manufacturing future amid tariffs and the incomplete Intel CHIPS Act facility.With the latest polling showing Husted leading Brown by just one point, this race is anyone's game. Radell gives you the facts, the context, and his honest take so you can make an informed decision at the ballot box.Whether you're a union worker weighing your endorsement, an independent voter looking for real analysis, or just an Ohioan who wants to understand how state and local politics shape your daily life this episode is for you. Share it with your friends, family, and coworkers. Your vote matters.Rate us five stars and follow Purple Political Breakdown wherever you listen to podcasts.Standard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKALIVE Podcast Network - Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn - A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/Living Room Conversations - Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTSUs United - A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATIONOtherWeb - An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACYEqual Vote Coalition & STAR Voting - Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/starFuture is Now Coalition (FiNC) - A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENTIndependent Center - Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWSText 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) ALL LINKShttps://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdownThe Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias."Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics - where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be apart of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

On this getaway Thursday edition of the program, we continue our Position Reviews on the offensive side of the ball with the running back room (21:32). You'll also hear an exclusive interview with University of Akron president RJ Nemer (48:06), get the guys' Mount Rushmore of sports movies (1:01:45), and get this week's Mailbag (1:20:35). Plus, play this week's edition of Thing or Not a Thing (39:16).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In tonight's dead letter… Scott and Forrest explore the intersection of the safety of the suburbs and the primeval woods of the greater Akron area. Long before "Ohio" became modern slang for the weird, it was already earning that reputation through sightings of glowing red eyes that radiated their own light, but if you listen to Astonishing Legends, you already know that. Michael's account details a terrifying standoff where when he was only 5 years old, he and his sister found themselves locked in the sanctuary of a childhood bedroom with something peering at them from outside. Reference LinksSmall Town MonstersVillage of Mogador - Official HistoryMinerva Monster - Encyclopedia ArcticaThe Ohio Valley UFO Flap of 1973Mogador, Ohio - WikipediaWe're looking for more stories! Send your Dead Letter to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com!