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Special Episode: An episode of the still-unreleased podcast Big Man, Big Fan. Angela Grant-Bartlett speaks about her favorite film and the film she thinks is the most slept on.  Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The Artist

Scott Mason talks with Joe Blewett of Jetsxfactor.com to review the All-22 film of new Jets defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat! Joe discusses: -Sweat's strengths and weaknesses -Utility in against the run and the pass -Are the questions about motor valid? -How does Sweat fit in AG's new look Jets defense? And much more! Check out the Play Like A Jet store and get your "Play Like A Jet" logo shirt RIGHT NOW! Hoodies, hats, mugs, etc.....also available! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19770068-play-like-a-jet-logo-shirt?store_id=717242 To advertise on Play Like A Jet, please contact: Justin@Brokencontrollermedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In newly released documents two employees from Ticketmaster made fun of their customers for paying so much for concert tickets. A video has gone viral of a man falling asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla. 62 is offically considered old. Fred tells us which states have the biggest man parts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred is mad at Keke because she didn't congratulate him for doing his first TikTok live. And, Fred tells us which states have the biggest man parts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Marc Hochman and Stugotz revisit when Stugotz claimed he was the Big Man on Campus (BMOC) because of his lacrosse prowess at Clark University, only for it to unravel when it’s revealed that his team was among the worst in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The odyssey reaches new heights as Brian Patterson shares some of the strangest and most profound encounters ever documented on the show. From a North Carolina camper who experienced unexplainable visions of an ancient forest to an Oregon mother whose lost daughter was safely returned by a gentle, hair-covered giant, these accounts push beyond simple sightings into territory that challenges everything we think we know about these creatures. The podcast also faces its greatest crisis when a retired biology professor's elaborate hoax nearly destroys everything Brian has built.The fallout is devastating, but with Daniel's unwavering support, Brian rebuilds stronger than ever with rigorous new verification procedures that earn the community's trust back.The story goes global as witnesses from Tibet, the Congo Basin, Papua New Guinea, and Siberia share encounters that mirror North American reports in stunning detail. A Lakota elder speaks of the Big Man as ancient guardians of the wild places. A Stanford primatologist risks her career to validate the evidence.And the Sasquatch Odyssey community grows into a worldwide network of researchers, witnesses, and believers united by shared experience. As the show hits its five hundredth episode, Brian finally tells his own story in full for the first time. But there's no time to rest. New thermal evidence and a late-night expedition deep into the backcountry deliver the most compelling footage yet captured. The men in black are watching again, the truth is spreading faster than anyone can contain it, and the odyssey is far from over.Email BrianGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.

With Iain somewhere en route to the Players Championship, it's up to Andrew and Eddie to hold the fort this week, which they don't technically manage to do as Andy Murray scales the walls to join in and look ahead to the Sunningdale Foursomes. There is also conversation about Eddie's performance in Johannesburg and how he can carry the solid form of his South African trip forward when he has little competitive golf coming up, except to partner with a former tennis player against the man who was once the best youth golfer in Europe. The wins for Dan Bradbury, Akshay Bhatia and Jon Rahm are also discussed, while they wonder if there should be concern about the form of Scottie Scheffler or the injury to Rory McIlroy. The answer is probably no, but serious worries remain about the number of dogs heading for Sunningdale.Brought to you by: www.petermillar.co.ukVisit: www.ping.comInstagram: @chippingforecastEmail: tcf@thechippingforecast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adem Bona has overtaken Andre Drummond as the Joel Embiid fill-in center, and we know he can post HUGE numbers when he gets that shot. Add him everywhere. But also, the Pacers are mostly healthy again and that's weird, and the Grizzlies finally played guys over 25 minutes! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://twitter.com/freekeepoints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boise State basketball junior center Drew Fielder joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Tuesday night - 33 points, 9 rebounds, 16-of-18 free throw shooting in a 86-77 home victory over San Diego State. It was a career-night in the biggest home win of the season, which raises the question: Any chance Boise State can keep Fielder on the roster for his senior season? He answers the question ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball junior center Drew Fielder joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Tuesday night - 33 points, 9 rebounds, 16-of-18 free throw shooting in a 86-77 home victory over San Diego State. It was a career-night in the biggest home win of the season, which raises the question: Any chance Boise State can keep Fielder on the roster for his senior season? He answers the question ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball junior center Drew Fielder joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Tuesday night - 33 points, 9 rebounds, 16-of-18 free throw shooting in a 86-77 home victory over San Diego State. It was a career-night in the biggest home win of the season, which raises the question: Any chance Boise State can keep Fielder on the roster for his senior season? He answers the question ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Episode: An episode of the still-unreleased podcast Big Man, Big Fan. Megan Waugh speaks about her favorite film and the film she thinks is the most slept on.  Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The Artist

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Another London Derby took the prime 4:30pm Sunday slot as Arsenal hosted Chelsea at The Emirates in a massive game with both Premier League title and Champions League qualification implications. But instead of the explosive, free-flowing football we've become accustomed to in a clash of this magnitude, we were served a robust, rough and rugged physical contest settled via set-pieces in Arsenal's favour.Chelsea fans have complaints about the refereeing, and football fans across the country have reservations about the direction of English football culture; so of course, The Podcast Pundits discuss all of this and more. We're joined by debut special guest 'Big Zest' and returning favourite 'Jay'.We also dive into:Liverpool's hammering of West HamThe continued Michael Carrick bounce at Manchester UnitedThe Champions League draw and its heavyweight matchupsAll the major talking points from the past week, plus a look ahead to the next game-week Podcast Pundits feature a bunch of football fanatic friends giving their take on the beautiful game we all know and love. Imagine your conversations with your mates, it starts with football yet no sport nor life topic is off limits. The show feature Arsenal fans (one being a dual Newcastle fan, alongside admiration for Pep Guardiola although he now refers to himself as a "free agent"), Manchester United fans and a Liverpool fan with the occasional feature from other rival fans/mates! Tune in and join our Footy banter punditry every week.X (formerly known as Twitter) - https://x.com/podcastpundits_Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podcastpundits_Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/61557586482578/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastpundits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss a litany of topics in the world of college basketball. Starting with Steve's list, the Big Man gives the updated version, with a couple new teams and one notable exit. More than just the National Championship contenders, the guys discuss Kentucky's likelihood to make the Sweet 16, who is the second best team in the SEC, if BYU can be dangerous in the tournament, Purdue's home struggles, what seed Gonzaga deserves and more. Plus, thoughts on the NFL Combine and recent NBA happenings. Who's the best pick to win The Finals? Finally, lost shoes, ejected socks, surprise flurries, Steve's bad beat and would SVP send his kids to Duke? | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:20) The new list is HERE (7:20) The subtractions (8:40) Why Duke and MSU were added (15:25) Teams that lack Quad 1 wins (18:10) Who are the best teams in the nation? (25:50) On the beef between Cal and Golden (34:50) Purdue concerns (42:50) St. Mary's-Gonzaga reaction (47:30) WVU-BYU reaction (48:35) What should be Gonzaga's seed? (52:30) Back to the list (53:30) Yay or Nay on UK to the Sweet 16? (57:30) Final CBB thoughts (1:05:15) NFL Combine recap (1:17:00) The REAL contenders in the NBA (1:27:00) Would SVP send his kids to Duke? (1:31:00) The reception of men's and women's USA Hockey teams was incredible (1:32:35) It's snowing outside?!? (1:34:17) Afternoon musings (1:48:20) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Aaron welcomes in Justis Mosqueda from ACME Packing Company to dig into the Packers' offensive line philosophy. Green Bay isn't building their offense around gadget backs or perimeter-only speed. Since 2022, they're been trying to build it around linemen who can move people, a distinct break from the Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy days.

We are Still Into You - a podcast hosted by best friends Faye and Zach discussing every single Paramore song, in order, from All We Know Is Falling to This Is Why, and beyond.In this episode we're talking about Big Man, Little Dignity,the fifth track on This Is Why.You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @StillIntoYouPod andyou can email us at stillintoyoupod@gmail.com.If you want to support us, you can donate to our Kofi page:ko-fi.com/stillintoyoupod You can also join our Discord community at discord.gg/qruXPVNyzkYou can listen to Faye's other podcast, Her Dark Materials,wherever you get your podcasts, and find it on social media @HDMPod.Zach's band Breakfast With Bears is on Instagram@OfficialBreakfastWithBears and you can listen to them online wherever good music is found.Thanks to Finlay Hudson for our theme music, and to CarlEnglish (@ce_visual on Instagram) for our podcast artwork.

Hour 3: Kristaps Porzingis is set to make his debut with the Warriors against his old team tonight, and if he remains healthy, can he be the missing piece that the Warriors have been searching for in the frontcourt? Celtics beat reporter Noa Dalzell joins Papa & Silver to reflect on her time covering Porzingis during their 2024 championship run and also Jaylen Brown's monster season without his co-star Jayson Tatum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Kristaps Porzingis is set to make his debut with the Warriors against his old team tonight, and if he remains healthy, can he be the missing piece that the Warriors have been searching for in the frontcourt? Celtics beat reporter Noa Dalzell joins Papa & Silver to reflect on her time covering Porzingis during their 2024 championship run and also Jaylen Brown's monster season without his co-star Jayson Tatum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Tuesday Morning RB with Matt Forte, we recap NBA All-Star weekend and the flawed Slam Dunk content. We also discuss athletes and coaches referring to God as the "Big Man Upstairs," Michael Jordan on his 63rd birthday, why he's the NBA GOAT, and what we learned at church. Tune in!Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

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The odyssey reaches new heights as Brian Patterson shares some of the strangest and most profound encounters ever documented on the show. From a North Carolina camper who experienced unexplainable visions of an ancient forest to an Oregon mother whose lost daughter was safely returned by a gentle, hair-covered giant, these accounts push beyond simple sightings into territory that challenges everything we think we know about these creatures. The podcast also faces its greatest crisis when a retired biology professor's elaborate hoax nearly destroys everything Brian has built.The fallout is devastating, but with Daniel's unwavering support, Brian rebuilds stronger than ever with rigorous new verification procedures that earn the community's trust back.The story goes global as witnesses from Tibet, the Congo Basin, Papua New Guinea, and Siberia share encounters that mirror North American reports in stunning detail. A Lakota elder speaks of the Big Man as ancient guardians of the wild places. A Stanford primatologist risks her career to validate the evidence.And the Sasquatch Odyssey community grows into a worldwide network of researchers, witnesses, and believers united by shared experience.As the show hits its five hundredth episode, Brian finally tells his own story in full for the first time. But there's no time to rest. New thermal evidence and a late-night expedition deep into the backcountry deliver the most compelling footage yet captured. The men in black are watching again, the truth is spreading faster than anyone can contain it, and the odyssey is far from over.

AJ Francis Talks About TNA Wrestling, Partnership With WWE & Why He's The Best Big Man In Wrestling TodaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Born in 1962, Terry Windell lives in Rock Hill, SC with his wife and is currently self-employed there.Growing up, Terry spent many summers as a child and teenager on his grandparents' 2000-acre farm in South Carolina. A large portion of that land was heavily wooded private property used for pulpwood and timber farming. While there, Terry would often have odd “experiences” as he walked alone exploring in the woods – almost always feeling as if he was being watched or “kept track of”. Eventually this led to a definitive experience that left him wondering just exactly who or what was in the woods with him when he would go walking each time. All this, coupled with seeing “The Legend of Boggy Creek” when it was first released, started him on his personal journey of discovery to learn as much about the subject as possible.Terry's research has taken him all over the Southeast as well as to Oklahoma. He's been actively investigating Bigfoot in the field with various groups since 2013. In 2022 Terry branched off with his own solo project called Rock Hill Bigfoot – a space where he can document his continuing journey of exploration and learning. Over all this time, Terry has had several close encounters with the Forest People – including getting poked through his tent wall by one on a particularly dark night in the woods of North Georgia.Terry is a “No Kill” supporter and keeps an open mind when researching and when talking with others about the subject, but leans toward the approach of learning through in-the-field observation, documentation, and personal experience. Terry isn't out to prove to anyone that Bigfoot exists. He already KNOWS Bigfoot exists due to his field experiences. Rather, he is on a personal journey to learn all he can about these elusive and mysterious beings while gladly sharing his knowledge and experiences along the way with anyone who asks.Terry's specialties are documentary interviews, field videography, and video editing and production…all of which fit right in with his Bigfoot research. In fact, he's been interested in cameras even longer than in Bigfoot! Terry also realizes that there are almost as many opinions as to exactly what Bigfoot might be as there are people looking for Bigfoot, and is always willing to listen to all opinions as long as they are thoughtfully and respectfully presented.The biggest thing Terry has learned so far is that when you start out looking for Bigfoot, you often end up learning much more about yourself along the way…Currently Terry's favorite Bigfoot movies are “The Legend of Boggy Creek” and “Letters from the Big Man”. His favorite book to date is “The Quantum Bigfoot” by Ron Morehead.Terry is firm believer that when dealing with the Forest People, respect is key…and as long as there's respect between us, there'll be no problems.Terry's Websitehttps://rockhillbigfoot.com/Terry's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@RockHillBigfootTerry's Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/RockHillBigfoot/Click that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones each Monday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORKTo find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

Special Episode: Two episodes of the still-unreleased podcast Big Man, Big Fan. Paige Travis and Brandi Reagan speak, separately, about their favorite film and the film they think is the most slept on.  Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The Artist

Seth Landman is a former ESPN Fantasy Basketball writer and a good friend of the show. Seth joins the program to discuss the emergence of young wing players, what to do at the trade deadline, and what to make of the recent Jayson Tatum news. X: @slandman33 5:15 Young wings have completely changed the season 10:12 Centers worth trading for are hard to find 28:09 Is Simons a Hugo merchant? 43:16 Is Tatum actually coming back? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, January 30th 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it actually take to become unbreakable in jiu-jitsu — mentally, physically, and over an entire career?I(@thejoshmckinney) recorded this conversation live at the Fuji BJJ Expo with Victor Hugo (victorhugojj), right in the middle of a tournament atmosphere, with matches happening, crowds moving, and pressure everywhere. No studio. No edits. Just a real, unfiltered conversation with one of the most dominant and respected competitors of this generation.Victor Hugo doesn't talk about techniques here.He talks about how he lives his life and how it applies to jiu-jitsu.In this live interview, Victor breaks down:- Why flow matters more than force at the highest level- How he trains without burning out or getting stuck- What actually goes through his head before world championship finals- How early losses shaped him instead of breaking him- Why adaptability beats having “one best move” - How he stays calm when everything is on the line- And what most athletes get wrong about longevity, pressure, and winningThis was filmed tableside at Fuji BJJ Expo, during a live tournament weekend — the noise, the distractions, the energy — and Victor stayed exactly who he is: calm, thoughtful, and intentional.If you've ever:- Felt stuck in your training- Burned out chasing results- Struggled with pressure in competition- Or wondered how elite athletes stay composed while everyone else panicsThis conversation will change how you think about jiu-jitsu.This isn't hype.This is Big Man Flow — explained by the man who lives it.I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ he Competitor's Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/compChampion's Stay Present: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/cspJoin ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh's Courses in One Place): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suckFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

In this episode, hosts Troy and Howie welcome Robert Edwards III, a promising young athlete committed to play football at the University of Richmond. The conversation covers Robert's recruitment journey, his experiences in high school football, and the balance between academics and athletics. Robert shares insights into the recruitment process, the importance of education, and his aspirations for the future. The discussion also touches on the dynamics of public versus private school competition in sports, providing a comprehensive look at the life of a student-athlete preparing for college football. In this engaging conversation, Robert Edwards discusses the complexities of the NCAA transfer portal, the importance of commitment to a team, and the strategies involved in defensive football. He reflects on his high school achievements, the significance of family support in his athletic journey, and his anticipation for the challenges of college competition. The dialogue also touches on future aspirations, including the potential to play in prestigious events like the Big 33 and the importance of hard work and preparation in achieving success.

Boise native and Georgetown basketball transfer Drew Fielder (Rocky Mountain High) joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive sit-down interview inside ExtraMile Arena on Friday. The big guy talks about what went wrong with the Broncos the past week and how to fix a two-game losing streak. Mostly, he shares the story of what's important to him: Basketball, family, being outdoors, becoming a father and tattoos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise native and Georgetown basketball transfer Drew Fielder (Rocky Mountain High) joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive sit-down interview inside ExtraMile Arena on Friday. The big guy talks about what went wrong with the Broncos the past week and how to fix a two-game losing streak. Mostly, he shares the story of what's important to him: Basketball, family, being outdoors, becoming a father and tattoos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new year & its quiz time for Angela in Halifax and Jenny in Cornwall!

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December has been a month of upheaval here at Scary Stuff, on top of Oddity Prodigy Productions projects keeping us very busy, but we're glad we were able to record one more episode before the year ended. We're foregoing the usual Christmas-centric episode this December for one very special reason: the Rustic Signal has been lit once more! From writer/directors Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman, we're ending 2025 by reviewing their new release MAN FINDS TAPE! To say we're thankful we get to close out the year by reviewing a found-footage cosmic horror movie is quite an understatement. The movie's available for rental or purchase on all major streaming platforms, and we absolutely recommend giving it a watch before listening to the episode. We also mention a Kickstarter campaign at the start of this episode called HORROR NOT HATE from author J.M. Brandt. More details can be found here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slowfeetcomics/horror-not-hate If you'd like to follow us on social media, you can visit our Linktree page (linked below) but we've also listed some of our social media handles: Linktree: linktr.ee/scarystuff Official site: scarystuffpodcast.com Twitter: @scarystuffpod Instagram: @scarystuffpodcast Letterboxd: @scarystuffpod Incredibly Niche Merch: teepublic.com/user/scary-stuff-podcast You can find a list of all the previous movies we've reviewed and their corresponding episodes (via the "Read Notes" option) here: http://www.letterboxd.com/scarystuffpod/list/all-reviews-scary-stuff-podcast/ And as always, thanks so much for listening!

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(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show with some calls. The Entertainment Report featuring: Jaylen Brown announcing an interesting partnership on Instagram, Aaron Rodgers is in the Christmas spirit, John Madden movie release date set, and more.(11:55) Leroy & Cerrone declare the return of the big man in the NBA. Leroy goes through the numbers. Do the Celtics run the risk of being left behind if obtaining an athletic Center isn't a priority for them? The duo discuss.(21:04) Irvin & Battle talk about Jordan Walsh's impact on the Celtics and how his play has led to some of the Celtics recent success.(30:33) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life.-------------------------------------------FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lost At Christmas: Part 1 His First Christmas away from home, & His best gift ever. Based on a post by Tx Tall Tales, in 2 parts. Listen to the Podcast at My First time. After my first semester in College, I was eager to go home for the holidays. I was going to school in Rochester, New York, and anybody who'd experienced the lake-effect winters on the Great Lakes would understand my desire to get to somewhere warmer. For me, that somewhere warmer was a long ways away. As a military brat, home was often a moving target, and that winter it was Santiago, Chile, where my father was stationed and where I'd graduated high-school. It was summer in Santiago, and I was looking forward to a pool-party with my old school mates for the Holidays. We didn't have a lot of money, but I was allowed to travel space available on a military flight as a Navy ROTC student. I had to get down to Charleston, South Carolina, and catch an international C1 41 flight that made a loop through Latin America. After finagling a ride to Virginia followed by a very long bus trip down the coast, I finally made it to Charleston AFB. ROTC travel orders in hand, I checked in at the desk, and verified I was on the standby list for the flight leaving on the 23rd. I wouldn't get home until Christmas Day, but better late than never. With pockets nearly empty, a hotel room was out of the question so I slept in the terminal and snacked on the cheapest eats I could get away with. There was a festive mood in the terminal, so many people rushing to get home for the holidays, and I was getting caught up in the feeling, eagerly looking forward to that very long plane ride, first to Panama, then Lima, and finally Santiago. After what seemed an interminable wait, we were an hour away from boarding when I got bumped off the flight by a group of Marines headed to Panama on Active Duty travel orders. I was devastated. The next flight left early the morning of the 26th. At least that one was a huge plane, and nearly empty so I was virtually guaranteed to get aboard, but what was I going to do for Christmas? Looking up at the outgoing flight schedules, I saw a flight listed for Tyndall AFB, Panama City, Florida. "When is the flight to Tyndall headed out?" I asked the airman behind the desk. "In an hour-and-a-half, and it's all but empty. You want on?" He asked, offering some recompense for my last minute bump. I'd lived in Panama City during 9th and 10th grade, and still had some close friends there, many I still kept in touch with. Maybe I could find someone to spend Christmas with there. It had to be better than sleeping in the terminal for 2 more days. "Please," I told him, "but hold my space for Santiago. I'll be back for that flight." I recalled there being a pretty big Greyhound station in Panama City, so I called Greyhound and checked on a bus being able to get me back in time for the flight. They had one, a 7:30 am bus on Christmas morning would get me back before midnight on Christmas. I could easily make the flight the next morning, even if it were delay a few hours. I bought a ticket, using the emergency Am Ex card my parents had given me when I headed off to college. I'd explain the $67.00 to my parents. I called my family in Santiago with the news. It had to be short call because of the expense, so I let them know I had been bumped but would be there on the 28th. I told them I was headed to Panama City, and would be taking a bus back in plenty of time for my flight. My mother cried, and my father told me to go ahead and use the credit card, but to try to keep the expenses reasonable. By the time I hung up I was pretty depressed, but at least I had a plan. Before I could try to contact anyone in Panama City, an announcement was made and suddenly I was on my way to Florida for Christmas, with no place lined up to stay, and practically broke. I was feeling a bit melancholy, but was determined to make the best of it. So there I was, at Tyndall Air Force Base, at 11:20 pm on December 23rd. I was debating who to try first. I had several close friends nearby and I expected they'd all be home for Christmas. After a short internal debate, I had narrowed it down to two. I had always gotten along well with their entire families, and I was still in pretty regular contact with both of them. Mike lived the nearest to me in the old days. He came from a big family, with 6 siblings, including Peggy, who'd been one of my first real deep infatuations. When I had been in 9th grade she'd been a senior, and was pretty and sophisticated. My yearning for her was unrequited, but I relished the idea of seeing her again after four years. She was a college senior, and would probably be home. I knew they'd welcome me, but I was concerned it would be an inconvenience. They did not have a large house, and it was bound to be crowded, particularly with three college kids home for the holiday. On top of that who knew if they had anyone else in tow? Tommy on the other hand came from a relatively well-off family who always lived well within their means. He had an older brother, who was working in Japan and unlikely to be home, a sister, Sheri, just a year behind us in school, and two much younger siblings, who I guessed would be around 9 and 10 by now. They had a spacious house, each kid had their own room, and I wouldn't be putting anybody out if I stayed there. I'd always had a crush on Sheri, but although I'd dated her best friend, I'd never gone out with her. Getting a chance to see her again would be an extra bonus. Feeling nervous and awkward, I dialed Tommy's number from memory, and luckily got him on the first call. If I'd gotten somebody else, I would have really felt uncomfortable. Tommy's answer was unmistakable. He had a funny way of saying hello when he answered the phone, and the sound of his voice took me straight back down memory lane. "Hee-ello," he answered. "Tommy! Guess who?" I asked. I guess my voice must have been similarly recognizable, since he didn't hesitate a second. "Steve-o! What are you up to? Where're you at?" He answered eagerly. It put a smile on my face. Nice to hear a happy, upbeat voice that seemed genuinely pleased to hear from me. "Funny you should ask. It's a long story, but I'm in a bit of a bind. I'm at Tyndall, and stuck here until Christmas Day." I told him. "What happened to Chile, and Rochester?" He asked. "I was on my way home to Chile, when I lost my seat on the plane in Charleston. I couldn't get out again until the 26th, so when I saw an empty plane headed this way, I just hopped on and hoped for the best." I explained. "That's Great!" He almost shouted. "Not great that you couldn't get home, but great that you're here. You want to stay with us? You can have Greg's room, he won't be here, and I'm sure Sheri and Mom would love to see you. The place is kind of 'down' with Greg canceling his trip home at the last minute. Having you here should cheer things up a bit." He did sound enthused, and I couldn't help grinning in reply. "Don't you think you should check?" I laughed. A scream in my ear was the answer, as I heard half of a shouted conversation. "Mom! Guess Who's In Town." "No, Not Greg." "No, Go Ahead Guess." "Guess Again." "Ok, Ok - Steve." "Yeah, Steve Pelland. He's Stuck Here In Town 'Til Christmas Day." "Of Course I Told Him He Should Come Here, I'll Go Get Him." "I Will." "Yes Mom; Yes; I Won't; I Will." I was holding the phone a little away from my head, and almost missed it when he came back on. "Where should I pick you up?" He asked. "The Main Terminal, you know where that is right?" I answered. "Sure - be there in about 30 minutes. Man, this is Great!" I hung up with a big smile on my face, feeling 100% better than I had just 10 minutes earlier. I stood outside waiting for him, and about 20 minutes later the strings of Christmas lights shut off one at a time, as the place closed up for the night. It was dark and quiet, and I started to get nervous again, wondering if this had been such a good idea. I was 500 miles from my flight home and completely at the mercy of old friends. But as far as friends go, I couldn't do much better than mine, and figured at the least I wouldn't be sleeping in a lonely terminal in Charleston for two days, slowly eating my way through my meager funds. When Bob pulled up around midnight, I could see he'd gotten rid of the VW Bug he'd inherited from his mother upon turning 16, and was now driving his brother's old Two-tone Cougar. We spent a minute saying hi, and loading my gear into the trunk, and then we headed back into town, catching each other up on history. When I had first moved to Santiago, I used to write about once every couple of months, as well as call a couple of times a year. In the beginning I'd written Sheri a lot as well. She was one of the most prolific writers among my old friends, and would typically write twice to me for every one I wrote to her. Over the years, that had degenerated into holiday cards and a surprise call maybe once a year. I knew he was attending Florida State, and that Greg had graduated from Georgetown, and had moved to Japan on business. That was about it. Tommy told me all about the old gang, who was in town, who was going to what schools, what people had been up to. I told him a lot more detail about what I'd been up to. "So," he asked, "Got a girl?" "Not now. Thought I had one after the ROTC Christmas ball, but that seems to have been my mistake." I admitted. "Hard to believe. You always had someone. Every letter, every phone-call, just seems like they didn't stay the same all that long." He teased. "I don't know. I had several relationships last pretty long. Two were more than 6 months long." I argued. "Oh! Six Months!" He laughed. "How about you then," I asked in defense. "Still Erin. Almost two years now." He asked. "Shit. What does she see in you? She could do so much better." I teased. "Oh really? Like how?" "Like me!" I laughed. "Right, like that would ever happen! Don't even think about it, or you'll be sleeping in the street." He was laughing as well. "Not if I called Erin I wouldn't," I shot back. I thought it was a great comeback, but it earned me a sock in the arm. We pulled up to his house, which still looked exactly the same, and things were pretty quiet. They used the same window lights, same roof lights, same bush trimmings year after year. It was just as I remembered. Who says you can't go back? "Mom's got to work tomorrow, so I'm sure she's in bed, and you know Dave crashes early, so we better keep it down. We've got lots to do tomorrow anyway." We entered quietly and put my bag in Greg's old room. Tommy stayed and chatted for a few minutes then bid me good night, telling me to sleep in as long as I wanted, as long as it wasn't past 9:00 am, and left me to get settled. Past 9:00? Now I remembered, they'd always been an early-bird household. For me 9:00 am Was the crack of dawn. Tommy and I had breakfast at about 9:30. He was already chiding me for sleeping in and missing the whole family. We had the house to ourselves. He'd been on the phone arranging our day, and once we'd finished the pancakes, we were off to see Mike and his family. Entering Mike's house was the same as it had ever been, but more-so. People everywhere, noise, laughter, roughhousing, it was all taken in stride by Mrs. Frey. We spent a few hours visiting, and getting fed again before we could leave. Mike's older sister Peggy still looked cute to me, but not the amazing creature my memory had somehow stored away. I had to tease her about the Christmas gift she'd given me three years earlier. She'd bought me a Richard Pryor tape, thinking it was Bill Cosby. When I played it for her in my car, she exploded, calling me names and accusing me of vile intent. At the time I had felt bad, confused, angry and a host of other feelings, now thankfully we could laugh at it. When I'd been 16 I'd been somewhat in awe of her, now things were comfortable. Mike's older brother was home as well, with his live-in girlfriend who seemed awfully ill-at-ease, and must have been at least 5 years older than Dan, maybe more. That was a story I'd have to hear more about. The biggest surprise was Alice. She'd been a few years younger than us. I wasn't sure if she was 16 or 17 now, but she was a bombshell. And she was coming on to me like gangbusters. I was really nervous, with her acting all touchy-feely with her mother and Peggy there. I was suddenly glad I had chosen to stay over with Tommy. With a pretty, stacked girl that seemed so infatuated with me around, I'm afraid I might have gotten into a whole lot more trouble than I needed. When we left there Mike joined us, and it was off to see Jack and Russ. They were a year apart in age. Russ had been in our class, and we'd been friendly with him, but Jack, although a year younger was our buddy. We played on the basketball team together, and when Tommy and I formed our first band, Jack was our bassist. At the Chambers house, we once again reminisced, and had to relive our first 'gig'. We had decided to play in the school talent show. With Tommy on piano and Jack on bass, I played guitar. We had a fourth guy on drums we'd all lost contact with. We had played Elton John, Deep Purple, The Eagles, and The Beatles. We had opened with the opening riff of "Smoke on the Water", and had been a hit. We were pretty lousy, but the audience was our friends, our parents and the parents of our friends, and at the end the parents even took up a collection for us. Pretty heady stuff. We'd called ourselves Bronze Myth, and had already designed our first three album covers before we had our first birthday party gig. Jack had been tall then, and had not stopped growing; he was now 6'7" and was attending University of Florida, playing basketball. He reminded me of the time when we went on our first dates together. I had gone with Kathryn Best, easily the most lusted after girl in the whole school, who was in Jack's class a year behind me. Jack, on the other hand, had gone out with our "Valentine's Day Queen", Anne, who was in my class and almost two full years older than Jack. He was always precocious. There had been a third couple with us, Dennis and Suzanne, and Jack broke the news that Suzanne had gotten knocked up, just before I left to go overseas, and she and Dennis had gotten married. There was a huge scandal, but they stuck together, and had the baby. They lived with Suzanne's parents. Dennis was doing alright, working for Suzanne's father. While we were visiting, several friends dropped in, including the aforementioned Kathryn who lived one street over. Kathryn, the stunning brunette who had the body of a 20 year old when she was 15, and had a beautiful face with features that just slayed me. Kathryn, the very first girl I had gotten to Third Base with. She was as pretty as I remembered, and I found out she was going to be attending Mt. Holyoke the following year, which was an odd coincidence since my girlfriend from High School was a sophomore there. Going out with Kathryn, a year younger than me had been a total fiasco. We'd sat together on an out-of-town bus trip and ranked high enough in the pecking order that we got the right hand seat second from the back. These trips were our biggest dates back then. Ours was a small parochial school, and on the bus trips, the athletes, cheerleaders and student fans all rode the same bug. The 30-90 minute trips were like pep rallies on the way out, and like the back of movie theatres on the way back. There were frequent "hand-checks" and the lights would come one as our coaches would walk the aisle, but it seemed like after our wins, the checks would be a little less frequent. Our win at Pensacola was my first real 'make-out' session, as we cuddled and kissed the whole trip home. I even got a chance to play with her breast through her sweater. Less than a week later I asked her to the movies, and we sat in the back with the two other couples, probably both scared spitless and nervous as goldfish in a blender. We'd started necking, which got more and more intense, and my hands boldly went where no hands had gone before. An hour into the movie I was almost out of control, and feverish with desire, and it seemed she was willing to let me do whatever I wanted. If I'd had a little more confidence, or a little more knowledge, who knows what might have happened? As it is, I went pretty far, probably too far, and I was scared to death afterwards. She was the first girl whose flesh I'd touched underneath her clothing. I didn't call her for several days, and even avoided her at school, not knowing what to say. In short I was a total jerk. Everyone thought we should be together, she was the pretty captain of the cheerleaders, with the big boobs, and I was the Big Jock, playing all the sports, while at the same time excelling in school. She was voted "Most Popular." I was "Most Likely to Succeed." However, in this case it turned out she was "Most Slighted", and I was definitely "Most Inept." After waiting several days, amazingly patient in retrospect, she had tasked her best friend Sheri, Tommy's sister, with letting me know that she thought we shouldn't go out. Next thing you know, she was going out with some geeky looking kid, and she dated him for the rest of the school year. I'd changed schools at the end of that year, and had seen her only infrequently the following year, before moving to Santiago. Outside in the backyard, Kathryn and I walked off together and finally had a few minutes alone. "You know Kat, I don't think I ever apologized for being such an idiot, after our first date. I really am sorry." She was quiet for a while. She had a sad little look. "You know, I waited by that phone night after night, crying myself to sleep. I saw you dodging me at school and it broke my heart." "I was young and stupid. I'd never done Anything with a girl before, and could hardly even believe I was with the hottest girl in school. After all the stuff I did, God, I was so embarrassed that I'd overstepped the boundaries, and I had no idea what to say." She sat down underneath the big tree in the backyard and I sat beside her on the circular bench around it. "You could have said something to Jack maybe, or Tommy, and let them tell me. At least let me know that you liked me, or had fun. Something." She looked on the verge of tears, even 3 years later, and I felt even worse. "I know. I kept kicking myself over it. I was so angry with myself and jealous when you went out with Ricky." I admitted. "He was nice to me when I needed it." "But it seemed such an odd fit. He was a nobody; the only thing he ever did noteworthy was date you." I told her. "He lived two houses down. We'd grown up together, and when my heart was broken he picked up the pieces. He could tell something was wrong, and really made me feel a lot better." She confessed. That brought on a short period of silence. It did let me think better of Ricky, who wasn't just lucky or an opportunist. "You know, that was one of the most memorable moments in my life. Touching a girl like that for the first time. I had no idea what I should do, or what I could do, but I kept looking down the row at Dennis and Suzanne, and figured I should be able to do that too. I was in heaven; you were so amazing to be with." I told her, reaching out and taking her hand in mine. Her palm was moist. "You're telling me? You were the big 9th grader with the learner's permit and motorcycle. Big Man on Campus. The guy every girl wanted. And you wanted me. I had no idea what we should or shouldn't do on a date. I was hoping you knew." We laughed at that, remembering the intensity of those feelings. "Given a chance to do it over, I'd have camped out on your doorstep and professed my undying, eternal love the moment you walked out the door." I told her, half serious. "As I recall, you professed your love for me that evening, just before opening the top of my pants." She said with a wicked grin. I'm sure I blushed mightily. "I can't really ask forgiveness, but I really am sorry. Sorry now and sorry then. I fantasized about you for years afterwards, thinking of what could have happened if I hadn't been such a jerk. You have no idea how many of my fantasies you starred in back then." "If only you'd have let me know. Ricky was my first. It could have been you. Given half a chance, it would have been you." She had moved close and was speaking softly. "And this is my punishment. Knowing how bad I fucked up. Seeing you here, as beautiful as in my dreams, and knowing I've screwed up any chance of being with you." I placed my hand behind her head, stroking her hair. "I wouldn't say you'd screwed up Any chance, but you certainly blew that one." We were looking deeply in each other's eyes, recalling strong, painful feelings. I wanted her now, as I'd wanted her then, with a deep burning need, and I leaned forward those last two inches, and captured her lips with mine. She slid forward and melted against me, kissing me with every emotion boiling to the surface. She took my hand and placed it on her incredible chest, and I squeezed her breast, my thumb reliving that first caress of her nipple from so many years earlier. We stayed like that for a couple of minutes, and then broke apart. Her eyes glistened. "I've got a boyfriend." She confessed. I nodded understanding. "If I didn't?" I reached forward pressing my index finger to her lips. "I know. I missed my chance. It's my loss." We just sat side by side a minute, in silence. "You know," she said softly, "what you did to me that night, that was part of the problem." "I know. I'm sorry if I stepped over the line." I said, even now embarrassed at the liberties I'd taken. "No, not anything wrong. What you did to me, how you made me feel. You made me cream my jeans more than once that night. It was the first time I'd ever come. I'd heard about it, but it was almost unreal. Your fingers just drove me wild. It was over a year before another guy was able to do the same." She put her hand between her legs, seemingly remembering that first night. "That makes two of us. I don't know if you knew, but I came in my pants too, and you never even touched me there. By the time I got home I was a terrible sticky mess. I snuck out and threw that underwear away before my mother could find them and ask uncomfortable questions." I told her, laughing. She gave me an odd little look, and then slid around the tree, placing its 3 foot wide trunk between us and the house. She reached out for me, and of course I followed. "Could I, I mean would you mind?" She seemed lost for words. "What? Just ask. I certainly owe you one." I told her. She didn't ask, she just started unbuckling my belt. "I always wondered, and never really had a chance to find out." With the belt open she unbuttoned and unzipped my pants. "I mean, that night, you got to find out pretty much ALL about me, but I didn't; " I lifted my hips and let her pull my pants down a short ways, and then she reached up and pulled my underwear down exposing my fully erect monument to her sexiness. "I knew it, you bastard. Look at that." I didn't have to look. I knew it pretty well. And it was certainly standing tall and making me proud. She took me in hand and stroked me up and down, which after all the discussion and reminiscing was almost enough to get me off. "I just knew it. This should have been my first." She slowly stroked me up and down, and then she leaned over and took me in her mouth for just a second, sucking me deep and then releasing me. That was it. It was too much for me, and I stood up and shot my wad a good two feet out from where we were sitting. She giggled, as she helped me through my release, then pulled my underwear up back over my still dripping cock, and wiped her hand on the front of my briefs, before helping me pull my jeans back up. "If I wasn't tied up, I'd have you paying reparations," she told me as we both stood, and she slapped my hands away from my belt and finished straightening me out herself. "Let's consider it a delayed payoff. If things don't work out for you, maybe we can try it again. Rochester isn't That far from Amherst." Little did I know what the future held in store for us, but that's a different story. We walked back to the house hand-in-hand, laughing at the folly of youth, from the wizened experience of our 18 and 19 years. She had to leave shortly after, as did we, and I kissed her goodbye at the door. Once the door was closed I heard an exclamation from behind me. I turned to Tommy who said, "Now I've seen everything." "Amen," said Jack. "What?" I asked. "After how you treated her after our first date, I was certain you were on her shit-list for life." Jack explained. "Absolutely." Tommy chimed in. "Sheri said that Kathryn fantasized about doing mean and nasty things to you for years. I mean, hell, you did use her pretty bad." "I was a dope. I did some things I'd never done before, and was so embarrassed I didn't know how to even face her. So I screwed up and avoided her. I just made my apologies and we worked things out. I think she understands that I didn't try to be mean; I was just young and stupid. I didn't know what I was doing, and regretted it for years." I told them. "Geez. I always wondered how you could pass on that, when she was so available to you. You really did fuck up, didn't you?" Tommy pointed out. "Yep, not the first time, and I'm certain not the last. But we've buried the hatchet it seems." I answered "I'm just astounded that hatchet isn't in your back." Jack added. We left just a short while after that. We had one last visit to make. Teri Branson was passing through town, and wanted to see us if she could. She was just there for the day, and none of us wanted to miss out on that chance. The summer before 10th grade, I'd practically lived at Teri's. It was football time, and we were doing twice-a-days. We'd have morning practice, then a break so we wouldn't be out all day in the noon-time Florida summer sun. After the break it was afternoon practice. Teri was at our school and I never really knew her until that summer. She lived only a block from Mike, and we had run into her one day out washing the family car. We struck up a conversation, and the rest was history. I spent every football break at her house that summer. Mike didn't play football, but I'd pick him up on the way over there, and we'd hang out. She had a pool table, and a private rec-room with a stand-up arcade game. Her mother would always bring us snacks and drinks. Teri had not been popular, and was new to the school as well. But in a period of just a few months she went from a boyish figured tom-boy, to a devastatingly beautiful teen. Her breasts seemed to almost explode outwards, and once we'd met her mom, we knew where she got it from. She lost some weight, traded glasses for contacts, grew tits, lost the braces, and suddenly this beauty was in our midst, and nobody even knew about her but us. She was our secret. Tommy was going to a different high-school from me and Mike, but we still hung together most of the summer, and we had to let him in on our secret. The closest we'd come to having anything happen was a bizarre game of spin-the-bottle underneath the pool table. Mike, Tommy, me and Teri. Just an excuse for us to take turns kissing her. Her father was being transferred again at the end of the summer. I told her I was going to have a birthday party, and that we were going to play spin-the-bottle, I had hoped she'd be there, but now she was leaving. We were all upset. Tommy suggested we play now, since she couldn't make it then, and we did. It was strange but wonderful. Two weeks later she was gone. We met Teri at the mall, our planned rendezvous. We couldn't miss her; she was the center of a lot of attention. And still gorgeous. We ran up to her and had hugs all around. "I can only stay about 20 minutes," she told us with a pout. "Damn," was all I could say. So the three of us toured the mall, observing all the changes. It had been brand new the year we had been together. We grabbed some drinks, and wandered back outside, our time almost up, and barely even caught up. "Teri, I have a confession." I told her. "I know we acted pretty much like friends, but I was crazy about you. That summer I went home every evening and dreamed of you." "Hell, we all did." Tommy admitted. "We were such idiots," she said. She reached up to my collar and pulled me down for a kiss. Teri stood maybe 5 foot 1, so I had at least a foot on her in height. Bent over I let her kiss me, and I returned it eagerly. Finally she released me. "I was so confused. One day I'd like you, and then the next day you," she said nodding around the group, "and then you. I kept wondering who was going to be my first real boyfriend. I just knew it was going to be one of you. And then it was all over." She looked up at me. "I Still dream about you sometimes." All we could do was laugh it off, and say we'd get together sometime. She was living in Phoenix now, finishing high school, and it looked like she'd be going to Stanford. It was going to be hard to ever make that commute work out, not that she didn't seem like it would be worth the effort. Then her parents drove up. We said hi to her mom (who had been a secret fantasy of mine back then) and then with a last set of hugs it was goodbye to Teri. It was getting late so we dropped Mike back off at his house, driving mostly in quiet. I imagine we were all lost in thought over the quirks of fate and what might have been. For me, it was thoughts of Kathryn and Teri, two incredible opportunities that any teen would kill for, and I'd let them slip through my fingers. We dropped Mike off, but didn't go inside. As it was we were running late, and knew that if we went in, it would be a while before we got out of there. From Mike's it was a 5 minute drive back to Tommy's, but we drove past Teri's old house, just for nostalgia's sake. At Tommy's we were running late. Dinner was going to be at 6:00 pm, and somehow we'd burned the whole day. It was 5:45 before we even walked in the door, and we both wanted to clean up before dinner. The kid's rooms were served by two separate bathrooms, one at the end of the hall, and one off of Greg's room. So I stripped down to my shorts, and went to take my shower. I hadn't expected the bathroom to be full. Sheri was in their, applying the last of her makeup. Fortunately (or unfortunately) she was dressed. When I walked in, she gave a squeal, and came over and gave me a big hug. "I can't believe you're here! You're looking good." She said, stepping back and giving me the once over. "Wow, Sheri, you look great!" was all I could say. She had always been pretty. But the difference between a 15 year old Sheri and this one was night and day. The more mature Sheri was a beautiful young woman. "Thanks," she said, "I'll be out of here in a second, and you can have the place to yourself. I'm dying to talk to you." "I'll be here all night." I joked, stepping back into the room I was using, before my underwear had to undergo any more strain. I sat on the bed waiting, and after just a minute or so she poked her head in and said "It's all yours." She left the door open and walked out the other side of the bathroom. So that was one change at least that I hadn't noticed. Back in the day, this was Greg's bathroom. But since then someone had taken out the linen closet, and the old closet door now opened into Sheri's room. In retrospect it should have been obvious. With Greg away, the bathroom had a lot of stuff in it, although very neat. If I'd opened a cabinet or drawer, I would have seen all the makeup and girl's things. I was using Sheri's bathroom. I rapidly cleaned up and dressed. I was in a bit of a hurry, wanting to still wrap a couple of small presents for my hosts. I had bought several music tapes for my sister as a Christmas present, and decided to gift Tommy with one of them. I also had a photo in a frame for my mom, and decided to make the frame a family gift. It was simple, hand-made by yours truly from apple-wood. After borrowing some paper, tape, and scissors, I was ready to join everyone else just a few minutes later. To be continued in part 2. Based on a post by Tx Tall Tales, in 2 parts, for Literotica

12.26.25 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan reacts to Nikola Jokic making NBA history on Christmas Day and says that he believes Jokic will be the greatest center of all time when it's all said and done. Kevin Sheehan asks callers for their thoughts and takeaways from the Commanders vs Cowboys Christmas day game outcome.

0:00 - Vic and Mose are BLINDSIGHTED by Mat Smith as Smith tells 'em Jokic was lowballed last night by one Charles Barkley at half time...in the middle of a game where Jokic put up 56 and a triple double. When will the disrespect end???14:09 - The gang discusses the finer points of Broncos/Chiefs and how the Broncos were able to gut out a win on the margins. They also learn something about Bo Nix that they had never heard before.32:21 - Mat comes back with RECIEPTS on Charles Barkley not putting Jokic in the same category as Shaq, Wilt, Hakeem, the Mt. Rushmore of Big Men. Is Jokic already standing head and shoulders above them? What's it gonna take for fans to accept that notion?

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The Big Man himself drops in on JP and all the JP Emerson Show Elves, sharing special messages and holiday Magic to all! Track Santa here:Official NORAD Tracks Santa Connect with Red Line Oil:www.redline.comConnect with Mecum Auctions:www.Mecum.comConnect with JP Emerson: www.jpemerson.comOlivia “Liv” Harper, Executive Partner, PR, Marketing & Distribution: www.jpemerson.com

On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with old friend and master distiller Lee Kennedy of Leiper's Fork Distillery for a conversation rooted in tradition, craftsmanship, and the future of American whiskey. The episode opens with Big Chief sipping on Revenuers Reserve, a standout release from Leiper's Fork Distillery. This small batch blend of three 8 year old Tennessee whiskey barrels, bottled at 100 proof, pays tribute to the historic revenuers who once enforced whiskey taxes across Tennessee. It is a rich, mature pour that sets the tone for a deep dive into heritage distilling and the stories behind the still As Big Chief works through four expressions from Leiper's Fork, Lee walks listeners through the early beginnings of the distillery, from the historic log cabin tasting room to the impressive post and beam still house that shelters their traditional copper pot still with an onion bulb and goose neck. It is a true nod to old world whiskey making. To finish up the first half, Lee surprises the Big Man with a single barrel cask strength Tennessee whiskey, an uncut, full proof expression that showcases the raw character and depth Leiper's Fork is known for. The second half of the episode shifts toward what is ahead for the distillery, including growth in Franklin and Nashville, expanding overseas, and how tariffs impact craft distilleries like Leiper's Fork. During the conversation, Big Chief pours up Leiper's Fork Rye, a whiskey with a cult following, thanks to its bold spice and unmistakable character. The episode wraps with one final pour, a single barrel wheated bourbon, closing out the show with a soft, expressive whiskey that highlights Leiper's Fork's attention to grain, barrel selection, and balance. To this day, Big Chief considers Leiper's Fork Distillery the perfect example of what a craft distillery should be, great whiskey, genuine warmth and hospitality, combined with timeless old school charm. Pour a glass, settle in, and take the ride with Big Chief.

Who doesn't love a great appetizer – but do you get stumped on what to serve? Are you looking for something a little more exciting than crudites and a cheese board? This week, we're sharing our go-to appetizers for festive hosting. These are small bites that you can easily make (or even buy!), that will encourage your guests to graze and linger for “just one more bite.”By the end of this episode, you'll:Walk away with a go-to list of 16 appetizers you can mix and match for any kind of gathering - whether you're hosting or headed to a potluckLearn how to create a mix of homemade, make-ahead, vegetarian, and store-bought optionsDiscover nostalgic classics like sausage balls and roasted chestnuts, as well as unexpected spicy treats like a flavorful edamame starter and an Indian-inspired snack mixPress play now to discover an appetizer game plan for your next December gathering!***This week's episode is sponsored by Burlap & Barrel!We rely on Burlap & Barrel for the spices we cook with the most, because their quality really does make everything taste better. This time of year, we find ourselves reaching for a few favorites again and again.Royal Cinnamon goes into our holiday gingerbread cookies, overnight oats, and we even add a pinch to our French press coffee in the morning. It's naturally sweet and fragrant and makes everything taste like a treat. We love to add New Harvest Turmeric to our rich, brothy vegetable soups, steamed rice, and big pots of coconut red lentils. It adds that unmistakable golden glow and warmth that always makes friends ask, “What's in this dish?”And Cured Sumac is our secret for roast chicken — especially when it's sharing the table with freshly fried latkes. Its lemony, earthy tartness is the perfect lively counterpart to those decadent, crispy potato pancakes.If you want to stock up, Burlap & Barrel is offering a rare holiday deal through December 31st for new customers: buy any two spices and get a free jar of Royal Cinnamon with code CINNAMONFF (just add the cinnamon to your cart first). ***LINKSSnacky: Two-ingredient crackers from The Big Man's WorldIndian Snack Mix (Chewda) by Aarti Sequeira, from Food Network Maple bourbon chestnut and dates from Justine SnacksMiso-maple walnuts from EpicuriousVeggie/Easy:Orange marinated olives by Carolina GellenBlack bean, orange peel edamame...

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 13 of the college football season. Starting with what happened on the Farm, the Big Man was THRILLED to see Frank Reich, Andrew Luck and the boys get a win. But the best game of the day was where GameDay was, as Oregon got past USC. Georgia Tech also got upset in the night slate, further complicating things for the ACC. Plus, thoughts on Notre Dame's domination over Syracuse and who should be ahead: ND or Miami? Ohio State also dominated again, as the Buckeyes have simply steamrolled through B1G competition. Also, thoughts on Wisconsin, Washington State, Penn State, the G5, Vanderbilt, Utah, Oklahoma and more. Finally, when Christmas season truly starts and Steve's goodbye message to Cal. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (0:38) Steve's RAW emotion after Stanford beat Cal (4:53) Oregon gets past USC (21:21) Pitt upsets Georgia Tech (31:26) Notre Dame or Miami? (35:43) Why the little guy deserves a chance (39:03) Shoutout Wazzu (43:14) Oklahoma beats Mizzou (47:35) Vandy rolls Kentucky (48:58) Utah outlasts Kansas State (50:12) BYU-Cincinnati reaction (53:18) Ohio State has DOMINATED (56:18) Ole Miss and Alabama have TOUGH ONES next week… (59:18) The Lane Kiffin situation… (1:00:36) A&M is FAVORED at Texas for the 1st time since… (1:01:43) Wk 14 look ahead (1:03:16) Good for Wisconsin (1:04:08) Good for Penn State (1:06:35) Good Friday games are gonna be good (1:08:33) Coming up (1:10:03) Update on the loan calls (1:13:56) SVP's Strosniders story (1:17:13) Steve is anti-Christmas for 5 more days (1:18:08) Steve dealt with more mechanical (1:19:06) Steve got AI glasses! (1:22:43) No premature texts, please (1:22:38) Poise was lost (1:23:43) Steve's WILD outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap all of CFB Week 11 LIVE. The guys discuss Indiana's THRILLING win over Penn State as the Hoosiers avoided an upset, Oregon's last-second win at Iowa, Texas Tech's domination of BYU and more. Plus, a full recap of College GameDay from the Big Man including how great the weekend was in Lubbock. The guys also break down Vanderbilt's overtime win against Auburn to keep its CFP hopes alive, Georgia's blowout win in Starkville, the chaos that is the ACC after Virginia and Louisville lost, as well as Alabama's win over LSU, Notre Dame's win over Navy and what to make of the G5 CFP race. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (6:34) Indiana survives at Penn State (14:24) Oregon wins an ugly one in Kinnick (19:05) Texas Tech DOMINATES BYU + Steve's Lubbock recap (35:33) Texas A&M overwhelms Mizzou (40:26) Vanderbilt outduels Auburn in a wild one (45:39) Where does champagne rank? (51:03) Alabama downs LSU (54:19) Georgia blows out Mississippi State (56:08) Ohio State cruises against Purdue (57:06) Notre Dame takes care of Navy (58:13) Shoutout Wisconsin (1:00:52) The ACC is chaos (1:08:15) Shoutout Chris Long (1:11:15) UConn beats Duke! (1:13:35) The G5 race for the CFP is a mess (1:18:05) The steak in Lubbock was generational (1:22:37) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 9 of the NFL season, discussing the top NFC contenders, who's in Pooptown and more. SVP is HUGE on the Seahawks and Rams. Are they the two best teams in the NFC? Who are the top 4? Plus a full MNF reaction and Dallas recap, where the Cardinals cruised against the Cowboys. The guys also discuss the Sauce Gardner trade, what to make of the Colts, Steelers, Chargers and Broncos, how bad it could get for the Commanders and more. Plus, the Big Man is headed to Lubbock and y'all need to show up and show out. Additionally, be careful when touching the Shake Shack plates on Delta flights, a word on the start to the College basketball and NBA seasons, how the life of an NFL kicker is insane, important programming notes and more. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (3:02) Programming notes (5:13) Merch coming? (6:24) Cowboys trade for Logan Wilson (8:16) AT&T Stadium is awesome (9:31) Dallas recap (14:29) MNF recap (16:43) Jacoby Brissett should be QB1 (18:51) Seahawks dominate Commanders (20:11) Rams blow out Saints (22:41) SVP's Top 4 NFC teams (29:17) AFC div leaders or the field? (31:03) Bills beat Chiefs (33:04) Thoughts on IND, LAC and DEN (37:13) Current residents of Pooptown (41:29) Should Jayden Daniels have been in the game? (44:16) More on World Series Game 7 (47:05) The life of an NFL kicker is wild (53:40) Steve is headed to Lubbock (53:35) CBB szn is underway (1:01:54) Shake Shack plates are DANGEROUS (1:03:53) NBA update (1:07:45) Who won the Sauce trade? (1:10:03) Clemson-PSU Natty not happening (1:10:50) CFP Rankings show preview (1:12:41) Coming up (1:16:49) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP and Stanford Steve break down all the action from Week 6 of the college football season. The guys start with the nightcap in Tallahassee and how Miami further proved they are the BEST team in the country. Then on to where the Big Man was in Tuscaloosa and how Alabama defeated a good Vandy team in Bryant-Denny. And of course, the big elephant in the room. James Franklin… what should happen there? Full reaction to UCLA's shocking upset win, plus thoughts on Arch Manning's struggles in Texas' loss to Florida, Virginia's win streak, Texas A&M, Georgia, Ohio State, Texas Tech, Cincinnati, Clemson, North Carolina and more, including SVP's recap of Maryland's heartbreaking loss to Washington. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (1:10) Miami handles Florida State (8:30) Virginia stays hot (10:21) Alabama tops Vandy in Tuscaloosa (16:55) Tuscaloosa + GameDay recap (27:10) UCLA shocks Penn State (36:30) Texas Tech breezes past Houston (41:40) Texas A&M crushes Miss State (45:55) Florida upsets Texas as Arch struggles (50:22) Cincinnati cruises vs. Iowa State (54:30) Clemson dominates UNC (56:30) Washington pulls off comeback win at Maryland (1:05:10) College GameDay is headed to Eugene (1:08:42) Week 6 Reactions (1:13:12) Steve's Admission (1:15:30) Late night musings (1:23:48) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices