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Step into Episode 221 of On The Delo as Delo sits down with Keifer Gilbert - a tattooed small-town Arizona kid turned elite craft bartender turned sober ultra runner - for one of the most honest, raw, and inspiring conversations the show has delivered. From getting fired from Applebee's reeking of Jäger at 20, to helping launch Counterintuitive cocktail bar, to blacking out nightly while raising a newborn, Keifer's story is a masterclass in rock bottom, reinvention, and what it actually takes to do hard things sober.They cover the Phoenix and Scottsdale hospitality scene in depth - Cashmere, Cowboy Chow, Bitter & Twisted, Counterintuitive - and then pivot into the real story: how sobriety on Christmas Day 2018 led to Keifer trading shots for trail running and ultimately finishing the Cocodona 250, a 256.3-mile race from Black Canyon City to downtown Flagstaff with 37,000 ft of elevation gain in 108 hours. If you've ever struggled to let go of an identity that no longer serves you, or wondered if it's too late to become someone new, this episode will hit different.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:17 - 1:25) Ep 221 Intro: Consistency, Repetition & Being a Little Psychotic(1:26 - 6:23) Getting Started: Flagstaff, Applebee's, Getting Fired, and One Semester at GCU(6:24 - 9:37) Landing at Cashmere & Cowboy Chow - Finding His Footing in Fine Dining(9:38 - 12:36) Counterintuitive: 32 Seats, 12 Hours of Prep, 8 Hours of Service - Craft Cocktails Done Right(12:37 - 17:20) Life at Bitter & Twisted: Long Shifts, Late Nights at Tally Ho, and a Body Falling Apart(17:21 - 19:26) Identity, Blackouts, and the Bar Industry's Dark Side(19:27 - 23:59) Sobriety: Christmas Day 2018, Cooper at 6 Months, and the Decision That Changed Everything(24:00 - 27:30) 8 Years Sober: The Emotional Lightning Rod Phase, the Three-Year Switch, and Life Today(27:31 - 29:01) From Jiu Jitsu to COVID Runs: How Ultra Running Accidentally Took Over(29:02 - 35:00) Cocodona 250: The Race, the Prep, the First Day Disaster, and 30,000 Calories Burned(35:01 - 40:18) What 256 Miles Does to Your Identity - And Cam Haines Cheering From the Trail(40:19 - 44:30) What's Next: Front-End Developer, USCA Certified Ultra Coach, and What Keifer Promotes(44:31 - 46:20) Rapid Fire: Climbs vs. Downhills, Warrant vs. Ratt, Bears on Mingus Mountain & More

Some stories remind us that no one is too broken for God to restore.In this powerful conversation, Valerie Peterson sits down with Sarah Atchley to share a testimony of addiction, surrender, healing, and God's redeeming love.Sarah opens up about growing up with deep pain, a spiritual emptiness, and addiction in her family background. From a young age, she felt a void she could not explain. By 12, she began self-harming, and by 13, she took her first pain pill.For the next 16 years, addiction became the way she tried to numb the pain.Her drug of choice became heroin, and for many years she lived through homelessness, legal consequences, broken relationships, overdoses, and deep hopelessness. After six rehabs, Sarah believed she might be too far gone.But God was not finished with her story.While sitting in jail, Sarah began attending Celebrate Recovery. At first, it wasn't because her heart was fully ready—but God used even that small willingness. On Christmas Day, she genuinely surrendered her life to Jesus and asked Him to take over what she could no longer manage on her own.That surrender changed everything.Sarah eventually entered Path of Grace, a two-year program that became the place where God rebuilt her life, restored her identity, and taught her how to live in freedom one day at a time.She learned that healing is not always instant—it is a process.Through daily surrender, community, accountability, and time with God, Sarah began to see herself differently. What once felt like stubbornness and brokenness, God transformed into passion, strength, and purpose.Today, Sarah is using her story to help other women find the same hope and healing she found. She now serves with Path of Grace and is stepping into full-time ministry, helping broken women discover that they are loved, valued, and never too far gone.Her story is proof that God can restore the years addiction tried to steal.Sarah encourages listeners to:Stay surrendered daily.Get into God's Word.Find a church community.Walk in accountability.And never believe the lie that your past disqualifies you.Your pain can become your platform.Your story can bring hope.And God can use even the darkest places to reveal His greatest restoration.What is one area of your life that God may be asking you to surrender today?Contact Sarah Atchley:

Summer Break! Pennsylvania Oddities will return on September 1!Born on Christmas Day of 1856 to George and Mary Brown, Mary E. Brown spent her youth in the Chester County Quaker community of Ercildoun, an important stop on the Underground Railroad and an early center of the American abolitionist movement. There she lived until the day she met a laborer named George Toogood and fell in love. They were soon married.After being deserted by her husband, Mary settled in West Chester, operating a boardinghouse situated in Pyle's Alley. Known throughout town as Mamie Toogood, Mary was a jovial woman with a big heart who opened her home to any of the local black population who needed a roof over their heads and food in their bellies.Unfortunately for Mamie, her kindness began to attract the wrong sort of characters and gradually her reputation began to tarnish. And then, in February of 1906, there occurred an unfortunate event that forever altered her fortunes. This is the story of Mamie Toogood, a Foundational Black American woman who played a role in one of the strangest mysteries in West Chester history.

Chad and Natalie sit down with Sean Couper, a personal trainer and 4.5 year sober alcoholic who spent three decades functioning at a high level in corporate healthcare. Sean covers his full story: growing up between Florida and California without a real father figure, a first drink at five years old, thirty years of high-functioning alcoholism that nearly ended with liver and kidney failure, three DUIs exactly a decade apart, his mom dying on Christmas Day 2019, and the long road from watching HIV patients' livers shut down at work to eventually watching his own body do the same. He talks about hiding bottles from his family, drinking through Zoom IOP sessions, and the moment with his daughter that finally forced his hand. He did 28 days at Cumberland Heights and walked out wanting to help people immediately. Now he does exactly that. #TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:23 - Intro1:07 - Meet Sean Couper / Nashville2:23 - Growing Up: Saint Pete and North Hollywood5:02 - First Drink at 5 Years Old5:51 - First Real Drunk at 138:35 - Finding Out His Real Father Wasn't His Dad10:16 - Moving Out at 18 / Healthcare Career11:24 - Compound Pharmacy: Mixing Meds for HIV Patients13:20 - 30 Years as a Functioning Alcoholic14:10 - Marriage and Family15:45 - The Bachelorette Party Incident19:18 - First Marriage Ends: His Ex-Wife's Pill Addiction21:41 - Single Father, Bottle a Night22:44 - Mom Dies Christmas 2019 / Three DUIs / COVID24:54 - The Doctor Flags His Liver26:57 - Physical Collapse: Jaundice, Edema, Passing Out29:17 - Relapse: "Just One Beer"30:26 - Hiding Bottles, Replacing Liquor with Water33:45 - Daughter Finds the Beer / Wife Throws Him Out34:40 - Agrees to Treatment / Zoom IOP While Still Drinking37:50 - Waving the White Flag39:26 - Telling His Daughter / The Drive to Cumberland Heights42:24 - The "Let Go and Let God" Sign44:24 - Detox, Post-Acute Withdrawal, 21 Questions Exercise47:25 - Leaving Treatment / Wanting to Help People48:31 - Going Back to School50:39 - Getting Back in the Gym / Brian Welch Connection51:18 - Becoming NASM Certified52:48 - Life Today: Full-Time Trainer, Working with People in Recovery55:17 - Fear, New Business, and Building Something New1:00:01 - Chad's First Podcast Panic Attack1:02:18 - How Natalie Joined the Show1:09:11 - Wrap Up

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Ashley from Hi From Ashley about her six-year solo journey, including overlanding the Americas in a Toyota Tacoma. Motivated by personal loss and injury, Ashley transitioned from corporate healthcare to a life of slow travel. She reflects on the challenges of traveling with her dog, Porter, through international borders and his eventual passing in Colombia. Highlights include celebrating Día de los Muertos in Mexico, exploring remote Guatemala, and reaching Ushuaia on Christmas Day 2025. Ashley offers advice on prioritizing personal goals over societal expectations and discusses potential future adventures in Europe and Africa. Her story serves as a testament to the "if not now, when" philosophy of exploration.Website | Instagram | YouTube The Overland Journal Podcast is brought to you this week by Nitto Tire and  Overland Journal Magazine New to Overland Journal and want to grab a subscription! Visit Overland Journal and enter code: overlandpodcast at checkout for 20% off. We thank you for being a subscriber.Tune in Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Episode Title:From Blackout to Belief: Unlocking the worlds best kept secret with Paige CalentinoHost / Guest Lineup:Hosts: Mike & GlennSpecial Guest: Paige Calentino – Sober Curious Life CoachEpisode Summary:Welcome back into the coffee shop! In this powerful episode, Mike and Glenn sit down with Paige Calentino, a sober curious life coach who shares her deeply relatable journey from a "work hard, play hard" weekend binge drinker to finding her true purpose in sobriety.For years, Paige lived the fast-paced party lifestyle, but underneath the surface, a profound disconnect was growing. Her reality simply didn't match the vision she had for her life. Feeling sick and tired, she initially tried righting the ship with 30-day and 90-day sober challenges. While these breaks made her feel better and helped her pick up the pieces through relational devastations, she found herself trapped in a cycle of trying to moderate or save drinking for "special occasions." She quickly realized a frustrating truth: the more she tried to stop, the more she drank.Everything changed on Christmas Day 2022. After drinking to a total blackout, Paige woke up overwhelmed by shame, remorse, and defeat. It was her turning point. Recognizing that moderation was an illusion, she chose a hard line of total abstinence and committed to an alcohol-free existence. Paige opens up about the grit it took to survive that tough first year, including how she intentionally secluded herself to protect her peace until she built up the confidence to navigate social settings.Today, Paige has discovered what she calls "the world's best-kept secret"—sobriety. By removing alcohol, her physical and mental health thrived, she rebuilt internal self-trust, formed healthier relationships, and unlocked the time to pursue her true passions.Now, Paige is giving back. She shares how she guides other women through her highly successful, women-only coaching containers. Her 3-month program utilizes weekly one-on-one sessions, education, visualization, hypnosis, and daily journaling to externalize the "head stuff," smash limiting beliefs, and get to the root "why" behind drinking.Mike, Glenn, and Paige conclude the episode with a powerful reminder: who we do life with is just as important as doing life itself, and sometimes changing your people, places, and even your profession is exactly what is needed to change your life's possibilities.Key Takeaways & Highlights:The Trap of Moderation: How attempting to limit alcohol to special occasions often fuels the desire to drink more.Protecting Your Peace: The necessity of temporary seclusion in early sobriety to build social confidence.The Ultimate Secret: Sobriety isn't about losing something; it's about gaining internal self-trust, joy, and purpose.The Power of Coaching: Inside Paige's women-only coaching framework, combining hypnosis, visualization, and journaling to overcome limiting beliefs.To connect with Paige or learn more about her 3-month coaching programs, check out  paigecalentino.com . Keep coming back to the coffee shop!

Rohan McCloskey refunded $350,000 in donations, gave up his salary for a year, and nearly lost everything. He's still building GoGenerosity. And he'd do it again.That kind of conviction usually comes from one of two places: delusion or proof. In Rohan's case it's the latter. One in six customers at his best-performing store donate every single time they shop. Ninety-eight percent of mystery shoppers said they were more likely to return to a brand running GoGenerosity than a competitor selling the same product. Only one merchant in his ideal customer profile has ever churned, and that was because the merchant's business hit financial difficulty, not because the product failed.Rohan is Founder and CEO of GoGenerosity, a Shopify app that turns small customer contributions at checkout into real goods delivered to charity partners. The model is cleaner than it sounds: a customer adds a $2 or $3 donation at checkout, those donations pool, and the charity receives a gift card at full retail value redeemed in-store. One hundred percent goes through. GoGenerosity charges merchants a monthly SaaS fee on top. Before all of this, Rohan ran three restaurants in Mount Maunganui through COVID, survived, and then decided to start a tech company instead.Today, we're discussing:How the GoGenerosity checkout model works in practice and why 100% of customer donations reach charity partners [05:03]The Hume mystery shopping data: 98% of shoppers were more likely to return to a brand running GoGenerosity than a direct competitor [15:26]Why one in six customers at Rohan's best-performing store donates $5 every single visit, and what two years of that data actually proves [18:07]The no-login product philosophy: why GoGenerosity deliberately has no merchant portal and sends monthly reports by email instead [28:38]Why raising capital too early nearly killed the business and what a two-year enterprise sales cycle actually costs a startup [47:35]What Rohan's psychologist told him on Christmas Day 2023 and how he kept building through a serious burnout [44:16]Connect with Rohan McCloskey | Explore GoGenerosity | Connect with Rosa Willis | Connect with Nathan BushSubscribe to the Add To Cart newsletter  SMS us to Suggest a Guest Connect with Nathan Bush Join the Add To Cart Community 

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Kazan is joined by Zach Weiss to take a look back at the year so far. We're about halfway through 2026, so it feels like a good time to think about some of our favorite watches of the year so far, as well as some of the biggest watch stories. This has actually been a very eventful year to this point, with too many great releases to name, and some major changes to the trade show scene which will have a major impact on 2027. We discuss it all in this episode, plus a shared cultural recommendation at the end that might just be a trailer for the greatest movie ever made. We'll find out on Christmas Day.    To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here. If you like what you hear, then don't forget to leave us a review. If there's a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we'll put your question in the queue. If you'd like to learn more about our presenting sponsor Hamilton and their America 250 Roadshow, please visit their website by clicking here. Show Notes  Omega's New Constellation Observatory Collection Debuts, with a First for a Certified Chronometer Formex Introduces the Aria, an Integrated Bracelet Sports Watch with a Manufacture Movement Breitling, Universal Genève, and Gallet Join Watches & Wonders 2027 The Escapement Clapton Watch Pro on the Escapement Baltic and SpaceOne Collaborate on the All New Seconde Majeure Precious, Not Pretentious: Introducing the Niton Prima Watches & Wonders: A Few Thoughts on Nostalgia, the 1990s, and Moser's Streamliner Pump Otsuka Lotec Introduces the No. 8, a New Design Inspired by Abbey Road Mixing Consoles Featuring Jumping Hour and Retrograde Minute Displays Ōtsuka Lōtec Debuts the New No. 9, an Experiment in Haute Horology Review: The Trafford Crossroads S 36 & 40

On this episode of The Willie Jackerson Experiment, we travel back over 1,200 years to explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks who united much of Western Europe and laid the foundation for what would become the Holy Roman Empire. From his relentless military campaigns and Christmas Day coronation in A.D. 800 to the Carolingian Renaissance that helped preserve learning during the Middle Ages, we separate historical fact from legend and examine why Charlemagne is still remembered as the "Father of Europe."Was Charlemagne merely a conqueror, or was he a visionary ruler whose influence shaped European civilization for centuries? Join me as we dive into the battles, politics, religion, and remarkable achievements of one of history's most influential monarchs.

A mysterious gentleman who never aged, never ate, and never seemed to die charmed the high society of two centuries — until police found his wine bottles filled with blood.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/stgermainREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WD20260625-StGermain.txtFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The mystery surrounding Count St. Germain is more than a little strange. Some think him to be a centuries old vampire. Others believe him to be a time traveler. And still others believe the whole thing to be a complete fraud. (The Vampire Time-Traveler) *** Escaping jail isn't easy, but we'll look at some who did the impossible – escaping the most secure prisons, in the most daring of ways. (History's Most Daring Prison Breaks) *** What would you do if you discovered that the church you attend every Sunday has a dark past that involves hauntings and supernatural phenomena? We'll look at some of the most haunted churches in the United States – perhaps you attend one of them and don't even realize it! (Most Haunted Churches in America) *** Benny Binion was one of the friendliest mobsters in Las Vegas… unless, of course, you made him mad. (Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:46.615 = Show Open00:03:35.546 = St. Germain: The Vampire Time Traveler00:15:55.827 = Daring Prison Breaks ***00:35:47.335 = Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute ***00:52:51.426 = Most Haunted Churches in America ***01:00:52.327 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Vampire Time-Traveler” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2f2psdnm“History's Most Daring Prison Breaks” by Mike Rothschild for Ranker's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p948z5e“Most Haunted Churches in America” by Rain-Screaming-For-Horror, posted at Vocal.Media:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8we2se“Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rczaf27(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: December, 2021This episode of Weird Darkness moves from an immortal vampire said to haunt two centuries of high society, through history's most audacious prison escapes, into the bloody rise of a Las Vegas gambling kingpin, and ends among the haunted pews of America's churches.It opens in London in the early 1740s, where a man known as the Count of St. Germain charmed the upper classes with flawless violin playing, fluency in several languages, and a habit of handing out diamonds, prompting Horace Walpole — son of Prime Minister Robert Walpole — to describe him in a letter as odd and mad before the Count was arrested on suspicion of spying and released without charge. He surfaced next in Paris as a regular guest of Louis XV, working in a commissioned laboratory on fabric dyes and carrying out discreet missions, while gossip held that he could turn ordinary stones into jewels and had lived for hundreds or thousands of years, even claiming presence at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. After reported appearances aiding Catherine the Great in Russia and a friendship with Prince Charles of Hesse-Cassel in Germany, where he was said to die in 1784, the story jumps to early-1900s New Orleans and a wealthy newcomer named Jacques St. Germain, who threw lavish parties yet never ate or drank, claimed descent from the Count, and bore an uncanny resemblance to him. The account turns dark when a woman leapt from his balcony into the street, telling police he had bitten her neck; St. Germain vanished overnight, leaving his belongings behind and several open bottles that proved to hold a mixture of wine and blood.From there the episode trades immortality for ingenuity, walking through the boldest jailbreaks on record. It runs from the 2016 Orange County escape, where Jonathan Tieu, Bac Duong, and Hossein Nayeri cut through walls and rappelled to a sixteen-hour head start, to Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán slipping out of Altiplano through a mile-long lighted tunnel in 2015, and Clinton Correctional inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt crawling through a steam pipe with tools handed over by prison worker Joyce Mitchell. Ted Bundy jumped from a Colorado courthouse library window, John Dillinger bluffed his way out of an Indiana jail with a wooden pistol painted in shoe polish, and yoga master Choi Gap Bok greased himself and squeezed through a six-by-eighteen-inch food slot in thirty-four seconds. The larger breakouts carry heavier counts: three men vanished from Alcatraz in 1962 on a raft of raincoats, more than 480 Taliban prisoners filed out of Kandahar's Sarpoza Prison through a thousand-foot tunnel in 2011, over a thousand Japanese prisoners stormed the wire at Australia's Cowra camp in 1944, and inmates at the Nazi death camp Sobibor killed eleven SS guards with homemade knives before running for the treeline.Next the episode settles in Dallas and then Las Vegas with Lester Ben "Benny" Binion, the cowboy-hatted racketeer who founded the World Series of Poker and shot rival bootlegger Frank Bolding in the neck in 1931, walking away with a two-year suspended sentence and the nickname the Cowboy. He killed gambling competitor Ben Frieden in 1936 and beat the charge after witnesses vanished, ran dice games and bookies out of Dallas hotels for high rollers like Howard Hughes and H.L. Hunt, then moved to Las Vegas in 1946 and turned the Eldorado into the no-limit Horseshoe, laying down the first carpet in a Vegas casino. His feud with Dallas gambler Herbert "the Cat" Noble ran through eleven attempts on Noble's life and killed Noble's wife Mildred with a car bomb before a mailbox blast ended Noble in 1951. Binion died on Christmas Day 1989 and was carried to the cemetery behind six black horses, while his son Ted was found dead in 1998 in a case that convicted Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish of burglary but acquitted them of the slaying, with the missing silver bullion never recovered.The episode closes inside America's churches, where worship shares the building with the dead. At Most Holy Trinity in Brooklyn, built over a former cemetery, parishioners report the spirit of clerk George Stelz, murdered in 1897, alongside bells that ring on their own and a bloody handprint in the bell tower stairway. The Washington National Cathedral carries the echo of Woodrow Wilson's cane and charred figures from a 1946 fire, while New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral is tied to voodoo queen Marie Laveau, socialite Delphine Lalaurie, and six men executed on its grounds. At St. Mark's Episcopal in Cheyenne, a Swedish immigrant is said to have sealed his dead coworker inside the unfinished bell tower wall to avoid deportation, and at St. Paul's Chapel in New York — where George Washington prayed on his inauguration day — the spirit of actor George Frederick Cooke is said to wander still, his actual skull having traveled from a Philadelphia medical library and, by lore, onto the stage as a prop in Hamlet.

Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Leon Day! Can you believe that, as of today, we are *officially* Halfway to Christmas 2026? We sure can't! It's all downhill from here!  To celebrate the occasion, please enjoy this special bonus episode in which Julia and Anthony once again gather to discuss their favorite "Saturday Night Live" Christmas skits that didn't make their list the last time they talked to the iconic sketch show! They each picked five, which means this episode is full of tons of laughs! Additionally, the two discuss their Top Ten Christmas films that have released since the film "Elf", and surprisingly, only three films out of twenty are common to both lists! Also discussed: the news that Jim Carrey is in talks to reprise his iconic role of the Grinch in a live-action sequel to the beloved 2000 movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"!  Trust us when we say, this is one fun, festive episode that serves as the perfect way to mark the fact we are only six months away from Christmas Day! So settle back, relax, and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

The Bears are scheduled to play the Packers on Christmas Day - but there's another holiday viewing opportunity for fans. The Hallmark Channel is shooting a made-for-TV movie called Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.

The Bears are scheduled to play the Packers on Christmas Day - but there's another holiday viewing opportunity for fans. The Hallmark Channel is shooting a made-for-TV movie called Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.

The Bears are scheduled to play the Packers on Christmas Day - but there's another holiday viewing opportunity for fans. The Hallmark Channel is shooting a made-for-TV movie called Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.

The phone lines light up as Heat fans react to Miami's blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo and what it means for the franchise moving forward. Callers weigh in on whether the Heat are officially back among the NBA's elite, the likelihood of more national TV and Christmas Day appearances, and whether Miami gave up too much to land the two-time MVP.

Hour 3 is all about the Heat's blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The guys discuss how Giannis' durability and two-way dominance make him a perfect fit in Miami, debate whether the Heat now have the best defense in basketball, and examine just how high this team's ceiling can be. The phone lines stay busy as fans weigh in on the move, discussing everything from national TV exposure and Christmas Day games to whether Miami gave up too much and how the roster can be completed around its new superstar. The conversation also turns to the Eastern Conference hierarchy, with debate over whether the Heat have officially jumped to the top of the conference after Pat Riley finally landed his long-awaited "whale."

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we have the definitive list of all the foods you can prepare in advance to take the stress out of the festive feast. Why baking and making early could take all the stress out of this years meal. We unpack the impact of how forgetting batteries  can have a  massive reaction on the joy you should be receiving on Christmas Day. Plus The Ultimate list of Secret Santa Gifts you might actually want to receive this Christmas. With your Aussie Hosts Liam and Ness talking all things Christmas ALL YEAR ROUND on Christmas Podding. 

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Tom in for Nick and joined at first by trainer William Haggas who sends Lilt to the Prix de Diane this weekend. William talks of her chance and also looks ahead to his big guns next week at Royal Ascot. Rishi Persad is the main guest today and he likes Lilt's chances this weekend. He tells us why before picking out his Ascot highlights. We hear from Billy Loughnane who rides favourite Bow Echo in the St James's Palace Stakes and Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels is along to tell us likely conditions come Tuesday afternoon. Bill Dwan of Castlebridge Consignment reflects on the Derby having sold Christmas Day at Tattersalls October Book 1 before we head back to Alistair Cohen in South Africa who tells us of record breaking rider S'manga Khumalo receiving a hefty ban for race-fixing. Plus Eva O'Neill checks back in from Goffs Arkle Sale.

Tom in for Nick and joined at first by trainer William Haggas who sends Lilt to the Prix de Diane this weekend. William talks of her chance and also looks ahead to his big guns next week at Royal Ascot. Rishi Persad is the main guest today and he likes Lilt's chances this weekend. He tells us why before picking out his Ascot highlights. We hear from Billy Loughnane who rides favourite Bow Echo in the St James's Palace Stakes and Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels is along to tell us likely conditions come Tuesday afternoon. Bill Dwan of Castlebridge Consignment reflects on the Derby having sold Christmas Day at Tattersalls October Book 1 before we head back to Alistair Cohen in South Africa who tells us of record breaking rider S'manga Khumalo receiving a hefty ban for race-fixing. Plus Eva O'Neill checks back in from Goffs Arkle Sale.

Nick joined this morning by Racing TV's Lydia Hislop to reflect on the Betfred Derby Festival. They start with the controversial decision by the stewards to declare Benvenuto Cellini, the Derby favourite, a non-runner after getting his foot caught up in the stalls and crossing the line in 10th place. Simon Nott, who was reporting for Star Sports from the betting ring on the day, explained how this all went down and how punters were affected. Lydia and Nick also discuss the merits of Derby winner Christmas Day and how highly we can rank that performance given the attritional conditions with Dan Barber giving Timeform's view, whilst William Haggas shares his delight at Maltese Cross finishing second and looks at what might be next for him. Francis Graffard drops in briefly to give an update on Calandagan, who was never going in the Coronation Cup, and then we review the action stateside with Adam Mills of Total Performance Data looking at the Belmont Stakes. Finally, Eva O'Neill is at the Goffs Land Rover sale speaking to Peter Molony about the two-year-old section.

Nick joined this morning by Racing TV's Lydia Hislop to reflect on the Betfred Derby Festival. They start with the controversial decision by the stewards to declare Benvenuto Cellini, the Derby favourite, a non-runner after getting his foot caught up in the stalls and crossing the line in 10th place. Simon Nott, who was reporting for Star Sports from the betting ring on the day, explained how this all went down and how punters were affected. Lydia and Nick also discuss the merits of Derby winner Christmas Day and how highly we can rank that performance given the attritional conditions with Dan Barber giving Timeform's view, whilst William Haggas shares his delight at Maltese Cross finishing second and looks at what might be next for him. Francis Graffard drops in briefly to give an update on Calandagan, who was never going in the Coronation Cup, and then we review the action stateside with Adam Mills of Total Performance Data looking at the Belmont Stakes. Finally, Eva O'Neill is at the Goffs Land Rover sale speaking to Peter Molony about the two-year-old section.

Recorded live at AlphaFest, this episode delivers two absolutely unbelievable yarns from the crowd. First up, Dylan shares the Christmas Day adventure that started with a quiet drink after the kids left and somehow escalated into a spontaneous foursome he never saw coming. Then things take an even stranger turn when Casey from CJ Electrical tells the incredible story of how a vasectomy—meant to stop him having more children—somehow led to him fathering a third child naturally after years of IVF treatments. From wild Christmas chaos and questionable life decisions to medical mysteries that sound too crazy to be true, this AlphaFest live recording is packed with laughs, shock moments, and classic Aussie storytelling. Featuring Alpha Blokes community members, unexpected twists, and the kind of yarns that only happen when microphones are rolling at AlphaFest.

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we run you through why it's important to check in on your GYM Obsessed friends this Christmas. We all know that person who can't give up a training session on Christmas Day. We have the techniques you need to talk them off that festive ledge. We run you through some guaranteed tips on how to ensure you get the exact gift you want under your tree this year. Plus The Ultimate guide on how to choose which Christmas Movie to watch when the whole family is trying to choose, we have your step by step plan With your Aussie Hosts Liam and Ness talking all things Christmas ALL YEAR ROUND on Christmas Podding. 

Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder sit down with Stephanie Parks — Director of Campus Ministry at Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines and co-author of Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering (written with Patti Armstrong) — to tell the story of a modern woman whose life and death are captivating the Church. Who Was Michelle Duppong? Born in 1984 and raised on a North Dakota farm, Michelle was a faithful Catholic who experienced a powerful conversion through FOCUS and Eagle Eye Ministries summer camp. After graduating from North Dakota State University in Fargo, she served six years as a FOCUS missionary — opening campuses and discipling students — before joining the Diocese of Bismarck for adult faith formation. In late 2014, she was diagnosed with stage four cancer and given two months to live. She lived a full year more, transforming everyone around her — hospital staff, nurses, cafeteria workers — through her contagious joy. She died on Christmas Day, 2015, surrounded by her family. Her cause for canonization was officially opened in 2022, and she now holds the title Servant of God. The Book Stephanie co-authored Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering with Patti Armstrong, whose connection to Michelle's family in Bismarck perfectly complemented Stephanie's perspective from inside FOCUS. The book covers Michelle's life, her heroic suffering, and the signs of hope her family experienced after her death — including a beautiful account from her sister Lisa. How to Support Michelle's Cause Prayer cards are available. If you experience a grace through Michelle's intercession, report it to the Guild overseeing her cause. Also in This Episode — Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 2026 June 11th: The USCCB will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — a first in American history. Enthronement resources: WelcomeHisHeart.com Film: Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End — screening in Des Moines, Waukee, and Waterloo on June 9, 11, and 12. For family consecration guidance, revisit the Catholic Women Now episode with Emily Jaminet from January. Episode Contributors Julie Nelson, Chris Magruder, Stephanie Parks #CatholicWomenNow #MichelleDuppong #ServantOfGod #HopeInThDepthsOfSuffering #CatholicSaints #FOCUS #RedemptiveSuffering #SacredHeartOfJesus #CatholicRadio #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicWomen #NewSaints #CatholicFaith #DowlingCatholic #StephanieParks Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 2 On Christmas Day 2006, 18-year-old Ryan Waller and his girlfriend Heather Quan became victims of a brutal home invasion in Phoenix, Arizona. Heather was murdered. Ryan was shot twice in the head and somehow survived — with bullet fragments still lodged deep in his brain. What followed was one of the most controversial police interrogations ever recorded. Despite his severe injuries, Ryan was questioned for several hours before receiving full medical treatment.The footage of that interview, in which he appears disoriented and struggling to stay conscious, has since become one of the most talked-about moments in true-crime history. In this episode, KJ examines the interrogation video, the investigation that followed, the search for the real perpetrators, and the long-term impact the events had on Ryan's life. It's a powerful story of the most unforgettable cases in modern true crime.Timestamps09:23 Ryan's Brain Injury11:53 Quiet House, Hidden Truth14:24 Heather's Autopsy18:52 Three Missing Days20:11 Blood and Survival24:17 Eric and the Drug House33:34 Party Violence Uncovered38:22 Ryan Remembers Richie46:25 More Witnesses Confirm51:55 Arresting Richie Carver55:18 A Call Changes Everything#unspeakable #podcast #crime #truecrime #ryanwaller #heatherquan  

Bryce Crawford is a 22-year-old street preacher, an evangelist, and the founder of Jesus in the Street. Known for bringing his Christian faith directly into public spaces, he travels across the U.S. sharing the gospel in cities, on college campuses, and at large gatherings. After struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts as a teenager, Crawford experienced a life-changing encounter with God on Christmas Day in 2020, a turning point that led him into full-time ministry. Through Bryce Crawford Ministries and his podcast, he shares street conversations, testimony, and Christian teaching with a new generation of believers. He is also the founder of Praise Energy, a faith-driven beverage brand aligned with his broader mission to bring Christianity into everyday culture. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: Anthropic https://Claude.com/tetra ------ AGZ https://DrinkAG1.com/tetra ------ LMNT Electrolytes https://DrinkLMNT.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Squarespace https://Squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Lectio 365 https://Lectio365.com ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter

A 63-year-old grandmother spends Christmas Day 2009 exactly as she always did, relaxing at home in her fourth-floor flat in Cranhill, Glasgow, watching television and looking forward to seeing her beloved granddaughters later that evening. When Hannah Smith fails to answer her door, her family assume she has simply fallen asleep. But as Christmas turns into Boxing Day and beyond, concern quickly grows. When police finally force entry into Hannah's home, they discover a scene so horrific that experienced officers are left shocked.At first, suspicion falls on a neighbour who had been pestering Hannah for a relationship she clearly did not want. The pair had recently fallen out, and family members feared he may have had a motive. But as detectives from Strathclyde Police begin piecing together Hannah's final hours, a different suspect emerges. Their investigation uncovers a tragic connection stretching back years, to the death of Hannah's daughter and a woman whom Hannah had repeatedly tried to help despite believing she was partly responsible for her family's heartbreak.In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, we examine the murder of Hannah Smith and the shocking events that unfolded on Christmas Day 2009. From Hannah's upbringing in Glasgow's east end and her close-knit family life, to the devastating loss of her daughter Tracy and the struggles that followed, we explore the circumstances that led to one of Scotland's most shocking Christmas murders.We also examine the police investigation, the forensic evidence that identified Hannah's killer, the witness testimony that helped detectives build their case, and the court proceedings that revealed the horrifying extent of the violence inflicted upon her. This is a deeply tragic true crime story involving betrayal, addiction, grief, and the murder of a kind-hearted woman who opened her door to someone she knew and trusted.Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darius made Kelly a mama at eighteen years old. Then he made her a nurse. And years later, after he was gone, he made her something else entirely, a certified grief counselor, an entrepreneur, and the founder of something beautiful that would not exist without him. That is the thread running through this entire conversation. Our children become our purpose. And when we find that purpose, they are wrapped up inside it completely. Darius Anthony was Kelly's oldest, born on Christmas Day, a gift announced to the world on the day the world was already celebrating. He was a class clown, a party in a person, a young man who dreamed of making a dent in the universe, not just for himself, but for other people. He became a realtor working specifically with first-time homebuyers, bought his own first home, and was preparing to flip it for someone just like them. He was 28 years old, thriving, and full of plans. On January 3rd, 2023, he died in his sleep from SUDEP, Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy. He had been diagnosed with epilepsy at eighteen, managed it well, and was living his life fully. Kelly and her husband were on a cruise ship in Mexico when the call came. Before January 3rd, 2023 and after. That is how Kelly divides her life now. In this conversation, Kelly speaks honestly about the grief journey. The permission a dear friend gave her to simply stop and just be. The Visionary Dreamer Award at his college that his colleagues announced at his funeral they were renaming in his honor. The autopsy report that arrived without warning on her second day back at work, and the ashes returned in what she can only describe as a biohazard container. Two moments that made her think: the death care industry has to do better. So she built something better. Timely Presence sends heirloom quality gifts on the predictable hard days, the birthday, the holiday season, the anniversary of the death, so that the people who love grieving families can show up right on time. Gifts that are not sad, Kelly says. Gifts that are reminders of love. Learn more at thetimelypresence.com. And perhaps the most beautiful moment in this conversation is near the end, when Kelly tells the story of Darius's best friend, who brought a framed photo of Darius to his own house closing. Because there was no way to do that moment without him. That is what it looks like when a life leaves a mark so deep that the people who loved him carry him forward into every milestone he never got to have. Darius made Kelly a mama, a nurse, and now a purpose. He is wrapped up in all of it.

On Christmas Day 2006, 18-year-old Ryan Waller and his girlfriend Heather Quan became victims of a brutal home invasion in Phoenix, Arizona. Heather was murdered. Ryan was shot twice in the head and somehow survived — with bullet fragments still lodged deep in his brain. What followed was one of the most controversial police interrogations ever recorded. Despite his severe injuries, Ryan was questioned for several hours before receiving full medical treatment.The footage of that interview, in which he appears disoriented and struggling to stay conscious, has since become one of the most talked-about moments in true-crime history. In this episode, KJ examines the interrogation video, the investigation that followed, the search for the real perpetrators, and the long-term impact the events had on Ryan's life. It's a powerful story of the most unforgettable cases in modern true crime.Timestamps05:58 Christmas in Phoenix11:53 Missing on Christmas Day26:15 Heather Found Dead40:44 Ryan's Interrogation Begins51:43 Dead Girl on the Couch1:00:46 Reconstructing the Timeline1:09:05 The Hidden Injury

This week on The Money Lap, Parker and Landon reflect on an emotional Memorial Day weekend in motorsports, highlighting the incredible moments honoring Kyle Busch. Josh joins to share a story about Kyle Busch's generosity and kindness. The guys break down an all-time Indianapolis 500, praising the two-groove racing, wild strategy, and historic close finish, with surprise guest Conor Daly offering insider perspective from inside the car. The episode wraps with weekend picks across NASCAR, IndyCar, and a quick Formula 1 update, covering the latest headlines and what to watch for in the coming races. Leave us a voicemail! https://moneylap.com Or email us! friends@themoneylap.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:34 - Reading Five-Star Reviews 07:16 - Remembering Kyle Busch: Parker's Story 10:00 - Remembering Kyle Busch: Josh's Story 18:41 - The Racing World Honors Kyle Busch 19:59 - Indianapolis 500 Race Recap 27:13 - Analyzing the Indy 500 Finish 34:28 - Praising Connor Daly's Performance 38:47 - NASCAR Weekend Recap 44:20 - Surprise Guest: Conor Daly 55:26 - NASCAR's Lightning Rule Explained 57:20 - F1 Race Discussion 1:00:05 - Listener Comments on Kyle Busch Tribute 1:02:41 - Picks for the Upcoming Weekend (Timestamps are a rough timing and may require a little scrubbing to find the start of the topic) The Money Lap is the ultimate motorsport show (not a podcast) with Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill professional racecar drivers and hilarious hosts taking you through the world of motorsports. Covering NASCAR, F1, Indycar, and more, they'll provide the scoop, gossip, laughs, and stories from the racing biz. With over 2400 unique products currently in stock, Spoiler Diecast boasts one of the largest inventories in the industry. We are NASCAR focused, offering a wide range of diecast and apparel options. But that's not all. We've expanded our catalog to include diecast for dirt/sprint cars, Indycar, and F1. As passionate racing fans ourselves, we're constantly growing our offerings to cater to different forms of racing. Use promo code "moneylap" for free shipping for orders over $20. https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ Copyright 2026, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The Packers schedule this year is truly bizarre. The Packers have 5 mini bye weeks, a Wednesday game, a game on Christmas Day and no back to back divisional games for the first time since the NFC North was formed. This has opened up the unique opportunity for us to do the wildest annual tour idea yet. Can we pull it off? We think so!

What's up Pack fans? On this episode of Packernet After Dark, we're diving deep into the endless entertainment that is Bears fans struggling with basic football concepts. JD from Wisco nails it — sometimes you just gotta break out the Sesame Street treatment with Big Bird explaining EPA, charts, and why their guys might not actually be that good. Key highlights include: Breaking down the arrogance vs. reality gap with Bears, Vikings, and Lions fans heading into the season Massive excitement for the Packers' offensive weapons — Tucker Craft as an elite tight end, Watson, Golden, Reed, and Jacobs all clicking Uncle Rico's multiple calls on international games, Christmas Day stupidity, and why excuses about travel are just that — excuses Strong reactions to hot media takes like Adam Schefter claiming Rodgers/McCarthy will outplay Love this year This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you want unfiltered Packers talk, division rival roasting, and call-in chaos, make sure you're subscribed, leave a 5-star rating, and drop your thoughts in the comments. Who else is ready for the Packers to reclaim the North and make rival fans go quiet? To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

What's up Pack fans? On this episode of Packernet After Dark, we're diving deep into the endless entertainment that is Bears fans struggling with basic football concepts. JD from Wisco nails it — sometimes you just gotta break out the Sesame Street treatment with Big Bird explaining EPA, charts, and why their guys might not actually be that good. Key highlights include: Breaking down the arrogance vs. reality gap with Bears, Vikings, and Lions fans heading into the season Massive excitement for the Packers' offensive weapons — Tucker Craft as an elite tight end, Watson, Golden, Reed, and Jacobs all clicking Uncle Rico's multiple calls on international games, Christmas Day stupidity, and why excuses about travel are just that — excuses Strong reactions to hot media takes like Adam Schefter claiming Rodgers/McCarthy will outplay Love this year This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you want unfiltered Packers talk, division rival roasting, and call-in chaos, make sure you're subscribed, leave a 5-star rating, and drop your thoughts in the comments. Who else is ready for the Packers to reclaim the North and make rival fans go quiet? To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

The schedule's out and the After Dark crew has opinions. Chris from Alabama likes the bye week placement and is already planning his trip to the Week 13 game. Kyle from Madison calls the first four weeks "layups" and dubs the Packers' social media aesthetic "local car dealership." Uncle Rico checks in from Nashville, where apparently the working part of a work trip takes a backseat to downtown. Batman breaks the season into sections and lands on 12-5. And then there are four separate Nico appearances — covering Micah's return timeline, the offensive ceiling with a healthy roster, the possibility that the NFL used AI to build the schedule, and a full-throated Christmas Day declaration that Ryan mostly agrees with. Between all of that: a deep dive into which schedule release videos worked (the Simpsons one, the Chiefs infomercial) and which ones were embarrassing (the Lions — your coach pinned a piece of paper to a board and left), a reminder that OTAs start next week, and a closing note on fan expectations: good teams lose games, so let's try to appreciate the good ones when they come.

The schedule's out and the After Dark crew has opinions. Chris from Alabama likes the bye week placement and is already planning his trip to the Week 13 game. Kyle from Madison calls the first four weeks "layups" and dubs the Packers' social media aesthetic "local car dealership." Uncle Rico checks in from Nashville, where apparently the working part of a work trip takes a backseat to downtown. Batman breaks the season into sections and lands on 12-5. And then there are four separate Nico appearances — covering Micah's return timeline, the offensive ceiling with a healthy roster, the possibility that the NFL used AI to build the schedule, and a full-throated Christmas Day declaration that Ryan mostly agrees with. Between all of that: a deep dive into which schedule release videos worked (the Simpsons one, the Chiefs infomercial) and which ones were embarrassing (the Lions — your coach pinned a piece of paper to a board and left), a reminder that OTAs start next week, and a closing note on fan expectations: good teams lose games, so let's try to appreciate the good ones when they come.

Instead of doing the standard win/loss prediction everyone else does, Ryan handed the 2026 Packers schedule to multiple AIs — Grok, Claude, and ChatGPT — and had them simulate the season week by week, complete with final scores, key plays, and the reason the Packers won or lost each game. Three of the four models landed at exactly 11-6. What came out isn't just a schedule prediction — it's an accidental portrait of what being a Packer fan feels like every year. The Week 1 loss in Minnesota that sends everyone into full panic. The Jets win that doesn't really count. The Micah Parsons homecoming game against the Bears. The Rams loss on two costly interceptions that breaks everybody. The Bills loss at home that makes you question everything. The Christmas Day win in Chicago that brings everyone back. And then the Week 18 loss to Detroit on a missed field goal that sends you into the playoffs feeling somehow both good and terrible about 11-6. Ryan's takeaway: there's no combination of six losses that feels good. But 11-6 is 11-6, the off season is actually kind of relaxing, and the regular season is going to be exactly this — all of it — whether you're ready or not.

Instead of doing the standard win/loss prediction everyone else does, Ryan handed the 2026 Packers schedule to multiple AIs — Grok, Claude, and ChatGPT — and had them simulate the season week by week, complete with final scores, key plays, and the reason the Packers won or lost each game. Three of the four models landed at exactly 11-6. What came out isn't just a schedule prediction — it's an accidental portrait of what being a Packer fan feels like every year. The Week 1 loss in Minnesota that sends everyone into full panic. The Jets win that doesn't really count. The Micah Parsons homecoming game against the Bears. The Rams loss on two costly interceptions that breaks everybody. The Bills loss at home that makes you question everything. The Christmas Day win in Chicago that brings everyone back. And then the Week 18 loss to Detroit on a missed field goal that sends you into the playoffs feeling somehow both good and terrible about 11-6. Ryan's takeaway: there's no combination of six losses that feels good. But 11-6 is 11-6, the off season is actually kind of relaxing, and the regular season is going to be exactly this — all of it — whether you're ready or not.

Big Sal has something to say about the NFL scheduling the Packers at Soldier Field on Christmas Day. On Netflix. At noon. Against the Bears. He's not happy about the disrespect. He's not happy about Ben Johnson's mouth. He's not happy about the league handing Chicago a national stage after one lucky wild card comeback where the Packers led 21-3 and somehow lost. What he IS happy about — deliriously, dangerously happy about — is that the NFL just handed Green Bay the perfect stage to shove that collapse right back down Chicago's throat on the holiest day of the year. The bears are paper tigers with good timing once. Micah Parsons is in Green Bay now. December 25th, Soldier Field, the whole country watching. Big Sal is calling it early: that's not a gift for Chicago. That's a setup. Merry Christmas, Ben Johnson. You earned this one.

Big Sal has something to say about the NFL scheduling the Packers at Soldier Field on Christmas Day. On Netflix. At noon. Against the Bears. He's not happy about the disrespect. He's not happy about Ben Johnson's mouth. He's not happy about the league handing Chicago a national stage after one lucky wild card comeback where the Packers led 21-3 and somehow lost. What he IS happy about — deliriously, dangerously happy about — is that the NFL just handed Green Bay the perfect stage to shove that collapse right back down Chicago's throat on the holiest day of the year. The bears are paper tigers with good timing once. Micah Parsons is in Green Bay now. December 25th, Soldier Field, the whole country watching. Big Sal is calling it early: that's not a gift for Chicago. That's a setup. Merry Christmas, Ben Johnson. You earned this one.

The 2026 NFL schedule is here and some teams got FAVORED while others got SCREWED. Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson & Derek Brown break down the biggest winners and losers — from the Lions' easy path to the Packers' brutal short-week gauntlet including Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Day. Plus: holiday game overload, prime time counts, international games in Australia, and what it all means for football fans!Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00Signed Ja’Marr Chase Jersey Giveaway - 0:01:01Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule - 0:01:31Christmas Schedule - 0:06:00Bye Weeks - 0:11:43Prime Time Games - 0:18:12Bye-pocolypse Weeks - 0:20:24Team’s Schedule Release Analysis - 0:20:49Hard Rock Bets - 0:27:21Winners of the 2026 Schedule - 0:28:24Losers of the 2026 Schedule - 0:41:01Week 1 Schedule - 0:48:09Week 18 Schedule - 0:52:13Outro - 0:55:09Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at http://www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and Packernet After Dark is breaking it all down in real time with Pack Nation calling in from every corner of the country. Pack Daddy walks through why this schedule might be the most gracious setup the league has handed Green Bay in years — a soft early runway while Micah Parsons is presumed out, the Bears at Lambeau in Week 5 for his return game, a perfectly placed Week 11 bye, and a five-game home stretch heading into the playoffs. But not everything is sunshine and cheese curds.

The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and Packernet After Dark is breaking it all down in real time with Pack Nation calling in from every corner of the country. Pack Daddy walks through why this schedule might be the most gracious setup the league has handed Green Bay in years — a soft early runway while Micah Parsons is presumed out, the Bears at Lambeau in Week 5 for his return game, a perfectly placed Week 11 bye, and a five-game home stretch heading into the playoffs. But not everything is sunshine and cheese curds.

The 2026 NFL schedule is finally out, and Pack Daddy is breaking down every single matchup on the Green Bay Packers slate. From a Week 1 trip to Minnesota to a home finale showdown with Detroit, this year's schedule looks tailor-made for a championship push — six prime time games, the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game against the Rams, and a five-game home stretch to close the season. But the road to get there runs through some of the toughest teams in football.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor unpack the newly released 2026 Chicago Bears schedule and react to some early surprises, including Chicago opening the season on the road against Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers instead of a trip to Seattle. The duo highlights several marquee matchups on the calendar, from a Monday night showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles to a pivotal Week 8 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks that Clay believes could become a measuring-stick game for the season. They also discuss the Bears' stretch of primetime appearances and why the Week 10 bye may arrive at the perfect time. Later in the episode, Ruthie and Clay look ahead to a challenging finish to the year that includes Thanksgiving in Detroit against the Detroit Lions, a late-season home game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, and a brutal closing run featuring Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day, another matchup with Detroit, and a season finale against the Minnesota Vikings. Clay shares a player's perspective on preparing for holiday games and explains why Ben Johnson may be uniquely prepared to navigate the challenges that come with facing a first-place schedule after his success coordinating one in Detroit.

The 2026 NFL schedule is finally out, and Pack Daddy is breaking down every single matchup on the Green Bay Packers slate. From a Week 1 trip to Minnesota to a home finale showdown with Detroit, this year's schedule looks tailor-made for a championship push — six prime time games, the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game against the Rams, and a five-game home stretch to close the season. But the road to get there runs through some of the toughest teams in football.

Pack Nation — Big Sal is PACING. It is eleven in the morning, the schedule does not officially drop until seven tonight, and the leaks are pouring in like a busted dam. Big Sal cannot wait. He has got coffee, three browser tabs open, a buzzing phone, and a carpet that is officially finished. Strap in — this is the schedule leak reaction in real time.

Pack Nation, the NFL just dropped the Christmas gift nobody saw coming — and somebody got coal. The 2026 schedule release is official, and the Green Bay Packers are heading to Soldier Field on Christmas Day for a Week 16 showdown with the Chicago Bears. Pack Daddy breaks down what this primetime holiday matchup means for Green Bay's playoff push, the NFC North race, and Jonathan Gannon's defense in its first full season under center.

Ahead of the full NFL regular season schedule release, we run through the games already announced including primetime games on holidays.

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