Podcasts about The Greatest American

Mark Skousen, a direct descendant of Ben Franklin, shares insights from the life of the man he calls "the greatest American." Sponsors: Monetary Metals & The Tom Woods Elite Mastermind Book Discussed: The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin, America's Most Versatile Genius Guest's Twitter: @MarkSkousen1 Guest's Event: FreedomFest.com  Show notes for Ep. 2648

Dr. Mark Skousen, Doti-Spogli Chair of Free Enterprise at Chapman University and eighth-generation Benjamin Franklin descendant. Dr. Skousen is a member of the Mont Pelerin Society and the Council for National Policy.New book: The Greatest American. How Benjamin Franklin's Wisdom Can Address Today's National Challenges.

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Man on Monday / Knicks and T-Wolves get wins (21:49) Morris Chestnut joins show to talk Lakers and Saquon Barkley. Also, who is the greatest American athlete of all-time? (49:42) Truth Lounge and more from Morris Chestnut (1:02:06) Can the Bengals go on another Super Bowl run? / Can Shedeur Sanders become Browns QB1 by week 1? (1:15:33) Aaron Rodgers hints at joining the Steelers (1:20:45) Did the 49ers overpay for Brock Purdy? (1:25:14) Did the Knicks turn the series around last night? Should Pacers fans be worried? (1:28:04) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Founding Fathers would have been very pleased with some of the politics of modern America, but on the other hand, very displeased with others. Benjamin Franklin, in particular, would not favor the growth of government — but at the same time, he would appreciate some of the globalism that has advanced the economies of the world. Mark Skousen is an eighth-generation descendant of Franklin and has penned the book, "The Greatest American," aimed at showing why this founder-slash-inventor-slash-diplomat was truly so genius.

As a direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin, the Chapman University economist Mark Skousen might be a bit biased. That said, Skousen makes an entertaining case in his new book, The Greatest American, for Franklin as being the most innovative and versatile of the Founding Fathers. Skousen acknowledges Franklin's contradictions: his transition from slave owner to abolitionist, his notoriety as a ladies' man and, above all, his moral philosophy of deploying his private wealth for the public good. What we are left with is the most human and least overtly political of all the Founding Fathers. Five Key Takeaways * Versatile Genius: Franklin excelled in numerous fields, with Skousen identifying 22 different careers including printing, science, diplomacy, and civic leadership, making him uniquely accomplished among American historical figures.* Ethical Capitalism: Franklin represents an ideal capitalist model who made his fortune by age 42, then dedicated the rest of his life to public service, establishing libraries, hospitals, and other civic institutions.* Personal Evolution: Franklin demonstrated willingness to change his views, most notably transitioning from slave owner to becoming the first president of Pennsylvania's abolitionist society.* Political Pragmatism: Franklin defied easy political categorization, valuing practical solutions over ideology and warning against concentrated power with his famous quote: "a republic, if you can keep it."* Complex Character: Despite his accomplishments, Franklin had notable flaws, including nepotism and his reputation as a "ladies' man," creating a complicated legacy that transcends simple hero worship.Mark Skousen holds the Doti-Spogli Chair of Free Enterprise at Chapman University in California. As an eighth-generation direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin, he has had a lifelong interest in the “grandfather” of our nation. Dr. Skousen's career has often followed that of his illustrious ancestor, as a publisher, author, financial advisor, teacher, father, public servant, and world traveler. In 2006, he and his wife, Jo Ann, compiled and edited The Compleated Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin, covering the remainder of his career, 1757–1790 (published by Regnery History).Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Tokyo-based, half-American/half-Japanese Seiji McCarthy discusses his uniquely late path into shoemaking, the development of his vintage-Americana-inspired bespoke line, why he feels more American in Japan, and why it's sometimes better if your bespoke shoemaker doesn't make your shoes entirely themselves.https://www.seijimccarthy.com/  Support the Shoecast, get full bonus episode access, and join the most interesting shoe-and-boot-loving community on the internet with a Stitchdown Premium membershiphttps://www.stitchdown.com/join-stitchdown-premium/Check out our site!https://www.stitchdown.com/2025 dates and location for Stitchdown's Boot Camp 3—the world's fair of shoes and boots and leather and more—coming soon.https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/

Who is the greatest American female athlete of all time? In honor of Women's History Month, D and Z make their picks for the greatest American female athletes.

Who is the greatest American female distance runner ever? We're back with Part 2 of our bracket. Last week we crowned Frank Shorter as King, who will be his Queen? Questions comments, or show ideas? Email us: secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com Enjoy the show? We'd love your feedback in a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! columbusrunning.com

Who is the greatest American male distance runner ever? It's time to decide in our March Madness style Sweet 16 bracket. We're comparing 16 of the best ever from mile up to marathon, crossing eras, offering a lesson in our sport's history, and picking the GOAT. Next time, we'll turn our attention to the women's bracket. Questions, comments, or show ideas? Email us: secondsflapodcast@gmail.com Enjoy the show? We'd love your feedback in a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! columbusrunning.com

The Greatest American purge has begun! A 80 años de la liberación de Auschwitz en donde más de 1.1 millones de judíos murieron por los Nazis, dicha lección para la humanidad no entra en la cabeza de el nuevo presidente de los Estados Unidos. A menos de una semana, Trump ha movilizado ICE, DEA, FBI, entre otros organizamos, para arrestar y deportar inmigrantes de todos los países. No tan solo los criminales sino también aquellos quienes llegaron buscando una mejor calidad de vida. Y Puerto Rico no es la excepción.En lo que muchos han denominado como “la cacería de inmigrantes más grande de la historia”, el presidente americano junto al czar de inmigración, Tom Homan, están haciendo redadas de inmigrantes para su deportación automática. No tan solo en comercios y hogares, sino también en n escuelas e iglesias.Los Güanimes hablan de estos sucesos como a su vez el impacto que esto tiene en nuestra Isla en adición a los recortes de programas, órdenes ejecutivas e su imposición de criterios.Con las participaciones de Mío: El Huevo Feliz, Carlos “Voodoo Ranger” Solá, Gustavo “El Malcría'o” Cáez, Sharon “Joya Master” Solá, Giancarlo “La Maldad” Martínez, Gustavito “OTC” Cáez y Ernesto “Súper Servo” Reyes.ADVERTENCIA: El material discutido en este programa no es apto para menores de 18 años y no representa la opinión de Spotify. Sugerimos discreción. ©2025 Se Rascó Así Productions. Derechos Reservados.

We're back for the first episode in 2025 (!!), where we'll work harder to thread the needle between championing urbanism wholeheartedly, and understanding public concerns about safety + comfort. This year, nuanced thought will be as critical as ever. It should not be controversial to say that — in pursuit of building better places and ways to move between them — women and children must feel safe. This is a self-reflective rant, as much as it is a general prescription for the audience. We discuss: 00:00 The show, in 2025. 02:56 New Year's resolutions. 06:41 Addressing public transportation safety while championing transit and collectivism. 13:00 The need for nuance in urban planning, design, and American political ideologies as a whole. 25:44 Greatest American inventions debate. 32:19 Hosting family, and rediscovering your love for your city or town. 39:01 Wrapping up.

Today Let's Discuss the the Greatest American 100m Sprinters of All-Time on the Women's side. -------------------------------- Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@emeroleanderson on Twitter SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Our third of four Bill Lane Center for the American West podcasts featured Stanford's Alex Nemerov in conversation with Michael Krasny. The discussion began with what makes Western art distinctive and what captured Alex's imagination. Michael then explored Alex's approach to curating art exhibitions and discussed the influences of Alex's father, celebrated poet Howard Nemerov, and his aunt, iconic pioneer photographer Diane Arbus. This led to a discussion of Susan Sontag's book on photography and photography's status as fine art. The conversation then broadened to explore various themes: women artists, Jasper Johns, the universal and spiritual elements in art, solipsism, art for the marketplace versus art for art's sake, and socially purposeful versus aesthetic art. Alex shared both personal and professional perspectives on art's power—from its inward transformative and transfiguring effects to its broader meaning and potential as a world-changing agent. The interview concluded with a discussion of kindness, and Alex revealed what he considers the greatest work in American art.

In this episode of Do Beautiful Things, Jenny Lawson is joined by Kathleen Gibi of Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and Michael McCall from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Together, they discuss the power of collaboration in building sustainable, healthy communities, the importance of preserving America's river systems, and their commitment to the Greatest American Cleanup—the largest cleanup and beautification effort in history. Tune in to learn how collaboration and volunteer engagement are making a meaningful impact on our environment and communities.QUOTES:Creating Sustainable Impact through Partnerships: "We should be following a model where we can engage others and partner with others to do this, because I think that is the only real way that you can actually get sustainable impact is if you get other people involved through partnerships to get out and do action." - Michael McCall, VP of Environment and Sustainability, and Chief Sustainability Officer at the Tennessee Valley Authority The Importance of River Cleanup: "80% of the plastic in our oceans is said to come from rivers. Cleaning up the ocean in a lot of ways without cleaning up the rivers is much like...cleaning up blood on the floor without stopping the bleeding on the patient on the table. So that's why the work we get to do with our partners and volunteers is so crucial." - Kathleen Gibi, Executive Director of Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful Show Notes: 00:00 Greatest American Cleanup beautifying 25,000 communities. 06:13 TVA: Unique regional energy-water economic integration. 08:52 TVA supports Tennessee River cleanup since 2018. 13:02 Engage others through partnerships for sustainable impact. 13:56 Campaign fosters pride, action, and shared values. 19:44 Consistent focus needed to preserve Tennessee River. 22:31 TVA concerned about storm, river system effective. 24:07 Clearing red tape for quicker community recovery. 27:38 Local affiliates tirelessly support community environmental efforts. 30:53 Get involved with kab.org and support. Show Links: Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful: https://www.keeptnriverbeautiful.org/Tennessee Valley Authority: https://www.tva.com/Keep America Beautiful: https://kab.org/Greatest America Cleanup: https://kab.org/greatest-american-cleanup/

God gave America mercy this election cycle. But the work is just beginning.

Today Let's Discuss the the Greatest American 100m Sprinters of All-Time. Check out Myself and Coach Rob breaking down this topic back in April 2024 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yial_cRWWck&t=0s -------------------------------- Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@emeroleanderson on Twitter SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Figgy's Mixtape: Turkey Leg Hut Drama, Greatest American Dishes, Wedding Season, and more.

MAJOR SUPERSTAR IN THE BUILDING THIS WEEK: THOMAS RHETTWe sat down with Thomas Rhett at the Windy City Smokeout in Chicago to talk about his career, coming from a musical family, writing HUNDREDS of songs to make it as a songwriter, and the state of country music. All time dude.We also get into On/Off the list, Dante's Yak punishment, Da Baby's role in rap's downfall, and we ask: Who is the Greatest American Rock band of all time?LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!

In 2026—two years from now—the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, making it the perfect time to show America some love by sprucing up neighborhoods across the country. Since 1953, the nonprofit Keep America Beautiful has been inspiring and working alongside people nationwide to beautify their communities.Keep America Beautiful is inviting everyone to join the Greatest American Cleanup. In addition to calling upon individuals, families, clubs, and community groups, Keep America Beautiful is rallying 25,000 local governments and leaders across the country to commit to a declaration of independence from litter, calling on everyone to plant trees, clean up litter, and improve recycling practices. Importantly, this effort transcends party lines, bringing people together in a time of political divisiveness to pursue a common goal.We invited Jennifer Lawson, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, to introduce the Greatest American Cleanup and share how the organization will inspire people to contribute to a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful country.Listen for insights on:How you can get involved in the Greatest American CleanupMaintaining relevance and impact as a nonprofit for 70+ yearsPositioning and leading an organization that transcends partisan dividesResources + Links:Jennifer Lawson's LinkedInThe Greatest American CleanupMLK Community ImprovementKeep America Beautiful's Do Beautiful Things Podcast (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Keep America Beautiful (03:15) - Jenny Lawson's Back Story (04:55) - KAB's Purpose and Legacy (05:56) - Misperceptions (07:46) - Vision (08:47) - Being Purple (10:20) - Getting Outside (11:49) - America's 250th Birthday Plans (14:35) - Companies Involved (16:17) - MLK Corridors (18:02) - Overall Drivers (20:27) - Keeping It Relevant Over Time (24:24) - Looking Forward (25:22) - Action Steps (27:20) - AI and Purpose (27:59) - Last Thoughts (28:31) - Wrap Up

Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to discuss proper preparation for a commentator (01:39) before delving into nudity etiquette in the locker room (06:46). Then, off the back of LeBron James being named as potentially the Greatest American of All Time, the fellas debate who is the Greatest NZer of All Time (15:19)... Finally, they get to your feedback on 'Yours Please' (22:21).Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1 pm hour of the K&C Masterpiece, the guys discuss the greatest Olympians of All-Time, key defensive stats for the Cowboys, and cross-talk with GBag. 

It's Independence Day Week here in the good old USA and to celebrate we are going to discuss our picks for the greatest American rock bands of all time. God Bless America!   Topics Discussed: Loudini: debut, distributed, did Vince Gill and joe walsh make a mistake joining the eagles, Don Henley's insane behavior, Why I am starting to hate the effing eagles Dweezil Zappa signature guitar , https://shabatguitars.com/product/lynx-dz/   Big tours canceling, i.e. the black keys What no what is saying about Jar Jar Binks Han Solo's "secret sauce" Record label record lay- offs (Joe budden) Scott Weiland's death new details, The Yamaha DX7 Eddie Van Halen & Geddy Lee The debate The richest actor on the planet Broken Headstock Guitar Lesson #1   Mr Pittsburgh: Friday night videos     Greatest American Bands:   Loudini: Metallica REM Van Halen Heart Aerosmith Lynyrd Skynyrd ZZ Top Steely Dan The Doors   Mr. Pittsburgh:   Tom Petty * Heartbreakers Lynyrd Skynyrd ZZ Top Van Halen Aerosmith Cheap Trick The Ramones Eagles Boston Journey     New & Notable: Loudini: Austin Gold; Mountain Mr Pittsburgh: Tom Morello; Soldier in the Army of Love

Joe Escalante's weekly swan dive into the business end of showbiz... This week: Joe regales us with the story of being crowned Imperial Sovereign of Los Alamitos last week. Ok, he was inducted into the Los Alamitos Hall of Fame (along with the bass player from the Silversun Pickups!), but still...Also, a look at the box office (shout out to the Cinemark Bella Terra in Huntington Beach, and the AMC 16 in Burbank), an unpacking of the first Presidential Debate, and America's Greatest American, Mark Wahlberg, opened a new high-end Mexican spot in the OC. Joe gives his reviews. And Joe gets to explore his favorite topic in the world... ANTI-TRUST LAW! This time, Joe goes into the possible anti-trust issues and SoCal theme parks. 

"Who's Your Band?" Podcast Episode 148! Comedians Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton with special guest, actor and comedian Terry McNeely!What are the greatest American bands of all time? On this week's special episode of "Who's Your Band," we dive into the greatest American bands and come up with our list, with special guest, actor and comedian Terry McNeely!

BONUS EPISODE! An audio release of the April 2nd, 2024 livestream hosted with Michael and Bobby of The People Under the Scares. Listen as I force them to pick the greatest American horror film ever made via a 68-film bracket. Enjoy!   The People Under The Scares Podcast/ Bobby Torrez & Michael Anthony: Instagram/Twitter: @People_Scares https://linktr.ee/People_scares   Would You Die is hosted by Austin Torres and can be found @WouldYouDieShow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.   Join me on Patreon! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!   Visit the FANGORIA store: shop.fangoria.com/wouldyoudieshow Use Promo Code: WOULDYOUDIESHOW   The Would You Die? Podcast can also be found on TikTok @wouldyoudiepodcast. Follow Austin on Letterboxd @torresau. Music is composed by Josie Palmer.   Watch my short film, Ice Scream, here: https://youtu.be/tghxuuJjPxM Watch my short film, Best Day Ever, here: https://youtu.be/WDJbfRl2Qh4 Find Three Y's Men Media here! ThreeYsMenMedia.com   Find Three Y's Men Media merch (including Would You Die?) HERE! https://www.belowthecollar.com/tshirt-stores/3ymm.html

Fab and David discuss Thornton Wilder's play Our Town, dubbed “The greatest American play ever written”, a production that explores themes of love, marriage, companionship, and the passage of time. Talking to the audience, minimalist set design – this cutting-edge play aims to make the audience rethink their lives and the little moments. You can catch Bethel Conservatory of the Arts' production of Our Town in Redding, CA March 2024! Click the ticket link in the show notes below! Our Town Tickets - https://www.simpletix.com/e/our-town-tickets-156638 Follow + leave us a 5-star review! FIND US ON... Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/podcaststoria/⁠ Tiktok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@storiapodcast⁠ X - ⁠https://twitter.com/podcaststoria⁠ Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/storiapodcast⁠ Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@PodcastStoria⁠ BETHEL CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS - Check out ⁠https://www.bethelconservatory.com⁠

Anthony joined Brian to discuss his new book and the storylines behind it. The Greatest American Football Story https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1801506779?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_9NCHW9AE082V9QAEQ8A0&language=en-GB

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From 'The Daily Ticket' (subscribe here): Tuesday was a very busy day in Detroit sports. The Red Wings went out and got Patrick Kane, who is the Greatest American hockey player of all-time, while the Pistons continue to be truly awful, and how does Jim Harbaugh feel about the man who suspended him handing him the Big Ten Championship trophy this weekend? Jeff Riger details it all on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tipping is out of control. Greatest American generals. So, exactly how many kids did Genghis Khan have?Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the top films from the Great American Filmmaker Sir Steven Spielberg in the only way that seems fitting, by assigning each one to a major American holiday. From Thanksgiving to Father's Day please join us as we pay our respects to the Greatest American.    Listen to SUNBURNT SCREENS, Alexei's new podcast exploration of Australian cinema on SPOTIFY or on APPLE PODCASTS  Book tickets to Cameron's just-announced Melbourne International Comedy Festival Show for 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Character Debates brings you one of the most highly anticipated debates of the year as the 45th President returns to argue with his mortal enemy Hillary Clinton on Is Donald Trump the Greatest U.S. President of all Time? Listen in as they discuss stopping phone terrorism, helping rich people, and why Abraham Lincoln had it easier. All judged by a guy who loves presidents way too much! Moderator: Michael Harrison Donald Trump: Steven Scott Hillary Clinton: Cory Kahaney Ernest Freeman: Luke Thayer

New York Times best-selling author Daniel Silva has released the latest book in his Gabriel Allon series of international intrigue. Ahead of Silva's visit to Charlotte this week, he talks to guest host Erik Spanberg about “The Collector” and writing for the spy genre.

We bid farewell to mixed Vibez Sports. With a list of the greatest American sports rivalries. 

(07/13/23) - In honor of International Rock Day, some American exceptionalism on display

Author Jonathan Eig joins John Williams to discuss his new book, “King, A Life.” Jonathan talks about why he decided to write this book, how buses sparked the entire Civil Rights movement, what was so remarkable about King’s method, King’s allegiance to being non-violent, the challenge of telling the complete story about King, the importance […]

Author Jonathan Eig joins John Williams to discuss his new book, “King, A Life.” Jonathan talks about why he decided to write this book, how buses sparked the entire Civil Rights movement, what was so remarkable about King’s method, King’s allegiance to being non-violent, the challenge of telling the complete story about King, the importance […]

Author Jonathan Eig joins John Williams to discuss his new book, “King, A Life.” Jonathan talks about why he decided to write this book, how buses sparked the entire Civil Rights movement, what was so remarkable about King’s method, King’s allegiance to being non-violent, the challenge of telling the complete story about King, the importance […]

Today on the podcast is the man, the myth, the legend, Evan Jager. For those who aren't familiar with Evan, he is undoubtedly the greatest American at the 3000m Steeplechase ever. Evan won a Silver Medal in the steeplechase at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, won Bronze at the 2017 World Championships in London; he has the American Record in the 3,000m Steeplechase with a time of 8:00.45, and get this, he holds the top 9 spots on the U.S. Top 10 All-Time 3000m Steeple list. In high school, he won everything there was to win in Illinois high school competition, claiming titles in XC, 1600m, and 3200m, as well as anchoring the State Record 4x800m. He then went to the University of Wisconsin for one year before deciding to move to Portland to go all-in on his running career, moving with Coach Jerry Schumacher and being one of the original members of the now Bowerman Track Club. In today's conversation, Evan goes through his upbringing in the sport from winning a Mustang by breaking five minutes in the mile to setting state records along the way. He then discusses his professional career and all the different elements, the highs, and the lows, that have shaped who he is today. We also touch on his past year of being a dad, the craziest BTC workouts he's witnessed, and wether or not he thinks he has the best hair in Track & Field. I loved this conversation and was thrilled to have made it happen. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did having it. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo. S H O W   N O T E S -GET YOUR SAMPLE PACK OF 2Before: 2before.com  -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dominic-schlueter/message

What's more unusual, a hundred year old grudge or a hog that starts a war? For decades two families have been at war with each other.  The infamous Hatfield's on one side of the river and the legendary McCoy's on the other.  How did it all start, and what kept the hate train rolling.  Could this historic feud have been fueled by the decades old land dispute?  The murder of a relative?  Or is one, wayward pig, really the one to blame?  Which family will you side with? Let's get lumberJACKED!Support the show

Big news in the USMNT-sphere! Balogun has committed to playing for the United States. Taylor and Joe break down what that means for the U.S., analyze Balogun's game, and smile for a long time. Then, it's on to a batch of listener questions! How has Evander done in Portland? Can SKC continue to bounce back after a rough start to the season in MLS? What do we think of MLS Season Pass? And who's the greatest American manager ever? All that -- and more -- on the show.----JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow!----Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Better Help! Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS slash TSS today to get 10% off your first month.Shady Rays! Go to ShadyRays.com/TSS and use code tss and for a limited time, when you buy one pair of Shady Rays, you'll get a second pair FREE.Babbel! Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to Babbel.com/TSS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big news in the USMNT-sphere! Balogun has committed to playing for the United States. Taylor and Joe break down what that means for the U.S., analyze Balogun's game, and smile for a long time. Then, it's on to a batch of listener questions! How has Evander done in Portland? Can SKC continue to bounce back after a rough start to the season in MLS? What do we think of MLS Season Pass? And who's the greatest American manager ever? All that -- and more -- on the show. ---- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! ---- Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Better Help! Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS slash TSS today to get 10% off your first month. Shady Rays! Go to ShadyRays.com/TSS and use code tss and for a limited time, when you buy one pair of Shady Rays, you'll get a second pair FREE. Babbel! Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to Babbel.com/TSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode recounts the life and death of Chris Kyle – the greatest American sniper in United States history. It’s the final episode of a two part series. It’s 2000 yard shots; it’s death; it’s confused anger and groundless indignation – mixed together into one potent podcast. It’s also the definitive podcast history of Chris… Continue reading Chris Kyle – Greatest American Sniper /// 75

In honor of the 4th of July, we go through some of America's greatest sports moments. From the Olympics in Nazi Germany, to the 1992 Dream Team, we look back at the amazing athleticism and American pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of the 4th of July, we go through some of America's greatest sports moments. From the Olympics in Nazi Germany, to the 1992 Dream Team, we look back at the amazing athleticism and American pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's week two of the Max Fun Drive! This is the one time of year where all of the shows on the Maximum Fun Network reach out to you and ask you to become members or upgrade your membership to help make our show possible. We're following up last week's table read of Greatest American Heroes with an interview with its writer, Andy Bobrow (Community, Last Man On Earth, Brooklyn 99!) In it you'll hear Andy talk about his fifteen years in advertising before becoming a television writer. He let us in on some of his worries as a new writer, the pressure he put on himself to succeed, and the constant worry of thinking he might be too old to make it in this industry.  You'll hear Andy talk about how he got his first writing job on Malcolm In The Middle and his experience writing on Community. He also talks in detail about how helpful it was to have had a career in advertising before becoming a TV writer. Some profound insight and vulnerability in this one. You won't want to hit the pause button. Enjoy it! If you don't know already, all Maximum Fun podcasts are audience supported. That means that our audience directly supports and makes our show possible month after month. So please consider becoming a member or if you already are one… upgrade if you can! With your new or upgrading Max Fun membership, you'll get access to all of our bonus content along with the entire library of Maximum Fun bonus content. There's a whole bunch of membership tiers that get you all different kinds of gifts too! Please support our show by becoming a member. As a reward for your membership, you'll get access to all of the videos from our table reads of the last two years and so much more. It's all yours for as little as $5. Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/join Thanks for supporting our show!

It's Max Fun Drive! The one time of year where all of the shows on the Maximum Fun Network reach out to you and ask you to become members or upgrade your membership to help make our show possible. We have an amazing and special Max Fun Drive episode for you this month! We're bringing our first ever 1-hour dead pilot. Don't worry! It's not a dry police procedural or boring medical drama. It's a funny update of the beloved eighties TV show Greatest American Hero.  The pilot was written by Andy Bobrow (Community, Last Man On Earth, Brooklyn 99). The cast for this one is absolutely bonkers! It features Sam Richardson (Veep, After Party), Will Forte (Last Man On Earth, SNL), Stephen Root (Barry, Office Space, Dodgeball) Rachael Harris (The Hangover, Reno 911!), Romy Rosemont (Glee), Parisa Fitz-Henley (My Spy), Adam Paul (How I Met Your Mother), Robby Hoffman (The Chris Gethard Show) and Andrew Reich with stage directions.If you don't know already, MaxFunDrive is the one time a year where we ask you to support our show by donating and becoming a MaxFun Member. All Maximum Fun podcasts are audience supported. That means that our audience directly support and make our show possible month after month. With your new or upgrading Max Fun membership, you'll get access to all of our bonus content along with the entire library of Maximum Fun bonus content. There's a whole bunch of membership tiers that get you all different kinds of gifts too!This year our bonus content includes all of the video from our table reads this past year. You can get it for as little as $5 by going to https://maximumfun.org/joinTune in next week for our interview with Andy Bobrow. Thanks for supporting our show! Enjoy!