Podcasts about greatest plays

Novelist Fred Waitzkin (Searching for Bobby Fischer) stops by to discuss Jack Kerouac, Ernest Hemingway, and his new novel Anything Is Good, which tells the story of a childhood friend who was a genius - and who ended up living among the unhoused for years. PLUS Michael Blanding (In Shakespeare's Shadow: A Rogue Scholar's Quest to Reveal the True Source Behind the World's Greatest Plays) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at www.thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the off-season for Ohio State football so we're having a little fun on today's show reliving some of the best plays from Ohio State football's storied history. From Ezekiel Elliott's '85 Yards Through the Heart of the South' vs Alabama to Craig Krenzel's 'Holy Buckeye' vs Purdue, let's debate which play should be considered the greatest of all time.   Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ove-ohio-vs-everyone-with-torg/id1745531430   Subscribe to our new YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@OhioVsEveryone   Hurt at work or in an Accident? Schuerger Shunnarah Trial Attorneys can help! https://www.warforyou.com/   Buying or Selling your home? Contact NextHome Experience (614) 396-6900 nhcbus.com   GDI Integrated Facility Servies – Contact David for a FREE walkthrough (929) 485-6034 GDI.com   Custom Air - Trusted Columbus, OH HVAC Service, Repair & Installation (614) 552-4822 https://customairco.com/   Denrob Management – Payroll management and all your business needs (614) 297-1158 Denrobmanagement.com   John Taylor – Overcome adversity through speaking and workshops Contact John to work with your group johntaylorspeaks.com   Lauren Torgerson – NextHome Real Estate (614) 296-3952 togersonlauren@gmail.com   Ohio has a vibrant sports culture with a strong presence in both college and professional sports. In terms of college sports, Ohio is home to several renowned universities that have successful athletic programs. The Ohio State University Buckeyes, in particular, are widely recognized for their football team, which consistently ranks among the top contenders in the NCAA. Additionally, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier University Musketeers have established themselves as competitive forces in basketball. In terms of professional sports, Ohio boasts teams in all major sports leagues. The Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals represent the state in the NFL, while the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cincinnati Reds are iconic franchises in the NBA and MLB respectively. Ohio also has a beloved NHL team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have gained a loyal fan base. The state's passion for sports is evident through its dedicated fan bases, enthusiastic crowds, and the many talented athletes who have emerged from Ohio. From notable figures like LeBron James and Urban Meyer to the successful high school sports scene, Ohio truly embraces the spirit of competition and sportsmanship.  

What is the greatest play in Giants history? Bob Papa and John Schmeelk debate the matchups in the Final Round. Voting is now open at Giants.com/bracket, presented by Hackensack Meridian Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the greatest play in Giants history? Bob Papa and John Schmeelk debate the matchups in the White Bracket. Voting is now open at Giants.com/bracket, presented by Hackensack Meridian HealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the greatest play in Giants history? Bob Papa and John Schmeelk debate the matchups in the Gray Bracket. Voting is now open at Giants.com/bracket, presented by Hackensack Meridian HealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the greatest play in Giants history? Bob Papa and John Schmeelk debate the matchups in the Red Bracket. Voting is now open at Giants.com/bracket, presented by Hackensack Meridian HealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the greatest play in Giants history? Bob Papa and John Schmeelk debate the matchups in the Blue Bracket. Voting is now open at Giants.com/bracket, presented by Hackensack Meridian HealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leroy continues to rub Frog Boys 0-2 weekend in his face  Tony Romo continues to over praise his best bud Josh Allen We talk more about Kadarius Toney's infamous offsides Leroy goes in Depth about the controversial call Marcos hurts Leroy's feelings by refusing to do a show with him Tyreek Hill speaks on his speed beef with DK Metcalf Jalen Ramsey speaks on his upcoming matchup with Deandre Hopkins Leroy gives out his game ball and game bum!

One of the Greatest Plays that never Happened, Hiring Managers are Liars, and More - Monday Hour 2

Chattanooga times writer + ESPN Radio Host, David Paschall, breaks down the history of the "Iron Bowl" and one of the greatest endings in CFB history - "Kick Six". Plus other Auburn miracles like, "The Prayer at Jordan-Hare", "Cam-Back" and so much more!

Joel Cohen, the Emmy award winning writer from The Simpsons teams up with Dan Patrick to write The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football: The NFL's Greatest Plays, Players, Scandals, and Screw Ups, joins the show to talk his new book, writing for a legendary TV show, the NFL and the serious and less serious aspects that create entertainment, the writers strike, and taking shots at the Jets. (43:18) Plus, Andrew Calagna joins Peter Kennedy to put a pin a miserable season for the New York Mets and New York Yankees. Follow along @SubwaySportsTalk on IG and Tik Tok. @SubwaySportsTlk on X. Subway Sports Talk on YouTube and all podcast apps.

What were J.J. Watt's greatest moments as a Texan? Voice of the Texans Marc Vandermeer and Radio Sideline Reporter John Harris went into the audio vaults and re-lived a few of his greatest plays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ReferencesThe Basic Rules of American FootballSuper Bowl LVIIPhiladelphia EaglesKansas City ChiefsThe Philadelphia Eagles Playbook: Inside the Huddle for the Greatest Plays in Eagles HistoryEditing by reliable_sounds

June 2, 2022 — Michael and Cooper preview the Finals and discuss if Lakers fans still hate the Celtics. They react to the Darvin Ham hire, the latest on Russ, and touch on the preseason schedule and pre-draft workouts. Finally, they talk NBA expansion, LeBron playing in Vegas, and rank the most indelible plays in Lakers history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig and Coach discuss the most indelible moments in the history of the Super Bowl! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 1001, Sean and Imman Adan (Dishes & Dimes, Basketball News) team up to take listener questions all about the Greatest Raptor of All Time: Kyle Lowry. They open up with a quick thought on Goran Dragic's comments about Toronto, before pivoting into Lowry-themed questions about the eventual Lowry statue in Toronto and what stance Kyle should be in when he's immortalized in the city, his greatest plays as a Raptor, his eventual return to Toronto, and whether Daryl Morey still thinks he won the Lowry trade back in 2012.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.StatHeroStatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play.HeadspaceYou deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple.. Go to Headspace.com/LOCKEDONNBA for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace's full library of meditations for every situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1001, Sean and Imman Adan (Dishes & Dimes, Basketball News) team up to take listener questions all about the Greatest Raptor of All Time: Kyle Lowry. They open up with a quick thought on Goran Dragic's comments about Toronto, before pivoting into Lowry-themed questions about the eventual Lowry statue in Toronto and what stance Kyle should be in when he's immortalized in the city, his greatest plays as a Raptor, his eventual return to Toronto, and whether Daryl Morey still thinks he won the Lowry trade back in 2012. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Headspace You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple.. Go to Headspace.com/LOCKEDONNBA for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace's full library of meditations for every situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex and Akiva discuss the 76th through 65th best plays in NFL history. For those who want to watch the plays, here are video links for the plays discussed on today's episode: 76. 75. 74. 73. 72. 71. 70. 69. 68. 67. 66. 65. Don't forget to visit manscaped.com and use promo code 32fans for 20% off your entire order plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Never to make a line I have not heard in my own heart; yet, with all modesty To say: “My soul, be satisfied with flowers, with fruit, with weeds even; but gather them in the one garden you may call your own.”   —Cyrano de Bergerac, by Edmond Rostand   Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening right now.   If you'd like to suggest a heroic figure to be covered on the show, send an email to Jon@ObjectiveStandard.org.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectivestandardinstitute/   Also check out:   Cyrano de Bergerac, by Edmond Rostand: https://amzn.to/3wgCe7l   Cyrano de Bergerac (1950), directed by Stanley Kramer: https://amzn.to/3fxaxBl   Chantecler, by Edmond Rostand: https://amzn.to/3fFbyHg   The Man Who Was Cyrano, by Sue Lloyd: https://amzn.to/2POzv4l   “Heroes of Great Literature,” by Andrew Bernstein: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/02/heroes-of-great-literature/

- News and notes around UCF, including an open spring practice, who loves football, Women's basketball falls just short, Men's basketball picks up 2, and baseball comes back to life- UCF Greatest Plays bracket round 1 results, and a preview of round 2. Also, Adam apologizes to Franco Grilla and his family- Former DB Sha'reff Rashad shares stories from his time with the Knights, including a dangling thumb, free-lancing on defense, is UCF really DB-U, and the place where he worked for free in college- cow of the week + NCAA = collision course

- Spring camp opens, Women go dancing, Men go home, and T-Mo needs games- The UCF translator gets in some work during the 1st spring media session- Otis Anderson joins to discuss why he chose UCF, coaching changes, playing with KZ, his growth as a player, and ya got me?- The Greatest Plays in UCF history bracket - will there be upsets?- Give me back my Thursday, NCAA!

Hour 1 has all the reaction to the "Hail Murray" and win vs Buffalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is easy to discuss the greatest athletes or teams that Mississippi State has ever featured, but narrowing down plays is a different task. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take on that responsibility, with some help from Jack Cristil, Jim Ellis, Jason Crowder, and others.

Today I'll create a list of the top 15 Greatest Plays of the 2019 NFL Season. Thanks so much for listening.

On this episode of ‘Giant Mess’, our host Neal Lynch talks about… 0:01:07 - 0:29:37 (APPLE PICKING AT THE WINERY) How my wife’s 30th birthday trip to the winery for apple picking in 2017 was ruined by our cable company Verizon Fios and cutting the cord. Trying to talk to parents of young children when you’re single vs. when you’re a parent of a young child trying to talk to someone without young children. My daughter likes boys, girls not so much. She’s also a ‘good eater’. I can’t take a compliment, especially when it comes to what I’m wearing. 0:29:52 - 0:45:25 (FRIDAY THE 13th) FandangNOW offered eight Friday the 13th movies for $13 and we bought it hook, line, and sinker. Why ‘80s movies have horrible pacing and way-too-long shots DYK Kevin Bacon is in this film? We all can’t believe hitchhiking was a thing Sexual harassment / objectification was RAMPANT That sweet sweet twist ending 0:45:32 - 1:14:00 (NIGHT TERRORS) I had one of my worst night terrors, so I ranked my all-time greatest night terrors and recounted all the times I got bullied growing up. 1:14:02 - 1:25:09 (TV) NBC announces lineup for their new streaming service called “Peacock” Netflix pays $500M to nab Seinfeld from Hulu HBO Max paid $600M to have ‘Big Bang Theory’ Breaking Down Guardian’s Top 100 TV Shows of 21st Century 1:25:10 - 1:43:08 (MOVIES) Terminator Dark Fate expected to bomb like X-Men: Dark Phoenix? Men in Black International with Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson, Rafe Spall, Emma Thompson, and Rebecca Ferguson. 1:43:10 - 1:57:34(METS) Mets sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks. I apologize to Marcus Stroman. Juan Lagares hits his first ever grand slam. Recapping the Dodgers series where our producers -- Peter Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto -- stopped producing and a bench player, Rajai Davis, was our best clutch hitter. Whoever makes the Mets schedule needs a reality check. Recapping the Rockies series so far == Steven Matz got rocked, Marcus Stroman hurls another gem, and will Noah Syndergaard come through? What will the final series against the Braves look like? Kudos to the Brewers and Cubs. 1:57:43 (GIANTS) The End of the Eli Manning Era? My ideal fantasy best case scenario for the Giants after naming Daniel Jones the starter and how the 3li prophecy can be fulfilled. 2:02:05 Reliving the four (4) Giants plays that made the NFL Network’s 100 Greatest Plays of All-Time: Carl Banks trying to tackle Randall Cunningham on Monday Night Football, Mark Bavaro’s catch and run against the 49ers on Monday Night Football, Mark Ingram’s catch and run in Super Bowl XXV against the Buffalo Bills, and 2:11:10 - Eli Manning to Mario Manningham in Super Bowl 46 against the New England Patriots. 2:15:00 - 2:49:00 Defending Eli Manning, breaking down the first half of Eli’s career (2004-2011) vs. the second half of his career (2012-2019). The awful 2012 draft. David Wilson’s career-ending injury. No stud RB. No stud TE. Below average offensive line. Below average defense. How benching Eli in 2017 wasn’t the wrong idea. "Giant Mess" is a sloppy show for NY Giants and Mets fans hosted by a Giants-Mets fan who's a giant mess. CALL: (862) BIT-1986 to leave a voicemail Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqBGbBgLX2XzgyPe2kRg3Q?sub_confirmation=1 Follow me on: https://neallynch.com/ https://twitter.com/realcinch https://www.youtube.com/user/realcinch/ https://www.instagram.com/realcinch/ https://www.facebook.com/giantmess --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neal-lynch/message

  Hello and welcome to episode 39 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, after a couple weeks of teasing, we finally bring to you the Onset interview! We also go over all of the rosters going into the Europa Halo tournament this weekend and the AGLA rosters. Along with the news, we also cover all of the tournaments that took place over the week including the start of the AGLA season! Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure. Timestamps Housekeeping 1:39 Roster Mania 4:10 Wills Adventures 13:14 News 18:43 Competitive News 46:53 Europa Halo News 48:42 AGLA 51:44 Tournaments 54:47 Onset Interview 57:46 Shoutouts 2:12:46 Housekeeping Community Playdate Announced For October 13th When? On Wednesday, September 26th, a poll will be put on Twitter containing potential time slots. Make sure to get your vote in and we will then announce the official scheduled time once the poll has concluded. Games? Halo 5 Halo: MCC How to Join? Join the Xbox Club (search for HCS Pro Talk) as this is where the invites will be coming from to be included within the playdate. Party Chat? It will either be Discord or Xbox Live. We will decide when it gets closer to the event. As stated previously, any racism, bigotry, and/or just being plain disrespectful will not be tolerated. Also, if you mic quality is not up to par (fan noise, breathing, etc), you will more than likely be muted. News Installation 01 Weekly Update https://installation01.org/updates/weekly/9-23-2018 343 Industries Job Openings https://www.343industries.com/ Bid on Custom Xbox One X Consoles from Top Celebrities to Support Make-A-Wish https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/halo-autographed-customized-xbox-one-x-console-1607803 Halo Community Spotlight For September 20th - By Grimbrother One https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/spotlight-september-20-2018 Halo Loot Crate October Theme Announced https://twitter.com/LootGamingHQ/status/1043303889242664960 Halo 3: ODST Birthday on September 22nd https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1043591253047169024 Earn New Magnum Skins in Halo 5 https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1042849531895795712 MCC September Update - By 343 Industries https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-september-update News (Competitive) Jimbo, SoSnakey, Suspector, and Cratos, Moving on From Halo for the Time Being and Going to CoD Europa Halo News No Team Needed (With a Twist) Tournament Information 4v4 Halo 5 tournament Sunday, September 30th Bracket - https://www.toornament.com/tournaments/1828394664810086400/information Rules WB Rounds 1,2,3 = Bo3 LB Rounds 1,2,3,4 = Bo3 WB Final = Bo5 LB Final = Bo5 Grand Final = Bo7 The European Halo Championship Tournament Announcement Open to all European Nations and Players Countries can have A/B/C squads Player/Pro limit restrictions in place One ‘Pro’ player per country team October/November 2018 Sign-Ups https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjn7MJNDE_UnqxUldhv9poePpzWImPjIz9cg7ViaqrABK6Eg/viewform Scrim Recap No reported scrims took place over the week AGLA Fall League 2018 Week 1 Results Bomb Squad VS Legacy Game 1 5-4 - Bomb Squad https://bit.ly/2IaZ6wq Game 2 5-3 - Bomb Squad https://bit.ly/2O3ww5z Series Score 2-0 - Bomb Squad No Cap VS Nobility Game 1 5-1 - No Cap https://bit.ly/2Dot1m1 Game 2 5-4 - No Cap https://bit.ly/2pwLanR Series Score 2-0 - No Cap One Hit Wonders VS Notorious Game 1 5-0 - One Hit Wonders https://bit.ly/2DpmSWE Game 2 5-3 - One Hit Wonders https://bit.ly/2IaamsQ Series Score 2-0 - One Hit Wonders One Hit Wonders VS Orphanage of Troubled Teens Game 1 5-1 - Orphanage of Troubled Teens https://bit.ly/2zr3mVy Game 2 5-1 - One Hit Wonders https://bit.ly/2xzKVwG Game 3 5-0 - One Hit Wonders https://bit.ly/2xCfKRt Series Score 2-1 - One Hit Wonders No Cap VS Corrupt Game 1 5-2 - No Cap https://bit.ly/2QPXg7Y Game 2 5-2 - No Cap https://bit.ly/2zqi8fi Series Score 2-0 - No Cap Legacy VS Orphanage of Troubled Teens Game 1 5-0 - Legacy https://bit.ly/2OIOrLD Game 2 5-1 - Legacy https://bit.ly/2px0IYP Series Score 2-0 - Legacy VODs https://www.youtube.com/user/AGLAGrifball/featured Upcoming Matches Monday, September 24th Legacy VS Vanguard Corrupt VS Notorious Tuesday, September 25th Bomb Squad VS One-Hit Wonders Notorious VS No Cap Wednesday, September 26th Bomb Squad VS Corrupt One-Hit Wonders VS Legacy NSFW VS Nobility Thursday, September 27th NSFW VS Legacy Notorious VS Orphanage of Troubled Teens Friday, September 28th Corrupt VS Legacy Tournament Recap Esports Bar KC Halo 3 2v2 Tournament Recap 1st Place Team2x Nick Gast Jake Middleton $70 2nd Place Team OG Jon Daters AJ Juarez $30 3rd Place Team Doots Matt Gillespie Jacob Murdock Beyond Astro Spartans September Halo 5 FFA Tournament Recap 1st Place Tapping Buttons $500 Bracket http://teambeyond.net/forum/tournaments/groupings/149-astro-spartans-500-halo-5-ffa-919-800pm-est/round1/ Team Respawn September 1v1 Halo Wars Champions League Tournament Results - September 9th 1st Place Almirante99 2nd Place Deluxeswing2374 3rd Place Carsandcameras Bracket https://teamrespawn.challonge.com/September1v1HWCL The Banished Halo Wars Champions League Season 2 Tournament #2 Results - September 22nd 1st Place Almirante99 2nd Place DeluxeSwing2374 3rd Place Mike BEASTon Bracket https://the-banished.challonge.com/Banished_HWCL_S2_Tournament_02 Shoutouts Thank you to everyone who provided questions for the interview and a special thank you to Onset himself for taking the time out of his busy schedule for us to conduct the interview. https://twitter.com/OnsetMTH https://www.twitch.tv/onset Happy birthday Bubu Dubu! 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Well, now what??? The Birds are 0-2 and the "Chip ship" has taken on lots of water. We'll definitely have plenty to discuss when long-time Eagles beat writer Mark Eckel makes another visit to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable with Jim Chesko and Bill Furman. Mark, "Chet" and Bill will recap the Eagles' pathetic loss to the Cowboys and preview the must-win Week 3 road game against the New York Jets. Mark will also talk about the terrific new book he co-authored with Reuben Frank, "Eagles Playbook: Inside the Huddle for the Greatest Plays in Eagles History." There's also our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

In a career that covered 24 seasons and four decades, Rick Dempsey possessed endearing qualities as both a durable catcher and a unique personality. Our lineup of topics discussed with Rick includes: -His relationship with his Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver -How the World Series loss in 1979 to the Pittsburgh Pirates was motivation to winning it all in 1983 against the Philadelphia Phillies, a series in which he was named the Most Valuable Player -His heavyweight home plate collision with Bo Jackson -The inspiration behind his comic “rain delay theater” Photo courtesy of The Baltimore Sun Audio clips courtesy of ABC Sports and This Week in Baseball’s Greatest Plays by Major League Baseball Productions

Michael Billington has been theatre critic of The Guardian since 1971 and of Country Life since 1986, but began reviewing for The Times in 1965. He is the author of biographies of Harold Pinter and Peggy Ashcroft, critical studies of Tom Stoppard and Alan Ayckbourn, a celebration of Ken Dodd and a collection of reviews, One Night Stands. At his home in West London, Michael talks to BTG's Philip Fisher about his new book, The 101 Greatest Plays from Antiquity to the Present, and about his 50-year career as a theatre critic. Photo credit: Natasha Billington

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  Michael Maxwell with "The 50 Greatest Plays in Iowa Hawkeyes Football History."   Then,  dog bites dog.   Dog's owner shoots dog.  People are upset.