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In this Heartland College Sports video, Pete Mundo reacts to the latest comments coming out of SEC Media Days and the growing debate over the future of the NCAA. As the SEC pushes for more control over college athletics, some are pointing the finger at the Big 12 and other conferences for standing in the way. But is that criticism fair, or is the SEC trying to rewrite the narrative?Subscribe if you're sick of the SEC bias across college football media!

Is this the PERFECT Big 12 football road trip for the 2026 college football season?! Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down his DREAM Big 12 football road trip for the 2026 season, but with ONE CAVEAT: He can't go to every single stadium. And he only goes to each stadium once. Who gets cut? Let us know what you think in the comments! Subscribe if you're exhausted by the SEC and BIG Ten bias in college football news.

In this week's BIG 12 WINNERS & LOSERS, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why a new Texas Tribune report is NOT a good look for Cody Campbell and Texas Tech. What is the Big 12 fallout from it?Plus, we look at teams with older players, who end up as BIG winners this week. And what other conference ended up a winner?Subscribe if you're exhausted by the SEC and BIG Ten bias in college football news.

If you enjoyed Mind of a Monster, you may also like Murder in the Heartland, a new podcast from ID. Listen to Episode 1, "Who Killed Angie Lee?" here, and follow Murder in the Heartland. Murder in the Heartland is your podcast for small-town American crime. Each episode is told through the collective point-of-view of a Middle American town and its residents, and every story documents a town and people in the heart of the country, and the provocative crime that tore through it. The townspeople are not only the storytellers, but they also hold the clues to the crimes that have forever changed their lives, and how they understand their home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Cory's book here: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p089176   In the 1980s, the Midwestern economic collapse caused by the farm crisis and deindustrialization inspired the region's liberal politicians to call on progressive populist traditions to rebuild local, state, and national Democratic parties. Cory Haala looks at the Midwest's central role in asserting an updated populism wielded by grassroots activists, politicians, and a wide-ranging coalition of voters to counter Reagan-era conservativism.   This left-oriented movement resurrected the imagery and policies of twentieth-century radical parties like the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party and Robert La Follette's Wisconsin Idea. Delving into progressive populist ideas and tactics, Haala illuminates the work of the activists and politicians who led protests, founded a congressional caucus, and backed presidential campaigns that sought to advance their cause. Haala's account moves from Iron Range union halls to Iowa farmhouses to South Dakota reservations to revise views of Democratic Party history, the Midwest's political culture, and populism's role in US politics.   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1853497   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll...   Read Jason Myles in Current Affairs Magazine here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../donald-trump-is-a-pro... Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/ Read Jason in Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/rainbow-and-machine

Sean Dillon became one of the biggest stories to come out of Big 12 Media Days after his question to Commissioner Brett Yormark sparked a wave of reactions across college football. But in this Heartland College Sports interview, Sean explains what was really going through his mind, why he asked the question, and why he never expected the moment to go viral.Pete Mundo sits down with Sean to discuss the aftermath of that exchange, the reaction from fans and media, and what it was like to suddenly become part of one of the most talked-about moments of Big 12 Media Days.Subscribe for more BIG 12 interviews, analysis, and coverage all season long!

Data center developers are flocking to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana to build on the Tri-State's undeveloped land — and neighbors are pushing back.

A history of murder, prostitution and police corruption have been buried for a century in Des Moines. On today's episode, we hear the true story of Erastus Wallace Scott, the saloon keeper the 'Des Moines Register' called 'the wickedest man in the wickedest part of town.' He was a killer, a con man and the head of a crime family that terrorized East Des Moines for a decade. We talk with Dave and Rose Donovan about their new book 'The Nastiest Saloon in Iowa: Murder, Prostitution, and Corruption in the Heartland.' The book uncovers century-old murder and corruption hiding in downtown Des Moines, and in Rose's own family tree.

In this Heartland College Sports episode, Pete Mundo explains what's REALLY going on with these strange Texas Tech - ACC rumors. What do Big 12 fans need to know as to what it means to the future of the conference.Plus, Mundo answers your questions about whether or not the BIG 12 is loved or hated, a wild realignment idea sends Mundo off the deep end (for the better?), plus, Pete has to defend his BIG 12 brand rankings, along with conversations around Dave Aranda's future, the top tier of the Big 12 Conference, and a personal question about a previous work stop!Subscribe to the channel if you're SICK of the SEC and BIG Ten bias in college football media!

#1,119 - John Bettis From our studio right here in the USA, it's The Paul Leslie Hour—episode number 1,119! It is our tremendous honor to welcome a true titan of American music: Hall of Fame hit songwriter John Bettis. Think about the soundtrack to your life. How many of these massive songs do you recognize? "Top of the World," and "Yesterday Once More," by the Carpenters, "Human Nature," by Michael Jackson, "Crazy for You," by Madonna, "One Moment in Time," by Whitney Houston, "Heartland," by George Strait and "Slow Hand" by the Pointer Sisters. Every single one of them was co-written by the brilliant John Bettis. Get ready for a conversation that is poignant, yet wonderfully humorous, and utterly unforgettable. The Paul Leslie Hour starts... now! The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

Cory Brada and Mark Rogers discuss the latest with Iowa Football. Ryan Harings of Locked On Badgers also stops by to preview this year's Battle for the Heartland Trophy between the Hawkeyes and Wisconsin.Join Mark Rogers and Cory Brada every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. CT for Iowa Hawkeyes LIVE on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Iowa at the Voice of CFB channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube.

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Sarah Meitner, Heartland Community Foundation executive director, about the most recent completed spring grant cycle.    Listen Here

¡Cerramos nuestra entrevista con Higia y su espectacular carrera! El paso por Alpura, la vuelta en el mundo financiero de las SOFOM, ¡el mundo de la agricultura! Y la respuesta que todos esperaban: ¿cómo se hace para que "te llamen" de un trabajo? #LosDiosesDelMarketing es una producción de Básico FM con Alberto Cruz y Agustín Gutiérrez.

In this episode on Heartland College Sports, Pete Mundo explains why ESPN's latest FPI preseason rankings once again leave the Big 12 on the short end of the stick. Are the rankings simply flawed, or do they continue to favor the SEC while overlooking one of college football's deepest conferences?Pete also discusses whether BYU has quietly become the Big 12's strongest national brand, breaks down the conference's surprisingly strong recruiting rankings for 2027 class, and explains why the current top five may not be what most fans expected heading into the 2026 season.Subscribe if you're SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media!

In this week's Winners & Losers show, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down the Top 3 winners and Top 3 losers of the week in the Big 12 Conference.Which side was Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark on? How about the WILD anonymous Big 12 coaches poll for the 2026 season? Who else made the list?!If you're SICK of the SEC/Big Ten bias in college football media, please subscribe to Heartland College Sports!

On this week's episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Salil Bavdekar of Heartland Latin Dancers about Latin Dance Night at Casa de Arte, located in Peoria's Warehouse District. Held on the last Saturday of every month, the evening features a beginner-friendly dance lesson followed by an outdoor social dance where no partner or experience is required.

The Air Force detained Major Jason Watson who called for Trump's impeachment at the Capitol. There is another accusation against Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner. E. Jean Carroll gets another victory in court. Plus, a judge has ruled that the 8647 protest can continue using their giant 8647 flag. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | Substack@libradunn1.bsky.social on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Day 2 of Big 12 Football Media Days, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why the Big 12 is fighting like it hasn't since it expanded to 16 teams. What does it mean for the conference going forward? Who is right?Also, Mundo reacts to more of the top storylines from Day 2 of media days! If you're SICK of the SEC/Big Ten bias in college football media, please subscribe to Heartland College Sports!

Keith O'Brien joins JD to talk about his book "Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird"Follow us on Substack

The episode covers new releases for young readers, policy changes in Florida and Wisconsin, library governance and public opinion, and challenges to diversity and inclusion in public spaces. It explores the impact of these topics on the literary community and the broader public.New Releases:A Day Off School by Oliver Jeffers, illus. by Oliver Jeffers and Kevin Waldron (Ages 4-8)HeartLand by Jilanne Hoffman (Ages 8-12)* Raven, Rising by Christine Hartman Derr (Ages 8-12)Buried Feelings by Kit Rosewater (Ages 12+)* Free Girls by Kristen McCallum (Ages 12+)* The Lure of Wolves and Whispers by Amanda Connolly (Ages 16+)*Debut authorTakeawaysNew releases for young readersPolicy changes in Florida and WisconsinLibrary governance and public opinionChallenges to diversity and inclusion in public spacesChapters00:00 New Releases for Young Readers10:23 Library Governance and Controversies21:31 Freedom of Speech and Public Discourse

What is the #1 question for every Big 12 football coach this year? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down one question for each coach in the league. Hot seats, coaching changes and player turnover all discussed and on the list!PLUS, get your top questions in for the BIG 12 mailbag: Which team will have the BIGGEST turnaround? WHO should pay legal fees between the BIG 12 vs. Texas Tech? Can Cincinnati be relevant again? Also, what is the best Big 12 football championship game match up for TV ratings? If you're SICK of the SEC/Big Ten bias in college football media, please subscribe to Heartland College Sports!

Day 1 of Big 12 Football Media Days was awkward for commissioner Brett Yormark, who stole the show, but not necessarily in a good way for the conference.The press conference was combative at times, awkward at others, and Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo came away frustrated for ALL parties involved. If you're SICK of the SEC/Big Ten bias in college football media, please subscribe to Heartland College Sports!

It's the unofficial start of the Big 12 football season with Media Days taking place this week in Frisco, Texas. And Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives you the TOP 5 storylines that the conference CANNOT avoid talking about this week. From new head coaches, to who is on the hot seat, possible expansion and much more!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

In this week's Winners & Losers episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives you three winners and three losers, headlined by the Big Ten and SEC trying to hang onto their control on college football.Also, which programs are trending UP this week on the recruiting trail, and who might be losing its grip?!Join the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

As we get set for the 2026 college football season, who is the best coach in the Big 12 Conference? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo goes through the thankless task of ranking the Big 12 coaches from No. 16 to No. 1, worst to first. What could go wrong?PLUS, your BIG 12 questions on if the BIG 12 can keep up with recruiting, Texas Tech's PR hit, and is a certain Big 12 team being overrated going into 2026?! Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

0:30 - Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announces retirement 15:28 - City Journal on LA Metro 32:43 - Real American Heroes 44:22 - Citizen Vigilante...should go straight to MST3K 50:20 - The Socialist Wave Reaches the Heartland 01:08:40 - Eddie Johnson is the Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the sudden retirement of current Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling 01:24:13 - Randy Barnett is a Georgetown Law professor & author of Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship.. 01:42:01 - Rich Lowry is editor of National Review and author of The Case for Nationalism: How It Made Us Powerful, United, and Free. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the ongoing negotiations with Iran. 01:55:58 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picture book author, Jilanne Huffmann's first middle-grades novel, Heartland (Little Brown Books, 2026). Out of the Dust meets Me and Marvin Gardens in this coming-of-age novel about a young misfit searching for the truth of her family's past, set against the backdrop of an environmental cover-up. Twelve-year-old Xyla is sick of two things: working on her family's sixth-generation Iowa farm and her mother's nagging words, "Pay attention!" But Xyla can't help getting lost in the thoughts that fill her head, sometimes leaving a wake of costly mistakes. If only her mother would tell her something, anything, about her father, who left when she was little. When Xyla finds her mother's hidden childhood diary, she's soon sucked into the story of a hardscrabble life on the family farm in the 1980s. Can she find the key to her past and her father in the pages? Xyla's life grows even more complicated as a new family begins renting a vacant house on the farm, and the daughter Alegría is focused and motivated--the kind of kid Xyla is sure her mother prefers. But when the girls stumble upon an environmental disaster right next door, Xyla must trust her new friend and her complicated mother to figure out how to stop it. Alternating timelines in prose and verse connect the quiet desperation of Iowa farmers in the late 1980s to the modern farming landscape in this layered and voice-driven middle grade debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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A sports media expert has brought up the Big Ten's most recent target possibly being the Utah Utes. But is that the best move for Utah, and how should Big 12 fans react to this report? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses what it means for both sides.Also, the #1 recruit of 2027, Jalen Brewster, may be taking his talents away from the Big 12, to the SEC. What do we know and what is the latest in his recruiting process? Plus, what other teams had big recruiting weekends?Lastly, when we look at returning production in the Big 12 Conference, who is the team that not enough pundits are talking about... DEFENSIVELY?! Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

After a wild week of offseason college football and basketball storylines, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down the Winners & Losers from the week that was.Brendan Sorsby lost BIG this week, and he needs to just QUIT while he's ahead, but the Big 12 basketball teams had a HUGE night at the NBA Draft, and one team had a great football recruiting week, and another had a BAD one. Mundo gives you three winners and three losers from the week that was!Join the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

In the first decades of the twentieth century, saloon proprietor Erastus Wallace Scott of Des Moines―with his cousins in the infamous Carter Gang―operated a campaign of murder, fraud, corruption, and prostitution from his bar on East Court Avenue. In 1908, the local paper denounced the neighborhood as “given up almost entirely to houses of prostitution. At one end stands a notorious saloon, the scene of many crimes, even murders, and for years a harbor for criminals and a plotting place for the evil minded." That reviled enterprise was none other than Scott's seedy shack of sin. Initially, Scott gained the most notoriety, due to a slaying, numerous assaults, and sex trade associated with his establishment. But a subsequent murder brought cousin Will to the forefront. A land fraud scheme involving all three Carter brothers followed, including grand theft and even more deaths. Authors David and Rose Donovan, authors of  The Nastiest Saloon in Iowa: Murder, Prostitution, and Corruption in the Heartland, recount the long-forgotten story of a crime family's nefarious reach beyond the red-light district. The authors' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574329629177 The authors' publisher page: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/the-nastiest-saloon-in-iowa-9781467170826 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a wide-ranging Big 12 interview, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by David Smoak from 365Sports to talk about the Big 12 Conference's past, present and future heading into the 2026 season. Does this league need a villain or is it better off with just extreme parity? Plus, they tackle the top off-season storylines across the conference, along with who's seat is already hot before the season gets underway!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Big 12 win totals are out, and Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo has a few that he simply can't believe.Before diving into your questions, Pete breaks down three Big 12 win totals he's buying and three he's fading heading into the 2026 college football season. Which teams are being overrated? Which programs are being overlooked?Plus, your questions from around the Big 12 in this week's Monday Night Mailbag including conference favoritism, Playoff odds for the Big 12 and more!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

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Everyone knows the Big 12 favorites heading into 2026. But every season, this conference produces a team that nobody saw coming.In this episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down five Big 12 football teams that could shock everyone in 2026. Which programs are flying under the radar? Which teams have the talent, schedule, and opportunity to exceed expectations? And which one could emerge as a legitimate contender in the conference race?Plus, Pete touches on the latest developments as the Big 12 is going after Texas Tech for legal fees? Why?!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

After a wild week of offseason college football storylines, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down the Winners & Losers from the week that was.The SEC and BIG Ten lost BIG, courtesy of Congress and the Protect College Sports Act, while Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark was a BIG winner. Mundo explains why, while giving you three winners and three losers from the week that was!Join the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Tim Brando says the SEC and Big Ten spent years pushing for federal involvement in college sports. Now that Congress is moving forward with legislation they may not fully control, suddenly they're not interested.Brando joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to discuss the Protect College Sports Act advancing toward a full vote in the U.S. Senate, why the power conferences are changing their tune, and what it could mean for the future of college athletics.Plus, Brando reacts to the Brendan Sorsby-Texas Tech split, what it means for the Red Raiders moving forward, and how the Big 12 race is shaping up heading into the 2026 college football season.Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

In 1976, a quiet farm home outside Lincoln, Illinois became the scene of one of Logan County's most horrifying crimes.Lloyd, Phyllis, and Terri Schneider were murdered inside their own home, while two young survivors escaped into the darkness to get help. What followed was a disturbing case built around wealth, obsession, warning signs, courtroom testimony, and decades of fear every time Michael Drabing came up for parole.This episode of American Dread goes inside the Schneider Triple Homicide — a brutal Heartland crime that still haunts Lincoln nearly fifty years later.Check out our new American Hauntings Podcast Network for even more spooky shows.Have a question or comment? Text us on the Haunt Line @ 217-791-7859New Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/troytaylorodditiesCheck out our updated website and sign up for our newsletter at AmericanHauntingsPodcast.comWant an episode every week, plus other awesome perks and discounts? Check out our Patreon pageFind out merch at AmericanHauntingsClothing.comFollow us on Twitter @AdamsLife365, @AmerHauntsPod, @TroyTaylor13, @CodyBeckSTLFollow us on Instagram @AmericanHauntingsPodcast, @AdamsLife365, @TroyTaylorgram, @CodyBeckSTLThis episode was written and produced by Adam White.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why does West Texas continue to thrive and what role does ranching really play in it?In this Ag Spotlight, a new feature from Heartland College Sports, Pete Mundo sits down with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association's Peyton Schumann to break down the biggest challenges facing ranchers today, the importance of the cattle industry, and why agriculture remains a driving force across Big 12 country.We also dive into the cultural side of the industry — including how shows like Yellowstone (and others like Landman) have influenced interest in ranching, land ownership, and life in West Texas, and what that means for the real world.Plus, we discuss the growing impact of programs like Texas Tech's veterinary school and what it means for the future of ranching.The Heartland College Sports Ag Spotlight highlights the people and industries powering the heartland — from agriculture to the connection between rural communities and sports.Subscribe for more content at the intersection of the Big 12, the heartland, and the industries that make it go.

After threats and legal blowback, Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech have parted ways. How did it all go down and what happens next?! Who are the new contenders in the BIG 12? How is the league's race shaking up now? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo answers, that, plus the REST of your questions on our BIG 12 mailbag LIVE Q&A! Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

"quite to the heart of the matter" [MUSG] We head to the Gateway City to preview the "Holmes in the Heartland" conference, coming up on July 24–26 in St. Louis. Organizers Rob Nunn, BSI ("Elementary") and Heather Hinson share the inside scoop on what attendees can expect from this third triennial gathering.    Hosted by The Parallel Case of St. Louis — a BSI scion founded in 1988 — this year's event centers around the eerie theme of "Sherlock Haunts." The planning committee's lineup of eight speakers includes our own Scott Monty, as well as a dealers' room of Sherlockian treasures from new vendors, and some special events.   You'll hear Rob and Heather discuss some of the weekend's highlights, including a nearby screening of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes. There's excitement, too, around their new venue: The Cheshire, a British-themed boutique inn with Tudor architecture, country manor decor, and rooms dedicated to legendary British authors.    There's also a raffle for a stay in the hotel's exclusive Sherlock Holmes Suite. When we recorded, the conference was practically sold out, with 80 attendees expecting a memorable weekend.   Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of August. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews a cult classic. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. DST. All listeners are eligible to play.   As a reminder, our supporters can listen to the show ad-free and have access to occasional bonus material. Join us on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack). And if you need some show swag or gift ideas, or if you want to show off your good taste to other Sherlockians, check out our Merch Store, with mugs, notepads and more.   Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts.   Links Holmes in the Heartland The Cheshire Inn I Bet You're Wondering How I Got Here by Heather Hinson The Asylum's "Sherlock Holmes" Is Unique Other episodes mentioned on the show: Episode 266: Holmes in the Heartland I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store     Explore more here. Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.   And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the player of your choice? It would help other Sherlockians find us. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.  

The Big 12 enters the 2026 college football season with plenty of momentum, but what would actually qualify as a successful year for the conference?In this Heartland College Sports show, Pete Mundo lays out the five benchmarks the Big 12 must hit in 2026, from College Football Playoff expectations to national rankings, non-conference performance, and more.Join Mundo as he breaks down what success, failure, and everything in between could look like for the Big 12 this season.Join the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Leslie Lopez reports from New York, severe storms impacting more than 70 million Americans from the Heartland to the East through tomorrow, flooding rain, high winds and damaging hail; Selina Wang reports from Washington, D.C., President Trump's name comes down from the Kennedy Center, amid high security for tomorrow's UFC fights at the White House; Lama Hasan reports from London, the U.S. and Iran appear close to a deal, President Trump says it will be signed tomorrow and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big 12 has had itself another wild week, with basketball schedule releases, fighting between leadership and an attorney general and a viral coach's comment. This week on Winners & Losers, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo dives into:- Big 12 Basketball Schedule Winners and Losers- Texas Tech vs. the World- PLUS, much more from around the leagueJoin the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Alex Perez reports on the severe weather outbreak bringing dangerous thunderstorms and tornado threats to Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin just 24 hours after violent storms in the Heartland triggered more than a dozen reported tornadoes, and Lee Goldberg tracks the system; after threatening to hit Iran “very hard” and seize its oil industry, Pres. Trump now says there's a settlement to end the war in Iran – Rachel Scott reports as a source with knowledge of the talks tells ABC News, “the deal is very close as mediators have hit some breakthroughs;” Aaron Katersky reports on police warnings about criminal organizations recruiting teenagers online to commit violent crimes, according to authorities; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The West Virginia Mountaineers are off to the College World Series. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey to discuss the importance of this run for the state, the baseball program, the university and how WVU has enjoyed its time in the Big 12. Plus, how important is Pat McAfee to its brand and much more!

Is it time for the rest of the BIG 12 to boycott Texas Tech in all sports after the Brendan Sorsby decision on Monday, allowing him to play in the 2026 college football season?! Plus, your questions on the College World Series, Pete's black shirt, the future of the show and much more from you guys this week!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!