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Mark and Mat dive deep into the Tampa Bay Rays' struggles on their West Coast road trip, debate the future of baseball marketing, celebrate Evan Longoria's upcoming number retirement, and share a historic tale about Lou Piniella and Bill Gates.Rays on the West CoastThe Rays' disappointing road trip to California — struggling offense, solid pitchingThe challenges of East-to-West travel and time zone adjustmentsThe third-worst team defense over the last 17 days, offset by strong pitching performancesTaylor Walls & the Shortstop DilemmaTaylor Walls' career slugging percentage at an all-time low (.280 SLUG), with zero home runs on the yearMat's criticism: Walls plays like a power hitter instead of embracing his true skill setCarson Williams tearing it up in Durham (7 HRs), but still working through strikeout issuesThe Wander Franco-shaped hole in the lineupJunior Caminero – All-Star Ballot LeaderCaminero leads AL third basemen in All-Star voting at just 22 years oldDiscussion of his defensive miscues vs. his elite offensive potential (top 3 in isolated power, OBP, and wRC+ among AL 3B)Mat compares his development arc to Jason Heyward under Bobby CoxShohei Ohtani & the Dodgers SeriesDrew Rasmussen's strong outing — only one run allowed (a solo Ohtani homer)Ohtani's record-setting bad day on the mound — giving up four consecutive hits in one inning, something he'd rarely if ever doneMat and Mark make the case that MLB is severely under-marketing Ohtani compared to stars in basketball and footballBaseball's Marketing ProblemWhy doesn't baseball have a defining brand partner (like Nike/basketball or Adidas/soccer)?Mat's pitch: a Lululemon × MLB collab to bring women into the sportThe need for MLB to leverage podcasters like Jomboy and platforms like Joe Rogan to grow the gameThe see-through jersey debacle and the World Baseball Classic uniform failuresEvan Longoria Number RetirementLongo Weekend coming up mid-July at Tropicana FieldHis walk-up music (Tantric) will be played live at the eventCareer stats: 1,986 games, 342 HR, .804 OPS, .333 OBPReflections on what might have been had injuries not slowed him downMat advocates for a Longoria statue or plaque at the new Rays stadiumWomen's BaseballMark's summer schedule: USA Women's National Team in Rockford (July 21–25), Cardinals in St. Louis (July 26–30), and the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League season in Springfield, IL (September)Interview highlights: Ryan Woodward (International Women's Baseball Center) and Merrie Fidler (AAGPBL)Mat's vision for the Women's Pro Baseball League: barnstorming-style tournaments in MLB stadiums (Rogers Centre, Tropicana Field), a Green Bay Packers community-ownership model, and year-round momentum buildingLou Piniella & Bill GatesLou donated his $50,000 attendance bonus to Metro United Way in SeattleBill Gates matched it — and started showing up in Lou's office to suggest lineup changesGates gave Lou a lineup one night, it worked… and the guys joke that's the secret origin of the Rays' analytics departmentMark's call: Lou Piniella belongs in the Hall of Fame — 1,800+ wins as a manager, still overlookedRays Prospect UpdatesMichael Forret (P): Promoted to AAA; 7 IP, 7 K, 2 ER in first start — MLB debut may be imminentEmilien Pitt (2B): Promoted to AA; 400+ OBP at nearly every minor league level, walks more than he strikes outJohnny DeLuca: Expected back from rehab by the weekendJacob Melton: Rehabbing at rookie level, showing positive signsConnor Hujsak: Added to AAA rosterOther NotesAlex Faedo, Tampa native, mentioned in connection with the Tampa Baseball MuseumRays return to Tropicana Field on FridayThanks for listening! Fingers crossed for a winning streak.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social
Jerry returns with Paul Pierce on the Knicks winning with Jalen Brunson. James Harden was arrested for carrying a gun in his car. We heard Michael Strahan trying to get OG to smile on Good Morning America. The Mets lost to the Reds, 12-0. And Colt Keith hit 3 HRs for the Tigers.
Hoy martes en 'Grito Primal' Programa 11, nos llenamos de poder femenino con los nuevos discos "Sanctuary" de EVANESCENCE y "Frisson Noir" de TARJA. Imperdible!! Martes 10 y 22 Hrs por Rockaxis.Fm Conduce @CrissAxis / @Evanescence @TarjaOfficial
Simple meetings may represent the majority of meeting volume, but they often remain the least visible, least controlled, and most difficult to measure. In this three-part podcast series from the GBTA Europe Meetings & Events Committee, Jason Long, Senior Vice President of Global Business Development at HRS, speaks with industry leaders about how organisations are tackling data gaps, improving compliance, and using technology and AI to build more effective and measurable meetings programmes. In this episode - Jason Long speaks with Andrew Needham, CEO of Headbox, about the unescapable role of AI in meetings management. Together, we'll explore the pros & cons of how AI can be used in the meetings space of business travel. We will examine how it reduces manual effort, prevents leakage, strengthens decisions and increases the user experience. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
Simple meetings may represent the majority of meeting volume, but they often remain the least visible, least controlled, and most difficult to measure. In this three-part podcast series from the GBTA Europe Meetings & Events Committee, Jason Long, Senior Vice President of Global Business Development at HRS, speaks with industry leaders about how organisations are tackling data gaps, improving compliance, and using technology and AI to build more effective and measurable meetings programmes. Across the series, listeners will gain practical insight into sustainability reporting, financial oversight, automation, and integrated technology strategies shaping the future of meetings management. In this episode - Jason Long joins Gill Day, Senior Global Account Director at BCD Meetings & Events, to examine how integrated technology can help organisations gain greater transparency and control across simple meetings programmes. The discussion highlights how automation and connected systems can reduce manual processes, improve compliance, and create a stronger foundation for scalable programme management. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
Simple meetings may represent the majority of meeting volume, but they often remain the least visible, least controlled, and most difficult to measure. In this three-part podcast series from the GBTA Europe Meetings & Events Committee, Jason Long, Senior Vice President of Global Business Development at HRS, speaks with industry leaders about how organisations are tackling data gaps, improving compliance, and using technology and AI to build more effective and measurable meetings programmes. Across the series, listeners will gain practical insight into sustainability reporting, financial oversight, automation, and integrated technology strategies shaping the future of meetings management. In this episode - Jason Long speaks with Carol Fergus, Director of Global Travel and Events at Fidelity, about why simple meetings continue to create major visibility and reporting challenges for organisations. Together, they explore how travel leaders are working to connect fragmented data sources to better measure sustainability, savings, and traveller satisfaction outcomes. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
Una playlist que no admite nostalgia en este nuevo #4x4 de radio @rockaxisoficial. Escuchamos lo nuevo de #ArloParks, #EccaVandal, #Basement y #AmericanFootball Lunes 10 y 22 Hrs en Rockaxis.Fm / Conduce @PabloCerda1
Welcome to the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast…BIG-Z and the boys got a LOT to talk about today!”Tonight on the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast, we carry heavy hearts into one of the biggest episodes we've ever recorded. We open with a full, emotional tribute to Chicago Bulls legend and beloved broadcaster Stacey King, who passed away Sunday at just 59 years old after a fall at his home. We break down what he meant as a player on three championship teams alongside Michael Jordan, and celebrate his 20-year broadcasting career — his iconic catchphrases, his legendary calls, and why he belongs in the same conversation as Harry Caray, Ken “Hawk” Harrelson, Pat Foley & Eddie Olczyk, and Jeff Joniak & Tom Thayer. Then we get into the Cubs, the White Sox, and the Bears news that is shaking the entire city of Chicago to its core.
Hoy martes en 'Grito Primal' Programa 10, celebramos el regreso a Chile de DEF LEPPARD y EXTREME, revisando los discos "High 'n' Dry" y "III Sides To Every Story". ¡¡Imperdible!! Martes 10 y 22 Hrs por Rockaxis.Fm Conduce @CrissAxis / @DefLeppard @ExtremeBand
¡Te mereces más #Pulp en #4x4 en radio @rockaxisoficial! Hacemos la mejor previa para recibir a Jarvis Cocker con un mega especial recorriendo su último disco "More", escuchando los inicios de su carrera con el compilatorio "Countdown", revisando lo mejor de sus sesiones con John Peel y repasando uno de sus mejores discos en vivo: "FEELING CALLED LIVE". Lunes 10 y 22 Hrs en Rockaxis.Fm / Conduce @PabloCerda1
Chosen by Kent and released in 1985, Brewster's Millions was directed by Walter Hill and produced by Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver and Gene Levy for Universal Pictures. Hill was best known for tougher, more muscular films like The Warriors, The Driver, 48 Hrs. and Streets of Fire, so seeing him take on a broad Richard Pryor comedy is one of those wonderfully odd 80s career turns that makes perfect sense only after three pints and a VHS rental card. The screenplay came from Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod, the writing duo behind Trading Places, adapting George Barr McCutcheon's much-filmed 1902 novel for a new generation.The film stars Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins and Hume Cronyn, with music by Ry Cooder. Made on a reported budget of around $15 million, it earned roughly $45 million worldwide, making it a solid box office performer even if critics were not exactly fainting into their notebooks with admiration. Over time, though, Brewster's Millions has become a comfortable 80s comedy favourite: high-concept, fast-moving, packed with familiar faces, and built around the kind of premise that still feels weirdly irresistible. Who among us has not wondered whether we could ruin our lives with $30 million and a strict deadline?TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISMonty Brewster is a struggling minor league baseball player with a loyal best friend, a modest bank balance, and absolutely no idea that his entire life is about to be turned into the world's most expensive practical joke.When a mysterious inheritance lands in his lap, Monty is offered a fortune beyond his wildest dreams. But there is a catch. To claim the real prize, he must spend $30 million in 30 days, without telling anyone why, without keeping any assets, and without accidentally making a profit. Which sounds easy, until you realise money has a nasty habit of sticking around when lawyers are watching.FUN FACTSBrewster's Millions is based on George Barr McCutcheon's 1902 novel, which had already inspired several earlier film and stage adaptations before the 1985 version.The story had been filmed multiple times before, including silent and early sound-era versions, making this one of Hollywood's most recycled “sudden fortune with a catch” premises.Peter Bogdanovich was originally attached to direct before Walter Hill took over the project.Walter Hill later described Brewster's Millions as his only true comedy, which is quite the detour for a director usually associated with action, crime and tough-guy cinema.The fictional Hackensack Bulls were created for the film, giving Richard Pryor and John Candy a very 80s underdog sports-comedy setup before the inheritance plot kicks in.The baseball stadium scenes used a standing set originally built for the short-lived TV series Bay City Blues.The film's New York setting gives it that glossy mid-80s city energy, where everyone appears to be either very rich, very stressed, or about to be shouted at by a lawyer.Rick Moranis appears in a small supporting role as Morty King, adding another familiar 80s comedy face to the cast.Support the Show If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon here. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:NordVPNNordPassthevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
The Gators are on an absolute heater — a top-5 recruiting class, a deep NCAA Tournament run, and Todd Golden locked in for another season. Tonight we've got it all.This Episode Covers:
Welcome to the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast…BIG-Z and the boys got a LOT to talk about today!”
"Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora" brings you "DT & MURPHY" who speak on the 2026 College Softball & Baseball Talk, technology issues with Major League Baseball's ABS System, Murakami's strong start to his 1st MLB season & his injury happening when he's leading the American League in HRs to Fernando Tatis finally hitting a HR after 240 at-bats, as well as New York Mets' woes over history... Stay close to "WakeUpCall" on Facebook, X, & Instagram! Listen LIVE to "Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora" MON through FRI, 9-11amET on wakeupcalldt.mixlr.com & on the homepage of WakeUpCallDT.com from ANY Device inside the Great Lakes Honda City Studios (7140 Henry Clay Blvd, Liverpool, NY)! You can also Watch LIVE MON through FRI, 9-11amET on youtube.com/wakeupcalldt, facebook.com/wakeupcalldt, & facebook.com/LiveNowDT. This special is Proudly Presented by: Carvel DeWitt Great Lakes Honda City Meier's Creek Brewing Company The Wildcat Sports Pub Graze Craze Clay, NY Ma & Pa's Kettle Corn & Popcorn Factory The Baked Potato Express Skippy's Ice Cream Willow Rock Brewing Company Brian's Landing K-9 Kampground Dog Boarding Game Point Sports Complex Binghamton University Pizza Man Pub Chick-fil-A DeWitt K-9 Kamp Dog Daycare Avicolli's Restaurant Mother's Cupboard Chick-fil-A Cicero
Hoy martes en 'Grito Primal' Programa 09, celebramos los 30 años del gran "Holy Land" de ANGRA y del tremendo "Pure Instinct" de SCORPIONS. Imperdible!! Martes 10 y 22 Hrs por Rockaxis.Fm Conduce @CrissAxis / @AngraOfficial @Scorpions
Braves First to 40 Wins + White Sox Are LEGIT! Tatis Finally Homers | Flippin' Bats The Atlanta Braves became the first team in MLB to 40 wins and continue to look like the best team in baseball. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox are officially for real, they've already matched their entire 2024 win total before June, Munetaka Murakami is smashing records with 20 HRs as a rookie, and the energy on the South Side is back. Plus: - Fernando Tatis Jr. finally ends his homer drought with a massive 451-foot bomb - The Mariners have taken control of the AL West - Christopher Sanchez vs Jacob Misiorowski — Who had the better month? - Full Power Rankings + Team of the Month Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Around the MLB 6:28 White Sox On Fire 9:30 Fernando Tatis Jr Homers 11:43 Sanchez or Miz in May? 16:14 New MLB Power Rankings 26:20 Team of the MONTH 31:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nueva semana, nuevo #4x4 en radio @rockaxisoficial. Escuchamos lo nuevo de #SocialDistortion, comentamos el artículo sobre #OmarAcosta en nuestra revista #Rockaxis275, celebramos los 30 años del debut de #TheHellacopters y nos preparamos para las fechas de #MichaleGraves escuchando un clásico de #Misfits. Lunes 10 y 22 Hrs en Rockaxis.Fm / Conduce @PabloCerda1
Max talks to DV after hitting one of the four solo HRs off Zack Wheeler in the Dodgers 4-2 win over the Phillies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Maller talks about the MLB owners opening salary cap proposal to the players, what MLB owners are actually accomplishing with this offer, the analytics crowd saying that Fernando Tatis Jr. will be fine even though he has hit 0 HRs so far this season, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast…BIG-Z and the boys got a LOT to talk about today!”
In this episode, CardioNerds Dr. Colin Blumenthal, Dr. Kelly Arps, and Dr. Yong Hao Yeo are joined by electrophysiology expert Dr. Bradley Knight to discuss atrial fibrillation (AF) management in challenging clinical scenarios. We explore arrhythmias in patients with pre-excitation syndromes, particularly Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, and strategies for rhythm control. We also discuss AF management in pregnancy, adult congenital heart disease, and patients with tachycardia-bradycardia (tach-brady) syndrome. This episode provides essential insights into nuanced decision-making for the care of patients with complex arrhythmia profiles. Audio editing by CardioNerds academy intern, Grace Qiu. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Atrial Fibrillation PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! PEARLS AF in WPW is a true emergency—AV nodal blocking agents can be deadly. In patients with WPW syndrome, AF can rapidly conduct through the accessory pathway, risking ventricular fibrillation and sudden death. Avoid AV nodal blockers like beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers. Catheter ablation is the first-line rhythm control strategy in WPW. Catheter ablation carries a Class I recommendation and offers >90% success. If antiarrhythmic drugs are needed, sodium channel blockers like flecainide or propafenone are preferred in patients without structural heart disease. In pregnancy, protecting the mother is protecting the fetus. An unstable mother means an unstable fetus. Rate control is the first step in AF with rapid ventricular responses and electrical cardioversion is safe when needed. Multidisciplinary care is essential. AF in congenital heart disease is often outside the pulmonary veins. Surgical scars and chamber remodeling in ACHD patients often lead to AF from non-pulmonary vein foci. Electrogram-based mapping and targeted ablation strategies are essential to increase success rate of durable rhythm control. Tachy-brady syndrome may require pacing to unlock therapy. AF may cause atrial myopathy and sinus node dysfunction. These patients often require permanent pacing to allow safe use of rate-controlling medications like beta-blockers and to prevent syncope or chronotropic incompetence. Notes: Notes drafted by Dr. Yong Hao Yeo Why is atrial tachycardia in patients with WPW syndrome dangerous? Patients with WPW commonly present with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) due to atrioventricular reentrant circuits, either orthodromic or antidromic. This SVT can degenerate into AF. In the absence of AV nodal as the governor between the atrium and ventricles, the accessory pathway may conduct impulses rapidly and frequently. This can lead to dangerously high ventricular rates, predisposing patients to ventricular fibrillation and sudden cardiac arrest. What are some strategies for rhythm control in patients with WPW and atrial tachycardia? Catheter ablation is the first-line therapy (Class I recommendation), with a success rate of over 90%. Ablation reduces the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, though some patients may remain prone to AF. If ablation is not feasible/ contraindicated, sodium channel blockers such as flecainide and propafenone are good options in patients without ischemia or structural heart disease (Class IIa recommendation). Amiodarone should be avoided because it has a long half-life, can accumulate in the system, and may delay definitive treatment with catheter ablation. AV nodal blocking agents like beta blockers and calcium channel blockers should be avoided, as they are less effective at controlling ventricular rate in WPW and can increase conduction over the accessory pathway. These agents can also exacerbate the risk of rapid ventricular rates during AF and worsen left ventricular function. What are some special considerations in managing AF in pregnant patients? The primary goal in managing cardiovascular disease during pregnancy is to protect the mother, as fetal outcomes depend on maternal well-being. Therefore, while caution is necessary, we should avoid undertreating pregnant patients with AF. In cases of AF with rapid ventricular response (RVR), rate control is usually the first-line strategy, with beta blockers preferred over digoxin or non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers. It is then reasonable to initially observe for spontaneous conversion in stable patients. Antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) are generally avoided during the first trimester, but clinical judgment on a case-by-case basis is essential. Evidence for the safety of AADs in pregnancy is limited, often derived from their use in other conditions such as fetal SVT. Flecainide and sotalol are reasonable options for rhythm control (Class IIa recommendation). Electrical cardioversion is considered safe in pregnancy and should be utilized when indicated (Do not forget!). There is no pregnancy-specific thromboembolic risk stratification tool. CHA₂DS₂-VASc scoring and the presence of risk factors like mitral stenosis can help guide anticoagulation decisions, though the magnitude of thromboembolic risk during pregnancy remains unclear. Rate control agents are typically continued during delivery due to the increased physiologic stress of labor and delivery. Multidisciplinary care is crucial and should involve obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, cardiology, and electrophysiology specialists. What are some key considerations for AF management in patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)? Patients with repaired congenital heart disease are at increased risk for arrhythmias due to two main factors: surgical scars that create arrhythmogenic foci and mechanical remodeling of the atria or ventricles resulting from the underlying disease. In these patients with structural heart disease, sodium channel blockers may not be ideal antiarrhythmic options. When selecting an antiarrhythmic drug, clinicians must consider the nature of structural or surgical impairments, such as right bundle branch block or prolonged QT interval. It is also essential to assess renal and hepatic function (often impaired in patients with ACHD) to ensure appropriate metabolism and clearance of antiarrhythmic medications. Electrogram-based ablation strategies (those leveraging artificial intelligence are developing!) may help identify effective ablation targets, which are often outside the pulmonary veins in patients with ACHD. These individualized approaches can improve ablation success rates in this complex patient population. What makes tachycardia-bradycardia (tach-brady) syndrome a unique challenge in arrhythmia management? Patients who present with both AF and bradycardia, especially with syncope, require a thoughtful diagnostic approach to identify the underlying rhythm disturbance. Extended cardiac monitoring, including event monitors or implantable loop recorders, can help capture intermittent arrhythmias and correlate them with symptoms. AF may lead to atrial myopathy, and since the sinus node resides within the atrium, this can result in sinus node dysfunction—a hallmark of tachy-brady syndrome. Following spontaneous conversion from AF to sinus rhythm, sinus node dysfunction may persist, leading to prolonged pauses or chronotropic incompetence. Management becomes more complex when beta-blockers are needed for AF with RVR, as they can exacerbate bradycardia. Permanent pacemaker implantation is often the next step to consider. Permanent pacemaker implantation is often considered to facilitate safe rate control in these cases. In younger patients, aggressive AF burden reduction may prevent atrial remodeling and the development of true atrial myopathy, potentially avoiding pacemaker implantation. References Joglar JA, Chung MK, Armbruster AL, et al. 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2023;149(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001193 Van IC, Rienstra M, Bunting KV, et al. 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). European Heart Journal. 2024;45(36). doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae176 Joglar JA, Kapa S, Saarel EV, et al. 2023 HRS expert consensus statement on the management of arrhythmias during pregnancy. Heart Rhythm. Published online May 1, 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2023.05.017 Stout KK, Daniels CJ, Aboulhosn JA, et al. 2018 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: Executive Summary. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2019;73(12):1494-1563. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2018.08.1028
Jerry has the sounds of Mike Breen as the Knicks dominated in the final 13 minutes. Mike Brown talked about the comeback. KAT said it was a thrilling ending. The Mets had a 5-0 lead as Bo Bichette hit 2 HRs, and then James Wood hit an inside the park grand slam. The Yankees beat the Blue Jays as Ben Rice homered and he and Judge are tied with 16 each.
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This week on Born to Watch, Whitey flies solo for a massive deep dive into 1982: Year in Review, revisiting one of the most important, influential and completely stacked years in cinema history. While 1982 might not officially hold the crown as the greatest movie year ever, it delivered a collection of films that completely changed Hollywood forever.In this special episode, Whitey breaks down how one single year gave us E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, The Thing, First Blood, Rocky III, Poltergeist, Conan the Barbarian and Tron all within the same incredible stretch of cinema history.Whitey explores the insane eight-week period where science fiction and fantasy films absolutely rewired Hollywood forever. It was the year when genre filmmaking exploded, CGI truly began, practical effects reached their peak, and audiences somehow ignored two movies that are now regarded as masterpieces: Blade Runner and The Thing.There's a huge breakdown of the 1982 box office top ten, including Whitey revisiting Spielberg's emotional masterpiece E.T., which held the box office record for an entire decade. He reflects on how modern kids' movies rarely hit adults emotionally the same way they once did, admitting E.T. absolutely destroyed him on the cry meter during a recent rewatch.The episode also revisits cult favourites like First Blood, with Whitey passionately defending it as one of the great character-driven action films of the 1980s. There's love for Stallone's unbelievable double act of releasing both Rocky III and First Blood in the same year, proving just how dominant Sly was during the early 80s.Whitey also dives into why Rocky III remains one of the best Rocky films ever made, praising Mr T as one of the greatest movie villains of the decade and celebrating the pure charisma he brought to Clubber Lang despite having no acting experience.Australian cinema gets its flowers too, with a huge spotlight on Mad Max 2 and The Man from Snowy River. Whitey argues that both films stand proudly alongside any Hollywood blockbuster of the era and explains how Mad Max 2 became the blueprint for almost every post-apocalyptic movie that followed.There's also a deep appreciation for practical effects and filmmaking craftsmanship throughout the episode. Whitey passionately argues that The Thing still contains the greatest practical creature effects ever put to screen, while Blade Runner's vision of a futuristic Los Angeles remains one of the most influential science fiction worlds ever created.Along the way, there are classic Born to Watch tangents and stories, including:Whitey is getting in trouble in Year 4 after explaining an infamous scene from The World According to GarpChildhood memories of The Pirate Movie soundtrackThe bizarre success of Porky'sWhy does Tootsie make more money than Blade Runner feel completely wrongHow Grease 2 became one of the ugliest moments of 1982 cinemaWhitey also celebrates underrated classics like Firefox, Creepshow, Fast Times at Ridgemont High and 48 Hrs., while exploring how 1982 represented a time when studios were still willing to take massive creative risks on strange, ambitious and original films.This is one of the biggest movie deep dives Born to Watch has ever done, packed full of nostalgia, movie trivia, hilarious stories and genuine love for cinema.JOIN THE CONVERSATION Was 1982 the greatest movie year ever? What's the best film released in 1982? Blade Runner or The Thing? Rocky III or First Blood? Is Mad Max 2 the greatest Australian action film ever made?#1982Movies #MovieYearInReview #BornToWatch #BladeRunner #TheThing #RockyIII #FirstBlood #MadMax2 #ET #MoviePodcast
Join Digital Education Committee member Jason T. Jacobson, MD, FHRS, and his guests John L. Sapp, Jr., MD, FHRS and Kyoko Soejima, MD for this conversation at Heart Rhythm 2026 in Chicago. This discussion reviews the late-breaking clinical trial Ventricular Intramyocardial Navigation and Tachycardia Ablation Guided by Electrograms (VINTAGE): First-in-Human Experience with a Novel Therapy for Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmia, presented at HRS 2026 in Chicago. Faculty discuss the novel VINTAGE technique, which enables catheter-based navigation and ablation within the myocardial wall to target deep intramural ventricular arrhythmia substrates that are often inaccessible with conventional endocardial or epicardial approaches. The conversation highlights the potential clinical impact of this first-in-human experience, including procedural feasibility, mechanistic innovation, and future implications for the treatment of patients with refractory ventricular tachycardia and complex ventricular arrhythmias. Learning Objectives Describe the VINTAGE intramyocardial navigation approach and its proposed role in the treatment of refractory ventricular arrhythmias. Evaluate the clinical challenges associated with mapping and ablating deep intramural ventricular tachycardia substrates using conventional techniques. Assess the potential implications of first-in-human feasibility and safety findings for future ventricular arrhythmia ablation strategies. Podcast Contributors Jason T. Jacobson, MD, FHRS John L. Sapp, Jr., MD, FHRS Kyoko Soejima, MD Host and Contributor Disclosure(s): J. Jacobson • Honoraria/Speaking/Teaching/Consulting: Zoll Medical Corporation, Vektor Medical Inc. • Stocks, Privately Held: Atlas 5D • Research: CardioFocus, Inc. • Membership on Advisory Committees: Abbott Medical, Johnson and Johnson J. Sapp • Honoraria/Speaking/Teaching/Consulting: Medtronic, Varian Medical Systems, Biosense Webster • Research: Abbott Medical, Biosense Webster K. Soejima • Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Medtronic Japan, Boston Scientific Japan, Abbott Medical, Abbott Japan, Boehringer Ingelheim, Daiichi Sankyo
This discussion reviews the late-breaking HRS 2026 study Total Fatal Adverse Events Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Reported in an FDA Mandatory Reporting System: A Matter of Concern? The TiFFANY Study, which examined fatal adverse event reports associated with atrial fibrillation ablation using data from the FDA MAUDE database. Faculty discuss the incidence and mechanisms of rare but serious complications across ablation technologies, including pulsed field ablation and thermal energy sources, and explore the implications for procedural safety, post-market surveillance, and clinical decision-making in AF ablation. Join host Melissa E. Middeldorp, MPH, PhD and her esteemed guests Christopher F. Liu, MD, FHRS and James Freeman, MD, MPH, Msci for this late-breaking coverage from Heart Rhythm 2026 in Chicago! Learning Objectives Describe the methodology and key findings of the TiFFANY study evaluating fatal adverse events following atrial fibrillation ablation. Compare reported safety signals and complication profiles among pulsed field ablation and traditional thermal ablation technologies. Assess the role and limitations of post-market adverse event databases in evaluating procedural safety and informing electrophysiology practice. Podcast Contributors Melissa E. Middeldorp, MPH, PhD, FHRS Christopher F. Liu, MD, FHRS James Freeman, MD, MPH, Msci Host and Contributor Disclosure(s): D.C. Raja Nothing to disclose. A. Deshmukh Honoraria/Speaking/Teaching/Consulting: GE Healthcare, Biotronik, Medtronic, Biosense Webster Research: AltaThera Pharmaceuticals P. Lim Nothing to disclose.
Welcome to the latest episode of late-breaker coverage from Heart Rhythm 2026 in Chicago, with host Deep Chandh Raja, MBBS, MD, PhD, FHRS and his guests Paul Chun Yih Lim, MBBS, FHRS and Abhishek Deshmukh, MD. This discussion reviews the late-breaking HRS 2026 trial Safety and Performance of a Novel ICD Lead for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing: Results from the ASCEND CSP Trial Arrhythmia, which evaluated a novel implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) lead designed specifically for left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP). Faculty discuss the safety profile, implant success, pacing performance, and clinical implications of conduction system pacing using dedicated ICD technology, as well as how these findings may influence future device implantation strategies and physiologic pacing approaches in patients requiring defibrillator therapy. Learning Objectives Assess the safety and procedural performance outcomes associated with left bundle branch area pacing in patients requiring ICD therapy. Evaluate the potential role of conduction system pacing technologies in advancing physiologic pacing and device-based arrhythmia management. Describe the design and intended clinical application of the novel ICD lead evaluated in the ASCEND CSP trial. Podcast Contributors Deep Chandh Raja, MBBS, MD, PhD, FHRS Paul Chun Yih Lim, MBBS, FHRS Abhishek Deshmukh, MD Host and Contributor Disclosure(s): D.C. Raja Nothing to disclose. A. Deshmukh Honoraria/Speaking/Teaching/Consulting: GE Healthcare, Biotronik, Medtronic, Biosense Webster Research: AltaThera Pharmaceuticals P. Lim Nothing to disclose.
Murph and Markus Hour 1: Giants beat Dodgers behind two HRs from Eric HaaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Imagine it's 1979. You queue up to see STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE over the holidays. You're super psyched. Not since "Space Seed" have you been so high on the idea of boarding the Enterprise. And then you see ST:TMP and feel like you'd have more fun watching a documentary of William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy talking about taking a shit than you would watching that bloated, dull, space opera. Now imagine it's 1982. You queue up to watch WRATH OF KHAN because it can't be worse than TMP, right? And not only is it not worse, IT'S FUCKING GANGBUSTERS, THE BEST STAR TREK MOVIE ANYONE WILL EVER MAKE, SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER, FUCK YEAH! Now imagine this same scenario, except instead of TMP it's MORTAL KOMBAT from 2021, and WRATH OF KHAN is MORTAL KOMBAT II (3:04). That's right. MORTAL KOMBAT II IS FUCKING GANGBUSTERS, THE BEST MORTAL KOMBAT MOVIE ANYONE WILL EVER MAKE (probably), FINISH HIM, MOTHERFUCKER, FUCK YEAH! Or something like that. Over on Patreon, we talk about Walter Hill's 1982 classic 48 HRS.
Atlanta win streak snapped by the Mariners 5-4 on a late night West Coast Game, Braves bats still hitting the deep ball as Baldwin, Albies, Olson & Riley all hit HRs, Olson the 300th of his career. Chris Dimino joined The Locker Room to talk about it all including the return of Sean Murphy and JR Ritchie's 3rd MLB start Braves look to bounce back in Game 2 tonight, Bryce Elder (3-1, 1.88) will faceoff against George Kirby (4-2, 3.00), Ford Leadoff Show 8:25p with First Pitch scheduled for 9:40p Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The FMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Die Hard in Mother Russia! Well pals, it's finally here…the final episode! We started with the original DIE HARD, we've covered 80 subsequent films that were influenced by it in some way, and so it only seems fitting to booked this project with the fifth and final DIE HARD film that we'll be covering in this episode. But…we're also going a step further than that. Because to honor the culmination of the show we have a very special guest…a multi-talented director, producer and screenwriter, whose extensive credits include such films as 48 HRS, COMMANDO, THE RUNNING MAN, RICOCHET, DIE HARD 2 and of course the original DIE HARD…Mr. Steven E De Souza!Aging New York cop John McClane travels to Russia in search of his estranged son Jack (Jai Courtenay) only to discover that Jack is entangled with a complex espionage plot, wherein corrupt politician Viktor Chagarin (Sergei Koslesnikov) plains to railroad imprisoned billionaire and whistleblower Yuri Komarov (Sebastian Koch) in a rigged trial, unless Komarov turns over a mysterious file. When Komarov refuses to give up said file, the courthouse is attacked and blown up by well-armed mercenaries. Jack escapes with Komarov in tow, only to encounter his dad – John McClane himself - during the apparent extraction attempt, which is soon revealed to be a clandestine CIA operation. With the delicate mission now in jeopardy, father and son must team up to fight the bad guys who are now after them both, working through their estrangement issues in the process. The guys talk about the original DIE HARD film, the series as a whole, and where and how it may have gone astray as a franchise. Steven provides his unique opinions about what makes a good sequel versus a bad one, and regales the boys with stories of his work on DIE HARD and DIE HARD 2. Their wide-ranging discussion encompasses all manner of topics relating to the DIE HARD films, his career as a whole, and action cinema in general. As always the show ends with the final editions of the Die Hard Oscars and the Double Jeopardy Trivia Quiz, before the boys sign off with an emotional mailbag section, where they read a variety of the best letters sent in by listeners of the show, from all around the world.TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SQ0IzY0YrYAt the time of release, A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV/iTunes, YouTube, Fandango and all the usual platforms! It is also available on physical media!Click here to subscribe to our Patreon feed 48 HOURS OF BUDDY MOVIES!www.patreon.com/48hoursofbuddymovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The young star shortstop is 7-18 in his last five games with 2 HRs and 5 RBIs. Matt is excited about Oneil Cruz and how he is hitting against lefties. Matt explains how routine ground balls are so routine for hitters that sometimes, they don't run it out and it's why we like Jake Mangum's effort because you never know if there will be a bobble. Is Shohei Ohtani the greatest baseball player of all time?
Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Matt Clement: Dennis Santana has a strikeout pitch and has as many blown saves as saves. Do you have confidence in Santana as their closer? Matt doesn't think the Pirates view Santana as their David Bednar closer. The Pirates need another dominant relief pitcher. Matt would put Carmen Mlodzinski in the back end of the 'pen. Konnor Griffin is 7-18 in his last five games with 2 HRs and 5 RBIs. Matt is excited about Oneil Cruz and how he is hitting against lefties.
Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Yankees win, including HRs by Ben Rice and Aaron Judge, back to back. Judge talked about the Rice HR after the game. Jerry went around the NBA and NHL playoffs last night. The Moment of The Day: Bird's eye view.
Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links —Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Gas prices are climbing again, hitting a national average of $4.17/gallon, with analysts warning of $4.20 within days as oil hovers near $100/barrel amid the US-Iran conflict and near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. Emergency oil reserves worldwide are being drawn down rapidly, raising supply alarm bells.US winter wheat conditions remain historically weak — the top 5 HRW states are averaging just 13.8% good-excellent, with Nebraska's crop sitting at a staggering 65% poor-very poor. Corn and soybean planting are running ahead of the average pace.Wheat futures rallied Monday on crude strength, a weaker dollar, and dry Plains conditions. Chicago May26 wheat settled near $6.22, KC May26 near $6.67, with both HRW and HRS posting fresh highs. Corn and beans also closed higher, with Dec26 corn hitting fresh 1-month highs overnight.The Iran war is triggering a major fertilizer crisis—over half of the Middle East's urea production has been disrupted, with roughly 30% of global urea trade affected by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Farmers worldwide may be forced to cut application rates, threatening yields and global food security.The Trump administration is expected to unveil a fertilizer investment plan this week, targeting both short-term price relief and long-term domestic production reshoring, while the USDA and DOJ investigate potential price gouging.US corn export inspections came in at 65 million bushels for the week ending April 23 — solid but down slightly week-over-week. Soybean shipments were up 37% vs. last year, with China taking ~39% of inspections. Wheat shipments came in near the top of expectations at 13 million bushels.
Send us Fan MailA day later than usual because we were traveling and distraught from watching the #Mets lose their 11th straight. News of the week includes the sudden passing of #Angels great Garret Anderson - so sad. #Dodgers Edwin Diaz to undergo surgery and will miss at least half the season. Yordan Alvarez leads #MLB with 10 HRs and #Yankees Aaron Judge is right behind with 9. Who are the players with the highest bat speed in baseball? Which is more important to OPS - on-base average or slugging? We answer all in this fast-paced quick hitting episode! Thanks again to Mercury Maid for the Intro & Outro music. Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music! Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com. You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel. And please tell your friends to check us out!www.almostcooperstown.com
Finish Your Breakfast (4.17.2026): Trout and Judge finished their epic series in the Bronx. I believe the final count was 22 home runs between the Yankees and Angels in four games. Trout had 5 HR and 9 RBIs. Judge had 4 HRs and 5 RBIs. Jo Adell hit the big one yesterday, a grand slam in the eight inning. Angels won the game and tied the series. And, Jo Adell's three-home run-robbing glove is going to Cooperstown. All of that and more on FYB.
Finish Your Breakfast (4.11.2026): A full slate of MLB games on Friday night. The Dodgers are the first team to 10 wins. Max Muncy had a night: 3 HRs and a walk off. Acuna, Harris, and Baldwin came up BIG in ATL. So did Crawford and Randy in Seattle. CJ Abrams and James Wood powered DC over Milwaukee. And there were some rough starts by Chase Burns and Kumar Rocker. All of that, and more on Finish Your Breakfast. Your daily dose of Black baseball news and highlights.
This week, Down to Watch buddies up with Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy in 48 Hrs! Dan and Raul walked into a prison to the dulcet tones of Roxanne and into the genre defining buddy cop film that launched a thousand action flicks. Nick and Eddie were treading new ground in genre pulp as well as societal norms with the tough cop, smooth criminal act across a foggy San Francisco. Walter Hill directs and invites a few of his actors from previous films to fill out a solid cast and delivers a well paced action thriller that would influence filmmakers for generations. Give this episode a listen, because Reggie has been having A VERY BAD DAY!
How bold can one episode be? Will guest host JC be able to handle the shocking amount of boldness? Should Jake give out fashion advice? And the most important question of all, which hitter will (not) hit 20 HRs and another 20 HRs this year? All of these questions and more are answered as flags are planted and takes are made on a supersized bold predictions episode.
DV takes your calls after the Dodgers rout the Blue Jays, 14-2. Dalton Rushing talks to the media after going 4-4 with 2 HRs. Freddie Freeman addresses the media after hitting a 2-run HR. Mookie Betts gives an update on his oblique injury. DV shares his pregame conversation with Game 7 hero, Miguel Rojas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DV takes your calls after the Dodgers slug 5 HRs in a 13-6 win over the Nationals. Emmet Sheehan and Dave Roberts talk to the media. DV shares his favorite memories from Washington DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The new ABS Challenge System is an absolute GAME-CHANGER for baseball. It fixed brutal missed calls, upheld the tight ones, got crowds roaring, and adds a fresh layer of strategy and excitement for fans. Best part? Challenges are lightning fast — often just 10 seconds. Key ABS Stats from the Weekend: 10 oldest umpires: 69% of calls overturned 10 youngest umpires: 39% overturned Across 47 games: 94 calls overturned (54% success rate) 175 total challenges — pitchers only initiated 5 (just 2 overturned) This tech is here to stay, and I'm all in. Then there's the insane rookie explosion — one of the best Opening Weekends for young talent in MLB history. A record number of top-100 prospects made Opening Day rosters, and several delivered immediately: Chase DeLauter (Guardians): 4 home runs in his first 3 career MLB games (.353 AVG, 1.412 OPS). He's already drawing "next Barry Bonds" buzz after a go-ahead bomb off an All-Star closer. Only the second player in MLB history to achieve this feat. Munetaka Murakami: 3 HRs in his first 3 games Kevin McGonigle: 5-12, 2 doubles, 4 RBI JJ Wetherholt: Homer + walk-off 2-run single Sal Stewart, Owen Caissie, Carson Benge & more lighting it up The youth movement is real — baseball's future looks bright. Plus, a personal highlight: My brother Justin Verlander begins Year 21 today, back in a Detroit Tigers uniform for the first time in 9 years. Emotional stuff — Father Time still hasn't caught him. I break down my full Power Rankings after the first weekend: Dodgers Blue Jays Yankees Mariners Mets Tigers Phillies Brewers Orioles Braves And my Team of the Week, including standouts like Shea Langeliers (3 HRs), Mike Trout (vintage mode with diving plays), Brandon Lowe, Brendan Donovan, and Chase DeLauter. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:43 ABS System is a hit 10:38 Chase DeLauter is INSANE 13:04 Rookies showing out 17:30 Justin starts year 21 21:57 Power Rankings 33:20 Team of the Week #MLB2026 #OpeningWeekend #ChaseDeLauter #ABSChallenge #JustinVerlander #MLBPowerRankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to the Sorry to Interrupt podcast! Sean is back with his first Yankees series recap show of the year as he highlights New York's sweep of the Giants to start the season. Sean starts by discussing Opening Night from Fried's gem to Judge's struggles and Netflix's production before he dives into observations from the rest of the series that saw dominant pitching and (of course) 2 HRs from Judge. Next, he previews this week's series in Seattle against the Mariners. Everyone enjoy the pod!
-The story of the campus and state is---and should be---Nebrasketball in the Sweet 16…BUT….don't forget about Spring sports…-Baseball won 2 of 3 games at Michigan, winning 9-5 on Sunday (4 HRs)…that's 13 wins in the last 14 games and an 18-6 record…whileHusker softball stays hot and wrestling finishes 3 rd at nationals….that will doOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bryce Harper had his "elite" moment at the World Baseball Classic, slugging the biggest home run of the tournament for Team USA. John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down another iconic blast from Harper and ranks it among his top-10 HRs all time as a Phillie. Also on Episode 1053 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John breaks down the latest Phillies' position battles in spring training, Adolis Garcia's big day, and chats with Atlanta Braves writer Demetrius Bell of SB Nation's Battery Power to preview their 2026 season.
On this week's episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,' we welcome Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs!Pete is coming off his first MLB All-Star season, in which he hit 30+ HRs, had 30+ stolen bases, and earned his first Gold Glove Award. Pete gets into how he made his jump last season, what he expects from this upcoming season, his young career so far and getting traded from the Mets, what makes players like Shohei Otani and Paul Skenes so great, and much more.Pete and Cam also have a fascinating discussion about the similarities and differences in basketball vs. baseball and the NBA vs. MLB around schedules, watching film, measuring success in their statistics, and lots more. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When you've been in prison as long as we have, you remember every last quote from ‘Another 48 Hrs.' starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Matt Pevic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices