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In the 1970s, Senator Frank Church, a Democrat from Idaho, stuck his neck out–unlike members of Congress today–to take on the real deep state–the FBI and CIA carrying out LSD mind-control experiments on Americans, terrorizing activists, and committing assassinations with the mafia, including against witnesses. The Church Committee Report, based on real Congressional investigations, not just performative show trials, shows us how to confront and dismantle the lawless, mass-murdering MAGA regime.  Historians Matthew Guariglia, a senior policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Brian Hochman, the Hubert J. Cloke Endowed Director of the American Studies Program at Georgetown University, are out with the definitive account, The Church Committee Report: Revelations from the Bombshell 1970s Investigation into the National Security State. They walk us through the decades of U.S. presidents of both major parties allowing a surveillance state to expand, running dangerous operations against the American people. The most chilling legacy is not the cartoonish villainy of poison darts and imperial assassinations, but the insidious cruelty of undermining activists. So pay attention. Don't let anyone–even a well-meaning ally–weaponize purity tests to gatekeep the Fourth American Revolution. Stopping the MAGA threat requires all of us building together in coalition. Based on the Church Committee's own findings, we know exactly what tools the FBI and CIA use to dismantle movements. They have very specific, terrifyingly effective strategies to divide and conquer We the People.  Here is what they do when they want to destroy a movement from the inside out: Snitch Jacketing: This is psychological warfare. They plant false information–maybe they leave a map or a weapon in an activist's car–specifically to make you think your friend is a police informant. They leverage paranoia to make us eat our own. Fabricated Dissent: They create fake zines, fake newsletters, and fake correspondence to manufacture feuds between groups. They want the anti-war movement fighting the labor movement so neither fights the state. The "Friendly" Infiltrator: Watch out for the guy who shows up out of nowhere with coffee and too many questions. They send plainclothes agents into our resilience communities to map our networks and identify leaders and how they operate. Entrapment: They find an "easy mark" in a group, push them toward violence, then arrest everyone for a plot the FBI invented. They manufacture terrorism. The "Suicide" Strategy: J. Edgar Hoover's FBI sent a letter to Martin Luther King Jr., threatening to expose his private life and pressuring him to kill himself. They try to break you psychologically so that you back down and disappear. According to historians Guariglia and Hochman, activists under siege were aware of the threats long before the Church Committee exposed them, and developed resilience strategies we can learn from today:  Reject the "All-Powerful" Myth: Don't give a lawless regime a bigger shadow than it actually has–that is what they want: to live inside your head. When you start believing the government is an all-knowing, all-powerful shadow monster, you are doing their work for them. Paranoia is a tool of the oppressor.  Build a Culture of Care: The only way snitch-jacketing works is if we don't know each other. Build deep, resilient relationships. When we take care of each other, their wedges don't work. Sousveillance (Watch from Below): Do not rely on police body cams; those tapes have a magical habit of being turned off when they're needed. Film everything. Control the narrative with your own evidence, eyes, and ears. Divest from Big Tech: Google, Amazon, and Apple are regime collaborators. We need to build our own infrastructure from high-tech mesh networks to low-tech zines. If you rely on the master's tools, they will shut you down, as we're seeing now with TikTok's mass-censorship under the new owners–MAGA donors, the Ellisons. Get Educated: Practice tech hygiene. Go to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and use their Surveillance Self-Defense guide. Learn how to encrypt, what to carry, and how to stay safe. We're fighting a generational struggle, but we outnumber them. As Andrea's film Mr. Jones reminds us: The truth cannot be killed. Stay safe, vigilant, and united–that is how we win. Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Discounted annual memberships are available. 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In today's episode, we explore the lessons that Kirby Smart and his Georgia Football program can learn from Indiana's improbable College Football National Championship as the Bulldogs work to get back on top of the College Football world. ___________________________________ Turn football season into winning season by signing up for a new account at MyBookie.ag! Use promo code UGA and get your first bet fully covered up to $500! Make sure to visit Alumni Hall for the best selection of Georgia gear and accessories anywhere on planet Earth! MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE GLORY UGA PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE IN-DEPTH GEORGIA SPORTS CONTENT! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Recorded: January 26th 2026 | On this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Taylor Lewan welcomes Josh “The Weatherman” Pate for a conversation that somehow blends natural disasters with college football chaos — perfectly on brand. The show opens with Taylor breaking down why it is just him on the show as Will is stuck without power and phone service. Josh joins Taylor to breakdown what exactly made Winter Storm Fern so dangerous and catastrophic. He gets into the science behind freezing rain, why it’s so dangerous, and what it means for cities like Nashville when Mother Nature decides to go nuclear. Once the storms pass, it’s time to talk ball. The boys react to the CFP National Championship and give their biggest takeaways from the title game, including what it means for the future of the power balance in college football. They debate whether Indiana’s run is a flash in the pan or a sign of real staying power, and question if Miami is headed for a tougher road than expected next season. To wrap it up, the crew looks ahead at some of the sport’s biggest brands and their outlooks moving forward. Michigan and Alabama both get the microscope as the boys break down expectations, pressure, and what success looks like next year. As well as what it will look like for Ohio State after they hired Arthur Smith and what that move could mean for the Buckeyes offensively. If you are in need of an escape from everything, look no further than here. Come join the boys for a fun hang and fun listen. Please stay safe out there and as always, big hugs tiny kisses. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro2:33 Weekend Recap6:19 KNF Clean Take12:09 Is Taylor Going To Bring Zips To Nashville?23:20 UFC 324 Recap32:49 JOSH PATE INTERVIEW STARTS33:00 Will Is In Hell With No Power35:14 Josh “The Weatherman” Pate47:11 Chasing Tornadoes 57:46 Light At The End Of The Tunnel For Nashville?1:01:29 The Science Of Freezing Rain/The Damage It Can Cause1:14:30 CFP National Championship Takeaways1:19:36 Is Indiana Here To Stay?1:25:09 Is Miami Going To Struggle?1:29:39 Will Michigan Be Back?1:34:18 Alabama & Kalen DeBoer Outlook1:40:07 Ohio State Hiring Arthur Smith1:46:30 Bud Light QuestionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 college football season is in the books, and it was... a lot. Join us as we attempt to catalog the moments, storylines, and characters that made this year impossible to forget, starting with seven of the most defining elements of the season. In this episode: Why the Lane Kiffin-to-LSU saga touched every corner of college football culture. Indiana's national championship and the refreshing "plainness" of how they won it. The Penn State coaching search trilogy (expectations to collapse to Crumbl cookies). Bill Belichick's first year at North Carolina... both the 4-win disappointment and, well, everything else. Alabama's bizarre tumble into (and out of) the playoff. Two Group of Five teams crashing the party. And Lee Corso's farewell to College GameDay. Comment below with what we need to cover in Part 2! Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:02 - The Most 2025 College Football Things6:54 - Lane Kiffin17:19 - Indiana26:34 - Penn State, Clemson & Texas36:20 - Bill Belichick43:52 - Alabama55:04 - Tulane & James Madison1:03:03 - Lee CorsoSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben joins us to help recap Hinch -and everyone else's- 2026 24 Hours of Daytona.+++Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store!Check out our website, www.askofftrack.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel.Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The College Football Playoff is staying at 12 teams next year despite a lot of talk about expanding, McElroy tells you why it stayed and what the chances are of expanding next December. Dabo Swinney shined a bright light on transfer portal tampering calling out Pete Golding and Ole Miss - will the NCAA do anything about it? Plus, it's never too early to start looking ahead, so we started our series of title contender teams today where McElroy goes over the additions that Indiana, Texas, Texas Tech and Oregon made in the transfer portal and what the early outlook is for a run at a National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett starts off the show talking about his love affair with Nick Emmanwori and the potential he has moving forward in the rest of his career. John Canzano, “The Bald Faced Truth” and JohnCanzano.comjoins Puck to discuss Jody Allen and her complicated relationship with the city of Portland and Blazers fans compared to her relationship in Seattle and Seahawks fans. They also discuss Indiana's win over Miami, the NIL and transfer portal saga involving a Duke quarterback, the Big 10 schedule, Pac-12 schedule and Canzano died earlier this week but he came back! Danny Kelly, The Ringer, joins Puck to celebrate the Seahawks win over the Rams, Sam Darnold's performance and they look ahead to facing the Patriots in the Super Bowl. “The Dugar Report” with Michael-Shawn Dugar from The Athletic, joins Puck on a Tuesday after missing Monday's show. They both shake their heads and didn't see Sam Darnold being the reason are advancing to the Super Bowl.  Will Mike Macdonald have to warn his players about being overly confident in the Super Bowl?  What about the impact of Emmanwori?  And, is Riq Woolen on borrowed time?“On This Day…”   The Bills suffer their first of many heartbreaks Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Sam Darnold may have broken through…finally. (1:00) Puck (8:47) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com  (36:52) Danny Kelly, The Ringer (59:38) “The Dugar Report” Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (1:27:46)  “On this Day….”  (1:29:47) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

(00:00-26:54) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing tonight’s college basketball game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers. They also discussed the three players that each fanbase would have liked to have on their team that played for their rival. (26:54-40:15) – Sam King from the Lafayette Journal & Courier joins Query & Company to preview tonight’s game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers. Sam evaluates how much of an advantage that Purdue will have inside tonight with Oscar Cluff and Trey Kaufman-Renn, believes that Braden Smith will be a full-go tonight despite injuring his ankle last game, and shares how people will know what type of game it’ll be tonight for Purdue by watching the first couple of minutes. (40:15-47:34) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query explaining why he believes the NFL did not, or has not, considered having the NFL Draft at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (47:34-1:12:13) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake discussing the improvements that Andrew Nembhard has made this season as the engine of the Pacers offense. He evaluates what the future looks like for Bennedict Mathurin with the Pacers, if he believes that the franchise would consider trading their 2026 first-round pick, and gives fashion advice for Jake. (1:12:13-1:22:46) – Earlier in the show, Jake and Sam King went over some of the things that Purdue could struggle with tonight against Indiana. Jake does that again this segment, but explains what Indiana could struggle with tonight, and it starts with Tucker DeVries. (1:22:46-1:34:59) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake sharing what Tyrese Haliburton said on a podcast, that was released today, about where he is at during his rehab and what he is working on right now during the process. (1:34:59-2:04:00) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Jake Query on today’s show and shares some thoughts on the College Football Playoff Championship game between IU and Miami. Jake asks Stephen if either team in the Super Bowl offers optimism for Colts fans with how they are built, evaluates what we have seen from Sam Darnold the last two seasons, believes that the Seahawks have the upper hand over New England, and exchanges stories with Jake about some of their early interviews with athletes. (2:04:00-2:12:37) – Jake reveals the various locations that the NFL has talked with Visit Indy about when it comes to hosting the NFL Draft. Why wasn’t the Indianapolis Motor Speedway considered? Jake has a theory. (2:12:37-2:20:55) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing tonight’s IU game and JMV joining the guys in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken and Anthony talk about the NIL process in college football and how Indiana might have changed the landscape for a guy like Dabo Swinney. Plus the Cleveland Cavaliers have seemed to course correct over the last few games but is it too little too late.

Munaf Manji talks betting for Tuesday Jan 27th. Tuesday's Cash That Ticket podcast focused heavily on the NBA betting board while continuing an early buildup toward Super Bowl prop markets. Coming off a winning best bet on the Lakers Bulls over, the discussion opened with a detailed recap of recent results and quickly shifted to current league news that could impact pricing and market movement. The most significant update involved Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is expected to miss four to six weeks with a calf sprain suffered before halftime of his most recent appearance. The injury was framed as another setback for a Milwaukee team already derailed by Damian Lillard's Achilles injury last season, with the belief that any Giannis trade discussions are more likely to materialize in the offseason rather than at the deadline, when value would be harder to maximize. Attention then turned to Drew Holiday, with reporting that the Knicks are exploring trade avenues. His two way impact, playoff experience, and ability to stabilize an offense were cited as reasons he could elevate a contender, particularly New York, by easing the nightly burden on Jalen Brunson while anchoring perimeter defense. The episode also reviewed Monday's slate, including Atlanta's home win over Indiana, Charlotte's lopsided victory against Philadelphia, Cleveland's defensive minded win over Orlando, Minnesota's dominant performance against a Steph Curry less Golden State, and Houston's win over Memphis behind Alperen Sengun. Kevin Durant's January production for Houston drew special praise, noting his heavy minutes, consistent scoring, and efficiency across shooting splits, reinforcing his importance to the Rockets' playoff push. Updated standings showed Detroit leading the East with a sizable cushion, while Oklahoma City maintained control of the West. From a betting perspective, Knicks Kings was highlighted as a strong spot for New York's offense, particularly the team total, given Sacramento's poor defensive metrics. Pistons Nuggets was analyzed through an injury lens, with Denver missing multiple starters including Nikola Jokic, leading to an under recommendation based on pace, rest, and Detroit's elite recent defense. Clippers Jazz hinged on Kawhi Leonard's status, with James Harden positioned for increased usage if Leonard sits against a depleted Utah defense. The Super Bowl segment introduced an early prop angle on Patriots quarterback Drake May, targeting his rushing yards over, based on prior playoff usage and similar quarterback production against Seattle's defense. The show closed with a featured NBA prop on Jalen Brunson points and assists, banking on a healthy return and a favorable matchup against the Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel for a chaotic and opinionated final hour of The Other Side of Midnight, where "talk radio without callers is just broadcasting". Lionel dives headfirst into controversial waters, debating the physics of 9/11 and the "official narratives" surrounding historical events. He dismantles health myths like the Mediterranean diet and the alleged benefits of wine, before turning his sights on the "cringeworthy" authenticity of Erica Kirk and the art of faking tears on command.  The phone lines light up with a cast of characters, including a debate on racism in elevators and the memorable debut of "Party Marty"—a retired construction worker from Indiana sharing wild tales of Everclear hangovers and frozen thermometers. From bad impressions to ice storms that turn cars into "rock hard" cubes, this is late-night radio at its most unpredictable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's edition of WagerTalk Today, Jesse Schule breaks down which teams he's fading in the NBA & CBB Action and give a best bet in Pistons vs Nuggets in NBA action & Ralph Michaels joins to give best bets in Nebraska vs Michigan & Purdue vs Indiana in College Basketball action. The Prez stops by to break down Stars vs Blues & Capitals vs Kraken in NHL for Tuesday! Hosts, Andy Lang & Dan Alexander provide props & free picks – don't miss out!Intro 00:00WTF or LFG? Follow or Fade this Play? St. Pauli vs RB Leipzig 1:20Jesse Schule 6:00Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets 7:10Super Bowl LX: Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots 10:00FADE MICHIGAN BASKETBALL 13:52Joe Brady Hired as Bills Head Coach 18:40Andy Five Dollar Tuesday 22:50Nebraska vs Michigan 25:20Purdue vs Indiana 30:50Prez 38:00Dallas Stars BET ON TEAM & their game tonight vs St. Louis Blues 41:38Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken 44:00Andy Lang All Around the World (NHL, NBA & Golf) 55:20NASCAR & F1 Handicapping 57:30

-Indiana led Nebraska by 16 points in the 2 nd half and lost; Minnesota led by 8 in the 2 nd half and lost by 19…these are obviously teamsnot the level of the Huskers-Can you imagine if Nebraska is trailing at half or in the 2 nd half tonight and comes back and ties or takes the lead...on THIS TEAM? Ifyou weren't already dreaming big, you certainly would be then…Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Michigan State plays at Rutgers at 5:30pm on FS1, and Purdue plays at Indiana at 8pm on Peacock-Purdue has already lost 2 straight games…it would be a big story if they lost a 3 rd straight game in losing at Indiana (and a warning forNebraska if they lose tonight that a streak could follow)…Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist SPORTS NEWS: https://AIrItOutBro.comNEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Is Indiana football one of the great sports stories of all time?Deion Sanders implements NFL-style fines for players at Coloradohttps://x.com/cfbalerts_/status/2015603288951894053?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgNew college football redshirt rules allow player up to 9 gameshttps://x.com/CollegeFBPortal/status/2011130670265844009?s=20TJ FInley transferring to his 7TH school!https://x.com/TJMoe28/status/2011257999923560902?s=20Dabo Swinney lays out the facts in Ole Miss tampering casehttps://x.com/jontweetssports/status/2014833941010587652?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgTrump's Greenland deal shows lots of promise for United Stateshttps://x.com/TONYxTWO/status/2014390801971699809?s=20Drunk Repub post to Greenlandhttps://x.com/DrunkRepub/status/2011834049342345596?s=20Sean McDermott out in Buffalohttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2013255113909907725?s=20Jesse Minter hired as Ravens new head coachhttps://x.com/Ravens/status/2014463405277474965?s=20Sheduer Sanders added to AFC pro bowl roster over Trevor Lawrencehttps://x.com/MLFootball/status/2015869901936656847?s=20Bad Bunny to perform in dress at Super Bowl halftime showhttps://x.com/MLFootball/status/2014540415320399896?s=20Image Credit:© Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images© Scott Sewell-Imagn Images© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images© Ben Queen-Imagn Images© Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Reardon and John Cantrell fill in for Tom; Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales posts a picture of him shoveling snow, and it doesn't go over well; Matt has trouble canceling his gym membership; Mayor Tom appeared on FOX News to discuss the latest on the Chicago Bears eyeing a move to Indiana; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight on how she was mobbed online this week for reporting on the results of a new marijuana study and its effect on the heart; another American citizen shot and killed by federal agents during an ICE protest.  

As the College Football National Championship and NFL Playoffs play out in front of millions of viewers each year, Jason reflects on observations that are relevant for every leader, team and organization. Jason reflects on the powerful lessons that high-stakes sports offer for our own leadership, teams, and organizational health. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: What does it take to transform a historic culture of losing into a national championship powerhouse? In this episode of The Thermostat, Jason V. Barger extracts profound leadership lessons from the recent "unbelievable" rise of Indiana University football and the resilience displayed in the NFL playoffs. By examining these high-performance environments, Jason identifies the universal reminders every executive and team lead needs to hear to recalibrate their own organizational thermostat. This episode moves beyond the scoreboard to explore the internal mechanics of a winning culture. Jason analyzes how belief acts as a catalyst for change, why mindset is the primary driver of execution under pressure, and how strategic talent evaluation—focusing on proven performance over flashy forecasts—can provide a competitive advantage in any industry. Whether you are leading a Fortune 500 company or a small creative team, these championship reminders offer a roadmap for engaging minds and hearts to achieve the "unbelievable." Essential listening for business leaders and culture-builders, this episode provides a fresh perspective on talent retention, the power of hope in low-trust environments, and the reality that every leader is a work in progress. Episode Notes & Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: Jason welcomes listeners and reflects on the necessity of stepping back to "breathe in good oxygen" and calibrate the leadership thermostat. [00:03] The Big Business of Attention: A look at the massive viewership of championship games and why these moments serve as the ultimate classroom for team dynamics. [00:08] The Indiana University Story: Jason breaks down the "unbelievable" 16-0 rise of a program historically known for losing and what it tells us about organizational transformation. [00:10] Reminder #1: The Power of Belief: How Coach Kurt Cignetti shifted a decades-long narrative of defeat by raising expectations and building collective confidence. [00:12] Reminder #2: Mindset and Focus: An exploration of how to shut out "outside noise" and stay relentlessly focused on the present task—because where you look is where you go. [00:15] Reminder #3: Talent Recruitment & Retention: A deep look at the "NIL Era" and why Indiana succeeded by choosing proven, undervalued performers over high-priced, flashy recruits. [00:20] Trust, Hope, and Engagement: Addressing the 10-year low in employee engagement and how leaders can build hope through care, empathy, and authenticity. [00:22] The "Work in Progress" Narrative: Lessons from NFL quarterbacks like Sam Darnold and Brock Purdy on rewriting your story when you've been doubted or deflated. [00:24] Closing Questions: Jason leaves leaders with two critical questions to ponder regarding their own team's development and culture. Key Takeaways for Leaders: Culture as a Competitive Advantage: High-priced talent cannot replace a cohesive culture where people play for each other. Narrative Shifting: To change performance, you must first change the story your team believes about its own potential. Recruitment Strategy: Look for "proven performance" and cultural fit rather than just forecasted potential or flashy credentials. Recalibration: Progress is stimulated when leaders and teams regularly step back to adjust their internal temperature together. Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/championship-reminders-for-every-culture/ Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Connect: Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger   Mak e Your 2026 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonv barger.com Like or Follow Jason

Kenzie details a shocking crime out of Indiana. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galen welcomes Alex Paul of Hoosiers Connect fame to the podcast for an in-depth conversation and look back at the "Stampede To Pasadena" --- the cross-country trip that Alex and GC took to see Indiana football play in their first Rose Bowl Game in nearly 60 years. We discuss the origins of the plan to drive across country, how the drive (and the social media content) slowly took shape as the trip continued, and the culmination of Indiana fans' hopes and dreams in the 38-3 demolition of Alabama in Pasadena. Also included are a variety of images from the stampede, showcasing some of the interesting and fun moments that we found along the way.For fans of travelogues and for those of you who followed the Stampede as closely as you did, this podcast should answer some questions for you! We appreciate everyone who took part, donated money, and followed along on social media.

Chuck reacts to the ACC Championship game moving to the noon slot on Championship Saturday. Chuck and Heath discuss possible changes to the targeting rule. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, Dylan Silver interviews Dallas Barkman, a broker specializing in new construction in Indiana and Michigan. They discuss the current trends in new construction, the impact of regulations, and the dynamics of the housing market. Dallas shares insights on the strategies employed by builders, the challenges faced in different counties, and the opportunities for first-time home buyers. The conversation also touches on the rental market, investment trends, and the experience of working across state lines in real estate.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley chats with a couple of local TV guests, Corey Miller sports anchor/reporter for KDSK, on everything St. Louis sports, as well as him heading to Italy for the Winter Olympics! Then, we are joined by Grace Ybarra, sports anchor/reporter for KMOV, and they discuss her alum Indiana winning the National Championship, and the biggest sports revelation around town, the St. Louis Billikens. In the second hour of the show, Matt plays audio from and reacts to Chaim Bloom's conversation from "Sports on a Sunday Morning." Our last guest of the show is Daniel Guerrero, Cardinals beat writer from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley chats with a couple of local TV guests, Corey Miller sports anchor/reporter for KDSK, on everything St. Louis sports, as well as him heading to Italy for the Winter Olympics! Then, we are joined by Grace Ybarra, sports anchor/reporter for KMOV, and they discuss her alum Indiana winning the National Championship, and the biggest sports revelation around town, the St. Louis Billikens.

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot Scott react in real time to the Seahawks' thrilling NFC Championship victory over the Rams and the surreal reality of Seattle heading to Super Bowl 60 as betting favorites. They reflect on preseason expectations, the emotional weight of surviving the Rams for a third time, and why this team feels like it's peaking at exactly the right moment. The segment also veers into classic Mitch Unfiltered trivia, from Alberta, Canada connections to Michael J. Fox and iconic musicians, before setting the table for a Super Bowl-centric week ahead. Ray Roberts breaks down why the Seahawks' NFC Championship victory over the Rams wasn't luck, but proof of a fully connected, resilient team built to withstand chaos and pressure. He explains how Seattle survived defensive breakdowns, Riq Woolen's near-disastrous penalty, and Matthew Stafford's efficiency by leaning on internal leadership, timely stops, and Sam Darnold's poise in the biggest game of his career. Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens break down how the Seahawks survived another wild showdown with the Rams, praising Mike Macdonald's evolving brilliance and the team's collective resilience under pressure. The discussion highlights Sam Darnold's career-defining performance, late-game heroics from Devin Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori, and the near-disastrous Riq Woolen penalty that could've changed Seattle sports history. Rick Neuheisel breaks down Indiana's shocking national championship run, explaining why Kurt Cignetti's rapid rebuild deserves historic praise despite the modern NIL and transfer landscape. He details how elite evaluation, culture, and buy-in — including key James Madison transfers — powered wins over Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon, and Miami, culminating in a defining performance by Fernando Mendoza.   GUESTS   Ray Roberts | Former NFL offensive lineman and Seahawks analyst Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion, Head Coach Dallas Renegades (UFL)   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Unbelievable Is an Understatement — Seahawks Punch Ticket to Super Bowl 60 14:15 | The Retribution Tour Rolls On — Why the Seahawks Match Up Perfectly With the Patriots 33:55 | GUEST: Ray Roberts; The Best Team Won — Why This Seahawks Run Feels Different 54:10 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Brilliance Becoming Greatness — Seahawks Survive Chaos and Punch Super Bowl Ticket 1:16:44 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; Worst to First — How Indiana Pulled Off the Most Unlikely Title Run in College Football History 1:41:47 | Other Stuff Segment: Baseball Hall of Fame voting frustration, Bryce Miller's 2024 bounce-back potential, Mariners acquiring Cooper Criswell from the Mets, Mike McCarthy returning to coach the Pittsburgh Steelers, NIL contract dispute involving Duke quarterback Darien Mensa, NIL legality and transfer portal implications, Abella Danger shown during Miami Hurricanes playoff broadcast, Chipotle publicity from Kurt Cignetti's "I Win Bowl," Chipotle rewards points story tied to Indiana football staffer, Fernando Mendoza championship celebration in Miami, ABBA's "Fernando" becoming Indiana's anthem, restrained Indiana fan behavior after national title win RIPs: Francis Buchholz (Scorpions bassist), John Brodie (former 49ers quarterback and NFL MVP), Jim Lovell (Apollo 13 commander) HEADLINES: Pet cow in Austria uses broom as a scratching tool, hearse spotted ordering food in a McDonald's drive-thru, man arrested for doing Corvette donuts in a church parking lot to impress a date, research suggests possible link between nose picking and Alzheimer's

The family didn't expect anything unusual when a mother moved into an older house in Indiana with help from her adult children. The timing felt right—a new place, a new chapter, and a newborn grandchild just three months old.But almost immediately, the house reacted in ways no one could explain. The baby became inconsolable near certain parts of the property, crying only when brought close to the porch or the house itself. Scratches appeared where they shouldn't have. At first, it was easy to dismiss—new parent nerves, coincidence, exhaustion.Then other family members began noticing things too. A teenage son described something unnatural moving through the house in the early morning light. The kitchen window refused to stay closed, no matter how often it was secured. And the atmosphere inside the home felt charged, heavy, as if something unseen was learning its way around the space.What began as unease slowly grew into something harder to ignore—something that made it clear the house was not empty, and never had been.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStories #HauntedHouse #ListenerStory #ShadowEntity #UnexplainedPhenomena #FamilyHaunting #ParanormalEncounter #GhostStoryLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Guest Bio: Justin and Trisha Davis are pastors, authors, and founders of RefineUs Ministries. After experiencing the pain of broken trust and the near collapse of their marriage, by God's grace they found hope and restoration. Their passion is equipping individuals, couples, and churches to break destructive patterns, live with authenticity, and build emotionally healthy relationships. They co-authored the best-selling books Beyond Ordinary: When a Good Marriage Just Isn't Good Enough and One Choice Away from Change: Break the Cycles That Hurt Your Relationships and Hold You Back. Justin and Trisha live in Indianapolis, Indiana, and have five kids.  Show Summary: Have you experienced the end of a relationship? Maybe a friend walked away from you, a family member cut you out of their life, or you went through a breakup or even a divorce? Justin and Trisha Davis were separated and on the verge of ending their marriage. They had two paths in front of them: divorce or restoration. Join hosts Eryn Eddy Adkins and Vivian Mabuni as they learn how God restored Justin and Trisha's marriage and refined both their hearts during this God Hears Her conversation.  Notes and Quotes:  “When you get to a place in your relationship—it doesn't matter what relationship it is—and you give and you give and you give and what you think you deserve in return isn't reciprocated, a sense of entitlement starts to live in your heart and that person can never repay you all that you think that they owe.” —Justin Davis  “You can't heal a wound you don't give a name to.” —Justin Davis  “Rock bottom is still solid surface to stand. God is unshakable. He is our solid foundation. Even when the world wipes us out, when relationships wipe us out, God is our firm foundation.” —Trisha Davis  “We were so concerned with building the church, we forgot to build into each other and build into who we were.” —Justin Davis  “There is a journey that we have to allow people to go on. On that journey, eventually you see your prism of pain as how God shows up so much brighter—in different arrays of color that we couldn't see with our rose-colored glasses.” —Trisha Davis  Verses:  Hebrews 12:5-11  Related Episodes:  GHH Ep 40 – Out of the Dust: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/out-of-the-dust/ GHH Ep 145 – Sitting on the Sidelines with Bethany Toney: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/sitting-on-the-sidelines/ GHH Ep 168 – Walking Through Infidelity with Jami Nato: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/walking-through-infidelity/  Links:  The Davis's Website: https://justinandtrisha.com/ God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191  Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM 

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-14:38) – Former IU tight end, Dan Thompson, joins Greg Rakestraw to talk about his alma mater capturing the College Football Playoff Championship on Monday night, what it means to him to see IU as the best team in the sport, shares how he thinks Bill Mallory would be feeling right now if he was still with us, and comments on the growth from Fernando Mendoza at his time at Cal to Indiana this season. (14:38-37:43) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and his conversation with Greg Rakestraw starts with the report that Philip Rivers will be interviewing for the Buffalo Bills head coach vacancy. Kevin also points to the two coordinators for the Colts being in the mix for other teams and comments on the future of Michael Pittman Jr. with the franchise. (37:43-47:50) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jerry Palm from PalmBrackets.com joining to give some of his early thoughts on the NCAA Tournament. Greg asks Jerry where he has Notre Dame, Butler, Indiana, and Purdue right now and who he believes the four best teams in college basketball are.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium. Will they build in Arlington Heights or Indiana?

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's tampering accusations and why his public callout is different from others. They also dive into the wave of lawsuits sweeping across college sports, Charles Bediako's jump from the G League to the SEC, whether declaring for the NBA Draft should end a college career, and the latest on Darian Mensah amid his lawsuit with Duke. What could happen with that and where will he ultimately land? 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - The latest on who's suing who 2:17 - UNLV once signed a player from juvenile detention? 11:00 - Big joke there are unenforceable deals 17:22 - What's the Dabo vs. Ole Miss tampering fight? 21:14 - Why Dabo calling out tampering is a big deal 36:30 - Indiana after the title run 42:30 - Charles Bediako goes from G League to hooping in the SEC 47:06 - Should declaring for the NBA Draft end a college career? 55:02 - Why lawmakers shouldn't fix everything, just a few rules 59:16 - Darian Mensah to go to Miami amid his Duke lawsuit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Patreon Release: Better Together with Jon and Jolene Rocke   "What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." Mark 10:9 (KJV)   *Transcription Below*   Questions and Topics We Discuss: What are you so thankful you did in every season of marriage, from newlyweds to empty nesters that you see the pay off now in the present? How has grace and forgiveness benefited your relationship? What advice do you have for all of us married couples as we seek to grow as one, rather than grow parallel or even grow apart from one another?   Jon and Jolene Rocke are my local friends and my guests for today. They work side by side at Peoria Rescue ministries, and they have so many lovely gifts of leadership and hospitality and teaching, but the topic we are going to focus on today is marriage. From the first time we met, Mark and I adored them and appreciated their sweet bond with one another, and I'm so thrilled to introduce you to them today. Here's our chat:   Jon and Jolene both grew up in Christian homes and accepted Jesus as their Savior and Lord at the age of 15.  Jon is from Morton and Jolene from Elgin, IL. They met on a bus ride to a Youth Gathering in Minnesota.  They sat together and talked the whole way home about life, the Bible and God.  Jon played his guitar and sang John Denver songs and their match was made with “Sunshine on my Shoulders”.   They married at the age of 18 and had their first child, Janelle, at 19.  They left for Grace college in Winona Lake, Indiana with an 18 month old toddler in tow and had another baby girl born while in college named Jaime.  At graduation in 1984, they were accepted to Trinity Seminary to follow Jon's desire to be a Professor of Theology, but became pregnant with their son, Jordan, which changed every plan and sent them back home to build up their finances.   They came back to Morton and worked in the Family Business and felt called to stay.  They raised their 3 children in Morton working in the business until God loosened their tent pegs and called them to Peoria Rescue Ministries in 2017. Jon is the Executive Director and Jolene is the Ministry Ambassador.  They are thankful to be working side-by-side in this new season of their marriage.   Jon and Jolene will celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary and have 3 married children and have 10 grandchildren. Their son Jordan and his wife Jessica live in Sandpoint, Idaho with their 3 Kids.  Their daughter Janelle and husband Ryan live in Kennesaw, Georgia with their 3 children.  And their daughter Jaime and her husband Jonathan live here in Morton with their 4 children.   Related Episodes from The Savvy Sauce: 5 Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman Traveling with Your Family with Katie Mueller   At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.   Five Love Languages The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers A Teen's Guide to the 5 Love Languages   Thank You to Our Sponsors: Chick-fil-A East Peoria and The Savvy Sauce Charities (and donate online here)   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook, Instagram or Our Website.   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”   Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”   Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”   Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”   John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”   Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcription*   Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger: (0:10 - 2:05) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here. I want to say a huge thank you to today's sponsors for this episode, Chick-fil-A East Peoria and Savvy Sauce Charities.   Are you interested in a free college education for you or someone you know? Stay tuned for details coming later in this episode from today's sponsor, Chick-fil-A East Peoria. You can also visit their website today at https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/il/east-peoria.   If you've been with us long, you know this podcast is only one piece of our nonprofit, which is the Savvy Sauce Charities. Don't miss out on our other resources. We have questions and content to inspire you to have your own practical chats for intentional living.   And I also hope you don't miss out on the opportunity to financially support us through your tax-deductible donations. All this information can be found on our recently updated website, thesavvysauce.com.   Jon and Jolene Rocke are my local friends and my guests for today. They work side by side at Peoria Rescue Ministries, and they have so many lovely gifts of leadership and hospitality and teaching. But the topic we're going to focus on today is marriage. From the first time we met, Mark and I adored them so much and really appreciated their sweet bond with one another. And I'm so thrilled to get to introduce you to them today.   Here's our chat. Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Jon and Jolene.   Jon Rocke: (2:05 - 2:06) We're so happy to be here, Laura. Thanks so much for having us.   Laura Dugger: (2:07 - 2:43) Well, it's truly my pleasure. And will the two of you just start by giving us a little background on how you came to know Christ as your personal Lord and Savior?   Jolene Rocke: (2:07 - 2:43) Yeah, I grew up in the Chicago area in a suburb and in a Christian home. So, I was very thankful to know about God. And I came to know Him as my personal Savior at 15. And so, then I really had a complete change. And from then on, I have just followed Him as close as I can. So very thankful for Jesus.   Jon Rocke: (2:44 - 2:59) Yeah, and I was actually 15 as well. Became overwhelmed with my sin at 15 and knew that I did not know Christ. And so, since then, a very imperfect following, but glad to be part of the family.   Laura Dugger: (3:00 - 3:15) Well, and that's awesome that both of you were 15 and never knew that piece of your story. But I'm assuming you were living in different places. So then how did the two of you meet and fall in love?   Jolene Rocke: (3:15 - 4:40) That is such a funny story. Because I, along with a friend of mine from Elgin, jumped on a Morton bus going to Morris, Minnesota. And they picked us up in Rockford. And we got on the bus, went to the same youth gathering for our church denomination. And on the way home from that weekend, we sat on the bus the whole way home and talked.   And Jon had what was so interesting to me, a study Bible. And I had never seen a study Bible in my life. And so, he showed me what an open Bible was with notes at the bottom. And because I came to Christ at 15 and started Bible study on my own with just a spiral notebook, a pen, and my Bible, I was fascinated by this Bible.   And I heard from Morton girls that he carried his Bible everywhere. So, he was kind of different than the rest of the guys. And I told them that's the kind of guy I was looking for. And then to top it all off, he had a guitar. And he sang John Denver songs to me. So, Sunshine on My Shoulders, I think, really made me happy.   Laura Dugger: (4:40 - 4:45) Just knowing your family music is such a big part of worship. Yeah. That's part of what wooed you, too.   Jon Rocke: (4:40 - 5:35) Yeah. Part of the crazy story is that it's a long trip. It's like a 12-hour trip. And so, we left Morton at like 5 in the morning. And so, I'm sleeping on the floor. And we picked these girls up. And I wake up, and I'm like, “Oh, an angel just got on the bus.” That's what I thought. And she was like, she didn't really have anything to do with me the whole weekend till the way home.   But we have a lot of fun with that story. And so that was the beginning. I think I sent flowers the next day. And we began, actually, a very long-distance, over-the-phone relationship, getting to know each other. And we actually went through, I think, the Book of Romans together over the course of, I guess, a year. And then got married. And we were pretty young.   Jolene Rocke: (5:36 - 6:47) Yeah. We met when Jon was just 16. And then two weeks after his 18th birthday, we got married. And I'm a year older. So, it was very young. But we are so thankful because we're going to celebrate 44 years of marriage here.   So, God knit us together, I think, through the fact that we were both really pursuing the Lord individually. And then we were so happy to find somebody like that. I thought I was headed to be a missionary in Africa at the time I met him. And he was, like, searching, too. But both all out pursuit of Christ. And so, I think that's what knit our hearts together. And it didn't hurt that he sent flowers the next day.   Laura Dugger: (6:47 - 7:15) It was a wise move. But I love it because the two of you have really grown up together. Totally. You've been meeting as teens. When you reflect back, what are you so thankful that you did in every season of marriage, from newlyweds to now empty nesters, that you're getting to see the payoff now in the present?   Jon Rocke: (6:49 - 8:10) Yeah, I think sometimes you are intentional. And we've tried to be intentional. But I think sometimes God brings circumstances into your life that sort of force something. So not only were we young when we got married, but nine months after we got married, yeah, we had Janelle, our oldest daughter.   And so, we had to realize we still needed time together. And we had a little baby. It began, I think, an intentional course for us to carve out time. So, you know, we put our kids to bed early. It was a big deal for us as parents that we had our time after they went to bed because we didn't get a whole lot of time.   And other little silly things, the kids didn't get to sit in between us at church. That was the rule. You can sit on either side of mom and dad, but you can't sit in between us. And so that was just, you know, again, a little thing that we did. And some things we had to learn. I'm more of a night person. Jolene's more of a morning person. Part of that, we had to learn at one point, you know, let's make sure we prioritize going to bed together. Just so, again, we had that time. So, there's been all sorts of different steps along the way that we've tried to prioritize each other.   Jolene Rocke: (8:10 - 9:01) So the two words that come to my mind with regard to that are compromise. You're two different people, and you're suddenly thrust together into a home situation. Well, that took compromise on both of our parts. So that's kind of sacrifice, too. That means he doesn't get to stay up until midnight if we want to go to bed together, and I'm going to have to push myself to stay up later just so that we can make a common bedtime.   So, compromise, and then I think the other major thing to me would be communication, because we didn't have a relationship before marriage where we were in the same town and could see each other all the time or go on dates. We didn't have that. So, we had letter writing. This is 43 years ago. So, we had letter writing daily.   Jon Rocke: (9:02 - 9:04) Some of us were daily. He was daily.   Jolene Rocke: (9:05 - 9:11) I wasn't quite as good at letter writing every day, but I was in college by now.   Jon Rocke: (9:11 - 9:13) You were still in high school. Now we know.   Jolene Rocke: (9:14 - 10:15) But I think the communication factor, that actually helped us because, yes, I realize face-to-face dating is a great thing, but to not be able to do that and have nothing but be able to write your day out, what happened during your day, you're learning to tell the other person what happened in your day, how you felt about that, what your dreams, your goals are. So, it started, to me and us, I think a great foundation of communication.   Laura Dugger: (10:15 - 10:30) And is it Song of Songs, I believe, 5:16, where part of it says, “This is my lover, this is my friend,” and that's what I'm hearing, is that you were really deepening your friendship in those early years and that from witnessing your lives, it seems that has only continued.   Jolene Rocke: (10:30 - 10:35) Yeah, exactly. We are so thankful. It's a very different story than most people, but we're so thankful.   Jon Rocke: (10:16 - 10:39) I think also, for us, it was Genesis 2 in the sense that you need to leave everything else and cleave together. We were young. It's hard to believe. When we look back, we think about our kids and our grandkids and would we want that for them, and yet I don't think we'd trade it for the world.   Laura Dugger: (10:40 - 10:52) I love that. And what encouragement do you have for others then who are also wanting to build a foundation of remaining connected and intimate in all the aspects of their own marriage?   Jon Rocke: (10:53 - 12:07) That's one of those things about being intentional. Matthew 19:6, where Christ repeats that adage from Genesis 2, that God created them male and female, they need to leave mother and father and cleave together, but then he adds this, “and no one should tear that apart.” And we often think about that, I think, as other people tearing that apart, and that's true.   But the same goes, we can tear ourselves apart if we're not going to make sure everything else, all other distractions, because they're going to continually come, right? And again, we had kids so early that I think we knew we had to carve that time out, because if we wouldn't have, I'm not sure how that would have worked. We would have been so consumed early. But career, we've just known that we've had to say, if we don't make sure that we're the priority, it's so easy to get lost in all the other things of life that are not bad. Kids are not bad, they're great. And your careers and your work, that's all good. But it can be the enemy of great in a marriage.   Jolene Rocke: (12:07 - 12:32) Yeah, we talked about the fact that this is how we started all those years ago. But a pursuit of God individually actually enhances a pursuit of God together. I'm still in the Word individually. Jon's still in the Word individually. But we also then read and pray together every night. So just this pursuit of God.   Jon Rocke: (12:32 - 13:06) But that wasn't something we did from day one either. I mean, that was a learned scenario where one time we were just kind of convicted of the fact that together we're not taking time to pray and read together. And so, then we just made that part of routine at night. So then again, that made us say we're going to go to bed together. Because if we didn't, then we didn't have that time. That opportunity to pray together and read together has just become a connection point that we wouldn't want to trade.   Laura Dugger: (13:07 - 13:55) I think that's encouraging in so many ways because you've grown into this. And I think for anyone just starting out, it's so helpful to see you didn't let excuses get in the way. It reminds me of a supervisor in college who said, “If you want something done, give it to a busy person.” And I think in a unique way with you two being launched into parenthood nine months after you were married, you didn't have the luxury of being frivolous with your time. And you chose intentionality. And it seems like God really has blessed that and honored it.   Jolene Rocke: (13:55 - 14:05) Yeah and continued it to this day. You're very right. We continue to be busy. And that's still the struggle to combat that with intentional time together. So definitely.   Jon Rocke: (13:55 - 14:31) You talk about seasons in our lives. So, I had to have a hip replacement. So, from like 23 till I had that at 50, I couldn't take long walks. But now we get to walk together, which is a huge privilege. And so, I always think about it. I'm not into exercise to exercise, but I'm into being together. And exercise is a thing we can do together. The other thing we did in our, I guess it was on our 25th. We got a tandem bike. And we love doing our tandem bike.   Jolene Rocke: (14:31 - 16:21) But he wanted a tandem bike right when we got married. And I kept saying, no, I didn't really want to sit on the back and have no control. And not be able to see when I thought I should break or when I wanted to turn.   So, this is something that I often encourage women that are moving into the emptiness season of life. I was driving to church alone. And the Lord really impressed on me that the extreme lavish amount of love that as a homemaker I gave to my children who were now gone, I needed to transfer that to my husband.   I've always loved Jon first and best. But I needed to take even the time commitment. What could I do to show Jon I loved him lavishly the way I tried to my children? So that was a time thing for me. And it was like get a tandem bike. So, I was willing then to get the tandem and sit in the back. And you really do; you're called the stoker. You really do work in the back. You don't just sit there. You work. But I no longer had the control of that. And I am learning to see butterflies land on corn stalks. And I actually love our tandem bike. But God had to grow me. And that was part of my several gifts to him in emptiness period that has helped us keep a strong marriage, I think.   Laura Dugger: (16:21 - 16:30) And isn't that interesting how there's a gift in it for you? Like you offer this sacrifice and yet he's teaching you new things.   Jon Rocke: (16:21 - 16:22) I love it, yeah.   Laura Dugger: (16:23 - 16:45) What would you two say is the biggest personality difference that you've recognized in your own marriage?   Jolene Rocke: (16:45 - 17:22) We just had a personality test yesterday. We have an executive team leadership at Peoria Rescue Ministries, and we had to do personality tests again. And that always is quite glaring to see how different we are. So, we're on two ends of the spectrum. But we can encourage any marriage that that can work and actually maybe be in your favor as long as you work hard at it. So, it just takes work and communication to say, you're very logical thinking, I'm very emotional, so how do we come together then in situations where I'm flustered and he's calm because he at times looks as if you don't care.   Jon Rocke: (17:22 - 17:53) Right, yeah, it can be that. You're highly relational. I'm definitely more process. And I think you're going to learn quickly, especially if you have kids, that all your kids are going to have different personalities. That's the weirdest thing, right? They all grew up in the same home and they're all just completely different. And so being able to help them understand kind of a little bit who they are and how that works has been a good thing that we're not the same.   Jolene Rocke: (17:53 - 20:01) God didn't make one good and one bad. He made all of us different, all in His image, to His glory. We all bring value to the family, and we both bring value to one another as helpmates because I'm able to sharpen Jon in areas that are blind spots for him. He's able to totally sharpen me and calm me in blind spots that are mine. So, I think in a marriage, it's just actually, it's been helpful. Differences are good.   Laura Dugger: (20:01 - 20:25) Oh, I love that. Differences are good. It sounds like God sanctified even your views of that. And so, getting really practical, when was a time when your differences were working against each other or caused conflict? And then how, through maturing and more time together, how do you celebrate and even lean into and appreciate those differences?   Jolene Rocke: (20:25 - 21:00) Well, one thing for sure is we had what we call our valley, where we learned that Psalm 23 wasn't just a funeral psalm, but it's a life psalm, and it's a way of life psalm. So, at that time, I had three family members pass away, and Jon had his family business go down. So, we watched our personalities within that in handling loss and grief. So, here's the optimist really down, and here's realist trying to be cheerleader and be up.   And so actually God did it, and we know without a doubt that God can work beyond personalities and bring you to a point where you can actually support one another well. But there again, it's got to be intentional. It's got to be me saying, we need to sit down now and have a meeting, talk about how you're feeling, whether you want to talk about feelings or not, because I need to know where you're at so that I can help you best.   Jon Rocke: (20:01 - 21:20) Yeah, and on a practical level during that time, I found myself not communicating some of what I thought was either scary or just the long drag of it. And so that was a potential way for us to disconnect because all of this is swirling from at least our livelihood standpoint, swirling in my head, and I'm not going to want to share that. And yet we realized we had to, but then those are not always easy things because Jolene, like most ladies, likes security as an important thing, right? Of just knowing what's going to happen.   In the end, it did make us really, again, Joe mentioned Psalm 23, and if he is our shepherd, what else could we want? We both had to end up clinging to that because our security was gone. Part of our sense of who we were, and particularly me in a family business for three generations, was gone. And so, we certainly had to make sure that our tendencies, like in communication, those kinds of things, we had to work through those during that time.   Laura Dugger: (21:21 - 21:30) Thank you for sharing that. I think that's very relatable to hear about the ups and the downs. And so, do you have any specific stories of a time when you were both in your strengths, and even though they were very different, they worked well together?   Jolene Rocke: (21:30 - 23:12) Yeah, I think that it's the learning what your strengths are that you may not know that God gives you at the time, and that's his grace. So, at the time, for all those years previous to the valley, Jon was the one that pushed me to communicate, and shutting down was not an option, which is what I wanted to do. So, I'd rather just not talk about it and go to bed. And he would push, push, push me to keep communicating, and that we would work through everything before the sun went down, as the Bible says.   Well, in the valley, it was Jon that was shutting down. And suddenly, you know, I had to be the one to push communication. So, this is something I heard on a sermon. A personality is not an excuse for sin. So that just means that I can't say, well, I'm not comfortable in conflict, so I'm not going to communicate and I'm going to shut down. No, you need to push yourself, ask the Lord for help, and go as his helpmate and say, you have to talk about it, you have to tell me, how are you doing? How are you feeling? So, I feel like it's just, it was such a beautiful valley when we look back now.   Laura Dugger: (23:12 - 23:25) Another previous guest had said she noticed when she was in the valley, that's when you're closest to the living water.   Jon Rocke: (23:13 - 24:41) Oh, absolutely. For sure. That's how creeks run, through valleys. Yeah. And I think our parenting, it was helpful for us to have both sides of our personality in parenting because I think we could address situations with our kids from different viewpoints and different ways to think about things, and those were helpful things as well.   But we also, during all sorts of the periods of time in our marriage, we had some little things that just reminded us. We had little words. So one was, you know, “we need to swim back.” So, you can often find yourself, because of a season of time or a season with your kids or whatever on the different islands, and we would just say, we got to swim back. And so that was one of our things that we did. And then we also had a, if we went too long, we just realized we weren't intentional about our intimacy of any kind. It was just basically, “Hey, you didn't kiss me today.” And we used to make that, “No, you didn't kiss me today.” And it was just a thing we tried to do to make sure that we had these little things that just kept us reminded. And so, they were really, they were kind of practical, just little code words for us that made a difference and got our minds back to where it needed to be.   Jolene Rocke: (24:41 - 24:50) Yeah, and in the busyness, that's easy to remember those little swing thoughts.   Laura Dugger: (24:50 - 30:17) Swim back. And now a brief message from our sponsor.   Did you know you can go to college tuition free just by being a team member at Chick-fil-A East Peoria? Yes, you heard that right. Free college education. All Chick-fil-A East Peoria team members in good standing are immediately eligible for a free college education through Point University. Point University is a fully accredited private Christian college located in West Point, Georgia. 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We ask that you also will share by sharing financially, sharing the Savvy Sauce podcast episodes, and sharing a five-star rating and review. You can also share any of our social media posts on Instagram or Facebook. We are grateful for all of it and we just love partnering together with you.   Now, back to the show. What encouragement do you have for healthy communication and healthy conflict resolution in marriage?   Jon Rocke: (30:19 - 31:31) God's grace. It's going to have to take time. You have to find that time together. So, I think it's all about prioritizing that time. I don't necessarily like conflict, but I know in our marriage you can't avoid it. And so, we just had to work through it right away. And so, I would say don't let time simmer conflict because that usually never makes it better.   Certainly, there's a sense of if there's something that's really emotional and maybe you need some space. My problem is I often don't give Jolene that space and that's hard on her, it really is, and sometimes not fair. But in the same vein, for me it felt like I didn't care if I just said, “Well, go ahead and be angry or be whatever or be upset about this or just let's not deal with it.” And she was gracious in pressing in and doing that. But I think don't let time go, just deal with it.   Jolene Rocke: (31:32 - 33:26) And two, the encouragement I think of is that Jon and I tell each other everything, every little thing. And we are very aware of couples that don't. And when Jon was holding back for me in that valley time, I really noticed it and I felt pretty alone. So, if you're always telling each other everything, there should be no secrets. So that just means there might be conflict then. If you're going to tell each other everything, then there might be conflict and you need to be prepared for that.   But that's better than me not saying anything. I sometimes say it's like a teapot, you're simmering or you're spouting. What's the perfect in the middle balance? It's really important to not simmer because you will spout eventually and then that's a harder conflict than if you just kept talking, kept telling every little thing. And so, we do tell each other every little thing.   Laura Dugger: (33:26 - 33:40) Well, and to go with that metaphor, if you have a release valve where that hot air can escape, it sounds like your communication has been that where you can get the water temperature back to a healthy place in the relationship.   Jolene Rocke: (33:40 - 33:55) Yeah, yes. And that takes work. So, I mean, honestly, what encouragement? Don't give up. Just keep going because it's worth it.   Laura Dugger: (33:55 - 34:10) Well, and I'm thinking back. Okay, so you had three kids. They're somewhat close together and you were young. So those years when all of your children were in the home, even elementary school age, that timeframe, what did that look like for communication? How did you still make sure you connected every day?   Jon Rocke: (33:26 - 34:31) Well, then throw in, we went to college after we had kids, which was actually, again, just God's grace and gift to us that we were able to leave town, leave the family business for a while, didn't think we were going to be involved in family business, went out to Indiana, went to school, and we didn't have anybody else but ourselves. And so that, again, was just his gift to us as young. We went in 1980, so that was two years after we were married. So, we already had Janelle at that point, and then Jamie came along soon after. And so, I had school but had to work to support. Jolene had to work and she was mom to two little ones. And so, again, I think it was just those times of making sure that we said nothing else can get in the way of us. Again, another phrase that we just had was, you know, we can get through anything together and nothing apart.   Jolene Rocke: (34:32 - 35:21) And that's not a flippant statement for us. That means we're trying and we're going to find the intentional time, put them to bed early, and make sure on weekends we're connecting well. And that meant sometimes driving with our kids. We'd go on drives. But that's Jon and I being able to talk. And then if they're goofing off in the back seat, it's okay. It's just fine because we actually are having talk time. Drive time has always been great communication time for us.   Laura Dugger: (35:21 - 35:35) That's really helpful, I think, for parents in any season. And you're talking about God's grace. So how has grace, and even forgiveness, benefited your relationship?   Jolene Rocke: (35:35 - 35:40) It's everything to our relationship.   Jon Rocke: (35:22 - 37:12) It's the only thing in everything. The parable of the unjust steward in Matthew 18 and just this idea that if you catch the enormity of your sin, then you can forgive others. And so that has been, I think, an important part of what we do because I love that whole story. Peter is asking that question, “How many times do I have to forgive somebody?” And if you think about a marriage context, well, that's a great question because my guess is it's going to be thousands upon thousands of times for whatever little or big things they are. And he's kind of like loading up. I feel that he's getting ready to say, “I've already forgiven this person six times. So, is it seven? And then after that, there's no more?” And the whole point of that is, oh, you really want to keep numbers, Peter? Here's the numbers. You've been forgiven zillions. And so, what's the little trifle amount that you're not going to forgive? And so, I'm thankful that Jolene is gracious because she's had to forgive me and continues to. We're still learning in a new season of life where now we get to work together, which to me is a really great joy. But it's also a different reality where we have a lot of work talk. Well, that's great. And we love that. But that can't dominate everything either. And so that's another one of those things that we have to figure out how to carve out our time away from work. Even though we enjoy working together and it's really fun, it's a new thing. That can't get in the way of us either.   Jolene Rocke: (37:13 - 40:14) There's got to be grace on both parts that now as I look at him as a boss also. And my husband, you know, I need to give a lot of grace to realize he's working within a momentum around a team and a leadership. But then as he comes home, and I'm very fully aware now of what a hat change that means for a man. That means that he's taking off his hat now and becoming my husband at home. And so, it's grace on both sides as he sees me working even under him or with him as a team. But it's a lot of grace and forgiveness over the years because in the early years as you're raising children, there might be unmet expectations is something I wrote down because I feel like as I think back to this pursuer of God and who I married and I remember those early years thinking, well, wow, he's not leading in devotions in the family. And I'm kind of struggling to find, I need to, as the mom then, pick that up and make sure we're doing with the children some family devotions. Well, that can create controversy. It can be that I would be upset, but I needed to forgive him for the fact that he didn't mean to do that and abdicate that responsibility. He just didn't know. And so, there's so much about being graceful as a wife to say, okay, I understand. That wasn't maybe how you were raised, or you didn't see that modeled in the home. But this is what I would desire for our family. And so, you just keep working and you keep forgiving because we've been forgiven so much, as Jon said. So, we know that. And I think the other key thing then with forgiveness becomes no record keeping, just as love is in 1 Corinthians 13. It doesn't keep the record of wrongs. I don't need to sit around with my time and in my brain and think about how much I've forgiven Jon. I need to think about the fact that God's forgiven so much in me, and he has to forgive me all the time. So, you're on this equal footing with forgiveness rather than trying to harbor a record of wrongs.   Laura Dugger: (40:14 - 40:40) Well, and I think you bring up examples for how it works in our families as well with children. And so, it's clear you two have such a solid marriage and you also have a thriving relationship with your adult children and your grandchildren and all their families. So, I think you just have a lot that you could teach us about raising a family as well. What are you so thankful that you did when your kids were living at home that you're now getting to see the payoff as they're adults?   Jon Rocke: (40:16 - 41:43) We literally grew up with our kids. So sorry for our kids that they had to, you know, grow up with their mom and dad. But that's been a lot of fun too because we did a lot of play. Again, these are just little things for us, these little words. So, as the kids were young, we used to, something that bothered them is I would tell them pretty plainly that I love mom most. And so, kids will always try to drive a wedge between mom and dad. That's just part of the fallen nature of kids. And so, we really communicated early. Our kids will tell you that was a hard lesson for them to learn that they didn't quite understand at that age, right? But they've really come to appreciate that in their own marriages. And then the other thing that we said was we choose you second. So, they knew we choose each other first because you're going to be gone someday and mom's not. And so, but we will always choose you second. So, friends were not a higher priority or social or hobby or anything. You know, the kids were always knew they were second. And so our kids are scattered all across, although we have Jamie and Jonathan here, one family here in Morton that we love to live life with. The others are gone, but I think we're still close in a lot of ways from that.   Jolene Rocke: (41:45 - 45:27) Yeah, I think we're a close family because we have stuck together through not just the ups, but the downs, but we're fun loving. Jon and I like games. We like to do stuff, and we like to go places. We prioritized vacation when they were little so that we were all together in an intentional environment that was away from home. And so, we were together, they enjoyed going to Florida every year and it was always what we called just happenstances that were so adverse. It wasn't your ideal. And so, we did not have ideal things happen on any trip, actually, that we go on. So, what we decided to call them is adventures. So, we intentionally took adverse situations, whether that's a flat tire, going to Florida with all the kids and it's the middle of the night and we're all sitting at a gas station on the curb waiting for the next tire to get fixed. It's just, we just always called them adventures and I'm not sorry for that. That's something our kids are passing on to their kids when things happen. Our son in particular, Jordan, his family seems to have a lot of adventures, like Jon and I have had. And that's what they call them to their children. So, I'm not sorry for the word adventure. Jon taught me a saying that he used to say, you love your children, even if you don't like them or you will lose them. And that was really important in the teenage years. When one of our children was struggling in junior high, I knew even if I didn't like the way this one was acting, I needed to just keep loving them as scripture says, right? Not if they're perfect, but all the time. And so, we didn't lose her through that time, I think because there was so much intentional loving beyond the liking. The other thing that I would just mention with that to encourage any, any mom or dad, I picked up the book, The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman and had this daughter read it with me so that we can learn, how do we love each other? Well, through this time when it feels like we don't really like each other that well. So, well, wow. I had no idea. It was physical touch for you. And I, I thought it was the acts of service. And you would notice that I picked up your room because I knew you had a hard day in a test at school. Well, there was never any knowledge or awareness that I did that for her. But whenever I put my arms around her and gave her a giant hug and wouldn't let her go until she melted in my arms, I realized, yes, that's what she, that's how I can love her best.   Laura Dugger: (45:27 - 45:50) That is awesome to hear that story. It is helpful to have actionable things that we can replicate. And so, I am going to link in the show notes to a few of our episodes that may be beneficial. If people want to take that concept a step further, Dr. Gary Chapman has been a previous guest. I'll link to those. And then also Katie Mueller talked about traveling with your family and the lessons that the Lord teaches his children about traveling in the Bible and how that applies to us. That's great. So, if you're willing, will you share anything more about the honeymoon? I'm so curious now.   Jon Rocke: (45:27 - 46:35) We will. I feel like we're taking too much time here.   Jolene Rocke: (46:35 - 46:36) I don't know, but well, we knew that this was setting the tone for marriage as far as adventures.   Jon Rocke: (46:36 - 46:37) But well, the very first off we, we got on a plane. So, we got married on a Sunday and we were flying out down to Florida on Sunday night. We got to Atlanta where we were supposed to connect to another plane. We were supposed to go to Fort Myers, Florida and there had been a storm and, and they were rushing to get us on the right flights or to get us to the next flight. And they put us on the wrong plane. You know, this was back in the day where that could happen. Couldn't happen today, but put us on the wrong plane. We ended up in Melbourne, Florida at midnight last flight of the night. You know, we're newlyweds. We're supposed to be, you know, on our honeymoon. They put us up at a Holiday Inn Express with the crew and said, you know, we'll get you out a flight. You have to be up at 4 a.m. And so, you know, I was, our first night was not necessarily what you would, you know, call the most romantic night that we could have. And then do you want to tell the second story of our honeymoon?   Jolene Rocke: (46:36 - 46:37) The canoe trip.   Jon Rocke: (46:37 - 46:37) Yeah.   Jolene Rocke: (46:37 - 47:28) The canoe trip is, I have such bad allergies to many things. And so, Jon knew that because we tried to go horseback riding and I thought I'd be okay because it was outdoors, but the dander on the horse made me just blow up into a big ball on my face. And so, he realized how much I have a problem with allergies, but we decided to go canoeing in a very narrow mangrove swamp. That was really depleted in, in its depth that day. And so, we were canoeing along, but we, we got into the side of the mangrove trees and out came a Hornets, Hornets out of this giant nest and stung me all over my back.   Jon Rocke: (47:28 - 47:50) And so Jon went into, I'm like thinking that my six day, you know, marriage is over. My wife, who's so allergic, we're half hour out on our journey and I'm, she's like going to die on the spot. Cause I figured if she's so allergic to animals, then this many, you know, bee stings or wasp stings, she's, you know, she's dead.   Jolene Rocke: (47:52 - 48:12) So he jumps, jumps out. Yeah. First, the truth is he took my top off and started taking mud from the bottom of the creek and, just plasters me with mud on my back. And then he jumps out of the canoe and starts running the, the canoe. Cause it was pretty shallow.   Jon Rocke: (48:12 - 48:31) I decided it was going to be quicker to get her back in time. I figured I had about 30 minutes, you know, to, to try to get her to some medical attention. And so, yeah, so I'm running the canoe back instead of paddling it. Cause I knew I could get faster. Well, then I cut my foot on a shoal and we're a mess.   Jolene Rocke: (48:31 - 48:37) I mean, he had it. What? Like six-inch stitches. So, we ended up in the ER here.   Jon Rocke: (48:37 - 48:38) Yeah.   Jolene Rocke: (48:38 - 48:52) Both of us with me, with stings, Jon, with a cut. And, and that was just the start of the honeymoon that we called a giant adventure adventure since it wasn't great.   Jon Rocke: (48:52 - 48:55) It's been a 44-year adventure.   Laura Dugger: (48:55 - 49:15) You did start with quite the adventure. I love that. And I think the husbands' listening will appreciate, of course you took their top off first.   Jon Rocke: (49:03 - 49:04) That's right.   Jolene Rocke: (49:05 - 49:07) It was a little embarrassing.   Jon Rocke: (49:08 - 49:10) It was a good thing. Nobody else.   Jolene Rocke: (49:10 - 49:15) Nobody else.   Laura Dugger: (49:15 - 49:25) Sorry. I had to tease on that part, but through various seasons, how did you prioritize one another above your kids, your career and your own families of origin?   Jon Rocke: (49:25 - 50:35) We just knew we had to have time. So, a couple of things. I mean, we had a fortunate built in mechanism too, to take trips together. So, within our family business, we had conferences and such that we had to attend. And so, we made that a priority that we were going to do those together. I wasn't going to just go by myself. And so, a couple of times a year, and now that we're working together, it can feel like life blurs between everything. So, while we're at home, we're still talking about work and we're still dealing with ministry. And the other thing is with our kids away, a lot of our trip time is spent with our kids. So, we have to make that, that's gotta be a priority, but we realized we still need just our time away. and when we got, we went down to Florida and we just said, okay, no work talk for these five days, you know, no work talk. And it was pretty fun because most of the time Jolene broke that rule. And I would say, wait a minute, no work talk.   Jolene Rocke: (50:36 - 50:36) It's true.   Jon Rocke: (50:37 - 51:09) It's very true. But those, so trips were a big thing for us, and they don't have to be a big deal trip, but a weekend away to break the routine. You know, the example of that was, that's why God created festivals and holidays were to break routine and to have a stop in our everyday lives. And so, he knew we needed that to reconnect with him. Well, we know we need that in our marriages is to break the routine.   Jolene Rocke: (51:10 - 52:17) Very intentionally. Jon was wise enough to know we needed that as even as young as he was. Can you imagine the volumes of love that that spoke to me, that he wanted me to go with him on the trips. So that meant so much to me. And it still does today because he always wants me to go with him. And then I, I just have over the years, like when the kids were at home, that was days of rest for me when he was in meetings. But as I started growing too, as a person and not needing as much rest, I also would go into all the meetings because I liked the learning. But even as we went through college, like I just was always a part of the learning. And, and I liked that, but Jon included me. That said a lot to me.   Laura Dugger: (52:18 - 52:25) And I love your companionship, how you prioritize that. What advice do you have for all of us married couples as we seek to grow as one rather than start to grow parallel or even worse, start to grow apart from one another?   Jon Rocke: (52:18 - 52:47) Yeah, I think find things to do together. That's part of how even the biking, the tandem thing came about. Cause if we went out on bikes on our individual bikes, then I'm like, I'm wanting to run ahead. Well, you know, and then, and she's like, you know, you're not getting very much exercise or whatever the case may be. But then on a tandem, we could accomplish everything together. And so, finding some of those things.   Jolene Rocke: (52:47 - 54:56) So there's seasons of time when you're raising your children, like that, Jon was biking by himself and with some other men in a fast pace for extreme exercise. And I was doing my thing. And so, I'm not saying that hobbies apart from one another are negative, but for us, they've been mostly together. And so that just means that even there was a period that yes, Jon would go out golfing, not in excess, but when our kids were around and little, I think I was communicating even in that, that you don't just go off golfing every Saturday and leave your wife with the kids on a Saturday because you now that's your day off work. No, it's, we never get a day off work. So, you need to kick in at home too. So, there was this balance, I think is a really good word for how do you, how do you do like even individual hobbies and exercise even, but then mostly we're always trying to figure out how we can do things together. So, taking a back seat, literally on a tandem bike and knowing that that was going to help our marriage to be together. I also said recently now in a decade ago, I will learn how to golf. And so that, that just meant, again, I have no, no interest that much in golfing. I thought I loved riding the car around and being outside, but now it's like, yes, I will learn to golf if that means that that's another hobby and a sport and an activity that we can do together. So, we started a Friday night golf time, just Jon and I, it's a date night of golf and Dairy Queen supper. We call it Dairy Queen supper because we just don't eat supper, but we eat Dairy Queen after we go. So there again, there's just like, what are, what can we do together? And we're still doing date nights because it's just, we actually are really good friends still.   Jon Rocke: (54:57 - 55:51) Well, I think like I say, every season has been different for us. There was a time where kids were intense and Joe was a phenomenal mom and, was totally engaged in that. And you're in your career phase too. And so, all those things are competing. Well, then we've come back in the last five years and now we work together. So that's a different whole different dynamic. And so that's why we needed, you know, yeah, we need a golf and Dairy Queen night because we just need to get away from the intensity of our work relationship, you know, and take that break on our tandems. We usually ride for breakfast. So, most things have to do with food. It's not about exercise. It's about how to eat. So that's kind of just part of what we do.   Laura Dugger: (55:51 - 56:19) I love it though. That's an interest for all people. It's something that we have to do multiple times a day. Well, what do you want to leave us with? Whether it's a challenge or scripture, it can be anything, but how would you like to wind down our time together today?   Jolene Rocke: (56:19 - 56:30) I'm going to just say to encourage everyone. Our marriage has taken compromise and it's taken communication and it pays off in the end.   Jon Rocke: (56:19 - 57:11) You know, Ephesians 5 is really an important understanding that it's submitting to each other. The idea of wives submit to your husband, you're not catching the whole picture of that. If that's what your focus is, because it's husband loves you, love your wives as Christ loved the church. And so, and it starts the whole section off with submit to one another. And so, we have to be just intentional and committed. One of my favorite sayings is from Augustine, who says, when he was in prayer one time says to God, “Command what you will, but give what you command.” And so, when I think about our marriage, that's what grace is all about. Yes, it takes intentionality and commitment, but that only comes by his grace.   Jolene Rocke: (57:11 - 57:55) And one other thing that I thought of is that we always taught our kids to remember whose they are. And that just means that if you do that within a marriage too, and you're remembering that you're the Lord's, you're made in his image, then you relate and you will love the other one better. Even as you know your identity in Christ first, you will love your mate better.   Laura Dugger: (57:55 - 58:05) Amen. And you too may know we're called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge. And so, as my final question for both of you today, what is your savvy sauce?   Jon Rocke: (57:56 - 58:07) You know, I just say submission is a good thing. It's not associated that way, but in a marriage it's such a good thing.   Jolene Rocke: (58:08 - 59:13) So that's both submitting to each other, not just the wife being clamped down. But our savvy sauce would be that sacrifice and submission are good things. They're not bad words. So, in our experience, a savvy sauce for our 44-year-old marriage is that sacrifice and submission have been very good things on both of our parts.   Laura Dugger: (59:13 - 59:20) Well, you clearly live this out, and you've been great role models to Mark and to me and our family. You love one another with such an intensity, and you love your Lord that way, and you love your children that way in your community. And I just see the way that He's had this ripple out from being intentional in the most key important parts of life, and that He's really blessed you in that, but He's also blessed all of us around you. So, thank you for sharing your journey with us. Thank you so much for being my guest.   Jolene Rocke: (59:20 - 59:22) It's been so great to be here with you. Thanks for asking, Laura.   Jon Rocke: (59:13 - 59:27) Yeah, it's been a privilege for us just to take the time to reflect again and realize the challenges, but really just celebrate what God has done through His grace in us and our marriage. So, thanks.   Laura Dugger: (59:27 - 1:03:10) One more thing before you go, have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you, but it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there's absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior, but God loved us so much. He made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life. We could never live and died in our place for our sin.   This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished. If we choose to receive what he has done for us, Romans 10:9 says, “that if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”   So, you pray with me now. Heavenly father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you.   Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life? We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus name we pray.   Amen. If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me. So, me for him, you get the opportunity to live your life for him.   And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you're ready to get started.   First, tell someone, say it out loud, get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes and Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it.   You can start by reading the book of John. Also get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you.   We want to celebrate with you too. So, feel free to leave a comment for us here. If you did make a decision to follow Christ, we also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “in the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

What does it actually take to run a successful play café once you're past the opening phase—especially when your space is larger than most independent, non-franchise-chain locations?In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, I sit down with Kristina Lai, owner of Busy Bee Play Cafe in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their 8,500+ sq ft facility is on the larger side for a non-chain indoor playground business, which brings its own unique challenges and advantages.On the challenge side, a larger space means a bigger team (often with a high number of teenage staff), higher capacity to manage, more moving parts operationally, and the ability—and pressure—to run a high volume of birthday parties every single week. On the flip side, that size also creates real opportunities: multiple parties running at once, diversified revenue streams beyond open play, a full balloon bar, stronger café potential, and more flexibility in how the business actually makes money.In this conversation, Kristina shares a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how she navigates both sides of that equation.We cover:...Operating a larger independent play café without franchise systems...Managing a large, mostly teenage team in peak seasons...Running a high volume of birthday parties each week—and why systems matter...Hosting multiple parties at the same time without overwhelming staff or guests...Real revenue breakdowns: open play, parties, memberships, café sales, retail, and balloons...Building a profitable balloon business after Party City closures...Using reservations and memberships to control capacity in a high-traffic space...When memberships attract the wrong families—and how to handle it...Letting go of problem members and employees (and why some money isn't worth it)...Launching hot food in a play café without turning it into a full restaurant...The emotional toll of running a large play business and being “always on call”...How ownership impacts family life when your kids grow up alongside the businessThis episode is especially helpful if you:...Own or are planning on opening a play café or indoor playground...Are considering (or already running) a larger-than-average independent space...Run frequent birthday parties and want better systems...Want multiple revenue streams without burning out...Are managing staffing, capacity, or boundaries

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The Ohio State Buckeyes anchor the preseason No. 1 spot for 2026, led by the electric duo of Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin. Can the Buckeyes maintain their championship trajectory after losing defensive stars like Caleb Downs and Arvell Reese? Brian Smith examines why Jeremiah Smith's relentless preparation and explosive on-field presence set the Buckeyes apart as playoff favorites.Position-by-position analysis spotlights key transfer adds and depth concerns, plus returning talent Bo Jackson at running back and a bolstered receiving corps with Brandon Inniss. With vulnerabilities up the middle and a brutal road schedule against national champion Indiana and Texas, questions linger about offensive line solidity and defensive leadership. Does new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith have what it takes to maximize this elite roster? Don't miss Brian Smith's insight-packed breakdown of Ohio State's strengths, weaknesses, and the high-stakes decisions that could define their championship run.Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/Help us by supporting our sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase.MazdaLike our players, we're driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There's more to a Mazda. Because there's more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn't file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you're a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Extra Point College Football Podcast, hosts Jacob Karnes and Daniel Hammock recap the thrilling national championship game where the Indiana Hoosiers claimed their first title. They discuss the standout performances of the season, hand out superlatives, and reflect on coaching excellence, particularly Curt Cignetti's remarkable turnaround at Indiana. The hosts also highlight key players, memorable games, and the best and worst uniforms of the year, providing a comprehensive overview of the 2025 college football season.Follow Daniel on X: https://x.com/DeepSouthDanielFollow Jacob on X: https://x.com/jacobkarnesSubscribe to The Extra Point on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalGwyunlQPiiEfiAiZPx9QFollow the show on Facebook and Instagram: @TheExtraPointPodFollow and Subscribe to The Extra Point on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Website: theextrapointpod.comChapters00:00 Celebrating Indiana's Historic Championship Win11:51 2025 Season Superlatives: Highlights and Lowlights26:33 Offensive Player of the Year27:42 Defensive Player of the Year30:30 Special Teams Player of the Year32:37 Freshman Phenomenon37:16 Game of the Year39:51 Upset of the Year42:48 Play of the Year44:43 Uniform Matchup of the Year47:36 Worst Uniform of the Year

1 hour and 31 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 0:51 Indiana Football won a natty. We say again: Indiana Football won. A natty. The Ohio State fans are crying Signs, it's great! Putting this in context because there hasn't been a more surprising national champion in any sport? Maybe Leicester but IU had the worst W% historically of any champion. Arc of college football is the big schools consolidate their chances of winning—last time a new school entered the ring it was Florida, which represented a demographic shift. What does this mean? Not a secret sauce but IU built similarly to 2023 Michigan: a base of players who played together a long time and some elite pieces added. They get better ROI by ignoring HS recruiting, put a lot of time and money into scouting. Similarity to Dusty May in that Cig knows what he needs and scouts the hell out of the rest of the sport. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Hot Takes and Men's Basketball vs Ohio State Starts at 27:20 Takes hotter than it's not outside. OSU game was annoyingly close. At one point Michigan was 2/16 from three and under 50% from the charity stripe. Biggest story of the game is the way Michigan held Bruce Thornton in check—the one hedge to center court that Mara got called for a foul was an awful call, but a proof of concept for how they defended OSU, which was to not give Thornton any space. Great Crisler crowd kept getting into highs and then a low-percentage event would derail, like their 17%-shooting big Christoph Tilly making a pair of threes (one a bank), 24%-shooting Amare Bynum making a deep contested jumper, and Mobley getting a bank three as shot clock is dying. Missed front ends made FT shooting feel extra annoying, somehow righted in the 2nd half. Big part of that was 21 good minutes from Trey McKenney. Liked Cason and McKenney more than Cadeau in this one: OSU has a 7'0" center and a 7'2" center but both of them are glued to the floor, which favors YOLO players. Annoying turnovers trying to figure out their zone. 3. Men's Basketball vs Indiana and a Nebraska Preview Starts at 54:03 Less annoying game, as Indiana was without Tayton Conerway for all but two minutes, and nobody else has the ability to get to the rim. IU couldn't even get the ball inside the three-point line. They finished 11/34 (32%) from three and that was because they made twice as many as they should have. IU only got five ORebs as they abandoned the glass to stop Michigan's transition game but terrible Nick Dorn shots that went off the back iron were their best way of getting the ball in the paint. Final score doesn't reflect the game because once Michigan got up 20-5 they put it in cruise control—this time it wasn't LJ Cason on the one drive for a layup. Will Tschetter's defense on Tucker DeVries was also a major factor. Nebrasketball is truly good. Very well-coached team, has a good system that turns everybody into Nebraska: 11th in taking threes, 6th in opponent 3PA/FGA. Have to slow down the game to protect stretch C Rienk Mask, who's the key to that offense. Might be without small four Braden Frager and been without SG Connor Essegian most of the year so there's a 23% shooting big in Berke "the Turk" Buyuktuncel that you can hide Mara on. The problem with that is it takes Mara out of the paint so you can't get away with playing as aggressively on the perimeter. Think we saw the prototype for how they want to play against Nebraska in that Oregon game. Might be able to do what Illinois did, was to take shots but then crash the glass because they don't have a lot of size. 4. Women's Basketball wsg Ira Weintraub Starts at 1:15:12 Time to get to know the best women's team in school history. Three losses were all similar: got way behind in the 1st quarter, fought their way back, came up short. Defense is fantastic, play the full court and cause a lot of turnovers which creates offensive opportunities. Get bogged down a bit in the half court and struggle to make their FTs. WBB officiating is beyond atrocious. Washington loss was a schedule thing after 2OT late game vs Oregon, but UConn and Vandy losses showed they can play with the elites and just need one more big basket from the super sophs. Hockeybear is blogging the team and making Team Sheets (key). It's not so easy is it? Super sophs: Holloway runs the offense and sets the defensive tone, Olson is a bucket, Swordsy is hero, and then they're getting a year from a growing Delfosse and UCLA transfer Dudley. Mostly a seven-woman rotation with Sofilkanich giving them some size inside, BQD a nightmare of a defensive pest, and then growth from Crockett who gives them some more size when they need it. Can they compete with the ELITE-elites? Nobody's unbeatable this year; Michigan is a solid two-seed, feel like floor is Sweet 16, has the make of a team that ends up losing a Final Four game en route to a big run next year.   MUSIC: "Getting Killed"—Geese "Forever Never Ends"—Jeff Tweedy "Downhill"—The Delivery Boys feat. Goldwood, Max Gertler & LOSTBOYBK “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall discusses the importance of retaining key players like Myles Graham, VB3, Dallas Wilson, Jadan Baugh, and Jayden Woods, emphasizing the legacy angle that convinced them to stay. He also addresses the QB competition between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones. Plus, breaking down Florida's first 2027 commitment from 4-star cornerback Amare Nugent from American Heritage, who chose the Gators over Indiana, Miami, and FSU. #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson deliver the best moments from Indiana's historic College Football Playoff run from the Rose Bowl to the Natty. Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Indiana Def. Alabama in the Rose Bowl16:07 - Indiana Def. Oregon in Semifinal31:31 - Miami Def. Ole Miss in Semifinal (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson deliver the best moments from the College Football Playoff, breaking down this historic 12-team CFP. Unc and Ocho highlight Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s legendary run that turned him into a college football icon, leading the Hoosiers to a National Championship victory over Carson Beck and the Miami Hurricanes. Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt joins the show11:18 - Miami Def. Miami to become 16-0 National Champions34:57 - Indiana DL Mikail Kamara joins the show46:16 - What should the Raiders draft Fernando Mendoza with the #1 overall pick? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best discussions about the future of the Miami Hurricanes' football program from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana.

Andy Furman and Bucky Brooks start off the show recapping Indiana's dominant 16-0 season culminating in a National Championship before discussing Darian Mensah being sued by Duke over breaking his NIL agreement. They discuss the NFL coaching cycle including Jesse Minter being hired by the Ravens and Mike McCarthy being hired by the Steelers as Mike Tomlins replacement. The guys also preview NFL Championship Sunday with Bucky explaining why this Seahawks defense is better than the "Legion Of Boom" and whether or not Jarrett Stidham can come in and produce for Denver. The guys also discuss Phillip Rivers being interviewed by the Bills and who the Raiders could hire as their next HC + new editions of Ask Bucky and The Blame Game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie Fratto starts off discussing why the Broncos are a sleeper to win outright against the Patriots because of Jarrett Stidham. Steve Fezzik joins the show to discuss best picks for Championship Sunday. Midnight Hour follows with topics including whether or not the Raiders should trade for Lamar Jackson, who's better between John Harbaugh and Mike McCarthy, and thoughts on Cam Newton? Mark Medina stops by before Bernie discusses Indiana's improbable run from laughable losers to National Champions + new editions of Fantasy Files and World of Soccer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Torres and Jason Martin open this week's edition of the show starting to set the stage for the NFL Conference Championship games! They start with the NFC side of things, previewing the NFC West showdown between the Seahawks and Rams... Who do they have coming out on top? Can Sam Darnold handle the spotlight? Dave "Softy" Mahler from 93.3 KJR FM in Seattle joins the show to look at things from a Seahawks-specific point of view. Later, the guys pivot to the AFC Championship, debating just how much of a chance the Broncos have with backup Jarrett Stidham filling in for the injured Bo Nix. Later, Aaron and J-Mart discuss all the latest in the NFL head coaching cycle, starting with the news that the Steelers plan to hire Mike McCarthy as their replacement for Mike Tomlin... How high of a ceiling/floor does he give Pittsburgh? They also react to the other hires from the past week, ranking them best to worst and debating which of the remaining openings is the most attractive. Plus, reacting to Indiana's win in the National Championship!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best discussions about the future of the Miami Hurricanes' football program from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana.

This week's podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who comments on George's steps towards making amends; · Leigh from Cookham, who has been thinking about the CCTV; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who thinks this may be the best week ever on The Archers; · Leigh again, feeling happy that Amber's pregnancy wasn't unplanned; · Glyn, who is making comparisons between triangles; · Lakey Hill Liminal, who brings a therapist's perspective to the Fallon/Harrison relationship; · Ros from South Wales, who has some questions about the Horrobin family; · Jacquieline in Christchurch who has been enjoying several relationships in Ambridge this week; · Globe-trotting Richard, who is puzzled by some business issues; · and finally Claire from Clapham, who has thoughts about Emma, Amber, Chelsea and Brad; And we have an email from Chris in Indiana.As usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Witherspoon, and the Tweets of the Week from Theo, plus the roundup of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey.Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** Details about the Academic Archers Conference and how to buy tickets: https://www.academicarchers.net/new-page-1 ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best discussions about the future of the Miami Hurricanes' football program from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana.

Indiana football's historic season officially gets its punctuation mark.On this episode of CrimsonCast, Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield reflect on Indiana's championship celebration at Memorial Stadium, what the moment meant for fans and the program, and why holding the event in the stadium mattered — even in brutal weather. From there, the conversation widens into the big picture: roster decisions, NFL calculus for players, national perception shifts, and how Indiana's run may have fundamentally changed the way college football can be built.The guys dive deep into why Indiana's championship matters beyond Bloomington, how Curt Cignetti's approach challenges long-held assumptions about recruiting and roster construction, and why the Hoosiers' rise is sending shockwaves through the sport. This is both a celebration of what just happened — and a thoughtful look at what comes next for Indiana football and college football as a whole.

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Frank's pickleball career is off to a rough start, but what can he learn from Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner after the pair caused controversies at the Australian Open? NFL Teams are making quick appointments to fill head coaching positions, but Eddie isn't convinced that Robert Saleh or Mike McCarthy were the right hires. And we make our previews and predictions for the NFC and AFC Championship games. Can the Broncos find a way past the Patriots with a backup quarterback? And will the Seahawks be able to stop the Rams and the best offense in the NFL? Plus, Indiana wins the College Football National Championship, Eddie thinks athletes can relax about making money, and 'The Pitt' season 2 builds towards a climax.   

LaVar Arrington and Plaxico Burress dive into the AFC and NFC Championship matchups, breaking down the Broncos’ odds of success without their starting quarterback and the Rams’ chances of reaching another Super Bowl within a decade. Plus, they look ahead to the NCAA Championship, where Indiana captures its first-ever college football national title. #fsrweekends #2prosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.