Podcasts about James Pearce

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans after Liverpool's defence of the FA Cup was ended by Brighton & Hove Albion. The panel analyse the manner of the Reds' second loss in 15 days on the south coast before looking for positives for Jurgen Klopp to take. How much blame should be apportioned to Klopp is also debated as well as the impact Cody Gakpo has had, while Fabinho's cameo at the Amex is evaluated as the Brazilian's struggles continue. Plus, ahead of transfer deadline day who could be heading for the exit and why aren't Liverpool pushing harder for recruits? *** • Get 20% Off and FREE shipping with the code EPL23 at manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans ahead of the Reds returning to Brighton & Hove Albion two weeks on from being humiliated on the south coast in the Premier League. The importance of the FA Cup to Liverpool's season is analysed as well as the panel giving their best FA Cup memories after the panel discuss the Reds' finances and ability to spend under FSG's operating model for the club ahead of the January transfer deadline. Plus, there's a look into Mohamed Salah's form this season and whether or not the returning Darwin Nunez holds the key to releasing the shackles from the Egyptian King. *** • Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/epl • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/red Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been three league games since Mohamed Salah had a shot on target, never mind a goal, and questions are popping up around the Egyptian's form. But what is it down to? Is it the loss of team mate Sadio Mane? Is his new contract weighing heavy on him? Or is he a symptom of a wider issue at Liverpool? Alongside Mark Chapman to answer those questions and dive into the data around Liverpool's star striker are James Pearce and Duncan Alexander Produced by Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to react to Liverpool's latest frustration at Anfield after being held to a goalless draw by Chelsea. With the Reds still 10 points off the top four the panel assess the impact for FSG's operating model for the Reds and the dependancy on Champions League qualification in order to complete a summer overhaul in midfield. There's also reaction to Liverpool Women's game at Chelsea being abandoned after just six minutes as well as a trip down memory lane seven years on from the Reds showing character early into Jurgen Klopp's reign. Produced by Guy Clarke *** • Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/epl • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/red Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill ahead of Jurgen Klopp's 1,000th game in management against Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday. Before looking ahead to the landmark occasion, the panel reflect on the win at Wolves including the performance of Harvey Elliott, Naby Keita and Stefan Bajcetic as well as discussing the latest on the takeover front - and dealing with social media trolls. Klopp's impact at Liverpool is analysed as well as how big the task of rebuilding the Reds is for the German ahead of the panel each picking their Klopp era Liverpool five-a-side teams. Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones to pick the bones out of Liverpool's latest beating, away to Brighton on Saturday. The manner of the defeat and performance are analysed before focusing in on what has led Liverpool to such a decline this season, having battled on all four fronts last year in their quest for a quadruple. A lack of summer activity to sign a midfielder is considered as well as what fixes Jurgen Klopp can turn to in order to salvage Champions League qualification this season - if it's even still possible... Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones as they assess Darwin Nunez's first six months at Anfield. Having arrived in an initial £64m deal, which could rise to a club-record £85, the panel look at their expectations against the reality of what Nunez has provided in his opening months at Liverpool. Leading the line in an underperforming side, the goalscoring burden placed on him following a spat of injuries in attack as well as the impact the arrival of Cody Gakpo could have are all thrown into the debate. Plus there's the latest on the search for a midfield ahead of Moises Caicedo inevitably running amok for Brighton at the Amex on Saturday. Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after Liverpool avoided FA Cup elimination at the hands of Wolves on Saturday night. The panel react to the latest goal-gifting showing from the Reds before getting into the Reds-linked Matheus Nunes, who was involved in a contentious decision to disallow a would-be winner for the visitors. Andy looks at which midfield best fits the Gini Wijnaldum hole, which is yet to be filled and James discusses his profile of Liverpool's youngest-ever player, Jerome Sinclair before Caoimhe leads the way in a five-a-side of Liverpool talented teenagers to finish. Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones to delve into the issues currently facing Liverpool's midfield engine room. From Fabinho's drop in form, the move from functionality with the likes of Gini Wijnaldum to technicality in Thiago Alcantara and Harvey Elliott to how the Reds' remedy the problems in the transfer market. Mark Carey looks into the numbers, while the panel also assess whether a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham would do enough to fix the midfield. Plus, five years on from making his Liverpool debut, we reflect on Virgil van Dijk's time at Anfield - as well as assessing what impact his latest injury setback could have. Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New year, new show. We've decided to give The Athletic's Liverpool podcast a lick of paint in 2023. Much remains the same: it'll still be twice a week, it'll still lean on the unrivalled insight and analysis of The Athletic's esteemed Liverpool writers and it'll still be the best place for all your latest Reds transfer needs, including the huge deal for Cody Gakpo. The first big change is Tony Evans; your new host. Tony is former editor of The Times and has years of experience covering the Reds. The second change is its new name; Walk On. You'll Never Walk Alone is forever etched in Anfield folklore and we wanted to pick something that truly resonates with Liverpool's fanbase. So join Tony and his team of James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill, Andy Jones and Simon Hughes twice a week this season on this very same feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Zimmermann is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce to dive into Liverpool's pursuit of Cody Gakpo. How did this signing happen so quickly? Why was Jurgen Klopp so keen on signing the winger? Can we expect Liverpool to make any more signings? Cody Gakpo's Liverpool transfer – five days, Christmas talks and Van Dijk's role: https://theathletic.com/4041321/2022/12/28/cody-gakpo-liverpool-inside-deal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and the Belfast Telegraph's Steven Beacom are alongside Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 3-1 win over Southampton. They also discuss what FSG's decision to put the club up for sale means for the squad rebuild and look ahead to the World Cup, with seven Anfield stars heading to Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been an eventful week on and off the pitch for Liverpool, they have beaten Tottenham Hotspur away in the Premier League thanks to a Mohamed Salah brace & qualified for the next round of the Carabao Cup following a penalty shoot-out triumph against Derby County at Anfield. Surrounding these positive results is the news that Fenway Sports Group are open to the idea of selling the club and/or welcoming in new investors, here to react to the football and what is going on behind the scenes is Peter Hooton, James Pearce, John Nicolson & Kieth Culvin

The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to discuss FSG putting Liverpool up for sale. There's also reaction to the Reds drawing Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 and a look back at Sunday's vital 2-1 win over Tottenham in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Leeds United at Anfield. They discuss the lack of investment in the squad by FSG and ask if it's the major reason behind this season's slump in form. Plus, what would failure to qualify for next season's Champions League mean for the club? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce to discuss What is going wrong at Liverpool & the financial implications on missing out on a top four place. We'll hear how Manchester United are weighing up changes to their goalkeeper department and the future of David De Gea - Laurie Whitwell joins us. And David Ornstein will tell us about the MLS club who are confident of signing Lionel Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer David Lynch join Steve Hothersall to discuss Liverpool's 3-0 win over Ajax in Amsterdam. The new diamond formation adopted by Jürgen Klopp is placed under the spotlight while Andy Robertson impressed on his 50th European appearance for The Reds. Plus there's praise for Jordan Henderson's performance, as well as reaction to the FA's decision to clear the Liverpool captain over his altercation with Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Liverpool ECHO's Ian Doyle, Paul Gorst and special guest and former ECHO man James Pearce, as the trio preview Liverpool's clash with Ajax in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Liverpool ECHO's Ian Doyle, Paul Gorst and special guest and former ECHO man James Pearce, as the trio preview Liverpool's clash with Ajax in Amsterdam. *Advertising feature from our sponsor Nord VPN* - EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Nord VPN terms and conditions apply.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's defeat to Nottingham Forest. Injuries, the absence of Thiago Alcântara and Fabinho's drop in form all come under the spotlight while there's a preview of the Champions League match with Ajax. Plus there's a report on Calvin Ramsay's first start for the Under-21s, as well as reaction to Reds legend Steven Gerrard losing his job as Aston Villa manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City. Focus is given to Mo Salah's match winning genius, Jürgen Klopp's red card and referee Anthony Taylor's performance. Plus, following a majestic display against Erling Haaland, could Joe Gomez be set for a place in England's World Cup squad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 7-1 demolition of Rangers at Ibrox. Mo Salah's historic six-minute hat-trick and another outstanding display from Roberto Firmino top the agenda as The Reds take a big step towards the Champions League knock-out stages. Plus there's a preview of this weekend's match against Manchester City and a look at a Liverpool star of the future in 16-year-old Ben Doak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein to detail how have things turned out round so quickly at Arsenal & the role of manager Mikel Arteta and the increasing influence of technical director Edu. In contrast, our Liverpool writer James Pearce explains the challenges for Jurgen Klopp as he tries to turn things at Anfield. The Athletic Manchester United writer, Laurie Whitwell shares his thoughts on what he saw of Casemiro who was man of the match in victory over Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win against Rangers in the Champions League. The big talking point is the new formation adopted for the game by Jürgen Klopp, as Trent Alexander-Arnold capped a fine display with a goal. With Jordan Henderson and Thiago excelling in midfield, is this a sign of how Liverpool will set-up against Arsenal this weekend? Plus there's reaction to Bayer Leverkusen appointing Reds legend Xabi Alonso as manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer David Lynch join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to a pivotal few weeks in Liverpool's season. There's an Anfield injury update with Ibrahima Konaté set to return to first team action, the guys discuss reports Real Madrid have moved into pole position in the chase for Jude Bellingham, while could Trent Alexander-Arnold and Thiago Alcântara both miss out on the World Cup with their respective countries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Rafa Honigstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke & James Pearce to detail the battle between clubs such as Liverpool & Manchester United to sign Judge Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. Also we hear why, despite impressive performances in the Champions League, Bellingham isn't sure to start for England at this year's World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to answer questions from Reds fans in a mailbag special. Jordan Henderson's England call-up, Darwin Núñez' start to life at Anfield, future formations, Jude Bellingham, Liverpool's set-play prowess and Arthur Melo's progress are all on the agenda. Plus, who have the guys picked for a historical Liverpool five-a-side team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's start to the season. Can the aura of invincibility from last season be restored and has the club been slow in rejuvenating the squad? Plus Oliver draws possible parallels with Liverpool's current position and Arrigo Sacchi's legendary AC Milan of the late 1980s, while the guys look ahead to the visit of Ajax to Anfield in the Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 0-0 draw at Everton. They analyse why The Reds are failing to hit the heights of last season, Mo Salah's lack of goals and the loss of form of key players including Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho. There's also a preview of the Champions League opener with Napoli, Caoimhe looks ahead to this weekend's big kick-off for Liverpool FC Women in the WSL, plus what's the verdict on the club's new green third kit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to discuss Liverpool signing Brazilian Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus. They also reflect on the dramatic 2-1 win over Newcastle United and headline performances from Harvey Elliott and match-winner Fábio Carvalho. Plus there's a preview of the weekend's Merseyside derby with Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Steven Beacom from the Belfast Telegraph join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 9-0 win over Bournemouth. Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino receive praise for their individual performances while the need for a new midfield signing this week is also discussed. There's also a preview of Wednesday's game with Newcastle while James remembers an encounter with Napoli ultras ahead of next week's Champions League clash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and the BBC's Phil McNulty join Steve Hothersall to preview Manchester United v Liverpool. The guys discuss the current chasm between the clubs both on and off the pitch and look at the origins of one of the greatest rivalries in world football. Plus there's more on the fall-out from Darwin Núñez' red card against Crystal Palace and reaction to reports Naby Keïta is unhappy at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's eventful 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Anfield. Darwin Núñez' actions which saw him sent-off for violent conduct are placed under the microscope, while Luis Díaz' outstanding goal and second half performance are lauded. There's an injury update on Roberto Firmino, Simon discusses the prospect of protests from Man Utd fans when Liverpool play at Old Trafford next week, while James has his say on a new five-year contract for Harvey Elliott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Fulham and more injury woe for Thiago Alcântara. The guys discuss if Liverpool need to strengthen the midfield now, while Roberto Firmino and Darwin Núñez' contrasting fortunes at Craven Cottage are analysed. Plus we hear from Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders on the Anfield Portugal connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren and Vicky are joined by Dharmesh Sheth to discuss the opening Saturday of the Premier League season and what Manchester United could - or should - do with an unhappy Cristiano Ronaldo.The Athletic's James Pearce joins to discuss Liverpool's draw at Fulham and Standard Sport's Nizaar Kinsella runs through what Thomas Tuchel will take away from Chelsea's win at Everton.We also sent Vicky to Manchester this week for an exclusive chat with Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and we react to the news that Premier League players will not take a knee ahead of matches this season.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to reflect on The Reds' 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield. The guys look at the tantalising prospect of Mo Salah and Darwin Núñez linking up in the new season, Roberto Firmino's future is on the agenda following recent transfer speculation while they also discuss the growing injury list at Anfield. Plus there's a preview of Liverpool's Premier League opener at Fulham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Pearce and Liverpool programme writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall to continue the build-up to the new season. They reflect on the Far East tour and their initial impressions of summer signings Darwin Núñez and Fábio Carvalho. James discusses his recent interviews with Fabinho and CEO Billy Hogan, while the new sponsorship deal with Standard Chartered is analysed. Plus Liverpool FC Women manager Matt Beard looks ahead to the upcoming WSL campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On part 1 of today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert & Off The Hook Sports' Ethan Stone to talk about the Vols' recruiting hot streak, Savion Herring's role in 2022, Walker Merrill at wide receiver, if Lucas Simmons is for sure off the table, James Pearce vs. Jonathan Josephs and Tony Vitello bringing in big-time transfer from UConn. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Ryan Schumpert & Ethan Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Anfield Wrap's TAW Live podcast from the 2022 Liverpool pre-season tour in Singapore, talking Paris, Standard Chartered and more. Neil Atkinson is joined by John Gibbons, The Athletic's James Pearce and The Echo's Ian Doyle, plus Harriet Prior speaks to Issy Wong, and John chats with Sam and Stan Alexander...

The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall from Singapore to react to Liverpool's defeat to Manchester United in Bangkok. The prospect of Harvey Elliott becoming a key player for Jürgen Klopp in the new season is analysed along with Darwin Núñez' chances of making an immediate impact. Plus your questions are answered by James in a mailbag special.

Liverpool have moved on to Singapore for the second leg of their pre-season tour in Asia after facing Manchester United in Thailand, with Crystal Palace to come on Friday.Ian Doyle is joined by former ECHO Liverpool correspondent James Pearce in Singapore to discuss pre-season so far, including the Manchester United game, first impressions of Darwin Nunez and Fabio Carvalho, and what comes next.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to discuss Mohamed Salah's new three-year contract with Liverpool. The guys reveal how agreement was finally reached between club and player, the structure of the deal and look at the chances of Mo overtaking several club legends in Liverpool's all-time goalscoring list. Plus they analyse what Fábio Carvalho can bring to the squad and focus on the silence from senior UK politicians in the aftermath of the Stade de France chaos.

Ian Irving us joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein & Laurie Whitwell to discuss the news that that Cristiano Ronaldo has told Manchester United he wants to leave if the right offer comes in for him and that Chelsea are considering a move. We also have an exclusive from David Ornstein on the news that Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join United. We also hear part of Adam Crafton's interview with Monaco Sporting Director Paul Mitchell, who has admitted he wants to return to the Premier League at some point in the future amid continued links with top-flight clubs in England including Manchester United Then our Liverpool writer James Pearce with all the details of Mohamad Salah's new Liverpool contract that could see him earn close to £400,000 a week And our Women's football Correspondent Charlotte Harpur will help us preview the European Championships that start in England on Wednesday.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to analyse the re-shaping of the Liverpool squad ahead of the new season. Particular focus is given to the midfield with big campaigns ahead for Naby Keïta, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott. The guys also discuss the chances of Jude Bellingham joining the Anfield evolution next summer, while James pays tribute to Miki Roqué, ten years on from the FA Youth Cup winner passed away.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Monday, June 20th, 2022. Here’s what you may have missed, over the weekend! On Saturday, game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Colorado Avalanche, and the Tampa Bay Lightning took place. The Avalanche took game 1, so Tampa Bay really wanted to even up the series as it shifts back to Florida today… and well… here’s how it went. If you’re a Tampa Bay fan, cover your ears! Cup Final, Gm2: Lightning @ Avalanche 6/18 | NHL Playoffs 2022 Play 0:48-1:05 Play 2:11-2:27 Play 3:40-3:55 Play 5:15-5:27 Play 6:25-6:35 Play 7:43-7:55 Play 8:15-8:30 https://www.outkick.com/nichushkin-stays-hot-avalanche-take-commanding-2-0-series-lead-over-lightning-in-stanley-cup-final/ What you just heard was the absolute demolition of the Tampa Bay Lightning at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche. The Tampa Bay Lightning came into Game 2 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final with a plan. But like Mike Tyson once said, everybody’s got a plan until they get punched in the face. Or in this case, an avalanche of seismic proportions. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said the key to evening up the series at two was weathering the storm in the first 10 minutes from the Colorado Avalanche. And yet, after those 10 crucial minutes of play inside Ball Arena, Colorado held a 2-0 advantage — just as they did in Game 1. The Avalanche’s onslaught started early and never let up, as Colorado defeated Tampa Bay, 7-0, to take an all-important 2-0 series lead. Why’s that so important, you ask? Teams leading 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Final are 47-5 all-time. The touchdown + extra point loss is Tampa Bay’s worst in its playoff history, topping the 5-0 defeat against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 1 this year and the 6-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers back in 1996, the franchise’s first ever playoff appearance. The Avalanche have now scored 11 goals through two games in the series and are 14-2 overall during the playoffs. The seven-goal margin is the largest in a Stanley Cup Final game since 1991, when the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Minnesota North Stars, 8-0, in Game 6 of the series. The series will now shift back to Tampa Bay for Games 3 and 4, with the Lightning looking for any sort of jolt from the Amalie Arena crowd. Puck drop for Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Lies, Propaganda, Story Telling, and the Serrated Edge: This year our national conference is in Knoxville, TN October 6th-8th. The theme of this year’s conference is Lies, Propaganda, Storytelling and the Serrated Edge. Satan is the father of lies, and the mother of those lies is a government who has rejected God. We have especially been lied to these last two years, and the COVIDpanic has been one of the central mechanisms that our government has used to lie to us and to grab more power. Because Christians have not been reading their bibles, we are susceptible to lies and weak in our ability to fight these lies. God has given us His word to fight Satan and his lies, and we need to recover all of God’s word, its serrated edge and all. Mark your calendars for October 6th-8th, as we fight, laugh and feast with fellowship, beer and Psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, hanging with our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and more. Early bird tickets are available now, but will be gone before you know it! Sign up now at flfnetwork.com/knoxville2022 https://www.politico.com/news/2022/06/19/world-swimming-transgender-athletes-00040722 Speaking of lies & Propaganda… let’s talk about transgender athletes! World swimming bans transgender athletes from women’s events World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events, starting Monday. FINA members widely adopted a new “gender inclusion policy” on Sunday that only permits swimmers who transitioned before age 12 to compete in women’s events. The organization also proposed an “open competition category.” “This is not saying that people are encouraged to transition by the age of 12. It’s what the scientists are saying, that if you transition after the start of puberty, you have an advantage, which is unfair,” James Pearce, who is the spokesperson for FINA president Husain Al-Musallam, told The Associated Press. “They’re not saying everyone should transition by age 11, that’s ridiculous. You can’t transition by that age in most countries and hopefully you wouldn’t be encouraged to. Basically, what they’re saying is that it is not feasible for people who have transitioned to compete without having an advantage.” Pearce confirmed there are currently no transgender women competing in elite levels of swimming. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health just lowered its recommended minimum age for starting gender transition hormone treatment to 14 and some surgeries to 15 or 17. FINA’s new 24-page policy also includes proposals for a new “open competition” category. The organization said it was setting up “a new working group that will spend the next six months looking at the most effective ways to set up this new category.” Pearce told the AP that the open competition would most likely mean more events, but those details still need to be worked out. The members voted 71.5% in favor at the organization’s extraordinary general congress after hearing presentations from three specialist groups — an athlete group, a science and medicine group and a legal and human rights group — that had been working together to form the policy following recommendations given by the International Olympic Committee last November. The IOC urged shifting the focus from individual testosterone levels and calling for evidence to prove when a performance advantage existed. FINA said it recognizes “that some individuals and groups may be uncomfortable with the use of medical and scientific terminology related to sex and sex-linked traits (but) some use of sensitive terminology is needed to be precise about the sex characteristics that justify separate competition categories.” In March, Lia Thomas a man, made history in the United States as the first man to win woman’s NCAA swimming championship, the 500-yard freestyle. The coward, Thomas said last month on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he was aiming to become an Olympic swimmer. He also disputed those who say he has an unfair biological edge that ruins the integrity of women’s athletics, saying “trans women are not a threat to women’s sports.” The University of Pennsylvania didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from Thomas. Other sports have also been examining their rules around transgender athletes. On Thursday, cycling’s governing body updated its eligibility rules for transgender athletes with stricter limits that will force riders to wait longer before they can compete. The International Cycling Union (UCI) increased the transition period on low testosterone to two years, and lowered the maximum accepted level of testosterone. The previous transition period was 12 months but the UCI said recent scientific studies show that “the awaited adaptations in muscle mass and muscle strength/power” among athletes who have made a transition from male to female takes at least two years. From sports, let’s go to entertainment, to infinity and beyond!!! https://variety.com/2022/film/box-office/box-office-lightyear-disappoints-1235298248/ Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Underwhelms With $51 Million Debut as ‘Jurassic World’ Stays No. 1 To infinity and beyond? Not exactly… “Lightyear,” a spinoff story set in Pixar’s “Toy Story” universe, fell short of that boundless milestone in its box office debut, collecting a lackluster $51 million from 4,255 North American theaters. Family audiences, the movie’s prime demographic, haven’t returned to theaters in full force since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, those ticket sales are disappointing for a brand as recognizable as Pixar, the home of “The Incredibles,” “Finding Nemo” and “Up.” It’s particularly problematic given that “Lightyear” cost $200 million to produce and tens of millions more to market. Heading into the weekend, the Disney film was expected to generate at least $70 million. But its ambitions were thwarted by heightened competition from Universal’s behemoth “Jurassic World Dominion” and Paramount’s high-flying “Top Gun: Maverick,” as well as little intrigue to watch a slightly esoteric origin story about Buzz Lightyear, one that had only a tenuous connection to the four films in the popular kid-friendly franchise. With its wobbly liftoff, “Lightyear” landed in second place, becoming one of the rare Pixar films to not take the top spot at the domestic box office. Internationally, “Lightyear” earned $34.6 million from 43 markets, taking its global total to $85.6 million. The movie was banned in smaller foreign markets, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, because it depicts a same-sex kiss. Notably, “Lightyear” is the first Pixar movie to play on the big screen in more than two years — since “Onward” in March 2020. During the pandemic, three of the animation studio’s titles — “Soul,” “Luca” and “Turning Red” — skipped theaters to land directly on Disney+, leaving some box office analyst to question if consumers have been trained to watch Pixar movies at home. Other industry experts question if Disney is relying too heavily on brand recognition and not enough on execution. It’s not that people disliked the movie, which landed an “A-” CinemaScore and 77% on Rotten Tomatoes. But Disney certainly hoped that more ticket buyers would feel compelled to see “Lightyear” in theaters over the weekend. Believe me, I would have loved to see this movie. I mean, Toy Story was a part of my child-hood growing up, so it really pained me to see the headlines that they were going to force a gay kiss into the movie… based on that, I, and many of the people I’ve spoken with, refused to see the movie, as I’m sure all of our audience would agree. Even with a colossal 60% decline, “Jurassic World Dominion” managed to capture the box office crown again in a surprise upset. Universal’s prehistoric sequel generated $58.6 million from 4,697 cinemas in its second weekend of release, bringing its domestic total to $259 million. In third place, “Top Gun: Maverick” keeps flying high with a mammoth $44 million from 4,035 venues in North America, marking a scant 15% drop from last weekend. You know what those two shows have in common? They just tried to entertain the audience… not educate, or force satanic themes upon us. Speaking of education… Classical Conversations Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We provide a classical Christ-centered curriculum, local like-minded communities across the United States and in several countries, and we train parents who are striving to be great classical educators in the home. For more information and to get connected, please visit our website at ClassicalConversations.com. Again that’s ClassicalConversations.com. Finally, let’s end today’s news brief, with a stroll down on this day in history! Jaws Theme Song - Play 1:07-1:18 Iconic! Anything directed by the great John Williams is just amazing… On June 20th, 1975, Jaws, a film directed by Steven Spielberg that made countless viewers afraid to go into the water, opens in theaters. The story of a great white shark that terrorizes a New England resort town became an instant blockbuster and the highest-grossing film in movie history until it was bested by 1977’s Star Wars. Jaws was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Picture category and took home three Oscars, for Best Film Editing, Best Original Score and Best Sound. The film, a breakthrough for director Spielberg, then 27 years old, spawned several sequels. The film starred Roy Scheider as principled police chief Martin Brody, Richard Dreyfuss as a marine biologist named Matt Hooper and Robert Shaw as a grizzled fisherman called Quint. It was set in the fictional beach town of Amity, and based on a best-selling novel, released in 1973, by Peter Benchley. Subsequent water-themed Benchley bestsellers also made it to the big screen, including The Deep (1977). With a budget of $12 million, Jaws was produced by the team of Richard Zanuck and David Brown, whose later credits include The Verdict (1982), Cocoon (1985) and Driving Miss Daisy (1989). Filming, which took place on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, was plagued by delays and technical difficulties, including malfunctioning mechanical sharks. Jaws put now-famed director Steven Spielberg on the Hollywood map. Spielberg, largely self-taught in filmmaking, made his major feature-length directorial debut with The Sugarland Express in 1974. The film was critically well-received but a box-office flop. Following the success of Jaws, Spielberg went on to become one of the most influential, iconic directors in the film world, with such epics as Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), ET: the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Jurassic Park (1993), Schindler’s List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). E.T., Jaws and Jurassic Park rank among the highest-grossing movies of all time. This has been your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked the show, go ahead and hit that share button… or become a club member, as we’re starting to put out content only available to CLUB MEMBERS! Also check out our Fight Laugh Feast Magazine at flfnetwork.com/membership, and as always, if you want to talk corporate partnerships, let’s talk… email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPolitc News, I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great day, and Lord bless.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Monday, June 20th, 2022. Here’s what you may have missed, over the weekend! On Saturday, game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Colorado Avalanche, and the Tampa Bay Lightning took place. The Avalanche took game 1, so Tampa Bay really wanted to even up the series as it shifts back to Florida today… and well… here’s how it went. If you’re a Tampa Bay fan, cover your ears! Cup Final, Gm2: Lightning @ Avalanche 6/18 | NHL Playoffs 2022 Play 0:48-1:05 Play 2:11-2:27 Play 3:40-3:55 Play 5:15-5:27 Play 6:25-6:35 Play 7:43-7:55 Play 8:15-8:30 https://www.outkick.com/nichushkin-stays-hot-avalanche-take-commanding-2-0-series-lead-over-lightning-in-stanley-cup-final/ What you just heard was the absolute demolition of the Tampa Bay Lightning at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche. The Tampa Bay Lightning came into Game 2 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final with a plan. But like Mike Tyson once said, everybody’s got a plan until they get punched in the face. Or in this case, an avalanche of seismic proportions. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said the key to evening up the series at two was weathering the storm in the first 10 minutes from the Colorado Avalanche. And yet, after those 10 crucial minutes of play inside Ball Arena, Colorado held a 2-0 advantage — just as they did in Game 1. The Avalanche’s onslaught started early and never let up, as Colorado defeated Tampa Bay, 7-0, to take an all-important 2-0 series lead. Why’s that so important, you ask? Teams leading 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Final are 47-5 all-time. The touchdown + extra point loss is Tampa Bay’s worst in its playoff history, topping the 5-0 defeat against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 1 this year and the 6-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers back in 1996, the franchise’s first ever playoff appearance. The Avalanche have now scored 11 goals through two games in the series and are 14-2 overall during the playoffs. The seven-goal margin is the largest in a Stanley Cup Final game since 1991, when the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Minnesota North Stars, 8-0, in Game 6 of the series. The series will now shift back to Tampa Bay for Games 3 and 4, with the Lightning looking for any sort of jolt from the Amalie Arena crowd. Puck drop for Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Lies, Propaganda, Story Telling, and the Serrated Edge: This year our national conference is in Knoxville, TN October 6th-8th. The theme of this year’s conference is Lies, Propaganda, Storytelling and the Serrated Edge. Satan is the father of lies, and the mother of those lies is a government who has rejected God. We have especially been lied to these last two years, and the COVIDpanic has been one of the central mechanisms that our government has used to lie to us and to grab more power. Because Christians have not been reading their bibles, we are susceptible to lies and weak in our ability to fight these lies. God has given us His word to fight Satan and his lies, and we need to recover all of God’s word, its serrated edge and all. Mark your calendars for October 6th-8th, as we fight, laugh and feast with fellowship, beer and Psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, hanging with our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and more. Early bird tickets are available now, but will be gone before you know it! Sign up now at flfnetwork.com/knoxville2022 https://www.politico.com/news/2022/06/19/world-swimming-transgender-athletes-00040722 Speaking of lies & Propaganda… let’s talk about transgender athletes! World swimming bans transgender athletes from women’s events World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events, starting Monday. FINA members widely adopted a new “gender inclusion policy” on Sunday that only permits swimmers who transitioned before age 12 to compete in women’s events. The organization also proposed an “open competition category.” “This is not saying that people are encouraged to transition by the age of 12. It’s what the scientists are saying, that if you transition after the start of puberty, you have an advantage, which is unfair,” James Pearce, who is the spokesperson for FINA president Husain Al-Musallam, told The Associated Press. “They’re not saying everyone should transition by age 11, that’s ridiculous. You can’t transition by that age in most countries and hopefully you wouldn’t be encouraged to. Basically, what they’re saying is that it is not feasible for people who have transitioned to compete without having an advantage.” Pearce confirmed there are currently no transgender women competing in elite levels of swimming. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health just lowered its recommended minimum age for starting gender transition hormone treatment to 14 and some surgeries to 15 or 17. FINA’s new 24-page policy also includes proposals for a new “open competition” category. The organization said it was setting up “a new working group that will spend the next six months looking at the most effective ways to set up this new category.” Pearce told the AP that the open competition would most likely mean more events, but those details still need to be worked out. The members voted 71.5% in favor at the organization’s extraordinary general congress after hearing presentations from three specialist groups — an athlete group, a science and medicine group and a legal and human rights group — that had been working together to form the policy following recommendations given by the International Olympic Committee last November. The IOC urged shifting the focus from individual testosterone levels and calling for evidence to prove when a performance advantage existed. FINA said it recognizes “that some individuals and groups may be uncomfortable with the use of medical and scientific terminology related to sex and sex-linked traits (but) some use of sensitive terminology is needed to be precise about the sex characteristics that justify separate competition categories.” In March, Lia Thomas a man, made history in the United States as the first man to win woman’s NCAA swimming championship, the 500-yard freestyle. The coward, Thomas said last month on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he was aiming to become an Olympic swimmer. He also disputed those who say he has an unfair biological edge that ruins the integrity of women’s athletics, saying “trans women are not a threat to women’s sports.” The University of Pennsylvania didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from Thomas. Other sports have also been examining their rules around transgender athletes. On Thursday, cycling’s governing body updated its eligibility rules for transgender athletes with stricter limits that will force riders to wait longer before they can compete. The International Cycling Union (UCI) increased the transition period on low testosterone to two years, and lowered the maximum accepted level of testosterone. The previous transition period was 12 months but the UCI said recent scientific studies show that “the awaited adaptations in muscle mass and muscle strength/power” among athletes who have made a transition from male to female takes at least two years. From sports, let’s go to entertainment, to infinity and beyond!!! https://variety.com/2022/film/box-office/box-office-lightyear-disappoints-1235298248/ Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Underwhelms With $51 Million Debut as ‘Jurassic World’ Stays No. 1 To infinity and beyond? Not exactly… “Lightyear,” a spinoff story set in Pixar’s “Toy Story” universe, fell short of that boundless milestone in its box office debut, collecting a lackluster $51 million from 4,255 North American theaters. Family audiences, the movie’s prime demographic, haven’t returned to theaters in full force since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, those ticket sales are disappointing for a brand as recognizable as Pixar, the home of “The Incredibles,” “Finding Nemo” and “Up.” It’s particularly problematic given that “Lightyear” cost $200 million to produce and tens of millions more to market. Heading into the weekend, the Disney film was expected to generate at least $70 million. But its ambitions were thwarted by heightened competition from Universal’s behemoth “Jurassic World Dominion” and Paramount’s high-flying “Top Gun: Maverick,” as well as little intrigue to watch a slightly esoteric origin story about Buzz Lightyear, one that had only a tenuous connection to the four films in the popular kid-friendly franchise. With its wobbly liftoff, “Lightyear” landed in second place, becoming one of the rare Pixar films to not take the top spot at the domestic box office. Internationally, “Lightyear” earned $34.6 million from 43 markets, taking its global total to $85.6 million. The movie was banned in smaller foreign markets, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, because it depicts a same-sex kiss. Notably, “Lightyear” is the first Pixar movie to play on the big screen in more than two years — since “Onward” in March 2020. During the pandemic, three of the animation studio’s titles — “Soul,” “Luca” and “Turning Red” — skipped theaters to land directly on Disney+, leaving some box office analyst to question if consumers have been trained to watch Pixar movies at home. Other industry experts question if Disney is relying too heavily on brand recognition and not enough on execution. It’s not that people disliked the movie, which landed an “A-” CinemaScore and 77% on Rotten Tomatoes. But Disney certainly hoped that more ticket buyers would feel compelled to see “Lightyear” in theaters over the weekend. Believe me, I would have loved to see this movie. I mean, Toy Story was a part of my child-hood growing up, so it really pained me to see the headlines that they were going to force a gay kiss into the movie… based on that, I, and many of the people I’ve spoken with, refused to see the movie, as I’m sure all of our audience would agree. Even with a colossal 60% decline, “Jurassic World Dominion” managed to capture the box office crown again in a surprise upset. Universal’s prehistoric sequel generated $58.6 million from 4,697 cinemas in its second weekend of release, bringing its domestic total to $259 million. In third place, “Top Gun: Maverick” keeps flying high with a mammoth $44 million from 4,035 venues in North America, marking a scant 15% drop from last weekend. You know what those two shows have in common? They just tried to entertain the audience… not educate, or force satanic themes upon us. Speaking of education… Classical Conversations Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We provide a classical Christ-centered curriculum, local like-minded communities across the United States and in several countries, and we train parents who are striving to be great classical educators in the home. For more information and to get connected, please visit our website at ClassicalConversations.com. Again that’s ClassicalConversations.com. Finally, let’s end today’s news brief, with a stroll down on this day in history! Jaws Theme Song - Play 1:07-1:18 Iconic! Anything directed by the great John Williams is just amazing… On June 20th, 1975, Jaws, a film directed by Steven Spielberg that made countless viewers afraid to go into the water, opens in theaters. The story of a great white shark that terrorizes a New England resort town became an instant blockbuster and the highest-grossing film in movie history until it was bested by 1977’s Star Wars. Jaws was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Picture category and took home three Oscars, for Best Film Editing, Best Original Score and Best Sound. The film, a breakthrough for director Spielberg, then 27 years old, spawned several sequels. The film starred Roy Scheider as principled police chief Martin Brody, Richard Dreyfuss as a marine biologist named Matt Hooper and Robert Shaw as a grizzled fisherman called Quint. It was set in the fictional beach town of Amity, and based on a best-selling novel, released in 1973, by Peter Benchley. Subsequent water-themed Benchley bestsellers also made it to the big screen, including The Deep (1977). With a budget of $12 million, Jaws was produced by the team of Richard Zanuck and David Brown, whose later credits include The Verdict (1982), Cocoon (1985) and Driving Miss Daisy (1989). Filming, which took place on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, was plagued by delays and technical difficulties, including malfunctioning mechanical sharks. Jaws put now-famed director Steven Spielberg on the Hollywood map. Spielberg, largely self-taught in filmmaking, made his major feature-length directorial debut with The Sugarland Express in 1974. The film was critically well-received but a box-office flop. Following the success of Jaws, Spielberg went on to become one of the most influential, iconic directors in the film world, with such epics as Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), ET: the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Jurassic Park (1993), Schindler’s List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). E.T., Jaws and Jurassic Park rank among the highest-grossing movies of all time. This has been your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked the show, go ahead and hit that share button… or become a club member, as we’re starting to put out content only available to CLUB MEMBERS! Also check out our Fight Laugh Feast Magazine at flfnetwork.com/membership, and as always, if you want to talk corporate partnerships, let’s talk… email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPolitc News, I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great day, and Lord bless.

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