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Ovie Mughelli is back with Falcons beat Writer D. Orlando Ledbetter who is filling in for Mike Turner while he's out this show in order to talk all about what he's seen from Matt Ryan's approach to rebuilding the Falcons in the model they used to be when Mike and Ovie played. They get into some of the hires and how they should be an improvement over this past season and how they can do that. Lastly, with the senior bowl coming up, what positions might the Falcons be looking for when the draft comes around. Listen in NOW to hear all that and MUCH MORE, ONLY right here on Bleav in Falcons! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ledbetter gives his thoughts on Cardinals coaching candidate Raheem Morris.

The timeline moves ahead to 1993 this week, a massive year for Pearl Jam as their sophomore album Vs. was released with a ton of fanfare backing it. It can be argued that there's no year of this band's career where they were bigger. The record was a massive success, tickets to their shows became nearly impossible to attain, but as all of this was taking shape, the band was not comfortable with their role as the top artist in the world. Their focus was on writing, continuing to raise the bar for their live shows and as we see from this show in Mesa, Arizona, raising awareness for meaningful causes like protecting indigenous land Mt. Graham from (I kid you not) alien observation towers. This show centers a little bit around preservation of Apache land, and we'll discuss how an incident with a crowd member is connected to that. But the moment that people are gonna remember the most from this show is that it marks the official live debut of Yellow Ledbetter. Having released it as a b-side a year prior, fans in the know began to gravitate towards it, and after some time had passed radio stations would put the song into heavy rotation. Being unlike the rest of the catalog at the time, Ledbetter stood out for it's moody Hendrix inspired guitar wailing from McCready and anthemic chorus build ups. We'll discuss whether or not the band had plans for this song to be incorporated into the rotation, or if it was the will of the fans that turned it into the end of show curtain call that it is today. We'll also do a deep dive on the era and talk about the band's budding mentorship with Neil Young as well as massive performances of Once, Jeremy and... John Denver? Visit the Concertpedia- http://liveon4legs.com Contact the Show - liveon4legspodcast@gmail.com Donate to the Show - http://patreon.com/liveon4legs

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to Hall of Fame offensive tackle and Cleveland Browns Legend Joe Thomas, who spent his 11-year career in Cleveland, responding to Baker Mayfield's strong comments in a post on ‘X' where he replied to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the AJC D. Orlando Ledbetter's post on ‘X' where Ledbetter was talking about Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland, specifically the number of quarterbacks he had to work with because none seemed to stick. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think Baker Mayfield isn't telling the full story about what happened between him and Kevin Stefanski.

HR2 - Kevin Stefanski should be present at Matt Ryan's interviews with GM candidates In hour two Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to react to reports that the Atlanta Falcons have requested to interview Chiefs Assistant GM Mike Bradway, Houston Texans Assistant GM James Liipfert, Pittsburgh Steelers Assistant GM Andy Weidl, San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, and Chicago Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their open General Manager position, continue to react to reports from yesterday saying that the Falcons have requested to interview Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon for their Offensive Coordinator job, but NFL Insider for NFL Media Ian Rapoport also reporting yesterday that the Falcons are expected to hire former Browns OC Tommy Rees as the new OC for Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, explain why they think that Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan should involve new Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski in the Falcons General Manager interviews in some way, shape, or form, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, react to Hall of Fame offensive tackle and Cleveland Browns Legend Joe Thomas, who spent his 11-year career in Cleveland, responding to Baker Mayfield's strong comments in a post on ‘X' where he replied to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the AJC D. Orlando Ledbetter's post on ‘X' where Ledbetter was talking about Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland, specifically the number of quarterbacks he had to work with because none seemed to stick, explain why they think Baker Mayfield isn't telling the full story about what happened between him and Kevin Stefanski, and then close out hour two by diving into The Life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike'd Up!

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac react to Baker Mayfield's strong comments in a post on ‘X' where he replied to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the AJC D. Orlando Ledbetter's post on ‘X' where Ledbetter was talking about Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland, specifically the number of quarterbacks he had to work with because none seemed to stick. Mike, Dylan, and Ali also explain why they think Baker Mayfield's comments on 'X' yesterday will make the Falcons and Buccaneers rivalry even better.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac continue to react to Baker Mayfield's strong comments in a post on ‘X' where he replied to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the AJC D. Orlando Ledbetter's post on ‘X' where Ledbetter was talking about Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland, specifically the number of quarterbacks he had to work with because none seemed to stick. Mike, Dylan, and Ali also explain why they think the Falcons have no reason to be intimidated by Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about how they're feeling about the Atlanta Falcons announcing that they have named Bill Callahan as their offensive line coach, which hire will be more important between the Falcons Offensive Coordinator hire and the Falcons General Manager hire, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield's strong comments in a post on ‘X' where he replied to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the AJC D. Orlando Ledbetter's post on ‘X' where Ledbetter was talking about Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland, specifically the number of quarterbacks he had to work with because none seemed to stick, and if they would rather only be allowed to use a spoon or a steak knife to use as an eating utensil for the rest of their life in the Wake Up Call!

Mike Johnson and Ali Mac spend some time with national NFL writer for NFL Media and NFL.com Eric Edholm! Ali, Mike, and Eric discuss if Eric thinks the Atlanta Falcons hiring Kevin Stefanski to be their Head Coach was a good or bad hire for the Falcons, Eric's thoughts on the Falcons hiring Bill Callahan to be their offensive line coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield taking shots at Falcons new Head Coach Kevin Stefanski when responding to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the AJC D. Orlando Ledbetter's post on ‘X' where Ledbetter was talking about Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland, specifically the number of quarterbacks he had to work with because none seemed to stick, which NFL team Eric thinks will be the next team to hire a head coach, if Eric would rather go to the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, or the Pittsburgh Steelers if he was an NFL head coaching candidate right now, how Eric feels about the Miami Dolphins hiring Green Bay Packers Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley as their Head Coach, and how Eric feels about the Tennessee Titans hiring San Francisco 49ers Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh as their Head Coach.

HR3 - Kevin Stefanski & Falcons should be in no rush to hire an offensive coordinator In hour three Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about how they're feeling about the Atlanta Falcons announcing that they have named Bill Callahan as their offensive line coach, which hire will be more important between the Falcons Offensive Coordinator hire and the Falcons General Manager hire, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield's strong comments in a post on ‘X' where he replied to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the AJC D. Orlando Ledbetter's post on ‘X' where Ledbetter was talking about Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland, specifically the number of quarterbacks he had to work with because none seemed to stick, and if they would rather only be allowed to use a spoon or a steak knife to use as an eating utensil for the rest of their life in the Wake Up Call! Then, Mike, Dylan, and Ali continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons announcing that they have named Bill Callahan as their offensive line coach, talk about who they think the Falcons next offensive coordinator could be and should be, which hire will be more important between the Falcons Offensive Coordinator hire and the Falcons General Manager hire, which hire they think will happen first, and why they think it feels more and more like Tommy Rees won't be the Falcons next offensive coordinator as the days continue to pass. The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with national NFL writer for NFL Media and NFL.com Eric Edholm! Ali, Mike, and Eric discuss if Eric thinks the Atlanta Falcons hiring Kevin Stefanski to be their Head Coach was a good or bad hire for the Falcons, Eric's thoughts on the Falcons hiring Bill Callahan to be their offensive line coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield taking shots at Falcons new Head Coach Kevin Stefanski when responding to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the AJC D. Orlando Ledbetter's post on ‘X' where Ledbetter was talking about Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland, specifically the number of quarterbacks he had to work with because none seemed to stick, which NFL team Eric thinks will be the next team to hire a head coach, if Eric would rather go to the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, or the Pittsburgh Steelers if he was an NFL head coaching candidate right now, how Eric feels about the Miami Dolphins hiring Green Bay Packers Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley as their Head Coach, and how Eric feels about the Tennessee Titans hiring San Francisco 49ers Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh as their Head Coach.

HR2 - Baker Mayfield calling out Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski may've been a bad move In hour two Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons announcing that they have named Bill Callahan as their offensive line coach, talk about who they think the Falcons next offensive coordinator could be and should be, explain why they think the Falcons have the luxury of taking more time to explore their options at Offensive Coordinator and General Manager, react to Carlos Beltran and former Atlanta Braves centerfielder Andruw Jones being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, continue to react to Baker Mayfield's strong comments in a post on ‘X' where he replied to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the AJC D. Orlando Ledbetter's post on ‘X' where Ledbetter was talking about Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland, specifically the number of quarterbacks he had to work with because none seemed to stick, explain why they think the Falcons have no reason to be intimidated by Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, and then close out hour two by playing a round of Which One!

HR1 - Falcons offensive line pairs nicely with Bill Callahan's run scheme In hour one Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the Atlanta Falcons announcing that they have named Bill Callahan as their offensive line coach, explain why they think Falcons fans should expect more pulling guards with Bill Callahan as the Falcons offensive line coach, react to Baker Mayfield's strong comments in a post on ‘X' where he replied to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the AJC D. Orlando Ledbetter's post on ‘X' where Ledbetter was talking about Stefanski's tenure in Cleveland, specifically the number of quarterbacks he had to work with because none seemed to stick, explain why they think Baker Mayfield's comments on 'X' yesterday will make the Falcons and Buccaneers rivalry even better, and spend some time with the driver of the No. 20 Toyota car for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, and defending Autotrader 400 winner at EchoPark Speedway, Christopher Bell. Mike, Beau, and Chris talk about how Chris feels about the new NASCAR playoff format, how it is racing at Echo Park Speedway, next month's Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway, how Chris feels about rivalries in NASCAR, if Chris thinks he has any rivalries in NASCAR, and how Chris makes sure his rivalries don't go too far on or off the track. Finally, Mike, Dylan, and Ali close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

Mike and Bobby interviewed Les Sackett, the marketing manager of The Silver Slipper, and D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Bobby and Mike spoke to a WWL listener about the new era of college football and the NFL Playoffs. Ledbetter broke down Atlanta's decision to replace head coach Raheem Morris with former Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski.

D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined Second Guess. Ledbetter broke down Atlanta's decision to replace head coach Raheem Morris with former Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski. Ledbetter also shared his thoughts on the Falcons' positioning in the NFC South, Atlanta's fanbase, and the future of a pair of major Falcons free agents.

2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for cinema, from visionary auteurs to indie gems and everything in between.Christina is joined by Jay Ledbetter and Ryan McQuade from the Director Watch Podcast for a massive breakdown of the movies they can't wait to see in 2026. Plus a special appearance by Sophia Ciminello of AwardsWatch.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlanta Falcons beat writer from The Atlanta Journal Constitution D. Orlando Ledbetter joins Buck Belue to look at the upcoming changes with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Few of us would say that our lives look exactly the way we want them to (especially in this complicated season of the year!). So in today's sermon we'll consider the Christmas story through the eyes of someone who can definitely relate. And we'll discover that it's precisely in the difficult, messy imperfections that God's love meets and transforms us.  Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-12-21-2025

Kyle Trask is doing what? Uh oh... D. Orlando Ledbetter has all you need to know!

Episode 603 Get the full Refi Toolkit to spark more refis from your past database at GetMoreLoans.com Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl sits down with top-producing loan officer Monica Ledbetter, who is on track for 21 closings this month and shares the story of how a blue polyester uniform, a backpack full of catalogs, and sheer grit taught her the discipline that now powers her success in the mortgage business. Monica opens up about the habits, mindset, and daily structure that take her far beyond the industry average, including her "surprise and delight" client touches, her relentless morning outreach, and the authentic connection that fuels almost all of her referrals. You'll hear how she builds deep, loyal agent relationships, why her handwritten notes are converting like crazy, and how her new-agent breakfasts consistently turn fresh licensees into long-term referral partners. She also breaks down her team structure, her marketing cadences, and the practical activities she recommends for loan officers who want to go from 1 closing a month to 4… and then from 4 to 15+. If you're looking for real-world, boots-on-the-ground strategies from someone actively doing 20+ units a month in today's market, Monica's story will show you exactly what's possible with intention, structure, and a genuine love of people.

D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined Fans and the Pro. Ledbetter explained that the Falcons have not yet shown they are ready to win. Ledbetter shared his thoughts on Atlanta's rookie defenders, the Falcons' 1-2 RB punch, and backup quarterback Kirk Cousins.

D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined Fans and the Pro. Ledbetter explained that the Falcons have not yet shown they are ready to win. Ledbetter shared his thoughts on Atlanta's rookie defenders, the Falcons' 1-2 RB punch, and backup quarterback Kirk Cousins.

November 19, 2025 ~ Keith Ledbetter, President of ABC SE Michigan and SEMCA joins Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Therapists entering the field face a hidden obstacle that can derail their entire career: finding affordable, accessible clinical supervision.Rachel Ledbetter, licensed marriage and family therapist and CEO of Motivo, joins Michael Fulwiler to share how her own struggle to get licensed in rural Georgia led her to build a company that's now helping thousands of therapists cross the finish line to licensure.In this candid conversation, Rachel talks about her early startup mistakes, the values that guide Motivo's pricing model, and what it's like to raise venture capital as a therapist in tech. She also reflects on the identity shifts that came with divorce and growing a mission-driven company.Listen to this episode to hear how Rachel turned one of the biggest barriers to becoming a therapist into a business that's helping others get licensed.In the conversation, they discuss:The supervision bottleneck and why so many therapists never get licensedHow Rachel bootstrapped Motivo without a technical backgroundWhat therapists get wrong about venture capital and tech startupsConnect with the guest:Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmccrickard/ Visit the Motivo website: https://motivohealth.com/ Connect with Michael and Heard:Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfulwiler/ Newsletter: https://www.joinheard.com/newsletter Book a free consult: joinheard.com/consult Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Welcome to Heard Business School(00:51) Meet Rachel Ledbetter(03:00) From Bible Ministry Degree to Therapy Career(05:00) Shifting Away from Faith-Based Counseling(07:00) Working Skid Row and Post-Grad Supervision Struggles(09:00) Driving Four Hours Weekly for Supervision(11:00) Launching Motivo on Shopify with No Tech Team(13:00) Growing Fast Through Professional Association Partnerships(15:00) Why Motivo Switched to B2B Model(17:00) The Supervision Crisis Blocking Licensure for Therapists(21:00) What Most Therapists Misunderstand about Venture Capital(24:00) Why Motivo Doesn't Let Supervisors Set Rates(27:00) Learning to Give Hard Feedback as a Leader(34:00) Separating Your Identity from Your Business(42:00) Advice for Therapists Who Want to Build Tech(49:00) Rachel's Favorite Founders and Lessons from LuckThis episode is to be used for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, business, or tax advice. Each person should consult their own attorney, business advisor, or tax advisor with respect to matters referenced in this episode. 

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Happy Halloween! We're back with first time guest, Ree Ledbetter! Ree has been doing comedy for about four years now and has been putting in the work. Ree is pretty much on stage every weekend. She has an engaging energetic style with well written jokes. Instagram : @carlsaysstuffRee LedbetterInstagram : ree_ledbetterMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar

D Orlando Ledbetter, AJC Atlanta Falcon Reporter, joined The Locker Room to talk about the Falcons season and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 159 is on the scene with 2025 CARS Tour Late Model Champion Landen Lewis. Lewis takes us back to the turning point of his season, the pressures of racing for a title, having his mentor Ron Hornaday on site for his biggest day in racing, bringing a title back to Kevin Harvick Incorporated and being a big brother/mentor to Kevin's son Keelan. When there is a champion there is a runner up. Connor Hall concludes his stint with JR Motorsports with a top five finish in the finale at North Wilkesboro. Hall shares how grateful he is towards Dale Jr and Kelley as he prepares for the next chapter of his racing career.Caden Kvapil and Landon Shane Huffman entertained the Wilkes County crowd with an exciting finish that saw Kvapil join his brother Carson as CARS Tour winners at North Wilkesboro. We spoke to both after their race on Saturday along with Parker Eatmon and Brandon Lopez who got their best career finishes on tour by finishing third and fifth respectively along with Carson Loftin who claimed the Rookie of the year title.Ben Maier's Pro Late Model Championship came without a win this season. Maier reflected on the accomplishment with Jody after the race. We also spoke with Kevin Harvick and Rick Ware  who won the owner's championship in the Late Model and Pro Late Model divisions respectivelyLuke Baldwin is a back to back SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic champion and put a stamp on the season by riding the elevator to victory lane following his win. We spoke with him about this and reviewed the finale on Saturday with comments from the top four finishers and the drivers who fell short of the championship.Dalton Ledbetter won the 2025 Limited Track Championship at ACE Speedway in one of the most competitive divisions in all of the region. Lebetter tells us the difference in transition from running Chargers to the bigger Limited cars and his season overall which saw him win five events despite missing the first race on the schedule this season. We also discuss the weekend from Talladega, preview the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race from Martinsville along with the penultimate races of the season for the Craftsman Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series while reviewing the wild weekend from Talladega. All of this including dubs, short track spotlight and all of the racing news this week on DLN!

Atlanta Falcons writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and 2022 Georgia Sportswriter of the Year D. Orlando Ledbetter joins Papa & Silver to dive into the strengths and weaknesses of the Atlanta Falcons roster, how the team views Michael Penix Jr. as the leader of the offense, and whether or not he expects Kirk Cousins to be traded before the deadlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and 2022 Georgia Sportswriter of the Year D. Orlando Ledbetter joins Papa & Silver to dive into the strengths and weaknesses of the Atlanta Falcons roster, how the team views Michael Penix Jr. as the leader of the offense, and whether or not he expects Kirk Cousins to be traded before the deadlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Question? Comment? Send us a Message!Sean and Dane are back!! Buckle up because this episode is loaded!! ACL season kicks off and the fellas recap the 1st Open of the season. Complaints about their new CPI based tier system leads to an in-depth discussion. The Dramatic readings is a little extra special this week as a Winthrop Player drops in….Then ACO bag brand, CBC, owner Dylan Ledbetter joins the show!! We talk all things ACO and draft an all time ACO vs ACL match!!BIG ASP Cornhole Patreon page:4 Tiers to choose from!! Come join our growing community and get insider info, become an active participant in show content, be eligible for bag giveaway's, find our VIDEO of the interviews and more!!https://www.patreon.com/bigaspcornholeDraggin Bags!!-The “Power Draggin” might be the best bag we've ever thrown!! And we suck…imagine how good they could be in your hands….https://dragginbagz.com/Airwolf Athletics-Rep a brand that is built for players by veterans!! If you aren't rocking Airwolf gear…WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?https://airwolfathletics.com/Big Asp Merch!!!! Polos, Tees, Jerseys, shorts and more!!https://jamapparel.net/collections/new-the-big-asp-cornhole-podcast-collection-by-jamSupport the show

Mike and Steve interviewed D. Orlando Ledbetter, the Falcons' beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Ledbetter questioned Atlanta's decision to fire WR coach Ike Hilliard. He criticized Falcons QB Michael Penix's poor performance in their 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Ledbetter also shared his thoughts on DE James Pearce Jr., TE Kyle Pitts, and RB Bijan Robinson.

Mike and Steve interviewed Evie Van Pelt, the publisher of "The Rebel Walk," and D. Orlando Ledbetter, the Falcons' beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Van Pelt shared her thoughts on Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, RB Kewan Lacy, and the Rebels' new-look offensive line. Ledbetter questioned Atlanta's decision to fire WR coach Ike Hilliard. He also criticized Falcons QB Michael Penix's poor performance in their 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Rays Season Wrap-Up RaysUpRays fall out of playoff contention but improve draft positionPhillies clinch NL East; Brewers, Dodgers, Blue Jays all in tight division racesGlass-half-full outlook as younger players gain valuable experience under pressureSpotlight on Montgomery Biscuits in the Southern League playoffsHomer Bush Jr., Ledbetter, Brody Hopkins, Will Simpson, and TJ NicholsRays and Brewers' player development approaches Rays' history of sending prospects to Australia's Perth Heat New Perth Heat manager Perry Roth, formerly with the River Dogs & Hot RodsRays who benefited from ABL: Kiermaier, Caminero, Brosseau Electric Puerto Rican Heritage Night atmosphereSurrounded by Blue Jays fans behind Visitors' dugoutEase of parking and access tSpotting Kevin KiermaierRays co-presidents, Auld & Silverman moving into advisory rolesRob Manfred's “clean slate” for the stadium hunt Evaluating Erik Neander's tenure and future Erik could lead the Rays to their first World Series  Yandy Díaz's consistent excellenceBalancing young talent - Trey Morgan, Jonathan Aranda & others in the lineupNeed to find power bats & maintaining defensive standards Trade for controllable players vs risky free-agent signingsRyan Pepiot's recent struggles with control and late-season fatigue. Comparing his development path to Chris Archer's early yearsWhy Mat still sees Cy Young potential and a future Rays rotation core with Shane Baz and Drew RasmussenUpcoming Guests - authors Lou Schiff and Jane Leavy CBA negotiations - baseball's financial landscape is rapidly changingReflecting on the Mets' late-season collapseBlake Snell Trade Tree - Rays add Cole Wilcox to the 40-man rostero   How Wilcox's shift from starter to reliever revived his careero   What his AAA stats suggest about his future bullpen roleo   The winding path of Isiah Kiner-Falefao   Chandler Simpson's wall-robbing catch and his underrated offensive growtho   Finalized trade sending Jose Caballero to Yankees for Marshall Tooleo   Outfield depth rising: Brailer Guerrero, Theo Gillen, Brenner Summerhill, Colton Ledbetter, Homer Bush Jr.Tropicana Field & Stadium - Roof repairs progressing; turf replacement nexto   Q&A on 2007 Hillsborough County survey on stadium location and fundingo   Retractable roof debate and evolving fan expectationsBright Spots & Looking Aheado   Rays pitching pipeline: Ian Seymour, Joe Boyle, and moreo   Nick Fortes behind the plate as a key additiono   A system stacked with talent as new ownership arrivesStadium & Tropicana Field UpdatesRoof repairs underway; new turf installation planned for spring training.2007 Hillsborough County survey results on stadium location and funding revealed.League & Ownership LandscapeMat hints at changing financial structure and upcoming CBA negotiationsRays' $1.7B sale despite uncertain stadium future shows franchise value growth. Fan interference stories from recent games.Will Bill & Ted and/or Jimmy Kimmel be future guests or are we just “Waiting for Godot”You can find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark at  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to Scott Holmes for the music Stomps & Claps

Why did it take so long to invent a longer-lasting bulb? Zachary Crockett finds the answer illuminating. SOURCES:Heather Dillon, mechanical engineering professor at the University of Washington in Tacoma.Jane Brox, author of the 2010 book Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light.Markus Krajewski, philosopher and historian of technology at the University of Basel in Switzerland. RESOURCES:"Thomas Edison, tinkerer," by Eric Gilliam (Works in Progress, 2023)."It's Official: Stores Can No Longer Sell Most Incandescent Lights," by Hiroko Tabuchi (New York Times, 2023)."The Mystery of the Centennial Bulb: an Incandescent Light Bulb," by Martin Kykta (MAK Electro-Optics, 2021)."The Great Lightbulb Conspiracy," by Markus Krajewski (IEEE Spectrum, 2014)."Compact Fluorescent Lighting in America: Lessons Learned on the Way to Market," by L.J. Sandahl, T.L. Gilbride, M.R. Ledbetter, H.E. Steward, and C. Calwell (U.S. Department of Energy, 2006). EXTRAS:"Why Do Candles Still Exist?" by Freakonomics Radio (2025)."The Story of Byron the Bulb," by Thomas Pynchon (Gravity's Rainbow, 1973).

The right has waged a war on “woke” Sesame Street for generations. When the party passed the 2025 Recissions Act, they were finally able to take a significant field advantage in this battle—one which Big Bird and Mr Snuffleupagus never wanted to be in. That bill stripped $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, greatly damaging NPR, PBS, and mostly their member stations. The CPB announced it will have to close in January 2026. What will take its place? Well, the right has a plan for that, or so Vox speculates: PragerU. Founded in 2009 as a right-wing alternative to reality, the sprawling, well-funded network teaches kids to hate DEI, love paying taxes, and recognize that the Bible offers the only salvation on this planet. Could it replace Sesame Street, however? Well, it's already in use in numerous classrooms—and the right wants it in all of them. Show Notes The White House has a preferred alternative to PBS. It may already be in countless classrooms. What Percentage of White Southerners Owned Slaves How Neoliberalism Swallowed Arts Policy The Global Liberal Arts Challenge | Ethics & International Affairs When the Arts Are Attacked, Democracy Is at Risk | Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Davis, Michael. Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street. New York: Penguin Books, 2014. Kamp, David. Sunny Days. New York: Simon & Schuster, n.d. Ledbetter, James. Made Possible By...: The Death of Public Broadcasting in the United States. London; New York: Verso, 1997. Stewart, David C.The PBS Companion: A History of Public Television. New York: TV Books, 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices