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Power is often found in presence, not perfection—and Brandon McAnderson brings that truth to life in this deeply reflective conversation. From redefining partnership through awareness and intention, to unpacking the inner stories men carry about identity, masculinity, and self-worth, Brandon shares a grounded perspective on what it means to show up fully in relationships, fatherhood, and community. He challenges the idea of "percentage-based love," inviting listeners instead into wholeness, reciprocity without scorekeeping, and intentional space-making for others to thrive.  The conversation expands into a powerful exploration of storytelling—how the narratives we repeat can either reinforce limitation or unlock healing and growth. Brandon speaks candidly about ego protection, generational cycles, and the responsibility of rewriting inherited beliefs so the next generation can experience more freedom, connection, and authenticity. Through lived experience and cultural reflection, he offers a compelling reminder that breaking cycles begins with awareness, and community is often found simply by choosing to show up.  Key Takeaways:   True partnership is about showing up fully, not exchanging percentages of effort or love.   When men detach from external labels, they can reconnect with their deeper sense of self and purpose.   Many internal narratives are rooted in ego protection, not truth, and can be rewritten with awareness.   Growth happens when we consciously choose to shift patterns passed down through family and culture.   Transformation doesn't require perfection—just willingness to show up, participate, and engage.   We couldn't highlight incredible stories like this without the support of our sponsor, CommunityAmerica Credit Union. Thank you for helping us promote connection, well-being, and stronger communities. If you're looking for trusted financial wellbeing resources, we invite you to connect with their team and take the next step toward greater financial confidence.  Healing Circle: https://calendly.com/vvitality/communitycircle?month=2026-06&date=2026-06-24   About Brandon McAnderson:  A native of Lawrence, Kansas, Brandon attended the University of Kansas as a student athlete. Brandon was a team captain of the 2008 Orange Bowl Championship team, and was All Big 12 in 2006 and 2007 at Running back. After signing with the St. Louis Rams out of college and spending a year chasing the NFL dream he became interested in stepping into the sports media land scape. Hosting podcasts, taking weekly radio segments, and doing pre and postgame KU Football analysis for Spectrum. In 2020 he officially joined the Jayhawk Radio network as a sideline analyst. He hosts The Crimson and Blue pregame show and provides in game analysis, and postgame interviews with coaches and players.  Brandon is also active in the Kansas City community participating in multiple philanthropic endeavors aimed at destigmatizing, discussing, and organizing men to come together and grow spiritually to enrich lives and address commonly held, harmful male stigmas.  Connect with Brandon McAnderson at:  https://www.instagram.com/brando_mac/  https://www.threads.com/@brando_mac?xmt=AQG0WMf-l1vOk01AnJ3pn2Lg3-JZhXBiQEL90Wn_MkSfka4   Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:  https://smallchangesbigshifts.com  hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com  https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts  https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts  https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco  https://www.youtube.com/@smallchangesbigshiftsco    Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review  Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

Fox & Friends First host Todd Piro rolls in with his signature energy and zero filter, and the Marc Cox Morning Show is better for it. Todd calls the Trump booing at Madison Square Garden exactly what it was — a wealthy New York crowd that priced out the very working men and women who put Trump in office — and asks the question that cuts right to the heart of the Spike Lee outrage. Then it's on to the Maine Republican primary happening today, where the Graham Plattner race could send a signal far beyond New England — and Todd says watch the margin closely. Plus, rainbow parades, pink Knicks hats in June, and the St. Louis Rams wound that apparently will never, ever heal. Todd Piro is always worth staying up for — even if he didn't stay up for the Knicks game. HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #ToddPiro #FoxAndFriends #TrumpAtMSG #SpikeLee #NBAFinals #MainePrimary #GrahamPlattner #KimStOnge #STLRams #ConservativeRadio #971Talk #STLRadio #MorningShow

On The Kenny & JT Show we welcome in Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk. The 2011 inductee played running back for the Indianapolis Colts from 1994 – 1998 and the St. Louis Rams from 1999 – 2005, winning Super Bowl 34 in 2000. Recently he was hired as the head coach for the Southern University Jaguars. Marshall is in the community this week as part of the Hall's Residency Program presented by Novartis.

In the last hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, Nick Kayal joined the show and talked about the latest updates on AJ Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles. Later in the show the guys briefly talked about the 1998 St. Louis Rams. To end the hour the guys competed in Celebrity Birthdays. Listen to hear more. 

In the first hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, The guys discussed the Cracker Barrel 400 results on Sunday. Later in the hour, Chase & Big Joe talked about the question of the day "What is the worst summer job you have had?", and recent NFL trades and potential trades that could happen later in the offseason. In the second hour of the Chase and Big Joe show,  Titans Insider Terry McCormick joined the show to talked about the NFL trade rumors, and the view on the Titans for this season. Later in the hour Chase and Big Joe discussed who they think should be in the College Football Hall of Fame. In the last hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, Nick Kayal joined the show and talked about the latest updates on AJ Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles. Later in the show the guys briefly talked about the 1998 St. Louis Rams. To end the hour the guys competed in Celebrity Birthdays. 

Adam Archuleta is a former first-round NFL draft pick whose career has spanned elite football, broadcasting, and performance leadership. A standout at Arizona State University, he earned Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year honors before being selected 20th overall in the 2001 NFL Draft.Archuleta played seven seasons in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, and Chicago Bears, building a reputation as one of the league's most physical and productive safeties. After football, he transitioned into broadcasting with major networks including CBS Sports and ESPN.On this episode, we discuss his NFL journey, the methodology behind his training, the coaches who helped develop his power and explosiveness, lessons from broadcasting, leadership, and the future of high performance.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

  In March of 2026, the International Olympic Committee released a new policy on the Protection of the Female (Women's) Category in Olympic Sports. This new policy is applicable to the 2028 Olympic Games to be hosted in Los Angeles and onward and is not being applied retroactively or to any grassroots or recreational sports programs.  But what does this new policy address and how what should we think about this. I have a longtime friend and mentor as my guest today who will help us work through this topic.    Connect with The Host! Subscribe to This Podcast Now!     The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts via The Podcaster Matrix!     Housekeeping -- Get the whole story about Dr. Mark and his launch into this program, by listing to his "101" episode that'll get you educated, caught up and in tune with the Doctor that's in the podcast house! Listen Now! -- Interested in being a Guest on The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast? Connect with Mark today!   Links from this Episode: -- Dr. Mark Halstead: On the Web -- On X  -- David Allen, MD Profile https://www.uwhealth.org/providers/david-b-allen-md Publications/Milestones https://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/staff/allen-david/ IOC New 2026 Policy on Protection of Female (Women) Category in Olympic Sports https://www.olympics.com/ioc/news/international-olympic-committee-announces-new-policy-on-the-protection-of-the-female-women-s-category-in-olympic-sport Rupert JL. Genitals to genes: the history and biology of gender verification in the Olympics. Can Bull Med Hist. 2011;28(2):339-65. doi: 10.3138/cbmh.28.2.339. PMID: 22164600. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22164600/   Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode: -- Be sure to interact with the host, send detailed feedback via our customized form and connect via ALL of our social media platforms! Do that over here now! -- Interested in being a guest inside The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast with Dr. Mark? Tell us now! -- Ready to share your business, organization or efforts message with Dr. Mark's focused audience? Let's have a chat! -- Do you have feedback you'd like to share with Dr. Mark from this episode? Share YOUR perspective!   Be an Advertiser/Sponsor for This Program!     Tell Us What You Think! Feedback is the cornerstone and engine of all great podcast. Be sure to chime in with your thoughts, perspective sand more.  Share your insight and experiences with Dr. Mark by clicking here!   The Host of this Program: Mark Halstead:  Dr. Mark Halstead received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He stayed at the University of Wisconsin for his pediatric residency, followed by a year as the chief resident. Following residency, he completed a pediatric and adult sports medicine fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been an elected member to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He has served as a team physician or medical consultant to numerous high schools, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Washington University, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Athletica, and St. Louis Rams. He serves and has served on many local, regional and national committees as an advisor for sports medicine and concussions. Dr. Halstead is a national recognized expert in sport-related concussions and pediatric sports medicine. — Dr. Mark Halstead on Facebook — Dr. Mark Halstead on LinkedIn — Dr. Mark Halstead on X — Learn Why The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast Exists...   The Guest Featured Inside this Program: David Allen David B. Allen, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes and Director of the Endocrinology and Diabetes Fellowship Program at the University of Wisconsin American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.  He graduated from Stanford University with honors in humanities and biology, obtained his MD degree from Duke University School of Medicine, and completed pediatric residency, chief residency, and a fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin. He is the recipient of numerous awards for excellence in education, clinical care, and academic leadership, most notably the ACGME Parker Palmer “Courage to Teach” national award, the University of Wisconsin Presidential Physician Leadership Award, the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association Career Citation Award, the University of Wisconsin Clinical Educator Award, and the Judson Van Wyk Prize for outstanding career achievement given by the Pediatric Endocrine Society. Dr. Allen served as Director of the UW Pediatric Residency Program from 1993-2007 and as Program Director of the UW Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Fellowship since 2003.  On the national level, Dr. Allen was elected Director (2000-2003) and then President (2010-2011) of the Pediatric Endocrine Society.  He served as Chair of the Wisconsin Endocrine Newborn Screening Committee from 1991-2015, and as member of the American Board of Pediatrics sub-board for Pediatric Endocrinology 2010-2015.  He is an editorial reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals, served as editorial board member for the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism and Associate Editor for the International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology.  On the international level, Dr. Allen was selected to Chair the Organizing Committee for and then serve as President of the 2017 10th International Meeting of Pediatric Endocrinology. His research interests have included innovative use of human growth hormone to restore normal growth and increase physical function in children with glucocorticoid-induced growth suppression and with Prader-Willi syndrome. He has also led studies of childhood adipose organ development and dysfunction, improving fitness and insulin sensitivity to prevent diabetes onset in children, improving newborn screening programs for endocrine disorders, and preventing and assessing systemic effects of inhaled corticosteroids.  Throughout his career, Dr. Allen has also spoken and published extensively about issues of ethics and cost-effectiveness in the treatment of disorders of childhood growth.  He has written more than 240 articles, letters, monographs, and book chapters, edited 4 textbooks, and has presented at more than 180 regional, national, and international meetings. Dr. Allen's personal interests include improvisational jazz piano and providing philanthropic music for local charities and missions.  He is an avid cyclist, skier, and runner (two-time US Olympic Marathon trials qualifier with a PR of 2 hours 17 minutes) and most importantly, a doting grandfather.

  Welcome to National Athletic Training Month 2026. Each year we highlight several athletic trainers to talk about their roles, some interesting experiences, struggles, and advice for those starting out in the field. Today on the podcast, I am joined by three athletic trainers who have made marks in the world of research.    Connect with The Host! Subscribe to This Podcast Now!     The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts via The Podcaster Matrix!     Housekeeping -- Get the whole story about Dr. Mark and his launch into this program, by listing to his "101" episode that'll get you educated, caught up and in tune with the Doctor that's in the podcast house! Listen Now! -- Interested in being a Guest on The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast? Connect with Mark today!   Links from this Episode: -- Dr. Mark Halstead: On the Web -- On X -- Tracey Covassin: https://education.msu.edu/people/c/covassin-tracey -- Nikki Harris: https://www.atsu.edu/research-portal/profile?id=7e2e-a7ca-3b1b-b6d0 -- Eric Post: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-post-445a5a68/ Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode: -- Be sure to interact with the host, send detailed feedback via our customized form and connect via ALL of our social media platforms! Do that over here now! -- Interested in being a guest inside The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast with Dr. Mark? Tell us now! -- Ready to share your business, organization or efforts message with Dr. Mark's focused audience? Let's have a chat! -- Do you have feedback you'd like to share with Dr. Mark from this episode? Share YOUR perspective!   Be an Advertiser/Sponsor for This Program!   Tell Us What You Think! Feedback is the cornerstone and engine of all great podcast. Be sure to chime in with your thoughts, perspective sand more.  Share your insight and experiences with Dr. Mark by clicking here!   The Host of this Program: Mark Halstead:  Dr. Mark Halstead received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He stayed at the University of Wisconsin for his pediatric residency, followed by a year as the chief resident. Following residency, he completed a pediatric and adult sports medicine fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been an elected member to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He has served as a team physician or medical consultant to numerous high schools, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Washington University, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Athletica, and St. Louis Rams. He serves and has served on many local, regional and national committees as an advisor for sports medicine and concussions. Dr. Halstead is a national recognized expert in sport-related concussions and pediatric sports medicine. — Dr. Mark Halstead on Facebook — Dr. Mark Halstead on LinkedIn — Dr. Mark Halstead on X — Learn Why The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast Exists...   The Guests Featured In this Program: Tracey Covassin:  Dr. Tracey Covassin is a Professor and licensed athletic trainer at Michigan State University in the Department of Kinesiology. She is currently the CAATE Director of the Graduate Athletic Training Program at Michigan State University. She is also the Director of the Sport Concussion Research Laboratory, where her research focuses on sex differences in concussion outcomes, epidemiology and risk factors associated with sports-related concussion. Dr. Covassin currently directs a multi-site high school and college sport-concussion outreach program in the Mid-Michigan area. Dr. Covassin has over 175 professional publications and 200 professional presentations, and over 2 million in external grant funding. Dr. Covassin has been an invited speaker at numerous international and national conferences. She was on the NATA Research and Education Foundation committee, Athletic Training Research Agenda Task Force and is currently on the NATA Convention Planning Committee and a CAATE Peer Reviewer. She is a Fellow in the NATA and in 2022 was inducted as a Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology. Dr. Covassin is winner of the NATA Sayers “Bud” Miller Distinguished Educators Award and Rachel Oats Leadership award. Nikki Harris:  Dr. Nikki Harris serves as Associate Professor and Director of Student Recruitment in the Department of Athletic Training at A.T. Still University. She holds a Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) from ATSU and a Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching and Learning from Florida International University. In addition, she brings nearly a decade of clinical experience across secondary school and collegiate settings prior to transitioning to academia. Nikki values the effects of research on practice and education and has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of the athletic training profession through her scholarly work. Her research examines how athletic trainers are educated, socialized, and supported within educational and healthcare systems, and how social, environmental, and contextual factors influence patient care and outcomes. Eric Post:  Eric Post, PhD, ATC is the Manager of Sports Medicine Research at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, where he oversees research initiatives to advance Team USA athlete health and safety. Dr. Post received his PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and previously served as Program Director for the Master's in Athletic Training Program at Indiana State University and as a faculty member at San Diego State University.

Ah, yes.  Springtime means the return of your favorite eight United Football League (UFL) spring football teams for a third consecutive season. Except for the San Antonio Brahmas, Michigan Panthers, and Memphis Showboats, that is! Those three UFL teams were vaporized last summer to become a part of league history. The UFL moving trucks have been busy during the off-season United Football League team locations in San Antonio, Detroit, and Memphis were replaced with new franchises in the states of Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky. The Orlando Storm, Columbus Aviators, and Louisville Kings will join the Birmingham Stallions, DC Defenders, Houston Gamblers, and St. Louis Battlehawks in 2026. In addition, the former Arlington Renegades moved across town to morph into the Dallas Renegades.  But even the name “Dallas” is a bit misleading.  The Renegades will play this season in Toyota Stadium – a 24,000 seat soccer stadium in fast-growing Frisco.  That city is 25 miles north of downtown Dallas. The UFL has smartly downsized its stadiums and cut more costs this season. All eight UFL teams still practice at the same facility in Arlington, Texas on weekdays and then fly to play games on weekends in each team’s respective home market. All but two of the eight spring football franchises will play in smaller soccer venues beginning this season.  The new stadiums generally have a seating capacity of no more than 25,000. The Houston Gamblers vamoosed from the 40,000 seat football stadium at the University of Houston in favor of a more “right sized” environment at the downtown home of the Houston Dynamo soccer franchise. Wisely, the UFL owners have learned that the optics of showing thousands of empty seats on nationally televised football games is a very bad look for TV.  The high costs of leasing a traditional football stadium was another big factor in making that switch, too. The St. Louis Battlehawks (which led the UFL in home attendance with more than 30,000 fans per home game) will continue to play in the 60,000 seat Dome at America’s Center. Locally known as the “BattleDome”, the indoor football stadium was the former home of the NFL’s St. Louis Rams prior to the team moving to Los Angeles. Birmingham will continue to play in UAB’s state of the art 47,000 seat football stadium.  The league smartly cordoned off the upper deck last season, so the actual seating capacity for Stallions home games is about 25,000. When is the first UFL football game this year? The 2026 UFL season picked a bad time to get started (again).   This weekend’s season openers will have stiff competition from the men’s and women’s NCAA March Madness college basketball tournament. Game #1 of the new UFL season is this Friday night (March 27) at 7PM CDT on FOX. The Birmingham Stallions visit Kentucky to play in the first-ever home game for the Louisville Kings. Saturday, March 28 will feature an afternoon doubleheader.  The opening game will start at 11AM CDT on ESPN as 2025 champion DC Defenders invade the St. Louis Battlehawks.  The second game (3PM CDT on FOX) has the Houston Gamblers riding up I-45 to play their intrastate rival, the Dallas Renegades. Sunday’s final opening weekend game will pit two new entries taking the field for the first time. The Columbus Aviators take flight to central Florida to play the Orlando Storm at 7PM CDT on ESPN. The UFL added a giant source of cash as billionaire Mike Repole joined the ownership team Who is Mike Repole, you ask? If you have heard of beverage brands such as VitaminWater and BodyArmor, it was entrepreneur Mike Repole who built and sold those companies to Coca-Cola for a cool $12 billion. That means that the UFL just added another financial partner with deep pockets.  Mike Repole is about to learn that the UFL and every other prior spring football iteration has been a gigantic money pit. Last season’s UFL was owned by former WWE wrestling legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his ex-wife Dany Garcia along with Fox Sports, Disney (ESPN), and private equity investor Redbird Capital Partners. The privately-held United Football League is not required to publish annual financial reports.  They are quite tight-lipped about the league’s finances. It’s not a secret that the UFL has posted annual losses into the tens of millions of dollars. A lot of cash is required to pay stadium leases, players, and other significant costs One source reported that Ford Field in Detroit (former home to the now-deceased Michigan Panthers franchise) cost the league $500,000 per home game. That’s a cool $2.5 million per season for just one stadium’s rental fees. Last year’s Michigan Panthers averaged less than 12,000 fans per home game.  Their average ticket price in 2025 was about $25.  That generated about $300,000 in ticket revenue per home game for a season-ending total of about $1.5 million. Ouch. But wait, there’s more. Each team had 45 active players on the roster in 2025.  The average salary per player was about $60,000.  That’s another $2.7 million per team – just for the player salaries. Coaches are another significant expense.  Even relatively unknown coaches will cost a UFL team about $1 million annually. Don’t forget the cost of insurance, transportation costs to and from the games, practice facilities, home office costs, and a lot more. Yes, the UFL is losing money with every game they play Television advertising is the largest revenue source for the UFL. However, the television ratings in 2025 dipped 20% below 2024’s mediocre numbers.  The UFL’s average weekly television audience last season was less than 800,000 viewers per game.  Even the league’s title game failed to attract more than one million television viewers. Until the UFL can capture and sustain at least one million television viewers per game, the league’s television revenues will be insufficient to cover the costs of operations. The UFL receives a set amount from its television partners (ESPN and FOX Sports).  In return, the networks pay for the production costs of each telecast.  They also retain the vast majority of the revenue generated from ads sold within each football game. The more home viewers tune-in to watch UFL games, the more money the networks will be able charge to advertisers.  The UFL must produce results for the networks this season.  It’s that simple. The UFL’s costs of operations seem relatively fixed.  The league can improve its financial picture by growing additional home stadium revenues (higher attendance and/or higher ticket prices).  Revenues from annual television fees will become more significant once home viewership grows by 50% over the puny 2025 TV ratings. That’s why new investor Mike Repole’s billion dollar checkbook is so important to the UFL this year. The other owners are, most likely, tapped-out. What’s new in the UFL for this season? Aside from my rather gloomy financial comments, the on-field product for the United Football League will feature some rather interesting innovations this spring. A 4-point field goal is coming! If your kicker can somehow clear the crossbar from 60 yards or more, a field goal will be worth four points in the UFL.  This new 4-point field goal option sounds good, until you realize that a missed attempt will hand the football over to the opposing team near midfield. Pass receivers need only one foot in-bounds for a legal catch! This is the same rule being used in college football.  The UFL felt like the NFL’s “both feet must be in bounds” rule was also a little bit dangerous for wide receivers. Another reason for the “one foot in-bounds” change by the UFL is get teams to score more points. The UFL has struggled with relatively low scoring games during its first two seasons.  Teams which first reach the 20 point mark generally win most UFL spring football games. No “tush push” in the UFL! This should have been outlawed by the NFL, too.  My personal thanks to the UFL for getting rid of this rather odd-looking and often dangerous play where the quarterback is shoved by his own players for a first down or into the end zone. No punts allowed from inside the 50-yard line This is yet another attempt to improve overall scoring in the UFL.  Today’s punters have become quite proficient at landing the football inside of the opponent’s ten yard line.  Statistically speaking, most offenses do not move the football 90 yards downfield for a touchdown or even a field goal after being pinned near their own goal line to start a drive. Summary: UFL televised games will be shown on FOX, FS1, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 again this season. There is a ten game regular season beginning this Friday, March 27 and ending on Sunday, May 31.  There are two semifinal playoff games on Sunday, June 7.  The league championship game will be played on Saturday, June 13 with kick-off at 2PM CDT on ABC. New UFL financial backer Mike Repole is pushing hard to make the spring football league more fan-friendly this season. He said, “The UFL exists to innovate.  If we’re not making the game more exciting and fan-focused, we’re not doing our job.” As usual, I will track the attendance at UFL home games in addition to the television ratings this season.  Both measures must improve by 15% or more, or you could be watching the final season of UFL spring football unfold over the next 2 ½ months. The post Ready or not, UFL Spring Football returns this Weekend appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

  We are closing out our miniseries where we pay tribute to one of my favorite podcasts, Revisionist History, hosted by the well-known author Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell describes Revisionist History as a podcast about things overlooked and misunderstood. There are many injuries or problems we see in the office or on the sidelines that patients, parents, coaches, and even health care professionals give a generic label or diagnosis. In some situations, it may be correct, but often things get lumped into a simple category which may lead to things not being treated or managed most effectively. This is episode 11 of this series I am affectionately calling “Revisionist Sports Medicine”, a series about things in Pediatric Sports Medicine overlooked or misunderstood.   Connect with The Host! Subscribe to This Podcast Now!     The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts via The Podcaster Matrix!     Housekeeping -- Get the whole story about Dr. Mark and his launch into this program, by listing to his "101" episode that'll get you educated, caught up and in tune with the Doctor that's in the podcast house! Listen Now! -- Interested in being a Guest on The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast? Connect with Mark today!     Links from this Episode: -- Dr. Mark Halstead: On the Web -- On X -- Dr. Jonathan Backus https://www.thesteadmanclinic.com/our-doctors/jonathon-d-backus -- AAOS Turf Toe https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/turf-toe/ -- Turf Toe Scottish Rite for Children https://scottishriteforchildren.org/what-is-turf-toe-7-faqs-about-this-common-sports-injury/ -- Turf Toe (Stat Pearls) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507810/       Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode: -- Be sure to interact with the host, send detailed feedback via our customized form and connect via ALL of our social media platforms! Do that over here now! -- Interested in being a guest inside The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast with Dr. Mark? Tell us now! -- Ready to share your business, organization or efforts message with Dr. Mark's focused audience? Let's have a chat! -- Do you have feedback you'd like to share with Dr. Mark from this episode? Share YOUR perspective!   Be an Advertiser/Sponsor for This Program!   Tell Us What You Think! Feedback is the cornerstone and engine of all great podcast. Be sure to chime in with your thoughts, perspective sand more.  Share your insight and experiences with Dr. Mark by clicking here!   The Host of this Program: Mark Halstead:  Dr. Mark Halstead received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He stayed at the University of Wisconsin for his pediatric residency, followed by a year as the chief resident. Following residency, he completed a pediatric and adult sports medicine fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been an elected member to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He has served as a team physician or medical consultant to numerous high schools, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Washington University, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Athletica, and St. Louis Rams. He serves and has served on many local, regional and national committees as an advisor for sports medicine and concussions. Dr. Halstead is a national recognized expert in sport-related concussions and pediatric sports medicine. — Dr. Mark Halstead on Facebook — Dr. Mark Halstead on LinkedIn — Dr. Mark Halstead on X — Learn Why The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast Exists...     Jonathan Backus:  Dr. Backus received his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois and Kings College London Following his undergraduate education, he was awarded a Cancer Research Training Fellowship at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Backus then attended Duke University for medical school and completed a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. While in residency, he was selected as a resident scholar for the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual meeting. Following residency, Dr. Backus completed a Foot and Ankle Fellowship at the Steadman Clinic. Prior to joining The Steadman Clinic surgical staff, he was an Assistant Professor at Washington University Orthopedics and previously in private practice in the Denver area. Dr. Backus was recognized by his peers as a Castle Connolly Top Doctors in the St. Louis area from 2021-2023. He has authored multiple peer reviewed articles and book chapters, taught on a national level, and serves on the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Board of Directors. Connect with Dr. Jonathan Backus:  https://www.thesteadmanclinic.com/our-doctors/jonathon-d-backus    

  We are continuing our miniseries where we pay tribute to one of my favorite podcasts, Revisionist History, hosted by the well-known author Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell describes Revisionist History as a podcast about things overlooked and misunderstood. There are many injuries or problems we see in the office or on the sidelines that patients, parents, coaches, and even health care professionals give a generic label or diagnosis. In some situations, it may be correct, but often things get lumped into a simple category which may lead to things not being treated or managed most effectively. This is episode 10 of this series I am affectionately calling “Revisionist Sports Medicine”, a series about things in Pediatric Sports Medicine overlooked or misunderstood.   Connect with The Host! Subscribe to This Podcast Now!     The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts via The Podcaster Matrix!     Housekeeping -- Get the whole story about Dr. Mark and his launch into this program, by listing to his "101" episode that'll get you educated, caught up and in tune with the Doctor that's in the podcast house! Listen Now! -- Interested in being a Guest on The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast? Connect with Mark today!     Links from this Episode: -- Dr. Mark Halstead: On the Web -- On X -- Dr. Rachel Coel https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/kapiolani/find-a-physician/search-results/Rachel-Coel/2077 Ortho Info Sever's https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/severs-disease/ StatPearls Sever's https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441928/       Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode: -- Be sure to interact with the host, send detailed feedback via our customized form and connect via ALL of our social media platforms! Do that over here now! -- Interested in being a guest inside The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast with Dr. Mark? Tell us now! -- Ready to share your business, organization or efforts message with Dr. Mark's focused audience? Let's have a chat! -- Do you have feedback you'd like to share with Dr. Mark from this episode? Share YOUR perspective!   Be an Advertiser/Sponsor for This Program!   Tell Us What You Think! Feedback is the cornerstone and engine of all great podcast. Be sure to chime in with your thoughts, perspective sand more.  Share your insight and experiences with Dr. Mark by clicking here!   The Host of this Program: Mark Halstead:  Dr. Mark Halstead received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He stayed at the University of Wisconsin for his pediatric residency, followed by a year as the chief resident. Following residency, he completed a pediatric and adult sports medicine fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been an elected member to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He has served as a team physician or medical consultant to numerous high schools, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Washington University, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Athletica, and St. Louis Rams. He serves and has served on many local, regional and national committees as an advisor for sports medicine and concussions. Dr. Halstead is a national recognized expert in sport-related concussions and pediatric sports medicine. — Dr. Mark Halstead on Facebook — Dr. Mark Halstead on LinkedIn — Dr. Mark Halstead on X — Learn Why The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast Exists...     Rachel Coel:  Dr. Rachel Coel is a sports medicine physician triple board-certified in general pediatrics, sports medicine, and obesity medicine. Dr. Coel has been selected as a “Top Doctor” for HONOLULU Magazine every year since 2015. She specializes in concussion, fracture care, telemedicine, and the prevention and treatment of all sports injuries.  Dr. Coel serves as a team physician for many of Hawai‘i's collegiate and high school athletes, including University of Hawai'i, Hawaii Pacific University, Kamehameha Schools, Punahou School, and Roosevelt High School. Dr. Coel enjoys teaching and is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine. Dr. Coel graduated with High Honors from the University of California at Berkeley and received her MD/PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She completed a general pediatrics residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado. In her free time, Dr. Coelenjoys surfing, outdoor sports, eating dessert, and spending time with her husband, children, and mischievous goldendoodle. Connect with Dr. Rachel Coe: https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/kapiolani/find-a-physician/search-results/Rachel-Coel/2077    

  We are continuing our miniseries where we pay tribute to one of my favorite podcasts, Revisionist History, hosted by the well-known author Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell describes Revisionist History as a podcast about things overlooked and misunderstood. There are many injuries or problems we see in the office or on the sidelines that patients, parents, coaches, and even health care professionals give a generic label or diagnosis. In some situations, it may be correct, but often things get lumped into a simple category which may lead to things not being treated or managed most effectively. This is episode 9 of this series I am affectionately calling “Revisionist Sports Medicine”, a series about things in Pediatric Sports Medicine overlooked or misunderstood.   Connect with The Host! Subscribe to This Podcast Now!     The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts via The Podcaster Matrix!     Housekeeping -- Get the whole story about Dr. Mark and his launch into this program, by listing to his "101" episode that'll get you educated, caught up and in tune with the Doctor that's in the podcast house! Listen Now! -- Interested in being a Guest on The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast? Connect with Mark today!     Links from this Episode: -- Dr. Mark Halstead: On the Web -- On X -- Dr. Sarah Kinsella: https://providers.mhealthfairview.org/provider/sarah-kinsella/2239919 -- Stiell IG, Greenberg GH, McKnight RD, Nair RC, McDowell I, Reardon M, Stewart JP, Maloney J. Decision rules for the use of radiography in acute ankle injuries. Refinement and prospective validation. JAMA. 1993 Mar 3;269(9):1127-32. doi: 10.1001/jama.269.9.1127. PMID: 8433468. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8433468/ -- Dowling S, Spooner CH, Liang Y, Dryden DM, Friesen C, Klassen TP, Wright RB. Accuracy of Ottawa Ankle Rules to exclude fractures of the ankle and midfoot in children: a meta-analysis. Acad Emerg Med. 2009 Apr;16(4):277-87. doi: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2008.00333.x. Epub 2009 Feb 2. PMID: 19187397. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19187397/ -- McGuine TA, Hetzel S, Wilson J, Brooks A. The effect of lace-up ankle braces on injury rates in high school football players. Am J Sports Med. 2012 Jan;40(1):49-57. doi: 10.1177/0363546511422332. Epub 2011 Sep 16. PMID: 21926383; PMCID: PMC3729027.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21926383/ -- McGuine TA, Brooks A, Hetzel S. The effect of lace-up ankle braces on injury rates in high school basketball players. Am J Sports Med. 2011 Sep;39(9):1840-8. doi: 10.1177/0363546511406242. Epub 2011 Jul 27. PMID: 21795671; PMCID: PMC3213051. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21795671/       Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode: -- Be sure to interact with the host, send detailed feedback via our customized form and connect via ALL of our social media platforms! Do that over here now! -- Interested in being a guest inside The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast with Dr. Mark? Tell us now! -- Ready to share your business, organization or efforts message with Dr. Mark's focused audience? Let's have a chat! -- Do you have feedback you'd like to share with Dr. Mark from this episode? Share YOUR perspective!   Be an Advertiser/Sponsor for This Program!   Tell Us What You Think! Feedback is the cornerstone and engine of all great podcast. Be sure to chime in with your thoughts, perspective sand more.  Share your insight and experiences with Dr. Mark by clicking here!   The Host of this Program: Mark Halstead:  Dr. Mark Halstead received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He stayed at the University of Wisconsin for his pediatric residency, followed by a year as the chief resident. Following residency, he completed a pediatric and adult sports medicine fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been an elected member to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He has served as a team physician or medical consultant to numerous high schools, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Washington University, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Athletica, and St. Louis Rams. He serves and has served on many local, regional and national committees as an advisor for sports medicine and concussions. Dr. Halstead is a national recognized expert in sport-related concussions and pediatric sports medicine. — Dr. Mark Halstead on Facebook — Dr. Mark Halstead on LinkedIn — Dr. Mark Halstead on X — Learn Why The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast Exists...     Sarah Kinsella:  Dr. Sarah Kinsella is a sports medicine physician at M Health Fairview Orthopedics in both Blaine and Wyoming, Minnesota. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. She is the co-chair of the Minnesota State High School League Sports Medicine Advisory Committee and also serves nationally on the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. Connect with Dr. Sarah Kinsella: https://providers.mhealthfairview.org/provider/sarah-kinsella/2239919      

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Earlier this week, Pennsylvania’s resident rodent Punxatawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter.  According to my calendar, we were already slated for six more weeks of winter prior to the official arrival of spring! For sports fans, there are just a few days left until the end of traditional football season.  We’ll discuss the big game coming up on Sunday in just a bit. Pro football (like the other major sports) has slowly stretched-out its regular season.  The NFL went from 14 games to 16 back in 1978.  A 17th regular season game became a reality after the franchise owners wisely trimmed the pre-season from a ludicrously long four games down to three in 2021. It isn’t a secret that the NFL owners now want to expand to an 18th regular season game in a few years. They are reportedly offering to cut the preseason from three meaningless games to two.  However, the NFL has telegraphed a desire to have each of the league’s 32 teams play one international game per year after expanding to 18 games. The NFL doesn’t do anything without a keen eye on profits.  They have calculated the value of international television rights and global merchandising.  It apparently makes financial sense. On Thursday, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees named to the NFL Hall-of-Fame! Saints fans are rejoicing today knowing that the greatest player in franchise history was voted into the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame Thursday in his first year of eligibility. Drew Brees received only two major college scholarship offers coming out of high school in Austin, Texas.  After three terrific seasons as the starting quarterback at Purdue, Brees also excelled in the classroom by earning a degree in Industrial Management. It’s hard to believe that the (cough) 6′ Drew Brees was not a first round NFL selection in 2001.  He was drafted on the first pick of the second round by the San Diego Chargers. Did you know that Drew Brees spent his first five NFL seasons playing for the Chargers? Fortunately for New Orleans Saints fans, Drew Brees was acquired by Louisiana’s Black and Gold team in 2006.  His arrival in the Crescent City coincided with the hiring of offensive-minded first-year head coach Sean Payton. The Saints’ new dynamic duo provided a much-needed shot of optimism into the region following the devastation caused by 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints eventually won the Saints’ first and only Super Bowl title on February 7, 2010 with a 31-17 win over Peyton Manning’s Indianapolis Colts. Has it really been 16 years since that game was played? Brees and the Saints should have earned a second Super Bowl appearance at the end of the 2018 season.  The NFC Championship game played in New Orleans featured the all-time worst “non-call” by NFL referees on a quite obvious pass interference penalty late in overtime.  The visiting Los Angeles Rams won 26-23 but lost to Tom Brady’s New England Patriots two weeks later in the NFL title game. After a 21-year NFL career, Drew Brees retired at the end of the 2020 season.  The Saints legend set numerous NFL passing records including his incredible 54-game streak of throwing at least one touchdown pass. Drew Brees was an intense leader on the football field, an inspiring community leader off the field and is a proud father of four children. He has invested in several business ventures following his retirement from pro football.  Brees also returned to television in 2025 to cover regional NFL games for FOX Sports. Only 1.5% of NFL players will ever be inducted into the Hall-of-Fame.   Drew Brees deserved this honor and was voted-in during his first year of eligibility! Why is there even Pro Bowl game anymore? I don’t know. The NFL’s Pro Bowl game was played on Tuesday night. If I had known about it, it wouldn’t have mattered. My wife and I were fixated on the final night of the Westminster Dog Show (won by Penny the incredlble Doberman Pinscher). The top canines provided more compelling viewing than the NFL’s cringeworthy post-season fare. Tuesday night’s NFL Pro Bowl drew an embarrassing 1.9 million viewers.  That is down from last year’s slightly-less embarrassing 4.7 million Pro Bowl viewers. Historically, the Pro Bowl game would pit the NFL’s most talented players from the teams which had been eliminated from playoff competition.  The game (played in full pads and helmets) was held from 1980 and for more than three decades in lovely Honolulu, Hawaii on the weekend prior to the NFL’s title game. That tropical setting was once considered a big enticement for players to participate and bring their families along for a week-long vacation.  Those of us watching on television at home could enjoy a mental warm-up watching football being played in the toasty sunshine featuring nearby beaches. Not anymore.  Football players who are making millions of dollars per year don’t seem to value a fully-paid vacation week in Hawaii like they once did. In 2023, the Pro Bowl morphed into today’s goofy assortment of skills challenges and a 7-on-7 flag football game.  The venue was also scaled down.  This year’s game was played on Tuesday night in a 4,000-seat convention center arena in San Francisco. In case you cared, the NFC All-Stars rallied for a (cough) thrilling 66-52 flag football win over the AFC All-Stars. Zzz. The NFL’s championship game kicks-off Sunday at 5:30 PM CST on NBC This year’s season finale pits the AFC’s New England Patriots against the NFC Seattle Seahawks. Before the 2025 NFL season kicked-off, the oddsmakers in Las Vegas had last year’s champion Philadelphia Eagles plus the AFC’s Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills as the most likely teams to reach the championship game. Seattle and New England were significantly further down that list. Both teams missed the playoffs after the 2024 season.  The Seahawks at least finished 10-7, but New England was a dismal 4-13 just one year ago. Only the 1999 St. Louis Rams had won just four games in a season (going 4-12) prior to returning the following year to win the NFL title.  Rams’ quarterback Kurt Warner’s led the “Greatest Show on Turf” to an NFL championship.   What caused such a terrific turnaround for this year’s New England Patriots? Last season’s 4-13 record by New England resulted in the team firing head coach Jerod Mayo.  Former Patriots’ linebacker Mike Vrabel was given the chance to coach his former team beginning this season. Adding a talented coach like Vrabel certainly helped, but it doesn’t fully explain the Patriots’ turnaround story this season. The coach would replace 13 of the 22 starting players from last season.  Every one of New England’s 11 NFL draft selections last spring made the cut and is still playing on the team as of this week.  Add several financially prudent free agent signings, and the New England Patriots entered this season with a new team and a winning attitude. Coach Vrabel wanted “tough” minded players as he evaluate players being drafted or signed via free agency. A three-time NFL champion as a linebacker, Mike Vrabel played for legendary coach Bill Belichick and alongside quarterback Tom Brady for several years.  He saw what type of mindset won titles in New England over the past quarter century. The Patriots steamrolled to a 14-3 record and won the AFC East title during the regular season.  They beat the Houston Texans 28-16 in the divisional round and downed the #1 playoff seed Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC championship to earn a title shot this week. Seattle Seahawks traded their Pro Bowl quarterback and still improved in 2025 Gino Smith had been Seattle’s starting quarterback for two seasons through the end of the 2024 campaign.  Smith had been named to the NFL’s Pro Bowl for two consecutive years. Surprisingly, the Seahawks traded Gino Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders during the offseason and were left without a starting quarterback. Seattle then hit the free agent jackpot by signing journeyman Sam Darnold to a three-year contract.  Darnold is playing for his fifth NFL team in eight seasons and struggled for his first six years in the league.  His breakout 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings helped Sam Darnold gain a more permanent home in Seattle. The Seahawks’ stingy defense was rated #1 in the NFL allowing just 17 points per game in leading Seattle to a sterling 14-3 regular season.  The Seattle offense also scored 28 points per game which was eighth best in the league. Coach Mike MacDonald was a successful high school football player who suffered a serious injury in his final game.  He attended the University of Georgia and didn’t play football. However, he started coaching a high school football team while still in college. A summa cum laude graduate in Finance, Mike MacDonald jumped into coaching upon graduating from college.  He would eventually become the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.  The youthful 38-year old coach then accepted the head coaching job in Seattle two years ago. The Seahawks, like their head coach, play fundamentally sound football and rely on their top-rated defense to win games. You won’t find many familiar stars in this Sunday’s NFL title game Can you name the starting running backs for either Seattle or New England?  I can’t. America is going to get a chance to learn a lot about these two unheralded competitors and their coaches on Sunday night in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots quietly did the weekly work to climb the standings and finish with identical 14-3 regular season marks. The two starting quarterbacks aren’t flashy but both passed for more than 4,000 yards in the regular season.  New England’s Drake Maye tossed 31 touchdowns but only had eight intercepted.  Seattle’s Sam Darnold had 25 touchdowns but was picked-off 14 times (third highest in the NFL this year). These two teams have identical season records, great defenses, and effective quarterbacks.  The biggest surprise to me is that New England is considered a 4 ½ point underdog in Sunday’s game. Enjoy watching those very expensive $8 million per 30-second commercials and, perhaps, the game itself! The post It’s Football Friday! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ , and features In Hoc Anno Domini and St. Paul’s epiphany 18:07 SEG 2 SUSIE MOORE, Deputy Managing Editor at RedState.com, co-host of Mike Ferguson in the Morning, and host of RedState Radio, Sundays at 4pm || TOPIC: Top Red State headlines | We Now Know the Accused J5 Pipebomber's Motive | Video Shows Harrowing Moments After NJ Mid-Air Helicopter Collision | National Guard and Trumpx.com/SmoosieQredstate.com/author/smoosieq 34:42 SEG 3 St. Louis Rams legend, Ricky Proehl, is the new head coach of the UFL Battlehawks | Analytics are ruining the NFL | Chiefs moving to Kansas https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ , and features In Hoc Anno Domini and St. Paul’s epiphany 18:07 SEG 2 SUSIE MOORE, Deputy Managing Editor at RedState.com, co-host of Mike Ferguson in the Morning, and host of RedState Radio, Sundays at 4pm || TOPIC: Top Red State headlines | We Now Know the Accused J5 Pipebomber's Motive | Video Shows Harrowing Moments After NJ Mid-Air Helicopter Collision | National Guard and Trumpx.com/SmoosieQredstate.com/author/smoosieq 34:42 SEG 3 St. Louis Rams legend, Ricky Proehl, is the new head coach of the UFL Battlehawks | Analytics are ruining the NFL | Chiefs moving to Kansas https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 1 on KMOX, Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors talk New Year's Eve Eve, flu season, and Amy's experience with flu C. The hour also includes the removal of a St. Charles County judge for political comments, discussion of the St. Louis Rams playoff chances, a debate over gift wrapping versus gift bags, a 104 year old WWII veteran playing the national anthem at a hockey game, and concern over the deportation case of Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval.

Matt Pauley joins The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX to discuss the St. Louis Battlehawks naming Ricky Proehl as head coach, replacing Anthony Becht. The conversation dives into Proehl's history in St. Louis, nostalgia for the Greatest Show on Turf era, and what the city has missed since losing the St. Louis Rams. The group also talks about whether the Battlehawks can ever fill the NFL void, debate Kansas City vs Chicago, and react to Luther Burden breaking out on national TV.

Ep. 748 - When Kurt Warner arrived in Arizona in 2005, he was determined to revive his career and recapture the success he once enjoyed with the St. Louis Rams. A two-time MVP and Super Bowl champion, Warner faced the challenge of proving himself all over again. Defying the odds, he won the starting job, silenced his critics, and ultimately led the Cardinals to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley examine the highs and lows of Warner's time in Arizona, an improbable chapter that cemented his legacy in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 748 - When Kurt Warner arrived in Arizona in 2005, he was determined to revive his career and recapture the success he once enjoyed with the St. Louis Rams. A two-time MVP and Super Bowl champion, Warner faced the challenge of proving himself all over again. Defying the odds, he won the starting job, silenced his critics, and ultimately led the Cardinals to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley examine the highs and lows of Warner's time in Arizona, an improbable chapter that cemented his legacy in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3pm:  Guest – David Vobora – Adaptive Training Foundation // Donate at AdaptiveTrainingFoundation.Org // In January of 2014, David Vobora, a 5-year veteran of the NFL, met US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee. David opened up his personal gym to Travis, offering his training expertise. The pair started working out together, customizing and adapting to the unique challenges posed by Travis’ injuries. Through working with Travis and engaging the veteran community, David developed a passion for helping those with life-altering injuries find life-fulfilling adaptive performance training. // David Vobora is a former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams with the final pick in the 2008 NFL draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant.  He also left the NFL heavily addicted to opiates after an on-field injury // Guest Steve Hickey live from The Green River Levee // Flash flood evacuation issued for Tukwila area after Green River levee failure // John recaps seeing the Zac Brown Band at the Sphere in Las Vegas

Send us a textDan Soder is on the move with his Golden Retriever Of Comedy Tour, and St. Louis is one of the stops he is most excited about. The popular stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster will take the stage at The Factory in Chesterfield on Saturday, November 22. Doors open at 6 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. The event is all ages and tickets are available at dansoder.com. Fans can also watch his special On The Road on YouTube ahead of the show.Before the tour hits St. Louis, Soder joined The Mox and Chuck on The Barn for a fun and wide-ranging conversation. Immediately settling into discussing what he loves about performing in the area. Soder praised St. Louis for its loyal comedy audiences and joked about the city's ability to show up in any type of weather. That appreciation came through as he previewed his Factory performance and talked about what makes the region a great stop for stand-up.Sports always seem to find their way into a Dan Soder conversation, and his chat to The Barn was no different. The group reminisced about the St. Louis Rams and the era of the Greatest Show on Turf. Soder shared his mixed feelings about the team leaving, as well as his admiration for how St. Louis fans rallied around the XFL. They also compared their own sports loyalties. Soder sticks with the Giants and the 49ers, while The Barn follows the Bills and the Packers. Soder noted that if his team ever moved, he would prefer choosing a new one rather than following a relocated franchise.Soder and the crew also explored how comedy continues to evolve. He reflected on the impact of podcasts, which have opened huge opportunities while also changing how audiences discover stand-up. He talked about the decline of comedy films, shifting media habits, and his admiration for icons like Bernie Mac and Norm Macdonald. Through it all, Soder emphasized the importance of staying true to the craft of stand-up even as formats around it change.With his St. Louis show approaching, Soder left listeners eager to catch his performance at The Factory. His stop at The Barn offered a thoughtful and entertaining look at his life on tour, his love for stand-up, and his connection to the city. The Golden Retriever Of Comedy Tour rolls on, and St. Louis is next in line for a night of sharp jokes, strong stories, and classic Dan Soder energy.www.BetterHelp.com/TheBarnhttp://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn http://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarnThis episode is sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn and brought to you as always by The Barn Media Group. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@TheBarnPodcastNetwork SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/09neXeCS8I0U8OZJroUGd4?si=2f9b8dfa5d2c4504 APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1625411141 I HEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/97160034/ AMAZON https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7aff7d00-c41b-4154-94cf-221a808e3595/the-barn

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Brent Musburger. The broadcasting legend on “NFL Today” explosion, friends with Dick Vermeil, drinking with Harry Caray, rooting for St. Louis Rams, and gambling.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Brent Musburger. The broadcasting legend on “NFL Today” explosion, friends with Dick Vermeil, drinking with Harry Caray, rooting for St. Louis Rams, and gambling.

It's the second hour of TexAgs Live!Joining us are Ryan Swope, former Texas A&M wide receiver, and Aaron Torres, Fox Sports Radio host, as they dive into all things Aggie and Auburn football. Later in the show, we're joined by Cleveland Browns running back Trayveon Williams and former St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason. They reflect on their college football careers at Texas A&M and Auburn, and share what they're up to now.

THE FARR SIDE. D'Marco tells a story on shooting a commercial for the St. Louis Rams. He was doing a commercial for the New Dodge Ram truck at the time. We play audio from TMZ and Byron Scott was interviewed. He was asked if LeBron James deserves a statue at Crypto.com arena. The guys weight in on it. Has LeBron done enough for the Lakers to get a statue? TIP OR NO TIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The Kenny & JT Show we welcome in Pro Football Hall of Famer Jackie Slater. The 2001 inductee played offensive tackle for the Los Angeles and St. Louis Rams from 1976 – 1995. Jackie is in the community this week as part of the Hall's Residency Program. Our interview is driven by Akron Auto Auction and akronautoauction.com.

Andy Kamenetzky in for Travis. We begin with First Pitch presented by Arrowhead Water. Shohei Ohtani completed 5 innings for the first time since his UCL injury. Also, Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss and President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka joined Luka Doncic in Poland for Slovenia's final practice before the Euro Tournament. And D'Marco takes us into the FARR SIDE talks about the injury of Trent Green the then Starting QB of the St. Louis Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with the legendary NFL coach and Hall of Famer, Dick Vermeil—a Super Bowl champion, Rose Bowl champion, and one of the most respected leaders in football history. Known for orchestrating one of the greatest turnarounds in NFL history with the St. Louis Rams, Coach Vermeil shares the leadership principles that drove his career—from the gridiron to the vineyards of Vermeil Wines.This episode dives deep into the human side of leadership: how to build authentic trust, lead with empathy while demanding excellence, and foster strong cultures even during losing seasons. Coach reflects on inviting players into his home, balancing tough decisions with personal care, and the power of connection in high-stakes environments. He also explores delegation, hiring with integrity, and adapting leadership in a remote, modern world.Whether you're leading a sports team or scaling a startup, Coach Vermeil's timeless lessons on character, consistency, and heart will leave you rethinking what it means to lead well. Bonus: Don't miss the story of how he transitioned from football to winemaking—and what it taught him about purpose after peak success.TakeawaysTrust is built through consistent, authentic care—not performance alone.Bringing team members into your personal life can strengthen professional commitment.Great leadership requires balancing high expectations with emotional intelligence.Delegation is essential for growth—you can't scale by doing everything yourself.Culture is most important when you're losing, not just when you're winning.Business leaders should look beyond resumes to truly assess character and capability.Leadership isn't just innate—it can be taught if someone has the desire to grow.Making tough personnel decisions is part of protecting the team's greater mission.Even after retiring from football, purpose and service can evolve into new ventures.The best leaders continue learning, growing, and leading with integrity.Legacy is measured by the impact you have on others—often decades later.Chapters00:00 Welcome & Coach Vermeil's Legendary Career02:45 Building Trust Through Authentic Care05:30 Balancing Tough Love and Compassion07:20 Handling Players Who Don't Step Up10:30 Inviting Players Into His Home14:00 Why Relationships Deepen Commitment17:15 Delegation and Scaling Leadership20:15 Hiring, Referencing & Truth in Interviews24:45 Leading in a Remote World25:50 Is Leadership Innate or Teachable?28:35 Keeping Culture Strong During Losing Seasons33:00 From Gridiron to Vineyard: The Vermeil Wines Story41:00 The Hard Truth Leaders Must Hear46:00 Making Difficult Cuts with Compassion49:00 Coach's Favorite Book & Final Wisdom51:00 Closing Remarks & Toast to LeadershipResources and Links:https://www.hireclout.comhttps://www.podcast.hireclout.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright

Ep. 725 - When Kurt Warner came to Arizona in 2005, he was determined to reignite the success he once enjoyed with the St. Louis Rams. As a two-time MVP and Super Bowl champion, Warner faced the challenge of proving himself all over again. Defying expectations, he earned the starting role, quieted his critics, and ultimately guided the Cardinals to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley explore the highs and lows of Warner's time in Arizona—an unlikely chapter that cemented his legacy in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 725 - When Kurt Warner came to Arizona in 2005, he was determined to reignite the success he once enjoyed with the St. Louis Rams. As a two-time MVP and Super Bowl champion, Warner faced the challenge of proving himself all over again. Defying expectations, he earned the starting role, quieted his critics, and ultimately guided the Cardinals to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley explore the highs and lows of Warner's time in Arizona—an unlikely chapter that cemented his legacy in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-30:12) NFL Hall of Famer, Issac Bruce joins the show. The Issac Bruce Foundation and Flight 300. Rams moving here around this time 30 years ago. Blocking punts and playing special teams early in his career. Torry Holt still waiting for the call from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. What's he up to these days? Rooting for Anthony Edwards in the NBA playoffs. Playing basketball back in the day. Mt. Rushmore of St. Louis Rams. Janoris Jenkins's Doo Doo Man of the Week.(30:21-46:07) Hearing this has Doug ready to get in his car and drive. Tim was conceived in a hotel room in Boston. Chariman is going to check it out this weekend. Getting booted off the air for making masturbatorial references. Chairman got bait and switched to have the bill of his new hat bent. Tim's son wanted to watch Goodwill Hunting. How 'bout that Minnie Driver, eh? Kids and curse words.(46:17-54:46) The juxtaposition of it all. An emotional smoothie. Doc Hollywood. Doogie Howser. Driving to eighth grade. Neil Patrick Harris broke through the glass ceiling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do the St. Louis Rams and Prince have in common? Their stories illustrate the pros and cons of an ILIT—or, more accurately, what happens when estate planning tools like an ILIT aren't used at all. https://www.youtube.com/live/ni7KgQ_ZTLI They both became cautionary tales of what happens when estate planning falls short. When Georgia Frontiere passed away, her heirs were forced to sell the Rams to cover estate taxes. Prince's estate? Still tied up in probate years after his death. These aren't stories of neglect or ignorance. These are stories of high-capacity individuals who didn't have the right tools in place. And that's why today's conversation matters. Because we're diving into a financial strategy that could mean the difference between your family being forced to sell a cherished asset—or preserving it for generations. We're talking about ILITs: Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts. Why ILITs Matter More Than You Might ThinkWhat Is an ILIT and How Does It Work?Estate Taxes: Why the Exemption Threshold MattersThe Pros and Cons of an ILITThe Pros of Using an ILITThe Cons of Using an ILITWhen Does an ILIT Make Sense?Strategic Flexibility: You Don't Have to Choose All or NothingThe Generational Impact of Strategic PlanningIs an ILIT Right for You?Book A Strategy Call Why ILITs Matter More Than You Might Think Whether you're familiar with ILITs or hearing the term for the first time, this strategy could hold the key to protecting your estate, reducing tax liability, and setting up your heirs for success. But it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. In fact, it may not be the right move for everyone—but for some, it can be one of the most powerful wealth-preserving tools available. This blog will unpack what an ILIT is, how it works, and most importantly, the pros and cons of an ILIT. We'll also explore the real-life application of ILITs, share client insights, and equip you with actionable steps you can take. By the end, you'll know if this tool aligns with your multigenerational vision and the legacy you want to leave. And if it does, you'll be empowered to act decisively. What Is an ILIT and How Does It Work? An ILIT—short for Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust—is exactly what it sounds like: a trust that holds life insurance outside of your estate. It has its own tax ID, its own trustee (not you), and its own beneficiaries. This separation means that when you pass, the death benefit doesn't get added to your estate total—which could potentially save your heirs from paying up to 40% in federal estate tax on that benefit. At the state level, those percentages could be even more aggressive depending on where you live. That's the power of an ILIT: separation equals protection. It turns your life insurance policy into a strategic asset that bypasses probate and keeps your wealth intact. Estate Taxes: Why the Exemption Threshold Matters Right now, the estate tax exemption for a couple is over $26 million. That means if your estate is worth less than that, you won't owe federal estate taxes. But here's the catch: that number is a moving target. It's not static, and it's not guaranteed. Congress has changed it before and will likely do so again. Under previous administrations, the exemption was as low as $2 million. And with $36 trillion in national debt and rising, the likelihood of Congress lowering that threshold is very real. It's not a matter of if the rules will change—it's a matter of when. And if you wait until after they do, it may be too late to put the right tools in place. That means even if your estate is valued at $10 or $15 million today, you could face estate taxes tomorrow—unless you plan proactively. The Pros and Cons of an ILIT The Pros of Using an ILIT Reduces Estate Taxes: The biggest benefit. By keeping the death benefit outside your estate, you prevent your estate from ballooning in value and triggering taxes.

It's a full 2-hour edition of Sports Open Line on KMOX! Matt Pauley breaks down the 4 game series against the Reds, alongside Bernie Miklasz. Then, Matt shifts over to City SC to talk with Sacha Kljestan, Analyst on MLS 360, MLS Countdown, and MLS Wrap Up. Then we're back for hour two of tonight's show! Matt begins by interviewing La'Roi Glover, former defensive lineman for the St. Louis Rams, and now is the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Battlehawks. Then, we open up the show to you! We take your texts and comments following the Cardinals' 9-1 loss to the Reds. Then, Jen Siess joins us for a brief segment leading into the City Spotlight.

We're back for hour two of tonight's show! Matt begins by interviewing La'Roi Glover, former defensive lineman for the St. Louis Rams, and now is the defensive line coach for the St. Louis Battlehawks. Then, we open up the show to you! We take your texts and comments following the Cardinals' 9-1 loss to the Reds. Then, Jen Siess joins us for a brief segment leading into the City Spotlight.

On today's episode of Scoop City, we dive into all things 2025 NFL Draft with a pair of experts. The Athletic's Senior College Football Writer, Bruce Feldman, and The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer, Michael Silver, join the show. Bruce shares stories from this year's draft prospects including Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, Ashton Jeanty, and Travis Hunter. Bruce reveals scoops from various personnel around the NFL. Position coaches, scouts, and coordinators spoke candidly with him about these prospects.Plus, Mike Silver joins Scoop City to delight us with stories from previous drafts and his plan for the 2025 NFL Draft. Mike divulges a wild behind-the-scenes story from his time sitting in the 2015 Draft room of the St. Louis Rams. The group also analyzes the San Francisco 49ers complicated offseason. The Niners are in contract talks with quarterback Brock Purdy and other stars, including Fred Warner and George Kittle, who are also seeking new contracts. Plus, what is the latest with Aaron Rodgers? The former New York Jets QB is still deciding his future in the league. It was reported the Pittsburgh Steelers will approach the draft as if Rodgers is not part of their immediate future. Be a friend, tell a friend, subscribe to our channel!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Scoop City, we dive into all things 2025 NFL Draft with a pair of experts. The Athletic's Senior College Football Writer, Bruce Feldman, and The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer, Michael Silver, join the show. Bruce shares stories from this year's draft prospects including Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, Ashton Jeanty, and Travis Hunter. Bruce reveals scoops from various personnel around the NFL. Position coaches, scouts, and coordinators spoke candidly with him about these prospects. Plus, Mike Silver joins Scoop City to delight us with stories from previous drafts and his plan for the 2025 NFL Draft. Mike divulges a wild behind-the-scenes story from his time sitting in the 2015 Draft room of the St. Louis Rams. The group also analyzes the San Francisco 49ers complicated offseason. The Niners are in contract talks with quarterback Brock Purdy and other stars, including Fred Warner and George Kittle, who are also seeking new contracts. Plus, what is the latest with Aaron Rodgers? The former New York Jets QB is still deciding his future in the league. It was reported the Pittsburgh Steelers will approach the draft as if Rodgers is not part of their immediate future.  Be a friend, tell a friend, subscribe to our channel!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Unbreakable! A mental wealth podcast hosted by Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer. On today’s episode, Jay goes inside the huddle with David Vobora, retired NFL Linebacker and Founder of the non-profit Adaptive Training Foundation. Vobora was selected by the St. Louis Rams with the final pick (252nd overall) in the 2008 NFL draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. However, a series of devastating shoulder injuries left him with an addiction to painkillers. The drugs left him helpless, standing on the balcony of a Hawaiian hotel while on vacation, threatening to jump. But it was not until he went through a detox, losing 34 pounds, that he began to listen to the motivator inside him. He is now using that inner voice to helping others. David’s story is truly remarkable! Follow, rate & review Unbreakable with Jay Glazer here! https://link.chtbl.com/unbreakablewithjayglazer #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Unbreakable! A mental wealth podcast hosted by Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer. On today’s episode, Jay goes inside the huddle with David Vobora, retired NFL Linebacker and Founder of the non-profit Adaptive Training Foundation. Vobora was selected by the St. Louis Rams with the final pick (252nd overall) in the 2008 NFL draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. However, a series of devastating shoulder injuries left him with an addiction to painkillers. The drugs left him helpless, standing on the balcony of a Hawaiian hotel while on vacation, threatening to jump. But it was not until he went through a detox, losing 34 pounds, that he began to listen to the motivator inside him. He is now using that inner voice to helping others. David’s story is truly remarkable! Follow, rate & review Unbreakable with Jay Glazer here! https://link.chtbl.com/unbreakablewithjayglazer #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Unbreakable! A mental wealth podcast hosted by Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer. On today’s episode, Jay goes inside the huddle with David Vobora, retired NFL Linebacker and Founder of the non-profit Adaptive Training Foundation. Vobora was selected by the St. Louis Rams with the final pick (252nd overall) in the 2008 NFL draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. However, a series of devastating shoulder injuries left him with an addiction to painkillers. The drugs left him helpless, standing on the balcony of a Hawaiian hotel while on vacation, threatening to jump. But it was not until he went through a detox, losing 34 pounds, that he began to listen to the motivator inside him. He is now using that inner voice to helping others. David’s story is truly remarkable! Follow, rate & review Unbreakable with Jay Glazer here! https://link.chtbl.com/unbreakablewithjayglazer #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can food truly be medicine? What if science and cooking came together to make plant-based eating both powerful and practical? In this episode, we explore the science behind plant-based nutrition and how to bring it to life in your kitchen with Chef Caryn Dugan and Dr. Jim Loomis. Chef Caryn Dugan is the founder of the Center for Plant-Based Living, the nation's first plant-based culinary education center. After facing personal health challenges, she turned to a whole food, plant-based diet and never looked back. Caryn is a certified instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and has trained under leading experts in plant-based nutrition. Dr. Jim Loomis is an internal medicine physician, lifestyle medicine expert, and Medical Director at PCRM. He has served as the team doctor for the St. Louis Rams and Cardinals, as well as the tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Loomis is a strong advocate for food as medicine and has been featured in the documentary The Game Changers. Together, Caryn and Dr. Loomis co-host The Doc and Chef, a YouTube series where science meets cooking. Each episode breaks down a health topic—Dr. Loomis explains the research, and Caryn brings it to life with a practical, delicious recipe. Tune in now and learn how to bring the power of plants to your plate! #ThriveBitesPodcast #plantbasedfamily #wfpbfamily   Chef Caryn Dugan →Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plant_based_center/ → Website: CPBL-STL.com

Chris Claiborne is entering his third year as Linebacker coach with the St Louis Battlehawks of the UFL . Chris was an All-American linebacker at the University of Southern California and is the school's only Butkus Award Winner  (the award is annually presented to the nation's best linebacker) Claiborne was drafted in the first round by the Detroit Lions before stops with the Minnesota Viking, St. Louis Rams and the New York Giants. We discuss the upcoming UFL season and the current state of USC football, the legend of John Robinson, and current NFL news

Introducing Life After with David Vobora! David is a former St. Louis Rams' teammate of Chris Long and this is his new podcast, which dives into inspirational and motivational stories that show struggle and triumph. David identifies crucial - and sometimes tragic - moments in the lives of others that helped shape who they are as people. Listen today as we give you an amazing look at the Makayla Noble is a former world champion cheerleader who, in a freak backyard cheer accident, ended up falling and breaking her neck, immediately becoming quadriplegic. She played the hand she was dealt, rehabbed at the Adaptive Training Foundation, has found herself and continues to push her limits. This young lady has a spirit and brightness that is unmatched and a determination that shined through when she crawled 40 yards on turf. Not only is Makayla's story about overcoming an accident but she also dealt with serious mental health issues as a competitive cheerleader. She describes her daily battle of grinding to be the best competitor she could be while also balancing her life as a high school student, friend and daughter. This story is going to touch you because Makayla is very honest about what she struggled with prior to this accident yet she felt like God laid this path before her to become who she is today.  We also have a fun cameo from Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys. He jumps in to surprise her with a signed jersey and support. So tune in because Makayla's episode is going to hit you right in my heart. (00:00) - Intro (2:10) - Makayla Noble's Upbringing, Family and Cheerleading (15:10) - Makayla's First World Championship (22:50) - Surprise Guest Dak Prescott! (26:10) - Makayla's Approach of her Alive Day (41:00) - Relationship with Social Media (55:30) - Relationship with Cheerleading (1:05:30) - The Lead Up To Makayla's Accident (1:15:55) - Makayla's Accident (1:43:00) - Makayla Realizing Her Injury (1:52:00) - Makayla's Perspective Following Her Injury (2:05:00) - The Rehab Process (2:20:00) - Living With Her Injury (2:34:45) - What's Next For Makayla Noble Check out the first Life After episode, with The D.O.C.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fMZyuZy73E&t=1s Make sure to like, follow and subscribe on Life After's YouTube, social and audio pages, linked below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFfMRZJRbo2_57YUmjqylA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-after-with-david-vobora/id1797989547 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FEdwHNUOappPocc8oLKwU?si=7fd872c330ca4e88 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterwithdavidvobora/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/LifeAfterWithDV Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeafterwithdavidvobora

A look at the 25-year St. Louis Rams reunion last week including Dick Vermeil pulling back the curtain on Faulk trade and more great stories. How about MLB leaving ESPN and the end of Sunday Night baseball? We talk ratings and how the NFL has taken over ESPN coverage. Many tickets are still available for the Cardinals home opener. How bad has fan apathy gotten and how might the team reach the 3 million tickets sold mark this year? We get into Arenado's "approved" trade partners and the pressure for him to live up to a deal too. And was NHL 4Nations worth the injury risk to get exposure for teams? How about viewer retention after the tournament? Listen here thanks to Lou Fusz Automotive group:

Al Saunders, a veteran NFL coach with a rich history in football, talks with our host Craig Domann in this week's episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast. They discuss Saunders' journey as a coach, the importance of building relationships with players, and the key traits that set Hall of Fame players apart. Saunders emphasizes the significance of teaching, communication, and treating every player with respect. He shares insights on player development, the mental aspects of coaching, and the value of hard work and consistency in achieving success in the NFL. Episode Takeaways:Positive reinforcement is more effective than negative reinforcement.Effective communication is essential for a team to perform its best.Reflecting on a long career reveals the importance of relationships over accolades.Al Saunders shares his experiences and insights from more than 50 years in football, emphasizing the importance of preparation, competitive spirit, and the value of relationships in coaching. He reflects on legendary players, his coaching philosophy, and the profound fulfillment that comes from team sports. He began as a graduate assistant at USC before moving on to coach wide receivers at Missouri. He later took on roles at Utah State, California (Cal), and Tennessee, where he worked as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. In the NFL, he served as an assistant and later head coach for the San Diego Chargers before holding key offensive roles with the Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, and Cleveland Browns. He discusses the impact of coaches like Dick Vermeil, who prioritize their players' well-being and foster a sense of belonging and purpose.@uscfb @mostatefootball @UtahState @calbearsfball @vol_football @chargers @chiefs @rams @commanders @ravens @raiders @miamidolphins @clevelandbrowns #NFLCoaching #AlSaunders #CoachingPhilosophy #PlayerDevelopment #Communication #Coaching #TeachingInSports #CoachingRelationships #HallOfFame #FootballCoaching #Success #Football #Relationships #CompetitiveSpirit #NFL #Preparation #Legendary #TeamSports #USC #MissouriTigers #UtahState #CalBears #TennesseeVols #SanDiegoChargers #KansasCityChiefs #StLouisRams #WashingtonRedskins #BaltimoreRavens #OaklandRaiders #MiamiDolphins #ClevelandBrowns 

(00:00-13:16) The 2014 St. Louis Rams locker room was insane. Jackson tying in the Luka trade with the Rams moving. Tanking for Vegas? NBA would kill it in Vegas.(13:24-29:40) Are Imagine Dragons the new Nickelback? Time for a little peek at Joe Lunardi's bracketology. Anteaters. Mizzou and Tennessee in Knoxville. Hillbilly shaming. Leonard Hamilton stepping down at FSU. Statement win on Saturday. Live streaming Jackson watching the Tigers in the tournament. (29:50-36:49) Jackson, you got a question for us? Don't say "decade's end." Will the Cardinals have a team better than the 2022 team by decade's end? Bullish on the Blues at the end of the decade. Doug and Jackson having a catch during commercial breaks at Spring Training Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-13:16) The 2014 St. Louis Rams locker room was insane. Jackson tying in the Luka trade with the Rams moving. Tanking for Vegas? NBA would kill it in Vegas. (13:24-29:40) Are Imagine Dragons the new Nickelback? Time for a little peek at Joe Lunardi's bracketology. Anteaters. Mizzou and Tennessee in Knoxville. Hillbilly shaming. Leonard Hamilton stepping down at FSU. Statement win on Saturday. Live streaming Jackson watching the Tigers in the tournament. (29:50-36:49) Jackson, you got a question for us? Don't say "decade's end." Will the Cardinals have a team better than the 2022 team by decade's end? Bullish on the Blues at the end of the decade. Doug and Jackson having a catch during commercial breaks at Spring Training Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-11:42) Bernie Federko joins the show talking about the Blues bouncing back against Vegas on Monday. The team getting healthy. Hofer and Binnington. Hofer can be a number one goaltender at some point somewhere. People are starting to doubt the Good or Bad website. Sounds like the Armory is in a little bit of debt. (11:51-29:33) Mt. Rushmore of St. Louis Rams. USA Today has their season grades for all 135 teams. Doug's not even trying at this point. What grade did Mizzou and Illinois get? Bret Bielema and Josh Pate getting into it on Twitter. Sounds like a rage bait list. Richard Belzer.(29:42-43:11) Audio of Coach Schertz after the LaSalle win. Contrasting that with audio of UConn coach Dan Hurley. Caller John wants an update on the Chiefs injury situation. Sandman is up next talking Broberg. John sounded like he had a mouth full of honey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-11:42) Bernie Federko joins the show talking about the Blues bouncing back against Vegas on Monday. The team getting healthy. Hofer and Binnington. Hofer can be a number one goaltender at some point somewhere. People are starting to doubt the Good or Bad website. Sounds like the Armory is in a little bit of debt. (11:51-29:33) Mt. Rushmore of St. Louis Rams. USA Today has their season grades for all 135 teams. Doug's not even trying at this point. What grade did Mizzou and Illinois get? Bret Bielema and Josh Pate getting into it on Twitter. Sounds like a rage bait list. Richard Belzer. (29:42-43:11) Audio of Coach Schertz after the LaSalle win. Contrasting that with audio of UConn coach Dan Hurley. Caller John wants an update on the Chiefs injury situation. Sandman is up next talking Broberg. John sounded like he had a mouth full of honey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11/18/24 - Hour 3 Rich weighs in on the 49ers dropping to 5-5 on the season after Geno's Smiths late-game heroics for the Seahawks in Week 11, laments the disappointing season by Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, and reacts to the New York Giants benching Daniel Jones and naming Tommy DeVito their starting QB for Week 12, and   Actor John David Washington joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘The Piano Lessons' film on Netflix, his NFL past as a running back on the St. Louis Rams practice squad after a record-setting career at Morehouse College, how he went from athlete to acting by landing a roll on HBO's ‘Ballers,' how he, a Los Angeles native, grew up a Philadelphia Eagles fan despite his father Denzel's love of the Dallas Cowboys, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices