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Richard Fleeshman and Reece Ritchie Interview | The Brett Allan Show 'The Ark' S2 on Syfy WATCH Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBAmdpSdLB8 “The Ark” takes place 100 years in the future when planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help secure the survival of the human race. In season two, after the brave crew of Ark One reaches their destination and finds it uninhabitable, they must survive long enough to locate a new home for themselves and all the ships that follow. The series stars Christie Burke, Richard Fleeshman, Reece Ritchie, Stacey Read and Ryan Adams. Dean Devlin (“Independence Day,” “Stargate”) and Jonathan Glassner (“Stargate SG-1”) are co-showrunners and executive producers alongside Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson of Electric Entertainment. Jonathan English of Balkanic Media and Mark Franco of Electric Entertainment serve as producers. Connect with us on our website for more amazing conversations! www.brettallanshow.com Have you got some feedback? Let us know! openmicguest@gmail.com Follow us on social media! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebrettallanshow Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brettallanshow/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrettAllanShow/videos LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-allan-009458168/ Support the show! VENMO @-Brett-Allan-7 Cash App @brettallanshow74 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Bass Pro Shop Rancho Cucamonga, Kevin Brannon and Bubba interview Mark Franco, Fishing Dept. outfitter at Bass Pro Shops for 13 years; aka The fish feeding guy; Mark does weekly fishing seminars at the fish tank on kid's fishing, bass, bluegill at Diamond Valley Lake and trout fishing in the Sierras; He's also a Professional fishing guide at Diamond Valley Lake; Sponsored by Pure Fishing and Ugly Stik.

It's Superbowl Weekend and the air is full of Eagles as they come to Arizona. However there is a big swarm of Chiefs waiting for them when they get there. Paul and Mark look at the match up between the two best teams in football. Listen to these two as they make there pick and tells us what to expect Support the show

Next week is Superbowl 57 which means Vegas is putting up Prop Bets for everybody to enjoy. Mark and Paul look at some of the most popular prop bets and tells you what they think, Support the show

It's time to look at the 4 teams left standing in the NFL Playoffs. It's Conference finals and once again Paul has Senior Handicapper Mark Franco on the line. They look at each time left and then the matchups that we'll see Sunday Afternoon. Plus Paul has that he's attached to each team throughout the season. Support the show

Once again Mark Franco is on the line and he's talking sports betting. Mark is a Senior Handicapper at Vegas Insider so he's been studying this weekends games. Him and Paul break down the action and give their 5 star picks as well Support the show

It's time for the second season in the NFL. Let the playoffs begin! Paul has Mark Franco back on the show and they look at the playoff games and make there predictions. Plus Paul has some good impersonations in store for you to make the show funny. After all it is Mainstream Sports Served with a Side of ComedySupport the show

It's the last week of the regular season and Paul and Mark are here to break down the action. This week is a tricky week to bet on because some times are trying and others are resting for the playoffs. Listen to the show as these two tell you the latest news available. Plus Paul once again does his famous Godfather impersonation which always gets a laugh ( or wack!) Support the show

We're almost at the end of the football season and the end of 2022. Once again Mark and Paul preview the NFL with week 17 on hand. Plus Paul has some good sound bites on hand and reminds everybody that the Sports Comedy Show is Mainstream Sports served with a side of comedySupport the show

The Football season is coming to and end which means its my way or the highway for some of these team. This weeks show is recorded in Studio J in California but Paul has Mark Franco on the podcast via telephone. Mark is a Senior Handicapper at Vegas Insider and always gives good insight to the games. Listen to the show as its Mainstream Sports served with a side of comedy Support the show

The NFL Season is getting down to the Nitty Gritty and once again Mark and Paul look at this week's games and tell you what to expect. Mark is a Senior Handicapper at Vegas Insider and always has good insight to the games and Paul always adds a little comedy to keep the show fresh Support the show

Week 13 in the NFL is here and its time that Paul and Mark look at the games and tell you what they think. Plus Paul has some good sound bites loaded up for the show and even a couple of his signature impressions lined up for the show. Check it out and see and enjoy some mainstream sports served with a side of Comedy sounds like Support the show

It's Thanksgiving Weekend and Mark and Paul are looking at Sunday's games and talking winners and losers. Check out the show and see if you agree with Mark and Paul on there picks for Sunday's gamesSupport the show

Week 12 is almost complete which means its time for Monday Morning Quarterback. This week I brought Handicapper Mark Franco back on the show so we can have some fun with everything that happened yesterday. Mark Franco from Franco Sports has become a regular guest on the show so we thought we'd explore the chemistry of a host - co host role. Check it out Support the show

We've entered the second half of the football season and its time to look at Week 11 and preview some of the games that we have an opinion on. Once again Mark Franco a Senior Handicapper with Vegas Insider calls in and together Mark and Paul talk Football with a side of comedySupport the show

The NFL Season is almost half way through and we're noticing a shift in power to the Eastern Divisions in both Conferences. Mark and Paul discuss this and look at the teams that now hold the power. Plus they look at a couple of guy matchups and give you an idea what to expect Support the show

The weekend is here and its time to look at the NFL Games that will make this weekend worth watching. Once again Mark Franco the Senior Handicapper at Vegas Insider calls in and gives us some good info. Plus I throw in a few jokes and sound bites to keep it all worth while so check it out Support the show

It's time to look at the NFL games that hopefully will bring us some excitement this week. Once again Mark Franco joins the show as a guest speaker. Mark is a Senior Sports Handicapper at Vegas Insider and he tells us who he likes Support the show

The baseball playoffs start this week so I had Mark Franco come back on the show and get his opinion on the series. Plus we look at Week 5 in football and I let Mark analyze a couple games for he is a Senior Handicapper and is a good source of football information as wellSupport the show

The Judge Watch continues as he hits #61 Plus Paul has Mark Franco back on the show and as they talk Sunday football. Paul also has some good sound bites in store for everybody and even does his best Godfather Marlon Brando as they talk Bills Mafia Support the show

We're still on Judge Watch plus we have to keep an eye on Albert Pujol's who is homing in on 700 Home Runs . Mark Franco is back on the show and talks baseball and football with Paul as we look at week 3 in the NFL and some of the big games that go with itSupport the show

We are officially on Aaron Judge Watch as he hit two home runs yesterday #56 and #57. Once again Paul has Mark Franco from Franco Sports on the show. Today they talk baseball and football. Listen to the show and get Mark's expertise on this week's action Support the show

Surely you didn't think I would forget about football - Yes I did and don't call me Shirley! Week 1 is here and its time to look at the league and make predictions based on all the off season activities. Plus Paul has a special guest in store for everybody to kick off the new year. Mark Franco will be calling in and telling us who he likes and why. Mark is a Senior Sports Handicapper and loves to talk football and always has a good point or two Support the show

The Superbowl contestants have been identified. The Rams and the Bengals will be playing in Superbowl 56. Follow the show as we look back at Sunday's action  and see how these to surprising teams made there way to the big game. Plus Mark Franco from Franco Sports joins the show as a guest and helps Paul break down all the action. Finally we had to flush away the losing teams who couldn't make it so listen to the sound effects Paul has instore to keep the show fun and enjoyable Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/sportscomedyshow)

We had an extra week of football this year as the NFL has adopted an 18 week schedule which means one extra week of Monday Morning Quarterback. Plus this is a special addition of Talk Radio because Paul has his first quest on the Podcast and its Mark Franco from Franco Sports. It was Mark Franco the opened the door for Paul and got him into the Las Vegas Sports Community so Paul was honored to have him on as his guest. Check out the show and as always listen to the sound bytes Paul has in store everybody Support the show

Kevin Rogers breaks down each game on the Week 2 NFL card from a betting perspective and gets opinions on four of those matchups from handicappers Brian Edwards and Mark Franco.

In this episode, we interview Chris LeGates and Mark Franco, who have a podcast called "Tackling College Sports". Chris and Mark are exposing the potentially huge scandal at the University of Hartford and the reasons why UHart is dropping from Division 1 to Division 3 in sports. The information they shared with us is shocking! Also, NCAA reported violations at Creighton and Idaho, which we discuss. Lastly, we talk about the NBA playoffs, could we see a game 7? Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twolawyers/message

Mark Franco is the President and CEO of MXD Process. MXD Process makes industrial mixing equipment, but our conversation with Mark focuses on the lessons he's learned from balancing his business while still growing in his faith and building a family. We discuss Mark's background, the role religion has played in his life, and how he finds work/life balance. Learn more about MXD Process at MixerDirect.com Learn more and apply for the Render Competition at render.capital/competition Visit us at MiddleTechPod.com Watch the episode on YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Evan's Twitter Logan's Twitter

On the 21st episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith (09:09 – 50:36). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to recap NFL Championship Weekend and look ahead to Super Bowl LV. Morten and FreezePops have no idea what Matt LaFleur was doing at the end of the NFC Championship (01:45), and couldn’t be more excited for Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes in the big game (05:08).We then move to our interview with Emmitt, where he discusses a wide array of topics: why Emmitt owns two Jim Thorpe trophies (10:00); which running backs were his role models when he was growing up in Florida, and why (12:07); how he was able to become one of the best second-effort running backs in the history of the NFL, and why he prioritized avoiding contact (15:46); Emmitt’s favorite play-calls of his career (18:49); how much of being a successful running back at the pro level is God-given ability, and how much of it can be learned and trained (22:11); how setting goals as a young player allowed him to achieve greatness that few players in league history have ever seen (24:04); why leaving the University of Florida after three seasons had nothing to do with Steve Spurrier taking over the program (30:41); why it took Norv Turner revamping the offense in Dallas for “The Triplets” to really take off and become the dynasty of the 1990s (33:18); why his first Super Bowl win was especially sweet (35:27); why Emmitt believes the Florida Gators are not that close to competing for an SEC Championship in a real way (38:16); why he still believes Ezekiel Elliott will be a star in this league, and why the Cowboys are not that far from being a real contender in the NFC East (41:41); why Mike McCarthy deserves another chance to prove himself next season in Dallas (43:41); what advice he’d give Derrick Henry, and why he’s the best running back in the NFL today (44:36); and how Roger Staubach changed his life (47:14).Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Mark Franco for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (51:44 – 56:15). The guys take a long-range look at Super Bowl LV, as we are 11 days away from football’s biggest stage (52:51). Plus, the one prop bet Mark thinks people should hop on now to maximize their value (53:34).Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about Emmitt Smith, and how one man’s vision became an iconic reality (56:15).

On the fifteenth episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by two-time Super Bowl Champion and Chicago Bears legend Jim McMahon (07:57 – 46:27). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to talk about the weekend that was in the NFL. With all sorts of rumors surrounding Lamar Jackson’s exit-and-return from Monday Night Football this week, Morten takes this opportunity to tell us all about the time he pooped his pants during a playoff game at Lambeau Field. Yes, you read that correctly (01:35).We then move to our interview with Jim, where he discusses a wide array of topics: how he’s handled the pandemic thus far (09:09); why he plays golf barefoot, and how he did so at Augusta National (09:44); Jim and Morten partying in Hawaii at the Pro Bowl (10:57); the moment he knew he started having problems from football related injuries, and the remedy he’s been using the last few years to alleviate his crippling headaches (12:07); why his relationship with Mike Ditka was so contentious (16:55); moving to Utah, attending BYU, and why he feels his BYU offense was the best he ever played in on any level (18:15); the best thing Ditka did when he arrived as head coach in Chicago (21:43); his favorite memories of playing with Walter Payton (22:42); his special relationship with the late Buddy Ryan, and why that landed him with a talented Philadelphia Eagles team (25:52); why he feels the Bears’ lack of success at the QB position is more about the offensive system than it is the talent of the players (29:02); life as a journeyman quarterback in the second half of his career (29:51); his terrible experience playing for Bill Belichick in Cleveland, and how it led him to become Brett Favre’s backup in Green Bay (31:02); the controversy with Adidas headbands (35:20); the eye injury that made him famous for his sunglasses (39:36); and how he got involved with supporting the military (43:00).Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Mark Franco for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (47:47 – 55:17). FreezePops and Mark react to an all-time bad beat from Monday night, as the Baltimore Ravens completed one of the most unlikely backdoor covers of the past decade (49:03). Plus, thoughts on Thursday Night Football (50:17), a rematch between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins (51:58), and the game of the week between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints (53:22).Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about Jim McMahon, and why Morten admires his unapologetic disposition (55:17).

Dave Franco, the younger brother of Mark Franco, has made his directorial debut with the horror/thriller movie, THE RENTAL (2020).  With tricks up its sleeve, the movie appears to be many things.  What it really seems to be is a mystery as the viewer tries to figure out who or what is the antagonist. When two brothers and their significant others take a vacation by renting a beautiful home on the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean, they get their interpersonal relationships all messed up when drugs is added to the picture.   But after two of them discover a secret within the house, their otherwise yuppie lives are turned upside down, and their lives suddenly are in danger. The movie is co-written by Franco and Joe Swanberg, actor of many genre films, and part of the mumblecore group of directors and writers that include Simon Barrett, Ti West, and Adam Wingard.  THE RENTAL stars Dave Franco's wife, Alison Brie, along with Dan Stevens, Sheila Vand, and Jeremy Allen White.  Dark Discussions takes a look at this well received genre picture and gives their thoughts.

Kevin Rogers is joined on this week's podcast by NFL Money Leader at VegasInsider, Mark Franco to break down Week 7 of the NFL and Mike Merlet of ASA to look ahead to the first week of Big 10 action in college football.

On the sixth episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by his Pro Football Hall of Fame brother and Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus (10:09 – 43:40). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) to talk about the weekend that was in the NFL (01:12). The guys lead off with a conversation about Dak Prescott’s devastating injury, and whether Morten had ever seen anything like that in his 25 years in the league (01:19). Then, Morten weighs in on the benching of Michael Thomas in New Orleans, and how it reminds him of an incident with Craig “Ironhead” Heyward during his days with the Saints (03:48). He also relates this incident to playing with Randy Moss in Minnesota in 2004 (06:49). Morten also shares his thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons firing Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff, and what’s next for his former team (08:13).We then move to our interview with Dick, where he discusses a wide array of topics: replacing Bill George and the creation of the middle linebacker position (10:52); why he chose to play for the Chicago Bears in the NFL instead of the Denver Broncos in the AFL (12:07); how close he was to signing with the New York Jets (17:24); extended thoughts on the passing of his great friend Gale Sayers (19:01); his time playing at the University of Illinois and the unveiling of his statue on campus last year (26:47); the Bears amazing legacy at the linebacker position, and why he thinks the organization has been so successful at this position (28:09); how he made a career of avoiding unnecessary contact while still being one of the most ferocious tacklers in NFL history (30:35); what exactly goes on at the bottom of the pile on a football field (32:52); a poem that Deacon Jones used to recite about Dick (33:29); what got him into acting and why it became his career after retiring from football (35:09); and his work with the Butkus Award and Butkus Foundation, and how he’s helping save lives through a program that saved his own life (38:55).Then, TommyFreezePops is joined by Mark Franco for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (47:13 – 54:00). With Chicago sitting at 4-1, are the Nick Foles-led Bears a legit threat in the NFC? Mark shares his thoughts (48:00). They also talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the red-hot Cleveland Browns (48:47), the battle of the GOATs between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers (50:13), and a matchup of two first place teams in the AFC looking to bounce back as the Kansas City Chiefs head to Buffalo to take on the Bills (51:21).Finally, we close things out with Morten’s “Game Winner” – a weekly segment where Morten monologues his biggest takeaway of the week. This week, he talks about his friend Dick Butkus, and how he redefined what it meant to be a linebacker (54:00).

Kevin Rogers breaks down Week 4 of the NFL from a betting perspective. He is joined by handicappers Mark Franco and Brian Edwards to take a look at the upcoming football weekend. Kevin also hands out two best bets for Week 4 of the NFL.

Host Kevin Rogers breaks down the entire Week 15 NFL card from a betting perspective. Guests include handicapper Mark Franco and totals expert Chris David.0:54 - Break Down the Board1:32 - Tampa Bay at Detroit2:55 - Philadelphia at Washington4:30 - Green Bay at Chicago6:04 - New England at Cincinnati7:36 - Houston at Tennessee8:57 - Seattle at Carolina10:27 - Denver at Kansas City12:01 - Miami at N.Y. Giants13:47 - Minnesota at L.A. Chargers15:31 - Jacksonville at Oakland17:02 - Cleveland at Arizona18:40 - Atlanta at San Francisco20:06 - L.A. Rams at Dallas21:41 - Buffalo at Pittsburgh23:13 - Indianapolis at New Orleans25:14 - Handicapper Mark Franco38:00 - Totals expert Chris David56:23 - Betcha Didn't Know56:58 - Best Bets

Host Kevin Rogers looks ahead to Week 8 of the NFL betting card with handicapper Mark Franco and totals expert Chris David.1:11 - Break Down the Board2:22 - N.Y. Giants at Detroit3:24 - Tampa Bay at Tennessee5:09 - L.A. Chargers at Chicago6:58 - Seattle at Atlanta8:41 - N.Y. Jets at Jacksonville10:20 - Philadelphia at Buffalo12:28 - Cincinnati at L.A. Rams14:12 - Arizona at New Orleans16:25 - Denver at Indianapolis17:37 - Carolina at San Francisco19:12 - Oakland at Houston20:47 - Cleveland at New England22:45 - Green Bay at Kansas City24:51 - Miami at Pittsburgh26:41 - Handicapper Mark Franco32:04 - Totals expert Chris David47:25 - Betcha Didn't Know49:08 - Week 8 Best Bets

Games Galore 51 is here to get you ready for bets and ballgames for Week 5 of the college football season and Week 4 in the NFL. Papa Harbo had Daddy duties today so Jason Floyd of RadioInfluence.com and The MMA Reports is here to produce and talk a little UFC, semmies and the Bucs, who let me down on MNF. I'm off a 5-1 week in college and went 3-2 in the NFL on Sunday. Christopher Smith of MyBookie.ag (formerly of SEC Country) has made it a good habit of feeding GG listeners lots of victories on his guest appearances and is here to do that once again. Also, Mark Franco of VegasInsider.com is off a 7-0 week in college and is cashing chicken parm at a 65% in CFB so far. Plus, Jason and I talk a little UFC with this kinda-sorta-somewhat big event lined up for "6 of October." Pull up a chair, ladies and gentlemen. This might've been the longest G-Galore ever recorded!

Tackling College Sports Co-hosts, Chris LeGates and Mark Franco give us some insight on the genesis of the podcast, and, why they believe this is an important venue for all student-athletes and their parents.  Listen in to what you can expect from the podcast, blog, and website.

Tonight join hosts Jared Ferree & Shane P. Hallam as they get you ready to bet Week 14 of the 2014 NFL Season.  Tonight Jared will give you his best game of the week, one that he saw value on that is part of a key angle as well.  Shane gives out his best play of the week, and Mark Franco of FrancoSports.com will join us for his Best Play of the weekend as well.  Jared also has a bonus pick on the Sunday Night Football game that he is extremely confident on.  Before you make any wagers this weekend, be sure to be informed!

Tonight join hosts Jared Ferree & Shane P. Hallam as they get you ready to bet Week 14 of the 2014 NFL Season.  Tonight Jared will give you his best game of the week, one that he saw value on that is part of a key angle as well.  Shane gives out his best play of the week, and Mark Franco of FrancoSports.com will join us for his Best Play of the weekend as well.  Jared also has a bonus pick on the Sunday Night Football game that he is extremely confident on.  Before you make any wagers this weekend, be sure to be informed!

Tonight join hosts Jared Ferree & Shane P. Hallam as they get you ready for betting Week 10 of the NFL.  Jared is coming off an impressive 6-1 effort in Week 9, and Shane was a perfect 5-0 in Week 9.  This week we'll discuss several key games and which side you should be on.  We'll  be joined by Mark Franco from Las Vegas as he gives out his Best NFL Play of the weekend, absolutely free on the show.  Jared and Shane will also give out one Free Play as well. 

Tonight join hosts Jared Ferree & Shane P. Hallam as they get you ready for betting Week 10 of the NFL.  Jared is coming off an impressive 6-1 effort in Week 9, and Shane was a perfect 5-0 in Week 9.  This week we'll discuss several key games and which side you should be on.  We'll  be joined by Mark Franco from Las Vegas as he gives out his Best NFL Play of the weekend, absolutely free on the show.  Jared and Shane will also give out one Free Play as well. 

Join hosts Jared Ferree & Shane P. Hallam as they get you ready for Week 9 of the NFL Season.  Tonight we'll discuss the teams coming off the Bye Week this week the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants.  The 49ers are a heavy home favorite vs. the Rams who they just beat a few weeks ago, while the Giants host the Colts coming off a surprising road loss in Pittsburgh that saw Big Ben put up over 500 yards and 6 TDs.  We'll also discuss some key games from the upcoming weekend, and Jared and Shane will give you their best pick of the weekend. We'll also talk to Mark Franco live from Las Vegas to discuss his best pick of the week, and discuss a few games as well.  Before you make your Week 9 wagers be sure to check in with us!

Join hosts Jared Ferree & Shane P. Hallam as they get you ready for Week 9 of the NFL Season.  Tonight we'll discuss the teams coming off the Bye Week this week the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants.  The 49ers are a heavy home favorite vs. the Rams who they just beat a few weeks ago, while the Giants host the Colts coming off a surprising road loss in Pittsburgh that saw Big Ben put up over 500 yards and 6 TDs.  We'll also discuss some key games from the upcoming weekend, and Jared and Shane will give you their best pick of the weekend. We'll also talk to Mark Franco live from Las Vegas to discuss his best pick of the week, and discuss a few games as well.  Before you make your Week 9 wagers be sure to check in with us!

Tonight join hosts Jared Ferree & Shane P. Hallam as they get you ready to bet Week 8 of the NFL Season.  Tonight we'll discuss key games and angles hoping to give you guys the big winners.  We will also be joined by Las Vegas handicapper Mark Franco who is on a 12-3 run in the NFL after a perfect 5-0 Week 7.  Mark will give out one NFL Pick absolutely FREE on the show, as will Jared and Shane so you don't want to miss it. 

Tonight join hosts Jared Ferree & Shane P. Hallam as they get you ready to bet Week 8 of the NFL Season.  Tonight we'll discuss key games and angles hoping to give you guys the big winners.  We will also be joined by Las Vegas handicapper Mark Franco who is on a 12-3 run in the NFL after a perfect 5-0 Week 7.  Mark will give out one NFL Pick absolutely FREE on the show, as will Jared and Shane so you don't want to miss it. 

Tonight on Ahead of the Spread, join host Jared Ferree as he welcomes Mark Franco of Francosports.com to recap the Green Bay Packers win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. We'll recap some of our prop bets as well and see how we did betting the game as a whole. We'll bid the 2010 NFL season goodbye, and let you know when we'll be back with all new episodes. It's been a fun season and we hope you enjoyed the ride.

Tonight on Ahead of the Spread, join host Jared Ferree as he welcomes Mark Franco of Francosports.com to recap the Green Bay Packers win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. We'll recap some of our prop bets as well and see how we did betting the game as a whole. We'll bid the 2010 NFL season goodbye, and let you know when we'll be back with all new episodes. It's been a fun season and we hope you enjoyed the ride.

Colleen Sisk Franco and Mark Franco have been struggling for their rights to hold their sacred ceremonies on the land of the Winnemem Wintu people. Colleen Sisk Franco is the Chief and Spiritual Leader of her people, the Winnemem Band of the Wintu people who are of the McCloud River area of Mt. Shasta in California. Mt. Shasta is one of the most 20 sacred mountains on the earth. The Winnemem Wintu people are from inside the mountain and came out through the spring in order to take care of the watershed from the spring all the way down until it becomes the McCloud River. The water is very pure and doesn't need to be purified as most of the water in the world does. This is more important than ever these days when there is almost no pure water to drink and water is being privatized. Without pure water we can't live.They've been working with the forest service for thirty years to preserve the meadows where thousands of tourists go to Mt. Shasta to ski and go to the springs often damaging the fragile ecosystem and root system in the meadows and polluting the water. Some areas are getting so damaged they're not able to use them for ceremonies to help preserve the sanctity of the sacred there. The Winnemem are asking people to realize that when they visit sacred places they don't have to bless the places. They are there to bless you so leave your trinkets and sacred objects at home. Just leave your prayers with the water and you're walking the same way tribal people do. The Franco's say they are caught between the dominant culture that is based on having "rights" while the Native cultures are more based on "responsibility". Now global corporations, like Nestle, Coca Cola, Danon are getting water "rights" to privatize water and as they take the water out of the springs and aquifers they deplete the water that's there for you and for me. So they've been involved in a struggle to keep these companies from coming in and taking water, leaving little or none for you and me unless we pay.The people sing to the water at the spring once a year to let the the water know they're there. Then others say if the Winnemem can go to the spring this means that others should be able to go there too. However, the Francos say that non-Winnemem often don't realize it's a sacred space. and say that they wouldn't go into someone else's sacred space and do whatever they want. some people even put remains of eight cremations in the spring and the Winnemem had to clean them out because they pollute the water with pollutants from the cremations.National Park Services, Forest Service, and Dept. of Interior can be helpful but Mark finds it frustrating to get them to understand and write helpful legislation and then by the time they understand they retire and the native people have to start over again. They declared war on the US Government in 2004 and had a war dance to stop the destruction of the McLeod River and the delta area and to the using of the backing up of the sacred water above the dam stopping salmon, their relative, from coming back up.The Francos live about ten miles from Shasta because the Government took their land and flooded it and they had no place to live-for the second time. When California became a state there were over 14,000 Winnemem on the McLeod river. By 1900 there were only 395. Today there are only 130 Winnemem who carry on and have only the Winnemem Religion guiding them. They all go to the ceremonies and are supported by other Wintu people. They also get support for their issues from the Lakota, Hopi, and many other tribes and non-native people in Oregon, Washington, and Environmental groups in the Bay Area are their support base.Recorded October 2006.