Podcasts about Middle Tennessee

Alex and Richard conduct the second annual Coach Firing/Retirement/Departure Confidence Draft, assigning point values to 27 FBS coaches based on how likely they are to leave their jobs after the 2026 season, either because they got fired or retired. (Poachings are not included.) Last year, Alex scored a narrow victory thanks to his bold and successful pick of Kyle Whittingham to be out at Utah after the season. Can Richard fight back?The board runs in order of tenure, from Kirk Ferentz's 28th year at Iowa to Bill Belichick's second at North Carolina, and produces wide gaps on Joe Moorhead, Mike Norvell, Luke Fickell, and the exact meaning of a Lincoln Riley departure. In this episode, we cover these coaches in order:• 5:23: Kirk Ferentz at Iowa• 6:21: Troy Calhoun at Air Force• 7:54: Dabo Swinney at Clemson• 9:39: Dave Doeren at NC State• 11:01: Pat Narduzzi at Pitt• 12:15: Mike Locksley at Maryland• 14:27: Mike Norvell at Florida State• 15:32: Ricky Rahne at Old Dominion• 16:11: Shane Beamer at South Carolina• 18:12: Steve Sarkisian at Texas• 20:34: Sonny Cumbie at Louisiana Tech• 21:50: Joe Moorhead at Akron• 23:49: Timmy Chang at Hawaii• 24:39: Tony Elliott at Virginia• 27:01: Lincoln Riley at USC• 29:04: Sonny Dykes at TCU• 30:35: Brent Venables at Oklahoma• 31:53: Deion Sanders at Colorado• 33:43: Luke Fickell at Wisconsin• 34:40: Jamey Chadwell at Liberty• 35:35: Matt Rhule at Nebraska• 37:05: Bill O'Brien at Boston College• 38:41: Kalen DeBoer at Alabama• 40:14: Scotty Walden at UTEP• 40:50: Derek Mason at Middle Tennessee• 40:53: Dell McGee at Georgia State• 42:00: Bill Belichick at North CarolinaNote: We unintentionally omitted Baylor's Dave Aranda from this draft. We will come back to him in the Big 12 preview later this summer.Producer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Where do you go after reaching the pinnacle of your profession? What if you were forced out of that job? For former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, his second act steered him to academia. In 2014, he moved to Middle Tennessee to become dean of a law school that was just getting off the ground at Belmont University. In this episode, the Honorable Alberto Gonzales in a live, career-spanning interview – from the child of migrant workers in Humble, Texas, to the most powerful attorney in America, to making a new life in Nashville.This episode was produced by Blake Farmer. 

The Brainiac Trivia Radio Minute airs daily on WANT 98.9 FM in Lebanon, TN and heard throughout Middle Tennessee. This podcast is produced from those segment. Support: Venmo: @JonBoyce615https://www.facebook.com/BrainiacTrivia/https://www.instagram.com/brainiactriviaMusicTreeEntertainment@yahoo.comwww.BrainiacTrivia.comhttps://wantfm.com/#radio #trivia #podcastWeekly live shows as of the release of this podcast episode. Sunday: Cedar Glade Brews 1:30 & 5:00 (Two sets of games!)Monday: Level III (7:00)Tuesday: East Nashville Brew Works Wilson County (6:30)Wednesday: Cedar City Brewing (7:00)Thursday: Happy's Sports Lounge (6:30)

Join us for a jam-packed weekend edition of High School Sports Saturday! With the 2026 fall sports season right around the corner, we are breaking down everything you need to know about Middle Tennessee athletics. In This Episode: Coach James Counce (Rockvale Rockets Football): Entering his second year at the helm, Coach Counce discusses closing the competitive gap in a brutal Region 3-6A. We dive into the importance of building team toughness, what to expect from his southpaw quarterback, and how the Rockets are preparing for their opening scrimmages against Beech and Franklin. Garth Bouldin (High School Power Hour): Garth drops by to announce the highly anticipated return of the High School Power Hour! The Friday night staple is back for its second season starting August 14th. We talk about the challenges of mid-state scheduling, battling weather delays, and expanding the show's footprint to highlight even more local sports programs. Tom Kreeger (The Dandy Dozen): It is the 20th anniversary of the Dandy Dozen! Tom breaks down the 2026 list featuring standout Middle Tennessee recruits, including top-tier SEC and Big Ten commits. We also take a fun, honest look back at the biggest "misses" in the Dandy Dozen's two-decade history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back Pauper fam! PauperGenesis, the largest Pauper tournament in US history, has come and gone, and what an incredible experience it was! We recorded this week's episode onsite on Sunday in the middle of Top 8 with very special guest, Rich Bucey from Princes of Pauper! We swap stories from the weekend, learn some Rich lore, and share in the true joy and appreciation that we all feel getting to meet some of y'all and hear how much our shows mean to you. Huge shoutout to Jenn and the whole team of organizers for a wonderful event. Thank you thank you thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGSponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/Princes of Pauper Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oA9uctXrL8nxxllUrWflhPauperGenesis Decklists: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/paupergenesis-cubecon-dmv-the-nyc-pauper-league-tournament-260944PauperGeddon Decklists: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/paupergeddon-summer-2026-main-event-dungeon-street-tournament-260807Upcoming Pauper Events:Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League!Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!July 18th - Win-A-Dual @ Infinity Games, Clarksville TN - https://topdeck.gg/event/pauper-win-a-dual-2July 19th - Win-A-Box @ Larry's Game Store, Olathe KS - https://www.larrysgamestore.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-july-19-2026-10amThe 4th Common Ground Cup!  SOLD OUT! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information and Livestream links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcupAugust 16th - $2k Pauper Extravaganza @ Mox Boarding House, Portland OR - https://events.moxboardinghouse.com/p/n/jxKkgBBS/v5August 22nd & 23rd - NRG Milwaukee featuring a Pauper $2.5k Trial - https://www.nrgevents.gg/conventions/nrgevents-milwaukee/events?game=magic-the-gatheringAugust 29th - 64-player $1k Pauper Event at TEO-CON @ Lebanon, TN - https://gameknighttn.com/teo-con/The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.orgNashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

Suicide among older adults is a difficult topic—but it's one we cannot afford to ignore. Many older adults face challenges such as grief, chronic illness, isolation, and depression, yet the warning signs are often misunderstood or overlooked. In this episode of Aging Starts Now, Elder Care Coordinator Erin Keogh-Rankin speaks with Fiona Hoehn, Mental Health Training Coordinator for Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee, about how families, caregivers, and friends can recognize the signs of suicidal ideation and provide meaningful support. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why older adults are at increased risk for suicide Common warning signs and behavioral changes to watch for The difference between grief, depression, and suicidal thoughts How to start a conversation with someone you are concerned about When a situation requires immediate intervention Resources available for older adults and their families Whether you're caring for an aging parent, working with older adults professionally, or simply want to be better prepared to help someone in need, this episode offers practical guidance and hope. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, don't wait to seek help. Resources are available, and support can make all the difference. To learn more about Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, visit www.tn-elderlaw.com.

What does it mean to be brave? What if courage isn’t the absence of fear, but trusting God enough to take the next step anyway? In week 12 of our journey through the Book of Acts, Laurel Bunker walks through Acts 5:12-42, where the apostles refused to stop sharing the hope of Jesus despite opposition, threats and imprisonment. Their boldness wasn’t rooted in their own strength. It came from the Holy Spirit working through them. Many of us are waiting until we feel ready before taking a step of faith. But what if bravery looks less like fearless confidence and more like faithful obedience? Whether it’s asking for help, pursuing healing, extending forgiveness or sharing your faith, God often calls us to take one small step and trust Him with the rest. Where is God inviting you to be brave? – – – – – – – –1) Drop a comment to share the step of courage God is calling you to take this week. 2) Share this message with someone who needs encouragement today. 3) Jump into our yearlong study through the Book of Acts: crosspoint.tv/acts 4) Find a Cross Point location in Middle Tennessee:https://crosspoint.tv/locations

Like we need one more thing to worry about. Microplastics are showing up in high levels in Middle Tennessee.The Cumberland River is at the top end of American rivers. The Tennessee River is off the charts. Ok, how concerned should we be? We're going to discuss with some experts as well as talk about cutting back on how much plastic we're using – wouldn't hurt, right? We'll open the phones as well as tee up the YouTube livestream. Give us a call at 615-760-2000 or watch on YouTube here. This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. Guests  Dr. Eva Parker, VUMC Dermatologist Ryan Jackwood, Harpeth River Conservancy Director of Watershed Science Stephanie Roach, Urban Green Lab Assistant Director of Special Initiatives

The Brainiac Trivia Radio Minute airs daily on WANT 98.9 FM in Lebanon, TN and heard throughout Middle Tennessee. This podcast is produced from those segment. Support: Venmo: @JonBoyce615https://www.facebook.com/BrainiacTrivia/https://www.instagram.com/brainiactriviaMusicTreeEntertainment@yahoo.comwww.BrainiacTrivia.comhttps://wantfm.com/#radio #trivia #podcast

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Beacon Turf   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers raw redemption with Brandon Bess, the Beacon Turf founder who traded a childhood surrounded by drugs and prison for a $500 startup that's now reshaping Middle Tennessee's artificial turf market.   Brandon breaks down the decision that nearly cost him everything, why he ditched a red-ocean landscaping business for turf's blue ocean, and the franchise blueprint he's using to hand independent contractors a shot at the same success.   A kid who grew up watching his family deal drugs is now running a multimillion-dollar company — proof that where you start has nothing to do with where you end up.     

Welcome back Pauper fam! As folks prepare for PauperGenesis and PauperGeddon this coming weekend, it's important to discern what the truth of your preparation and process is based on. To help with this, we revisit the classic Patrick Chapin article "Information Cascades" and apply it to our Pauper tournament prep and decision making skills. Best of luck to everyone competing and please come say hi to Cameron and Thomas if you're also in Baltimore! Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGSponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/"Information Cascades" by Patrick Chapin: https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/information-cascades-in-magic/Upcoming Pauper Events:Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League!Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT!July 10th-12th - Summer Paupergeddon @ Lucca, Italy - https://paupergeddon.com/July 18th - Win-A-Dual @ Infinity Games, Clarksville TN - https://topdeck.gg/event/pauper-win-a-dual-2July 19th - Win-A-Box @ Larry's Game Store, Olathe KS - https://www.larrysgamestore.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-july-19-2026-10amThe 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcupAugust 16th - $2k Pauper Extravaganza @ Mox Boarding House, Portland OR - https://events.moxboardinghouse.com/p/n/jxKkgBBS/v5August 22nd & 23rd - NRG Milwaukee featuring a Pauper $2.5k Trial - https://www.nrgevents.gg/conventions/nrgevents-milwaukee/events?game=magic-the-gatheringAugust 29th - 64-player $1k Pauper Event at TEO-CON @ Lebanon, TN - https://gameknighttn.com/teo-con/The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.orgNashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

Down 20 points and ice cold from beyond the arc, Louisiana Tech once again found itself staring at a familiar script against Middle Tennessee. This time, the ending belonged to the Bulldogs. Tech's only made 3-pointer with 4.7 seconds remaining capped a stunning comeback as the Bulldogs erased a massive deficit and stunned the Blue Raiders, 59-58, inside the TAC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back Pauper fam! Seeker of Skybreak is banned! What does this mean for the Pauper format? We invited Alum of the Pod Brute back on the show to discuss how the Naya Bow deck felt after his recent (and only possible) tournament win with the deck, and we chat about the big winners from this decision and whether or not we're aligned with the PFP's decision. Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGSponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/PFP's Ban Explanation Video Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uuwIsGA9McDecklists from Court of Commons Yearly: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/court-of-commons-yearly-get-bolted-tournament-258408Upcoming Pauper Events:Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League!Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT!July 10th-12th - Summer Paupergeddon @ Lucca, Italy - https://paupergeddon.com/July 18th - Win-A-Dual @ Infinity Games, Clarksville TN - https://topdeck.gg/event/pauper-win-a-dual-2July 19th - Win-A-Box @ Larry's Game Store, Olathe KS - https://www.larrysgamestore.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-july-19-2026-10amThe 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcupAugust 16th - $2k Pauper Extravaganza @ Mox Boarding House, Portland OR - https://events.moxboardinghouse.com/p/n/jxKkgBBS/v5August 29th - 64-player $1k Pauper Event at TEO-CON @ Lebanon, TN - https://gameknighttn.com/teo-con/The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.orgNashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com 

The Great Replacement conspiracy theory fueled the Holocaust. Its reemerging in Middle Tennessee. Plus the local news for June 29, 2026 and Health Q on caregiving. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: LaTonya TurnerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Nina Neubauer opens up to Kerry about her former job as a performer at Disney parks around the world. From Orlando to Hong Kong, Nina discusses the average magical day, her favorite encounters on the job, and the many cultural differences across the parks. Now, she is bringing the very same high-quality magic to Middle Tennessee. Be sure to check out her premier character entertainment company, The Franklin Princess. To book a royal visit for your next big event, visit  Thefranklinprincess.com.

Educators across Middle Tennessee gathered in Maury County to experience local agriculture with the Tennessee Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom.  

Episode 246 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by Award-winning Content Producer, Voiceover Artist, Podcast Strategist, Entrepreneur & Host of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Jim McCarthy!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Hitstreak, I get to sit down with Jim McCarthy, and explore themes of authenticity, personal growth, and the evolution of podcasting. We discuss the importance of being genuine, especially in a world where the next generation can easily spot inauthenticity. Jim shares insights on navigating life in your fifties, the challenges and opportunities in the podcasting landscape, and the impact of AI on human connection. This episode also touches on the significance of building relationships through podcasting and the experiences of fangirling over celebrities. Jim and I also go into the technical aspects of voice-over work, sharing insights on the art and nuances of the craft. Then we shift to the evolution of satellite radio, exploring its impact on the industry and the challenges it faces. Finally, they reflect on the importance of legacy and transparency in podcasting, emphasizing the value of sharing personal experiences and challenges with future generations.Key Points:- Engaging introductions are key to retaining listeners.- AI is changing how we perceive human connection.- Building relationships through podcasting can lead to unexpected opportunities.- The importance of listening back to improve podcast quality.- Navigating the media landscape requires adaptability and creativity- The art of voice-over requires technical skill and practice.- Building relationships is crucial in the voice-over industry.- Transparency in podcasting can create a lasting legacy.- Understanding the business side of podcasting is essential for success.- Personal stories in podcasts resonate with audiences.- Intimidation can be a barrier in interviewing high-profile guests.- Reinvention is essential for staying relevant in the industry.- The podcasting landscape is evolving and offers new opportunities.- Maintaining a sense of humor can ease tense interview situations.About our guest: Jim McCarthy is an award-winning content producer, voiceover artist, podcast strategist, and entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience helping businesses and thought leaders tell their stories. Since 1997, he's produced content across radio, television, digital media, podcasts, and social platforms, lending his voice to thousands of projects and helping brands connect with audiences in authentic ways. As the founder of It's Your Show dot Co, Jim helps business owners, executives, thought leaders, opiners and industry experts launch, grow, and monetize podcasts while transforming long-form conversations into impactful short-form content. He also hosts and produces the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, where he spotlights the entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders shaping the Middle Tennessee region. Beyond podcasting, Jim works with organizations ranging from local businesses to automotive groups, helping them leverage video, audio, storytelling, and personal branding to build trust and create lasting relationships. His passion lies in uncovering the stories, lessons, and experiences that make people worth listening to. When he's not behind a microphone or camera, you'll find him shaking off the rust on a drumkit, connecting people, talking music with his brother, watching football and soccer with his wife Courtney, championing local businesses, and helping others leave a legacy that speaks for generations.Follow and contact:Instagram: @jimmccarthyvosItsYourShow.co/Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

Pekka Rinne has gotten into the Hall of Fame and it raises an interesting question about criteria. Then we dive into World Cup viewership numbers, broadcast times, Zlatan vs. Lalas and much more surrounding the US's run in the tournament. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. If you care about local journalism, please take five minutes to fill out this ⁠⁠short media survey about Middle Tennessee⁠⁠ coverage.

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week we invited Alum of the Pod and CGCup Head Judge Austin Walker back onto the show to dig into the intricacies of the Combat phase and the many steps and priority passings contained within. It's a great refresher for veterans and might include some new information for newer players! Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGSponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/JudgeCast Podcast: https://judgecast.com/PillowTalkMtG Competitive MtG Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tfpUCGKomcFWwETcH5LsBUpcoming Pauper Events:Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League!Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!June 27th - Court of Commons Yearly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY - https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-yearly-get-boltedJune 27th - $1k Poster Paup-Off @ JC's House of Cards, Huntsville AL - https://topdeck.gg/event/jcs-poster-paup-off-1kJuly 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT!July 10th-12th - Summer Paupergeddon @ Lucca, Italy - https://paupergeddon.com/July 18th - Win-A-Dual @ Infinity Games, Clarksville TN - https://topdeck.gg/event/pauper-win-a-dual-2July 19th - Win-A-Box @ Larry's Game Store, Olathe KS - https://www.larrysgamestore.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-july-19-2026-10amThe 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcupAugust 16th - $2k Pauper Extravaganza @ Mox Boarding House, Portland OR - https://events.moxboardinghouse.com/p/n/jxKkgBBS/v5The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.orgNashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com 

Pride Month brings rainbow flags, parades, and celebration. But for many queer people in Middle Tennessee, it also raises a more complicated question: where do you actually belong the other eleven months of the year?Nashville has a long history of gathering places where queer residents can find community, visibility, and refuge. Some have endured for decades. Others have quietly faded or been displaced. The losses ripple through the communities that depend on them.Today we look past the festivities to examine something more fundamental: what it means for a space to feel safe, why these spaces matter so deeply to LGBTQ+ communities, and what is lost when they disappear. What emerges is a portrait of community infrastructure that often goes unacknowledged until it's gone—and what it takes to build it, sustain it, and fight for it.This episode was produced by Liv Lombardi.Guests: Sarah Calise, curator of Community Histories, Vanderbilt University Archives; founder, Nashville Queer History Project Ashley Hampton, executive director, Healing in the Margins; founder and clinical director at Hampton House Jerry Ivery, CEO, MashUp!

I sat down with Santa Scott himself for this one, and yes, I mean a real, professional Santa Claus with 51 years of experience. If you're a family photographer thinking about adding Santa minis to your holiday lineup this year (or making them run smoother than last year), this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insight you won't find in a Facebook group thread.Santa Scott has been portraying Santa Claus for over five decades, starting at age 16 when he suited up for a little girl whose kindergarten teacher told her Santa wasn't real. He now works with multiple family photographers across Middle Tennessee and brings professional training, intentional presence, and a whole lot of Christmas magic to every session.What you'll hear in this episodeThe origin story behind Santa Scott's 51-year careerHow to find a trusted, reliable Santa in your area, and yes, Facebook groups CAN be helpfulGreen flags and red flags to watch for when hiring a Santa for your sessionsWhy Santa believes he works for three people, and how that mindset changes everythingThe exact time slot sweet spot for Santa sessions (hint: 5-minute slots are rough)The biggest mistakes family photographers make when running holiday sessionsSanta's go-to strategy for warming up a nervous, crying child (it involves toys on the floor)How to price your Santa minis so you cover real costs and still stay profitableThree action steps to take right now if you want Santa minis on your fall calendarResources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/santa-mini-sessions-for-photographers/▸ The Santa Mini Session Marketing Playbook (no code necessary): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/santa-mini-session-marketing-playbook (no coupon code needed)▸ The Family Photographer's Marketing Society: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society▸ Grab the FREE Family Photographers Marketing Trends Report: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/family-photography-marketing-trends▸ Apply HERE to work with me to be your 1:1 marketer for your family photography business!Connect with Santa Scott:

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The newly announced Hall of Fame class honors a wide array of legendary athletic figures, logically grouped by their ties to West, Middle, and East Tennessee. The West Tennessee inductees feature major league pitcher Matt Cain, Rhodes College coaching icon Mike Clary, Memphis Grizzlies basketball standout Marc Gasol, and longtime basketball coach Bubba Luckett. Middle Tennessee’s honorees include record-setting MTSU basketball coach Kermit Davis, basketball champion Ron Mercer, Cy Young Award-winning pitcher David Price, and the iconic Nashville Predators broadcasting duo of Pete Weber and Terry Crisp. Finally, rounding out the class from East Tennessee are champion women's basketball player Jennifer Azzi, Bristol Motor Speedway executive Jerry Caldwell, former University of Tennessee football standouts Reggie Cobb, Antone Davis, and Charles McCray, and legendary NFL tight end Jason Witten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newly announced Hall of Fame class honors a wide array of legendary athletic figures, logically grouped by their ties to West, Middle, and East Tennessee. The West Tennessee inductees feature major league pitcher Matt Cain, Rhodes College coaching icon Mike Clary, Memphis Grizzlies basketball standout Marc Gasol, and longtime basketball coach Bubba Luckett. Middle Tennessee’s honorees include record-setting MTSU basketball coach Kermit Davis, basketball champion Ron Mercer, Cy Young Award-winning pitcher David Price, and the iconic Nashville Predators broadcasting duo of Pete Weber and Terry Crisp. Finally, rounding out the class from East Tennessee are champion women's basketball player Jennifer Azzi, Bristol Motor Speedway executive Jerry Caldwell, former University of Tennessee football standouts Reggie Cobb, Antone Davis, and Charles McCray, and legendary NFL tight end Jason Witten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because the World Cup is going on in North America, Big Joe opened up the hour with the Question of the Day: "Where would you take 25 Europeans in Tennessee?" Later in the hour, the guys talked about the Titans and the expectations for Quarterback Cam Ward heading into his second season. Listen to hear more.  

Welcome back Pauper fam! It's spoiler time once again and this time Marvel's Superheroes have joined the Pauper fray. Are we hyped about more tacky UB cards in the format? Not particularly. Will a number of them lead to some new and innovative decks? Absolutely! Following the Bow combo story is going to be very exciting but it's not only card we have our eyes on. Plus, we briefly review the MTGO Showcase Challenge results and Thomas recaps his Top 4 finish with Jeskai at our local monthly event. Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGSponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/Upcoming Pauper Events:Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League!Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!June 27th - Court of Commons Yearly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY - https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-yearly-get-boltedJune 27th - $1k Poster Paup-Off @ JC's House of Cards, Huntsville AL - https://topdeck.gg/event/jcs-poster-paup-off-1kJuly 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT!July 10th-12th - Summer Paupergeddon @ Lucca, Italy - https://paupergeddon.com/July 18th - Win-A-Dual @ Infinity Games, Clarksville TN - https://topdeck.gg/event/pauper-win-a-dual-2July 19th - Win-A-Box @ Larry's Game Store, Olathe KS - https://www.larrysgamestore.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-july-19-2026-10amThe 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcupAugust 16th - $2k Pauper Extravaganza @ Mox Boarding House, Portland OR - https://events.moxboardinghouse.com/p/n/jxKkgBBS/v5The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.orgNashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com 

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Live from Tennessee Flavors: Supporting the Future of HospitalityIn this special live episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, we broadcast from Tennessee Flavors, the annual fundraiser benefiting Nashville State Community College's Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts. The event brings together some of the best chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality leaders in Tennessee, all united behind a common goal: investing in the next generation of culinary talent.Joining the show is Nick Guidry, former owner of Pelican & Pig and now Director of Culinary for A. Marshall Hospitality. Nick shares insights from his transition from independent restaurateur to leading culinary operations for one of Tennessee's most respected restaurant groups, while discussing the importance of mentorship and developing future industry leaders.We also sit down with Marcio and Cynthia Flores, the husband-and-wife team behind Limo Peruvian Eatery. The Flores family shares their entrepreneurial journey, the growth of their restaurants, and their passion for bringing authentic Peruvian cuisine to Middle Tennessee while building a business rooted in family and community.Rounding out the episode is Ric Ewing, restaurateur and candidate for Tennessee State Representative. Ric discusses his background in hospitality, why he believes business owners need a stronger voice in government, and how his experience as a Board member at Nashville State has given him perspectiveFrom culinary education and entrepreneurship to leadership and community impact, this episode captures the spirit of Tennessee Flavors and the people working to strengthen the future of hospitality across our state.

Democratic candidate for Congressional District 5, Chaz Molder, is determined to keep his promise to defeat Andy Ogles in November. Molder, the current mayor of Columbia, remains committed to the race despite a recent redistricting that sliced around his home and removed him from the district. As a former coach, Molder says he wants to lead by example: "Certainly I was disappointed, certainly it's created some additional challenges that were not present to begin with, but my 3 kids watch every move I make and I wasn't about to give up on this race because I want them to know their dad is not a quitter."Born and raised in Columbia, Tennessee, Molder attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and earned his law degree from the University of Memphis in Memphis. He says his focus will always be on putting Tennesseans first: "I love this state and no matter what the maps may be, we're gonna be a champion for everyone in the district."Traveling across the state — from Memphis through the western border counties, up to the northern border, and deep into Middle Tennessee — Molder says he hears the people’s needs and their frustration with Andy Ogles loud and clear." Andy Oogles has betrayed us. He has not done what he said he would do. He spends more time on social media than he does helping the people back home. He's more concerned about making national headlines for the wrong reasons instead of local headlines for the right reasons. It's a serious time and we need serious people around the table for serious conversations. "Molder doesn’t hold back on his assessment of his opponent: "Tennessee is known for sending statesmen to D.C., Andy Oogles a statesman he is not!" NewsChannel 5+ can be seen on Comcast/Xfinity Ch. 250, Spectrum/Charter Ch. 182 and over the air on Ch. 5.2. Inside Politics also streams live Fridays at 7pm and Saturdays at 3pm on our website: https://www.newschannel5.com/live3 as well as the NewsChannel 5 Now app on Connected TVs through Roku, AppleTV, AndroidTV, etc. This episode will air throughout the weekend on NewsChannel 5+ Sat. at 5:30am, 3pm, Sun. at 1am, 9am, 7pm, Mon. at 2:30pm and Tues., 3pm unless pre-empted and will be posted at: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week, we catch up with a handful of emails from our most frequent emailer Elliot! He has some good thinkers for us that lead into some fun discussions and general nonsense. Also some brief chat about the new Hawkeye's Bow combo with Seeker of Skybreak. Full Marvel spoiler episode next week! Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGSponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/Upcoming Pauper Events:Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League!Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!June 13th - Pauper Pursuit #4 @ Reliquary Cards, Calgary, Canada - https://reliquarycards.com/products/Pauper-Pursuit-4-June-13-@-11AM-p835776891June 27th - Court of Commons Yearly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY - https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-yearly-get-boltedJune 27th - $1k Poster Paup-Off @ JC's House of Cards, Huntsville AL - https://topdeck.gg/event/jcs-poster-paup-off-1kJuly 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT!July 10th-12th - Summer Paupergeddon @ Lucca, Italy - https://paupergeddon.com/July 18th - Win-A-Dual @ Infinity Games, Clarksville TN - (link TBA)July 19th - Win-A-Box @ Larry's Game Store, Olathe KS - https://www.larrysgamestore.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-july-19-2026-10amThe 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcupAugust 16th - $2k Pauper Extravaganza @ Mox Boarding House, Portland OR - https://events.moxboardinghouse.com/p/n/jxKkgBBS/v5North Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! Their FINAL event for the season is June 13th and registration is open now: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3216328The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is June 13th!Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com 

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Coach Juan Adams, Program Director of Nashville Youth Basketball Association (NYBA) and president of Forever Don Foundation, who highlights Middle Tennessee's largest year-round basketball program designed to build a better foundation for life and enhance the future for area youth. Coach Juan shares how he got involved with NYBA 15 years ago after bringing his son to a basketball drill, and how the organization has grown to now serve 1,500-2,000 kids annually through various programs including summer camps, clinics, an academy, tournaments, travel teams, and skills development, along with mentoring, educational support, leadership development, and community engagement initiatives. Coach Juan discusses the tragic loss of his son to gun violence in 2018, which led him to establish the Forever Don Foundation to focus on life skills and education beyond basketball. The foundation focuses on providing programming for at-risk youth and those with behavioral or home issues, but also emphasizes education for kids without such problems to help them interact with those from challenging environments. The foundation was created in response to learning that former basketball program participants had set up his son for the robbery, highlighting the need for continued support beyond basketball programming. Coach Juan discusses how his faith and a promise serve as the motivation to continue pouring into young people despite experiencing the loss of his son and personal challenges, including being a victim of gun violence himself. He explains that his commitment to supporting young people stems from a promise he made to God and his son after recovering from a shooting in 2003, and he continues this mission by uplifting and empowering young men to believe in their potential. Coach Juan defines success beyond basketball as seeing former players achieving life milestones like college acceptance and marriages when encountering them in public. He explains that their NYBA program focuses on developing character and skills that extend beyond sports, including teaching former players to referee games and manage tournament operations as part of their "give-back program." The coach emphasizes keeping former players engaged with the NYBA even after they stop playing basketball, offering them opportunities to work at the Academy and earn community service hours. The organization currently operates out of McGavock High School and their own NYBA Academy facility in North Nashville, with recent success including their 7th and 8th grade teams qualifying for the prestigious Peach Jam tournament on the Nike circuit. Coach Juan explains that their biggest need is staffing and compensation for volunteers, as they have maxed out their current volunteer network and want to transition to paid staff positions to sustain the programming long-term. The organization has been operating as a 501c3 for 15 years without receiving any government grants and currently relies on a volunteer model where parents with participating children provide services in exchange for their children's program access. Coach explains that this volunteer approach creates a challenge as children age out of the program, leading to a need for paid staffing to sustain operations. To learn more and get involved with Nashville Youth Basketball Association visit https://nashvilleyouthbasketball.org.

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Missy Acosta, Senior Vice President, Brand Experience with Delta Dental of Tennessee, who highlights Tennessee's largest dental benefits carrier and their differentiation as a not-for-profit 501(c)4 with a mission of "Ensuring Healthy Smiles" and a focus on philanthropy and community investment. Missy talks about Delta Dental of Tennessee's charitable arm, The Smile180 Foundation, which was founded in 2014 with three philanthropic pillars: to increase access to dental care for underserved communities, support children's hospitals, and fund oral health education across Tennessee and beyond. Missy shares a number of examples how their support of charitable dental clinics, including Church Health and Christ Community Health Services in Memphis and Neighborhood Health and Interfaith Dental in Nashville are increasing access to dental care for underserved communities. She discusses why oral health is a top priority for children's hospitals, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, and explains why their support of oral health education covers everything from kids television programming to promote healthy habits to supporting colleges of dentistry in Tennessee to help equip the next generation of dentists and oral hygienists to be successful and to help address dental deserts across the state. Missy talks about how these efforts tie in with the Healthy Smiles Initiative, along with some of their other philanthropic efforts, including providing mouth guards to youth playing sports through various organizations and affiliations. Missy then highlights their fifth annual Kids Dental Day, scheduled for Friday, July 10 at First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds. More than 500 youth from various nonprofits in Middle Tennessee will be attending the fun, festival-like event where they will receive free dental screenings, cleanings, new socks and shoes through a partnership with Soles4Souls, new books through Book 'Em, snacks, and more. Over 100 volunteers will be coming out to support the kids and a number of organizations will be providing interactive games and experiences, like PBS Kids, American Red Cross, Adventure Science Center, American Heart Association, Schenk Photography, and the Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures Program. The dental organizations participating include Neighborhood Health, Meharry School of Dentistry, South College, LINKS INC., and Hope Smiles. Partners for the event include Nashville Sounds, cityCURRENT, Signature Transportation, United Way, Kroger, OneGen, Henry Schein, and Dunkin. Missy talks about why this annual event is so important in the community and how this can serve as inspiration for other companies to give back and get more involved in making a difference. Missy closes by inviting youth-serving organizations and volunteers who wish to serve to connect with KidsDentalDay.com to learn more and to plan ahead for next year. Visit www.KidsDentalDay.com to learn more about Kids Dental Day and visit https://deltadentaltn.com to learn more about Delta Dental of Tennessee.

Teachers in Middle Tennessee got the chance to tour farms through the Tennessee Farm Bureau Ag In The Classroom workshop. The hope is they take what they learn and incorporate it into their curriculum in the classroom.

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Get ready for a soulful, show-stopping summer as the Center for the Arts in Middle Tennessee celebrates its landmark 30th anniversary season. In this exclusive preview, host

The 'Summer Rewind' series continues from Huntsville, Alabama. The Dunkin' Dogs would not suffer the same outcome administered by Middle Tennessee the previous two times in this year's conference tournament.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week, Derrick Smith returns for another very fun episode where we dive into the Elves deck, how it works, and how to play against it. We also dig into Thomas' testing with the new version of Jeskai Ephemerate and discuss some options and play patterns to consider. Special shoutout to Robert White and Devin Northcutt for their commentary excellence. Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGExample Elves Decklist: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/elves-decklist-by-kokoloko3435-2968349Thomas' Current Jeskai Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/9PB0xyFmCECc8_c-2-FTjgDerrick's Win-A-Box Coverage VOD @ Infinity Games: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2784656139Michael's Artwork: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ead2jrtQU/?mibextid=wwXIfrSponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/Upcoming Pauper Events:Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League!Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!June 27th - Court of Commons Yearly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY - https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-yearly-get-boltedJuly 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - 30 seats just added!The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcupNorth Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! Their FINAL event for the season is June 13th and registration is open now: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3216328The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is June 13th!Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com 

This summer, much of the nation is commemorating 1776, the year the Thirteen Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. Tennessee would not become a state for another two decades, but the region that would one day become our Volunteer State was already a place of profound change and activity located on what the founders considered the western frontier.Each Wednesday this month, we're exploring the 250th anniversary of American independence from a different perspective. Today, we explore the Middle Tennessee of 1776. We're examining life on the frontier through the eyes of indigenous people who were here at the time and long before as well as the white settlers trying to expand America's borders and the enslaved people they forced into frontier life.This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.Guests Paul Clements, author, Chronicles of the Cumberland Settlements; authority on early settlement life Rob McDonald, Jr., filmmaker, photographer, creator of documentary about James Robertson - founder of Nashville - Native Son: The Untold Story of James Robertson Dr. Raymond Orr, professor of Political Science at UC Santa Barbara; member of the Potawatomi Nation in Oklahoma Dr. Kristofer Ray, associate professor of Early American and Indigenous History at the College of the Holy Cross Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr., professor of African American History, Tennessee State University; North Nashville Heritage Project, Davidson County Historian

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to build a business known for excellence, trust, and an exceptional client experience?This week on The Renaissance Podcast, Sydney sits down with Megan Jernigan, Team Lead of The Jernigan Group at Compass, six-time Diamond Elite producer, and one of Middle Tennessee's top real estate professionals, for a conversation that goes far beyond real estate.Together, they explore what truly differentiates a brand in today's crowded market, the power of emotional connection in business, and why trust remains one of the most valuable currencies an entrepreneur can build.Megan shares the story behind growing her team, making her first hire before she felt ready, and betting on herself long before she had guarantees that the investment would pay off. She also opens up about leadership, delegation, building an intentional all-women team culture, and the lessons she's learned scaling a high-performing business while raising a family.Some of the topics discussed include:✨ Why being "good at what you do" is no longer enough to stand out ✨ Building a luxury experience at every price point ✨ Hiring before you're ready and trusting the money will follow ✨ The importance of delegation and finding the right people ✨ Mom guilt and Megan's refreshing perspective on why women should let it go ✨ Leadership lessons from growing a successful all-women team ✨ The sales mindset that has fueled her success ✨ Creating a business and life that feel meaningful and alignedWhether you're building a real estate business, leading a team, or simply trying to navigate entrepreneurship and motherhood with more intention, this episode is packed with wisdom from a woman who has done both at an exceptional level.✨ Looking for support in your business? Our podcast partner NexusPoint helps founders build incredible support systems through world-class virtual assistants and is waiving their $500 recruiting fee for Renaissance Podcast listeners.

One week after the tragic and unexpected loss of Kyle Busch, the NASCAR community continues to reflect on the impact he had on the sport, the garage, and generations of racers. In Season 5, Episode 18 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier open the show by sharing memories of Kyle Busch and discussing what his loss means to NASCAR. Chris also reflects on his team's relationship with Kyle Busch Motorsports and the influence Busch had on young drivers throughout the sport.

What were the Jaguars doing? Did the Colts actually have the best draft in the AFC South? How did the Texans address need? And how do the Titans draft picks compare? We dive deep into the entire AFC South draft results. James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠440 Sports YouTube channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take ⁠⁠⁠this five minute survey⁠⁠⁠ to help Middle Tennessee provide the best possible local coverage and journalism. It's anonymous. In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yazoo Brewing Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tennessee Brew Works⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ downtown ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Nashville Brew Works⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Wilson County and the Eastside

There is a bunch of soccer news this week as 440 Sports announces a new partnership with 615 Soccer, the US Men's National Team has selected their World Cup roster and HBO decided to ignore the Gio Reyna of it all in their USMNT documentary. Then we visit with Belmont All-American Maya Johnson - did Braden cross a professional line? Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. If you care about local journalism, please take five minutes to fill out this ⁠⁠⁠⁠short media survey about Middle Tennessee⁠⁠⁠⁠ coverage.

Welcome back Pauper fam! We just got back (for Cameron, within hours) from our annual Cube Weekend and have some catching up to do with the past weekend's Pauper events! Will Infect stick around? How many "Manaliths" is Jeskai playing now? Lots to talk about alongside a plethora of stories from a great weekend vacation on the lake. Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGHunter's Mono G Infect Decklist: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7791885#paperSponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/Upcoming Pauper Events:Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League!Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!May 30th - Win-A-Box @ Infinity Games Lounge, Clarksville TN - (link incoming)June 27th - Court of Commons Yearly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY - https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-yearly-get-boltedJuly 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - 30 seats just added!The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcupNorth Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! Their FINAL event for the season is June 13th and registration is open now: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3216328The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is June 13th!Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com 

Adam Martin is a natural, sustainable beekeeper based in Middle Tennessee, specializing in treatment-free, chemical-free beekeeping using wild, locally adapted bees. In this episode, Adam breaks down why most honey on store shelves — even the stuff labeled raw, organic, and local — is little more than glorified sugar water, how Big Ag has quietly corrupted the beekeeping industry from the ground up, and why returning to the way bees were always meant to live might be the simplest and most powerful upgrade you can make to your family's health. 00:00 Becoming a Beekeeper in Tennessee 05:40 What's the best food for bees? 11:30 Not all Honey is the Same 17:20 Commercial vs Backyard Success Rate  21:20 Methods of Beekeeping & How Adam Teaches It 30:30 How to Trap & Catch Feral Bees 39:00 Being Good Stewards of the Land 44:00 The Danger of Varroa Mites  45:30 Honeybees are Not Native to the U.S. 48:30 Can Bees Sense Fear? 51:50 The Return to Nature 56:20 Does Better Honey Mean Better Health? 01:00:30 The Reward of Hard Work 01:09:40 Mind-Blowing Queen Bee Facts 01:13:10 Learn More About Beekeeping

Coach takes a nostalgic look back at the 32-year coaching legacy of John Majors and Phillip Fulmer at the University of Tennessee, highlights their collective 268 victories, and reflects on a golden 14-season stretch from 1985 to 1998 that brought five SEC Championships and one National Championship to the Volunteers. The speaker, who coached for a decade with each man and even shared an office with Fulmer for nine of those years, provides a rare, firsthand perspective on their careers. Both coaches were Middle Tennessee natives, Tennessee alumni, elite former players, and College Football Hall of Fame inductees whose tenures ultimately ended with their dismissals, a testament to the high-stakes nature of the position. The segment moves on to dispel prominent myths, with the speaker explicitly denying allegations about Majors' drinking habits during the season and refuting the narrative that Fulmer backstabbed Majors to take his job, noting the decision was made by University President Joe Johnson. The speaker compares their contrasting coaching styles, highlighting how Majors frequently shook up his defensive staff and was a powerful "closer" in home recruiting visits, whereas Fulmer maintained staff stability and acted as a relentless, day-to-day lead recruiter who deeply knew his prospects. Finally, the segment revisits the pivotal 1992 season, suggesting that the tragic passing of trusted trainer Tim Karen left Majors without the one confidant who could have successfully persuaded him to delay his return from heart surgery, an aggressive return that ultimately triggered the coaching transition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PK fills in for Cav to talk about the Super Bowl. Public perception around the Nissan Stadium deal and the value of the Super Bowl itself seem incorrect. Then the Titans hire Ramon Foster and PK explains his media ethics class. Then we touch on Braden's first trip through EPL soccer. Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Nashville sports, media and business. If you care about local journalism, please take five minutes to fill out this ⁠⁠⁠short media survey about Middle Tennessee⁠⁠⁠ coverage.

AUDIO NOTE: We apologize for technical difficulties with Braden's mic, James was fine, though! We take a deep film dive into the four big Titans free agents. Can Wandale Robinson change the offense? Can John Franklin-Myers dominate next to Big Jeff? Can Alontae Taylor and Cordale Flott fix the cornerback room? James Foster and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Titans. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠440 Sports YouTube channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take ⁠⁠this five minute survey⁠⁠ to help Middle Tennessee provide the best possible local coverage and journalism. It's anonymous. In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yazoo Brewing Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tennessee Brew Works⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ downtown ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Nashville Brew Works⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Wilson County and the Eastside

Welcome back Pauper fam! Bonder's Ornament is unbanned! Will it finally propel Tron to the top of the metagame? Will the midrange/control decks pick up a singleton copy? James and Cameron discuss these points alongside a quick review of the recent MOCS Pauper Qualifier. Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGB&R Announcement Article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-may-18-2026Sponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/Upcoming Pauper Events:Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League!Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information!May 24th - Win-A-Box @ Larry's Game Store, Olathe, KS - https://www.larrysgamestore.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-sunday-may-24-2026-10amMay 30th - Win-A-Box @ Infinity Games Lounge, Clarksville TN - (link incoming)June 27th - Court of Commons Yearly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY - https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-yearly-get-boltedJuly 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT!The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcupNorth Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! Their FINAL event for the season is June 13th and registration is open now: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3216328The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is June 13th!Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com 

Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews! Today’s show delivers a comprehensive look across Middle Tennessee as regional play winds down and teams punch their tickets to the state tournament. Tate kicks things off with Cascade Champions baseball coach Travis Sheffield, celebrating their dramatic, grueling 11-inning victory over Huntingdon. Coach Sheffield breaks down his pitching staff’s historic showing, anchored by ace Jaden Hathcock's brilliant 8-inning no-hitter, and discusses managing graduation schedules alongside player injuries ahead of their high-stakes run in Murfreesboro. Next, Franklin Admirals soccer coach Mike Burgoyne drops by to talk about their balanced squad's upcoming sectional showdown against the physical Beach Buccaneers. With his team riding high on regional clean sheets, Coach Burgoyne highlights stellar performances from goalkeeper Sawyer Skelton, breaks down the squad's early morning curfew plans, and reflects on his emotional decision to step down from his legendary coaching tenure at the end of this season. Finally, Tate is joined by local sports expert Tom Kreager for a rapid-fire rundown of the inaugural Class AA Girls' Flag Football and Lacrosse State Championships. Tom recaps Mount Juliet and Ravenwood's unforgettable flag football battle, praises Nolensville and Page's stellar runs on the lacrosse field, and looks ahead to a jam-packed schedule of sectional baseball and softball action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story that won't die is still here. Cam Ward will be featured in the Netflix documentary "QB." The Titans schedule release rollout. Maya Johnson is Belmont's ace starting pitcher and is also the subject of the best thing we read this week. And the weirdest NIL deal we've ever seen. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. If you care about local journalism, please take five minutes to fill out this ⁠⁠short media survey about Middle Tennessee⁠⁠ coverage.