Podcasts about Middle Tennessee

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 

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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.

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

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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 

In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer sits down with Jonathan Weaver to discuss the evolving role of governance, risk, and compliance in today's cybersecurity landscape. Jonathan shares his journey from the University of Tennessee into cybersecurity consulting, the lessons he learned building ProInsight, and why trust and relationships are often the most valuable assets in security consulting. The conversation also explores practical risk management, the challenges organizations face in understanding cybersecurity beyond compliance checklists, and the importance of breaking down silos between business and security teams. Beyond cybersecurity, Jonathan opens up about his nonprofit initiative, Reindeer for Hope, which provides gifts and support to underprivileged children and families across Middle Tennessee. Listeners should tune in for an insightful mix of cybersecurity leadership, entrepreneurship, community impact, and personal perspective from someone who is passionate about helping both organizations and people become more resilient.

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

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.

What does it take to lead a school system while carrying the perspective of a former coach, teacher, and hometown student? In this episode, Ben Rodgers sits down with Jason Hardy to explore his journey from Jackson County High School student to educator, coach, and now administrator for the district he once called home. He reflects on years spent coaching football at Tennessee Technological University and teaching in Middle Tennessee before returning to lead Jackson County Schools. Jason also discusses the challenges facing rural education today, from declining enrollment and rising homeschool trends to staffing, funding, and student opportunity. Through it all, his focus remains steady—ensuring every student has the chance to leave school better prepared than the generation before them. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! The UC Now · News Talk 94.1

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week, we're joined by Alum of the Pod Matthew "Silly" Sentilles for a DEEP dive into the Jund Wildfire deck! If you enjoy the "slop" midrange decks of the format or enjoy playing 20 turn games, this is the primer for you. Thank you as always for listening!Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpzCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTGSilly's Jund Wildfire Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/43UfuBGzxEO0K5ds8Mb_EwSponsored 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 17th - Spring Pauper $1K @ Dice Dojo, Chicago IL - https://chicagolandgames.company.site/products/mtg-pauper-spring-1k-sunday-5-17-10-30-amMay 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)July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT! (for now!)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! May 16th event registration is open now: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3216327The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is May 16th!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 Jenny Matthews, Executive Director of A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee, who discusses the nonprofit organization's 10-year anniversary and mission to prevent unplanned pregnancies by providing education and access to free long-acting reversible contraception. Jenny explains how the foundation has served nearly 7,000 clients by breaking down barriers like cost and transportation through partnerships with over 120 community organizations and medical clinics, offering services like a well woman exam, STI testing, the cost of the device, and removal at any time. She highlights common questions from clients about eligibility and menstrual cycles, shares success metrics showing 96% of clients reporting decreased stress and increased happiness, and describes how the organization's educational outreach is particularly valuable in rural communities. Jenny outlines multiple ways the community can support their work through financial donations, volunteer opportunities at health fairs, sharing resources with organizations, and helping spread awareness about their services. Summary Jenny Matthews, Executive Director of A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee, discusses the organization's 10-year anniversary and its mission to provide long-term contraception to prevent unplanned pregnancies across 29 counties. The foundation has served nearly 7,000 clients with contraception options including IUDs, hormonal and non-hormonal methods, and arm implants, aiming to eliminate cost and transportation barriers. Clients can contact the call center Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM to be connected with partner clinics within 2-3 weeks, with the foundation acting as the payer of last resort for costs not covered by insurance. Jenny discusses their partnership approach, explaining they provide two types of education: clinical services at medical appointments and community outreach through over 120 partners in prevention. The clinical services include well woman visits, STI testing, Pap tests, device insertion and removal, while the community education reaches various settings including job training programs, substance use recovery centers, and universities. Jenny notes that their community education partners view A Step Ahead Foundation's services as supportive of their work and helping prevent plans from being derailed by unplanned pregnancies. Jenny discusses common questions received regarding contraception options, particularly about IUDs and implants for women who haven't had children yet. She explains that these methods can be used before having children and addresses misconceptions about menstrual cycles stopping, clarifying that this is healthy when using contraception. Jenny explains the importance of contraception work at both micro and macro levels. At the micro level, she noted that 96% of clients reported decreased stress and increased happiness due to contraception, allowing women to focus on education and careers while spacing pregnancies. At the macro level, she described positive community outcomes, including increased community involvement and independence for women. She also highlighted that 80% of the women served are unwed, indicating a significant need for pre-marital contraception services. Jenny discusses the organization's work serving both urban and rural communities, noting that while most clients are in urban areas, there has been a 7% increase in serving rural populations over the past two years. She explains that education in rural communities is particularly valuable as these areas often have fewer resources and less frequent conversations about contraception. The organization is working to expand clinical partnerships in rural areas despite access challenges, with a goal of serving people closer to where they live or study. Jenny discusses various ways the community can support their organization's efforts, including financial donations, community education, and providing resource guides to clients. She mentioned that it costs approximately $250 to serve one client with contraception without insurance, highlighting the impact of donations. Volunteer opportunities, such as tabling at community events, are also mentioned as a way for people to get involved, especially during the summer months. Jenny highlights the apolitical nature of their services, which receives broad community support. She explains that they aim to complement rather than replace parent-child conversations, offering education through engaging activities like bingo while maintaining transparency with parents. When asked about future goals, Jenny expressed a desire to expand their services to reach more people in need, particularly in rural areas, while maintaining their commitment to never turning anyone away due to cost barriers. Visit https://www.astepaheadmiddletn.org to learn more and get involved.

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Megan McInnis, Founder and Executive Director of Doing Good, a 501(c)3 B2B nonprofit that serves other agencies by providing marketing and PR tools and opportunities. She describes how the organization started when she was looking for positive information about nonprofits in Nashville, eventually speaking with over 300 people about their experiences with nonprofits. Megan outlines their current monthly process of celebrating one organization through podcast episodes, blog posts, social media, and press releases, while also serving as a matchmaker to connect nonprofits with other potential media and marketing partners. She explains that Doing Good is entirely volunteer-run with team members located across the country, though about half are in Middle Tennessee. She describes the volunteer base as diverse, including creative people at various experience levels who volunteer remotely to help celebrate the work of nonprofits across the country. Megan explains how Doing Good seeks to celebrate nonprofits and volunteers through nominations on their website, with a focus on providing visibility during relevant times or events. She notes that while planning can vary depending on the situation, they prefer working further in advance to allow for more creativity and additional opportunities for the organizations being featured. Megan mentions the example of the Middle Tennessee Space Society being highlighted during the eclipse as an instance of timing-specific celebration. Megan discusses feedback from nonprofit partners regarding their service. The partners express amazement at receiving service at no cost and appreciate the overall experience, including their first podcast interviews. Megan emphasizes that the service not only provides valuable content but also shows appreciation for the nonprofits' work. She discusses a new TV show opportunity that is ready to launch but needs funding. The show is planned as a weekly half-hour program combining documentary and reality TV elements, similar to Extreme Makeover Home Edition and Dirty Jobs, focusing on volunteer work across different organizations with the same mission. The show aims to highlight various volunteer efforts, provide visibility to organizations, and surprise volunteers with gifts or celebrity visits. The discussion touches on starting with three episodes and seeking support from both individual and corporate donors to help reach the necessary funding levels. Megan invites listeners to volunteer with or become media partners for Doing Good, emphasizing the importance of various contributions including donations and providing meeting spaces. She shares contact information including the website doinggood.tv and phone number 615-934-5087. Megan expresses gratitude to Jeremy and the cityCURRENT team for their partnership and shared commitment to community impact. Visit https://doinggood.tv to learn more and get involved with Doing Good.

Episode 238 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon at Siragusa Vein and Laser, Dr. Tif Siragusa!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of the Hitstreak, I get to sit down with Dr. Tif Siragusa, a vascular surgeon by day and DJ by night, to explore the complexities of vein disease, its symptoms, and the importance of understanding its medical implications. We discuss the connection between lifestyle, genetics, and vein health, as well as the misconceptions surrounding cosmetic versus medical vein issues. Dr. Siragusa shares his journey into the medical field and emphasizes the need for education and awareness regarding vein health. The discussion also touches on the impact of diet on vascular health and the complexities of navigating health insurance for treatment costs. Dr. Tif encourages proactive health management and offers insights into preventative care.Key Points:- Vein disease can progress to serious health issues if untreated.- Genetics play a significant role in vein health.- Lifestyle choices can impact vein health significantly.- Education is crucial for early intervention in vein disease.- Regular monitoring and proactive health measures are essential.- Sealing off problematic veins improves overall circulation.- Proactive health management is key to wellness.- Online screenings can make consultations more accessible.About our guest: Dr. Tif Siragusa is a board-certified vascular surgeon and one of Middle Tennessee's leading vein specialists, known for delivering advanced, minimally invasive solutions that restore both health and confidence. Since 2008, he has treated more than 15,000 patients, addressing everything from varicose and spider veins to complex vascular conditions including blood clots and venous ulcers. As the founder of Siragusa Vein and Laser, Dr. Siragusa combines cutting-edge technology with a highly personalized approach to care, ensuring each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their goals and lifestyle. His work goes beyond aesthetics—focusing on improving mobility, reducing pain, and helping patients regain the confidence to live fully and actively. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Siragusa is committed to advancing the field of vein care. He regularly trains physicians on innovative, precision-based procedures and remains at the forefront of emerging techniques. He is also among a select few physicians in the United States offering specialized, minimally invasive treatments for bulging forehead and temple veins—expanding options for patients seeking solutions to previously difficult-to-treat conditions. Dr. Siragusa's mission is simple: to help patients move better, feel better, and live with confidence—free from the limitations of vein disease.Follow and contact:Instagram: @tifsiragusa | @dr.nashvillenashvilleveincenter.comSubscribe 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

There are many historical connections between Texas and Tennessee, from country music to Davy Crockett to Willie Nelson to the many brave Tennesseans who helped defend the Alamo.  Because of those links, it's appropriate that we follow up two very Texan episodes with one from Tennessee.  Recently, Crockett Hall Lodge #59 was re-chartered in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  Brother Robert Gentry, who headed up the effort to revive the lodge, joins us to tell his story.  Like many of us, he first encountered historical relics of the Odd Fellows' presence in Middle Tennessee, including a road bearing the name of the Order.  That led to research, which led to a desire to form a lodge, which eventually led to the Grand Lodge of Tennessee and PGM Tammy Barton, who assisted with the process.  He also shares some of the ways in which he was able to find members interested in reviving the lodge, including taking many people down to Alabama to get their degrees in the closest lodge.  The Shoutout goes to Four Creeks Lodge No. 94 of Visalia, California, home lodge of our guest host Michael Crile, for their work in becoming active again and getting new members.  In the Odd Podge, guest host Brother Michael gives us a brief history lesson of Tennessee Wesleyan University, which was first going to be chartered as Odd Fellows Women's College and spent an amount of time named for Brother Ulysses S. Grant; Robert previews the August Back-To-School Motorcycle Run, Toby shares his visit to Mount Constitution Lodge No. 88 on Orcas Island and gives an impromptu history lesson on the Pig War; and Meredith talks Cinco de Mayo and the "Good Neighbor" policies toward Latin America under President Brother Franklin D. Roosevelt, which, of course, prompts another history lesson from Toby.

3HL - 5-11-26 - Hour 1 - Slay shares his beef with the Middle Tennessee opossums, the crew has a pizza debate and Maya Johnson of Belmont Softball joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3HL - 5-11-26 - Hour 1 - Slay shares his beef with the Middle Tennessee opossums, the crew has a pizza debate and Maya Johnson of Belmont Softball joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday, hosted by Tate Mathews on 104.5 The Zone! Today’s show is packed with exciting guests and local sports news. We begin with Randall Clemens, who shares details about the "Home Runs and Home Teams" baseball exhibit in Granville, Tennessee, running through October 31st. Jeremy Moore also joins us to discuss his return as the head men's basketball coach at Independence High School, while Derek Day from Eastern Kentucky University shares his experiences recruiting high school talent in Middle Tennessee. Plus, we’ll hear about the upcoming QB camp with Scott Semptimphelter and get the latest updates on the TACA state tournament qualifiers. Finally, we wrap up with a special visit from College Football Hall of Famer Boots Donnelly. It’s a great day to celebrate high school sports in our community!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Doug Matthews is joined by James "Boots" Donnelly, a Hall of Fame football coach and former athletic director at MTSU, alongside sports writer Tony Barnhart to discuss the radical transformation of college athletics. The conversation centers on how the transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) have created a significant financial and competitive divide between Power Four conferences and non-Power Four programs. Donnelly expresses concern that smaller schools now operate under entirely different revenue and voting structures, struggling to sustain the rising costs associated with roster expansion and increased scholarship limits. He reflects on his strategic push to move MTSU from Division I-AA to I-A via the Sun Belt Conference, a necessary maneuver intended to prevent the university from being left behind as the landscape shifted toward a more corporate, high-stakes model. The group also highlights the explosive growth of high school football talent in Middle Tennessee, which has evolved into a national recruiting hotbed that produces elite athletes, including starting quarterbacks for the SEC. They reminisce about the era of "buy games," where programs like MTSU played national powerhouses such as Nebraska and Florida State to fund their athletic departments, and share anecdotes about local legends like Larry Schmidt and Roy Kidd. Amidst these reflections, Donnelly shares lighter personal stories, such as the origin of his nickname "Boots," which was the result of a newspaper misspelling when he was a Little League pitcher. Ultimately, the discussion underscores a deep appreciation for the pure competitive nature of football, contrasted against the modern challenges of conference expansion and shifting media rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by sports journalists Tony Barnhart and Charles Davis, along with legendary coach Boots Donnelly, for a spirited discussion centered on the evolving landscape of football. The conversation begins with a nostalgic look at the past, with Donnelly and the panel reminiscing about the days of large recruiting classes and the significant impact of transfer players on programs like Middle Tennessee. This historical context sets the stage for a critique of the modern era, specifically how Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal have shifted power even further toward major conferences. The group notes that top talent from smaller schools is increasingly "transferring up" to the SEC and Big Ten, which was reflected in the high number of transfer students selected in the most recent NFL Draft. The segment then shifts focus to a detailed evaluation of the 2026 NFL Draft and specific player outcomes. Charles Davis provides an analysis of the draft's depth, noting that while it lacked a high volume of superstar quarterbacks at the top, it was bolstered by strong defensive and line talent. A significant portion of the talk is dedicated to Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, with the panel debating his professional prospects. While they unanimously praise his "winner" mentality and his historic contributions to the Vanderbilt program, there is a consensus of skepticism regarding his ability to succeed as a pro quarterback due to his size and playing style. The discussion wraps up with a look at the "gap" in talent between the dominant Power Two conferences and the rest of college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by legendary Middle Tennessee football coach and former Athletic Director, Boots Donnelly, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving landscape of college athletics. This special edition of Forklift Systems Football Saturday dives deep into how the transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era are drastically shifting the balance of power in the NCAA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by legendary Middle Tennessee football coach and former Athletic Director, Boots Donnelly, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving landscape of college athletics. This special edition of Forklift Systems Football Saturday dives deep into how the transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era are drastically shifting the balance of power in the NCAA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Doug Matthews is joined by James "Boots" Donnelly, a Hall of Fame football coach and former athletic director at MTSU, alongside sports writer Tony Barnhart to discuss the radical transformation of college athletics. The conversation centers on how the transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) have created a significant financial and competitive divide between Power Four conferences and non-Power Four programs. Donnelly expresses concern that smaller schools now operate under entirely different revenue and voting structures, struggling to sustain the rising costs associated with roster expansion and increased scholarship limits. He reflects on his strategic push to move MTSU from Division I-AA to I-A via the Sun Belt Conference, a necessary maneuver intended to prevent the university from being left behind as the landscape shifted toward a more corporate, high-stakes model. The group also highlights the explosive growth of high school football talent in Middle Tennessee, which has evolved into a national recruiting hotbed that produces elite athletes, including starting quarterbacks for the SEC. They reminisce about the era of "buy games," where programs like MTSU played national powerhouses such as Nebraska and Florida State to fund their athletic departments, and share anecdotes about local legends like Larry Schmidt and Roy Kidd. Amidst these reflections, Donnelly shares lighter personal stories, such as the origin of his nickname "Boots," which was the result of a newspaper misspelling when he was a Little League pitcher. Ultimately, the discussion underscores a deep appreciation for the pure competitive nature of football, contrasted against the modern challenges of conference expansion and shifting media rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by sports journalists Tony Barnhart and Charles Davis, along with legendary coach Boots Donnelly, for a spirited discussion centered on the evolving landscape of football. The conversation begins with a nostalgic look at the past, with Donnelly and the panel reminiscing about the days of large recruiting classes and the significant impact of transfer players on programs like Middle Tennessee. This historical context sets the stage for a critique of the modern era, specifically how Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal have shifted power even further toward major conferences. The group notes that top talent from smaller schools is increasingly "transferring up" to the SEC and Big Ten, which was reflected in the high number of transfer students selected in the most recent NFL Draft. The segment then shifts focus to a detailed evaluation of the 2026 NFL Draft and specific player outcomes. Charles Davis provides an analysis of the draft's depth, noting that while it lacked a high volume of superstar quarterbacks at the top, it was bolstered by strong defensive and line talent. A significant portion of the talk is dedicated to Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, with the panel debating his professional prospects. While they unanimously praise his "winner" mentality and his historic contributions to the Vanderbilt program, there is a consensus of skepticism regarding his ability to succeed as a pro quarterback due to his size and playing style. The discussion wraps up with a look at the "gap" in talent between the dominant Power Two conferences and the rest of college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will be the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft in 2027? There are four names above the rest: Jeremiah Smith, Leonard Moore, Dylan Stewart and Arch Manning? What about offensive tackles? Is Cam Coleman or Collin Simmons a top 5 pick? Plus, we look at who the Titans could target in the top 15 of the NFL Draft. 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

The Kentucky Derby does big numbers. The best things we read this week involve horse-racing, college football and 615Soccer.com Then we dive into the Titans new media rules for practice and Cavendish's obsession with Vrabel-Russini. 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 check the pulse on the current state of the Pauper format and the neat decks that have been reshaping the metagame. Between some new additions from TMNT and Strixhaven, and some innovations in the Gates-package space, there's a lot of sweetness to go over! 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!May 9th - Pauper Pursuit #3 @ Reliquary Cards, Calgary, Alberta (Canada) - https://reliquarycards.com/products/Pauper-Pursuit-3-May-9-@-11-AM-p830139742May 17th - Spring Pauper $1K @ Dice Dojo, Chicago IL - https://chicagolandgames.company.site/products/mtg-pauper-spring-1k-sunday-5-17-10-30-amMay 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)July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT! (for now!)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! May 16th event registration is open now: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3216327The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is May 16th!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

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

Doug Mathews discussing the multifaceted "art of recruiting" in the modern college football landscape. Mathews highlights that recruiting is the lifeblood of any program, but notes how significantly the process has evolved due to the transfer portal, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collectives, and advanced scouting technologies like Hudl. He explains the strategic "roster management" phase currently underway at the University of Tennessee, where coaches evaluate their depth charts, subtract graduating seniors, and identify critical positional needs—such as safety—for the 2027 class. Mathews also emphasizes the human element of the profession, arguing that a coach's job is to support players through "problem times," such as homesickness or personal struggles, to fulfill the promises made to families during the recruitment process. He concludes by detailing the strategic importance of "proximity recruiting," noting that while Tennessee's traditional foundations in Georgia and Western North Carolina remain vital, the explosive growth of high school talent in Middle Tennessee (specifically Williamson and Rutherford counties) has become a primary advantage for Coach Josh Heupel’s staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arvell Reese over Carnell Tate? Colton Hood, Denzel Boston, R Mason Thomas versus Kendrick Faulk? We grade every pick of the Tennessee Titans draft, redraft each position and talk through what we want to see from Tate, Faulk, Anthony Hill, Nick Singleton, Pat Coogan and the rest of the 2026 NFL Draft class at rookie minicamp this weekend. 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

A bizarre Champions League broadcast mistake. The Super Bowl is confirmed to be coming in 2030. Downtown renderings of TPAC and Bridgestone Arena create a totally new vision for downtown. And should the Grizzlies play games in Nashville? 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.

Everyone dies. And yet most of us have no idea what dying actually looks like — because we've been shielded from it, and because everything we've seen on screen is wrong.Jade Adgate is a death doula, educator, and founder of Farewell Fellowship in Middle Tennessee. She's spent years walking alongside families at end of life — not as a tour guide, but as a fellow traveler — and she's on a mission to normalize the experience of death so that fewer people have to face it completely unprepared.In this conversation, Ashley and Jade cover a lot of ground: the real dying process versus what we expect it to be, how we live is how we die, the role of control in caregiving, what those extended months of treatment are actually buying us, and what it looks like to bring sacredness back to the end of life — even when it's messy and ordinary and nothing like the movies.In This EpisodeHow Jade got into death doula work- from Hurricane Katrina, to moving in with her great-aunt Sis, to hospice volunteeringThe parallel between parenting teenagers and supporting families at end of life, both require learning to hold while letting goHow death became less ordinary and why that's a tragedyThe idea that modern medicine has learned to extend dying, not just lifeQuality versus quantity: what people think they're buying with treatment versus what they're actually gettingRoxanne: the client who tried to control every detail of her own death, and what Jade learned from herAdeline: a pediatric client who died just before her fifth birthday, and the home funeral that gave her family something differentWhy 90% of people end up in a hospital bed at end of life and why that matters to knowWhat actually happens in the hours after someone dies and why slowing down is the most important thing a death doula doesThe gap between the Forrest Gump death scene and realityHow Jade protects herself in this work as a self-described recovering codependent eldest daughterThe future of death doula work, bringing these tools into communities and families who can't access a professionalQuotes From This Episode“How we live is how we die. Who we are is who we are when we're dying.”— Jade Adgate“If we are going to buy more time, can we know at the beginning that this is the time we're buying? It starts right now — instead of we're going to do all these treatments and then start our time when you're feeling better.”— Jade Adgate“Death is the teacher. As much as I think I might know, it is totally different for every single person.”— Jade Adgate“This is not wisdom that needs a gatekeeper. This is all of our collective wisdom.”— Jade Adgate“There are no monsters around corners if you know where all the corners are.”— Ashley BlackingtonResources & LinksFarewell Fellowship (in-person doula services, education & library): farewellfellowship.comInstagram: Farewell LibraryBook referenced: Gone From My Sight — Barbara CarnesShow referenced: Dying for Sex (Hulu)Connect with Ashley:Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comPodcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @mydovetail.appLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week, we invited Chris from NYC Pauper League onto the show to learn more about NYC's incredible League and the upcoming PauperGenesis tournament this July! Chris and her local community are on the forefront of organizing Pauper in the US and we're excited to see where things go from here. 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/Chris' Links: BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:rsguvxyxafai7jcw2fp6vhtmTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/nyc_mtgNYC Pauper League Stats: https://www.decksandthecity.org/July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325Upcoming 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!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! April 25th event registration is open soon: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3132116The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is May 16th!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

What do you do when God asks you to trust Him… but nothing makes sense? In Acts 1:4–8, Jesus gives His disciples a confusing and even dangerous command: go back to Jerusalem, the very place that just crucified Him, and wait. No plan. No explanation. Just trust. In week two of our journey through the book of Acts, Pastor James Savage unpacks a tension we all feel: we often want clarity, but Jesus invites trust. Because every perfect plan of God isn't initiated by people – it's initiated by the Holy Spirit. This message explores the real question beneath it all: not “Do I understand Jesus?” but “Do I trust Him?” And if we're honest, many of us trust Jesus with eternity… but struggle to trust Him with our everyday lives. So what would it look like to trust Jesus with your relationships, your future, your decisions, and your identity? . . . . . . . . Comment below your reflections & takeaways from this messageShare this video with someone who needs encouragementJump into our yearlong study of the book of Acts: crosspoint.tv/actsFind a Cross Point campus in Middle Tennessee: crosspoint.tv/locations

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Georgia Tech Insider RJ Schafer @the_rjschafer (Bleav in Georgia Tech Host) to give us the good & bad on Texans 1st Round Pick Keylan Rutledge. He describes his reaction to personal tragedy and hits on the big intangibles Texans fans will love. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:34) Georgia Tech Followers React to 1st RD (1:59) Middle Tennessee to Georgia Tech: Development (3:01) What Makes Rutledge Special (4:54) Center Experience? (6:51) Rutledge Concerns? (8:25) Response to Scouting Report? (9:58) Did Tragedy change Rutledge? (11:54) Major praise from Coaches! (13:30) Georgia Tech Coach Brent Key on Leadership! (16:27) Final Thoughts Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.