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The Rich Eisen Show
Hour 2: High Point HC Flynn Clayman, plus Chris Webber Talks NCAA Tourney & NBA

The Rich Eisen Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 46:23


Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber and Rich break down Michigan's opening round NCAA Tournament win, regale in Ohio State getting bounced in the first round by TCU, says what impressed him most about Nebraska's first ever Tourney win, reveals the stunning thing Muhammad Ali did when he and his Fab 5 teammates met the GOAT back in their college days, and says why criticism of Bam Adedayo's controversial 83-point game is unwarranted. High Point Head Basketball Coach Flynn Clayman and Rich discuss the Panthers' historic upset of Wisconsin in the 1stround of the NCAA Tournament, discusses the challenge mid-majors face in landing a spot in the Big Dance, the challenge of a facing John Calipari's Arkansas squad led by potential #1 overall NBA Draft pick Darius Acuff Jr. in the Round of 32, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday's Sports
Ken Norton vs. Muhammad Ali Trilogy (Part 1)

Yesterday's Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 45:13


Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Yesterday's Sports, Mark and Dave travel back to the gritty, golden era of 1970s heavyweight boxing to revisit one of the most technical and debated rivalries in the sport: the Ali-Norton trilogy. Mark sits down with fellow sports historian Dave DePaolo to break down how Ken Norton, a former Marine and 5-to-1 underdog, went from a Joe Frazier sparring partner to the "Jaw Breaker" who shocked the world in San Diego.From the nostalgic intro of Howard Cosell on Wide World of Sports to the shocking visual of Ali fighting through a broken jaw, they explore why this first clash set the stage for a three-year chess match that "The Greatest" never truly mastered.The conversation shifts to the intense 1973 rematch at the Los Angeles Forum and the final 15-round war at Yankee Stadium in 1976. They dive deep into Norton's unorthodox "cross-arm" defense and his peculiar habit of dragging his back foot—a style so puzzling that Ali admitted years later he couldn't figure it out.They analyze the "judge-friendly" tactics Ali used to sway the scorecards, including his late-round flurries and psychological warfare, and debate whether the pro-Ali crowds and his legendary status influenced decisions that many historians still believe belonged to Norton.Finally, they immerse you in the atmosphere of 1976 New York, a time when "The Bronx was Burning" and Yankee Stadium had just reopened its doors to host this historical rubber match. They discuss the "city issues" that almost halted the fight, the chaos in the aisles, and the legendary figures from Angelo Dundee to Chick Hearn who colored the broadcast.Whether you remember watching these fights live on a Saturday afternoon or are hearing the legends for the first time, this episode is a nostalgic journey into the heart of boxing's most enduring stylistic quagmire.You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited TimeRunning Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

Vitality Explorer News Podcast
Death Valley Life Lessons, Prepare Yourself & Cell Powerhouse Transplants

Vitality Explorer News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 21:47


Avoid Energy Vampires & Spiritual Care Team Talk PodcastFIVE PRIMARY POINTS of the PODCASTAdventure and Taking Chances Build VitalityDr. Mishra recounts a spontaneous trip to Death Valley sparked by the rare “super bloom” of wildflowers. Despite the long drive and minimal planning, the experience became transformative. The key lesson is that some of life's best memories arise from taking reasonable risks and embracing adventure, even when circumstances are imperfect.Three Life Lessons from the Death Valley Experience* Don't underestimate your ability to do difficult things* Be a “super connector” when traveling or meeting new people* Serendipity often leads to powerful and memorable experiencesPreparation Converts Opportunity into PerformanceUsing the quote “Chance favors the prepared mind” (Louis Pasteur), the podcast emphasizes that opportunities rarely translate into success without preparation. Preparation—through learning, practice, and discipline—allows people to capitalize on unexpected opportunities when they arise.Historical Examples Illustrate the Power of PreparationThe shared lesson: consistent preparation builds skill, resilience, and eventual excellence.* Louis Pasteur achieved breakthroughs through years of scientific preparation.* The Beatles dramatically improved after thousands of hours performing in Hamburg clubs.* Muhammad Ali trained relentlessly despite disliking training.* Steve Martin spent years honing his craft before becoming famous.Emerging Science: “Battery Transplants” for CellsThe podcast concludes with fascinating new research on mitochondrial transplantation. Scientists transferred healthy mitochondria into mesenchymal stromal cells and observed:* Increased cellular energy production* Faster cell growth* Greater resilience to stress and toxinsThis early basic science research suggests potential future therapies for diseases linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, including heart and neurodegenerative diseases.Copyright VyVerse, LLC. All Rights Reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vitalityexplorers.substack.com/subscribe

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 328 with Tom Junod, Author of In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What it Means to be a Man, and Masterful Researcher and Writer of Iconic Character and Cultural Studies

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 51:17


Notes and Links to Tom Junod's Work   Tom Junod is an ESPN senior writer who has written some of the most enduring and widely read longform journalism of the last 30 years.    He joined ESPN in 2016 and has specialized in deeply reported stories on subjects ranging from Muhammad Ali's funeral to Tom Brady's desire to play forever. He has been nominated for an Emmy for his work on “The Hero of Goodall Park,” an E60 program on the ancient secrets that were revealed when a car drove on a baseball field in Maine during a Babe Ruth League game in 2018.     In a 2022 piece, “Untold,” he and ESPN investigative reporter Paula Lavigne spent nearly two years uncovering the horrific crimes of Todd Hodne, a  Penn State football player who in the late 1970's terrorized State College PA, and Long Island, NY, as a serial sexual predator.    Before coming to ESPN, Junod wrote for GQ and Esquire, where he won two National Magazine Awards and was a finalist for the award a record 11 times. For Esquire's 75th Anniversary, the editors of the magazine selected his 9/11 story “The Falling Man' as one of the seven top stories in Esquire's history. In 2019, his story on beloved children's TV host Fred Rogers, “Can You Say…Hero?,” served as the basis for the movie “A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys.    His work has been widely anthologized in collections including The Best American Magazine Writing, the Best American Sports Writing, the Best American Political Writing, the Best American Crime Writing, and the Best American Food Writing. Buy In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to be a Man   Esquire: “Mr Rogers Changed Tom Junod's Life. Here's the True Story Behind A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood   Esquire Magazine: “Can You Say…Hero” Article about Fred Rogers   New York Times Review: “Tom Junod Would Like to Tell You about His Father”   “My Father's Fashion Tips”-1996 GQ Article   “Untold”: 2023 Article from ESPN Regarding Penn State and Todd Hodne At about 1:00, Tom talks about his night and days leading up to Pub Day, and the sometimes-arbitrary nature of publishing and Pub Day At about 3:00, Tom talks about his upcoming book tour/events At about 4:15, Tom highlights the greatness and importance of Amy Wallace and her work, an upcoming conversation partner for him At about 6:30, Pete is highly complimentary-joining thousands and ten of thousands of fans-of Tom's legendary “The Falling Man” article   At about 7:05, Tom responds to Pete's questions about the ways in which Jerry Sandusky haunts Tom and Paula Lavigne's master class in journalism, “ ” At about 12:00, Tom expands on how the article about Todd Hodne pointed out the lies and hypocrisy regarding Joe Paterno and Penn State  At about 13:35, Tom responds to Pete's questions about the seeds for In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to be a Man; he emphasizes the importance of a 1996 GQ article  At about 17:30, Pete brings up some intriguing quotes in making some connections between Lorenzo Carcaterra's A Safe Place and Tom's memoir At about 18:30, Tom highlights the classic portrait of her father for the GQ article by Marion Ettlinger (also featured in the book), and talks about his father's essence being captured  At about 20:20, Tom responds to Pete asking about his father Lou as a distinctive type of “man's man” At about 25:00, Tom talks about his dad as “Italian-adjacent” At about 26:30, Tom discusses the two funeral services held for his father, and how “having the last word” in dealing with his father led to him becoming a writer  At about 30:50, Tom highlights a stunning eulogy from a former lover of his father  At about 32:10, Tom responds to Pete's questions about balancing his father's behaviors in his mind and in his feelings towards him; Tom emphasizes the “suspicions” about his father that he harbored for decades about his father  At about 36:50, Tom talks about love “unlocking” so much for his writing of the book, including his father but also his wife, his mother, his siblings, his aunts, etc. At about 38:55, Tom reflects on ideas of grace and scrutiny involving his father, his paternal grandmother, and their life histories  At about 42:35, Tom responds to Pete's question about how his life with his father has affected him as a father         You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 329 with Grant Ginder Please tune in for Episode 325 with Grant Ginder, the author of the novels Let's Not Do That Again, Honestly, We Meant Well, The People We Hate at the Wedding, Driver's Education, and This is How It Starts, a few of which have been made into movies. His latest is So Old, So Young.     The episode airs on March 13 or 14.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.    You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

Screen Drafts
2025 MEGA DRAFT (with Daniel Waters, Drea Clark, Katie Walsh, & Ryan Marker)

Screen Drafts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 353:43


The biggest Draft of the year is here! Rookie / screenwriter Daniel Waters (Heathers, Batman Returns) joins Legend Drea Clark (Maximum Film), All-Star / film critic Katie Walsh, and the Co-Commish Mr. Ryan Marker to definitively rank the 20 BEST FILMS from the year 2025! This episode is brought to you by the Film and Media Archive at WashU Libraries, celebrating 60 years of Kartemquin Films! This summer, experience the diversity of the Kartemquin catalogue with FREE screenings of Steve James' Hoop Dreams, Bill Siegel's The Trials of Muhammad Ali, and Jerry Blumenthal & Gordon Quinn's Golub, all FREE at the Hi-Pointe Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. More details on dates and speakers to come! Visit https://library.washu.edu/spec/kartemquin/ for more information on the WashU Film and Media Archive, and Kartemquin Films. WashU Libraries is also sponsoring a FREE screening of The Maid of McMillan at the Hi-Pointe on April 19th, to celebrate the film's recent entry to the Library of Congress's National Film Registry! From WashU University Archives, the The Maid of McMillian is the first known student film, and it will be paired with Harold Lloyd's classic college story, The Freshman.  https://library.washu.edu/events/the-maid-of-mcmillan-the-freshman-screening/

New Books in African American Studies
Dana A. Williams, "Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship" (Amistad, 2025)

New Books in African American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 50:24


An insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon's profound impact as a visionary editor who helped define an important period in American publishing and literature. A multifaceted genius, Toni Morrison transcended her role as an author, helping to shape an important period in American publishing and literature as an editor at one of the nation's most prestigious publishing houses. While Toni Morrison's literary achievements are widely celebrated, her editorial work is little known. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, this comprehensive study discusses Morrison's remarkable journey from her early days at Random House to her emergence as one of its most important editors. During her tenure in editorial, Morrison refashioned the literary landscape, working with important authors, including Toni Cade Bambara, Leon Forrest, and Lucille Clifton, and empowering cultural icons such as Angela Davis and Muhammad Ali to tell their stories on their own terms. Toni Morrison herself requested that Dana Williams be the one to tell this story, even giving her the book's title. From the manuscripts she molded, the authors she nurtured, and the readers she inspired, Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship (Amistad, 2025) demonstrates how Toni Morrison has influenced American culture beyond the individual titles or authors she published. Morrison's contribution as an editor transformed the broader literary landscape and deepened the cultural conversation. With unparalleled insight and sensitivity, Toni at Random charts this editorial odyssey. Dr. N'Kosi Oates is a curator. He earned his Ph.D. in Africana Studies from Brown University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

New Books Network
Dana A. Williams, "Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship" (Amistad, 2025)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 50:24


An insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon's profound impact as a visionary editor who helped define an important period in American publishing and literature. A multifaceted genius, Toni Morrison transcended her role as an author, helping to shape an important period in American publishing and literature as an editor at one of the nation's most prestigious publishing houses. While Toni Morrison's literary achievements are widely celebrated, her editorial work is little known. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, this comprehensive study discusses Morrison's remarkable journey from her early days at Random House to her emergence as one of its most important editors. During her tenure in editorial, Morrison refashioned the literary landscape, working with important authors, including Toni Cade Bambara, Leon Forrest, and Lucille Clifton, and empowering cultural icons such as Angela Davis and Muhammad Ali to tell their stories on their own terms. Toni Morrison herself requested that Dana Williams be the one to tell this story, even giving her the book's title. From the manuscripts she molded, the authors she nurtured, and the readers she inspired, Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship (Amistad, 2025) demonstrates how Toni Morrison has influenced American culture beyond the individual titles or authors she published. Morrison's contribution as an editor transformed the broader literary landscape and deepened the cultural conversation. With unparalleled insight and sensitivity, Toni at Random charts this editorial odyssey. Dr. N'Kosi Oates is a curator. He earned his Ph.D. in Africana Studies from Brown University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Literary Studies
Dana A. Williams, "Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship" (Amistad, 2025)

New Books in Literary Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 50:24


An insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon's profound impact as a visionary editor who helped define an important period in American publishing and literature. A multifaceted genius, Toni Morrison transcended her role as an author, helping to shape an important period in American publishing and literature as an editor at one of the nation's most prestigious publishing houses. While Toni Morrison's literary achievements are widely celebrated, her editorial work is little known. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, this comprehensive study discusses Morrison's remarkable journey from her early days at Random House to her emergence as one of its most important editors. During her tenure in editorial, Morrison refashioned the literary landscape, working with important authors, including Toni Cade Bambara, Leon Forrest, and Lucille Clifton, and empowering cultural icons such as Angela Davis and Muhammad Ali to tell their stories on their own terms. Toni Morrison herself requested that Dana Williams be the one to tell this story, even giving her the book's title. From the manuscripts she molded, the authors she nurtured, and the readers she inspired, Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship (Amistad, 2025) demonstrates how Toni Morrison has influenced American culture beyond the individual titles or authors she published. Morrison's contribution as an editor transformed the broader literary landscape and deepened the cultural conversation. With unparalleled insight and sensitivity, Toni at Random charts this editorial odyssey. Dr. N'Kosi Oates is a curator. He earned his Ph.D. in Africana Studies from Brown University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

New Books in Biography
Dana A. Williams, "Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship" (Amistad, 2025)

New Books in Biography

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 50:24


An insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon's profound impact as a visionary editor who helped define an important period in American publishing and literature. A multifaceted genius, Toni Morrison transcended her role as an author, helping to shape an important period in American publishing and literature as an editor at one of the nation's most prestigious publishing houses. While Toni Morrison's literary achievements are widely celebrated, her editorial work is little known. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, this comprehensive study discusses Morrison's remarkable journey from her early days at Random House to her emergence as one of its most important editors. During her tenure in editorial, Morrison refashioned the literary landscape, working with important authors, including Toni Cade Bambara, Leon Forrest, and Lucille Clifton, and empowering cultural icons such as Angela Davis and Muhammad Ali to tell their stories on their own terms. Toni Morrison herself requested that Dana Williams be the one to tell this story, even giving her the book's title. From the manuscripts she molded, the authors she nurtured, and the readers she inspired, Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship (Amistad, 2025) demonstrates how Toni Morrison has influenced American culture beyond the individual titles or authors she published. Morrison's contribution as an editor transformed the broader literary landscape and deepened the cultural conversation. With unparalleled insight and sensitivity, Toni at Random charts this editorial odyssey. Dr. N'Kosi Oates is a curator. He earned his Ph.D. in Africana Studies from Brown University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Proper True Yarn
Fighters, Fame & Fast Lives | Clay Waterman on Ali, Miami Nights & Sparring Legends

Proper True Yarn

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 11:45


In this laid-back but revealing episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Australian boxing talent Clay Waterman drops the guard and answers the kind of questions fans rarely get to hear.Clay opens up about the man who inspired him most - Muhammad Ali - and why Ali's impact went far beyond boxing. He shares stories from wild nights in Miami, brushes with global fame, and what it was really like sparring elite fighters including Terence Crawford and crossing paths with the Mayweather camp.From growing up as a late bloomer, explosive teenage growth, tattoos, and fighting tough opponents who just wouldn't stay down, to honest reflections on mistakes, values, discipline, and staying grounded - this episode shows the human side of a man most people only see as a fighter.If you're into boxing culture, fighter Q&As, behind-the-scenes fight stories, Miami party tales, sparring world champions, or real conversations with elite athletes, this episode delivers a proper true yarn from start to finish.No hype. No ego. Just stories, laughs, and a rare glimpse behind the gloves.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Books in American Studies
Dana A. Williams, "Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship" (Amistad, 2025)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 50:24


An insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon's profound impact as a visionary editor who helped define an important period in American publishing and literature. A multifaceted genius, Toni Morrison transcended her role as an author, helping to shape an important period in American publishing and literature as an editor at one of the nation's most prestigious publishing houses. While Toni Morrison's literary achievements are widely celebrated, her editorial work is little known. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, this comprehensive study discusses Morrison's remarkable journey from her early days at Random House to her emergence as one of its most important editors. During her tenure in editorial, Morrison refashioned the literary landscape, working with important authors, including Toni Cade Bambara, Leon Forrest, and Lucille Clifton, and empowering cultural icons such as Angela Davis and Muhammad Ali to tell their stories on their own terms. Toni Morrison herself requested that Dana Williams be the one to tell this story, even giving her the book's title. From the manuscripts she molded, the authors she nurtured, and the readers she inspired, Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship (Amistad, 2025) demonstrates how Toni Morrison has influenced American culture beyond the individual titles or authors she published. Morrison's contribution as an editor transformed the broader literary landscape and deepened the cultural conversation. With unparalleled insight and sensitivity, Toni at Random charts this editorial odyssey. Dr. N'Kosi Oates is a curator. He earned his Ph.D. in Africana Studies from Brown University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza
❤️ Hazrat ESA علیہ السلام Vs Dajjal

Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 150:48


Be Quranic
What "Six Days" Actually Means

Be Quranic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 12:54


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit groundeddaily.substack.comNight 21. First of the odd nights.Go all in from here.We've been over this — Laylatul Qadr is greater than a thousand months. Greater than 83 years. Most of us won't even live to see 83. And yet Allah is handing us this, every single year, completely free. One night of worship worth more than a lifetime. Don't let it pass.The Trap of Being Born Into ItWe stopped last night at the people of Jahannam begging for water. Not a glass — just the overflow. The spillover from the cups of the people of Jannah. Just whatever drips from the abundance that Allah has given them.And the people of Jannah are told: it's haram. Nothing from Jannah reaches those who took their religion as entertainment, treated it like a game, and were completely deluded by the life of this dunya.This ayah made me pause. Because if I'm honest, this description can creep up on any of us — especially those of us who were born Muslim.Think about it. Most of us didn't make an active decision to be Muslim. We didn't wake up one day, study the options, and choose Islam. We were born into it. The guidance was handed to us without us having to do anything to earn it. And because it was given for free, we sometimes treat it that way.The attitude becomes: yeah, I'm Muslim, what's the worst that can happen? I'll burn in Jahannam for a few thousand years and eventually get to Jannah anyway.There's a story — I can't verify the chain on this one, so take it as it is — apparently Muhammad Ali would light a match and put his finger through the flame whenever he felt tempted to do something haram. Just to remind himself: if you can't take this heat, what about the fire of the akhirah? He would talk himself out of it right there.Now that might sound dramatic, but the logic is sound. Imam al-Ghazali addressed exactly this problem — that we inherit our religion, we grow up with it, and we stop thinking seriously about it. We don't study our aqidah with the weight it deserves. We don't appreciate who our Lord is. We assume rather than know.Some people say: don't ask too many questions about your religion, it'll make you doubt. Imam al-Ghazali disagreed. He said doubt is actually useful — because when you doubt, you seek answers. And there are always answers in this deen. Our scholars have spent centuries engaging with every objection from every angle. The answers are there. You just have to find them.The problem is not doubt. The problem is sitting in doubt without seeking.Following along? A paid subscription includes a free digital copy of the Surah Al-A'raf Study Guide and Workbook. A Book With No Room for DoubtAllah says: We have sent down to them a book, explained with knowledge — meaning certainty. No doubt in it.In the study of usul al-fiqh, knowledge (ilm) is defined as that which reaches the level of absolute certainty — 100%. Below it you have zhan (probability, around 75%), then shukk (50-50), then waham (25%), then nothing. Ilm is the highest level — no room for doubt.And this book operates at that level. Allah is saying: We gave them the tools. The argument was complete. There is no excuse.One small thing from this ayah that I want to highlight. Allah says this book is guidance and mercy lil ladhina yu'minun— for those who are in the process of believing. Not lil mu'minin, not for the confirmed believers. The verb form rather than the noun form. Why does that matter?In Arabic, a noun is stronger than a verb. If I say someone is reading, that just describes what they're doing right now. If I say someone is a reader, that tells you who they are. So when Allah uses the verb form here — yu'minun, those who are believing — He is saying: even if you're not there yet, even if you're still on your way, still trying, still working to get to iman — this book will be clear to you. You don't have to have arrived to see it. You just have to be making the journey honestly.This Quran is not a book for passive consumption. It's not like opening a novel at page one and following the story. It jumps. It shifts. Surah al-Fatiha, then straight into Baqarah which changes topic to topic. It demands that you think. Allah literally asks: afala yatadabbarun al-Quran — why don't you do tadabbur of the Quran? It's a book that rewards effort. When you start to dig, you start to see the coherence — and when the coherence becomes apparent to you, SubhanAllah, you realise this could not have come from a human being.

The 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes
290: Great Questions Can Take You Anywhere with Cal Fussman

The 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 74:08


This week's throwback guest is Cal Fussman. This was a very special interview for me, because Cal is one of the major reasons why I started podcasting in the first place. He made an appearance on Tim Ferriss' show, to which Tim talked him into starting his own show. As both of them are my podcasting inspirations, I knew this was going to be a good one! Cal is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Professional Speaker, Storytelling Coach, and host of “Big Questions” Cal was best friends with Larry King and shared breakfast with him every morning. He also traveled around the world for 10 years straight after booking a 1 way ticket to start a trip. He worked his way around the world, bus by bus where locals would invite him to their house to stay (more about this in the episode).Cal was a former writer for Esquire Magazine, where he interviewed a very impressive list, including: Muhammad Ali, Mikhail Gorbachev, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Jimmy Carter, Robert DeNiro, Donald Trump, Al Pacino, Joe Biden, Larry King, Ted Kennedy, Tony Bennett, Barbara Walters, Bruce Springsteen, Dr. Michael DeBakey (father of open-heart surgery), Pele, Vint Cerf (co-creator of the Internet), George Clooney, Lauren Hutton (first super model) Leonardo DiCaprio, Dr. Dre, Walter Cronkite, Clint Eastwood, Mary Barra (General Motors CEO), legendary coaches John Wooden, Bobby Bowden and Mike Krzyzewski, Salman Rushdie, Tom Hanks, Shaquille O'Neal In this episode, we discussed:How A Good Question Can Get You To The Most Powerful Person In The WorldUkraine and Their Fight For A Free SocietyBuilding The Connection Bridge How Every Step back Is A Step Forward Rethinking Healthcare in America How To Tell Your StoryMuch More! Please enjoy this week's episode with Cal Fussman____________________________________________________________________________I am now in the early stages of writing my first book! In this book, I will be telling my story of getting into sales and the lessons I have learned so far, and intertwine stories, tips, and advice from the Top Sales Professionals In The World! As a first time author, I want to share these interviews with you all, and take you on this book writing journey with me! Like the show? Subscribe to the email: https://mailchi.mp/a71e58dacffb/welcome-to-the-20-podcast-community

The Quiz
#703 – Rope-a-Dope

The Quiz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 4:43


Who did Muhammad Ali defeat using his Rope-a-dope strategy in 1974? Play. Share. Listen with Host of the ‘FOX on Games‘ podcast, Eammonn Dignam.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PuckSports
Daily Puck Drop "The Girl Scouts and weed?? Plus, Maxx Crosby to Seattle? YES PLEASE!"

PuckSports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 66:41


On Friday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett and Chris Egan, two-third of the PME Show!  Jim is off on Friday taking care of Mrs. Go-2.  The boys are all over the place from adults showing up to Dick's Sporting Goods in pajamas, youth coaching and the amount of gift cards that coaches get, screaming parents at games (we've been those!) to the state basketball playoffs, the craziest ending in a girls HS game and one of the funniest stories of Girl Scouts camping outside a weed shop! Puck also touches in on Seahawks free agency and recapping Mike Garafolo's visit on Thursday and news on Ken Walker, Rashid Shaheed, Maxx Crosby, JSN and Witherspoon extensions. “On this Day….”  Jack Nicklaus money and Muhammad Ali becomes official Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”    Does Japan have it figured out with old people??(1:00) PME Show with Puck and  Chris Egan (40:00) CRAZY finish in college basketball and it's the best time of year! (47:42) Maxx Crosby coming to Seattle??? Mike Garafolo, NFL Network recap from Thursday's show ( 57:00) “On This Day….” ( 1:00:31) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 327 with Adolfo-Guzman Lopez, Author of California Southern: writing from the road, 1992-2025, and Reflective and Intrepid Reporter, Activist, and Chronicler of the Mundane and Marvelous

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 110:08


Notes and Links to Adolfo Guzman Lopez's Work   Adolfo Guzman-Lopez has been a reporter at LAist 89.3, the Los Angeles NPR affiliate since 2000. He reported and hosted Imperfect Paradise: The Forgotten Revolutionary, a true crime podcast looking into the death in 1994 of Chicano college activist Oscar Gomez. He has reported on L.A. politics, education, art, museums and other topics. His stories have also aired and published nationally on NPR, The Washington Post, and other media. His awards include the LA Press Club's “Radio Journalist of the Year.” He was born in Mexico City, grew up in Tijuana and San Diego, and lives in Long Beach. Buy California Southern: writing from the road, 1992-2025   Listen to Adolfo's “The Forgotten Revolutionary” Podcast Series   KPCC/LAist Article about Adolfo's Visit to Pete's Classroom, 2012   KPCC/Laist OnRamp Article about Adolfo being referenced on The Simpsons At about 2:20, Pete and Adolfo talk about the wonderful experience Adolfo provided for Pete's students during a 2012 class visit At about 5:15, Adolfo recounts great stories and lessons learned (especially “collective voice”) from time with The Taco Shop Poets At about 9:00, Adolfo gives background on growing up in San Diego and Tijuana, "bicultural and bilingual” At about 11:30, Pete and Adolfo reflect on the book as “a road trip book” At about 13:30, Adolfo discusses what he recently learned about earlier family immigrants to the US At about 15:40, the two discuss of National City and San Diego in discussing the wonderful “binaries” that Mike Sonksen compliments in blurbs for the book At about 20:50, Adolfo describes the “sadness” in the writing of Jack Kerouac and connections to ideas of “home” for himself and Kerouac At about 23:10, Pete and Adolfo shout out Tim Hernández and his great work with Mañana Means Heaven At about 24:00, “The Spine of Califas,” the book's first poem, is discussed, and Adolfo discusses the “personification” of the border At about 27:50, Pete highlights the POV and “myriad stories” in a poem about  At about 28:40, Adolfo responds to Pete's questions about poems that focus on the border crossing and questions from immigration authorities  At about 29:40, Adolfo explains a dynamic phrase he uses-”milquetoast bilingualism" and how he played with language, especially with regards to “proper” Spanish and English At about 34:55, Adolfo reads some of his work, meditating on ideas of possessions, tangible and not At about 38:00, The two discuss “SanDiegotijuana” and its “negative definitions” and Adolfo reflects on the “set of feelings” that differ depending on where he is At about 41:00, Adolfo reflects on his “footprints still [being] wet” in San Diego and its implications  At about 43:40, Pete compliments Adolfo's work in tracing the histories, military and not, of San Diego and LA At about 47:00, Adolfo responds to Pete's asking about his poem(s) about Pacific Beach Junior High School  At about 48:55, Adolfo expands on his word play, especially using various permutations of “Sal” and talks about adopting Jewish religious practices and writing about a meaningful story from the Torah At about 53:25, Adolfo responds to Pete's questions about “The Words I've Lost” and ideas of remembered and forgotten language At about 55:45, The two discuss gentrification as a topic in the poetry collections, particularly in San Diego At about 1:00:25, Adolfo recounts the story behind his poem on the opening of the National City Library  At about 1:03:40, ideas of “passing the baton” and transitions between immigrant communities and migrant communities are discussed  At about 1:06:20, Adolfo reads the poem “Prudence” At about 1:07:45, Adolfo talks about writing in response/in honor of Ginsberg and Chicano/a history  At about 1:10:35, Adolfo talks about the Chicano Student Movement, which he covered for his podcast, “The Forgotten Revolutionary” At about 1:11:50, Adolfo talks about continuing various movements, and how he has written a “sequel(s) for “The Movement” poem At about 1:14:00, Adolfo responds to Pete's questions about the term Chicano and its changing meanings At about 1:18:00, Adolfo reflects At about 1:20:30, Adolfo reflects on continuing activism and misogyny within activist circles  At about 1:24:10, Adolfo expands on writing and a changed viewpoint on life after a horrible injury caused by police at a protest At about 1:26:40, Pete shouts out “Those Winter Sundays” in highlighting Adolfo's strong ending with a question At about 1:27:40, Adolfo expands on a poem that highlights the building of the LA Philharmonic  At about 1:31: 30, Pete highlights a favorite poem in the collection, “Trucks” and shares a little Italian bone to pick with Adolfo At about 1:35:15, Pete compares Adolfo's “Trucks” and love for home to Hemingway's “Old Man at the Bridge” At about 1:37:30, Shifra Goldman and her mentorship and activism are referenced, as well as the “Tercera Caida”   At about 1:39:00, Adolfo reflects on dreams and their impact on writing and learning  At about 1:41:10, Adolfo reflects on how he was cognizant of tone at the end of the collection, and he reads “The Treaty” At about 1:43:00, Adolfo shares how he ended “The Treaty” with a reference to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 328 with Tom Junod, ESPN senior writer who has written some of the most enduring and widely read longform journalism of the last 30 years.    He joined ESPN in 2016 and has specialized in deeply reported stories on subjects ranging from Muhammad Ali's funeral to Tom Brady's desire to play forever. He has been nominated for an Emmy for his work on “The Hero of Goodall Park,” an E60 program on the ancient secrets that were revealed when a car drove on a baseball field in Maine during a Babe Ruth League game in 2018.     In a 2022 piece, “Untold,” he and ESPN investigative reporter Paula Lavigne spent nearly two years uncovering the horrific crimes of Todd Hodne, a  Penn State football player who in the late 1970's terrorized State College PA, and Long Island, NY, as a serial sexual predator.    Before coming to ESPN, Junod wrote for GQ and Esquire, where he won two National Magazine Awards and was a finalist for the award a record 11 times. For Esquire's 75th Anniversary, the editors of the magazine selected his 9/11 story “The Falling Man' as one of the seven top stories in Esquire's history. In 2019, his story on beloved children's TV host Fred Rogers, “Can You Say…Hero?,” served as the basis for the movie “A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys.    His work has been widely anthologized in collections including The Best American Magazine Writing, the Best American Sports Writing, the Best American Political Writing, the Best American Crime Writing, and the Best American Food Writing.    The episode airs on March 10 or thereabouts, Pub Day for In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man: A Memoir.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television
Jennifer Jones on what it means to become spectacular

TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 19:26


TVC 726.3: Ed welcomes Jennifer Jones, the first African-American member of the world renowned Radio City Rockettes, and an award-winning performer who is celebrated for her pioneering achievements and unwavering advocacy for equal rights in the arts. Jennifer's memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from The First African-American Rockette, not only tells the story of how she helped establish a transformative era for The Rockettes while inspiring other black dancers, but also recounts her triumphant battle against colorectal cancer in 2018. March is both Women's History Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Becoming Spectacular is available wherever books are sold through Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Topics this segment include how Jennifer's faith helped her overcome some of the challenges she faced during her early days with the Rockettes; how she knew, from a young age, that she wanted to perform on stage; and how conquering self-doubt is like peeling away layers of an onion. For our listeners in the Greater L.A. Metro area, Jennifer Jones' story is also included in This Joint is Jumpin', a new exhibit at The Hollywood Museum that honors the contributions of many notable black artists, singers, actors, writers, and sports figures, including Whitney Houston, Lena Horne, Denzel Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, The Pointer Sisters, Dionne Warwick, Forrest Whitaker, Wesley Snipes, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Angela Bassett, Muhammad Ali, Will Smith, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Diana Ross, and Oprah Winfrey. For tickets and more information: TheHollywoodMuseum.com

Art Wank
Episode 245 - From managing legends to championing artists: James Erskine, founder of Liverpool St Gallery.

Art Wank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 71:10


Send a textJames Erskine is the Founder and Director of Liverpool St Gallery in Sydney, bringing to the role a distinguished career that spans sports management and global entertainment.Before establishing the gallery, Erskine founded SEL Sports & Entertainment, building one of the most respected management companies in the international sporting and media landscape. Through SEL, he managed and advised an extraordinary roster of talent, including legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne, celebrated British broadcaster Michael Parkinson, and world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, among many others.As Director of Liverpool St Gallery, Erskine channels this unique background into a dynamic exhibition program that reflects excellence, character and cultural relevance. His leadership is shaped by first-hand experience at the highest levels of international sport and media — a perspective that distinguishes the gallery within Sydney's contemporary art landscape.Through Liverpool St Gallery, James Erskine continues to merge worlds, art, sport and storytelling, creating a space defined by authenticity, legacy and vision.Recorded in Sydney end of 2025

Past Our Prime
113. The Professor and.... Muhammad Ali

Past Our Prime

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 89:42


When Muhammad Ali stopped Jean-Pierre Coopman in five rounds on February 20, 1976, in San Juan, it was a controlled and confident defense of his heavyweight title. Ali dictated the pace from the opening bell, snapping jabs and sharp combinations while keeping the overmatched challenger at bay until the referee stepped in. The performance earned Ali the cover of the March 1, 1976 issue of Sports Illustrated, a reminder that even a routine title defense still revolved around “The Greatest.” Moments like that take on more meaning when viewed through the lens of Professor Gerald Early, one of the leading scholars on Ali's life and legacy. As editor of The Muhammad Ali Reader, Early explores Ali as more than just a boxer — he examines him as a cultural force who reshaped conversations about race, politics, and celebrity. On Past Our Prime, Early helped us connect the fighter that was Ali to the much bigger story outside the ring. Professor Early tells us how Ali's refusal to serve in the Vietnam War, a stand rooted in his faith cost him his title and years in his prime and went on to explain how Ali's conversion to Islam shaped his identity, discipline, and sense of purpose, and how his beliefs guided some of the most consequential decisions of his career. And then the conversation turned personal. Early shared that as a kid, he didn't just admire Ali — he thought he was a superhero. Years later, actually meeting Ali brought that childhood awe full circle, reminding him that sometimes your heroes can be human and still be larger than life. When you step back, that's really the story — a dominant champion in 1976, a man willing to sacrifice for his convictions, and a figure who inspired a generation. From the ring to the broader culture to one young fan who grew up to become a leading Ali scholar, it all came together in a way that felt both historic and personal on the Past Our Prime podcast. If you think you know Muhammad Ali... think again. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Am Refocused Podcast Show
Hans Charles & Menelek Lumumba: hosts & co-creators of podcast The A Building

I Am Refocused Podcast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 9:51


ABOUT THE A BUILDING iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment Launch "The A Building" - A Riveting New Documentary Podcast About the Student Uprising That Reshaped Historically Black Colleges and Universities New Series Recounts How a Group of Morehouse College Students in 1969, Including a Young Samuel L. Jackson, Organized a Protest That Took Multiple Hostages, Among Them Martin Luther King Sr. iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment today announced the launch of "The A Building," a powerful new documentary podcast that revisits one of the most extraordinary and rarely told moments in American civil rights and higher-education history-an event that changed the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and helped define the modern era of student protest. This is the seventh title to be released from Imagine Entertainment and iHeartMedia's slate of original iHeartPodcasts. The series tells the story of the 1969 student uprising at Morehouse College, where a group of students barricaded themselves inside the administration building-known on Historically Black Colleges and Universities campuses as "The A Building." Set against the backdrop of late-1960s America, "The A Building" explores a volatile period when student activism surged nationwide amid movements for civil rights, women's rights, labor justice, and opposition to the Vietnam War. At Morehouse, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. intensified tensions between the administration and a student body demanding an education that reflected Black history, identity and lived experience-and ultimately led students to hold members of the Board of Trustees hostage for two days demanding reforms to curriculum and improvements to student life. One of the hostages was Martin Luther King Sr., president of the Board of Trustees. One of the student organizers was Samuel L. Jackson-years before he would become one of the most celebrated figures in Hollywood. Samuel L. Jackson and his friends devised a plan to hijack a Board of Trustees meeting to create change. A heist with a purpose. Blending immersive reenactments with firsthand testimony, archival research and expert analysis, the series unfolds with the tension of a true-crime heist-one driven by moral urgency. "The A Building" examines the risks students took, the consequences they faced, and the lasting impact of their actions on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and student activism nationwide. Co-created and produced by Menelek Lumumba and Hans Charles, the podcast traces the aftermath of the protest, including the expulsion of the students involved, the escalation of political pressure, and the pivotal moment that ultimately led Samuel L. Jackson back to Morehouse-where a change in academic focus quietly set him on the path toward acting. "This project has been years in the making, but it feels more relevant than ever," said Menelek Lumumba, co-creator and producer. "I'm grateful we have the opportunity to tell this story about young people who took action, and how their one act of protest continues to reverberate through all those involved over 50 years later." "It's an incredible, unbelievable story when you first hear it," said Hans Charles, co-creator and producer. "That it happened on a campus like Morehouse College, in a city like Atlanta, at such a volatile time, speaks to the importance of telling and exploring what is quintessential American History." "What makes the story of 'The A Building' so compelling is how clearly it reveals the purpose and power of protest," said Nathan Kloke, Executive Producer for Imagine Entertainment. "When Hans and Menelek first brought us this pivotal chapter of American history, it unfolded like a heist film-fast-paced, surprising, and utterly gripping. We're excited to bring audiences along for the ride." "This is premium documentary storytelling that connects history to the present," said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. "'The A Building' revisits a moment that feels both historic and urgently relevant, revealing how student voices helped shape lasting institutional change." "The A Building" is part of a growing slate of documentary podcasts from iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment, including"Hello Isaac," "Unf**cking the Future," "Big Sugar," "The Tao of Muhammad Ali," "Obscurum, and "The Secret World of Roald Dahl," which explore iconic figures, cultural flashpoints, and untold stories through deep reporting and cinematic storytelling. Nathan Kloke and Kara Welker are Executive Producers for Imagine Entertainment in partnership with oddarts media. Katrina Norvell is the Executive Producer for iHeartPodcasts. "The A Building" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available weekly on Fridays on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.Episodes available here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-audio-the-a-building/id1692268936 HOST BIOSHans Charles is an Emmy award-nominated cinematographer and writer/producer, best known for Netflix's 13TH, and Showtime's  WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS AND MEN. Hans has shot award-winning films that have screened at Tribeca, Sundance, NYFF, and Outfest, among many others. His projects include Netflix's GRASS IS GREENER, CONTACT HIGH, a short film that gives a visual history of hip hop, 1 ANGRY BLACK MAN, a collegiate drama feature Hans both lensed and produced, Lifetime's DEATH SAVED MY LIFE, and Showtime's hit docu series WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY, which premiered at Sundance 2022 and was nominated for four Emmy Awards. Hans was the cinematographer on The CW's hit series ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMING and worked on a documentary film with Vespucci Group and Showtime called THE HONEY TRAP, directed by Chris Moukarbel which released in December 2024. He's currently shooting two documentary projects and is developing his next feature film with his creative partner, Menelek Lumumba. Hans is a partner at Align Pictures.Menelek Lumumba is a writer and director who wrote and directed his debut feature film, 1 ANGRY BLACK MAN. The film premiered at the Blackstar Film Festival and screened at dozens of festivals across the country and abroad, winning Best Feature Film at two festivals. It was released by Freestyle Digital Media in June 2020. With his creative partner Hans, Menelek co-created THE A BUILDING, a podcast about the hostage situation at Morehouse College in 1969, produced with Imagine Entertainment and iHeart. Menelek is currently in development on his next feature film.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

Gotham Variety
Evening Report | February 28, 1966

Gotham Variety

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 18:05


Hubert Humphrey and RFK clash over Vietnam; Rockefeller cracks down on narcotics; Demonstrators picket LBJ's New York speech; Cary Grant is a father; Muhammad Ali won't apologize; Koufax and Drysdale continue their holdout. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein.   Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Judith Guerra Wellness Connections
Episode 85 Black History Month News You Can Use :)

Judith Guerra Wellness Connections

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 10:39


 This episode introduces listeners to the rich history of ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History), shedding light on its founding vision and the pivotal role it played in the establishment of Black History Month in 1976 a time when the cultural contributions of African Americans were often overlooked. As we delve into this important retrospective, we also explore the significance of the new Forever Stamps that are now available at USPS, created by Derry Noyes which honor the legacy of remarkable figures in African American history. These stamps celebrate the achievements of individuals such as Harriet Powers, a renowned quilt maker whose work reflects the African American experience;  Phyllis Wheatley, the first published African American female poet, whose literary contributions broke barriers in her time; and Muhammad Ali, famously known as "The Greatest," whose influence extended beyond the boxing ring to impact social justice and equality. This rich blend of historical insight and contemporary recognition serves to inspire listeners and foster a deeper appreciation for the contributions of African Americans to the nation's narrative. ____ Listeners can find detailed information at the links below, which include posts on my blogs about Black History Month.  Sept. 9, 1915: The Association for the Study of African American Life and History - Zinn Education ProjectASALH | The Founders of Black History Month (est. 1915) Harriet Powers stamp ceremony – USPS Employee NewsCelebrating ‘a literary trailblazer' – USPS Employee NewsMuhammad Ali Stamps Stamp | USPS.comBlack Heritage: Stamps with staying power – USPS Employee NewsDerry Noyes - USPS Announces New Forever Stamp - NewsweekBlogsSWEET BLACKBERRY FOUNDATION | tech4boomersBlack History Month 2026 100th Year! | HairBlues For the past several years, blogging has been both a passion and an avocation. I am engaged in exploring the therapeutic uses of essential oils, and I am also a Climate Advocate. I invite you visit my Linktree page: @autocreate740 | LinktreeYou can also visit my website: Aromatherapy | Judithguerra.com

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
The A Building Podcast Hosted By Menelek Lumumba And Hans Charles

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 18:18 Transcription Available


iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment Launch "The A Building" - A Riveting New Documentary Podcast About the Student Uprising That Reshaped Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesNew Series Recounts How a Group of Morehouse College Students in 1969, Including a Young Samuel L. Jackson, Organized a Protest That Took Multiple Hostages, Among Them Martin Luther King Sr.iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment today announced the launch of "The A Building," a powerful new documentary podcast that revisits one of the most extraordinary and rarely told moments in American civil rights and higher-education history-an event that changed the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and helped define the modern era of student protest. This is the seventh title to be released from Imagine Entertainment and iHeartMedia's slate of original iHeartPodcasts.The series tells the story of the 1969 student uprising at Morehouse College, where a group of students barricaded themselves inside the administration building-known on Historically Black Colleges and Universities campuses as "The A Building." Set against the backdrop of late-1960s America, "The A Building" explores a volatile period when student activism surged nationwide amid movements for civil rights, women's rights, labor justice, and opposition to the Vietnam War. At Morehouse, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. intensified tensions between the administration and a student body demanding an education that reflected Black history, identity and lived experience-and ultimately led students to hold members of the Board of Trustees hostage for two days demanding reforms to curriculum and improvements to student life.One of the hostages was Martin Luther King Sr., president of the Board of Trustees. One of the student organizers was Samuel L. Jackson-years before he would become one of the most celebrated figures in Hollywood. Samuel L. Jackson and his friends devised a plan to hijack a Board of Trustees meeting to create change. A heist with a purpose.Blending immersive reenactments with firsthand testimony, archival research and expert analysis, the series unfolds with the tension of a true-crime heist-one driven by moral urgency. "The A Building" examines the risks students took, the consequences they faced, and the lasting impact of their actions on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and student activism nationwide.Co-created and produced by Menelek Lumumba and Hans Charles, the podcast traces the aftermath of the protest, including the expulsion of the students involved, the escalation of political pressure, and the pivotal moment that ultimately led Samuel L. Jackson back to Morehouse-where a change in academic focus quietly set him on the path toward acting."This project has been years in the making, but it feels more relevant than ever," said Menelek Lumumba, co-creator and producer. "I'm grateful we have the opportunity to tell this story about young people who took action, and how their one act of protest continues to reverberate through all those involved over 50 years later.""It's an incredible, unbelievable story when you first hear it," said Hans Charles, co-creator and producer. "That it happened on a campus like Morehouse College, in a city like Atlanta, at such a volatile time, speaks to the importance of telling and exploring what is quintessential American History.""What makes the story of 'The A Building' so compelling is how clearly it reveals the purpose and power of protest," said Nathan Kloke, Executive Producer for Imagine Entertainment. "When Hans and Menelek first brought us this pivotal chapter of American history, it unfolded like a heist film-fast-paced, surprising, and utterly gripping. We're excited to bring audiences along for the ride.""This is premium documentary storytelling that connects history to the present," said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. "'The A Building' revisits a moment that feels both historic and urgently relevant, revealing how student voices helped shape lasting institutional change.""The A Building" is part of a growing slate of documentary podcasts from iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment, including"Hello Isaac," "Unf**cking the Future," "Big Sugar," "The Tao of Muhammad Ali," "Obscurum, and "The Secret World of Roald Dahl," which explore iconic figures, cultural flashpoints, and untold stories through deep reporting and cinematic storytelling.Nathan Kloke and Kara Welker are Executive Producers for Imagine Entertainment in partnership with oddarts media. Katrina Norvell is the Executive Producer for iHeartPodcasts."The A Building" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available weekly on Fridays on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.Episodes available here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-audio-the-a-building/id1692268936 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other
His Name Above Every Name: Dehumanization, Dignity, and the Practice of Seeing

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 20:18


What does it cost a person to go unseen? And what does it ask of us to truly see one another? In this solo reflection, Corey Nathan explores the moral weight of being seen and the deliberate cruelty of being made invisible. From Marilynne Robinson's Lila to Muhammad Ali's thundering "What's my name?" to Mother Teresa's gaze upon the discarded, this episode traces a thread that runs through literature, history, jazz, and the headlines of this particular moment. When Attorney General Pam Bondi turned her back on Jeffrey Epstein's survivors, when federal agents hide behind masks while the faces of those they detain are photographed and published, when a president plasters his name above John F. Kennedy's, these are not isolated incidents. They are a pattern. And naming that pattern is where the work begins. What would it mean to choose differently? To look at one another the way John Ames looked at Lila? To call each other by our own names? Calls to Action ✅ If this conversation resonates, consider sharing it with someone who believes connection across difference still matters. ✅ Subscribe to Corey's Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion What This Episode Explores The Need to Be Seen To be seen — truly seen, not used or categorized or erased — is both what we most need and what can make us most exposed. Marilynne Robinson's Lila captures this with devastating precision: the way genuine recognition can feel terrifying to someone who has only ever been seen as a body to be used. When Power Weaponizes Invisibility Pam Bondi sat before Congress with her back to Jeffrey Epstein's survivors. Federal agents conceal their identities behind masks while those they detain are pictured and named. Those killed in lethal operations are reduced to labels. The pattern Colonel David Lapan identified is not accidental: those with power choose who remains invisible and who is exposed. What's My Name Muhammad Ali didn't just fight Ernie Terrell in 1967. He demanded to be known on his own terms, not by a name others had assigned him. The jazz musicians of the 1940s did the same thing, quietly and subversively, by calling each other "man" in a culture that called Black men "boy." To name someone is to acknowledge their humanity. The Counterexamples From Mother Teresa to David Brooks to Vaclav Havel, this episode draws on voices who understood what it means to see and be seen, as well as why that capacity is never merely symbolic. It is the foundation of moral culture. The Challenge to the Church As a Christian, Corey wrestles honestly with a hard number: more than two-thirds of white evangelicals continue to support an administration whose record on human dignity, as described in this episode, is difficult to square with the gospel. What We Can Choose None of us can single-handedly reshape national politics. But we can choose how we see each other. We can turn around and see those this administration will not. Why This Matters Now The daily acts of seeing, naming, and beholding are not symbolic gestures. They are the building blocks of moral culture. And when those in authority systematically exploit the need to be seen or weaponize anonymity to strip others of their humanity, the response can't only be political. It has to be personal. As Jesse Jackson shared with a group of children on Sesame Street: I am... somebody. Connect on Social Media Corey is @coreysnathan on all the socials... Substack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky TikTok Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners Thanks to Pew Research Center for making today's conversation possible. Links and additional resources: Pew Research Center: pewresearch.org Meza Wealth Management: mezawealth.com Proud members of The Democracy Group Final Thought The world will not always look at you the way you deserve to be seen. But you can choose to look that way at others. Now go talk some politics and religion. And step forward. With gentleness and respect.

JD Talkin Sports
JD TALKIN SPORTS #1975

JD Talkin Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 57:36


Send JD a text message and be heard!@thadbrown7 sports director of @news8_wroc came on the #podcast today to talk @buffalobills @joshallenqb #nfldraft new head coach @brady_iv @pgatour @livgolfleague & #sportstrivia for #billsmafia❤️

Building Confidence in Young Athletes
Creating Balance in the Intense World of Youth Sports

Building Confidence in Young Athletes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 33:57


How can sports parents create well-rounded kids in youth sports, which can be hyper-specialized and intense? David Murray's book, Soccer Dad, is the story of a "soccer-ignorant, sports-ambivalent writer who saw his daughter from the kiddie leagues through the travel-sports gauntlet to a coveted Division I scholarship. And then realized his work had only begun," says his  book's Amazon description. In this interview, he discusses the challenges of helping kids find a balanced life when they're immersed in the youth sports world. He suggests: --Introduce larger heroes (Muhammad Ali, Billie Jean King) --Anchor the sport in values (teamwork, sisterhood, purpose) --Seek meaning beyond scholarships About the guest: David Murray's daughter, Scout, "loved soccer from toddlerhood. Her drive and skill pulled the Murray family into the world of youth sports―one as culturally obsessive as it is economically exclusive, where each new achievement presents more challenges." Learn more on Amazon.    Visit LisaECohn.com to learn more about host Lisa Cohn. Visit our youth sports psychology blog at YouthSportsPsychology.com

Axelbank Reports History and Today
#197: Gloria Browne-Marshall - "A Protest History of the United States"

Axelbank Reports History and Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 58:16


From the publisher: "Exploring 500 years of protest and resistance in US history—and what the unsung heroes of social movements past can teach us about navigating our chaotic worldIn this timely new book in Beacon's successful ReVisioning History series, professor Gloria Browne-Marshall delves into the history of protest movements and rebellion in the United States. Beginning with Indigenous peoples' resistance to European colonization and continuing through to today's climate change demonstrations, Browne-Marshall expands how to think about protest through sharing select historical moments and revealing the role of key players involved in those efforts.Drawing upon legal documents, archival material, government documents and secondary sources, A Protest History of the United States gives voice to those who pushed back against the mistreatment of others, themselves, and in some instances planet Earth. Browne-Marshall highlights stories of individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and time periods who helped bring strong attention to their causes. Those examples of protest include those of Wahunsenacock, more commonly known to history as Chief Powhatan, who took on English invaders in pre-colonial America in 1607; legendary boxer Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in Vietnam and appealed all the way to the US Supreme Court; and David Buckel, LGBTQ+ rights lawyer and environmental activist who protested against fossil fuels by committing self-immolation in 2018.Regardless of whether these protests accomplished their end goals, Browne-Marshall reminds us that not only is dissent meaningful and impactful but is an essential tool for eliciting long lasting change."Gloria Browne-Marshall's website can be found here: https://www.browne-marshall23.com/Information on Gloria Browne-Marshall's book can be found here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/770181/a-protest-history-of-the-united-states-by-gloria-j-browne-marshall/Gloria Browne-Marshall is on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/gbrownemarshall/?hl=enAxelbankHistory.com is designed by https://www.ellieclairedesigns.com/Axelbank Reports History and Today" can be found on social media at https://twitter.com/axelbankhistoryhttps://instagram.com/axelbankhistoryhttps://facebook.com/axelbankhistory

Fascination Street
Jesse James Leija - 2X World Boxing Champion (WBC 1994 / IBA 1998) [Episode #500]

Fascination Street

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 60:39 Transcription Available


Jesse James LeijaTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know San Antonio's very own Jesse James Leija. Jesse is a 2-time world champion boxer; having won the WBC belt in 1994 and the IBA belt in 1998. In this episode, we chat about growing up in San Antonio, and the series of events that led him to become a fighter. We also dive into a couple of his fights; especially his 4-fight series against Azuma Nelson. The Champ explains the difference between being a 'tough' fighter, and a 'smart' fighter, and then we jump into why his father was his trainer for Jesse's entire career. Along the way, Jesse James shares stories of hanging out with Sylvester Stallone, and even how he managed to sneak his way into a meeting with Muhammad Ali himself! I ask him about some of his other fights with Sugar Shane Mosely, Louie Espinoza, Arturo Gatti, and Oscar De La Hoya; before we trade opinions on the new spectacle of "boxing" involving Jake Paul, and what that is doing to the sport of boxing. Jesse James Leija is an advocate for mental health, started The Miracle League of San Antonio, owns Leija Boxing and Fitness gym, has the longest running charity golf tournament in San Antonio, and even started his own charitable foundation called The Leija Family Foundation. We touch on ALL of these things and more! Jesse James Leija has been a fixture in the city and is a name I have known for as far back as I can remember. It was an honor to speak with such a fantastic steward of my hometown. THIS IS EPISODE #500! THANK YOU, STREETWALKERS!!

Attack Life, Not Others
Kick-Start Your Week - 02.23.26

Attack Life, Not Others

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 1:13


"Don't count the days, make the days count." — Muhammad Ali

A Film By...
Michael Mann - Ali

A Film By...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 55:42 Transcription Available


Our Denzel and the Mann month concludes with a look at Michael Mann's 2001 biographical sports drama Ali! Jeff and Garret don't need to tell what you already know... THE CHAMP IS HERE!Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Would you like to hear the show early and ad-free? Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! Subscribe to us on YouTubeConnect with us on social media and our websiteFor TV and Movie themed Smell-O-Vision candles, check out our friends at The Euphoric TreeFort

Nurah Speaks
(Ep 264) Historical Sketch of the Nation of Islam

Nurah Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 22:51


In this concluding Black History Month Episode, I provide an abbreviated sketch of the great history of the Nation of Islam under the leadership of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad with present day work happening in Camden, New Jersey.Huey P. Newton, Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture), Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson Sr….we have heard mention of these incredible men and their contribution towards equity and justice for the Black man and woman in America.  But we learn very little, if anything at all, about the Nation of Islam (founded in 1930) and how the revolutionary ideology of ‘Self Love' and ‘Do For Self' influenced their efforts, inspired the Black Community and impacted national and international leaders alike.The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam, was described by Reader's Digest as the ‘Most powerful Black man in America' and we have not seen any modern economist, sociologist, educator or psychologist impact Black people the way he did.Because of this influence, one finds in COINTELPRO (Counter Intelligence Program) documents how the FBI endeavored, through substantially illegal and unethical efforts, to ‘Prevent The Rise of A Black Messiah' amongst Black Americans who would have the power to unite and electrify them.  The federal government's efforts sought to disrupt, discredit and misdirect Black nationalist groups, including the Nation of Islam, and to neutralize them in the public sphere because, 'In unity, there is strength.' One can claim they achieved great success as so little is known and accurately understood about the Nation of Islam.This episode seeks to provide a condensed sketch of that history.To learn more about the history of the Nation of Islam visit CROE.ORG.  CROE (Coalition for Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad) serves as the National Archives of the Nation of Islam. Also, visit TEMPLE20.ORG to learn how the application of ‘Self Love' and ‘Do For Self' can impact our local communities as it is in Camden, New Jersey.If you would like to engage with the podcast, submit your listener questions to info@NurahSpeaks.com.  Listeners can also learn more by visiting NurahSpeaks.com.You can follow Nurah Speaks on X, Instagram and Facebook @NurahSpeaks and subscribe to the channel on YouTube.

The Optispan Podcast with Matt Kaeberlein
How Fighting Gives You A Bulletproof Mind with Noah Neiman

The Optispan Podcast with Matt Kaeberlein

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 81:23


On this episode, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein is joined by Noah Neiman, co-founder of Rumble Boxing and founder of Knuckle Therapy. From panic attacks and rock bottom to building global fitness brands, Noah and Matt explore the profound connection between physical training and mental resilience. Noah shares how structured movement became the foundation for managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and why the discipline of fight training translates directly into how we navigate life's hardest moments. A candid conversation on the neuroscience of presence, the therapeutic power of service to others, and what it truly means to train for longevity, in the ring and beyond.Timestamps:00:00 — Introduction & Cold Weather in New York01:04 — Pittsburgh Roots, Sports, and Life Metaphors02:22 — How Training Saved Noah's Life03:05 — ADHD, Physical Control, and Emotional Regulation04:36 — Early Influences: Boxing Gyms, Body for Life, and Therapy06:28 — Football, Identity, and Taking Control of the Body07:02 — College, Jiu-Jitsu, and Finding Purpose08:08 — Anxiety, Depression, and the Power of Presence09:22 — What "Training" Really Means: Sleep, Nutrition, and Mindset10:36 — How You Train Is How You Fight Is How You Live13:30 — The Turning Point: Giving to Others as Therapy14:10 — Selling Drugs, Materialism, and Misery15:23 — Muhammad Ali, Service, and Spiritual Rent17:23 — Failing Upwards: The Road to Barry's Bootcamp19:46 — Warren Stout, Jiu-Jitsu, and Rebuilding After Near-Overdose21:19 — The Craigslist Apartment and Moving to New York22:27 — Walking Into Barry's Bootcamp for the First Time25:44 — Vampire Fitness Hour: Building a Brand from One Class27:47 — Teaching Through Panic Attacks and Overcoming Them28:57 — Medication, Anxiety, and Finding the Root Cause31:12 — The Tattoo, King Henry VI, and "Fearless Minds"32:30 — The Birth of Rumble Boxing36:54 — Co-founding Rumble with Eugene Ram38:09 — Pandemic, Selling Rumble, and What Comes Next40:07 — Launching The Pack: Three Dogs, Three Modalities47:07 — Knuckle Therapy: Honoring Oz and Building a Brand52:55 — A Typical Week: Exercise, Walking, and Movement55:17 — Training at Henzo Gracie's and Teaching Daily57:03 — Recovery, Injury Prevention, and Longevity at 4101:02:37 — Nutrition: Eating a Lot, Eating Clean01:06:46 — Sleep, Balance, and Living in the Extremes01:11:43 — The Most Unexpected Part of the Journey01:16:24 — Advice for Anyone Going Through It01:19:46 — Choose Love, Not Fear: Closing Thoughts

A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein
The Epidemic of Celebrity Cowardice (with Gianmarco Soresi and Caroline Kwan)

A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 99:11


Neil Patrick Harris would like to make art that is “apolitical.” Sydney Sweeney “is not a political person.” Jelly Roll is a “dumb redneck” who we shouldn't want to hear from, but we will be hearing his thoughts on global events “soon.” Ethan Hawke says we shouldn't seek moral guidance from “a bunch of jet-lagged, drunk artists,” and perhaps he's right. But at a time when celebrities who were once known for their political outspokenness have gotten strangely coy (Taylor Swift and Beyoncé come to mind), one naturally begins to wonder if something is amiss. And when LeBron James, who cites civil rights hero Muhammad Ali as an inspiration, says he's heard “only great things” about Israel — now we're just being, well, played. Today, Gianmarco Soresi, Caroline Kwan and I examine the marked shift pop culture has taken towards spinelessness and attempt to remedy it. Listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Thanks to today's sponsors! Start managing your money better and cancel unwanted expenses at https://www.rocketmoney.com/fruity. Get 15% off a cuter, more sustainable way to clean at https://www.blueland.com/fruity. Follow Gianmarco on Instagram. Watch Gianmarco's podcast, The Downside. Watch Caroline on Twitch. Find me on Instagram. Find A Bit Fruity on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here & Now
25 at 250: Althea Gibson's winning racket and Muhammad Ali's Olympic torch

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 18:27


Althea Gibson was a pioneer in women's sports. She broke the color barrier in tennis and golf, winning at the U.S. Open, French Open and Wimbledon in the late '50s. Smithsonian curator Eric Jentsch talks about her legacy through the lens of one of her outfits and tennis rackets. And, nearly 30 years ago, Muhammad Ali held a torch and lit a cauldron to kick off the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Damion Thomas, curator of sports for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, talks about why that moment was so emotional at the time and why it still resonates today.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Brand Of Us
TBOU/FNLJs

The Brand Of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 120:48


EP47: Here on TBOU/FNLJs Lets Celebrate for the people that pave the way for our lives in Black History Month; like  Maya Angelou, Madam C.J. Walker, Muhammad Ali, John Lewis, and many more.  

Sporza Daily
Kompany betoogt tegen racisme, 50 jaar Ali vs Coopman en Swings als laatste medaillehoop

Sporza Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 19:04


Het racisme-incident rond Vinicius Jr. blijft nazinderen in het voetbal en raakt Vincent Kompany, die geen blad voor de mond neemt in zijn betoog van.12 minuten. We keren samen met bokskenner Alain Van Driessche 50 jaar terug in de tijd naar de iconische bokskamp tussen Muhammad Ali en de Belg Jean-Pierre Coopman. En op de Winterspelen kijkt België hoopvol naar Bart Swings, morgen op de massastart onze laatste medaillekans. Volgens zijn coach Jelle Spruyt is eremetaal nog steeds haalbaar.

SceneNoise Podcast
Select 376: Mixed by Lana Baybie

SceneNoise Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 58:30


This week on Select, we spotlight British-Kurdish DJ and rising producer, Lana Baybie, whose high-voltage sets have been lighting up major clubs and festivals across MENA, including Sandbox in Egypt's El Gouna. Shaped by her cross-cultural upbringing and time spent in Cairo, her sound pulls from UK garage, funk, and Jersey club, swerving into ghetto tech, dancehall, and bass-heavy club mutations. Off the decks, she co-runs the IASC collective, curating pop-up shows across Cairo, Dubai, and London. For Select 376, Lana shares the closing set from IASC's one-year anniversary in Cairo, a tightly wound, bouncy run through jungle, breakbeat, rap, gqom, and percussive bass, laced with razor-sharp, ever-so slightly silly club edits. The set features an eclectic selection of tracks like 'Get Down Low' by En:vy remix, and Muhammad Ali by Lady Iykes, Scratcha DVA (remix).

Pablo Torre Finds Out
He Finds Music Stars. Now He's Helping Us Save the Life of a Wrongfully Convicted Man

Pablo Torre Finds Out

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 53:20


He used his instinctual superpower to sign an all-star roster of everyone from Stone Temple Pilots and Katy Perry to, yes, Kid Rock. Now, record executive Jason Flom (with a little help from the spirit of Muhammad Ali) is performing a different kind of miracle, with his obsession to get innocent people out of prison. This is why the unbroken, indomitable grace of Charles Flores is far from alone inside our shocking American system — and how you can help, too.• Sign the petition to stop the execution of Charles Flores• Previously on PTFO: We Visited Death Row for the Super Bowl. You Can Help Save This Fan's Life.• Subscribe to "Wrongful Conviction" with Jason Flom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trial Tested
Leading With Civility: Presidents' Day Episode with Rick Deane

Trial Tested

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 62:05


The College's 75th President, Rick Deane, sits down with host Amy Gunn in this special Presidents' Day episode of Trial Tested. Deane reflects on the encouragement of his grandmother and his early fascination with the law, sparked by watching Perry Mason with her as a young boy. He recounts entering the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia in 1980, and shares early, memorable experiences – including questioning Muhammad Ali. The conversation highlights the importance of mentoring young lawyers, gaining early trial experience, and his role in landmark prosecutions, including a groundbreaking RICO case addressing child exploitation. Deane emphasizes the critical need for civility, defending the rule of law, and service – principles that guided his term as President of the College.

Carnival Cruising Podcastaways
Carnival's IT Freakout + Royal's Smart Glasses Crackdown (Plus Skipper!)

Carnival Cruising Podcastaways

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 34:10


Jen's “stuck in traffic”… sure. So Trevor and Tom take the helm for a cruise-news joyride that somehow includes the Winter Olympics, the Three Stooges, and at least one emotional-support turtle.Today we hit the big headlines:• Carnival apologizes after fleetwide IT issues slowed embarkation/debarkation and impacted multiple ships (and yes—navigation/safety systems were part of the disruption): https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2026/02/carnival-apologizes-for-fleetwide-it-issues/• Royal Caribbean updates its policy on recording-capable smart glasses (restricted zones include restrooms, youth areas, medical areas… and the casino): https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/prohibited-items-onboard-policy• Royal Caribbean names “Skipper” as the next Chief Dog Officer for Legend of the Seas (because cruise news is wild now): https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbean-reveals-name-of-legend-of-the-seas-chief-dog-officer/199512• Carnival Encounter inspection in Australia after whistleblower/union allegations—Carnival says regulators found “no deficiencies” (story still developing): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-10/carnival-cruise-exploitation-claims-what-we-know/106325788• The Park West cruise-auction controversy: a guest says the Muhammad Ali glove delivered wasn't the exact glove they bid on—fine print matters: https://www.cruisehive.com/cruise-guest-says-auction-item-was-swapped-after-5000-winning-bid/199261Plus: SpeakPipe messages, debarkation speed-running in New Orleans, and the ongoing Sea Day Brunch existential crisis (banana cream pie discourse included).Carnival Sea Day Brunch menu (official PDF): https://www.carnival.com/-/media/images/explore/dining/menus/seaday-brunch-menu.pdfLeave us a message on SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways

Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts
“Are You Kidding Me?” Debuts

Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 24:17


A brand new weekly segment is born: “Are You Kidding Me?” where the show rounds up the dumbest sports opinions from around the station and crowns a winner. The inaugural list comes in hot. It starts with Boomer's take on an Olympic athlete feeling conflicted about representing Team USA, and a bigger debate about whether fans can say “keep politics out of sports” while still celebrating icons like Muhammad Ali. From there it gets even more ridiculous: Keith McPherson going after Luke Weaver for showing up to Mets camp with Yankees gear, Tommy's “Aaron Judge is the best right fielder in New York sports” line, and Craig Carton going full scorched earth by calling for LeBron James to be suspended for sitting out. Then it turns into a full-blown trial about what actually counts as a “real sports opinion” when Sean Morash's Brian Cashman wardrobe rant becomes the lightning rod. The crew argues, votes get disputed, and callers jump in to break the tie as the segment goes off the rails in the best way.

Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership
Carrying the Torch: DeVone Holt on Preserving Muhammad Ali's Legacy and Leading with Compassion (Part 2)

Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 33:28


Podcast Description: In Part 2 of this two-part episode of Whiskey, Jazz & Leadership, host Galen Bingham continues his inspiring conversation with DeVone  Holt, President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center. DeVone  shares the immense responsibility of preserving and amplifying the legacy of Muhammad Ali, a global icon who continues to inspire generations nearly a decade after his passing.   This episode dives into the leadership principles that defined Ali's life, including emotional intelligence, respect, and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life. DeVone  also discusses the challenges of leading an organization that represents such a monumental figure and how the Muhammad Ali Center is fostering compassion and unity in a polarized world.   Listen in as DeVone  Reflects on: The Weight of Leadership: What it means to lead an organization dedicated to Muhammad Ali's legacy. Global Impact: How Ali became one of the most beloved and recognizable figures in history. Emotional Intelligence: How Ali's ability to connect with people made him a leader both in and out of the ring. Compassion and Unity: The Muhammad Ali Center's work to combat polarization through the Ali Index. Leadership Lessons: Why trusting your instincts and learning from failure are essential for growth.   What you drinking? Galen pours a glass of Luxe Row Copper Top, a bold 118.4-proof bourbon exclusive to the Luxe Row Distillery in Kentucky. Meanwhile, DeVone  keeps it clean with water, staying sharp and focused as he shares his insights on leadership and legacy.   Want more? For four dollars a month, you can become a Patreon VIP. You'll get early access to every Part Two episode. A deep archive of exclusive conversations. Insight into who's coming next. And direct access to Galen himself. Join the VIP circle today Click Here. Cheers to leadership that matters!

TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television
Why Jennifer Jones is The Jackie Robinson of The Rockettes

TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 8:32


Please enjoy this special preview of our upcoming conversation with Jennifer Jones, the first African-American member of the world renowned Radio City Rockettes, and an award-winning performer who is celebrated for her pioneering achievements and unwavering advocacy for equal rights in the arts. Jennifer's memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from The First African-American Rockette, not only tells the story of how she helped establish a transformative era for The Rockettes while inspiring other Black dancers, but also recounts her triumphant battle against colorectal cancer in 2018. February is Black History Month. March is both Women's History Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Becoming Spectacular is available wherever books are sold through Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Our complete conversation with Jennifer Jones will air during the weekend of Feb. 27 on TV Confidential.  For our listeners in the Greater L.A. Metro area, Jennifer Jones' story is also included in This Joint is Jumping, a new exhibit at The Hollywood Museum that honors the contributions of many notable Black artists, singers, actors, writers and sports figures, including Whitney Houston, Lena Horne, Denzel Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, The Pointer Sisters, Dionne Warwick, Forrest Whitaker, Wesley Snipes, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Angela Bassett, Muhammad Ali, Will Smith, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Diana Ross, and Oprah Winfrey. This Joint is Jumping becomes open to the public on Friday, Feb. 19. For tickets and more information: TheHollywoodMuseum.com

Tiki and Tierney
Mickey Mantle Memories & The Athletes Who CHANGED America

Tiki and Tierney

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 18:15


Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle take a wild ride from weight-loss trends to sports immortality. A caller proudly talks about being on GLP-1… which sparks a hilarious debate does Ozempic make people BORING?! Then the conversation turns nostalgic and emotional… remembering Mickey Mantle, meeting Joe DiMaggio, and the rare athletes whose deaths were so massive their funerals were televised nationwide. From Mantle to Muhammad Ali… to Kobe Bryant… who today would truly stop the country?

Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership
The Greatest of All Time: DeVone Holt on Leadership Lessons from Muhammad Ali (Part 1)

Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 23:27


Podcast Description: In Part 1 of this two-part episode of Whiskey, Jazz & Leadership, host Galen Bingham sits down with DeVone  Holt, President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, to explore the life and legacy of one of the most iconic figures in history. Muhammad Ali was more than a boxer—he was a global symbol of hope, resilience, and leadership.   DeVone  shares his own incredible journey, from economic development to leading one of the largest cultural centers dedicated to celebrating the life of a Black man. Together, they discuss the leadership lessons we can learn from Ali, the importance of mentorship, and how Ali's principles continue to inspire generations.   Listen in as DeVone  Reflects on: The Journey to Leadership: How DeVone 's career prepared him to lead the Muhammad Ali Center. The Legacy of Muhammad Ali: Why Ali was more than a boxer and how his principles resonate today. The Power of Mentorship: How Ali's mentors and supporters helped him become the greatest of all time. The ABCs of Success: Galen's framework for building a team of advisors, accountability buddies, and sponsors. Leadership and Faith: Why great leaders know their strengths and surround themselves with the right people.   What you drinking? Galen sets the stage with Luxe Row Copper Top Bourbon, a rare distillery-exclusive whiskey that packs a punch at 118.4 proof. Bold, complex, and unapologetically rich in flavor, it's the perfect pour for a conversation honoring one of history's most iconic and dynamic figures. On the other hand, DeVone  keeps it sharp and intentional with water and black coffee—a reflection of his disciplined mindset and focused approach to leadership. Together, their choices mirror the balance of boldness and clarity that defines this inspiring dialogue.   Want more? For four dollars a month, you can become a Patreon VIP. You'll get early access to every Part Two episode. A deep archive of exclusive conversations. Insight into who's coming next. And direct access to Galen himself. Join the VIP circle today Click Here. Cheers to leadership that matters!

Podcast de La Hora de Walter
07 10-02-26 LHDW Mikel Castro: ¿Está Djokovic al nivel de Muhammad Ali?, lucha en el campo y fuera. JJOO de invierno

Podcast de La Hora de Walter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 17:36


07 10-02-26 LHDW Mikel Castro: ¿Está Djokovic al nivel de Muhammad Ali?, lucha en el campo y fuera. JJOO de invierno

Good Seats Still Available
431: "Return of the King" - With Tom Aiello

Good Seats Still Available

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 98:56


Valdosta State University history professor (and Episodes 334 and 244 guest) Tom Aiello is back — this time for an intriguing look at one of the most politically and culturally charged nights in American sports history: Muhammad Ali's comeback fight against Jerry Quarry on October 26, 1970, in Atlanta. After nearly three and a half years in professional exile, Ali returned to the ring having lost far more than his world heavyweight title. His refusal to be drafted into the Vietnam War had stripped him of his license to box, cost him his prime athletic years, and turned him into one of the most polarizing figures in the country. By 1970, however, the nation had changed. Public opinion about the war had shifted, Ali's moral stance looked increasingly prescient, and the question was no longer if he would return — but where and on whose terms. Atlanta provided the answer. The fight was as much a civic and cultural event as a sporting one, staged before an audience that reflected the city's rising Black political, economic, and social leadership. Civil rights figures, elected officials, entertainers, and power brokers filled the arena, transforming the evening into a declaration of legitimacy and self-determination. Ali's presence — confident, defiant, unapologetic — symbolized a broader shift in who held cultural authority in America. Quarry, a skilled and respected heavyweight contender, became the necessary counterpart in Ali's rebirth. The fight itself ended swiftly, with Ali winning by third-round stoppage, but its significance far outlasted the final bell. Drawing from his new book "Return of the King: The Rebirth of Muhammad Ali and the Rise of Atlanta"Ali," Aiello helps us understand how this night fused boxing, politics, and spectacle — how Atlanta became the stage for Ali's return, and how the event marked a turning point not just in his career, but in the public embrace of a new, unapologetic vision of Black power and identity. ALSO: A computer pits Ali vs. Rocky Marciano in "The Super Fight"; the curious ringside inspiration for "Uptown Saturday Night"; and the notorious tale of Gordon 'Chicken Man' Williams, as fictionalized in 2024's "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist". PLUS: Your chance to win a copy of "Return of the King" in this week's trivia contest! + + +  SUPPORT THE SHOW:  Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY BUY THE BOOK:  "Return of the King: The Rebirth of Muhammed Ali": https://amzn.to/4ket0BY SPONSOR THANKS:  Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

Arnold's Pump Club
#230: Growth Starts Where Comfort Ends

Arnold's Pump Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 12:30


You've seen them in every gym. Perfect form. Full range of motion. Three sets of ten, week after week. From the outside, everything looks right. But there's a problem Arnold has noticed for six decades—and science just confirmed he was onto something.In this episode, Arnold shares what Muhammad Ali told him about counting reps, why easy sets send almost no growth signal to your muscles, and the mindset shift that will not just improve your workout but could help you change your entire life. Plus: research on three studies that finally explain why two people doing the exact same exercise get completely different results.Also in this episode: Why drinking coffee before breakfast after a rough night can spike your blood sugar 50% higher (and the simple timing fix).Research showing snack portions have grown 45% in recent decades.And the surprising low-tech method that beat every wearable at predicting workout fatigue.Tired of fitness and nutrition plans that don't work? Sign up for The Pump Club app with the 7-day risk-free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thepump.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you'd like to join Arnold's Pump Club and receive his free daily newsletter, you can sign up with this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arnoldspumpclub.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co/