Podcasts about NIU

Michael Turner on how being an underdog fueled his fire, the time he busted Peanut’s lip, taking the NFL by story with the Falcons On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former Pro Bowl running back Michael “The Burner” Turner for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, raw, and unexpectedly emotional. Turner opens up about his Chicago roots, the NIU days that put him on the map, and the famous moment he busted Peanut’s lip — a hit so real it became Peanut’s personal “Welcome to the NFL” moment. Roman jumps in with his own memories, including getting run over by Turner in college and the struggle of trying to tackle a back who was both big AND fast at every level. Turner reflects on feeling overlooked, being pissed on draft day, and spending years behind LaDainian Tomlinson while quietly building a chip on his shoulder the size of Soldier Field. He breaks down how he finally got his shot in Atlanta, replacing Warrick Dunn, validating himself in Week 1, and becoming one of the league’s most feared workhorse backs. The “what if” thoughts that still linger about his career Plus: Peanut and Roman relive the Saints–Falcons rivalry, the Pro Bowl “bigger pants” story, and the legendary Peanut Punch that happened right in front of Turner’s family. By the end, Turner shares why he walked away on his own terms, why he never wanted to wear another jersey, and why — despite every slight, setback, and overlooked moment — his journey was absolutely worth it. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Turner on how being an underdog fueled his fire, the time he busted Peanut’s lip, taking the NFL by story with the Falcons On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former Pro Bowl running back Michael “The Burner” Turner for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, raw, and unexpectedly emotional. Turner opens up about his Chicago roots, the NIU days that put him on the map, and the famous moment he busted Peanut’s lip — a hit so real it became Peanut’s personal “Welcome to the NFL” moment. Roman jumps in with his own memories, including getting run over by Turner in college and the struggle of trying to tackle a back who was both big AND fast at every level. Turner reflects on feeling overlooked, being pissed on draft day, and spending years behind LaDainian Tomlinson while quietly building a chip on his shoulder the size of Soldier Field. He breaks down how he finally got his shot in Atlanta, replacing Warrick Dunn, validating himself in Week 1, and becoming one of the league’s most feared workhorse backs. The “what if” thoughts that still linger about his career Plus: Peanut and Roman relive the Saints–Falcons rivalry, the Pro Bowl “bigger pants” story, and the legendary Peanut Punch that happened right in front of Turner’s family. By the end, Turner shares why he walked away on his own terms, why he never wanted to wear another jersey, and why — despite every slight, setback, and overlooked moment — his journey was absolutely worth it. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Turner on how being an underdog fueled his fire, the time he busted Peanut’s lip, taking the NFL by story with the Falcons On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former Pro Bowl running back Michael “The Burner” Turner for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, raw, and unexpectedly emotional. Turner opens up about his Chicago roots, the NIU days that put him on the map, and the famous moment he busted Peanut’s lip — a hit so real it became Peanut’s personal “Welcome to the NFL” moment. Roman jumps in with his own memories, including getting run over by Turner in college and the struggle of trying to tackle a back who was both big AND fast at every level. Turner reflects on feeling overlooked, being pissed on draft day, and spending years behind LaDainian Tomlinson while quietly building a chip on his shoulder the size of Soldier Field. He breaks down how he finally got his shot in Atlanta, replacing Warrick Dunn, validating himself in Week 1, and becoming one of the league’s most feared workhorse backs. The “what if” thoughts that still linger about his career Plus: Peanut and Roman relive the Saints–Falcons rivalry, the Pro Bowl “bigger pants” story, and the legendary Peanut Punch that happened right in front of Turner’s family. By the end, Turner shares why he walked away on his own terms, why he never wanted to wear another jersey, and why — despite every slight, setback, and overlooked moment — his journey was absolutely worth it. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, host Pierre Michiels interviews Teri Schmidgall and Edward Heard, career counselors from Northern Illinois University's Career Services. They discuss how students—especially those transferring—can use reflection, exploration, and intentional planning to clarify career goals and build momentum. After listening, we hope you have a better understanding of navigating academic and career transitions with confidence. Full episode transcript can be found on the episode page. Below is a general timestamp summary.  00:00–03:00 | Welcome and Episode Focus: Pierre introduces the Career Ready Podcast and welcomes NIU career counselors Teri Schmidgall and Edward Heard.03:00–08:00 | Understanding Career Exploration Early On: The guests discuss how students begin choosing majors—often unintentionally—and emphasize that career decision-making is a process. They introduce exploration as a key first step, encouraging curiosity, exposure, and self-reflection.08:00–14:00 | Reflection During Transition Periods: The conversation centers on transfer students and the importance of pausing to reflect on accomplishments, skills, and experiences before moving to a four-year institution. Updating resumes and documenting progress are highlighted as critical practices.14:00–20:00 | From Exploration to Intentional Planning: Teri and Edward explain how exploration leads into planning, including researching careers, reviewing job postings early, and understanding employer expectations. Planning is framed as flexible and non-linear.20:00–26:00 | Hitting the Ground Running as a Transfer Student: Advice is shared on how transfer students can quickly engage with campus resources, career services, and academic departments to maximize limited time and avoid feeling behind.26:00–33:00 | Internships and Experiential Learning: The guests discuss internships as career “tryouts,” how to prepare for the search, and how part-time work, leadership, and volunteer experiences also build valuable skills.33:00–41:00 | Networking and Career Progress: Emphasis is placed on networking, maintaining professional relationships, and focusing on progress rather than comparison. Students are encouraged to take small, consistent steps forward.41:00–49:00 | Employer Expectations and Skills-Based Hiring: The discussion shifts to trends in hiring, including the growing importance of relevant experience and transferable skills over GPA alone, and how students can communicate their value effectively.49:00–60:00 | Career Tools, Resources, and Final Advice: NIU resources such as Husky Career Launchpad, Forage simulations, and career fairs are shared. The episode concludes with encouragement for students to take ownership of their career journey while using available support.Listeners in the College of DuPage community can visit our website. All other listeners are encouraged to view the resources of their local community college, WIOA training programs, or other local support centers.Send us YOUR Listener Questions at careerpodcast@cod.edu Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @codcareercenter

NIU football season ticket holder and alum Eddie Ag joins to discuss the Huskies potentially playing at Arrowhead in 2027 and other topics!Follow Eddie on X!https://x.com/eddieag_Follow his agency Phantone Studio on X!:https://x.com/phantonestudio

Episode #538: The fifth episode in our five-part series features conversations recorded at the 16th International Burma Studies Conference at Northern Illinois University, where scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners gathered under the theme Dealing with Legacies in Burma. Held in the midst of political upheaval and humanitarian crisis, the conference offered a rare space for open exchange, collective reflection, and connection. Insight Myanmar was welcomed into this setting to record dialogues with a diverse range of attendees, produced in collaboration with NIU's Center for Southeast Asian Studies. With these episodes, we hope to bring listeners into the atmosphere of the gathering and into conversation with the people who continue to shape the field today. Khaing Wai Wai Zaw taught English in Myanmar for eight years, and went to Northern Illinois University for a higher degree in her field. But she also became a research assistant there cataloging artifacts, in particular 228 rare, scared sasi jo ribbons. While having no qualifications in this area, she relied on her Buddhist literacy and background to interpret inscriptions, andensure they have a safe home at the NIU library, at least until her country regains its stability. She also reflects on the political crisis in Myanmar and wrestles with the role monks should play, balancing her own reluctance to criticize with her belief in social responsibility. “I'm a totally different person when I get on stage.” With this feeling, Karen dancer and community leader Hsa Win reflects on how dance preserves his identity. He grew up in a refugee camp in Thailand after his family fled Burma, and later moved to the U.S. Wanting to educate others about his Karen heritage, he began performing traditional dances at community events. Hedescribes competitions, bamboo dances, and the spiritual dances of the thirty-seven nat spirits. Onstage, he feels confident and transformed, adopting the personalities of the spirits he portrays, and American audiences are enthusiastic. He now lives in Ohio, where he teaches dance to Karen youth to help them “embrace their identity” and keep their culture alive. Researcher and artist Ni Ni Win describes how Burmese marionettes have become a powerful link to her identity now that she lives in America. She explains that puppetry developed to portray particularly sacred Jataka Tales that humans were not permitted to depict. Under royal patronage, puppet shows became very popular; the marionettes conveyed religious teachings, history, and even political concerns, since civilians sometimes asked puppeteers to voice criticisms through the puppets. This art form declined when the monarchy was dismantled by the British, and then as other forms of entertainment became increasingly popular. Amy also draws inspiration from pagoda engravings, known as gnot patterns, which are used on traditional Burmese textiles as well. Living abroad has increased her appreciation for these traditions, which help her stay connected to her homeland.

Niu eistynuots muzeju digitalizacejis projekts, kurymā deveni Latgolys regiona muzeji, jūs vydā ari Latgolys Kulturviesturis muzejs, ir suokuši pīduovuot daļu sovu izstuožu eksponatu apsavieršonai digitalā vidē, tymā skaitā ar virtualuos realitatis okulerim. Kū nūzeimoj muzejs digitalajā laikmatā, voi virtualuo pīredze var aizstuot kluotīnis apmekliejumu, voi ari tys ir kai impuļss kluotīnis apmekliejumam, par itū i na tikai saruna ar Latgolys Kulturviesturis muzeja direktori Anastasiju Strautu.

Tim McMurray is the former AD at the institution we now know as East Texas A&M. Before that he was a senior-level administrator at Maryland, SMU, NIU, Texas State and Lamar. McMurray is now the VP at Game One, an apparel and equipment company that outfits colleges in Adidas, Nike and Under Armour. I was talking with Tim about getting Higher Ed Athletics polos for the show and that turned into me asking him to come on and share his perspective on uniform patches and apparel contracts - including what aspiring ADs need to know. Tim talks to a lot of ADs in this role - are they still having fun? Come for the uniform topics, stay for the great advice from a former AD. 0:00 Introduction2:05 Uniform Patches10:30 Breaking Down Uniform & Apparel Contracts18:28 What Tim's Hearing from ADs Across the Country - Are They Having Fun?26:25 Five Pieces of Advice for Aspiring & Current ADsHigher Ed Athletics⁠ is Rethinking How Athletic Directors are Studied, Prepared, and Hired. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: ⁠https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.com⁠Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: ⁠https://onrise.care

Episode #523: The fourth episode in our five-part series brings you conversations recorded at the 16th International Burma Studies Conference at Northern Illinois University, where scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners convened around the theme Dealing with Legacies in Burma. Held amid ongoing political turmoil and humanitarian crisis, the gathering became a rare space for open dialogue, reflection, and communal care. Insight Myanmar was invited into this environment to record discussions with a wide range of attendees, produced in partnership with NIU's Center for Southeast Asian Studies. Through these episodes, we hope to carry listeners into the atmosphere of the conference and into dialogue with the people who continue to shape the field today. Our first guest is H, who describes returning to Myanmar from the United States in 2019, hoping to contribute during what looked like a period of national progress. But the 2021 coup shattered his hopes. Like many others, H joined the protests, and witnessed severe brutality, including shootings, beatings, and soldiers forcing a man to crawl while stomping his head. Eventually, he was arrested and spent three days in an interrogation camp marked by torture and psychological stress, followed by three months in Insein Prison. There, political prisoners supported each other and exchanged ideas, which deeply shaped him. Released amid international pressure, H lived in fear of rearrest before deciding to leave Myanmar. Now abroad, he continues supporting the movement while coping with survivor's guilt and a strong conviction that the military must be removed for the country to have a future. Next, political scientist Tani Sebro discusses her long-term research on the Tai (Shan) people living along the Thai–Myanmar border. Initially studying migrant returns through standard research methods, she shifted her focus after witnessing a vibrant cultural renaissance in temples in Chiang Mai, where migrants, refugees, and exiles practiced dance, music, and ritual arts. When she joined the dancing herself, relationships with community members changed, allowing her to engage with them through shared joy rather than extractive questioning. Sebro explains that dance provides emotional healing, communal cohesion, and a politically safe way to sustain Tai nationhood when open political organization is dangerous. Because Myanmar restricted Tai language instruction, performing arts became crucial for cultural survival. Sebro closes with her teacher's belief that dance offers a peaceful way for the nation to endure without violence.

Esta semana en Toxicosmos dedicamos la mayor parte de nuestro tiempo a escuchar novedades internaciones. Ocupando el puesto de honor tenemos a los norteamericanos Brigitte Calls Me Baby. Te hablamos de su nuevo disco "Irreversible" y escuchamos varias de las canciones en las que se mueven entre el pop de guitarras con dramatismo crooner y un espíritu muy clásico. Además te descubrimos lo nuevo de Broken Social Scene, Kodaline, Maddie Mae, Young the Giant, Reva K, LØLØ, Annie, Bess, Yubiningyou, Garbage Garden, Jake Isaac & Caleb Hearn, Monagi, Sssiv, Néomí, Tony Toscano, Noah Flowersch, Jean-Marie Pons, Niu, Winona Oak y Merchen. Nuestra remezcla de la semana la firman Slow Jamz con un tema original de Buscabulla que acaban de lanzar mientras anuncian su nuevo EP de remixes y gira española. Y ya que hablamos de conciertos te damos los últimos detalles del valenciano Visor Fest mientras suena una de sus últimas incorporaciones: Manic Street Preachers. La versión de la semana la firman Nation of Language con un clásico de Bruce Springsteen que acaban de llevarse al terreno del synthpop. Y puestos a echar la vista atrás recuperamos el disco "Gemstones" de Adam Green que acaba de cumplir 20 años. El broche lo ponemos con las novedades nacionales que firman Carmen 113, La Mala Letra, Living Camboya y Softsoff.

Marta Zvejsalniece ir permakulturys saimineica, ainovu planavuotuoja i saimis uzjāmuma „Dainas dārznieku skola” leidzveiduotuoja, dzeivoj Rēzeknis nūvoda Nautrānu pogostā i veidoj pošpīteikamu lauku vidi, kas nūdrūšynoj mīru, dorbu i leidzekļus. Pyrma četru godu Marta Zvejsalniece atsagrīze sovā dzymtajā sātā i suoce ite saimnīkuot. „Kod es atguoju iz laukim, maņ ruodīs, ka stuosts byus par naatkareibu. Piec četru godu dzeivis laukūs es saprotu, ka tys nav par naatkareibu, tys ir par breiveibu. Tu navari vysu laiku tikai slynkuot, saprūtams, tev vajag dareit. Vysu dzeivi es pakuortoju sev, i tei ir tei breineiba, kod lauku dzeive suoc palikt par terapeju. Bet es tū doru absoluti munā tempā, kaids munai mīsai i munam pruotam ir ārts. Tys fenomens, kas nūteik, ka caur dareišonu sovā tempā, es daboju daudz īškejuo mīra, maņ ir laiks pasēdēt i ari dabuot kaidu īškejū atkluosmi.” Marta saiminīkoj ekologiski i biologiski, dobai i cylvākam draudzegai, kai patīseibā saiminīkoj leluokuo daļa vītejūs ļaužu: „Permakultura izmontoj daudz dabiskuo, organiskuo materiala. Muna niša ir sātys saimisteiba, tī ari dorbojūs. Permakulturys saiminīkuošonys veids pi myusu Latgolā ir cīši populars, tikai jis nateik saukts taidā vuordā. Cik asu braukuojuse apleik pa vītejom sātom, asu redziejuse, ka jī reali dora vysu, kas ītylpst permakulturys saiminīkuošonys stilā.” Dzeivojūt laukūs, vajag dūmuot ilgtermiņā, „kū tuoļuok nu centra tu esi, tū patstuoveiguokam tev vajag byut, i tys ir naizbāgami, ka tu praktizej permakulturys metodis.” Martys mama Daina jau vaira nakai 35 godus struodoj duorzkūpeibys nišā i juos obejis kūpā struodoj „Dainys duorznīku školā”, kur Marta veidoj digitalūs materialus, „tys vyss ir baļsteits iz Dainys zynuošonu 35 godu laikā, kas tyka puorveiduotys par vuiceibu materialu. Niu jau ir 240 akademiskūs stuņžu materials par duorzkūpeibu, i niu teik radeits materials ari par floristiku.” Marta veidoj stabilu dzeivis vidi, struodoj duorzā, audzej cuoļus, kab byutu biologiskys karbonadis, i poša nūsoka sovu ritmu. „Dzeive laukūs, ka tu jū mierktīceigi veidoj, nūdrūšynoj tev cīši lobu psihologiskū stuovūkli. Īdūd tev dorbu, īdūd tev naudu, tī ari veidojās, tei taida mozuo laimis formuleņa.” Marta zyna ari, kū nūzeimej izdegšona, tok lauku vidē jei ir atroduse spāku: „Maņ navajag vaira īt atsapyust koč kur tuoli, iz tuolejū parku. Es vīnkuorši attaisu durovys, i pasiežu iz slīksneiša. Tī es varu atsajaunuot, tī es varu atsagrīzt poša pi seve, i saprast, deļ kam es tū vysu doru, kab nūdzeivuotu jāgpylnu dzeivi, kab pamastu koč kū pie seve.” Kab atsateisteitu, svareiga sovys vierteibys apsazynuošona: „Latgalīšim vajag apsazynuot vēļ vaira i vēļ pamateiguok tū, cik mes asam vierteigi ar sovu īškejū raksturu. Mes asam unikali cylvāki. Es cīši izbaudu cylvākus ite. Cylvāki veidoj tū kulturtelpu, kas ite ir unikala.”

Two high schools, 25 minutes apart. One wealthy and in the suburbs. One in the city, lower-income. An NIU professor's project brought together students from both schools to see educational inequality for themselves and fight for change.

It came down to fingers at MAC's, perfect on beam for an alum in the SEC, Did I call the MAC Freshman of the Year, and did NIU make a line-up mistake this season that might have been a Regional Qualifier, MOC a SU is a conference Champ, and they HYPE Man is all that with pounds of sweat oh and PSU for Pit Crew of the year. It's Championship season and it's off to a HOT start let's rap on Week 12!

It's a vegetable revolution as charming guest Jonathan Allsop returns for another fully improvised musical. Don't miss our savoy spectacles, leafy liberation, and Mr. Corn Orville Redenbacher De Beers Diamonds Jr. himself. Lettuce entertain you on this week's Charm Scene! Jonathan Allsop was born and raised in Reading, PA. He is a proud first gen American with his mom/family immigrating from the islands of Trinidad & Tobago. After graduating from UPenn in Philly he moved to Chicago to do business, and act on the side, which eventually took over so much that he went to get his MFA in Acting at NIU. He has worked at various theaters such as: The Second City, Writers Theatre, Court Theatre, A Red Orchid Theatre, Definition Theatre, Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, and more. He has done a lot of commercial and film work (a proud member of SAG-AFTRA), and has done improv throughout the city with Anarchy, Phony Award, and Blank. He loves the community and art that exists in Chicago and is so excited to continue to grow and do more. Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Jonathan Allsop Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Charm Scene is performed entirely by humans in sunny Chicago, IL. For more on the podcast, follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram, visit us online at charmscenepod.podbean.com, or email us at CharmScenePod@gmail.com. In listening to this show, we hope you continue to support live human art wherever you find it. Stay charming!

    Slam The Gavel welcomes Andie L'Een to the podcast. Andie is originally from the Midwest. She achieved her undergraduate degree from NIU, and her first Masters Degree from Benedictine University in HR and OD, and her second masters in Adult Educations from National Louis University. Working in cybersecurity for a living, Andie now resides with her dogs in the South Carolina area.      Andie, suffering from C-PTSD discussed what's really going on in Pinal County, Arizona. Apparently their police force has a rating of 32%....Not very promising as many do not trust the police. Sharing her story regarding Personality Disorders and stalking and how Deputy Rice of Pinal County will not arrest her abuser and says that "it is only a misdemeanor." Apparently they won't go after him even though he lost his license, insurance and registration.To Reach Andie L'Een:  dismantlingfamilycourt corruption.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcast?si=INW9XaTyprKsaDklhttps://substack.com/@maryannpetri?r=kd7n6&utm_medium=iosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com   https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetrihttps://www.zazzle.com/store/slam_the_gavel/aboout*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user/guest should consult with the relevant professionals. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. The content creator maintains the exclusive copyright and any unauthorized copyright usage is strictly prohibited.  Podcast is protected by owner from duplication, reproduction, distribution, making a derivative of the work or by owner displaying the podcast. Owner shall be held harmless and indemnified from any and all legal liability.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

Hey There! Would you like to participate in the postcard exchange? It comes with a free ATRD Sticker! Just Send a post card to the following... Lucas PO BOX 8198 Rochester, MN 55903 Today, on the 217th episode of the As The Raven Dreams podcast, we have 12 True Chilling stories. These stories come from the shadowy corners of reality, where everyday life takes an eerie twist & ordinary people experience the extraordinary. Today we will be diving into some chilling Paranormal stories & Past Life Experiences. Check out the new hoodie on the Fourthwall shop! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like or rate the podcast, and leave me a comment with your thoughts if the platform your on supports it! I upload episodes every 3 days, so there are 2 days between new uploads. The podcast consists of new scary story collections, Glitch in the matrix collections, and also what I call the "Dark Dreams" collections (which are older stories, remastered and layered with rain sounds). If you have a story to submit, would like to find where to listen to the podcast, or want to find me on social media platforms, all of that info can be found at https://www.astheravendreams.com You can also send stories into my subreddit (r/theravensdream) or email them to me at AsTheRavenDreams@gmail.com Want to check out some ATRD Podcast Merch? ➤ https://teechip.com/stores/astheravendreams Or for signed merch ➤ https://ko-fi.com/AsTheRavenDreams I wrote a novel, "The Insomniac's Experiment" by Raven Adams! Check it out on amazon (Or you can email me for a signed copy!) Join Patreon to get early access and support the Podcast! ➤ https://www.patreon.com/AsTheRavenDreams Check out my gaming channel with my pal Ghost_Ink ➤ @superNefariousBros On YouTube Thank you to all of the authors that have stories in todays episode... Horror_Obsessed_88, Rachel E, caro427, Kayy foster., Brad D, Valentin.shep, VoxDarkWing, Vince, EllieLucy, Niu, Nathan's Mom As Well As Any Author That Has Requested Anonymity. TimeStamps… Ad breaks after Story 1 & Story 5 1 ➤ 1:09 2 ➤ 15:49 3 ➤ 25:51 4 ➤ 30:52 5 ➤ 32:33 6 ➤ 42:49 7 ➤ 45:12 8 ➤ 56:04 9 ➤ 1:07:12 10 ➤ 1:08:29 11 ➤ 1:12:17 12 ➤ 1:22:11 ----- Disclaimer ➤ Episodes include a content warning for language and sensitive/disturbing content. Listener discretion is always advised. ALL Audio and visuals on this podcast are copyright of AS THE RAVEN DREAMS / RAVEN ADAMS and may not be duplicated, in any format. Bless This Mess. None of my audio is AI Generated, I am a real person reading real stories into a real microphone. Note: The podcast nor the host endorses any advertisements played during the podcast, ads are not chosen by ATRD or Raven Adams, they are chosen automatically by the advertisement systems by the platforms that host the podcast. I do not endorse, support, or promote any opinions or statements made in any adverts played during the show. #ScaryStories #UnexplainedMysteries #PastLifeStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Micah Morton sits down to discuss his new book, “Enchanted Modernities: Ancestral Vitalizations in the Upper Mekong.” Morton discusses the indigenous Akha people, examining how they fit into the cultural and political landscapes of Southeast Asia and China, as well as their modern religious practices. He is joined by Akha community member and advocate, Mitsou. Dr Micah Morton is a cultural anthropologist at NIU; his work specializes in the movement of indigenous peoples. Help sustain the podcast by becoming a subscriber. For $7 per month or $1.75 per episode, you can help make future episodes possible. Visit https://foundation.myniu.com/give.php and choose your donation amount. Search for 'Center for Southeast Asian Studies' as the recipient, then put 'podcast' as your donation's special instruction. Your donation goes towards paying our student workers and maintaining the podcast studio and equipment.

Kim's last time in the chair for this season and there was a lot going on boxes jumping in and out, its the Drake Dawson show at NIU and Iowa and OSU had a good fight going on but Iowa has a Tyson, It might be the Choe Show for Illinois but it was a vault clinic at Oregon State, we got dancing, props and a whole production from ISU, Did Sam Peszak make a comeback and compete for CMU, Olympians galore at Stanford or maybe soon to be, a couple deltchevs, a double layout that will make your mouth drop and a possible new career as a pep rally hype women that and more lets rap on Week 9  

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. The Winter Olympics are done, USA Women's and Men's Hockey Gold, we welcome Alyssa Liu to the Committee, the Mess Olympics winners (Canadian Curling gold, Cheating Biathlete's 5 medals, credit card fraud biathlete won three golds), Jordan likes Pandas and Figure skating now (maybe a little too much), Mia Manganello from cyclist to speed skating bronze, Arthur has Olympic awards, College Football news, Thomas Hammock leave NIU to the Seahawks, Curry College going to College Football, Kyle Assmann commits to the Guelph Gryphons, Lewis and Clark are the RIVER OTTERS NOW, Chicago State has got their schedule, short shorts doing away in CFB? Ole Miss' generic yellow dog squishmellow, OH NO DISASTER DOWN UNDER causing Giancarlo Italiano to resign and oh so much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Hammock is leaving NIU and taking an assistant coaching job with the Seattle Seahawks. He isn't the only college coach going to the NFL. Is college football broken? Has the transfer portal and NIL pushed coaches away? #coachhammock #niufootball #collegefootball Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off!

Episode #491: The third episode in our five-part series features conversations recorded at the 16th International Burma Studies Conference at Northern Illinois University, where scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners gathered around the theme Dealing with Legacies in Burma. Held amid ongoing political turmoil and humanitarian crisis, the conference created a rare space for open dialogue and shared reflection. Insight Myanmar was invited into this environment to record conversations with a wide range of attendees, produced in collaboration with NIU's Center for Southeast Asian Studies. We hope these episodes bring listeners into the atmosphere of the gathering and into conversation with the people who continue to shape the field today. Naw Moo Moo Paw, a PhD candidate at UMass Lowell, grounds her research on disability caused by political violence during her own upbringing. Raised in the conflict-ridden Bago region amid landmines, forced labor, and death, she witnessed numerous civilian injuries, including of her own father. She completed a master's in Japan, where the quiet environment triggered long-suppressed PTSD stemming from her childhood experiences. Her current research examines post-injury political participation, social inclusion, and cultural interpretations of disability. She emphasizes that disabled people in Myanmar seek acceptance and community support more than financial aid and warns that unaddressed trauma may lead to future societal instability. Aye Minn discusses his work with an online university in Myanmar, which was formed after the 2021 coup to provide a learning space for teachers and students who left the state system. He characterizes his work as combining parahita, the Buddhist principle of acting for the good of others with atahita, or acting for one's own benefit… which Burmese culture often views negatively. He argues that self-improvement is inseparable from service, especially in a country where opportunity is rare. The university now operates largely on unpaid volunteer labor, reflecting Burmese society's long tradition of service and its scarcity of financial resources. He champions equity, urging Western scholars to recognize their privilege and consider more culturally adaptive academic standards. As he puts it, “We should bring more scholars who are underprivileged onto the table.” Grace, a master's student researching rare earth mining in Kachin State, explains that these minerals are essential for global technologies and green energy, but their extraction causes severe environmental and health damage. In northern Myanmar, communities face rising cases of skin disease, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders, intensified by post-coup instability. After restricting domestic mining, China shifted to Myanmar, where a complex mix of militias, the military regime, and the Kachin Independence Organization control territory. China pressures these groups to maintain mineral supply chains while Chinese investors conduct mining with little oversight, leaving toxic waste behind. Local resistance exists through petitions and faith-based organizing, but militarization and poverty limit effectiveness. Many villagers depend on mining for basic survival, reflecting longstanding resource-curse dynamics. She references recent reports of U.S. interest in sourcing rare earths from here, which could be of interest to Kachin leaders as it offers them a lifeline away from China.

Coach Hammock is leaving NIU and taking an assistant coaching job with the Seattle Seahawks. He isn't the only college coach going to the NFL. Is college football broken? Has the transfer portal and NIL pushed coaches away? #coachhammock #niufootball #collegefootball Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off!

Austin and Chris discuss Sacramento State's odd move to the FBS, NIU losing their head coach, and spring storylines they are most looking forward to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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BRYAN WOO joins the guys to celebrate Pitcher's Day How are his fellow pitchers handling their big life changes? How did he handle not being able to pitch in the postseason last year and the timing of the injury? Is he adding anything new or is he more about fine-tuning his stuff? How much did watching the Seahawks and being a part of their run add to the motivation for this season? What does he expect from his catcher this season? :30- JEREMY GUTHRIE (Custom Cleats) joins the show. How many cleats is he delivering to Josh Naylor!?!?! How did the former Major League pitcher prepare for the season and what was his process at this time of year? What does he think of this young Mariners pitching staff? The Mariners 5 starters are all at different phases of their careers, we get Jeremy's insight on dealing with each of those phases during his 14-year career. How important is that bulldog mentality? :45- The Seahawks have made a new hire, bringing in former NIU head Coach Thomas Hammock as their RB coach and Offensive assistant. What do we think of the move? More NFL news & notes- Mahomes restructures deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRYAN WOO joins the guys to celebrate Pitcher's Day How are his fellow pitchers handling their big life changes? How did he handle not being able to pitch in the postseason last year and the timing of the injury? Is he adding anything new or is he more about fine-tuning his stuff? How much did watching the Seahawks and being a part of their run add to the motivation for this season? What does he expect from his catcher this season? :30- JEREMY GUTHRIE (Custom Cleats) joins the show. How many cleats is he delivering to Josh Naylor!?!?! How did the former Major League pitcher prepare for the season and what was his process at this time of year? What does he think of this young Mariners pitching staff? The Mariners 5 starters are all at different phases of their careers, we get Jeremy's insight on dealing with each of those phases during his 14-year career. How important is that bulldog mentality? :45- The Seahawks have made a new hire, bringing in former NIU head Coach Thomas Hammock as their RB coach and Offensive assistant. What do we think of the move? More NFL news & notes- Mahomes restructures deal.

Episode #478: The second episode in a five-part series, these conversations were recorded at the 16th International Burma Studies Conference at Northern Illinois University, where scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners came together for presentations, forums, roundtables, and cultural exhibitions centered on the theme “Dealing with Legacies in Burma.” Taking place amid ongoing political turmoil and humanitarian crisis, the gathering offered a rare space for open dialogue. Insight Myanmar was invited into this environment to record interviews with a wide range of attendees, produced in collaboration with NIU's Center for Southeast Asian Studies. We hope these episodes carry listeners into the atmosphere of the conference and into conversation with the people who continue to shape the field today.Thuta, a Burmese educator and poet, moved to the US to study Education Policy and Leadership at the University of Oregon. He talks of his love of literature, especially poetry, which he describes as an emotional companion that shifts with physical place and inner state, offering solace during joy, heartbreak, and national turmoil. Identifying himself as a “word player,” he blends languages to express identity, exemplified by his coined term “Oregon Padauk,” which later inspired an educational organization focused on trauma-informed practices. Thuta's time in Oregon shaped him deeply through its natural beauty, progressive spirit, and the generosity of its people—especially senior citizens engaged in social justice. He concludes with the belief that individuals can be the light for others during difficult times.Alicia Turner reflects on how Burma Studies has transformed during her twenty-five years in the field. She critiques the colonial assumptions behind the idea of scholarly “objectivity” and stresses the need for researchers—both foreign and Myanmar-born—to examine their own assumptions, positionality, and embedded privileges. Stressing a “decolonized” approach, she notes the newly prominent role of young Myanmar scholars whose perspectives offer essential correctives to earlier, outsider-dominated research. Turner also argues that research undertaken during the current conflict cannot be neutral, since even seemingly apolitical fieldwork carries political consequences. In discussing Buddhism and the Western mindfulness movement, she acknowledges both its personal benefits and its distortions of Burmese traditions.Kathryn, a student researching political violence, the resistance, and the country's democratic aspirations, notes that people are contributing in diverse ways to the fight based on their circumstances. However, she wishes major resistance leadership was more grounded, similar to past leaders who remained physically embedded in public life. She stresses the need to reject rigid “us versus them” thinking by recognizing the humanity of ordinary soldiers who joined the military for survival. As a Gen Z member, she says the current youth motivation is shaped by past experiences of relative freedom during the 2010s, which offered a glimpse of a more hopeful future. She warns that the proliferation of arms can create the illusion of immunity from long-term consequences and emphasizes the need for restraint to avoid repeating global patterns where victims become oppressors.

January 30, 2026 On this episode, Scott and Mark Painter sit down with Dr. Sida Niu and Tyler Hamik, co-founders of docology, an AI-driven clinical intake and workflow automation platform. Dr. Niu explains how docology was born out of his own frustration with after-hours chart review, and how the tool now distills massive referral packets into clear, focused summaries—saving hours of prep time. Tyler shares how docology integrates with EMRs to automate front-end document intake and insurance data capture, dramatically reducing administrative overhead. They also discuss their recent selection to the AUA Innovation Nexus and invite physicians to help shape the future of the platform.Get in touch with docology:https://docologyhealth.aiTyler Hamik PRS Coding and Reimbursement HubAccess the HubFree Kidney Stone Coding CalculatorDownload NowPRS Coding CoursesFor UrologistFor APPsFor Coders, Billers, and AdminsPRS Billing and Other Services - Book a Call with Mark Painter or Marianne DescioseClick Here to Get More Information and Request a Quote Join the Urology Pharma and Tech Pioneer GroupEmpowering urology practices to adopt new technology faster by providing clear reimbursement strategies—ensuring the practice gets paid and patients benefit sooner.         https://www.prsnetwork.com/joinuptpClick Here to Start Your Free Trial of AUACodingToday.com   The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook group.The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook Group link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThrivingPractice/ 

Can we get the names right.... Hey even I struggled this week!  We have a new Region 5 alum in the broadcast booth, History made at Western Michigan, doing some jumping jacks behind the scenes at NIU. The stick drill as an XCEL dismount?  A hot mic moment we needed, way to much to mention at Utah State but we will, Denver's head coach manifests a good routine oh and did you know the events are called Elements, and an MVP i didn't expect that and more from NCAA Week 4.

Move over Labubu. Equine collectibles and keepsakes are capturing the hearts — and wallets — of consumers in the run-up to Chinese New Year.在春节临近之际，马主题收藏品和纪念品正俘获着消费者的心以及钱包。As the spirited horse — a symbol of good fortune and success in the Chinese zodiac — kicks up a wave of cultural creativity matching the magnetic appeal of the ubiquitous Pop Mart dolls, the approaching Year of the Horse is helping many shops do brisk business.随着充满活力的、在中国生肖中象征好运与成功的象征“马”掀起一股与无处不在的泡泡玛特玩偶同样具有磁性吸引力的文化创造浪潮，即将到来的马年正助力众多店铺生意兴隆。The Beijing Gongmei Group's Yuxun Jingxi store is a classic example. "We've noticed that horse-themed items boasting intricate craftsmanship, cultural stories and contextual significance are particularly popular among our customers," said Wang Jingjing, deputy general manager of the group.北京工美集团予寻景西店便是典型案例。该集团副总经理王晶晶表示：“我们注意到，那些工艺精湛、蕴含文化故事且具有时代意义的马主题商品尤其受到顾客青睐。”Cultural products such as a Ru porcelain tea pet in the form of a jade-hued horse bearing a tiny gold ingot, symbolizing "riches in a gallop", have resonated deeply with the store's customers, Wang said, adding that these items "blend ancient craftsmanship with lighthearted contemporary symbolism".王晶晶表示，诸如汝窑瓷器茶宠这类文化产品——其造型为一匹玉色骏马驮着微型金锭，寓意“财富奔腾”——深受店铺顾客喜爱。她补充道，这些作品“将古老工艺与轻松的当代象征意义巧妙融合”。Among other products that are attracting attention are horse-themed incense holders, essential oil diffusers, embroidered brooches and car fragrance. "Our customers want something that's not just beautiful to look at, but is also fun, practical and carries emotional value," she said.其他备受瞩目的产品还包括马主题香炉、精油扩散器、刺绣胸针和车用香氛。王晶晶表示：“我们的顾客想要的不仅是赏心悦目的物品，更要兼具趣味性、实用性与情感价值。”Wang drew a parallel between trendy blind-box toys, like the Labubu, and the enduring pull of zodiac culture. "Our affinity for zodiac symbols is deep-rooted. It may have been embedded in our minds since childhood, waiting to be reawakened. Once triggered, its appeal is more sustainable than the explosive popularity of any pop-up product," she said.王晶晶将拉布布等时髦盲盒玩具与生肖文化的持久魅力相提并论。她说道：“我们对生肖符号的亲近感根深蒂固，或许自幼年时便植根于心，静待唤醒。一旦被触发，其吸引力远比任何流行爆款产品的短暂热潮更为持久。”Ripple effect涟漪效应Factory floors are feeling the ripple effect of the demand for equine souvenirs in the market.工厂车间正感受到市场对马主题纪念品需求带来的连锁反应。At Huizhou Zhengming Science and Technology Co, a manufacturer based in Guangdong province that specializes in customized Tyvek-paper gifts, horse-themed orders have been rolling in since October.位于广东省的惠州正明科技有限公司是一家专业定制“特卫强”纸礼品的制造商，自十月以来，马主题订单源源不断地涌入。"The whole production line is racing against time to fulfill these orders, and we often work overtime — until 9 pm or 10 pm — to ship the orders out," said Niu Panpan, the company's business manager.公司业务经理牛盼盼（音译）表示：“整个生产线都在争分夺秒地完成这些订单，我们经常加班到晚上9点或10点才能把订单发出。”She said the company has recorded a significant year-on-year increase in orders for zodiac animal-themed products, estimating that these account for about half of their current production volume.她表示，该公司生肖主题产品的订单量同比大幅增长，预计目前这类产品约占其总产量的半数。Auspicious equine connotations in Chinese culture, including phrases such as Ma dao cheng gong, or blessing someone with immediate success, and Long ma jing shen, or evoking the tireless vigor of a mythical horse, hold a powerful sway over consumers, Niu said.牛盼盼（音译）指出，马在中华文化中蕴含的吉祥寓意——诸如“马到成功”（祝愿对方即刻成功）和“龙马精神”（唤起神话中骏马永不疲倦的活力）等成语对消费者具有强大的影响力。In Beijing's hutong, local cultural brand Jingweier Times is infusing the zodiac trend with a strong dose of capital-city flair. Their best-selling item is an intricate fu refrigerator magnet. The Chinese character symbolizes good luck and fortune.在北京的胡同里，本土文化品牌“京味儿时代”正将生肖元素与浓郁的首都风情巧妙融合。其最畅销的商品是一款精雕细琢的“福”字冰箱贴——这个汉字象征着吉祥如意。Designed in traditional papercut style, the product incorporates Beijing landmarks, such as the Palace Museum and the Temple of Heaven, as well as courtyard homes, into the strokes of the character.该产品采用传统剪纸风格设计，将故宫、天坛等北京地标建筑与四合院等元素融入汉字笔画之中。"We placed a galloping horse inside the square 'field' that forms part of the 'fortune' character fu," said Shi Dongyue, marketing director of Jingweier Times."This highlights the 'Year of the Horse' theme while carrying the blessing of 'immediate fortune'."“京味儿时代”市场总监石东岳表示：“我们在构成‘福'字的方形‘田'字格中嵌入了一匹奔腾的骏马，既突出了‘马年'主题，又承载着‘福临门'的吉祥寓意。”Shi added that their primary customers are a mix of young Beijing residents and tourists from other parts of China, who are drawn to the historical alleys where the brand's stores are located.石东岳补充道，他们的主要顾客群体由北京本地年轻居民和来自中国其他地区的游客构成，这些顾客被品牌门店所在的历史韵味深厚的胡同所吸引。Wu Liyun, a professor at Beijing International Studies University, said that for young consumers,"zodiac products carry emotional value, fulfilling a sense of both ritual and individuality".北京外国语大学教授吴丽云指出，对年轻消费者而言，“生肖产品承载着情感价值，既满足仪式感又彰显个性”。Powered by a deep cultural current and galloping popularity, it seems the horse will have the stamina to run far beyond a single season.在深厚的文化底蕴和日益高涨的人气推动下，马文化似乎拥有了超越单一季节的持久生命力。Equine/ˈiːkwaɪn/adj.与马相关的zodiac/ˈzəʊdiæk/n.生肖；黄道十二宫

As part of the celebration of the 1985-86 Ball State Men's Basketball team, 2x captain Chris Shelton joined the live radio broadcast at halftime to talk about the experience of being honored at the game vs. NIU.

David and Ryan react to the 2026 schedule shake-up, then dig into Georgia State's new defensive setup with Cam Clark (Duke) and John Haneline (Youngstown State)—what co-DCs could mean on game day, recruiting, and identity. On the hardwood, they ask whether the Panthers are turning a corner after a 64-point second half and an 11-threes heater, and preview the home stand vs App State and Marshall (plus a lookahead to the NIU date). There's portal and NIL reality, a kicker heading SEC-ward, and the usual fan-experience notes—all wrapped in a “Schedule Bomb” kind of week.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com

@1QLeadership Question: What exactly is the problem in college athletics? Sean Frazier, VP of Athletics and Recreation at NIU, discusses how and why the Huskies is restructured its conference affiliations, and also explores how new financial models can help sustain athletics without burdening the institution.   Frazier explains NIU's strategy to "decouple" football from its traditional all-sports conference, moving football to the Mountain West, Olympic sports to the Horizon League, and wrestling to the Pac-12 to reduce travel costs, increase media revenue, and better align regionally while maintaining academic and athletic standards   He describes the financial and strategic logic behind this model, including regional scheduling savings, expanded media markets, and using new conference affiliations to enhance both the university's athletic profile and potential academic and research partnerships   The discussion also explores private capital and private equity in college sports, distinguishing capital from equity, examining venture-capital-style investment, and emphasizing the need for entrepreneurial thinking and stronger governance to address new expenses like revenue sharing and NIL without compromising core academic values   A frequent guest on 1Q, Frazier has always thought strategically, and creatively, about the intercollegiate athletics community and how to position all involved for success. - One Question Leadership Podcast - Tai M. Brown

Episode #449: The first episode in a five-part series, these discussions were recorded at the 16th International Burma Studies Conference at Northern Illinois University, where scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners gathered for presentations, forums, roundtables, and cultural exhibitions exploring the theme “Dealing with Legacies in Burma.” Amid political turmoil and humanitarian crisis, this represented a rare space for open dialogue, and one in which Insight Myanmar was invited to record interviews with diverse attendees, produced in collaboration with NIU's Center for Southeast Asian Studies. We hope that these episodes bring listeners into the atmosphere of the conference and into conversation with those shaping the field today. The first guest, Ko A, is an academic from Rakhine State pursuing a PhD in the United States, and he reflects on Myanmar's political trajectory and the forces shaping its conflicts. Ko A turned to political science following the 2021 coup, realizing that Myanmar's crises are structural, rooted in institutions, militarized power, and historical patterns. He argues that early twentieth-century Burman ethnonationalism distorted the country's political development, and the military's alliance with Japan in World War II embedded in authoritarian tendencies. He explains that political institutions tend to retain their initial character and reinforce themselves over time. Despite the complexity and conflict, he remains optimistic, trusting that an informed younger generation and honest engagement with historical truths can guide Myanmar toward a better future. Next, Chit Wit Yi Oo discusses her work studying water and air quality, in order to understand how environmental change is affecting public health. She launched a study on groundwater that spanned Yangon to Mandalay and the southern coast, and learned that deep wells in downtown Yangon remain relatively safe, but nearby shallow wells show severe saltwater intrusion, forcing residents to rely on rainwater for drinking while using contaminated sources for daily chores. In Mandalay, meanwhile, heavy-metal contamination from textile-dye factories has polluted wells, but families continue using this water because purified alternatives are unaffordable, with doctors reporting widespread kidney disease consistent with the findings. She also warns that many of Myanmar's rivers, once safe to drink, are now polluted by mining, though rural families still depend on them out of necessity. Additionally, her research documents dramatic declines in Yangon's air quality, with PM2.5 levels far above WHO guidelines since 2016 due to rapid urbanization, post-Cyclone Nargis loss of green space, traffic, dry-season burning, and pesticide-laden crop fires. Despite systemic obstacles she faced in her own education, such as not being from an elite or military family, she sees hope in the growing Burmese diaspora of researchers and experts. She ends with a plea: “We need your support. And then please help our people, and then please listen our voices and our people.” Finally we hear from Lugyi No, a PhD student who describes how displacement, violence, and the collapse of schooling shape children's lives in today's Myanmar. “It is what it is,” he sharessadly. “You have to learn how you're going to survive out of those adverse situations.” Lugyi No sees many children exhibiting deep trauma— trembling and even fainting at loud sounds— yet also remarkable resilience, supported by...

From a couple of NIU commits at quarterback to dynamic players in the secondary, we look at the best football players in DeKalb County with the Daily Chronicle 2025 All-Area Football Team.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Kameron McGee recorded 4 TFLs and 2 sacks, Brayden Parks had 3.5 TFLs and Javeyon Lockett totaled 10 tackles as Brother Rice shut out St. Rita 16-0 to win the IHSA 7A state football championship at NIU on Wednesday. McGee: "I think we have the best defense in the country."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Instant Gamer: C.J. Gray accounted for 2 touchdowns as Brother Rice shut out St. Rita 16-0 to win the IHSA 7A state championship at NIU's Huskie Stadium on Wednesday evening.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!The matchup we've been waiting for! Gleason vs. Finn! Rocketman Dan, Bags, and Kyle W have all the pregame info you need before our Rockets travel down to take on the Redhawks! Also tune in for the postgame recap of the beat down of NIU and updates for volleyball and both basketball teams...TOL!!

Eight weeknight games. Maction, Sun Belt, ACC, and Big Ten all collide—and Gary's got data-driven picks to keep the heater going after a 7–2 week. Using power ratings, last-four-week trends, and finishing-drives stats, we break down every edge that matters.Tuesday: Kent State vs Akron, Ohio vs Western Michigan.Wednesday: Buffalo vs Central Michigan, NIU vs UMass, Toledo vs Miami (OH).Thursday: Troy vs Old Dominion.Friday: Clemson vs Louisville, Minnesota vs Oregon.We dig into red-zone scoring, PPA margins, turnover rates, and ATS home/road splits to find real value before kickoff. Why Akron's trending up, how Western Michigan's defense can contain Ohio, why Miami (OH) thrives in MAC play, and why Troy's road record matters. Plus, can Clemson build off that win over Florida State? Can Oregon stay dominant despite injuries?

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new e-bike model from Tenways, California kills off its e-bike voucher program, a review of the new VMAX VX2 Hub e-scooter, Zero launches a scooter, NIU's got a new micro-car, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: California quietly kills e-bike voucher program, funnels funds into cars instead Tenways launches new 750W all-terrain city e-bike built for comfort and range Revealed: The tiny device police use to catch illegally fast e-bikes and e-scooters VMAX VX2 Hub 33 MPH e-scooter review: Fast yet surprisingly stable – and affordable! First look at Zero Motorcycles' new electric scooter launched today LiveWire reveals more details on its new lower cost S4 Honcho electric motorcycle NIU's scooter-sized electric microcar is actually headed for production Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/T_s2w4GZe5w

The boys breakdown the upcoming first week of the midweek slate, and talk you through the final week of the Saturday season. Miami sits a perfect 4-0, but a trip to Athens looms large, Toledo hosts NIU in (non)rivalry game, and Kent State and Ball State duke it out! Who comes out on top? Get the projections from the guys on this weeks showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast!Welcome back! MACtion for Toledo starts this week with a Wednesday night home match up against NIU. We've had a few more days than normal to lick our wounds after the loss against Wazzou. Tune in for all the pregame info and predictions, MAC championship hopes, and current bowl projections!Also, the boys give an update on how all of our Rockets fall sports are doing and discuss basketball news for both women's and men's teams! TOL!!

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Big Sky Brigit, Beth, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We talk about shirtless student sections, Brian Kelly got fired, and Arthur did a terrible accent in honor of the firing. Commish and Brigit talk about their Kibbie Dome visit; Commish got on the damn roof, Beth was at the WVU game, and Pitt Girl's dad, aka Pitt Dad, attended #764 New England College vs. #765 Maine Maritime. We discuss the GRIMS first win in 51 years*, our GOTW Ball State vs NIU, Turquoise Powered Lobos, Camo Miami, Toledo/Wazzu, Wake wins by 1, Oh no Purdue, Schiano emotion, Wyoming Bronze Boot, Auburn survives, Kent State brought in another cat take Pudge's powers, Akron with so many turnover tires, South Alabama, VT Double OT win, San Diego State away from water but still wins, COMPLIMENTARY IOWA FOOTBALL, MACCoon & Ohio, UVA survives, RICE OT WINNER, UConn we thought you got it out of your system, NORTH TEXAS RECORD SET, Texas, Memphis, A&M, Nebraska is bowl eligible, TEMPLE OT WINNER, Jordan is mean to Boise State again, WISCONSIN SCORED YAY, our Blue Hose go down to OUR DAYTON FLYERS, MONMOUTH stays rolling and much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Beth, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We talk about the Music City bowl's new sponsor, while watching Weekday CUSA. We preview Week 9 by discussing #765 Maine Maritime vs #764 New England College, something's got to give! Then we try to find out Sickos Committee Game of the Week, Utah State at New Mexico, Bronco's return and Turquoise, Ball State at NIU, Bronze Stalk series tied all time, Toledo at Wazzu, our helmet game of the Week - Rutgers at Purdue, we try to measure vibes of Auburn at Arkansas, BRONZE BOOT, Sunflower Showdown, FLOYD OF ROSEDALE, Nebraska stop and relax, UConn is too good for Rice, NC State at Pitt, poor Wisconsin at Oregon, DAKOTA MARKER, ANCHOR BONE, the Division 1 leading QB Punters Cornell takes on Brown, BIG SKY BANGERS (Commish could be at one of these games), Bobby Mo at St. Francis, UTRGV still undefeated at home, BLUE HOSE travel to Dayton to try to capture another area code, MARIST USE THE POWER OF THE BOUNCY CASTLE, the Monmouth Machine rolls to Hampton and much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Lord of the Spreadsheets Kevin, Big Sky Brigit, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. Jordan ate all the foods at the State Fair of Texas. We attempt to preview Week 6 and determine our Sickos Committee Game of the Week. We look at the Beavers and App State's turnover problems, Miami Ohio and NIU, wonder if San Diego State can only score points at home, the Battle of the Belt, Deacons and interim bump Hokies, Clemson at UNC and Chapel Thrill's Ludacris morning concert, Army/UAB, have no idea what is going to happen in Kansas State at Baylor, BC and Pitt, the all-new GMC FIUConn, OWL VS OWL (screeching sound), and ULM at Northwestern. Then a volcano erupts in our podcast, and we get absolutely sidetracked making a restaurant, the Return to the MAC for UMass; we find ourselves absolutely intrigued by UTSA at Temple, Big Red at the Blue Hens. Hey, it's Washington vs. Maryland in the Big Ten? Get confused about the very minimal late-night CFB action; we all feel like Texas at Florida will make everyone feel bad. Big Sky Bangers, Montana at Idaho State, Montana State at NAU, huge Southland Showdowns, Nicholls at Lamar & Stephen F. Austin at UIW, West Georgia Wolves love, and much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Beth, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We talk about the firing of Sam Pittman and the return of Bobby Petrino. Todd Grantham out as DC at Oklahoma State. Controversy in a Hope and Alma D3 game. Then we recap Week 5, Penn State and Oregon, Utah at West Virginia, Louisville at Pitt, intentional safety for Indiana at Iowa, our Sickos Game of the Week UCLA at NW, we read the drive chart of San Diego State 6 - NIU 3, ULM breaks the curse of the Red Wolves, the Lobos win the Enchantment Entanglement and Chile Roaster trophy, a THICC Six & Lunch in Lafayette, Commish yelling about San Jose State at Stanford when everyone else was watching other things (EXTEND FRANK REICH), Rutgers/Minnesota banger, UVA's field rush and win over FSU, Hokies with the Interim Bump win on NC State, Playoff ODU??, Bees survive the Deacons, did you know you converted as many 3rd downs as Auburn did against Texas A&M, Spinach Team of the Week, Cal Poly's big win, UIW big bounce back, 5-0 Blue Hose, Penn at Lehigh wild one, the Big Green's 50 yard bomb for the win and much much more!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Padres will take on the Cubs in Wrigley for the Wild Card, with all games starting at noon. Jaxson Dart leads the Giants to a win vs. the Chargers in his debut. The Rams win a thriller vs. the Colts behind Matthew Stafford's big game. SDSU beats NIU in a defensive battle. Scott and Grande go to SDFC.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Before we can move forward with our 2025 season previews, we need to heal. In this episode, we hold our annual fan therapy session, helping the Verballerhood work through the most traumatic moments from last season. From Notre Dame's shocking loss to NIU (on a first-time visitor's birthday, no less) to the eight-overtime Georgia-Georgia Tech nailbiter, we're confronting the pain head-on.Our listeners shared their deepest college football wounds: Penn State's crushing Orange Bowl interception, Oregon's Rose Bowl shellacking, Oklahoma's punter being its best quarterback, Texas's clutch 4th-and-13 conversion, and so much more. Plus: relationship drama intersecting with Texas State and Michigan State fandom.Let's process the beautiful agony of this sport before preview season begins. Consider this your exposure therapy in advance of 2025.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:49 - Upcoming previews & explaining Fan Therapy7:25 - Notre Dame's loss to NIU13:25 - Florida State and Oklahoma State bottoming out14:17 - Arkansas trauma18:28 - Georgia vs Georgia Tech 8-overtime game21:53 - The Backyard Brawl (Pitt vs West Virginia)27:08 - The Calgorithm and the Cal vs Miami game30:30 - Miami football being trauma adjacent39:50 - Penn State trauma moments42:28 - Michigan State fan (and relationship) trauma44:32 - Oregon's Rose Bowl loss to Ohio State48:08 - Oklahoma's offensive trauma52:31 - Arizona State gives up a 4th & 13 in the Peach Bowl58:25 - Texas trauma via Jack Sawyer1:01:12 - Texas A&M trauma1:03:46 - Texas State losing to Sam Houston in a restarted rivalry1:06:10 - BYU's wild loss to Kansas1:06:36 - Minnesota vs North Carolina opening game trauma1:07:47 - Rutgers' schedule and struggles1:08:12 - Tulane's lost playoff opportunity1:09:04 - Quick rundown of other team traumas (LSU, Washington, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Louisville)1:12:14 - Purdue fan trauma from Notre Dame game1:13:40 - Wrap up and preview of upcoming episodes_____A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.