Podcasts about North Texas

Recently crowned the 2025 Funniest Stand Up in Dallas, CAIN is a stand-up comic from North Texas that is quickly becoming a local favorite and easily recognized name in the comedy scene. He was kind enough to drop in for an update since our last episode and to promote his upcoming headlining show on January 11th at the world famous Improv comedy club in Addison, TX. Check out the podcast episode and grab some tickets to an upcoming performance. Enjoy! TICKETS TO CAIN'S SHOW AT THE ADDISON IMPROV!!! https://improvtx.com/addison/comic/cain/ I'M A FAN OF: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof CAIN: https://linktr.ee/FunnyCAIN  

Tricolor is accused of double-pledging vehicles, meaning one vehicle would have two titles on it from two lenders, instead of the usual one. Prosecutors say this type of fraud deceived investors about the actual value of Tricolor's inventory and its loans. In other news, several families in North Texas traded holiday celebrations for funeral planning in the wake of recent, high-profile domestic violence cases in Dallas, Kaufman and Tarrant counties; University Park's city council will consider at its Jan. 6 meeting ordering a special election in May to dissolve its membership with DART; former Dallas Cowboy Trevon Diggs is signing with the Green Bay Packers, reuniting with Micah Parsons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! 2026 is breathing down our necks, and we're kicking it off with a fresh lineup of segments usually reserved for Patreon. A dispute for the Honorable Judge Christie, some possible assholes, federal charges in a North Texas case, and more. Grab a plate, it's time for your New Year's Eve Grazing Board! Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Tuesday's college basketball results, talks to Curtis Rogers of 710 Seattle Sports about Washington dealing with lots of injuries, the BIg Ten & WCC landscape, & west coast teams to keep an eye on entering conference play, & Greg picks & analyzes every Wednesday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:19-Recap of Tuesday's Results15:50-Interview with Curtis Rogers31:58-Start of picks Wake Forest vs NC State34:33-Picks & analysis for Mercer vs Furman37:10-Picks & analysis for Tulane vs East Carolina40:04-Picks & analysis for Loyola IL vs Rhode Island42:38-Picks & analysis for South Alabama vs Louisiana45:10-Picks & analysis for UT San Antonio vs Florida Atlantic47:51-Picks & analysis for Wofford vs Western Carolina50:25-Picks & analysis for George Mason vs La Salle52:27-Picks & analysis for Appalachian State vs Old Dominion55:02-Picks & analysis for Charleston vs Elon57:32-Picks & analysis for Virginia vs Virginia Tech1:00:02-Picks & analysis for Texas St vs Troy1:02:58-Picks & analysis for Clemson vs Syracuse1:05:27-Picks & analysis for Stony Brook vs William & Mary1:08:07-Picks & analysis for Fordham vs Dayton1:10:31-Picks & analysis for Rice vs Tulsa1:12:59-Picks & analysis for St. Bonaventure vs VCU1:15:32-Picks & analysis for Campbell vs Monmouth1:18:07-Picks & analysis for Towson vs Hampton1:20:28-Picks & analysis for Northeastern vs North Carolina A&T1:22:57-Picks & analysis for Wichita St vs UAB1:25:16-Picks & analysis for Kansas City vs Denver1:28:02-Picks & analysis for Georgia Tech vs Duke1:30:33-Picks & analysis for North Texas vs Memphis1:33:23-Picks & analysis for Georgia St vs Marshall1:35:58-Picks & analysis for George Washington vs Richmond1:38:50-Picks & analysis for St. Joseph's vs St. Louis1:41:23-Picks & analysis for South Dakota vs North Dakota St1:43:51-Picks & analysis for Connecticut vs Xavier1:46:20-Picks & analysis for DePaul vs Villanova1:48:37-Picks & analysis for Drexel vs UNC Wilmington1:51:15-Picks & analysis for St. John's vs Georgetown1:54:03-Picks & analysis for Buffalo vs Northern Illinois1:56:41-Start of extra games Lamar vs East Texas A&M1:58:55-Picks & analysis for Army vs Lehigh2:00:50-Picks & analysis for Loyola MD vs American2:02:53-Picks & analysis for Boston U vs Navy2:04:52-Picks & analysis for Bucknell vs Holy Cross2:06:55-Picks & analysis for High Points vs UNC Asheville2:09:22-Picks & analysis for Charleston Southern vs Gardner Webb2:11:33-Picks & analysis for Radford vs USC Upstate2:14:13-Picks & analysis for NJIT vs Pennsylvania2:16:13-Picks & analysis for Colgate vs Lafayette2:18:26-Picks & analysis for Winthrop vs Longwood2:21:01-Picks & analysis for Stephen F Austin vs Northwestern St2:23:37-Picks & analysis for New Orleans vs Texas A&M CC2:26:00-Picks & analysis for Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We start the final hour of 2025 humorously discussing what was the top sports moment of the year in Memphis (it was that bad). We are also joined by Memphis Tigers Hoops Beat Writer Parth Upadhyaya in studio to talk Tiger hoops, ahead of their Conference opener vs North Texas later today

McKinney police charged the son of the city's former city manager with capital murder Monday after finding 73-year old Frank Ragan and his wife, 72-year old Jackie Ragan dead with stab wounds in their living room just days after Christmas. In other news, Rep. Jasmine Crockett said Monday she's the more experienced, proven progressive option for Democrats as she competes with state Rep. James Talarico for the party's Senate nomination; Federal officials on Monday announced funding amounts for its new rural health program. Texas will receive more than $281 million, more than any other state; nd Razzoo's, the Cajun restaurant chain that started in Dallas in 1991 and filed for bankruptcy in 2025, has been purchased by North Texas company M Crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2025 SDSU Football season ends with a loss vs North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl, 49-47. The Aztecs finish with a 9-4 record and today we recap the bowl game, give our grades on the season, and explore what's next as the transfer portal looms ahead.

What does it take host a fashion show luncheon or gala that is engaging, cost-effective, and most importantly fun? There is no better person to talk about this topic than today's guest and someone I am proud to call my friend, iconic runway model and fashion show producer Jan Strimple. After beginning her career in retail merchandising, Jan started her trajectory in the fashion industry, walking the runways of Paris and collaborating with top designers, including the iconic Bob Mackie. Jan then moved behind the runway and launched Jan Strimple Productions in Dallas, where she produced many top nonprofit fashion shows in North Texas, including the iconic House of DIFFA, which is Texas's answer to The Met Gala. Jan seamlessly shares fun stories, knowledge, and wisdom on a range of topics, including what organizations need to do to determine if a fashion show concept is the right thing for them, the importance of understanding your audience when selecting a designer or a collection to showcase, the differences between a daytime luncheon and nighttime gala fashion show, her favorite event moments over the years, and so much more. This is one episode you will definitely not want to miss.

The 2025 SDSU Football season ends with a loss vs North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl, 49-47. The Aztecs finish with a 9-4 record and today we recap the bowl game, give our grades on the season, and explore what's next as the transfer portal looms ahead.

What's actually happening in the real estate market right now—and why does it matter heading into 2026? In this episode, we kick off the new year with some laughs, some honest conversation, and a real look at what buyers and sellers are experiencing in the DFW market today. Gibson shares firsthand stories from the field showing how families are negotiating seller concessions, selling homes faster than the rest of the market, and finding opportunities most people don't realize still exist. We also talk about New Year momentum, goal setting vs. real commitment, and a challenge our team does every year that keeps us focused on growth—personally, professionally, and as advocates for our clients. Plus, we dive into something we're calling the HEB Factor—why grocery stores like H-E-B are quietly influencing where people want to live and how that's affecting home values across North Texas. If you're thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of the market in 2026, this episode is about helping you get clarity before the spring rush, not pressure you into anything. Sometimes the smartest move is simply starting the conversation early.If you want to sit down for a free, no-pressure real estate strategy session, you can call or text 214-310-0008, or find us online at toddtramonteteam.com.

Plus a winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to a large part of the U-S from North Dakota to New England, a North Texas family is in deep sorrow over the murder of a McKinney couple and the arrest of their adult son, one of the iconic Campisi's restaurants in Dallas will be closed for awhile because of a weekend fire, and more!

In this episode, Matt Chance, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Scottish Rite for Children, discusses expanding access to highly specialized pediatric orthopedic care while maintaining a relentless focus on excellence. He shares insights on growth strategies, workforce recruitment, culture, and positioning the organization to meet rising demand across North Texas and beyond.

Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 49-47 win over San Diego State in the New Mexico Bowl. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM KFXR in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app. 0:00 - Q1, Caleb Hawkins 9 yard touchdown run 0:17 - Q1, Ashton Gray 17 yard touchdown run 0:30 - Q1, Caleb Hawkins 23 touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker 0:43 - Q2, Ashton Gray 51 yard touchdown run 1:13 - Q3, Caleb Hawkins 3 yard touchdown run 1:26 - Q3, Cameron Dorner 1 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker 1:43 - Q4, Cameron Dorner 31 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker

Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Drew Mestemaker, Caleb Hawkins, Skyler Cassity, Drew Svoboda, and Will Jones II on the field following a 49-47 win over San Diego State in the 2025 New Mexico Bowl. These interviews originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs San Diego State in the New Mexico Bowl. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app. 0:00 - Drew Mestemaker 1:24 - Caleb Hawkins 2:57 - Skyler Cassity 4:26 - Drew Svoboda 6:31 - Will Jones II

The Aztecs Fall To #25 North Texas In A Crazy New Mexico Bowl.

Quaranteam - Dave In Dallas: Part 6 Planning a Future. Based on a post by RonanJWilkerson, in 12 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. October 17, 2020. All of Dave's partners were at the park, setting up the folding table and portable gazebo. None of his partners were wilting flowers, so he couldn't exactly muscle his way in to doing the set up. But, they had taken off with the intent that three would return to clean the dishes while the rest hung out in the park for Shawna to get off in barely an hour. Roscoe and Esme, of course, were among those getting to run around in the grass and fresh air. So, Dave was at the sink, scrubbing dishes with some of his favorite songs playing out of his Echo Show in the kitchen. The volume was cranked, and so was Dave's voice as he sang along, rather skillfully, but a bit out of practice. Currently, he was belting through a Kenny Loggins song. One that got him energized and moving. Isabella's eyes, Oh, shine your light and make your momma smile "Who, yeah, shake it baby!" Dave spun around, caught in the act. Doing dishes, and singing. And dancing. Sort of. Mel and Becca stood at the entrance to the kitchen, clapping and whistling. Lupie was beside them, with a smile and a raised eyebrow. "I claim dibs on naming my first daughter Isabella!" Rebecca called out. Melanie pursed her lips and looked defeated. "I'd fight you for that privilege, but with a daughter named Esmeralda, that'd be too close. Besides," Lupie added with a wry smile, "some would say it's the same name, so I guess I got there first." Then, she playfully stuck out her tongue. Now, Lupie is often fun loving, but this was a level of silly unheard of for her. Everyone was too busy laughing with her to show much in the way of shock though. Dave moved in to hug her and delivered a soft kiss. Lupie hummed into the kiss and smiled before pulling back with a playful scowl. "Don't think I forgot you were doing basic chores, David." "They needed doing, and I didn't have much on my plate at the moment, corazon ." Lupie just narrowed her eyes at Dave's reply, but the smile below gave away her jest. For added measure, Dave slapped her ass and then squeezed. That and Lupie's 'Eep!' got Mel and Becca laughing again. Then they took up position behind Dave's shoulders, so he was surrounded by his partners. Their hands slid along his sides in ways that were chaste, for now, but hinted at an interest in something more. "No, horny girls, remember this is Shawna's celebration. Picnic party in the park, the gift from Becca and Reena, and then she gets Dave all to herself until after breakfast." The younger women groaned, but acquiesced. "Shawna's heading straight there from work, and she texted me a few minutes ago she was on her way out the door. We need to wrap up here in short order and get to the park." Lupie sent Dave to wash up and change for the party while the ladies finished the remaining dishes and picked up the last needed items for the party. They got to the park about ten minutes before Shawna, or just enough time for Roscoe to finish saying hello to each of them. The other ladies greeted Shawna warmly, then she advanced on Dave, who had been waiting his turn. "Congratulations, babe. I'm proud of you and happy for you." Shawna wrapped him in a tight hug and a long, lingering kiss that was smoky rather than fiery. "I've been looking forward to that all day." Dave smiled and dropped a quick peck on her lips. "So, just the two of us until tomorrow morning huh?" Shawna grinned. "Umm-hmm. Very accommodating crew you've drawn to you, darling." "And pretty good cooks too. You should get something to eat. I made that cucumber tomato salad you like." "Ooo, with the fresh veggies you just harvested?" Dave nodded. Shawna skipped happily to the table, Dave beside her, holding her hand. Dave ate a double helping of everything. Each dish was tasty, and he was hungry. He sidled up to Shawna. "So how's Skippy the Wonder Boy doing?" Shawna's department now consisted of her, a young and fresh out of college guy with his master's in meteorology, and a young lady that was on her internship last spring when lockdowns hit. Each had different levels of skills, and each had shortages that Shawna, as the boss, had to train them up from. At least 'Skippy' had finished all the classes. He seemed like a pleasant guy on air. Unfortunately, he looked perpetually 14, wearing one of daddy's suits. The scruffy attempt at a beard was not helping. Shawna's scowled. Hard. "Mitchell is coming along just fine. Especially for a young man thrust into a position with far more responsibility than he should have to carry this soon out of school." "I'm sorry, hun. He always comes off as very pleasant, but he also looks way too young." "He is too young. He's handling his professional duties quite well, though. It's his personal life I worry about occasionally." "How so?" "Well, his first partner was a former Cowboys cheerleader, and looks it. She's been off the squad for two years, so she didn't get snapped up by some rich guy wanting a trophy." Shawna paused to a rough exhale. "But yeah, this earnest, and rather naïve, nerd boy has the devastatingly hot, bubbly woman three years older than him dumped in his lap. His first day back after she'd joined him, I thought the top of his head was going to fall off, he was smiling so big." Dave snorted at the image. He could understand the boy's predicament. That made him think. "That was just the start. His second partner was his sister's best friend; she was homecoming queen and prom queen. The sad side is, his sister didn't make it." Shawna's voice caught. "So sometimes he's having sex with this beauty that he never thought would come near him, and sometimes they're crying together over his dead sister and her dead friend." "Damn this fucking virus," Dave said huskily. He blew out a breath. "He really is one of us isn't he?" Shawna nodded. "How many partners does he have?" "Mindy, his fourth partner joined him last week. He's probably getting a fifth soon." She thought for a moment. "Guess that means you'll be getting another lady soon as well." Dave shrugged. "Yeah, maybe. I'm at seven now, so maybe that's it. That would be fine by me. Any one of you alone are incredible." He paused for the appreciative kiss. "I was thinking, if both families are plused up enough to be safe, then maybe we should invite him and his partners over. For games, or just talk and some background music." Shawna brightened. "Now that's the man I fell for." She kissed him firmly on the cheek. "I don't know if he has any friends or family left, and his girls are nice ladies, but not nerds. Well, Ginger, his third partner is an anime fan, but I think that's the extent of her nerd creds. Mindy's an athlete. Now, all of them love him to death, and they may share some of his other interests, but not the nerdy stuff." Dave frowned. "Sounds like Oracle isn't working out for him." "Oh, no. He has interests that aren't strictly speaking nerdy. And I know there's some sharing going on there. Kelly, the former cheerleader, shares his love of gardening." "And that's something Liv and I can share with the both of them." "Yup." "Okay, let's talk it over with the others and plan something." Dave looked chagrined. "So, uh, what's his real name?" Shawna gave him a pursed-lip grin with narrow eyes. "Mitch. Mitchell Westfield" "I'll work on that." Shawna gave him some side-eye, but with a grin, as they walked back to the others. Becca and Reena were waving them over excitedly and everyone had gathered around the box with the cake Lupie'd made. Shawna opened the package Reena held up for her. In the small box was a black t-shirt with the station logo over the heart on the front and "Weather Boss" across the back. The girls had carefully made sure it was just the right fit, not too snug or too loose for Shawna to wear to work. She laughed and hugged each teen. "You two are pretty awesome you know?" Both young ladies beamed. Shawna draped the t-shirt over her shoulder as Lupie opened the box to reveal the cake. It was three layers, with milk chocolate icing. On the top was the station logo, with the words 'Chief Meteorologist'. Around the sides, as one walked around, there was a sun breaking through clouds, a cloud with rain falling from it, and the third tableau depicted a tornado, with a bit of dust obscuring the bottom. "Oh, it's perfect Lupie! Thank you so much!" The ladies embraced before Lupie set about slicing the well-crafted dessert. Naturally, Shawna got the first slice. Between the layers was a thin puree of strawberries; Shawna's favorite. That was good for a small happy dance, which in turn, made Lupie happy. With everyone chatting happily, Dave slipped away from the others. He just had a small side trip he needed to make. About fifteen minutes later, Shawna came around the bend in the sidewalk as it exited the trees near the base of the bridge. She moved, unhurried, to Dave's side as he stood at the peak of the bridge, looking down at the stream passing below. In flood stage, it took a wider path, and might legitimately be called a river. Most of the time, it remained within the narrow channel with broad margins that were pleasant to walk along if you wore the right footwear. "You know, we all saw you leave. We just thought you needed some space. Or some time." She looked into his face, seeing the evidence of tears, but not a full-on bawling episode. "This is Eddie's bridge isn't it?" Eyes watering again, Dave didn't trust himself to speak and merely nodded. Shawna stepped closer and hugged him. They stood like that for a few minutes before she slowly released him. "Thanks. I needed that. I just; I'm such a damn wimp. I know I need to be stronger for all of you, but I; I can't move past this." "You keep focusing on the times you fall down. I see the man that gets back up, shoulders the burden, and keeps going." "I don't want to though, I only do it because I have to." "That's what makes you the man I've fallen in love with. No one wants to take the burden, and some people refuse to do it. You do it, knowing how much pain you'll go through again." "This world sucks ya know." "It always has, we just papered over it and let ourselves forget. Now is one of the times the ugliness rips through the paper walls and makes us look it in the face." Shawna paused to stroke the side of Dave's face soothingly. "Do you remember the Kurlan Naiskos, in TNG?" "Yeah." "One of your voices is an ox. Carry any burden, push through any problem, get the job done no matter the cost to yourself. A low-key hero. Maybe not the only hero within you. All I'm saying is, I am very glad to have you in my life, and to be a part of your life." They stood there at the railing, looking at the water for a minute or so. Then Shawna spoke again. "Honestly David, we're talking about your son's death here. I'd be worried if you weren't having bouts of sorrow. Hell, that would scare the shit out of me. I'd much rather come home to find you curled into a fetal position bawling your eyes out, than you just blithely going about your life as if nothing happened." Dave looked up at her and smiled weakly. "Okay. Sorry, I just feel like such a pussy when I get like this." "Don't make me tell Becca on you," Shawna said with a grin. With a sly smile, Dave rejoined, "So, how may I convince you to keep my dirty secret?" "Hmm, kitty's hungry, Davey." Shawna said in a low tone. Then she nibbled her finger and switched to a higher pitched schoolgirl pleading tone. "Kitty needs cream. Please Davey, pump your cream into my hungry, wet kitty." "Kitty hell, I'm looking at a strong, capable panther that could eat me alive and make me smile the whole time." Shawna grinned, excited. The skirt she wore that day was long and loose, without being flowy. Dave knelt briefly to reach his hands up and pull off her thong panties. He stuffed them in his pocket as she gathered the lower part of her skirt in her hands and leaned back against the railing. Fortunately, Dave was wearing jeans instead of cargo shorts today. Cargos would have dropped to his ankles the moment he unbuckled, leaving his bare ass out for anyone to walk by and see. Though no one seemed to be on the trail today. Instead, he unbuckled and unzipped, lowering his jeans and boxers just enough to bring his already half-erect cock out. When he stepped closer to Shawna, she wrapped her left leg around his waist and draped the skirt to cover the both of them. A few minutes of hungry kisses and energetic groping had Dave at full mast. He slipped himself inside Shawna's drenched pussy while she groaned. They fucked hard. Shawna focused mostly on staying upright and close, but put some effort into fucking back at him. Dave drove himself into her, his hunger matching hers, one hand behind her torso, the other fondling her tit through her shirt and bra roughly, the way she liked when they were going fast. His thumb and forefinger grasped at her nipple, and Shawna hit her first orgasm. She shook in Dave's arms, her rippling inner muscles running riot on his intruding organ. As she calmed, he approached his peak. She could see it in his eyes and urged him onward with soft, lusty whispers. As Dave erupted, she clutched him tight, her body overcome with spasms as the serum renewed her attachment to him, giving her pleasure when he attained climax. When her shuddering subsided, she kissed him warmly. Dave slipped himself out of her and quickly fixed his boxers and jeans. He handed her panties back, so she had something to stem the fluids flowing out of her. There were knowing smiles when they rejoined the others, but no commentary. In the mid-evening, with dusk sufficiently fallen outside, Dave and Shawna lay cozily tangled in the bath. With darkness outside and only the smallest, dimmest light on the vanity, the lighting gave a warm, inviting ambience. Peach bubble bath scented the air more than the water. It was just a little late in the year for a fresh peach; Dave checked that early in his planning. Shawna took another deep breath, a big, lazy grin on her face. "My favorite scent ever." "So can I call you my Georgia peach, even if you're not from Georgia?" "Well, I sort of am. My mother's from Georgia. Mom and Dad met at UGA. He was majoring in Civil Engineering and she was majoring in Music Education. When they graduated, they moved to St Louis to start their new life together. Dad grew up in Creve Coeur, a town near St Louis." "That's a sweet story." "Umm hmm. I'm hoping to have the same happily ever after here. They're both alive and quarantining hard. Hopefully, the vaccine will get there soon. I haven't said anything to them directly, but they are being careful." Dave gave a slight extra squeeze to the hug. They sat there in silence again for a while. Then Dave's hands slipped downward a bit, cupping her tits lightly as he hummed '; really love your peaches wanna shake your tree ;” Shawna recognized the tune and chuckled. It was a long, slow, comfortable night, with more cuddling and light touching than sex. Ditto for the wake up. Chapter 8; Planning a Future. October 19, 2020. Shawna's early shift meant she was home for dinner with enough time to change and sit with the family talking while Lupie and Reena prepared the meal. "Mom was a pretty good painter. She actually sold a few at small auctions. The one she was proudest of, she gave to Dave though. He's a fan of seascapes, so she made this beautiful painting with a cliff in the upper left and a roiling, storm-tossed ocean filling most the canvas. Lots of white caps and ocean spray, dark stormy waters, the whole works. You could almost feel like you were on the deck of a ship struggling to stay afloat in the storm." Liv looked wistful as she spoke of her mom's talents. "Oh! I've seen that one!" Jan exclaimed. The others looked between Livy, Dave, and Jan. With a neutral face that they had become accustomed to at certain times Dave said, "I put it away in a closet to keep it safe. I; went through a dark time there for a while. I didn't want to damage it." "And I found it when I was looking for the book boxes you mentioned. I'm sorry I brought it up, Dave." Olivia nodded her agreement with Jan. "Don't be ladies. Janelle's gift is a bright point. Honestly, I'm at a place now that I would feel safe bringing it back out. And the photos." A small relief settle over the gathering. There were a few spots that obviously held a picture or painting for some years, but had been bare when the ladies arrived. The general state of the world, and the events of Olivia and Melanie's arrival made each reluctant to broach the subject. "It would be good to see pictures of Eddie, Janelle, and; Carter?" Shawna said softly. "I don't think I ever saw Livy's parents, but I met Eddie a few times." Becca chimed in. "He was a nice guy. Kinda handsome too. But, I know where he got that from." She blew an air kiss to Dave. The others grinned or chuckled, with a few nods. "Well, she made the painting in Eddie's senior year, and he was between girlfriends when Mom finished. She had me bring it over on a weekend she knew Eddie was staying with Dave. Dave hadn't moved to this house yet." Dave chuckled, in memory, as he realized where Olivia was going with this story. "Keep in mind, Eddie is almost three years older than me. At the time, I was a few months past fifteen, and Eddie was shy of his eighteenth birthday by a few months. Mom drives me, but hangs back a bit, having me talk to Dave and Eddie. I get to Dave's front door, all flustered, 'cuz here's my crush, that I fantasize about spending my life with," Olivia is beaming a big smile at this point, with Dave replying with a shame-faced smile, "being all happy for this gift I'm giving him and showing me all this affection, but like I'm a well-loved daughter, not a woman he'd go out with. And all these little-girl-in-love feelings are just going haywire." The older ladies all showed some level of sympathy for Olivia. For her part, Becca slipped off her spot, nestled in beside Dave and said, "I don't know what you're talking about." The play-act was good for a chuckle. "That's when Eddie pipes up and offers to take me out that evening. He looked uncertain, but somewhat interested. We were friends, but there'd been no romance, no attraction. I was torn, because Eddie is a; " Olivia swallowed "--was a great guy, but he wasn't the guy I was after. I agreed, though. A week later he admitted that Dave put him up to it, and Mom was almost certainly involved. The three of them made multiple attempts at throwing us together. Hell, Eddie was the only boy Daddy didn't try to scare off." "Wait, so you dated Eddie?" "Not really. It was just two friends hanging out. It happened a few times as Mom, Dad, and Dave kept trying to get us together, but it never stuck. We both thought the other was an incredible person," she paused for a second again, "but there was no; no spark of desire. I mean, yeah, he thought I was pretty, I thought he was handsome, but it just wasn't there." "OK, 'cuz that would have been really weird. Especially if you two had; " "Nope." Olivia said it awfully quick, with a bit of extra color rising in her face. That caused everyone else to lean in. "Girl," was all Shawna said. Olivia rolled her eyes and exhaled hard. "They were trying so hard, and we really liked each other, and we thought maybe if we just tried; but we couldn't kiss without giggling. Like we couldn't bring our lips together we'd bust out laughing first. On the cheek was fine, but lips touching was just too goofy." Olivia stared off into space for a moment. "Okay, there was one time we tried to go all the way. I was over eighteen by then. We each undressed ourselves, but by the time we were both naked, we both had the nervous giggles. On paper, we should have been a great match, but something big was missing." "Oh, I've felt it," Becca said, waving her hand in the air, "I know what the big missing thing was." The whole house cracked up laughing. "Hey, we are talking about my friend here. And he's Dave son, so he was no slouch there. It just wasn't hard. That was a little demoralizing. I'm standing there, naked, tits out, not trying to hide anything, and I was already keeping it trimmed, so it's all out there where he can see it, and he's limp. Full length, but limp. That was a blow to my ego." "Coulda been worse. If you had slept with Eddie ;” A collective shiver ran through the room. "Yeah, yeah that would be weird. I may or may not have gone out the next weekend and found a guy to assuage my hurt ego, though." A few sympathy nods occurred in response. "About two months later, I found another boyfriend, but by then, I knew in my heart I was just biding time 'til I was old enough to pursue Dave. I was over eighteen, of course, but I knew I needed to be a bit older to really get his attention. That relationship eventually petered out, and every guy since has been a month or two fling about twice a year so I don't go crazy." "And now you have your dream guy." Jan supplied. Just then, Reena came out to the arch separating the dining room and living room. "We're starting to bring dishes out to the table. You can start taking seats." Looking at Becca, she added, somewhat resignedly, "Did you tell him yet?" Becca squealed. "I almost forgot! Thank you for reminding me! We were watching MTV earlier, and they're going through a leadership change. Like all the bigwigs got fired, and now they have a new CEO." Dave looked askance. "I haven't been interested in MTV for a few decades, back before they should have stopped using the 'M' if they were being honest." "That's just it though! The new guy has announced they will refocus on music." "But I liked The Real World!" Kareena grumped. Becca stuck her tongue out at Reena, before turning back to Dave. "And you'll never guess who the new head of MTV is!" "I don't follow music industry executives, so no, I really have no idea, who it could be." "But you know this guy," she said with a wide grin. "He's a little white, a little nerdy. He likes polka; " "No. Way." Dave said with a grin on his face. "Weird Al?" Shawna started chuckling. "Seriously?" "Yep! Weird Al Yankovich is the new head of MTV! They're having a grand re-opening Wednesday, noon, Pacific Time. They said there will be themed hours, so certain times will be 80's music, or 90's, or girl-pop, or hard rock, etc." "Wonder if they'll borrow VH1 'Pop-up Video' with the little factoids. That could be a good hour-block too." That's when Lupie appeared to summon them all to the table for dinner. Firmly this time. As dinner wound down, Lupie turned to Becca. "Have you asked him yet?" The little blonde shrunk into herself. "No," she said softly. "Ask me what?" Dave inquired. Reena looked at Becca like she was waiting for her to take the lead, but wouldn't for much longer. Rebecca swallowed hard, inhaled like she was steeling herself, and looked at Dave. "We didn't get a prom. Reena pointed that out last week. And, back then, it wasn't an issue for me. I mean, even without; everything that's going on. But now, it'd be kinda cool. So, um, the others are putting a prom on for us; me and Reena, I mean; so, uh, Dave, would you take me to prom?" Dave was surprised, and a little stunned. "I, uh," he sputtered, until Lupie, Jan, and Shawna fixed him with very determined looks. "Of course. Yes, Rebecca Sampson, I will escort you to prom." The cheers around the table settled after a moment, and attention turned to Reena. She beamed. "Dave, would you take me to prom also?" With a big grin, Dave replied, "Well, I dunno, I already have one prom date ;” his tone was playfully enough to keep most of the panic flutters out of Reena's stomach. "I would happily share a prom date with Reena." Becca interjected. "Then yes, Kareena Agrawal, I will escort you to prom along with Becca." Another round of cheers as both girls laughed. "So, you get a second prom Dave, this time with two hot dates!" Jan teased. Dave looked at her side eyed. "First actually. I wasn't in any kind of social demand in high school." "Wait, you didn't go to prom?" half the ladies exclaimed. Dave scoffed. "It was a social thing. I was a nerd. Okay, I'm still a nerd, don't give me that look. Anyway, I didn't belong at social events. Dances, football games, I didn't go and nobody missed me." "I'm a nerd, and I went to prom, David." Shawna replied. "You're a pretty girl. Boys like to go to dances with pretty girls. Girl nerds still get asked out, especially when they're attractive." No one wanted to ruin the mood by pursuing that line of discussion further, but they all noted an undertone in Dave's comments. October 21, 2020. Dave planted soft kisses on Lupie's shoulder as he drove himself in and out of her hot, wet tunnel. He held her hip with one hand and traced lazy patterns on her abdomen with the other. Lupie's hands rested on the wall as she bent over, pushing her ass out so Dave could pump himself into her sex. They were ten minutes into what was supposed to be a quickie, but both enjoyed the union so much they were subtly stretching out the encounter. Of course, the fact that Esme's room was right next to Dave's office added some need for quiet. And quiet fucks were generally slower. Still, they couldn't take forever. With this many people in the house, no matter how quiet they were, if they kept going, someone would walk in on them. Dave slipped his hand from Lupie's belly up to her tit. He took a firm, possessive grip and rubbed her nipple with his palm and massaging the bulk of her tit with his fingers. Lupie's right hand left the wall and flew to her mouth. Her shoulder braced against the wall, Lupie's eyes rolled back as her torso convulsed. Her low moan of ecstasy was largely stifled by her hand. The undulation of her inner muscles set Dave off, and he fired several ropes of hot cum into her waiting passage. Both stood there for a minute, steadying themselves and luxuriating in the primal satisfaction of the completed act. As Dave softened and slipped out of her, Lupie reached to the side table and grabbed some tissues to catch any leakage. She turned, resting her back against the wall and staring into her lover's eyes. "You know David, tomorrow is the day. Hopefully." Dave looked at her quizzically. "I ovulate tomorrow. I've been tracking it. This time could be the one that gets me pregnant." Dave leaned into Lupie and took her in his arms. A shudder passed through him as he realized he might soon be a father again. A dark, demented voice rose up to remind him just how well that worked out the last time. "Still," Lupie purred with a grin, "I wouldn't mind a second dose tomorrow, just to increase our chances." Dave kissed her slowly on the lips, with no tongue. "Purely for reproductive purposes of course." He added a wink. Lupie hugged him tightly after barking out a short laugh. Then they dressed and she headed back downstairs. Dave opened the new microfridge and pulled out a bottle of water and a pouch of tuna in sunflower oil. Livy and Mel picked up the fridge last week, during the grocery run. The same trip they'd gotten the palmprint secured gunsafe for Livy's headboard. Mel and Reena put it in place while Dave and Liv installed the safe. He guzzled about half the water bottle before setting it down. Then he took his time with the tuna and the other half the bottle. Time enough to mull over his problem. His game might be dead in the water, for good this time. As with so many others, he hadn't heard back from the artists that made the images for him in too damn long. The background artist, Harrison Black, had been incommunicado for months. That may not be an insurmountable problem. There was only one background missing from the scenes he had planned out. Those scenes might be movable to one of the existing settings. Or maybe he could find an artist to make that last image and match Harri's style; but that would be a dicey prospect. As long as he didn't add any new locations, he was good there. But; his character artist was also not responding. His last email two months ago mentioned he was sick. He had finished all of the characters through the last update, but the game had three more characters to complete the cast, and one played a pivotal role in the last two scenes of the pending update. He needed to find a new artist. And negotiate a new contract. For a game whose market may have shrunk drastically. Who the hell would pay money for a game about a guy surviving an apocalypse and fucking hot babes when they're in the middle of an actual apocalypse and every surviving guy had several women addicted to his cum? It was still worth a shot though. After mulling over the wording, Dave opened Discord and navigated to UnVale, the site he'd used before. He found an appropriate thread and started typing. budget: $800 plus 10% of revenue work: headshot and 3d poly-rigged female character, character description (rough physical and detailed personality) provided in further communications. three characters needed. possibly three artists, one per character. Upfront and percentage applied per character. timeline: 6-8weeks Commercial use, erotic game respond by DM please With that done, Dave left the server. There were other things to do. He logged into the email server for Eastfield and checked for messages. His dean emailed with a list of classes for spring semester. Technically, she was offering the list for his approval. Yeah right. She's the dean. Yeah, He'd made full professor rank five years ago, but getting in a pissing match with the dean over class assignments was never a good idea. And she'd never given him reason to anyway. The 'check these to make sure they are right' note always elicited that rebel reaction in him. Interesting. Math department must be shorthanded. Dave had one section of college algebra in addition to two sections of physics. One of those was calc-based, the other algebra & trig based. And then a section of gen ed physical science. That had been awhile, but something he'd done before. He emailed back the list looked fine, but he'd need a copy of the texts for the math and physical science classes, and quickly, so he could start planning. Hard copies if possible. At least a looseleaf version. He tagged in a suggestion they offer an astronomy class or earth science or oceans class. Something more focused that could get the kids attention. Student interest tends to improve student scores, after all. He pointed out with a little review time, he could teach the astronomy or earth science class. If they went with an oceans class, he'd need one of the biology folks to cover the portions of the class on sea life. Ugh. College algebra had some interesting and useful tools but teaching it to a class of mostly 'why do I have to take this'? whiners could make for a demoralizing semester. Well, maybe that would be the plus side of an apocalypse. The survivors might be all that much more desirous to grow and achieve. Okay, plan with positive thoughts. Expect hungry, eager young minds. Or even hungry, eager older minds. And a little bit scared. Some more than others. Lastly, he suggested that whichever of the three they offered should have a field trip component. Now more than ever, it was important to break students out of their doldrums and really see the stuff they talked about in class. "Dave! Dave! Dave!" Becca burst through his office door. "It's on! It's coming on next! Come down!" She gave him a quick kiss on the lips and raced back out. Dave was chuckling by the time she turned around, and rising as she passed the doorframe. He joined her in the living room in short order, without running. Lupie, Liv and Mel were waiting as well. Jan and Esme came out of the library just as Dave hit the bottom of the stairs. "All of you are music video fans?" Dave asked. "Or Weird Al?" He asked with a raised eyebrow. "I'm a you fan, David," Lupie replied, "and a Becca fan. You two are so excited by this, I had to be here to watch." "You exposed me to Weird Al when I was young and impressionable. My interest in him is all your fault." Olivia observed with a smirk. "Hey, I'm just band wagoning here," Melanie chortled. Then Jan chimed in. "This is a cultural event. It would be educational for Esme," she said with a sly grin. The commercial cut away and an aural cascade of celebration sounds issued from the TV. "Hello, all you beautiful people, I'm Martha Quinn, your Video Jockey for this inaugural segment of the renewed Music Television channel. Yes, we are concentrating on music again, and, in honor of the impending Halloween holiday, we have an oldie but a goldie; Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'." The screen cut to the iconic video by the king of pop. The full version. When it ended, Quinn was back. "I get chills from that every time." Martha shook her head, smiling. "Now, with the Thanksgiving holiday not far away, our new CEO has whipped up something to make the meal; just a little extra special." Guitar chords from Eric Clapton's 'Cocaine' start playing. When you eat leftovers, And you're feeling averse, ptomaine Half the room cracked up laughing. Dave didn't hear most the rest of the lyrics, but hell, his family was laughing. And surely the song would play again. It was good to laugh. By the time they settled down, the video was over and Martha Quinn's face stared back at them. "I hope you all enjoined that as much as I did. I'll be back to host 'The '80's Hump Day Show' this evening, but until then my younger colleagues will host shows featuring current, or at least more recent, styles. Our new formatting is geared to exemplify and introduce the unique and wonderful flavors of different eras and genres. We here at MTV would like to foster greater understanding and appreciation between peoples of different generations, so please, at some point during the week, take the time to sit in with us as we cover an era or style you are unfamiliar with and get to know some of the things that make other people in your life tick." Dave couldn't shake the sense that Quinn knew about the Quaranteam serum and was trying to foster connections between partners of well separated age groups, without talking about the serum in even the slightest. Then again, the sentiment had its own value, without the serum issues. October 22, 2020. The doorbell was still an unusual sound to hear these days, even though the house no longer felt like his own pyramid. It definitely wasn't quiet at the moment. House Belsus was in the midst of a round robin Mario Cart championship. Although, this one was a warmup. Shawna wasn't here, so they'd have another contest when the whole house was present. At the moment, Mel and Olivia were frustrated with each other and Esme's otherworldly ability both in the game and playing the two off each other. As the two of them attacked the other, Esme got ahead of them both. Becca was laughing, and well ahead of all three, sailing free and clear of any competitor or trap. Until Esme got a blue shell. Just as it detonated, the doorbell sounded. "I got it!" Reena shouted, leaping to her feet and rushing for the door. Dave rose to follow, but was tackled by Becca, Liv, and Mel. Lupie began to object, since Esme was in the room, but the girls were mostly just hugging, with some kissing. Lips only, no tongue. "Hey, come on! I need to go answer the door," he protested. "Nope," Becca retorted. "Reena hasn't gotten to welcome a new lady to the house yet. And you need to make a proper first impression when she walks in; smothered in adoring women!" Dave rolled his eyes but stopped trying to wiggle free. Lupie and Jan chuckled off to the side. "I heard that from outside." said a voice carrying a tinkle of amusement. All three young ladies scrambled up so Dave could stand and face their newest sister. She stepped forward, offering her hand. "Hi, I'm Vanessa Worton. You must be Dave. You have quite the entourage here." Dave reached his hand out to accept her greeting. Champagne blonde hair; with dark roots; fell from a middle part down the sides of her face to drape a few inches down her shoulders. Round, olive green eyes stared back at Dave from a face balanced between oval and rectangular. The wide smile, with plenty of teeth showing, appeared a mix of forced and natural while her cheeks gathered into pleasant apples above and beside her mouth. Vanessa wore a tight-knit thin teal sweater under a medium beige cardigan. Light tan slacks and slip-on comfortable walking shoes in dappled white and dark grey finished her business casual look. At 5'5" she wasn't exactly short for a woman, but neither was she tall by any stretch. She appeared to be a well-kept late thirties. The skin of her face was supple, but showed signs of experience in life; not all of it positive. Vanessa chuckled. "Well, it's always ego boosting for a man to be speechless upon seeing me. Especially one surrounded by such lovely ladies already." Dave collected himself. "Would you like a seat?" When he saw her noticing the paused game, he added, "We were having a playoff. Although this is really just practice, since Shawna's at work. She'll be home in another hour and a half. That's her usual time, though depending on her shift some days could be earlier or later." "So all of you are into video games?" Vanessa said as she stepped around her large pink rolling suitcase to find a seat. "No, some of us are into video games, and some of us join in for family unity." Lupie rejoined. "I can appreciate that." Vanessa smiled back. "Family sticks together." Her smile looked slightly artificial for a moment. "I like that you all refer to each other as family, rather than a team. It sounds; cozier, comforting. And the whole dogpile thing? Very Norman Rockwell. If Rockwell painted polygamous families," she added with a wide grin. "You must be Lupie," she said approaching the Latina. "I think your letter was the most convincing, and intimidating. I almost passed over Dave so I wasn't getting in the way of, or being overshadowed by, two long term loves." Everyone but Jan, Lupie, and Becca bore puzzled looks. That's when Jan cleared her throat and spoke up. "I was contacted the end of last week to type up a short mention of my time here, my thoughts, and such. I sent that in Sunday night." "I got mine in yesterday." Lupie said. "Me too," said Becca. "It was interesting getting three uniquely different people saying slightly different things that all painted the same picture." Vanessa walked back to Dave. "You're an interesting guy David Belsus." Dave looked slightly uncomfortable by instinct, but quickly applied some of the confidence he'd been gaining or faking. "You seem to have me at a disadvantage, Ms. Worton." "Vanessa. Or preferably, Nessa. Given how; close we are going to be." She flashed him a playfully wicked smile. Dave was getting enough practice now to see beneath the surface. Under the playfully strong woman exterior was a deep current of uncertainty, even nervousness. "I have professional reasons to be here as well. I'm a realtor, so I'm involved in the re-housing project going on. If I hadn't matched to you, I would have been by to visit sometime next week, but as it is, I'd like to start that conversation now, lay out the parameters for all of you and after I wake up from imprinting we can talk about what you; well, what we want," she ended with a grin. "Sounds good," Dave replied. "Re-housing, huh? Are we really supposed to wind up with many more ladies in the house?" "I don't know any more than you've been told, really, but I've seen some families much bigger. Most seem to be heading that direction though. The metroplex - all of North Texas - got hit hard, David." She paused. "Harder than some other areas because of all the deniers. I don't know the numbers, since I'm not involved in that work, but we have a lot fewer men here. We also had a higher loss of women, but not nearly to the same degree as the increased loss of men. Only a few of the women are interested in re-locating, so families here will likely be bigger than families in California or New England; on average anyway." "That's how it's been before all this though too." "Well, yeah," she said with a chuckle. Then she cleared her throat and seemed to settle into a 'professional' facial set. "To ease the logistical load for utilities and other services, the government is encouraging folks to gather into consolidated neighborhoods or downtown living areas. They mostly want people to live in multi-use towers. Basically, skyscrapers with stores and service shops on the bottom floor or two, and residential spaces above. Each family would have one entire floor. A large family might get two floors." "I would rather not live in a high-rise." Dave kept his tone neutral and even, in a way that suggested much more passion behind the sentiment than that actually expressed. "Well that brings us to the communities being formed. Some are on cul-de-sacs with enlarged houses. And the cul-de-sacs are clustered. There are some that have semi-circle roads with houses on the outer edge and a park or shops in the middle. The smaller ones of those are also clustered." "Of course, the Las Colinas and South Lake folks already have their gated communities. They may bring a few others in to occupy a house that was already empty, or vacated by a; casualty, but mostly, they are 'keeping to their own'. I wouldn't expect you; us; to get in there." "Not sure I'd want to." That earned a few nods. "There are a variety of sizes in the midrange communities. Those also vary by amenities in the house. Some houses in the same community have different amenities, inside or outside. In fact some of the nicer communities in the midrange are; choosy, so, again, they could be hard to get into." Dave, Lupie and Liv just shrugged. "Now, generally speaking, the communities will be mixed so there is, as best as possible, a cross section of races, political views, and interests in each community. The intent is to hopefully negate the polarization we've all seen increasing over the past twenty years." All of the older members of the family nodded. Everyone old enough to watch the news knew exactly what she was talking about. "But, there will be some; themed communities. In the Mesquite area, there will be a community of multiple cul-de-sacs near a stables." "And a country bar?" asked Reena, teasingly. "Please," Dave rejoined, "Mesquite is for ropers. They wear bright colored boots and never rode a horse. They drive lift kit pickups without a single scratch in the bed. A whole community of truck balls, rattails and mullets." He paused for a second. "Actually, that's not a bad idea. I could do with never seeing another mullet or rattail." "Or a lift kit." "Or truck balls." "I'll scratch Mesquite off the list of possible destinations for this team. Um, family," Vanessa corrected. "What about Park Cities area?" Dave looked at her balefully. He started ticking off on his fingers, "I make less than six figures, I do not own a tux; and only one suit; and I have no idea what to do with my pinkie finger when drinking tea or coffee." All of the ladies giggled. "Worse," he made quote fingers in the air, "Lupie is Hispanic, Jan is Korean, and Shawna, who's at work at the moment, is black. Not exactly a picture of Park Cities demographics." Vanessa looked like she was about to object, but held off. He wasn't wrong. Changing the topic, she said, "So, all we really need right now is to think about what spaces you will want, and what spaces you will need. Do you need an office? Do any of the women need one as well? Can those be combined?" "That could wind up as an excuse to visit with you more often during the day," Mel asserted. Reena and Becca giggled. Esme hadn't left the room, so she slightly veiled her meaning. "I will need a separate office. Sometimes I just need to focus. Besides, having my own office hasn't stopped y'all from making 'visits' during the day." Lupie blushed at the implication. She wasn't the only one though, just the most recent. "But Dave, I might need some math help," Becca pleaded. Vanessa looked slightly amused while the others laughed. The tale had been shared around. "I should never have told you that story," Dave said with narrow eyes and pursed lips. Though there was a twinkle in his eye and his lips curled up at the corners. "So, something for you ladies to share with me later, I take it?" Dave threw his hands in the air theatrically. "I'm surrounded." "Well, Dave, that's how; " Liv cut herself off as she remembered Esme was still in the room. Esme rolled her eyes. "Do I need to leave?" "No, you do not." Dave replied. "We will watch ourselves. This conversation is one you should have some input on. You might not get what you ask for, but at least I'd like to hear your preferences as much as anyone else's." Vanessa nodded, looking at Lupie. "Yup, just like you said." Lupie blushed. At Dave's reaction, Nessa looked to him and added, "All good things, all good things." "Olaf!" Esme cried. "You should be Olaf for Halloween. That's next week right?! We're doing something for it, right Da- uh, Dave?" Dave did not miss what Esme almost said. If she finished the original word, he might have lost it altogether. As it was, he managed to maintain his composure. He wasn't the only one. Lupie looked ready to bust with joy. Nessa bore a knowing grin that matched the others around the room. The shaky breath he took to steady himself was all they needed to confirm the impact the verbal slip had on him. In their eyes, he could see that for some, it was the reaction they needed him to have. Well, one more proof they all matched well. His natural reactions were what they wanted. Sometimes, anyway. "I think I just ovulated." Livy muttered. "What was that?" Dave asked. "Nothing darling, nothing at all," the busty brunette replied with a mild blush. The cackling of half the room did not help deter attention. "Maybe we should just get back to the discussion topic," Dave said with a wry grin. "Esme, any thoughts?" "Adults are crazy." Vanessa and a few others laughed. Dave just stared at Esme, a slight grin on his face and one raised eyebrow. Esme giggled. "Okay, I'd like a big backyard, a pool and an indoor play space that can also be an art room." Then, with an impish smile she added, "And a pony." "Ponies do not come with a house." Dave observed wryly. "The pool idea is a good one. If there's no community pool close by, that is. I mean, having one in the backyard would be great, but so long as it's easy to get to, a shared pool will do nicely. Is that doable, Nessa?" "Absolutely. Most of the communities either have a pool space already built, or have one planned. Some of the houses have backyard pools." She cleared her throat. "Though, none of the houses have enough yard space for a horse." She winked at Esme. "But two communities are reasonably close to riding stables with lots of pastureland." Dave chuckled and shook his head. "And let's list the art, craft and play space as a want, not a need, but a really want. An indoor space like that could be very handy when the weather sucks. It could also work as a classroom. After all, you can do a lot of science with craft supplies." Esme groaned and slapped her forehead. " That's my signal to leave. Besides, I still have a geography assignment to work on. Let me know when you're ready to finish the game." She slipped out to the library. Vanessa looked at Lupie. "She's adorable." "Thank you. She's also a handful." "I can see that." Vanessa replied. "Doesn't stop me from wanting one. Not right away, I mean, but, sometime in this coming year, I want to start trying." She turned to Dave as she said this. "Is that a problem?" "No. Not at all. We haven't talked about timing or anything, but I'd like to have kids with each of you. At least, I think you all want kids. If I'm wrong, let me know." All the ladies nodded, some adding a few words to express their interest. "Timing is the issue, though. We don't want the whole house pregnant at once. And some have college to complete and careers to establish." "Anyone trying now? If it's not too personal." Lupie raised her hand. "You're family now, or soon will be. It's not too personal. We hadn't said anything yet, but we are trying." The others squealed happily and rushed to hug her. "I think the conversation just came to an end," Dave observed. "That's ok, the main need for tonight was to get you all thinking about what you want. By early next week we should get together and nail down a specific list of needs and wants." She shifted in her seat. "Speaking of which, I'd like to wait until after dinner, maybe an hour after. I'd prefer to have dinner first and give it time to settle." "That's perfectly understandable. We can talk again just before. I'll; " "I am sure of my decision. But that's ok, feel free to ask again later for your peace of mind." At Dave's puzzled look, she explained, "Lupie and Jan mentioned you would be concerned about my comfort level with this decision." Her eyes twinkled. "Your ladies know you, David. I'm looking forward to being here." Dinner was a simple, quick affair of burgers, mac n' cheese from scratch and steamed green beans. Lupie and Mel offered to make something a bit more exciting, but Vanessa insisted quicker was preferred. They smiled and got busy in the kitchen. Nessa recognized Shawna as soon as she entered the living room. She didn't fawn over the local celebrity, exactly, but it took her a minute to adjust. After dinner was a slow time of conversations in pairs and triples. Nessa spent a lot of time listening but shared a few things about herself with the family. Eventually, she gave Dave a look that he was becoming accustomed to. He rose, approached her, and offered his hand. She took his hand and rose to stand beside him. The two ascended the stairs together. Everyone watched but said nothing. There were a few grins exchanged. When they entered the bedroom and shut the door, Vanessa turned to him, pulling herself close and burying her face in his chest. Then she looked up, meeting his questioning eyes. "I want this David. I want to be a part of the family you have here. I want to be with you. I talked with the others downstairs. I know you like to take your time. This isn't your first imprinting though, so you know I won't; get there except at the priming and imprinting; surges. I'll enjoy the efforts, but don't spend too much time on it, it will just be frustrating for me. So, show me your kind, attentive side, but don't overexert yourself on it, ok? Save it for one of the others this evening." Dave stroked her back gently and kissed her forehead. Nessa raised up on her toes and kissed him full on the lips. She hummed when he responded. They took their time, reveling in the closeness. She could feel in his body the desire to give her an emotional bond before the physical one, but the serum did not permit that. Still, that he wanted to do that for her bode well for a future together. The kiss grew more intense. Hands roamed from the 'safe' areas towards the more stimulating parts of the partner's body. Dave and Nessa's breathing increased in unison. That was the best part. That the person getting you all excited was just as excited as you. The hunger in their eyes rebounded, building in power like a laser. The frantic energy powered their hands as they tore at each other's clothes. They were stripped bare in short order, at nearly the same moment. Dave put an arm around her back and began kissing her again, turning himself one quarter away and walking toward the bed. As they arrived, she crawled quickly up the bed, turning on to her back and laying her head on a pillow as she reached the headboard. Dave gazed at her as he drew himself up on the bed with Nessa. Her body was smooth and lovely, well maintained, but not young anymore. Quite alluring. Neither washboard abs nor a paunch. Smooth, medium sized tits with a natural sag, medium brown areolas a bit larger than a half-dollar coin, and nipples slightly smaller than a pencil eraser that were fully erect. Below, her bush was neatly trimmed away from her vulva, which was clearly engorged with arousal as her inner petals flowered themselves outward, her outer lips parted slightly, just barely exposing the tip of her clitoris. Her face had dropped any sense of demur acceptance. She needed him. It was time, she was his and he was hers, for this moment. Dave crawled between her legs and positioned himself over her. He lowered himself enough to make contact over much of their bodies, without resting his weight fully on her. His erection sandwiched between them. He lay soft, gentle, languorous kisses on her forehead, cheeks and lips. She hummed her approval. As his kisses proceeded down her neck to her clavicle, her breathing picked up again. Her pelvis rubbed against him, seeking what only he could give her, seeking the fullness she needed to feel. Dave kept kissing and progressing down to her tits, kissing the yielding flesh there as she began to whimper. The yearning radiated from her in palpable waves. Dave repositioned his face to Nessa's, with his hips arched over her core. She steadied her tumultuous hunger, recognizing his preparation. Dave moved slowly until the tip of his organ rested against her wet, open entrance. He thrust forward, smoothly, firmly, penetrating her depths with half of his length over the course of several seconds. Vanessa responded with a cross between a groan and a cry, clutching him tightly with her hands on his shoulder blades. He pulled back out, eliciting a brief whimper until he thrust full length into her, which earned him a moan of pleasure. Her enthusiasm brought Dave quickly to the point of leaking precum, which had the expected effect the moment the fluid made contact with her velvety interior. Dave held her through her serum induced ecstasy. As she settled, she wrapped her arms around his back and looked into his eyes. He kissed her again as he began thrusting once more. Then he lowered his lips to her ear. "You're mine now Nessa. No other man may touch you." She gasped, excited. "Mine to take care of." He felt her shuddered beneath him. "Mine to enjoy." He felt her inner muscles flex and grasp his thrusting cock. "All mine. Your heart." "Yes." "Your mind." "Yes." "Your body." "Yes." "and your will." He thrust deep, holding himself there and working his hips to strike all of her inner surfaces. "Yes! Please David, please more!" Dave began thrusting with more vigor, pounding her sex with his own. Pummeling her interior as she writhed in her enjoyment of his actions. Her hips rolled and bucked. Her hands clutched and groped on his back; and her eyes. Her eyes implored him to take her like a beast. His breathing ragged, he savaged her lower body, stoking his own fires as surely as hers. So lost he was in the primal act, he never noticed his own building arousal until he'd fired off a few spurts into her, arresting her cries of pleasure and replacing them with a primal scream and orgasmic spasms which ended with her flopping to the bed in a naked heap. "Imprinting; imprinting; imprinting ;” October 23, 2020. With the exception of Shawna, who was gone for work, the entire house devoted all of Friday to prom preparation. Lupie went to the store and picked up a few items she'd held off getting until day-of. On her return, she immediately lay into her prep work, getting the cold appetizers ready. Melanie came in to help in the early afternoon, once she had finished curating the song lists. She was the designated DJ for the evening. Becca and Reena both spent time with her a few days prior, nailing down what they wanted to listen to during dinner and dance to after. Liv and Janice were the decorating committee. They left the living room re-arrangement for last, starting that after Dave and the girls went to upstairs to dress. During the day, they set up the unused bedroom as a hotel room. It was close enough to the upstairs bathroom not to break the illusion. And it was well away from Esme's room. Esme was instructed to use the master bathroom from bedtime until after breakfast. By early afternoon, Becca and Reena retreated to the master bathroom to do their hair and nails. Reena did Becca's nails, and then her own. Once that cycle was done, she did Becca's hair and guided Becca through the steps for doing Reena's. Each girl did her own makeup, though Reena added a few touches to Becca's. Vanessa awoke by lunch time. She was tickled when Dave asked her to help out. He wanted a bit more dance practice. Dave was not a dancer. Mel and Olivia gave him some practice, about an hour or so each, on separate days earlier in the week. Those sessions went about how'd you'd expect. Started off with some innocuous club dancing, progressed into something steamy, and wound up in the horizontal mambo. On the plus side, each coed got her dose before prom night. By mutual acclamation, prom night was exclusively for Reena and Becca, and Dave reserved himself during the day as well. With Vanessa, he practiced a few more sedate dance styles, and a couple of the club moves, without the steamy stuff. She was still a bit sore from the vigor of last night. Although, she said so with a smile. Shawna took an early shift that day and arrived home shortly after Dave and Vanessa wrapped up their dance practice. Shawna first changed into an orange halter dress before taking possession of Dave, hauling him off to their tv room where his clothes were laid out. Nessa went downstairs to help Liv and Janice move the living room furniture to the borders of the room, leaving a respectable dance space in the middle. Once Dave and Shawna were both convinced his suit was laying perfectly, with no lint, and all the colors just right, they descended to the living room to wait with the others. Dave initially proposed he come to the master bedroom door and escort each girl downstairs, but they decided they would rather make their entrance on the stairwell, letting everyone, including Dave, see them as they came down. They drew straws to decide order, only to find out that Reena was drawing to go last and Becca was drawing to go first. A bit more communication would have saved them the whole drawing process and the debate on whether to draw straws or flip a coin, or rock-paper-scissors. The other ladies were dressed nice, but not prom nice. Lupie was looking lovely in her dark blue sundress with 2" (~5cm) diameter white polka dots. Mel & Liv wore 'club wear'. For Mel that meant 'liquid look' black pants and a tight white crop top showing a modest amount of midriff. For Liv it was tight jeans and a frilly blue blouse showing modest cleavage. Janice wore a red cocktail dress with her left shoulder exposed, a skirt that hugged her hips gently and fell past her knees. Nessa borro

Dr. Betty Murray, Ph.D., M.S., I.F.M.C.P., is the Founder and CEO of The Menrva Project, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform & telemedicine service that personalizes menopause management by integrating symptoms, wearable data, and hormone metabolism with treatment in all 50 states. A functional medicine expert with over 20 years of experience, she previously founded Living Well Dallas Functional Medicine Center, one of the largest functional medicine practices in North Texas. Dr. Murray has appeared on Fox News, NBC, and CBS, shared the stage with health leaders like Dr. Mark Hyman, and hosts the Menopause Mastery Podcast.https://drbettymurray.com/https://www.facebook.com/drbettymurray/https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/https://www.youtube.com/@drbettymurray__________________________________________________________________________________________Learn more about my pelvic health supplements here https://rejeuve.com/Join my Buff Muff Method here https://get.buffmuff.com/methodThank you so much for listening! I use fitness and movement to help women prevent and overcome pelvic floor challenges like incontinence and organ prolapse. There is help for women in all life stages! Every Woman Needs A Vagina Coach! Please make sure to LEAVE A REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to the show for the best fitness and wellness advice south of your belly button. *******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.comGet your Feel Amazing Vaginal Moisturizer Here

Lucky Sutton makes it official to return to SDSU in 2026. Join us as we update you on everything San Diego State Football and their matchup vs North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl.

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An 18-year-old member of the South Oak Cliff football team was arrested early Sunday after accidentally shooting a teammate. In other news, more than 3 million package thefts with a value in excess of $159 million were reported in North Texas just this year. Dallas-Fort Worth ranked sixth among the 10 worst major metro areas for package theft; a man died during a house fire in Dallas' Singing Hills neighborhood Sunday. Firefighters responded around noon to reports of a fire at the one-story house in the 1200 block of Whispering Trail; and Anthony Davis had a dominant double-double of 35 points and 17 rebounds, but the Mavs lost 119-113 on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:56) Dr. Longo's surprising path from music student to aging expert (2:00) Early yeast studies and the 10x lifespan breakthrough (3:56) Launching the Fasting Mimicking Diet and supporting clinical trials (6:15) The dangers of long-term calorie restriction and yo-yo dieting (12:18) Why 12-hour fasting is safer than 16+ hours (18:22) Key differences in fasting for women (20:52) What's actually in the Fasting Mimicking Diet (23:41) How often to do it and who benefits most (28:47) Regenerating organs with stem cells and fasting (34:55) The Longevity Diet (38:11) Legumes, protein levels, and real-world advice (45:08) Fasting and cancer: what early research shows (48:15) Where to learn more from Dr. Longo (49:00) Outro   Who is Dr. Valter Longo?   Dr. Valter Longo is the Edna M. Jones Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences and Director of the Longevity Institute at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, a leading center for aging and disease research. Trained in biochemistry at the University of North Texas and UCLA, with postdoctoral work under longevity pioneers Roy Walford and Caleb Finch, Dr. Longo has built a multidisciplinary research career spanning genetics, immunology, endocrinology, and molecular biology. His laboratory has identified key genetic pathways that regulate aging and demonstrated how targeting these pathways can reduce disease risk and progression in both animal models and humans, including novel dietary and genetic strategies that protect healthy cells while making cancer cells more vulnerable to treatment.   Dr. Longo is widely known for developing the fasting mimicking diet, a five-day periodic dietary intervention shown in randomized clinical trials to reduce markers associated with aging and chronic disease, while promoting stem cell–based regeneration and longevity. His work has earned numerous prestigious awards, including the Glenn Award for Aging Research, and in 2018 he was named one of Time Magazine's 50 most influential people in health care. Deeply committed to public health and accessibility, Dr. Longo donates all proceeds from his bestselling books, including The Longevity Diet and Fasting Cancer, to research and education through his foundations in Milan and Los Angeles, advancing affordable strategies to prevent disease and extend healthy lifespan. Connect with Dr. Longo: Website: https://valterlongo.com/                 https://l-nutra.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profvalterlongo/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/prof_valterlongo/   Grab a copy: https://tinyurl.com/4h4mspmt                        https://tinyurl.com/j23u989b Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Live from the Southern Management Association conference in Greenville, SC, Frank hosts a special episode of The Busyness Paradox with guest Dr. Julie Hancock, Director of the People Center at the University of North Texas (https://cob.unt.edu/mgmt/tpc/index.html). With Paul “replaced by AI” for the day, the conversation explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and human resources—and what happens when algorithms meet employee lives. They tackle big questions:•Should we actually worry when AI isn't involved in hiring?•Can algorithms remove bias—or just learn new ones from us?•Does AI improve HR decisions, or simply automate bad ones faster?•What skills will the next generation need to thrive alongside AI?•How do we protect the “human” side of human resources?Along the way, they dive into:•The dangers of AI hallucinations (including fake meta-analyses and citations).  •Students using ChatGPT in creative — and not-so-creative — ways.•HR's reputation as the “Grim Reaper” and how AI could make that worse.  •Whether robots will eventually achieve citizenship, feelings, or just vacuum better.•Why prompt engineering may become the next big job field.  This episode blends humor, real-world HR insight, and a live audience eager to jump into the discussion. If you care about work, people, ethics, or the future of HR, this one's for you.Come visit us at busynessparadox.com to see episode transcripts, blog posts and other content while you're there!

In this episode of the Fresh Fiction Podcast, bestselling author Julia London joins us to talk about WHILE IT WAS SNOWING, a holiday romance featuring characters in their fifties navigating love, family, and second chances during a North Texas snowstorm. Julia shares behind-the-scenes insights on writing older protagonists, the realities of publishing during the pandemic, and why Christmas trees belong in every holiday novel.

Ross is joined by Emory Hunt to give both of their picks and preview all of the Bowl games this week including: Boca Raton Bowl: Louisville vs Toledo: 14:40 New Orleans Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss: 14:55 Frisco Bow: UNLV vs. Ohio: 15:30 Hawai'i Bowl: Cal vs. Hawaii: 16:00 Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota: 17:00 First Responder Bowl: FIU vs. UTSA: 17:40 Military Bowl: Pitt vs. East Carolina: 18:20 Pinstripe Bowl: Clemson vs. Penn State: 18:45 Fenway Bowl: UConn vs. Army: 19:30 Pop-Tarts Bowl: BYU vs. Georgia Tech: 20:05 Arizona Bowl: Fresno State vs. Miami (Ohio): 21:20 New Mexico Bowl: San Diego State vs. North Texas: 22:10 Gator Bowl: Missouri vs. Virginia: 23:45 Texas Bowl: Houston vs. LSU: 24:50 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod: Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Youtube: Youtube.com/RossTuckerNFL TikTok: tiktok.com/@rosstuckernfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ross is joined by Emory Hunt to give both of their picks and preview all of the Bowl games this week including: Boca Raton Bowl: Louisville vs Toledo: 14:40 New Orleans Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss: 14:55 Frisco Bow: UNLV vs. Ohio: 15:30 Hawai'i Bowl: Cal vs. Hawaii: 16:00 Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota: 17:00 First Responder Bowl: FIU vs. UTSA: 17:40 Military Bowl: Pitt vs. East Carolina: 18:20 Pinstripe Bowl: Clemson vs. Penn State: 18:45 Fenway Bowl: UConn vs. Army: 19:30 Pop-Tarts Bowl: BYU vs. Georgia Tech: 20:05 Arizona Bowl: Fresno State vs. Miami (Ohio): 21:20 New Mexico Bowl: San Diego State vs. North Texas: 22:10 Gator Bowl: Missouri vs. Virginia: 23:45 Texas Bowl: Houston vs. LSU: 24:50 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod: Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Youtube: Youtube.com/RossTuckerNFL TikTok: tiktok.com/@rosstuckernfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Come with me, sweetie…” - On February 17, 1974, just past midnight in Fort Worth, Texas, 12-year-old Jim Walker is jolted awake by the sound of screeching tires in his front yard. He sees Rodney McCoy, his sister Carla's boyfriend, stumbling toward the Walkers front door—badly hurt and covered in blood. But, one thing is immediately clear: 17-year-old Carla is nowhere to be found. This night marks the beginning of Jim's nearly half-century-long battle to get justice for his sister and finally take down a serial killer hiding in plain sight.  If you have any information concerning any of these unsolved cases, please contact the Fort Worth Police Department: Fort Worth Police - Cold Cases: https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/Crime-Public-Info/Cold-Cases-Landing/Cold-Cases  Fort Worth Police - Tipline: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/coldcasetips - Credits Written, directed and edited by Alexandre Gendron Edited by Hannah Alicbusan Researched Bianca Yzabelle Tan Voiceover by Will Akana Produced by Salim Sader - Sources “The Last Dance.” Forensic Files II: Cable News Network, Inc., 2022. “The Night He Turned Bad.” Evil Lives Here: Discovery Communications Inc., 2024 “After the Dance.” Dateline: NBCUniversal Media, LLC, 2023. “Dance to Doom.” On the Case With Paula Zhan: Discovery, 2021. “Glenn McCurley.” World's Most Evil Killers: Woodcut Media LTD, 2024. “High School Homicide.” The DNA of Murder With Paul Holes: Oxygen Media Productions, LLC, 2019. “Carla's Last Valentine.” Bloodline Detectives: Peninsula Television, 2022. News Reports Teen's 1974 Murder Changed the Way Cold Cases Are Solved, Inside Edition Proposed ‘Carla Walker Act' could fund advanced DNA testing to solve cold cases, NBC Suspect in 1974 murder of Carla Walker pleads guilty, gets life in prison, WFAA The Promise Ring, Dateline NBC Getty Images Bill named in memory of North Texas teen Carla Walker would create funding to help solve other cold, WFAA, 2024 Glen McCurley Pleads Guilty During Trial To Murdering Carla Walker In Fort Worth In 1974, CBS Texas, 2021 Capital Murder Trial Underway in Carla Walker Cold Case, NBCDFW, 2021 Fort Worth police give update on officer-involved shooting, NBCDFW, 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus the Cowboys tailspin continues, this holiday season could set a record for travel, the deaths of two Denton County bicyclists are hitting the North Texas tri-athlete community very hard, and more!

Tulane vs. Mississippi College Football Pick Prediction 12/20/2025 by Tony T. Tulane vs. Ole Miss Team Profiles Tulane at Ole Miss 3:30PM ET—Tulane improved to 11-2 following their 34-21 victory against North Texas in the AAC championship Game. Green Wave were limited through the air and rushed for 199 yards for 3.8 yards per carry. Defensively they allowed 3.9 yards per run with 294 yards passing for 8.6 yards per pass attempt. Jake Retzlaff completed 13 of 22 for 145 yards. He rushed for 49 yards and two touchdowns. Ole Miss is 11-1 with their 38-19 road victory against Mississippi St. Rebels had a good passing performance and rushed for 186 yards for 4.5 yards per run. On defense they allowed 5.7 yards per run with 262 yards rushing for 6.1 yards per run. Trinidad Chambliss hit 23 of 34 for 259 yards and four touchdowns.

Send us a textHey campers, get away from that Mongolia and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about some strange medicinal practices that usually caused more harm then good, and yes we're talking about a crocodile poop condom. We also tell you about two North Texas men, Gavin Rivers Weisenburg and Tanner Christopher Thomas, who tried to overthrow a small island off the coast of Haiti with a speedboat and a dream. 

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Bobby and Eddie talked about what’s going on with Puka Nacua after 2 crazy stories came out about him. We talked to Oklahoma State's new head football coach, Eric Morris. Coach Morris came over from North Texas where he spent 2 years as their head coach and led them to an 11-2 record this year. He was also a standout wide receiver at Texas Tech in his playing days and what went into his decision to coach at Oklahoma State. We talke Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Greeson and Chris Lee of Southeastern 16 preview the Gator Bowl matchup between Missouri and Virginia. Topics include: Missouri is without tight end Brett Norfleet, linebacker Jeremiah Trotter and receivers Marquis Johnson and Josh Manning. Virginia will be without Ja'Son Prevard and possibly, pending injury issues, star wide receiver Trell Harris. Missouri's defense was spectacular this season, giving up 19.4 points and 272 yards per game, while allowing just 4.6 yards per play, with future NFL players like Damon Wilson II and Zion Young. Some breaking news (literally, as we were doing this!): Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula is hitting the transfer portal, so, Matt Zollers looks to be the guy behind center for the Tigers. Either way, star running back Ahmad Hardy will get a steady diet of carries behind Caden Green and the Missouri offensive line. Virginia is led by coach Tony Elliott, who has one of the best overcoming-of-adversity stories in college football and led the Cavaliers to a great season. How motivated is Virginia? On one hand, its dreams were shattered by an overtime loss to Duke in the ACC title game. On the other, this is one of the oldest teams in college football and a lot of players could be playing meaningful football for the last time. Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris is in his sixth year and came to UVA after a great season at North Texas. Ja'Mari Taylor led UVA in rushing with 1,062 yards and 14 TDs. Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz has a favorable recent history in getting his teams motivated for bowls. *YEARLY CO* Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! #sec #collegefootball #predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bobby and Eddie talked about what’s going on with Puka Nacua after 2 crazy stories came out about him. We talked to Oklahoma State's new head football coach, Eric Morris. Coach Morris came over from North Texas where he spent 2 years as their head coach and led them to an 11-2 record this year. He was also a standout wide receiver at Texas Tech in his playing days and what went into his decision to coach at Oklahoma State. We talke Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aztecs bounced back after Sean Lewis' first season in a big way. After a 3-9 2024, the Aztecs went 9-3 and worked themselves into a bowl game against North Texas on December 27th. Coach Lewis joined Gwynn & Chris to discuss the turnaround, missing out on the Mountain West Championship, and more!

In Part 2, Kassandra Ruelas takes us deeper into her journey — from rediscovering her love for the game under Coach Temas, to the fate-driven path that led her to Vial/Villarreal, to leaving home for Spain as a teenager. She shares what life, training, and tempo looked like overseas, how Spanish clubs develop players through structure and intelligence, and what it felt like to finally find her rhythm abroad.This episode also uncovers the hardest chapter of her career: tearing her ACL overseas, navigating the injury alone during a national blackout, and learning her younger sister tore her ACL the same week. Kassandra opens up about her recovery, her mindset, and what she hopes players and parents take away from her story.Key Talking Points• Finding joy again at Sting and the season that rebuilt her confidence.• Earning the first-ever North Texas Player Training Week invite in Spain.• How fate connected her to Vial after a controversial point error.• The Spanish development model: daily structure, zones, rondos, and tempo.• What life looked like: gym, training, Spanish class, film, late-night sessions.• Being “the foreigner” and the pressure of integrating into a new culture.• Highest levels she reached in Spain and how licensing works for minors.• The game where her ACL tore on a routine change of direction.• No trainer onsite, calling Christian at 4 a.m. Texas time for support.• The national blackout that blocked access to her MRI results.• Learning her sister tore her ACL days later.• Returning home for surgery and beginning the long recovery.• Rebuilding mentally while rediscovering who she is beyond soccer.• Leaving the door open for Spain but embracing uncertainty.• Message to parents: support but let players own conversations.• Message to players: attitude and curiosity separate you.Quotes from Kassandra• “Coach Temas brought the love back for the game.”• “Being the first North Texas player selected — I knew I had to go back.”• “I was jumping the entire night when they announced I was going to Spain.”• “In Spain, the ball does the work. The tempo is smarter, not just faster.”• “I spoke Spanish, but I was still the foreigner. That pressure stays with you.”• “I knew the moment it happened — something was wrong with my knee.”• “I was alone in the locker room with no trainer. I just wanted my mom.”• “The blackout hit the day my MRI came in. I couldn't talk to anyone.”• “Two days later, my sister tore her ACL too. It didn't feel real.”• “Right now I'm learning who I am outside of soccer.”• “Curiosity and attitude — those two things take you farther than talent.”Connect with Kassandra

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Tuesday's results, talks to Ben Wilson of VSIN about the top teams in the sport separating themselves, the Big Ten landscape, & the struggles of Marquette, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Monday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:49-Recap of Tuesday's results17:06-Interview with Ben Wilson35:57-Start of picks Northern Iowa vs Illinois Chicago38:22-Picks & analysis for Creighton vs Xavier40:44-Picks & analysis for Youngstown St vs Robert Morris42:57-Picks & analysis for James Madison s Old Dominion45:06-Picks & analysis for UC Santa Barbara vs UW Green Bay47:46-Picks & analysis for Richmond vs Elon50:16-Picks & analysis for Mercer vs Central Florida52:58-Picks & analysis for The Citadel vs Charleston55:54-Picks & analysis for Oakland vs Northern Kentucky58:20-Picks & analysis for Quinnipiac vs Monmouth1:00:58-Picks & analysis for Vanderbilt vs Memphis1:03:59-Picks & analysis for Kennesaw St vs Middle Tennessee1:07:02-Picks & analysis for South Alabama vs UL Monroe1:09:44-Picks & analysis for Wofford vs Wichita St1:12:14-Picks & analysis for Louisiana Tech vs Tulane1:14:58-Picks & analysis for Cleveland St vs UAB1:17:23-Picks & analysis for South Florida vs Alabama1:19:45-Picks & analysis for Weber St vs Utah Valley1:21:52-Picks & analysis for Arkansas St vs Texas St1:24:19-Picks & analysis for Georgetown vs Marquette1:26:54-Picks & analysis for Portland St vs Colorado1:29:41-Picks & analysis for Seattle vs UC Davis1:31:51-Picks & analysis for North Texas vs Santa Clara1:34:11-Picks & analysis for UT San Antonio vs USC1:36:24-Picks & analysis for Campbell vs Gonzaga1:38:47-Picks & analysis for Sam Houston vs Oregon St1:40:54-Picks & analysis for Eastern Washington vs Washington St1:43:11-Picks & analysis for Air Force vs San Diego St1:45:59-Picks & analysis for Loyola Chicago vs San Francisco1:47:35-Picks & analysis for UT Arlington vs Stanford1:49:57-Picks & analysis for Arizona St vs UCLA1:52:26-Picks & analysis for Portland vs Oregon1:54:52-Start of Extra Games Stonehill vs New Hampshire1:57:00-Picks & analysis for St. Francis PA vs Floria1:59:22-Picks & analysis for Chattanooga vs Bellarmine2:01:44-Picks & analysis for Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville St2:04:06-Picks & analysis for Presbyterian vs East Carolina2:06:33-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville vs Floria A&M2:08:55-Picks & analysis for Maryland Eastern Shore vs Wagner2:11:11-Picks & analysis for Albany vs Stony Brook2:13:44-Picks & analysis for Alabama St vs Cincinnati2:16:08-Picks & analysis for Longwood vs Wake Forest2:18:33-Picks & analysis for Texas Southern vs NC State2:19:10-Picks & analysis for Mercyhurst vs Syracuse2:21:08-Picks & analysis for Binghamton vs Pittsburgh2:23:17-Picks & analysis for Siena vs Vermont2:25:19-Picks & analysis for Houston Christian vs Nicholls2:28:13-Picks & analysis for Alabama A&M vs Ole Miss2:30:29-Picks & analysis for Bethune Cookman vs St. Louis2:32:31-Picks & analysis for Texas A&M CC vs Stepehn F Austin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

KUTX’s Artist of the Month program is powered by PNC Bank. Our October Artist of the Month. Teethe was formed up in the DIY music enclave of Denton, all students of the University of North Texas. Now, with streaming numbers on their side, a move to Austin, and a European and east coast tour under their belt, […] The post Teethe: “Holy Water” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Episode Description:The Federal Reserve just cut rates for the third time this year—but then signaled they're basically done. So what does that actually mean for mortgage rates and homebuyers in 2026?In this episode, Mike breaks down the December 2025 Fed meeting and explains three real reasons why mortgage rates could continue to drop in 2026, even though the Fed is pumping the brakes on future cuts. You'll learn:Why the Fed doesn't actually control your mortgage rate (and what does)How Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's $234 billion MBS buying spree is pushing rates downWhat happens when Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026The real math behind "waiting for lower rates" vs. buying nowCurrent opportunities in the Texas housing marketSpecial Note: This episode was created using AI voice cloning technology. The research, analysis, and insights are 100% Mike's—but the audio is AI-generated using his cloned voice. He explains why at the end and offers to show you how to do the same for your business.Key Timestamps:[00:00] - Intro: AI voice technology transparency[02:15] - The Fed doesn't control mortgage rates—here's what does[05:30] - Reason #1: Fannie/Freddie's massive MBS buying spree[08:45] - Reason #2: New Fed Chair coming in May 2026[11:00] - Reason #3: Rates already dropped and could fall further[13:30] - The math: Why waiting costs you $38,400[16:15] - Texas market snapshot and current opportunities[19:00] - What you should actually do right now[21:45] - How this content was created (AI workflow explanation)[23:30] - Closing and contact infoResources Mentioned:Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac MBS Data: Referenced $234B portfolio expansionFederal Reserve December 2025 Meeting: Fed Funds Rate cut to 3.5-3.75%Texas A&M Real Estate Center: Texas housing market dataFed Chair Candidates: Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Chris WallerKey Takeaways:✅ The Fed Funds Rate and mortgage rates are NOT the same thing✅ Mortgage rates are driven by Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), not Fed policy✅ Fannie/Freddie are actively buying MBS to push rates down✅ A new Fed Chair in May 2026 could mean more rate cuts✅ Waiting for "perfect" rates while home prices appreciate 4-5% costs more than buying now✅ Texas market has shifted—seller concessions available, bidding wars are rare✅ Best strategy: Buy at today's prices, refinance later if rates dropAbout This Episode:This episode uses AI voice cloning technology. Mike wrote the script, conducted the research, and provided all analysis—but the audio was generated using his cloned voice through Eleven Labs. This allows for efficient content creation while maintaining quality and authenticity.Interested in learning how to create content like this for your business? Contact Mike for a walkthrough of the AI tools and workflows he uses.Connect with Mike Mills:

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Saturday's results, talks to Mid Major Matt Josephs of ESPN Radio in Richmond about the top teams in the sport separating themselves, favorites being vulnerable the next few weeks with lighter crows with students on break, the landscape of the Big Ten, ACC, & Atlantic 10, & Sunday's games, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Sunday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:54-Recap of Saturday's results26:23-Interview with Mid Major Matt Josephs45:52-Start of picks Buffalo vs East Carolina48:31-Picks & analysis for Eastern Illinois vs Iowa State51;09-Picks & analysis for Indiana St vs UW Milwaukee53:16-Picks & analysis for Monmouth vs Fairfield56:36-Picks & analysis for Ball St vs Campbell58:04-Picks & analysis for Western Michigan vs Iowa1:00:20-Picks & analysis for Troy vs UAB1:03:12-Picks & analysis for Charlotte vs Charleston1:05:31-Picks & analysis for Detroit vs Fort Wayne1:08:02-Picks & analysis for Kent St vs Portland1:10:19-Picks & analysis for North Texas vs South Alabama1:13:06-Picks & analysis for St. Mary's vs Boise St1:15:37-Picks & analysis for Washington St vs USC1:18:03-Start of extra games St. Francis PA vs Temple1:20:06-Picks & analysis for Maryland Eastern Shore vs Virginia Tech1:22:35-Picks & analysis for Texas Southern vs Minnesota1:25:14-Picks & analysis for Appalachian St vs High Point1:27:27-Picks & analysis for Bethune Cookman vs Missouri1:29:46-Picks & analysis for Merrimack vs Vermont1:31:54-Picks & analysis for Coppin St vs Radford1:33:54-Picks & analysis for Florida Gulf Coast vs New Mexico1:36:09-Picks & analysis for Queens NC vs Wake Forest1:38:28-Picks & analysis for Chicago St vs Loyola Chicago1:40:51-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville vs Texas A&M Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Murphy is a stand-up comic from North Texas whose quick wit, off-beat comedic lens, and instantly recognizable voice make him a standout on any stage. Smart, sharp, and delightfully unpredictable, he's the kind of performer who becomes a favorite fast. Enjoy! I'M A FAN OF: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof Tom Murphy: https://www.instagram.com/tommurphycomedy/  

This episode is a wild mix of culture, dedication, and true crime. We're breaking down the viral "quarter-zip movement" that's taken over TikTok and what it says about Gen Z's style and mindset . Then, we shift gears to the ultimate test of discipline: the physical and mental health benefits of marathon training. Is it the ultimate lifestyle upgrade?Stick around for our SPOILER review of "Wicked: For Good." Was splitting the Broadway hit into two movies a magical decision or a mercenary mistake? We'll discuss the stunning visuals, powerhouse performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and why the film feels made for superfans.Finally, we analyze the disturbing and bizarre case of two North Texas men who were federally indicted for plotting to invade an island off Haiti. We look at the chilling details of their alleged plan to recruit a homeless militia and carry out horrific crimes.Business Inquiries DaDojoProduction@gmail.com Insta https://www.instagram.com/senseink/ Pod Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dadojocast/ Sports Page @IKINDAKNOWBALL

In this episode, Matt Boswell talks about the importance and beauty of our worship. Matt Boswell is a pastor at the Trails Church in North Texas. He also serves as professor of worship ministries at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an author and hymn writer, known for songs including  “His Mercy Is More” and “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery.” He is also the author of 'What If I Don't Like My Church's Music?' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Hymn Stories: 'His Mercy Is More'" with Matt Boswell & Matt Papa: ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

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College Football podcast on Barstool sports hosted by Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith presented by Twisted Tea 00:00 Intro 08:54 Venmo BIG Game Preview (Indiana vs Ohio State) 21:13 Cracker Barrel Game of the Week 34:05 Is the ACC giving us the worst conference championship game ever? 38:46 Can Diego Pavia win the Heisman? 43:02 Unnecessary Roughness Dog Parlay

Championship Week is here, and we're asking the important questions about all nine games on Friday and Saturday. Can BYU avenge an earlier loss to Texas Tech and rally behind their newly re-upped coach? Will Georgia snap a three-game losing streak against Alabama and earn a first round CFP bye? What's the formula for a five-loss Duke to worm its way into the playoff? How big is the gap between Ohio State and Indiana? With a playoff spot on the line, should we favor North Texas or Tulane? And James Madison is gonna try to score like 70 points, right? Plus, a look at the latest news as the coaching carousel continues to spin, with Will Stein taking the job at Kentucky, Collin Klein taking over at Kansas State, and Brian Hartline making the move to USF. And, naturally, Ty has a rant on Penn State's pursuit of Kalani Sitake and the state of Pat Kraft's coaching search. Finally, a look at the latest CFP rankings and the scenarios (and fuzzy math) that is most interesting heading into the final weekend. Timecodes:0:00 - Intro3:19 - Coaching Carousel News6:59 - CFP Rankings Debate39:23 - Big 12 Championship Preview48:24 - SEC Championship Preview56:25 - ACC Championship Preview1:01:22 - Big Ten Championship Preview1:10:26 - Mountain West Championship Preview1:12:49 - American Conference Championship Preview1:16:28 - Sun Belt Championship Preview1:17:53 - CUSA Championship Preview1:19:12 - MAC Championship Preview1:24:40 - Pat League Lightning RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Championship weekend beginning with the #1 vs #2 matchup in the Big Ten that he will be calling on FOX between Ohio State and Indiana. He then makes his pick as #3 Georgia and #9 Alabama meet for the second time this season. Klatt also makes his pick in the Big 12 as #11 BYU looks to avenge their loss to #4 Texas Tech and the Red Raiders try to lock up a bye in the College Football Playoff. He then makes his picks in the ACC as Duke looks to play spoiler against #17 Virginia and #20 Tulane faces #24 North Texas in the American in what is likely to be a play-in game for the College Football Playoff. 0:00-1:50 Intro1:51-12:19 Indiana vs. Ohio State12:20-15:50 Georgia vs. Alabama15:51-18:10 BYU vs. Texas Tech18:11-20:08 Duke vs. Virginia20:09-24:54 North Texas vs. Tulane Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Shedeur Sanders is the most important black man in America since Barack Obama." It's time to talk about some notoriously GREAT guys: Justin Tucker and Deshaun Watson. Then, Kendrick Perkins has a strong take on Shedeur Sanders, and Mike goes to war on behalf of North Texas and BYU. No, just kidding, it's UM again. Lol, could you imagine? Mike? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices