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In this episode of Unlocked, we welcome fitness expert and close friend, Gunnar Peterson, who shares his journey from being a talent manager to becoming a renowned personal trainer. Gunner discusses his philosophy on fitness, emphasizing the importance of treating every client like a star, regardless of their background. He also gives the inside scoop on his time as the strength coach for the Lakers! He takes a holistic approach to health, where nutrition, sleep, and mental well-being play crucial roles in achieving fitness goals. A significant portion of our conversation centers around Gunnar's daughter, Monroe, who was diagnosed with leukemia and is currently fighting her own battle against the disease. He shares the emotional journey his family has faced, including the challenges of navigating the healthcare system and the incredible support they've received from friends and the community. Gunnar emphasizes the importance of communication and support for caregivers, as well as the need for families to take care of their own well-being during such trying times.We also discuss the upcoming MVP Challenge on Gunnar's app, Common Ground, aimed at raising awareness and funds for pediatric oncology. His passion for helping others shines through as he recounts the outpouring of support from friends and colleagues in the fitness industry.Throughout the episode, Gunnar's candidness and humor provide a refreshing perspective on the challenges of parenting, health, and the importance of community support. This episode is not just about fitness; it's a heartfelt reminder of resilience, love, and the power of human connection in the face of adversity.Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our show!- HONEYLOVE: Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market & save 20% OFF at https://www.honelove.com/UNLOCKED- GDEFY: Visit https://www.gdefy.com today, and use code UNLOCKED for $20 off your first pair. About Gunnar Peterson:Gunnar Peterson is a Nashville based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. He is the former Los Angeles Lakers' Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness techniques. Gunnar's dynamic approach, boundless energy and (sometimes risky) humor only add to the effectiveness of the experience his clients enjoy. With a client list as diverse as his training methods, Gunnar emphasizes strength training modalities that can be transferred from the gym to daily life, from training camp to championship game. He has worked with athletes from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, USTA, professional boxing (male AND female!) and various NCAA sports. Many film and television celebrities have also sought Gunnar's guidance in preparing for roles and have stayed on to become year-round clients, making him a cornerstone of their fitness regiment. Through his own fitness product development company, Outside Shot, Gunnar has created The Bottom Line, a total body exercise machine, The RAC, an accessory that incorporates weighted upper body work with Spinning, and Hoop Hands, a basketball-specific resistance training aid. He is an editor and wrote a regular column for Muscle and Fitness magazine for over a decade, he is on the advisory board for Fitness magazine as well as contributor to Clean Eating magazine. Gunnar is also regularly featured in Allure, Elle, In Style, In Touch, Us, Men's Health, Women's Health, Self, and other magazines. His television appearances include The Today Show, Fox & Friends, CNN, CNN Headline News, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, Extra, Keeping Up...

Joined today by New York Times best selling author, Keith O'Brien. Keith reminisces about growing up in Cincinnati, attending Northwestern and his favorite alumni. Due to my obsession with UK, we chat about his first book “Outside Shot” about Kentucky High School basketball. Then, Keith tells us about finding out he was a New York Times best selling author, how he got notified, and any pressure he feels with the title before his name. We discuss his amazing new book, “Charlie Hustle the Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the last glory days of baseball”. He shares why he wanted to write about Pete Rose, getting interviews from all former players, and what makes Pete so fascinating and unique. We go over the myths of Pete Rose: getting the name, Charlie Hustle, how he was drafted because of nepotism, and his meteor rise to the majors. We chat about his Mount Rushmore type of records, why he's one of the greatest players ever and how that is all overshadowed by his downfall of gambling. We touch base about the carnage he created, life after baseball and much more. From texting with George Foster to cool memorabilia, Keith O'Brien was an incredible guest Follow Keith and purchase his books here: https://www.instagram.com/obrienstory https://x.com/KeithOB

Keith O'Brien's CHARLIE HUSTLE is the definitive story of Pete Rose's rise and fall, built with the help of federal court documents never utilized before, interviews with three former associates who placed Pete's bets on baseball, 27 hours of interviews with Pete himself, and over 150 hours of interviews in all. It is the story unlike it's ever been told before at a time when Pete's greatest sin—gambling on sports—is now legal in most places and encouraged by baseball itself. This year, Americans are on pace to legally wager $130 billion on sports, a new record. CHARLIE HUSTLE is also a snapshot of baseball and America during a time when everything changed. Between 1960 and 1989—Pete's career in baseball—the game transitioned from being an unpolished national pastime, rough around the edges and to a diverse, billion-dollar sport covered by 24-hour news networks. Pete's many misdeeds in the shadows would not be tolerated in this new world. And the book makes clear that Pete self-destructs off the field for the same reason why he ever succeeded on it. Put simply: He refused to lose. He refused to break. He refused to tell the truth about his addictions, until it was too late. KEITH O'BRIEN is the New York Times bestselling author of Paradise Falls, Fly Girls, and Outside Shot, a finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sportswriting, and an award-winning journalist. O'Brien has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Politico, and his stories have also appeared on National Public Radio and This American Life. He lives in New Hampshire. For more info on the book click HERE

Guest: Keith O'Brien is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist.  He is the author of Paradise Falls, Fly Girls, Outside Shot, and his latest, Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. The post Charlie Hustle and the Culture of Gambling in Professional Sports appeared first on KPFA.

Opening Day - Gambling & Charlie Hustle w/ Keith O'Brien + History of the World Series by Tyler Kepler NYT Baseball Writer AZ TRT S05 EP14 (229) 4-7-2024    What We Learned This Week Gambling Scandal parallels of Pete Rose vs Dodger's Shohei Othani Charlie Hustle the icon - Rise & Fall Business of Baseball - Drafting Players to Analytics & how the Game has evolved History of the World Series - Did Babe Ruth call his shot?   Guest: Keith O'Brien  Website: https://keithob.com/       Keith is the New York Times best-selling author of Paradise Falls, Fly Girls, and Outside Shot, a finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing, and an award-winning journalist. O'Brien has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Politico, and his stories have also appeared on National Public Radio and This American Life. He lives in New Hampshire.       About the Book “CHARLIE HUSTLE: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball”   Pete Rose bounded out of the dugout like a hurricane spinning unfettered through the world. He slid head-first into bases in a mist of dust and fury. He sprinted out walks like a teenager. He was loud. Brash. Supremely confident. Entirely focused. He approached every game with ferocity and raw emotion—often like he was in the middle of a bar room brawl—and endeared himself to the fans because of it. He seemed to manufacture runs out of pure will power. He racked up mind-boggling stats and awards and streaks and wins and pennants and titles with seeming ease. When his team needed clutch hits, he provided them. When glory was 90 feet away, he reached for it. He bowled over catchers at home plate, shouted at pitchers to intimidate them, and ripped through middle infielders to break up the play. He would beat them all. One way or another. Pete Rose would never back down. Could never back down.   This spring, author Keith O'Brien and Pantheon Books will present the gritty and gripping new biography of the flawed legend—baseball's tragic character—the man who could never return to the game he lived to play: “CHARLIE HUSTLE: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball” (Pantheon Books, March 26, 2024). It is a story unlike any other in baseball history. A story of virtuosity and success; addictions and secrets; recklessness and many missed opportunities for salvation.    For over 25 years in Major League Baseball—from 1963 to 1989—Pete Rose was the sport's unquestioned hero on the field. He was the heart of the Big Red Machine dynasty in Cincinnati. Rookie of the Year in 1963. MVP in 1973. He won three batting titles. Two gold gloves. Six National League pennants. Three World Series titles. He was named to 17 NL All-Star games at five different positions. He became the all-time hit king in the process, surpassing the legendary Ty Cobb. He was extraordinary while seemingly ordinary in equal measure, and the fans loved him for what they knew to be true. Pete Rose wasn't physically gifted or a particularly special athlete. He was like the rest of us. He was Charlie Hustle. The American Dream in red stirrup socks. Baseball personified. With bat in hand, Pete Rose was the hero, forever young, forever relevant, but a storm was coming.   Yes, Rose was both a miracle and a disaster. His opponents viewed him with both reverence and disdain. While some of them believed that his Charlie Hustle routine was a joke or that his aggressive antics were just plain dangerous, they respected his greatness and his longevity in the game. There was no doubt that he often came off as uneducated, unpolished, boorish, and rude, but most figured that he had earned the right to his “unique” perspective over the years. But then the rumors started to circulate that he was mingling with an unsavory crowd. Shady characters that included well-known bookies and gamblers. It wasn't a secret that Rose had always been a gambler, but now there was growing evidence that he was betting on the sport that had made him a household name. With the 1919 Black Sox scandal looming as the cautionary tale still fresh in the game's history, this growing storm threatened to destroy everything Rose had built. He could lose his livelihood and the game itself. It could strip away the mythology and dismantle the icon and reveal the very flawed human being he was off the field. So he did the only thing Pete Rose could do in the face of overwhelming evidence and his impending exile.    He lied. And continued to lie for 15 long years.   CHARLIE HUSTLE also covers: * His fraught relationship with his father—Pete Rose Sr.—the semi pro, Cincinnati sports legend * How Rose overcame his lack of athleticism as a child with the intangibles that personified “Charlie Hustle” * The terms of his first professional contract—enthusiastically signing for $7000  * His early seasons of darkness in the lowest rungs of professional baseball * The public relations bonanza when the local West High boy made the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day roster * Rose's long relationship with the city of Cincinnati * His courtship and marriage to Karolyn Ann Engelhardt, which ended in divorce in 1979 * Rose's batting philosophies and the roots of his unusual crouching batting stance  * Rose's early entrees into gambling at spring training in Tampa—his infamous “triple headers” * How Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford came up with his “Charlie Hustle” nickname and how they had intended it to be an insult * Rose's game-winning run in the 1970 All Star Game and how he and Ray Fosse were dinner companions the night before * How "The Big Red Machine”—the nearly unbeatable Cincinnati Reds dynasty of the 1970s—took shape * The details surrounding Rose's affair with a girl half his age—a teenager—in the mid-1970s * The early divide and rivalry between Pete Rose and teammate Johnny Bench  * The revelation that Tony Perez was the true leader in the locker room for those Reds dynasty teams * Rose's rivalry with the Oakland A's ace Jim “Catfish” Hunter during the 1972 World Series * Rose's dust up with Bud Harrelson in the 1973 NLCS which left the Reds players fearful for their safety * How Curt Flood's fight for free agency affected Pete's contract negotiations during the era * Rose's relentless pursuit of Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in the summer of 1978 * His brazen longtime affair with a woman named Terry Rubio, who would ultimately file a paternity suit against Rose * Rose's incomprehensible ability to play extremely well while going through all manners of personal turmoil * Rose's role as savior of the Philadelphia Phillies, a team that had never won a World Series, but soon would in 1980 after signing Rose as a free agent in 1979 * The details surrounding Rose's single off of San Diego Padres' pitcher Eric Show for hit number 4,192 * The rumors that Rose had been using a corked bat in his later years and may have even used them for his march to the hits record * Background on the shady collection of bookies, railbirds, lackeys, dope dealers, and gofers who surrounded Rose in those later years * The evidence that not only was Pete Rose a gambler, but a terrible gambler—he lost a lot  * How and why a manager betting on his home team harms the game  * The self-deprecating, chain-smoking academic from Yale University—A. Bartlett Giamatti—whose handling of the scandal as the Commissioner of Baseball was a master class in crisis management * How an impending Sports Illustrated story about Pete Rose betting on baseball backed to baseball into a corner in how it dealt with the matter  * How if Pete Rose had admitted to betting on baseball in an initial meeting with Peter Ueberroth, Bart Giamatti, and Fay Vincent, he most likely would have incurred a light punishment  * The release of the Dowd Report, and the background of its special counsel, John Dowd * The details surrounding Bart Giamatti's death in 1989 * The Baseball Hall of Fame's response to Pete Rose's candidacy * How, in 2004, he published a book where he admitted to betting on baseball and on the Cincinnati Reds * How reinstatement eluded him—in 2004, 2015, 2020, and 2022—and, if anything, his situation grew worse * Theories why Rose hasn't I been forgiven to date * Baseball's ever-evolving relationship with sports gambling and what that means for Pete Rose and for the future of the sport * The six simple words that might have changed everything: “I'm sorry I bet on baseball.”   New York Times bestselling author Keith O'Brien grew up in Cincinnati when Pete Rose was at the peak of his fame and witnessed his shocking downfall first-hand. More than three decades later, it's hard to appreciate how much the controversy became such a part of the American conversation. The mythology surrounding Pete Rose was so fixed and strong that the disgust, frustration, pity, and confusion that followed his banishment stirred endless debates about the man, the allegations he faced, and, in turn, about the game of baseball itself as arbiter. Rose quickly became a fault line in the collective American conscience, and it clearly marked the end of the age of innocence in sports. O'Brien documents all of this like never before in CHARLIE HUSTLE, with unprecedented reporting and access. He met with Rose in person and they spoke on the record for 27 hours, before Rose stopped calling back, before he shut down. O'Brien is the only biographer that Rose has ever spoken to when he didn't have any editorial control.    Beyond those conversations, O'Brien delved into thousands of pages of previously unutilized federal court documents, newly released FBI files, raw TV footage, decades of newspaper articles, Major League Baseball's voluminous 1989 investigation into Rose's misdeeds; and nearly 150 hours of interviews with Rose's friends, enemies, former teammates, family members, two former Commissioners of baseball, three people who placed his bets, four different investigators who dug up his secrets, and the special counsel who led the charge, John Dowd.   Pete Rose loved baseball and wanted to play forever. Keep hitting forever. Never grow old. Never stop swinging. Never go home. But the same qualities that made him a successful baseball player—and one of the greatest hitters of all time—ensured his banishment. He couldn't be vulnerable. Couldn't beg for forgiveness. Or even apologize until it was far too late. Doomed by his own ignorance and hubris, Pete Rose was going down.           Guest: TYLER KEPNER  Website: https://www.nytimes.com/by/tyler-kepner   Tyler is the author of the New York Times bestseller K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches. He has covered every World Series game of the last two decades for The New York Times. He started his career as a teenager, interviewing players for a homemade magazine in the early 1990s. He attended Vanderbilt University on the Grantland Rice/Fred Russell sportswriting scholarship, then covered the Angels for the Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise and the Mariners for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He joined The New York Times in 2000, covering the Mets for two seasons, the Yankees for eight, and serving as the national baseball writer since 2010.  From the New York Times bestselling author of K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches, a highly entertaining, revelatory history of the World Series, filled with gripping behind-the-scenes stories from 117 years of the Fall Classic.  The World Series is the most enduring showcase in American team sports. It's the place where legends are made, where celebration and devastation can hinge on a fly ball off a foul pole or a grounder beneath a first baseman's glove. And there's no one better to bring this rich history to life than New York Times national baseball columnist Tyler Kepner, whose bestselling book about pitching, K, was lauded as “Michelangelo explaining the brush strokes on the Sistine Chapel” by Newsday. In seven scintillating chapters, Kepner delivers an indelible portrait of baseball's signature event. He digs deep for essential tales dating back to the beginning in 1903, adding insights from Hall of Famers like Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, Jim Palmer, Dennis Eckersley and many others who have thrived – and failed – when it mattered most.  Why do some players, like Madison Bumgarner, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, crave the pressure? How do players handle a dream that comes up short? What's it like to manage in the World Series, and what are the secrets of building a champion? Kepner celebrates unexpected heroes like Bill Wambsganss, who pulled off an unassisted triple play in 1920, probes the mysteries behind magic moments (Did Babe Ruth call his shot in 1932? How could Eckersley walk Mike Davis to get to Kirk Gibson in 1988?) and busts some long-time myths (the 1919 Reds were much better than the Black Sox, anyway).  The result is a vivid portrait of baseball at its finest and most intense, filled with humor, lore, analysis and fascinating stories. THE GRANDEST STAGE is the ultimate history of the World Series, the perfect gift for all the fans who feel their hearts pounding in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game Seven.    https://www.nytimes.com/by/tyler-kepner   @TylerKepner   https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634030/the-grandest-stage-by-tyler-kepner/?ref=PRHC184D6440         Notes: Tyler Kepner wrote the grander stage the history of the World Series about baseballs October classic. Is the New York Times national baseball radar and has a background in being a bit writer for teams. He's originally from Philly. He was an intern at the Boston Globe and then the Washington post. Got a job out of college covering the Angels. Then got a job covering the Seattle Mariners for a newspaper in Seattle. In 2000 he got a job at the New York Times covering the mats for two years. Then he was covering the Yankees for eight years. 2010 he became the New York Times national baseball writer. Writing the book on the history of the World Series was a lifelong goal. He had written a previous book about pitching called K. The book was a three-year project to write. Tyler has covered 24 World Series dating back to 1998 as well as gone to two as a fan, 1983 series with the Phillies as a kid and then 1993. Tyler always follows good stories for his baseball writing. The 2022 baseball playoffs started in St. Louis to see about Albert polos last games. Then moved on to cover the New York Yankees. And then he's going to see the Seattle Mariners as they are in the playoffs for the first time in years. TV ratings for baseball have been decent. Still gets very good ratings in local markets. Baseball like other sports is still live programming and and they jam of TV. Sports creates appointment setting type TV. When you cover baseball as a rider, you will go to the ball park about 2 PM for a 7 PM game. He would mall around the stadium and clubhouse talk with players the manager may be the GM. Most days he's writing, with a deadline by the night time to be able to post by the next day. Player access in baseball is pretty open, it's an every day business and they give the media plenty of room to work. Tyler missed game seven of the 2001 World Series in Arizona versus the Yankees because of a family commitment. Baseball business as no hard salary cap, just some luxury taxes. It is expensive to build a team as you need free agents but also good scouting and player development. There's a lot of have and have Nots. Many of the smaller teams like the Oakland A's I've had player stolen by big teams like the Yankees or the Red Sox, almost acting like farm systems for the bigger teams. Baseball has changed over the years with the introduction of analytics and stats that now dominate the game. The teams that use at the best and can communicate the info to the players usually win. A great example of this is the GM of the Dodgers Andrew Friedman, who previously had been the GM of the Tampa Bay rays. Dodgers are well run team have a little bit of a small team mentality where they draft and develop players well, but also of the big resources and money to get the free agents. Teams have to convince the players how data will help their game. It isn't that hard since the new generation has been raised on their cell phones and data. The idea being a singing how are you can swing better, or what is a better pitch for a pitcher to use so that players can play well. Older guys in baseball lament the analytics and how it's changed the game. Amateur players understand how they have to do well on the metrics, and how hard they hit the ball, and swing playing in velocity. The older scouts and baseball people dislike the fact that it's not about moving the runner over in contact anymore. The game has evolved and the analytics and the data shows you what you need to do to win. Sports, including baseball is good for TV because it has live programming and people still watch live programming. Baseball games still may take longer but they still get OK national ratings and very good local ratings. Baseball is working on a little changes for more balls in the way and excitement. There is a lot of home runs and strikeouts right now. Baseball making some rule changes to affect us like regulating the shift and how the defense fields, changes to the baseball and maybe bigger bases to encourage base running aggressiveness in more stolen bases as examples. Billy Beane of Moneyball and the Oakland A's popularized baseball analytics and data. Been had a classic line I pay you to get on base, not to get caught stealing. No risky place. Tyler wanted to write World Series stories that people don't know. An example is what happened in the next game after Don Larsen throws a perfect game for the Dodgers. What happened to setup Kirk Gibson home run in 1988 vs As Tyler loves the art of pitching and the slider and the knuckleball. He had written a previous book K the history of baseball and 10 pitches. Did Babe Ruth call his shot? That is the legend, but it is not true. Babe Ruth told the Cubs he was going to do some thing, but did not point at offense. Back then the cubs pitchers would've thrown at Babe Ruth if he was showboating like that.         If you enjoyed this show, you may like:   BRT Sports:  HERE   BRT Marketing: HERE   BRT Business: HERE   More - BRT Best of: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Best+Of     Thanks for Listening. 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Even if it isn't quite Spring, the professional baseball season begins today in, of all places, Korea. And to celebrate this premature rite, I spoke with Keith O'Brien, the author of CHARLIE HUSTLE, the new Pete Rose biography already acclaimed as a “masterpiece”. Rose himself, O'Brien reveals, was anything but a masterpiece - a gambling addict who reflected all the gendered, class and racial realities of late 20th century America. Far more than a baseball story, O'Brien explains, the Pete Rose story is as much about the rise and fall of 20th century America as it is about the fate of Cincinnati's Charlie Hustle. KEITH O'BRIEN is the New York Times bestselling author of Paradise Falls, Fly Girls, and Outside Shot, a finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sportswriting, and an award-winning journalist. O'Brien has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Politico, and his stories have also appeared on National Public Radio and This American Life. He lives in New Hampshire.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

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Mike Krukow tells Murph and Mac why the Giants still have life, and an outside shot to make the postseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tennessee Vols football coach Josh Heupel prepares his team for a trip down to LSU this Saturday. What are the keys to victory and the long term projections for this Tennessee football team? We answer that and more on this Mailbag edition of Locked on Vols. Locked on Vols is your go-to Tennessee Volunteers podcasts, available on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!UpsideDownload the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more.Underdog FantasySign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100!SimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee Vols football coach Josh Heupel prepares his team for a trip down to LSU this Saturday. What are the keys to victory and the long term projections for this Tennessee football team? We answer that and more on this Mailbag edition of Locked on Vols. Locked on Vols is your go-to Tennessee Volunteers podcasts, available on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Upside Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Underdog Fantasy Sign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat Connaughton has signed an extension that will now keep him with the Milwaukee Bucks for another four season. Kane and Justin break down what the deal means for the team on the court and financially. They also discuss the Bucks win over Minnesota in Summer League play, with MarJon Beauchamp's outside shot looking solid and Sandro Mamukelashvili continuing to fill the box score.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat Connaughton has signed an extension that will now keep him with the Milwaukee Bucks for another four season. Kane and Justin break down what the deal means for the team on the court and financially. They also discuss the Bucks win over Minnesota in Summer League play, with MarJon Beauchamp's outside shot looking solid and Sandro Mamukelashvili continuing to fill the box score. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Collin Brister joins to discuss Ole Miss' sweep of Mizzou, what was real and what wasn't, what the Rebels need to do to get into the NCAA Tournament, pitching rotation and much more.

Collin Brister joins to discuss Ole Miss' sweep of Mizzou, what was real and what wasn't, what the Rebels need to do to get into the NCAA Tournament, pitching rotation and much more.

Keith O'Brien is the author of three books: Outside Shot, Fly Girls, and Paradise Falls. He has been a finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sportswriting, and contributed to National Public Radio. O'Brien's radio stories have appeared on NPR's All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition, as well as Marketplace, Here & Now, Only a Game, and This American Life. He has also written for The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, USA Today, Politico, Slate, Esquire.com, and the Oxford American, among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the spring of 1977, residents of a working-class neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York grew concerned when noxious smelling substances began leaching into basements, floating in local streams and pooling in puddles in backyards and playgrounds. Shortly after, children started suffering mysterious burns while playing outside, and then kids started getting sick—some really sick. What most parents didn't know was that their homes had been built next to what was once a giant pit called Love Canal, and that decades earlier, Hooker Chemical, the largest employer in the city, had used the canal to dump barrels containing 20,000 tons of chemical waste comprising of some of the most toxic compounds humans ever created. Hooker covered those barrels with earth and then sold the land to the city's board of education—for a dollar—and the city built an elementary school and a playground directly on top of it. Now, in PARADISE FALLS: The True Story of an Environmental Catastrophe, New York Times bestselling author Keith O'Brien tells the story of how an unlikely group of neighborhood women uncovered this secret and took on some of the most powerful men in the world, including the governor of New York, a multimillionaire industrialist and the president of the United States, in order to get justice and literally save their families. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Keith O'Brien is a former reporter for The Boston Globe and the New York Times bestselling author of Fly Girls and Outside Shot. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post and Politico, as well as on National Public Radio shows like All Things Considered and Morning Edition. He lives in New Hampshire. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Cole Cubelic talks about Michigan's win over Ohio State and outlook if they get into the College Football Playoff, Cincinnati's playoff resume, Brian Kelly's exit from Notre Dame for LSU and the Heisman Trophy favorite entering conference championship weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's do this! Bruce McCurd and David Staples dig in for the Cult of Hockey in a game that was a tale of the tips, the tip shots that didn't go in for the Oilers, and the one backbreaker that went in for the Jets. By the Faithful. And for the Faithful.

Josh Neighbors is joined by Patrick Conn of Locked on Longhorns to preview the entire slate of Big 12 Football games coming up this weekendSponsor: get.coorslight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Neighbors is joined by Patrick Conn of Locked on Longhorns to preview the entire slate of Big 12 Football games coming up this weekend Sponsor: get.coorslight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Radio.com MLB Insider Jon Heyman joins The Wendy's Big Show to break down the Brewers first-round matchup with the Dodgers and discuss what changes could be made permanent from this season.

In this episode, host Ross Cogan is joined by Villanova alumnus and retired NBA player Randy Foye. Foye played in the NBA for 11 years and averaged double digit points over the duration of his career. Through this interview Foye shares the importance of basketball to him as he grew up, the feeling of playing in many March Madness tournaments, and exciting stories from his NBA Career. He also hosts a podcast of his own, called Outside Shot w/ Randy Foye which uncovers more stories about Foye and his life experiences. Make sure to tune in!

Review of S09 – The Curse of Peladon (E2-3). Visit handwavium.met for show notes & follow us @handwavium

The Journey of Mandell Crawley, Head of Private Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley. From the West Side of Chicago to the top of the Financial Industry, Mandell's determined to help improve communities across the globe. His story is proof that anything is possible. Outside Shot w/ Randy Foye is Sponsored by Morgan Stanley. 01:22 Randy Foye Introduces Mandell Crawley Head of Private Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley01:58 First time handed money? Isiah Thomas Gave Me A Ten Dollar Bill At A Hot Dog Stand…02:41 As A Child, Was Mandell A Spender Or Saver Of His Money?03:09 Randy's Grandfather Handed Him 2 Bucks For Ice Cream 03:26 Kareem Abdul Jabbar Gave Noah 100 Dollars. Wait Not Really04:06.What Did 14 Year Old Mandell Want To Be When He Grew Up?05:30 Randy And Mandell Discover The Common Chapters Found In Both Of Their Journeys05:57 With The Tragic Loss Of His Mom, Difficulties and Death Of His Dad, How Did Mandell Persevere?08:23 As Kids In Chicago And New Jersey, Did They Focus On What They Had Or What They Lacked?08:30 Syrup Sandwiches On The Porch. Life Seemed Normal09:22 Baking Soda And Water In The Milk Carton10:26 Exposure Exposure Exposure11:08 Mandell Details A 6Th Grade Trip That Opened His Eyes11:40 Wow, They Have Computers!12:12 A Chicago Teen Wears A Gold Suit For His Job Interview At An Investment Firm....This Is Not A Joke12:36 Mandell's First Interview --- He Wears A Gold Suit --- And It Worked. He Explains What Happened14:36 How Mandell Went From West Side Of Chicago To Grad School In NY At Fordham University16:14 Something That Scarred Me For Life, For The Better...17:51 Fathers Of Daughters Discuss Their Hopes And Concerns17:59 Mandell Talks About Mortality, Role Models, And Teaching Struggle To His Daughters 18:27 The Responsibility Of Being An Example For My Daughters19:09 Importance Of Exposing Children To The Real World And Struggles In Life19:50 Randy Has 3 Daughters. He And His Wife See Sports As A Key Part In Building Their Character And Values20:53 Numbers Play A Role In Their Everyday Lives, But Math Was Not A Friend Growing Up To Mandell And Randy21:05 The Only Math I Was Worried About: Points, Assists, Rebs 22:30 What Does Morgan Stanley Do?25:57 I Was Demoted. Not One Level, But Two Levels 28:51 Who Did Mandell Turn To For Career And Life Advice During The Tough Times?30:41 Honest Discussion About The Lack Of Diversity In The Financial Industry33:52 The Core Values That Help Morgan Stanley Win Championships35:55 Does Mandell Seek Out Other Underdogs Who Display Similar Outside Shot Qualities? PLEASE SHARE and SUBSCRIBE. We want to hear your feedback so we ask that you please provide a RATING & REVIEW. Outside Shot includes an original theme and music from Award-Winning poet, writer & artist J. Ivy (www.j-ivy.com) and Aaron Richardson (@jsoulmusic). Season Two of Outside Shot w/ Randy Foye is sponsored by Morgan Stanley.

TSN Football Analyst Nathan Shepherd joins Landsberg in the Morning with Matt Cauz and Derek Taylor to discuss the NFL Draft, Canadian Defensive Tackle Nathan Shepherd having a chance to be a 1st round pick and more.

Villanova's success both on and off the court traces back to one man: Rollie Massimino. Sadly, Coach Massimino passed away on August 30, 2017. But his presence is still alive both in this team and across Nova Nation. In a special "National Championship" Bonus Clip from Outside Shot w/ Randy Foye, enjoy a few personal stories shared by Coach Jay Wright and Randy Foye as they sat down only a few months prior to the passing of Coach Mass. They describe their early moments with Coach Mass and how he guided them into the Villanova Family. Please SHARE in preparation for the National Championship on TBS and remember you can check out the Villanova Team Cast on TruTV. PLEASE SHARE, SUBSCRIBE and provide a RATING & REVIEW. Outside Shot includes an original theme and music from Award-Winning poet, writer & artist J. Ivy (www.j-ivy.com) and Aaron Richardson (@jsoulmusic).  Follow Coach Jay Wright: Twitter @VUCoachWright & Villanova Basketball @NovaMBB. Purchase Jay Wright’s NY Times Bestselling book "Attitude" https://www.amazon.com/Attitude-Develop-Winning-Mindset-Court/dp/0399180850

Episode 55: Randy Foye | 11-year NBA Veteran & Former Villanova All-American Subscribe on  Stitcher (http://bit.ly/2qnGiRP) Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Randy Foye During March Madness there’s so much smack talk in the NBA locker rooms about whose alma maters will make a run in the tournament Currently, a free agent and retirement is not something he is considering right now Baseball is his best sport and only started playing basketball because he didn’t like wearing the tight pants with baseball Fred Hill was influential in his decision to attend Villanova University and head coach Jay Wright helped develop him into the man he is today His dad died in a motorcycle accident when he was 2 and his mom disappeared when he was 5 in 1989 He would learn in 2016 that his mom had died in 1989 but she was never identified and DNA tests confirmed her identity which allowed him to have closure on what had happened to his mom Born with a condition called Situs Inversus where his internal organs are reversed however has never had any issues with this condition Looks at his life and understands that he is truly an underdog and should have never been in the position that he’s in and basketball helped save his life Started his podcast “Outside Shot” after the presidential election with help from Noah Scheinmann sharing the inspirational stories of underdogs from all walks of life and Season 2 is about to be launched Words of Wisdom from Randy Foye: “Believe in the impossible. Impossible is nothing, it’s just a word. Nothing is impossible if you believe in yourself and work hard.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports (https://twitter.com/richtakesports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver (https://twitter.com/richmondweaver) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram:  @richtakeonsports (https://www.instagram.com/richtakeonsports/?hl=en) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook:  @richtakeonsports (https://www.facebook.com/richtakeonsports/?ref=bookmarks) To Follow Randy Foye on Twitter:  @randyfoye (https://twitter.com/randyfoye) To Follow Randy Foye on Instagram:  @foyeboy (https://www.instagram.com/foyeboy/?hl=en) To Learn More Information About Outside Shot Podcast: Outside Shot (http://oswrf.outsideshot.libsynpro.com/) Featured Image Photo Credit: Getty Images/Chris Schwegler

Villanova's Jay Wright is much more than a NCAA Championship Basketball Coach. Randy Foye graduated from Villanova 11-years ago as the Big East Player of the Year. On this very personal episode, Randy returns to his alma mater to sit down with his former coach and reveal the Jay Wright that extends way beyond basketball. A passionate and personal look at Coach Wright's inspirational journey and how he navigated the ups and downs of life before he lead the Wildcats to the 2016 and 2018 National Championships. From dance skills, pivotal life decisions, doing the right thing, owning your mistakes and having the right attitude on and off the court, the Outside Shot story of Jay Wright. PLEASE SHARE and SUBSCRIBE. We want to hear your feedback so we ask that you please provide a RATING & REVIEW. Outside Shot includes an original theme and music from Award-Winning poet, writer & artist J. Ivy (www.j-ivy.com) and Aaron Richardson (@jsoulmusic).  Follow Coach Jay Wright: Twitter @VUCoachWright & Villanova Basketball @NovaMBB. Purchase Jay Wright’s NY Times Bestselling book "Attitude" https://www.amazon.com/Attitude-Develop-Winning-Mindset-Court/dp/0399180850

Syrian American Mayor Mohamed Khairullah had to flee Syria when he was a child because his father and grandfather were marked for execution. Today he is a citizen of the United States and the Mayor of Prospect Park, NJ. Mayor Mohamed Khairullah is a Syrian American. He is Arab American. He is Muslim and leads an inclusive community that celebrates all faiths and religions. He is a family man, a teacher, an activist. He loves the USA and the privilege to vote for his leaders. He risks his own life to help those in desperate need in his Syrian homeland. He does not allow hatred to distract him from doing what he knows is right. In spite of everything he has experienced, he is hopeful for peace. "I hate injustice. I always root for the underdog." Mayor Mohamed Khairullah is the ultimate Outside Shot. Please meet Mohamed Khairullah. "Don't let the chain of love stop with you." Please feel the powerful audio from his trips to Syria and the authentic stories of his life. Topics range from war, peace, Trump, September 11th, life, death, stereotypes, media, immigrants, refugees, Middle East, NJ, faith and community. This is a critical episode about tolerance and brotherhood. We hope you share this episode with everyone you think would listen. Discover more about Mayor Khairullah at: @mayorkhairullah and www.mayorkhairullah.com     Outside Shot includes an original theme & music from Award-Winning poet, writer & artist J. Ivy (www.j-ivy.com) and Aaron Richardson (@jsoulmusic) Upcoming episodes will include Jay Wright, Will Castro, Sandy Pyonin and more. PLEASE don’t forget to click on SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD and then share a RATING & REVIEW.

Jeremy Lin hasn't always been a household name. Initially, his meteoric rise to global inspiration was a result of his basketball talent. And yes, he is an NBA star, currently on the Brooklyn Nets. But Jeremy's greatest impact occurs when he meets people away from the court. As the son of immigrant parents who sacrificed everything for their children, Jeremy values each moment of his success & recognizes the responsibility that comes with his fame. How many of you are familiar with the obstacles he conquered or the importance of his faith? Do you know how Jeremy felt during his historic time in NYC? From basketball loving son, to ignored Northern California teenager, to becoming a superstar and role model, it's hard to find a bigger and better underdog story in all of sports let alone in the NBA. Jeremy and Randy, friends & teammates, share personal stories and Jeremy opens up about his own struggles with anxiety and the racism he faced while riding the roller coaster of his life on and off the court. If Jeremy Lin’s story doesn’t convince you that anything is possible, well then, you may never be convinced.  Outside Shot includes an original theme & music from Award-Winning poet, writer & artist J. Ivy (www.j-ivy.com) and Aaron Richardson (@jsoulmusic) Upcoming episodes will include Syrian born NJ Mayor Mohamed Khairullah, Jay Wright, Will Castro, Sandy Pyonin and more. PLEASE don’t forget to click on SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD and then share a RATING & REVIEW. For more on Jeremy Lin: https://www.jlin7.com/ or @jlin7 on social media  

Teammates at Villanova, Will Sheridan first told Randy Foye that he is gay while they were in college. Will was the starting power forward, Randy the Team Captain of an elite Wildcat basketball squad. Randy reacted to Will’s news by supporting his brother. As did Will’s teammates. They had a team bond and trust that would not be broken. Keep in mind that this was 2003-2006, so prior to the courageous stories of openly gay athletes such as Michael Sam and Jason Collins. Will waited until a few years after college to discuss his story with the media. He never wanted to be a distraction. He needed basketball and his team was there for him. Unfortunately things were a bit different for Will when he came out to his parents. This episode is the story of Will Sheridan, rapper and performer living in Brooklyn, currently touring around the world. He has a passionate voice built to inspire. And yes Will is gay and very proud of it. He shares his personal journey in hopes that it may make it easier for others who may be going through some of what he experienced while growing up. Will Sheridan is known as #Giant and is clearly an Outside Shot. Outside Shot includes an original theme and music from Award-Winning poet, writer & artist J. Ivy (www.j-ivy.com) and Aaron Richardson (@jsoulmusic)  Upcoming episodes will include Jeremy Lin, Syrian born NJ Mayor Mohamed Khairullah, Sandy Pyonin and more. SUBSCRIBE NOW and share a RATING & REVIEW. Check out Will Sheridan’s most recent release “G2” on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/g2r-ep/id1138053832 and visit his iTunes profile at: https://itunes.apple.com/ph/artist/will-sheridan/id376555588 Free Downloads & Mixtape Exclusive downloads on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/willsheridanmusic

Randy Foye (@RandyFoye), an 11-year NBA vet and host of the new Outside Shot podcast joins Brian Berger for an in-depth conversation about his overcoming adversity in his life, playing in the NBA for 11 + years and hosting - Outside Shot, a podcast exploring the journeys of underdogs.

In 1989, Randy Foye's mom disappeared. He was 5-years-old, graduating kindergarten. After that day, Randy never saw or heard from his mom, Regina Foye, again. Throughout his life, which includes his Villanova degree, his current 11-year NBA Career, and starting his own family, Randy wondered what happened to his mom. But without any clues, nobody could be sure if she was alive or dead. It seemed like it was a lost cause, to remain a mystery. That is until the impossible became possible. After 26-years, a September phone call would change Randy’s life forever. On this premiere episode, Randy Foye shares his personal story of why he now avoids using the word "never." SUBSCRIBE NOW and share a RATING & REVIEW. Outside Shot includes an original theme and music from Award-Winning poet, writer & artist J. Ivy (www.j-ivy.com) and Aaron Richardson (@jsoulmusic) Upcoming episodes will include Will Sheridan, Jeremy Lin, Syrian born NJ Mayor Mohamed Khairullah, Sandy Pyonin and more. SUBSCRIBE NOW and share a RATING & REVIEW.

A Podcast about the Underdog. On each episode, Randy Foye explores the journeys of diverse people who, like him, have spent their lives defeating unimaginable obstacles. Randy and co-host Noah Scheinmann will share powerful stories throughout the series, which includes Jeremy Lin, Mayor Mohamed Khairullah, Jay Wright, Will Sheridan and more.     

Bryan Crawford of NBC Chicago’s Outside Shot stops by for the third installment of “The Starting 5″ – 5 pods in 5 days to get you ready for the upcoming Bulls season. Listen to Bryan share his thoughts on Derrick Rose’s return, Jimmy Butler’s emergence, and this roster’s title chances. We also dive into some recent rankings across the internet, the impact of statistics on basketball analysis, and twitter beefs.