Podcasts about Shearer

Updates on my car spider, talking cookbook with Tonya, and as always, a dad joke.

Updates on the 2026 edition of the GX94 Christmas Goodies Cookbook, dream country collabs, and a dad joke, of course.

Big Wednesday is on! We will talk about my interview on KOLD News 13 yesterday plus Judge Barrett talks about bad acts against her and her family and the first day of the Paul Clifford trial. Guest today: Barney Brenner, Green Valley News & Sun editor Dan Shearer plus AZ State Rep Lupe Diaz.

High hopes for Kane & Katelyn Brown, a missing kitchen appliance, and a dad joke as always.

Name Those #1 Lyrics with the other announcers, a new age of romcoms, and a dad joke as always.

What does it look like when a whole city gets behind children's communication and language?Re-release: Originally aired on 17 Apr 2026Rachel Shearer and Martin Cumming join us to explore Early Talk for York — a citywide initiative aimed at closing the communication and language gap in young children, and what it takes to make that kind of joined-up approach work.Episode LinksExplore the Early Talk for York InitiativeRead about Developing Language in the Early YearsDiscover our Communication and Language CPD

Thinking about Ella Langley's next album, benefits of the thrift store, and a dad joke as always.

Martin Tyler joins Neil Barnett from Dallas as the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the knockout stages. They discuss Scotland's group-stage exit, Steve Clarke's resignation and whether international managers receive enough credit when things go well—or too much blame when they don't. They also compare some of England's greatest attacking partnerships, from Lineker and Beardsley to Shearer and Sheringham, before asking where Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham fit among the very best. The pair also debate why Harry Kane's remarkable goalscoring record is often underappreciated, compare the Bundesliga's leading scorers with those of the Premier League, and ask whether the German game really makes life easier for elite strikers. Voice of Passion returns with a fiery discussion on playing out from the back, VAR decision-making and whether football is overcomplicating the simplest parts of the game. Martin's latest Letter From The Gantry reflects on football's growth in the United States, drawing on his experiences from the original NASL in the 1970s through to Major League Soccer and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He explores whether this tournament can finally leave a lasting football legacy in America, while also discussing ticket prices, fan culture and why the game continues to gain ground across the country. It's another World Cup special packed with football history, tactical debate and unique insight from inside the tournament as Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett continue their journey through the biggest competition in world football. #worldcup #worldcup2026 #fifa #fifaworldcup #worldcupfinal #england #scotland Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters: Nick Parmenter Hillary Abbott Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Katie Watson Nathan A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to avoid scary movies, Name Those #1 Lyrics with the GX94 Announcers, and a dad joke, as always.

We ask the General Manager of Wool for PGG Wrightson if the just-finished 2025/26 season has been the best for strong wool since the 1980s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts about Megan Moroney's latest tour, a replay of the Wednesday What The Heck Is That Song, and a dad joke as always.

With rejection and intense commitment being such integral parts of any artist's life, many struggle to stay with the creative process. Author and CIIS Faculty in the Interdisciplinary Arts program, Cindy Shearer has spent decades helping artists stay with their craft. In her book, Stay with Writing, Cindy encourages writers to understand themselves as artists, and for artists across all mediums to learn about themselves from writing. She offers practices for artists across mediums to help sustain and live a creative life. * In this episode Cindy is joined by theater artist Emlyn Guiney. Together they dive into the nature of artistic practice, meaning-making, failure, and ways to reconnect with yourself, your art and your process. * This episode was recorded during an in-person and live streamed event at California Institute of Integral Studies on March 5th 2026. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciis.edu/podcast. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on Instagram @ciispubprograms. * Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links below. * We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: * -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. * -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. * -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. * -Visit ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. * -Find information about additional global helplines at befrienders.org. * LINKS * Podcast Transcripts: https://www.ciis.edu/podcast * California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Website: https://www.ciis.edu/ * CIIS Public Programs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ciispublicprograms * CIIS Public Programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciispubprograms/ * Mental Health Care and Support Resources: https://988lifeline.org/ https://thrivelifeline.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics https://befrienders.org/

Giving away tickets for Solonenko Farms Thunder in the Parkland, updates on Riley Green's upcoming album, and a dad joke, as always.

Twenty-year-old Sean Dunne from Laragh is the first non-New Zealander to take the title. He spoke to Cian.

In this episode, Bruce and Steve reveal an open letter sent to Copy Southbound from Darryl Foyle, former Sergeant within  the Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Group (HVEG), SAPOL. 

The GM of PGG Wrightson Wool says sheep farming is “Back, Baby Back” and so is strong wool!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spurs Chat: Discussing all Things Tottenham Hotspur: Hosted by Chris Cowlin: The Daily Tottenham/Spurs Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Wednesday! Kaelan Deese of the Washington Examiner, Barney B. , Dan Shearer of the GV News plus OV candidates share their thoughts on the new preliminary budget and full Thomas Massie primary loss analysis. Only on the Live the Dream Network!

Desert stewardship with Angy Shearer As CEO of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Angy Shearer is helping shape the future of conservation in Scottsdale, preserving more than 30,500 acres of natual wonder for generations to come. From protecting desert trails to inspiring community connections, it's all about stewardship, leadership and preserving the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.  

Many leaders talk about their business being a ministry, but very few live it out. Today's guest, Darren Shearer, has developed a blueprint to help you do exactly that. As the author of "The Christ-Centered Company," Darren outlines 37 biblical business habits that transform how we handle marketing, HR, and accounting.From a life-changing moment at Barksdale Air Force Base to building a successful publishing house, Darren explains why God is interested in your spreadsheets just as much as your prayers. Tune in to learn how to bridge the gap between your Sunday faith and your Monday morning reality.Key Takeaways:➡️ The Base is the Ministry: How a word from God changed Darren's perspective on his military service and business.➡️ Strategic Influence: Why Jesus was the world's greatest marketer.➡️ Truth with Grace: Navigating the difficult waters of people management and accountability.Stop compartmentalizing your faith. It's time to build a thriving company that honors God and blesses the world.

Beth Shearer, vice president-product for Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at AKTG's 100 Club in Chicago about the wide diversity of luxury travel products offered by her company. From a vast network of DMCs and safari lodges to exotic river and expedition cruises, AKTG creates a bespoke experiences around the world. Shearer details what on offer now and in the future. For more information, visit www.abercrombiekent.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

Big Wednesday Again! What will Dan Shearer say today?!? Henry Thomson from Goldwater Institute to discuss Off Year Elections. City of Tucson on street racing! City of Tucson raising fees for almost everything! How many Americans are on anti-depressants? BIG WEDNESDAY!!!!!!

Part 2 of our conversation with Paul Alsbury | Executive Director Statutory Compliance at the NHVR and Steve Shearer | South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA).

In this episode Bruce sits down with Paul Alsbury | Executive Director Statutory Compliance at the NHVR and Steve Shearer | South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA).

The GM of PGG Wrightson Wool comments on why the Middle East War could be good for New Zealand wool growers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Bruce sits down one on one with Steve Shearer from the South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) for another fantastic discussion.

We're cranking it up to eleven this week when we eat cold cuts and cheese on too small bread, crackers with canned cheese, and Oreo cookies before we discuss This is Spinal Tap (1984). The grandfather of every mockumentary in existence has us rockin' and rollin' on the floor laughing. Guest, McKean, and Shearer show their comedic genius as British bonehead buffoons. They are correct about one thing; it's such a fine line between stupid and clever. RIP Rob Reiner, your brilliance will live forever.

Part 3 of the Series with Steve Shearer from the South Australian Road Transport Association and Sharon Middleton from Whiteline Transport.

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Part 2 of the series with Steve Shearer from the South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) and Sharon Middleton from Whiteline Transport where we discuss Sham Contracting.

Dean Holdsworth joins us this week, taking us inside the madness of the Crazy Gang and the sheer brilliance (and chaos) of eccentric owner Sam Hammam, who once famously “kidnapped” him to get a deal over the line. Starting out at Watford alongside his brother David, Dean recalls their early days winding up the formidable youth team boss Tom Walley. But after struggling to break into the first team, his journey took an unexpected turn  including the bizarre moment he ended up in another club's team photo… without ever signing for them. Fast forward to the peak Crazy Gang years, and Holdsworth was flying, going toe-to-toe with the likes of Shearer, Ian Wright and Teddy Sheringham in the race for the Golden Boot. Add in stories of chaotic pre-seasons, a team bus being burned down, a terrifying knife incident at Goodison Park, and plenty of classic Vinnie Jones antics, and Holdsworth brings to life what it truly meant to be part of Wimbledon's most infamous era. After it all, he reflects on his time at Bolton and his later role as chief executive, where he helped save the club from the brink of administration, only for things to turn sour in dramatic fashion. This show is sponsored by Talksport Bet Get £40 in FREE BETS at http://talksportbet.com/utc when you bet £10 18+ gambleaware.org T&Cs apply

In this episode, Chris Uriarte welcomes Keith Briscoe, VP, Advocacy and Education at the Merchant Risk Council, and Allan Shearer, Executive Director, Head of TMT Relationship Management at J.P. Morgan, to focus on the evolution of card network fraud monitoring programs, and in particular, VAMP, Visa's Acquirer Monitoring Program, which combines fraud and dispute metrics to better manage risk at both merchant and acquirer levels. Listen in as the group discusses industry reactions, data transparency and reporting challenges, and implications for enforcement of new thresholds.   

Part two of our Rob Reiner tribute cranks things up from "contractually obligated chaos" to "loving homage" as we continue the end with Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues.  We're looking in the mirror of a movie that hinges entirely on how, despite despising each other for years, people CAN be brought back together by Big Bottoms. For the first time in Rewatch Party history, we bring in someone who's actually in the movie: Valerie F-ing Franco. Having survived music school with Nick, she now occupies rock's most dangerous chair as drummer Didi Crockett.  So yes, indulge our delight when she casually drops stories about jamming with Paul McCartney, sharing the screen with Elton John, and having Christopher Guest as her personal hype-man. She also confirms the importance of preparation in the luck equation by booking the gig live in the room with McKean, Guest, and Shearer. From there, we mix reverence and absolute nonsense in the Rewatch Party way.  Val walks us through pitching drum kits themed after every dead Spinal Tap drummer (puke drums, anyone?), the moment John Michael Higgins broke Christopher Guest with a singular question about penis pain, and how Rob Reiner casually requested a blindfold drum solo. And for the economists in the fanbase, of course we unpack the cheese-for-guitars barter economy, and you'll agree Nigel was justified in most of his choices.   We close out with a genuine tribute to Rob and Michelle Reiner, a possible TRWP henge-related scoop, and the reminder that Didi Crockett is the twelfth drummer: one beyond eleven. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20222166/

It's Big Wednesday—and the studio is standing room only. Dan Shearer is in the hot seat to tackle everything from the Board of Supervisors to the latest local fallout. We're also talking "Clean City" fees, the ideological shift on college campuses, and why Milton Friedman still matters.Later, Don Cox stops by to talk golf and giving back with the Oro Valley Optimist Club. Don't go anywhere—Bruce and Eb keep the momentum going at 9:00 AM with Inside Track.

Today's episode is all about one of Scottsdale's most treasured assets: the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and the people working every day to protect it for future generations. I'm excited to welcome Angy Shearer, the new CEO of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Angy is originally from South Bend, Indiana, but has called the Sonoran Desert home for nearly 20 years, with a career deeply rooted in the nonprofit world and philanthropy. After two decades of helping organizations grow through fundraising and community support, she stepped into this role last December — bringing her passion for people, preservation, and purpose together in a way that feels like a perfect fit. Working alongside the City of Scottsdale, the Conservancy helps steward more than 30,500 acres of preserved land — nearly one-third of the entire city — and maintains over 225 miles of trails used by hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors each year.  Today, we're talking about how the Conservancy began, why science and stewardship matter, and how every one of us can play a role in protecting the desert we love.   Tour de Scottsdale   March 28th Westworld of Scottsdale The Start and Finish line, Expo and the Post-Ride Celebration will be held at WestWorld- The HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale offers challenging and scenic courses that will undoubtedly push the limits of cyclists with 2 distances. https://www.tourdescottsdale.org/ Weekly Events Happening in Scottsdale Scottsdale ArtWalk (Thursdays) Explore galleries in the arts district every Thursday.   Old Town Farmers Market (Saturdays): Fresh produce and local goods at the Scottsdale Civic Center   Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA): Art and design exhibits in Old Town.    You can find information for those events at Experience Scottsdale dot com.  https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/

Today's episode is all about one of Scottsdale's most treasured assets: the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and the people working every day to protect it for future generations. I'm excited to welcome Angy Shearer, the new CEO of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Angy is originally from South Bend, Indiana, but has called the Sonoran Desert home for nearly 20 years, with a career deeply rooted in the nonprofit world and philanthropy. After two decades of helping organizations grow through fundraising and community support, she stepped into this role last December — bringing her passion for people, preservation, and purpose together in a way that feels like a perfect fit. Working alongside the City of Scottsdale, the Conservancy helps steward more than 30,500 acres of preserved land — nearly one-third of the entire city — and maintains over 225 miles of trails used by hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors each year.  Today, we're talking about how the Conservancy began, why science and stewardship matter, and how every one of us can play a role in protecting the desert we love.   Tour de Scottsdale   March 28th Westworld of Scottsdale The Start and Finish line, Expo and the Post-Ride Celebration will be held at WestWorld- The HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale offers challenging and scenic courses that will undoubtedly push the limits of cyclists with 2 distances. https://www.tourdescottsdale.org/ Weekly Events Happening in Scottsdale Scottsdale ArtWalk (Thursdays) Explore galleries in the arts district every Thursday.   Old Town Farmers Market (Saturdays): Fresh produce and local goods at the Scottsdale Civic Center   Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA): Art and design exhibits in Old Town.    You can find information for those events at Experience Scottsdale dot com.  https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/

Welcome back to Apostolic Archives, where the messages of the past are brought to the present. Enjoy this message from 1995 at Kentucky District UPCI "Chosen" Conference, with reverend Huss Shearer. Chosen conference was a young ministers conference in it's day. Want to especially thank all of the subscribers we've gained over the years of this podcast. I have had quite a busy year in 2025, and haven't updated this channel in quite a while! However this year, you can expect many more episodes! God bless and enjoy the message.

Sponsored by Furuno https://navnet.com/ Philip Shearer, co-founder of Big Blue Collective—a luxury adventure charter based in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos—has a large fleet of boats. But one boat in particular, which he manages for nearby COMO Parrot Cay, hosts not only eco-tours and cocktail cruises but shark-tagging expeditions: A 37-foot Axopar Sun Top. Power & Motoryacht senior editor Owen Burke caught up with Shearer to discuss the finer points of the Axopar and the many hats this particular boat is able to wear. There seems to be no end of occupations for Axopars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo shatters expectations with an electrifying 83-point performance, vaulting himself into NBA history alongside legends like Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant. Can Adebayo's offensive explosion and Miami's surging form make them the Eastern Conference's most dangerous underdog come playoff time? Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer dissect Adebayo's improbable scoring feat, debate the ethics and implications of “stat-padding,” and examine the Heat's evolving playoff prospects. Then it's time for "Good Take," assessing trade deadline winners and how the Clippers' savvy moves could reshape their future, plus an in-depth look at the Defensive Player of the Year race and the rising impact of guards. 00:00 Bam Adebayo's Historic 83-Point Game 25:05 Good Take: Miami Heat Playoff Potential 35:05 Clippers as Trade Deadline Winners & Defensive Awards RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

BIG BIG Wednesday!  Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News & Sun joins Chris for the best coverage on the passing of RTA Next. Chris Nanos is now being called the Nancy Guthrie Sheriff?  KISS's Gene Simmons tells celebrities about their political opinions and Terra Radliff and Dru Heaton join the 3rd hour for Libertarian Discussion and Love hour!

Growth often begins with a simple question: What can I do better? For Courtney Shearer, the answer was tracking engagement, not just understanding. This insight led her to transform her classroom through diagnostic teaching—collecting real-time data, implementing reflection routines, and shifting ownership of learning to her students. “I wanted to know that students were being heard, being challenged, but really being seen,” she says.In this episode of Unpacking Education, fourth-grade dual language teacher and AVID Certified Educator Courtney Shearer takes us inside her journey with diagnostic teaching. Her experience provided her with the tools, collaboration, and support to reframe challenges as opportunities. From tracking hand signals and student talk time to encouraging metacognitive conversations, Courtney models what it means to reflect with purpose. Her message to fellow educators: start small, plan for joy, and celebrate both student and teacher wins along the way.Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Foot and Mouth outbreak, which caused devastation to thousands of farms across the country. Around 6.5 million animals were culled, with a cost to the UK economy of £8 billion. Charlotte Smith meets a farmer whose animals were destroyed in the outbreak, and speaks to UK Chief Vet Christine Middlemiss about the risk of another outbreak - and whether the response would be different.The issue of biosecurity at our ports has been in the spotlight in recent months. Dover Port Health Authority announced its highest ever monthly total of seizures of illegal meat - finding 34 tonnes of it in January. We hear from chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs select committee Alistair Carmichael MP, who gives us his reaction to the latest figures.Sheep shearing is an international business, with skilled shearers travelling the world to work across different countries. Many shearers who come to the UK are from Australia and New Zealand and have previously been allowed entry into the country each year via a special concession for highly skilled workers. This year, the UK Home Office has decided not to give this special temporary access. The National Association of Agricultural Contractors say these shearers are essential to the farming industry, and are warning that sheep welfare may be compromised without them.Farm vets are vital to any livestock business, but there's a shortage of vets wanting to work on farms. We join a cattle vet on a visit to a Wiltshire farm to hear about her role and Charlotte speaks to BVA president Rob Williams, who explains some of the reasons behind the shortage.Farming Today This Week was presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Jo Peacey. A BBC Audio Bristol production.

In this episode of The Crossman Conversation, John Crossman sits down with Alaina Shearer, founder and Head of Strategy at Good Now, to explore how leaders and businesses can find their brand voice and create movements that drive real growth. Alaina shares proven brand strategy frameworks, the power of authentic storytelling, and how personal branding fuels trust, revenue, and long-term success. From movement building to thought leadership, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs, executives, and marketers.

Novelist Eleanor Shearer joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss her new novel, Fireflies in Winter, which depicts the little-known history of how the Leeward Maroons of Jamaica—a free Black community descended from formerly enslaved Africans and indigenous people—came to Nova Scotia at the end of the 18th century. Shearer, who is British and has Caribbean ancestry, explains the genesis of her interest in the Maroons as an example of successful resistance to slavery, since they fought the British in Jamaica, but also a kind of collusion with it, as they captured and returned runaway slaves to plantations there. She reflects on the connections between her Black heroines' precarious situation in historic Canada and the situation of immigrants in the U.S. and elsewhere today. She also considers her research process, depicting queer life in earlier periods, the importance of sensory and embodied detail in historical writing, and her choice to write about the past in the present tense. Shearer reads from Fireflies in Winter.To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell.Eleanor ShearerFireflies in WinterRiver Sing Me Home‘Rebranded plantations': how empire shaped luxury Caribbean tourism | Slavery | The GuardianOthersAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryDavos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, PM of Canada | World Economic ForumPrime Minister Carney delivers remarks at the World Economic Forum Annual MeetingBlack Loyalist Heritage Center, Nova ScotiaCarrefour Atlantic Emporium BookstoreFiction/Non/Fiction Season 8, Episode 22: Suzette Mayr and Kai Thomas on Canada Versus TrumpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Eleanor Shearer (River Sing Me Home) joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book Fireflies in Winter. To learn more about Eleanor Shearer, visit her official website. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and the Is It Streaming podcast, the newest addition to the Writer's Bone Podcast Network.

Hey well read baddies, Happy Black History Month! On today's bonus episode, we sit down with the author of River Sing Me Home Eleanor Shearer to talk about her upcoming novel Fireflies in Winter—a powerful blend of historical fiction, survival story, and queer Black romance. Eleanor shares how her family history shaped her connection to migration, exile, and belonging. She also takes us behind the scenes of her research process and the real history that inspired the novel. Fireflies in Winter is available 2/10 wherever books are sold! Learn more about Eleanor here and the next book on her tbr here Check out the Oh, Charlee Please! Podcast here Charlee's Book Rec In Covenant with Ezra by Love Belvin available here We can't wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 433 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly-to-belly with Nate Shearer, Head Wrestling Coach at Washington & Lee University, for a deep dive into what it really takes to build a championship-level Division III wrestling program while maintaining elite academic standards.Coach Shearer breaks down his 13-year journey leading the Generals, how W&L climbed from small rosters and forfeits to becoming a conference champion and national contender, and why the ODAC's growth has made D3 wrestling in Virginia more competitive (and more fun) than ever.We also get into high-academic recruiting realities (early decision, fit-first recruiting, national pipeline), what W&L students actually study (business, engineering, health professions, CS), the culture shift that keeps athletes thriving, and the behind-the-scenes “CEO” side of running a program—travel, film, training, community, and consistency.Plus: Springsteen, the Stone Pony, coffee setups, saunas, vinyl, and the most dangerous guilty pleasure in America: ice cream.Follow Washington & Lee Wrestling:Website: generalsports.comSocial: @generalswrestle (Instagram/X)Support Airey Bros Radio (Value for Value):BuyMeACoffee.com/aireybrosTimestamp / Show Notes 0:00 ABR mission: shining light on JUCO/NAIA/D2/D3 opportunities + recruiting conversations we wish we had1:29 Intro: Nate Shearer, Head Coach at Washington & Lee Wrestling (Year 13)3:16 2025–26 snapshot: season context + ODAC dual stretch ahead3:52 Where recruits/parents should go: generalsports.com + @generalswrestle4:18 Through-line: ODAC talk + shoutout to Coach Nate Yetzer (Roanoke)5:05 Virginia D3 wrestling growth: from “only program” to a full conference6:43 Has ODAC expansion changed recruiting? Why it's helped, not hurt8:32 Origin story: “I didn't want to wrestle” — thrown into a tournament with zero prep10:08 Mark Coleman connection + early chaos of learning wrestling the hard way12:58 When coaching became the path: Ohio Northern → mentorship → wrestling finally becomes “fun”16:09 First coaching years: volunteering, teaching, GA role, building a youth club from scratch19:09 Coaching philosophy: building athletes up, not tearing them down23:54 Year 1 vs Year 13 at W&L: tiny roster, forfeits, growing in “small chunks”24:58 Turning point: first national qualifier (2016) + expectations shift25:27 Admissions reality: low acceptance rate + recruiting the right academic fit26:37 Culture + community: families/alumni, packed home invite, “it's not hard to be here”29:19 High-academic recruiting pace: Early Decision deadline + why the “funnel” moves fast31:25 Best wrestling state debate: NJ guys pounding the drum… but the data loves Connecticut33:24 What majors recruits choose: business, health professions, engineering, CS + sciences35:29 Facilities + Lexington vibe + being next door to VMI (two closest wrestling campuses)37:17 2025–26 season report: best rankings in program history, injuries, staying steady39:29 Date to circle: Friday, Feb 6 @ Roanoke (potentially stacked ranked lineup)40:22 Brisket at matches? Not yet—“need a clone” (but recruiting camp meals are real)41:15 Historic flex: 1936 wrestling championships hosted at W&L + gym built in the early 1900s44:06 “Head coach as CEO”: what he actually manages (training, travel, film, recruiting)45:04 Resources matter: why W&L is positioned differently (support systems, fewer corners cut)48:33 Department success + top programs across campus + the “full package” student-athlete experience52:03 Coffee talk: Americano life, pour over hacks, road-map coffee shout54:32 Daily ritual: basement sauna + outdoor shower (recovery > cold tubs)56:45 What he's listening to: Steven Wilson Jr. + vinyl collecting58:01 Flea market circuit upbringing: baseball cards, memorabilia, Ohio hustle1:00:36 Cleveland baseball + Major League quotes + stadium nostalgia1:01:14 Prize vinyl: Springsteen — Nebraska1:03:13 Airey Bros Stone Pony classics: Warped Tour, Deftones, Pennywise, Sublime, Blink, 3111:05:16 Springsteen deep cut: “Atlantic City” + NJ States mindset story1:07:46 Guilty pleasure: ice cream (Reese's/peanut butter + Butterfinger ice cream bars)1:09:33 Wrap-up + where to follow W&L + what's next on ABR

Jayson Tatum's Achilles tear gave the Boston Celtics the cover they needed to rebuild, and Pascal Siakam is a clear-cut All-Star. Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry) share their Good Takes about the Celtics revamped roster, where the Indiana Pacers go from here and what the Minnesota Timberwolves need to do to make it back to the Western Conference finals. #nba #bostonceltics #jaysontatum RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com