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All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview Thursday's Illinois football season opener against UAB. Leman breaks down what Game One is like for players, the excitement level around Illinois football's 2026 season, what would make for a successful first game, what he expects to see from Bobby Hauck's defense and players he's higher on than the consensus.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 60% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz (0:00) - Intro(1:30) - What Week One is like for a player(3:30) - Excitement level for 2026 season(5:04) - Bobby Hauck's defense debuts(9:45) - Key for Illini linebackers in this defense(16:00) - How Illini overcome WR injuries(21:04) - What a success looks like for Katin Houser(26:27) - Keys for new-look Illini offensive line(28:20) - Players J Leman is higher on this season(31:25) - Impact of Xavier Scott's return

The All-American is back! J Leman returns to The Drive to break down the 2026 Illinois Fighting Illini football team ahead of Thursday night's season opener against UAB. Leman takes an in-depth look at the Illini offense and defense, including the biggest strengths, concerns, position battles, and players he's watching closely as Illinois enters a season with plenty of new faces and new pieces. On offense, the conversation includes Katin Houser taking over at quarterback, the revamped offensive line, the running game, and the challenges facing an Illinois receiving corps dealing with injuries. On defense, Leman breaks down Bobby Hauck's new 3-3-5 scheme, the rebuilt defensive front, linebacker play, and what the Illini need to do to get off to a strong start. Plus, J gives his thoughts on Thursday's matchup with UAB, what Illinois needs to accomplish in Game 1, and what would make for a successful opening night. It's the return of J Leman — and the 2026 Illini football season is finally here! Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

Hour 1 of The Drive gets you ready for another big football weekend in Central Illinois. Carson Gourdie joins the show to break down Bret Bielema's latest press conference ahead of Illinois' season opener against UAB and discuss what we're learning about the 2026 Fighting Illini. Carson also previews Week 2 of the high school football season, including the biggest storylines and matchups to watch around Central Illinois. Illini wrestling great Zac Braunagel calls in to talk about RAF Wrestling's trip to Moscow, his co-main event on the card, and more. Plus, it's time for another Random Illini Player of the Day, featuring another memorable name from Illinois football history. Listen to the full first hour of The Drive for Illini football, Central Illinois high school football, wrestling and plenty more.

The Drive kicks off Hour 1 with WCIA Sports Director Glenn Kinley joining the show to discuss the latest developments surrounding Illinois football, including the Illini's major partnership with Caterpillar and what the relationship could mean for the program, the university, and the Champaign-Urbana community. With Illinois football entering a highly anticipated 2026 season, the conversation also looks at the growing connection between Illinois Athletics and major corporate partners. Caterpillar already has a significant relationship with the University of Illinois, including connections through research, engineering and student opportunities. Glenn also provides his perspective on the current state of Illini football as the season opener against UAB approaches September 3 at Gies Memorial Stadium. Illinois enters the season with season tickets sold out for a second consecutive year and expectations for another huge home crowd. Plus, it wouldn't be an episode of The Drive without Random Illini Players of the Day, highlighting another memorable name from Illinois sports history.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss what they learned from 2026 Illinois football training camp leading into the Sept. 3 season opener against UAB. The guys break down the team position by position, talking about encouraging signs at quarterback, running back, tight end, offensive line and the secondary and concerns at wide receiver, defensive line, linebacker and special teams.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 60% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz (0:00) - Intro(4:30) - Jayshon Platt injury impact(7:25) - Big Ten prohibiting NFL players from playing(13:10) - Quarterbacks(21:37) - Running backs(30:41) - Wide receivers(37:27) - Tight ends(43:31) - Offensive line(50:05) - Defensive line(59:11) - Linebackers(66:01) - Secondary(71:32) - Specialists

Illinois football is only 10 days away from opening the 2026 season against UAB, and there are some major changes coming to the gameday experience at Gies Memorial Stadium. Illinois Athletics is implementing a new lot-specific traffic-routing system beginning approximately 3½ hours before kickoff. Fans will have designated routes based on their parking lots, with the goal of reducing congestion and getting fans into the stadium more efficiently. We also take a look at the new additions inside Gies Memorial Stadium, including the massive new video board, upgraded audio system, stadium-wide Wi-Fi, new LED lighting, enhanced concessions and new in-game hosts. The 17,000-plus-square-foot video board will be unveiled when Illinois hosts UAB on September 3. The Illini soccer team remains unbeaten after playing UIC to a 0-0 draw Sunday night at Demirjian Park. Illinois is now 1-0-2 on the season after also drawing No. 19 Georgia and defeating Cincinnati. The defense has been excellent, but the question becomes whether the Illini can generate enough offense as the schedule gets tougher. Then it's time to ask the question Bears fans are probably debating after Saturday night's 27-9 loss to Cincinnati: should anyone actually be panicking? The Bears' first-team offense struggled, Caleb Williams went just 2-for-5, the team committed 11 penalties for 81 yards, and Chicago failed to score a touchdown. That's certainly not what fans wanted to see—but it's still the preseason, and there are legitimate reasons to pump the brakes before declaring the season doomed. Finally, we unveil another Random Illini Football Player of the Day, digging into an Illini name that deserves a little more attention as the countdown to the 2026 season continues.

Join Jordan, Commish, Big Sky Brigit, Lord of the Spreadsheets Kevin and Beth, along with our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. Pop Tart Buzzballs and our search to find then, then we're on to season previews in the SUPER SICKO SHAKING SPECULATION SEASON PREVIEW FORECAST: SSSSSPF aka the 5SPF this time with DICE ROLLS, we attempt to preview the AMERICAN and THE MONSTER ENERGY BIG XII, we project the most Sickos game for each team on their schedule, Mark Ingrams (not that one or that one, another one) THE OWLS REIGN SUPREME IN THE AMERICAN, The dices said Temple and Rice are going to do what this year??? wait why is USF going to Bowling Green? watch out for Will Hall and Tulane, remember when Tulsa got Mike Gundy fired? UAB fired their AD and we talk about Trent Dilfer playing US VS US, Jordan said what about UTSA??? The MONSTER ENERGY BIG XII, lookout for Haboobs at Arizona State, Dirty Soda energy drink, yeah Kansas and Arizona state are playing in London? UNC vs TCU is happening, YOU CANNOT STOP FARMOGEDDON (echos eddon, eddon, eddon), Pat Narduzzi is against fishing in the Three Rivers, ULM/LA TECH rivalry series meet me in the Huddle House, we propose a ULM/Cajuns/La Tech three way trophy involving Gumbo and oh so much, much more!Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our officially licensed merch here https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/NEW SICKOS FC JERSEYS FOR SALE https://oliveandyork.com/products/sickos-fcUSE CODE SICKOS20 for 20% off your first Homefield Order https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7440576.637f9dCheck out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeUse Code YESHAHAHAYES for 10% off at DICE ENVY https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=8621340.d8f4693&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8621340.d8f4693Donate here to help with the West Virginia floods/tornadoshttp://www.parishhouse.org/donate.htmlhttps://communityengagement.wvu.edu/programs/dollars-for-disasterhttps://www.unitedwayofglu.com/donateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TNR makes an announcement UAB and AD Mark Ingram part ways, Andy Kennedy named interim AD The AP All-American Team shows us just how much more distributed talent is throughout college football. Auburn's new TINY wide receiver The Auburn Tigers are doing what it takes to be a playoff contender? Andy Staples says the Florida Gators and Auburn Football are doing just that. Sport & State's Clay Travis SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with the news that UAB is parting ways with Mark Ingram & what kind of AD should UAB pursue; then, Cole & Greg say how Auburn can get themselves into trouble this season; later, Andy Staples, from On3 Sports, tells us what he's learned from a few Fall Camps, where college spending is heading, and what type of person is best suited to be a college Athletics Director; and finally, the guys ask when was the best era for a state in CFB? "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Locker Room to the Boardroom: Trent Dilfer on NIL, Institutional Failure, and the Peace That Held Him Together Key Topics: •          The NIL earthquake — how a $471-a-month scholarship check gave way to a multi-million-dollar collision between money and college sports almost overnight •          Why Trent believes the “quick-fix” entrepreneur mindset is a spiritual dead end, even when it pays •          The coming clash between private equity and institutional leadership in college athletics •          How Tim Tebow's boldness opened the door for a new generation of athletes to talk openly about faith •          The hardest story Trent has ever told: losing his five-year-old son, and the peace that “transcends understanding” that carried his family through it Notable Quotes: “I think you could be spiritually bankrupt if you go chase the gold and forget about the soul.” — Trent Dilfer “I have a peace that transcends understanding. I am not my own.” — Trent Dilfer “Our God is a master of brokenness. He is the healer of the broken.” — Trent Dilfer Description: Trent Dilfer has seen the collision of money and college sports from every angle: as a Super Bowl-winning quarterback who earned $471 a month on scholarship, as a head coach at UAB who watched NIL rewrite the rules six weeks into his first season, and as a broadcaster who now studies the institutions trying to keep up. On this episode of Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Trent joins host Justin Forman for a wide-ranging conversation about what happens when entrepreneurial disruption crashes into institutions that were never built to move fast — and why he believes chasing money without character is its own kind of bankruptcy. The conversation moves from the mechanics of NIL and the coming wave of private equity in college athletics, to the deeper story of how faith became a normal, bold part of the conversation in locker rooms — tracing a line from Tom Landry and Reggie White through the Tim Tebow era to today's young quarterbacks. Then Trent shares the hardest chapter of his own story: the loss of his five-year-old son, and the supernatural peace that met him in the middle of it. It's a raw, honest picture of what it looks like to trust God when nothing about the outcome makes sense — and why Trent says brokenness, not polish, is where most people actually meet Jesus.

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I’m ba-a-a-ck! Being a grandfather isn’t something that you train for.  It was quite challenging last week to go outside and shoot basketball for an hour in the summer heat with an 8-year old intent on dispatching his creeky ol’ Grandpa in morning games of one-on-one. He took the overall 3-game series, but Grandpa held his own (at least for this year).  Now, where did I put that tube of SportsCreme? In fact, the past month has found my lovely wife and I spending a full week with each set of our five young (10 and under) grandsons.  We have enjoyed a total summer blast! Now, the house is quiet again.  Our eight-year old rescued Old English Sheepdog (Molly) seems to be mourning the loss of our fine young gentleman visitors and their very patient Dad. Molly enjoyed extra company during her morning and evening dog walks every day. It has been difficult to keep close tabs on sports while traveling to visit or hosting our very sharp and fun-loving grandsons over the past month. Some things appear to have changed a lot.  Others didn’t. It’s time to catch-up. Good news!  Saints legend Drew Brees was inducted into the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame! New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees led the Black and Gold to their only Super Bowl appearance and title in February, 2010.  He set numerous NFL passing records during his stellar 20-year pro football career. The Texas-born Brees was an excellent student as well.  He majored in Industrial Management at Purdue University.  Drew Brees quarterbacked the Boilermakers football team to the Rose Bowl in 2001 as the team won a share of the Big Ten title. The San Diego Chargers selected Brees with the first pick in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft. It’s hard to believe that he played in San Diego for the first five years of his pro football career. A trade to the New Orleans Saints in 2006 also paired Drew Brees with new head coach Sean Payton.  It would be a match made in WhoDat Heaven for us Saints fans. Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in August, 2005.  The Louisiana Superdome was painstakingly repaired and refurbished the following year as New Orleans welcomed home its beloved football team along with a new quarterback and head coach. Drew Brees’ infectious positive attitude and leadership skills helped the Saints improve every season leading up to that Super Bowl victory. More importantly, the Saints’ rise served to boost the spirits of the entire Gulf South region during recovery efforts from both Hurricane Katrina and, a month later, Rita in southwestern Louisiana. Sorry, Archie Manning supporters.  The true GOAT (greatest of all time) for the majority of New Orleans Saints fans is Hall-of-Fame quarterback Drew Brees.  Congratulations! Red-hot Red Sox are blazing in baseball’s American League! The Boston Red Sox have won 27 of their last 32 baseball games through Sunday, August 9.  Boston was at the bottom of the American League East standings earlier in the season. The BoSox are still seven games behind the Tampa Bay Rays with 45 games left to play in baseball’s seemingly never-ending 162-game regular season.  Late inning comebacks have been the rule during Boston’s recent hot streak during July and into early August. Will the Boston Red Sox remain hot during this hottest month of the year?  Stay tuned! The eight team UFL recently packed-up and left Houston and Birmingham.  Why? Spring pro football’s United Football League (UFL) quietly exited two of its long-time markets less than two weeks ago. The Birmingham Stallions won three straight spring football titles from 2022 through 2024.  A brand new college football stadium for UAB featuring nearly 40,000 seats played host for Stallions home games in each of the past five seasons. The UFL’s billionaire owner and apparent league spokesman, Mike Repole, jousted with Birmingham football fans earlier this season about their lack of support for the team. It’s no surprise that Repole just pulled the plug after attendance declined this year.  His excuse for leaving Birmingham is what has raised eyebrows in Alabama. He said, “With Birmingham, this decision was 100% about the wrong sized venue.  Even on opening day, when 16,000 Stallions fans showed up, the energy, passion, and game atmosphere was not felt due to the size of the venue.” Here’s a question for you, Mr. Repole. Doing just as you requested, the Houston UFL franchise vacated its college football stadium at the University of Houston.  The Houston Gamblers moved into the city’s downtown soccer venue with 20,000 seats this season.  How do you explain why less than 7,000 fans attended Houston Gamblers football games this spring?  The team did exactly what you asked for and had even less success.  Houston’s UFL franchise is now defunct. Perhaps Mr. Repole might consider that the UFL’s on-field product is simply not very good.  It is also played during increasingly hot spring weather – especially in the league’s southern markets.  UFL games – which are (generally speaking) low scoring and not very exciting to watch – have trouble attracting local fans when tickets were priced as low as $20 apiece. The market, sir, has been and continues to speak to you quite loudly. Golf – Welcome to the winner’s circle, Jackson Koivun and Asterisk Talley! Two weeks ago, former Auburn All-American golfer Jackson Koivun picked-up his first PGA win at the 3M Open in Minnesota.  It was only his third professional start! After Sunday’s middle-of-the-pack finish in his fourth PGA start at Greensboro, NC, the 21-year old Koivun has earned enough FedEx points to qualify for this week’s first round of PGA playoffs beginning Thursday in Memphis. Let’s also welcome a 17-year old upcoming high school senior golfer to the winner’s circle. Asterisk Talley (yes, that’s her real name) easily won her first USGA championship by taking the US Women’s Amateur title in Tennessee with an 8-up victory.  She had previously finished runner-up in the 2024 US Junior Girls Amateur and the US Women’s Amateur. Congratulations to Ms. Talley!  Yes, there will forever be an Asterisk next to her last name on the US Women’s Amateur trophy. LIV Golf remains on life support but wants to tee it up again in 2027 In this continuing soap opera, LIV Golf (completing its fifth season in late August) will lose its Sugar Daddy financial backers.  The Saudi Public Investment Fund (with over $1 trillion in assets) has lost more than $5 billion to start, fund, and prop-up this worldwide golf venture.  They are skedaddling by no later than the end of August. Last week, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neal announced that a new lead investor has been secured.   Before you say, “Hooray!”, the golf league’s boss did not reveal a lot of specifics.  We don’t know who the investor is, how much money was actually being injected, or any other details which translate into a viable 2027 LIV Golf campaign. Golfers expecting to participate in LIV Golf during 2027 (assuming there is a season) will be playing for smaller prize money and will likely be asked to share in the risk (and, if possible, the rewards) of the revamped league. The future still looks shaky for LIV Golf. The US Senate punted on 4th down to go on vacation and leave the future of college athletics hanging in the balance When you woke up on Saturday morning, the United States Senate had adjourned to take a well-earned (sarcasm intended) full month of vacation. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) were finally able to bring their college sports bill to the floor of the US Senate over the past few weeks.  It showed some encouraging signs of passage. The SEC and Big Ten finally jumped aboard to support the Senate’s “Protect College Sports Act” last week.  That was the equivalent to a two-minute drill in hopes of getting this bill across the Senate’s goal line prior to the legislative body’s annual August recess. College sports conferences have been unable to get their primary rule maker and enforcement arm (the NCAA) to take consequential actions in recent years.  Guidelines and enforcement of rules in today’s transfer portal and NIL high dollar environment have many mid-sized and smaller universities considering dropping sports altogether.  The SEC recently suggested it was willing to break away from the NCAA and establish its own set of rules if something doesn’t change soon. With the proverbial play clock running, some Senators (as they are prone to do) tried to add amendments to the college sports bill last week.  They wasted too much time and failed to bring it to a full Senate vote prior the month-long adjournment. However, the Senators are promising to bring this college sports bill to a vote when they return in early September. If that occurs, the sports bill must still be approved by the House of Representatives and then obtain the President’s signature to become law. Sounds like a Hail Mary could be needed to complete this legislation with the mid-term elections coming up in November! The post Let’s Catch up! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Maximizing surgical safety takes more than a static checklist. UAB surgeons Melanie Morris, M.D., Helen Krontiras, M.D., and Adam Beck, M.D., discuss how they approach safety as a continuous improvement process spanning the patient experience. Learn how UAB standardizes care, empowers team members to speak up, and uses registry data to benchmark outcomes and target improvements. The panel also considers how emerging technologies could further advance surgical safety.

The 2026 UAB Position Preview Series concludes with a look at the secondary and special teams. Can Todd Grantham's secondary provide the coverage needed to unlock an aggressive defensive scheme? And can UAB's special teams quietly become a difference-maker by winning the hidden-yardage battle? In Episode 4, we discuss: Why the secondary may hold the key to Grantham's defensive philosophy. The outlook for UAB's cornerbacks and safeties heading into fall camp. How the pass defense can bounce back after a challenging 2025 season. The impact of Jonah Delange, Badger Hargett, and the special teams units. Biggest strengths and concerns entering the 2026 season. Join Jimmy Marion, John Duncan, and former UAB offensive lineman Darion Smith as they wrap up the Position Preview Series and look ahead to what could define the Blazers' defense this fall. ⬇️ Let us know in the comments: Which position group are you most confident in heading into the 2026 season? #UAB #UABFootball #BlazerVictory #AmericanConference #CollegeFootball #GoBlazers

With the Roadrunners kicking off fall camp this week it's time for us to dive into this season's schedule. A relatively favorable schedule will give UTSA a chance to take an early lead in the conference championship run, but they'll first need to handle business against Texas State. We breakdown each opponent on the schedule, highlighting the most important games on the docket. Want to unlock all of our season preview content? Join us for a free month on Patreon at this link: https://www.patreon.com/alamodomeaudible/redeem/EDAA2 Video: https://youtu.be/eDJchjL_N1o   0:00 Intro: season stakes for Jeff Traylor & UTSA 3:12 AAC race wide open entering 2026 6:26 Vegas win total & schedule strength 10:38 vs. UTRGV 18:22 at Texas State 24:13 at Texas 26:02 vs. Colorado State 32:38 at Rice 37:32 vs. South Florida 44:04 vs. Navy 46:15 at Tulane 50:19 at Florida Atlantic 53:19 vs. North Texas 57:29 at UAB 1:01:08 vs. Tulsa 1:04:33 Season outlook & win total prediction

On this edition of The Mark White Show, I'm sharing the story of Rory Amos, a husband, father, and hardworking provider who continues to push forward in the face of serious health challenges. Rory has been on peritoneal dialysis for the past three years and is currently on the transplant list for a kidney at UAB and St. Thomas in Nashville. His journey has included life-changing complications from diabetes, including the loss of a leg, yet he continues to work, provide for his family, and press on with determination. Alongside his wife Jessica, Rory is raising five children and has opened his home and heart to a foster child they are working to adopt, showing what it means to care for others even while facing his own fight. This is a story of resilience, family, and a real need for a kidney donor. If you feel led to learn more about becoming a living donor or to share Rory's story, this is an opportunity to make a difference. Register: NKR.org/TFG957 Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

The Gut-Lung Axis: The Missing Link in Chronic Inflammation & Aging | Dr. Vivek Lal Your lungs have a microbiome, and almost no one is talking about it. This episode reveals the hidden pathway behind asthma, chronic inflammation, and slow aging, and gives you a science-backed way to biohack your breath from the inside out. Get A generous discount on Resbiotic by going to: https://resbiotic.com/ and using code ‘DAVE20' Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Vivek Lal, MD, FAAP, a double board-certified physician scientist who discovered the gut-lung axis while running the Pulmonary Microbiome Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He serves as Director of Clinical Innovation at UAB's Marnix Heersink Institute of Biomedical Innovation and trained in pulmonary and vascular biology at UT Southwestern before completing MIT's executive program in drug and device development. As a serial entrepreneur through his venture studio Biostack Ventures, he founded and now serves as CEO of Resbiotic Nutrition, and also launched Alveolus Bio, an FDA-track pulmonary drug development company. His decade of research turned into the world's first probiotic built specifically for respiratory health. Dave and Vivek break down MMP-9, the overlooked inflammatory pathway that drives collagen breakdown, chronic lung disease, and accelerated aging throughout the body. They cover why germ-free mice outperform normal mice, how antibiotics and toxic mold reshape your lung bacteria for years, why breathwork actually changes your lung microbiome, and how postbiotics and inhaled probiotics could become the next frontier in functional medicine. Along the way they get into supplement formulation, drug development red tape, and why self-experimentation should be treated as a right, not a privilege. 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Keywords: gut-lung axis, lung microbiome, MMP-9 inflammation pathway, Resbiotic review, does Resbiotic work, Resbiotic lung support, Dr. Vivek Lal, gut-lung axis probiotic, lung microbiome science, MMP-9 longevity pathway, MMP-9 collagen breakdown, best probiotic for lung health, probiotics for asthma, probiotics for allergies, inhaled probiotics FDA, postbiotics for inflammation, NLRP3 inflammasome, NF-kappa B pathway, breathwork lung microbiome, toxic mold lung bacteria, antibiotics lung damage, biohacking respiratory health, lung microbiome 2026, resbiotic.com discount code DAVE20, functional medicine for lungs, quit vaping lung health Resources: • Get a discount on Resbiotic by going to: https://resbiotic.com/ and using code ‘DAVE20' • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15? • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Cold Open 01:08 – Intro 05:17 – Discovering the Lung Microbiome 16:58 – Antibiotics' Effect on Lungs 20:30 – MMP-9 Explained 25:56 – NLRP3 & the Inflammasome 31:36 – The Right to Self-Experiment 42:04 – Lung Training 1:00:18 – Astronaut Microbiomes 1:12:33 – Closing & Discount Code See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you live in Birmingham, you already know Trattoria ZaZa. In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Bryan Stanfield of Trattoria ZaZa in downtown Birmingham. Bryan started at ZaZa as a server in 2010 while he was a student at UAB. Five years later, he and his former business partner bought the restaurant from original owners Brian Somershield and Geoff Lockert. Today ZaZa is one of the most beloved lunch and brunch spots in the city, known for Roman-style square pizza, daily pasta, and coffee program. Bryan and Carrie get into the name (it was ZaZa Trattoria in 2009, became Trattoria Centrale after a legal issue, and eventually went back to ZaZa when the community never stopped calling it that). They talk about how Bryan bought the restaurant instead of opening the ramen shop he had been planning. Why the pandemic pushed ZaZa to include tips in the menu price, and what the reaction has actually been. What it was like to close for eight months in 2019 for a renovation forced by Orchestra Partners' redevelopment of the Frank Nelson Building, how the space grew from 20 seats to 60, and how Bryan worked with Creature and designer Andrew Thomson to figure out every sconce and paint color. The second half is about the food and the philosophy. Why the menu changes daily and how a chef comes in at 3 p.m. and rebuilds a dinner menu from scratch by 5. Why brunch became such a phenomenon. Why the pizza is a hybrid of Roman pizza al taglio and focaccia, and why Bryan describes his food as second-generation Italian cooked with Alabama ingredients. Why he still calls Brian Somershield and Geoff Lockert regularly for advice, and why the downtown restaurant community is genuinely a community. If you love ZaZa, run a restaurant, or care about what has been happening in downtown Birmingham food for the last 15 years, this conversation is for you. Watch on YouTube _______________________________________   Mentioned in This Episode    •       Trattoria ZaZa •       Paramount •       El Barrio •       Brick & Tin •       Helen •       Punch Love Coffee •       Orchestra Partners •       Creature •       The Localist episode with Uncle G's Pizza •       Andrew Thompson Design Studio   Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia. They are a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company. They help small businesses grow online. •       Contact Infomedia    Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is a free event series for small business owners. It meets on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Free tacos and coffee too. •       See upcoming events and register   Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Want more small business tips from Carrie? Sign up for her newsletter. •       Sign up here

The 2026 UAB Position Preview Series continues with a look at the Blazers' front seven. Can Todd Grantham's defensive line generate the disruption UAB has been missing? Will the linebacker room provide the leadership, communication, and physicality needed to anchor the defense? In Episode 3, we discuss: Why improving the pass rush may be one of the biggest keys to UAB's season. New additions and returning talent along the defensive line. The outlook for the linebacker room and its role in Grantham's scheme. Statistical trends from recent seasons. Biggest strengths, concerns, and bold predictions heading into fall camp. As always, we're joined by former UAB offensive lineman Darion Smith and Blazer Victory's John Duncan to provide analysis and perspective as we preview the 2026 season. ⬇️ Let us know in the comments: Can UAB's front seven become the strength of this football team in 2026? #UAB #UABFootball #BlazerVictory #AmericanConference #CollegeFootball #GoBlazers

UAB „Šamų ūkis“ (Molėtų r.) vadovas Darius Stankevičius teigia, kad žuvų auginimas Lietuvoje yra itin sudėtinga žemės ūkio ir verslo sritis. Viena pagrindinių kliūčių išlieka visuomenėje vis dar gajūs mitai, jog ūkiuose užauginta žuvis yra menkesnės maistinės vertės. Kitas svarbus iššūkis – pasiūlyti tokius žuvies gaminius, kurie būtų patogūs vartoti, skanūs, aukštos kokybės ir kartu įperkami vartotojams. Tačiau pirkėjai ne visada yra pasirengę mokėti tikrąją kokybiškos produkcijos kainą, todėl gamintojams tenka ieškoti sprendimų, kaip suderinti aukštą kokybę, patrauklią kainą ir rinkos lūkesčius.Prienų rajone gyvenanti agronomė, pomidorų kolekcininkė Vilija Juškevičienė kasmet išbando apie 300 naujų, anksčiau neaugintų veislių, kruopščiai jas aprašo, o labiausiai patikusias pasižymi, kad verta auginti dar kartą. Patars, į ką ji atkreipia dėmesį veislės aprašyme, norint užauginti skanius pomidorus.GAMTA. Kai pievas keičia galinga technika, dalgis daugeliui atrodo tik muziejaus eksponatas. Tačiau gamtininkai ir ūkininkai primena, kad rankinis šienavimas padeda išsaugoti pievų augalus, vabzdžius ir paukščius. Apie šienavimo dalgiu tradicijas, jų naudą gamtai bei šienpjovių čempionato reikšmę pasakos Baltijos aplinkos forumo įkūrėjas Žymantas Morkvėnas ir čempiono titulą ginsiantis ūkininkas Arūnas Kakta iš Šilutės rajono.Ved. Kristina Toleikienė

The American had a great 2025. The reward? The top of the league all needed new coaches, and almost all of the top player talent went either to the NFL or the power conferences. This is a year of restarts. Cofounder Steven Godfrey joins Alex for a dive into the league, going team by team:- 4:58: Tulane- 12:45: North Texas- 20:53: Navy- 28:01: East Carolina- 32:49: South Florida- 39:19: Army- 45:32: Memphis- 50:43: UTSA- 56:00: Temple- 1:00:35: Florida Atlantic- 1:03:58: Rice- 1:08:44: UAB- 1:12:29: Tulsa- 1:16:02: Charlotte- 1:20:29: Preseason superlatives and conference honorsProducer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Can Ryder Burton and UAB's passing attack take the next step in 2026? Episode 2 of our 2026 UAB Position Preview Series shifts the focus to the quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends. Jimmy Marion, Darion Smith, and John Duncan break down the players, position battles, returning production, transfer additions, and why the success of UAB's aerial attack could determine just how high the Blazers can climb this season.

It's Thursday, and you know what that means. It's time for a fresh edition of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.On today's episode, we catch up with new UNF assistant coach Josie Foreman to discuss her transition into coaching and her playing career at USF. Someone she played with at USF, two-time AUSL champion Georgina Corrick, is featured in our #ThrowbackThursday segment.You'll also hear the guys break down the latest coaching hires at UAB and Texas Tech.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1996, a pipe bomb packed with masonry nails exploded in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park, killing two people and injuring more than a hundred. The FBI's first suspect was Richard Jewell, the security guard who'd found the bag and helped clear the area. By the time he was cleared 88 days later, investigators had no idea who they were looking for. Columnist John Archibald had covered the Olympics that summer, never imagining the bomber would come to his own city.On January 29, 1998, a bomb hidden in a FedEx box exploded outside a Birmingham abortion clinic, killing an off-duty police officer and gravely wounding nurse Emily Lyons. This time someone saw the bomber walk away — a UAB student named Jermaine Hughes, who followed him to a gray Nissan pickup with North Carolina plates. The name that came back was Eric Robert Rudolph. Within hours he vanished into the Nantahala National Forest, where he'd stay for five years while locals put up signs reading "Run, Rudolph, Run."Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠https://jedlipinski.substack.com/⁠ Connect with Jed Lipinski:⁠https://www.instagram.com/gonesouthpodcast/⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/gonesouthpodcast/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jed-lipinski/

Can the offensive line and running back room become the foundation of UAB's offense in 2026? That's the question we're answering in Episode 1 of our 2026 UAB Football Position Preview Series. Jimmy Marion, Darion Smith, and John Duncan take an in-depth look at the Blazers' offensive line and running back room, discussing returning starters, transfer additions, position battles, depth, leadership, and why these two position groups could ultimately determine UAB's ceiling this season.

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Join me as I talk with a recent star from the hardwood at UAB, Mr. Jordan "Jelly" Walker. Jelly quickly became an icon for the Blazers and left his mark by breaking many records in the program's history. We talked about his time before UAB, playing at Seton Hall and Tulane; his reason for coming to UAB and his game memories; his time in the NBA G League; his current life playing overseas; and more! I really enjoyed the conversation, and I hope you'll enjoy it too!Be sure to follow my social media pages (@DragonsDenEFEL) on Facebook, X, and Instagram for new episode announcements to see who is joining me next! Go Blazers!

College football season is almost here, and somehow the offseason is still delivering chaos. This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down the biggest stories coming out of SEC and ACC Media Days, including the latest rumors of the SEC potentially breaking away from the NCAA and what that could mean for the future of college football. They also discuss Ward Manuel's continued controversy at Michigan, the Big Ten and ACC's recent success, and James Franklin's latest move. Then it's time for another conference logo breakdown, this week featuring the American Conference. College football news, SEC Media Days, ACC Media Days, NCAA drama, conference realignment, American Conference logo history, and plenty of hot takes. It's all here. 0:00:00 – Warde Manuel stepping down Michigan's scandal-ridden success 0:06:00 – SEC dominance vs. NCAA; conference pride, secession stakes, and market realities 0:12:00 – Media Days: Will Stein's Kentucky confidence, Big Ten vs. SEC scheduling, and assessing conference strength 0:18:00 – ACC vs. Big Ten: Narduzzi's comments, conference parity, and the future of ACC power programs 0:24:00 – James Franklin at Virginia Tech: “more with more” debate and Penn State legacy talk 0:30:00 – American Conference logos: Big East nostalgia, UAB dragon downgrade, ECU skull and crossbones 0:36:00 – FAU, Memphis, and Charlotte logo evolution; branding hits and misses 0:42:00 – North Texas, Rice, USF, and Temple: Mid-2000s action logos, minimalism, and local school comparisons 0:48:00 – UTSA, Tulane, and Tulsa: Ranking the strongest, most original American logos 0:54:00 – Army and Navy logos: Old school vs. modern design, balancing history and branding 1:00:00 – Wichita State's mascot evolution, episode wrap-up, social plugs, and hopes for August/season guests

2026 UAB football preview with Coach Danny Mitchell by Mitch Davis

If you are a senior or elderly person taking benzodiazepines there are things you need to be aware and informed about. Not from a place of fear but of safety.  In this episode, a quick look at how benzodiazepines can affect older adults and a few resources.   One more thing. There is a high number of AI Slop videos on this topic. Some of the presenters are not human. We have a new generation of graduates of the I-fleece-em academy.    You can tell by how much fear they projects and the image of a medical persona. The thumbnail is designed to hook you by engaging in your curiosity or concern about a medication you take.   Please think before you click.    Resources Mentioned:  Over on the Canadian side of the fence, there is a brochure from Canadian Coalition for Senior Mental Health. Simple, easy to read and packed with solid accessible information. Such as if you are taking Benzos, you should not be drinking alcohol.    There is a one-page handout that was created by Benzo.org.UK for World Benzo Day called Problems and Pitfalls. It explains some of the issues of seniors and elderly folk taking benzodiazepine and some options.      The Mayo Clinic has a list of medications that can cause some concerns in older adults.   The non-profit Benzo Info has a page on the medication called Impact on the Older Adult Population   University of Alabama at Birmingham has a report on More than a million older Americans take benzodiazepines long-term. Here is why doctors want them to stop, and how a UAB psychiatrist approaches the conversation.   Emergency Resources The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community.    Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the Veteran line and international calling options.    National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or WhatsApp as a means of contact.   Disclaimer:  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.  Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  

if you have any feedback, please send us a text! Thank you!Dr. Beth Duggan, Vice Chair of faculty development at UAB, and Dr. Daryl Oakes, Stanford Associate Dean of Post Graduate Medical Education, speak on ways anesthesiologists can escape being pigeonholed to instead craft a fulfilling and sustainable career.

Welcome back to the Blazer Victory Podcast! On this episode, John Duncan, Darion Smith, and Jimmy Marion are joined by Darrien Starling, one of the fastest-growing independent voices covering the American Conference. A former UTSA football player and creator of the Before Saturday Substack, Darrien shares his unique perspective on the state of the AAC, explaining how coaching, roster continuity, resources, revenue sharing, and administration are reshaping college football. We discuss: * Why the American Conference is more competitive than ever * Which teams are legitimate championship contenders * Sleepers and surprise teams for the 2026 season * How Darrien evaluates teams in the transfer portal era * Why continuity matters more than ever in college football * UAB's outlook entering the 2026 season * What the Blazers must overcome to exceed expectations * Why the American remains the premier Group of Six conference * + Before Saturday's AD Survey and Darrien's Initial Interaction w/ the UAB Administration Whether you're a UAB fan or simply follow the American Conference, this episode provides an in-depth look at one of the most unpredictable seasons the league has seen. Be sure to subscribe to Darrien's Before Saturday Substack for outstanding American Conference coverage and follow him on X: ➡️ https://x.com/DarrienStarling ⸻

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UAB head basketball coach Andy Kennedy delves into the remarkable story of Yaxel Lendeborg, the 11th overall pick in the NBA draft, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national champion and a lottery pick. He shares insights into Yaxel's development, from his early days as a shy and introverted player to his current status as a confident and confident player. The conversation highlights the importance of relationships, trust, and the right environment in helping Yaxel reach his full potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 centers around Yaxel Lendeborg's impressive skills and potential to be a game-changer for the Warriors. His college coach, Andy Kennedy of UAB, joins the show to share his insights on Lendeborg's development and what fans can expect from him in the NBA while describing him as a "connector", See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The guys take a look at the daunting schedule and give predictions at the end. Help support Blazer Victory by subscribing to our Patreon page HERE. Becoming a Patreon supporter helps support Blazer Victory's continued coverage of UAB athletics and gives you access to exclusive podcast episodes each month. We also offer an annual Patreon membership for a discount.  

Join me as I talk with a true legend in UAB football history, Pat Green! Pat and I went into so many great stories! He shared his unusual "recruitment" to UAB, what the program's early years were like, his long-standing friendships with teammates, and so much more! UAB fans will enjoy hearing some of the stories that don't often get told about the football program in its infancy. I hope you'll enjoy it! Be sure to follow my social media pages (@DragonsDenEFEL) on Facebook, X, and Instagram for new episode announcements to see who is joining me next! Go Blazers!

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Join me as I talk with one of the heroes from the hardwood in the mid-90s, Cedric Dixon! Cedric and I had a great talk about his life growing up in Selma and his recruitment to UAB, his time playing at UAB under head coach Gene Bartow and Murry Bartow, and life after basketball. We also discuss his book, After the Ball Stops Bouncing, and his current career in education. He shares many great lessons he's learned and offers advice to today's young athletes. Hope you'll enjoy!You can buy the book on Amazon here (https://a.co/d/0g0EAUnM). Available on Amazon Kindle and in paperback.Be sure to follow my social media pages (@DragonsDenEFEL) on Facebook, X, and Instagram for new episode announcements to see who is joining me next! Go Blazers!

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) was developed as a targeted, adjustable therapy for movement disorders to improve earlier hard-to-control procedures. Victor Sung, M.D., discusses how UAB began performing DBS in 1997 and built one of the nation's highest-volume programs, now performing six surgeries a week. Learn how advances such as directional stimulation, brain-sensing devices, and remote programming are shaping care, and how DBS plays an important role in the future of UAB's Movement Disorders Division.

Join me as I talk with a legend on the gridiron for UAB, Zac Woodfin! Zac has a unique story with UAB because he not only played for the Blazers during some of their most memorable seasons, but he also played and coached for Bill Clark. Woodfin talks about playing for Coach Clark in high school at Prattville and returning to UAB to be his strength and conditioning coach. We also discussed some big game memories, his relationships with teammates, his time in the pros, and his coaching career, which has taken him to the NFL! Zac shares amazing insight into the mind of an athlete and gives great advice for up-and-coming athletes. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!Be sure to follow my social media pages (@DragonsDenEFEL) on Facebook, X, and Instagram for new episode announcements to see who is joining me next! Go Blazers!

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Coach Gregory Green. Head men’s and women’s tennis coach and REACH advisor at Tuskegee University. Here's a summary of the key themes and highlights:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Coach Gregory Green. Head men’s and women’s tennis coach and REACH advisor at Tuskegee University. Here's a summary of the key themes and highlights:

High reliability organizations (HROs) reduce patient harm through frontline input, shared accountability, and collaboration in high-stakes clinical settings. Anand Iyer, M.D., associate chief medical officer, explains how he helped UAB meet HRO principles via a multidisciplinary titration task force focused on ICU medication safety. Learn how frontline feedback, simulation testing, EMR enhancements, and shared mental models helped reduce variability.

Coach Tory and Coach Don preview episode 422 of Everything Fastpitch, including a “Did You Know” and City of the Week Las Vegas. They answer a listener question about measuring improvement beyond stats, emphasizing observation, confidence, quality at-bats, and long-term development over instant results. Tory interviews former UAB coach Marla Townsend about her Compete mental performance system (12 key ingredients, journal with QR-code audio coaching, parent playbook, and Performance Hub), available at marlatownsend.com with a  discount code "VIP". In the cleanup segment, Robbie Brogdon discusses launching an Atlanta-area collegiate summer league at Heritage Park in McDonough with doubleheaders, streaming/stats, camps, and support for transfer-portal players. The coaching tip covers ways to get a team out of a rut by adding variety and redefining success metrics.Marla Townsend Compete Program-marlatownsend.comCollegiate Summer League (Robbie Brogdon -  229-376-8591, robbiebrogdon@gmail.com)Support the show

We'll reminisce for a little bit to start the show about the 2015 Grizzlies (3:00) and then we'll go into the playoff games from last night. Were the Sixers just tired from their Game 7 on Sunday night or will they not have an answer for Jalen Brunson all series long? Chris points out the assist numbers from Karl-Anthony Towns as a reason the Knicks offense has been clicking so well these last 4-5 games (9:00). Will Game 1 be learning moment for the young Spurs? Dylan Harper was there for it. Does Wemby get away with a lot of fouling and goaltending? Julius Randle has underrated strength and Jaden McDaniel showed Stephon Castle how it's done as an elite defender (15:28). ESPN has an NBA Draft Lottery simulator that nobody knows about (1:09:19). UAB Head Coach Andy Kennedy made some comments on twitter after UAB got a player to commit to them over Memphis (1:16:00) and we'll end the show talking about tonight's Pistons/Cavs and Lakers/Thunder games (1:19:11).Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

UAB head football coach Alex Mortensen joins The Next Round for an in-depth conversation on building the Blazers, recruiting in Birmingham, and how his time at Alabama under Nick Saban shaped his coaching philosophy. Mortensen explains why connecting with the Birmingham community is critical to growing the UAB fan base and why the Blazers' facilities — including Protective Stadium, the football operations building, practice facilities, and weight rooms — are major selling points in recruiting. He also breaks down what he learned from spring practice, including why UAB's defense is becoming longer, faster, more competitive, and more relentless. Mortensen discusses the next step for his players: moving beyond knowing what to do and learning the how and why behind elite execution. The conversation also dives into Mortensen's nine years at Alabama, what he learned from Nick Saban, and how working around offensive minds like Lane Kiffin, Brian Daboll, and Steve Sarkisian helped prepare him for this opportunity. Plus, he shares why he is excited about hiring Todd Grantham as defensive coordinator and how his network of coaches continues to guide him. Can Alex Mortensen build UAB into a winner in Birmingham? #AlexMortensen, #UABFootball, #UABBlazers, #CollegeFootball, #TheNextRound, #AlabamaFootball, #NickSaban, #Birmingham, #ToddGrantham, #GoBlazers SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices