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On August 24, 410 AD, the Visigoths walked into Rome. They didn't break down the gates. They didn't storm the walls. The gates were opened from the inside — by slaves, by people who had been living under the Empire for years and had quietly stopped believing in it.The conventional story of the Sack of Rome is barbarian invasion. Fire and screaming. Civilization ending in a single night. That's the Hollywood version. The reality is quieter and worse.Rome wasn't murdered. It was hollowed out over more than two centuries by three forces that had nothing to do with barbarians.The first was money. The silver denarius had been debased so consistently that by 410 the coins were essentially worthless metal stamped with the emperor's face — a promise nobody believed anymore. Soldiers stopped showing up because they were being paid with garbage. Tax collectors demanded payment in gold and silver because the state's own currency wasn't worth taking.The second was borders. On the last day of 406, the Rhine froze and tens of thousands of Vandals, Suebi, and Alans walked across into Roman Gaul. The forts along the river were empty or close to it. The garrisons had been pulled back, stripped to fight civil wars in Italy, or simply never replaced. The frontier wasn't overrun. It was abandoned.The third was power. The Emperor Honorius was hiding in Ravenna — a swamp city with marsh walls — issuing laws that nobody enforced. When they told him Rome had fallen, he thought they meant his pet chicken, a bird he had named Roma. He had become emperor at eight years old. He had never led an army, never governed a province, never made a decision that wasn't filtered through palace bureaucrats more interested in their own survival than the Empire's.When Alaric's Visigoths arrived at the gates of Rome in August 410, the city's own slaves opened them.Rome didn't fall that day. Not really. The Visigoths left after three days. Honorius stayed in Ravenna. The Empire limped on for another 66 years. But everyone who mattered understood what 410 meant. The machine had been failing for centuries. The sack was just the paperwork catching up.Empires don't fall. They hollow out. And hollowing is worse than falling — because from the outside, everything still looks intact.00:00 — Rome Wasn't Murdered, It Was Hollowed Out01:54 — Welcome to The Roman Pattern02:19 — Rome in 410: A Theater Set03:06 — Two Centuries of Debasement05:15 — December 406: When the Rhine Froze06:53 — Alaric: The Visigoth Who Wanted to Be Roman08:16 — Honorius and His Chicken Named Roma09:10 — August 24, 410: The Gates Open From Inside10:29 — Saint Jerome Wept in Bethlehem11:50 — Why Rome Didn't Fall (Yet)12:44 — The Three-Link Chain: Money, Borders, Power14:02 — Hollowing Is Worse Than Falling14:53 — The Universal Pattern15:55 — Same Playbook, Different Century
Greg Hawks is a keynote speaker, author, and corporate culture specialist who challenges leaders and teams to Act Like an Owner. For more than 25 years, he has partnered with organizations across the country to reshape culture, deepen trust, and activate ownership mindsets. Earlier in his career, Greg spent a decade as Executive Director of a nonprofit, leading teams through complex challenges and building environments where people contributed their best. That experience became the foundation for his work with companies of every size, from ESOPs and credit unions to Fortune 500 corporations and national associations. In his upcoming book, Act Like an Owner: Five Unlocks for Creating Culture People Love and Results Leaders Need, Greg introduces vivid metaphors and frameworks such as Owners, Renters, Vandals, the Five Unlocks, and the 3D Plan for designing culture intentionally. Known for his energetic presence, distinctive language, and practical strategies, Greg equips executives and employees alike to re-engage, increase accountability, and spark growth. Today, his work transforms workplaces into ecosystems where an ownership culture becomes the competitive advantage.
DJ Jesse Luscious dives into great new LPs by The Dwarves, The Aggrolites, Seven Crowns, The Rumours, & The Real McKenzies, plus new tracks from Ynes, Makes My Blood Dance, & Cheeks, classics from 45 Grave, NOFX, Fermin Muguruza, AC/DC, Adolescents, JJ And The A's, Rollins Band, Electrocute, The Vaxxines, Kicked In The Teeth, Rose Tattoo, The Sweet, Suede Razors, Chubby And The Gang, Sweet Baby, The Vandals, Candy Now, Fea, & Agent Orange. He also reveals this week's Luscious Listener's Choice! Rumours- It's Not Me (It's You) (edit) Rumours- Bloodstains Agent Orange- Everything Turns Grey Cheeks- Danger Squeeze Adolescents- Kids Of The Black Hole 45 Grave- Evil Vandals- Urban Struggle Real McKenzies- Read A Book NOFX- Shower Days Suede Razors- Anchors Aweigh Chubby And The Gang- All Along The Uxbridge Road Dwarves- Hey Melania Dwarves- Bad Drugs Candy Now- New Dawn Ynes- What Was It All For? Fea- Pelo Suelto Sweet Baby- There's This Girl Sweet- AC/DC AC/DC- TNT Rose Tattoo- Juice On The Loose Seven Crowns- Acts Of Mindless Kindness Kicked In The Teeth- Lights Out In Suburbia JJ And The A's- Head In A Vat Vaxxines- Whiskey Business Aggrolites- 3L Atlas Aggrolites- Super Atomic Fermin Muguruza- Sarri, Sarri (feat. Itzar Ituño) (Live Madrid 15-2-25) Makes My Blood Dance- Time And A Place Electrocute- Jet Set Boy Rollins Band- Move Right In
For your listening enjoyment BJ presents a collection of cover versions of Bob Dylan songs. ROBERT HAZARD - BLOWIN IN THE WIND THE WANDERERS - THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN THE BRAKES - LIKE A ROLLING STONE THE SPINATRAS - MY BACK PAGES THE DOGS - MR. TAMBOURINE MAN MAU MAUS - A HARD RAIN'S (A GONNA FALL) TELEVISION - KNOCKIN' ON HEAVEN'S DOOR GREG KIHN - SUBTERRANEAN HOMESICK BLUES COUNTRY GENTLEMAN - IT'S ALL OVER NOW BABY BLUE DAN MCCAFFERTY - BOOTS OF SPANISH LEATHER THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES - ABSOLUTELY SWEET MARIE THE DAILY FLASH - QUEEN JANE APPROXIMATELY ROGER TAYLOR - MASTERS OF WAR PJ HARVEY - HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED BRYAN FERRY - IT AIN'T ME BABE THE MARMALADE - I SHALL BE RELEASED NICK DRAKE - DON'T THINK TWICE IT'S ALRIGHT THE WATERBOYS - GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY NICO - I'LL KEEP IT WITH MINE SANDY DENNY - TOMORROW IS A LONG TIME ELLIOTT SMITH - WHEN I PAINT MY MASTERPIECE (LIVE) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - I WANT YOU (LIVE 1975) CHEAP TRICK - PLEASE MRS. HENRY (LIVE 1977) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
rWotD Episode 3315: Belisarius Begging for Alms Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 1 June 2026, is Belisarius Begging for Alms.Belisarius Begging for Alms (French: Bélisaire demandant l'aumône, lit. 'Belisarius asking for alms') is a large-format (288 × 312 cm) history painting in oil on canvas by the French artist Jacques-Louis David. It depicts the Byzantine general Belisarius, who heroically defeated the Vandals in North Africa in AD 533–534 on behalf of Justinian I, and (according to an apocryphal account probably added to his biography in the Middle Ages) was later blinded by the emperor and reduced to begging for alms on the street. David exhibited the work at the Salon of 1781 at the Louvre after returning from Italy and it proved a great success.It is now in the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille. A second, reduced version was displayed at the Salon of 1785 and is now in the collection of the Louvre.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:22 UTC on Monday, 1 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Belisarius Begging for Alms on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Justin.
Mahmood Sheikh has spent more than 20 years working with college athletics in the state of Idaho - he's now the inaugural athletic director at the Treasure Valley-based College of Western Idaho. The native of Moscow, a University of Idaho graduate and a longtime Vandals employee joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio to talk about the Otters, building a national junior college program from scratch and how he plans to focus on local high school student-athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mahmood Sheikh has spent more than 20 years working with college athletics in the state of Idaho - he's now the inaugural athletic director at the Treasure Valley-based College of Western Idaho. The native of Moscow, a University of Idaho graduate and a longtime Vandals employee joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio to talk about the Otters, building a national junior college program from scratch and how he plans to focus on local high school student-athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mahmood Sheikh has spent more than 20 years working with college athletics in the state of Idaho - he's now the inaugural athletic director at the Treasure Valley-based College of Western Idaho. The native of Moscow, a University of Idaho graduate and a longtime Vandals employee joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio to talk about the Otters, building a national junior college program from scratch and how he plans to focus on local high school student-athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Bethany sits down with culture expert Greg Hawks to unpack what it really takes to build an ownership culture that fuels engagement, accountability, and results. Greg breaks down why most workplace cultures drift into dysfunction (hint: it's not intentional) and how leaders can shift from overwhelmed managers to culture shapers. From the three workplace mindsets—owners, renters, and vandals—to the power of accountability and trust, this conversation is packed with practical leadership insight. You'll also hear why AI can't fix broken leadership—and what actually will. Key Takeaways: Why culture is the environment leaders intentionally (or unintentionally) create The 3 employee mindsets: owners, renters, and vandals How leaders can activate ownership instead of wishing for “better people” Why accountability is a progress partner, not punishment The role of trust, humility, and language in shaping culture Greg's 5 Unlocks for building a culture people love Why upgrading your “human operating system” matters more than AI tools
No Doubt's been doing their Sphere residency out in Vegas, and man, it gives me FOMO! Telling the whole story of when MxPx opened for them way back in 1997, our first bus tour ever. That bus got stuck on an elevated road and that was the last time we had it. The three feet of stage we had to play on in front of the drums. The British tour manager. The band themselves (always 100% awesome). Plus voicemails: Jason wants to know if Tony Kanal ripped off my look, a longtime fan calls in with a really thoughtful take on the Michael drama and a Wilco rec that gets me going about A.M. and Summerteeth, and a Star Wars debate that Robbie Aaron from Oceans Away calls in to agree on. Upcoming live dates: June 12 - Bremerton, WA - Free Mike Herrera solo acoustic show at Quincy Square (FIFA World Cup 2026 Bremerton Fan Zone Kick-Off Celebration) June 13-14 - Vans Warped Tour Washington, DC July 25-26 - Vans Warped Tour Long Beach, CA August 21-22 - Vans Warped Tour Montreal, QC August 22 - Goldfinger at the Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA (with The Vandals, The Suicide Machines, Pulley, and sullvn) September 5 - Punkadeka Festival, Milan, Italy September 12-13 - Vans Warped Tour Mexico City November 14-15 - Vans Warped Tour Orlando, FL Questions or comments? Leave a voicemail: 1-360-830-6660 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi1BJ27GDAFodXuDqgYia5g Follow @mikeherreraTD everywhere https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast If you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Produced and edited by Bob McKnight @Producer_Bob Additional production by Christine Hall @shirtsizesmall
Smoky days ahead with hazard reduction burns, Ipswich councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposes a reward following damage to Ebbw Vale memorial, mayor disappointed with the federal budget, last-minute call for feedback on new flood guides and what's on at the library.Published: 22 May 2026.Image: Ipswich City Council Division 3 councillor Andrew Antoniolli (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerHazard reduction burns: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/About-Council/Initiatives/Environment/Enviroplan/Bushland-Fire-ManagementIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryDiscover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshopsIpswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-eventsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/River 949: https://www.river949.com.au/Free FM: https://freefm.com.au/West Bremer Radio: https://westbremerradio.com/Radio Springfield City: https://radiospringfieldcity.com.au/Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Ipswich Tribune Today: https://ipswichtribunetoday.com.au/The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/Damien J Johnson: https://damienjjohnson.com/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateAI: All episodes of Ipswich Today are recorded with real humans using Adobe Audition. You won't find any AI voices here. Editing and production by Allan Roebuck. Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/
Swift Dam near Cougar is closed to public access starting May 23 after multiple incidents of vandalism and tampering with PacifiCorp's fish collector equipment. The closure has no expected end date in 2026. Swift Forest Camp at Swift Reservoir remains open. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/swift-dam-closed-to-public-access-due-to-vandalism-security-concerns/ #SwiftDam #PacifiCorp #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Vandalism #PublicSafety #FishCollector #SwiftReservoir #Cougar #PacificNorthwest
We are coming closer to the end of our series on the Fall and Rise of the House of Habsburg. We have seen the reconsolidation of Austria, the acquisition of Burgundy, the inheritance of Spain and today, we will look at the last stages of the Italian wars. This conflict, kicked off by king Charles VIII in 1494 had given “rise to changes of dominions, subversion of kingdoms, desolation of countries, destruction of cities and the cruellest massacres, but also new fashions, new customs, new and bloody ways of waging warfare, and diseases which had been unknown to that time”. Many players of this game had exited stage left and it was now just France and the Habsburgs in various alliances with the remaining Italian powers, who fought for control. The War of the League of Cognac, 1526 to 1530 was when brutality reached its zenith with the Sacco di Roma, the Sack of Rome that brought back the specter of the Vandals.A lot of drama to get through.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comIf you wish to support the show go to: Support • History of the Germans PodcastFor do it yourself merchandise go to: Merchandise • History of the Germans PodcastFacebook: @HOTGPod Threads: @history_of_the_germans_podcastBluesky: @hotgpod.bsky.socialInstagram: history_of_the_germansTwitter: @germanshistoryTo make it easier for you to share the podcast, I have created separate playlists for some of the seasons that are set up as individual podcasts. they have the exact same episodes as in the History of the Germans, but they may be a helpful device for those who want to concentrate on only one season.So far I have:The OttoniansSalian Emperors and Investiture ControversyFredrick Barbarossa and Early HohenstaufenFrederick II Stupor MundiSaxony and Eastward ExpansionThe Hanseatic LeagueThe Teutonic KnightsThe Holy Roman Empire 1250-1356The Reformation before the ReformationThe Empire in the 15th centuryThe Fall and Rise of the Habsburgs
Sat down with Jesse Goodwin, who runs Fourth Corner Punk Fest in Bellingham, Washington. Pennywise, Bouncing Souls, Suicide Machines, and The Vandals are headlining July 18 and 19. Jesse walks through the lineup (also playing are Good Riddance, Authority Zero, Bad Cop, Bad Cop, Diesel Boy, Bite Me Bambi, The Dollheads, War on Women, and Piñata Protest) and to talk about how he ended up running a punk festival. We get into year one at Evil Bikes (Face to Face, Strung Out, Teenage Bottlerocket, Guttermouth), the workload nobody warns you about, why Bellingham gets overlooked by touring bands and the ticket-bot mess we are all dealing with. Fourth Corner Punk Fest is July 18 and 19 at Evil Bikes in Bellingham, WA. All ages. Tickets and info: https://www.fourthcornerpunkfest.com/ Questions or comments? Leave a voicemail: 360-830-6660 Follow @mikeherreraTD everywhere https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast If you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight @Producer_Bob Additional Production by Christine Hall @shirtsizesmall
Former Boise State basketball standout Drew Fielder joins the show to talk about his journey to Alabama basketball - it's all about getting to the NBA, Bob continues his series of new Pac-12 football teams and spring camps (San Diego with a better offense?), the highs and lows of Boise State basketball in the now-complete Mountain West era, Idaho football coach Thomas Ford on the Vandals' spring campSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Boise State basketball standout Drew Fielder joins the show to talk about his journey to Alabama basketball - it's all about getting to the NBA, Bob continues his series of new Pac-12 football teams and spring camps (San Diego with a better offense?), the highs and lows of Boise State basketball in the now-complete Mountain West era, Idaho football coach Thomas Ford on the Vandals' spring campSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does it take to create an ownership culture when most employees don't literally own the business? In this episode, Kevin talks with Greg Hawks about the mindset shifts leaders need to make to help people act like owners by bringing more of their heart, head, and hands to work. Greg explains how his framework of owners, renters, and vandals influences behavior and why leaders must pay close attention to the environments they create. He shares how organizations unintentionally produce renters by limiting contribution, tolerating toxic behaviors, and failing to help people see the bigger picture. They also discuss why the desire for responsibility is often driven by more than money, how leaders can broaden the circle, so people think beyond their own "room" in the house, and why shaping a culture of trust, contribution, and shared perspective is one of the most important responsibilities any leader has. Listen For 00:00 Why Ownership Mindset Matters (Beyond Financial Ownership) 00:38 Creating an Ownership Culture 02:54 The Big Idea: Why Acting Like an Owner Changes Everything 03:42 What "Ownership" Really Means at Work and in Life 05:20 The 3 Workplace Mindsets: Owners, Renters, Vandals 06:20 How Each Mindset Shows Up (Heart, Head, and Hands) 07:21 The Real Problem: Why Vandals Drive Disengagement 08:23 The Tipping Point Strategy: Reduce Vandals, Grow Owners 09:01 Should You Fix or Remove Toxic Employees? 10:11 Why Organizations Tolerate "Vandals" 12:08 Leadership Responsibility vs. Labeling People 14:05 How Leaders Accidentally Create "Renters" 14:35 The Power of Contribution in Building Ownership 16:32 "Reach for Responsibility" – The Key to Ownership 23:05 Breaking Silos: Widening Perspective Across Teams 28:03 Final Leadership Insight: Culture Shapes Everything Greg's Story: Greg Hawks is the author of Act Like an Owner: Five Unlocks for Creating Culture People Love and Results Leaders Need. He is a keynote speaker and corporate culture specialist who challenges leaders and teams to Act Like an Owner. For more than 25 years, he has partnered with organizations across the country to reshape culture, deepen trust, and activate ownership mindsets. Earlier in his career, Greg spent a decade as Executive Director of a nonprofit, leading teams through complex challenges and building environments where people contributed their best. That experience became the foundation for his work with companies of every size, from ESOPs and credit unions to Fortune 500 corporations and national associations. Known for his energetic presence, distinctive language, and practical strategies, Greg equips executives and employees alike to re-engage, increase accountability, and spark growth. https://www.greghawks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghawks https://www.instagram.com/greghawks/?hl=en Looking to Develop Stronger Leaders? Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team. info@kevineikenberry.com Book Recommendations Act Like an Owner: Five Unlocks for Creating Culture People Love and Results Leaders Need by Greg Hawks Right Kind of Wrong: How the Best Teams Use Failure to Succeed by Amy C. Edmondson Like this? Compassionate Accountability with Nate Regier How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability with Michael Timms Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group
3AW Drive Jacqui Felgate had her say and labelled the vandals as "grubs". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, I sat down with Jen Ray and Jason Forrest—the married duo behind Data Vandals—to talk about their remarkable approach to bringing data visualization off the screen and into the physical world. What started as a pandemic-era poster campaign in New York City evolved into street theater, interactive gallery installations, and a Piaggio Ape three-wheeler touring London with opinion surveys. We talked about how they use isotypes, stickers, and hand-painted signs to spark real conversations between strangers about everything from gun violence to foxes to billionaires. We also got into their recent workshops in the Netherlands and Budapest, and their stunning new installation at Los Angeles Union Station about the city's native wildlife. If you've ever wondered whether people will actually stop and engage with data—even on a cold March day in the East Village—this episode will convince you they will.Keywords: data visualization, data vandals, Jen Ray, Jason Forrest, physical data visualization, data art, community engagement, isotype, street data, data physicalization, data communication, PolicyViz podcast, data storytelling, interactive data, data literacy, public data, data journalism, data designSubscribe to the PolicyViz Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Data Vandals on Instagram @datavandals and visit their website at datavandals.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, Twitter, Website, YouTubeEmail: jon@policyviz.com
Tom Elliott has spoken to Shadow Minister for Finance, Bridget Vallence, to break down her new proposed maximum 10 year sentence for those who vandalise war memorials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discussed Bobby Kennedy's recent recruiting wins and what they mean long-term for the Montana Grizzlies. A lot of fans have been displeased with how the in-state recruiting has gone over the last few years, and he's looking to turn things around. The Big Sky certainly has a favorite in 2026, but everyone has questions coming into the season. What are those questions? Conference realignment never sleeps, and with that comes the addition of West Florida to the FCS in 2026. What will that look like for the UAC? All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis! Like and comment your thoughts down below!!! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! 0:00 - Intro4:17 - Bobby Kennedy Dominating In-State Recruiting16:01 - Biggest Questions For The Big Sky in 202636:30 - West Florida Joining The FCS in 202640:34 - Sacramento State's 2026 Football Schedule45:20 - Athletes Taking A MS/HS Redshirt Year?51:02 - Final Thoughts55:14 - EndFollow My Socials: Twitter/X:https://x.com/s_akem18?s=21INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s_akem18?igsh=NWp2Njdta216OTZq&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuelakem18?_t=8kcXTSonq6E&_r=1
Utah State beats Villanova on the second day of the NCAA Tournament - what does that mean for the Mountain West (or the Pac-12 next season?), we rehash our Thursday conversation with Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice (do you like it or hate it?), Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) dive into Boise State football with a preview of spring camp that starts next week, Vandals start strong but run out of steam against Houston, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Utah State beats Villanova on the second day of the NCAA Tournament - what does that mean for the Mountain West (or the Pac-12 next season?), we rehash our Thursday conversation with Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice (do you like it or hate it?), Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) dive into Boise State football with a preview of spring camp that starts next week, Vandals start strong but run out of steam against Houston, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're sharing a special episode from Lost Roman Heroes, recently named a “must-listen history podcast” by Amazon Music and named one of the "Best Ancient History Podcasts" in Find that Pod! Hosted by Matteo and Matthew Storm, a father-son duo, Lost Roman Heroes brings to life the forgotten figures who helped shape ancient Rome—rebels, generals, philosophers, and outcasts. Each episode blends narrative, analysis, and just enough humor to make these stories feel vivid, human, and surprisingly relevant. Like today's episode – where we're sharing one of their favorite lost Roman characters – Belisarius. Part 1 of a multipart series, we'll hear why this guy is a one-named mystery, worshipped in the ancient world, but forgotten today. When you meet Belisarius in this episode, he is not yet the legend he becomes. He's simply a Thracian boy that makes his way to Constantinople, enters Justinian's bodyguard and in a heartbeat is a 28 year old Magister Militum Per Orientem, leading an invasion fleet to Carthage, to punish the Vandals for their mortal insult to Roman honor. For more episodes like this, and to hear the rest of the series on Belisarius, make sure to follow Lost Roman Heroes, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And tell them we sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indiana won a national championship in college football and Sam Darnold won a Super Bowl - can the craziness continue in the NCAA Tournament, we identify our surprise picks to win the Big Dance (football school, for a change?), Boise State football New Player Spotlight: WR Rasean Jones, can the Vandals become the next No. 2 seed to pull of NCAA upset (or a win for the Big Sky for the first time since 2006), Idaho Steelheads hosting three hockey games in Downtown Boise this week - and they've change the name of the team to Boise Bigfoot, what would you serve at a champions dinner if you won the MastersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indiana won a national championship in college football and Sam Darnold won a Super Bowl - can the craziness continue in the NCAA Tournament, we identify our surprise picks to win the Big Dance (football school, for a change?), Boise State football New Player Spotlight: WR Rasean Jones, can the Vandals become the next No. 2 seed to pull of NCAA upset (or a win for the Big Sky for the first time since 2006), Idaho Steelheads hosting three hockey games in Downtown Boise this week - and they've change the name of the team to Boise Bigfoot, what would you serve at a champions dinner if you won the MastersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We celebrate one of our favorite days - St. Patrick's Day - with a hearty conversation about food, drinking and patron saints, where does corned beef and cabbage rank on your holidays food list, who's the patron saint of your sports world, how is Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey going to sell men's basketball this offseason, Vandals basketball standout and Big Sky Freshman of the Year Jackson Rasmussen (Owyhee High) joins the show from Oklahoma City to talk about Thursday night's game against Houston, we play a word association game with the 10 western teams in the NCAA TournamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Idaho basketball player Jackson Rasmussen joins the show from Oklahoma City, where the Vandals have arrived for their NCAA Tournament game against Houston on Thursday night. Rasmussen talks about his journey from Oregon to Idaho to Utah - and now his first college basketball stop at Idaho.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We celebrate one of our favorite days - St. Patrick's Day - with a hearty conversation about food, drinking and patron saints, where does corned beef and cabbage rank on your holidays food list, who's the patron saint of your sports world, how is Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey going to sell men's basketball this offseason, Vandals basketball standout and Big Sky Freshman of the Year Jackson Rasmussen (Owyhee High) joins the show from Oklahoma City to talk about Thursday night's game against Houston, we play a word association game with the 10 western teams in the NCAA TournamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Idaho basketball player Jackson Rasmussen joins the show from Oklahoma City, where the Vandals have arrived for their NCAA Tournament game against Houston on Thursday night. Rasmussen talks about his journey from Oregon to Idaho to Utah - and now his first college basketball stop at Idaho.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's NCAA Tournament week - and we have you covered with all the local/regional angles including an attractive bracket in Portland on Thursday-Saturday (Gonzaga, BYU, John Calipari), Boise State turns down NIT invite and dives into a new offseason - how do we feel about that, Vandals coach Alex Pribble on drawing No. 2 Houston/coach Kelvin Sampson, Boise State football New Player Spotlight: LB Zyhaire Lewis (Chaffey College), Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Idaho basketball coach Alex Pribble joins the show to talk about winning a Big Sky Tournament title in Downtown Boise - and picking up a No. 15 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament. The Vandals, with several Treasure Valley/state of Idaho players on the roster, will play No. 2 Houston on Thursday night in Oklahoma City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's NCAA Tournament week - and we have you covered with all the local/regional angles including an attractive bracket in Portland on Thursday-Saturday (Gonzaga, BYU, John Calipari), Boise State turns down NIT invite and dives into a new offseason - how do we feel about that, Vandals coach Alex Pribble on drawing No. 2 Houston/coach Kelvin Sampson, Boise State football New Player Spotlight: LB Zyhaire Lewis (Chaffey College), Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Idaho basketball coach Alex Pribble joins the show to talk about winning a Big Sky Tournament title in Downtown Boise - and picking up a No. 15 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament. The Vandals, with several Treasure Valley/state of Idaho players on the roster, will play No. 2 Houston on Thursday night in Oklahoma City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Longtime college basketball coach Kermit Davis, now retired but still involved in the sport as a member of the NIT selection committee, joins Prater and Mallory from Indianapolis. He shares memories of the Vandals' 1990 team, which won a Big Sky title and played in the NCAA Tournament. Until this week, it's the last Idaho team to make the NCAA field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice, following the season-ending loss to San Jose State, said he wants to build his new roster with "Dawgs'' - what exactly does that mean and what kind of player is Rice chasing, Bob (Bronco Focus) adds four things he wants to see in Rice's new roster, B.J. (BNN Report) on potential coaching/staff changes this offseason, longtime college basketball coach Kermit Davis (now a member of the NIT selection committee) joins the show to share memories of his 1990 Idaho team (last one to play in an NCAA Tournament game), Friday Five - our week in review, with a twist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Longtime college basketball coach Kermit Davis, now retired but still involved in the sport as a member of the NIT selection committee, joins Prater and Mallory from Indianapolis. He shares memories of the Vandals' 1990 team, which won a Big Sky title and played in the NCAA Tournament. Until this week, it's the last Idaho team to make the NCAA field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boise State's basketball season is over after embarrassing opening-night loss to San Jose State in the Mountain West Tournament, what went wrong this season and how can it be fixed, what changes need to be made - including the future of coach Leon Rice, Bob breaks down what went wrong against San Jose State in Bronco Focus, the Idaho Vandals are headed to the NCAAs for the first time since 1990 after winning Big Sky Tournament in Downtown Boise - how did it happen and what were the top sports headlines in 1990, Seahawks/former Boise State RB George Holani on what it's like to win a Super Bowl - and what he's doing in Boise next weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his coverage of the Big Sky Conference Tournament, breaking down Montana's big win over Portland State behind another dominant performance from Money Williams, who followed up his career-high 40-point outing with 32 more points. Colter shares postgame press conferences from both sides, featuring reactions from Montana head coach Travis DeCuire and Portland State head coach Jase Coburn, along with players reflecting on the key moments that decided the game and what the result means moving forward in the tournament. The hour also includes an interview with Idaho men's head coach Alex Pribble following the Vandals' win as he discusses his team's performance and advancing in the tournament.Next, Geoff Safford sits down with CJI girls head coach Jordan Miller to talk about her team's impressive season and help preview the upcoming Class C State tournament as it tips off today.
Boise State and Idaho have a chance to do something that's never been done before - qualify for the same NCAA Tournament, how do college basketball fans in Idaho process that possibility, Bob (Bronco Focus) previews first-round game between Boise State-San Jose State, B.J. (BNN Report) previews entire Mountain West Tournament (who's going to win?), former Boise State RB Alexander Mattison joins the show to share why he's headed to Boise and why he's thinking about Ashton Jeanty, NFL thinking about adding a game on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (lost opportunity for the Pac-12?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No. 1 Idaho won for the 18th time in a row, setting a school record with their 29th win this season after toppling No. 2 Montana State 60-57 on Wednesday. Under second-year head coach Arthur Moreira, the Vandals are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Moreira, Hope Hassmann and Debora Dos Santos addressed media following the historic victory. Montana State finishes its season with a 25-7 record. The Bobcats have won 55 games the last two seasons. Head coach Tricia Binford, Jamison Phillip & Addie Harris following the championship loss.
Seventh-seeded Idaho became the first team in Big Sky Conference tournament history to win four straight games to advance to the NCAA Tournament by posting a 77-66 win over Montana. The Vandals (21-14) advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1990. Montana was gunning for its 14th NCAA Tournament bid in its 7th championship game appearance in 11 years under Travis DeCuire. Idaho head coach Alex Pribble, senior center Brody Rowbury & sophomore Kolton Mitchell +DeCuire, senior Te'Jon Sawyer (center) & junior Money Williams, the tourney MVP after the game.
Former Boise State basketball great Tanoka Beard joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Big Sky Tournament in Downtown Boise - he's a longtime analyst who's covered the tournament for several years, he likes the Idaho Vandals and their chances to play for a title Wednesday night, and he recalls his playing days against Idaho (3-7 vs. Vandals) and the memories that that rivalry created.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We address top storylines (and a few fun ones) as Boise State basketball prepares to open the Mountain West Tournament against San Jose State on Wednesday night, Bob (Bronco Focus) recaps the All-MW team announced Tuesday (three Broncos made the team), Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey on his recent Idaho Statehouse visits and what he's trying to accomplish (plus his thoughts on Boise State hoops), former Boise State basketball great Tanoka Beard on covering the Big Sky Tournament in Downtown Boise, the Vandals' hopes of winning a title and his memories of playing Idaho 10 times during his college playing daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No. 7 Idaho won for the third time in three days to vault the Vandals into the Big Sky Tournament championship game for the first time since 1993. The Vandals beat No. 3 Eastern Washington 81-68 to advance to play Montana on Wednesday. Idaho head coach Alex Pribble, Isaiah Brickner & Kolton Mitchell following the victory. Idaho plays Montana at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Eastern Washington started its season 3-13 but won 11 of 17 down the stretch. They finish with a 14-19 record.
Boise State basketball on a roll after victory at Colorado State - can the Broncos win the Mountain West Tournament, Bob (Bronco Focus) describes how Boise State landed favorable side of the MW bracket (and previews women's semifinal against Air Force), Vandals two wins from NCAA invite - other statewide teams have made their respective national tournaments, catching up with Denver Broncos/former Boise State safety JL Skinner, Boise State football New Player Spotlight: Safeties Kyle Hall and Roman Tillmon, Raiders and Saints have good day of NFL free agency, Weekend Winners & Losers (AC Boise win its debut soccer match!!!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday of the Second Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Fridolin; Sixth Century Irishman, venerated as the "Apostle of the Upper Rhine"; he traveled to France and settled in Poitiers, rebuilding the monastery of St. Hilary which had been destroyed by Vandals; he then became a hermit on the Rhine, and built the abbey of Sackingen; he was known as "The Wanderer" because of his many evangelizing trips in the region; Fridolin died in 540 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/6/26 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46
Anti-government unrest has continued to spread across Iran, despite an internet blackout and a defiant address by the Supreme Leader. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the protesters as "a bunch of vandals" and said the authorities would not back down. Demonstrations began nearly two weeks ago because of anger at rising living costs. Also: Russia uses a powerful hypersonic missile against the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, in another wave of air attacks. Switzerland observes a national day of mourning for the victims of the New Year's eve fire. And why the giant pandas in a Japanese zoo will soon be replaced by people in panda suits. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
Dead Funny History: Justinian and Theodora. Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fascinating journey through the lives of Justinian and Theodora; the ultimate Byzantine power couple who ruled an empire, survived riots, and reformed the law.This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, sketches and sound effects that bring the past to life for families and Key Stage 2 learners. From humble beginnings, he was the nephew of a pig farmer, she may have been the daughter of a bear trainer, Justinian and Theodora rose to become co-rulers of the Byzantine Empire, based in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).Their love story began at the chariot races and led to a marriage that defied the law, until Justinian got it changed. Together, they faced the terrifying Nika Riots, when rival teams joined forces to burn the city. Justinian wanted to flee, but Theodora's legendary speech convinced him to stay and rebuild.Expect parodies, sketch comedy, and a quiz to test what you've learned. Discover how they reformed Byzantine law, improved rights for women, and built the stunning Hagia Sophia. There's also a Thrash Metal battle with the Vandals and Ostrogoths, a ghostly uncle, and a goose-honking nod to Theodora's early career.It's history with heart, humour and high production value. Perfect for curious kids, families, and fans of You're Dead To Me.Written by Jack Bernhardt, Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Dr Emma Nagouse Host: Greg Jenner Performers: Mali Ann Rees and Richard David-Caine Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Associate Producer: Gabby Hutchinson Crouch Audio Producer: Emma Weatherill Script Consultant: Professor Peter Frankopan Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Production Manager: Jo Kyle Studio Managers: Keith Graham and Andrew Garratt Sound Designer: Peregrine AndrewsA BBC Studios Production