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Jess McClain almost skipped her first Foot Locker Nationals for a high school dance.Her coach talked her out of it, and she went on to become one of only 27 girls in the meet's history to make all four national finals—2006 through 2009, alongside classmate Emily Sisson.Sixteen years later, she's the fastest American woman ever to run Boston.Jess kicks off the Call Room: Golden Ticket Edition, presented by Fleet Feet, leading into the Brooks Cross Country National Championships. She and Dominic start with the heat, since she grew up in Phoenix waking at 4:15 a.m. five days a week and still trains there today. Her answer is effort-based work and a lot of grace, and it's the same approach she used at fifteen.From there they walk Balboa Park year by year: 24th as a wide-eyed freshman; then 20th; then 10th; then 13th as a senior ranked fourth in the country. Jess fondly recalls the free backpack, the West Region blue, the hill everyone underestimates, and the friendships still going. She talks about Coach Messer's precision and Coach Van Sickle's fun, three state team titles at Xavier, and why the team races mattered more than the individual ones.Then the meet's near-death last year, why she immediately thought Brooks should save it, and what the golden ticket system means for kids whose schedules don't line up.Her advice for anyone chasing a spot this fall: be in the mile you're in, and make the process worth the goal.Tap into the Jess McClain Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.S H O W  N O T E S   -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run-THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzBehind the scenes of The Running Effect: https://youtube.com/@dominicschlueter?si=PM9FjPc92eFUFEZLuminaryThreads: luminarythreads.shop$20 off your next Attuned scan: https://attuned.health/discount/TRE20?ref=TRE20Fleet Feet x Brooks XC ChampionshipsFleetFeet.comInstagram: @jesstonn

"Healthcare becomes more affordable when we make the better choice the easy choice." In this episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare, Eric Glazer sits down with Beth Keyser, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's West Region Commercial Health Benefits business, to explore why healthcare affordability isn't just about lowering prices, it's about helping people make better decisions earlier. Throughout the conversation, Beth shares how Anthem is redesigning the member journey by combining data, navigation, provider collaboration, and whole-person care to guide members toward the right care at the right time and in the right setting. Rather than focusing on healthcare after the bill arrives, Beth explains why the greatest opportunity to improve affordability happens long before treatment begins. In this episode: Why healthcare affordability starts before anyone receives a medical bill Helping members choose the right site of care without sacrificing quality Moving beyond price transparency to true care navigation How Sydney Health and HealthOS are helping members and providers make better decisions together Why whole-person care is also an affordability strategy What the industry's strongest payer-provider partnerships are doing differently Why healthcare leaders should focus less on protecting data, and more on using it The opportunity healthcare may still be underestimating over the next five years If you're leading a health plan, provider organization, employer health strategy, or healthcare company, this conversation offers practical ideas for improving affordability by making healthcare easier to navigate, not simply cheaper. Resource: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and USA TODAY Network's in-house branded content studio launched a new five-part video series designed to help Americans better understand their health plan benefits, make informed care decisions and manage costs with greater confidence. https://www.usatoday.com/interactives/sponsor-story/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield/5-key-health-insurance-terms-made-simple/ About Beth Keyser: Beth Keyser is a 30-year healthcare industry veteran with a passion for leading organizations that are on a mission to make people healthier.  Beth was named president of the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield West Region for the Commercial Health Benefits division in 2025, which includes Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin. She is also responsible for Sales Enablement and Centralized Sales Support within the Commercial Health Benefits division. Previously, Beth served as president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana from 2020 to 2025. The Anthem health plan in Indiana is the largest in the state with nearly 5,000 Indiana-based associates, serving more than four million members. Before joining Anthem, Beth focused on improving doctor-patient relationships as the president of Create® health plans in New York City. Prior to her time at Create®, Beth held several leadership roles at Healthways where she was accountable for domestic and international revenue growth, customer experience, call center operations and establishing partnerships with health plans, employers, physician organizations and hospitals. Early in her career she helped stand up Gordian Health Solutions, a Nashville start-up, that was eventually sold to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. Beth currently serves on the Board of Directors of Women in Health Care Leadership at University of Alabama at Birmingham, which provides mentoring and training programs to develop tomorrow's leaders. She also serves on the board of directors of the Indiana Sports Corp, Neuraxis and the WellPoint Holding Corporation. Beth is also a proud member of the Red Cross Tiffany Circle. Keyser is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and earned a master's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Connect with Beth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-keyser-589a184/     About Bright Spots Ventures Bright Spots Ventures helps healthcare leaders discover what's working—and how to scale it. Through our podcast, executive councils, private events, and strategic advisory work, we bring together health plan, provider, and healthcare innovation leaders to exchange practical ideas that improve care, lower costs, and accelerate innovation. Learn more: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com      

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle preview the Sweet 16 West Region, breaking down the biggest matchups: (11) Texas vs (2) Purdue – Can Texas' surging defense slow Purdue's elite offense? (4) Arkansas vs (1) Arizona – Will Arkansas' guard-heavy speed overcome Arizona's size advantage, or is the paint the key? They analyze strategy, key players, and what to watch as the tournament heats up.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle kick off Hour 1 with reactions to MLB Opening Day, including early injuries and standout performances. They also preview the Sweet 16 West Region matchups, analyzing Texas vs Purdue and Arkansas vs Arizona. Plus, college basketball insider Jeff Goodman joins the show to discuss Will Wade's return to LSU, the UNC coaching search, and key tournament storylines.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Arizona vs. Arkansas in the 2026 NCAA Tournament second round game in the West Region and share predictions for this highly anticipated matchup at the SAP Center at San Jose in California. The game will be shown on CBS at 8:45 PM CT. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ZILKER BELTS SOUTHEASTERN16 for 25% off! https://www.zilkerbelts.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Gonzaga vs. Texas in the 2026 NCAA Tournament second round game in the West Region and share predictions for this highly anticipated matchup at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The game will be shown on TBS at 6:10 PM CT. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ZILKER BELTS SOUTHEASTERN16 for 25% off! https://www.zilkerbelts.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Arkansas vs. High Point in the 2026 NCAA Tournament second round game in the West Region and share predictions for this highly anticipated matchup at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The game will be shown on TBS at 8:45 PM CT. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ZILKER BELTS SOUTHEASTERN16 for 25% off! https://www.zilkerbelts.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Miami vs. Missouri in the 2026 NCAA Tournament first round game in the West Region and share predictions for this highly anticipated matchup at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The game will be shown on Tru TV at 9:10 PM CT. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Tennessee vs. Miami Ohio in the 2026 NCAA Tournament first round game in the West Region and share predictions for this highly anticipated matchup at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The game will be shown on TBS at 3:25 PM CT. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr present their official 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket picks with thoughts on upset picks, sleeper teams, best games, important trends, and more in the East Region, South Region, Midwest Region, and West Region. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview BYU vs. Texas in the 2026 NCAA Tournament first round game in the West Region and share predictions for this highly anticipated matchup at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The game will be shown on TBS at 6:25 PM CT. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Along with March Madness Expert Jake, Kevin and Austin predict the perfect bracket for this March Madness as they work through the West Region. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Don't forget to compete against our March Madness Bracket!https://play.ncaa.com/share/mbcg/group/1243469/token/cc95254468f87a42af5f6936?iid=bcg_share_web_other_group_emailPassword: WriteYourStory

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Texas vs. NC State in the 2026 NCAA Tournament First Four game in the West Region and share predictions for this highly anticipated matchup at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio. The game will be shown on Tru TV at 8:15 PM CT. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview every region in the 2026 NCAA Tournament with thoughts on upset picks, sleeper teams, best games, important trends, and more in the East Region, South Region, Midwest Region, and West Region. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Arkansas vs. Hawaii in the 2026 NCAA Tournament first round game in the West Region and share predictions for this highly anticipated matchup at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The game will be shown on TBS at 3:25 PM CT. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Missouri men's basketball accepted their invite to the big dance as the Tigers are seeded 10th in the West Region facing off against the Miami Hurricanes in round one. Sam Snelling and Matthew Harris are back with a brand new live episode of Dive Cuts to talk all things Tigers, as they look to win their first NCAA Tournament game since Dennis Gates' first season. MIZ! Be sure to subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rock M+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get all the insider information on Mizzou athletics as well as special access to Rock M+ podcasts. You can follow the members of Today's show here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SamTSnelling⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @MattJHarris85. Have a question for one of our podcasts? Leave a 5 star review with your question and that show just might answer it in an upcoming episode! Do you like Rock M Radio? Drop us a review and be sure to subscribe to Rock M Radio on your preferred podcasting platform. And be sure to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RockMPlus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RockMRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Twitter, as well as on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Arizona Wildcats are the favorites of many to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament. ESPN college hoops analyst Fran Fraschilla joins us to reveal whether he's among those who believe UA is the team to beat, and who has the best chance to hang with the Cats in the West Region. Plus, we make our predictions for the Final Four and the national champion.

Cue up the CBS March Madness theme song. Time to give Coach Raf and the rest of the gang a breather. Bill and Bob sit down and over four episodes and breakdown all four regions. This is your March Madness 2026 West Region

After racing to a Big Ten Tournament title, Purdue will look to stay hot as it enters the Big Dance. Host Jordan Jones previews Purdue's first-round matchup against Queens, looking at what the Royals can do to throw curveballs at the Boilermakers. He then looks ahead to possible second-round opponents, the West Region as a whole, and what constitutes success. He shares his thoughts on the legacy of the senior class and discusses his excitement for the NCAA Tournament.Join the Boilers and Beyond bracket challenge! The winner will get the chance to appear as a guest for a podcast episode: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=277&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=ba8149b9-137b-4069-8c49-ed7dca276df0If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend! Give the show a follow on Twitter @BoilersBeyond and send me your feedback on this week's episode. Let me know your thoughts! You can also email the show at boilersandbeyondpod@gmail.com. New episodes are released weekly, so be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle take a deep dive into the South Region of the the tournament, discussing if now is finally the time for Nebraska to win their first ever game in the dance, is North Carolina and or Nebraska on upset alert, and is there anyone who can stand in the way of a National Title Rematch between Florida and Houston in the Regional Final? Then, a full preview of the West Region of the tournament bracket, discussing if Wisconsin or Arkansas provides a bigger threat to Arizona in the Round of 16, who wins tomorrow night's matchup in Dayton between NC State and Texas, and who has the edge in both Missouri-Miami and Villanova-Utah State? The hour wraps with bets for tonight's World Baseball Classic Semi-Final matchup between Italy and Venezuela, including one parlay with juicy +245 odds.

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello break down everything you need to know about the Men's NCAA Tournament bracket. They reveal the must-watch First Four matchup, how much chalk to expect, and whether Florida can repeat as champs. Then they go region by region, spotlighting title contenders, star power, upset alerts, and the matchups that could define the tournament. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Was Auburn robbed of an NCAA Tourney bid? 2:14 - The must-watch First Four game is… 5:23 - Will this be a chalk-heavy tournament? 8:47 - The mid-major competitive advantage is… 13:00 - The tournament sweet spot 16:19 - Will Florida be repeat champs? 22:07 - The East Region best teams 28:04 - The East Region best upset 31:57 - The South Region title contending teams 36:31 - The South Region best upsets 38:58 - The West Region star power players 45:32 - The West Region best upset 46:56 - The Midwest Region highly anticipated matchup 50:54 - The Midwest region best upset 52:54 - NCAA Tournament Final Four locks & title picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Garrard, Tim LaComb & Ken Pomeroy What's the better matchup for BYU? | West region thoughts Thoughts on Arizona | Florida the weakest of the 1 seeds Final thoughts

Hour 1 Tim LaComb joins Scotty today to break down seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Utah State ends up as a 9 Seed after winning the Mountain West Conference.  BYU is a 6 Seed and gets the winner of Texas and NC State. Who would you rather see them play?  Ken Pomeroy Bracket Special Hour 1 First impressions for NCAA bracket USU & BYU draws Hour 2 What's the better matchup for BYU? | West region thoughts Thoughts on Arizona | Florida the weakest of the 1 seeds Final thoughts

In the first hour of the show, Dan Day (In For Tobin) Leroy and Vlad talk: - The University of Miami is a 7 seed in the West region face Missouri Tigers in St. Louis on Friday night - The Heat 7 game winning streak disappeared vs the Magic - Panthers slim playoff chances Cracked by the Seattle Kraken - Team USA advance to WBC final with a 2-1 nail biting win over the Dominican Republic

As predicted, Arizona earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region after winning the Big 12 regular-season and tournament championships. Eric and Shane provide their initial reactions and make some early picks from the brand-new, state-of-the-art sports bar at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino!

Previewing the East Region! Previewing the West Region! Previewing the Midwest Region! Previewing the South Region! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BYU earned a No. 6 seed in the West Region during the NCAA Selection Show and will face the winner of the play-in game between Texas and NC State. The Cougars will tip off their March Madness run Thursday night in Portland.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle preview the West Region of the tournament bracket, discussing if Wisconsin or Arkansas provides a bigger threat to Arizona in the Round of 16, who wins tomorrow night's matchup in Dayton between NC State and Texas, and who has the edge in both Missouri-Miami and Villanova-Utah State?

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello break down everything you need to know about the Men's NCAA Tournament bracket. They reveal the must-watch First Four matchup, how much chalk to expect, and whether Florida can repeat as champs. Then they go region by region, spotlighting title contenders, star power, upset alerts, and the matchups that could define the tournament. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Was Auburn robbed of an NCAA Tourney bid? 2:14 - The must-watch First Four game is… 5:23 - Will this be a chalk-heavy tournament? 8:47 - The mid-major competitive advantage is… 13:00 - The tournament sweet spot 16:19 - Will Florida be repeat champs? 22:07 - The East Region best teams 28:04 - The East Region best upset 31:57 - The South Region title contending teams 36:31 - The South Region best upsets 38:58 - The West Region star power players 45:32 - The West Region best upset 46:56 - The Midwest Region highly anticipated matchup 50:54 - The Midwest region best upset 52:54 - NCAA Tournament Final Four locks & title picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the buildings we design for students could shape not just how they learn, but who they become? In this episode, Jeff Kubiak and Carla Cummins sit down with Jesse Miller, Managing Senior Principal at PBK Architects, to explore how K-12 architecture can transform education from the ground up. From designing Compton High School alongside Dr. Dre to creating spaces where students don't want to leave, Jesse reveals how thoughtful design decisions today can impact generations of learners for the next century. Drawing from over two decades designing schools across California, Nevada, and Texas, Jesse shares how truly radically student-centered environments are built through vision, community input, and asking one essential question: will this make a student's daily experience better? Takeaways: Design for a hundred years, not today: Schools must outlast current pedagogy—ask what education looks like 70 years from now, not just what works in 2026 Every square foot matters: From corridor nooks to bathroom design, if a student will experience it, it deserves intentional thought Put learning on display: Create environments where students can "shop their future" by seeing what peers are creating and achieving across campus Include every voice: Teacher workshops reveal current needs, but student workshops unlock what's truly possible—get both perspectives before a single line is drawn Flip the script on control: Traditional schools were optimized for managing students; radically student-centered schools support how they learn, move, collaborate, and belong Measure success by who stays: When kids don't want to leave campus at 9 PM, you've designed something right When learners thrive, communities flourish: This is the heart of radically student-centered design About Jesse Miller: With over twenty two plus years of expertise in architectural design and sustainable solutions, I currently serve as Managing Senior Principal at PBK overseeing the West Region, where I contribute to innovative and sustainable civic and education projects. I currently lead over 260 design and engineering professionals committed to elevating our clients places and spaces into environments beyond imagination.  My previous leadership role as Regional Sector Leader for DLR Group allowed me to drive impactful design strategies in the California K-12 sector, leveraging my skills in design research and sustainable architecture. Certified as an architect by the California Architects Board and holding credentials as a LEED Green Associate and DBIA professional, I am dedicated to fostering collaborative environments that prioritize sustainability and innovation in educational spaces. My mission is to create designs that inspire learning and positively impact communities.   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/ Episode 306 of the Better Learning Podcast For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website  

Electrification is accelerating across the country — from heat pumps and high-efficiency HVAC to EV fleets and solar microgrids. But one critical question remains: Is our infrastructure ready?In this forward-thinking episode, we sit down with Jordan Lerner, Vice President of the West Region at Schneider Electric, to unpack the realities behind electrification, grid capacity and what true energy resiliency looks like in practice.We discuss:• Why “the negawatt is cheaper than the megawatt” — and what that means for HVAC professionals• How electrifying buildings and fleets impacts switchgear, service entrances and utility coordination• Creative funding strategies, including on-bill financing and public-sector grants• The growing role of solar, battery storage and microgrids in building resiliency• Why automation, recommissioning and simply “turning things off” can unlock massive grid capacity• How education and long-term maintenance planning are essential to successful energy transitionsFrom California's aggressive heat pump goals to Colorado's evolving energy mix, this conversation bridges the gap between HVAC innovation and electrical infrastructure realities. It's not just about sustainability — it's about resiliency, feasibility and smart energy management.For more information on Schneider Electric, visit https://www.se.com/.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jordan Wilhelm is the head coach of the Bismarck High Demons and a former Demon himself, leading one of the toughest programs in North Dakota high school basketball. Artie Carlow is a senior leader and standout player on a team that just won the West Region and heads into the WDA tournament with a target on its back. In this episode, we talk culture, leadership, pressure, and what it really takes to build and play in a program that expects to win every night. If you're into hoops, competition, and how winners think, you'll like this one.

This project is inspired by a 1958 field recording of a Bamum girl singing a religious song in Fumban, West Region, Cameroon, recorded by Lois Mitchson on a ¾-inch reel tape. The archival voice forms the emotional and conceptual core of the project. The recording of the young girl singing praises about the Sultan Njoya who was part of the monarchy which dates back to the fourteenth century, is sampled and fused with layered percussion, reflecting the rhythmic richness of traditional African music, where percussion functions as both structure and communal expression. The title “Mwana Wevhu”, meaning “Child of the Soil” in Shona, draws from my Zimbabwean heritage and speaks to ancestry, land, and spirituality. Musically rooted in 3-step house, a South African subgenre of electronic music, the project blends Central African archival sound and culture, Southern African rhythm, and Zimbabwean language and identity. This intentional cross-regional fusion symbolises the idea that Africa is one, diverse in culture yet deeply interconnected. “Mwana Wevhu” bridges past and present, tradition and innovation, using music as a unifying force.Bamum girl singing religious song reimagined by NdiniBeatz.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

The Boring Company has been selected to build an underground transit system connecting Universal Orlando's parks, EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival 2026 details are here, Avengers Campus expansion hits a major milestone at Disney California Adventure, and Six Flags Gold Passes now include 11 West Region parks. Plus: Disney Wish heads to Europe for the first time and a new Disney Princess collection from Bath and Body Works drops tomorrow.

Here's the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Neo-Brittonic (Brettica), a reconstructed version of Common Brittonic, a Celtic language once spoken in southern England. Ngomba (cú mbɔ́ndaa), a Bamileke language spoken mainly in the Bamboutos Department in the West Region of Cameroon. Ngombale (Ngeombale), a Bamileke language spoken in the Bamboutos […]

Returning guest and program-builder Coach Isaac Wood joins Airey Bros Radio to break down his next big challenge: launching the men's cross country program at the University of the Pacific and re-energizing the women's team in Stockton, CA. Fresh off five NJCAA national titles at Salt Lake CC and Coach of the Year honors, Wood explains how he's translating JUCO dominance to NCAA Division I, why Pacific is a sleeper academic powerhouse, and what “UOP RG” (the regen mantra) means for culture, recruiting, and results. We get into year-one goals, West Coast Conference competition, race-day mindset vs. workout warriors, developing athletes into pro prospects, long-run routes through Lodi vineyards, and the season slate (San Francisco opener, Hawai‘i trip, big Minnesota test, Bronco Invite, WCC in Spokane, Regionals in Sacramento). If you're a recruit, parent, or running nerd, this one's loaded with actionable insight.

On this episode, I sit down with Rory Golod, the President of Growth & West Region at Compass, and we talk about the accusations many in the real estate industry are making towards his company and gives more details about their lawsuit towards Zillow. Our PartnersMosaik: Your sidekick for streamlining operations to empower you as an agent and run a fully transparent process that brings your buyer and seller into the transaction with you. Let mosaik.io take your business to all-new heights! Schedule a consult today!StackWrap: If you are a broker or team leader and want to consolidate your tech stack into one easy-to-use platform to maximize your agents' adoption and usage of the tools you provide, check out StackWrap now by going to www.stackwrap.comJared James Academy: If you are an agent, a broker, or a team leader who knows your agents would benefit from ongoing training with Jared James, did you know you could join Jared James Academy for as little as $99/month? Visit jaredjamestoday.com/academy to learn more about your options for individuals, teams, brokerages, and even 1-on-1 Coaching - we can't wait to have you in our community!

Griffin Warner and Big East Ben break down the CBB WEST Region games. The guys also give out a double best bet ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a look at the West region where I have a pretty definitive opinion of Florida as well as where they rank vs the top seeds in that region including St. John's.

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Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe wrap up the third hour with their best bets for the West Region. The guys explain why they're fading Colorado State & Kansas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Weave breakdown every single First Round game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament! Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (2:56) - South Region (6:43) - Louisville v. Creighton (9:57) - Michigan v. UC San Diego (15:17) - Texas A&M v. Yale (19:13) - Ole Miss v. SDSU/UNC (22:37) - Iowa State v. Lipscomb (26:06) - Marquette v. New Mexico (29:53) - Michigan St. v. Bryant (37:45) - East Region (37:50) - Duke v. American/Mount St. Mary's (41:08) - Mississippi State v. Baylor (44:33) - Oregon v. Liberty (48:08) - Arizona v. Akron (51:28) - BYU v. VCU (55:33) - Wisconsin v. Montana (1:01:03) - Saint Mary's v. Vanderbilt (1:02:58) - Alabama v. Robert Morris (1:07:05) - Midwest Region (1:07:06) - Houston v. SIUE (1:09:40) - Gonzaga v. Georgia (1:13:03) - Clemson v. McNeese (1:16:43) - Purdue v. High Point (1:20:28) - Illinois v. Texas/Xavier (1:23:31) - Kentucky v. Troy (1:27:08) - UCLA v. Utah St. (1:30:28) - Tennessee v. Wofford (1:34:58) - West Region (1:34:59) - Florida v. Norfolk State (1:38:22) - UConn v. Oklahoma (1:42:08) - Memphis v. Colorado State (1:46:03) - Maryland v. Grand Canyon (1:48:18) - Missouri v. Drake (1:52:38) - Texas Tech v. UNC Wilmington (1:55:53) - Kansas v. Arkansas (1:59:38) - St. John's v. Omaha   Supports us and the sponsors! YouTube Channel (like and subscribe!) The Burner Discord Channel (sign up and join us!) CBB Analytics promo code "Weave" for $40 off subscription Homefield Apparel promo code "3MW" for 15% discount off purchase PoolGenuis Sign up today for all your bracket needs!  

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SVP and Stanford Steve react to the NCAA Tournament bracket and discuss what they liked and didn't like. The West Region is LOADED with Florida and Maryland potentially on a collision course whereas the Midwest is not. Also, the guys break down the biggest issues with North Carolina making it in over West Virginia and Indiana. Steve also breaks down his Chuck E. Cheese birthday party experience and SVP recaps his weekend in Breckenridge. | SVPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe break down their favorite bets for the West & Midwest Region of the bracket. The Ringer's John Jastremski joins the show to talk all things College Hoops. Plus, Nick & Femi discuss if they think Houston is a vulnerable #1 seed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kostos & Brad Evans break down how they're looking to bet the West Region. The guys share their favorite upset picks, and fill out their bracket during the segment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe wrap up the third hour with their thoughts on the Midwest Region. The guys break down how they're looking to bet Houston. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Valenti and Costa react to the bracket reveal of the West Region live. Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices