Podcasts about World Surf League

The WSL is finally listening... but is it too late? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we break down the biggest shakeup in professional surfing in years: the World Surf League is scrapping the midyear cut, bringing back Pipe, and maybe—just maybe—giving the sport back to the surfers.We also dig into:Julian Wilson's wildcard return at the Gold Coast Pro

India and Pakistan agree to a delicate ceasefire, State funeral held in Perth for last surviving army prisoner of World War Two, Bettylou Sakura Johnson claims her first World Surf League trophy.

Firestone Walker Brewing Company's CMO says connected TV has made it easier to reach its sports-loving customers. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.Damian (00:01):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse (00:02):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing.Damian (00:03):This week we're really excited to talk with Dustin Hinz, the Chief marketing officer of Firestone Walker Brewing the craft brewery based in California.Ilyse (00:12):Dustin has been the chief marketer at Firestone for almost six years. He's an award-winning marketer who knows how to build a culturally relevant brand.Damian (00:21):Also, he's a musician and he helped build Guitar Center into that powerhouse brand It is today. He worked there for 17 years and you can ask any guitarist about Guitar Center and its Importance. And then he was an Ernie Ball music man, which is famous for its guitar strings, which I love. I'm curious though, Ilyse, do you play the guitar?Ilyse (00:40):I wish, but Okay. Damian, we're here to talk beer and how to market it in a crowded marketplace. So let's begin. So Dustin, can you tell us a little bit about Firestone and the brand 805? It seems it really has a West Coast vibe just like me. I'm from the West coast so I can see that. I feel it.Dustin (01:04):Firestone Walker is the culmination of David Walker and Adam Firestone's love for beer. And they met back in the nineties when David fell in love with Adam's sister and there's great stories about that. And then they found they had this mutual love for beer and the central coast of California. David being an expat in British and Adam being a Californian, they founded this amazing brewery on the central coast and really focused on just a few craft beers. DBA was their first beer and then Union Jack and there was a lot of craft was sort of an early movement. And then back in 2012 they stumbled upon this idea of 8 0 5 and 8 0 5 is the area code for the big swath of the Central coast, a big piece of California all the way down to Ventura County where actually I grew up. We like to say that the goal of 8 0 5 is to be the most globally recognized, regionally available beer in the world.Ilyse (02:03):Very cool. But there are a lot of beers out there, even craft beers. What would you say is the point of differentiation? Is it the taste? Is it the West coast vibes? What would you say?Dustin (02:15):I think the biggest point of differentiation in beer is the brand position. Obviously great brand position and great marketing is not going to solve a lousy product, so you got to have amazing product and we're trying to focus on being odds of the evens and really investing in our own legend and trying to stand for something and be the alternative choice. And thankfully beer is so big and there's so much opportunity that you can carve out a pretty nice size of the pie for yourself if you want to focus on being the alternative premium choice.Damian (02:43):One of things that you just said about the importance of marketing and how marketing can drive the business seems key to this. Is there anything that you could point us to that you'd say, this was the moment where I created brand awareness above and beyond or something like that?Dustin (03:05):The first one with the traditional 8 0 5, the black can I was very lucky to inherit five and a half years ago a slogan called Properly Chill and Properly Chill sort of was the slogan for this idea that life on the central coast was a little different, right? And what we did last year and then going into this year, and I believe that this is going to come out right around this new campaign is going to drop, is this idea telling the story of our brand through the lens of our customer. We have this amazing roster of ambassadors, we call them Authentico and eight oh five Authentico and Professional surfers, motocross Riders, boxers, MMA, fighters, artists, tattoo artists, you name it, it spans the spectrum. There's over 50 of them and they kind of cover every single different customer group that we believe the brand represents and we tell the story of that brand through those consumers or through those athletes.(04:06):And then a couple other examples were what we did was Summer of Cervesa when we launched the extension of 8 0 5, the first extension after 10 years, which was a Mexican lagger themed version of 8 0 5 with a little bit of lime in it. And the idea at the time was when you were looking at the marketplace, Mexican laggers were really on the rise. Corona obviously as an incredible background. Modelo has now at this point become the number one brand in the US surpassing Bud Light and Consumers were definitely reaching for this idea of sort of an escapism beer. So when we launched the campaign with summer survey, so we realized that we had to do something to stand out and create some differentiation between 8 0 5 blonde and 8 0 5. And so the 8 0 5 cervesa campaign was the first time we ever showed the product in color. 8 0 5 has been black and white since its inception in 2012. And with 8 0 5 Cervesa was the first time we ever put the product in color in the advertising. And it was a game changer. I mean, we sales went from moderately successful to up 20% pretty consistently because we were able to create that differentiation in the idea that Cervesa was a light and refreshing product.Damian (05:24):Wow, I love that just by adding color. But it is interesting that you started out in black and white as a kind of campaign. Why black and white?Dustin (05:32):I think they realized they needed to do something different to stand out back then. And trust me, it is a conversation pretty regularly when we're working on new ideas of, there is a lot of consternation around the idea of how do we maintain the brand identity and not stray from it because we want to be timeless, not timely. So we're very, very focused on, hey, every decision we make is going to have an impact a decade from now, two decades from now. Because the greatest brands in beer are multi-generational.Ilyse (06:02):Totally. And I know we talked about this earlier because it can be really difficult to market alcohol products, especially on platforms like social media where there are age roadblocks. What are the channels that you decided to lean into for these campaigns and are there any that you're experimenting with now?Dustin (06:24):I'd say at-home is a good third of our total media investment and then a big shift to TV about two years ago. And with connected TV platforms continuing to become more robust, it's made it a hell of a lot easier for us to get more geo-targeted because I think that spray and prey doesn't work when you're a regional brand and you want to get really focused on zip codes and you want to try to drive measurement. And so connected TV has been huge for us and whether that's through our partnerships with the World Surf League or we're just doing a sports our brand, what we know though is that from all of our consumer data is that a huge percentage of our customers are sports fans. They watch a lot of football, they watch a lot of baseball. So what we do is we take our brand to those channels and through partnerships like ESPN, we've been able to really connect with consumers and drive some really nice measurable lift for the brand. You're watching a sports game and you're going to see beer brand X or insurance brand X with an athlete for that sport. And then you see our spot, which might have a bull rider in it or a surfer or a motocross rider, and it just stands outIlyse (07:33):With your brands embrace of sports and kind of that measurement piece of CTV, you must love that more live sports are coming into the connected TV space.Dustin (07:47):I think the beneficiaries of this sort of democratization of content and it's making things more competitive. So as you see the Disney Network, Hulu, ESPN, or you go to YouTube TV and some of the other platforms that are continuing to open up, it makes it really easy to be competitive in the space or to at least have a voice. I think our team's been really good at identifying those opportunities, proving the efficacy of those investments so that we can continue to do them.Damian (08:15):You hinted at something about the seasonality of marketing and I'm kind of interested in that as a marketer of beer and I guess in lots of ways, as you said, you're kind of marketing lifestyle, you have associations with surfers and athletes and the summer. I'm curious how often you think about the need to refresh campaigns and how do you keep them relevant to the culture cultural moment?Dustin (08:42):Yeah, great question. You definitely have to, in beer, especially with the retail partners, you need to be seasonal. I spent the first 20 years of my career on the music side as a retailer, so I know what retailers want. They're going to want, Hey, it's Memorial Day, I'm going to have a display in my store for a week and a half, two weeks. It better fit the theme of Memorial Day. Now how you do that, you can do that without just stars and stripes. There's other ways to do that, but the I idea of escapism and patriotism to a degree, but when you look at the retail calendar, there are a myriad, there's like 16 major temples that you have to win. So our team is definitely working to make sure that we're taking the overall thematic of our brand and pulling that down into those temples.(09:33):And that fits the larger brand story because obviously you don't want to have 16 different TV spots throughout the year. So we'll have several different campaigns throughout the year, but then those drop down into Cinco de Mayo or Day of the Dead or 4th of July. So you have to, depending on the channel that we're in, yeah, some stuff has to be far more granular to make sure that it's serving the need of that retailer or the desire of that retailer, and as well as making sure that we're still maintaining the brand identity that we want to have. While everybody else does Super Bowl and does football, we're doing the World Surf League pipeline, which is the Super Bowl of surf, so is the official beer of the WSL when everyone's doing Super Bowl, we're doing surfing.Damian (10:10):Now, Dustin listeners can't see this, but I know behind you you've got some fantastic vintage guitars there, which I wanted. I know that you are a musician and before you worked at 8 0 5, you worked as a marketer in the music industry, including for Ernie Ball, music Man and Guitar Center. And I'm kind of interested in the kind of synergies that you might have found there between marketing to musicians and the kind of now the position you're in now marketing beer.Dustin (10:42):It's really sort of a story of serendipity. I got my first guitar when I was 14 years old and it sort of changed my life. Music just bordered became this obsession and it's what I wanted to do, started a band and typical story, didn't go to college, was like college, I'm going to be in a band, mom, what are you talking about? So I begged her at the time she was working, she was the executive assistant to the CEO O of Guitar Center back in the nineties when they were still a small company. And I said, Hey, just give me a job in the mail room or something, and so just give me the summer. Let me prove to you that my band can be in great before I have to go to college. And so she got me a job in the mail room and said, three months, that's it. And three months turned into 18 years.(11:35):I worked my way up to vice president and that typical age old story. But what I found really early on when I got there was, and I remember there was a moment, I was there a couple of months working in the mail room, excited in the mail room is right next to the marketing department and there was a great VP of marketing. It was Mike. I still talk to him to this day, 20 something years later. He always says, his joke is, you're the best hire I ever made. But I remember looking at the marketing materials and saying to the guys like, Hey, we're not marketing to, I'm the customer. Why don't you talk to me? We should change the way that we talk to the customers because this doesn't make sense. I'm the customer, I don't want to read this. So I pitched him some ideas and he's like, yeah, that's a great idea. You want a job in marketing?(12:18):And I went from $4 and 50 cents an hour to $9 an hour. I thought it was rich. I'm 18 years old. And I started that journey. And I think what I realized really early on, and what was great about Guitar Center was that our mission was to mint new customers. We realized early on through a great visionary, CEO, we had Marty Albertson was that we had to make sure that we were creating musicians. There wasn't a lot of 'em. When you think about the population of the world, it think it's like 2% our musicians. So if you want to continue to sell guitars and you want to continue to sell instruments, you've got to inspire people to want to play music. So our mission became taking this great feeling and propelling that and perpetuating it to get more people excited about it. And we became a platform for artists and creating, over the course of my 20 years, I got to create TV shows and write documentaries and make slashes documentary.(13:09):I got to things that you would only dream of when you were a kid to make art with other artists that inspired the world. And I think the common thread through all of that was that great marketing, great brands stand for something clear and enduring. I'm very, very lucky that as a songwriter and a musician early on, that I found this extension of that creative process to sort of keep me inspired. I mean marketing in a lot of ways, your writers, your songwriters, your creatives, and you get to do that while also tackling, for me at least the necessary evil of lift analysis, analytics andDamian (13:46):Some of those things that come with the business. Our musicians have to be marketers these days anyway. Right.Ilyse (13:50):That's very true. And that 2%, we at least have two in our miss because Damian's a musician as well. But yeah, it's so interesting that you talk about that area of the population and in some ways it's almost harder to reach those very niche communities.Dustin (14:09):Yeah, there's that great quote. I don't know if it came from Nike, it was probably Nike, but what's that speak to the core loud enough that everyone else can hear? I mean, I think that's been a mission of music. I mean, remember the indie movement or the punk movement, it was like everybody didn't want to be mainstream, and it was just like, do this thing, own your audience. And then what happens is the cool thing, everybody wants to sit at the cool table. Everybody wants to be a part of the movement, but you can't market to the people that want to be in the movement. You have to market to the people who have started the movement, and then what happens is then you can maintain some credibility.Damian (14:40):I'm just curious to get your high level perspective on what do you think needs to change in the ad marketplace today, which as we all know, is very much digital programmatic.Dustin (14:52):I think product placement right now, especially on podcasts, is just incredibly oversaturated. And I understand that when you've got a major budget and you're moving money around and you're trying to do everything you can to drive eyeballs, but I have this conversation all the time with the agency. I'm not interested in the most amount of eyeballs. I want the right ones. And when I look at a podcast and I just see energy drinks on tables and then right behind it, I see a Starbucks cup and the cans aren't open, I just think there's too much of that going on. To me, there's not real connections. So I think one of the things for me that's just unfortunate is because of the amount of money and the amount of ad money that's available and it's all moving from different platforms, is that sort of approach has created, I think a really high level of high bar for entry into some of these categories.(15:40):The expectations of money that are tied to some of these opportunities are so overblown. So I think that to me, that's always been something that I've always struggled with that I always hope is going to work itself out and well. I think that you go through ebbs and flows, especially when times get tough, people will cut back on their marketing, they cut back on sponsorships, and that's when opportunities open up. And if you're smart and you manage your money effectively and you have dollars, when other brands are carving back, that's when you can start to find really interesting opportunities. But for me, yeah, influencer marketing, product seating, I've never been excited about it. One of the things that we say all the time at Firestone Walker is keep the main thing, the main thing. And by doing that, we put on ourselves from chasing too many squirrels in the backyard.Ilyse (16:30):I love that.Dustin (16:31):Yeah.Ilyse (16:32):Is there anything you are obsessed with figuring out right now?Dustin (16:35):I mean, we sell millions of cases of beer and our first party data. We've done an amazing job of our first party data, emails building customer attention, but there is this weird thing with social, and I'm just obsessed with trying to figure out what it is. And our agency's got great relationships with meta and these platforms, and nobody, one can seem to give me the answer of what is happening on the backend within the algorithms that is preventing some of the biggest brands in the world with tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions of consumers. This ability to create real audiences on these platforms, because we live in a world now where all content is consumed through just a few channels. When you think about YouTube, whatever happens with TikTok, Instagram Meta, et cetera, there's a only handful of channels where a majority of all of the content consumption is taking place.(17:31):And if every single one of those has a toll booth between you and your customer, but then there's also a filter that is preventing you from really building your audience. I'm obsessed with trying to figure that out. If we do believe in this idea of the zeitgeist and that culture matters and that brands stand for something clear and enduring, the world is going to continue and down this digital path. And sure, point of sale and billboards and TV advertising are great ways to tell people about your brand, but it is the way to get your arms around them. It's going to be on these platforms and the ones that are coming. And I think that's what the industry as a whole is always the industry as a whole struggles with this. And I think it can be dangerous in the sense that you over obsess it and then you put too much money into like, well, I got to grow followers, or I got to grow my audience. Versus like, well, I just got to drive, drive affinity in purchase intent. And so that's, I think the balance of how do we focus on stuffing the funnel, creating a tremendous amount of energy for our brands. The right partnerships is omnipresent in the right cultural segments that we want to be in, but at the same time try to figure out how we can expand our tent and get more people into it.Damian (18:46):Wow. Ali, I love that conversation with Dustin. I mean, it's not every day you get to talk to somebody who's a musician and a marketer and who's able to tie both of those things together so well as he did. But what was the standout thing to you that he said?Ilyse (19:02):I think what really stuck out was kind of playing how Firestone and Dustin kind of play that fine line of keeping consistent, but also not being too rigid and trying new things with customers. I know with 9,000 plus breweries, it's kind of crazy that there's so much competition to stick out and beer brands have to stick out. But what he said was really interesting about staying consistent with an agency and measurement and really trying to find, making sure that what you're making art essentially actually makes sense.Damian (19:45):Yeah, I agree with you and I feel like one of the most powerful things he said to me was when he was at Guitar Center, when he was there for 17 years, his vision was to mint new musicians and identifying that only 2% of the world population, 2%, I think he said musicians. So you have to inspire more people to want to create music. And taking that sort of core philosophy and applying it to his current role at 8 0 5 seems to be something that's driving him as a mission driven marketer. I think as he said, great brands have to stand for something enduring. So in that regard, I think he's really smart, and to do this at this cultural moment where there's so much fragmentation, that is one way to help him clear through all the clutter and stay focused.Ilyse (20:30):Yeah, I think one of my favorite quotes too was like keep the main thing, the main thing, and that keeps us basically from chasing those squirrels.Damian (20:44):That's it for this edition of The Current Podcast. I'm Ilyse, and I'm Damian, and we'll see you next time.

Monica Medellin is a Film Director, Executive Producer & Unscripted TV CreatorMonica Medellin is a filmmaker dedicated to expanding narratives around women and people of color in sports through media, including ahead-of-the-trend film, tv and branded content. Monica is the creator and executive producer of Surf Girls on Prime Video, in partnership with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine. Her work has been featured by the Emmys, Forbes, and Elle Magazine, among others. In this episode, she shares journey from growing up in Los Angeles, where she developed a passion for surfing and filmmaking, to her career in the action sports industry. She discusses her early experiences with video editing, her education in journalism, and how she transitioned into documentary filmmaking. Monica highlights the importance of representation in sports, particularly for women and reflects on her time at the World Surf League, where she advocated for equal visibility of female surfers. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced during the pandemic and the significance of building networks in the industry. Monica shares her creative process on the documentary series 'Surf Girls,' which highlights young female surfers in Hawaii. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from small-scale productions to larger teams, the pressures of being a young executive producer and her experiences working with major companies like Red Bull and Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine. Monica discusses: Her journey beginning with a passion for surfing and filmmaking.The importance of representation in sports.Navigating the film industry, challenges & imposter syndrome.Building a career in action sports requires dedication and creativity.Working with brands like Red Bull and Nike opened new opportunities.Role at the World Surf League changed narratives around women in surfing.The pandemic forced her to adapt and find new ways to create content.The 'Surf Girls' documentary series highlights young female surfers.Goal to continue telling impactful stories about women in sports.You can follow what Monica Medellin is up to on LinkedIn and InstagramLike what you hear?  Please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference.The Group Y Live Podcast come out across all podcast players with a new episode every two weeks on Thursday. Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Stacy Peralta, Wim Hof, Mike Cessario, Circe Wallace, Selema Masekela Gerry Lopez and more.Contact Oli Russell-Cowan On Instagram olirussellcowan On LinkedIn at olirussellcowan Thanks for listening & keep it rad!

Major flooding continues in southwest Queensland as rainfall subsides; The Opposition leader makes formal announcement around Port Darwin; and in sport, only one Australian progresses in elimination round of the World Surf League.

Our guest this week is an expert in the use of words as a surf columnist, writer, editor, digital marketer, copywriter and editorial content creator, with a Bachelor of Arts in English, we are sure to be corrected throughout this interview for the incorrect use of words!! Before becoming the Editor in Chief of Surfer Magazine, launching Red Bull Surfing, and working for folks like ESPN and NBC, he was writing Surfline's reports and recording their 976-SURF phone reports in the late ‘90s. He has been the Senior Editor for The Surfers Journal and World Surf League. He's been a copywriter for Quiksilver, Roxy, and Rip Curl. We welcome to the show (an HSS alumni) Mr. Jake Howard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with filmmaker, executive producer, and media trailblazer Monica Medellin (@monicamedellin_) to discuss her mission to expand narratives around women and people of color in sports. From her early days at the World Surf League to creating Surf Girls Hawaii with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, Monica shares her journey of storytelling, resilience, and representation in action sports. She reflects on navigating the industry, challenging outdated narratives, and carving out space for women in front of and behind the camera. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, athlete, or just love compelling stories about pushing boundaries, this conversation is a must-listen.Follow: Monica Medellin: ⁠@monicamedellin_⁠ Selema Masekela: ⁠@selema⁠ What Shapes Us: ⁠@whatshapesuspodcast⁠#WhatShapesUs #MonicaMedellin #WomenInSports #SurfGirlsHawaii #SportsMedia #RepresentationMatters #ActionSports #DiversityInMedia #Filmmaking #SelemaMasekela

It took some time to get there but the 2025 CT season is off and running with Pipe run and won by two-time World Champion Tyler Wright, who is now wearing the yellow jersey for the first time in nearly two years...headed into Abu Dhabi.It wasn't peak Pipe (for the women!), but wow did they have some moments. This episode we debrief that event, talk about Abu Dhabi as a CT venue, and preview the fast-approaching contest. We also catch up on a jam-packed North Shore season, talk Caity Simmers' Blouse and plenty more. Go DeeperRead: The Middle East's play to rule global sports, Tyler Wright's wife criticises World Surf League, Abu Dhabi Petition, Surfers vs ApartheidListen: In Deep, Football Weekly: Why does Saudi Arabia want to host the World Cup?Watch: BlouseChapters00:00 - Intro: Rach's Travels and Shan's Big News22:58 - Monthly Round-Up: In Deep, Blouse, Natural Selection, North Shore Season49:59 - Contest Corner: Pipe Pro1:10:54 - Abu Dhabi Discussion136:02 - Contest Corner: Surf Abu Dhabi Pro PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

In this bulletin, Australia's national security agency says the terror threat level is unlikely to change, a passenger plane crashes after a collision with a helicopter in the U-S. And in sport, Australian surfer Jack Robinson makes a strong start at the World Surf League opening event.

Our guest this week is a talented artist that has been creating custom surf trophies and awards since 1988. He also creates custom art, logos, sculptures, resin casting, fine art, furniture, and more. Mostly known for surf trophies for contests and company awards located all over the world! Including WSL, Quiksilver, Verizon, Hawaiian Airlines, Dukes, and many more! Everything from local amateur contests to the World Surf League and even the 2020 Tokyo Olympics! In addition of trophies and award, his surf diorama's are spectacular and was commissioned to build a scale model of Hobie Alter's first surf shop in Dana Point 50 year anniversary and Endless Summer Limited Addition Chest Set which is insane! We welcome the World Champion of Surf Trophy Creations, Mr. Dave “ SURF TROPHY GUY“ Reynolds!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Terry Romine is a huge resource for people that beat up their bodies and break themselves down. Like me. As a well known sports chiropractor, Terry works with some of the top athletes and biggest sports brands in the world. While his practice is in Costa Mesa, CA he does extensive on-location work around the world with his athletes. He does this for events like the World Surf League and this thing called the Olympics.Terry is as cool and humble as they come and has made a huge impact on my life and the lives (and bodies) of many others.

durée : 00:06:07 - Nouvelles têtes - par : Mathilde Serrell - À 23 ans, il vient de remporter sa première victoire en Challenger Series, se qualifiant ainsi à la plus prestigieuse des compétitions de la World Surf League : le Championship Tour 2025. En janvier prochain, il affrontera les meilleurs surfeurs de la planète !

Today we sit down with professional surfer Bethany Hamilton to discuss the protection of women's sports, her surfing career, childbirth, and standing up for the pro-life cause. Bethany lost her arm in a shark attack when she was just 13 years old and overcame not just relearning how to surf with one arm, but how to compete again and win. She explains how her experience being launched into the public eye led her to share her relationship with Jesus. We talk about her decision to speak out against the World Surf League, which recently allowed men to compete in women's competitions, and the fallout of essentially being blacklisted by the league. Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 903 | My VBAC Birth Story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000634048843 Ep 466 | My Birth Story & Biblical Motherhood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000531117988 Ep 947 | Bethany Hamilton Fights the Trans Tidal Wave | Guest: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-947-bethany-hamilton-fights-the-trans-tidal-wave/id1359249098?i=1000644534702 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode of the Gaming News Canada Show is one of the breaking news variety.On the eve of next week's Kioti National in St. John's, the Grand Slam of Curling getting together with ALT Sports Data on a multi-layered partnership highlighted by growth and innovation around making the sport more wagering-friendly and also supporting the CGOS' efforts to grow curling internationally."Our partnership with ALT Sports Data will open up a new world of engagement for curling fans; where real-time insights, advanced analytics, and seamless betting experiences come together to help elevate the sport,” Nic Sulsky, the co-founder and CEO of The Curling Group, which acquired the series from Sportsnet in April, said in a media dispatch. “As the popularity of curling continues to rise internationally, our collaboration with ALT Sports Data will allow us to enhance the fan experience while unlocking new growth opportunities within untapped markets.”Sulsky and Michael Jordan, the co-founder and head of product for ALT Sports Data, joined us on the podcast to dig a little deeper into the details of the partnership – which has a betting element. The California-based business has a rather lengthy list of partnerships with non-traditional sports organizations, including the World Surf League, the Disc Golf Pro Tour and Power Slap while providing data to many of the biggest brands in sports betting. The deal with the CGOS includes ALT Sports Data becoming the exclusive global partner of data for sports betting worldwide.We spoke with Sulsky, who left his post as chief commercial officer of PointsBet Canada to co-found The Curling Group, about the changes that have already taken place under the GCOS's new ownership, the growth of the series' streaming audience, and the appetite by the curlers and their coaches for advanced analytics.Sulsky, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgins Lymphoma in 2009, will be on The Rock next week and will don his road gear once again to run and raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society's Curl for Cancer campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dive into the fascinating world of sports data and analytics with Alon Cohen, the co-founder of FightMetric. Alon shares his incredible journey from an interdisciplinary college program to becoming a key figure in the UFC, WWE, and beyond. Discover how his passion for technology and systems led him to revolutionize the way sports data is collected, analyzed, and used to enhance the fan experience. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of sports, technology, and entrepreneurship.Alon Cohen co-founded FightMetric, creating the statistics that became the official stats of the UFC. Now part of UFC and a part of the WME | IMG family, he leads research and development across the enterprise from COVID response to computer vision. His work includes UFC, Battlebots, Apple TV's Planet of the Apps, Miss Universe, and the World Surf League.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with professional surfer and entrepreneur Jeremy Ryan to explore his incredible journey from winning national surf titles to competing globally in the World Surf League. Jeremy shares how he transitioned from professional surfing to running multiple businesses, including a marketing agency and a surf school. He also reveals his health and longevity protocols that have kept him at the top of his game well into his 40s, along with tips on balancing physical health, entrepreneurship, and a fulfilling life. About the Guest: Jeremy Ryan is a seasoned professional surfer with over 15 years of experience, having competed in the World Surf League and won a national surf title at the age of 19. Born and raised in California, Jeremy's love for surfing evolved into a multifaceted career. Beyond his surfing success, he is the co-founder of WIT, a clothing brand, and the founder of SPF Surf, a thriving surf school. After his surfing sponsor went bankrupt, Jeremy pivoted into the business world, launching his own web and graphic design agency, allowing him to maintain a flexible lifestyle. Now in his mid-40s, he continues to surf while managing his businesses and prioritizing health and wellness. Key Takeaways: Adaptability in the Face of Change: Jeremy's story illustrates the importance of pivoting in your career, especially when faced with unexpected challenges like losing sponsorships. Balance Between Passion and Business: Jeremy managed to combine his passion for surfing with his business ventures, creating a life of flexibility and fulfillment. Health and Longevity Strategies: Learn about Jeremy's exercise and nutrition routines that help him maintain peak performance and surf as well as (or better than) in his 20s. Time Management for Entrepreneurs: Despite running multiple businesses, Jeremy continues to surf regularly by maintaining strict time management and prioritizing his mental and physical well-being. Self-Discipline and Focus: Jeremy's journey emphasizes dedication, from his early days perfecting his surfing skills to his business acumen in the face of setbacks. Learning for Listeners: Strategies for balancing professional passion with financial security. How to maintain peak performance in a physically demanding sport into your 40s and beyond. Practical tips for entrepreneurs looking to pivot and grow new ventures while staying grounded in their passions. Target Listeners: Surfing and action sports enthusiasts looking for inspiration and advice on sustaining a long career. Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners interested in balancing multiple ventures. Individuals interested in longevity, health, and wellness practices. Anyone facing career transitions or looking for motivation to pivot toward new opportunities while maintaining personal passions. Check Here Below Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send Avik Chakraborty a message on PodMatch, here: DM on PM

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In this episode of the ASCA High School and Youth Podcast, the journey of professional surfer Sophie McCulloch is highlighted, showcasing her triumph in the 2022 Challenger Series and subsequent injury setback, which she overcame to return to the World Surf League in 2024. The episode features an in-depth interview with her coach, Kerry Keightley, a renowned ASCA Accredited strength and conditioning expert, who shares his long-term athlete development strategies, emphasising individual needs analysis, evidence-based training, injury prevention, and holistic approaches like breathwork. Kerry also discusses the importance of building empathetic, respectful relationships with adolescent athletes, fostering their emotional and cognitive development alongside physical training, and the value of patience and community in coaching.

Continued commentary on the Paris Olympics including rugby, Simone Biles GOAT arc, and more. Discussing the growing popularity of flag football and its significance. Also, talking with World Surf League analyst Kaipo Guerrero on Olympic surfing. 

Jessi Miley-Dyer is the commissioner of the World Surf League and a two-time world champion of surfing. Since joining the World Surf League in 2012, Jessi has been integral to professional surfing's growth, particularly in developing the women's tours. Jessi was also key in the WSL's groundbreaking 2018 announcement to award equal prize money to male and female athletes. For her work, she has been honored as a Sports Business Journal Game Changer.  In this episode, Jessi discusses: Her pathway to professional surfing and the familial origins that showed her the need to champion the interests of women; Tips for sourcing the confidence to pursue big goals and how to navigate disappointment if you don't achieve them; The mental strength necessary to succeed in surfing and how working with a sport psychologist benefited her; How the pay inequity she faced as a female surfer and the lack of female representation she saw on the business side of surfing has driven her strategies as commissioner of the World Surf League; and The impact of surfing's inclusion on the the Olympic programme on the sport's growth and what to watch for this Games. Get the Ruling Sports Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rulingsports.com/newsletter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ruling Sports Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Instagram.com/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Twitter.com/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Facebook.com/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/company/RulingSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@RulingSports

Today, you'll be hearing from the greatest professional surfer of all time, Kelly Slater. Kelly is best known for being crowned world champion a record 11 times. He's also the oldest surfer still active on the World Surf League. He is the youngest (at age 20) and the oldest (at age 39) to win the WSL men's title. Kelly is the co-founder of Outerknown, a sustainable clothing brand. He's also the founder of the Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC). Through KSWC, he helped create The Surf Ranch, a one-of-a-kind, immersive surf experience located over 100 miles from the ocean in central California, offering perfect waves that go on for over 3oo yards in each direction. In this episode, Kelly offers tips on channeling greatness, fighting stereotypes, planting seeds for change, and much more.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today we sit down with professional surfer Bethany Hamilton to discuss the protection of women's sports, her surfing career, childbirth and standing up for the pro-life cause. Bethany lost her arm in a shark attack when she was just 13 years old, and overcame not just relearning how to surf with one arm, but how to compete again and win. She explains how her experience being launched into the public eye led her to share her relationship with Jesus. We talk about her decision to speak out against the World Surf League, which recently allowed men to compete in women's competitions, and the fallout of essentially being blacklisted by them. --- Timecodes: (01:30) Surfing & re-learning to surf with one arm (17:14) Becoming well-known (21:25) Meeting her husband (23:00) Surfing while pregnant & motherhood (30:23) Protection of women's sports (50:30) Everylife --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — If you want to secure your best price on meat until 2026, go to GoodRanchers.com and use code ALLIE for 10% off your subscription, free express shipping and a price-lock guarantee until 2026!  Jase Medical — get up to a year's worth of many of your prescription medications delivered in advance. Go to JaseMedical.com today and use promo code “ALLIE". Birch Gold — protect your future with gold. Text 'ALLIE' to 989898 for a free, zero obligation info kit on diversifying and protecting your savings with gold. Seven Weeks Coffee — try Seven Weeks Coffee today at SevenWeeksCoffee.com and use the promo code: ALLIE to save 10% off your order. --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 903 | My VBAC Birth Story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000634048843 Ep 466 | My Birth Story & Biblical Motherhood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000531117988 Ep 947 | Bethany Hamilton Fights the Trans Tidal Wave | Guest: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-947-bethany-hamilton-fights-the-trans-tidal-wave/id1359249098?i=1000644534702 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. John Pecora is a Sports Medicine Specialist and graduate from Southern California University of Health Sciences. He has worked with athletes from the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, PGA, WSL/ASP, X Games, as well as Olympic and collegiate athletes. As Vice President of Business Development, Dr. Pecora has more than twenty years of clinical experience in the health and fitness industry working with professional and elite athletes. His broad spectrum of experience includes marketing, creative, content creation, research, strategic and business development experience. In 2005, Dr. Pecora founded his own sports medicine practice, after interning for years under Dr. Tim Brown (the original Sports Medicine Director for the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour and current Co-Medical Director of the WSL Pro Surf Tour). Five years later, Dr. Pecora joined IntelliSkin as the first employee and Director of Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Research. During his tenure at IntelliSkin, Dr. Pecora helped grow the business until he left to work with the national health and fitness distributor WBC Group (now Boxout: parent of MeyerDC, MeyerPT, Elivate Fitness, MeyerSpa, Milliken Medical). He served as Vice President of Education until starting his own consulting business, The Pecora Group. He sits on the advisory board of WebExercises.com and serves as a sports medicine staff to the World Surf League. Connect with Dr. John Pecora on Instagram or LinkedIn: Instagram: @jpecoradc Linkedin: @John Pecora

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Richmond to challenge Liam Baker's one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal Burgess emerges as 'calming voice' amid Rabbitohs poor start to NRL season Bells Beach extends deal with World Surf League until 2028 The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Wall Street likes WWE's deal with Netflix; Bills-Chiefs sets a new Divisional weekend record; Ohio State athletics sees a record year for revenue; NHL viewership stays hot and the World Surf League heads to ESPN.

If you knew Chris Cote like I know Chris Cote, you'd find the sweetest Peewee Herman-esque lover of life, gags, tumbling, surf all day, no-alcohol parties all night, and positivity wherever he can find it. Also a shill for the World Surf League, but we all gotta make a living, the truth be told. The respect is mutual, as you might imagine, with Chris Cote describing Chas Smith as the Tucker Carlson of surf media and BeachGrit as the sport's own Fox News. A heady double compliment!

Emerging sports outside the big four of football, basketball, baseball, and hockey can face an uphill climb in gaining participants and a fan base. Leagues such as Fan Controlled Football and the World Surf League must get creative to find their niche among sports fans in a market saturated with options.However, when a sport catches on, it can grow rapidly. That's the case with pickleball, which entered 2023 enjoying a three-year stretch as America's fastest-growing sport. A 2022 survey by the Association of Pickleball Professionals estimates that there are 36.5 million pickleball players in the US, making it the third-most popular sport/activity in the country behind only biking and running and ahead of established stalwarts like basketball, baseball, and soccer. Moreover, the sport is popular across age brackets and even has a multi-year distribution deal with streaming giant Amazon Prime, which will broadcast four tournaments per year.Today's guest on the WorkInSports Podcast, USA Pickleball Director of Communications and Content Melissa Zhang, joined the organization in late 2022 and is channeling the sport's explosive growth in popularity. Zhang specialized in growing Olympic sports through her time with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (stints in 2018– 19 and 2020– 21) and USA Handball (2019– 21). She also spent a year doing internal communications with PointsBet (2022) during its growth period after sports betting became legal in more states. On today's episode, Zhang and WorkInSports VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp discuss:• How Zhang got into the sports industry as a political science/psychology double major at UCLA• How she approaches USA Pickleball's content strategy to continue the sport's growth• How she has grown as a leader in her Director role• How aspiring sports professionals can forge their path in the sports industryEnjoy the full episode for all of Zhang's sports career advice, and subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast to catch every episode when it gets published. You can also check out additional content on our YouTube channel!

It was a typical day at the USANA Center of Excellence in Park City, Utah as Olympic and Paralympic athletes were sweating it out on the training center floor, preparing for their winter competition seasons ahead. Sophie Goldschmidt, the president and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, talked to Last Chair from a meeting room looking out at some of the greatest ski and snowboard athletes in America.The U.S. Ski Team moved to Park City in 1974, initially setting up shop in the old Silver King mine buildings at the base of what is now the Bonanza six-pack at Park City Mountain. Today, the team is based at the USANA Center of Excellence with elite skiers and riders from across America making their training home in Utah. The centerpiece training center is just a short distance from sport training facilities including Soldier Hollow, the Utah Olympic Park and a host of ski resorts.Goldschmidt came to the team in 2021, just prior to the Beijing 2022 Olympics. A modern sport leader, she honed her management skills working for global retailer adidas, helping grow the NBC in Europe and Africa and running the World Surf League.Today, oversees one of the largest and most complex of the 50+ Olympic organizations in America with programs touching on XX different ski and snowboard sports programs – and now also included Paralympic sport.Last Chair covered myriad topics with Goldschmidt from her global experience to funding a team with no government support and, of course, the stars of skiing and snowboarding. 

Our guest this is from Santa Ana who got into surfing at early age of 4. Not living close to the beach, she was a Weekend Warrior growing up. But that didn't hold her back, as she had something special in her to become the youngest athlete selected for the USA Junior Team at the age of 11. With several pro-junior wins and a NSSA National Title, her Professional Career has been even more impressive with 2 home Wins at the “U.S. Open of Surfing” and 13 overall World Championship Tour Career Victories. It's important to note that most of those wins were in Big Challenging Surf including Tahiti, Margeret River, Fiji, and 3x at Bells. She has finished runner-up 2x in the world rankings in 2015 and 2016, she has a X Games Gold Metal, and was inducted into the “Surfing Walk of Fame”. In 2020, she launched her own collection of Athletic Swimwear with “Jolyn” and made her modeling debut in “Sports Illustrated”. We are excited to hear about everything she loves, Surfing, Art, Outdoors, Training, Coffee, Empowering Others, Protecting Nature, and being the best version of one's-self through her Brand “Sea Tiger”. We welcome Ms. Courtney “LIL TIGER” Conlogue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is with one of one of my great surfing heroes. Peter Mel (@Peter_Mel) is the 2011 Big Wave World Champion and the 2013 Mavericks Invitational Surfing Champion and a broadcaster for the World Surf League. Two winters ago, Pete paddled into arguably the best barrel in surfing history. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It's takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. You can join my newsletter and book club on Substack. It's glorious. Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Shane Dorian is a legendary surfer, winning his first surf contest when he was just 11 years old. At 21, he joined the World Surf League and traveled the globe to compete with other athletes. Shane has won countless competitions over the years including 11 WSL Big Wave Awards. He was part of a generation of surfers who became influential in the sport, and was able to make a career out of surfing full time. Now, after more than 30 years as a professional athlete, Shane has some wisdom to share.Connect with Shane: Instagram Episode sponsors: Shop Allbirds Book your next camp adventure with HipcampRevelshine WineSoul Community Planet Hotels If you enjoyed this episode:Listen to the Hello, Nature podcast   

“I think self-reflection is a huge part of my personality trait and my journey of trying to be the best version of myself.” Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we're whetting the appetite by releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews. This episode features Australian surfer Molly Picklum who has enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2023, winning her first WSL Championship Tour event. Molly is on a quest to become a world champion and in this episode she reveals how she strives to find balance both on and off the water, and explains how curiosity can be her greatest strength but also her biggest weakness. The New South Wales native, frequently referred to as ‘surfing's next big thing', also opens up on what the hardest moment of her career has been and the mental techniques she adopted to help her overcome the situation. For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win and get in touch with us via podcast@redbull.com to let us know your thoughts on this episode! Follow Molly @picklummolly

Dylan Farr, Nutritionist focusing in Gerontology and Metabolic Syndrome. Active in Crossfit since 2010, L1 since 2014. Formerly a Strength & Conditioning coach, and lifelong surfer. His clients include drivers in NHRA, NASCAR & rallycross, professional surfers competing in World Surf League, the current Water Ski Jumping world record holder, Ryan Dodd as well as several qualified Olympians preparing for Paris 2024. Dylan can be found @ fysiologik on all social media platforms. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense: Your blood sugar levels can significantly impact how your body feels and functions. Nutrisense lets you analyze how your glucose levels respond to food, exercise, stress, and sleep. By combining the power of a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with Nutrisense's app and personalized guidance from expert nutritionists, you'll be on the fast track to achieving your health goals. Head over to http://nutrisense.io/wodcast for $30 off. SAGA produces the world's first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount. Hand-Crafted, Cedar Barrel Saunas. Go to https://sisulifestyle.com/ and use code WODCAST for $500 off a Sisu Sauna.

One of the joys of women flocking to the water is how we are learning to cheer for one another. (I know, some of us, ahem, are still working on this on particular days and in particular conditions.) This is NOT something we are raised with, cheering for other women, especially successful ones. We come up against our own competitive feelings (no one should be smart, pretty AND talented), as well as the constant messaging that women athletes are "less than" by the misogynist (yes, I said it) sports industry. I got extra fired up about the inequities still in action for pro women surfers while listening to the last two episodes of The Double Up podcast, about the attempt to keep women from winning prize money, the ensuing coup spontaneously launched by pro Lucy Small (yas, girl!) and, then...the fallout. More than anything, I want to inspire us to watch and support women's pro surfing! In this episode, I walk through the whys, and also the HOW'S of watching women in the World Surf League. Let's get our girls!Show Notes:Listen to The Double Up Episodes 54 & 55 about the Kirra Longboard ClassicLinks to my 7-part series on Why (And How) to Watch Women's Surfing in the Olympics (principles apply to all pro women's surfing)Watch at worldsurfleague.com website and app, on Facebook, and on YouTube

Kate & Jess embark on an episode with a unifying theme: Things They Are Scared Of. First up is the ocean, and waves (big and small), which they discuss with World Surf League chief of sport, Jessi Miley-Dyer, who deftly handles — no surprise! — the hosts 101 questions. Theeeeeen, Jess & Kate dissect the new Max documentary, Bama Rush, a film that *tries* to take viewers inside the mysterious and competitive world of … sorority rushing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate & Jess embark on an episode with a unifying theme: Things They Are Scared Of. First up is the ocean, and waves (big and small), which they discuss with World Surf League chief of sport, Jessi Miley-Dyer, who deftly handles — no surprise! — the hosts 101 questions. Theeeeeen, Jess & Kate dissect the new Max documentary, Bama Rush, a film that *tries* to take viewers inside the mysterious and competitive world of … sorority rushing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we celebrate episode 200!!!!!!  What??!!!!  Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported our journey!Our next guest, Yogi Roth,  has been driven by the power of sports and story for over 20 years as an on-air college football analyst, Elite 11 coach, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times and Amazon best-selling author.  He was also the co-founder of Win Forever, LLC with Pete Carroll, which was a company dedicated to coaching coaches on the development of a philosophy.  Yogi is also a co-owner of the Paris Musketeers, the only football team in Paris!Yogi, who gave a TEDx Talk at the TEDx Austin Women's Conference, has spoken around the globe alongside brands such as Nike, World Surf League, JC Penny, Dignity Health, PMK*BNC, IMG College, USC, UW, Oregon, Gonzaga and Capital One. He has also spoken at the SXSW Festival, addressing masculinity in sports. He also joined the Pac-12 Conference task force, formed to protect student-athletes and address systemic issues threatening college athletics. In the 2020 pandemic-shortened season, Yogi added to his role within the Pac-12 conference as a lead role in football communications and strategy.A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Yogi walked on to the football team and earned a full athletic scholarship. He transitioned to coaching and joined the USC Football staff while earning magna cum laude with a master's degree in Communications Management at the Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism. He also taught a class titled Storytelling: The Internship to Pac-12 student-athletes.Today, we learn about Yogi, the dad.  We learn how he met his wife, Amy, on an airplane.  In fact, Amy is a successful entrepreneur who started KindTail.  We learn about his mom's parents being holocaust survivors, as well as the detailed story of his grandfather being shot eight times!.  We learn about his inner belief that is so important to him as a father.  We learn about his Love of Science....there is a story! We will learn about the quote, "Knowledge is no burden to carry."   Yogi will also share how well-read his father is and reads five newspapers daily!   This episode has so much more gold, and I encourage you all to listen to this fantastic conversation!  To talk football, family, and storytelling, connect with him @YogiRoth.Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

Surfing legend, Kelly Slater opens up about his difficult childhood, constant globetrotting and the technology he's developing at his surf ranch.

Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch after Game 1 of the NBA Finals (0:33) before talking with The Ringer's Wosny Lambre about Nuggets-Heat going mostly as expected, some positive takeaways for Miami, Jokic's dominance of the game while seldom scoring, things to look for in Game 2, and more (14:05). Then, Ryen is joined by 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater to talk about his win at the Billabong Pro Pipeline last year in Oahu, his first experience big-wave surfing, the unprecedented length of his professional surfing career, his historic rivalry with Andy Irons, and more (41:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:14:43). Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Kelly Slater and Wosny Lambre Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anupa Asokan [uh-new-puh uh-soak-in] is an avid waterwoman and ocean advocate dedicated to protecting our marine environment. She previously worked for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the World Surf League, and led the Ocean Initiative and Government Affairs at XPRIZE Foundation. She currently works at the Natural Resources Defense Council advocating for meaningful ocean protection and equitable coastal access through the "30 by 30" initiative. Anupa also serves on the national Board of Directors for Surfrider Foundation, is a graduate of UCLA, and holds dual masters degrees from the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography and College of Business. Beyond her advocacy work, Anupa spends her free time surfing, fishing, diving and standup-paddling along the Southern California coast. In this episode we talked hunting, fishing, conservation, downwind paddling and much more. T'was a fun one.Anupa On InstagramLink To Support MPA ExpansionP.S. If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. Also, you can get my Friday newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Emerging sports outside the big four of football, basketball, baseball, and hockey can face an uphill climb in gaining participants and a fan base. Leagues such as Fan Controlled Football and the World Surf League must get creative to find their niche among sports fans in a market saturated with options.However, when a sport catches on, it can grow rapidly. That's the case with pickleball, which entered 2023 enjoying a three-year stretch as America's fastest-growing sport. A 2022 survey by the Association of Pickleball Professionals estimates that there are 36.5 million pickleball players in the US, making it the third-most popular sport/activity in the country behind only biking and running and ahead of established stalwarts like basketball, baseball, and soccer. Moreover, the sport is popular across age brackets and even has a multi-year distribution deal with streaming giant Amazon Prime, which will broadcast four tournaments per year.Today's guest on the WorkInSports Podcast, USA Pickleball Director of Communications and Content Melissa Zhang, joined the organization in late 2022 and is channeling the sport's explosive growth in popularity. Zhang specialized in growing Olympic sports through her time with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (stints in 2018– 19 and 2020– 21) and USA Handball (2019– 21). She also spent a year doing internal communications with PointsBet (2022) during its growth period after sports betting became legal in more states. On today's episode, Zhang and WorkInSports VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp discuss:• How Zhang got into the sports industry as a political science/psychology double major at UCLA• How she approaches USA Pickleball's content strategy to continue the sport's growth• How she has grown as a leader in her Director role• How aspiring sports professionals can forge their path in the sports industryEnjoy the full episode for all of Zhang's sports career advice, and subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast to catch every episode when it gets published. You can also check out additional content on our YouTube channel!

When 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater and Rob Lowe get together, things get wavy. On this episode you'll hear them get into the legend of Eddie Aikau, the big waves of Nazaré, why surfers call Rob "Honey Badger," the surge of global interest in surfing AND golfing, and Kelly's athletic legacy. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Yours could get featured on the show!

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, March 16th, 2023. Before we get to the news… CBS NCAA March Madness Theme (2021)- Play 0:00-0:11 March Madness is upon us today! Today is also the last day you can sign up and fill out a bracket! Go fill out your March Madness Brackets in our Fight Laugh Feasters bracket group. Here’s the deal. You don’t have to know a darn thing about basketball. That’s why they call it March Madness. So if you’d like to compete, you can find our group on social media, or here in the show notes. It’s ESPN’s tournament challenge, and our bracket group is Fight Laugh Feasters 2023. You only get one entry, so make it good! Whoever wins gets a prize from Rowdy Christian Merch! https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2023/en/group?redirect=tcmen%3A%2F%2Fx-callback-url%2FshowGroup%3FgroupID%3D5538514&ex_cid=tcmen2023_clipboard&groupID=5538514&groupp=ZmlnaHRsYXVnaGZlYXN0&inviteuser=ezQ1N0NBOUYyLTc0MjAtNDFCOC1BN0I2LTE3Q0UxRjMxODYxN30%3D&invitesource=clipboard Today we begin with world news… https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-jet-us-drone-collide-black-sea/ Russian jet collides with American drone over Black Sea, U.S. military says A Russian Su-27 fighter jet collided with an American military drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday, the U.S. said. The collision made the drone "unflyable" and officials crashed it into the sea, the Pentagon said. The White House called the Russian plane's intercept of the unmanned aircraft "reckless." "Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was intercepted and hit by a Russian aircraft, resulting in a crash and complete loss of the MQ-9," U.S. Air Force General James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa, said in a statement. Two Russian fighter jets were involved in the incident, U.S. European Command said. At approximately 2:03 a.m. EDT Tuesday, one of the Russian jets struck the drone's propeller. Before the collision, the jets dumped fuel on the drone and flew in front of it "in a reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional manner," European Command said. The Russian jet was likely damaged in the incident but it did land afterward, said Ryder, a Pentagon spokesman. He wouldn't say where the jet landed. Ryder, who wouldn't say whether the drone was armed, referred to the unmanned aircraft as a MQ-9, but not a Reaper. The U.S. uses MQ-9 Reapers for both surveillance and strikes and has operated the drones in a variety of locations, including in the Middle East and Africa. Other countries, including Britain and France, also fly Reapers. Reapers can be armed with Hellfire missiles as well as laser-guided bombs and can fly for more than 1,100 miles at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, according to the Air Force. The drone in Tuesday's incident was conducting an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission, Ryder said, adding that he didn't have any details to provide at the time on a possible operation to recover the drone. "To my knowledge at this point in time, the Russians have not recovered that aircraft," Ryder said. He also said officials were reviewing imagery from the incident to determine if any can be released. Moscow, for its part, denied causing the drone to crash. Speaking of Russia… https://www.dailyfetched.com/russia-teams-up-with-china-and-iran-for-joint-military-drills-as-war-tensions-rise/ Russia Teams Up With China And Iran For Joint Military Drills as War Tensions Rise The three U.S. adversaries are preparing to team their offensives n a series of exercises dubbed “Security Bond-2023.” The initiative will run through March 19, demonstrating their naval capacity in a coordinated effort against their enemies. China’s Defense Ministry said the exercises would “help deepen practical cooperation between the participating countries’ navies … and inject positive energy into regional peace and stability,” The Guardian reported. However, the White House has not expressed any concerns that Russia, China and Iran might using the military drills to escalate conflicts with the United States. U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the U.S. would continue monitoring the situation. Tensions have been rising between the West recently due to provocative postures taken over Covid-19, the war in Ukraine and human rights abuses. The U.S. continues to sanction Iran for its Government’s use of live ammunition on peaceful protests. Meanwhile, Russia continues to face unprecedented sanctions and economic pressure from the U.S. The three countries stages similar military exercises in 2019 and 2022, as China has sought to strengthen its ties to nations against the U.S and expand its influence throughout the Middle East On Friday, China brokered a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to end years of hostility and enter into new diplomatic relations. https://www.foxnews.com/media/court-rules-against-employee-fired-refusing-attend-lgbtq-training-session Court rules against employee fired for refusing to attend LGBTQ training session A federal appellate court rejected the appeal of a former account clerk in western New York who was fired from his job for refusing to attend a mandatory LGBTQ training in 2018. Raymond Zdunski was employed at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES for seven years before his termination, which he likened to "unlawful religious discrimination." He sued the organization seeking reinstatement, back pay and $10 million in damages. The Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public organization that was created by the New York State Legislature in 1948 to provide shared educational programs and services to school districts within the state. The plaintiff had argued that the LGBTQ training and makeup session were "aimed at changing his religious beliefs about gender and sexuality," and that attending the training "would have caused him to violate the religious teachings to which he adheres," according to the lawsuit. BOCES denied his request for a religious accommodation. District Court Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford dismissed Zdunski's lawsuit in 2022, concluding that his claims were "unsupported" and agreeing with BOCES that he was fired for refusing to attend the trainings, which BOCES had maintained were intended to help prevent discrimination in the workplace. "Plaintiff's unsupported assumption that Defendants believe him to be ‘bigoted’ due to his religious beliefs is insufficient to support an inference of discrimination," Crawford said in his ruling. "In sum, no facts in the record support a finding that Mr. Zdunski was terminated because of his religion; rather, the evidence in the record supports Defendants' position that his termination was due to repeatedly refusing to attend a mandatory employee training." Zdunski's lawyer Kristina S. Heuser, meanwhile, maintained that her client's rights were violated "for no other reason than his refusal to be indoctrinated with anti-biblical teaching." "Though the lower courts did not find in his favor, we are not deterred and will seek redress from the U.S. Supreme Court," she added, according to The Buffalo News. "Mr. Zdunski was an account clerk," Heuser continued. "He worked on spreadsheets in a cubicle. The training was not even remotely related to the requirements of his job. The Left will stop at nothing to force their ideology upon everyone, including stripping people of their livelihood if they do not submit to their beliefs. Mr. Zdunski refused to violate his sincerely held religious beliefs by submitting to teaching that contradicts what Scripture teaches, which is his absolute right under prevailing federal law. The Court's ruling was clearly erroneous and we intend to petition the United States Supreme Court to hear Mr. Zdunski's case." U.S. workplaces have in recent years experienced more of a push toward diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). But a recent study found that companies are slashing DEI jobs while workers were leaving these fields at a higher rate than non-DEI positions. The study by Revelio Labs said last year companies who had layoffs cut DEI positions at a 33% rate versus a 21% cut for other roles. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-james-okeefe-launches-okeefe-media-group-after-ouster-project-veritas?utm_campaign=64487 James O'Keefe launches O'Keefe Media Group after ouster from Project Veritas James O'Keefe appeared on the Charlie Kirk Show to promote his newest project since being ousted from Project Veritas, the O'Keefe Media Group, or OMG. O'Keefe launched the website on Wednesday and urged viewers to sign up, as did Kirk. O'Keefe said that he's received thousands of emails asking how they can join the cause and how they can help. O'Keefe said that viewers can subscribe to the website, and they can sponsor and pay for a camera that they can use to do their own undercover reporting. https://twitter.com/i/status/1636037876679860227 - Play Video "It's not going to be a tiny group. It's going to be thousands that we train and equip on this website. We have stories that we're about to break, but the story today is the existence of this website." O'Keefe said that he will host classes and seminars on journalism around the country. https://twitter.com/i/status/1636040105172299779 - Play Video https://townhall.com/tipsheet/madelineleesman/2023/03/14/vermont-high-school-banned-from-playing-after-forfeiting-against-trans-player-n2620576’ Girls Basketball Team That Refused to Play Against a Transgender Athlete Banned From Sporting Events A private Christian school in Vermont that forfeited a girls’ basketball game against a team with a biological male “transgender” player has been banned from participating in upcoming sporting events. The Vermont Principals’ Association, which oversees school sporting events, announced on Monday that Mid Vermont Christian School would be ineligible to participate in sporting events and other activities done through the organization. “The VPA again reiterates its ongoing support of transgender student-athletes as not only a part of building an inclusive community for each student to grow and thrive, but also as a clear expectation by Vermont state law(s) in the Agency of Education Best Practices, and in VPA Policy regarding transgender student athletes,” the announcement said. Furthermore, the announcement included the VPA policy on “gender identity,” which is when a person feels like their gender does not align with their biological sex. “The VPA is committed to providing all students with the opportunity to participate in VPA activities in a manner consistent with their gender identity as is outlined in the Vermont Agency of Education Best Practices For Schools For Transgender And Gender Nonconforming Students,” the policy said. “The prohibition against discrimination includes discrimination based on a student’s actual or perceived sex and gender.” In a letter to MVCS, the VPA said that it violated the organization’s 1st and 2nd policies, which are “commitment to racial, gender-fair and disability awareness” and “policy on gender identity.” Townhall covered March 3 how MVCS was scheduled to compete against Long Trail School on Feb. 21, but pulled out once it learned that the opposing team included a male-bodied athlete. “We withdrew from the tournament because we believe playing against an opponent with a biological male jeopardizes the fairness of the game and the safety of our players,” Vicky Fogg, the head of MVCS, said in a statement at the time. “Allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports sets a bad precedent for the future of women’s sports in general,” Fogg added. The issue of male athletes who believe that they are transgender infiltrating women’s sports has made international headlines. Last month, world-renowned surfer Bethany Hamilton, who the movie “Soul Surfer” is based on, said that she would no longer be competing in professional surfing if the World Surf League moved forward with its inclusive transgender policy. Last month, Townhall interviewed Riley Gaines, a former swimmer at the University of Kentucky who competed against Will “Lia” Thomas, the biological male swimmer who began identifying as transgender and competing on the women’s swim team at the University of Pennsylvania. At last year’s NCAA championships, Gaines and Thomas tied in a race, but Thomas got to take the trophy home. “Within the past year, in terms of progress, there has not been a clear solution to the problem [of transgender athletes] at hand. There has still been an influx of biological men competing in women’s sports,” Gaines, who is a spokeswoman at the Independent Women’s Forum, told Townhall. "I think the Lia Thomas situation, bringing this to the national stage, opened a door. People see an opportunity when they see this, and they’re willing to take advantage of it. At the expense of, of course, female athletes,” she added. “If this continues, it’s a slippery slope. It’s truly only a matter of time before one transgender athlete winning a national title in the women’s category becomes three and five and 10 and so on,” Gaines concluded. “I think truthfully…the integrity of women’s sports will be lost.”

This month, the World Surf League announced it will allow transgender-identifying men to compete in its women's surfing competitions.

We can know a man by the company he keeps and we can know a FigureHead by the people who celebrate and promote the very lie of him. The people who run Biden celebrate his lie. Remember Brian Deese, infamous on our show for arrogantly celebrating as the costs of preserving the “liberal world order” the high gas prices that drove prices up on everything? Brian Deese now struggles to pretend Americans are better off under the Biden mirage “they have $400 dollars in the bank . . . .” Brian Deese celebrate and promotes the Biden-lie. An old man who appears totally addled by pornography identifies as a baby girl who likes showing off her diapers, must celebrate the Biden-lie, because the Biden-liars demand we accept this man is literally a little girl ["'trans'-women are women."] They celebrate Biden. The Dictator of China just got to perform detailed photography and surveillance of our nuclear silos after the FigureHead failed to talk the military leaders into shooting down the ballon earlier. Xi must love that; perhaps he has sent a thank you note to General Miley, who probably would have warned the CCP if Biden insisted on shooting the balloon down earlier. Miley celebrates the FigureHead. Many more people and types of people celebrate the Biden-lie. What does their support tell us about the agenda of the people who run Biden? What does God say? What are the fruits of The Party? Matthew 7: 16-1916 “By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.”Fence built around Capitol ahead of State of Union to protect Congress, despite Dem claim walls ineffective; Biden will give his State of the Union address at the Capitol TuesdayWH economic advisor Brian Deese: "On average, American households are in a better position than they were before the pandemic hit."Old man identifies as baby girl. We have a serious mental health crisis in this country.ABC Poll Shows Trump Beating Biden, Karl Befuddled by ResultsBiden says he ordered Xi's Spy Balloon to be shot down on Wednesday but was overruled by military until the surveillance aircraft was over waterThe Pentagon defends its decision to not shoot down the suspected #ChineseSpyBalloon. Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder says the balloon does “not pose a risk” to people on the ground as it traverses throughout the continental US.Mark Milley held secret calls with China in 2020 undermining Trump; Mark Milley gave the order not to shoot down the Chinese spy balloon; General Mark Milley in 2015 declaring that China is not our enemy:Pfizer Recruits Star Power in Latest Vaccine Ad Push feat. Pink, Michael Phelps, Questlove, & Jean Smart. The spot, “A Whole Different Ball Game,” has the four tossing around a red SARS-COV-2 shaped ball from frame to framePete Buttigieg: There have been so many accomplishments under the #Biden administration that it's difficult to list them all.NYC waives school vaccine requirement for illegal immigrant children; In New York City, students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 are required to be vaccinated against diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Hepatitis B, and chicken pox. Surfing champion Bethany Hamilton has just announced she will NOT compete in the World Surf League anymore if they allow biological men to surf in the women's events. She's already an absolute legend but this stand makes her even more of a legend. Thank youThe truth on why my friend @MarkSteynOnline isn't back on @GBNEWS: After he suffered 2 heart attacks they lied to him, used his medical condition against him & tried to force him to comply with Ofcom's censorship rules - even holding him liable. How low can you go, @frangopoulosShow AdvertisersAlan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price. Bonefrog Coffee https://bonefrog.us Enter promo code TODD at checkout to receive 5% off your subscription. Bulwark Capital https://knowyourriskradio.comGet your free copy of “Common Cents Investing” Call 866-779-RISK or visit the website. Healthycell https://healthycell.com/todd Journey to better health and save 20% off your first order with promo code TODD.My Pillowhttps://mypillow.com Sleep cool with the new MyPillow 2.0 now Buy One Get One Free with code TODD.RuffGreens https://ruffgreens.com/todd Get your FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag of Ruff Greens, simply cover shipping. SOTA Weight Loss https://sotaweightloss.com SOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART!Texas Superfoods https://texassuperfoods.com Texas Super Foods is whole food nutrition at its best.GreenHaven Interactivehttps://greenhaveninteractive.com

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Congressman Jeff Van Drew—Republican representing New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Joe Biden's reluctance to shoot down a Chinese reconnaissance balloon flying over the United States. Will U.S. Navy divers be able to successfully recover potentially valuable debris from the balloon? Rep. Van Drew also talks about the environmental dangers of continuing the construction process of windmill farms off the coast of New Jersey, which may have already been responsible for deaths of numerous whales. Due to the overwhelming number of undocumented migrants now being housed in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced that he will begin sending some of the migrants to Canada. Dave Huber—Associate Editor for The College Fix—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss students at Philadelphia-area colleges demanding greater security on campus in response to violent crime on, or near, Temple, Drexel, and University of Pennsylvania. Surfing champion Bethany Hamilton implored the World Surf League to protect competition among biological women, by creating a new division for specifically transgender surfers.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (02/06/2023): 3:05pm- On Saturday, a U.S. F-22 Raptor fighter jet shot down a Chinese reconnaissance balloon off the coast of South Carolina. The balloon had been tracked for several days flying over the continental United States, as well as Alaska and Canada. According to U.S. Air Force General Glen VanHerk, the balloon may have been carrying explosives, giving it the capability to self-destruct.  3:20pm- On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke with reporters about the Biden Administration's decision to shoot down the Chinese reconnaissance balloon. Notably, KJP told reporters that the National Security Council sent out information about the balloon via TikTok—a social media account believed to be closely tied to the Chinese government and used to harvest user data on behalf of China's Communist party.  3:40pm- Mama Zeoli witnessed the Chinese spy balloon being shot out of the sky! And, lucky for us, actually captured the event on video—complete with play-by-play details. Rich reviews her performance as a journalist. 3:50pm- Speaking with George Stephanopoulos on ABC News, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen blamed inflation on “boosted food and energy prices” caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  4:05pm- Congressman Jeff Van Drew—Republican representing New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Joe Biden's reluctance to shoot down a Chinese reconnaissance balloon flying over the United States. Will U.S. Navy divers be able to successfully recover potentially valuable debris from the balloon? Rep. Van Drew also talks about the environmental dangers of continuing the construction process of windmill farms off the coast of New Jersey, which may have already been responsible for deaths of numerous whales.  4:20pm- Due to the overwhelming number of undocumented migrants now being housed in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced that he will begin sending some of the migrants to Canada.  4:40pm- Dave Huber—Associate Editor for The College Fix—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss students at Philadelphia-area colleges demanding greater security on campus in response to violent crime on, or near, Temple, Drexel, and University of Pennsylvania. 4:50pm- Surfing champion Bethany Hamilton implored the World Surf League to protect competition among biological women, by creating a new division for specifically transgender surfers. 5:00pm- In response to a question about whether TikTok should be banned in the U.S., President Joe Biden said he doesn't have the application on his phone. 5:05pm- While appearing on CNN, former Obama-era Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta stated that President Joe Biden should have shot down the Chinese spy balloon before it was “allowed to traverse the entire country.”  5:10pm- While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed that the Chinese Communist Party has embedded itself in nearly every major university in the United States.  5:15pm- According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly is set to be the home of Major League Cornhole's first team: the Bell-Ringers. Rich vows to try out for the team. 5:30pm- In a recent episode of the Disney+ cartoon series “The Proud Family”, characters explain that America was built on slavery and that the country was founded on white supremacy. In the past, the show's executive producer, Latoya Raveneau, has talked about her ambition to place woke storylines and imagery in Disney content.  5:45pm- Is fast-food racist? One Rutgers professor says, yes! 6:05pm- While speaking with reporters upon his return to the White House from Camp David, President Joe Biden said that the Chinese spy balloon would not alter his State of the Union speech on Tuesday. 6:10pm- On The View, Whoopi Goldberg dismissed China's spy balloon explaining, “we spy on them, they spy on us and the world keeps going around.”  6:15pm- Appearing on CNN's State of the Union, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) called the reconnaissance balloon a “message” from China and implored President Biden to take the matter seriously, holding China accountable for its actions.  6:30pm- Who Won Social Media?  6:40pm- REPLAY: Congressman Jeff Van Drew—Republican representing New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Joe Biden's reluctance to shoot down a Chinese reconnaissance balloon flying over the United States. Will U.S. Navy divers be able to successfully recover valuable debris from the balloon? Rep. Van Drew also talks about the environmental dangers of continuing the construction process of windmill farms off the coast of New Jersey, which may have already been responsible for deaths of numerous whales.

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