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Fantasy Baseball Blog at Razzball.comWinter Meetings 2025/2026Grey and B_Don run through a packed offseason update starting with the Orioles who continue to load up. The big move is Pete Alonso signing for five years and 155 million dollars after a 2025 season with 38 home runs and career best quality of contact numbers. The concern is the park shift going from a top right handed power park to Camden. Baltimore also names Ryan Helsley closer on a two year deal despite a rough 2025. The O’s bolstered the offense with a trade that acquired Taylor Ward, but they trade away a young arm in Grayson Rodriguez to th...
2025-12-131h 07
Beyond the Fame with Jason FraleyLyle LovettJason Fraley interviews four-time Grammy winner Lyle Lovett, who performs live tonight at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia. He called in to preview the show and reflect on the best songs of his career from “Cowboy Man” to “If I Had a Boat," as well as working with filmmakers like Robert Redford, Robert Altman and Terry Gilliam. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
2025-08-0729 min
Chatterbox Reds: Cincinnati Reds Daily Game Recaps6 Trades The Cincinnati Reds Should Make Before The Trade Deadline!Nick Kirby is joined by special guest Mitch (@RedsInFour on X) to discuss SIX trades that he believes the Cincinnati Reds could make at the trade deadline to be both BUYERS and SELLERS. They talk through the trade proposals, the impact of the Reds in 2025, the impact of the Reds in the future and more. Plus Nick gives an update on the Reds in the wild card race, a rundown of the Reds minor league action from Thursday and a preview of the Reds crucial series this weekend against the Tampa bay Rays.
Mitch Trade P...
2025-07-2544 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyFrank Caliendo (Part 2)Jason Fraley interviews hilarious comedian Frank Caliendo, who cracks up the D.C. Improv in Washington D.C. on May 20 and 21. They discuss his career from “MADtv” to “Fox NFL Sunday,” as well as his impersonations of presidents like Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, sports figures like John Madden, Jon Gruden and Charles Barkley, and actors like Morgan Freeman and Robert Downey Jr. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
2025-05-0737 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyBen Mankiewicz (Part 2)Jason Fraley marks the eighth anniversary of Robert Osborne's death by bringing back this interview with his Turner Classic Movies colleague Ben Mankiewicz. They spoke in 2017 to promote TCM's Big Screen Classics series in partnership with Fathom Events. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
2025-03-0639 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyDr. Robert BallardJason Fraley interviews Dr. Robert Ballard, the man who found the wreckage of the Titanic, ahead of his event at The Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland on Thursday, Feb. 6. He calls in to discuss his greatest underwater discoveries, from iconic shipwrecks to natural phenomenons that changed our very understanding of life on Earth — and whether Earth is itself a living creature. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
2025-01-2837 min
Double Deuce podcast469: Happy Deuce-iversary (9 Deuce-y Years)!Post-Halloween zoom! The Notes: Episode 469 (nice)! The sexiest episode! Come get your holiday live show on, 12/20 at Blade & Timber! Applebee's continues to pay the price for crossing us! Happy 9 years of Deucing (11/1/2015 to 11/3/2024)! Stop putting your fingers on your mother's balls! We are pro-big hat and anti-choker, we don't try to hide from the issues here! A little quick election talk! Quick sports corner! The Mahomes that keeps on giving! The Ballad of George Brett Shitting His Pants! Be the Gordon Lightfoot you want to see in the world! It started out Roman but ended up Ottoman! Cinnamon roll...
2024-11-0326 min
Unscripted DirectEpisode 100 - The Roast!Introduction (0:00:00). Sounds like this episode has a lot of hosts...The Break (0:02:33). Results from Tournament of Champions, Michigan, St. John's, Syracuse, Gold Cup, and Davis MLK.The Moms (0:06:53). Spencer's mom Penny and Justin's mom Anita make their first appearance together. We find out that Penny has now listened to the show ... and Anita asked if one of our guests was single(!). We then play a game to see who knows their son better.The Roast (0:28:01). We invited 11 frequent guests -- Brett Bayne, AJ Bellido de Luna, Liz Fraley, M...
2024-10-311h 07
Libros, cine y acciónEpisodio 4 -T/4 "Los intocables de Eliot Ness" película de Brian de Palma, basada en la novela de Ness y FraleyGaliana comenta para el blog galianaycia.com la película de Brian de Palma de 1987 "Los intocables de Eliot Ness", inspirada en la novela que escribieron, mano a mano, el propio Ness y el periodista Oscar Fraley.
Se estrenó el 3 de junio de 1987. Fue candidata a cuatro Premios Oscar, de los cuales Sean Connery recibió el de mejor actor de reparto.
Sinopsis oficial: Eliot Ness es un funcionario incorruptible en tiempos de la Ley Seca estadounidense. El agente pretende encarcelar al mafioso Al Capone, un contrabandista de alcohol de Chicago. Con ese objetivo arma un pequeño grupo de policías al que...
2024-09-1235 minDouble Deuce podcast458: Faded Love and Stolen HamZooming it out with special drop in by Ollie! The Notes: Ollie brings us in! Ollie has been licking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles again! Robert Plant's Road Less Traveled! More power please! Favorite poems! Faded love and stolen hams! Nerd poetry! Love is complicated, like Pathfinder! Them plusses get plussier! Plussy vs Ferguson! We watched some movies! Will watched Alien: Romulus! Where were the Romulans!? Let them fight! 70's pacing! Cover band movies! Nelson finally watched The Batman and Oppenheimer! Will's Florence Pugh obsession! Temporarily pulled back into Dune! Sand, it gets everywhere! Darth Vader's most ancient foe! The...
2024-08-1927 min
Off The Bench by Chatterbox SportsCincinnati Reds Take win Series! Justin Jefferson! Caitlin Clark! | OTB Presented By UDF 6-3-24Reds
The reds have won a rubber match. The first time since April. Second series win in their last 3 and they sit 2.5 games out of a playoff spot.
Nick lodolo was excellent going 6 innings striking out 3 only allowing 2 runs
Tj Friedl’s 3 run home run was the difference in this one.
Elly struggled this series going 0-14 with 9 strikeouts
Fraley went 4-7 in Chicago
Steer went 5-11
Stephenson 4-12
India 3-9 with 3 walks
Reds are back at it tonight in Colorado against the Rockies. First pitch at 840 where Andrew Abbott squares off against Ryan feltner
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2024-06-031h 54
Criminal AdaptationsThe UntouchablesNotorious gangland kingpin Al Capone was at the height of his career supplying illegal liquor and beer during Prohibition. Thanks to his ruthless tactics and deep pockets, he essentially controlled Chicago through payoffs given to the city’s highest rank politicians and police force. Fed up with widespread crime, federal agent Eliot Ness put together a small group tasked with finally bringing “Scarface” to justice and putting an end to his reign of terror. Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables (1987) is based on the team who achieved their goal in less than three years, and features a star-studded cast which in...
2024-05-072h 08Beyond the Fame with Jason FraleyJohn SavageWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews actor John Savage as today marks the 45th anniversary of “The Deer Hunter” winning five Oscars, including Best Picture, on April 9th, 1979. They spoke in June 2020 when Savage guest starred in the CBS military drama series “SEAL Team." They also reflected on the legacy of “The Deer Hunter” where he played wounded Vietnam vet Corporal Steven Pushkov alongside Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale and Meryl Streep. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2024-04-0926 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyRobert Glasper (Part 2)WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner Robert Glasper, who hosts a "Black Radio" tribute to Duke Ellington and J Dilla this Saturday at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. They discuss the special concert, as well as his acclaimed career of jazz, hip-hop and R&B. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2024-03-2627 minDouble Deuce podcast435: All Pugged UpThis episode brought to you by Magic Mind! Zooming straight into your hearts (and minds) with this one. The Notes: The Ides of the 430's! Sorry, but, Will wants to burn more witches! Are British people witches? Sponsor Corner: Magic Mind! Live show is still coming soon! We have new locations interested and it'll be all figured out before we know it! Will saw Dune 2 and he A's my Q's! Dune-heads vs Non-Dune-heads! Funny voice alert! No funny voice spoilers (you're welcome)! Pugs are a sign of fertility! All pugged up! Will wants a dog to watch him! All...
2024-03-0429 min
Stories From Graceland PondReflections on Upcoming 2024, with Guest Author Robert Hudson, Episode #75This is the 75th Edition of Stories From Graceland Pond Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, January 9th, 2023, at lower powered stations, WRHC-LP 107.6 FM Three Oaks, Michigan and WRHZ 93.5 Sawyer, Michigan. The show theme is Reflections on Purpose for 2024 Special guest, author Robert Hudson joins us to talk about his new novel "The Beautiful Madness of Martin Bonham." Gregg Fraley and Robert talk about writing process, words like "theopoly," morality, story structure, and more. It gets deep. Interview starts at 4:00 in. Host Gregg Fraley is joined in-studio by Nina Alexandra for the introduction and commentary throughout. Nina talks about h...
2024-02-202h 00Beyond the Fame with Jason FraleyRobert WagnerWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the 60th anniversary of the classic comedy mystery "The Pink Panther," which premiered on Dec. 18, 1963, co-starring Robert Wagner as David Niven's nephew during a zany investigation by Peter Sellers. Wagner called in to promote his 2017 book "I Loved Her in the Movies: Memories of Hollywood's Legendary Actresses." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2023-12-1809 min
Stories From Graceland PondRobert Swan interviewed by Gregg Fraley, episode of 5 9 2017 Michiana Story HourRobert Swan was an actor, writer, and producer from Chicago who settled in southwest Michigan in his later years. He passed away on August 8th, 2023, and his friends and fans in Michiana will sorely miss his many contributions to the arts in our community. Stories From Graceland Pond host, Gregg Fraley, interviewed Robert for his old show Michiana Story Hour back in 2017. In this one-hour interview, Robert talks about his experiences working with Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper, and Barbara Hershey on the iconic sports film Hoosiers. Robert also shares stories of his role as a...
2023-08-0959 min
Movie Reviews – WTOP NewsReview: ‘The Out-Laws’ is a mediocre comedy about bank-robbing in-laws
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In “Meet the Parents” (2000), Ben Stiller hilariously discovered that future father-in-law Robert De Niro was an ex-CIA agent.
Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, Ellen Barkin and Pierce Brosnan appear in "The Out-Laws."(Courtesy Netflix)
Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, Ellen Barkin and Pierce Brosnan appear in "The Out-Laws."(Courtesy Netflix)
This weekend, the in-laws turn out to b...
2023-07-0700 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleySkye TownsendWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Skye Townsend, star of the new comedy flick "Pretty Stoned," which premieres tonight on MTV. They discuss her comedy career, as well as her father Robert Townsend's journey from just one line in "Cooley High" to writing, directing and starring in "Hollywood Shuffle." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2023-04-1912 min
Fantasy Aceball2023 OF Sleepers and Busts (w/ fScores) Part 1Tim Kanak (@fanatsyaceball), co-host Raymond Atherton (@RaymondAtherton) and Gabe Jenner discuss some early spring injuries / notes and OF Part 1 sleepers, busts and breakouts - episode 83.
The episodes highlights some sleepers, breakouts and busts at the OF position with deep dives on Ian Happ, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Tyler O'Neil, Trent Grisham, Jake McCarthy, Eloy Jimenez, Lars Nootbaar, Jake Fraley, Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte, Adolis Garcia and Luis Robert. Also some "would you rather" and top tier OF convo.
It's suggested to first listen to all podcasts this fantasy season including the "What the f*** are t...
2023-02-221h 33
Stories From Graceland PondStories about Goin Fishin Originally recorded on Tuesday, August 2. Edition #43 of Stories from Graceland Pond. Theme: Gone Fishin Special Guest Storyteller: Rick DeHerder In summertime, some of us leave work and leave a sign on the door that says "Gone Fishin." It may be a vacation, or it may be just a symbol that we need a break from the everyday. These stories are heartfelt! Rick DeHerder leads off tonight with a story about a summer job, then we hear from Mark Maguire, Doug Stevenson, Joanna Trotter, and Marijo O'Connell closes the show. Musical interludes between stories features: Sly & The Family Stone, Kay Kyser, John Pr...
2022-09-012h 30
Fever Dreams: A Pulp CollectionUnbalancedA young gymnast is mysteriously found dead next to a balance beam, murdered. Private investigator Adam Fraley must manage the legacy of his detective father, being a single dad, and his burgeoning attraction to his private investigator partner, Tamra, while solving the case.Based on Henry's Hoffman's novel THE EPHEMERAL FILE, which is part of the Adam Fraley mystery series of novels. You can find all the novels in the Adam Fraley series on Amazon, here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=adam+fraley&i=digital-text&crid=3NET3WHL8OPPD&sprefix=adam+fra%2Cdigital-text%2C220&ref=nb...
2022-08-2240 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyMorgan NevilleWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of author Gore Vidal's death on July 31, 2012 by chatting with Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville and co-director Robert Gordon, who visited AFI Docs in 2015 to screen their documentary “Best of Enemies” about the 1968 political debates between the liberal Vidal and conservative William F. Buckley Jr. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2022-07-3011 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyRobert SchenkkanWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Robert Schenkkan to mark the 10th anniversary of his LBJ play "All the Way" premiering on July 28, 2012 before making its way to Broadway to win a Tony for Bryan Cranston. They spoke in 2018 when Schenkkan brought his LBJ sequel “The Great Society” to Arena Stage in Washington D.C. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2022-07-2829 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyLalah Hathaway (Part 1)WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with five-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway, who leads an NSO Pops tribute to Joni Mitchell at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday and Thursday. We discussed her journey from growing up the daughter of soul legend Donny Hathaway to her acclaimed collaborations with Snarky Puppy, Robert Glasper, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-05-2316 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyKool and the GangWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Robert "Kool" Bell, founder of Kool & The Gang, who perform live at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on Friday, June 3. They discuss the group's biggest hits, including "Jungle Boogie," "Ladies' Night," "Get Down On It," "Celebration," "Fresh" and "Cherish."
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2022-05-1923 min
THE ARCH CAMPBELL POP-UP PODCASTArch Campbell Podcast #122 4-22-22This episode's guest critic is WTOP Radio's Entertainment Editor & Reporter Jason Fraley. We discuss the latest including the return of Ozark, Better Call Saul, season 3 of Barry, Winning Time, and more. Plus, we remember actor Robert Morse and longtime local D.C. TV news anchor Wendy Rieger. LISTEN TO HEAR HOW YOU CAN WIN TICKETS TO SEE A GREAT BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE SHOW COURTSEY OF HOUND RADIO! www.houndradio.com
2022-04-2340 min
Double Deuce podcast326: Emporia FamousDon't freak out, you didn't miss episode 325, it's this coming Saturday night, live online, details on the pod fb page. We did episodes out of order to accommodate a "live" show, just like back in the day! The Notes: Equalizing! Will watched the new Equalizer, neither of us has watched the new Walker! Has he even fought a bear yet!? #NotMyWalker! Peacemaker! Robert Patrick costs: he's worth it, but he costs! The scariest Terminator! Will's Emporia Corner! Will's funny little walk has made him Emporia famous! A little bit traumatized but pretty cool! Nelson's a war sugar expert! Sports...
2022-01-3129 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyRobert DuvallWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks today's return of "To Kill a Mockingbird" on Broadway by chatting with Boo Radley, played by the great Robert Duvall in his film debut in 1962. They spoke in 2016 about his legendary career from "The Godfather" to "Apocalypse Now" to "Lonesome Dove."
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2021-10-0528 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyRobert Glasper (Part 1)WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with jazz and hip-hop dynamo Robert Glasper, who kicks off his Kennedy Center residency today through Sept. 19. They spoke in 2020 about his stellar career, from his Grammy-winning collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on "These Walls" to his Emmy-winning duet with Common on "Letter to the Free" from the soundtrack of Ava DuVernay's documentary "13th."
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2021-09-0926 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyPaul SchraderWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Paul Schrader, screenwriter of Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver," which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival 45 years ago. Schrader also describes writing for Robert DeNiro in "Raging Bull" and directing Ethan Hawke in "First Reformed."
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2021-07-1618 min
Detroit Lions BreakdownEpisode #181: Dan Campbell hired as head coach
Now that we’re done repairing a few walls in our house after Dan Campbell’s first press conference, let’s get to this week’s episode.
This week the guys discuss the Lions’ hiring Campbell as the Lions’ next head coach, discuss his first coordinator hire, speculate who his offensive coordinator could be, and examine Brad Holmes’ first days as the Lions GM.
Dan Campbell’s path to coaching the Lions is a fun one
While Robert Saleh and Arthur Smith were in the running, they landed with the Jets and Falcons respectively, an...
2021-01-2200 min
On The Farm PodcastOn the Farm Episode 25: Evaluating Rookie Hitters with Trevor Hooth and Shelly VerougstraeteProspects Analyzed:(1:43) Jo Adell(6:50) Luis Robert(11:34) Gavin Lux(15:41) Dylan Carlson(19:17) Carter Kieboom(24:12) Alec Bohm(28:10) Nick Madrigal(31:30) Joey Bart(35:01) Brendan Rodgers(38:36) Cristian Pache(41:46) Evan White(45:49) Nico Hoerner(49:07) Nick Solak(51:44) Jazz Chisholm(56:54) Sean Murphy(59:50) Ryan Mountcastle(1:03:22) Daulton Varsho(1:05:57) Ke'Bryan Hayes(1:10:53) Jesus Sanchez(1:12:02) Austin Hays(1:14:17) Luis Campusano(1:16:34) Jose Garcia(1:17:27) Isaac Paredes(1:19:45) Jorge Mateo
2020-10-071h 51
Remake a los 80, cine y videoclub06x03 Remake a los 80, LOS INTOCABLES DE ELIOT NESS (Brian De Palma,1987)Este podcast no está hecho en Chicago, pero apesta de vez en cuando a prostíbulo por la mañana.
La película que tratamos en este episodio, deja bien claro que el cine de los 80 es “Intocable”……. aunque nosotros de vez en cuando nos atrevamos a hacerlo.
Aunque perfectamente esta película podría hacerse pasar por un clásico del cine negro de los años 30, es un título del 1987 dirigido por Brian de Palma, considerado por muchos, uno de los mejores de la década e incluso del cine. Esta película dispone de muchos alicientes por la que merece l...
2020-10-053h 14
Church on The Rock HomerThe Strength to OvercomeSkip Bowersox on Nehemiah 8.
Here is what Skip said before Sunday,
"Church on the Rockers,
When I think about my own funeral, I imagine it would go something like this: I'd like to be cremated and have my ashes kept in one of my five-gallon buckets. As attendees walk through the door, everyone gets a Bowersox Tile t-shirt. My wife has already told me that she will likely not attend. I believe this is because she will be too overcome with grief, though I suspect the real reason is this will be her fi...
2019-05-2042 min
Mystic-Skeptic Radio: Uncensored/Raiders of the UnknownThe GMO Conspiracy: A Disgruntle Review of Bill Nye Saves The WorldIn this week show our topic is Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Our guest is Joe Balog, who obtained a B.A. in Sustainable Business and took several courses on this subject. In spring 2017 a representative of the maligned conglomerate Monsanto appeared in the TV show 'Bill Nye Saves the World' which is available on Netflix. During the episode entitled "More Food, Less Hype" host Bill Nye pushes the consumption of GMOs and portrays Monsanto as a victim of bad press. He also shows no scientific data to support his claims that GMOs are good for society and that there is...
2018-04-1758 min
Ohio Farm Bureau PodcastCurrent Ag Issues from Recent Ohio Farm Bureau Meetings- Episode 490Speakers from recent Ohio Farm Bureau meetings including World Food Prize laureate Dr. Robert Fraley on feeding the world, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Ohio's illegal drug epidemic, NFL Hall of Famer Larry Csonka on work ethic, farming and football and Farm Bureau president Steve Hirsch on current ag issues.
2016-02-2239 min
The Next Reel Film PodcastThe Untouchables • The Next Reel“He pulls a knife, you pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue. That’s the Chicago way, and that’s how you get Capone!” Brian De Palma was coming off a couple of box office disappointments when he signed on to bring David Mamet’s script “The Untouchables” to life. The studio was hoping for something akin to a movie version of their old TV show but this team opted to tell a more focused story, and that is both the success and failure of this movie. Join us – Pete Wrig...
2016-01-151h 27
The Next Reel Film PodcastThe Untouchables • The Next ReelCast your vote for The Next Reel as Best TV & Film Podcast today!“He pulls a knife, you pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue. That’s the Chicago way, and that’s how you get Capone!”
Brian De Palma was coming off a couple of box office disappointments when he signed on to bring David Mamet’s script “The Untouchables” to life. The studio was hoping for something akin to a movie version of their old TV show but this team opted to tell...
2016-01-151h 30
Great Speeches and InterviewsGMO - OMGBiotechnology engineer examining immature corn cob on fieldAgricultural plants are frequently cited as examples of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Some benefits of genetic engineering in agriculture are increased crop yields, reduced costs for food or drug production, reduced need for pesticides, enhanced nutrient composition and food quality, resistance to pests and disease, greater food security, and medical benefits to the world's growing population. Advances have also been made in developing crops that mature faster and tolerate aluminum, boron, salt, drought, frost, and other environmental stressors, allowing plants to grow in conditions where they might not otherwise flourish. Several...
2015-06-0600 min
Climate OneGMOs: Necessary in a Hot and Crowded World? (Rebroadcast)Biotechnology promises weed-resistant crops, bigger yields, more food for a growing population. But are genetically modified fruits and vegetables safe? Are they healthy? “Man has been improving crops from the beginning of time, whether it’s the tomato or the corn or all of our fresh fruits and vegetables,” says Robert Fraley of Monsanto. “There’s a whole set of tools that we’re going to need to be able to meet the challenge of food production for the future.” “This is about chemical companies selling chemicals,” says Andrew Kimbrell of the Center for Food Safety. “It’s not about feeding the earth. We...
2015-01-2359 minClimate OneGMOs: Necessary in a Hot and Crowded World? (06/11/14)Biotechnology promises weed-resistant crops, bigger yields, more food for a growing population. But are genetically modified fruits and vegetables safe? Are they healthy? “Man has been improving crops from the beginning of time, whether it’s the tomato or the corn or all of our fresh fruits and vegetables,” says Robert Fraley of Monsanto. “There’s a whole set of tools that we’re going to need to be able to meet the challenge of food production for the future.” “This is about chemical companies selling chemicals,” says Andrew Kimbrell of the Center for Food Safety. “It’s not about feeding the earth. We...
2014-07-0459 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewKenneth Quinn, President World Food PrizeAmbassador Kenneth Quinn, President of the World Food Prize, joins us for a wide-ranging interview on Open Mic. This week, the WFP event will be held in Des Moines, Iowa with many internationally acclaimed speakers including Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Roman Catholic Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana. The WFP honors three scientists in 2013 who dedicated their careers to commercializing biotechnology in crops and addressing world hunger issues: Marc Van Montagu of Belgium,
Mary-Dell Chilton and Robert T. Fraley of the United States. The WFP encourages scientists and NGOs to talk about how to address crop production and di...
2013-10-1400 min
SFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #231 - TALK TO: Simon Vance
The SFFaudio Podcast #231 – Jesse and Luke Burrage (from the Science Fiction Book Review Podcast) talk to audiobook narrator Simon Vance.
Talked about on today’s show:
Jonathan Davis, Pat Fraley, Scott Brick is the Brad Pitt of audiobooks and Simon Vance is the George Clooney of audiobooks, how Simon Vance got started, reel to reel tape recorder, Winnie The Pooh, BBC Radio 4, 1980s, Brighton, RNIB, Grover Gardner, George Guidall, The Book At Bedtime, Margaret Thatcher, California, San Francisco, Christian and devotional audiobooks, “we sound more intelligent (but we’re not)”, Stieg Larsson, Dracula by Bram Stoke...
2013-09-2351 min
Boxcars711 Old Time RadioThe Untouchables - The Troubleshooter Eliot Ness (10-12-61)The Untouchables is the name of a television series that ran from 1959 to 1963 on the American Broadcasting Company. Based on the memoir of the same name by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley, it fictionalized the experiences of Eliot Ness, a real-life Prohibition Agent, as he fought crime in Chicago in the 1930s with the help of a special team of agents handpicked for their courage & incorruptibility, nicknamed the Untouchables. It was remade into a 1987 film by Brian De Palma also called The Untouchables, with a script by David Mamet. The stories often revolved around Ness' enmity with the...
2008-07-1842 min
The Innovise GuysCreative Leadership & DesignDavid Horth, author of The Leaders Edge, creativity and leadership expert, is with the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensborough, NC (www.ccl.org). In this wide-ranging and eclectic interview the Innovise Guys and David cover a wide range of topics, but with a central connection to creative leadership and design. They talk about design as a unifying concept of creativity, innovation, and quality. It's good fun and as usual the Guys talk about seemingly non-related stuff as well, like David's playing of a didgeridoo. David recites lines from Robert Frost and runs through the "six creative competencies" of an...
2007-01-0832 min