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The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastSeason 2- MLB, WNBA Can't get out of their way, NFL, Scotty and AAUJim and Topher are back, ready to rock Season 2. We begin with MLB, the slumping Tigers, the red-hot Brewers, Red Sox and Blue Jays as the MLB season winds down. We about the WNBA continuing to jump over a $5 bill for a Nickel, Scotty Scheffler, and his aspiration to be just himself as opposed to another Tiger, and move on to NFL notes, and discuss AAU as it interferes into High School summer camps. 2025-07-231h 00The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastOff the IR and PUP list... we are back, NFL Rules, MLB 1/4 the in.Jim and Topher are back after hiatus!! We cover some NFL Schedule and Draft Info, The Red Hot Tigers, the underachieving Red Sox and our first World Series picks. We talk some NHL playoffs, our wishes for the Stanley Cup and Jim fixes the Red Wings. We finish with some NBA Playoffs and PGA Tour, and the greatness of Tiger. 2025-05-1956 minThe Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastWith Cody Kugler MHSAA Boys District pairings, College Hoops, Play by Play announcer draft withIn this episode of the Bench Podcast, Christopher Magnuson, Jim Manzo, and Cody Kugler discuss their experiences with youth basketball, upcoming high school district games, and the excitement surrounding the GLIAC and NCAA basketball seasons. They also delve into the NHL All-Star Game, the Daytona 500, and engage in a fun draft of their favorite sports commentators, sharing insights and personal anecdotes throughout the conversation.2025-02-171h 20The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastWE are SO BACK.... from Hiatus! Super Bowl Review, MLB Stadium Draft, High School HoopsIn this episode of the Bench podcast, the Jim, Tracy and Topher discuss a variety of sports topics, including a recap of the Super Bowl, the future of Aaron Rodgers, insights into high school and college basketball, and Jim talks about the Detroit Red Wings' performance. The conversation flows naturally between these themes, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the current sports landscape. In this engaging conversation, the hosts reflect on their nostalgic sports experiences, discuss the implications of the new flopping rule in basketball, and draft their favorite baseball stadiums while sharing personal anecdotes. They also critique...2025-02-111h 18The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastWhite Hot Red Wings, NFL Playoffs, Jim is going to warmer climatesThe Bench is back, We start out with Jim's white hot Red Wings and their assent since the coaching change. Next we talk NFL playoffs, the Packers blowing a golden chance in Philly, it's time for a change in Pittsburgh and the first Dominoe falls with Mike Vrabel going to New England. We talk some CFP, and move to High School hoops with some big matchups coming up including IM vs Kingsford, Westwood vs Negaunee and Marquette going to Grand Blanc. 2025-01-1453 minThe Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastRed Wing Corner!! CFP and Boy's High School hoopsHappy New Year!! Tracy, Jim and Topher are back!! We start with High School hoops, Marquette - Kingsford lived up to the hype, Westwood with a huge win in Iron Mountain. We move on the CFP, and teams interviewing GM's to manage the NIL and Transfer Portal. Will Urban go to Florida? WE discuss Notre Dame- Penn State and can Texas slow down Ohio State. WE have Jim's first Red Wing Corner, and move on to the NFL, the playoff picture and the Coaching Carousel as we get to Black Monday..2025-01-051h 17The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastChristmas Eve in the MBEC, CFP, Lions, Packers and cruises.Jim, Tracy and Topher are back, we start out with CFP and simple solutions for it. Bring back the BCS Formula and eliminate Conference Championship games. We move on to High School Hoops, the NFL and Jim taking a cruise during the NFC Championship weekend. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and email us at TheBenchPodcast9@gmail.com2024-12-241h 13The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastBack from a Break, CFP, Lions talk, High School Hoops..Jim, Tracy and Topher are back from a week off and are back in the MBEC. We start with some high School hoops, talk about the big week ahead with the big matchups. We move on to the CFP, our thoughts and Jim gives his positive rant about the Lions. We continue with the NFL, Bill Belichick, Penn State's backup entering the Transfer portal and if the NBA is Fixable?? 2024-12-171h 18The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastLive from Black Rocks-Sunday Edition of The BenchJim, Topher and Tracy are back, we begin with our weekends, the Packers game and move on into the Michigan -Ohio State game. We talk about Ryan Day, the intimidation factor Michigan has by being borderline dirty and what the logic for Ohio State was. We talk CFP Playoffs, the Lions mash unit and give a little love to Mike McCarthy. 2024-12-021h 09The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastHappy Thanksgiving, Jim is Florida and we talk FootballWe are back with Jim dialing in from Florida. We go over the MHSAA Football Finals, before making our CFP national championship picks. The SEC should only get 3 teams in only, ACC 2 and Big Ten 4. Tracy picks Ohio State and Jim and I pick Notre Dame. We move to the NFL and the Thanksgiving game Turds are discussed along with our Locks and Upset picks. WE discuss Bobby Hurley going crazy, and we do out Thanksgiving day shoutouts. 2024-11-2752 minThe Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastCollege Football Playoffs, High School Football is wrapping up and Hoops is startingJim and Topher are back, a little late but back. We talk MHSAA playoffs in Football including a loaded D1 bracket, move onto the CFP and finish up with some NFL and high school hoops program building. 2024-11-211h 09The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastLions Comeback, Cowboys Tanking, SEC Cannibalism, High School Football RecapWe are back for the first Episode of November. The Lions with an epic comeback despite 5 interceptions, the Cowboys continue the path towards the first pick, the Jets meltdown and the Bears are who we thought they would be. We move on to College Football and talk about the Big Ten having 4 of the 5 top teams in the rankings. Miami moves to the Fraud Category, and we discuss how Georgia could be out. We finish with High School football, results and predictions for this coming week. 2024-11-121h 08The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode #28 - Dodgers Win, College Football Playoff, Lions Rule!Jim, Topher and Tracy are back. We recap the World Series and the Dodgers winning the world series and would Baseball be better with 138 games. We recap the first round of the High School playoffs, and look at the second round, including Jim's D1 preview. We move onto College Football, the playoff, and could the SEC get their share of teams into the playoff. We finish with the NFL, the Lions dominance, should Jordan Love have played, and who is the biggest threat to the Lions..2024-11-051h 14The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 27 - Live from Blackrocks, Lions Roll, Sparty Chokes, MHSAA PlayoffsJim, Topher and Tracy start with the MHSAA Playoff pairings and talk about Home Field Advantage. We move on to the NFL, the Lions winning big, Packers surviving, and the Saints/Chargers pitching matchup and the disaster known as the Jets. We dive into college football, Sparty missing an opportunity, Ohio State struggling and some of the playoffs. 2024-10-281h 27The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 26, High School Football, Georgia Rules, Lions on a roll..We start with High School Football secnarios and who can host in the playoffs, Jim and Topher move on to the NFL, and anyalyze a big win for the Lions, is Jordan Love turning into Favre and the hot mess the Jets are. We finish with College Football, the lessons Texas and Oklahoma need to learn to be in the SEC, and Playoff scenarios, including SMU in the playoffs?2024-10-221h 14The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 25 - MLB Playoffs, Ryan Day and Billy Napier's game management, Lions Dominate.We begin the MLB Playoffs, the Tigers exit and what they need to do to take the next step. We get into College Football, What was Ryan Day thinking and why Billy Napier didn't go for the win. We move onto the Lions dismantling of the Cowboys, the comparison in Cultures, and why Jerry Jones won't let his control go. We get into the High School Football playoff brackets and sign off with our final thoughts. 2024-10-151h 25The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode #24 - Baseball Playoffs, College Football, NFL and a Big game Friday nightTracy is back from Suspension (JK) as we start with baseball while game 2 of the Tigers/Indians is live. Another Brewer choke job, why Managers try to outthink themselves? Both Jim and I like the Mets and Padres to move on. We move to College Football, Overrated Michigan, and talk about the Upsets over the weekend. We talk some NFL, Is Rodgers done? The same with Watson? What about the 49ers? 2024-10-081h 04The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastDetroit Rock City!! Tigers Advance, Lions win, Redo of NFL Playoff predictionsWe are later this week, but it was worth it. The Tigers advance to the Division round and were 8 games under 500 on August 10th. Brew Crew trying to stay alive, Lions are on Fire and the Packers were desperate. After the first 4 games, we redo our playoff predictions in the NFL, and Topher brags about his draft predictions. We give our NFL Lock and Upset. We go over College Football, Michigan a dog on the road, the SEC delivers as usual and we compare the Big Ten vs SEC. 2024-10-031h 07The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 22, Tigers are in the Wild Card, SEC Dominance, NFL Takes and NFL Locks and UpsetsJim and Topher get into the Wild Card and Tiger's hot streak combined with the Twins and Royals choking. We talk about College Football, Michigan, Sparty and the dominance of the SEC. We finish up with the NFL, the Chiefs getting every call, The Packers and Lions looking solid and the Cowboys mediocrity. 2024-09-251h 17The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 21 - Tiger's are alive, What is happening in the NFL ?Jim and Topher recap the MLB Wild Card with Jim's Tigers being alive. We hop into the NFL, Why it's so sporadic and who is any good? We dive into College Football, Michigan-USC, Tennessee-Oklahoma and who are top teams are. Finally we get into high school football as the season is 1/3 of the way completed. 2024-09-181h 16The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 20, MLB Wild Card, College Analysis and NFL ReactionWe begin with the MLB Wild Card Race, The Tigers are alive and well. The Braves and the Mets are tied and the Red Sox keep blowing opportunities. WE move onto college, Texas controlling Michigan, and Sparty with an upset. We break down some games for next week and wonder what happened to Notre Dame. We finally get into the NFL, the Dallas victory feels different, what the Packers need to do and how the Lions have become a top tier team. 2024-09-101h 32The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastNFL Predictions, Football Recap, MLB Wild Card RaceJim and Topher recap the weekend, including High School and College football, make our NFL Picks and preview the Upcoming Weekend. We go over the Wild Card Race in MLB and do our shoutouts!2024-09-051h 24Papers Read on AIPapers Read on AIWriting in the Margins: Better Inference Pattern for Long Context RetrievalIn this paper, we introduce Writing in the Margins (WiM), a new inference pattern for Large Language Models designed to optimize the handling of long input sequences in retrieval-oriented tasks. This approach leverages the chunked prefill of the key-value cache to perform segment-wise inference, which enables efficient processing of extensive contexts along with the generation and classification of intermediate information ("margins") that guide the model towards specific tasks. This method increases computational overhead marginally while significantly enhancing the performance of off-the-shelf models without the need for fine-tuning. Specifically, we observe that WiM provides an average enhancement of 7.5% in accuracy for...2024-09-0229 minThe Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastOn The Pontoon!!!! Florida State loses, NFC West/South over/undersJim, Tracy and Topher record their first episode on a pontoon boat in the middle of the Dead River Basin. We start with Florida State losing the Georgia Tech in week zero of College Football, the Wild Card race in baseball and some insight from High School scrimmages. We hit some NFC over/unders and wrap up the show. 2024-08-261h 04The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 19 - Fall Sports begins, AFC North/West Over undersWe begin with a recap of the weekend, then talk about the shortage of coaches and officials in high school sports. We do our Over/Unders for the AFC West/North and somehow get into Alumni Basketball, Racing and Jim's fishing weekend. 2024-08-211h 13The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 18 Best Sports calls, Are the Packers cursed??Jim, Tracy and Topher are back. We recap the weekend, got over our greatest sports calls. We give our AFC South Over/Unders and go over what franchises are cursed. We give out FInal Shout outs as we roll to football season. 2024-08-131h 10The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 17 - Jim's in person heartbreakers, AFC Over/Unders. Racing and Michigan's never ending investigation.Tracy is back and we kick off with our recap of the weekend, then move into baseball with the Tigers trade deadline strategy and a big series for the Red Sox. We talk a little short track racing as Topher prepares for his annual trip to Kaukauna for the Ganrud 250. We talk about the Michigan investigation, move into NFC East Over/Unders and Topher's crush on the Colts. We finish with Jim's NUMEROUS in person heart breaking moments and finish up with Shout outs!!2024-08-061h 19The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 16 Big 12 Over/Unders, MLB Trade Deadline, NFL QB battlesWe open with the weekend recap, move into NFL training camp and analyze QB battles. We move into Historic Sporting events you wish you could of attended the MLB trade deadline and BIg 12 Over/Unders. 2024-07-301h 20The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 15 British Open, Baseball Records, Olympic Team, SEC Football Over/UndersJim, Tracy and Topher discuss the British Open, Baseball Records that won't be broken, the Olympics, and SEC Over/Unders. Keep in mind, a Nothern Pike would make a great 4 in your hoops lineup. 2024-07-221h 20The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode #14 - Big Ten Football Over/Unders, Baseball Stadiums, Bronny James, US Open, Old School Football and Lynn Dickey!!Jim Manzo, Tracy and Topher are back after a week off! We talk about baseball stadiums and the experience. We go into Bronny James and why this process is failing. We talk some old school football, US Soccer and why we stink. We finish up with Big Ten Football Over/Unders. 2024-07-161h 31The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 13 Ishpeming Girls basketball coach Ryan ReichelThe T and T podcast is happy to have Jim Manzo join as a guest host and Coach Ryan Reichel of the Ishpeming Girls Basketball team. Coach Reichel chats with Coach Manzo and myself about his past year, his upcoming year, his evolvement as a coach and even huddle strategy. Make sure you tune in for this one. 2024-07-0359 minThe Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode #12 Concerts in your 50's. NBA Draft, NMU Hockey, Boston, Les MilesThe T and T podcast is guestless, but we start out with a concert tour update, roll into NMU Hockey, the NBA Draft and Random Thoughts about Les Miles, Lebron etc. 2024-06-271h 09The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode #11 NMU Women's Basketball Coach Casey Thousand!!!We are lucky enough to have NMU Women's coach Casey Thousand on Episode # 11 of the T and T podcast. Coach Thousand talks about the success of last year's team and her outlook for this year's team. Casey goes into her journey back to NMU and we get into the Caitlyn Clark and the continuous controversy surrounding the WNBA. We finish up with the US Open, shoutouts and some advice for coach's pitch baseball. 2024-06-181h 03The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode 10 - Kobe and Jim Manzo, Promotions gone wrong, and we get into Caitlyn ClarkIn this episode we have Jim Manzo and Kobe Manzo. Jim Manzo goes over his coaching career some memorable players, games and times. We ask Kobe about his football career, his podcasting, what inspired him, and his West Bloomfield game as a senior. We go into Promotions gone wrong, try to do final thoughts, but spin back into the Caitlyn Clark Olympic snub. 2024-06-111h 17The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode #9 Bill Walton, NBA Finals, WBNA infighting, College Football Starts in 82 daysThe original T's are back and guestless. We chat about Bill Walton's legacy, life as an announcer and player. We move into the NBA Finals, some keys to look for. Once again Caitlyn Clark is back on the podcast as we wonder why WNBA players can't embrace the success the leagues i experiencing because of her. We go to Random thoughts and tell you that College Football is only 82 days away!! 2024-06-051h 04The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode # 8 Negaunee Tennis Coach Kyle SaariThe T and T podcast had a great guest today in Negaunee Varsity Boys/Girls coach Kyler Saari. Coach Saari talks about the Culture being established at both Negaunee tennis programs. We talk about Negaunee's summer program, the extension to his youth program. We talk about the WNBA, the Caitlyn Clark effect, and the controversy over charter flights. We finish up with NBA playoffs, random thoughts, and shoutouts. Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend! 2024-05-2558 minRecovery Advocate Network: Coffee & ConversationRecovery Advocate Network: Coffee & ConversationEP 076 - A Journey Through Dual Addiction and Recovery - Read by Gregory Jbara - Author Joshua YoungWelcome back to Coffee and Conversation’s "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #76, where Gregory Jbara will read Joshua Young’s blog post entitled “A Journey Through Dual Addiction and Recovery.” Gregory’s journey into the arts began with a solid foundation in musical theater at The University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance, where he was a founding and original class member of the Musical Theatre Program. His commitment to his craft led him to The Juilliard School Drama Division, where he earned his BFA in 1986 as a member of Group 15. Gregory is an esteemed act...2024-05-2215 minThe Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode 7 - Matt Majkrzak NMU Mens Basketball CoachWe are fortunate enough to have GLIAC coach of the year Matt Majkrzak on the T and T podcast. He gives a review of his NMU career, the great success he has had over the last 3 years and the challenges of the Transfer Portal. We pick his brain on AAU and the NBA playoffs as well.2024-05-211h 02The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode 6, Our first guest !! Luke Gray from WestwoodThe Varsity boys coach from Westwood high joins us. Luke Gray. We talk about Summer Preparation, team camps and expectations. We transition into the NBA, the PGA Championship and some great What ifs in sports history...2024-05-131h 00The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode 5 - Kentucky Derby, NBA Playoffs, Lebron, Random ThoughtsWe start out with a weekend recap, and move into the Kentucky Derby. We go over the NBA Playoffs, Lebron gets another coach fired and Kyries Rennaissance. Tom goes into coach mode and goes over game prep, and what he expects out of practice, games etc. Final thoughts and shoutouts conclude the podcast. 2024-05-071h 04The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode 4, NFL Draft, Basketball Coach dismissal, NIL and more.We start out with the NFL draft, Detroit rocked it!! Quarterback panic, why have draft grades? Can GB handle the draft next year? Next, we discuss the dismissal of Alma's women's basketball coach, the impact of administration on coaches, why at some schools the tail wags the dog, and the impact of travel ball. Finally, we address more information about NIL, the transfer portal, the money being collected, the rules and how helpless the NCAA is. Final Shoutouts come out, including the Mel Kiper of Green Bay.. 2024-04-291h 05The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode 3 , More WBNA, the NFL Draft, NIL &Transfer Portal Madness, and enough is enough!!We begin with Caitlyn Clarks rookie salary, her Nike deal and the opportunity for this class of the WNBA draft to transcend their sport. Topher moves to his mock draft, some analysis on it and why it is Christmas in April Tom does a deep dive into the NIL and Transfer Portal and the effects on College Sports, coaches and what the end game is. We finish with enough is enough on running up the scores and final thoughts for the week. 2024-04-211h 03The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode 2 - Why we are here, the Masters, WNBA Draft, etcWe start off talking about why we are doing this, then move on to the Masters Golf Tournament, the results, Tiger Woods Future and some of the meltdowns. We move on to Tracy's sports media pet peeve, the WBNA Draft, Guess the mascot, then a little NFL Draft and then to the NBA playoffs. Our random thoughts follow, and we close up shop. 2024-04-161h 01The Bench PodcastThe Bench PodcastEpisode 1: The Inaugural EpisodeTom, Topher and Tracy start off by talking about the Women's NCAA championship, the effects of Caitlyn Clark, UConn being an undercard and the future for Caitlyn Clark. Next we tackle the men's Final Four, why it starts so late, the dominance of UConn and predictions. We move to Coach Calipari leaving Kentucky, what is next for Kentucky, then Coach Cal and his recruits. Finally we dive into the Masters, the traditions, food and predictions. Along with our wild card takes and observations. 2024-04-101h 03Marginal BabbleMarginal BabbleSustainable Development of the Ocean Economy! | Marginal Babble Ep.11 with Dr Ethan AddicottAccording to Andrea Borgarello at The World Bank, “A healthy ocean provides jobs and food, sustains economic growth, regulates the climate, and supports the well-being of coastal communities”. Our oceans and ocean economy have not only a distinct impact on global food production, but also provide us with incredible habitats and vibrant biodiversity. As the world’s largest carbon sink, we need to protect the oceans whilst still using it to provide for the approximately 600 million livelihoods globally that depend at least partially on fisheries and aquaculture. In today’s episode, I sit down to talk with Dr Ethan Addicott out of t...2023-12-0449 minWOW ReportWOW ReportBarbra Streisand! Lisa Rinna! Busy Phillips! Ann Magnuson! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!Tune in every Friday for more WOW Report. 10) Hot Read: My Name is Barbra @01:20 9) Met Gala 2024: Sleeping Beauties @07:18 8) Hot TV: American Horror Stories @11:37 7) Hot YouTube Channel: Be Kind Rewind @17:48 6) Trailer Park: Mean Girls (2024) @23:47 5) We Owe Britney an Apology @28:06 4) Netflix Pick: Robbie Williams @32:25 3) Rest in Perfection: Peter White @38:52 2) Rest in Perfection: Tyler Christopher @43:19 1) Ann Magnuson’s “Ghost Cat” @46:502023-11-1049 minWork From Your Happy Place with Belinda EllsworthWork From Your Happy Place with Belinda EllsworthDiversifying Your Career To Excel with Gregory JbaraDiversifying your career means investing in yourself by developing a range of skills that are related to your field. This way, you'll uncover your interests, understand the type of work you truly enjoy, prepare for a bigger future, and excel as an artist.Taking on different roles in different platforms and mediums will help broaden your skill set and advance your career. It will also allow you to proactively get your face out thereThe easiest way to succeed as a beginner in any field is by being proactive. Taking every opportunity that comes your way...2022-11-251h 13And Also With YouAnd Also With YouSeason 2, Episode 5- Questions of Faith: Sharing our Faith In today's episode, Jane Porter Hoce and Christopher Beaman sit down with MPPC Associate Pastor John Magnuson to ask: why do some people say that our faith should be private? How are we supposed to talk about our faith with other people? Listen now to find out! Peace be with you! 2022-10-1221 minTalking The LineTalking The LineTalking The Line Episode #225: Into the Wednesday Wagering WeedsHappy Hump Day gamblers, degenerates, TTL faithful, and everyone in between! Welcome into the mid-week Episode of the TTL Pod! Colt and RMags kickoff today's Show by recapping Tuesday's action and all their best bets of the day. The Crew then dives into today's slates and breaks down their 5 favorite picks from across the board. They also cook up the usual 2 Special Plays of the day. The Wednesday Warrior is an NBA team, and the Pop-Off is paying out at of 5/1 odds! Be sure to get them both locked in ASAP! The Moneyline Dice stop by for their daily...2022-02-161h 36Social Media Church PodcastSocial Media Church PodcastBest of the 2021 SMC ConferenceIt has been two weeks since we had our very first Social Media Church Conference and we’re still celebrating all that God did.  More than 400 church ministry leaders are ready to amplify their ministry to the next level so they can take the gospel to more people from near and far! How exciting is that?! In this episode, we’re going to give you a flashback of the conference experience and highlights from our speakers and thought leaders’ sessions.  Day 1: PLATFORM PRIORITIES 05:53 Nachi Lazarus - The Why and How of Using Private Messaging Apps for Church  06:50 Nona Jones - From Soci...2021-07-2741 minThe Un-Diplomatic PodcastThe Un-Diplomatic PodcastProgressive versus Libertarian Foreign Policy: Irreconcilable, or Allies of Convenience? | Ep. 5In this episode, Van digs into the varieties of progressive foreign policy thought, and confesses to evolutions about his own thinking. Why Joe and Hunter Biden--who did no wrong here--remind us that foreign money corrupts the politics of democracies everywhere. What is the "Washington Post test?" And how is journalism itself complicit in empowering Trump? Also in this episode, why government memos are sanitized versions of history. Ask Me Anything: Which democratic presidential candidates does Van like? Is China neo-fascist (or neo-racist)? Non-Sequitur: Van's recurring dream about Ted Cruz.Notes and Sources:Uri Friedman's Atlantic...2019-10-0247 mintell it anywaytell it anywayWas It Worth It?Julia Grob stars in “Breaking Bike,” Jennie Josephson makes dubious financial decisions, and Sarah Kleinman is gonna need a bigger boat. Each of us must face the ultimate decision: Was it worth it?   MP3 Show Notes:     Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Was It Worth It? Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete so...2016-04-241h 01INFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSWas It Worth It?Julia Grob stars in “Breaking Bike,” Jennie Josephson makes dubious financial decisions, and Sarah Kleinman is gonna need a bigger boat. Each of us must face the ultimate decision: Was it worth it?   MP3 Show Notes:     Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Was It Worth It? Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete so...2016-04-241h 01tell it anywaytell it anywayWhat Was I Thinking?Things get steamy. And, of course, awkward, as Jessica Kozack, Allan Rice & Matt Flanagan attempt to answer this age old question. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: What Was I Thinking? Storytellers: Jessica Kozack, Allan Rice & Matt Flanagan Part One:  “The Kiss” by Allan Rice Part Two: “Steamy Love Story” by Jessica Kozack Part Three: “The Red Bench” By Matt Flanagan Music:   Our opening music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used...2016-03-171h 03INFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSWhat Was I Thinking?Things get steamy. And, of course, awkward, as Jessica Kozack, Allan Rice & Matt Flanagan attempt to answer this age old question. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: What Was I Thinking? Storytellers: Jessica Kozack, Allan Rice & Matt Flanagan Part One:  “The Kiss” by Allan Rice Part Two: “Steamy Love Story” by Jessica Kozack Part Three: “The Red Bench” By Matt Flanagan Music:   Our opening music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used...2016-03-171h 03INFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSAfter HoursWild parties, even wilder seabees, and why you should never, ever get naked in a military camp filled with cameras. Stories from the dark of night with Charlie Parrish, Alan Zibel and Jennie Josephson. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: After Hours Storytellers: Charlie Parrish, Alan Zibel & Jennie Josephson Part One: “Charlie Parrish does not have typical nights” by Charlie Parrish Part Two:  “One Night in Miami” by Alan Zibel Part Three: “Foreign Desk Jennie” by Jenn...2016-03-041h 12tell it anywaytell it anywayAfter HoursWild parties, even wilder seabees, and why you should never, ever get naked in a military camp filled with cameras. Stories from the dark of night with Charlie Parrish, Alan Zibel and Jennie Josephson. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: After Hours Storytellers: Charlie Parrish, Alan Zibel & Jennie Josephson Part One: “Charlie Parrish does not have typical nights” by Charlie Parrish Part Two:  “One Night in Miami” by Alan Zibel Part Three: “Foreign Desk Jennie” by Jenn...2016-03-041h 12tell it anywaytell it anywayIt Seemed Like A Good Idea At The TimeThe deep dark decision-making process. Tune in for witches, wheelchairs and the 4:30am shift at the local strip joint with Jackie Vleck, Lance Whinery and Matt Flanagan. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time Storytellers: Jackie Vleck, Lance Whinery, Matthew C. Flanagan Part One: “Dumpster Audition” by Jackie Vleck Part Two:  “Forget It, Lance, It’s Chinatown” by Lance Whinery Part Three:  “The 4:30am Shift” by Matthew C. Flanaga...2016-02-111h 06INFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSIt Seemed Like A Good Idea At The TimeThe deep dark decision-making process. Tune in for witches, wheelchairs and the 4:30am shift at the local strip joint with Jackie Vleck, Lance Whinery and Matt Flanagan. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time Storytellers: Jackie Vleck, Lance Whinery, Matthew C. Flanagan Part One: “Dumpster Audition” by Jackie Vleck Part Two:  “Forget It, Lance, It’s Chinatown” by Lance Whinery Part Three:  “The 4:30am Shift” by Matthew C. Flanaga...2016-02-111h 06tell it anywaytell it anywayThe LawBreaking various laws of family, good neighborliness and of course, the universe. Rich Stroffolino, J. Hammond Chamberlain and Jennie Josephson share their stories. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: The Law Storytellers: Richard J. Stroffolino, J. Hammond Chamberlain and J. Jennie Josephson Part One: “Life in a Catholic Town” by Richard J. Stroffolino Part Two:  “Muslin Glue” by J. Hammond Chamberlain Part Three:  “George’s Wall” by Jennie Josephson Music:   Our opening and clos...2016-01-2859 minINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSThe LawBreaking various laws of family, good neighborliness and of course, the universe. Rich Stroffolino, J. Hammond Chamberlain and Jennie Josephson share their stories. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: The Law Storytellers: Richard J. Stroffolino, J. Hammond Chamberlain and J. Jennie Josephson Part One: “Life in a Catholic Town” by Richard J. Stroffolino Part Two:  “Muslin Glue” by J. Hammond Chamberlain Part Three:  “George’s Wall” by Jennie Josephson Music:   Our opening and clos...2016-01-2859 mintell it anywaytell it anywaySolipsistastic!Matt and Jennie ring in the new year three weeks late! They have some questions for you, because it wouldn’t be a .5 without some navel gazing. MP3 Show Notes: Form: It’s a .5! Just a little warmup to get us back in the swing Theme: Questions for you Storytellers:  Matt Flanagan, Jennie Josephson Patrons:  Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Renee Gindi, M...2016-01-1815 minINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSSolipsistastic!Matt and Jennie ring in the new year three weeks late! They have some questions for you, because it wouldn’t be a .5 without some navel gazing. MP3 Show Notes: Form: It’s a .5! Just a little warmup to get us back in the swing Theme: Questions for you Storytellers:  Matt Flanagan, Jennie Josephson Patrons:  Thanks to our brand new patrons for their support! Thanks our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Renee Gindi, M...2016-01-1815 minINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSOf Men in White CoatsMeet Santa’s best defender Katie Best! Uncertified brain mechanic Jennie Josephson shares her tips, and Mr. Christmas now and forever, Matt Flanagan tells his story “Of Men In White Coats, A Christmas That Almost Wasn’t” MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Even More Holiday Stories! Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out Ale...2015-12-231h 04tell it anywaytell it anywayOf Men in White CoatsMeet Santa’s best defender Katie Best! Uncertified brain mechanic Jennie Josephson shares her tips, and Mr. Christmas now and forever, Matt Flanagan tells his story “Of Men In White Coats, A Christmas That Almost Wasn’t” MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Even More Holiday Stories! Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out Ale...2015-12-231h 04INFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSStar Wars & Santa ClausThe Ladies of Garbagetown are here to tell Christmas stories, and Jennie’s sad mess of a Christmas story is saved by the last minute appearance of Molly Wood with a tragicomic Christmas tale. All that and STAR WARS! MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Even More Holiday Stories! Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complet...2015-12-2342 mintell it anywaytell it anywayStar Wars & Santa ClausThe Ladies of Garbagetown are here to tell Christmas stories, and Jennie’s sad mess of a Christmas story is saved by the last minute appearance of Molly Wood with a tragicomic Christmas tale. All that and STAR WARS! MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Even More Holiday Stories! Music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complet...2015-12-2342 minINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSShow me Christmas!The perils of Christmas trippin’, interfaith holiday decoration and radiator safety. It’s the first episode of holiday storytelling with Igor Torgeson, Colleen Basis and Matt “Christmas” Flanagan. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Christmas Stories Music: Our opening music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out Alex Cook’s bandcamp page and his website Stonebalancer The follow...2015-12-2154 mintell it anywaytell it anywayShow me Christmas!The perils of Christmas trippin’, interfaith holiday decoration and radiator safety. It’s the first episode of holiday storytelling with Igor Torgeson, Colleen Basis and Matt “Christmas” Flanagan. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme. Theme: Christmas Stories Music: Our opening music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out Alex Cook’s bandcamp page and his website Stonebalancer The follow...2015-12-2154 minINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSTurkey HangoverMatt and Jennie briefly lift their head off the table to give thanks to all of their patrons, in the form of a song! MP3 Show Notes: Form: The .5 (Aka Thanksgiving Leftovers) Theme: Storytellers: Matt Flanagan & Jennie Josephson Behind the story:  We were both a little tired. Patrons: Thanks to our patrons for their support! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, April, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, James Kregar, Preston Monroe, Linda Th...2015-11-3008 mintell it anywaytell it anywayTurkey HangoverMatt and Jennie briefly lift their head off the table to give thanks to all of their patrons, in the form of a song! MP3 Show Notes: Form: The .5 (Aka Thanksgiving Leftovers) Theme: Storytellers: Matt Flanagan & Jennie Josephson Behind the story:  We were both a little tired. Patrons: Thanks to our patrons for their support! Thanks to the Storybackers and special thanks to the Starting Story Lineup: Mike Huller, Kevin Bellanca, April, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Brian Foulds, James Kregar, Preston Monroe, Linda Th...2015-11-3008 mintell it anywaytell it anywayQuestionable DecisionsDaring hair and the perils of long distance communications. Molly Wood and Brian Ibbott share stories about questionable decision, and Jennie learns a valuable lesson on this very special episode of Tell It Anywa. MP3 Show Notes: And super special thanks to our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: Questionable Decisions The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank yo...2015-11-2554 minINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSQuestionable DecisionsDaring hair and the perils of long distance communications. Molly Wood and Brian Ibbott share stories about questionable decision, and Jennie learns a valuable lesson on this very special episode of Tell It Anywa. MP3 Show Notes: And super special thanks to our Story MVP Ellie Goldman! Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: Questionable Decisions The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank yo...2015-11-2554 mintell it anywaytell it anywayBad DatesSensitive poets, wild encounters in the Meatpacking District, and the Corruption of Young Matthew. Sarah Kleinman, Nick Holly & Matt Flanagan tell all (and I mean ALL) on this week’s episode of Tell It Anyway. MP3 Show Notes:  Cover art credit: Alan Zibel Would you like to become a patron? You can!  Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: Bad Dates The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used...2015-11-061h 06INFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSBad DatesSensitive poets, wild encounters in the Meatpacking District, and the Corruption of Young Matthew. Sarah Kleinman, Nick Holly & Matt Flanagan tell all (and I mean ALL) on this week’s episode of Tell It Anyway. MP3 Show Notes:  Cover art credit: Alan Zibel Would you like to become a patron? You can!  Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: Bad Dates The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used...2015-11-061h 06tell it anywaytell it anywayIs This Real Life?Jennie and Matt meet a legend, legendary podcast Scott Johnson meets the man in the mirror, and Greta has another hilarious story from her youth. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: Is This Real Life? The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out Alex Cook’s bandcam...2015-09-1656 minINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSINFINITE GAIN STUDIOSIs This Real Life?Jennie and Matt meet a legend, legendary podcast Scott Johnson meets the man in the mirror, and Greta has another hilarious story from her youth. MP3 Show Notes: Form: The 3fer: Three people, three stories, one theme and let’s see if they connect. Theme: Is This Real Life? The music: Our opening and closing music is a selection from “Unlocked Door” used by permission of Alex Cook. Thank you Alex! If you want to hear the complete songs, check out Alex Cook’s bandcam...2015-09-1656 min