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World Class WeeklyEpisode 024 AKA Why Power Rankings are a big fat stupid joke #noOffenseTahjOn this episode Cody is home with his family and David has to learn how to edit and download and generally navigate a universe of tech. Shane Moore AKA 'The Temp' guest hosts and they briefly look at the week 1 results, discuss why power rankings are impossible and pick next weeks matchups. Spoiler, no one believes in Billy "Dallas D" Riggins.
Thanks for listening and hopefully the audio is ok. If not, blame Cody.
2023-09-1436 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 023 AKA Cody is King of the DraftOn this episode, Cody and David do a little draft recap! They discuss what made the draft experience so bland this year, and share their thoughts on biggest reaches and surprises of the 2023 World Class Rookie draft.
The two co-hosts adjust their playoff predictions based on draft, choosing six teams (not allowed to pick their own) to make the playoffs, plus one team each that at this moment they think will be in the title game. David and Cody also name one team who has no shot as things stand right now.
After you listen...
2023-08-3131 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 022 AKA Fantasy Season 2023 KICKOFF!Join former comissioner David Odell and cohost Cody Stauffer as they analyze and debate the keeper strategies and selections of all World Class Rookie teams.
Each weighs in on who they think will make the playoffs based SOLELY on keepers, plus provide a bit of insight on how the draft might go.
Speaking of the draft, the cohosts encourage you to weigh in on how the league can encourage 100 percent in-person, live draft attendance. Let us know what might get YOU to attend.
AND let us know how you plan to make this...
2023-08-2541 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 021 AKA We're Not Dead Yet!David and Cody get together FINALLY to talk a little bit about last season's top two teams-- the champion, Big City Mike and and runner-up The Sneaky Petes. We take a look at what made them so succesful this season-- trades, pickups, and breaks along the way. Then we turn our attention to keepers for next season, offering our best guesses on what they WILL do, and offering what we think they SHOULD do as far as keepers go.
As always, share your thoughts on the episode in the polo thread OR the text thread-- and we'll...
2023-04-0834 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 020 AKA Wrapping Things UpWell, well, well. Looky what we have here! It's a NEW EPISODE!
In this one, Comissioner David and Co-Host Cody give a little recap of the championship week AND the season. We discuss the weird finish to the season; we talk about MVPs and surprises; and we discuss the possibility of changes to playoff format, draft orders, and more.
We make a promise to be more consistent next season in the publishing of new episodes, but we also have plans for some offseason episodes as well. We encourage you to submit ideas and of course...
2023-01-0531 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 019 AKA Ducky Vs. Puppy (Bonus Episode)*Notice: Audio quality is not great. Bad data connection and WiFi. But please stick with it! It's a good one!*
On this surprise bonus episode, David and Cody are joined by former Husky legend, Tahj Bomar. Cody gives them a game to play-- they hear the NFL Stats of players from EITHER Oregon or Washington, and they have to decide: Ducky or Puppy? It was a close game, but you have to listen to find out who won.
Both get realistic about their teams chances in the big rivalry matchup on Saturday, and discuss a...
2022-11-1225 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 018 AKA We Somehow ManageCody and David somehow manage to get a SECOND episode out this week! Despite Cody being on the road in Southern Idaho, visiting with family for a busy weekend (trying to cram Thanksgiving and Christmas all together in one trip), our insightful duo were able to connect and get in a little week 10 preview action. PLEASE BE WARNED: the audio quality is really rough-- Cody was using a combination of WiFi and cellular data, switching back and forth between two weak signals. There might be a few distortions and a drop or two, but you'll live.
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2022-11-1125 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 017 AKA Cody Is Dead InsideOn this epsiode, you will notice that one of the hosts is far more enthusiastic then the other throughout the entire epsiode-- and especially way more joyful about the results of week 9.
The two breakdown every matchup, taking a look at a surprise or two from each contest. They discuss a few key pickups over the last two weeks that had a major impact (especially for Texas Forever), and touch on a few historic performances.
There's a little talk about playoffs, and some discussion about who has moved from being cosidered a pretender to a f...
2022-11-0934 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 016 AKA We Are Back!It's been a long time-- we should have left you (left you) without a podcast to listen to!
But here we are, back again-- and in this epsiode David and Cody break down the week 8 matchups that just happened. Did we learn anything new? Who is on the rise, and who is declining? Who took a bad beat, and who was lucky to walk away from the week 8 scoring fest with a win?
Next up, our cohosts break down the blockbuster trade between Brad and Cody-- basically Travis Kelce for Ja'marr Chase and Jonathan Taylor...
2022-11-0441 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 015 AKA Week Six PostmortemDavid and Cody discuss the implications of everything that happened in week six, including dissecting the dire trend of low scoring fantasy games, a reflection of the low amount of points scored in the real world NFL.
After that brief intro, Cody and David go matchup by matchup, looking at some surprising outcomes, discussing specific player performance, and how each manager must be feeling at this point in the season.
The two examine just how narrow the difference is between the teams in places three through nine, and how one game can rearrange the standings i...
2022-10-2037 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 014 AKA Looking Ahead to Week SixOn this VERY SPECIAL episode, David and Cody welcome a surprise TEMPORARY (hint hint) guest host, who starts the episode off with a little discussion about college football-- namely the BIG showdown between Tennessee and Alabama this weekend.
Next the trio QUICKLY work their way through all of the league matchups for the week, each offering their prediciton on who will prevail, while Cody and The Temp guest (hint hint) offer Full Glass/Hard Pass takes on each of the contests.
As always, share your opinions on the episode in the text thread or Polo, a...
2022-10-1329 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 013 AKA David Makes the Playoffs! (Week 5 Recap)Our intrepid cohosts kick off the episode talking a little about the Mariners and their Postseason chances, then discuss how the huge difference being 3-2 is versus being 2-3 after entering week 5 sitting at 2-2.
After winning the first three weeks of their head-to-head league pick 'em, Cody has lost two weeks in a row to David-- this week, Cody picked 5 out of 6 correctly, while David went a perfect 6 for 6. David details what Cody needs to do for losing the pick 'em this week, and while we're on the topic: Isn't David a handsome and charming man? A...
2022-10-1233 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 012 AKA Building Up to Week 5On this episode David reveals the results of a brief poll he took of the league: Which 4-0 teams have the best chance of making the championship, and which undefeated team has the best chance of winning it all? And: Which of the teams currently ranks 7-12 have the best shot at making the playoffs? Listen to find out if Cody can guess what the league thinks, and if his own answers lineup with the rest of the league.
David and Cody also introduce a new segment they hope becomes a a regular: Rayce Asks a Question...
2022-10-0743 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 011 AKA Week Four in the Rearview MirrorCommissioner David kicks off the episode by sharing some historical context for the year we are having, including the tidbit that the league has NEVER had three teams begin 4-0. He also points out that two of the three undefeated teams have historically low points being scored against them-- can their streak be sustainable?
Also, David FINALLY wins a week over Cody in league pick 'em, so he unveils the new team name that Cody will be saddled with for the week, plus an explanation of the name. After that, the two go match by match and...
2022-10-0536 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 010 AKA Week Four Look AheadOn today's episode, David and Cody are joined by the manager of the 4-0 BILLY RIGGINS squad, Jake Loden. They kick off the show with just a little baseball chatter- at the time of the recording the Mariners were on the verge of clinching a postseason wild card spot, while Cody's Blue Jays had already earned their ticket in, so they quickly discuss the likelihood of the two facing each other in the opening round.
After the baseball talk, the three tackle the week four matchups in the World Class Rookies League. All three weigh in on w...
2022-10-0144 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 009 AKA The Elephant in the Room! (and week 3 Recap)Buckle up, folks this is a long one! We kick off the episode by talking about the recent drama that rattled the league. Comissioner David offers his perspective of what went down, and explains the actions he took as commissioner. Please be warned: David was 3BD (three bourbons deep, Loden), so some explicit language was incorporated. David ends by posing the question: why do some of us (himself included) take this silly little game so seriously?
Then we close the time by running through the results of all the week three matchups and dicuss what team is...
2022-09-2851 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 008 AKA Week Three Look AheadComissioner David kicks off the episode by laying out the INCREDIBLY SIMPLE DETAILS (THAT ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO GET CONFUSED BY) about a proposal: should the league change its payout structure from winner takes all to a payout structure in which the winner receives two-thirds of the pot and the second place finisher takes home one-third? OR should the league stay status quo? David shares some frustration about the response so far-- but you have until KICKOFF TONIGHT to vote.
Next David and Cody tackle each and every matchup-- David offers up some BUY or SELL scenarios related t...
2022-09-2233 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 007 AKA Week Two In ReviewDavid and Cody fearlessly analyze the matchups from week 2-- which teams surprised? Which teams were duds? Which players didn't follow through from week 1 star peformances? And did the Saturday blockbuster trade between the team known affectionately as "Sean" and Big Honor make any difference? Check out the whip cracking insight these two provide on the games from the week that was.
Cody and David also discuss a couple of waiver wire pickups that proved crucial; discuss the weekly head-to-head pick-em between the hosts (which Cody is running away with); and close with a brief discussion about...
2022-09-2133 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 006 AKA Week One to Week TwoComissioner David Odell is BACK for Episode 6! Still feeling under the weather, but BACK nonetheless. Together David and Cody recap the week one games, highlighting some of the biggest surprises and discussing the Game of the Week between Big Slippy Mike and Lewey's Lineup. The two share some words of wisdom for the half of the league that suffered opening week losses, analyze the waiver wire activity, then take a look at some intriguing games for week two.
At the end of the episode, David and Cody reveal some surprising news about the success of the podcast...
2022-09-1536 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 005 AKA Can't LoseCody welcomes Jacob back for one more round of guest co-hosting, and they tackle the FINAL division: Can't Lose (BILLY RIGGINS, Sean, The Sneaky Petes, and Big Honor). Each team gets a best-case/worst-case scenario, and Jacob continues to laud the genius behind his big trade. In addtion, Cody explains the origins of his team's name (Big Honor), and Jacob offers a prayer that Sean Collins will win so the team name on the trophy reads simply: Sean.
You don't want to miss the insider discussion about the band of misfits that comprise the hot messiest, most...
2022-09-0820 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 004 AKA Clear EyesCody is joined by substitute co-host Jacob Loden once again, and the two talk about the Clear Eyes division: The Melonheads, White RHINOS, The Catfishers, and Texas Forever-- each gets the best-case, worst-case scenario treatment. Although the guest co-host DID spend about twice as much time trying to talk up the genius of his trade with The Catfishers as he spent talking about The Catfishers team itself, we eventually did cover the entire division.
Tucked into this episode is an interesting question: what SHOULD the rivalry between BILLY RIGGINS and The Melonheads be called? We ask you, d...
2022-09-0719 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 003 AKA Full HeartsThis week we're doing it a little bit differently-- we'll be releasing THREE episodes this week! They will be shorter, and each one will focus on one specific division in the World Class Rookies league. In addtion, the three episodes this week will have a surprise guest co-host while our beloved commissioner takes a much needed break.
This episode focuses on the Full Hearts division, arguably the best division top to bottom in the league. This dvisions features THREE multiple time winning champions: Big Slippy, Lewey's Lineup, and Maximum Effort. And the division has the biggest wildcard...
2022-09-0615 minWorld Class WeeklyEpisode 002 AKA PostdraftThis week we kick off with a bit of, um... PERSONAL information from the commissioner. David offers his version about what threatened to derail the draft completely, shares who can be trusted in a lifeboat, and discusses the menu at the in-person festivities.
Cody and David weigh in on the best and worst drafts and who has the best overall groups at each position, followed by an update on their predictions for the playoffs now that the draft is complete.
The two discuss the flurry of transactions already underway, including the FIRST trade of the...
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World Class WeeklyEpisode 001 AKA Surprise!Comissioner David Odell is a giver, and this is one of his gifts to the World Class Rookies: a weekly podcast reviewing the previous week's action, complete with roasts and toasts; and a preview of the week to come, including predictions and side bets with co-host Cody Stauffer. There will be some interviews with coaches from the league, plus some helpful advice for a few different teams each week.
This first episode is a brief intro to the podcast, followed by a review of keeper selections. David and Cody talk about who the best three keepers were...
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Bothell AmplifiedCaring for our Community with Rev. Cody StaufferThis week, Pastor Joe sits down with Rev. Cody Stauffer who shares his experience of caring for his mother who came down with COVID. Cody shares how this experience shaped the way he understands caring for others and allowing others to care for you.
2021-09-3025 min
all that's holy: blue collar podcstepisode 37 Dr. Thomas Jay Oord photographer and theologianCody Stauffer and Craig Morton sit down for a relaxed conversation with Thomas Jay Oord. Tom is a creative theologian, bringing a vital message of God’s ongoing love and relationship with creation. As an open and relational theologian, we make good use of Tom’s time by talking about celebrity pastors, photographing very old pianos, the Center for Open and Relational Theology, and about Northwind Theological Seminary and the advanced program in Open and Relational Studies. In this conversation, as in year’s past, we discuss with Tom the Advent season and the role of the prophetic scriptures in the...
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Curiosity WeeklyWhy The Mantis Shrimp Can Punch So Hard Without DamageLearn about how your schedule might be hurting your health, why the mantis shrimp is able to punch so hard without hurting itself, and who invented the aluminum can.
Your Schedule Might be Hurting Your Health — Here's What to Do About It by Reuben Westmaas
Your schedule could be killing you. (2017). Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/your-schedule-could-be-killing-you/
Johnston, J. (2017, June 16). Why your work schedule is bad for your health. Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/1006048/waking-up-early-for-work-could-quite-literally-be-killing-you/
Hamblin, J. (2016, October 20). The Health Effects of Night Shifts. The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2016/10/night-shifts-the-worst/504800/
Walton, A. G. (2019, January 26). Just One Ni...
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Talk To Contact - An Unaffiliated Minnesota Twins PodcastEpisode 134: Best Draft Ever Makes Up For Awful Play (Maybe)The Twins are just 3-7 since the calendar turned to June, and Eric and Paul are a little cranky they don't have better baseball to talk about. With all of the losing, some of the Twins' warts are starting to show, and the Twins made a flurry of roster moves involving Eddie Rosario, Jorge Polanco, Kennys Vargas, Danny Santana, Tim Stauffer and Michael Tonkin.
Plus we're joined this week by Jeremy Nygaard from TwinsDaily.com and the kinda maybe sorta defunct Hangout and Talk Twins (Twins Hangout) podcast to review all things draft, including Tyler Jay (6th overall), Kyle...
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Talk To Contact - An Unaffiliated Minnesota Twins Podcast114: Hang out and Talk to ContactPhil Hughes renegotiated a contract adding three more years to his deal and keeping him in Minnesota through 2019. This was such a momentous occasion that we asked the Twins Hangouts fellas, Seth Stohs and Jeremy Nygaard, to join us.
I'll warn you up front that E Rolf had his potty mouth out again, and that the beer was flowing on the podcast, so if you have children, or sensitive grandparents in the room, you may want to go elsewhere to listen.
We talk about Phil's new contract, and try to figure out exactly what the Twins acquisition of Tim...
2014-12-241h 38Amplified, Season 1Amplified 10 "New Slang"In this episode of Amplified Doug finally finishes the iPad Ram after working through a few difficulties. Follow along and see if you can catch the "New Slang" expressions throughout the episode. Allyn gets pissed because his oil change takes longer than expected. Spoon finishes his latest custom box. John learns what the word "mar" means. SoundMan Car Audio would like to thank Rodney Johnson and Cody Stauffer for volunteering there time to help film. 90% of the footage used in this episode was filmed by @RodneyJ.<br /></br><br /><iframe width="710" height="429" src="...
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