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The Owl’s NestEpisode 18 - The Owl’s Nest (Super Bowl Time!)In this episode, I talk about not the game, but the halftime halftime show in the commercials for this year’s Super Bowl, as well as share memories of my favorites, and talk about my excitement about the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics!
2026-02-0712 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 17 - The Owl’s Nest (Auld Lang Syne of For Old Times Sake)Time to close this year on a high note! In this episode, I talk about the people that we’ve lost that this year, what I look forward to in 2026, and I deliver a message of positivity towards the new year!
2026-01-0108 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 16 - The Owl’s Nest (Holiday Vibes: The Christmas Spirit)The Christmas season is in full swing in this episode as I talk with Taylor Coleman and Hollis Thompson throughout the entire time in the Perot Theater not just about the concert, but also The Nutcracker and A Charlie Brown Christmas!
2025-12-1410 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 15 - The Owl’s Nest (Spooky Vibes)I covered a lot of things on this show about Halloween throughout the years… But not about the spooky songs. In this episode, we celebrate a few milestones, two films and one long, running net work, then there’s a lot of
2025-10-3010 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 14 - The Owl’s Nest (September Vibes: Happy Anniversary, NFL Today!)Fall is here, which means we have ourselves and anniversary! In this episode, I talk about one of the very first studio, shows ever, the NFL Today – from where it started to now, as well as the 30 for 30 documentary, the legend of Jimmy the Greek!
2025-09-2612 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 13 - The Owl’s Nest (Post-Summer Vibes: The Wrexham Effect)I know that summer is coming to an end, but take heart! There’s plenty of time before going back on campus! This episode I talk about 3 shows focusing on 3 soccer clubs: Necaxa, Birmingham City FC, and Campboasso FC and their celebrity owners (as well as the shows I’m currently watching!).
2025-08-1714 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 12 - The Owl’s Nest (Summer Vibes: July 4th!)Happy Independence Day! In this episode, I’m not only talk about the first four episodes of the Amazon prime series countdown, also talk about recommended movie, shows, and events to watch and then a couple of trailers, Ballard for Amazon Prime Video, and Hip-Hop Was Born Here!
2025-07-0413 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 11 - The Owl’s Nest (Countdown)The countdown is on-not just about the NBA Draft-but also the Amazon Prime series of the same name. In this episode, I know only talk about the trailer that I reacted to countdown, but also another one called Ballard, which will come out next month, as well as talk about the NBA finals!
2025-06-2510 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 10 - The Owl’s Nest (Requiem for the NBA on TNT)This one is a little short, but I do want to pay tribute to the NBA on TNT, as well as their number one show: inside the NBA as they move from Turner to Disney in the fall.
2025-06-1409 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 9 - Thank A Veteran or The Memorial Day EpisodeJust a short episode today, because Memorial Day weekend is still going on, but take the time to thank a veteran and maybe watch some military movies!
2025-05-2603 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 8 - Pre Summer Vibes 2: Post Graduation!Though it’s graduation season, I can’t help but talk more about the GTA 6 trailer that dropped last week, but I’ll also talk about my favorite shows coming back (pr going), as well as a few fave graduation episodes of tv shows!
2025-05-1714 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 9 - Pre Summer Vibes 3: Graduation DayAs graduation season continues, I’ll talk about the various seasons/series finale self shows, and the upcoming shows are coming out as well as two stars from NCIS having their own show (as well as their own podcast)!
2025-05-1609 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 8 - Pre-Summer Vibes 2: More GTA Talk!Now that the trailer for GTA 6 has dropped, it’s time for me to follow up on the last episode!
2025-05-1607 min
Mid-Illini Softball PodcastS3, E111: 3A #7 Metamora 4, 4A Pekin 2 (05-13-25)On today's episode, it's led by a close 4-2 home win for 3A #7 Metamora over 4A Pekin. Hear from the Redbirds postgame, including senior second baseman Kennedy Nee and head coach Deric Linder. I also break down the other games in the league, which includes 3A #5 Washington winning at home over 3A #12 East Peoria by run rule (14-4 in 5), 3A Morton getting a home win over 3A Limestone (11-3), and 3A #2 Dunlap winning at 2A (RV) Canton, although by run rule margin, in regulation (15-2). Enjoy!!
2025-05-1433 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 7 - Pre-Summer Vibes!3 things I talk about on this episode: The Kentucky Derby Grand Slam Track GTA 6 Trailer Enjoy this (‘cause I was walking the entire time!)
2025-05-0811 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 6 - The Owl’s Nest (Spring Has Sprung)In this episode, I talk about of the brand new track league, Grand Slam Track, March Madness, and more importantly, the sudden cancellation of the two FBI shows and SWAT!
2025-04-1110 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 5 - Spring Break Madness!March Madness is almost here, and in this episode, instead of talking about it, I’m recommending a few college hoop docs that you’ll enjoy watching!
2025-03-1714 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 4 - Courting GoldNetflix has been on a roll when it comes to their sports series, so on this episode I talk about it’s brand new entry, Court Of Gold!
2025-03-0512 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 3 - Mardi Gras or Let The Good Times Roll!On the eve of Lent, Haley and I discussed the Mardi Gras fundraiser that the Texarkana, Regional Chorale is doing and talk about – what else – NCIS New Orleans!
2025-03-0512 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 2 - The Post Super Bowl Episode or why didn’t anybody tell me about Melrose Place?)As we’re (finally) recovering from the Super Bowl, I give my two cents are not just the game, but also it’s halftime show and the upcoming UFL season, but I also revisit a favorite show of mine, and it’s podcast spinoff called Still The Place!
2025-02-2013 minThe Owl’s NestEpisode 1- The 4 Months Is Too Long Episode!After a four month absence, I’m back, and on this episode I talk with Haley Patillo as we talk about our favorite Christmas songs!
2024-12-2013 min
The Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyOlympics In Paris or the July 4th Episode!Happy Fourth of July, everyone! In this very short episode, I talk about the excitement of the Olympic Games in Paris this year, especially a brand new event!
2024-07-0407 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyIn Case You Missed It (Again!)Summer is here, and… Not much to do except listen to a few Cardinal Conversations! In this episode I look back at the app interviews with Erin Roth Thomas, and my fellow pop-culture colleague, Hannah Trahan!
2024-06-012h 01The Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Prelude to Summer 2024 Episode!Summer is almost here (and so is graduation, no doubt), so in this episode, I introduced another member of my pop-culture colleagues, Austen, Alford, talk about the excitement of watching the fall, Guy movie, the debut season of the United Football League, and not only gave you my take on X-Men ‘97, but gave you my top five reactors of this month!
2024-05-1010 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyHappy Anniversary or The Season 5 Premiere Episode!What a time to be alive…for season five! In this episode, I introduced 2 new members of my group, take a stroll down memory lane with my very first cardinal conversation, and… I found a new anime that I’ve enjoyed!
2024-04-1231 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Post Super Bowl (Season) Finale!Now that I’m getting over my Super Bowl hangover, it’s great to end this season on a high note. In this episode, I’m not only talk about the Super Bowl, but also the Mardi Gras fundraiser from the Texarkana Regional Chorale, and I have a very special Season 5 announcement that you can’t miss!
2024-03-0920 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Holiday 2023 Trilogy- Final Chapter: Getting More in 2024!As 2023 comes to a close, there is very much I can say about this year…but strangely, I’m short on time! In this episode, synth pop is becoming awesome with 2 groups I’m listening to, talk about one of the best moments in college football bowl game history, remember those that we’ve lost this year in the entertainment world, and my parting words for the new year.
2023-12-3115 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Holiday 2003 Trilogy - Chapter 2: It’s Christmas Time!Christmas is just days away, so let this episode get you into the holiday mood! I talk about NCIS: Sydney, have a cardinal conversation with Erin Thomas about our favorite Christmas songs, and share what games to watch during the Christmas season!
2023-12-2337 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Holiday 2023 Trilogy - Chapter 1: Giving ThanksIn this episode, it’s time to give thanks-friends, family, a roof over your head, and, of course, lots and lots of entertainment! I’ll talk about the Welcome to Wrexham season finale, give my takes on both NFL football as well as the Survivor Series!
2023-11-1821 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Halloween Episode or Spooky SZN 2023!Halloween is upon us so here’s what I’m hooting about in this episode: I list the best Criminal Minds Halloween episodes, talk about the 20th anniversary of the Underworld franchise, and the new season of SyFy’s SurrealEstate, and my fellow pop culture colleague Hannah Trahan returns as she and I talk about 5 Night at Freddy’s, and the War of the Worlds!
2023-10-2924 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyFall Is (Technically) Here or Oh Please, Not Another Few Weeks Of Texas Summer!I don’t know about you, but I’m getting a little weary of this Texas summer… On the bright side, who loves having a return guest? I do, and on this episode, Audrey Johnson joins me as we discuss her new project, I share my excitement about a couple of games that are on my radar, and celebrate 20 years of NCIS!
2023-09-3041 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyLast Days of Summer or The Back To School Episode!Summer’s almost done, so now (unfortunately for some) it’s time to go back to school! In this episode, I talk about the two American Gladiators documentaries, the talked about My Adventures with Superman on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, and I name two members of my Mount Rushmore of Sports Radio!
2023-08-1828 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Holiday Shorts Episode: Independence Day, 2023!Time to celebrate our country’s history with a little food, fun, and a lot of movie marathons! In this episode, I talk about the summer’s wrestling tradition, the Great American Bash, what to watch on TV, the movies, or if baseball, I go off script about July 4th Traditions , and my review of Neo Izanagi starring Hikaru Shida!
2023-07-0419 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedySummertime! The July 4 Episode!Independence Day weekend is almost here, at after a nice little birthday break, I’ve got them a lot to talk about it! Do USFL championship game, my take on the new Spider-Man animated movie, what to do for Independence Day next week and sharing with you my favorite Youtubers this month!
2023-06-3013 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Summer Prelude Episode Or Start Summer Early!Summer will be starting soon, but the how and where you’ll spend it is up to you! In this episode, I go off script about get togethers and road trips, The XFL Championship game, I share a story about the Preakness Stakes, I gave an interview with the owner of Summerhill Nutrition, and I gave my two cents about the NBA draft combine as well as saying a fond farewell to NCIS: Los Angeles and The Flash.
2023-05-2725 min
Mid-Illini Softball PodcastS1, E42: 3A #3 Metamora 7, 3A #6 LaSalle-Peru 6 & 3A #3 Metamora 6, 3A #17 Sterling 5 (Game Recaps)The 34th postgame recap episode takes you through Metamora's exciting doubleheader sweep up at Sterling to conclude its 2023 regular season. The episode in full will cover:
- My thoughts on both the LaSalle-Peru & Sterling games
- Plays of the Day (ft. Kennedy Nee, Karagan Hartnett)
- Interview with Ellie Schaffer
- Interview with coach Deric Linder
- Elsewhere in the Conference
- Where's everyone start the postseason?
2023-05-2157 min
Mid-Illini Softball PodcastS1, E40: 3A #3 Metamora 10, 3A #11 East Peoria 7 (Game Recap)The 32nd postgame recap episode takes you through an instant classic of a road win for Metamora against East Peoria from Tuesday afternoon. The episode in full will cover:
- My thoughts on the Metamora-EP Game
- Broadcast Highlights of the Metamora-EP Game
- Interview with Kennedy Nee
- Interview with coach Deric Linder
- Elsewhere in the Conference
- What's Up Next?
2023-05-1741 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Graduation Episode or On To The Next One!As graduation approaches, I state my case concerning my favorite graduation episodes, movies, and songs, plus a law and order crossover to end the season, XFL championship game review, and I share a very special message for those who are graduating this year!
2023-05-1717 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyIt’s Season Four & I’m Back For More!New season, same Owl! The new season starts when I talk about the momentum of spring football, March Madness winding down, Michelle Yeoh’s return to Star Trek, my excitement for Air and the Super Mario Bros. Movie, Maurice Bernard’s State of Mind, and I go off script talking about community block parties.
2023-04-2124 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedySpring Break! The Season 3 Finale!It’s Season Finale time (as well as Spring Break), and I’m saving the best for last! Audrey Johnson chats with me about Of Thee I Sing, plus I talk all things XFL and March Madness!
2023-03-1438 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyFrom Super Sunday to All-Star Weekend: On Location in San Antonio!Super Sunday approaches, I’ll give you my take on the before and after the Super Bowl, my thoughts on the halftime show, commercials, and most importantly, the XFL and NBA All-Star weekend!
2023-02-1818 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyNew Year, Same Owl, or The Back To The Swing Of Things Episode!After a three week break, it’s good to finally release another episode. And this one I talk about The Last Of Us, the epic NCIS three-show crossover, The CW going into sports, and it’s almost opening night!
2023-02-0815 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe (Extended) Holiday Episode! Part 3: Through with 2022!In this last part, I’ll take a look back at what was good – mostly – in this year and look forward to 2023!
2022-12-3125 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe (Extended) Holiday Episode Part 2: Close to Christmas EveCongratulations! You’ve just gotten through hours of shopping, school work, and cooking. Now is the time for you to relax and watch your favorite Christmas specials, because in part 2, not only do I share my favorite specials but I get to have guests and tell me what theirs are as well!
2022-12-2431 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe (Extended) Holiday Episode! Part 1: Give Thanks For The YuleFest!!In this 3 part episode, the holiday season begins, and we can’t help but feel grateful for a lot of things… especially holiday specials, plus I interview Hollis Thompson and give you my spoiler free review of the first 3 episodes of Criminal Minds: Evolution!
2022-12-0726 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric Kennedy1st Ever Bonus Episode! Tartuffe Opening Night!In this bonus episode, I’m introducing a brand new segment called Opening Night, in which one of the stars of the play Tartuffe gives a rapid (but detailed) description of what the play is all about!
2022-11-1003 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyHalloween: Season of the OwlHalloween is next week, but you don’t have to wait to get all your scares in. In this episode I give my opinion on Halloween three season of the witch, an NBA Halloween treat, and… A special surprise!
2022-10-291h 33The Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Owl’s Nest: EvolutionThe fall TV series is here, and I’ll talk about my excitement for the new shows, including the new 16th season of Criminal Minds called Evolution, plus the song the summer(and fall) of 2022 will be announced, and I look forward to a couple of games as well!
2022-09-3016 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedySummer’s Last Days, or Falling Into Fall (again)!As everyone is going back to school, they’re making their last bit of summer energy count towards Labor Day weekend! In this episode I talk about what I’ve done during the summer, and looking forward to fall and especially Halloween!
2022-09-0615 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Summer of Streaming or The July 4th Episode!Summer is in full swing, and so is the July 4th weekend! In this episode, I talk about The Boys, Sharknado, Major League Baseball, and the Dream Team! Also, I’m debuting a new feature for the show!
2022-07-0319 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Graduation Episode or Feel The Need For Speed!In this episode, two very important occasions are in session – graduation and TV renewals! Also, I’ll talk about the sequel Top Gun:Maverick, a new doc series TNT, and a different kind of dog show on ABC!
2022-05-2821 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Easter Episode or Remy Scott and the Second Coming of the USFL!So… what’s up in this episode? Oh, not much: I talk about my excitement for the United States Football League’s rebirth, I talked about FBI: Most Wanted and it’s newest star, Dylan McDermott, and… I like to share some Saturday morning memories!
2022-04-1520 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedySeason 3 Premiere or The Episode That Never Sleeps!On location in New York City, season three starts with a nice little vacation… Or is it? In this episode, I talk about my trip that includes going to the Nintendo New York store, seeing a Broadway show, and being serenaded by singing waiters! They say New York is the city that never sleeps, and by the end of my trip, they weren’t kidding!
2022-03-2219 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Super Sunday Season 2 Finale (with Olympic Proportions)!In the season finale, Super Sunday and the Olympic Games are in full swing, and I’m very excited about this year’s halftime show, and I’ve always found redemption to be cool, especially in sports!
2022-02-1317 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric Kennedy2021 and Done! The New Year’s Eve Episode!Time to turn the page of 2021 and into a new chapter 2022!
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The Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Christmas Eve Episode!If you’re done shopping, wrapping up all the presents, and even putting together a Christmas dinner, It’s time to relax with a little sports, specials, and sometime in the squared circle!
2021-12-2423 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyHappy Holidays! The Christmas 2021 Episode!Holiday season is here, and in this episode I’ll talk all things about Christmas!
2021-12-0815 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyA Scary Good Time! The Halloween Weekend Episode!Here we go again! Halloween is almost here, and I’ve got some scary stuff to share… Movies, books, TV shows and a Cowboys game!
2021-10-2912 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyFalling Into Fall…Again!In this episode, it's time to fall into Fall, and (once again) it's time for that well-deserved shift from the heat of summer to the falling leaves and the cool breeze, and preparing for Halloween!
2021-10-191h 35The Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyLest We Forget- The 9/11 Episode!In this short episode, September 11 is this weekend and I share where I was and my reaction to this terrible day.
2021-09-1011 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Dog Days Of Summer Episode!July 4 is over, and now it’s time to settle in until Fall. In this episode I talk about the upcoming black widow release, a spectator free Olympics, and a special surprise I’d like to share!
2021-09-1015 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyFireworks 2: The (Short) July 4th EpisodeThe July 4 weekend is here, and I not only talk about what to do for this weekend but I also talk about the youth movement in the Olympic trials!
2021-07-0211 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Memorial Day Episode!Memorial Day is this weekend, but also one of the great American races, The Indianapolis 500, is making tracks this Sunday. I sit down with Hazel Cotton as she gladly gives me a history lesson (or two).
2021-05-301h 20The Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyIn Case You Missed It (Again!)Well, here I go again with another clip show! Enjoy the interviews I had with Erin Thomas and Hannah Trahan as we talk gaming, Halloween, and dogs!
2021-05-022h 01The Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyMarch Madness! What A Wild 72 Hours!The NCAA tournament has already started, but in this episode I talk about the mid-majors and the upsets, plus I’d like to address a serious issue involving fans!
2021-03-2517 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyLuck of the Irish! The St. Patrick’s Day Episode!Wear your favorite green outfit and grab a mug of your favorite green drink, because St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us!
2021-03-1511 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyHappy Anniversary! Here Comes Season 2!Time to kick off the new season when I talk to Erin Thomas, as well as a new segment called Musical Memories.
2021-03-0536 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedySeason 1 Finale! The Be My Valentine Episode!Valentine’s Day is this Sunday, so get ready for some romance, or a boatload of chocolates!
2021-02-1216 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedySuper Sunday!The Super Bowl is almost here, and I will share you what I like about the Super Bowl from the commercials to entertainment!
2021-02-0424 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyOld Long Since! Farewell to 2020!Time to say goodbye to the year as we look forward to 2021! Listen in as I give you what to watch for on New Year’s Eve, give you my reflections, and my resolutions for the new year.
2020-12-3116 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyNoel, Noel! The Christmas Episode!In this episode, I share my Christmas favorites from movies, TV shows, specials, and my pop culture colleagues share some of their Christmas memories!
2020-12-2516 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyTurkey Day! The (Short) Thanksgiving Episode!Turkey day is almost here, so it’s time to talk about the 3 F’s: Food, Football, and Family Fun!
2020-11-2108 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyHappy Hannahween!Halloween is almost here and once again I and my fellow pop culture colleague Hannah Trahan will share our favorite costumes, candies, and scary movies!
2020-10-251h 25The Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyFalling Into Fall (or Not Another Short Episode!)As Summer ends, it’s time to get warmed up for Fall! Here I talk about what to watch (and listen) during the fall season. (Apple Cider and a warm snack are recommended for this episode!)
2020-10-0107 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyErin Speaks DOG (Dogs, Opera, and Gaming)I talk with Erin Roth Thomas about her opera moments, her love for retro gaming, and of course, her pet dog Reggie!
2020-08-1530 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyFireworks! The July 4th Episode!The Independence Day weekend is almost here, and yours truly thinks it’s time to focus on the three F’s: food, fireworks, and family...and marathons!
2020-07-0206 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyExpanded! The In Case You Missed It Episode!In case you missed out here’s the interviews for my first three shows!
2020-06-221h 17The Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyTrahan-Chan Talks Anime!Join in when I talk to my fellow pop-culture colleague Hannah Trahan about anime.
2020-06-2046 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyChirping with the Songbird! Music & Movie Nights!In this episode, I talk to Haley Patillo Thompson about our favorite music and movies and trade concert stories!
2020-04-1120 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyMy Debut Episode! Talking with DC Gomez!DC Gomez dropped by to talk about the Intern Dairies book series.
2020-03-0613 minThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThe Owl’s Nest with Deric KennedyThis podcast will focus on everything in entertainment and pop culture.
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