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The Wooden Teeth Show
Why is Childcare so Expensive?
Jake speaks with Nicole Riehl about the business challenges of childcare and how they impact price and availability for families. Nicole is President & CEO of EPIC, where she works with employers and business executives to advocate for early childhood investments, policies, and workforce solutions.
2025-07-22
00 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
The Health Impact of Microplastic Ubiquity
Dr. Tracey Woodruff chats with Jake about how drinking, eating and even breathing microplastics are impacting reproductive health, increasing cancer risk and more. They also discuss what can be in our personal lives and in public policy to address these impacts. Dr. Woodruff directs the Program on Reproductive Health & the Environment at the University of California San Francisco.
2025-06-24
00 min
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast
INTERVIEW: Tim Seeley & Jake Williams
Joining us today are two of the spearheading creatives behind the upcoming Kai-Sei Era, which launches an all-new Godzilla-centered shared universe at IDW Publishing.One is the editor of the entire Kai-Sei communique and the fan-favorite IDW hit Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees from good-friend-of-the-show Patrick Horvath.The other is the Eisner Award-nominated writer of the aforementioned Godzilla #1 with artist Nikola Čižmešija, as well as fan favorite series’ like Hack/Slash, Local Man, Revival & Money Shot. He is also headlining the upcoming Masters of the Universe miniseries: The Sword of Flaw...
2025-06-06
45 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
The Return of Yesteryear Diseases
Jake speaks with Susan Lontine about the public health implications of declining immunization rates, as well as new, regressive vaccine policies and what we can do about them. Susan is the Executive Director of Immunize Colorado and a former state legislator.
2025-05-27
00 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Applying a Scientific & Political Lens to MAHA
Jake speaks with Dr. Jessica Knurick about the Make America Healthy Again agenda. They evaluate the existence of scientific evidence that supports the movement's signature initiatives, consider the partisan and other dynamics that shape MAHA's support and opposition, and discuss the rise of Americans consuming wellness information via social media.
2025-04-23
00 min
That's A Gay Ass Podcast
"The Audacity Of Straight Men" w/ Jake DuPree
International burlesque STAH Jake DuPree comes on the podcast for a pitch perfect ep. In addition to partying with Jane Krakowski in Paris, we discuss:- having a gay twin brother- working with Kylie Minogue and Christina Aguilera- regional productions of CATS- the first time Jake put on a bra- straight men in Jake's DMsPlus, we ask "which international city has the hottest men?"**********************************************************************Check out...
2025-03-26
53 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
How to Improve Suicide Risk Screening
Jake speaks with Jordana Ash and Dr. Megan Rogers about new research on suicidality that has implications for how we screen for risk. Drawing from Jordana's tragic family story and Dr. Rogers' research, the trio discuss how we can improve suicide screening and save lives.
2025-03-25
00 min
Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs
Vice and Virtue - The Moral Premise with Stan Williams | The Julia and Gino Show
In this enlightening discussion, Gino and Julia dive deep into the world of storytelling with special guest, Stan Williams, author and expert on the "Moral Premise." They explore the magic behind memorable movies, the essence of well-rounded characters, and why some films resonate while others fall flat.Stan sheds light on the importance of connecting with an audience's values and the art of showing rather than telling. The conversation takes a turn into the realm of business, where Gino seeks insights on using storytelling to captivate potential investors.Key Highlights:The significance of flawed...
2025-03-21
39 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
The Stakes of the 'Medicaid Unwind'
Jake speaks with Phyllis Resnick, co-author of a new report on the economic impact of Medicaid expansion in Colorado. They address the effects of the so-called "Medicaid Unwind" and the damage that may be caused in the event of cuts to Medicaid that Congress is currently considering.
2025-02-25
00 min
Inspector Empire Builder
The Art of Follow-Up in Sales with Jake Edenfield
Send us a textIn this episode of Empire State of Mind, host Matt Williams interviews Jake Edenfield, a seasoned home inspector from Wichita, Kansas. Jake shares his journey into the home inspection industry and offers valuable insights into growing a successful business, balancing work and life, and expanding into a multi-inspector firm.Key Highlights:1. Journey into Home Inspection:Jake takes listeners through his personal journey, explaining what led him to pursue home inspection and how he built a thriving business from the ground up.2. Building Client...
2024-12-06
46 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Polling the Pollsters
Jake speaks with Chris Keating and Jake Martin of the polling firm Keating Research about how best to consume polling information, and they dive into some interesting recent data. Topics include demographic shifts in the presidential race, the implications of a potential open primary and ranked-choice voting system in CO, and some predictions about how some races will turn out this November.
2024-10-18
00 min
Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs
From Broke to Building a Millionaire University with Justin Williams | The Jake and Gino Show
In this episode of the Jake and Gino podcast, Jake and Gino are joined by Justin Williams, founder of Millionaire University. Justin shares his incredible journey from dropping out of college one semester before graduation to building multiple seven-figure businesses. We dive deep into his path to financial freedom, overcoming early struggles, and the importance of taking massive action. Justin's story of pivoting from football to flipping homes and now educating others through his unique platform is both inspiring and actionable for entrepreneurs and investors alike.Listen as we discuss the challenges of scaling a business, the...
2024-09-16
45 min
Wisconsin Music Podcast
WMP 151: Melodies of Milwaukee: Jake Williams' Journey through Wisconsin's Music Scene as a self-taught musician
WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST WMP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WI_Music_Podcast AMPLFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC Episode 151 Jake Williams Hey there, music lovers! Welcome back to another episode of the Wisconsin Music Podcast. I'm Zach Fell, your host, and today we have an incredible guest with us—Jake Williams. Jake is a self-taught full-time musician who has been a cornerstone of Milwaukee's vibrant music community. With a repertoire of off-the-wall cover interpretations centered around his genuine piano and vocal performances, Jake redefines what it means to be a cover musician. Jake's schedule is packed wit...
2024-07-23
43 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Illiberalism and Public Health
Jake speaks with Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of Boston University's School of Public Health. Dr. Galea has authored a new book, "Within Reason: A Liberal Public Health for an Illiberal Time," in which he contends that public health has strayed from its roots within the classical liberal tradition, especially during the pandemic, and should now re-embrace the pursuit of knowledge through reasoned inquiry and open debate.
2024-03-14
00 min
Beanie Bois with Brian and Jake
Beanie Bois Funeral Finale
Thank you for coming to the ceremony. We appreciate you for however many episodes you listened to. We, The Beanie Bois, enjoyed the 3 seasons of the BB Podcast to the fullest. Beanie Bois are forever! Cheers, Brother. Brian & Jake __________ We have stickers now, DM us if you want some! Check out our new website! www.beaniebois.com We have our first ever MERCH! Find us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/beanieboispodcast
2024-01-11
1h 30
The Wooden Teeth Show
Youth Mental Health, According to Youth
We've heard a lot from adult sources on our youth mental health crisis in recent years, but what do young people themselves have to say? Jake speaks with two teen leaders, Lily Poteet and Braeden Turner, about their activism on youth mental health. They have launched a podcast, called "The Prosperity Project," that explores issues including suicide, stress and perfectionism.
2023-11-23
00 min
Beanie Bois with Brian and Jake
Caught In The Red Light; The Wedding Episode
The Bois broke the law, and the law won. Rose Gerber's EP Memories Someday is reviewed by Jake & his dad Tim Jake get married in the woods Go Check out Rose's EP here: Instagram: @rosegerbermusic https://open.spotify.com/album/16jzl5ipnbbDBdpKcIqFTy?si=Zalz10mXQdqC-mPu46mTBg Check out our new website! www.beaniebois.com We have our first ever MERCH! Find us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/beanieboispodcast
2023-09-30
50 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
A Field Guide for Policy Engagement on Public Health
Jake speaks with Dr. Keshia Pollack Porter of the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University and Katrina Forrest, Co-Executive Director of City Health. Porter and Forrest have co-authored Policy Engagement, a book that guides public health practitioners on engaging with policymakers to create a healthier, more equitable world. Their conversation covers the book, along with examining the political moment in which the field of public health finds itself after the pandemic.
2023-09-28
00 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Social Media's Impact on Youth Mental Health
Jake speaks with Danny Weiss, Chief Advocacy Officer at Common Sense Media. They cover how social media is impacting young people, how public policy can mitigate this impact, and how Common Sense Media is helping to educate kids and parents about how to safely navigate online platforms.
2023-09-21
00 min
The Revival
S2 | EP: 19 A Story Of Healing W/Jake Whan - From Athlete To Alchemy
Jake Whan is a passionate Breathwork Facilitator, Podcast Host, Energy Healer and Somatic Worker. Jake has a unique ability to guide people towards finding their true selves and inner power. With his expertise he has developed a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and how to access and harness one's own energy to achieve optimal wellness & performance. Jake's personal journey as a football player and subsequent healing journey has equipped him with a wealth of experience and empathy, making him a natural and effective coach. Jake’s mission is to help the planet heal and come together as...
2023-09-11
37 min
Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs
Vice and Virtue - The Moral Premise with Stan Williams | The Julia and Gino Show
In this enlightening discussion, Gino and Julia dive deep into the world of storytelling with special guest, Stan Williams, author and expert on the "Moral Premise." They explore the magic behind memorable movies, the essence of well-rounded characters, and why some films resonate while others fall flat. Stan sheds light on the importance of connecting with an audience's values and the art of showing rather than telling. The conversation takes a turn into the realm of business, where Gino seeks insights on using storytelling to captivate potential investors. Key Highlights: The significance of flawed...
2023-08-29
39 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
From Winning Ugly to Ugly as Sin: Part 3 of 3
As if 2021 weren't bad enough, the White Sox experience was about to get exponentially worse. As the team makes its heel turn, we'll explore the real time experience a fandom's divorce from their team. It's ugliness in full bloom, and there's nothing winning about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-williams5/message
2023-07-26
38 min
Beanie Bois with Brian and Jake
Get Sad for Emo Nite
The Bois recap Jake's Bachelor Party, Brian is a Home chef now. The Bois review Emo Nite at Holocene. Check out our new website! www.beaniebois.com We have our first ever MERCH! Find us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/beanieboispodcast Send us Love or Hate mail to beanieboispod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beaniebois/support
2023-07-21
36 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
From Winning Ugly to Ugly as Sin: Part 2 of 3
They were contenders, and likable ones at that. Until... In this episode, we'll explore how owner Jerry Reinsdorf went rogue on his organization by attempting to rectify what he considered a nearly 35-year-old personnel mistake. We'll examine the error of attempting to turn back time, and its fallout - not only what it cost the team's chances to be perennial World Series contenders, but what Reinsdorf himself thought of both the fans and the players they had been rooting for. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-williams5/message
2023-07-12
35 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
From Winning Ugly to Ugly as Sin: Part 1 of 3
Want to know why men, women, boys and girls are madly cheering for their team and all you see is laundry? This is how I fell in love, not just with baseball, but with the Chicago White Sox. For two decades, I lived the ups and downs, glory and tragedy, and saw someone step into immortality, it allowed me to smile, to hope, to dream. But how do you deal with your first love doing something irredeemable? In part one of this three-part love story, the boy who falls in love with the team, making...
2023-06-28
32 min
In Session With...
...Jake Reed
Text the showToday’s guest is Jake Reed.Jake is a drummer based in LA. His credits include Katy Perry, Seth Macfarlane and Bob Mintzer. He’s also recorded on several TV and film soundtracks including “The Old Man”, “Queer As Folk (reboot)” and Cobra Kai.Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in Kansas City, studying with Peter Erskine, learning through teaching, and dealing with the pressure of the studio.We didn’t discuss it, but Jake has a very successful YouTube channel, and sells drum sample packs. The industry i...
2023-06-27
1h 37
Beanie Bois with Brian and Jake
Hungry Tigers & Vegan Corn Dogs
In this episode... Brian gets Fitted for a new car, Jake is preparing for the Heat-wave. The bois review Hungry Tiger bar in Portland. Check out our new website! www.beaniebois.com We have our first ever MERCH! Find us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/beanieboispodcast Send us Love or Hate mail to beanieboispod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beaniebois/support
2023-05-13
32 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
The Drama King of Green Bay
On this episode, we'll take a deep dive into how and why Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback who's arguably the best player in Green Bay Packer history, is the same guy the team can't wait to let go. Listen as we take a look at his 18-year one-man dramatic production-slash-revenge tour to prove that everyone who overlooked or passed him by was actively, egregiously wrong in their judgment, and how that has led him to commit the sins of the elder he hated most. Thank you for listening. Please leave a review wherever...
2023-04-20
37 min
Beanie Bois with Brian and Jake
Beanie Bois Are Alive!
After a yearlong hiatus, Brian & Jake are back in the studio to bring you the best podcast directly from Portland, Oregon. Big changes are here, a new format, more fun, and who knows....organized shenanigans. Send us some Hate Mail or Love Mail on IG. Our Instagram: @beanieboispodcast Website: www.beaniebois.com Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beaniebois --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beaniebois/support
2023-04-06
29 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Djoker's Wild
Rules? Where we're going there are no rules. For world number one men's tennis player Novak Djokovic, it has been as startling a descent over the past three years as it was an ascent for the previous decade-plus. How did such a great sportsman, once a poor kid who grew up in a a war-torn nation hitting tennis balls or shrapnel blasted tennis courts become a caricature of the worst kind of self-obsessed, sanctimonious, hypocritical, rules don't apply to me, sports celebrity? We'll take a look at his high-speed plummet from athlete to admire to the unfortunate...
2023-03-08
28 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
America, We Have a Drinking Problem
Excessive alcohol consumption and related deaths are on the rise. Why is this happening and what can we do about it? Jake speaks with Dr. Bill Burman about the latest data and possible policy solutions to address this public health challenge.
2023-03-06
00 min
Bummer Summer Mixes
Jake Fab B2B Robby G - Live From Auburn University [Auburn, AL - FEB 25, 2023]
TRACKLIST: 1. Supply The Love 2. Chicago - Street Player (Andrew Lux Remix) 3. Let You Do This (with Buy Now) 4. Let Me Take You 5. Avicii vs CID - Levels De Paris (Tom Enzy Edit) 6. Play That Funky Music (Netgate Edit) - Chris Lorenzo x Dombresky x Wild Cherry 7. Wait A Minute - Biscits 8. Ready or not (Bougenvilla & Marc MacRowland rework) 9. Get Down x Ce Sior x Sweet Dreams (Jake Fab Mashup) 10. Cant Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft Ray Dalton (Angelo The Kid x Vandal On Da Track Remix) 11. Schak - Moving All Around (Jumpin') (feat. Kim English) 12. Hey Mama (Hypelezz...
2023-03-03
53 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
The Best People Money Can Buy
You can't walk through this world without stepping on a few feet. You can't make an omelet without cracking a few eggs. If you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen. Okay, but what if there's nothing left in the kitchen but the bad apples that spoil the whole bunch? On this season, a look at those bad apples in sports, why they're rotten to the core, and what to do about them. When Charles Barkley made a Nike ad saying athletes shouldn't be role models, he took heat from all si...
2023-02-22
02 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
The Ultimate Model Employee
The last shoe dropped on the relationship between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets, as Kyrie forced his way out of Brooklyn. The first time he was introduced at Barclay Center after the trade request, he was roundly booed. It is everything he deserved on the way out, and actually, he let the Nets off the hook. They no longer have to strike the balance between on court wizardry and off court behavior that hits on every example of what you should avoid when making an expensive hire. In this episode, we'll look at Kyrie Irving's super-speed...
2023-02-03
35 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Our Faltering War on Drugs
Why is the War on Drugs constantly faltering or stalling out? In this episode, we'll explore why've let so many opportunities to gain the upper hand against drugs, be it cocaine in the 1980s or fentanyl and opioids over the past decade, slip through our fingers. And take a look at how Major League Baseball continues to miss the moment when national crisis and national pastime collide. Content warning: there will be some description of a death by drug overdose --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-williams5/message
2023-01-13
36 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Trailer: Our Faltering War on Drugs
Remember when we were told drugs would cook your brain as fast as it takes to fry an egg? And then the commercial ended, almost on a dare, with, "Any questions?" Well, here we are 35 years later and there are news headlines about fentanyl and opium deaths nearly every day. In this episode of Wrecking the Toy Department, we'll examine the questions we should have asked long ago and why we continually go to so much effort to avoid a conversation that's been at the forefront of our nation for more than half a century. --- Send in a v...
2023-01-11
02 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
The Survey Says ...
This episode's truth: polling impacts our democracy and democracy, of course, impacts our health. Jake speaks with pollster Chris Keating of Keating Research about the state of public opinion polling, what happened in this year's election and what to look out for in the next one.
2022-11-22
00 min
The Wheel Print
#23- Jake Williams - 2x Paralympic Gold Medalist & Head Coach of the UWW Men's Team
Jake Williams' work ethic has earned him double gold. His reputation and experience as an elite player have earned him the Head Coach job at the prestigious Men's Collegiate Warhawk wheelchair basketball program. I really enjoyed having Jake on The Wheel Print podcast and I hope that you enjoy our conversation, too. Follow Jake Williams on Instagram @jakeusa2 Support the showAre you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint
2022-11-09
54 min
Redefining CyberSecurity
Black Hat 25 & DEF CON 30 Live Streaming Coverage With ITSPmagazine | Chloé Messdaghi, Jake Williams, And Bryson Bort | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast With Sean Martin And Marco Ciappelli
It's Hacker Summer Camp time! Thank you for joining this live stream during Black Hat and DEF CON with guests Chloé Messdaghi, Jake Williams, and Bryson Bort!Watch the live stream video on our Black Hat and DEF CON coverage page: https://www.itspm.ag/bhdc22Follow our social media as everything will be streamed live as it is. No editing, no script, and most of all … no BS 🎙✨🤘😬 ITSPmagazine and friends ... connecting the world with InfoSec!Co-HostChloé MessdaghiHost of The Changemaking Podcast on ITSPmagazine and Chief Impact Officer a...
2022-08-11
46 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Will the war on drugs continue?
The rise in overdoses, crime and homelessness is posing a political challenge to continued movement away from the war on drugs and toward a public health approach. Jake speaks with Kassandra Frederique and Terrance Carroll about both the politics and the reality of what's happening on the ground on this issue. Kassandra leads the Drug Policy Alliance, a national nonprofit that works to end the war on drugs. Terrance is the former Speaker of the House in Colorado, and a current police officer.
2022-06-14
00 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Add to Resume: I'm a Dad
How do sports talk radio people react when they find out an afternoon drive host won't be going on a work trip to Las Vegas because of the possible impending birth of his child? The answer might surprise you. This episode will explore why even though the United States is one of just two nations in the world that doesn't provide federally mandated paid parental leave, there's still hope it will happen. And, impossible though it might seem, sports talk radio is providing that beacon of hope that men will no longer be belittled or disparaged for w...
2022-03-25
34 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Add to Resume: I'm a Dad Trailer
Professional sports have shown us why the United States still has yet to enact federally mandated paid parental leave. But, could sports talk radio - known for the most lowbrow of Cro-Magnon guy talk - end up being the beacon we follow to eventually enacting just that into federal law? It's a question we'll examine as we learn why one Chicago sports talk radio host won't be joining the rest of his show's cast in Law Vegas, and see how both his colleagues and listeners react to the news. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j...
2022-03-24
01 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Uncovering Deep Flaws in Colorado's Mental Health System
Jake speaks with investigative journalist Susan Greene of Colorado News Collaborative, who recently published a piece that reports on troubling financial arrangements, lax oversight and systemic failures that leave Coloradans without needed mental health care. The piece is the first in an ongoing series of reports, called "On Edge," that examines the state's mental health system
2022-01-28
00 min
Beanie Bois with Brian and Jake
Taco Bell in a Jar
Brian & Jake run through some current events, Uber Eats disasters & Lyft car accidents. Sponsored by: Knotted Bohemian https://www.instagram.com/knotted.bohemian/?hl=en https://www.etsy.com/shop/knottedbohemian/ Our Instagram: @beanieboispodcast Website: www.beaniebois.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beaniebois --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beaniebois/support
2022-01-07
48 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Billionaires Lives Matter trailer
When it comes to the reasons behind the resignation of Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, don't buy what the NFL is trying to sell you. Even though he had to go for the racism, homophobia, misogyny and sexism that ran rampant through his work emails with league executives, he was forced out for entirely the wrong reasons. His ousting came at the end of a near year-and-a-half long investigation into the Washington Football Team. In the end, Gruden became the scapegoat the NFL could use to salvage the reputation and the team control of billionaire WFT majority owner...
2021-12-03
01 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Billionaires Lives Matter
The NFL can laud itself for doing the right thing in forcing Jon Gruden to resign as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders because of his racist, homophobic and mysoginistic emails. But, in this episode, we'll look at how and why the NFL did the right thing - partially - for entirely the wrong reasons - to protect a billionaire team owner. Because, in the NFL, their reputations, desires, problems must be catered to above all else. In the NFL, it's truly the billionaires' lives that matter most.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jake-williams5...
2021-11-30
40 min
Beanie Bois with Brian and Jake
Stepping into the Metaverse! We're Back Baby.
Brian & Jake are back after a year of hiatus. We stepped into the Metaverse with topics such as Coronavirus, camping & Connect Four. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beaniebois/support
2021-11-25
37 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Meltdown
Jake speaks with journalist and bestselling author David Sirota about his new podcast, "Meltdown," available on Audible. The eight-part series identifies the anemic political response to the Great Recession as a primary driver of troubling political trends we're experiencing today, including the rise of white nationalism and the assault on democracy. They also discuss "Don't Look Up," a new movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Sirota helped create the story for the film, which originated as a political (and comedic) allegory for our response to climate change.
2021-11-03
00 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Public Health Under Siege
Jake speaks with Brian Castrucci, CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, who has produced a new book, "Public Health Under Siege: Improving Policy in Turbulent Times." They discuss the state of the public health workforce, readiness for future pandemic response, and the prospects for public health political advocacy. Find out more about the book here: https://debeaumont.org/books/public-health-under-siege/
2021-10-22
00 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Field of White Dreams Trailer
Should Major League Baseball be using Field of Dreams to celebrate its sport? On top of not being a good movie, it revels in the nostalgia of a time when Blacks couldn't play baseball and women couldn't vote. Despite that, MLB's Field of Dreams game between the White Sox and Yankees was a box office smash with a pure Hollywood ending. So then, why afterwards did MLB decide to promote the 2022 Field of Dreams game rather than the man who delivered the silver screen walk-off and should be the face of baseball - White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson. ...
2021-09-29
01 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Field of White Dreams
Why is Field of Dreams the movie Major League Baseball has chosen to celebrate its sport? Sure, August's Field of Dreams game between the White Sox and Yankees was a dream game - a ratings bonanza with a Hollywood ending - but it could have been so much more. It was a moment baseball could have capitalized on to expand its fan base by putting its full marketing machine behind the sport's biggest Black star, who's perhaps its biggest current star, period.Instead, Major League Baseball chose to revel in the nostalgia of a time when it...
2021-09-24
31 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
The Ideas Episode
In search of fresh ideas to improve public policy for the sake of public health and equity, Jake asks four colleagues to come on the pod and pitch a policy idea that has caught their attention. They cover territory ranging from what we put in our bodies, to where we live, to how we get money.
2021-08-26
00 min
Discourse in Magic
Three Questions With Jake Strong Podcast
This week we share a segment from the Three Questions with Jake Strong Podcast, in which Jonah was recently a guest on. Jake’s podcast is a simple premise, he asks his guests three questions. That’s it! And in this episode he asked Jonah about the misunderstood aspects of running a magic business, the preparation that goes into interviewing his guests on Discourse in Magic, and his strengths and weaknesses with the Toronto Magic Company. Along with Jonah, Jake has also interviewed Ben Train from the Toronto Magic Company. Be sure to check...
2021-08-26
30 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
The Motherhood Penalty trailer
Today, Canadian boxer Mandy Bujold will learn whether or not she's headed to the Olympics. She earned the right to go, having made the Canadian team that was to participate in the Olympic qualifying tournament last year. But when it was cancelled due to Covid, the International Olympic Committee decided to qualify boxers based on their results from three tournaments in 2017 and 2018, the only three tournaments Bujold has missed since starting her boxing career in 2004. She was away from the sport for 11 months due to pregnancy and postpartum, and in 2018, she and her husband welcomed their daughter Kate Olympia...
2021-06-30
01 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
America’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
Jake speaks with Lishaun Francis of Children Now. They discuss the nature of the crisis of suicide, anxiety, depression and substance use facing kids today, and what we can do about it on a policy level as we exit the pandemic. Children Now is an organization that advances public policy to support the physical and mental health of kids, especially children of color.
2021-06-21
00 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
The Motherhood Penalty
Heading into what the International Olympic Committee has billed as the Gender Equity Games, Canadian boxer Mandy Bujold’s fight just to qualify for the Summer Olympics next month has served notice of how far we still need to go to achieve actual gender equity in the world.In 2017, Bujold, then ranked 8th in the world, took some time away from the sport to start a family. After an absence of 11 months, she returned to the ring and made the Canadian boxing team.However, when the 2020 Olympic qualifying tournament was cancelled due to the global Co...
2021-06-17
30 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Sports Gets It First
There’s no such thing as, “just stick to sports.”To paraphrase Oscar-winning film director Spike Lee: If you read the sports section, you’ll know what’s happening in the world. Sports gets it first… Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James, Megan Rapinoe, the courageous women of the WNBA… and most certainly Covid-19. The reason why March 11, 2020 is the day the coronavirus pandemic became truly real in America is because the NBA shut down its season, and March Madness was cancelled the next day… full stop.“If you read the sports section, you’ll know what’s happening in the wor...
2021-05-05
32 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
The COVID-19 Vaccine Endgame
While COVID-19 vaccine distribution has been ahead of schedule in its early phases, polling shows that convincing those who remain unvaccinated will be difficult. Jake speaks with Dr. Jennifer Reich about how we address vaccine hesitancy to reach herd immunity on COVID-19. Dr. Reich is the author of Calling the Shots: Why Parents Reject Vaccines, and a professor of sociology at the University of Colorado.
2021-04-27
00 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Florida Man Strikes Again
“Florida Man” isn’t just a meme or a jokey news story including a mugshot of a white man looking like he has no idea he’s done something wrong. Personified here by newly minted Jaguars coach Urban Meyer, “Florida Man” is also a culture, one that can help explain a disturbing lack of diversity when it comes to corporate hiring practices.MUSIC CREDITS"The Sky of our Ancestors" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sneaky Snitch" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed...
2021-04-12
30 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Gaslit by the Gas Industry
Jake speaks with Sabrina Pacha of Healthy Air and Water Colorado, where they discuss the health effects of using gas in homes and how the gas industry is pushing back against converting homes to electric, including by using Instagram influencers. Then Jake speaks with Vijay Limaye, an epidemiologist with NRDC, about how we quantify and communicate the health impact of climate change and what we can do to turn the tide.
2021-03-08
00 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Living the Dream
Because of the courageous and heroic work of her employees, the mostly Black women who play for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, a team named after Martin Luther King Jr.’s most famous speech, Dream co-owner and former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler lost her re-election bid to Raphael Warnock, the pastor of the Atlanta church King once led. Loeffler’s re-election campaign and subsequent defeat has left her own life’s dreams in tatters.Contact the show at jgwilliams99@gmail.comCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic audio and descriptions of people being killed by police.
2021-01-29
38 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Jack Healy of the New York Times on COVID-19 impact on Native Americans
Native American communities are being devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the toll isn’t just on health, but also on culture, as language, customs and oral history is perishing along with Native elders. Jake speaks with New York Times journalist Jack Healy about his reporting on this impact and what Natives are doing to counteract it.
2021-01-25
00 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
The Old Boys Club
Why would the Chicago White Sox organization make the exact wrong hire at the exact wrong time? The Old Boys Club, of course. What’s that, you ask? Take a listen and learn about all the benefits this club bestows on its members. And remember, you’ll never get to be a part of it, and neither will I.Want to contact the show? Email me at jgwilliams99@gmail.comMUSIC CREDITS:"Fearless First" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"D...
2020-12-24
29 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Public Health & Politics with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
Jake speaks with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about how Abdul's public health training informs his political instincts, the status of the public health workforce, and his insights on why President Trump won in 2016, but lost in 2020. They also dabble in actors with Egyptian roots, Ann Arbor deli talk, and a little sports. Abdul is a CNN political contributor, podcaster, and author. He was formerly the Executive Director of the Detroit Health Department and also ran for Governor of Michigan.
2020-12-22
00 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
On the Wildfire Frontline with Dan Gibbs
Jake speaks with Dan Gibbs, who is a wildland firefighter and Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Dan was deployed this year to fight what were the largest forest fires in the state's history, which was part of a swell of fires this year out West that consumed an area larger than the state of Maryland. Dan offers both a ground-level and a policy perspective on how to fight wildfires, sets the record straight on Trump's "forest raking," and takes a position on whether wildland firefighters should have their own calendar.
2020-11-12
00 min
The Giant Pod with Andy Wrintmore
#08 JAKE HIGHT: Hip-Hop, The Creative Mind, and Surviving the Moroccan Mafia
Andy’s guest this week is Hip Hop artist, Jake Hight. Jake talks about all aspects of his work both with Alien Jakes, and the genre bending Gundhi Brothers. Andy and Jake also talk messy workspaces, Robin Williams, and Jake's brush with the Moroccan Mafia.THE FAMOUS CREATIVES WHO HAD A MESSY DESKGUNDHI BROTHERSALIEN JAKES Subscribe to the podcast, follow us on the socials:Instagram: @andy_s1sEmail: thegiantpod@gmail.com Hosted on Ac...
2020-11-12
1h 05
Wrecking the Toy Department
It's OK to Say You're Depressed
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott showed true leadership when he admitted to having suffered from depression and sought treatment. His story and those like his are a meaningful strike against what’s called “toxic masculinity,” the outdated notion that men should hide or otherwise cover up their vulnerabilities.A brief warning to listeners: This episode contains discussion of depression and suicide.MUSIC CREDITS:Memory Lane by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4036-memory-laneLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeodLink...
2020-09-24
18 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
College football is broken
It's time to stop pretending that the "student" in the NCAA's student-athlete model is anywhere near as important as the 'athlete" part to those in charge. This structural imbalance in college sports has been exposed and magnified by the desire of those in charge to do everything they can to play a full college football season in the midst of a pandemic, regardless of what it might do to their players' health. This is how the system was designed to work, to take advantage of the players, most of whom are minorities, and their free labor. It shouldn't be...
2020-08-31
37 min
Jake Isat Meditations
Jake Isat Meditations (Trailer)
2020-08-26
00 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
Rebuilding in the Wake of the Pandemic with Dr. Ashwin Vasan
Jake speaks with Dr. Ashwin Vasan, a physician and epidemiologist who is also the President & CEO of Fountain House, an organization with international reach that supports people with mental illness. In the conversation, Jake mines Dr. Vasan’s public health expertise in exploring our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including what steps Vice President Joe Biden should take to advance public health should he become President, and how we should communicate about and build confidence in the adoption of a COVID-19 vaccine.
2020-08-25
00 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
A Capital Disgrace
Go Football Team! Yes, that's the new name of the Washington Football Team, formerly the 'Skins. On this episode, we take a look back at the team's last two decades under owner Daniel Snyder, and why the Washington football organization during that time can best be referred to as A Capital Disgrace.Content warning: there are curse words used as well as descriptions of sexual harassment in the workplace.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jake-williams5/message
2020-08-12
20 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Sports to the Rescue
It's on! Major League Baseball is back, but is bringing sports back in the midst of a global pandemic a good idea?Are we ready? Is professional sports ready? Or could it be that sports are the Covid cure we've been searching for all this time?Content Warning: There is a graphic interview in which someone details his own personal battle dealing with Covid-19.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jake-williams5/message
2020-07-24
22 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
Exploring an Empty Stadium
Professional team sports are coming back in bubbles, to be played in completely empty arenas and stadiums. Until the coronavirus pandemic ends, it's probably we won't get any further than partial crowds in the stands.But there is a second, and larger cloud casting a pall over these fan-less sporting events... To understand the full symbolism of an empty stadium, we went back five years, to the April 29, 2015 game between the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles played at a locked down Camden Yards. Outside the stadium, Baltimore was teeming with demonstrators protesting the death of Freddie...
2020-07-13
23 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
The forgotten World Series champions
In the season following the Boston Red Sox breaking "The Curse," there was bound to be a shadow hanging over the 2005 World Series champions. But what if I told you the 2005 White Sox, broke an 88-year championship drought, two years longer than the Red Sox, but that their achievement has been largely lost to history in the past 15 years? So let's take a look back at why the 2005 White Sox deserve far more credit and attention than they've received.Music credits:Soularflair - Cue 1a, Dark Building Tension; Understated Focus, L...
2020-06-18
34 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
When electric orange was the coolest color
We re-live the best season in Illinois basketball program history - how the Illini and coach Bruce Weber were ahead of their time, and we discuss the greatest moments of the season - a demolition of Chris Paul and then-#1 Wake Forest, the greatest comeback in NCAA Tournament history and the first and only time Illinois reached the national championship game. For five months, the Illini couldn't lose, and they made everything cool - even the fluorescent orange usually reserved for traffic cones and hunting vests.Music credits:Jessie Spillane - Super Bubbly
2020-05-16
21 min
Wrecking the Toy Department
The Beauty of Winning Ugly
We miss sports. A LOT. But why? Why does it feel, during this time, that there is such a void in our life?This season is an exploration of the sports touchstones of my life, why sports became so meaningful to me that I made a career of working in sports journalism.This episode is the start of that story, which begins with my memories of the very first sporting event I remember watching start to end - the Chicago White Sox beating the California Angels 11-0 on Sept. 9, 1983. Why does that game stick in...
2020-04-18
12 min
The Wooden Teeth Show
A Breath of Fresh Cyanide
While our air quality overall has improved in the last 50 years, air pollution today still causes about 100,000 premature deaths annually in America. It costs us all about $886 billion per year. The air emissions from our fossil fuel economy not only accelerates climate change, but also poses a health risk right now in communities across the U.S. as harmful substances, like Benzene, are still emitted.Jake speaks with Chase Woodruff, a journalist who writes for Westword, about his reporting on an oil refinery in Metro Denver that has been...
2020-03-10
00 min
Beanie Bois with Brian and Jake
One 12% IPA please *Jake Voice*
In this episode Brian and Jake discuss their height difference, the bois become superheroes, and start a throuple. Follow us on Instagram @dayography @ssponyboy Artwork by @Juliannie8 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beaniebois/support
2020-02-19
59 min
Beanie Bois with Brian and Jake
The Beanie Bois go to Pleasure Island!
In this weeks episode, Brian talks about meeting strangers, Jake tries Smirnoff Ice Peppermint and we ask the age old question... "What Happens when you go 16Loko?" Follow us on Instagram @dayography @ssponyboy Artwork by @juliannie8 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beaniebois/support
2020-02-08
57 min