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Simone Biles - Audio BiographySimone Biles and Jonathan Owens Living Their Best Life at Milan Winter OlympicsSimone Biles BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast ever, turned heads with a surprise appearance at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy, cheering Team USA alongside husband Jonathan Owens. E! News reported on February 13 that the power couple sat rinkside for the mens single figure skating, rooting for stars like Ilia Malinin and Andrew Torgashev, with Biles telling the crowd shes super excited to watch but admitting she cant skate like them per The Athletic. Times of India detailed her one-word Instagram shoutout Go to speedskating ace Jordan Stolz on Valentines Day...
2026-02-1702 minSimone Biles - Audio BiographySimone Biles and Jonathan Owens Cheer Team USA at 2026 Winter Olympics in MilanSimone Biles BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Simone Biles turned heads with a surprise appearance at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy, where E! News caught her cheering alongside husband Jonathan Owens for Team USA in the mens single figure skating event on February 13. The 28-year-old gymnastics icon, fresh off becoming the most decorated US gymnast in Olympic history at the 2024 Paris Games, ditched the summer spotlight to play spectator, hyping stars like Ilia Malinin and Andrew Torgashev from the crowd. According to E! News, Biles gushed to the audience about being super excited to watch the skaters...
2026-02-1401 minSimone Biles - Audio BiographySimone Biles Moves Back to Texas Mansion as Jonathan Owens Faces 2026 Free AgencySimone Biles BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens have packed up their Chicago rental and returned to their sprawling lakefront mansion in Spring Texas just outside Houston after his Chicago Bears contract ended with the 2025 NFL season according to Realtor.com. The power couple who wed in 2023 documented their bittersweet Windy City farewell on her Instagram Stories with cozy date nights flashing matching Audemars Piguet watches toasting cocktails and a final ice cream run captioned Ice cream date before moving back to Houston. Biles gave fans a tantalizing peek into their dream...
2026-02-1002 minSimone Biles - Audio BiographySimone Biles Turns Heads in Custom Jonathan Owens Coat at Bears Playoff GameSimone Biles BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Simone Biles, the gymnastics icon taking a well-deserved break from the mat, has been all over the style scene cheering her husband Jonathan Owens through the Chicago Bears playoff run. Pro Football Network reports she gushed on Instagram this week over his nomination for GQ Sports 2026 Most Stylish NFL Player, captioning a photo of him in a floor-length cream fur coat, Hubby popped off this year okayyyyy, and urging fans to vote via their stories, calling him Fine and All Mine. Marca echoes the buzz, noting the power couple's rising star...
2026-01-3102 minSimone Biles - Audio BiographySimone Biles Brings Championship Style to Chicago Sports Scene Amid Jonathan Owens Playoff RunSimone Biles BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Simone Biles has been the ultimate Chicago sports siren this week, turning heads from sidelines to courtsides while stealing the spotlight amid her husband Jonathan Owens playoff push with the Bears. On January 10, Realtor.com reports she cheered the Bears to a thrilling 31-27 Wild Card win over the Packers at Soldier Field, rocking a custom fur coat emblazoned with Owens name, number 36, and his photo, proving her game-day glam is next-level devotion. Just days later, on January 13, she switched leagues for a gworls night at the Chicago Bulls United Center...
2026-01-2002 minSimone Biles - Audio BiographySimone Biles Unwraps Cozy First Christmas in Dream Texas Mansion with Husband Jonathan OwensSimone Biles BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens rang in Christmas with cozy family vibes at their sprawling new Texas mansion just outside Houston. According to People magazine via AOL on December 25, the power couple lounged in matching navy silk pajamas by a crackling fireplace, unwrapping Louis Vuitton gifts like a Keepall travel bag for him and a vanity set plus foot massager for her, all while Elf flickered on screen and they stole sweet kisses. Biles posted the intimate clips on her Instagram Story, captioning one merry Christmas everyone and another...
2025-12-2702 min
Fascination StreetJonathan Grossman (Johnny Keys) - Keyboard (Uncle Lucius / Sleepy Jon / The Guthrie Girls)Jonathan GrossmanTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jonathan Grossman. Known in some circles as Johnny Keys; Jon is the keyboard player for the rock band Uncle Lucius. Jon is from Kentucky, and how he became part of this kickass south Texas band is a good story, I get him to tell it to me in this episode. We discuss his growing up in Lexington and what he was doing after school before the universe aligned, and Uncle Lucius rolled into his town. We also chat about other bands that have keyboard...
2025-04-071h 08
It's a Sign! The Art of AlignmentThe Astrology of Simone Biles and Jonathan OwensHappy Black History Month! In episode 112 astrologers Kristina Martin and Tara Redfield take on one of the most accomplished athletes of all time, Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast, Simone Biles and her NFL player husband, Jonathan Owens. The two first started dating in 2020 and were married in 2023. First, we explore Simone's chart and find a sizable Pisces stellium in the first house. This denotes her flair for artistry in athletics and her sacrifice to become number one in her sport. We also find a first house Saturn in competitive Aries and Mars in meticulous Virgo, emphasizing an...
2025-02-191h 16
The Afluencer PodcastNew Crowdfunding App Wants Influencers to Collab | Jonathan Kaplan - Tipping Point #70
In this episode of afluencer, host Brett Owners chats with Jonathan Kaplan, the mind behind Tipping Point, a new crowdfunding app revolutionizing how influencers collaborate. Jonathan breaks down how Tipping Point stands out from traditional funding platforms, its flexible and secure features, and its approach to blockchain chains and gas fees. They also discuss marketing strategies, the future of the platform, and even touch on Bitcoin price predictions. Tune in to learn how Tipping Point is changing the game for influencer collaborations and crowdfunding!
Collab with Jonathan Kaplan:
https://app.afluencer.com/directory/brands/profile/12934
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2025-02-0433 min
Good Karma WrestlingWho's in the Right? Cody Rhodes or Kevin Owens?Jonathan Hood and Justin LaBar examine who is in the right between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes as their feud heated up on Smackdown. They share their thoughts on Roman Reigns' phone call to Paul Heyman. Plus! They discuss the comments from Jon Moxley on the new direction of AEW.
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2024-11-2549 min
The Jewish Lens PodcastThe Jewish Lens presents: Editor, author, and podcaster, Zibby Owens!This week, host Jonathan Rosen chats with editor, author, and podcaster, Zibby Owens!Zibby discusses all things in the Zibbyverse, including Zibby Media, her podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read, her new book Blank, the anthology she edited On Being Jewish Now, & much more!
2024-10-1445 min
The Infill Podcast - The Place For 3D PrintingEp. 46: Martin Owens, Inkscape developer: What Open Source Hardware Can Learn From SoftwareIn this episode, we’re joined by Martin Owens, Inkscape developer. Brought to you by PCBWay. Register at https://jle.vi/pcbway and get a $5 welcome bonus!Meet Martin Owens, a dedicated Free and Open Source developer with a passion for Inkscape, a leading graphics program used by designers and creators worldwide. As an independent contractor, Martin collaborates closely with his financial supporters to shape the future of Inkscape, focusing on features that empower users. Through engaging videos and social media updates, he shares progress and insights into his work, making Inkscape an invaluable tool for graphic designers an...
2024-09-2656 min
News BoomzSimone Biles Loves Jonathan Owens, Hates Y'allSimone Biles took a break from training and basking in her history making success to hop onto Tiktok and tell people that they're miserable and trolls should leave her husband Jonathan Owens alone. Do you agree with Simone or do you think her fans/haters have a valid reason to be concerned? The hate train kept going just because Jonathan posted a photo of himself wearing her Paris gold medal. Biles has how many medals? It makes no sense how bitter trolls today are. They legitimately need to get a damn hobby.
2024-08-0515 min
News BoomzSimone Biles Loves Jonathan Owens, Hates Y'allSimone Biles took a break from training and basking in her history making success to hop onto Tiktok and tell people that they're miserable and trolls should leave her husband Jonathan Owens alone. Do you agree with Simone or do you think her fans/haters have a valid reason to be concerned? The hate train kept going just because Jonathan posted a photo of himself wearing her Paris gold medal. Biles has how many medals? It makes no sense how bitter trolls today are. They legitimately need to get a damn hobby.
2024-08-0515 min
Streamer FeverJonathan Owens Speaks on Wife Simone BilesJonathan Owens admits that there's nothing he can do to make the haters stop hating. Jonathan did an interview with UsWeekly. Owens sounds like he's just as in love with Simone as she's in love with him. I think they're adorable together. I'm not sending any hate their way.
2024-07-1015 min
The P-Valley PodcastIn Defense of Jonathan Owens & Simone Biles' MarriageJonathan Owens is proud of his wife and he wants everyone to know that he has an "unbreakable" bond with Simone Biles. I'm rooting for this couple because I feel that haters have made them a target. Jonathan isn't articulate and misspoke. We shouldn't assume he is cheating and has ulterior motives. I'm rooting for these two to silence their haters by remaining married, hopefully happily married. Go Team USA!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-07-1015 min
News BoomzJonathan Owens Talks Haters, Love for Simone BilesJonathan Owens doesn't care about what haters say about his marriage. Jonathan did an interview with UsWeekly where he explained that he just can't win. Owens sounds like he's just as in love with Simone as she's in love with him. I think they're adorable together and that they prove everyone wrong. Hopefully Jonathan can pause his NBA training to watch his wife, the most decorated gymnast of all time, dominate once again.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-07-1015 min
Streamer FeverJonathan Owens Speaks on Wife Simone BilesJonathan Owens admits that there's nothing he can do to make the haters stop hating. Jonathan did an interview with UsWeekly. Owens sounds like he's just as in love with Simone as she's in love with him. I think they're adorable together. I'm not sending any hate their way.
2024-07-1015 minNews BoomzJonathan Owens Talks Haters, Love for Simone BilesJonathan Owens doesn't care about what haters say about his marriage. Jonathan did an interview with UsWeekly where he explained that he just can't win. Owens sounds like he's just as in love with Simone as she's in love with him. I think they're adorable together and that they prove everyone wrong. Hopefully Jonathan can pause his NBA training to watch his wife, the most decorated gymnast of all time, dominate once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1015 min
Totally Booked with Zibby#1 NYT bestseller! Jonathan Haidt, THE ANXIOUS GENERATION: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental IllnessSocial psychologist Jonathan Haidt joins Zibby to discuss THE ANXIOUS GENERATION, a must-read investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood. Jonathan attributes increasing rates of anxiety and depression among children, particularly girls, to two main factors: the overprotection of children and the rise of social media. He shares his recommendations, including delaying exposure to smartphones, phone-free schools, and encouraging independent, unstructured play.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3yVEIhmShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zi...
2024-06-1423 min
jonathan_fosterMutual Imminence and Open and Relational Theology with Jay McDaniel and Tori OwensHave you read the good stuff at openhorizons.org? If not, check it out and learn about my friend, scholar, author, process theologian, and interdisciplinary thinker, Jay McDaniel. Our conversational partner on this episode is Tori Owens. Tori is a counselor, friend, and amazing artist, and she is soon to have her doctorate in open and relational theology. Both Jay and Tori bring a tremendous sense of compassion, abundance, and love to the conversation, which happens to be really important to me (as I think they are essential things for the whole world).Speaking of abundance and love, I h...
2024-04-291h 05
Totally Booked with ZibbyJonathan Conyers, I WASN'T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE: Finding My Voice, Finding My People, Finding My WayZibby speaks to Jonathan Conyers about I WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE, a courageous and heartwarming memoir about the unique cast of characters who made up his village and helped him rise from poverty, dysfunction, and the tyranny of low expectations. Jonathan opens up about his life trajectory, emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community, and expresses gratitude to those who played a pivotal role in his life. He also talks about his dedication to breaking stereotypes, the emotional process of writing this book, and his future projects (including a potential film adaptation!).Purchase on...
2024-01-1330 min
The Unemployment LineSimone Biles and Jonathan Owens With Their Eyes On The PrizeHighly decorated gymnast, Simone Biles, and her husband, Jonathan Owens, are the focal point of this week's edition of The Unemployment Line. The boys discuss if Jonathan Owens should be able to feel that he is the prize or should he wear the crown of Mr. Biles. Dok and Larry P also discuss the negative takes that some seem to have towards the young couples marriage. This and more on this week's edition of The Unemployment Line.
2024-01-1044 minThe Fourcast Media Podcast NetworkSimone Biles and Jonathan Owens With Their Eyes On The Prize | Unemployment LineHighly decorated gymnast, Simone Biles, and her husband, Jonathan Owens, are the focal point of this week's edition of The Unemployment Line. The boys discuss if Jonathan Owens should be able to feel that he is the prize or should he wear the crown of Mr. Biles. Dok and Larry P also discuss the negative takes that some seem to have towards the young couples marriage. This and more on this week's edition of The Unemployment Line.
2024-01-1044 min
Not Too Spicy with JoriReacting to Simone Biles & Jonathan Owens’ podcast interviewHey everyone! Welcome back to another episode. I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and a Happy New Year with your loved ones. Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens have some people giving them major side eye after a podcast interview was published about how Jonathan met Simone. His response was very interesting.. Listen on or watch to see my reaction to the podcast clip and more!
2024-01-0210 min
Pivot PodcastNFL’s Jonathan Owens undrafted to starting safety in Green Bay, playoff push, marriage to Simone Biles & learning importance of mental health through her journey.FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST:MERCH | https://pivotpodcast.com YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/thepivotpodcastINSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivotTWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivotTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivotFACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/thepivotpodcastIt’s the best time of year - What an exciting season it’s been and now it’s the race to the @NFL playoffs as the game action is heating up! Don’t miss any moment and catch all your favorite out of market teams on NFL Sunda...
2023-12-1956 min
The Source of Commercial Real EstateFrom Delivering Pizzas to Doing Big NNN Deals with Joel OwensEnjoy this discussion about investing in NNN retail deals. Joel works as a buyer's broker for high net worth investors wanting NNN retail properties. He also does value-add deals where we buys vacant properties and signs national tenants to long term leases.NNN INVEST is a company founded by Principal broker, author, and investor Joel Owens. He is a GA native born and raised in the state for 47 years with almost twodecades of experience in commercial real estate. He is a concierge buyer/broker for NNN properties that focus on working with high net...
2023-10-2641 min
Fascination StreetJonathan Cilia Faro - Tenor (Opera) / Chef (The Mob Chef)Jonathan Cilia FaroTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jonathan Cilia Faro. Jonathan is a professional opera singer; more specifically, a tenor. In this episode, we chat about his growing up in Sicily, listening to opera, and why. We also talk about how he honed his singing skills, and what brought him to the United States. (Spoiler alert, he came to the U.S to follow "The American Dream". Jonathan explains why he is grateful to be an American citizen, and what America means to him. We discuss some of his recent...
2023-10-0942 min
Totally Booked with ZibbyJonathan Escoffery, IF I SURVIVE YOUGuest host Alisha Fernandez Miranda is joined by national bestselling author Jonathan Escoffery to discuss If I Survive You, a spectacular debut collection of stories about a Jamaican immigrant family in Miami that is blazing with wit, heart, and humor (and was longlisted for the National Book Award!). Jonathan describes his central character Trelawny, who navigates homelessness, racism, bad luck, and several hilarious jobs; his decision to write individual stories in different narrative modes; his complex relationship with Miami; and other details of his personal life, writing background, and journey to getting published.Purchase on Amazon...
2022-12-2832 min
Good Life ProjectOn Openness and Equality in the Workplace | Deborah OwensWe’re in a moment where more people are awakening to the reality that there is no such thing as a universal experience. Especially in the world of work. And often, some blend of our identities, history, biases, gender, race, age, ability, and more play into whether any given experience feels welcoming and filled with dignity and possibility, or exclusionary and layered with inequity and intolerance.And, the thing is, it’s not up to the person being harmed or excluded to dim their light and make everyone else feel comfortable, it’s up to all of us...
2022-12-261h 06
Fascination StreetJonathan Schmock - Actor / Director / Producer / Political CartoonistJonathan SchmockTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jonathan Schmock. While we all know him best as the snarky maitre d' from Ferris Bueller's Day Off; he has brought us so much more! In this episode we chat about his comedy duo (The Funny Boys) being on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson TWICE and subsequently banned FOR LIFE from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno! We also talk about some of his other acting roles, his transition into directing, producing, and developing shows for television. Jonathan is responsible for developing Sabrina...
2022-11-1456 min
Musically Meditated PodcastDull Mourning w/ Jonathan Owens - Ep 204Greetings from North Carolina! Episode 204 features Jonathan Owens of Dull Mourning. Jonathan talks about his North Carolina roots, musical background, and everything Dull Mourning related. Please support and check out Dull Mourning here: https://dullmourning.bandcamp.com/album/ugly-flame
2022-09-011h 01
Good Life ProjectLama Rod Owens | Love & RageLama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor and authorized Lama, or Buddhist teacher, in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism and is considered one of the leaders of his generation of Buddhist teachers. He holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School and is a co-author of Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation, along with my friend and past GLP guest, Rev. angel Kyodo williams. Lama Rod is the co-founder of Bhumisparsha, a Buddhist tantric practice and study community. Has been published in Buddhadharma, Lion’s Roar, Tri...
2021-03-081h 03
2021-01-0634 minThe HeartTrue Hope Christmas 2020 | Jonathan OwensTrue Hope Christmas 2020 | Jonathan Owens by The Heart
2020-12-2231 min
The RantFriends of The Rant | Robert Reives II, the new leader of N.C.'s Democratic caucusState Rep. Robert Reives II (D-Chatham) joins The Rant to talk about becoming the new leader of North Carolina's Democratic caucus and about his work in Raleigh over the past year.
2020-12-1850 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Jeni Harris talks about overseeing the 2020 election in Lee CountyLee County Elections Director Jeni Harris joins The Rant to talk about her role overseeing the 2020 election locally, the process of ensuring a fair election and her thoughts on allegations of fraud in the national election.
2020-12-0937 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Wendy Bryan and Sanford's growing tourism industryWendy Bryan, executive director of the City of Sanford's Tourism Development Authority, joins The Rant to talk about how golf, breweries, parks, restaurants and a surprisingly big local wedding industry have sparked Sanford tourism in recent years.
2020-12-0357 min
The HeartBeware Of Dogs // Joy In Chains // Jonathan OwensBeware Of Dogs // Joy In Chains // Jonathan Owens by The Heart
2020-12-0134 min
The HeartJoy In Unity // Joy In Chains // Jonathan OwensJoy In Unity // Joy In Chains // Jonathan Owens by The Heart
2020-11-2432 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Chris Kelley and the Salvation Army's annual kettle driveChris Kelley, director of the Salvation Army of Lee County, talks about the organization's annual kettle drive and how COVID-19 has affected not only donations, but the number of volunteers out there.
The boys also rank the best coins (hint: quarters are the best).
2020-11-2441 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | John Ramsperger and Sanford's booming real estate marketJohn Ramperger from Sanford Real Estate joins us this week to talk about Sanford's real estate market and what subdivisions like Galvin's Ridge and Laurel Oaks will mean to the city in the coming years.
2020-11-2056 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Local election round-upThe Rant returns after a two-week hiatus to talk about the election in Lee County and North Carolina (we even talk a little national vote, too). Jonathan reporting live from Four Seasons Total Landscaping.
2020-11-1131 min
Watching Paint DryFrom the Air Force to Facility Management with Jonathan Johnson, Director of Facilities and Security at PandoraJonathan Johnson is the Director of Facilities and Security at Pandora's Oakland Headquarters and the Founder of Hyperspace, a company dedicated to saving millions of dollars in real estate or workplace management. He has worked in facility management for the past 13 years and provides seamless service for his occupants and clients. Jonathan has also worked with his team at Pandora and countless others to help them shift their mindsets to assisting customers in this new normal. In this episode… How do you create an occupant-friendly building? Sure, you can use bright colors, beanbags, or communal ga...
2020-11-0547 min
The HeartTwo Small Coppers // More Than A Song // Jonathan OwensTwo Small Coppers // More Than A Song // Jonathan Owens by The Heart
2020-10-2727 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Megadeth, horror movies and the electionThis week's episode of The Friends of The Rant podcast talks heavy metal horror movies, all while reminding you very politely to get out and vote on Nov. 3 (or before). Enjoy.
2020-10-2340 min
The HeartThrow Down Praise // More Than A Song // Jonathan OwensThrow Down Praise // More Than A Song // Jonathan Owens by The Heart
2020-10-1431 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Aslan Freeman on the music industry, his success in NashvilleAslan Freeman — a songwriter, musician, producer and engineer in Nashville and guitarist for country star Lainey Wilson — joins the podcast this week to talk about his career, the state of the music industry during the pandemic and his love for North Carolina-based rock bands.
2020-10-091h 10The RantFriends of The Rant | Britton Buchanan talks life post-VoiceBritton Buchanan talks about his career since leaving the Voice and shares big news about his upcoming debut album.
2020-10-0329 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Our friends from Boys & Girls Clubs of Central CarolinaJaslyn Walker, Bob Bridwell and Meg Moss — representing Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina — join Friends of The Rant to talk about fundraising for their nonprofit (including an upcoming golf tournament) and the impact the organization has on the community, especially during the pandemic.
Hosts Gordon Anderson and Billy Liggett also share drive-in movie memories and talk local headlines.
2020-09-2649 minThe RantFriends of the Rant | Tina Gross and local fall agritourismTina Gross, co-owner of Gross Farms in Sanford, joins the podcast to talk about Gross Farms' fall offerings — the annual corn maze and pumpkin-picking — and the importance of agritourism for the state's economy.
2020-09-1847 min
The HeartDon't Stop! // Deathbed // Jonathan OwensDon't Stop! // Deathbed // Jonathan Owens by The Heart
2020-09-1643 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Bob Joyce and Sanford's extraordinary growthBob Joyce, economic development executive director for the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, talks about the state of the economy in Sanford and much more. Hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens also share their 9/11 memories.
2020-09-1252 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Sept. 5, 2020No guest and an abbreviated episode this week — still a fun time had by all (and a look back at a classic Rant radio skit involving Jon and a Vince Gill concert from nine years ago). Enjoy!
2020-09-0533 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Susan Keller and the proposed Sanford sports complexSusan Weber, co-chair of the Lee Grow Play Succeed campaign to pass a bond in November to fund a multi-million dollar sports complex in Sanford, joins The Rant to talk about plans for the complex, the upcoming bond referendum and what a complex could mean for Sanford's future. Hosted by Gordon Anderson, Jonathan Owens and Billy Liggett.
2020-08-2846 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Lisa Mathis and Brandon Jones talk DOT and road projectsLisa Mathis from the North Carolina Board of Transportation and engineer Brandon Jones from NCDOT Division 8 join The Rant to talk about road projects in and around Lee County and to share a little highway trivia.
2020-08-2153 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Ricky Secor and a different start to the school yearRicky Secor, the principal at Broadway Elementary School for the past four years, talks about the preparations he and his faculty have taken to start the 2020-2021 school year — which begins Monday with online classes. Hosted by Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens.
2020-08-1448 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Beth List and everything you ever wanted to know about librariesBeth List, the director of library services for the Lee County Library, talks about how they've adapted to the pandemic to continue to offer books, internet and other services to the community. She also answers questions we all want to know about the library (Dewey Decimal system, anyone?) and shares updates on upcoming events.
The Rant also discusses the most recent edition of The Rant Monthly, the demolition of a historic home on Hillcrest Drive and more.
2020-08-071h 08The RantFriends of The Rant | WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler, Scott MasonScott Mason, known throughout North Carolina as the Tar Heel Traveler on WRAL, joins The Rant to talk about his career, what goes into making a Tar Heel Traveler segment and why The Rant was on his radar.
2020-07-281h 06The RantFriends of The Rant | Laura Brummett talks journalism and college in the pandemic eraSanford native, UNC senior and Rant contributor Laura Brummett joins The Rant's Friends of The Rant podcast to talk about her passion for journalism and college life during the pandemic. Hosted by Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens.
2020-07-2354 minThe HeartMighty Breath of God // Breathe // Jonathan Owens // 07.19.20Mighty Breath of God // Breathe // Jonathan Owens // 07.19.20 by The Heart
2020-07-2136 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Ari Wright Thompson talks racism, making a differenceIn the July 2020 edition of The Rant Monthly, Morehouse College student and Southern Lee grad Ari Wright Thompson wrote about his experience growing up in Sanford and racism he faced. Ari talks goes into more detail for the podcast and talks about how studying political science and law will make him a better advocate.
2020-07-1452 min
The RantFriends of The Rant | Chad Blackwelder talks foodThe Rant was joined this week by Chad Blackwelder, longtime chef and current food service marketing specialist for the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Blackwelder talks about the industry, how restaurants have adapted to COVID-19 regulations and why Thousand Island dressing is frowned upon. We also play a little game of “guess that tune” in the beginning.
2020-06-2656 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Cardinal & Pine’s Billy Ball on the state of journalismCardinal & Pine managing editor Billy Ball (formerly a writer for The Sanford Herald), talks to The Rant about starting a news site from scratch, the state of journalism today and how his site has covered COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter protests in North Carolina. Hosted by Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens.
2020-06-1755 minThe HeartYou Asked For It: Fantastic Voyage // Jonathan OwensYou Asked For It: Fantastic Voyage // Jonathan Owens by The Heart
2020-06-1732 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Our old newspapering days and ukulele coversThe Friends of The Rant podcast had a little bit of everything this week. Hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens relive their newspaper days, discuss local news regarding COVID-19 and controversial commissioners and share a ukulele cover of an Oort Patrol tune performed by a 10-year-old girl. Fun times were had by all. Thanks for listening.
2020-06-1252 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Margaret Murchison on losing her sister to COVID-19Margaret Murchison, longtime news director at WWGP in Sanford, joined The Friends of The Rant podcast this week to talk about losing her sister, Renda McRae, to COVID-19 last week. She also gives her thoughts on the nationwide protests of the death of George Floyd and her own experiences facing segregation in Sanford during the 1960s.
2020-06-0353 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Jimmy Randolph talks big job announcementsSanford Area Growth Alliance Existing Industry Development Manager Jimmy Randolph joins the Friends of The Rant podcast to talk about the recent announcement of clothing manufacturer Through6 coming to Sanford and other recent big job announcements made in the past six months.
Hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens also talk ukuleles and post-WWII Germany.
2020-05-2943 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Restaurant reopening talkThe Rant discusses today’s second phase of “reopening North Carolina” and talk about restaurants, as well as other tangents in what is a mostly rambling, incoherent beautiful mess of a podcast. Enjoy.
2020-05-2343 min
Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan GelnarHead Coaches- Rob Cooper and Steve Owens on how to communicate with players and build relationships, the recruiting process, and building cultureToday we have on Head Coach Rob Cooper from Penn State and Steve Owens from Rutgers In this episode we have over 40 years of bead coaching experience between the two, so we dive into lessons learned, how to communicate with players, how to build relationships and how the formula for recruiting and the process of building culture changes year to year and especially program to program. Here is Rob Cooper and Steve Owens! Contact Rob- rjc40@psu.edu Steve- baseball@scarletknights.com Show notes courtesy of Zach Casto.
2020-05-181h 30The RantFriends of The Rant | Stephanie Hoover on opioid abuse in Lee CountyStephanie Hoover, First Health of the Carolinas peer support specialist for Lee, Hoke and Montgomery counties, joins the podcast this week to talk about the rising cases of opioid overdose in Lee County and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected addiction and addiction treatment in this area. Hoover — also a health coach, former Army spouse, mother and grandmother — lost her 22-year-old son to an opioid overdose in 2017, and since that day, she’s fought to change the outcome for other families.
2020-05-1439 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Newspaper columns and conspiracy theoriesFriends of The Rant hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens talk about current COVID-19 conspiracies, the columns they wrote for the most recent edition of The Rant Monthly and Billy’s childhood friend who smoked in the fourth grade.
2020-05-0833 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Ben Brown talks about his Tourette's Podcast and musicThe Friends of The Rant podcast returns this week with longtime “friend of The Rant,” Ben Brown, creator of our theme music, and host of the national – and international – “Tourettes Podcast”. Hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens talk about his podcast(s), time travel and the most recent edition of The Rant Monthly.
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