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Spike ColonyOne Hundred Matches vs. Jon FinkelMike rejoins Lanny to discuss the upcoming league top 8, the ongoing Pro Tour, some hypotheticals involving Hall of Famers playing Premodern, and untapper-less elves.Heads up, we may be down for the next 2 weeks while Lanny is out of town, we'll see!Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/ 2025-06-211h 56Spike ColonyDiscourse, Process, and EquityMike and Lanny discuss discussing! And how much equity do you actually have? God only knows!Pod:Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/ 2025-06-071h 38Spike ColonyThe Stasis Episode with Substantially Less Yelling!Mike and Lanny return with 4 more total reps of Stasis played and are now qualified experts of the archetype. Is Stasis the next scariest deck in Premodern???Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/ 2025-05-312h 04Spike ColonyThe Stasis Episode, I guess??? Also, Listener Hot Takes!!!Mike and Lanny dive into a debate about the Stasis vs. Dreadnought matchup that lasts longer than the matchup would! Skip to 1:18:00 if you don't care! Then we open up the mailbag to see what hot takes the community has been cooking up during an eerily quiet period of post Lobstercon Premodern.LOVE, SPIKE COLONYCheck out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the...2025-05-242h 40Spike ColonyIron Man vs. The HulkMike and Lanny return to your usual programming, discussing a little burn, a lot of replenish, and the dawn of battle-cruiser premodern.Iron man vs. the Hulk article: https://medium.com/@lannynyny/iron-man-vs-the-hulk-6f31362b412Pod:Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/ 2025-05-171h 30Spike ColonyLobstercon Side Event Champion, James Smits!The Goblin King, James Smits, joins Mike and Lanny to talk about his Lobstercon weekend, highlighted by a win in the Friday side event!Pod:Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/ 2025-05-121h 39Spike Colony[Bonus!] Getting High w/ Eternal Durdles and LC day 1 match recaps!The Eternal Durdles guys chat with Lanny during the Lobstercon pizza break to talk through the truly wild night before. After that, Lanny breaks down his first five matches with UW dreadnought at the day 1 event.You can find Eternal Durdles on Youtube and everwhere else! https://www.youtube.com/@EternalDurdles*Spoiler* Nick drops at 6-0-2 before top 8 to get dinner, what a legend.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https...2025-05-0830 minSpike ColonyThe Road *From* Lobstercon!Lobstercon Precursor tournament champion Bill Ellis and scrubbed out to do commentary Andy and Lanny drive home from another joyous Lobstercon weekend!Thanks to everyone who made the weekend so special and shout out to all the listeners that said hello! SC fans stay winning, except when you play against me next year...Pod:Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out...2025-05-053h 03Spike ColonyThe (Literal) Road to Lobstercon!SWB and Lanny have a long drive to Boston for Lobstercon. We cover everything cuz it's a long drive! Great convo about ranges, tournament prep, wanting to win, if playing is stressful or relaxing and more!Pod:Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/ 2025-05-013h 49Spike ColonyIndecision time!As Lobstercon looms, Mike and Lanny work through their complex feelings for some of the top decks in the format and Zooey Deschanel.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/ 2025-04-211h 50Spike ColonySC on the road! ft. Andy Levine and Guest Appearances!This week, Lanny hits the road to play a 42 person tournament in New Jersey. In the car joining him is Andy Levine. Plus bonus chats with Mike Harris, Rich Bucey, and of course, Michael J Flores.Lots of chat spanning deck selection for sweaty tournaments, comp REL for Premodern tournaments and more! Audio is gonna be a little shakey this episode due to technical constraints.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant a...2025-04-042h 48Spike ColonyMike Conquers DreadnoughtMike and Lanny recap an action packed Manhattan meetup where Mike managed to beat Dreadnought 4 times in a row with Replenish (before losing to elves?)Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/2025-03-231h 19Spike ColonyHi, is this Spike Colony? No, this is Patrick!A potpourri of topics today as Mike and Lanny blast through talking about Mystic Enforcer, the everchanging meta, Terrageddon, Goblins, Attunement sucks btw, and new borders.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List: https://spikecolony.com/tierlist/2025-03-161h 12Spike ColonyDance Academy, Pitless Rack, RG Zoo!With decklists released and intricate combo lines explained, Mike and Lanny dive deeper into the Italian Nationals top 8 lists as well as the Polish Nationals BG Pit-less Rack deck in an effort to find the perfect deck to play at the upcoming mega-meetup.Check out the Premodern Tier List: https://spikecolony.com/tierlist/Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynyny Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony2025-02-151h 41Spike ColonyBig Week in PremodernMike and Lanny talk about the flurry of tournaments this past week in Italy, Rochester, and Madison.
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2025-02-021h 44Spike ColonyYou're telling me a shrimp fried this format?Mike and Lanny are back and dive deep on their match and post match testing of burn vs. BG Survival. We also talk some elves and what to do in what's seems to be becoming the dreadnought format.
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2025-01-251h 48Spike ColonyPlaytesting with Andy Levine!Mike and Lanny work to steer the Spike Colony ship back to port with the help of Lobstercon quarterfinalist Andy Levine. Andy joins us to talk playtesting and discuss thoughts on the recently released matchup matrix from the Duress crew at data.duresscrew.com
LOVE, SPIKE COLONY
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2025-01-192h 31Spike ColonyHappy Brew Years!Mike and Lanny clash on whose UGw intuition deck is superior and then talk about brewing and what defines tier 1.
Mike's Deck: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GMG_7osXwAAxBaN?format=jpg&name=large
Lanny's Deck: https://youtu.be/Zz7Sw7BUEeU?si=Cicjisl4l-j8woys
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2025-01-041h 32Spike ColonyThe Spike Colony Brewer's Bounty!Mike and Lanny keep hashing some of the discussion from last episode surrounding the state of the format and announce a very special incentive for the next brew to break the format.
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Support Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony2024-12-191h 24Spike ColonyPremodern Vibe Check with Aaron DicksTrying to get you that sweet sweet content but life is getting in the way! Lanny checks in really quick with Aaron Dicks and his vibes on the format as the usual community grumbling has seen a slight increase recently.2024-12-071h 09
Eer to Ear Podcast-Eer to Ear Podcast- 11/18/2024This week Lanny comes clean, as we review Baylor, preview UCF and think about the fact we could possibly finish 5-7.2024-11-1854 minSpike ColonyThe Premodern Super Guantlet!Mike and Lanny discuss their collective picks for the Premodern Super Gauntlet, a wild 64 deck single elimination bracket run by Mike Arnold!
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Eer to Ear Podcast-S2E1- - 10/21/24Looking back on the fun day that was Kstate, look ahead to Arizona and Things get a little heated over how Lanny and I think the season will play out!2024-10-2046 min
Eer to Ear Podcast-S2E8 - 10/8/2024This week Lanny and I disagree on a few things, but we work it out. Then look ahead to Iowa State. Lets do it!2024-10-0845 minSpike Colony46. The Case For Every Deck at ChampsStructured episode! This week Mike and Lanny work through every deck on the metagame tier list and discuss each one's chances at NA/EU champs!
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2024-09-082h 42Spike Colony45. The Theory of Everything and also PonzaMike and Lanny go deep on theory this week, thinking about the three gears and how to apply them everywhere.
They also discuss the winning Ponza decklist from the Universal Premodern Champs last week.
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https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony2024-08-242h 15Spike Colony44. Looking back at PSS6 and forward at Lobstercon!!!I'm back after a lovely trip through Europe (shout out to the German listeners, I wish New York could be that clean!)
MJF and Lanny catch up on the dramatic finale of the PSS, touch back on some burn/goblins findings, and talk through some new potential in old archetypes.
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https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony2024-08-112h 21Spike Colony43. The Red Deck w/ Aaron DicksI’m away in Europe for The Eras Tour, please enjoy this episode with the philosophers of fire returning to discuss more red deck wins. I haven’t listened but I’m sure it covers how burn beats goblins and sulfuric vortex is the best and lava dart is poo, because why would they think anything else!
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AND SPIKE COLONY AND AARON2024-07-251h 13Spike Colony40. Contamination and Sideboarding TheoryMike and Lanny try to talk as little as possible about contemporary magic and dive into Mono B Contamination, a deck that forces you to change how you think! Plus some super deep discussion on how to build an effective sideboard!
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https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony2024-06-092h 12Spike Colony38. Premodern Showdown Series 6Mike and Lanny talk about all the decks of the PSS6, a yearly webcam premodern series featuring 8 players each with 3 decks to choose from. The games are always great and the lineup is stacked with talent!
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https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony2024-05-291h 50Spike Colony36. The Road to Lobstercon w/ Lan D HoMike, Lanny and Lan run down Lan's Oath-Replenish deck and bounce around some observations on emerging trends in Premodern in an attempt to get a grasp on the metagame going into the most important NA tournament of the year, Lobstercon!
Keep your eyes out as registration goes live around 10a ET on 4/282024-04-272h 49Spike Colony35.1 Taking the draw w/ Burn vs. GoblinsMike and Lanny go super deep on Goblins vs. Burn after Mike's shocking choice to take the draw!
This week ended up being a 2 part episode as the one and only Sam Black drops in mid-record, stay tuned!2024-04-161h 29
Punchlines with Frank NicoteroEpisode 96: Legendary Sportscaster Lanny Frattare and Vinny MagliuloPunch for the laughs, Lines for the Sports. Hosted by Frank Nicotero, this 60-minute variety hour is the perfect balance of humor and sports.Special Guests: Lanny Frattare and Vinny Magliulo.2024-02-231h 00Spike Colony30. Welcome to Magical Christmas Land Death!RG Terravore Oath Ponza takes down 2 mid-sized swiss tournaments on the same day. Mike and Lanny yell at each other for too long mostly about whether or not it beats burn. (Note from the editor: at the time of this recording and over the last month, we hadn't looked into much background on the RG deck and I just slapped on -pauloosh because it looked close enough to the GW deck. Turns out Billy, the recent winner at Worcester's monthly and oath-ponza brewer, came up with the first effective TvTyrant-g-oath-ponza splashing red list a while back. Fran's winning take...2024-02-212h 27Spike Colony28. What did I miss?Lanny and Mike catch up after over a month of not podding together! We chat the tournament spree, new tech, and everything in between. This was recorded on 2/3 - congrats to Bryn for winning the 1K at SCG Con Hartford! We'll be back on the mostly weekly schedule now that I'm home.
LOVE, SPIKE COLONY2024-02-111h 58Spike Colony25. Boomer ReunionBK joins Spike Colony once again! This time to fill in for Lanny as scheduling the past few weeks has been very difficult. Mike and BK discuss all the excitement following a triple header weekend of live mid-sized swiss Premodern tournaments across the country. There's also some good old reminiscin' and plenty of other off-topic banter you've repeatedly shared with me doesn't bother you at all, and in fact you want more of!
LOVE, SPIKE COLONY2024-01-171h 20Spike Colony24. A Very Poorly Argued Case Against OverloadMike and Lanny catch up on 3 weeks of missed action as they have spent more time in person than in podcast. More tier list debate as basic mountain strategies heat up after recent results from the Misty Mountain winter finals and another good showing for Mike with burn at locals. Mike attempts to prove overload is bad in the least effective way possible.2023-12-231h 51
Tango Alpha Lima PodcastTango Alpha Lima: Mental Management Systems Founder Lanny BasshamIN THE NEWS
We welcome our new host, retired Air Force combat photojournalist, founder of the Veterans Portrait Project and host of the PBS series "After Action," Stacy Pearsall.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Army veteran Lanny Bassham, is recognized as one of the world's best mental coaches. The Olympic champion, author and Founder & CEO of Mental Management Systems has worked with PGA players, Miss America finalists, Miss USA winners, World and Olympic champions, as well as Fortune 500 companies, the Secret Service, Navy SEALS, Army Marksmanship Unit, and Marine Corps Marksmanship Unit.
RAPID FIRE
...2023-12-1945 minSpike Colony23. F*** it, We BallMike and Lanny play decks they love this week as they bring Burn and GAT to the most recent meetup. They also cover MenguElves, Oathpauloosh and other deck ideas that have cropped up this week.
LOVE, Spike Colony2023-12-022h 37Spike Colony22. Premodern Tier List and Playing with StyleThis week, Mike and Lanny dive deep into play style and what Lanny believes to be the current top decks in the format (you can find the tier list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XYUnWiWgz4Sjyvi8qVU_ajBwBnvPuzVtedw3Jeh5-YU/edit?usp=sharing).
LOVE, Spike Colony2023-11-272h 18Spike Colony21. Hermit Feb and Flippi-stillMike and Lanny turn their focus back fully on Premodern and discuss the exciting decks succeeding in both the Fall Brawl and Dutch Nationals.2023-11-191h 56Spike Colony20. The Very Long Episodes Will Continue Until Morale ImprovesSorry for the inconsistent audio! in-person records are always a little finicky.
Mike and Lanny scrub out an RCQ and reflect on when to be bloodthirsty, more heavy burn talk, oath of druids being bullshit, Lanny going 2-6 with oath of druids across two online events, a little enchantress, pro tour history, and your regularly programmed wildly off-topic nonsense. LOVE SPIKE COLONY
Rough time codes:
0:00-57:00 Bloodthirst and burn talk
57:00 - oath of druids is bullshit
1:15:00 - enchantress
1:28:00 - why do you hate ritual...2023-11-072h 35Spike Colony19. Sorry in advanceMike and Lanny haven't talked in a very long time so chaos ensues. Topics include: Spanish nats, Mike playing Oathpauloosh, Modern Miracle Gro, Modern Burn, trying to understand one's true self, Oathpauloosh again for a little bit, and much much much, so much, more.2023-10-302h 44Spike Colony16. Misty Fall Cup and The Prime DirectiveMike and Lanny desperately try to catch up with all that's happening this week with Premodern while still trying to reflect on last week in Premodern. We talk results, brewing, hot takes, we say a few mean things, we're very humble, we're 2 hours long... everything you've come to expect!
Grats to good guy Ricky Thorson winning the Misty Fall Cup with Mono G Ponzoath, be sure to sign up for the Fall Brawl on facebook, Love, SPIKE COLONY2023-09-242h 16Spike Colony14. NYC $1.5k and PSS Finals PrepMike and Lanny meander through a recap of the taxing top 4 of the PSS, look forward to the upcoming NYC Sacred Torch Showdown. Lots of technology in this weeks cast, we touch on tons of decks including Natural Order Elves, Goblins, Dreadnought variants, Terravore Oath, and Beast tribal?2023-09-102h 21Spike Colony13. Goblins take over the PSS???Mike and Lanny talk preparing various decks against the goblin menace for the PSS top 4 which will have concluded by the time this is published.2023-09-061h 38Spike Colony12. Crossbow vs. AK47Lanny and Mike try and fail to stay on topic as they recap the chaotic final week of the PSS. Along the way, discussions of various lopsided conflicts in history due to technological advantages, Lanny wrestling with how to learn and grow from his mistakes, and figuring out what could be hot in this new premodern metagame. Don't message me saying this episode was too long, I already know that it was. LOVE, SPIKE COLONY2023-08-272h 31Spike Colony11. Who's the Aggro-Control?Mike and Lanny recap their weeks in Premodern discussing new innovations at the NYC meetup and the PSS playoff picture. We follow with a little dive into different aggro-control archetypes and where a deck like Gro-a-Tog fits in Premodern.
Tune into the PSS Thursdays pm on Twitch.tv/cloudgoatranger. The standings are in a dead-heat and everyone is still live for the top cut. Also by the time this podcast is published, the South American Premodern Champs will have concluded, so we'll be excited to dive into those decklists next week.2023-08-132h 06Spike Colony10. Junk? Junk!Mike and Lanny run a quick recap of Lanny's epic match vs. Tom Metelsky in the PSS and then dive into some junk lists: Kyle Monson's monthly runner-up and Francisco's new brew.2023-08-061h 22Spike Colony9. Lanny doesn't understand controlAnother episode of chaos as we hope you're used to now. We have some banter over the Pro Tour, recap of the last couple weeks of PSS, arguments over whether or not Flores is a strategist or tactician, and the shocking revelation that Lanny does not understand the concept of control.2023-08-011h 53Spike Colony8. Premodern Showdown Series Review Part 2!Mike and Lanny finish their review of everyone's PSS lineups and predict the winners. Also lots of yelling about Sleight of Hand. Honestly, I can't believe we found a way to talk about this for another hour and a half, but I hope if you're here, you're into it. LOVE, SPIKE COLONY2023-07-191h 30Spike Colony6. The Premodern Showdown Series Review Part 1Mike and Lanny discuss the three decks eight competitors selected for the premodern showdown series. Also land tax gets banned mid-record. Also Sam Black joins us to do an episode mid-record. It's gonna be a fun week - this will be part 1 covering the PSS, we'll air our interview with Sam, and follow up with part 2 covering the PSS!
You can tune into the Premodern Showdown Series every Thursday 7pm EST at twitch.tv/cloudgoatranger2023-07-171h 26Spike Colony4. 44.7% Win Rate, Paper, ScissorsMike and Lanny run down their thoughts on The Rock following its victory at the Finnish National Championships in addition to Mike's run with the deck at the Lobstercon side event. We also reflect on UR Dreadnought and our testing and observations in the weeks since Lobstercon. Tried to keep it under an hour, but once you get us going we just can't stop! LOVE, SPIKE COLONY.2023-06-261h 43
Spike Colony1. Premodern Champs Runner Up Etai KurtzmanIntroducing a new podcast from Michael J Flores and Lanny Huang! We'll be covering Premodern and broader magic topics. In this episode we're joined on the road home from NA Premodern Champs by runner up, Etai Kurtzman, as well as side event 5-8th place Fpawlusz. We talk prep for the event, UW dreadnought, and our Lobstercon experience in general.
(apologies for the slightly robotic voices, had to clamp down on background noise from the car really hard)2023-06-092h 19
The Word from CentralEveryone Is Invited, Sermon by Lanny Lancaster June 27, 20212021-08-2451 minThe Word from CentralWhat Is Necessary For Salvation? By Reverend Lanny Lancaster July 4, 20212021-08-2420 minThe Word from CentralConnecting, Sermon By Reverend Lanny Lancaster July 11, 20212021-08-2426 min
PSC LIVEPCS Sports Presents Mixed Personalities Episode 4: MarchMadnessIt is March Madness and PCS Presents Mixed Personalities is having their first bracket episode. A 16 team 2 on 2 bracket featuring players from your favorite basketball movies and tv shows. Lanny and Lloyd from Podcast Coming Soon join us to crown the best basketball duo from movies and tv shows.
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Intersections: Faith and CultureFollowing Jesus Into AbundanceUnexpected things happen at weddings. Some are fun and humorous, some are embarrassing and hurtful. As we continue to following Jesus as His disciples, we find ourselves at a wedding where a potentially embarrassing situation turns into an abundant blessing!You can contact me at:email: lanny(at)tcccfamily.orgFacebook: @preacherlanny 2021-01-2735 min
Everyday EconomicsEpisode 12: Moral hazard, Vancouver, and the Texas’ questionIn this episode, we first discuss about Vancouver’s economic strategy to decrease congestion in the city. We also talk about the reason of the current PS5 and Xbox Series X shortages and its implications (which was also the occasion for Lanny to talk about secondary market!). For the main microeconomic topic of the day, we will talk about moral hazard through different anecdotes of our everyday life. This week, we also answer to, not one, but two voice messages: Sanna and her economic development question; and Jared from Texas (our very first fan!) with his truck's question. Thank yo...2020-11-2900 minEveryday EconomicsEpisode 9: Game Theory, NHL, and the crunching issueIn this episode, we go back to the basics this podcast because Lanny will talk about what’s going on in the NHL from an economist point of view and Justin will talk about the concept of crunching in the video game industry. For the main microeconomic topic of the day, we will discuss about game theory, or in other words about strategic interactions. If you want to react and be a part our podcast (as Özgür did today), send us a voice or a text message at one of the following addresses: @gregoire_mld on Instagram, or with...2020-11-0900 minEveryday EconomicsEpisode 7: Price discrimination, Airbnb, and the plane’s ticket argumentIn this episode, we discuss about how both Airbnb and the covid crisis are impacting housing in big cities recently. Also, back in march 2020, you may remember a boom in plane’s tickets prices; Lanny and Justin discuss about if it should be considered under the demand or the price discrimination scope. During the main microeconomic topic of the day, we will try do answer the question: Is price discrimination ethical? Among multiple examples, we will try to understand the three types of price discrimination which exist. If you want to react and be a part our podcast, send us...2020-10-1100 min
Intersections: Faith and CultureCore 52 Week 39 - Baptized Into ChristWhat's this baptism thing all about? Do I really need to get dunked? You can contact me: lanny(at)tcccfamily.orgI'm on social media: @preacherlanny2020-09-2832 min
Intersections: Faith and CultureCore 52 Week 38 - Jesus Ascends Into the HeavensWe talk a lot about the resurrection but often skip over the ascension (when Jesus rose into the heavens). It's an important part of our doctrine and deserves some attention!Contact me: Lanny(at)tcccfamily.orgI'm on Twitter & FB: @preacherlanny2020-09-2232 minEveryday EconomicsEpisode 3: Costs, LVMH, and the price of human livesIn this episode, we discuss about how the merger between LVMH and Tiffany’s could have been historical for the luxury market and what are the consequences of LVMH backing out of the deal. Also, Lanny explains the outcomes of the increase of food prices going on right now. The main microeconomic topic of this week is: cost, the occasion for Lanny to tell us the story about he and Seth Rogen going to high school together, and for Justin to explain what he doesn’t like about trip’s planning. Furthermore, have you ever wonder if a human life h...2020-09-1244 min
Intersections: Faith and CultureCore 52 Week 36 - Salvation? A Done Deal?Once saved, always saved? Or not? Questions about eternal security have plagued Christians for centuries. The Bible holds truths in tension with one another. Salvation is by grace through faith and is never withdrawn by God. But what about our responsibility to demonstrate our faith by our lives? Does it matter? Let's dig in and see what we can discover.You can contact me with questions, ideas, comments: lanny(at)tcccfamily.orgI'm on twitter: @PreacherLanny2020-09-0728 minEveryday EconomicsEpisode 2: Demand, YouTube, and the Tour de FranceIn this episode, Lanny talks about how the Tour de France (not hockey this time!) changes its distribution in Canada and more generally the new way TV and streaming video companies now distribute their contents. Greg explains what changed in Youtube’s policies about content’s monetization and how it impacts creativity overall. And, the main microeconomic topic of this week is: demand; through animals, art, and video games, you will hear different stories to see that demand can take many forms. Also, if you want to react and be a part our episode (as Marianne did today), send us a...2020-09-0642 min
Intersections: Faith and CultureCore 52 Week 33 - God Loves YouJohn 3:16 is probably the most well-known Bible reference in the world. But when you look it up, what does it mean for God to love you? What does Jesus coming into the world have to do with it? Let's see just how much and what it means for God to love you.Please like and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player. You can contact me at: Lanny(at)tcccfamily.orgI'm on Instagram at: @pastorlannyOr on Twitter at @preacherlannyI'd love to hear from you!2020-08-1727 min
Intersections: Faith and CultureCore 52 Week 31 - Love Is All You NeedMaybe the Beatles were right. In a world that shifts constantly, what principle do we rely on to guide us? A classic question with a timeless response. Love God and love one another.Please send feedback or comments to: lanny(at)tcccfamily.orgFollow me on Instagram: @PastorLannyI'm on Twitter: @PreacherLanny2020-08-0333 min
Intersections: Faith and CultureCore 52 Week 29 - Find True RestWe simply don't get enough rest. And it's not just being short on sleep. We're not well-rested in our hearts. Not much is likely to change until we find our rest in God alone.Please send feedback on this podcast to me. Whether it's about technical things, content or just to say hi, you can email me: lanny(at)tcccfamily.orgFollow me on Instagram: @pastorlanny2020-07-2037 min
Intersections: Faith and CultureCore 52 Week 27 - Really Good NewsWe could all use some good news in these difficult times. What's the best news you could hear right now? Let's find out.Follow me on Instagram: @PastorLannyI'm on Twitter: @PreacherLannyIf you'd like to contact me: lanny(at)tcccfamily.org2020-07-0630 minThe Word from CentralLife Together: Hold Firmly To Christ 3/8/2020Welcome to the ninth installment of this series, Life Together. Today, Rev. Lanny Lancaster focuses on "Life Together: Hold Firmly To Christ". A true friend is the one who knows the song of your heart and sings it to you when you forget it. We hold firmly to Christ and God's love and that is what holds us. Blessings to you from Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, NC.2020-03-1216 minThe Word from CentralLife Together: All You Need Is Love 3/1/2020Welcome to the eighth installment of this series, Life Together. Today, Rev. Lanny Lancaster focuses on "Life Together: All You Need Is Love". They will know you are Christians by your love. Love is how we live life together. Blessings to you from Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, NC.2020-03-0324 minThe Word from CentralLife Together: Using Your Gifts 2/23/2020Welcome to the seventh installment of this series, Life Together. Today, Rev. Lanny Lancaster focuses on "Life Together: Using Your Gifts". Every single follower of Christ has at least one spiritual gift. The most important thing is not what the gift is, but if we are willing to use it. Our gifts are meant to be used. They are to build up the body of Christ. Blessings to you from Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, NC.2020-02-2525 minThe Word from CentralLife Together: Forgiveness 2/16/2020Welcome to the sixth installment of this series, Life Together. Today, Rev. Lanny Lancaster focuses on "Life Together: Forgiveness". We all know we should forgive, but the should's are hard. Forgiveness is not to say that the other person is right, but to let go of the burden. We can't do it on our own. We need God's help. Blessings to you from Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, NC.2020-02-1925 minThe Word from CentralLife Together: Embodied 2/9/2020Welcome to the fifth installment of this series, Life Together. Today, Rev. Lanny Lancaster focuses on "Life Together: Embodied". What we do with our bodies matters because we carry the sacred within us. Every single one of us is made in God's image. We can practice being present, and aware, and notice our surroundings with our bodily senses. Blessings to you from Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, NC.2020-02-1325 minThe Word from CentralLife Together: Being Spiritual Together 2/2/2020Welcome to the fourth installment of this series, Life Together. Today, Rev. Lanny Lancaster focuses on " Life Together: Being Spiritual Together ". To be spiritual means to take a long, loving look at the real. One of the first ways to become more spiritual is to slow down. Refuse to jump to judgement. Stay with love instead. Blessings to you from Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, NC.2020-02-0330 minThe Word from CentralLife Together: Together Under The Foolishness Of The Cross 1/26/2020Welcome to the third installment of this series, Life Together. Today, Rev. Lanny Lancaster focuses on "Together Under The Foolishness Of The Cross". The cross seems foolish to the world because it is not the typical way things get done in this world. Our God came in vulnerability and weakness to show His tender love and His strength, in a different way. Blessings to you from Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, NC.2020-01-2928 minThe Word from CentralLife Together: Division 1/19/2020Welcome to the second installment of this series, Life Together. Today, Rev. Lanny Lancaster focuses on "Division". Paul tells us, in his letter to the Corinthians, to be in harmony, by focusing on Jesus and the mission He has given us. Blessings to you from Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, NC.2020-01-2021 min
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoRemembering Roddy Piper, and a Fond Farewell to The Genius CastIn the final ever episode of The Genius Cast, we're doing something memorable and special for you all. If we’re going to take a bow here, we’re going to do so with a bang by putting out two versions of this episode that you will never forget!Version one: This is the version of the episode you're listening to right now. In this version of our finale, we go into full detail on why we’re calling it a day, JP plays a song he wrote entitled “Hope For Tomorrow”, Lanny shares one last song and poem, and we giv...2019-01-211h 06
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoMean Gene Okerlund - A Tribute to a FriendIn the penultimate episode of The Genius Cast, we honor our very dear, close, personal long-time friend, "Mean" Gene Okerlund.Sadly, Gene passed away on January 2nd, 2019 at the age of 76. It was a loss not only to the fans of professional wrestling, but to those who knew him well. "It was the voice. And not just any voice. It was a loud, yet smooth, tone that many grew up listening to for decades.” Mean Gene was THE voice to a generation of wrestling fans and it is our utmost privilege to pay tribute to him in this week's sh...2019-01-071h 02
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoAlicia Atout, Heroes Letting you Down, and New Years Wishes!Welcome to the New Years Eve edition of The Genius Cast! We're very excited to have the stunning and talented, the “Interview Queen” herself, Alicia Atout, on our show this week!Alicia is a personality in the pro wrestling world who’s star is on the rise. You may know her from her website A Music Blog, Yea? (or AMBY for short) where for the past few years, she has had thousands of really great interviews with musicians and wrestlers alike. You may also have seen her as a Backstage TV Host with IMPACT Wrestling or on September 1st’s All In...2018-12-311h 05
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoTerry Funk and Troubles with Brutus the Barber Beefcake with Danny DugganWe’re coming at you this week with a two-for-one Christmas Eve Genius Cast special with interviews with “Hotshot” Danny Duggan and one of the greatest wrestlers to ever don a pair of tights, Terry Funk!You may have heard about the recent debacle Danny Duggan had where he called out Brutus the Barber Beefcake last month for being unprofessional and skipping dates on the CWE tour up in Canada. This was all over the wrestling news sites and it prompted a hefty response from Beefcake himself. We’re excited to have Danny on our show where he talks openly a...2018-12-241h 22
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoBill ApterIt is our privilege to have Bill Apter on this week’s episode of The Genius Cast! You may know Bill for his editorial work as well as his exceptional photography over the past forty years in “Apter mags” such as Pro Wrestling Illustrated. You may also know him through his highly recommended podcast, The Apter Chat. Lanny and Bill laugh, joke, sing, and discuss a variety of topics in wrestling as well as dive into discussions about music, Broadway, and so much more. This is a fun show that you don’t want to miss!Also in this week’s e...2018-12-171h 12
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoSean WaltmanIt is our distinct honor to have Sean Waltman on our show this week!In our candid conversation, Waltman opens up about the traumatic brain injury he endured and being told by doctors that his wrestling career was over at age 20, what it felt like to be scoring an upset victory over Razor Ramon on national television as the 123 Kid six months later, the feud he's most thankful for, memories of Randy Savage, his feelings on the nickname "The Kliq", the biggest difference between working for WCW and WWE, his thoughts on being fired by Eric Bischoff via Fed-Ex...2018-12-101h 04
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoMemories of Freddie Blassie with NY Times Bestselling Author, Keith Elliot GreenbergThis week, it is our privilege to bring you an interview with TV producer and New York Times bestseller, Keith Elliot Greenberg! You may know him from co-authoring Ric Flair’s, Freddie Blassie's, and "Superstar" Billy Graham's autobiographies (among many, many others). We talk memories of "Classy" Freddie Blassie and the man who had the largest penis in professional wrestling and how his misadventures shaped the WWE! An incredibly fun conversation you don't want to miss!Topics discussed: Keith’s memorable write-up on Randy after he passed away, Freddie Blassie’s knack for exaggerating the truth, Bruno Sammartino saving Freddi...2018-12-031h 05
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoJeff JarrettWe are thrilled to have third generation wrestler and promoter, 2018 WWE Hall of Famer, J-E double F J-A double R, E double T, Jeff Jarrett on The Genius Cast today!Topics discussed: Training under Tojo Yamamoto, the yin and yang relationship between his father Jerry Jarrett and long-term business partner Jerry Lawler, memories of Randy Savage and the Poffo family, the Double J character, the resurgence in popularity of the song "With My Baby Tonight," why he and Road Dogg Jesse James walked out when they both seemed to be on the cusp of great things storyline wise in...2018-11-261h 19
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoEvan Ginzburg (Associate Producer of 'The Wrestler' and '350 Days')It is a pleasure to have our friend Evan Ginzburg this week on The Genius Cast! He was the associate producer for the films 'The Wrestler' and '350 Days,' he is the host of the Evan Ginzburg Show, a senior writer over on ProWrestlingStories.com, a published author, and an overall fantastic person.Evan has been a fan of professional wrestling since 1972 and has fascinating stories to share of a foregone era and what it was like to witness real-life superheroes in and out of the ring at Madison Square Garden when growing up in New York City...2018-11-191h 29
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoHustler Rip RogersWe’re excited to have the head trainer of Ohio Valley Wrestling, Hustler Rip Rogers (@Hustler2754) on our show today! He’s a guest many listeners have been asking us to get on for a while now. Rip started off his time in Angelo, Randy and Lanny's ICW territory in 1977 and he has had a significant history with the Poffo family over the years. In this week's episode, Lanny and Rip look back on their time on the road together and let us take a peek behind the curtain to what it was really like to be a wrestler in t...2018-11-121h 03
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoKevin Kelly and "Eugene" Nick DinsmoreThis week's episode of The Genius Cast is jam-packed with great content! We have two important guests, Kevin Kelly, the voice of New Japan Pro Wrestling, and Nick Dinsmore, formerly known as "Eugene" of WWE!In a special interview taped from Shibuya, Japan, Kevin Kelly opens up to Lanny about being taken to task by fans and how he handled the critics when he first started off as play-by-play announcer of New Japan back in October 2015. He talks reaching out to fans on social media to learn and understand NJPW more at a deeper level, the joy of watching...2018-11-051h 20
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoHacksaw Jim DugganWe are incredibly honored to have legend and WWE Hall of Famer, Hacksaw Jim Duggan on our show this week!In this week's episode of The Genius Cast, Duggan opens up about his time playing college and professional football, being discovered by and training under Fritz Von Erich, the Dallas Sportatorium, his time as a heel in Mid-South as part of the Rat Pack, bullies in professional wrestling and his enemy Matt Borne, debuting in WWF at WrestleMania 3, winning the first ever Royal Rumble in 1988, the differences between today's locker room and the past, fans who approach wrestlers during...2018-10-291h 10
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoSean Oliver of Kayfabe CommentariesWelcome to the 7th edition of The Genius Cast where we have a must-listen interview with the Godfather of Shoot Interviews himself, Sean Oliver of Kayfabe Commentaries. Also, hear it here first -- breaking news about Lanny and New Japan!In our revealing conversation with Sean Oliver, he opens up about running a wrestling production company since 2007, who his favorite talent was to deal with while sharing some hilarious stories on those who were most difficult. Sean also exclusively reveals stories from his highly recommended book Kayfabe and new book, Fathers' Blood, released earlier this month (click links to...2018-10-151h 23
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoFred Ottman aka Tugboat, Typhoon and THE SHOCKMASTER!It was our pleasure to have Fred Ottman aka Tugboat, Typhoon and THE SHOCKMASTER from his time in WWF and WCW on the line! In this deep and heartfelt interview, Fred opens up about training under the tutelage of “The Great Professor” Boris Malenko in Tampa, Florida, why he had to lie about being a wrestler on the road, concussions and his decision not to join the lawsuit against WWE, his thoughts on certain wrestlers who didn't take care of others in the ring, teaming with John Tenta (Earthquake) and being like brothers with him outside of the ring, his...2018-10-081h 22
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoAndre the GiantIt’s hard to imagine a wrestler more memorable or larger than life than Andre the Giant. From stories of brute strength to drinking prowess, the "Eighth Wonder of the World" captivated people wherever he went. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches tall though billed at 7 feet 4 inches, he had a presence unlike no other and he really was a real life giant much like his in-ring moniker suggested. While there are countless stories and legends that have been rehashed over time, in this episode, Lanny Poffo shares stories about Andre that have never been heard before! He had a personal re...2018-10-011h 23
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoB Brian Blair on Paul Orndorff, The Cauliflower Alley Club, Shoot Fights, Ribs, and more!Welcome to the fourth edition of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where we have one-half of The Killer Bees and current president of The Cauliflower Alley Club, B Brian Blair as a guest! In this candid discussion, Brian opens up about his dear friend Paul Orndorff, how he's doing today, the GoFundMe effort to save his home, Orndorff's time in football and how Orndorff adopted the "Brandon Bull" nickname, how he and Paul "took care of business" on the road, the assistance he's trying to provide through The Cauliflower Alley Club, hilarious never-before-told stories of ribs and practical...2018-09-241h 36
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoDeep Drive Into Randy Poffo's Baseball CareerWelcome to the third edition of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where we take a "deep drive" into brother Randy's 4-year minor league baseball career. Find out how Randy got the nickname "Macho Man" from his time in baseball and more!Plus: "Lost to History", Randy working with WWE in 2003 for a video game promo and whether WWE reached out to him before he died, if 2k Sports have reached out to use Lanny's likeness in a game, Sid Vicious going to Lanny for help to break into the business, Macho Man's charity work, impressions on the infamous...2018-09-171h 19
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoStarrcast and #ALLIN Weekend!Welcome to the second episode of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where Lanny dishes out every detail from his big Starrcast and #ALLIN weekend! From flying out to Chicago not knowing whether or not he would be used, to how Lanny got ahold of his brother's jacket from a collector for Jay to wear, to playing an integral part in what many felt was their favorite moment of the night, Lanny walks us through it all! Was he nervous? Did he get something wrong out there?Plus: Kenny Omega versus the Macho Man, which era of wrestling is...2018-09-101h 26
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoMacho Man in the WWE Hall of FameListen in for a captivating and emotional inaugural episode of The Genius Cast where Lanny addresses “the question,” his resentment towards Jerry “The King” Lawler and Pat Patterson, why he posthumously inducted his brother Randy into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015 against his brother’s wishes, whether or not the urban legend about Randy and a young Stephanie McMahon is true, and so much more! You’ll feel moved and be left with goosebumps by the end of this uniquely quirky and nostalgic show. Don’t miss out!Pull back the curtain with The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo and JP Z...2018-09-031h 08
The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoThe Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo is Coming Monday September 3rd, 2018!The Genius Cast is coming
The Genius Cast is near
All aboard the happy bus
Of courage, strength and cheer
My name is Lanny Poffo
I seldom tell a lie
I’m not a real genius
But I’ll claim it till I die!
Lanny Poffo is coming to the Pro Wrestling Stories Radio Network! Monday, September 3rd! Pull back the curtain with Lanny and JP Zarka each Monday from 12 p.m. GMT / 7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CST / 4 a.m. PST.
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The Genius Cast with Lanny PoffoThe Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo is Coming Monday September 3rd, 2018!The Genius Cast is comingThe Genius Cast is nearAll aboard the happy busOf courage, strength and cheerMy name is Lanny PoffoI seldom tell a lieI’m not a real geniusBut I’ll claim it till I die!Lanny Poffo is coming to the Pro Wrestling Stories Radio Network! Monday, September 3rd! Pull back the curtain with Lanny and JP Zarka each Monday from 12 p.m. GMT / 7 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. CST / 4 a.m. PST.Follow us: @thegeniuscast2018-08-2802 min