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A Time A Place in SportSportspeople Who Represented More Than One NationPaul is back for another action-packed episode, this time joined with daughter Olivia to discuss some sportspeople who have represented more than one nation. In this episode some of what will be discussed include:- A female triple jumper who represented three different nations at three different Olympics- A Czech/American tennis player who was the dominant male tennis player on the circuit during much of the 1980’s- Why sportspeople decide switch nations eg, better opportunities, family ties, changes in political landscapes- Merlene Ottey, Bernard Lagat, - Kepler Wessels, Luke Ronchi, Andy Caddick, Gary Balance, Ed Joyce, Dirk Nannes, Iftikhar Al...
2025-09-0657 min
The cliftonbutts’s PodcastDr Cliff Burt and Friends Sports Talk Show1) Woman of the month Merlene Ottey 2) Woman Executive of the month Ms Shelley Cayette Winston 3) USA Track and Field Trials update 4) WNBA sets basketball game attendance records Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky 5) Boxer Roy Jones son committed suicide 6) Allen University gets 5 televised football games for the 2024-2025 season. 7) Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Men's Baseball Champions) 8) Golf champion Shoeffler heads to Olympics 9) NCAA men's BB Transfers for 2024-2025 10) NBA draft outlook 11) Remembering Coach Tubby Smith
2024-06-261h 24
Just Fly Performance Podcast344: Henk Kraaijenhof on Athlete-Centered Speed Development and Timeless Training PrinciplesToday’s podcast features Henk Kraaijenhof. Henk has several decades of experience as a performance coach in a broad array of sports. His coaching credentials include working track athletes such as Nelli Cooman (former 60m dash world record holder), Merlene Ottey, and Troy Douglas as well as elite team sport competitors. His specialties are physical and mental coaching, stress and stress management, technology, and the methodology or training. In addition to world-level performance, Henk’s coaching has also bred longevity, as Ottey and Douglas ran world class times in their 40’s.
In the current coaching age, it’s easy to think that...
2023-02-021h 11
Still His Kingdom Keeps: A Merlin TV Show PodcastEpisode 39: Tinkerer, Tinkler, Soldier, SpyHello hunks and wizards and just plain folks that like to hang out behind curtains. This week we're covering Merlin S03E13 - The Coming of King Arthur Part 2, in which we see some very Important Lore and also Chris nearly kills himself while trying to record. Also: Robert Smith from the Cure is here as a guest! Woah! Still His Kingdom Keeps is an ad-free, listener supported podcast. If you like what we do, please support us on Patreon or buy some merch. It means a lot to us! It would also mean a lot if...
2022-12-291h 26
View from the Big Chair!09 | Following the Rules w/ Merlene Aitken - Smith, JDIn this episode, we speak with Merlene Aitken - Smith. At Grambling State, she will lead the athletics compliance program and supervise the academic services program, which facilitates and supports academic advising and tutorial services for student-athletes. Aitken-Smith will partner with and serve as the primary liaison for the Title IX, Financial Aid, and Registrar's Offices to ensure compliance and proper certification of student-athlete eligibility consistent with NCAA and SWAC rules and regulations. She will report directly to Grambling State President Rick Gallot and have an indirect reporting line to Ponton.Additionally, Aitken-Smith will serve as the sports adminis...
2022-04-0124 min
Soul•idifySeason Finale: Y'all In My BusinessOn today's episode, we are flipping the script. The amazing Jean Jelan Dott took over the show and was all up in Merlene's business. What does she look for in a man? You're about to find out!
IG: merlene_22
2021-05-101h 01Soul•idifyDating Outside Your "Type" & Splitting BillsMy favs are back! On today's episode, we are talking about EVERYTHING. From dating outside of your comfort zone to splitting bills. God, the men you created have the ladies going half on bills and they hate it here!! We are hurting feelings today but Jesus loves you.
2021-05-031h 23Soul•idifySir, Who Raised You?Ever turned a man down respectfully and he responds with aggression and disrespect? Let's talk about it.
IG: merlene_22
2021-04-1926 minSoul•idifyWhen A Man Is Serious About A WomanLadies & gentlemen, your fav is back! J is back and he's dropping knowledge on signs of commitment. Sis, grab your notepad and get ready to block somebody's raggedy son for wasting your time. Love you for listening.
2021-04-1256 minSoul•idifyAssets While Young, Black, & SingleLizz is backkk! On this episode, we discussed how being independent is ghetto and would not recommend adulthood. We also broke down the emotional struggles of owning a home while being young, black & single.
2021-04-0539 minSoul•idifyDating With No PurposeMany times, we find ourselves preaching on dating with a purpose and find ourselves entertaining people we have no business entertaining. So, sit back and get ready to listen to Merlene explain how she accidentally dated a drug dealer for 4 days.
2021-03-1553 minSoul•idifySituationships: Can They Work?Today, Gerald joined in on the foolishness and he spoke his truth like no other! We can't promise you'll get saved after this episode but we can ensure you will laugh your butt off. You read the title so you know it's about to be some mess. Love you for listening!
2021-03-0844 minSoul•idifyWomen Are Toxic TooCan men be toxic? YES! Are they the only ones? Absolutely not. Women are toxic too! On today's episode, Merlene discusses her past experiences and how she has evolved as a woman.
2021-03-0135 minSoul•idifyWe Broke up, So I Bossed UpThe multifaceted Miss Demetrice Strapp stopped by and joined in on the foolishness. Sis came and spilled all the tea and had the audacity to preach at the same time. Won't He do it? We love to hear it!
2021-02-221h 06Soul•idifyPerfectionism is a disease!She's backkkkkkk!!!! This was a long break wasn't it? Chileeeeeeee, let me explain!
2021-02-1526 minSoul•idifyHear My HeartThe season finale is here!! Gratitude. Thankfulness. Gratefulness. Hear her heart and grab a tissue while you're at it!
Email: merlene@soulidify.org
2020-09-0724 min
One TimeOne Time - Season 1 - Episode 24Season 1 Finale! On this week’s show: | Lynn Taitt & The Jets | Soul Shot | Gloria Crawford | You Miss Me | The Termites | Shake It Up | Roy Shirley | Be Good | Hopeton Lewis | Don't Cry | Delroy Wilson | Conquer Me | Roy Richards & The Sound Dimensions | Reggae Monica | Hugh Roy | Treasure Isle Skank | Slim Smith | It’s Alright | Tommy McCook | Expo | Sound Dimension | Up Fully | The Mighty Diamonnds | Have Mercy | Merlene Webber | Kum Ba Yah | The Gaylads | Give A Helping Hand | The Heptones | Darling I Love You | Tommy McCook | Bigger Things
2020-09-0744 minSoul•idifyWhew, Chile: The Double Standards On today's episode, J and Lizz came through and assisted Merlene on discussing the double standards in relationships. In case you're wondering what exactly is a double standard, it's when one person has the freedom to do something the other does not. Whew, chile, the ghetto!! If you're having a bad day, we guarantee this episode will have you laughing your butt off!
***Prior to the season finale on 9/7/20, if you have any questions or comments about any previous episodes, please email merlene@soulidify.org so we can address them next Monday! Love...
2020-08-311h 00Soul•idifyMen Get Their Hearts Broken TooI think we can all agree that heartbreak impacts men and women differently, which leads to women thinking that men are incapable of feeling pain. In today's episode, Rich stopped by and discussed his past heartbreaks, toxic masculinity, and the difference therapy has made in his life.
Merlene: @merlene_22
Rich: @richbllack
2020-08-2448 minSoul•idifyWhy Men CheatMerlene had a light conversation with her cousin Jerry regarding black love, Beta vs Alpha males, and cheating. Grab yourself a cup of tea cause it's about to go down!
2020-08-1755 minSoul•idifyCan a Break-up Affect Self-Esteem?Merlene sat with Lizz and discussed how past relationships could affect ones self-esteem and the mental capacity to move on with the next person. Through laughs and partial tears...God will always use love and forgiveness to get you to exactly where he needs you to be.
2020-08-1047 minSoul•idifyParenting Within The Black CommunityWhile there are many things that influence a child's development, how you parent plays a huge part.
2020-08-0323 minSoul•idifyOvercoming HeartbreakThroughout life many of us go through several relationships, which often leads to heartbreak. These two powerful women, Angie & Llena, shared their stories on failed relationships, abuse, and how they allowed God to mend their broken hearts.
2020-07-2738 minSoul•idifyEffective Communication & Love LanguagesMerlene sat with Joey and discussed the importance of effective communication and how the development of social media caused a change in the way we communicate today.
2020-07-2040 minSoul•idifyDating as a Millennial ChristianMerlene sat down with the one & only firecracker, Lizz, and discussed dating, celibacy, and whether some men are intimated by a woman's success.
2020-07-1347 minSoul•idifyIntroductionWelcome to Soul-idify! Listen to how far God has brought Merlene and what to look forward to throughout this new journey.
2020-07-0607 min
El Gulag de GreenstalinEl Gulag de Greenstalin Selectah #13 Quarantine ROCKSTEADY (Vol 2) Greenstalin´s SelectionEl Gulag de Greenstalin Selectah #13
Quarantine ROCKSTEADY (Vol 2)
1. Marcia Griffiths - Don't let me down
2. Termites - Go back your country
3. Dawn Penn - I let you go baby
4. Alton Ellis - I'm still love with you girl
5. Marcia Aitken - I'm still love with you boy
6. Delroy Wilson - I'm not a King
7. Hortense Ellis - To the other woman
8. Slim Smith & The Uniques - My Conversation
9. Phyllis Dillon - Perfidia
10. The Pionners - Down at the Club
11. Merlene Webber - Hard life
12. Ken Boothe - You keep me hanging one
13. Judy Mowat - She kept on talking
14. The...
2020-04-011h 02
Survival Radio Network2A Chat in the GardenReplay Show:
Merlene Aitken-Smith
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Services/SWA
Clayton State University
Aitken joined Clayton State in December of 2013 and has served as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance since the summer of 2014. At that time, she also assumed the duties of Senior Woman Administrator.
Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith at 11:30 am est Come listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others and current initiatives. Right here On A Chat in the Garden with Monique A J Smith, where Significance Blooms via 347-989-8385 or www.chatinthegarden.com
2019-09-1800 min