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Tax Section Odyssey Decoding Tax Misinformation on H.R. 1 with Annette NellenIn this joint Tax Section Odyssey and Journal of Accountancy (JofA) podcast episode, host Neil Amato sits down with tax expert Annette Nellen, Esq., CPA/CGMA, to discuss the latest developments in tax legislation, specifically H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21, the law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Annette shares her insights on the new tax provisions, effective dates and the importance of accurate information and research in the tax field. This episode also serves as a preview of the upcoming National Tax Conference in Washington, D.C., where Annette will be speaking on key tax...

2025-09-1923 min

Financial Management (FM) magazine FM August: IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, circular business modelsThe latest podcast episode provides a preview of content in the August digital edition of FM. To focus on the edition's overall theme of sustainability, FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe and podcast host Neil Amato are joined for the episode by Jeremy Osborn, FCMA, CGMA, FCPA (Australia), global head of sustainability at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Rowe summarises articles on topics such as change fatigue, circular business models, Excel Compatibility Versions, and landing a finance job in the era of AI-enabled hiring. Osborn focuses on the state of adoption of global sustainability standards and how...

2025-08-0626 min

Journal of Accountancy Podcast JofA podcast summer hiatusThe podcast is taking a break from full episode posting this week. Listen to previous episodes by visiting the podcast homepage, or find the show on the podcast app of your choice. Here's a brief explanation from host Neil Amato about what's to come on the show later in the summer.

2025-08-0100 min

Tax Section Odyssey PTET SALT deduction: AICPA's "No. 1 priority" Note: This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, prior to the House of Representatives vote early Thursday morning May 22, 2025 — 215 in favor, 214 opposed, 1 voting present. See this Journal of Accountancy (JofA) article for updates on the bill that occurred overnight prior to the vote. In this joint episode with the JofA podcast, host Neil Amato discusses with Melanie Lauridsen, Vice President of Tax Policy & Advocacy for the AICPA, the AICPA's perspective on several aspects of the budget bill that was voted and approve by the House of Representatives in the early morning hours of May 22, 2025. ...

2025-05-2216 min

All The Miles Mattered Calm and measured and wise Lou Snelling was a standout runner for Seminole High School and the University of Central Florida. This Q&A goes back to his running roots, to elementary school field day, running in middle school, and then joining Coach Bruce Calhoun's program at Seminole High. Snelling has been a college coach for more than 20 years, and just last weekend, his Bowling Green women's indoor track team won the school's first conference title in more than 25 years. Thanks for coming along for the run. This is one of three episodes posting to...

2025-03-1327 min

All The Miles Mattered Unintentionally charismatic Come along for the run! This episode, one of three being released today, includes Q&As with several Seminole High runners and the words of their coach, Bruce Calhoun. Calhoun built the boys and girls cross country teams into Pinellas County's best in the second half of his tenure. No matter how well the teams did, the runners treasured their time under Calhoun's tutelage. Learn why Calhoun says "I marvel at myself" -- a rare comment by the coach who never sought praise.

2025-03-1332 min

All The Miles Mattered 'Quite the day there at Taylor Park' At last, the story of the 1994 Largo Invitational. The Largo boys and Lakewood girls won the races, but that's not what people recall about the day, Oct. 12, at Taylor Park. "About as bad as it gets," one coach said. Another coach told meet officials that his own team should be disqualified. Come along for the run with the retelling of events from multiple eyewitnesses and participants.

2025-03-1347 min

Garimpando Bolachas Garimpando Bolachas- Episódio 48- MOTHER EARTHMother Earth Foi uma banda inglesa de acid jazz e Soul com sede emLondres. Os membros da banda eram Matt Deighton na guitarra e vocais, Bryn Barklam no órgão Hammond, Chris White na bateria e Neil Corcoran no baixo. Shauna Green foi a vocalista do primeiro álbum. Antes de sua estréia ao vivo, tocaram ao lado da Jamiroquai, Começaram com um projeto de estúdio ("Almost Grown") com Paul Weller, James Taylor do James Taylor Quartet e Simon Bartholomew do Brand New H...

2025-02-2007 min

Tax Section Odyssey 2025 tax preview: Perspective from an AICPA tax policy advocateIn this joint episode with the JofA podcast, host Neil Amato discusses with Melanie Lauridsen, Vice President of Tax Policy & Advocacy for the AICPA, what tax practitioners can expect regarding tax legislation. The conversation covers key tax topics following the 2024 election, including the future of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting, and disaster relief efforts. Melanie provides insights into the challenges and opportunities facing tax professionals in 2025, emphasizing the importance of staying informed. What you'll learn from this episode: The latest updates on disaster relief for BOI reporting...

2024-11-2618 min

Tax Section Odyssey Analysis, clarity and a quiz: A preview of the National Tax ConferenceThe AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference will take place on November 11 and 12 in Washington, DC. Join Brandon Lagarde, Tax Partner at EisnerAmper, and April Walker, Lead Manager on AICPA & CIMA's Tax Practice & Ethics team, to learn more about what to expect from the upcoming conference. Conference sessions will feature topics such as: The impact of election results on tax legislation: Investigate the potential legislative outlook based on the recent election results and how it might affect tax policies. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) expiring provisions: Provisions of the TCJA are scheduled to sunset at the...

2024-10-1716 min

Tax Section Odyssey Chevron doctrine overturned: Implications for tax professionals In this joint episode, Neil Amato, host of the Journal of Accountancy podcast and Melanie Lauridsen, VP of AICPA Tax Policy and Advocacy discuss two recent Supreme Court decisions. The Supreme Court ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturned a 40-year-old precedent of deference referred to as the Chevron doctrine, affecting future rulemaking by eliminating the need for judges to defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. In Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Supreme Court ruled to alter the statute of limitations for challenging regulations, starting t...

2024-08-2214 min

Criminalish The Amato Family Murders#CriminalishPodcast #TrueCrimePodcast #BlackPodcasters 🎙️ Welcome to Criminal-ish! 🎙️ A true crime podcast where two best friends trade stories ranging from the wild and wacky to the downright messed up! 🕵🏾‍♀️🔍 In January 2019, police would enter the Amato family home and discover a gruesome and devastating crime scene. As their investigation unfolded, they would realize that the culprit was much closer than they imagined. Trigger warnings: self-harm, addiction 🚨 Meet us in Cell Block C - https://patreon.com/CriminalishPodcast 💰 Tip us here! - https://streamel...

2024-08-021h 17

Tax Section Odyssey Tax policy deep dive — ERC, BOI and IRS performance In this joint episode, Neil Amato, host of the JOA podcast and Melanie Lauridsen, VP of Tax Policy and Advocacy for the AICPA discuss recent updates on three key tax topics: the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting, and a member survey about IRS performance during tax season. Melanie highlights the IRS's recent actions and proposed regulations regarding ERC, the implications of BOI reporting requirements, and the mixed feedback from AICPA members on IRS service improvements. AICPA resources AICPA Employee retention credit guidance and resources — Access resources providing the latest up...

2024-07-1322 min

Tax Section Odyssey Post-April 15: Top-of-mind tax advocacy topics, including the ERCMelanie Lauridsen, AICPA & CIMA VP of Tax Policy & Advocacy, provides an update on IRS service improvements and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act funding. She also discusses other key tax advocacy tax initiatives that are top of mind right now. AICPA resources Employee retention credit resource center — Access resources to learn the latest on the employee retention credit (ERC). Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting resource center — Access resources to learn about the beneficial ownership information reporting requirement under FinCEN's Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Transcript Neil Amato: Welcome back to t...

2024-05-0913 min

All The Miles Mattered Boston Marathon 2024 SpecialThe Boston Marathon is a big deal. It's this weekend. And we found Leto and Largo runners who competed in the prestigious spring race (they aren't the only ones). So, the alternate title could be ATMM Goes to Boston. Hear the words (occasionally of the four-letter variety) from John Brennan (Largo Class of 84) and Matt Heiser (Leto Class of 85). Thanks for coming along for the run! Music credits: "Out on my Skateboard", Mini Vandals; "Is This Really Happening," TrackTribe

2024-04-1334 min

Tax Section Odyssey Clearing up BOI confusion and other tax advocacy updatesMelanie Lauridsen, AICPA & CIMA VP of Tax Policy & Advocacy, provides an update on several key tax initiatives that are top of mind right now. Highlights include the latest updates on beneficial ownership interest (BOI) reporting as well as what to expect from pending tax legislation. AICPA resources Decision holding Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional appealed, The Tax Adviser, March 12, 2024 Federal court holds Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional, The Tax Adviser, March 5, 2024 Plaintiffs: FinCEN should pause all CTA enforcement, The Tax Adviser, March 5, 2024 Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting resource center — Access resources to learn about the beneficial ow...

2024-03-1416 min

All The Miles Mattered November 1980: The LetterIn early 1979, Mark Altimari didn't know much about Largo cross country. His family had moved recently from suburban Philadelphia to Tampa, and he was a confessed "wrestling dummy" at his new school, Leto High. Then, he met Leto coach Bobby Ennis, "the first adult to truly believe in me," Altimari said. He soon learned more about the rival Packers and more about cross country, and then more about the work it would take to take down Largo. The events of fall 1980 on cross country courses in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties didn't end Altimari's interaction with Largo. Instead...

2024-01-3115 min

All The Miles Mattered Belen’s book not yet finishedBelen Jesuit in Miami has won more FHSAA boys cross country state championships than any program. This weekend, Belen goes for the 15th title in program history. Coach Frankie Ruiz's team has its sights on other championships, as it will run at least one other race after the 3A state meet on Friday, Nov. 17 in Tallahassee. In this episode of All The Miles Mattered, Ruiz talks history, his call to Coach Brent Haley in 2019, his runners' quest for 15, and more. Music: Mini Vandals, Out On My Skateboard

2023-11-1631 min

All The Miles Mattered Chasing 15: A closer look at 1983 Largo This episode of All The Miles Mattered, the third of Season 2 and the 22nd if you count the trailer, has a lot of familiar voices in the story of Largo, Leto and the challengers to those programs’ dominance in cross country. It also has a new one, from a challenger the dominant 1983 Largo team never saw. It’s a voice from 2,000 miles away, a coach who expected maximum effort from his runners. The episode also takes a deeper look at just how good the Packers were, how that famous five-across photo came about, and how...

2023-11-0532 min

All The Miles Mattered Out There With My BrothersChris Palmer, a 1984 Largo graduate, was part of three cross country state titles for the Packers in the early 1980s. This episode features Palmer's talk at the start of the Sept. 15 reunion of Largo runners, which came one night after the track at Largo was named for Coach Brent Haley. Special thanks to Largo's Mike Fowler for the audio. Music: Is This Really Happening (Track Tribe)

2023-10-2317 min

All The Miles Mattered Track Tribute, Reunion ReminiscingWelcome to the start of Season 2 of All The Miles Mattered. This is as close to a news episode as you’re going to get for a story 50 years in the making. Last month, at halftime of a Largo High School football game, the track at the stadium got a new name and also a familiar name. It was the first of two nights honoring Coach Brent Haley. Come along for the run! Sound: Turn3 Productions Largo High School PA Music: Mini Vandals (Out On My Skateboard) BK...

2023-10-0522 min

All The Miles Mattered Coach Z: Muscles and magnetism Leto's cross country program in the 1980s was on par with Largo's. The Long Red Row won five 4A state titles in the decade, just ahead of the Packers' four championships. Leto had a disadvantage then against Largo when it came to developing talent: It was a three-grade school, and Largo had four grades. So while Largo coach Brent Haley could develop freshman runners, Leto's Bobby Ennis had to wait for them to show up after spending their ninth-grade year in junior high. That's why the subject of this ATMM bonus episode was...

2023-06-2228 min

All The Miles Mattered I Wanna Be One of These GuysThe formal structure of All The Miles Mattered concluded with the end of the Largo-Leto rivalry in the late 1980s. But the lessons from those programs and other runners carry on today. In the second of two bonus episodes are clips that didn’t make it into the main show. You’ll hear the voices of Tommy Hampton, Pat McDonough, Trey Culbertson, Nick Radkewich, and others. Photos mentioned are on my Instagram page or on the public All The Miles Mattered Facebook page. Music credits: Out On My Skateboard by the Mini Vandals; BK Prod...

2023-04-2523 min

All The Miles Mattered No Ribbons at the Mile The formal structure of All The Miles Mattered concluded with the end of the Largo-Leto rivalry in the late 1980s. But the lessons from those programs and other runners carry on today. Here is the first of two bonus episodes, with clips that didn’t make it into the main show. You’ll hear the voices of Chris Palmer, John Perlette, Dan Middleman, Keir Breitenfeld and others. Photos and videos mentioned are in posts on the All The Miles Mattered Facebook page, or you can email me at neilamato@gmail.com. Music credits: Out...

2023-04-2518 min

Transforming: Tales of Business Evolution SFP #79: How to protect digital assets from hackersMany small accounting firms may not have heard much about digital assets beyond bitcoin and the FTX bankruptcy, but accountants have two big reasons to learn more about the topic. First, the acceptance of digital assets as payment has steadily grown among accounting firms and especially their clients. Second, cyberattacks are increasingly targeting digital assets. The combination of these trends means that even small firms should learn about digital assets, gain an understanding of the cybersecurity threats, and be prepared to discuss safeguards with clients. In this episode of the Small Firm Philosophy podcast, produced...

2023-02-0322 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 15: Camcorders and CalendarsLargo and Leto were set for a showdown in the state cross country meet at Dunn Airport in 1987. The Packers had the state’s top runner; the Long Red Row had impressive depth and recent history on its side in the state meet. The day ended with a course record, a Titusville toast, and a vow never to lose again. Thanks for coming along for the run! Music credit: Good Friend, Audionautix; ATMM theme by BK Productions

2023-01-1315 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 14: A slight ’nother gearOn May 10, 1986, at Showalter Field in Winter Park, neither of the two favorites in the state meet 2-mile race won. The race was supposed to be another LeValle-Letchworth showdown. It’s tough to say at this point in the story that any Largo runner could be overlooked, but Pat McDonough was a sophomore running against a stacked field that evening. He ran eight just about perfect laps to secure an unforgettable victory. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_69-Dy-hl8 Music credits: Out On My Skateboard, Mini Vand...

2023-01-0615 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 13: We’re gonna be state champsMichael LeValle didn’t run for Leto or Largo, but he’s an important part of the story in the mid-1980s. He expected to have Roger Letchworth and Pat McDonough right on his shoulder. That didn’t happen at the 1986 state cross country meet. What did happen at that meet: A familiar name comes back from injury, and the Long Red Row comes back from region-meet disappointment to take the lead for most championships in the decade. Music credit: Out On My Skateboard, Mini Vandals

2022-12-3015 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 12: Van Cortlandt ParkCountryside’s 1986 team was loaded: It had Roger Letchworth and Chip Backus, both major Division I college prospects, along with a bevy of talented runners just behind them. This is the story of the Cougars’ unforgettable trip to an iconic course in New York, the site of a big invitational. It was, briefly, record-setting, and now it’s time to set the record straight.

2022-12-2315 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 11: RogerThe legend of Roger Letchworth started with his second-place finish in the state cross country meet as a sophomore, and it continued with his national age-group records for 10K and 15K. Letchworth was on fire in the 1986 cross country season; the flame was extinguished rapidly.

2022-12-1615 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 10: The perfect race In sports, perfection is rarely reached. The nature of competition is that it is messy: Shots are missed, interceptions thrown. In cross country, perfection is possible in team scoring: the perfect 15. That moment occurs in dual meets with some regularity; it rarely happens in championship races. For Largo in 1983, it happened two consecutive weeks. This is the story behind the show's cover image, along with stories about the results, cultural changes of the 1980s, and the 1984 Largo-Leto trip to Wet N Wild. Music credit: Bob Bedell; interview with Largo Band of Gold director...

2022-12-0915 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 9: DeLand Airport "We try harder" wasn't just the slogan of rental car company Avis. It was adopted by the Leto cross country program as it tried to break through against Largo. In the early 1980s, the stage was set for the Long Red Row. Hear the recall of Coach Ennis and others, specifically about that November 1982 day in DeLand. Music credits: Largo Band of Gold, BK productions, UT Vol marching band

2022-12-0215 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 9: Deland Airport "We try harder" wasn't just the slogan of rental car company Avis. It was adopted by the Leto cross country program as it tried to break through against Largo. In the early 1980s, the stage was set for the Long Red Row. Hear the recall of Coach Ennis and others, specifically about that November 1982 day in Deland. Music credits: Largo Band of Gold, BK productions, UT Vol marching band

2022-12-0215 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 8: Fishing, Stinging, WinningBasil Magee ran a nation-leading time in the mile his senior year at Largo. Two years earlier, he had never even run the mile in a track meet. Magee's rapid rise, his rivalry with a future Olympian, and the birth of the Long Red Row are the focus areas of this episode. Music: Walk With Me by Track Tribe. YouTube of the Kinney race in 1979: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI87ye5pew0

2022-11-2515 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 7: An All-In Kid MyLan Moffat was a dominant distance runner from the outset at Largo. Moffat won state 4A track titles in the mile as a freshman and sophomore. A competitive streak and a desire to put in daily work were two reasons she ran ahead of the competition. This episode also features a sneak peek at a key plot point in the story. Footage credits: Vision Cable, N.C. State University, Olympics.com. Music credit: Finland by Track Tribe.

2022-11-2515 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 6: He wanted to build something Coach Bobby Ennis wasn’t much older than his athletes when he started coaching at Leto High School in the late 1970s. His teams quickly set a standard for success in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. This episode takes a look back at how his team concept was formed and how he connected with the runners who would become the Long Red Row. Music credit: You Are The Only by Track Tribe.

2022-11-1815 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 5: The Roadrunners Coach Haley built a culture at Largo, an expectation of success. He also was willing to share running advice with anyone. But it's not a past-tense thing. Coach Haley continues to give workouts and advice to anyone willing to listen. Music credits: "Control" by I Was Totally Destroying It, used with permission; "A Certain Podcast" adaptation by BK Productions

2022-11-1715 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 4: Wanted to win the meet Before Brent Haley became the leader of the cross country program at Largo, he knew had the makings of a coach. How and where he found out was surprising. Music credit: "Good Friend" by Audionautix; Haley interview credit: FL Runners

2022-11-1015 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 3: 1975 Brett Hoffman, Mike Warre, Bob Braman, three runners who grew up amid the running boom, met on the new course at Largo's Taylor Park in a highly anticipated and hotly contested 3-mile race. The times they ran in fall 1975 came from the miles they ran in training, sometimes earning them more than funny looks when they hit the road at odd hours. Their recollection of that era and the times they posted show why all the miles absolutely mattered. Music credit: "Summer of 1984" by RKVC

2022-11-0315 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 2: Thousand-Mile Summers Largo coach Brent Haley rode the wave of the running boom in the United States in the 1970s. He recruited in PE classes, he created a T-shirt incentive program and he got runners, year after year, summer after summer, to develop the will to prepare for greatness. It wasn't just Largo guys who were putting in the miles, as current Florida State coach Bob Braman and former sportswriter Bill Ward explain. Oh yeah: One of the guys in this photo is nicknamed Moose. Music credit: "Love" by John Gillespie, used with permission; Bill Rodgers footage...

2022-10-2715 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 1: The Lore of Largo Why did one otherwise nondescript suburban high school achieve otherworldly success in boys cross country in the 1970s and 1980s? This is the start of a show about the coach who created a distance-running dynasty, the rise of a friendly rival across Tampa Bay, and the challengers who made a run at the ruling teams, one led notably by a fleet-footed antagonist who flamed out too fast. Music credit: Ditch Diggin' by Jingle Punks; Largo Band of Gold

2022-10-2315 min

All The Miles Mattered Episode 0: TrailerCome along for the run! Subscribe to All The Miles Mattered wherever you get your podcasts. Episode 1 drops Oct. 23! Music credits: Emil Axelsson, "I Think I Was There"; Sum It, "Magnetic Eye". Episode produced by Agent Fitz himself, Brian FitzGerald.

2022-08-1603 min

Cutting For Sign with Ron Cecil and Daniel Penner Cline 53 Allan Amato - Photographer and FilmmakerAllan Amato is a Zimbabwe born, L.A. based photographer. He discovered his love for photography after Hurricane Katrina forced him to re-examine life. Since then, he has worked with a variety of clientele including Nick Nolte, Terry Gilliam, Neil Gaiman and director Kevin Smith who said of him, “I can’t stand to look at myself unless I’ve been photographed by Allan Amato.” Allan also directed a feature-length documentary with creative partner Olga Nunes called Temple of Art, but his lifelong dream is to become an honorary member of Monty Python His eye has been...

2022-03-101h 39

Journal of Accountancy Podcast The CPA profession's 'really interesting inflection point'Pascal Finette, an entrepreneur and consultant, recently spoke at the Digital CPA Conference and the Future of Finance Summit in Nashville, Tenn. In this podcast conversation with the JofA's Neil Amato, Finette shared innovation lessons from interviews with other leaders, a story about how Pepsi quickly set up a direct-to-consumer business, and why those fortunate enough to be able to work remotely can develop a routine that leads to better quality of life.

2022-01-1124 min

Journal of Accountancy Podcast Updating quality management standards: What auditors need to knowThere are two committees working on developing new quality management standards for auditors. Neil Amato talks to Sara Lord, CPA, the chair of one of those committees, about the feedback they are receiving, how the new standards incorporate a risk-based approach, and the next steps in the process. Also, Drew Adamek reviews a new study about ESG assurance opportunities and explores the potential tax implications of LIFO inventory interruptions due to COVID-19.

2021-08-2610 min

Journal of Accountancy Podcast Cybersecurity advisory opportunities for firms of all sizesCybersecurity is a rapidly expanding opportunity for firms to offer advisory services. In a preview of an ENGAGE 2021 panel, Journal of Accountancy senior editor Neil Amato speaks with Steven Ursillo, CPA/CITP, CGMA, partner, risk assurance and advisory national leader at Cherry Bekaert, about how firms of any size can identify, prepare for, and take advantage of cyber advisory opportunities. Also, Drew Adamek covers the IRS's new Tax Pro Account and recent changes to FASB lease accounting standards.

2021-07-2216 min

Amato‘s 5th Quarter Podcast V: Tyson EdwardsEpisode V features Adelaide Crows 2x Premiership Player Tyson Edwards, an absolute superstar both on and off the field! 🏉 One of the most underrated players during his time, Tys reflects on the early days at Adelaide under Robert Shaw, the famous back-to-back premierships in 1997 & 1998 under the messiah Malcolm Blight, the Gary Ayres & Neil Craig missed finals opportunities, his final season (and game) in 2010 as well as sharing a locker room with the King Wayne Carey. 1995-2010 321 Games 192 Goals 22 Finals 2 Grand Finals 2x AFL...

2021-05-041h 16

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 11: EncoreThe Myrtle Beach story, the buzzing fax machine (hey, this was 1997!), the movie shoot (wait, what?), the games against soon-to-be NBA and NFL players -- it's all here in the bonus episode of 1-2-3 Wildcats. Thanks to everyone for sticking with us since launch in November. And make sure you stick around to the end, for more BFitz wizardry. The part about He Got Game starts about the 16-minute mark. Notes on filming locations for He Got Game: Fitz, Woolley, Scott Cherry, LeVelle Moton and former UNC JV player Jeremy Holly spent one very long, hot A...

2021-02-0546 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 10: Nothing But StringsThis is it, the state championship game on March 22, 1997. Hickory had championship pedigree and championship experience. East Chapel Hill had ... what exactly? A great first season, no doubt, along with chemistry, talent, belief in each other and in the words of coach Ray Hartsfield. Still, they were the underdog, an angle Hartsfield hammered home in his words to the team in the locker room before the game. The game was nip-and-tuck, with neither team pulling away. Whistles were few and far between in what everyone agrees was a high-level game that lived up to the hype. Hear the memories...

2021-02-0537 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 9: Red TornadoesHickory High School's basketball team had good reason to be confident heading into the 1997 state championship game against East Chapel Hill. The Red Tornadoes had experience, talent and championship appearances on their side. Eight players were part of the 16-0 football team that rolled to the 3A title just a few months earlier, and Hickory felt it wouldn't be wowed by playing in the Dean Smith Center, where it was walloped in the 1996 final by Burlington Williams. Ty Hunt, Daniel Willis, Will Johnson and coach John Worley share memories and discuss the team's mindset as it prepared to face...

2021-01-0529 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 8: PerspectiveIs there another East Chapel Hill out there? Well, not that we could find. The research can't be classified as exhaustive, but it was exhausting (not a stretch). Most new schools have nowhere near the success East Chapel Hill had in its first season of boys basketball. In fact, it can take years to build a strong program. That first championship set an early standard at the school, which won state titles in multiple sports the following year. How unusual was the Wildcats' run as a first-year team? As hall-of-fame sportswriter Tim Stevens said, "It w...

2021-01-0130 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 7: BarnburnersEast Chapel Hill played in many tight games in 1996-97. Their first four wins were close, and so were just about all their postseason victories. They survived a six-overtime game that clinched the conference title, overcame a deficit in the first playoff game in school history, and then found ways to eke out wins when they played on a neutral court in the 3-A Eastern Regional. Go on the road with the Wildcats, and on the bus, as they continue their run back to Chapel Hill. Just hearing about 1-2-3 Wildcats? Here’s Episode 1. ...

2020-12-2327 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 6: ChrisChris Hobbs was an immediate starter at East Chapel Hill, taking the court as the Wildcats’ center before he turned 15 years old. People remember his size, strength, footwork and soft touch on the court. They also remember him being approachable, a guy who was friends with everyone. Teammates, coaches and others reflect on the life of Chris Hobbs: tea parties, dance moves, dessert deliveries, memorable games and more. Need to get caught up on the story from the start? Here’s Episode 1. Want to talk East Chapel Hill hoops, answer trivia questions, or share...

2020-12-1643 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 5: Chemistry“We played together almost every day of the year,” Brad Woolley says of the era when he and teammates Paul Kindem and Brian FitzGerald developed the bonds that made those three the nucleus of the first team at East Chapel Hill. Different players for sure, but all effective. Take a trip back, a Carolina Flashback if you will, to the days of beepers, the University Mall arcade, the Pizza Hut on Estes Drive, and of course the courts at the Chapel Hill Community Center. Come for the '90s memories, stay for a story about N.C. State legend Davi...

2020-12-0930 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 4: RingoPoint guard Andy Jones could find teammates for baskets even when they didn’t know they were open. His precision passing was a key factor in East Chapel Hill’s success, along with quick hands on defense and calm under pressure. He might not have been known as a shooter, but when it came time to take a big shot, Jones didn’t shy away. Note, we have the "E" for explicit on here for one word, right near the end. Thank you, listeners. If you're liking the story, please subscribe and share, rate and review...

2020-12-0226 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 3: Boot CampRay Hartsfield knew he wanted to be a coach. He learned from respected mentors at Chicago’s Harlan High School and then set off on his own, first as a football player at Prairie View A&M and later as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Hartsfield’s background helped to form his style; he also grew as a coach along the way. The bear and the elephant mentioned in Episode 2? Those came out less often. Hartsfield was relatively new to coaching when hired in summer 1996 at East Chapel Hill, but even then, he had a calm on t...

2020-11-2422 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 2: GenesisIn driveways, youth leagues and pickup games, the players who would form the first team at East Chapel Hill bonded for years before the new high school opened in 1996. That year marked the start of a rivalry with Chapel Hill High, giving residents of a basketball-focused town more teams to talk about. Here's your chance to get caught up if you missed Episode 1 of 123 Wildcats. Want to talk East Chapel Hill hoops, answer our trivia questions, or share your memories of the Wildcats? Find us on Twitter at ECH Hoops Pod.

2020-11-1722 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 1: UnderestimatedAn improbable, unprecedented high school basketball season had humble beginnings in 1996. East Chapel Hill High’s boys basketball team lost its first game. Playing a roster with no seniors, in a gym with bleachers on only one side of the court, the Wildcats were not expected to have much success as a first-year program. Then, even when they started winning, opponents continued to take them lightly. Thanks to everyone who listened to the 123 Wildcats trailer episode. We’ve had downloads from around the world, almost as unfathomable as this story. Almost. Want t...

2020-11-1023 min

1-2-3 Wildcats Episode 0: Trailer123 Wildcats preview episode: A new high school opened in Chapel Hill, N.C., in August 1996. With 630 students, three grades and no tradition, expectations for success in athletics were tempered. The gym had bleachers on just one side of the court, and on that court, the boys basketball team lost its first game. But their coach knew they were not just another first-year basketball program. They won seven games in a row after that first loss, knocking off the defending state champion. Then came the magical, unprecedented postseason run in March 1997. Episode 1 coming soon! Want to t...

2020-10-0202 min

Shed Talk Podcast Frank Conigliaro & Vito Amato - Season 2 Episode 3On this episode, we got a chance to sit down with Frank Conigliaro, owner of Two Cousins in Lancaster and Vito Amato, owner of Jojo’s Pizza in Hummelstown. Tune in to learn more about the pizza industry, how they got into the family business and grown their business all over central PA. This episode is sponsored by Joke’s LLC - Joke’s on Us! Instagram/Twitter: @jokesontheworld Website: www.jokesontheworld.com Special thanks to our partners for the making of this episode: Neil Muro of NeilMFilms - Producer of Shed Talk Podcast...

2020-08-3150 min

The Modern Man Podcast Committed To The Craft | Vincent D’Amato Jr. Ep. 104“WITHOUT COMMITMENT YOU CANNOT HAVE DEPTH IN ANYTHING.” Neil Strauss Commitment is sometimes that missing link that could take us from competent to great. Think of that last thing you really committed yourself to. Commitment is a whole different animal. It’s a refusal to quit and a determination for a specific outcome. Chances are the last thing you did commit yourself to was a success or near success. Think of your spouse, job, kids. You’re committed to these things. Sure, you may not like your job, but you still go because you’re c...

2020-08-0536 min

Bald Faced Truth with John Canzano BFT SHOW: Baxter Holmes, Neil Lomax, Larry D’Amato, Clay HeltonGuests: Baxter Holmes, Neil Lomax, Larry D’Amato, Clay Helton John Canzano talks with these guests about topics including Oregon State’s matchup against USC, MLB to PDX, and why the Civil War is looking more competitive. Plus, The Big Splash and Punch It! Audio. Subscribe NOW to this podcast for more great content. It’s free. Why wouldn’t you? Follow @JohnCanzanoBFT on Twitter.

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519 Church Podcast Stephen Ministries @ 519 Listen in as Neil Amato interviews our very own, Kristen Richeson, in an effort to learn more about Stephen Ministry. This is a great introduction for those interested in becoming a Stephen Minister or for those who are in need of someone to talk to. Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in congregations that use the Stephen Series system.Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.519 Stephen Ministers:Kristen Richeson Davild Palm...

2017-11-1017 min

519 Church Podcast Interview with Whitney Ludlow What is human trafficking? Where is it taking place? What can we do to help? Listen in as Neil Amato and Whitney Ludlow discuss these topics and the work of International Justice Mission (IJM). Join in on the conversation on Sunday, July 30th at 519 Church as Whitney will be giving a larger, more in-depth, presentation as part of our Serve Sunday events.

2017-07-1825 min

519 Church Podcast Episode 1 Enjoy this FIRST EDITION of our brand-new podcast, "For Me, Right Now". The purpose of this podcast is to give a space for our 519 community to share stories of loving well and living differently where they live, work and play. Listen in as Neil Amato interviews Bob Kastl about 519 soccer.

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