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The Football Elitist (Ben Reynolds)
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Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Late Spring Update: Portal Talk and Catch Up
Ben does a solo podcast talking about the current state of the team. The portal additions and subtractions and a bit about the spring game. We yappping. Editors note: Durrell Johnson also plays for the Arlington Renegades along with Storey Jackson and Dae Dae Hunter.Go Flames and God Bless!flamesville.com@ftffootballpod on X and IG
2025-04-27
39 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Runnin' with the Bulls at the Bahamas Bowl w/Boomer from Sidelines UB
Ben and Boomer Brock (Sidelines UB and former UB fullback) talk about the Bahamas Bowl. flamesville.com @ftffootballpod Go Flames and God Bless 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my...
2024-12-30
42 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
I'm back with an hour long solo podcast about our Flames.
Ben talks about the Flames and his feelings about the season, transfer portal additions and subtractions, and of course some recruiting class talk. I have been so busy with work and the holiday season. The Flames not having a bowl until the last bowl game helped with this time away. The basketball podcast will be back too. I will also have a podcast with Boomer Brock previewing the Bahama Bowl against the Bulls of the University at Buffalo. flamesville.com @ftffootballpod Go Flames and God Bless
2024-12-30
1h 09
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Huge W for LU + SHSU preview with Ben from March2Pod
Ben does a quick review of WKU and preview of SHSU. Huge game. It's win or go home type of game. This time it's literally. All we will get is a bowl game after this (this was our bowl projection before WKU from our guy Omar: https://www.redshirtsports.xyz/omar-rashon-borjas-2024-week-13-bowl-projections) Ben and Ben (from March2Pod) talk about this huge game. Liberty just needs to win and they're in the championship. It is as simple as that (thanks again Cumbie and LT). flamesville.com ...
2024-11-26
37 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Liberty Football survives in Massachusetts + Hilltoppers in town for Senior Day
Ben and Kyle talk about the program and the OT win over UMass. Jeremiah joins Ben as they talk to WKU football podcast Topper Talk ft. Steven and Tyler. Not to be confused with Steven Tyler from Aerosmith. (@TOPPER_TALK) Go Flames and God Bless Flamesville.com @ftffootballpod Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV
2024-11-21
50 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
A trip to Nashville with a win + UMass Preview
Ben and Kyle talk about MTSU win and rebound from a two game skid. We talk about program expectations and the upcoming UMass game. Go Flames and God Bless! @ftffootballpod flamesville.com But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 ESV
2024-11-14
49 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Kennesaw Loss + Biggest Game of Season against Jax State
Ben and Kyle talk about the big Kennesaw State loss and what we need to do to turn it around. Jax State is the biggest game of the year against the best team we've played all year. Be there or be square! GO FLAMES & GOD BLESS! flamesville.com @ftffootballpod Fan the Flames Basketball Podcast coming soon! Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 NIV
2024-10-28
1h 01
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
FIU OT Thriller + Kennesaw State Game
Ben and Kyle talk about the Liberty-FIU game and preview the Kennesaw State game. Go Flames and God Bless! Flamesville.com “He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and, on the third day, be raised again.” Luke 24:6-7
2024-10-17
59 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Interview with Jake Gibson from Paws Up Podcast Clip
Ben talks with Jake Gibson from Paws Up Podcast. Jeremiah, James and Kyle will be back next week! Might have a little episode come out before the game. flamesville.com @ftffootballpod
2024-10-07
25 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
FIU talk and Conference Talk
Ben, Kyle and Jeremiah talk CUSA, conference realignment and football. Flamesville.com Go Flames and God Bless! I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. Phillippians 1:20 NIV
2024-10-07
37 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Liberty Football Talk - Midweek on the Mountain vs. FIU ft. Paws Up Podcast
Jake Gibson from the Paws Up Podcast joins Ben on the podcast. Plus a short intro and talk about the game. Donate to Boone: https://twitter.com/FTFFootballPod/status/1839761006093803704 Flamesville.com @ftffootballpod THE BURGER PAUPER BOWL PROJECTION: https://www.redshirtsports.xyz/omar-rashon-borjas-2024-week-six-bowl-projections If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
2024-10-04
46 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
FROM THE VAULT March 2022: The Football Elitist Podcast - NFL Year in Review & NFL Draft Evaluations
UNRELEASED Ben rambles about why he doesn't care about the Super Bowl, NFL Fandoms, CFB isn't relevant in NY, Josh Allen, Bills football rant, NFL games, and why he thinks college football is more enjoyable. Then he concludes by briefly talking about how he evaluates football players.
2024-09-27
1h 06
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
After Dark Dubs at the Bill + A Visit to Granola Country
Ben records a solo podcast in what could become two of the most memorable games of his Liberty football fandom. ECU review and talk about the fun of winning after the storm. CUSA football talk and how Liberty could beat the mountain folk of the state of the Appalachian Mountains. Ben argues -why a PAC-12 for Liberty could be the greatest move ever. Go Flames & God Bless @ftffootballpod flamesville.com For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the po...
2024-09-25
1h 07
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Another Year, Another Homecoming DUB + Jack Sparrow is coming to town
I forgot the intro and outro. The crew is back in full. Ben is back from NY and Jeremiah is back from never leaving. James is feeling better. Kyle got his baby blue merch and now is broke. Please donate to Kyle: flamesville.com @ftffootballpod Go Flames & God Bless Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kin...
2024-09-20
57 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
FROM THE VAULT (recorded in 2022): The Future of Flames Athletics and a Football Scheduling Discussion
UNRELEASED from 2022 (long time draft) Ben rants and raves about the future growth of Flames athletics, sports attendance, how happy he is with the Flames, and a scheduling discussion that he hopes he gets his points across. What scheduling in the CUSA may look like? #FanEm #FantheFlames #GoFlames Intro Music by from Follow Me Here: Twitter (@ftffootballpod) Instagram (@ftffootballpod) Blog (The Football Elitist) Everything here!
2024-09-19
44 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Late Night, Cardiac Ws + UTEP Homecoming Preview
Ben and guest Josh Burdick talk about Josh's experience at the NMSU game. We talk about football and the Liberty Twitter experience during games. We preview UTEP, let's not get to overhyped on homecoming. I won't see you there as I will celebrating my lovely sister's wedding. Praise God for marriage. GO FLAMES & GOD BLESS flamesville.com @ftffootballpod But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man’s offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift...
2024-09-10
1h 04
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Week 1 Overreaction Pod, but are we?
Football is back. So is overreacting. Solo pod by Ben. I have plenty of repetitive buzzwords. Overreacting never changes every year. Jesus will be coming back but He never changes. Glory to God! flamesville.com @ftffootballpod
2024-09-02
1h 10
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
The Campbell Episode - Kinda
James is sick. Ben, Kyle, Jeremiah talk about the season. A surprise Tier List. JB Citadel talk. The Burger Pauper Flames Bowl Weekly Prediction! @omarrashonborja Go Flames and God Bless Flamesville.com @ftffootballpod
2024-08-29
1h 09
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Maven Predictions Week 1 College Football HYPE Episode
Ben and Maven Predictions (Mitchell Westbury) talk about G5 football and college football. Give it a listen, it is a fun one! Ben does some ranting and Mitchell has some great points. Check out mavenpredictions.com
2024-08-27
59 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
2024 Liberty Football Depth Chart Preview
Kyle is back. Caleb is here. Jeremiah found his way out of an NFL stadium. James is ready. Ben was made for this. Nature is healing. College football starts this Sunday. Praise the Lord. Flamesville content incoming. @ftffootballpod
2024-08-23
1h 06
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
It's Football Season.......Can't Believe We're Back
Kyle might be in this episode. I guess you gotta listen to find out. Jeremiah got lost and walked into an NFL training camp. Caleb is still a Joker? James is now promoted to being a JV football HC? Times are changing. Ben is happy to be back. GO FLAMES AND GOD BLESS
2024-08-17
56 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Offseason Catchup with Liberty Flames TE Austin Henderson
Ben catches up with Liberty Tight End Austin Henderson. Ben and Austin talk about his path to Liberty, the team's culture, his individual goals, the tight end room, his offseason rehab, typical pregame, but most importantly Jesus and our faith in Christ Alone. Big thanks to Austin for joining the podcast. Follow Austin on IG @aust.innn and Follow Reap the Harvest at @reaptheharvestfoundation and can be found at reaptheharvestfoundation.com On X @AustinTE8 Follow the podcast on all the socials at @ftffootballpod
2024-04-19
40 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
2024 Liberty Football Recruiting & Spring Preview
Ben & Avery talk about the 2024 HS, JuCo and Transfer Portal gets and a little preview of the early "winter" spring football schedule. Follow us: @ftffootballpod @bmoregoat98
2024-02-11
1h 10
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Solo Episode about a Special Season
Ben records an episode by himself. I am recovering from a sickness so apologies for sounding a little sick at times. I am also experimenting with a different recording software so if it sounds different, that's why. Not the highest quality audio episode. Thankful for Kyle, James, and Jeremiah this season. I wanted to have a solo episode to talk about the game against Oregon, the transfer portal, the season, and a message that changes the world even after the holiday season. It was a great season and a special season. Hope y'all have a blessed year in 2024. I will...
2024-01-03
57 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
ISSA FLAMES FIESTA
Ben, James, Jeremiah and Kyle talk about bowl season and the upcoming game. Flamesville.com @ftffootballpod @theotherjerryLU @JamesNuckols @LibertyMtnViews FLAMES GO FLAMES & GOD BLESS
2023-12-29
52 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Interview with former Flames star LB Anthony Butler
Ben and James catch up with former Liberty Flames star Linebacker Anthony Butler. AB has most recently played for the Memphis Showboats in the USFL and we pray he will get to continue to live out his dream come spring in the merger. Great dude, awesome to hear about his faith and how he got to Liberty from Charlotte. Follow him at @anthony_butler9 Flamesville.com @FTFFootballPod @JamesNuckols
2023-12-13
25 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
CUSA CHAMPS! NY6 BOWL VS OREGON
It's a banger of an episode. James is sick. But man this was a fun one. Love you James. Kyle and Jeremiah brought it this episode with Ben. Go Flames and God Bless! Flamesville.com @ftffootballpod @jeremiahflinchum @jamesnuckols @LibertyMtnViews
2023-12-08
1h 11
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Group of Five Guys join to preview the CUSA Championship
Jeff and Matt join Ben to talk about the CUSA Football Championship. Please come join us @ASeaofRed tailgate on Friday for their live show! Join us Thursday night at The Clubhouse in Lynchburg for a hang out hosted by the Group of Five Guys! Shout out to Jeremiah @theotherjerryLU we recorded a brief part of the episode earlier and the audio wouldn't work. But I may be able to post it on the YouTube channel. Follow them: @GroupOfFiveGuys @Sprouse_68 @JMurphyLee
2023-11-30
58 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Lightning Episode: 12-0 Regular Season finish and onto the Champ Game
Ben, Kyle, and James cover the UTEP win quickly and preview a little of the CUSA Championship game against NM State. Can't wait for Friday. G5 Guys episode coming later this week, Wednesday night! Follow us: flamesville.com @FTFFootballPod @LibertyMtnViews @JamesNuckols
2023-11-28
28 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
UMass Unto UTEP
Ben, Jeremiah, and Kyle talk a bit about UMass dub and talk a little about the UTEP game. Find us at: Flamesville.com @FTFFootballPod @theotherjerryLU @LibertyMtnViews
2023-11-21
37 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Liberty is 10-3 against in the FBS era against current Sun Belt teams + Senior Day preview
Ben, Kyle, and James are sad without Jeremiah. Check us out: Flamesville.com @FTFFootballPod @JamesNuckols @LibertyMtnViews @theotherjerryLU
2023-11-15
35 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Homecoming win over LA Tech + ODU Preview
The one without the founder, Ben. As I write this, I just returned from a work trip in Dallas. Thankful for that experience with my company. Thankful for where I work. My first time flying and all that jazz. Great time but wasn't able to make it. Thankful for the boys James, Jeremiah, and the guy who's missed multiple this year because of work trips, my man Kyle. Thankful for all three of these guys. Love them! Hope you enjoy the episode! Let's beat the SunBelt beloved ODU.
2023-11-10
35 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
WKU review w/ James + Homecoming game vs LA Tech preview w/ Nathan from @gotechplsdntdie
Ben and James review the big WKU win. Nathan from go tech pls dont die joins to preview the big homecoming game vs LA Tech. Winning this will clinch home field advantage in LU's first ever FBS conference championship. Find them @gotechplsdntdie @JamesNuckols @FTFFootballPod @LUFlamesville flamesville.com
2023-10-31
51 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Short MTSU review w/Ben + Preview of WKU game w/Topper Talk
Flamesville.com @ftffootballpod @topper_talk
2023-10-23
40 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Talkin' G5 Ball + MTSU Preview with Group of Five Guys Podcast host Matt Sprouse
Ben, Kyle and Jeremiah talk CUSA, G5, Liberty and MTSU with Matt Sprouse (former MTSU lineman) from Group of Five Guys Podcast. Find us at: Flamesville.com @GroupofFiveGuys @Sprouse_68
2023-10-13
45 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Quick Podcast - Jax State Review + MTSU Preview with Ben, Kyle and Jeremiah
No James this week. Quick pod with Kyle returning! Find us at: Flamesville.com @theotherjerryLU @LibertyMtnViews @FTFFootballPod
2023-10-13
33 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Sam Houston Win Review + Jax State Preview
James, Jeremiah and Ben review the Thursday win over SHSU and preview the huge Tuesday road matchup at Jax State. Find us at: Flamesville.com @ftffootballpod @theotherjerryLU @JamesNuckols
2023-10-08
41 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Midweek on the Mountain preview - Sam Houston w/ @SportsofSHSU
Ben and Ben are on to preview the first midweek on the mountain game of the year against Sam Houston. Happy Ben (@SportsofSHSU) could join the podcast! FLAMES! Find us at: flamesville.com @ftffootballpod @sportsofSHSU
2023-10-04
49 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Big win over UB + FIU Preview w/ Paws Up Podcast Jake
Ben, James and Kyle talk about the big win over UB. Then they have on Paws Up podcast host Jake Gibson. Find Paws Up Podcast @pawsuppodcast Find us at flamesville.com @ftffootballpod @theotherjerryLU @JamesNuckols @LibertyMtnViews
2023-09-20
1h 05
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
NMSU Review + UB Preview
Ben, James, and Jeremiah talk about the big first CUSA win and preview the upcoming road test at the University at Buffalo. GO FLAMES! & GOD BLESS Find us here: @FTFFootballPod @theotherjerryLU @JamesNuckols Flamesville.com
2023-09-14
59 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Episode 1 - 2023 Season Preview w/the crew + BGSU game preview
Kyle isn't in this episode and Ben is sad. GO FLAMES! This is a short description because it needed tons of editing and I want to get it out. Great first episode of the season. Find us on Flamesville.substack.com FTFFootballPod on all your social medias Go Flames, God Bless and Glory to God.
2023-09-01
1h 10
property investors network Podcast
The Power of Building a Brand in Your Property Business with Ben Reynolds
In this captivating episode of the property investors network (pin) Podcast, we're privileged to have a chat with Ben Reynolds, a prominent figure in the property investment community known for his branding expertise.Ben, who is also a successful property investor, skillfully reveals how branding significantly contributes to success.He explains how embracing the idea of becoming a 'brand' can greatly enhance your ability to attract investors and project professionalism right from the start.Throughout the episode, Ben elaborates on the crucial role that branding plays in the property business.His...
2023-08-24
35 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
2023 Liberty Football Offensive Preview
Ben and Avery talk about the 2023 Liberty Football Offense and Special Teams. They dive into the QB battle. Ben recaps Fan Appreciation Day, they talk about the effects of roster turnover, and some more talks about this 2023 Defense. They also talk about many topics within the college football sphere that is Flames related. All while watching Malik play a full preseason game. What an episode. You can follow them at Flamesville or @ftffootballpod https://flamesville.substack.com/
2023-08-20
1h 41
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
2023 Liberty Flames Defensive Preview with Ben & Avery
Fall Camp has started! We are back! Football is back! I (Ben) have had a busy 2023, but I am excited to get back into it! I wanted to make a lot of episodes this summer, but unfortunately other things took priority. Here we are though. Ben and Avery talk about key players in this 2023 Liberty Flames football defensive group. We are excited about this group, despite the many key losses. We hope you enjoy this episode! Find us anywhere at Flamesville or @ftffootballpod
2023-08-16
41 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Coach Chad Scott Interview
Ben and James interview Coach Chad Scott who is the Director of Athletic Performance for Football at Liberty University. We talk about his coaching experiences, his faith, and more fun! Give it a listen! flamesville.substack.com I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2023-06-21
44 min
Beyond Beauty: the business of beauty
Conversations with Ben Reynolds, Head of Partnerships at Particl
Show Notes: In this episode of the Beyond Beauty podcast, Ben Reynolds, Head of Partnerships at Particle, discusses his transition from psychology to tech, highlighting Particle's role in providing data for e-commerce brands to enhance product and pricing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of data in product development and the benefits of AI in decision-making. Ben shares his journey from direct sales to partnerships, underscoring the value of long-term relationships and diverse revenue channels. He advises tech career aspirants to embrace opportunities and pivots. The episode touches on the challenges of a small company and ends with...
2023-06-01
29 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
The Hype Meter Episode 2: 2023 Liberty Football Transfer Portal Recruits during February Signing Period
Ben and Avery talk about the 2023 Liberty Football transfer portal recruits from the February Signing Period. flamesville.substack.com I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2023-03-15
54 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
The Hype Meter (THM) Episode 1: 2023 HS & JuCo signings in February
The Hype Meter: A Fan The Flames Football Podcast segment. The Hype Meter can be found on flamesville.substack.com. Join Ben and Avery as they discuss Liberty Football recruiting. On this episode, Ben and Avery cover the High School and JuCo signings from the 2023 February Signing Day. We are excited to announce Flamesville: this is something we have been working on between myself, Kyle (@LibertyMtnViews), Jeremiah (@theotherJerryLU) & James (@jamesnuckols). I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2023-03-06
44 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
2022 Liberty Football Signing Class w/ Avery @bmoregoat98
Ben and Avery talk about each signing in the 2022 Liberty Football early signing period and the two transfer portal commits so far. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2023-01-04
1h 35
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
2022 Fan the Flames Football Podcast Awards/Superlatives
Ben, Kyle and James talk about the awards and superlatives for this season as Jeremiah exits for work reasons. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-12-07
1h 04
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Freeze departs, Chadwell is next Liberty Football HC
Ben, James, Jeremiah and Kyle talk about Freeze departure and Chadwell hire. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-12-07
41 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Ben and Josh Burdick talk Liberty Football
A big podcast about Liberty football. Lots of stuff to unpack. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-11-24
1h 27
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Ben and James talk VT loss + the final game of the regular season
No Kyle or Jeremiah this week as Ben and James talk about VT loss and preview New Mexico State, a future CUSA rival. James has some technical difficulties at the end of the pod. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-11-24
32 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Episode from November 16th: Jake Crain Interview
Ben and Kyle talk with National CFB analyst and the host of Crain and Company podcast Jake Crain. They talk about Liberty football and the state of college football.
2022-11-24
19 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
UConn upset loss + Virginia Tech preview + Bowl outlook + SPECIAL GUEST CFB ANALYST JAKE CRAIN
I want to first ask for prayers for the University of Virginia community and their football team. Thank you for listening and your prayers. Today is a special episode with Crain & Co's (@craincompany) host Jake Crain (@jakecrain_) who is a former College Football coach turned analyst. Kyle and Ben first talk about the UConn disappointing loss and preview a bit of the Virginia Tech home game at the Bill. Noon o clock game on ESPN+. Plus some ranting, per usual. Also previewing some bowl projections for Liberty. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-11-16
58 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Liberty's first win over an SEC opponent (BIG WIN OVER ARKANSAS) + UConn preview + Ranking Reaction + TNT CFB Pod Bobby Wilson insight on UConn Football
Ben, Kyle, Jeremiah, and James are pumped about Arkansas win and what is to come versus UConn. Plus you don't want to miss the squad's reaction to CFP not ranking Liberty for the second straight week! TNT College Football Pod host Bobby Wilson (@TNTCollegeFoot1) comes on the pod to talk about his UConn connection, voting for (FWAA) All-Americans and the upcoming game against the UConn Huskies. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-11-09
1h 17
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Liberty vs Arkansas w/ Arkansas fans Zach and Chris
Zach (Sidelines Arkansas Twitter) and Chris as Hogs fans join Flames Fanatics Ben, Jeremiah, Kyle and James as they discuss the upcoming game in Fayetteville. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-11-02
47 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
BYU vs LU A SPECIAL EPISODE w/ @thehypetrainpod
Ben and James collab with The Hype Train Podcast hosts Hunter and Trevor. Hunter and Trevor are 1/2 of the BYU sports podcast The Hype Train Podcast. A huge game for Liberty football as BYU travels to Lynchburg. Check out The Hype Train Podcast (https://linktr.ee/byuhypetrain) I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-10-20
1h 07
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Homecoming game wrap up + BYU preview THE WACKIEST EPISODE EVER
Ben, James, Kyle, and Jeremiah are finally all together once again for the biggest game of the year at home. Just listen, you won't regret it. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-10-19
52 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Liberty beats UMass + Homecoming Preview vs. Gardner-Webb
Ben, James and Jeremiah wrap up the UMass game and preview the homecoming clash! I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-10-12
37 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Aiden Alves is our MVP 5 games into the season + ODU overview + UMass preview
We talk a little bit about ODU. We go over our MVPs for the season so far. Plus an in-depth preview of UMass! Ben, Jeremiah, and Kyle talk all about Flames for week 6. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-10-05
41 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
WHAT A GAME @ Wake + Akron Preview
Man, what a game. Liberty nearly pulls the upset on the road against ranked Wake Forest! Ben, James, Kyle and Jeremiah discuss what the Akron game may look like. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-09-21
43 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
UAB Recap & Wake Forest Preview ft. James and Jeremiah
Ben, James, and Jeremiah go over the UAB win and discuss the takeaways, literally. Wake Forest is Liberty's toughest test of the year and we preview how Liberty is going to stop Sam Hartman & AT Perry. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-09-14
40 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Last thoughts about Southern Miss game + UAB preview + Special Guests
Ben, Kyle, and James put their last thoughts about the Southern Miss game. They preview and give their score predictions for the upcoming game against UAB. Plus special guests from the Blazer Victory Podcast (@blazerpod) in John Duncan (@johncduncan) & Darion Smith (@theyDREAD75). (Yes, they were also on A Sea of Red too! Shout out to Jon & Chad at ASOR! They're the GOATs!) Give the Blazer Victor Podcast a follow or listen!#FanEm #RiseWithUs #AGTG I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-09-07
57 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Liberty vs Southern Miss Game Preview + WR, TE, CB, and S positional previews
Ben and Kyle (@LibertyMtnViews) go over the last four positional groups and their previews. What does this Liberty wide receiver room look like? Scruggs and Megginson poised for great seasons? Who's going to step up in the Tight End group? Ben and Kyle discuss! Welcome Kyle (@LibertyMtnViews, James (@jamesnuckols), and Jeremiah (@theotherJerryLU) to the official FTF Football Pod team! Catch them all this year for previews and postgame Twitter Spaces! #FanEm #RiseWithUs #AGTG I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-09-01
1h 02
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
In The Trenches Positional Overview: OL and DL with James Nuckols
Ben and James (Former leader of Liberty Jokers) go over the 2022 Liberty football OL and DL positional overview. Apologies for the auto quality. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-08-29
51 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
Malik Willis NFL Debut, More Commits and 6 2022 Opponent Previews
Ben talks about the new commitments for the 2023 class. He goes over and rants about the Malik Willis NFL preseason debut overreactions. Plus the 2022 Liberty Football first positional overview of the Special Teams. One of the two most important factors in the game: turnovers and special teams. Plus he previews the last six opponents of the 2022 regular season: Gardner-Webb, BYU, Arkansas, UConn, Virginia Tech and New Mexico State! I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-08-13
1h 14
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
More 2023 Liberty Football Commits + 4 GAME PREVIEWS
Ben talks about the future of the pod. He discusses all the latest Liberty football commits such as Reese Mooney, Mamadou Cissokho, Eliyt Nairne, Austin Anderson, and JaQuize Buycks. Plus 4 game previews of @ Wake Forest, vs. Akron, @Old Dominion, and @UMass. What does Wake look like with Sam Hartman? Is Akron the trap game of the year for the Flames? How does Old Dominion look after its first season under HC Ricky Rahne? HC Don Brown is back coaching UMass? All that and more on this episode! Please give the podcast a review! I would love to hear your opinions...
2022-07-25
1h 05
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
2023 Commits, USM/UAB Game Previews, and 2022 Offensive Breakout POTY
Ben goes over all the commitments in the 2023 Flames Football recruiting class. Hank Brown, Cal Grubbs, Tajh Boyd, Jeremiah Shack, Quentin Thomas, Olan Robinson, and Kamren Shanks. THE FLAMES ARE HEATING UP! Reshaud Pernall from VT to LU?!?! He also previews the first two games of the season at Southern Miss and the home opener vs UAB. The Flames faceoff against former OL Coach now USM OC Sam Gregg. What does UAB look like after the retirement of Bill Clark? Who's FTF Football Pod's offensive breakout POTY?!?! I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-07-04
1h 05
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
2022 Liberty Spring Game, Transfer Portal Updates, and Flames NFL Draft Prospects w/ Zach McLearen (Video Version)
Ben and Zach talk about the 2022 Liberty Flames Football Spring Game QB Battle of Charlie Brewer, Jonathan Bennett, Kaidon Salter, and Nate Hampton Liberty Football Offensive and Defensive Outlooks after the game (We missed the TEs and Special Teams) Liberty Football Transfer Portal Update Malik Willis NFL Draft Hype and other Liberty Flames NFL prospects. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-04-26
1h 15
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
2022 Liberty Spring Game, Transfer Portal Updates, and Flames NFL Draft Prospects w/ Zach McLearen
Ben and Zach talk about the 2022 Liberty Flames Football Spring Game QB Battle of Charlie Brewer, Jonathan Bennett, Kaidon Salter, and Nate Hampton Liberty Football Offensive and Defensive Outlooks after the game (We missed the TEs and Special Teams) Liberty Football Transfer Portal Update Malik Willis NFL Draft Hype and other Liberty Flames NFL prospects. I would love to hear your opinions as well!
2022-04-26
1h 15
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
An Honest Evaluation of Malik Willis as a Liberty Fan - A PRO DAY/DRAFT DAY PRIMER
TFE/FTFFootballPod host Ben evaluates Malik Willis after spending a week of watching film on him.....and watching his entire career unfold at Liberty for the past two years. Ben evaluates Malik's weaknesses first and then talks about his strengths. Ben briefly evaluates and overviews his rankings of the QBs of the 2022 NFL Draft class. He discusses a familiar comp on his draft profile. He wraps up with his favorite draft fits for Malik and most of all his best NFL fits. Why is the NFC the best conference for a young QB to be in? You'll find out...
2022-03-22
44 min
Fan The Flames Football Podcast
2022 Spring Liberty Football Preview
Ben talks a bit about Coach Freeze's first press conference of the spring practices in 2022. He also goes on about the things he's most looking forward to out of the spring practices. This episode was cut out of a much longer episode that has become the bonus episode. This episode was recorded after recording an hour's worth of the bonus episode, expecting it to be one full episode. The other part of this episode will be released on Friday (March 11th) morning - which is about Ben praising and "ranting" about the future of Liberty athletics and what a g...
2022-03-08
42 min
Upstate Regular
50 - Vaccines, economic recovery, Census, and more
This week, Shane and Ben discuss a variety of topics affecting upstate New York including vaccine eligibility, economic recovery, unemployment, the Census resulting in a loss of a NY Congressional seat, etc.You can find New York's vaccination tracker here: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-trackerIf you liked the show, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on social media! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/upstateregular)
2021-05-07
18 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 40 - NYS Senate Supermajority, Census, NY22 update, NYS Vaccination plan
This week, Shane and Ben discuss the new New York State Senate veto-proof supermajority, the 2020 Census, NY22 Congressional election results, and the New York COVID vaccination plan. You can find information on the NYS vaccination plan here: https://forward.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-distributionMake sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! This helps us a ton and you will be made aware of new episodes. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/upstateregular)
2020-12-18
25 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 37 - Election 2020
This week, Shane and Ben discuss the election! Ben and Shane discuss voting trends in upstate New York, local congressional and state-level results, Ben's own election, and the Presidential election. This election has already had several surprises and may have more to come.Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!NEW - - We now have a Patreon account! Patreon is a platform that will allow you to support us financially. We are a small operation trying to...
2020-11-06
00 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 36 - Barbara Ann Heegan (Otsego County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO)
This week, Shane interviews Otsego County, NY Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Barbara Ann Heegan. Heegan has served in this role since 2012 and formerly worked as the Marketing Director for The Plains at Parish Homestead in Oneonta. Heegan has an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a B.S. from SUNY Oneonta.This interview focused on the economic hardships being faced by businesses due to the COVID 19 pandemic, what they are doing to respond, and how the chamber is working to help businesses during this difficult time. We also discuss the "Survive then Thrive"...
2020-10-30
00 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 35 - Tracy Mitrano (NY23 Congressional Candidate)
This week, Shane interviews Democratic Congressional Candidate Tracy Mitrano. Mitrano is running in New York's 23rd Congressional district, which includes eleven counties spanning New York's Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. The district is currently represented by Republican Tom Reed, who is seeking reelection.Mitrano was born and raised in Rochester, NY and earned a PhD from Binghamton University and a Law degree from Cornell University. Mitrano has served as assigned counsel attorney for many years in New York and has taught American History, Family and Social Policy, and Internet Law. Mitrano has also worked as Director...
2020-10-23
00 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 34 - Gary Herzig (City of Oneonta Mayor)
This week, Shane interviews City of Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig. Herzig has been serving as Mayor since 2015. Prior, Herzig worked as the Chief Operations Officer for Opportunities for Otsego and as Director of the Oneonta Job Corps Center. Herzig has also served on the Oneonta Planning Commission, the Oneonta Board of Assessment and Review, Oneonta's Comprehensive Planning Committee, Zoning Task Force, and Housing Task Force. This interview covers the current discussion surrounding whether or not to hire a new City Manager or Administrator. What is the need? How has the City been functioning without one...
2020-10-16
00 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 33 - Allen Ruffles (Otsego County, NY Treasurer)
This week, Shane interviews Otsego County Treasurer Allen Ruffles. Ruffles has been serving as Treasurer since 2018.This interview covers how the COVID pandemic has affected the Otsego County budget, Ruffles' plan for 2021 including budget cuts and borrowing, types and differences in County revenue sources, and other budget topics.Information about the Treasurer's Office can be found here: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/treasurer/index.phpNEW - - We now have a Patreon account! Patreon is a platform that will allow you to support us financially. We are a small operation trying to...
2020-10-09
00 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 32 - MacGuire Benton (Cooperstown Village Trustee)
This week, Ben interviews Cooperstown Village Trustee MacGuire Benton. Benton was recently re-elected to a second term in a runoff election after an earlier tie with Republican Mary Margaret.The interview focuses on how this race was different from the last, Benton's plans for Cooperstown as far as the double day field committee goes, and how the village is preparing for another surge of the virus.You can find out more about MacGuire Benton here: https://www.facebook.com/BentonforCooperstown/Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave...
2020-10-02
00 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 30 - Oneonta COVID Outbreak & Endicott Battery Recycling Plant
Shane and Ben discuss the recent COVID19 outbreak at SUNY Oneonta as well as the controversial Endicott battery recycling plant. After months of keeping COVID numbers low, the start of the SUNY Oneonta semester has lead to an outbreak. Can officials keep it under control?What happened?What will it mean for the economy?If you are interested in being a guest on the show, reach out via Facebook.If you liked this episode, give us a like on Facebook, subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, and leave...
2020-09-11
19 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 28 - NY19 Updates
Shane and Ben discuss the current election in New York's 19th Congressional District. Kyle Van de Water is now the Republican nominee to challenge Antonio Delgado. How are the candidates fundraising, doing outreach, and talking to voters? Ben and Shane discuss these questions and more as we head into the 2020 election in November.If you are interested in being a guest on the show, shoot us a message on Facebook.If you liked this episode, give us a like on Facebook, subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a review...
2020-08-21
14 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 26 - We're back! - COVID19, Recent Elections, and More
After a long pause, we have returned. Our technical issues have been resolved and we are ready to start making shows again.This week, Shane and Ben talk about the current state of COVID19 and reopening in upstate NY, recent and upcoming elections, and more.If you are interested in being a guest on the show, shoot us a message on Facebook.If you like the show, give us a like on Facebook, subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a review! Let us know your thoughts!
2020-07-10
20 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 25 - Nate McMurray (NY27 Congressional Candidate)
This week, Ben interviews Democratic Congressional Candidate Nate McMurray. McMurray is running in New York's 27th Congressional district which includes Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties, as well as parts of Erie, Monroe, Niagara, and Ontario Counties.McMurray is a native of North Tonawanda, NY. A lawyer by trade, McMurray has worked extensively in Asia. McMurray is also wrapping up his term as Town Supervisor for the Town of Green Island, NY, and is currently Vice President of Business Development for Delaware North.The interview touches on McMurray's background, experience, campaign strategy, COVID19, issues he...
2020-05-29
27 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 24 - COVID19 and the Future of Upstate New York
This week, Shane and Ben talk about the weight of the Coronavirus pandemic on upstate NY and how the region can bounce back. What are some opportunities that might be presented as a result of this pandemic? How will our daily interactions change? Can we attract more residents utilizing remote/virtual work? Shane and Ben discuss these questions and more.We have some exciting interviews coming up, but we hope you enjoy this conversation in the meantime.Remember, if you like the show, give us a like on Facebook, subscribe to the podcast on your...
2020-05-22
25 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 21 - Gareth Rhodes (NY COVID19 Task Force Member / Deputy Superintendent & Special Counsel at the NYS Dept. of Financial Services)
This week, Shane and Ben interview Gareth Rhodes. Rhodes is on the state's COVID19 task force where he is working on a range of issues. Rhodes is also Deputy Superintendent & Special Counsel at the New York State Department of Financial Services.Rhodes is a recent graduate of Harvard Law School and listeners may know him as a former candidate for Congress in New York's 19th Congressional district. This discussion covers a range of issues related to the COVID19 pandemic such as testing availability, projections, economic outlook, regional differences in NY, and more.
2020-05-01
30 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 19 - COVID-19 Confirmed Case Interview
For this week's episode, Ben interviews an upstate NY person diagnosed with COVID-19. She gives insight into how the disease has affected her family and lifestyle, what the process looks like, signs and symptoms, the effect on work and income, and more.Our guest this week has decided to remain anonymous and we support that decision. For COVID-19 information, please refer to the NYS Department of Health website: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home and your local health department.Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us...
2020-04-17
17 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 14 - MacGuire Benton (Cooperstown Village Trustee Candidate)
This week, Ben interviews Cooperstown Village Trustee candidate MacGuire Benton. MacGuire is running for his second term as a Democrat. Seeking two available seats on the Cooperstown Village Board are also Republican Mary Margaret and Democrat Joe Membrino. The discussion gives insight into MacGuire's opinions on issues facing Cooperstown, how his campaign is going, and what he is thinking about the COVID19 virus and how it may impact Cooperstown.You can find more about MacGuire Benton at https://www.facebook.com/BentonforCooperstown/Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app...
2020-03-13
18 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 13 - Presidential Election updates and what it all means for Upstate New York
For this week's episode, Ben & Shane sit down and talk about the rapidly developing Democratic Presidential Primary and what that means for upstate New Yorkers. Would our state benefit from an earlier primary? Who will Upstaters support in the primary? How will local Congressional candidates be affected by the top of the Democratic ticket?Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
2020-03-06
18 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 9 - Upstate Senate/Assembly updates, Coronavirus, Census2020, & NYS Plastic Bag Ban
Ben and Shane sit down to talk about a range of issues affecting upstate NY: Possible Coronavirus in the southern tier, senate and assembly campaign updates, Census 2020, and the NYS Plastic Bag Ban and related fees coming in March 2020.Make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
2020-01-31
16 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 8 - An Interview with Congressional Candidate Ola Hawatmeh (NY19)
Ben Reynolds interviews NY19 Congressional Candidate Ola Hawatmeh. Their discussion ranges from her background, to her ideas, values, and much more. Ola is running as a Republican to try and unseat Democrat Antonio Delgado. She was endorsed by Anthony German, who was running as a Republican until recently dropping out. You can find more about Ola at olaforcongress.comMake sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
2020-01-24
14 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 7 - Bail Reform, NY19 updates, NYS legislature
Ben and Shane talk about the controversial bail reform laws in New York State, discuss an important development in the race for NY19, discuss NYS Democrats strategy, and Brian Kolb's disastrous exit from NYS politics.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
2020-01-17
16 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 6 - CFA awards, Smoking in the U.S., Ben's Trip to Israel
Shane and Ben sit down this week to talk about Ben's recent trip to Israel, the recent move to change the smoking age to 21, and a few projects funded by the recent CFA grant awards from NYS [Halal meat processing in Oneonta & Springbook housing on Main Street in Oneonta. You can find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter!
2020-01-03
16 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 4 - Smoke free NY (and Johnson City?) & Annoy the police laws
Ben and Shane sit down to talk about recent proposed tobacco laws in Johnson City as well as the recent colloquially termed "annoy the police" laws being proposed in the region.
2019-12-20
15 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 3
Shane and Ben talk about the recent approval of a County Administrator position in Otsego County and share some news about a housing development on Dietz street in Oneonta.
2019-12-15
17 min
Upstate Regular
Epidode 1
Ben and Shane sit down to talk about local election results in Otsego County as well as what is going on with the NY19 and NY22 congressional races.
2019-12-06
16 min
Upstate Regular
Episode 2
Ben and Shane sit down to talk about the recent, and still ongoing, District Attorney race in Broome County.
2019-12-06
15 min
Trench Talk with Matt Reynolds
#025: Ben Sofowora |Meditation Introduction for Episodes 26, 27 & 28
Ben Sofowora (@bensofowora) is back and has put together a 3-part introductory series on meditation for you. This episode is an introduction to the series by me, Matt Reynolds. Meditation and meditative practices have come up a few times over the course of my interviews so far. Ben and I got talking and eventually decided to do this, an audio introduction to meditation. Ben has 30+ years of yoga and meditation experience, this three-part series is very similar to the meditations Ben guides others through on a daily basis, both in class and private settings. G...
2017-11-26
04 min
Business Brain Food
BBF056: Why People Fail with Siimon Reynolds
Why People Fail with Siimon Reynolds How can you make sure to not fail, but succeed! The media always seems to focus on those who are successful. But failure should be addressed, as well. Most successful people have failed many times, and failures happen more than successes! “Failure, for any ambitious person, is their constant companion. Success is only occasional,” said Siimon Reynolds. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Simmon Reynolds is an internationally renowned expert on the predictable science of success and achievement. Also, he is a marketing guru and the co-f...
2015-06-03
41 min