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Pro Politics with Zac McCraryMark Harris, General Consultant for Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania, on 2024's Lone Senate UpsetSend us a textMark Harris, co-founder of ColdSpark strategies, was the General Consultant for the successful Dave McCormick 2024 Pennsylvania Senate race - arguably the lone true upset of the '24 Senate cycle. In this conversation, Mark talks his roots in PA politics - including running for office himself, ousting a sitting legislator in a GOP primary, and multiple stints helping elect and re-elect GOP Senator Pat Toomey. Then Mark goes deep on his role helping elect Dave McCormick to the US Senate - starting with McCormick's ill-fated '22 race...getting back on the horse in '24...2025-01-071h 14Pro Politics with Zac McCraryTalking 2022 Gov Races with Marshall Cohen, Political Director of the DGASend us a textMarshall Cohen is the Political Director of the Democratic Governors Association. Over 7 years at the DGA, he's been involved in 50+ races - and before that was an accomplished operative who - in 2016 - managed (and won) the most expensive congressional primary in history. In this conversation, Marshall talks his path to working in politics, his best practices for running and winning races and goes deep on this cycle's top governor's races...how Democrats pulled off upsets in several states, the messaging and strategic decisions that mattered, and lessons learned heading into the 2024 cycle. 2022-11-2957 min
Beyond The GameBeyond The Game - 6/26/2020Benson and Barletta talk about the unnecessary and inappropriate use of foul language which seems to be more and more prevalent in sports today. Benson shares some thoughts about what the Bible says our speech should be like.Plus, Zac wonders during the...2020-06-2728 min
Beyond The GameBeyond The Game - 6/26/2020Benson and Barletta talk about the unnecessary and inappropriate use of foul language which seems to be more and more prevalent in sports today. Benson shares some thoughts about what the Bible says our speech should be like.Plus, Zac wonders during the...2020-06-2728 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 5/29/2020Benson tells Barletta that he deleted all his social media apps because he found himself getting frustrated with people. People are divisive when God want His people to be unified in love. Zac's 'Shenanigans' statements include wondering if there will...2020-05-3028 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 5/29/2020Benson tells Barletta that he deleted all his social media apps because he found himself getting frustrated with people. People are divisive when God want His people to be unified in love. Zac's 'Shenanigans' statements include wondering if there will...2020-05-3028 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 4/24/2020Benson picks Barletta's brains about the first round of the NFL draft and then makes a spiritual application of things in life which are certain. Zac's 'Shenanigans' topics include 'If the Los Angeles Chargers’ newly-released uniform changes are the...2020-04-2528 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 4/24/2020Benson picks Barletta's brains about the first round of the NFL draft and then makes a spiritual application of things in life which are certain. Zac's 'Shenanigans' topics include 'If the Los Angeles Chargers’ newly-released uniform changes are the...2020-04-2528 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 4/10/2020Benson and Barletta talk about the lack of sports to discuss and share their Sasquatch calling skills. We're all hoping to have sports back soon and Benson shares some biblical thoughts on hope.In his 'Shenanigans' segment, Zac questions if opinions...2020-04-1028 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 3/6/2020Benson and Barletta talk about Spike Lee, Charles Oakley, and the New York Knicks. They showed again this week the meaning of 'Knicks gonna Knicks'. Benson shares some biblical thoughts about miscommunication. Plus, in the 'Shenanigans' segment, Zac...2020-03-0728 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 2/14/2020Benson and Barletta talk XFL Football and some of the changes in rules as compared to the NFL. Benson shares a few thoughts from the bible about change. Plus, in the 'Shenanigans' segment, Zac wonders if Yankee fans are upset that Yankees pitcher James...2020-02-1528 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 1/3/2020With Zac Barletta away this week, Rik Benson goes solo discussing the solid teamwork of Houston Rockets star Jame Harden, the exciting win for Florida A&M basketball despite the overwhelming odds, a frustrating loss for the Columbus Blue Jackets due...2020-01-0428 min
Myths and MysteriesSHENANIPOD: Pilot Episode - Lamest Superheroes, Cowboy Sandals, and Falling FecesWe’ve always wanted to do a comedy podcast. Over the summer, we tossed the idea around and decided to record a pilot episode to see if we were up to the challenge. This “pilot” is the result—consider it a rough draft. Let us know what you think: if we made more episodes, would you listen?2019-11-081h 01
Myths and MysteriesRobert the DollIn 1904, four-year-old Robert Otto received a large doll that immediately became his constant companion. However, his family soon noticed that strange and disturbing things were happening regularly around the house—and according to their son, the doll was to blame. Can a doll really be haunted?Resources:Timesuck with Dan Cummins - “BONUS 1 - Robert the Cursed Doll”Lore - episode 15, “Unboxed”https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-the-dollhttps://backpackerverse.com/robert-the-doll/Music:Road to the Dark Tower by CinematicWavesTempting Fate by AudionautixBoat Floating by Puddle of InfinitySummer Heat by Tom SpanderMyths and Mysteries theme is Circles in the Sky by CinematicWavesAll songs used under...2019-11-0235 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 8/30/2019Benson and Barletta discuss the sudden retirement of Colts QB Andrew Luck. Zac questioned his health and whether or not the Colts should be concerned a number of weeks ago and now that news of his decision had slipped out, some fans acted unfairly....2019-08-3128 min
Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing1205: CapEx Repairs, Home Inspections & Market, Screen, Lease, Collect, Maintain & Accounting Self-Management Tool UpTop by Frank BarlettaSurvive and thrive in today's economy! With over 1,100 episodes in this Monday - Friday podcast, business and investment guru Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Todd Akin (Former US Congressman), William D. Cohan ( The Price of Silence, The Last Tycoon, & House of Cards), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Daniel Pink (National Geographic). Jason Hartman is the Founder...2019-05-3031 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 4/5/2019Benson and Barletta talk about why some pro athletes seem to have an aversion to playing in Buffalo. They welcome in Zac's brother Spencer (@SCB_Sports) into the conversation as well. Plus, during the 'Shenanigans' segment the guys debate what Rob...2019-04-0628 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 3/22/2019Benson and Barletta discuss poor fan behavior at sporting events. Just because you bought a ticket does not give you the right to say anything you want. Plus in 'Shenanigans', Zac wonders if the Ryan Fitzpatrick will win the Dolphins too many games for...2019-03-2327 min
Myths and MysteriesThe Bell Island BoomBell Island is a small rocky piece of land off the coast of Newfoundland, with a population of about 3,000. Yet it’s known to conspiracy theorists around the globe because of a mysterious event that happened in 1978: a massive explosion in the sky that destroyed electrical devices and wires across the island…and it only get weirder from there. Exploding TVs, men in black, secret government weapons tests, weather-altering technology, mind control…even aliens? OK, probably not aliens.Resources:History – Mystery Booms“This Great Laboratory”: The U.S. Naval Research LaboratoryConcorde - WikipediaSupersonic History: What Routes Did Concorde Fly?Nighttime Podcast Bell...2019-02-2640 minBeyond The GameBeyond The Game - 10/19/2018Zac Barletta hosts an extended 'Shenanigans' segment and Benson shares a biblical perspective on going though tough times after sharing some thoughts about the fans reaction to the struggles of Dodgers' catch Yasmani Grandal. Plus, 'You Like That' and a...2018-10-2028 min