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The Next Best Picture Podcast"How To Make A Killing"For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Megan Lachinski, and Ben Langford join me to discuss the latest film from John Patton Ford, "How To Make A Killing," starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace & Ed Harris. Loosely inspired by the 1949 British film "Kind Hearts and Coronets" by Robert Hamer and John Dighton, the film tells the fictional story of Becket Redfellow, disowned at birth by his wealthy family, who will stop at nothing (not even murder) to reclaim his inheritance from his many relatives who stand in his way. What did we...
2026-02-211h 00
Skagit StorytellersS04 E05: Zach HamerLast August, local musician Zach Hamer stopped by the studio to share his incredible story with me. Our conversation was fascinating, informative, funny and authentic. We discuss haunted houses, breaking the law, music in the Valley (Zach and I may have met in 2016) and his various projects you can find online (Like his 2024 movie, "Dragons on the Hill" or his podcast "History's a Joke"). He plays one of his newest songs, "So Sad" from his solo project Forest Stoke. Check out his Instagram account for his upcoming shows *and* head to Hidden Hall in Seattle on 11/22 for his band...
2025-11-0154 min
Locked On Illini - Daily Podcast On Illinois Fighting Illini Football & BasketballRAPID REACTION: Landon Davis COMMITS TO ILLINI | Scouting His Game & Potential Impact🚨 Breaking News — Illinois basketball just landed its second commitment in the Class of 2026: Landon Davis, a 6'8 forward from Waukee Northwest (IA) and one of the most efficient wings on the 3SSB circuit.In this rapid reaction, Sunny Verma breaks down Davis’ game, why Brad Underwood and Zach Hamer made him a priority, and how he fits into the bigger picture of Illinois’ evolving recruiting strategy. 📊 8.6 PPG | 3.5 RPG | 2.9 APG | 61.7% FG | 40% 3PT in AAU 🏀 Strengths: Stretch shooting, playmaking at 6'8, defensive versatility 🧠 Projection: Rotational upside, culture fit, possible redshirt candidate Plus: A deep dive into Brad U...
2025-08-0630 min
IlliniGuys Sports SpectacularWhitman's Illini State of the Nation & the NBA Draft - 6.27.25 - S4Ep46
Whitman's Illini State of the Nation
NBA Draft
Illini Asst BB Coach Zach Hamer
Illini Asst AD Kam Cox
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2025-06-2951 min
I on the IlliniZach Hamer Illini Asst BB Coach Talks KJ, Will & the NBA Draft - #486Zach Hamer, Illini Assistant BB Coach, joins Brad, Ked & Mike to talk:
KJ and Will
NBA Draft and Team Fit
What NBA Teams are Looking For
How KJ and Will's Success Helps the Illini
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2025-06-2638 min
History's a JokeThe 2nd AmendmentJoin Monisa Brown and Abraham Tadesse as they journey back to the founding of America and the debates and discussions around the first amendments to the constitution, specifically the 2nd amendment and its impact on American's ability to own and use firearms. Hosted by Zach Hamer @historysajokepod historysajokepodcast@gmail.com lavenderfingerproductions.com
2024-12-1243 minLocked On Illini - Daily Podcast On Illinois Fighting Illini Football & BasketballIllini MBB Assistant Coach Update | Comparing Bielema & Rhule: Nebraska vs Illinois WeekCan the Illinois Illini maintain their momentum with potential key coaching changes on the horizon? As the Illini basketball team navigates apparent shifts in their coaching staff, including raises for Geoff Alexander, Tyler Underwood, and Zach Hamer, the potential departure of Tim Anderson could impact recruiting, especially in Chicago.Meanwhile, Matt Rhule's transformative influence at Nebraska is reshaping the team's culture, emphasizing accountability and physicality. Brett Bielema's similar approach at Illinois is bringing a renewed focus on in-state recruiting and team accountability. The upcoming Illinois vs. Nebraska game promises to be a thrilling matchup, with a live...
2024-09-1829 min
The Union TapesOwain Clegg - Episode 22Jumping forward a decade or so from our last episode. I first met Owain in the 90's, he was a tiny chatty kid ripping around the boneyard in Chester and the surrounding skateparks of the time. Fast forward many years and this dude has never dropped off. Rode for a bunch of big companies, won contests, flew around the world, scoring multiple magazine covers, video parts, road trips and done all there is to do in the game of BMX. We get in to the start of his BMX journey, trips to Woodward as a kid, growing up around the...
2024-01-202h 47
Le pitch était presque parfait12 - LE COMPTOIR TIME MACHINE - DÉCEMBRE 2023Inscrivez-vous à la newsletter pour participer aux concours et recevoir des épisodes spéciaux : 👉 https://podcast.ausha.co/le-pitch-etait-presque-parfait?s=1 Bienvenue, Prends un tabouret et pose-toi ! Tu es au ciné du commerce.Un podcast où on parle de ciné au comptoir avec une suze qu'on a payé avec la petite monnaie.Xad et Quentin te proposent une nuit d'ivresse cinématographique. Si tu as écouté les premiers épisodes, tu connais LE COMPTOIR TIME MACHINE. Chaque mois, nous ferons un tou...
2023-12-2811 min
History's a JokeThis Week in History 11.4.23This week we are all about the scariest headlines of history including Harry Houdini's death on Halloween, the Great Depression, Hurricane Mitch and the scariest of them all: Ronald Reagan being elected President. Melly Kazel joins @mellykazelcomedy Hosted by Zach Hamer @historysajokepod lavenderfingerproductions.com historysajokepodcast@gmail.com
2023-10-2826 min
History's a JokeThis Week in History - 10.28.23We are back after a week off! I am joined by Melly Kazel as we discuss the week's old news including the Cuban missile crisis, the introduction of the ipod, the end of the Pony Express and much more! Hosted by Zach Hamer @historysajokepod historysajokepodcast@gmail.com lavenderfingerproductions.com
2023-10-2123 min
History's a JokeThis Week in History 10.14.23For this week's history headlines, I am joined by Stephania Kay as we discuss the great Chicago fire, the assassination attempt of President Theodore Roosevelt, the Nobel Prize being awarded to Martin Luther King Jr and much more! Hosted by Zach Hamer @historysajokepod historysajokepodcast@gmail.com lavenderfingerproductions.com
2023-10-0822 min
History's a JokeThis Week in History 10.7.23Doug joins again as we dive into this week's history headlines including the first model T car becoming available to the general public, Thurgood Marshall being sworn in as the first African-American Supreme Court justice, and many many liberations. Hosted by Zach Hamer @historysajokepod historysajokepodcast@gmail.com lavenderfingerproductions.com
2023-09-3034 min
History's a JokeThis Week in History 9.30.23Doug Zwick joins this week's history headlines! We cover the Iraq-Iran war, Saigo Takamori and the Meji restoration, the Warren Commission and so dang much more. Hosted by Zach Hamer @historysajokepod historysajokepodcast@gmail.com lavenderfingerproductions.com
2023-09-2447 min
History's a JokeFort MoseTime for another deep dive, Monisa Brown and Diana Becerra Ayala join as we discover the hidden history of Fort Mose: the first free black settlement in North America. Hosted by Zach Hamer @historysajokepod historysajokepodcast@gmail.com lavenderfingerproductions.com
2023-09-2044 min
History's a JokeThis Week in History 9.23.23Joined by Melly Kazel we discuss this week's old news including Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery, the first airplane crash, the first observation of the planet Neptune and much more! Hosted by Zach Hamer@historysajokpodhistorysajokepodcast@gmail.comlavenderfingerproductions.com
2023-09-1824 min
History's a JokeThis Week in History 9.23.23This week I am joined by Melly Kazel as we discuss the week's old news including, Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery, the first death in an airplane, the first observation of Neptune and much more! Hosted by Zach Hamer @historysajokepod historysajokepodcast@gmail.com lavenderfingproductions.com
2023-09-1824 min
History's a JokeThis Week in History 9.16.23Trey joins to discuss this week's history headlines including, Cats The Musical, Isadora Duncan, Mexican Independence and so much more! Hosted by Zach Hamer @historysajokepod historysajokepodcast@gmail.com lavenderfingerproductions.com
2023-09-1426 min
History's a JokeThis Week in History 9.9.23We've started a new weekly series called, This Week in History! Joined by rotating guests we will explore stories from that week's history. Look our for our deep dive on Fort Mose, coming soon. Hosted by Zach Hamer @historysajokepod historysajokepodcast@gmail.com lavenderfingerproductions.com
2023-09-1120 min
History's a JokeWalt Disney and Walt Disney WorldWelcome to season 2! We kick things off this season with a look at the life of Walt Disney and the creation of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I am joined by our super secret Disney cast member to discuss Walt and the Florida park. If you haven't already, check out my interview with said cast member in our bonus episode.Hosted by Zach Hamerhistorysajokepodcast@gmail.com@historysajokepodwww.lavenderfingerproductions.comEpisode art by: Kenrick Mills @kenrickmills
2023-09-0142 min
History's a JokeBonus Episode: Disney Cast Member InterviewWe have a special episode featuring an interview with a secret Disney cast member. We discuss Florida, the Disney casting process and what it's like working inside the parks. Hosted by Zach Hamer historysajokepodcast@gmail.com @historysajokepod Episode photo by: Jayme McColgan
2023-08-3110 min
IlliniGuys Sports SpectacularIlliniGuys Sports Spectacular - July 14 Weekend (S2,Ep48)Larry @LarrySmithTV Brad @Sturdy32 & Mike @MikeCagley talk to:
Northwestern student journalists David Gold @DavidGoldINU & Bradley Locker @Bradley_Locker
Illini Mens BB Asst Coach - Zach Hamer @CoachHamerILL
IlliniGuys Football Analyst Steve Sturm @SteveSturm55 & Staff Writer Matt Stevens @matthewcstevens
NOTE: the Gold & Locker interview was recorded prior to Northwestern firing their baseball coach.
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2023-07-151h 43
Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcastEp. 645 - Piper's Peach Jam takeawaysIllini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to give his biggest takeaways from Nike EYBL's Peach Jam. Piper weighs in on Illini commit Morez Johnson's big week and what he saw from 2024 F Jason Jakstys, 2024 G Mikey Lewis and 2025 G Jeremiah Fears. Piper then breaks down what he's hearing about summer workouts for the Illini's younger players and the guys discuss Zach Hamer and Tyler Underwood getting promoted to on-court assistant coaching roles.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:
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2023-07-131h 06
Sturdy For 30SturdyFor30 - Illini Assistant Coach Zach HamerThe newest men's basketball assistant coach talks about his new title as well as summer workouts, the Spain trip and even his golf game in this edition of Sturdy for 30
2023-07-1227 min
Marathon to MarchBig Ten Preview 2022-23Jonathan is first joined by Illinois Men's Basketball Assistant to the Head Coach Zach Hamer to talk about Illinois' outlook for this upcoming season. David and Jonathan then preview the entire Big 10 including awards and all-conference players.
2022-10-051h 14
History's a JokeCleopatra (Part 2)Joined by Mel and Steph, we continue our tale of Cleopatra and chronical her downfall and eventual death in part 2. Hosted by: Zach Hamer @historysajokepod historysajokepodcast@gmail.com lavenderfingproductions.com venmo: @historysajoke
2022-05-1332 min
History's a JokeCleopatra (Part 1)Join Mel and Steph as they journey down the Nile and learn about Alexander the Great's conquering of Egypt and the rise of its greatest Ptolemaic ruler: Cleopatra.Hosted by: Zach Hamer@historysajokepodhistorysajokepodcast@gmail.comlavenderfingproductions.comvenmo: @historysajoke
2022-05-1236 min
History's a JokeBonus Episode: LaikaIn this bonus episode we are joined by D.K. as we explore the great space race between Russia and the U.S. and the first dog in space! Enjoy this more casual and relaxed style episode, who knows where the conversation will go!Hosted by: Zach Hamer@historysajokepodhistorysajokepodcast@gmail.comlavenderfingproductions.comvenmo: @historysajoke
2022-05-1246 min
History's a JokeSybil LudingtonHop on your horse and ride alongside Sybil Ludington as she traverses the dangerous countryside, raising the alarm of the impending British invasion. On episode 9, Doug and Sierra go back to the throws of the American Revolution and discover a lesser known tale from the American struggle for independence.Hosted by: Zach Hamer@historysajokepodhistorysajokepodcast@gmail.comlavenderfingproductions.comvenmo: @historysajoke
2022-05-1238 min
History's a JokePutin (Part 2)On episode 8, we conclude our tale of Putin and his rise to infamy. Follow along as Doug and D.K. learn about Putin's time in the KGB, East Germany and we get to the cold heart of Putin.Hosted by: Zach Hamer@historysajokepodhistorysajokepodcast@gmail.comlavenderfingproductions.comvenmo: @historysajoke
2022-05-1234 min
History's a JokePutin (Part 1)Embark on a trip through modern Russian history and the origins of Vladimir Putin with Doug and D.K. What kind of childhood and formative years raises one of the most terrible and influential figures in modern world history? Find out on episode 7 of History's a Joke!Hosted by: Zach Hamer@historysajokepodhistorysajokepodcast@gmail.comlavenderfingproductions.comvenmo: @historysajoke
2022-05-1241 min
History's a Joke1918 Flu PandemicJoin Paul and Sophie, on our inaugural episode, as they journey back to the last great pandemic and learn about the genesis of, and eventual end of, the 1918 flu pandemic. From pigs farms to battle grounds, small towns and big cities the flu spread everywhere and there was seemingly no way to stop it.Hosted by: Zach Hamer@historysajokepodhistorysajokepodcast@gmail.comlavenderfingproductions.comvenmo: @historysajoke
2022-05-1252 min
History's a JokeJoan of ArcJoin Doug and Stephania as they travel back to Europe's middle ages and attempt to answer the centuries old question: how did Joan, a teenage girl in medieval France, rise to lead the French army to victory against the English, crown the exiled Prince of France, King, and change the course of European and World history forever? Find out on episode 2 of History's a Joke!Hosted by: Zach Hamer@historysajokepodhistorysajokepodcast@gmail.comlavenderfingproductions.comvenmo: @historysajoke
2022-05-1256 min
Marathon to March2021-22 Big Ten PreviewIn what was the best episode ever of Marathon to March, Jonathan Lidskin and David Campbell welcomed Northwestern Head Basketball Coach Chris Collins and Illinois Assistant to the Head Coach Zach Hamer on to the show. The two coaches previewed their respective teams for this upcoming season and also talked about what it is like to coach in the Big 10. After the interviews, Jonathan and David breakdown what will be the deepest conference in college basketball.
2021-10-191h 22
2021-01-1857 min
The LGBT Sport PodcastThe One for National Coming Out DayIt's National Coming Out Day - and we thought it was only appropriate to share some of our most memorable coming out stories from the past two years of the BBC's LGBT Sport Podcast.So in the course of this special compilation episode, you'll hear from:- MMA star Liz Carmouche
- Former rugby league star Keegan Hirst
- Ice hockey player Zach Sullivan
- Paralympian and wheelchair basketball star Jude Hamer
- Former AFC Bournemouth club photographer Sophie Cook
- BBC Sport presenter Clare BaldingWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE...
2020-10-1129 min