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5 Live Sport: All About...The Power of Arthur AsheClive Myrie marks 50 years since Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon and what life was like in 1970s Britain. Ashe became the first black man to win Wimbledon in 1975, beating favourite Jimmy Connors to the title. Hear from Chris Grant and Sir Keith Ajegbo as they share their memories of how Arthur Ashe had a significant impact on their lives and what it was like for black Britons at that time. Ashe’s long-term friend and former girlfriend, Swedish tennis player Ingrid Löfdahl Bentzer gives us a unique insight into the man himself reminiscing about the day he won...2025-06-1759 min
The Morning Brew with Chris BennettCowboys, Calves, and Country Thunder: A Day in the Life of Chris BennettSend us a textChris Bennett brings morning energy and local flavor as he connects with callers and shares weekend highlights from across the community.• Steve calls in with an original "you might be a redneck" joke about flushing to fill his dog's water bowl• Virgil the Cowboy from Eager Arizona details his weekend delivering two horses and a calf• Janine Ford shares her experience helping deliver a foal 20 years ago that she still owns today• Arthur Ashe quote selected as the weekly motivation: "Start where you are, use what you have, do what...2025-04-1413 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietChris Bey's Inspiring Recovery After Being Paralyzed In The RingChris Bey (@DashingChrisBey) is a professional wrestler currently signed to TNA. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas to discuss the accident the night after TNA Bound For Glory that left him paralyzed, being told he would only have a 10-25% chance of walking again and defying the odds, the overwhelming support from TNA and the fans including CM Punk showing his support at the Raw on Netflix premiere, if he thinks he will ever wrestle again, the benefit show featuring stars from WWE, AEW and TNA, what it meant to be X Divi...2025-03-201h 27
TennisWorthyBoldness for Changing History: A Retrospective on Arthur Ashe, Althea Gibson and Dr. Robert JohnsonFebruary is Black History Month in the United States, and the TennisWorthy podcast explores the theme of boldness in tennis. Patrick McEnroe and Chris Bowers highlight the courageous journeys of three African-American tennis legends—Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe, and their mentor Dr. Robert Johnson. Chris narrates their struggles and triumphs, starting with Gibson, who broke racial barriers in the 1950s with the help of Alice Marble’s advocacy. Gibson’s journey from segregation-era challenges to winning major titles and transitioning to professional sports is a testament to her resilience. He also sheds light on Dr. Ro...2025-02-1133 min
It's Your Life PodcastLucy Ashe a former ballerina discusses her new book “Sleeping Beauties”Friday| September 13th | 2 PM PST | Special Guest: Lucy Ashe –Former Ballerina, English Teacher, and Author. Points covered The history and the world of ballet. The rewarding but challenging life of dancers in general, not just ballerinas The ballet establishment's turbulent relationship with its dancers and their bodies. Enduring influence of ballet on TV, arts, and culture. Lucy Ashe is an English teacher, Author, and real-life former ballerina. Lucy Ashe is the author of the new book: THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES. After training at the Royal Ballet School, she decided to change career plans...2024-09-1652 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriDeadpool & Wolverine (ft. Leah Ettinger, Chris Ashe)Join us for a SPOILER-FILLED discussion of Deadpool & Wolverine! My guests are Leah Ettinger and Chris Ashe (returning from our 2021 episode that analyzes the media landscape of the 1990s/early 2000s).
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The Freight Coach Podcast928. #TFCMS - What Is Going On With The Intermodal Market?!Today's live episode with Ari Ashe digs deeper into his insights on the current state of the intermodal market and its challenges, the impact of the rail business on shippers and providers, and ways to evaluate rail service performances! About Ari Ashe Ari Ashe is a senior editor at the Journal of Commerce covering ports in the Southeast, intermodal rail, and trucking. Before joining the Journal of Commerce in 2018, he was a reporter with Transport Topics. He began his career in local news covering commuter transportation in Washington DC. He is a regular g...2024-05-2032 min
The Backyard MillionaireFrom Rent to Riches: Mastering Wealth with The Backyard MillionaireWelcome to The Backyard Millionaire! Start your journey to financial independence by embracing our creed: invest in yourself, trust your instincts, and never invest emotionally. Aim for win-win negotiations, fill a market need, and persist until you win.**Alaska Airlines... Shame on YOU:** Earn 3 miles per dollar on rent with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card, but beware—credit card debt in America is at an all-time high of $1.2 trillion. Interest rates average 24%, making these schemes dangerous if not managed wisely. Remember, the house always wins!2024-05-1751 min
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalThe Carnivale of Curiosities by Amiee GibbsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/642700to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Carnivale of Curiosities
Author: Amiee Gibbs
Narrator: James Langton
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 14 minutes
Release date: July 11, 2023
Genres: Historical
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A dazzling gothic tale of Faustian bargains, jealousy, and murder set in a spectacular circus, where star-crossed lovers' destinies are forged at an unexpected price—perfect for readers of V. E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. In Victorian London, where traveling sideshows are the very pinnacle of entertainment, there is no more coveted ticket than Ashe and Pretorius' Carnivale of Curiosities. Each performance is a l...2023-07-112h 14
The Penalty FlagWeek 12: Happy ThanksgivingThis week, Chris and Tony discuss the controversial Patriots Vikings game, the Dolphins power in the AFC East, and are we overlooking the Commanders this season? All this and more, only on The Penalty Flag.
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NAIFA's Advisor Today Podcast SeriesCommitment and Education With Brian AsheBrian Ashe is the President of Brian Ashe and Associates, Ltd. and a financial professional for Equitable Advisors. He has been a NAIFA member for 51 years and served as the President of the DuPage County Chapter. Since 1969, Brian has assisted clients with life, health, disability, annuity, and equity products in the insurance and investment business. His work concentrates on estate conservation, retirement planning, employee benefits, and business insurance strategies. Brian specializes in business continuity, transition, succession planning, executive benefits, and estate and legacy planning. Brian is also a partner at The Business Strategies Group of Illinois, helping...2022-10-1240 minThe Penalty FlagWeek 4: The Turning PointThis week, Chris and Tony discuss the QB controversy in Dallas, the close race in the NFC East, and how far can this Lions team go? All this and more, only on The Penalty Flag.
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Ready Set PwnSummer Showdown Bonus - Day 2With Day 2 action of the Overwatch League Summer Showdown complete, the Vancouver Titans and Toronto Defiant do the opposite of what Chris and Jordan predicted. The Titans found a way to convincingly lose to Florida, the Defiant discovered a way to convincingly beat Washington, and Heesu proves that Ashe is a viable pick. Plus LemonKiwi joins the pair to chat about the tourney and share a few of her thoughts on the two Canadian teams.
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CMT 4 MeKicking CMT to the Curb - Your hosts, Chris and LizO: Dedicated to Riley AsheComin’ at you! What do you get when you mix chaotic creativity with organized comedy? You get the #1 CMT Podcast available today: CMT 4 Me. Despite being polar opposites, this brother-sister team brings it all together in an exciting and informative series focused on all aspects of CMT. Meet Chris and LizO Chris and Elizabeth Ouellette), dedicated siblings on a mission to magnify the voices of individuals with CMT, share their challenges and success stories, and raise awareness of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.HighlightsAs kids, they learned homelessness was not someone else’s problem.Giving back is so much...2022-07-2047 min
Super Bracket BrosRound of 32: Ashe & BOB v Julianna Blake | ft. Matthew Bliss & Chris KoehneS4 E4: The classic discussion - Who would win between a gang leading desperado along with her robot butler and a sadistic teleporting archivist with a sniper rifle? It's Ashe and BOB from Overwatch taking on Julianna Blake from Deathloop! Thankfully we are not alone on this hypothetical, joining us we have Chris from Nerdsloth and host of Know the Lore: Overwatch along with Matthew Bliss from The Dead Drop. A couple of character experts for a couple of unique video game characters! Talking points include: The greatest opening move of all time, daddy issues, and shotguns that can...2022-03-061h 29The Penalty FlagSuper Bowl LVIThis week, Chris and Tony discuss the NFL Honors , key matchups for the big game, and score predictions for Super Bowl 56. All this and more, only on The Penalty Flag.
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This Strange WorldThe First Crime Mystery of the Social Media Age: The Disappearance of Maura MurraySurprise! A bonus Season 2 episode! Maura Murray was a college student who disappeared on the evening of February 9, 2004, after a car crash on Route 112 near Woodsville, New Hampshire, a village in the town of Haverhill. This week, Chris brings us the story of the disappearance of Maura Murray, which has been described as the “first crime mystery of the social media age”, having occurred days after the launch of Facebook. (Hint: Don’t go out on a school night.)
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Real Ass PodcastDCCL. The Rico Man (Chris From BK And Ashe Samuels)Chris from Brooklyn and Ashe Samuels of Catalyst Wrestling join Luis J. Gomez and Zac Amico and discuss Luis not being able to drink whisky anymore, what Luis wanting his wrestling name to be, a Brian Laundrie update, how they'd each escape if they murdered someone, Rape Dicks - the ballerina couple accused of rape, Mike Cannon, Mike Feeney and Brendan Sagalow crash the podcast, the albino Pakistani family, R. Kelly guilty on all counts, Bethenny Frankel complaining about trans girls at summer camp and so much more!
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Podcast Fresh NetworkThe Last Wrestling Podcast: 006 - Big E is Uncaged, Kevin Owens being Kevin Owens, Omega/Bryan go Broadway, and Bianca Outmans the ManSend us a textChris Torres and The Last Wrestling Podcast return with Show 006! On this week's episode:LISTENER MAILBAG - A selection of listener e-mailsBIG E UNCAGED - Can they please not screw up Big E?ALEXA BLISS - Is this the end of the road for this character? AMERICAN DRAGON Vs OMEGA 2 - We're going to have to waitAEW - 2 of the biggest TV cards in recent memory with Dynamite and Rampage live from Arthur Ashe Stadium in New...2021-09-2828 min
Markin' OutMarkin’ Out Episode #555AEW Grand Slam took place this week at Arthur Ashe Stadium and it was a lot of fun. Bron Breakker continues to impress on NXT. Extreme Rules is this Sunday, but is it extreme enough? Head over to Manscaped.com. Use the code … Continue reading →2021-09-241h 26This Strange WorldThe Power of NostalgiaFor our Season 2 finale, Gavin, Leah, and Chris look back on Season 2, get nostalgic for their childhoods, learn about the science of nostalgia, and more! (Hint: You do not want to miss this one!)
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ht...2021-08-3041 minThis Strange WorldDoes Size Matter?: World’s Largest Roadside AttractionsHey! Get your head out of the gutter. Hundreds of roadside attractions around the world consider themselves to be the “world’s largest.” They aren’t all verified, some are outright wrong, but each makes its claim with the gusto of a carnival barker. This week, Chris brings in some of the world’s largest roadside attractions, while Gavin and Leah play a game to guess where they are. (Hint: Things get heated.)
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...2021-08-1642 minThis Strange WorldLost in the Sahara: The Story of Mauro ProsperiIn 1994, Italian police officer and former Olympic pentathlete Mauro Prosperi was looking to push his physical limits. He decided to enter the Marathon des Sables (French for Marathon of the Sands, also known as Sahara Marathon), a six-day, 251 km (156 mi) ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The multi-day race is held every year in southern Morocco, in the Sahara Desert. It has been regarded as the toughest foot race on Earth. What followed was a near deadly experience that pushed Prosperi to his breaking point. This week, Chris guides us through the ultramarathon that almost...2021-08-0943 minThis Strange WorldAmerica's Unknown Child: The Death of the Boy in the BoxThis episode contains strong themes and language that may be not suitable for younger listeners.
The “Boy in the Box” is the name given to an unidentified murder victim, a 4-to 6-year-old boy, whose naked, battered body was found in a bassinet box in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 25, 1957. This week, Leah brings in the details to this dark cold case, while Chris and Gavin debate who the unknown child is. (Hint: Listen to find out!)
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For our third cult episode, Chris brings in his research about the Manson Family, and the trials that followed the Manson Murders. The Manson Family was a commune and cult led by Charles Manson that was active in California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The group consisted of approximately 50 followers, who lived an unconventional lifestyle with habitual use of hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD. (Hint: This episode is not for the faint of heart.)
Don’t forget to fo...2021-07-1446 minThis Strange WorldH.P. Lovecraft and the Cthulhu MythosHoward Phillips Lovecraft was an American author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Lovecraft has become a cult figure for his Cthulhu Mythos, a series of loosely interconnected fictions featuring a pantheon of human-invalidating entities. This week, Gavin introduces Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos to Chris and Leah, while everyone tries to figure out how to pronounce “Nyarlathotep”. (Hint: It’s not even the hardest name to pronounce.)
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Don’t forg...2021-06-2140 minThis Strange WorldUnexplained SoundsAs the age old saying goes: the cow goes “moo”, the pig goes “oink”, but what does the Sun sound like? This week, Gavin, Leah, and Chris bring in some strange, weird, and unexplained sounds to listen to and discuss from the depths of the oceans, the far reaches of space, and…animals? (Hint: We recommend listening while you listen to the episode.)
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And check out more This Strange Worl...2021-06-1444 minThis Strange WorldMood Manipulation in MusicThe components of music grab on tight to our emotional circuitry. In times of trouble, music is there to soothe the soul and ease the mind. This week Gavin, Leah, and Chris explore why music is an essential component of movies and TV, as well as how music is used to reduce stress. Plus, our friend Ray joins us to explore the mysteries of how music has such a hold on our emotions and why music therapy exists. (Hint: Music always helps the vibes.)
We do not own the copyrights to 21st Century Breakdown by Green Day...2021-05-1832 minThis Strange WorldNASA's Interstellar Mixtape: Voyager Golden RecordThe Voyager Golden Records are two phonograph records that were included aboard both Voyager spacecraft launched in 1977. The records contain sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth, and are intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life form who may find them. This week, Gavin talks about some of the images, music, sounds, and greetings on the record, while Leah and Chris pitch a new updated record that they think should be sent into space. (Hint: The world was very different in the late 70s.)
Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, In...2021-05-0548 minThis Strange WorldReal-Life Buried TreasureEveryone has had the child-like wonder to look for buried treasure in their backyard and at the beach, but you never really find much. Some people take it to the next level, cracking hundred year old cyphers and looking for hidden artwork in the mountains and gold buried in forests. This week, Chris brings in some true stories of real buried and hidden treasures throughout time while Gavin and Leah start to plan trips to find them. (Hint: X marks the spot!)
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https://www.facebook.com/th...2021-04-1950 minThis Strange WorldHistory of Famous PhrasesIn this very special bonus episode, Gavin, Leah, and Chris bring in some of their favorite phases to determine which one has the best origin.
This episode was submitted to NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge College Edition, and received an honorable mention! We are thrilled to share this news and finally share this bonus episode! Be on the lookout for a full length episode on famous phrases coming soon, and check out more TSW at the links below!
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Don’t forg...2021-04-0909 minThis Strange WorldThe End Of The World: Failed Doomsday PredictionsThe world is probably going to end at some point, right? Whether it’s a billion years from now or next week, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to predict a potential impending doomsday. This week Gavin brings in some of his favorite armageddon predictions while Chris and Leah make their own predictions about the end of the world. (Hint: If you get it wrong the first time, maybe you can’t predict the end of the world, so stop trying.)
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Rediscovering the IndiesEpisode 8 - XPW Part 1Every month Chris Gullo and Johnathan Ashe dive deep into the history of independent wrestling. The topics range from talents, promotions, promoters, events, incidents and many more. So rediscover independent wrestling again with this podcast.
Gullo and Ashe discuss the controversial XPW owned by Rob Black. In this first part of multiple episodes, the guys discuss Rob Black's background before XPW, the first year of shows which included Chris Candido being under WCW contract while working for XPW. They also dive deep in all the details on the incident when XPW talents showed up in the crowd at ECW Heatwave 2000...2021-03-3100 minThis Strange WorldExpedition of Dead Mountain: The Dyatlov Pass IncidentBetween February 1st and 2nd of 1959, nine Russian hikers died in the northern Ural Mountains. The circumstances were unknown, but many theories have circulated for decades. The event became known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. This week, Chris explains what allegedly happened on that mountain, while Gavin and Leah come up with their own conspiracies about the ultimate demise of the expedition. (Hint: Be careful scaling tall mountains in Russia with no cell phone, because ya know, it’s the 50s.)
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https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/2021-03-2940 minThis Strange WorldSCP Foundation Part 3In the highly anticipated third part to our SCP Foundation series, Leah brings in some brand new SCPs to talk about with Gavin and Chris, along with bringing in our friend (and professor), Pete Johanns, to give his take on these spooky anomalies. (Hint: Check out SCP Foundation Part 1 and Part 2, available wherever you get your podcasts!)
Disclaimer: There were technical difficulties with the recording, so the voices will occasionally distort to sound lower than they really are.
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ht...2021-03-2248 minThis Strange WorldBizarre Sports You've Probably Never Heard OfWhile most people are familiar with Football, Basketball, and Baseball, not as many people are as familiar with Kabaddi, Cycleball, and Chess Boxing. This week, Gavin brings in some of the most bizarre sports you’ve probably never heard of, and challenges Leah and Chris to guess what they are based on their name. (Hint: Zorbing might surprise you.)
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https://www.businessinsider.com/obscure-weird-sports-2010-112021-03-1550 minThis Strange WorldThe Last Stone Age Tribe on the Most Dangerous IslandNorth Sentinel Island is a remote island near the coast of India. It is home to the Sentinelese, an indigenous people in voluntary isolation who have defended, often by force, their protected isolation from the outside world. In 1956 it was made illegal to be within five nautical miles of this island in order to prevent the resident tribespeople from contracting diseases to which they have no immunity. This week, Chris brings Leah and Gavin some stories about this tribe that is still living in the stone age, and the people who have attempted to visit North Sentinel Island. (Hint...2021-03-0849 minThis Strange WorldThe Mystery of the Bermuda TriangleThe Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where multiple ships and aircrafts are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. In recent years, many of these disappearances have been attributed to paranormal activity or extraterrestrial beings. Most reputable sources dismiss the idea that there is any mystery, but Gavin, Leah, and Chris have decided to take it upon themselves to decide if there is any legitimacy to the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. (Hint: Listen to decide for yourself!)
Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!2021-02-2245 min
The Ashe Academy's Inspire. Uplift. Engage. PodcastGatekeepingThis week we've got a great we're discussing "Gatekeeping" in terms of identity, culture, fandoms, and just about anything else you could think of. The act of withholding access to an idea, state of being or thing, happens everywhere in real life and online. We're here to peel back the layers on this buzzword to hopefully get some clarity. This great panel is featured Shanique Nixon, Ariel Pacheco, and friends of the foundation Samson Bailey, D. Ajane Carlton, Chris Fuller, and Naeema Jamilah Torres. This is definitely an episode not to miss!
Coming Saturday, February 20th, 2021: 2nd...2021-02-191h 36This Strange WorldMoon Landing Hoax Conspiracy TheoriesOn July 20, 1969, the United States landed on the moon…or did they? In our season premiere, Chris walks us through some Moon Landing Hoax Conspiracy Theories, while Gavin and Leah debate if you can recreate the moon landing in a movie studio. (Hint: You would need a really good movie studio by ‘60s standards.)
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https://science.howstuffworks.com/moon-landing-hoax.htm2021-02-1545 minThis Strange WorldOrigins of This Strange WorldIn this second bonus episode, Gavin, Leah, and Chris talk about some of their favorite episodes from season 1 and about how TSW came to be! Stick around until the end to hear the original episode that inspired it all. (Hint: It’s pretty wacky!)
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The Ambitious VET Show122: From Building Character in the BIGGEST Franchise System in the World to Making an Economical Impact with Your Own Franchise with United States Marine Veteran Rich AsheDid you know that 70,000+ US veterans own a franchise? Gross $140B a year? $24.4B in labor and hiring? Or produce $41.6B in gross domestic product? Sometimes you do not have to go through the learning curve of starting your own business if your tired of the corporate world. Sometimes all you need to do is plug your determination, mission centric mindset, discipline and all the other soft skills we are known for as veterans into a proven viable business to create an impactful life post military? In this episode you'll learn from United States Marine veteran and CEO of Ve...2021-01-2853 minThis Strange WorldBest Moments of Season 1In this special bonus episode, Gavin, Leah, and Chris talk about some of their favorite moments from Season 1! From quips at Chris, to quips at Chris, to quips at Chris, it really has been a wild season.
Thank you so much for listening to and downloading our episodes. We’ve loved making them and are super excited to begin season 2 with all new topics! Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts to see when we release new episodes. (Hint: You won’t want to miss them!)
Don’t forget to follow on Facebo...2021-01-2750 minThis Strange WorldUnique Holiday TraditionsFor this holiday episode, Leah takes us through some unique holiday traditions, talking about food, festivities, and decorations from around the globe. Meanwhile, Gavin and Chris try to figure out which Asian country eats KFC on Christmas, which country carols with a dead horse skull, where The Elf on the Shelf originated, and more! (Hint: Regardless of your unique traditions, we wish you a very Happy Holidays!)
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