On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad revisit JR's departure from the WWE and his short time in Smoky Mountain Wrestling. JR shares stories of his time working hand in hand with Jim Cornette and how it eventually led to his return to WWE and becoming Vince McMahon's right hand.

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Introducing Jamie Dimon: America’s Strength in Small Business from The Unshakeables.

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The Unshakeables is back for Season 2 — and it’s kicking off with an episode you absolutely won’t want to miss. Listen in as Ben Walter sits with a very special guest: chairman and CEO of JPMorganChase, Jamie Dimon. One of the world’s most respected financial thought leaders, Jamie will connect the dots between the current challenges facing small business owners and the broader financial landscape. And, of course, it wouldn’t be an episode of The Unshakeables if Jamie didn’t share some of the pivotal moments that he overcame to forge ahead in his own career. 

This season Ben will also be joined by some new co-hosts, all of whom are making waves in business and culture in their own right. In this first episode, you'll hear from Kathleen Griffith, founder of Grayce & Co. and author of Build Like a Woman. 

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On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back 20 years for WWE New Years Revolution from Puerto Rico. JR shares his experiences during that time in the company and has some interesting takes on the roster during that time. The guys also discuss Vince McMahon's delegation skills, Paul Heyman's heat seeking tactics, and the dangers lurking in Puerto Rico for the talent. All this plus, JR shares his thoughts on Corey Graves, Penta's debut and much more on this edition of Grilling JR.

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Introducing Finding Holiday Happiness from How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality.

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The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy. But all too often, the darker, colder days of winter, and even the stress of preparing for the holidays themselves, can lead people to feel something else: rushed, stressed, lonely, or even hopeless. How can you make sure this year is bright? Science shows that there's a wisdom to parts of traditional winter celebrations – a wisdom that's been honed over centuries to help us all find light, joy, and connection during the darkest and coldest time of the year. 

Join Dave as he chats with Laurie Santos about how to unpack the psychological secrets of celebrations from Christmas, to Hanukkah, to Yule, and more. They’ll also discuss how we can put that wisdom into practice, whatever our beliefs, to make this season a happier and healthier one for all.

Laurie Santos hosts the podcast The Happiness Lab and is a Professor of Psychology at Yale, where she teaches the most popular class in the university’s history. Learn more about her work at her website. 

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On this provocative episode of Grilling JR, the Voice Of Professional Wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss the rollercoaster career of Tammy Sytch aka Sunny. JR shares stories of working with Sunny in Smoky Mountain, her transition into the WWF and Sunny's alleged activities behind the scenes that would affect the whole roster. All that plus so much more about Tammy Sytch and her legacy in professional wrestling.

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Introducing Square Dance of Death (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE) from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories.

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On a cold December night in 2013, a 59-year-old widow stood on stage at a square dance club in Arkansas, watching some of her closest friends dance together. The woman had owned and run the square dance club for years, and the people out on the floor were just like family to her. But as she listened to the music and called out different square dance steps, she didn’t notice that one of the dancers had their eyes fixed right on her. And the woman did not know that this dancer had become obsessed with her. In fact, the dancer had started losing sleep just thinking about the woman. And now the dancer had decided it was time to act, because they believed they would never find peace until the object of their obsession was dead.

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On this episode of Grilling JR, we are taking you back to a very special and candid conversation JR had with the late great Leon White aka Big Van Vader.  Big Van Vader grew up in Compton, CA, played college football in Colorado, spent a few years in the NFL with the Rams, and found pro wrestling after injuries ended his pro career... and he's telling all those stories & more on The Ross Report! Hear what inspired his mask & gimmick, why he preferred working with Shawn Michaels over Ric Flair, what really happened when Stan Hansen popped Vader's eye out, and which title match was the most special for him. 

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 12/24/2014 

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Introducing South Carolina Upset, Unrivaled Updates, Paige to Dallas?!?, Plus Ty Marsh on Coaching Angel Reese and Chicago Sky   from In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams.

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Khristina is joined by women’s basketball analyst and co-host of the “Levels to This” podcast Terrika Foster-Brasby to talk about South Carolina getting their 43-game winning streak snapped by UCLA, and how Notre Dame took down JuJu Watkins and USC. Plus the Unrivaled coaches and teams are being announced, but still no sign of Caitlin Clark, and with Dallas winning the WNBA Draft Lottery will Paige Bueckers really be playing for the Wings next season…

Then Khristina welcomes in the new Head Coach of the Chicago Sky, Tyler Marsh to discuss his difficult decision to leave the Las Vegas Aces, how his connections to Becky Hammon and Jackie Young have changed his coaching style, what he plans to do to build around Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, and the responsibility of being the only African-American male coach in the WNBA.

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WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson are visiting the year 2000 on this episode of Grilling JR. WrestleMania 2000 pitted four top WWE superstars against each other for the coveted WWE Championship. JR shares insight and stories on how placing a McMahon family member at every corner came about, the high stakes ladder match and the wild hardcore battle royal.

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Introducing Rethinking Regret from How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality.

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Regret can be a double-edged sword.  It can be painful, and enduring, but we can also learn important lessons from it - IF we treat it right. Most religions speak of forgiveness and compassion, not only toward others but also toward oneself. Still, letting go can be difficult to do at times. So how do we learn from regret and start anew?

Dave speaks with best selling author Daniel Pink, and renowned Buddhist teacher Sharon Salzberg to learn about the science of regret and how some spiritual wisdom and practices can help us move beyond it and begin again. 

Daniel Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. Learn more about his work, and where to purchase his books, on his website. 

Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about her teachings, and find her other media appearances and books, on her website.

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