I have been taking 3 minute long cold showers for two months..and haven’t missed a day..first thing in the am. In this episode, which I can attest, began IN THE SHOWER, I talk of the benefits I have derived and hear from the ICEMAN, legendary extreme athlete Wim Hof, courtesy JRE. Also, thanks to Dr. Andrew Huberman , and Dr. Susanna Soberg for expertise #coldexposure Covert art photo courtesy IMDB

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Marla Ridenour became the first woman beat reporter , covering the Cleveland Browns for the Dayton Daily News in 1981. Prior to that, she was the first woman editor of the Eastern Kentucky University student newspaper in 1975. In recent months, she retired as sports columnist from the Akron Beacon Journalist. She has won numerous honors from the Associated Press, the PFWA, and the Golf Writers Association. We spoke of the difficulties in breaking down barriers and about some iconic figures she covered, from Brian Sipe, Bernie Kosar, Tiger Woods, LeBron James, Jack Nicklaus and more. Who was Jim Tressel’s pen pal and stories about athletes thrust into difficult situations. Finally, a very dark incident that happened to her in college was brought to light by the Browns signing of DeShaun Watson. Marla spoke openly about a column she thought of writing for decades,and how that signing brought it to light.

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Dave Lee Morgan is a Stow High teacher who in his previous career as a sportswriter, wrote of the Rise to fame by LeBron James. He has written 8 books. The latest is about trailblazing NFL Hall of Fame legend Marion Motley. Morgan worked on a Emmy winning documentary on Motley, and helped the city of Canton erect a statue in Motleys honor. He has also written extensively about Jim Tressel and Youngstown State. Morgan knew the bright lights as a kid watching his mother , Gwen Morgan sing with the famed gospel group, The Caravans.

Build the Bridge. Cleveland Heights assistant Kahari Hicks is working to change people’s perceptions of others, one athlete, coach, and team at a time . Also, thoughts on recruiting, and how athletes have to change how they look at themselves as they maneuver for a scholarship

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Kahari Hicks is a teach and Cleveland Heights High assistant football coach . He started a program, with head coach Mac Stephens, blessing called Build the Bridge in the summer of 2020. It sought to engage schools with players of distinctively different backgrounds so that they could better understand each other. In three years, the program has grown, with the Cleveland Browns becoming a strong partner. Hicks, has been inspired a great deal by his parents. His father, William was a freedom rider in the 60’s who went into a segregated diner in Mississippi and was beat up and thrown in jail. Kahari has helped Cleveland Heights get to the point where 80 student athletes in 9 years have earned scholarships. He has written a book on navigating the recruiting process. The Kelce brothers, Travis and Jason are giving the school notoriety by squaring up in Super Bowl 57, but the work to preparing young people for life has been ongoing and Hicks is a vital ingredient in the success of the program.

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Rob Powers is the nightly news co anchor for Channel 5, WEWS, here in Cleveland Ohio. The Holy Name high school grad’s career began in Binghamton New York, where the money was so lean he was close to taking a job selling women’s shoes. Through it all he has also anchored sports in Toledo, Ohio, Indianapolis , Indiana, and a seven year stint anchoring sports in New York City, while also handling Good Morning America weekend duties. What you might not know is Powers has been a top flight obstacle racer. Think Spartan races. He’s raced in the World Championships. Navigating the big city New York, as a reporter, and the feeling now, working in front of family in friends.