12/20/24 - Hour 3

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders tells Rich that’s NFL teams who don’t plan to play Travis Hunter on both offense AND defense shouldn’t draft the Heisman Trophy winner, how he responds to speculation that he and son Shedeur Sanders could be a package deal for some NFL team, his advice for Bill Belichick as he embarks on his college coaching career at North Carolina, and more.

Writer/comedian Spike Feresten joins Rich in-studio to discuss his ‘Spike’s Car Radio’ YouTube show, reveals what he said to Jerry Seinfeld the first time they met that he worried would end his career, tells the origin stories behind some of the classic ‘Seinfeld’ episodes he wrote including  ‘The Soup Nazi,’ Elaine’s dancing, muffin tops only, and the ‘Junk Mail’ episode featuring Wilford Brimley as the Postmaster General.

Rich ranks to the top 5 NFL and CFP games this weekend.

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Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday 

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Introducing A Trio of Segment Treats from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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To celebrate the holidays, we present you with three nicely-wrapped segments. We kick off the festivities with a “Yes, And” about one of the best basketball players of all time before handing out a “Good Game, Fact You” and a “What The Fact” to the same recipient. Plus, it only took 112 episodes, but Sarah, Misha and Alex finally decided on a name for themselves. 

• Shoutout to Jordan Robinson for reminding us about the great story about Cheryl Miller’s jersey retirement. Follow Jordan on Bluesky here 

• Read more about the Gotham-Reign trade here

• Read USA Today’s excellent Title IX reporting here 

• What do you think of our name? Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social  

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12/20/24 - Hour 2

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Falcons’ reasoning behind their Kirk Cousins benching for Michael Penix Jr, the reported dysfunction that’s plaguing the New York Jets’ front office, the injury status of Patrick Mahomes, AJ Brown, TJ Watt, Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, why Lions RB David Montgomery opted against knee surgery, and breaks down the obscure rule that led to the Chargers converting a free kick FG for the first time in the NFL in decades.

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Michael Penix Jr, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, and more.

Please check out other RES productions:

Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday 

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Introducing Top 5: How to Act Like an Extrovert from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos.

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It's Happiness Lab's fifth birthday - so as part of the celebration we're playing some of Dr Laurie's favorite episodes. The final selection attracted a lot of downloads when it went out. but also made some people mad. The Introvert's Guide to Extroversion.

Jessica Pan hated social gatherings - she cried when her friends threw her a surprise birthday party, and was even too scared to give a speech at her own wedding. Jessica was a hardcore introvert - and it was making her sad.  

Extroverts find it easier to experience the joy that comes with social interactions - but that doesn't mean introverts are doomed to lives that lack such fun. Jessica read some research that suggested introverts can learn to enjoy being more outgoing - so decided to turn her social life around. 

You can read more of Jessica's story in her book: Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come:  One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes. She is posting updates from her year of extroverting at her Substack, "It'll Be Fun, They Said"  (https://jesspan.substack.com/).

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12/20/24 - Hour 1

Rich recaps Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers’ pivotal Thursday Night Football win over their AFC West rival Denver Broncos.

Rich predicts how the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend’s matchups will look like despite there being three weeks left in the regular season, and weighs in on the start of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff field and the inherent excitement that’s sure to come over the next month.

Please check out other RES productions:

Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday 

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Introducing Why Big Data Will Rule Cybersecurity in 2025 from Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks.

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In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, talks with Nir Zuk, Founder and CTO of Palo Alto Networks. They talk about Palo Alto Networks' predictions for 2025, focusing on the shift to unified data security platforms and the growing importance of AI in cybersecurity. 

Nir sheds light on how having more data leads to smarter threat analysis and why big players have the edge over startups. They also discuss quantum computing and whether its potential to break encryption is realistic or overhyped. This conversation offers practical advice for decision-makers on how to prepare for what's next in cybersecurity.

Want to read all of Palo Alto Networks 2025 Predictions? Read 

The Convergence of Cybersecurity and AI: 7 Game-Changing Predictions for 2025

Curious about Nir’s interview in Computer world from 2014? Revisit “How I Got Here: Nir Zuk, CTO, Palo Alto Networks”

Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

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Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday 

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Jim discusses the impact of the 2nd in-season NBA Cup and how it’s been received by players and fans, the league’s changes of the NBA All-Star Game, and the criticism of Caitlyn Clark being named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year. 2008 NBA Champion and NBC Boston NBA Analyst Brian Scalabrine joins the show to discuss the current state of the game, the chances of the Boston Celtics repeating as NBA Champions, and how accepting his role on his team led to an 11-year career in the NBA. You might be surprised to learn which current Celtic Scalabrine calls “a bonafide savage”.

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Introducing Redefiners Rewind: Insights and Takeaways from 2024 from Redefiners.

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Leaders have to make tough decisions and overcome adversity, often navigating through uncertainty and challenges along their leadership journeys. In this final episode of 2024, we’ll take a look back at the conversations we’ve had with the incredible leaders who joined us on Redefiners this past season to share their leadership stories and insights.  

Hoda and Simon dig into the Season 4 archives to highlight how guests have led, and in some cases redefined, their organizations in an unprecedented year of change. Topics include AI and tech transformation, CEO transitions, geopolitical uncertainty and national elections, boards, climate change and sustainability, and more. And continuing our end of year holiday tradition, Hoda and Simon put themselves in our guests’ shoes to answer some fun end of year rapid fire questions. 

Redefiners will return with more conversations with global leaders in January 2025, so be sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode!  

In the meantime, you can listen to and watch all Redefiners episodes at https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/redefiners or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Happy holidays! 

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12/19/24 - Hour 3

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joins Rich in-studio to discuss how Load Management and the proliferation of 3-pointers is ruining the NBA and leading to a decrease in ratings, what (if anything) can be done to restore some semblance of competitiveness to the league’s All-Star Game, possible landing spots for Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, potential big man trade targets for the Lakers, his thoughts on a Logan Paul vs Conor McGregor fight, and more.

Rich ranks the top wildest journeys of the 2024 NFL season including takes on Vikings QB Sam Darnold, Panthers QB Bryce Young, Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr, Steelers QB Russell Wilson, the Chicago Bears’ disappointing season, and the Dallas Cowboys’ “all-in” approach that failed miserably.

Please check out other RES productions:

Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday 

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Introducing A Guiding Light: Simran Jeet Singh on Faith and Practice from Know What You See with Brian Lowery.

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In this episode of Know What You See, Brian Lowery talks with with Simran Jeet Singh, professor, author, and host of the podcast, Wisdom and Practice, to explore the intersection of faith, purpose, and daily life. Simran shares how his Sikh faith guides his journey toward self-improvement, happiness, and meaningful community connections. Together, he and Brian discuss the role of religion as a practice—not just a belief system—and its potential to transform individuals and societies.

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