Best Firebird Media Podcasts (2025)

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Fire & Ice Podcast - Division Semis Mid-Series Media Roundtable, Firebirds vs. Abbotsford Canucks (May 6, 2025) 41:47

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Game on: With the 'Birds and Canucks tied at a game apiece in the Division Semis and the series moving North of the Border, join in for a full Media Roundtable, featuring: Tim O'Brien (NBC-Palm Springs' lead sports anchor/Acrisure in-arena host/Firebirds' rinkside reporter); Shad Powers (columnist for The Desert Sun newspaper); Patrick Williams (fe…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Brandon Biro - Playoffs Edition (April 29, 2025) 37:47

7d ago37:47

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The 'Birds (again) earn a postseason advance past Calgary, and now move on to face the Abbotsford Canucks in the Division Semifinal. Joining in to discuss the playoff push is CV winger/PK specialist, Brandon Biro. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - First-round Playoff Media Roundtable, Firebirds vs. Calgary Wranglers (April 22, 2025) 43:44

15d ago43:44

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The postseason is here! As the Firebirds ready for an opening-round, best-of-three duel with the division rival Calgary Wranglers, join in for this Media Roundtable, featuring: Shad Powers of The Desert Sun; NBC-Palm Springs lead sports anchor/'Birds' in-arena host & rinkside reporter, Tim O'Brien; and Matt Rose, Wranglers' color analyst and co-hos…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Nathan Villeneuve (April 15, 2025) 44:30

21d ago44:30

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With the 'Birds winding-down the regular season and heading back to the playoffs, join in for this visit with electric CV rookie forward, Nathan Villeneuve. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - Deep-season Media Roundtable (April 1, 2025) 47:57

1M ago47:57

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With the 'Birds jockeying for playoff position amid a mere eight games to play, tune in for this Deep-season Media Roundtable, featuring Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs and Desert Sun columnist, Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Mitchell Stephens (March 19, 2025) 48:13

2M ago48:13

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As the 'Birds seek a late-season push amid a taut Pacific, join in for this chat with CV forward and Stanley Cup champion, Mitchell Stephens. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Ty Nelson (March 7, 2025) 47:50

2M ago47:50

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As the season heats-up, so do the 'Birds. With just 16 games to play and CV leading the Pac, jump on the blue line for this visit with standout rookie defenseman, Ty Nelson. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Derek Laxdal (February 24, 2025) 48:05

2M ago48:05

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With the 'Birds on a heater and skating toward the top spot in the Pac, jump on the bench for this special visit with CV head coach, Derek Laxdal. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Lleyton Roed (February 10, 2025) 41:28

3M ago41:28

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Listen in a flash: Firebirds' speedster rook Lleyton Roed joins the show as CV rides a four-game heater and heads into the season's homestretch. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with AHL.com's Patrick Williams (January 27, 2025) 48:56

3M ago48:56

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With the AHL All-Star Classic heading our way on Feb. 2-3, join in for a seasonal report and All-Star prep, compliments of Patrick Williams, features writer for AHL.com. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - Mid-Season Media Roundtable (January 6, 2025) 46:20

4M ago46:20

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The 'Birds' mid-season has arrived (well, almost), so tune-in for peanut gallery genius as the host is joined by Andrew John of The Desert Sun and Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Shawn Thorns (December 19, 2024) 47:53

5M ago47:53

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Pads, tape, skates, bags, sticks and much more -- this guest has the 'Birds covered. Join in for a visit with Shawn Thorns, Head Equipment Manager for the Firebirds. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Ian McKinnon (December 5, 2024) 39:34

5M ago39:34

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Left up/chin down in this visit with Firebirds' forward/enforcer, Ian McKinnon. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Max Lajoie (November 19, 2024) 38:41

6M ago38:41

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With the soaring 'Birds riding a five-game win streak, lace-up this visit with veteran blueliner, Max Lajoie. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Jagger Firkus (November 4, 2024) 41:20

6M ago41:20

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"Red"-hot rookie Jagger Firkus joins the program to discuss his pro debut, coming from a small town and life as a ginger. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Ales Stezka (October 23, 2024) 50:05

7M ago50:05

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The puck stops here. As the 'Birds fly further into their third season, go post-to-post in this visit with CV netminder Ales Stezka. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Troy Bodie (October 8, 2024) 37:44

7M ago37:44

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On the precipice of 'Birds' season No. 3, join in for this roster review with Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey & Business Operations. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Season's Appreciation with Dan Bylsma and Media Roundtable (June 27, 2024) 1:06:01

10M ago1:06:01

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For the second time in as many years, the Firebirds do the Valley proud with a run to the Calder Cup Finals. Lace-up this season-finale episode, which includes an epilogue media interview with Dan Bylsma, and a Roundtable review of what was and what will be for the 'Birds. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Tex…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - Calder Cup Finals, Firebirds vs. Bears Media Roundtable (June 19, 2024) 48:51

11M ago48:51

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The finish line is within sight . . . With the Firebirds holding a 2-1 series lead heading into Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals rematch against Hershey, join in this Media Roundtable discussion featuring the host and Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs, Andrew John of The Desert Sun and Patrick Williams, features writer for AHL.com Questions or Comment…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Connor Carrick - Calder Cup Finals Edition (June 13, 2024) 46:53

11M ago46:53

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Hatch the Rematch: As the 'Birds and Bears ready for the first Calder Cup Finals redux since 1991, get prepped for the series with Firebirds' defenseman, Connor Carrick. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - Western Conference Finals, Firebirds vs. Admirals Media Roundtable (June 3, 2024) 47:37

11M ago47:37

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Winners of EIGHT consecutive playoff games, the 'Birds hold a 2-0 series lead in the West Finals, and hit the road for Milwaukee. Here to discuss with the host is Ads' play-by-play voice, Aaron Sims, Blake Arthur of KESQ and Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Mess…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with John Hayden - Playoffs Edition (May 28, 2024) 1:00:41

11M ago1:00:41

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Headlines abound: A day before the 'Birds endeavor a Western Conference Finals rematch vs. Milwaukee, CV frontman Dan Bylsma is named the new head coach of the Seattle Kraken. Join in for a discussion of both fronts with Firebirds' forward John Hayden, and stay tuned for Big Day media presser clips with members of both team and staff. Questions or …

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Fire & Ice Podcast - Division Finals, Firebirds vs. Reign Media Roundtable Recap (May 20, 2024) 45:50

12M ago45:50

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Bring out the broom: With a 3-0 series sweep of Ontario, the Firebirds advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in as many seasons. Join in the roundtable series recap, featuring the host with NBC's Tim O'Brien, Andrew John of The Desert Sun and Jared Shafran, Senior Manager of Communications & Content for the Ontario Reign. Que…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Devin Shore - Playoffs Edition (May 14, 2024) 41:14

12M ago41:14

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Fresh off a playoff win in the Division Semis, the Firebirds ascend to the Pacific Division Finals in a SoCal Showdown vs. the Ontario Reign. 'Birds' veteran center Devin Shore joins the program to discuss what was, what is and what will (hopefully) be. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - Division Semis, Firebirds vs. Calgary Media Roundtable (May 6, 2024) 45:51

1y ago45:51

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With the 'Birds now full flight in the Calder Cup Playoffs, suit-up for a CV vs. Calgary Media Roundtable, featuring the host with Blake Arthur, Shad Powers and Matt Rose. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Andrew Poturalski (April 24, 2024) 47:10

1y ago47:10

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With the regular season in the books and the playoffs afoot, join in for this visit with two-time AHL scoring champ and two-time Calder Cup winner, 'Birds' center, Andrew Poturalski. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Episode 44: Character on the Alter 20:46

1y ago20:46

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Frank Skinner is a deacon at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in High Point, North Carolina. In this episode, Matt speaks with Frank on what character means to him, and what it's like working as a Catholic deacon.By Firebird Media, LLC

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Episode 43: Character on and off Stage 28:52

1y ago28:52

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If you live in the Myrtle Beach area, you're probably familiar with a man named Greg Rowles. Greg is a popular entertainer in the area, and has had a lucrative career. Winning the popular television program Star Search in the 1990's, he is perhaps best known in the area as the longtime emcee for the Alabama Theatre in the popular Barefoot Landing s…

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Episode 42: Instilling Character in Youth 29:58

1y ago29:58

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In this week's episode of Character in Action, Matt sits down with Bert Giles, a youth minister at the University City United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina to talk about how he interprets the character traits of the 7 Degrees of Change, and also shares his over 30 years of being a positive influence on young people - especially teen…

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Episode 41: Character in the Recording Booth 23:39

1y ago23:39

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In this episode, iconic Triad radio host Lora Songster talks about how she has practiced the character traits of the 7 Degrees of Change throughout her long 26 year career.By Firebird Media

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Grant Fuhr (April 4, 2024) 38:56

1y ago38:56

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With the first-place Firebirds winding-down the regular season, get between the audio pipes via this visit with Hockey Hall of Famer and 'Birds' radio & TV analyst, Grant Fuhr. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Logan Morrison (March 20, 2024) 38:06

1y ago38:06

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Wings up: As the 'Birds ready for a torrid finish to the regular season -- 15 games in 32 days -- lace-up this visit with Rookie of the Year candidate, CV center Logan Morrison. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Kole Lind (March 8, 2024) 38:04

1y ago38:04

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CV's points leader Kole Lind joins in to chat about the 'Birds' hot streak, his fresh penchant for assists and how his life story parallels that of "Youngblood." Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Ville Ottavainen (February 17, 2024) 37:00

1y ago37:00

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First-ever Euro guest! With the 'Birds leading the Pac and riding a 10-game point streak, join in for this visit with "Mr. FinLength," 6-foot-5 CV rookie defenseman, Ville Ottavainen. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - All-Star Break Media Roundtable (February 8, 2024) 39:30

1y ago39:30

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As the 'Birds return to the rink from the All Star Break, ready the mic & pen for this Media Roundtable, featuring Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs and Andrew L. John of The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Jacob Melanson (January 31, 2024) 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

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He eats steak, comes from a small town and loves to play physical -- sounds like a 2024 member of the Firebirds, right? Join in for this visit with 'Birds' standout rookie, Jacob Melanson. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Colin Zulianello (January 6, 2024) 41:57

1+ y ago41:57

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As the 'Birds turn the calendar to 2024, get between the pipes via this visit with CV goaltending coach, Colin Zulianello. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Patrick Williams of AHL.com (December 29, 2023) 42:02

1+ y ago42:02

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Close out the calendar year via this visit with the league's ultimate insider, Patrick Williams of AHL.com. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Connor Carrick (December 7, 2023) 48:49

1+ y ago48:49

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Lace up the audio for a fascinating chat with Firebirds' defenseman and podcast host, Connor Carrick. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Episode 40: Character through Art 32:33

1+ y ago32:33

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In the final episode of the year, we talk with Keith Hobgood - the illustrator of The Phoenix book series and a co-founder of Out of Our Minds Animation Studios. He talks about his career in animation and art in addition to some remarkable stories he has to tell about the traits of Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy.…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Evan Pivnick (November 28, 2023) 45:24

1+ y ago45:24

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The mic behind the ice: Tune in for this visit with Evan Pivnick, Firebirds' play-by-play voice and CV's Director of Broadcast & Communications. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Episode 39: Character through Citizenship 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

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This week, we speak with environmental lawyer Tony Francois. Not only do we talk about his life and career, but we also talk about what he thinks it means to be a good citizen.By Truth Network

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Episode 38: Character in Classical Education 17:19

1+ y ago17:19

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This week, Matt and fill-in host Carmen Ramirez speak with John Dooling, a member of the Redwood City, California-based Chesterton Academy of St. James' board of directors. We talk about how a classical education can help students develop good character in their lives.

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Shane Wright (November 3, 2023) 36:27

1+ y ago36:27

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After a funky start to the season, the Firebirds have found a groove with three consecutive wins. The fuel behind the fire? This episode's guest, Shane Wright. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Episode 37: Character vs. Communism 25:18

1+ y ago25:18

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Engineer and public speaker Winston Liu was born in the People's Republic of China, and has experienced advirsity firsthand when he became a political prisoner in the communist regime. This week, Winstin talks with Matt and Robby about his experience, as well as his involvement in the popular stage show Shen Yun.…

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Episode 36: Character on the Campaign Trail 26:36

1+ y ago26:36

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Mark Walker served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015-2021. And now he faces his biggest task since serving in congress... running for governor. On this episode of Character in Action, Walker talks with 7 Degrees of Change Foundation chief technical officer Matthew J. Norcross and producer Robby Dilmore about his life and career, and ho…

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Devin Shore (October 19, 2023) 31:59

1+ y ago31:59

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With the 'Birds second season now underway, lace-up this chat with a fresh face to the flock, NHL veteran forward Devin Shore. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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Episode 35: Character in City Council 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

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This week, we speak with Brit W. Moore, a member of the city council in High Point, North Carolina. He speaks about how he demonstrates character as a representative of his city as well as in the private sector.By Truth Network

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Episode 34: Character in Action Month in Review - Caring & Citizenship 12:56

1+ y ago12:56

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In this special edition of Character in Action, Matt and Robbie talk about how the guests we've had throughout the month of September think of the traits of Caring and Citizenship.By Truth Network

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Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Troy Bodie (October 5, 2023) 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

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With the puck soon to drop on the 'Birds' sequel season, join in for this visit with Troy Bodie, VP of Hockey Operations for CV. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.By Judd Spicer

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