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Where I research strange stories and tell them to you. Because, let’s face it, I’m gonna research this anyway and blurt it to someone, might as well be a willing audience. Some of these stories might get dark, morbid, murdery…. so listener discretion is advised.
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Stand By Me

R. Matthew Russell

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“Stand By Me” is a collection of insights into an anonymous genius. Even though this narrator is in his late teens, he has created a history-themed website, learned basic phrases in Hawaiian, Welsh, and etc., and earned multiple collegiate awards.
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The Hard Count is all things college football, for the people, by the people, and with the people. J.D. PicKell brings video analysis to you on a daily basis focused on the top teams across the country. This is a community for those who live and die by the events of Saturdays in the fall and into early January. The party rolls on.
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REVENUE RX is a winning prescription for optical store / optometrist owners, where the focus is on making more money!” We uncover new ideas and useful insights as we explore OPTICAL STORE WINS! The podcast is for eye care professionals (ECP) who want to grow and build their business but don’t know where to start, have run out of ideas & don’t have the time. Discover how an entrepreneur owned and ran 2 successful optical stores for 16 years and worked only 2 days a week! Understand the differ ...
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Fertility psychotherapist, Jana Rupnow, interviews parents, donor conceived individuals and professionals about the challenges and dilemmas of assisted reproductive technology baby-making and the expect-able tensions between positive and negative feelings that come along the way when, instead of baby makes three; three makes baby.
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Pod Drash

Leon Wiener Dow

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Pod Drash offers a Jewish take on podcasts. Each episode is based on an issue as tackled in another podcast, which host Leon Wiener Dow and his guests riff on (i.e., “drash”), using Jewish tradition to provide new insights and even greater depth. Pod Drash is a project of Kolot.
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On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell tackles another conference tiers list. This time breaking up the Big Ten into unique tiers ahead of the 2025 season before giving out pressure ratings to first year quarterbacks like Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, and others. Also doing individual deep dives into quarterbacks like Gunnar Sto…
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On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell reveals his SEC Tier! Placing every team in the Southeast Conference into unique groups with SEC Media Days just one week away before breaking down some recent viral content surrounding Florida QB DJ Lagway and Texas QB Arch Manning. Ending the show with several potential storylines that could shake u…
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The title of of this Episode is "Uncensored Anonymous Conversations", having anonymity in other words. I am requesting your contribution to thought provoking ideas, or suggestions that add value to the community of Eye Care Professionals. I am introducing a new segment in the podcast; offering an opportunity where your voice can be heard and shared…
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The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. Today on the Sprint (after spitting some bars) J.D. reacts to the FPI Top 25 Preseason Rankings and National Championship Percentages…
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On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell drops bold predictions for the 2025 college football season and is joined by On3’s Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for a can’t-miss recruiting segment. J.D. breaks down why Texas might field the nation’s best defense, why Tennessee’s quarterback room could be stronger post-Nico, and why Notre Da…
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It’s Prediction Tuesday on The Hard Count ! In this episode, J.D. calls his shot on some of the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 college football season. From Oklahoma’s SEC start with John Mateer, to Carson Beck’s fit at Miami, to Julian Sayin’s spot in the Big Ten QB race — no prediction is off-limits. He also dives into whether Clemson’s…
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The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week's Sunday Spring consist of several way too early previews for the upcoming college football season starting with a Week 1 m…
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Welcome to The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, the gang talks about the quarterbacks their most excited to watch this upcoming football season. Unpacking the fascinating expectations and storylines for guy…
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On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell reacts to anonymous coach quotes that give rare insight into the Big Ten's top programs heading into 2025. From what Bryce Underwood needs at Michigan, Nebraska’s rebuild under Matt Rhule, the truth about Ryan Day at Ohio State and more, J.D. breaks down what coaches are really saying and what it all …
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Send us a text We're getting "far out" and talking about UFOs. What’s your theory? Weird weather phenomena? Experimental, top-secret military aircraft? Little green spacemen? Songs I recommend with today’s episode can be found on the Spotify playlist: Outer Space by John Grant 3rd Planet by Modest Mouse Oh! You Pretty Things by David Bowie - becaus…
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On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell reacts to anonymous coach quotes from Athlon Sports that reveal what college football coaches from the SEC are really saying about the biggest programs and players heading into 2025. Is Oklahoma’s John Mateer a gamble or a game-changer? Can DJ Lagway be the best QB in the SEC? Has Georgia lost an edge…
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In this episode I will share with you my findings after entering 7 different optical business as a Secret Shopper. My objective was to look for a new frame and wanted to see how I would be engaged and if I might be pleasantly surprised. Hopefully, this would take the form of being educated on what might satisfy both my want and needs, but also prov…
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ESPN's Aaron Murray joins J.D. PicKell on this episode of The Hard Count to break down the biggest topics in college football heading into the 2025 season. From Georgia’s identity to Texas’ QB situation and Miami’s massive opener, it’s all on the table.🧃 Does Georgia still have the EDGE?Kirby Smart built a dynasty by making Georgia the most physica…
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The SEC is once again the center of the college football universe—and in this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell tackles the biggest questions facing the conference heading into the 2025 season.🧃 Is DJ Lagway as advertised for Florida?DJ Lagway might be the most exciting true freshman quarterback in college football. Can he live up to the hype…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...here's what's NOT being said ahead of the 2025 college football season. J.D. goes across the SEC and breaks down what's not being discussed about all the top team in the league. From the narrative around Arch Manning and Texas, the upside of Florida's wide receiver room, the QB position at Alabama, and mo…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... J.D. tackles the biggest questions in the Big Ten Conference this upcoming college football season. Breaking down if Michigan freshman QB Bryce Underwood can meet the moment, if Ohio State's new coordinators can uphold the Buckeyes' standard, if Oregon's offense can maintain their success with Dante Moor…
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In this episode I offer insight about the person who is delivering this podcast content and why he thought he had the ability to pursue the optical business without any previous experience. There were a lot of lessons learned along the way in his journey that did not always follow any logical path, but rather an attraction for adventure and change,…
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Today on The Hard Count ... Who will be the face of college football in 2025? J.D. PicKell makes the case for Texas QB Arch Manning as the sport’s next superstar. He also lets listeners chime in on his latest Post-Spring Top 25 rankings and responds to their gripes about where teams like Notre Dame, Alabama, and Arizona State landed. Also ranking t…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...we're once again talking the greatest sport on he face of planet earch: college football. 🧃 J.D.’s Post-Spring Top 25 College Football Rankings Who’s rising, who’s falling, and which teams are ready to make a national title run after spring ball? J.D. PicKell breaks down his updated Top 25 rankings. 🧃 Geo…
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Send us a text Weather is weird, and we're going to be talking about some of the weirdest. And learning fun weather terms. Give it a listen - you'll be BLOWN away. Songs I recommend with today’s episode - there’s 5! F5! Sun is a Hole, Sun is Vapors by Godspeed, You Black Emperor Whirlwind by the Gits Lightning Bolt by Jake Bugg Raining Blood by Sla…
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The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week J.D. takes an early look at some of the marquee matchups in the college football season following the conclusion of spring …
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Welcome to The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, J.D. and Kaiden unpack the fascinating and viral relationship between North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson. Followed by a…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. explains why Arch Manning may not declare for the NFL Draft after just one year as Texas’ starter, also looking at the other side of the Red River and making the case for Oklahoma QB John Mateer as a breakout star. J.D. also breaks down Notre Dame's national perception, discusses how Michigan’s off…
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Today on The Hard Count ... J.D. PicKell dives into the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry and how "The Game" has become the defining matchup of this college football era. He also breaks down the top transfer portal additions that could reshape the 2024 season, and addresses your biggest concerns surround Miami, LSU, and Auburn this upcoming season. P…
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Fear Is a Survival Mechanism. Our brains were built to protect us — not make us happy. In the past fear helped us survive predators or danger. Today our brain still scans for threats — just now it’s bills, judgment, failure, rejection. "nothing to fear but fear itself” It is a powerful motivational line that still gets quoted a lot today. What it m…
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The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week J.D. breaks down his biggest takeaways following the first round of the NFL Draft, which includes the impact of No. 1 overa…
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Welcome to The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, they guys share their love for the return of John Gruden's QB Class before discussing their takeaways from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Also breakin…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. dishes out bold transfer portal predictions and how key moves could shake up the college football landscape in 2025. Also can Tennessee make it work with new QB Joey Aguilar? We break down the fit and future in Knoxville and also also dive into Alabama’s current…
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J.D. PicKell takes his first ever swing at a mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin! This mock draft is for CFB fans, by CFB fans, and goes through every single pick in this year's first round. Check out J.D. going 32 for 32 on his predictions as he's also joined by Producer of The Hard Count, Kaiden Smith, to break down his…
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The transfer portal just got wild — J.D. breaks down the shocking QB swap between Tennessee and UCLA, as Joey Aguilar heads to Rocky Top and Nico Iamaleava heads west. We’ve also got fresh intel from across the portal on who’s rising and who’s on the move. Plus, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stops by to talk spring practice, Dante Moore, and buildi…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Nico Iamaleava is shaking up college football — is his transfer exactly what the sport needed? J.D. breaks down what it means for Tennessee and the national landscape. We’ve also got spring intel you need to hear from Michigan, Nebraska, and Texas — including Bryce Underwood and Arch Manning updates. Pl…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)... Nico Iamaleava is officially entering the transfer portal — so what’s next for the former 5-star QB, and where does Tennessee go from here? J.D. breaks down what the Vols' future could look like heading into 2025. Plus, with the spring transfer portal wide open, we di…
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In this episode we are going to step away from references to selling and sales and being sold and move more towards what I believe is how to serve without trying to convince and persuade the customer to buy. But first we need to change the way we communicate and label opticians relative to selling and sales. We need to change the narrative when it …
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Send us a text Don’t we all hoard something a little? I have a footlocker of Pez dispensers. 34 potted plants. A SMALL suitcase of stickers. For this episode I'll tell you stories to inspire spring cleaning. Song recs for this episode are on the Professional Weirdo Podcast Spotify music playlist: The Recluse, Cursive Collector, Here We Go Magic Won…
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International Donor Conception Awareness Day (IDCAD) is coming up on April 27, 2025, and in this episode, I’m sharing how you can get involved in this growing global movement. Whether you're a parent, a donor-conceived person, a professional, or simply an ally, there’s a meaningful way for you to participate. IDCAD is about lifting the shame and se…
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Today on The Hard Count (the people's college football show)... Spring games are heating up across the country and J.D. shares his predictions for Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel joins the show to talk Nico Iamaleava, QB development, and the Vols’ momentum heading into 2025. We’ve also got spring pract…
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Today on The Hard Count (the people's college football show...) J.D. breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Oklahoma, Alabama, and Clemson, highlighting key position battles, standout performers, and how each team is gearing up for a championship run. He also dives into the Ohio State quarterback battle, one of the most high-profile comp…
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Connor Stalions was the biggest story in college football in 2023 when the Michigan Wolverines won the national championship. Now, the man behind the Michigan Manifesto sits down with J.D. PicKell to talk about life since the Netflix documentary, the art of sign deciphering, and his relationship with 5-Star freshman Michigan QB Bryce Underwood.…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)...We’ve got insider intel from USC, Tennessee, Florida, and Florida State as spring practice heats up. J.D. breaks down the most exciting spring footage from Florida, Colorado, Michigan, and South Carolina, plus does Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame deserve more respect in …
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)...J.D. PicKell dives into the latest spring practice intel from Georgia, Ohio State, and Tennessee—who’s standing out and what to watch for. Then he breaks down more spring propaganda, looking at highlights from Auburn, USC, and Penn State that have sparked excitement fo…
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Send us a text This week I said goodbye to 23andMe and removed my data from their database. When I took the test 4 years ago I only had one slight surprise in my results. But there are a lot of other people out there who had much bigger surprises in store. Music recommendation for this episode: Strangers by Portishead What I Am by Edie Brickell and…
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In this episode we will examine this new world of tariffs that are having a direct and indirect effect on us as business owners as well as our customers. There is a ripping effect as well as a trickle down impact that needs to be understood. To close your eyes and ears and hope for the best is not a call to action. We need to be knowledgeable of wh…
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The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans.This week J.D. breaks down the latest in Notre Dame’s quarterback battle and what it means for the Irish moving forward. After analyzi…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. PicKell breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Texas, Auburn, Oregon, and Nebraska. Plus, we dive into the best spring "propaganda" coming out of Georgia and Tennessee’s social media. You called, and we answered—reacting to your voicemails on Oklahoma…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... We deliver spring practice updates from Michigan, Notre Dame, and South Carolina, plus a deep dive into Alabama’s latest social media highlights from their practices in Tuscaloosa. J.D. also answers your voicemail questions. Can Ohio State repeat as champs in 2025? W…
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The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans.This week J.D. dives into the latest buzz around college football, including the potential for a Colorado vs. Syracuse spring game as …
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Send us a text As the saying goes, it’s sugar and spice, and all things nice. That’s what little girls are made of. In digging around for these stories, I found a few examples of the sugar. Enough in fact, that I’m planning to do another episode down the road on that. But today’s episode is all about those little girls who were cooking with spice. …
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Welcome to The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden "Kato" Smith. Today in the huddle, J.D. and Kaiden talk a little March Madness and how it compares to the current and evolving college football postseason and landscape. The two also spe…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. PicKell is breaking down the biggest QB battles and storylines across the country! Get the latest intel on quarterback competitions at Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State. Plus, what’s happening under center at Michigan—will Bryce Underwood take over? Aub…
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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... We’re breaking down the latest spring intel from Georgia, Ohio State, and Clemson as they gear up for the 2025 season. Plus, J.D. dives into why this could be the year for Texas, Penn State, LSU, and Clemson to make a championship run. We’re also ranking the Top 10 Q…
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