Best Gary 1983 Podcasts (2025)

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Dodgy leyline meeting place (#117) 1:02:56

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Talking session with a resident of the English city of Bristol in relation to how he got started and why he keeps painting; issues with an overly zealous Bogey Man copper; Bristol graffiti scene history; and lots more graffito arto related gibberish. BACKYARD PRINTS www.backyardprints.com @backyardprints (IG) 10% Discount Code: WELCOME2BYP TOY DIVI…

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Episode 145: Elliott Gould/Leon Redbone, Harlan Collins & Joyce Everson (May 29, 1976) 2:27:32

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It's the end of our eighth season of the podcast and so we're celebrating by going all the back to the season finale of the very first season (well, if you don't count those summer episodes as being part of the season). Anyway, our ol' pal Jon Schneider is back with us again to discuss Elliott Gould's second hosting gig and what be the first of man…

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Hannah Storm, Danny Hurley, Todd Golden, Nancy Lieberman-- a star-studded cast on this episode of Sports Across the Board 23:27

20d ago23:27

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Was UConn coach Danny Hurley serious when an open might caught him saying he’s the “best coach on the planet?” How did ESPN’ anchor Hannah Storm establish herself as one of the best. What does Nancy Lieberman think of “little sister” Caitlin Clark. And is Todd Golden worried about losing members of his championship Florida Gators to the Transfer Po…

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Episode 144: John Goodman/Jewel (May 10, 1997) 1:43:48

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Sometimes you get towards the end of a season, you're getting tired and you just say "screw it" and hit the big red button labeled John Goodman. It's the eighth time hosting for the beloved character actor and this go-around gives us a chance to finally cover a perennial SNL favorite that has somehow alluded this podcast: Celebrity Jeopardy. Elsewh…

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Wake up and create something (#116) 1:05:38

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This episode is a chin wag with the person behind Vandals 4 Charity in relation to how the various projects got started; challenges related to staying committed to creative projects; and lots of other related gibberish. VANDALS 4 CHARITY https://vandals4charity.bigcartel.com/ https://linktr.ee/collectif.freetheo TOY DIVISION https://toydivisionpodc…

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Episode 143: Joan Rivers/Musical Youth (April 9, 1983) 1:46:57

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Pass the podcast 'pon the left hand side, ammirite? Ha ha ha. We have fun. And speaking of fun, here's a wild one from the Ebersol years. Joan Rivers! Y'all know her. Comedienne extraordinaire, red carpet correspondent and world class Liz Taylor hater. She's here to host one of the loudest episodes of the show's history, complete with one of the sh…

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Episode 142: Ron Nessen/Patti Smith Group (April 17, 1976) 1:27:01

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It's another historical outing for the show, with the first political figure to ever host the show: Ron Nessen, Press Secretary for Gerald Ford! What better way for Ford to gain some momentum in the upcoming election against Jimmy Carter then make it seem like he's in on all the fun going on down at SNL? Just have Ron host the show, Ford can make a…

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Dereck Whittenburg discusses his role in the 1983 NCAA Championship game, how his missed shot led to N.C. State's ultimate victory, and who Coach Jim Valvono was really looking for after the game. 24:46

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Sidney Lowe, Thurl Bailey, Dereck Whittenburg and Lorenzo Charles were all instrumental in that final game-winning shot for NC State. Hear Dereck describe the closing seconds of one of the most dramatic Finals in NCAA tournament history, won by the Woldpack 54-52.

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Racked paint or nothing (#115) 59:26

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Chat with the person responsible for the Sydney Sticker Expo 2025 in relation to the reasons behind the event; the challenges related to organising stickers submitted from across the globe; how art and creativity can be such a positive pursuit for people of all ages; and a lot of other creativity related topics. SYDNEY STICKER EXPO 2025: April 23th…

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Episode 141: Gary Busey/Eubie Blake & Gregory Hines (March 10, 1979) 2:01:03

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I've been meaning to get around to this one forever and so, by god by Gumby, we finally did it. William Ham returns to fold to discuss an episode that I firmly believe might be the most underrated of the entire OG era. Few outings of the show crackle with as much southern chaos as this one and that's not entirely surprising considering, ya know, Ga…

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Radioactive egg man (#114) 1:19:31

3M ago1:19:31

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Chat with someone who experienced debilitating digestive issues that were impacting his daily life. We discuss at length how the traditional medical system did not bring any kind of relief; how he realised changing what he was eating and drinking was the key to begin healing; how a diet change helped his wife to improve her health; and many other h…

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Episode 140: Mr. T & Hulk Hogan/The Commodores (March 30, 1985) 1:54:07

3M ago1:54:07

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The night before the very first Wrestlemania, Mr. T and Hulk Hogan drop by to host the show together...except they mostly don't. It was supposed to be Steve Landesberg but he had to drop out for reasons. I guess? He's still a special guest though, as well as Liberace, Bob Orton Jr. and Rowdy Roddy Piper. I know I say this a lot, but this is an ODD …

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John Kincade Returns to Atlanta! 35:08

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Actually, John is now a top rated morning drive-time host with his partner Andrew Salciunas on 97.5 The Fanatic in his home town of Philadelphia. John discusses the difference in markets between Philly and his former home Atlana, where he hosted the Buck and Kincade Show on 680 the Fan. He also talks about, what else, the Super Bowl success of the …

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Episode 139: Roseanne and Tom Arnold/Red Hot Chili Peppers (Feb. 22, 1992) 1:46:31

3M ago1:46:31

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Here's a bit of an oddity selected for us by one of our Patrons. Mostly known these days for having a surprise appearance of Barbra Streisand in Coffee Talk (which already has a sketch-long cameo performance from Madonna), there's also the fascinating and far less talked about case of the Red Hot Chili Peppers basically imploding live on stage, wit…

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Europe? Completed it mate (#113) 1:08:08

3M ago1:08:08

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Conversation in relation to a book project documenting one person’s train painting journey to forty four different Europe and North Africa countries across several years. We talk about the inspiration for the book project; challenges involved in creating a book; how having people to help can be of such benefit; ways to maintain positive mental heal…

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Bring out the big guns (#112) 58:16

4M ago58:16

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Conversation with Nicole Laurent who is an experienced licensed mental health counsellor and is passionate about reducing psychiatric and neurological symptoms with powerful dietary interventions. We discuss the basic concepts of how metabolic health can affect mental health; the challenges of breaking out of the often limiting traditional treatmen…

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Episode 138: Christoph Waltz/Alabama Shakes (Feb. 16, 2013) 1:48:54

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By special request, we're heading back to S38 to cover Christoph's only hosting gig to date. Why this one in particular? I dunno. Mattalamode really wanted us to do it so...here we are! And it's certainly an episode, that much is true. Join us as we discuss a surprisingly stellar cold open, a memorable pre-tape, whether or not Christoph is a decent…

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CBS Sports college football expert Tony Barnhart recaps the 2024 season and looks ahead to 2025 28:07

4M ago28:07

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College football season is over, but it's never too late to look back or too early to look ahead. And who better to do it than CBS college football expert Tony Barnhart. A UGA grad and former ESPN commentator, Tony sums up the past season and comments on the first 12-team playoff. He also looks at what's ahead for the Georgia Bulldogs, and comments…

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Losing limbs or going blind is NOT the norm (#111) 1:09:21

4M ago1:09:21

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Amazing discussion with Dr Avi Charlton in relation to metabolic health and how it effects physical and mental health at any age; we talk about what you can do to improve your metabolic health via food and drink choices, sleep, movement/exercise and stress management; why metabolic health is an essential part of human health across the life span; a…

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Episode 137: Ralph Nader/George Benson (January 15, 1977) 1:45:12

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This week, we've got what is quietly one of the most important episodes of SNL ever. Not only do we get Ralph Nader, who would go on to cameo on the show up until 2000, but it's also the debut of one Mr. Bill Murray on the cast side of things, Jim Downey on the writing side of things and the very first appearance of both the Coneheads AND Rhoda Wei…

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A Sportscaster for All Seasons 42:30

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Sam Crenshaw, one of Atlanta's most versatile broadcasters, comments on the college football playoff final, where college sports are headed, why he's excited about the Hawks and what he sees for the Braves and Falcons. Sam is the sports anchor for CW69 News at 10, weekend morning host for Sports Radio 92.9 the Game, broadcaster and producer for GPB…

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Episode 136: David Alan Grier/Snoop Dogg (January 18, 1997) 1:57:49

5M ago1:57:49

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It's the first episode of 2025 and we're kicking it off in style with two of America's most beloved performers still to this day: DAG and Snoop Dogg. It's the first time going back to S22 in quite some time for us and we've landed on a pretty fascinating one. Can the show correctly navigate yet another Jesse Jackson sketch? What does Snoop Dogg hav…

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Baby giraffe limping to Spotify HQ (#110) 1:19:24

5M ago1:19:24

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Second snapshot in time interview with the one and only Frenic in relation to starting his own podcast. We talk about the challenges he’s faced; where he was on the heroes journey when we recorded this conversation; how technology is a positive and negative in relation to podcast editing; and plenty of other friendly chit chat goodness. FRENIC http…

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Baby giraffe heading to Spotify HQ (#109) 1:00:15

5M ago1:00:15

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First snapshot in time interview with the one and only Frenic in relation to starting his own podcast. We discuss the concept of the podcast format known as 'The Heroes Journey'; how all creative pursuits influence and inspire those who follow; why Frenic wants to talk to people about their creative journeys; and a lot of other silly gibberish. FRE…

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Episode 135: Candice Bergen/Martha Reeves & The Stylistics (December 20, 1975) 2:11:50

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Our old pal Jon Schneider is back once again to discuss one of the most integral episodes of the first season: it's Christmas episode. Not only is it the first time a host would return to the show but it manages to include a number of iconic moments while somehow also managing to seem incredibly loose and nearly incomplete at times. But that's just…

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Facing three decades inside (#108) 1:22:34

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Conversation with a graffiti writer residing in Los Angeles in relation to where he obtained inspiration; facing a ridiculously lengthy prison sentence; what 'bus hopping' involved; and many other graffiti focused topics. BACK YARD PRINTS www.backyardprints.com @backyardprints (IG) 10% Discount Code: WELCOME2BYP --------- TOY DIVISION @toydivision2…

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Paul Weller - Piccadilly Radio Birthday special 1984 56:51

6M ago56:51

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I invited Paul Weller to make hour long programme for Piccadilly Radio's birthday and this is the show I produced. The tape was found in my loft and thank you Stephanie Hirst who digitised it. There are fascinating insights into his formative years growing up and a wonderful choice of music. It was broadcast once on Piccadilly and hasn't been heard…

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Episode 134: Matthew Fox/Tenacious D (December 2, 2006) 1:50:34

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Hey, look. It's that guy. The guy from Party of Five and Lost. Good ol' what's his face. He's hosting SNL! Join us as we explore a surprisingly grim outing of the show (Car Bombs! The Michael Richards Incident!) and take in some super fun Tenacious D performances just as it's become infinitely less fun to think about Tenacious D!…

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Pretend to write notes mate (#107) 1:15:13

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Tangent ridden ramble with Mr Export that was recorded in March 2024. Toy Division Graffiti Podcast Big Cartel: https://toydivisionpodcast.bigcartel.com/ Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ @djfrenic (IG) Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch: http://www.alexbartsch.com/ @alex.bartsch (IG) This podcast is not the…

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Episode 133: Buck Henry/Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (November 10, 1979) 1:45:37

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It's the first of Buck's two hosting gigs in S5 (his 9th overall) and he's here to get this season back on track after a shaky start. We've got some real interesting ones in here, including Yvonne Hudson's first big sketch (Bad Clams), a rather notorious epic (The Mystery of Toad Island) and one of the naughtier outings of the Nerds we've seen yet.…

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Jay Paterno, son of legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, nails it in his new book "BLITZED, The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era" 28:06

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Using a fictionalzed approach to real world issues, Jay writes about college football's high stakes environment. He covers it all from NIL and the Transfer Portal, to corruption and campus politics. He brings his 17 years of coaching experience and his vast knowledge of the college sports landscape in this interview with Sports Across the Board.…

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Instagram mental health goodies (#106) 35:09

7M ago35:09

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Solo episode going through Instagram comments in relation to ways in which to maintain and/or improve your mental health. Major focus on adjusting your life style and the pillars of maintaining your health (sleep, exercise, stress management, food/drink choices and purpose). Thanks to everyone who took the time to contribute. Music by Frenic from T…

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Episode 132: Betty Thomas/Stray Cats (November 5, 1983) 1:59:21

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From the iconic to the absolute depths of comedic hell, the Betty Thomas episode has it all. We've got an episode long runner, one of Eddie Murphy's most famous and iconic sketches, a whole lot of Jim Belushi trying to establish himself on the show and one of the most problematic sketches we've seen in quite some time. Oh, and one of us watched the…

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Take your empty cans with you (#105) 1:19:37

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Conversation with Luc from The Aerosol Alliance in relation to reducing the negative environmental impact of spray paint and cans. We discuss ways in which to writers can reduce their impact on the environment; why Luc became interested in this important topic; and many other graffiti writing related topics. AEROSOL ALLIANCE W: https://aerosolallia…

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Episode 131: Jude Law/Ashlee Simpson (Oct. 23, 2004) 1:36:35

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Ah, yes. Another infamous outing from a rather infamous season. We return to S30 to explore what is probably it's most notable episode and sadly, it's notoriety has nothing to do with the comedy or the host or anything like that. It's all about Ashlee Simpson and her second (botched) musical performance. But there's still an episode that happens on…

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Episode 130: Fred Willard/Devo (Oct. 14, 1978) 2:07:01

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Eddie Ham and Mattalamode join us for another odd little outing of the show. A still mostly unknown Fred Willard hosts one of the mellower episodes of the original era, with Devo, still at their most abrasive, making their national television debut. It's slice of life heavy, including the debut of Don Novello's Mall sketches, while also being incre…

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Eye balling elephants in the room (#104) 56:36

8M ago56:36

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Chat with Joe Snow in relation to his latest album project while we were filling up empty marker pens with heavy weight stainer ink. Joe Snow Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bnz0op Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Z0XWxa Instagram: https://bit.ly/3gVxyuu Elephants (LP): https://pangproductions.com.au/collections/vinyl/products/joe-snow-elephants-lp-1 PRIMAL (O…

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Niche within a niche (#103) 1:16:00

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Discussion with the person who creates Krime Guys comic books, which is stories told by a graffiti writer for graffiti writers. We talk at length about his early inspirations in relation to graffiti writing and comic book creation; dealing with negative and/or aggressive social media feedback; and lots more. KRIME GUYS @krimeguys (IG) Krime Guys Bi…

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Episode 129: Seth MacFarlane/Frank Ocean (Sept. 15, 2012) 1:41:10

8M ago1:41:10

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WE'RE BACK AT IT ONCE AGAIN, kicking off the premiere of the eighth season of the podcast with the episode that began one of SNL's more successful and celebrated transitional years. We've got some late period bangers from Bill Hader, some late period slop from Fred Armisen, attempts at capitalizing on the summertime explosions of Gangnam Style and …

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Terence Moore is not only on top of the big stories in sports, he’s often ahead of the game. A columnist for Forbes.com and contributor to WSB-TV, Terence gives his thoughts on today's hot topics 34:12

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Terence Moore is a columnist for Forbes.com and contributor to WSB-TV’s top rated Sports Zone Sunday, He is also the author of two books—The Real Hank Aaron, an Intimate Look at the Life And Legacy of the Home Run King and Red Brick Magic, the story of the coaching legacy of his alma mater, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He relays stories of Mia…

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MaloneyTron 3000 (#102) 1:57:40

9M ago1:57:40

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An episode of the 3000 podcast with Mr TD being interviewed in late December 2023. An incredibly wide variety of topics are discussed that includes why graffiti can be a double edged sword; why train painting is so important; how lifestyle influences physical and mental health; the potential shortcomings of the Australian medical, justice and educa…

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Off Week 61: The Richard Pryor Show Ep. 2 (Sept. 20, 1977) 1:49:02

9M ago1:49:02

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While the Fonz was out jumping sharks on ABC, Richard Pryor was giving one hell of a bizarre history lesson on NBC. Ancient Japan, Mississippi in the 20s, finding the Book of Life in Egypt. It's all in a days work for a man who keeps another man's head in a bird cage.By That Week In SNL

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Eurostyle aye cuz (#101) 1:18:22

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Conversation with an Australian graffiti writer who was influenced by a friend who spent time painting in London; his experiences losing control of his drug use and the road to long term sobriety; and many other graffiti related topics. Toy Division Instagram - @toydivision2 Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/@djfr…

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Wes Durham, Falcons and ACC play-by-play broadcaster talks his career, the NFL and the ACC. 31:59

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Durham also comments on the quantum changes in college sports, the much talked about Michael Penix acquisition by the Falcons, and why he never sought to succeed his ledgendary father as voice of the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Off Week 60: The Richard Pryor Show Ep.1 (Sept. 13, 1977) 2:26:50

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Our long preamble journey is finally over; it's time to finally dig into The Richard Pryor Show proper and my lord, does this show come out swinging. We discuss the events the transpired over the summer between Richard's TV special in May and the debut of the show, attempt (and fail) to uncover the mystery of Al Alen Peterson, and generally marvel …

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Off Week 59: The Chevy Chase Show (May 5, 1977) 1:59:28

10M ago1:59:28

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As a companion piece to both last month's Richard Pryor special and last week's S5 coverage, we're digging into Chevy's first special for NBC. Basically the first thing of note that he did after leaving SNL, this one contains some interesting correlations to his earlier Groove Tube/Radio Hour days but the question remains: is it funny?…

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Off Week 58: The Richard Pryor Special? (May 5, 1977) 1:52:47

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It's the last stop before we get to the Richard Pryor Show: Richard's NBC special that precedes the show by just a few months! It's a cameo-filled journey through the back stages of NBC and beyond, including an earth shattering performance by Maya Angelou and the first televised appearance of Sandra Bernhard!…

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Off Week 57: MADtv's Fourth Christmas Episode (Dec. 12, 1998) 1:09:06

11M ago1:09:06

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It's that time of year again! Time to check back into MADtv with season four's Christmas special from 1998! There's been a few scattered changes from last year (some of better, some for the worst) but we're definitely in the era of peak popularity for the show and you know the show is gonna ring all the bells it's got to ring. Spishak, Ms. Swan, St…

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Former Yankee and ESPN broadcaster Dave Cohen on baseball's lack of hitting, college football's need to adopt the NFL model, and some of hockey's greatest mysteries 37:52

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This time Dave and Gary drink coffee and commiserate on some of the big issues in sports from the growing confusion at the college level to arm angles and to what basketball has learned from soocer.

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Off Week 56: Flip Wilson...Of Course (Oct. 18, 1974) 1:29:18

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We begin our Richard Pryor Show journey here, in 1974, with a Flip Wilson special. Produced by Lorne Michaels a full year before SNL started and only a few months after Flip's show had ended, it acts as a sort of passing of the torch moment from the old guard to the new guard. Too bad it never really comes together in any cohesive way...and too bad…

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