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This will be me as a young Mexican/American analysing books that I have read mostly around race. Also will express my own opinions on the books. Cover art photo provided by Kevin Niu on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@kevinzk429
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In each episode of Positively Progresive, host Donna Smith talks with leading progressive politicians, activists, and authors about how their work fits into the broader progressive agenda, which strives to make positive social change that will benefit all Americans. Positively Progressive is produced by Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) with the goal of making our positive pressure and love of humanity spread far and wide. Our future is filled with our common joy, exploration, and power.
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The All Takes No Whiffs Podcast, a weekly podcast hosted by Cristian and ahendy, where they give their insights and analysis of Major League Baseball and the world of boxing. Their passion for these sports ignites hot takes and top-notch discussion.
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Luis Ponce: Union Solidarity Builds Social Solidarity!
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37:45In this episode of Positively Progressive, we hear from Luis Ponce, SEIU local 105, in Colorado. We explored issues related to the horror in the immigrant community during these times and also what unions can help us do to energize more people in their own communities to stand up - together. Ponce brings the brilliance of his training as an attorne…
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In this conversational installment of Positively Progressive, we revisit two guests who before the November election were in a very different mindset and planning mode. Now, Julie Hampton-Lyon, The Hungry Wyomingite, and Brett Yoder, young engineer, come back to discuss how much their lives and their decisions have changed. Both of these courageous…
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Social Security on the Line. We Are Called to Rise.
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31:43Positively Progressive's latest episode, hosted by PDA Advisory board chair Donna Smith features another important and urgent conversation. With the looming threat of deep cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, millions of Americans are on the edge, wondering what’s next for their healthcare and retirement security. Those Americans are ri…
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Michael Lighty on Winning Single-Payer Universal Health Care
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40:27In the latest episode of Positively Progressive, Donna Smith chats with California single-payer healthcare advocate and activist Michael Lighty. Not everyone agrees on the best path through the policy and political trenches of the U.S. healthcare system to get to a universal plan, and Michael is a lightning rod of energy and promise for the movemen…
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Positively Progressive Returns with Texas CD36 candidate Dayna Steele
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1:29:58After the busy summer convention season and in anticipation of the upcoming election, we settled in for an interview with a brave, determined woman running for Congress despite long odds. Dayna Steele has the right stuff for her Houston district. And continuing PDA’s 20th-anniversary celebration, we invited the devoted, long-time communications pro…
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Mimi Kennedy Celebrating PDA's 20th Anniversary
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42:49In this installment of Positively Progressive, podcast host Donna Smith interviews one of PDA’s founders, Mimi Kennedy. This interview begins the celebration of PDAs first 20 years and many of the people who have helped PDA thrive over the years. Mimi is also an award-winning actor and brilliant writer who was in Roxbury in 2004 when progressives g…
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John Padora, Progressive Candidate for Congress (CO-4)
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40:19This episode of Positively Progressive features the amazing John Padora, PDA’s endorsed candidate in the hotly contested primary in Colorados CD4. John not only holds and advocates for the values that PDA has long held, he is also the only Democratic primary candidate with the fire, the energy and the grassroots support to beat the Trump-emboldened…
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Healthcare Now's Gillian Mason & Vermont State Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale
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1:08:33Positively Progressive presents the new leader of Healthcare-NOW, our longtime partner on the road to improved, expanded, single-payer Medicare for all. Veteran organizer Gillian Mason takes the helm from Benjamin Day as he moves on to organize around the climate crisis. In the second segment, Positively Progressive highlights another amazing, youn…
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The New Generation: Jena Griswold and YPDA
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1:21:17In this installment of Positively Progressive we here from Young Americans taking the lead in forging a progressive present and future. First, host Donna Smith and PDA Executive Director Alan Minsky are joined by the brilliant and pathbreaking Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, who is on the front lines of protecting American Democracy from…
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Building Progressive Power with Inside/Outside Leadership and Feeding Our Bodies and Minds
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1:39:54Indira Dugurala is now the second vice chair of the Colorado Democrat Party. In this episode of Positively Progressive, she brings her perspective as a first-generation immigrant and how generational change infused in the state party organization lights the path inside the DNC as well. Donna and Indira met through PDAs Denver chapter. In the Best o…
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Junie Joseph: Pursuing Pathbreaking Progressive Change at the State Level
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1:04:07In the third installment of Positively Progressive, Donna speaks with Colorado State Representative Junie Joseph from Boulder. If you think that groundbreaking progressive change only happens at the Federal level. or on one of the coasts, meet Junie Jordan and prepare to replace that negaitive thought with a positive sense of promise! Also, in the …
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One of the visionary leaders of our time, Nina Turner, joins Donna Smith to discuss the roots of the crisis in American politics, why the programs and policies of the progressive left match the moment - and let us know about her new project that's all about building working class solidarity, We Are Somebody! Also, 24 year-old Brett Yoder shares his…
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Inaugural Episode: Thom Hartmann’s Positive Pragmatic Progressive Vision for America
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44:01Positively Progressive Joins the Fray! Here's our inaugural episode. Hosted by Donna Smith, Chair of the Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) Advisory Board Featured guest: Thom Hartmann Introduced by Alan Minsky, ED of (PDA) Let us know what you think: [email protected] Progressive Democrats of America
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Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury 10 Round Cruiserweight Preview
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10:35For this week’s second boxing video, the guys will be previewing the long awaited matchup between Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury. From the fight itself to what these guys need to accomplish to make progress in the cruiserweight division, the guys give their full thoughts on the event. Contact All Takes No Whiffs Tweet us at @ATNWPodcast, @ahendy2215, and…
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Subriel Matias vs. Jeremias Ponce | Elvis Rodriguez vs. Joseph Adorno
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11:15For this week’s first boxing preview, the guys will be previewing the upcoming super lightweight title fight between Subriel Matias vs. Jeremias Ponce for the vacant IBF title. They will also be giving their thoughts on the Elvis Rodriguez vs. Joseph Adorno fight that will be on the undercard. Contact All Takes No Whiffs Tweet us at @ATNWPodcast, @…
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For this week’s second boxing recap, the guys will be giving their thoughts on Luis Nery’s victory over Azat Hovhannisyan and talking about what’s next for Nery as he is lined up to fight the winner of Naoya Inoue vs. Stephen Fulton. Contact All Takes No Whiffs Tweet us at @ATNWPodcast, @ahendy2215, and @cristian_s52 You can find us on Instagram, T…
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Recap: Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara | Gary Cully vs. Wilfredo Flores
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7:18In this week’s first boxing recap, the guys will be giving their thoughts on the entertaining card that was headlined by Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara. Also, the guys will be sharing what they think of Gary Cully’s dominant victory over Wilfredo Flores. There is a lot to look forward to for these fighters after such a great card. Contact All Takes N…
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2023 World Baseball Classic Pool D Preview and Predictions
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17:48In this video, the guys will be continuing their preview of the 2023 World Baseball Classic and giving their thoughts on Pool D. Consisting of Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela, this pool may be the most stacked I. The tournament. The start of the World Baseball Classic is approaching, and Pool D will be taking place…
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For this week’s baseball video, the guys will be continuing their top 10 players at each position going into 2023. For this episode, the guys will be giving their top 10 shortstops in baseball. There are some familar names on this list like Carlos Correa and Francsico lindor and also some new faces like Wander Franco and Bo Bichette. An easy list t…
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2023 World Baseball Classic Pool C Preview and Predictions
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14:16In this video, the guys will be continuing their preview of the 2023 World Baseball Classic and giving their thoughts on Pool C. Consisting of Canada, Colombia, Great Britain, Mexico, and the United States, this pool has an argument for being the best opening pool in this tournament. The start of the World Baseball Classic is approaching, and Pool …
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In this week’s second boxing preview, the guys will be giving their thoughts on Luis Nery vs. Azat Hovhannisyan in a 12 round bantamweight matchup. The winner of this fight will, more than likely, be fighting the winner of Naoya Inoue vs. Stephen Fulton. Contact All Takes No Whiffs Tweet us at @ATNWPodcast, @ahendy2215, and @cristian_s52 You can fi…
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Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara | Gary Cully vs. Wilfredo Flores
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9:45In this week’s first boxing preview, the guys will be giving their thoughts on the DAZN card headlined by Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara in a 12 round fight for Wood’s WBA featherweight title. Gary Cully will also be fighting against Wilfredo Flores on the undercard in a 10 round matchup. Contact All Takes No Whiffs Tweet us at @ATNWPodcast, @ahendy2…
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2023 World Baseball Classic Pool B Preview and Predictions
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11:15In this video, the guys will be continuing their preview of the 2023 World Baseball Classic and giving their thoughts on Pool B. Consisting of Australia, China, Japan, Korea and Czech Republic, this pool features one of the best players in the world in Shohei Ohtani. The start of the World Baseball Classic is approaching, and Pool B will be taking …
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In this week’s boxing recap, the guys will be giving their thoughts on O’Shaquie Foster’s upset victory over Rey Vargas to become the WBC super featherweight champion. A dominant performance for Foster who didn’t let Vargas get anything going. The guys will also give their thoughts on who should be next for O’Shaquie Foster. Contact All Takes No Wh…
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2023 World Baseball Classic Pool A Preview and Predictions
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14:37In this video, the guys will be starting their preview of the 2023 World Baseball Classic and giving their thoughts on Pool A. Consisting of Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Cuba, Italy, and Panama, it’s going to be a good first round. The start of the World Baseball Classic is approaching, and Pool A will be taking place in Taiwan and starts on March …
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For this week’s baseball video, the guys will be continuing their top 10 players at each position with their top 10 third baseman in the MLB! Third base is a premium position that is loaded with talent, like Nolan Arenado, Manny Machado and Alex Bregman. This ended up being a very enjoyable list to make. Share your thoughts below and who you think …
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Rey Vargas vs. O'Shaquie Foster Vacant WBC Super Featherweight Title Fight
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4:21For this week’s boxing preview, the guys will be giving their thoughts on the upcoming fight between Rey Vargas vs. O’Shaquie Foster for the vacant WBC super featherweight title formally held by Shakur Stevenson. Also, Mario Barrios returns to the ring on the undercard against Jovanie Santiago in a 10 round matchup. Contact All Takes No Whiffs Twee…
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Recap: Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz Hernandez | Baumgardner vs. Mekhaled | Hitchins vs. Bauza
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9:08For this week’s second boxing recap, the guys will be giving their thoughts on the exciting DAZN undercard that featured two undisputed fights. Headlined by Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz Hernandez and Alycia Baumgardner vs. Elhem Mekhaled, both fights were for all the belts. Also, and exciting fight on the undercard in Richardson Hitchins vs John B…
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Recap: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Liam Wilson | Barboza Jr. | Nico Ali Walsh | Richard Torrez Jr.
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12:52For this week’s first boxing recap, the guys will be giving their thoughts on the Top Rank cars headlined by Emanuel Navarrete vs. Liam Wilson. There are a couple of prospects who had good showings on the undercard in Nico Ali Walsh and Richard Torrez Jr. An exciting card that gives the boxing world a lot to look forward to. Contact All Takes No Wh…
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Sports and Life w/ Quinn Redmond @Mighty_Q
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58:08For this episode, the guys will be having a special guest on in Quinn Redmond (@mighty_q21 on IG and TikTok). Quinn shares his story as a multi sport athlete, how growing up around sports has shaped him, and his plans with his company Born 2 Win. It is evident that Quinn is passionate about what he does and that he will leave an impact in his field…
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For this week’s baseball video, the guys will be continuing their top 10 players at each position going into 2023. For this episode, the guys will be giving their top 10 second basemen in the MLB and there are some familar faces like Ozzie Albies and Marcus Semien and also some new faces like Brendan Donovan and Nico Hoerner. A bit of a difficult l…
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Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz Hernandez | Baumgardner vs. Mekhaled | Hitchins vs. Bauza
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9:37For this week’s second boxing preview, the guys will be getting into the DAZN card headlined by an undisputed fight featuring Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz Hernandez. On top of that, there is another undisputed fight featuring Alycia Baumgardner vs. Elhem Mekhaled. Also on the undercard are a couple of highly touted prospects matching up against on…
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Emanuel Navarrete vs. Liam Wilson | Pedraza vs. Barboza Jr. | Nico Ali Walsh | Richard Torrez Jr.
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14:44For this week’s first boxing preview, the guys will be getting into the Top Rank card headlined by Emanuel Navarrete vs. Liam Wilson for the vacant WBO super featherweight title. The undercard features an exciting matchup in Jose Pedraza vs. Arnold Barboza Jr., as well as prospects like Richard Torrez Jr. and Nico Ali Walsh returning to the ring. C…
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Recap: Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde Light Heavyweight
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10:03For this week’s boxing recap, the guys will be sharing their thoughts on Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde and how much of a great fight it was. They will also be discussing what’s next for Beterbiev and who they think is the best fight for him (an obvious answer). Contact All Takes No Whiffs Tweet us at @ATNWPodcast, @ahendy2215, and @cristian_s52…
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For this week’s baseball video, the guys will be continuing their top 10 MLB players at each position and giving their top 10 first baseman. An exciting list to make with some familiar names like Freddie Freeman and Paul Goldschmidt, and also some new names like Nathaniel Lowe and Christian Walker. The guys feel like their lists are solid, what do …
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Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde Light Heavyweight Preview
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8:22For this week’s second boxing video, the guys will be previewing the highly anticipated matchup between Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde in the UK. Beterbiev will be defending the WBC, IBF, and WBO light-heavyweight titles against a tough opponent in Yarde. This fight is pretty much a guarantee to end in a stoppage, but in whose favor? Contact All…
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Recap: Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. | Richard Riakporhe | Ekow Essuman | Joseph Parker
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17:00For this week’s first boxing video, the guys will be recapping the DAZN card headlined by Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Liam Smith and the surprising result for the main event. Also, the guys will be giving their thoughts on the undercard featuring Joseph Parker vs. Jack Massey, Ekow Essuman vs. Chris Kongo and Richard Riakporhe vs. Krzysztof Gloawcki. Cont…
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All Takes No Whiffs Top 10 MLB Catchers for 2023
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31:58For this week’s baseball video, the guys will be starting their top 10 players at each position going into the 2023 MLB season. This week will be their top 10 catcher's in the MLB. From returning names, like J.T. Realmuto and Salvador Pérez, to some new faces like, Adley Rutschman and William Contreras, this list is filled with the best of the best…
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Eubanks Jr. vs. Smith | Riakporhe vs. Glowacki | Essuman vs. Kongo | Parker vs. Massey
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19:48For this week’s second boxing episode, the guys will be previewing the upcoming DAZN card headlined by Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Liam Smith. The guys also will be getting into the undercard featuring Ekow Essuman vs. Chris Kongo, Richard Riakporhe vs. Krzysztof Glowacki, and Joseph Parker making his comeback vs. Jack Massey, who is coming off of a long …
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Recap Top Rank: Efe Ajagba | Abraham Nova | Bruce Carrington | Haven Brady Jr. | Brian Norman Jr.
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17:32For this week’s first boxing video, the guys will be recapping last week’s Top Rank card that was headlined by Efe Ajagba vs. Stephan Shaw. The guys will also be discussing the prospects on the undercard, including Bruce Carrington, Haven Brady Jr., Brian Norman Jr., and a nice bounce back for Abraham Nova. Contact All Takes No Whiffs Tweet us at @…
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MLB Free Agency Updates | Devers, Correa, Manaea and More!
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55:26For the first baseball episode of 2023, the guys will be covering more of the MLB offseason free agency signings and trades. Some of these names include, Rafael Devers, Carlos Correa, Sean Manaea, Gregory Soto, AJ Pollock and more! See what the guys think about these moves and what they might mean to their team and the 2023 season! Contact All Take…
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Efe Ajagba vs. Stephan Shaw | Bruce Carrington | Haven Brady Jr.
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16:02For this week’s second boxing video, the guys will be previewing the Top Rank card that is headlined by Efe Ajagba vs. Stephen Shaw in a 10 round heavyweight bout. There are also a couple of highly touted prospects on the undercard that the guys will be discussing in Haven Brady Jr. and Bruce Carrington. Contact All Takes No Whiffs Tweet us at @ATN…
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Recap: Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia | Jaron "Boots" Ennis | Demetrius Andrade
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14:35For this week’s first boxing video, the guys will be recapping last weekend’s PBC card headlined by Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia. The guys will also be discussing the fights on the card that were headlined by Jaron “Boots” Ennis, and Demetrius “Boo-boo” Andrade who made his debut at super middleweight. Contact All Takes No Whiffs Tw…
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MLB Free Agency Updates | Carlos Rodón, Dansby Swanson, Andrew Bennintendi and More!
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40:32For the final episode of 2022, the guys will be covering more of the offseason so far for the MLB, continuing from last week’s baseball episode. Some more names, including Carlos Rodón, Dansby Swanson and Andrew Bennintendi, have continued to make this an offseason for the ages as some wild moves have been made. Going into 2023, lots of new questio…
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All Takes No Whiffs 2022 Men's Boxing Pound-4-Pound Top 10 List
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35:40For the final boxing episode of 2022, the guys will be doing something they have been anticipating for a while and will be giving out their top 10 pound for pound fighters in the world going into next year. Headlined by guys like Oleksandr Usyk and Terrence Crawford, this list is packed with the brightest stars of boxing. Contact All Takes No Whiff…
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MLB Free Agency and Trades | Judge, Turner, Bogaerts, deGrom and more!
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51:11For this week’s episode, the guys will be getting into some baseball for the first time in a while as they give their thoughts on the offseason so far and the moves that have been made. They also give their thoughts on how they feel about these moves and what it means for these players and teams. From Aaron Judge resigning with the Yankees and Jaco…
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Recap: Crawford/Avanesyan, Lopez/Martin and Inoue/Butler | Preview: Rivera/Martin
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31:26For this week’s episode, the guys will be recapping a busy weekend of boxing as Terrence Crawford defended his welterweight title vs. David Avanesyan, as well as Teofimo Lopez vs. Sandor Martin headlining a stacked card, including prospects Jared “Big Baby Anderson, Xander Zayas, Keyshawn Davis, and Delonte “Tiger” Johnson. Also, Naoya Inoue became…
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Recap: Fury/Chisora 3 Estrada/Chocolatito 3 | Preview: Crawford/Avanesyan Lopez/Martin Inoue/Butler
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32:12For this week’s episode, the guys will be recapping an exciting weekend of boxing headlined by Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora and “El Gallo” Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez. As for this upcoming weekend, the guys will be previewing another action packed weekend with Terence Crawford defending his welterweight title vs. David A…
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Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora 3 | Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez 3
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17:01For this week’s episode, the guys will be previewing a couple of trilogies to look forward to this weekend as Tyson Fury defends his lineal and WBC heavyweight title vs. Derek Chisora. On top of that, the highly anticipated grudge match between Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada and Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, featuring Marc Castro on the undercar…
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World Series Recap | Rookie of the Year | Cy Young | MVP
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33:23For this weeks baseball episode, they guys give their thoughts on the wild World Series, the Houston Astros and World Series MVP Jeremy Peña. They also will be handing out their awards for the AL/NL Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and Most Valuable Player. Contact All Takes No Whiffs Tweet us at @ATNWPodcast, @ahendy2215, and @cristian_s52 You can fin…
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