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Jim Paul's meteoric rise took him from a small town in Northern Kentucky to governor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, yet he lost it all - his fortune, his reputation, and his job - in one fatal attack of excessive economic hubris. In this honest, frank analysis, Paul and Brendan Moynihan revisit the events that led to Paul's disastrous decision and examine the psychological factors behind bad financial practices in several economic sectors.

There are few people who have been in the wrestling business longer than Jim Ross. Slobberknocker is the story of how an Oklahoman farm kid with a vivid imagination and seemingly unattainable dreams became "The Voice of Wrestling" to record TV audiences and millions of fans around the world. Jim opens up about his life as an only child on a working farm, who became obsessed with professional wrestling having first seen it on his grandparents' TV.

We explore leadership through the lens of high performance sport, by interviewing great coaches from around the world, to try and find ideas to help all of us be better leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Q&A session, narrator Jim Dale and Paul Schwendener, co-producer of The Shoe Bird, talk about what makes this story so special, and why Jim says The Shoe Bird "is one of the best audiobooks I�ve ever made".

Dragnet, the popular American radio series airing from 1949-1957, is arguably the most famous and influential police procedural drama in media history. Enacting the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners gave audience members a feel for the boredom and drudgery, as well as the danger and heroism, of police work.

Based entirely on audience suggestions, this hysterically funny historical drama tells the thrilling extended story of an aristocratic family at war with itself. From ancient Rome to 1920s Hollywood, we follow the Mastersons’ turbulent history across the centuries as their fortunes wax and wane and their fates hang on objects as diverse and unlikely as a tumble dryer, a rabbit’s foot and a pair of Siamese twins. 

Make a lasting connection with your kid by learning how to effectively discuss life's most complicated topics. Tough Stuff Parenting will equip you to have thoughtful, age-appropriate conversations with your child. The biblically-based wisdom and practical tools you'll find inside will help you confidently engage your kid in meaningful dialogue. And when questions arise, your child will look to you first for answers instead of friends or the Internet. 

Tiffany Haddish thinks she's too hot for comedy, and she explains how to please a man. She tells Dom about the L.A. riots and how she eats for free. Then, Jim Jeffries says "g'day" before letting loose with rapid-fire absurdity. He informs Dom that he's been punched by a heckler. Finally, Paul Ogata tells of Hawaiian delicacies, Hong Kong hygiene, and failures in facial hair. He gets nostalgic about the late Don Ho with Dom.

Wisdom River: Meditations on Fly Fishing and Life Midstream is a collection of stories, poetry, photos, art, recipes, and jokes that celebrate the wonders of fly fishing and the wisdom that can be gained from spending time on the river. Contributors from Montana, Alberta, and Nova Scotia each bring a unique perspective and voice as they share adventures and memories from times they have spent riverside and midstream.

Programs to help men become transformed to the image (character) of Jesus Christ.

Provisional Pole is an all-new Formula 1 podcast developed by five first year students at UA92! Each week we will be discussing past races, previewing future races, and any other major news in the dynamic world of Formula 1!

Capital Irish team has been broadcasting on Wellington Access Radio since 2003. The show was conceived by Limerick man Tim Collins, who was working in Wellington and saw the need for an Irish radio programme. The programme includes Irish news, local events and activities with an Irish flavour as well as interviews and live music from visiting Irish musicians. It also includes book and movie reviews and on occasion some political views/reviews.

Why are we howling at the moon? In the 60's and 70's our generation led a cultural revolution. Now that we are in our 60's and 70's we see another cultural revolution led by folks like us who refuse to act their age. We may be Old Dogs, but we can still learn New Tricks. This podcast celebrates that revolution. It features offbeat news items, social observations, adventure tips, shameless humor, and interviews with contemporaries who are still engaged with life.

The first of many funny podcasts about life and experiences that Paul and I would like to share with you. Hope you listen and enjoy. Living life and laughing is the best way to go. Of course, having a bunch of crazy experiences and stories doesn't hurt either! Hope you enjoy the wackiness and fun and can relate to our zany experiences with some of your own and laugh out loud! Enjoy and thanks for checking us out!