Welcome to "Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," where we delve into the essence of branding beyond the surface sheen. A brand is more than just a logo or a slogan; it's a reflection of identity, values, and reputation that resonates within our cultural landscape. Enjoy as we peel back the layers to uncover the raw, authentic stories behind the people and products that shape our world. This isn't your average corporate podcast. Join Tom Frank, partner and chief creative officer at Merrick C ...
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Join lifelong friends Tom Frank, Drew "Biz" Besket, and Head Juniata Basketball Coach Greg Curley as they talk all things Juniata Men's College Basketball and give unprecedented access to players, alumni, parents and every challenge that a coach with 23 years of experience and 300+ wins debates. It’s informative, inspiring and most importantly, a lot of fun! The Juniata Men's Basketball Show is brought to you by Merrick Creative in conjunction with Juniata College Athletics. Got a question f ...
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The Mind Diet Podcast is the brain child of renowned Muay Thai commentator and mind coach, Vinny Shoreman, alongside co-hosts Andreas Georgiou and Roberto Reid. Accompanying The Mind Diet book, the podcast will give further insight into the importance of having a healthy mind, with some of the biggest guests from Muay Thai, MMA and all other walks of life.
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Game on with Neco, Mason, and Tyler
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Ready for an exhilarating start to the Juniata Men's Basketball season? Join us as Coach Curley provides crucial insights into the team's preseason scrimmages against McDaniel and Dickinson, sharing the invaluable lessons learned. Plus we'll meet three critical players to this season's success – Neco Campbell, Mason Hardy and Tyler Lapetina. We hea…
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Isaac Hayes III: Reshaping the Digital Content Landscape
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Isaac Hayes III, a visionary entrepreneur and tech innovator, joins Tom and Jeffrey to talk about the journey behind Fanbase, a platform poised to change the game in content creation and monetization. Imagine a space where creators can truly own their narratives and get paid directly for their influence—Isaac shares how this idea became a reality. …
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O' boy do we have an entertaining and insightful episode of the Juniata Men's Basketball show for fans of all ages. We kick things off with a lively chat about our favorite sports teams beyond the court, revealing our die-hard allegiances. From the Steelers to the Commanders, Celtics, and Auburn sports, our lineup of hosts and guest, share what mak…
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Jonny Price: Democratizing Capitalism, WeFunder, and the Future of Investing
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Unlock the secrets of equity crowdfunding (yikes! that's another 25 cents for the swear jar), scratch that, "community round" with our insightful guest, Jonny Price – VP of Fundraising at WeFunder. Learn how the 2012 JOBS Act has transformed the way everyday Americans can engage in pre-IPO investments, making it accessible beyond the traditional we…
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Backstory: The Origins of Unglossy with Mickey, Jeffrey and Tom
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How did a CCO, a music industry veteran, and a hip-hop artist come together to explore the intersection of branding and culture? In this episode, discover the invisible thread that connects hosts Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge, and Mickey Factz, forming the foundation of Unglossy. First, we dive into Jeffrey Sledge’s remarkable career. Known as one of "…
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Nate Hager: Building a Basketball Program from the Ground Up
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How do you build a winning basketball program from the ground up? This week on the Juniata Men’s Basketball Show, we spotlight Regis Head Coach Nate Hager, tracing his path from player to assistant at Juniata and now leading the charge at Regis College. Nate shares how his time at Juniata shaped his coaching philosophy, and we explore the lasting b…
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Stirman: Part 1 – From Under the Hood to Social Media Titan
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What happens when a tech visionary starts his journey in an auto repair shop with no mechanical knowledge? In this captivating episode, Jason Stirman, a multifaceted innovator, shares his unconventional path from running a failing business to making significant strides at Twitter and Medium. We dive into his early challenges, managing unreliable em…
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Stirman: Part 2 – The Intersection of Tech, Meditation, and Music
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Get ready to be inspired by Stirman, a visionary who has left a lasting impact on the tech and mindfulness landscapes. He shares his transformative journey of building Medium, the platform that bridged long and short-form writing, and his personal story of discovering meditation amidst the high-pressure of Silicon Valley, leading to a more grounded…
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Jeff and Eric Rosenthal: Part 1 – From Kitchen Table to Documentaries
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Join us (minus Mickey) as we navigate through technical mishaps and laugh-out-loud moments with our special guests, Eric and Jeff Rosenthal from It's The Real. From their kitchen table in Westchester County to collaborations with hip-hop legends, their journey is a testament to passion and perseverance. These brothers bring authenticity and humor, …
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Eric and Jeff Rosenthal: Part 2 – Building Relationships and Embracing Chaos
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Ever wondered how a simple apartment podcast evolved into a cultural phenomenon? Join us for Part 2 of our amazing conversation with Eric and Jeff Rosenthal, as they take us through the extraordinary journey from creating comedic sketches to becoming recognized voices in the podcasting world. They open up about the magic that happens when genuine r…
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We tip off this week's episode with Tom's brand new State College sweatshirt, cherished memories of Suzy Wong's egg rolls, and a lively look at the early days of the academic year at Juniata. Coach Curley dives into the nuts and bolts of what the team's first practice may look like, with special emphasis on the foundational defensive principles tha…
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KJ Rose: Part 1 – Insights from the Stage
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Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Kianna Henson, aka KJ Rose. From her roots in Southside Chicago to her academic achievements at Florida A&M, KJ's story is one of passion, perseverance, and profound success. You'll hear firsthand about her early days overcoming stage fright and then balancing a corporate job with session artist gigs …
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KJ Rose: Part 2 – Behind the Curtain
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Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with KJ Rose as she reveals her transformative journey, from signing to discovering her true calling in coaching. She shares with the guys her invaluable lessons learned from music industry giants like Clive Davis, and how these experiences shaped her passion for helping other artists find their unique strengt…
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Chris Atlas: Part 1 – Evolution of Marketing in Music
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Ready to dive into a world where music meets marketing? Join us on Unglossy as we sit down with industry veteran Chris Atlas to uncover the symbiotic relationship between music, brand, marketing, and culture. We reminisce about our personal encounters with promotional products from major brands and how they’ve shaped our views, giving you a peek in…
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Chris Atlas: Part 2 - Crafting Iconic Music Brands
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Ever wonder how marketing magic happens in the music industry? Join us as we sit down for Part 2 of our conversation with the legendary Chris Atlas, the mastermind behind iconic campaigns like Kanye West's "Through the Wire" and Boost Mobile's Rock Corps. Discover the secrets to his innovative strategies, the vibrant atmosphere at Cornerstone, and …
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Dimitri Ross: The Rhythm of the Game
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What is it like to transition from the basketball court to the recording studio? Find out as we catch up with Juniata Basketball Class of 2014, #15 Dimitri Ross, a.k.a. Rosetti, a.k.a. Sal-va-tor-e Ro-setti, a.k.a. D_Ross_The_Boss. From his early days in Petersburg, Virginia, to his introduction to Huntingdon, PA, Dimitri shares how his journey as …
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Lee Hawkins: Ancestry, Ambition, and the Art of Reinvention
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This week on "Unglossy" hosts Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, and Jeffrey Sledge engage in a captivating conversation with Lee Hawkins, a distinguished journalist, author, and musician. Lee shares his remarkable journey from his early days in Minnesota, through his journalism career at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin State Journal, to his 19-…
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Reagan Gomez-Preston: From 90s Sitcom Fame to Lasting Success in Hollywood
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Did you love Zaria from "The Parent 'Hood" as much as Mickey Factz? Get ready to dive into the fascinating journey of Reagan Gomez-Preston. From her early days making waves on "The Parent 'Hood" to achieving lasting success in Hollywood, Mickey reveals his childhood admiration for her, sparking a lively brainstorm about potential 90s TV character c…
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Eric Liedtke: Sneaker Culture and Eco-Friendly Innovation
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How can a brand be both innovative and environmentally conscious? Eric Liedtke, co-founder, and CEO of the Unless Collective, joins us to share his visionary approach to regenerative fashion, where apparel is crafted entirely from plant-based materials without a trace of plastic. Eric's illustrious 26-year career at Adidas, during which he led majo…
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The man most responsible for Juniata's “Legacy of Seven"
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When Tom returns from an Ocean City vacation, the fellas can't help but reminisce on their questionable choices in beach hotels. Has anyone else called the the Plim Plaza or Monticello home for the week? Curious about what goes into scouting and recruiting at summer basketball tournament? We break down the ins and outs of attending basketball showc…
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Matt Jacob: The Journey from High Altitudes to High Art
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On this episode of Unglossy Matt Jacob, a private jet pilot turned photographer, joins the guys to share compelling stories from his life in the skies and behind the camera lens. Have you ever wondered what it's like to transition from flying private jets to capturing powerful images around the globe? Matt Jacob takes us through his extraordinary j…
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On this special episode of the Juniata Men's Basketball Game, Tom, Biz and Curley get into all sorts of topics including Dan Hurley's decision to stay at UConn to pursue a 3rd consecutive National Championship, an open door to Frank Vogel as both a guest on the show and Tom's assistant on Team Blue, why anyone would possibly want to coach and what …
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Join Tom, Biz, and Coach Curley on this week’s Juniata Men's Basketball Show as they sit down with one of the most accomplished players in Juniata history, Jeremy Hays. A 2014 graduate, Jeremy left an indelible mark on the court, holding both school and conference records for steals (261) and assists (474), scoring an impressive 1,289 points, and e…
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Anthony Laney: A Dive Into California's Luxurious Architectural Landscape
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Join us for an auditory journey to the moon with our gravity-defying discussion on creating a lunar experience right here on Earth. Anthony Laney of Laney LA joins hosts Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, and Jeffrey Sledge, adding a riveting dimension with tales of high-end residential design, where playful luxury like beachside pickleball courts becomes a …
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The Great Eight Graduation Celebration
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Join hosts Tom, Biz, and Coach Curley on this episode of the Juniata Men's Basketball Show as they honor the remarkable journey of the graduating seniors from Juniata College. In this special episode, we spotlight the eight outstanding seniors who are poised to embark on their next chapter. Tune in as we sit down with Kade Anzulavich, Chase Husted,…
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Tim Frank: Front Row Seat to the NBA’s Rise
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Exploring the Evolution of Basketball Culture Get ready for an electrifying journey through the heart of basketball culture in Episode 4 of Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture! Hosts Tom, Mickey, and Jeffrey are thrilled to be joined by the NBA’s Sr. VP of Communications, Tim Frank. Join us as we unravel Tim's remarkable career path, from his colle…
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🎙️ Strap in for some off-season hoops banter! Why settle for one Coach Curley when you can double the fun? Join Tom, Biz, Coach Curley and the OG Curley himself, Coach Kevin Curley from McDaniel College, as they serve up the inside scoop on all things basketball. 📜 Coach Kevin dives deep into the history of the Green Terror while giving us the lowd…
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Marcus Samuelsson: Pushing the boundaries of culinary artistry
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Witness culture and the unexpected converge, revealing the medley of tastes, sounds and experiences that influence the brand that is—Marcus Samuelsson. From a young age, Marcus aspired to be great by recognizing greatness in others. His path to becoming a decorated chef, restaurateur and philanthropist who's accolades include a 2023 Emmy Award (tha…
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Mags Miller: Exploring the elements of authentic storytelling
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The theme of the show, and this episode in particular, is brand, culture and the unexpected. Mags Miller, director, producer, and storyteller, is the perfect encapsulation of our theme. Why? Because everyone needs Mags Miller! Mags is a Global Citizen who grew up in Nigeria, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Over the past 20+ years she has worked on numerous …
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With a 83-77 victory over Alvernia last Sunday, the Juniata Men’s Basketball Team won its third ECAC Championship and wrapped up the 2023-2024 Juniata Basketball Season. Join Tom, Biz and Coach Curley as they celebrate a championship, the great 8 senior class, and Chase Husted being named the program's sixth Landmark Conference Senior Scholar Athle…
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Knox Hill: The Conviction Behind This Walking Contradiction
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Unleashed through the power of YouTube Father, musician, poet, former professional athlete, creative advocate and commentator. Knox Hill’s combination of selves shouldn’t co-exist. It does. And it does so with contagious energy, passion and volume loud enough to inspire millions with his unique brand of art. Hear his stories, and how he’s leveraged…
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Mark it down now - Sunday, March 3, 2024 - The Shot by Tyler Lapetina to send us to OT in the semifinal ECAC Post Season Tournament game between our Eagles and Penn State Behrend. Join Tom, Biz and Coach Curley as they break down the game that was truly a microcosm of the 2023-2024 season. We had highs, we had lows, we had a record breaking game by…
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Sometimes it’s what you learn from a game that can be just as important as winning the game. We fell a bit short against Wilkes in the Landmark Conference Championship Tournament but as Coach Curley tells Tom and Biz, “Sometimes you just play good games against good team. I could not have asked for anything more from our group of guys, in terms of …
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Big wins, a playoff game on the horizon and it’s the 50th episode of the best D3 basketball podcast in the business. Join Tom, Biz and Coach Curley as they celebrate victories over Susquehanna and Moravian to close the regular season at 15-10 and look ahead to an intriguing first round Landmark Conference Tournament matchup at Wilkes this Tuesday n…
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Unglossy (Official Trailer) with Tom Frank, Mickey Factz and Jeffrey Sledge
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Welcome to "Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," where we delve into the essence of branding beyond the surface sheen. This isn't your average corporate podcast. Join Tom Frank, Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Merrick Creative, Mickey Factz, Hip Hop Artist and Founder and CEO of Pendulum Ink, and Jeffrey Sledge, a seasoned music industry vet…
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Well, it wasn’t exactly the best stretch in Juniata-land this past week. However, to help us get over two tough losses, Tom walks us through his 7-step therapy plan which begins with reflecting and accepting the losses. But no fear, by the end we had parked the negativity, visualized success and were setting our short-term goals. Tune in as we look…
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The University of course… and Drew aka Biz when it comes to the Alumni Game. Join the fellas this week as we, well really just Tom, breaks down the key moments in the Alumni Game. We also talk about momentum, the mental aspects of the game, the five game winning streak and the BIG week that is starring us down. We got Catholic on Wednesday and Gouc…
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This past Saturday was a special one at Juniata College. It was Alumni Saturday and the pod was on campus LIVE to capture all of the excitement. From the men’s alumni game through post game interviews, you will get to hear and SEE it all. That’s right #JuniataNation, this week’s episode is not only on Apple and Spotify but also YouTube – https://yo…
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We are deep into the season, but this week on the show we need to take a timeout to acknowledge and appreciate Coach Curley’s 300th win at Juniata. The win came following a big Evan Eisenhart three in the final minute of Saturday’s 80-78 victory at Scranton. Tom, Biz and our very special guest (he will also be forever know as the first pick in 2023…
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I don’t want anything that hugs the giblets.
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Following a tough one at Catholic and nail-biter at home vs Drew, the fellas had to put these losses behind us quickly. But not all is lost. With 10 conference games remaining, it’s time for Juniata to make a run. Join Tom, Biz and Coach Curley as they take a look at this week’s matchups versus the Riverhawks and Royals, remember last year’s Palest…
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A very solid week indeed, Juniata Nation. Tom and Biz congratulate Coach Curley and special guest Coach Nick Hager on wins at Moravian and at home vs Goucher. They also look ahead to Tom’s favorite game of the year, at Catholic, and a Friday night special vs Drew. But the real reason for Coach Hager’s visit was all about the upcomingAlumni weekend …
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It's New Year's Day and the fellas are back at it with in-depth analysis of the Doc Greene Tournament, some key injuries to the squad and a look ahead to, not only this week's action, but also Alumni Weekend on January 27th. Who are you going to want to play for – Team Biz or Team Frank? On a less positive note, Biz gives both Coach Franklin and Co…
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It’s Doc Green Holiday Tournament time at Juniata this week. Join the fellas as they talk Christmas, preview the Doc Greene and share a very special Holiday poem. From the heart of the coach to the players' display, Their yearning for greatness, shining with every play, The podcast, a vessel, where their voices collide, Glimpses of vulnerability, m…
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Two tight games this past week resulted in one win, one loss, and our newest member of the 1,000 point club. The fellas give Chase Husted his flowers and take a moment to celebrate the top scorers in the history of Juniata basketball. But before we dive into all the action, Biz takes the floor to clarify which Albert son actually pitches at Ithaca,…
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What a great way to tip off the conference schedule… Join Tom, Biz and Coach Curley as they break down the first conference games vs Lycoming and Scranton this past week and look ahead to Gwynedd Mercy on Wednesday night and Wilkes on Saturday. Plus the fellas answer a great listener question, give tribute to long time fan, Ed Mansberger, and, dive…
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Gotta be better than the sum of the parts
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Did you know the highest point total in Juniata Men’s basketball history? We talk points, shots and heart in the aftermath of a tough pre-Thanksgiving loss to Bridgewater. And as Biz states “anybody can gain ground running down hill, winners separate running up hill.” Join the fellas as they preview new conference foe, Lycoming, this season’s first…
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When you make shots, things are a little easier
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It’s Thanksgiving Week #JuniataNation and we have o’ so much to be thankful for, including stuffing, pumpkin pie, and two BIG wins this past week. Thanks also to all our listeners who sent in answers to our show trivia. The fellas announce the winners of the 10,000+ commemorative t-shirt contest, go into depth on wins versus Penn State Altoona and …
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Game 1 of the 2023-2024 Juniata Men’s basketball season is officially in the books. Join Coach Curley as he talks through the ups and down of a tough loss to Alvernia 66-48 and looks ahead to Tuesday night’s home opener vs Penn State-Altoona. O' and Tom has 4 trivia questions, plus a bonus one for the true blue listeners of the show, to win a comme…
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Have you ever wanted a play by play breakdown of skinning the fat off a cat? If so, today's episode is for you. Meet Juniata senior basketball players Dino Brown and Chase Husted as they talk biology, basketball and bananas. Coach Curley gives Biz a rundown of last week's scrimmages and we look ahead to November 8th's season tipoff with Alvernia. O…
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Dissecting cats, international rules and this week’s scrimmages with Tim Smith and Kade Anzulavich
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This week, Coach Curley, Tom and Biz welcome two more seniors, Tim Smith and Kade Anzulavich, to the show. The team came back from Canada with two solid victories and now turn their attention to this week’s scrimmages – Wednesday vs McDaniels and Saturday vs Dickinson. The regular season creeps closer and closer as does our pursuit of 10,000 follow…
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