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79. Meredith Walker and the Texas Business Hall of Fame 44:18

2d ago44:18

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This week’s guest is Meredith Walker, executive director of the Texas Business Hall of Fame, a position she has held for nearly seven years. The TBHF was founded in 1982 to celebrate the state’s most successful and community-minded business leaders. Bottom line success is not enough for someone to gain entry. Philanthropy, giving back, and communit…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 71 – I’d Bet Rob’s House On It 20:42

2d ago20:42

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The bonus show opens with some great questions from Big Shot listeners, including Dean who wants to know who our Play-In teams will be based on the picks we made last week. Rob rolls with the Bucks and Sixers in the East, and the Nuggets and the Kings in the West… Jenners has the Sixers and Heat in the East, and Dallas and the Suns in the West… and…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 187 – You Need a Cochlear Implant 1:11:18

5d ago1:11:18

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Rob joins us live from Napa Valley as he’s travelling again this week, but jumps right into the outstanding play of Anthony Davis so far this season and where he thinks the Lakers need to tighten up. For Rob that’s mostly due a young coach in JJ having no faith in his bench, but he needs to get a hold of that for the Lakers to make a deep run. We’r…

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78. Live from CityFest: The Future of Downtown 1:13:07

9d ago1:13:07

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In this very special episode of bigcitysmalltown, we share a panel recorded live in front of an audience at Texas Public Radio for CityFest San Antonio 2024. Host Bob Rivard moderated a panel of city leaders discussing how San Antonio's downtown has navigated the past decade and what's ahead. The panel included Veronica Salazar of UTSA, David Robin…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 70 – That Diva Robert Horry 22:23

9d ago22:23

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After an Iowa Track & Field star clocked a 4.12 40 during halftime of the Hawkeyes game, it leads us to open the show with Robert Horry’s second homework assignment of the week. He wanted to know what athletes could excel in other sports – and Jenners asks about NBA players specifically who we think could play in the NFL. Names like LeBron and Ant …

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 186 – Laurence Fishburne Passing a Kidney Stone 55:01

12d ago55:01

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Rob is live from Houston as the Rockets celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1994-95 NBA Championship, which breaks into a conversation about what teams are beholden to their last championship and need to find a way past it. And of course we open with the wild conversation about the Dwyane Wade statue – as we all think it was really bad, but it …

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JC Clapsaddle: An American in the Ukraine 39:44

16d ago39:44

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This week’s guest is JC Clapsaddle, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and medical administration officer with a background in Pentagon assignments involving human rights and humanitarian efforts. Listen as JC discusses his multiple missions to aid Ukraine in its defense against Valdimir Putin and Russia, whose forces invaded Ukraine in 2022, eight y…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 69 – Lick My Shoes Robert Horry 25:19

17d ago25:19

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We open the bonus show this week with ESPN’s ranking of the Top 25 players in the NBA as we tip off the season… and Rob is already knee-deep in controversy for not putting Luca Doncic in his Top 10 this week. Plus we see if Rob and B-Dog can guess the Top 10 without seeing the list, and they struggle with one superstar who could be in the MVP conve…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 185 – The Last White Man in Detroit 1:08:04

19d ago1:08:04

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The NBA season tips off TONIGHT! And Rob is back to work at Spectrum – not for the home opener – but he will be in the building for the Timberwolves and Lakers as they tip off the season. We take a look around the league at the get-in prices for the NBA home openers, and the Celtics and Knicks at the Garden leads the way with the most expensive tic…

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76. Jessica Conrad on San Antonio's Housing Market 35:15

23d ago35:15

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This week’s guest is Jessica Conrad, a San Antonio realtor, Air Force veteran, and now, the emcee of the semi-annual PechaKucha creative presentations, the latest edition of which was recently staged at the Carver Cultural Center. Listen as Jessica discusses how she works to help first-time home buyers and others find their dream homes in San Anton…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 68 – Look at the Baby 13:45

24d ago13:45

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Listeners want to know if Zach LaVine is back for the Bulls after a monster preseason performance, but Rob doesn’t have any for Zach because it all depends on his health. Plus a question comes to the show on whether the Bulls should retire Derrick Rose’s number, and what it takes to reach that achievement, because none of us think he’s done enough …

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Big Shot Bob - Ep 184 - Where's the Baby Oil? 1:06:07

25d ago1:06:07

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Rob is in Vegas for the Lakers and Warriors, doing an event with Rob Pelinka, and gets right into the rumors about the Lakers hunting for a center and wonders what teams even have an impactful center today. Rob also crossed paths with Draymond Green and talks about how well they got along, and Rob was surprised how short he was when they met. And w…

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75. Grant Pinkerton Talks BBQ 36:22

1M ago36:22

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This week’s guest is Grant Pinkerton, the man, the chef, the impresario behind Pinkerton’s BBQ, located right in the heart of downtown San Antonio on Legacy Park across from Frost Tower. Listen as Grant discusses his choice to expand to San Antonio instead of Austin, how he got started in BBQ, and more.…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 67 – A Robert Horry Autographed Baseball 23:41

1M ago23:41

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We open this week’s bonus show with one of the wilder basketball card stories we’ve ever heard! In the wake of the Menendez brothers show on Netflix, it has surfaced that both brothers were photographed in the background of a Mark Jackson 1990-91 NBA Hoops card and people are asking them to sign it. It stems into a conversation about the strangest …

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Empowering Others with Danielle Strickland 31:39

1M ago31:39

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It’s always a delight to have Danielle Strickland join me on the Dream Big Podcast. Today we cover topics of empowerment, community engagement, and the importance of hope amidst cynicism. She also discusses her background with the Salvation Army, her work with marginalized communities, and her new book 'Need to Know,' which compiles insights from v…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 183 – Who He Coach For? 1:04:25

1M ago1:04:25

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With B-Dog running late as we start the big show, Rob jokes about how a Raisin truck wrecked and took him out one week on his way home, which seems like the most implausible excuse ever. Oh and basketball is BACK and Rob is already working back in the studio, and we get right into whether Bronny is ready for the show or not. We all seem to agree th…

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74. Lisa Campos: Leading UTSA Sports 50:14

1M ago50:14

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This week’s guest is Dr. Lisa Campos, the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletic Director, at the University of Texas at San Antonio, a position she has held since Nov. 17, 2017. Listen as she discusses the extraordinary growth of UTSA Athletics since 2017 and looks forward to what's ahead.…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 66 – Shams Bombs 20:25

1M ago20:25

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The bonus show kicks off this week with discussion of Joel Embiid, who reportedly lost 25-30 pounds over the summer. Listeners want to know if Rob likes his big men lean or muscular, and Rob feels like Embiid was heavy and needed to lose it. We also saw the official retirement of Derrick Rose this week, which spawns a conversation about guys we tho…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 182 – A Salute to Consistency 1:04:34

1M ago1:04:34

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We are back from a week off which we forgot to tell the audience about! Blame that one on Jenners who took his kid to Universal Studios, and we learned that Rob is terrified of roller coasters. Rob also updates us on his family in the Carolinas after dealing with all the flooding from Hurricane Helene, and thankfully they are all okay. Plus Rob lan…

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73. Monika Maeckle + Ashley Bird: 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival 50:53

1M ago50:53

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This week’s guests are part of the bigcitysmalltown family. First, Monika Maeckle, founder of the San Antonio Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival, and the author of the newly released book, “The Monarch Butterfly Migration, Its Rise and Fall,” published in August by the University of Oklahoma Press; and Ashley Bird, who now serves as the fest…

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72. Ray Cantu: AI-Simulated Training at SIMMIE 28:09

2M ago28:09

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This week’s guest is Ray Cantu, founder of a company called SIMMIE that until recently was known as ColdCALR. By either name Cantu, the consummate salesman, says his company is revolutionizing the world of sales with what he describes as an “AI-powered platform designed to train sales professionals faster, smarter, and more effectively.”…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 65 – Went Back for Seconds on the Horse 28:23

2M ago28:23

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The bonus show is here, opening with a question about Dwyane Wade’s coming statue in Miami – as we ask Rob what player deserves a statue that doesn’t have one, and if he were ever to get a statue what it would look like. We also break down Kevin Durant’s “perfect starting lineup” and Rob disagrees with MOST of it. Plus Shaq said this week that Cait…

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Remaining Present and True to You with Taylor Hughes 36:50

2M ago36:50

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Today I'm joined by my good buddy, Taylor Hughes. Taylor has been an incredibly influential voice in my life throughout the years and he is one of the most talented people I know. In this conversation, we chat a bit about the practical steps we take in order to remain present and true to ourselves amidst the craziness of our busy lives. Connect wit…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 181 – It Sho Is Good 1:03:10

2M ago1:03:10

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Rob opens the show this week live from Manila in the Philippines, as he is traveling for another NBA event and repping American hoops overseas. And Harper comes in on a high after the Falcons beat the Eagles in Philadelphia on Monday night! We also jump into Steve Kerr’s comments about how much Boston fans are going to come for him this season afte…

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71. Trish DeBerry: The Future of Downtown San Antonio and Park(ing) Day 48:34

2M ago48:34

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This week we welcome a returning guest: Trish DeBerry, CEO and president of Centro San Antonio, the nonprofit organization dedicated to building and maintaining a better downtown for locals, businesses and visitors. Trish was a bigcitysmalltown guest last December, and in this episode she offers an update on exciting projects on the drawing board, …

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Big Shot Bob - Shoot Around Ep 64 - Matching Onesies for Christmas 27:23

2M ago27:23

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Rob opens the show with a Happy Birthday to his wife Candace, even though they didn't go dancing this year, which was an annual birthday tradition. And we dive right into listener questions about Rudy Gobert training with MMA fighters, and the wild idea that he continues to get Defensive Player of the Year Awards even though he's a defensive liabil…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 180 – Says The Man on an NBA Podcast 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

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Rob had a rough experience at a rental place with some dated furniture and no A/C, which got us all thinking about the things that remind us of our childhoods… everything from cars with no seatbelts to plastic on the furniture! And we immediately dive into one of the biggest stories of the week after Tyreek Hill got detained before the Dolphins gam…

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70. Michael Blair + Jose Herrera: NukuDo's Paid Cybersecurity Training 43:33

2M ago43:33

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Have you heard of NukuDo, the cybersecurity training program located at Geekdom? Today’s guest is Michael Blair, an entrepreneur and NukuDo’s Managing Director. NukuDo pays its enrolled students $4,000 a month during their half year or so of training. Blair is joined by Jose Herrera, a member of NukuDo's first cohort. Listen as we discuss how NukuD…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 63 – Technically Anyone Can Win 50 Games 27:06

2M ago27:06

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It’s a loaded bonus show this week, as we dive right into Kevin Garnett’s statement that the Phoenix Suns can win more than 47 games this year and Booker and Beal could be MVPs. Rob does not agree, but Harp and Jenners both think they can pull 50 wins. Listener questions this week come to B-Dog, about how much longer he thinks Trae Young will last …

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 179 – You Go Where He Goes 55:25

2M ago55:25

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It’s a weird start to the show this week as everyone seems to be having some sort of insurance issue – which goes to prove that anyone from radio guys to former NBA stars, all have to deal with the same tiny issues in life. Of course we need to know if Rob thinks the Clippers stabbed Paul George in the back, as his father claimed this week… and Rob…

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Nurturing the Next Generation with Newt Crenshaw 25:19

2M ago25:19

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Today I get to chat with the President of Young Life, Newt Crenshaw. Newt and his team have done an incredible job of building intentional, faith-driven relationships with young people. Young Life has inspired and empowered countless people over the years, Sweet Maria and myself included. So I hope you'll listen in and enjoy this conversation as mu…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 62 – Amazon Sent Me G-League Games 30:05

2M ago30:05

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We open the bonus show by gauging Rob’s excitement and trepidation as the Crimson Tide kick off their first college football season without Nick Saban in a long time, and Rob is remaining optimistic about their playoff chances. And as the NBA asks to have the Warner Brothers Discovery lawsuit to be thrown out, B-Dog feels like this is a long play f…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 178 – See Ya At The Car 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

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We are BACK from our break – after taking a week off for Rob’s 54th birthday (where he restaurant hopped and drank too much), and Rob’s NBA trip to China for youth basketball camps. We get all the recaps of Rob’s escapades, before we dive into the insane rumor of the week, that the Lakers are already angling for a way to get Luka Doncic after LeBro…

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69. PechaKucha San Antonio with Vicki Yuan and Libby Morris 32:51

3M ago32:51

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This week’s guests are Vicki Yuan, an architect with Lake/Flato, and Libby Morris, a leader in San Antonio’s design community and the principal of Morris Design. Vicki and Libby are with us to talk about their roles as leading organizers of PechaKucha San Antonio, the local chapter of a global entertainment and education stage production that was s…

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Letting Curiosity Lead to Impactful Ambitions with Mike Thakur 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

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In today’s episode, I am joined by my friend Mike Thakur. Mike is a great example of how faith and business can work hand in hand to create something truly impactful. We discuss our own pursuits of professional opportunities, and how we’ve come to embrace the adventure with curiosity and confidence. I hope you’ll tune in and find something of value…

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Big Shot Bob - Shoot Around 61 - Stormed into LeBron's Office 22:44

3M ago22:44

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We open the bonus show this week with audio of Stephen Adams - who appeared on a podcast this week and admitted he claimed to not speak English to avoid Kevin Garnett's trash talk. Rob talks about getting into it with KG on the floor but it was actually Charles Barkley who talked the most trash to him. Plus with Nike releasing Michael Jordan's eye-…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 177 – Let Me Get One Spaghetto 1:08:05

3M ago1:08:05

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We open a huge show this week with Rob having missed all the closing ceremonies, the idea of renting his house out for the Olympics in LA, and how he was taunting us from the front row of a Dodgers game last week. And of course we get into a huge breakdown of Team uSA, who won the gold but not without a lot of drama. Rob sounds off on the leaded au…

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68. Dawn White-Fosdick: Christian Assistance Ministry's Walk-In Support Services 43:03

3M ago43:03

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This week’s guest is Dawn White-Fosdick, the longtime president and CEO of Christian Assistance Ministry, widely known as CAM, which serves both the city's homeless as well as families who have housing but are experiencing crisis in their lives. For the month of August, the Wade Richmond Foundation is matching every dollar raised up to $100,000, so…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 60 – Off The Record 27:47

3M ago27:47

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We open the bonus show with some of the hilarious Connor Stallions texts to Michigan staffers, just for a laugh, and getting B-Dog to read them with sexy music is all the better! Plus we dive into Snoop Dogg’s format attire at the Olympics, and how Rob owns a LOT of tuxedos and suits, while Jenners doesn’t even own one. And after a French pole vaul…

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Living Life Intentionally with Hudson and Emily 27:38

3M ago27:38

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Today I’m with my new friends Hudson and Emily. They have spent the last eight years traveling to every country in the world, a journey sparked by the passing of Hudson's father that inspired them to live with greater intentionality. Along the way, they've discovered the beauty in diversity and been touched by the kindness and hospitality they've e…

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Big Shot Bob – Ep 176 – Cookies and a Colonoscopy 1:02:53

3M ago1:02:53

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We have lots more Team USA Basketball to talk about as we roll into the final week of Olympic play, and Rob is getting tired of Steve Kerr manipulating the starting line-up so much. He feels like you should be able to fine tune your best line-up and go dominate teams and show them you aren’t scared of match-ups. And when you have guys who are respe…

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67. Krissy Salinas on Let's Go Texas 50:21

3M ago50:21

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This week’s guest is Krissy Salinas, the director of Let’s Go Texas, a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities in South Texas and the San Antonio metro area find gainful employment. Let’s Go Texas partners with the Texas Workforce Vocational Programs, and also has launched innovative programs in area public high schools where Krissy and her t…

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Big Shot Bob – Shoot Around Ep 59 – Excited to Meet the Hulk 23:41

3M ago23:41

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Right out the gate we jump into Snoop Dogg calling Badminton at the Summer Olympics in Paris, and everyone feels like we need to hear him do a full quarter of a Lakers game! Plus Shaq made some noise this week by trolling Rudy Gobert, and everyone feels like he’s set everyone up to pick on him by performing so poorly after his Defensive Player of t…

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Big Shot Bob - Ep 175 - You Need Your Butt 59:45

3M ago59:45

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We open this week’s show on the Summer Olympics, with Rob watching a lot of fencing, volleyball and of course hoops. We immediately dive into the story of the week surrounding Jayson Tatum’s lack of playing time in Game 1, and while Harper thinks it’s a non-story, Rob disagrees because Derrick White got minutes and he’s not even better than Tatum o…

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66. Naphtali Bryant + Raylynn Hampton: United Way's Childcare Scholarship 37:28

4M ago37:28

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This week’s guests are Naphtali Bryant, the Childcare Scholarship Coordinator at United Way of San Antonio, and Raylynn Hampton, a United Way Scholarship recipient. Raylynn is a 27-year-old student pursuing an online undergraduate degree in education at Southern New Hampshire University with the goal of becoming a teacher and starting her own nonpr…

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