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Every adult wants to give DeQuin advice. His father, who's serving a life sentence, thinks DeQuin needs to toughen up. His uncle wants DeQuin to work hard and keep his head down. Then there's his grandfather, lecturing DeQuin at every turn - when he's not rambling about his glory days in the 1960s civil rights movement. DeQuin is doing fine without their help - until a fun night with friends gets out of control. Now he has to deal with the fallout. Should he fight, as his dad suggests? Should he run and hide, as his uncle would do? Or should he follow his grandfather's example?

Latrell Baker's scientific approach to football - watching football - has finally paid off. Harmon Holt heard about the algorithm he developed for determining the best defensive play, and now Latrell's landed himself an internship with the NFL's LA Stars. But he'll soon discover that working in pro football involves more politics and secrets than science.

In rural Missouri, Crawford County has had more than its share of wildlife problems. Not even a year earlier the woods were home to a vicious killer brought back from extinction. In "The Wolf's Moon", Mark Lansdowne and his pal, Warren Skruggs, sent them back...but at a cost. Now something is haunting the rivers in Crawford County.

Patrick Jones is a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Now he works with hitters in the private sector and helps high school baseball players get recruited to play in college. This baseball podcast is designed around player development and college recruiting. Each week, he brings on a new guest to discuss everything from hitting and pitching mechanics to the mental game, practice design, drills, and college recruiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into the captivating world of Broadway musicals with Closing Night, a theater history podcast unraveling the short lives of musicals and play on Broadway. In Season 1, we explored the turbulent history of the Marquis Theatre, one of Broadway's youngest venues, beginning with the controversial demolitions that birthed its legacy. For Season 2, the focus shifts to some infamous productions that closed before actually opening on Broadway. Relive the excitement and at times artistic chaos that almost brought these musicals to Broadway and what led up to their closing night. Whether you're a ...

The Spotlight Series delves into the inspiring world of Only Make Believe (OMB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing interactive theater to children's hospitals, special education schools, and care facilities. With over two decades of heartwarming service in New York City, OMB has extended its reach nationwide, and host Patrick Oliver Jones is here to shed light on their incredible journey. Since 2010, Patrick has worn many hats within the organization over the years, having served as a volunteer, media consultant, gala assistant, and even a short time as a part-time staff member. ...