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Nick & Jon are two 20-something event MC's who love to discuss current events and pop culture. In this bi-weekly podcast, Nick & Jon dive into funny news stories, the latest happenings in sports, make predictions, and discuss celebrities and everything happening in Hollywood. With the help of special guests, Nick & Jon hope to keep you entertained and updated on this crazy thing we call life! Let us know what you think of the podcast: follow @frainick and @jonschneider24 on social media and ...
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Real Ones is a weekly podcast with Jon Bernthal that gives the microphone to some of the most interesting, authentic people living on the front lines of the big issues of our time. From cops to gang members, soldiers and doctors, activists and first responders, you’re going to hear from people who aren’t pushing any agenda other than honest, open dialogue. What transpires is informative, funny, and at times heartbreaking – delivered by people you’ll feel an immediate connection to. Produced ...
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A sports podcast and blog
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I love talking hoops! High School, College, Professional... Coaches, Players, Games, X's & O's... You name it! If it is hoops I am interested and love talking about it. However, the longer I am around the game, the more it becomes clear to me that everyone who has a passion for this great game has a story to tell, that is so much more than just talkin' hoops. Don't get me wrong, I still love talkin' basketball with anyone who has an interest in the game from almost any angle, but the real st ...
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The Sample Hour is a Multitopic Show
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The Juste Podcast with Tim Buxton, explores courageous conversations with inspiring leaders and everyday heroes taking action to bring about positive change the world desperately needs. Tim is a motivational speaker, social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of You Belong, a nonprofit empowering refugee Waymakers to integrate & thrive. The Juste Podcast comes to you from Yugambeh country of the Kombumerri people of the Gold Coast, Australia.
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Ashley Stock shares her family's journey after her daughter Stevie passed away from brain cancer. She talks about the decision to bring Stevie home for end-of-life care, how she and her husband told their sons, and the impact of grief on their marriage. Ashley and Jon discuss helping children process loss, facing public judgment while sharing their…
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Jamie Lee Curtis joins Jon Bernthal for a conversation that begins with Jamie discussing her role in the film "Borderlands," touching on the unusual character trait of objectum sexuality. The discussion then shifts to Jamie's personal journey with addiction and recovery. She candidly shares her experience of realizing she had a problem with opioids…
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Jon Bernthal speaks with Will Jimeno, a former Port Authority police officer who survived being trapped for 13 hours under the World Trade Center rubble on September 11, 2001. Jimeno shares his extraordinary story of survival, his challenging journey of physical and emotional recovery, and how he found purpose in the aftermath of tragedy. Key topic…
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Dr. Nick Bernthal, Jon's brother and orthopedic oncologist, returns to REAL ONES. This episode covers: Challenges of treating cancer patients and delivering difficult news How personal loss influences life and medical practice Current state of cancer research and drug discovery Balancing a high-pressure career with family life Issues of diversity a…
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Kevin Vance interviews Karl "Gus" Gustavson, a retired Navy SEAL with 22 years of service. Gustavson candidly discusses military brotherhood, sacrifice, and the transition to civilian life. This conversation offers unique insights into long-term military service and its lasting impact, and is the first in a new series with Kevin Vance profiling ind…
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Deborah Ann Woll talks candidly with Jon Bernthal about her journey in Hollywood. She discusses childhood bullying, the challenges of the entertainment industry, and maintaining authenticity as an actor. Woll opens up about self-doubt, the impact of parenthood, and her passion for Dungeons & Dragons. This conversation offers an honest look at the r…
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Adam Scott came to Ohio Northern University in the fall of 2019 as a hyper-athletic and equally immature basketball player in search of an identity and a purpose. After a 4-year career that saw him experience more than his share of ups and downs, both individually and with his team. He experienced a COVID-marred sophomore season and a coaching chan…
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In this gripping episode of Real Ones, guest host Richard Cabral sits down with "Primo" Paulie for an unfiltered conversation about life on the streets of East LA, battling generational addiction, and finding redemption. From harrowing prison tales to the transformative power of fatherhood, this episode is a testament to the human spirit's resilien…
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From Gangs to Growth: Father Greg Boyle on Healing and Hope in a first look of RESILIENCE with Richard Cabral
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Join Richard Cabral as he sits down with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, in this inspiring episode of RESILIENCE. Explore the transformative journey from gang life to community leadership, and discover how healing-centered approaches are changing lives. Father Greg shares profound insights from his decades of work, offering hope a…
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Matt Croci has been the head coach at Wittenberg University since 2016. In that time he has led his alma mater to 142 wins and 3 appearances in the Division III NCAA tournament, including a 28-2 record and the Sweet 16 in 2020, when the tournament was cancelled due to COVID-19. Coach Croci graduated from Wittenberg in 1994, when he was the NCAC Pla…
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Tim Fralick played college basketball at both Oakland University and Saginaw Valley State University. He went on to coach collegiately at both Ashland University and Gannon University before becoming the head coach at Ashland High School (OH). He then joined the staff of the Ashland University women's basketball program, when his wife Robyn, became…
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John Ellenwood will coach his 16th year as the head coach at Ashland University in 2024-2025. We sat down at the beginning of year 15 last September and discussed his remarkable basketball journey from a young man struggling to be a junior high player in Sylvania, Ohio to becoming a Division III All American at the College of Wooster, all the way t…
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The relaunch of the podcast in July of 2023 resulted in 20 terrific episodes! Unfortunately, a number of things occurred during 2023 that led to another interruption of the podcast and we are truly sorry for that! Thanks for checking back... Stay tuned for Episode 99 with Ashland University head coach John Ellenwood and more in the coming weeks!…
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Jon Bernthal sits down with Lillo Brancato, star of 'A Bronx Tale,' for a raw and unfiltered conversation about fame, addiction, and redemption. Brancato opens up about his meteoric rise to stardom, his descent into drug addiction, and the tragic incident that changed his life forever. From the heights of Hollywood to the depths of prison, Brancato…
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Andy Moore spent 25 years as an assistant basketball coach in the college ranks including stints at the United States Air Force Academy, and in both the Mid-American Conference and the BigTen. He is beginning his fourth season as the head coach Reynoldsburg High School in central Ohio. After playing for his father at Mt.Vernon High School, Andy had…
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Sean Penn shares his profound experiences from Ukraine, revealing the stark realities of war and the resilient spirit of its people. Penn and Bernthal delve into a deep conversation about the power of community in the face of adversity, the nuances of acting and documentary filmmaking, and the responsibility artists feel to represent real-life stor…
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Brook Cupps first joined the podcast in the fall of 2020 on Episode 72. Since that conversation Coach Cupps has seen his team at Centerville win a state championship and make 3 consecutive trips to the state Final Four in Ohio's big school division. He has also seen his son be named Ohio's Mr. Basketball and accept a scholarship to play basketball …
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Episode 96: Cody Hartzler - Assistant Coach - Baldwin Wallace University Women's Basketball
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Cody Hartzler is in his ninth season as an assistant coach at Baldwin Wallace University in 2023-24. Hartzler came to BW after spending two years as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Washington and Jefferson (Pa.) College. Prior to W & J, Hartzler served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Bluffton University for two seasons. Coach Hartz…
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Dive into the transformative journey of Zack Skow, founder of Marley's Mutts and the Positive Change program. This initiative pairs rescue dogs facing euthanasia with inmates in a comprehensive canine training program. Zack's own tale of sobriety and second chances is mirrored in the experiences of prisoners who, through the program, rehabilitate d…
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Jon Tropf is a northwest Ohio native, raised in Van Buren, Ohio just minutes away from the ONU campus in Ada, Ohio. However, his journey has been about a lot more than the distance between 2 small towns in the Buckeye state. Coach Tropf spent his undergraduate years at Eastern Michigan University serving as a student manager, including 3 years as t…
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Nick Sales is enetring his 2nd season as the head basketball coach at RHIT, an NCAA Division III program in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Coach Sales previously spent 9n seasons as an Assistant Coach and then Associate Head Coach at Marietta College. He enjoyed an outstanding playing career at Defiance College where he was the HCAC …
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Coach Michele Durand is making a return visit to the podcast. She previously joined us for Episode 28, when she was the recently retired basketball coach from Ohio Northern University. After a brief time away from the sidelines, and working in athletic administration, Coach Durand is set to begin her 2nd season leading the Oilers. Please enjoy my c…
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Join Jon in this episode as he sits down with Travis Ervin, a former US Marine, and Mohammed "Rom" Hamdard, an Afghan interpreter. Dive deep into their incredible journey from the war-torn streets of Afghanistan to the safety of Tennessee. Discover the unbreakable bond of brotherhood formed in the face of adversity and the lengths one will go to sa…
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A lot has happened and some things have changed since the podcast shutdown in October 2020. Talkin' Hoops: With Coach Jon Cook is now Basketball & Life: With Coach Jon Cook. Thanks so much for your interest in the podcast. It is great to be back!
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Episode 92: Keith Utendorf - Head Basketball Coach - Ottoville High School (Ottoville, Ohio)
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Keith Utendorf is a Putnam County native who grew up in Ottawa, Ohio and attended Ottawa-Glandorf High School. Perhaps it should come as no surprise then that he is a basketball junkie. But Keith's basketball journey has been atypical to say the least. It is a journey that has led him to be the head coach at not one, but two of Putnam County's smal…
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Welcome back to Justice Matters! We are thrilled to have Phil Hyldgaard, the Global COO of A21, back on the podcast. This has been in the works for some time now, and I finally got the chance to jump on a video call with my long-time friend and social impact leader! In this episode, we delve deep into A21's mission to eradicate slavery globally and…
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Dive deep into an emotional roller-coaster with Jeremy Locke as he recounts his experiences from war zones to the heart-wrenching stories of children in distress. Jeremy is the Founder and Chief of Special Operations for AERIAL RECOVERY, a organization dedicated to aiding in the fight against human and child trafficking. From confronting the harsh …
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Quincey Simpson is a Lima Senior Spartan through and through. His journey through high school and college, then ultimately into coaching has been an unconventional one. unconventional also accurately describes his passion for the leadership role that he plays as the head basketball coach at his alma mater. The lifelong journey that took him to seem…
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Cody is a former Marine Raider & Scout Sniper who was on the frontlines of the Battle of Fallujah. Cody discusses the concept of "normal" and how it's a societal construct that keeps individuals in a haze, going through the motions of life without truly living. He emphasizes the importance of breaking free from societal norms, finding one's voice, …
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Episode 90: Bob Ghiloni - Head Basketball Coach Grandview Heights High School (Columbus, Ohio)
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Coach Bob Ghiloni is making a return appearance on the podcast, after first joining me for Episode 26, back in 2020. At that time Bob had only recently stepped down after 18 years as the head coach at Denison University. Three years of "retirement" from coaching proved to be enough for Coach Ghiloni and he is returning to the high school ranks afte…
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Episode 89: Dre White - Head Basketball Coach - Upper Scioto Valley High School (McGuffey, Ohio)
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Dre White is entering his 7th season as a head basketball coach in the fall of 2023, and all of those years have been spent at two rural northwest Ohio high schools which are longtime and often bitter rivals. It is an interesting part of the basketball journey for Dre that began as a youth in Lima, Ohio and has seen him have an outstanding high sch…
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"There's either not enough of me, or there is too much" - Big Shun Jon visits Shreveport to sit down with his longtime friend Big Shun for an intimate and raw conversation about the struggles of karma the power of family, this episode dives deep into the life experiences that have shaped Big Shun. Hear about the moments that have defined him, the l…
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Andy Bucheit is set to begin his 11th season at the helm for Heidelberg University in 2023. Coach Bucheit played 4 years of college basketball at Wittenberg University, and began his college coaching journey as a volunteer assistant to legendary coach Bill Brown, at his alma mater in 2005. The following year, the Cincinnati, Ohio native became a gr…
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Jacob Lee is not just a celebrated Australian pop, singer-songwriter but also the visionary behind the Luminary Club and joins me on the latest instalment of Justice Matters. Dive into an enlightening conversation where we explore the depths of authentic artistry, the birth and vision of Luminary Club, and the profound impact of creating new system…
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When I was growing up I was like any other basketball loving kid. I had idols. I loved Dr. J, and of course I enjoyed the Magic vs. Bird debate. Michael would come along a little later, and I became a fan much later in his career. But for me the true heroes of the sport were the college players that I watched on television. Try to understand that I…
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Join a candid conversation between Jon and the quintessential "real one", David Ayer. From the gritty streets of Los Angeles to the intense sets of "Fury" and "The Tax Collector", discover how Ayer's commitment to authenticity has shaped the careers and lives of many in Hollywood. This episode not only offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making …
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Episode 86: Tyson McGlaughlin - Head Basketball Coach - Ottawa-Glandorf High School (Ottawa, Ohio)
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Tyson McGlaughlin spent most of his childhood watching his father lead the basketball program at Miller City High School before enjoying a standout high school playing career at Ottawa-Glandorf High School, and then at the University of Findlay. When he graduated and began his coaching career he could not possibly have known that he would eventuall…
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Geno Ford is a basketball lifer. Practically raised in the gym by his father and legendary Cambridge (Ohio) High School coach Gene Ford, Geno was Ohio's Mr. Basketball in 1993 and went on to an outstanding career at Ohio University. He played briefly overseas before beginning his coaching career. His coaching stops include stints as an assistant at…
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John Richmond — Learn How to Combat Human Trafficking with United States Ambassador-at-Large
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Gear up for a special episode as we bring in John Richmond, not just as the dedicated former U.S. Ambassador fighting human trafficking, but also as a close friend with stories that are sure to inspire. Alongside his impactful role at Love Does, an organization born from Bob Goff’s vision, John has been a companion in journeys that matter. Our shar…
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Join Jon as he dives deep into the life of Mel Chancey, exploring club rivalries, unwritten rules, and the key moments that paved the path toward redemption. From tense confrontations to heartfelt reconciliations, this episode offers a raw and unfiltered look into Mel's journey. Follow Mel on Instagram Learn more about Chancey Fitness JOIN THE REA…
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I first saw Doug Etzler play high school basketball during the 1987-88 season, when he was a freshman point guard playing for his father, Ray Etzler at Crestview High School. I followed his playing career closely, as he would square off with my twin brother twice just a couple of years later. After his stellar playing career at Crestview, Doug spen…
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Cam Greenwood — Take a Walk on the Wild Side with the Founder of Zorali Outdoor Gear Company
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Venture into the great outdoors with Cam Greenwood, the visionary founder of the Zorali outdoor gear company. In this fun episode, we unearth the intersection of passion for nature, sustainable entrepreneurship, and the pursuit of justice. Cam shares the origins of Zorali, the challenges faced in building a brand committed to environmental conserva…
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Neal Young is in his second season as the head men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern in 2023-24. He took over the program on April 6, 2022.Young came to ONU after winning three USA South titles in five seasons as head coach at Covenant (Ga.) College. He guided the Scots to a 79-47 record (a winning percentage of .627) and USA South titles in 2019…
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Living a double life: Lou Valoze discusses the duality of undercover life with Jon Bernthal
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Jon sits down with Lou Valoze, a former undercover agent, to explore the thrilling and often morally complex world of undercover work. Lou shares his journey from a directionless young man to a determined DEA agent, driven by the thrill of the game and the desire to take dangerous criminals off the streets. The conversation delves into Lou's experi…
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Doug Billman is an Antwerp, Ohio native who has been leading the basketball program at his alma mater since 2016. In those 7 seasons he has amassed 131 career wins and his teams have 20 or more games for the last 4 seasons. Three of those seasons resulted in District Championships and in the 2021-2022 season the Archers qualified for the state Fina…
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Episode 81: Jim Clay - Former Director of Van Wert (OH) AAU & American Youth Basketball Tour (AYBT)
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Jim Clay may be the single most passionate member of the basketball community that I have had the good fortune to know. I met Jim in the early 1990's when he was the Director of the Van Wert AAU program in Van Wert, Ohio. Through a connection with a mutual friend that we shared, I was able to begin coaching a team of young men as a part of Jim's pr…
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Join us for a gripping new episode of 'Real Ones with Jon Bernthal' with guest Jason Redman, a decorated Navy SEAL who faced the unimaginable on the battlefield. Listen to Jason's inspiring journey from the brink of death in Iraq to his resilient path of recovery. Discover how he transformed personal tragedy into a beacon of leadership and hope. Th…
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Episode 80: Joe Campoli - Retired Head Basketball Coach - Ohio Northern University (Ada, Ohio)
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After spending 17 years as an assistant coach at Ohio Northern University, Joe Campoli was appointed ONU’s head coach in 1992, at the age of 49, and became only the second first-year head coach to win an NCAA Division III national championship. Over 13 years in which there was not a losing season, ONU teams coached by Campoli won 254 games and lost…
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Bob Ghiloni retired from Denison University immediately following the 2019-2020 season. He spent 18 years at the helm of the Division III program in Granville, Ohio. Coach Ghiloni had a non-traditional pathway into the coaching profession. He attended the regional campus at OSU-Newark for his first two years of college, before finishing his degree …
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Episode 79: Bob Seggerson - Former Head Coach - Lima Central Catholic High School (Lima, Ohio)
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Bob Seggerson stepped down as the coach of Lima Central Catholic High School following his win in the Division 3 state championship game in 2010 ending a legendary career that saw his team compete at state on six different occasions. In addition to his state championship, his teams were state runner-ups in 1989 and 1994 and state semifinalists in 1…
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