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Who Exactly Are The Texas Rangers?
Viewpoints Radio - May 19, 2024 10:05 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe Texas Rangers (no, not the World Series-winning baseball team) but the western law enforcement agency dating back to 1823 is known for patrolling the rugged Texas terrain. For almost 200 years, its members have protected tiny towns along the border and have helped solve numerous crimes and co...
1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills
Viewpoints Radio - May 19, 2024 10:04 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsLoneliness and isolation are growing problems in the U.S. From young adults to aging seniors, chronic loneliness can lead to very real health consequences. We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners c...
Opportunity in San Francisco, Struggling Pitching Prospects & Weekend Waiver Targets
Rates & Barrels - May 16, 2024 20:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss Ronel Blanco's sticky-stuff suspension, Austin Riley's quiet start and recent injury, another opportunity for Luis Matos in San Francisco, and the bullpen woes of the Cubs before digging into the early struggles of many prospect pitchers, and a few waiver-wire targets to consi...
Culture Crash: The Composing Genius Of Trent Reznor And Atticus Ross
Viewpoints Radio - May 15, 2024 10:05 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThere are some movies that we watch where we love the soundtrack as much, or sometimes more, than the film itself. We cover the new film, Challengers and why its musical score is a fantastic listen. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-composing-genius-of-trent-reznor-and-att...
Viewpoints Explained: An End To The Affordable Connectivity Act
Viewpoints Radio - May 15, 2024 10:04 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings23 million low-income Americans currently rely on a program that provides subsidized Internet. But this access may soon come to end as the Affordable Connectivity Act loses government funding. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-an-end-to-the-affordable-connectivity-act L...
A Closer Look at the Ways to Preserve Starting Pitchers
Rates & Barrels - May 14, 2024 21:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Britt discuss baseball's aim to preserve starting pitchers. How much of a problem is the current use of starting pitchers compared to the past? With injury rates on the rise, what rule changes and tweaks make sense? Will small changes to move the game slightly in the direction of pre...
How We're Using Statcast's New Bat Tracking & Bat Speed Leaderboards
Rates & Barrels - May 13, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' MLB debut against the Cubs before digging into ways they are utilizing the new bat tracking and bat speed leaderboards from Statcast, including a few players to consider targeting via trade. Rundown 1:45 Takeaways From Paul Skenes' Debut & Unexpected Comp 13:39 ...
What’s Next For Elite Women’s Sports?
Viewpoints Radio - May 12, 2024 10:05 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWomen’s college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark made countless headlines and drew thousands of new fans to the league for her record-setting season. Now, she’s kicking off her first year in the WNBA. But despite her athletic dominance, her first year’s salary is just $76,000. It’s no surprise ...
“Why Are You So Weird?”: Understanding Our Pets & Their Nuanced Quirks
Viewpoints Radio - May 12, 2024 10:04 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsEver wonder why your cat can’t stop nudging your legs, or why it takes your dog forever to find the right spot to pee? Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio....
What Makes a Pitcher Role Change Work & Who Might Be Next to Move?
Rates & Barrels - May 10, 2024 20:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, Trevor and DVR discuss an all-time no-hitter jinx, Willson Contreras' injury and the sharp increase in catcher's interference around baseball, pitchers going through role changes in 2024 -- and who they would like to see make a switch in the future -- plus their game plan for hitters facing ...
Paul Skenes Gets the Call, Tyler Black Demoted & A Rays' Rotation Shuffle
Rates & Barrels - May 09, 2024 20:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss the highly-anticipated debut of Paul Skenes, set for Saturday against the Cubs, before digging into a deep list of news items including an injury for Christian Encarnacion-Strand, a quick return to Nashville for Tyler Black following Christian Yelich's activation from the IL, ...
Culture Crash: Have You Seen The Netflix Hit “Baby Reindeer” Yet?
Viewpoints Radio - May 08, 2024 10:05 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe review the recent release, “Baby Reindeer” that’s been drumming up a lot of buzz online. Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-have-you-seen-the-netflix-hit-baby-reindeer-yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Viewpoints Explained: Understanding The FTC’s Ban On Non-Compete Agreements
Viewpoints Radio - May 08, 2024 10:04 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe cover what this recent ruling means for millions of workers and why several businesses are already vowing to sue to block this change. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-understanding-the-ftcs-ban-on-non-compete-agreements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Who Do You Like In the AL Central?
Rates & Barrels - May 07, 2024 21:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Britt discuss Walker Buehler's return to the Dodgers' rotation before digging into the four contenders in the AL Central to assess each team's current strengths and weaknesses. Plus, they share a few players they underestimated in the past. Rundown 0:51 Walker Buehler Returns to th...
Luis Arraez to San Diego, Hitters on the Rise & Christian Scott's Debut
Rates & Barrels - May 06, 2024 21:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss the five-player trade that sent Luis Arraez to the Padres, the Marlins' return from the trade, a few hitters that made significant moves up in DVR's updated hitter rankings, and how aggressively Christian Scott was pursued in weekly leagues after an impressive weekend debut ag...
The Housing Squeeze: How Communities Are Investing In Affordable Housing
Viewpoints Radio - May 05, 2024 10:05 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsEven if you earn $100,000 per year, in most places across the U.S., this salary isn’t enough to be able to own a home. The housing crisis isn’t just affecting people in the lower class these days; it’s hitting individuals and families solidly in the middle class. Viewpoints speaks with two housin...
An Unrealistic Portrayal: The Effects Of Picture-Perfect Social Media
Viewpoints Radio - May 05, 2024 10:04 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings51 percent of the American population is on Tik Tok. The average adult spends anywhere between 2-3 hours per day scrolling on social media. With people absorbing so much content these days, how are unrealistic posts or videos affecting our psyche? We speak with social media expert Dr. Ciera Kirkp...
Surprising Starting Pitchers, The Challenge of Hitting in Seattle & How to Pitch to Elly De La Cruz
Rates & Barrels - May 03, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, Trevor and DVR discuss Christian Scott ahead of his debut against the Rays, and four surprising starting pitchers that have put up great numbers over the first month-plus of the season. They also examine the unique challenges of hitting in Seattle -- and try to determine why the park consist...
A Search for Acuña's Missing Power, Strength of Schedule & Waiver Targets
Rates & Barrels - May 02, 2024 20:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss several news items including a trip to the IL for Grayson Rodriguez, the return of two other Baltimore starters, more knee trouble for Byron Buxton, and several rehabbing pitchers. Plus, they examine the missing power from Ronald Acuña Jr. this season, strength of schedule con...
Is the Nationals' Rebuild Ahead of Schedule?
Rates & Barrels - May 01, 2024 20:43 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Britt discuss Mike Trout's knee injury, José Abreu's demotion to West Palm Beach, the Twins' unusual home-run celebration, and the newest additions to the City Connect uniform lineup, before taking a look at the Nationals' current rebuilding efforts. Rundown 1:12 Mike Trout Has a T...
Culture Crash: The Deeper Themes Behind The New Film, “Civil War”
Viewpoints Radio - May 01, 2024 10:05 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe review the new release, “Civil War” written and directed by Alex Garland and featuring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura and Jesse Plemons. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-the-deeper-themes-behind-the-new-film-civil-war Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Viewpoints Explained: Fed Up With Dating Apps? You’re Not Alone
Viewpoints Radio - May 01, 2024 10:04 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsAre dating apps next on the canceled list? We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-fed-up-with-dating-apps-youre-not-alone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Promotions, Triple-A Strikeout and Walk Rates & Early Hitter Movers
Rates & Barrels - April 29, 2024 21:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR discuss promotions for Joey Loperfido and Pete Crow-Armstrong, the impact of the ABS strike zone and Triple-A, big movers among top hitters in DVR's upcoming hitter rankings, concern about Corbin Carroll's power outage, and fallout from another weekend of waiver-wire adds and drops. ...
Why Have We Long Been Obsessed With Celebrities?
Viewpoints Radio - April 28, 2024 10:05 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsMillions of people follow celebrity culture sites, social media accounts, and gossip threads or forums. How did celebrity news become the billion-dollar machine it is today? We speak with two media experts about humans’ evolutionary draw to gossip and the pros and cons of partaking in this form o...
Protecting Your Body As You Age: What So Many Americans Are Doing Wrong
Viewpoints Radio - April 28, 2024 10:04 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsBy 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 or older. This generation of Americans – born between roughly 1946 and 1964 – makeup roughly 21 percent of the American population, according the 2020 U.S. Census. In the decades ahead, experts say that the country’s population will only continue to trend olde...
Sweepers, Pitch Design & Colorado with Adam Ottavino and Early Hitting Metrics that Matter
Rates & Barrels - April 26, 2024 20:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno and DVR are joined by Mets pitcher Adam Ottavino to discuss sweepers, pitch design and development, and the success he had during a long run in Colorado. Plus, they examine the quick demotion for Jackson Holliday, several surprising starting pitchers, and hitting metrics that move the needle ...
How to Build an Elite Bullpen, the Pirates' Paul Skenes Plan & Another Jordan Walker Demotion
Rates & Barrels - April 25, 2024 21:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, Trevor and DVR discuss Jordan Walker's demotion, the Pirates' plan for building up Paul Skenes' workload while trying to backload his innings, and the key ingredients to building an elite bullpen. Rundown 0:43 Make It Make Sense: Jordan Walker's Demotion to Triple-A 6:31 Falling Between Org...
Culture Crash: An Homage To Rap & Hip Hop
Viewpoints Radio - April 24, 2024 10:05 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe highlight the podcast, Dissect, which looks at the poetic lyrics behind some of the biggest songs in rap and hip-hop. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-an-homage-to-rap-hip-hop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Viewpoints Explained: Overstimulated & Jittery? You’re Not Alone
Viewpoints Radio - April 24, 2024 10:04 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOver the past two decades, caffeine levels have continued to creep upwards. We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-overstimulated-jitte...
The New Challenge of Being Patient with Prospects & When to Worry About A Contender's Slow Start
Rates & Barrels - April 23, 2024 20:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsEno, DVR and Britt discuss another excellent showing from Jared Jones and an impressive outing from Mason Milller in the Bronx on Monday afternoon. With teams having greater incentives to bring prospects up when they are ready, the new challenge is having a plan to change course if they struggle....
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