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Baseball and BBQ
Hosted by Len & Jeff · EN
Two guys just talking about our two favorite passions, Baseball and Barbecue
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Former MLB Manager Terry Collins and Honey & Co. Daily Authors Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer
6d ago01:54:47Tap to summarizeEpisode 351 features former MLB manager Terry Collins reflecting on his remarkable baseball career, followed by an engaging conversation with Honey & Co. Daily authors and restaurateurs Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer. Leonard is joined by his wife, Patty Jarrett, making her first appearance as a special guest co-host, as they explore Itamar and Sarit's culinary journey, their partnership, and the experiences that have shaped their lives together. Terry Collins has managed the Houston Astros, the Anaheim Angels, and the New York Mets in Major League Baseball and the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball. Terry started his baseball career as a minor league shortstop. He then went on to manage the Albuquerque Dukes of the Pacific Coast League and the Buffalo Bisons of the International League at the minor league level. He made his MLB managerial debut in 1994 with the Houston Astros. His longest tenure came as manager of the New York Mets, where he led them to their first playoff appearance in nine years in 2015, which resulted in a trip to the 2015 World Series. That same year, Terry won the National League Sporting News Manager of the Year Award. His steady leadership, resilience, and unwavering commitment to player development earned him the distinction of becoming the longest-tenured manager in Mets history. Beyond the dugout, Terry has continued to serve the game as a special assistant, advisor, and ambassador for baseball. His enduring influence on the sport reflects a lifetime dedicated to leadership, perseverance, and excellence, leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the wins and championships he helped achieve. Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer are the award-winning husband-and-wife chefs behind London's beloved Honey & Co. family of restaurants, celebrated for bringing the vibrant flavors and generous spirit of Middle Eastern cooking to the heart of the city. Since opening the original Honey & Co. in 2012, the pair have built a culinary destination renowned for its warm hospitality, exceptional baking, and deeply personal approach to food, later expanding with additional London restaurants, including their most recent addition, Honey & Co. Daily. Both trained in some of London's finest kitchens after beginning their culinary careers in Israel. Itamar served as head chef for Yotam Ottolenghi before launching Honey & Co., while Sarit trained at Butler's Wharf and the Orrery before leading the pastry teams at Ottolenghi and serving as executive chef at NOPI. Their shared vision combines the rich culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean with contemporary techniques and an unwavering commitment to hospitality. Beyond their restaurants, they are acclaimed cookbook authors whose award-winning books have introduced home cooks around the world to the joy of Middle Eastern cuisine. They are also hosts of the popular podcast Honey & Co: The Food Sessions. This interview was conducted during their international book tour for their latest cookbook, Honey & Co. Daily: Easy Food For Your Everyday Pleasure and features Leonard's wife, Patty Jarrett as special guest co-host. For more information on Itamar and Sarit and their restaurants and cookbooks go to https://honeyandco.co.uk We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to https://billchuck.substack.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter: @baseballandbbq Instagram: baseballandbarbecue YouTube: baseball and bbq Website: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →BBQ Therapy & A Dynasty Interrupted: Tavis Bryant and Patrick Montgomery
2w ago01:46:05Tap to summarizeTavis Bryant is the host of the BBQ Therapy Podcast. Through his podcast he strives to educate, inspire, and connect members of the barbecue community while promoting personal growth and a positive mindset. Tavis discusses his journey in barbecue, competition cooking, and podcasting. Through his podcast, he highlights the stories of pitmasters, chefs, competitors, and barbecue personalities while exploring the mindset and community aspects of barbecue culture. Patrick Montgomery is an award-winning baseball author and historian. His latest book is A Dynasty Interrupted: The Rise and Fall of the 1980s Atlanta Braves. The book examines how the Braves rose from the National League cellar to become contenders in the early 1980s, only to see their championship aspirations fade as the decade progressed. Patrick shares insights from his extensive research and interviews with many of the key figures who lived through this pivotal period in Braves history. The book features original interviews with key figures including Dale Murphy, Bob Horner, Joe Torre, and others who experienced the era firsthand. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to https://billchuck.substack.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter: @baseballandbbq Instagram: baseballandbarbecue YouTube: baseball and bbq Website: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Darryl Strawberry Discusses Another Life & Philip Thompson on Kauffman Stadium's Kitchen
3w ago01:39:14Tap to summarizeDarryl Strawberry was an eight-time All-Star and four-time World Series champion whose career included standout years with the New York Mets and New York Yankees. Today, he is a minister, motivational speaker, author, and advocate for restoration and recovery through faith. He discusses his new book, Another Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to Preacher. The conversation explores his remarkable journey from baseball superstardom to personal struggles, redemption, faith, and a life devoted to ministry and helping others. Darryl shares how purpose, healing, and spiritual growth transformed his life and why he believes it's never too late for anyone to start over. The book chronicles his experiences traveling the country, speaking in churches, schools, prisons, and hospitals, and helping people find hope and restoration. Philip Thompson is the Executive Chef at Kauffman Stadium. His culinary journey has taken him from Southern England to becoming one of the most respected chefs in Kansas City's renowned barbecue scene. As the Executive Chef at Kauffman Stadium and former pitmaster at Q39, Thompson shares his passion for barbecue, hospitality, and elevating the ballpark dining experience for baseball fans. Prior to leading the culinary team at the stadium, he was a renowned pitmaster and formerly worked at Q39. He has over 25 years of classically trained culinary experience and was awarded the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association Chef of the Year in 2023. He is a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Certified BBQ Judge. Chef Thompson and his culinary team are focused on creating upscale ballpark food that incorporates a unique "Kansas City spin." We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning sauces, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to https://billchuck.substack.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter: @baseballandbbq Instagram: baseballandbarbecue YouTube: baseball and bbq Website: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Andrea Kilbourne-Hill: Olympic Silver Medalist & NYS Hockey Hall of Famer
3w ago00:46:05Tap to summarizeAndrea Kilbourne-Hill is an Olympic silver medalist and former member of the United States women’s ice hockey team. A New York State hockey standout, she went on to represent her country on the international stage and remains connected to the sport through mentorship and community involvement. She reflects on her career in elite women’s ice hockey, her Olympic experience with Team USA, and her connection to New York State athletics. She shares insights on competing at the highest level, representing her country, and what it means to be recognized among New York’s most accomplished athletes. She is a member of the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →From the Dugout to the Cookout: The Ron LeFlore Story with Adam Henig | GrillFighter Inventor Marvin Weinberger
4w ago01:40:09Tap to summarizeAdam Henig is a prolific author whose latest book, Baseball's Outcast: The Story of Ron LeFlore, takes a fascinating look at the life of Ron LeFlore. His journey from the prison leagues to the Major Leagues sounds fictional, but it is absolutely true. Adam shares the remarkable story of Ron's life and career. Blessed with blazing speed and a powerful swing, Ron traded his prison uniform for a baseball uniform and became a dynamic offensive player and dangerous base stealer during the latter half of the 1970s. In Baseball's Outcast, Adam traces LeFlore's family roots, explores the segregated world in which he was raised, examines the criminal justice system he encountered, and reveals how childhood trauma shaped both his success and his downfall. Filled with insights from Ron himself, as well as former teammates, coaches, front-office personnel, inmates, childhood friends, and relatives, the book provides unprecedented access to Ron's life story and the obstacles he faced every step of the way. For more information about Adam Henig and his books, visit https://www.adamhenig.com/ Inventor Marvin Weinberger joined us on Episode 299 and returns to provide an update on his efforts to bring the GrillFighter to market. A lover of the outdoors, especially barbecue, Marvin has invented several products and holds numerous patents. For years, traditional grill brushes were among the most popular ways to clean a grill, but they came with some drawbacks. Marvin, as we like to say, has created a "better mousetrap." GrillFighter is an innovative and efficient grill-cleaning tool that utilizes Marvin's patented technology. Instead of brass bristles, it uses chainmail for scrubbing along with a food-safe silicone block that helps steam-clean the grill surface. To learn more about GrillFighter or to purchase one for yourself, visit https://grillfighter.tools/. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to https://billchuck.substack.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter: @baseballandbbq Instagram: baseballandbarbecue YouTube: baseball and bbq Website: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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NYS Halls of Fame Welcomes Neil Smith, Architect of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers
Jun 1700:57:12Tap to summarizeNeil Smith has been a hockey executive, broadcaster, and former player, best known for serving as general manager of the New York Rangers from 1989 to 2000. He built the roster that ended the Rangers' 54-year Stanley Cup drought, culminating in the team's championship in 1994. Steve is a member of the 2026 class being inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Fastballs, Backbeats & Maple Syrup: Thrice Drummer Riley Breckenridge and the Team Behind Merle Maple
Jun 1301:31:16Tap to summarizeRiley Breckenridge is the drummer for the band Thrice. Riley began playing the drums in high school after tearing multiple ligaments in his legs while playing football. Being unable to play sports for several months, he bought a drum kit and taught himself to play. Originally, Riley had aspirations of becoming a professional baseball player. He played college baseball for Pepperdine. A middle infielder, he redshirted as a freshman and only saw limited action as a sophomore. After a coaching change at Pepperdine, he transferred to a junior college where he played for a year before giving up baseball to focus on music. For more information on Riley and the band Thrice, including their tour schedule go to https://thrice.net/ Lyle Merle and Eileen Downs are two of the four partners running Merle Maple. The business, located in Attica, New York offers a wide variety of maple products made on premises. We discovered their maple barbecue sauce during an upstate road trip. Their family's rich history of producing maple syrup goes back over 100 years. Lyle’s dad, Arthur, started carrying pails of sap when he was five years old and continued in the maple business for the next 74 years. In addition to pure maple syrup, Merle Maple make many maple syrup based products. For more information on Merle Maple or to order their products go to https://www.merlemaple.com/ We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to https://billchuck.substack.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter: @baseballandbbq Instagram: baseballandbarbecue YouTube: baseball and bbq Website: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The Heyday of Willie, Duke, and Mickey | Father's Day BBQ Gift Guide | Wee Willie Sherdel's Cardinals Legacy
Jun 601:34:05Tap to summarizeRobert C. Cottrell is a writer with eclectic interests. Robert has written numerous books on topics ranging from American radicalism, the 1960s, and the counterculture to baseball, WWII-era conscientious objectors, and popular culture. His most recent work, The Heyday of Willie, Duke, and Mickey: New York City Baseball's Golden Age Amid Integration, involves a dissection of the ascent and descent of the New York baseball dynasty, with a close look at the New York Giants, the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the New York Yankees. That also involves an emphasis on those teams’ star center fielders, Willie Mays, Duke Snider, and Mickey Mantle, as well as the shift of the Giants and the Dodgers to the West Coast. Woven throughout the book is an analysis of America race relations within and beyond the national pastime. Ray Sheehan also known as Chef Ray is an award winning maker of barbecue sauces and rubs as well as an award winning cookbook author. We continue with our yearly tradition as he presents his Annual Father's Day Gift Guide. Links for the gift guide follow: Kansas City Steak Company, https://www.kansascitysteaks.com/ Plowboys Sauces and Rubs, https://www.plowboysbbq.com/ Big Horn Outdoors 1500F Portable Infrared Steak Grill with Pizza Stone, https://bighornoutdoor.com/ Big Green Egg Wireless Predictive Thermometer with WiFi Booster, https://biggreenegg.com/ VGASS, https://vgass.com/ JD’s Backyard BBQ Sauces, https://www.jdsbackyardsauces.com/ MagneChef Freedom Gloves, https://magnechef.com/ Garage Gang Hot Sauce, https://magnechef.com True Board, https://thetrueboard.com/ Myron Mixon Smokers, https://myronmixonsmokers.com/ John Coulson is the author of Wee Willie Sherdel: The Cardinals' Winningest Left-Hander. John Sherdel is Wee Willie's grandson and an important contributor to the book. They previously joined us on episode 136 to discuss the book and Wee Willie's many great feats on the diamond 100 years ago as he played with more than 90 future Hall of Famers and some of the greatest players of all-time including Ruth, Gehrig, Ty Cobb, and Rogers Hornsby. Both men were determined to have Wee Willie enshrined in the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, and they just recently received the great news that Wee Willie Sherdel was being inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, along with Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina. This interview was done in person at the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum where John Coulson and the two of us gave presentations. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to https://billchuck.substack.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter: @baseballandbbq Instagram: baseballandbarbecue YouTube: baseball and bbq Website: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →From Flavor to Delivery: Uncle Bob & Christopher Hebert
May 3001:29:16Tap to summarizeRobert Harmon better known as Uncle Bob is the founder and creative force behind the brand, Uncle Bob's Sauces and Rubs. Uncle Bob's love for cooking and BBQ started at a young age, and he quickly became known for his delicious creations. He began entering cooking competitions, where he honed his skills and passion for cooking. As his reputation grew, he decided to share his passion with the world, and Uncle Bob's sauces and rubs was born in 2022. Go to https://theunclebobs.com for more information on Uncle Bob and his products. Christopher Hebert is an author, as well as a former senior editor for the University of Michigan Press and is Associate Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing at the University of Tennessee. His latest novel, Delivery incorporates his love of baseball, especially, the New York Mets. The story follows a talented high-school baseball player named Gabe who, after an injury shakes his confidence, spends a summer working as a pizza delivery driver in 1993. Go to https://www.christopherhebert.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com for more information on Christopher Hebert and his books. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to https://billchuck.substack.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter: @baseballandbbq Instagram: baseballandbarbecue YouTube: baseball and bbq Website: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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NYS Halls of Fame Welcomes Steve Janaszak of the “Miracle on Ice” Gold Medal Team
May 2700:53:03Tap to summarizeThis week we welcome Steve Janaszak, former goaltender and member of the legendary 1980 U.S. Olympic “Miracle on Ice” gold medal-winning hockey team. Steve is being inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame. Steve shares stories from his hockey journey, including his time starring at the University of Minnesota, where he helped lead the Golden Gophers to two NCAA Championships. He reflects on what it was like being part of one of the greatest moments in sports history at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York Steve discusses many things including, the atmosphere surrounding the “Miracle on Ice,” playing under head coach Herb Brooks, and the camaraderie of the 1980 Olympic team. We also talk about the lasting impact of the Miracle on Ice team more than four decades later and why the story continues to resonate with sports fans everywhere. It is a memorable conversation with a player connected to one of the most iconic moments in sports history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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