If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Brace Homes - your professional Grand Rapids Real Estate Agents.
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Brace yourselves. There is a rumor that Mark Twain himself has reincarnated - at least in the studios of Two Twits and Twain. Are the rumors of his appearance just as errant as once were the rumors of his death?? Tune in to find out!
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Meet Kalecia Simmons, the dynamic host behind the thought-provoking podcast "Brace For Impact." With a passion for exploring the intersection of life, career, and impact, Kalecia takes her listeners on a journey across the globe, engaging with individuals who are making a difference in their communities and beyond. Through "Brace For Impact," Kalecia provides a global platform for captivating interviews that delve into the diverse ways people are leveraging their lives and careers to create ...
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Mark is a Real Madrid fan. Payton is a Barcelona fan. Both are American soccer converts, and always manage to be upset about something, even though they support the two most successful clubs of all time. Listen in as the boys explain exactly why the current coaches/owners of their teams are idiots, and what they would do instead.
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Avatar Nutrition has helped over 120,000 people lose a combined 1.4 million pounds! We have learned a lot of practical information along the way and created this podcast to bring you deep insights to help you in your own health and fitness journey. Brace yourself for life-changing tips, practical nutrition science, and an all-around great listen! If you want to build muscle, lose fat, or improve your relationship with food and make it a part of your lifestyle, this is your podcast.
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Not just another “skeptical” podcast, it’s a show about critical thinking and evidence-based analysis, using science and critical thinking to examine the world around us, from the mysterious and paranormal to the mundane.
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Welcome to a gripping series that delves into the most heinous acts committed against men, women, and children. In each episode we examine the evidence, circumstances, and even the motivations that drive these perpetrators to inflict unimaginable pain and suffering. Brace yourself, for this show is not for the faint-hearted; we hold nothing back. Prepare for explicit content, graphic descriptions, and violent scenes that will leave an indelible mark. Having served in law enforcement for 16 y ...
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Hi! I'm Hoss Bossman. I'm a sometimes high school English teacher, former and occasionally current entertainment writer, musician-singer-song, YouTuber, and general man about town. This podcast is about politics, social issues, pop culture, critical thinking, music, books, and whatever else I want to talk about on a given week. Probably other podcasts too. I sometimes have guests you may have heard of, often ones you haven't, and occasionally none at all. Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/ ...
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Welcome to "The Ai Training Podcast," where the convergence of entrepreneurship and cutting-edge artificial intelligence shapes the future! Immerse yourself in a realm where innovation meets business acumen, empowering solo trailblazers like yourself. Embark on a journey with us, where each episode unfolds as a masterclass in the art of solo success. 🚀 Delve into the secrets of Ai Training, transforming ordinary entrepreneurs into visionaries. Explore the frontier of Ai Entrepreneurship, whe ...
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Episode 235 - Black Dog Folklore with Mark Norman
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First, Celestia recounts the Skeptic Track at Dragon Con, and Ben discusses a rabbit hole he went down after receiving a press release on some alleged new Champ footage. Then we welcome back folklorist Mark Norman, who discusses black dog folklore (also the title of one of his books), specifically the Barguest or Shuck. Spectral canines can be hell…
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Welcome back, Culers and Madridistas! In this historic episode, the boys bring you the recaps of the weekend's games, including Barcelona's epic, high-flying, seven-goal-scoring trouncing at home over Valladolid (8:46), and Real Madrid's handling of Real Betis that included Mbappe's first La Liga goal of the campaign (26:46). Don't miss it!!…
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The boys review the Champions League draw (2:29), before diving into the Week 3 results, with a fantastic opening game from Dani Olmo lifting Barca over Rayo (11:04), and Real Madrid struggling to convince yet again vs Las Palmas (30:50). Plus your hosts dig into an exciting set of week 4 previews, with Real Madrid taking on Real Betis at home (41:…
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Week 2 Reviews! Barca's Perfect Start/Madrid Pulling it Together + Week 3 Previews
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The boys start off this episode with recaps of the thrilling week 2 La Liga games, as Barcelona played a challenging Athletic Bilbao squad featuring Nico Williams (7:45) and Real Madrid overcome a lackluster start against Valladolid (27:21). Then, the quick turnaround is upon us as week 3 games start Tuesday, with Barca squaring off against their t…
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Episode 234 - Hoofed Beasts: Pegasus, Unicorns, and Centaurs!
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First we discuss RFK Jr.'s role in a decade-old cryptid mystery. Then Ben and Celestia recount the gory origin story of Pegasus, along with some other differences between Greek myth and My Little Pony. Ben goes into the economies of the very real trade in unicorn horns, which were a longtime pharmacist’s staple (despite being nonexistent). We look …
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Your favorite hosts cover the latest news, including a star transfer, and wild speculation on Neymar (0:22) and a massive injury (7:46), before digging into a couple of hotly anticipated la liga clashes, as Barcelona look to stay 2 points up on their eternal rivals with a home matchup against always-tough Athletic Bilbao (12:24), and Real Madrid an…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, folks! The La Liga season has officially kicked off, with some truly stunning results, and the boys are here to bring you all the news and highlights from the first match day of the year. But first, some shocking news from the Blaugrana camp as a star looks to be headed for the exit (2:30). Then, it's time …
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Season Preview Extravaganza! Over/Unders, Bold Predictions, + Mbappe's Scoring Debut
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First, the boys review a scary-good debut from Mbappe vs Atalanta in the SuperCup, in which he may have been only the third best Real Madrid player (23:33), and then Mark and Payton revel in their soon-to-be-absolutely-correct predictions for Barcelona and Real Madrid seasons, as they gaze into their crystal ball at what the year holds for Spain's …
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Episode 233 - Sensed Presence Effect: Imaginary Friends When You Need Them Most
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Ben and Celestia have a lot of current events to discuss, from Olympic rumors about Satan and pregnant gymnasts to the real gender identity of an Algerian boxer and Hello Kitty. Then we dive into the "sensed presence" effect. This strange phenomenon can explain many things -- ghost encounters, mountain-top revelations, and hallucinations people exp…
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**Stop the Press!** The July episode of my podcast is dropping this week, and you won’t want to miss it! Have you subscribed yet? Check the comments to stay locked in! In this latest episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing the incredible Kimanzi Constable, the CEO and mastermind behind PR Pitches—a game-changing platform that connects you direc…
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Welcome back, Culers and Madridistas! In this episode, Mark and Payton kick things off with a banger of a preseason episode featuring a preview of the El Clasico matchup taking place stateside. We've got the latest news and transfer rumors, prop bets for the El Clasico exhibition, predictions, and more!…
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The boys are back with an offseason special to talk Kylian's spectacular unveiling at the Bernabeu, as 80,000 came out to celebrate Madrid's long-awaited Galactico pull on the famed white kit. Mark and Payton also ponder Barcelona's transfer plans, and their chances of landing one of Spain's young stars. Plus, your hosts review the Ballon D'Or ladd…
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Episode 232 - Brace yourselves. We talk politics.
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Need I even write a summary here? Maybe for listeners who have been in a coma for the past two weeks? Trump was shot at, and conspiracy theories surfaced faster than he could put on his shoes. What are Project 2025 and Agenda 47? What is Trump's appeal, really, and why is it so misunderstood by his opponents? And, with late-breaking news on Biden d…
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Mark Twain wasn’t around for some of our most useful later inventions. Let’s see what he makes out of some of them. If he gets out of hand, we’ll put a zipper on that loquacious mouth of his…!
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Episode 231 - Monster Hunts, then and now, with Daniel Loxton
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First we discuss how the term “Gish gallop” has entered the common vernacular thanks to the recent Presidential debate. Then Ben ponders why conspiracy buffs don’t care about the admitted, real Boeing conspiracy, or why psychics can’t offer up explanations for the Rust killing. Celestia gets excited about folklore in pop culture: namely, “The Crook…
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The 5th Annual El Clasico Podcastico Awards Part 2, + Vini, Jude, Yamal Star Internationally
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Mark and Payton give you all the important Euro 2024 and Copa America updates, including magisterial performances from Barcelona and Real Madrid's top players (03:22), with Jude providing an all-time moment for England against Slovakia, Vini having his best ever game for Brazil, and Lamine Yamal starring for a Spanish side that is looking the best …
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Episode 230 - Pseudoarchaeology and Misinformation in Chicano Studies, with Kurly Tlapoyawa
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First, Ben and Celestia discuss the epidemiology of extreme heat, mysterious mololiths redux, the latest Real Water lawsuit, and the origins of a 50-year-old rumor about Mama Cass. Then Pascual joins us to interview Kurly Tlapoyawa -- stunt man, filmmaker, archaeologist, and cohost of "Tales from Azlantis." He tells us about cutting through jungles…
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End of the Season Awards!! + Euros Update! Season Finale Pt. 1
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Welcome, Culers and Madridistas, ladies and gentlemen, to the El Clasico Podcastico season finale (part 1)!!! In this end of the season party, the boys start off by bringing you the latest news and updates from the European Championships (4:52). Then, the season recap begins as we assess how Nostradamus-like our scoreline and goal scorer result pre…
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Mark and the Two Twits try to be serious...but they just can't quite pull it off! There's always a little fun and a little music and this episode, the penultimate episode of Season One, will not disappoint on that score. Get ready for some Mark "witticisms" as well!توسط Doc Martens & Clark Eide
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Episode 229 - Skepticamp, Spiders, and the West Palm Beach Killer Clown Case
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We start with a recap of SkeptiCamp New Mexico, then move on to a laundry list of creepy, crawly creatures: Alex Jones, flying Joro spiders, bug zappers, opposite snakes and Sasquatch Sunset. Our main topic is an update to one of the cases in Ben's "Bad Clowns" book. The West Palm Beach Killer Clown case involves a love triangle, a clown costume, a…
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The boys do an in depth review of the champions league final, as Dortmund failed to take their chances in the first half before Real did the opposite in the 2nd half, closing out a wild final and giving Madrid their 15th European Cup. Mark and Payton review all the moments that made the game, including all of the plays and players that made the dif…
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Mark pinches himself as the merengues collecting their 15th of football's biggest prize during a "transition" season, and their 6th Champions League title in just the last 11 years, two days before finally welcoming the arrival of childhood Real Madrid fan and current most talented player in the world Kylian Mbappe. The boys also talk about the pre…
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Episode 228 - The Science of Weird Sh!t, with Chris French
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Celestia and Ben have a lengthy A-segment, between discussing the almost-here SkeptiCamp, Ben's recent folklore convention, and what mischief TV psychic Allison DuBois has been up to. We have thoughts on the recently deceased Morgan Spurlock's legacy, and then talk about two interesting developments from the Catholic Church this week. Professor Chr…
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Champions League FINAL Preview! + Xavi Out!! Flick In!! La Liga Finale Reviews!!!
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Watch out folks, looks like we've ourselves a SUPER 'SODE!!! In this action-packed La Liga finale, Mark and Payton go through all the major news and notes since the last episode, starting out with Xavi's official departure, Kroos' emotional farewell to the Bernabeu, and the welcoming of Barca's new gaffer (1:35). Then, the final two La Liga games f…
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Is Xavi In Purgatory? Barcelona's Continued Nonsense + Real Madrid's Historic Season
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Mark and Payton talk systemic problems at Barcelona (00:12), including Joan Laporta's latest madness a Xavi update, Madrid's win over Granada (15:24), Barcelona prevailing over Sociedad (23:47), Real Madrid's comprehensive performance over Alaves (33:29), and Barcelona's win over Almeria (47:30). Plus, the boys preview Real Madrid-Villarreal on Sat…
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Episode 227 - Book bans, then and now
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Ben and Celestia roll out an abbreviated history of book bans and the psychology behind them. What sorts of fears manifest into the desire to keep information away from people? And which people? Is the current rash of book challenges a panic, or is the fear of such bans a panic? We start this episode with a solid opinion, then find ways to knock th…
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Welcome to the #Brace For Impact Podcast with your host, Kalecia Simmons! Join Kalecia as she sits down with some of the most fascinating individuals from around the globe to delve into their journeys, insights, and experiences. Today's special guest is none other than Crystal Dangerfield, former UCONN Huskie and reigning Rookie of the Year in the …
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Real's Champions League MIRACLE In Madrid!! + La Liga Previews
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In this epic, monumental, historic episode of El Clasico, the boys are here to give you the most comprehensive review to be found of Real Madrid's sensational comeback win against Bayern in the Champions League Semi-Finals (16:33). Then, some tidying up is done as Barcelona's important matchup against Real Sociedad gets previewed (53:52) and Real M…
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Real Madrid Clinch 36th La Liga Title with Barcelona Stinker, + Bayern-Madrid UCL Semifinal 2nd Leg Preview
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Payton grieves as his Barcelona find another creative way to lose in spectacular fashion, as their away loss to Girona (29:49), coupled with Real Madrid's home win over Cadiz (17:01), confirm's the capital clubs 36th Spanish crown (00:19). Plus, the boys get all frothed up for another thrilling Champions League game, as they ask all the big questio…
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Coming Soon Like, Follow, and Share!!! https://www.instagram.com/braceforimpactshow https://www.facebook.com/kalecia.simmonsتوسط Kalecia Simmons
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Episode 226 - Dim Mak "the death touch" with Peter Huston
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Can a human being be killed with one well-timed blow? Without question, yes. But is the secret to this fighting style held by ancient Chinese monks, or a flamboyant guy named Count Dante who advertises in the back of comic books? We look at real situations where one punch (or slap, or chiropractic adjustment) can kill a person, either immediately o…
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Welcome to this Champions League edition of El Clasico Podcastico! In this episode, the boys do a deep dive on the action-packed Champions League Semi-Final first leg that featured Real Madrid traveling to Bavaria to take on Bayern Munich (6:30). Then, we turn our attention to this weekend's La Liga action as Barcelona fight for their second place …
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Bayern-Real Madrid Champions League Semi-Final Preview; + Lewandowski's Hat trick and Guler's Goal
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The boys are all atwitter at another fascinating Champions League matchup between historic European rivals Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, and Mark details the many incredible matches over the years, including many hot-tempered affairs (30:52). Plus, Payton discusses the comedic keeping at the center of Barcelona's 4-2 win over Valencia to stay in 2…
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Welcome back, Culers and Madridistas! In this tight episode, the boys bring the news that Xavi, after all we've been through, will in fact be staying at the helm of Barcelona (1:35). Then, it's time to cover this weekend's coming La Liga action, as Real Madrid square off against Real Sociedad in a battle of the royals (11:20), and Barcelona look to…
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Well it's not exactly what you think...but our friend Arnold has something to cherish from the Two Twits, and Mark, of course... have a listen to 12 minutes of Twit-tiness.توسط Doc Martens & Clark Eide
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In this season-ending, controversy-packed El Clasico episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys are here to walk us through the final matchup between Real Madrid and Barcelona (7:32). This is a big one, folks. Don't miss the final El Clasico episode of the season!توسط Mark Volinski and Payton McCann
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Madrid Outlast City in Epic Duel; Barca Fall to PSG; Plus El Clasico Preview!
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The boys review an incredibly gripping pair of Champions League matches, as Real Madrid survived Manchester City's onslaught to emerge victorious in the Etihad for the first time during Pep's reign (28:09), and Barcelona endure a tremendously disappointing rollercoaster as an early lead evaporates against bitter rivals PSG (3:03). Plus, Mark and Pa…
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Episode 225 - The folklore of Scooby Doo, with Mark Norman
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We have a surprise visit from Scooby fan Kenny Biddle, then speak with Mark Norman, folklorist and author of the upcoming "Zoinks!: The Spooky Folklore of Scooby Doo." The show is beloved by skeptics, and for good reason. But did you know the show owes its existence to a panic in the 1960s about violence in kids' shows? Between guest stars like the…
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UCL Quarterfinal 2nd Leg Previews: Can Barcelona Finish PSG? Will Real Madrid Upset City at the Etihad?
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Join Mark and Payton as they give you all the info you need ahead of the biggest games of Real Madrid and Barcelona's seasons, as Barcelona look to book their Champions League Semifinal ticket for the first time in five seasons in a massive home clash vs PSG (36:24). Plus, Real Madrid look to build on a promising performance at the Bernabeu against…
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