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A primer on how human connection forms the bedrock of our resilience, The Friendship Bench gives listeners the tools to facilitate transformative healing by reaching out to those who are struggling and isolated from the world around them.

Sports Illustrated's chief NBA writer, Jack McCallum, only planned to spend the preseason with the Phoenix Suns as an "assistant coach" - and then write a story about his experiences. Instead, he stayed on with the Suns throughout their exciting and controversial 2005-2006 season. Gaining access to everything from locker-room chats with superstar point guard Steve Nash, to coaches' meetings with maverick coach Mike D'Antoni, McCallum learned what makes this wildly popular, innovative, and international assemblage of talented players and brilliant coaches tick.

AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER The must-read memoir of one of the NHL's most controversial and successful coaches—winner of the 1994 Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers. In the fraternity of NHL coaches, some stand out for their winning records, some for their big personalities and some for...

Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a high-stakes athletic program? In AT the End of the Bench, Dr. Robert Bradley draws on 35 years of experience to provide an unfiltered, literal guide to the world of athletic training. From the high school sidelines to the program director's office at Arkansas State University, this audiobook is the essential companion for anyone navigating the complex intersections of sports, education, and professional longevity. Dr.

Producer, editor, and writer behind the highly addictive, informative, and popular YouTube channel The Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak presents “a brilliant, wide-ranging essay collection that explores meaning and how we make it with the thoughtfulness and open-hearted generosity that have long been...

What if you curated the perfect life, only to have it crumble? What if in that rubble, you begin to question everything? When all you thought you were is stripped away, how do you find yourself once more? Well, if you’re Stephanie Wilson, you sell all your possessions and set sail around the world for 115 days seeking answers. But when big adventures end with bigger questions, truly finding yourself becomes the ultimate test of resilience.

Renowned pianist/composer/recording artist Robin Spielberg's brave and funny memoir Naked on the Bench: My Adventures in Pianoland offers listeners an inside look at many of the entertaining series of events and circumstances that followed Spielberg throughout her illustrious career. Whether it's performing at a private party for television news legend Peter Jennings, acting on the stages of Lincoln Center, or trekking through the Montana wilderness with a Steinway in tow, Spielberg tells of her adventures with humor, passion and great detail.

An inspirational, motivational book that chronicles Michael MacDonald's transformation from a scholarship player at Rutgers' high-level Division I basketball program to a highly successful executive at Xerox and then chairman and CEO of Medifast. 

Life isn’t a spectator sport—and this podcast is your invitation to get off the bench and into the game.Welcome to Bench to Bold—a show for anyone who's ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start living life like they mean it. Hosted by dynamic duo Alisa Hood, fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur, and Marnie Schneider, author, speaker, and football legacy, the podcast brings together inspiring guests, bold conversations, and a sprinkle of sports energy to help you own your moment—on your terms.Each episode features real, unfiltered stories from bold individuals across ...

What happens when a man slows down long enough to notice his own life? In The Cowboy in the Park, Gregg Patten brings together humor, observation, and reflection in a warm and thoughtful collection drawn from ordinary moments on a park bench. With the voice of a man who has lived, lost, learned, and kept going, these pieces explore identity, healing, relationships, aging, regret, faith, and the quiet courage it takes to remain yourself in a noisy world. Part memoir, part meditation, and part gentle conversation, this book offers the kind of wisdom that does not shout. It sits beside you.

An irreverent, hilarious insider's look at big-time NCAA basketball, through the eyes of the nation's most famous benchwarmer and author of the popular blog ClubTrillion.com (3.6m visits!). Mark Titus holds the Ohio State record for career wins, and made it to the 2007 national championship game...

On The Bench Podcast, we focus only on real people and real conversations. We dive deep into the things that really matter, and cut out all the other stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A space for real conversations and quiet reflections.Take a seat, this is The Life Bench. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, is the only three-judge panel in broadcast syndication. Judges Dan Mentzer, Rachel Juarez, and Yodit Tewolde bring decades of legal experience to real small claims cases from across the country. Beyond delivering legal rulings, they offer insight, guidance, and new perspectives to litigants and viewers alike. The show aims to both educate and entertain by resolving real-life legal disputes. New episodes of Hot Bench are available every weekday.

Providing expert opinions and suggestions on a variety of legal questions and topics from a Judge's perspective with a host of guest speakers who specialize in various areas, such as Crimes against the Elderly, Criminal law, Understanding the Judiciary, etc.

Join Bret & Owen, the most neurodivergent gay couple you've ever met, as they struggle to stay on a different topic each week. We might not know what we're doing, but neither do you, so come take a seat with us at the Wet Bench and we can talk it out together. There's joy to be found, and we'd love you to be there when we find it.Celebrate Wet Bench Wednesdays with us! (We post on Wednesdays, basically)Season 2 is coming soon!!!See you soon,Bret and Owen ~ xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wanted to know more about the judge set to preside over your case? Welcome to “Beyond the Bench” where San Diego mediators Joann Rezzo and Jim Pokorny get up close and personal with judges from state court as well as federal court.

Sharing candid conversations with personalities shaped by sport - uncovering the defining moments, mindset and character that drive their journeys. Grab a seat on the bench and join the conversation.

Do you ever ask the universe, "Why me?" Do you know someone to whom many bad things have happened? Well, that's me. I have wondered if I was cursed. Did I do something bad in a previous life that I am paying penance for in this one? I mean, I have been in three tornadoes. My life has been filled with tragedies from the start. You know things are bad when you are constantly told you should write a book. So I did! My faith has been tested over and over again. Hopefully, this will give someone else the courage and faith to get through something they are going through.

A podcast dedicated to lighthearted humorous discussions regarding crimes of the powerful also known as white collar crime and a review of the latest movies.