Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
The Easy Sleepers have big plans for 2024. Come with us as we record, produce, and release our music in the only way we know how....DIY.
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Rice in Peace, MD foodie boyz
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30:10This one has it all folks... we make plans to visit at least one presidential library in SoCal (Doug prefers Nixon, David prefers Reagan as that is his favorite president) in depth analysis of a mid-Atlantic based food podcast hosted by children (followed by some relatively sad news from our podcast super producer) and last but definitely least....…
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I'm the Quincy Jones of podcast production
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30:07We get into some great stuff on this one....Alex makes a completely ridiculous claim towards the end. Feel free to send him all kinds of unhinged, threatening DMs. On this episode, you'll hear some of the best podcast production known to man. I watched a 13 hour you tube video about how to add sound effects to a podcast. I had to watch it twice. Ou…
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Who up playin with their worm?
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23:40Orbs are out, worms are in. Ask China, it's the year of the worm. Our beautiful debut album HAS BEEN RELEASED ON EVERY POSSIBLE STREAMING PLATFORM IN THE FREE WORLD. Also, you can listen to it on platforms in the world that aren't as free. In fact, instead of listening to this podcast, you should go listen to our new album. Then come back and finis…
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Turnin' over a new leaf
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23:34Folks, we're trying something new with this one. Thinkin' it was a success. Let us know what you think. As a little teaser for the millions of sleepers out there, we have been working on some amazing new tunes. You're gonna want to keep your peepers peeled and focused on our socials for updates. Our beautiful debut album HAS BEEN RELEASED ON EVERY …
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This episode has everything you could ever want. Which is basically just a lot of orb talk. Our beautiful debut album HAS BEEN RELEASED ON EVERY POSSIBLE STREAMING PLATFORM IN THE FREE WORLD. Also, you can listen to it on platforms in the world that aren't as free. In fact, instead of listening to this podcast, you should go listen to our new album…
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Just a couple of cool guys tappin' in
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32:40No annoying Doug this week. That means there will be no unintended heavy breathing into the microphone. This week it's David and Alex. They do about 18-26 minutes at the beginning going over homemade eggnog recipes. They try to start a beef but honestly, needs a little work.... Mike's not here either. He's touring every Major League Baseball stadiu…
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Holidays are gone again...but a shiny new year is here
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29:12Our beautiful debut album HAS BEEN RELEASED ON EVERY POSSIBLE STREAMING PLATFORM IN THE FREE WORLD. Also, you can listen to it on platforms in the world that aren't as free. In fact, instead of listening to this podcast, you should go listen to our new album. Then come back and finish the podcast. Edge beef remains squashed...but maybe 2025 holds s…
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The Boys are Back in Town (town = one of the two Edge studios)
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29:54Our beautiful aggressive boy (aka our new single), SHOCK NERVE, has been released on every possible streaming platform in the free world. Also, you can listen to it on platforms in the world that aren't as free. In fact, instead of listening to this podcast, you should go listen to SHOCK NERVE. It's official! We have squashed the Edge vs. Edge beef…
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The CNN/Fox News Politics Analysis and Prediction Episode ft. Hole Right Now
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1:04:57We welcome Mr. Cole rn to the fake podcast studio (fake studio, real dudes). We talk music (LISTEN TO PLEASURE THRILLS ON SPOTIFY!) Next, we put our heads together and intricately evaluate the political landscape. We also make fun of stand up comedy and the bustling metropolis known as Dundalk Maryland. Oh yeah, please note that despite Mike and I …
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The last "pleasure thrills" episode?
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51:45PLEASURE THRILLS IS OUT! This episode is what you'd call "inside baseball". Idk what that means cuz baseball is boring. However this episode is NOT boring. Mike sat down w/ Andrew from Heavy Penny where they talk about how great Easy Sleeper is. Typing that out may be considered a little conceited but that doesn't mean it's not true! Go listen to P…
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Pleasure is What Thrills
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21:28PLEASURE THRILLS RELEASES MARCH 29! We've been busy dealing with releasing a new single, and cleaning up cat piss...so this one is a little shorter. Great things come in small packages...that's what I tell people under 5 ft tall. Plus, I was sick for this one so only Mike had interesting/entertaining things to say. Whatever, it's free!!! Go listen …
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Welcome to The Easy Sleepers Podcast! Join Doug, Mike, & special guest Ian Stahl from LA band Brother Swan as they talk music, touring, and finger injuries. Easy Sleeper is a DIY/indie rock band based in LA. Your parents probably haven't heard of us yet, but give it some time. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/easy_sleeper/?hl=en Pre-save "Time…
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Welcome to The Easy Sleepers Podcast! Join Doug, Alex, & David as they talk about Easy Sleeper's plans for 2024. Easy Sleeper is a DIY/indie rock band based in LA. Your parents probably haven't heard of us yet, but give it some time. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/easy_sleeper/?hl=en Pre-save "Timekeeper" here (releases on Feb 9th) - https:/…
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Welcome to The Easy Sleepers Podcast! Join Doug, Alex, & David as they talk about Easy Sleeper's plans for 2024, their recent show at El Cid, playing their upcoming single Timekeeper live, creating video content, and more. Easy Sleeper is a DIY/indie rock band based in LA. Your parents probably haven't heard of us yet, but give it some time. Instag…
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Welcome to "The Easy Sleepers Podcast"! Join Doug and Mike as they talk about Easy Sleeper's plans for 2024, the writing and recording process for their new single "Timekeeper", the fulfilling (and not so fulfilling) aspects of being in a DIY band, and more. Easy Sleeper is a DIY/indie rock band based in LA. Your parents probably haven't heard of u…
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