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Trey Dombroski on the Grind to Pro Baseball
January 28, 2026
Houston Astros pitching prospect Trey Dombroski joins Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano to talk spring training in Florida, minor league life, and the long, non-linear road to professional baseball. From
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Teddy Sharkey on Sacrifice, Crossroads, and Betting on the Hard Path
January 22, 2026
From football to baseball, professional pitcher Teddy Sharkey shares the vulnerability required to succeed in sports
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MAHA Strikes Again: The Food Pyramid Just Got Turned Upside Down with Maggie Gentile
January 22, 2026
The Department of Agriculture released a new set of dietary guidelines championing protein and healthy fats while minimizing grains.
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Teddy Sharkey on Injury, Identity, and the Long Road Back
January 15, 2026
Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano sit down with professional pitcher Teddy Sharkey to talk about the mental and physical grind of coming back from major injury. Teddy reflects on Tommy
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Actor Pat Dunn on Perseverance, Performance, and Finding Joy on Stage
January 7, 2026
Broadway performer Pat Dunn joins Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano to reflect on his journey from early community theater to starring in the revival of Mamma Mia! on Broadway. Pat Dunn shares
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Sgt Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez: Doing the Job Right: Training, Trust, and the Meaning of “Maverick”
January 1, 2026
Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano continue their conversation with retired Miami-Dade Police Sergeant Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez, focusing on the lessons he carried through decades of training thousands of officers. Bert
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The Progress Report Junior: Games Gadgets, and Growing Up
December 26, 2025
The Progress Report Junior takes over as Jack, Robbie, and Lucas sit down with brothers Blake and Austin for a wide-ranging, free-flowing conversation. From video games and consoles to sports,
Childhood
Throwing Out the Baby with the Bath Water? How We Can Protect Kids’ Data Online Without Penalizing Merchants & Customers
December 19, 2025
This week’s guest is Brennan Duckett, Director of Technology & Innovation Policy at the National Restaurant Association. We look at data privacy – especially with regard to how merchants collect
Crime
Sgt. Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez: Service, Trust, and the Long Road Home in law enforcement
December 17, 2025
Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano sit down with retired Miami-Dade Police Sergeant Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez to reflect on nearly four decades in law enforcement and the moments that defined his
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PART 2: When You’re Through Learning, You’re Through: Lessons in Life and Comedy from Bob Jewell
December 10, 2025
In part two of our interview with the Founder of Side Splitters Comedy Club, Comedian Bob Jewell shifts from storytelling to reflection, opening up about the lessons he learned through decades
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