Episode 167 starts off the new year with a new special guest. Terry Pluto is an award-winning sports columnist, author, and storyteller best known for his decades of coverage of Cleveland sports. A longtime columnist for The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com, Pluto has earned national recognition for blending insightful reporting with a deep appreciation for the human side of sports. He has been named Ohio Sportswriter of the Year multiple times and is widely respected for his thoughtful, fair-minded voice.

In addition to his journalism, Pluto is the author or co-author of numerous acclaimed books, including The Curse of Rocky Colavito, Loose Balls (with Hall of Famer Bill Walton), The Francona Way (with Terry Francona), and several other works that chronicle iconic teams, coaches, and moments in sports history. His writing extends beyond box scores, capturing leadership, perseverance, faith, and character.

A member of the Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame, Terry Pluto remains one of the most trusted and influential voices in sports media, known for telling stories that resonate far beyond the game.

Find out more about Terry and all of his books at TerryPluto.com

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As we close out 2025, Mark and I thought the best perspective for our listeners was that of our interview with Dr. Jason Kolb. We are re-sharing this episode for that reason. If you missed it, please listen. If you heard it, please listen again. May your 2026 perspective change from the story and life of Dr. Jason Kolb and his bride Amy.

After a catastrophic ski accident left him permanently paralyzed from the waist down, Jason’s recovery included not only re-learning basic tasks, but also wrestling with the harder questions: Why does God allow things like this to happen? How does one cope with suffering? With anecdotes, humor and stories from the Bible, Jason tells the story of his accident and recovery while tackling these questions and more.

Find out more about Dr. Jason Kolb here - https://drjasonkolb.com/

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This Christmas week episode is dedicated to the Cavs, noise and locking in on what matters.

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