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Who Threw The Curve?"s podcast

Who Threw The Curve?

🎙️ Who Threw the Curve with Robert Ruiz🎙️ Diving deep into the social and political landscapes, Robert Ruiz brings his signature blend of sharp wit and humor to every episode of "Who Threw the Curve." Whether you"re a seasoned news junkie or just looking for some fresh perspectives with a side of sarcasm, this podcast has something for everyone. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of today"s most pressing issues, one curveball at a time. Prepare to be informed, entertained, and

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1:58

When a Biblical King Took on Egypt—and Lost Everything

Who Threw The Curve?"s podcast ·

2025/10/06

Thousands of years ago, a reforming Judean king tried to stand in the path of empire and paid with his life. In 609 BCE, King Josiah confronted Pharaoh Necho II’s northbound forces at Megiddo—the strategic corridor through Judah—and was killed, a blow that turned Judah from independent kingdom into an Egyptian vassal almost overnight. The moment is stark: a local monarch, conviction-first, crushed under the weight of a far larger, highly organized army moving to a different war entirely. It’s one of

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3:09

Marvel Finally Gives Hawkeye Powers... But Is It Too...

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2025/10/06

For more than a decade, Hawkeye has been the MCU’s favorite punchline: the purple guy with a bow standing next to gods, rage monsters, and nanotech billionaires. The memes were easy because the contrast was loud—he shoots arrows; they bend reality. So if Marvel is finally handing Clint Barton superpowers, it isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a cultural correction. It says the quiet part out loud: the everyman mattered all along, and now the story is ready to underline it in neon. The joke always missed the

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2:05

The Matrix Might Be Real... But What About Your Mind?

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2025/10/06

Mind beyond brain begins with a stubborn fact: experience. Neurons may crackle, blood may surge, but none of that explains the velvet-red of a sunset, the ache of a goodbye, the simple “I am” that watches it all. Call it qualia, the felt texture of being. It’s the part of reality that refuses to be photographed from the outside. You can map my cortex forever and still not touch the warm interior of my morning coffee. So what is mind? A byproduct of meat, or something the meat tunes like a radio? The

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3:15

The Forgotten Anime That Paved the Way: What Happened...

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2025/10/06

The Rise of G-Force: Guardians of Space Originally adapted from the Japanese anime Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, G-Force: Guardians of Space debuted in the U.S. during the mid-1980s as part of a trend to repackage foreign anime for Western audiences. It featured five young superheroes fighting to save Earth from alien threats using slick vehicles, colorful costumes, and bird-themed powers. Despite being a localization with significant changes, it carried over the charm and depth of the original

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2:26

How to Train Your Husband (Without Treats or Taser):...

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2025/10/06

Disclaimer: This is playful, not manipulative. The goal is healthy habits, mutual respect, and explicit consent—aka “good humaning,” not control. First, they use clear cues and ruthless consistency. Not the vague “We should do something about the garage” (translation: nothing will happen), but the precise, repeatable cue: “Saturday, 10 a.m., we purge the garage—20 minutes, timers on.” Same words, same tone, same timing. Pets learn “sit,” not “philosophically consider sitting.” Humans are no

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2:22

Do Cats Know Their Names? Science Says Yes, Cats Say...

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2025/10/06

Do cats know their names? Here’s what science says Let’s start with the painful truth: your cat hears you. That slow blink across the room? That’s not confusion. That’s acknowledgment… and a power move. Cats treat their names the way celebrities treat DMs—seen, not answered—unless there’s a compelling appearance fee, like tuna or the red dot of destiny. Scientists have poked at this mystery with straight faces and lab notes, and the verdict is basically: yes, your cat can pick their name out of the

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2:45

Does God Need Our Worship… or Do We?

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2025/10/06

Does God require worship? The question sounds simple until you notice what it assumes: a God who could want, a people who could satisfy, and a practice called “worship” that might be payment, praise, or posture. In many traditions, worship is commanded, which suggests obligation. Yet a God worthy of worship would seem to lack nothing. That tension leads to a deeper claim: perhaps worship is not God’s need but our need, not tribute to appease a cosmic sovereign, but training to align desire,

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2:57

Preparing for Fantasy Football 2025: Strategies,...

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2025/10/06

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2:21

Your Body’s Been Aging Since Birth?! Here’s the Real...

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2025/10/06

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3:09

These Anime Fights Redefined What Animation Can Do

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2025/10/06

Anime doesn’t just animate fights—it illustrates impact. These aren't battles—they're brushstrokes of chaos, motion studies in violence, and love letters to the absurd beauty of kinetic storytelling. Here's 10 anime fights where animation, emotion, and spectacle collide so hard you forget physics ever had rules Tanjiro & Nezuko vs Rui (Demon Slayer, Ep. 19) Ufotable turns motion into calligraphy: water forms bloom into flame, threads slice like ribbon, and a 3D camera glides through hand-drawn

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2:33

The Ring Didn’t Kill Sauron… It Broke Him

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2025/10/06

For all the memes of a giant flaming eyeball popping like a soap bubble, the truth is more precise and more chilling. Sauron had poured a vast portion of his native power—his will to dominate—into the One Ring. That act made the Ring his externalized self, the anchor that kept his spirit tethered to Middle‑earth and capable of rebuilding after setbacks. So the moment the Ring met the fire of Mount Doom, it wasn’t just a trinket melting; it was Sauron’s power-structure collapsing. Here’s the

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2:35

Unstoppable Bucket Masters: The 10 Greatest Pure NBA...

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2025/10/06

At its core, pure scoring is the art of turning every possession into a canvas for points—unburdened by playmaking duty or defensive lore. These ten players elevated scoring to its highest form, blending creativity, precision, and sheer will. Their footprints on history are measured not only by totals but by moments of brilliance that forced fans to hold their breath. This video ranks the ten greatest pure scorers ever to lace up on an NBA court. At number ten, Allen Iverson dazzled with

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2:46

When Strength Hurts: Colossus’s Painful, Permanent...

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2025/10/06

Piotr “Colossus” Rasputin has always stood out as the X-Men’s unshakeable bulwark—able to transform his skin into organic steel at will. For decades, readers have admired his unwavering loyalty, gentle spirit, and raw physical might. Now, in the latest arc, Forge has fused techno-organic nanites directly into Piotr’s metallic form, radically enhancing his capabilities. This isn’t a temporary power boost or a flashy gadget—it’s a fundamental rewrite of his very biology, one that he can’t simply shrug

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1:51

Emotional Karaoke: Name Your Feelings Out Loud (A...

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2025/10/06

If you’ve spent more than five minutes online, you’ve probably encountered the “name your emotion out loud” trend, because nothing says emotional intelligence like announcing your inner turmoil to the void. It’s the self-help equivalent of karaoke: grab the mic, belt out your anxiety, and hope nobody calls security. After all, if you don’t declare you’re nervous, does that even count as feeling nervous? Proponents claim that labeling your feelings prevents them from running wild and forming an angry

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2:22

Sabers of Doubt: Luke Skywalker’s Controversial Turn...

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2025/10/06

In Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Luke Skywalker emerges not as the hopeful farm boy of A New Hope but as a disillusioned hermit haunted by his failure with Ben Solo. Rian Johnson’s portrayal sparked fierce debate: does this darker Luke enrich his hero’s journey or betray the legacy of the optimistic Jedi we knew? By examining fan reactions on X and Reddit alongside the saga’s themes of failure and legacy, we can gauge whether The Last Jedi advances Skywalker’s arc or undermines it. Supporters argue that

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2:13

Apple TV+ Ghosted Us: Where’s the Final Season of...

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2025/08/25

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2:11

Why Chipper Jones Rookie Cards Became Scarce While...

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2025/08/25

In the chaotic swirl of the early 1990s baseball card boom, often dubbed the "junk wax era", most rookie cards were printed in overwhelming quantities. Yet, Chipper Jones’ rookie cards managed to carve out a reputation for scarcity and value. While many cards from that time are still readily available in bulk, Jones’ cards stand apart due to a mix of timing, brand variation, and collector sentiment. One major factor is the diversity of Jones’ rookie card releases. While he appeared in several 1991

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2:45

Stress vs. Anxiety: The Slow Burn That Changes Who...

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2025/08/25

In today’s hyperstimulated world, the lines between stress and anxiety often blur, leading many to treat them as interchangeable. But over time, the consequences of unmanaged stress versus chronic anxiety diverge in insidious ways. Stress, often triggered by external pressures like deadlines or life changes, is a short-term response. Anxiety, on the other hand, is persistent, internalized, and frequently irrational. When neither is managed, both can wreak havoc, but in distinct and damaging

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2:44

The Last Line of Defense: Why Goaltending Still...

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2025/08/25

Goaltending has long been heralded as one of the most pivotal positions in hockey, where mental fortitude, reflexes, and consistency converge under relentless pressure. A brilliant goalie can single-handedly steal games, while a shaky one can sink even the most dominant roster. In an era of evolving offensive strategies and high-speed playmaking, the goalie’s role has shifted from merely blocking shots to dictating tempo, fortifying confidence, and anchoring defensive schemes. From playoff

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2:24

Living Faithfully: Dealing With Suffering and...

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2025/08/25

Let’s face it: suffering and injustice are like the pop-up ads of life, unwanted, persistent, and usually arriving when you’re already five minutes late to everything. Living faithfully sounds lovely in theory, like scented candles and serene yoga poses. In practice? It’s more like trying to meditate while someone plays drums on your forehead. The trick isn’t escaping suffering (that’s for lottery winners and people who don’t read the news), but figuring out how to keep your soul intact while the

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