Playing with Fire Podcast

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Freestyle - Welcome to Playing with Fire. I’m your host Dr. Bill Thierfelder. In this episode, a call for help in shaping the show, sports and technology ‘fair or foul?’, how to handle harsh words, feeling the rush, drugs, alcohol, sex and music.

Listen-Up - Continuation of an interview with Bobby Allison.

What’s Hot - I am asking for help with the podcast. I have spoken to more schools, more coaches to see if they would be interested in participating. Interview players, coaches, do panel discussions. What do you want? Let us know at feedback@reclaimthegame.com.

Praying Twice - Lullabye by Anna Foster available at Garageband.

It’s Your Call - A study of the content analysis of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs in popular music. (Study summaries here and here)

Skills and Drills - The controversy of the Speedo LZR Racer Swimsuit. Is it an unfair advantage?

Iron Will - A new study reveals exercise boosts moods in depressed patients.

Soul Food - My Imitation of Christ (Part III). My Imitation of Christ is available online as well as from a multitude of online booksellers.

Closing - Let us know what we can do to improve and expand the program. Feedback@reclaimthegame.com

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Freestyle - Welcome. In this episode, Team of Rivals, Another River, 4 things you need to know, cereal or Gatorade?, PGA longevity, and more.

Listen-up - Dr. Bill Thierfelder interviews Sal Bando.

What’s Hot - Review of the book Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

It is a story of Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Bill takes some of his review from a review by James McPherson of the New York Times.

Praying Twice - ‘Another River’ by Christine Havrilla.

It’s Your Call - Update on double amputee Oscar Pistorius quest to run in the Beijing Olympics . An article on the IAAF ruling and some video of him competing.

Skills and Drills - A study claims ‘Cereal Aids Recovery After Exercise’. Breakfast cereal and milk may aid recovery better than sports drinks.

Iron Will - Trip to Mars will challenge bones and muscles. What are the psychological dimensions?

Soul Food - My Imitation of Christ (continued). The 4 things you need to know. My Imitation of Christ is available online as well as from a multitude of online booksellers.

Close - Sign-off. Feedback@reclaimthegame.com

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0:00-00:50 Freestyle - In this episode: Belmont Abbey Athletics, Patience & Humility, getting ready for next season, and mental rituals.

1:20-8:55 Listen-Up - An interview with Bobby Allison

9:00-14:30 What’s Hot - Belmont Abbey Athletics. A lot of success, but with balance.

14:35-18:20 Praying Twice -Music - ‘Into the Storm’ by Pip & Merry. Used under a Creative Commons Music Sharing License. Their music is available at Garageband.com.

18:25-20:55 It’s your Call - A Sporting Gesture Touches them All. As reported by the New York Times (includes a picture of the event). As reported in Oregonian.

21:00-25:20 Skills & Drills - Is it too early to start preparing for next season? If not, how should I do it?

25:30-28:50 Iron Will - Dr. Bill reflects on an article by Dr. Leif Smith that includes mental rituals.

28:55-32:20 Soul Food - My Imitation of Christ. It is available online as well as from a multitude of booksellers.

32:25-3315 Signoff

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:00- :45 Opening

:45- 1:15 Freestyle - On today’s show: Australian sportsmanship, my trip to the White House, Exercise flaw, and a trip to Mars.

1:15- 6:15 Listen-up - We continue our interview with Ryan Vermillion. He is the Head athletic trainer and physical therapist for the Carolina Panthers.

6:15-12:20 What’s Hot - Dr. Bill’s trip to the White House for the arrival ceremony of Pope Benedict XVI.

Dr. Bill discusses how the event was a spiritual experience. From listening to Kathleen Battle sing the Lord’s Prayer, the Marine Corp Band and the Army Chorus sing the Battle Hymn of the Republic, to the spontaneous singing of “Happy Birthday” to the Pope on his 81st Birthday.

You can see a video of the Papal Greeting at the White House through this link.

Next Dr. Bill heads to Catholic University for an address to Catholic University Presidents.

The Pope’s message for his visit was “Christ our Hope”

12:20-16:30 Praying Twice - Gene Reynolds with ‘Prepare’ you can find his music at Garageband.

16:30-20:30 It’s Your Call - An email from a listener who brought the website

http://josephsoninstitute.org/sports/ to Dr. Bill’s attention. Give it a look.

You can send your feedback to feedback {at} reclaimthegame {dot} com

20:30-24:45 Skills and Drills - Dr. Bill discusses an online article entitled Expert Identifies Common Exercise Flaws.

24:45- 29:45 Iron Will - Dr. Bill and son are given “inside the rope” passes to the Wachovia Championship. Dr. Bill notices a player who looses his mental game. “Be aware of when you’re coming of of where you want to be”.

29:45-32:45 Soul Food - Dr. Bill describe John Landy’s example of virtue at the 1956 Australian National Championships 1500 m final.

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32:45 Closing - Remember, send feedback to feedback {at} reclaimthegame {dot} com. Also, we are looking for help with the show, so if you want to be involved, let us know.

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Music - ‘Your Fall’ by Christine Havrilla. Used with Permission.

© 2005 Boxrilla Music (ASCAP), music and lyrics written by Christine Havrilla

Available at http://www.christinehavrilla.com/