Spielman and Hooley

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S2E4 - Spielman's challenging morning; Nebraska gets hosed; OSU's title-worthy schedule; Comfort amid loss Sep 21, 2020

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Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 podcast:

Chris returns from Philadelphia and finds a surprise waiting for him this morning

One problem leads to another as Spiels tries to leave the house and head for the hinterlands

We have a Big Ten schedule

Nebraska reaps an unwanted reward for suing the Big Ten over a postponed season

Ohio State's schedule is tailor-made to win the national championship

Spiels offers his assessment of the Browns win over the Bengals

A dreadful week for injuries in the NFL bites a hand full of Buckeyes

Minnesota's lousy start doesn't deter Spiels from wearing its colors

You gotta be careful using those "on steroids" cliches when talking about Bryson DeChambeau

An emailer shares a sudden grief challenge and expresses thanks for the faith portion

Bruce shares about two friends who have inspired many with their Godly perspective on a searing loss

Chris brings the podcast to a meaningful close

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S2E3 - Wade and Wyatt saddle up for OSU; Browns beat Bengals; @Reflog_18 joins the show; Prayer is a privilege Sep 18, 2020

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Friday 9-18-20 We Tackle Life podcast:

Spiels heads for Philly in a search for civilization amid pandemic precautions

Scottish Grogg is a flavor, not a punter

Buckeyes await their official Big Ten schedule

Shaun Wade and Wyatt Davis opt back in for OSU

Will signing with agents introduce a last-minute wrinkle to Wade and Davis returning to the field

Wisconsin tests positive. A lot.

Michigan names a new QB and must wear a mask thanks to its goofy governor

Deon Sanders returns to football, but not in Prime Time

Chris McNeil joins the show and gives the back story on his social media ascendance as @Reflog_18

Bruce and Reflog_18 compare decades of mutual Browns' suffering, break down the 35-30 win over the Bengals and tell how the Perfect Season Parade came about

Sports can bridge the ideological gap

Prayer is a privilege

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S2E2 - Spiels survives The Shining; Baker vs. Burrow approaches; More B1G foot-dragging; Standing for truth amid unrest Sep 16, 2020

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9-16 -20 We Tackle Life podcast:

Spiels is back from San Jose, where he thinks he saw the Redrum kid from The Shining

Larry Fitzgerald makes a winning play for Cardinals

Kliff Kingsbury is a play-calling savant

Vikings and Lions let Mr. Spielman down

Browns have issues

Joe Burrow looked like a rookie until the last drive

Did A.J. Green commit offensive PI on game-winning TD

Rumors of an October start to the Big Ten are swirling

Shaun Wade and Wyatt Davis have turned their attention elsewhere

Odell Beckham is a drain on the Browns

Ryan Clark says Baker Mayfield "isn't that talented"

Striving to stand for truth in a troubled time

Being grateful for life's greatest pleasures that we often take for granted

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S2E1 - OSU waiting on B1G green light; Browns routed; Bullock ruins Burrow's debut; Know your enemy Sep 14, 2020

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Monday, Sept. 14, We Tackle Life podcast"

The Big Ten appears on the cusp of playing football Oct. 17

Three task forces that are pushing for the sport each have an Ohio State representative

How can the conference sell an imminent return and Swing States maintain their lockdown posture

Playing Oct. 17 gives the league nine weeks for an eight-game season and time for a championship prior to College Football Playoff berths being awarded

Browns lose in Baltimore

Baker Mayfield may not be the answer to Cleveland's QB search

Odell Beckham's drop started the Ravens' getaway

Browns host Bengals on Thursday night

Joe Burrow nearly capped his debut with a fourth-quarter comeback

A.J. Green nullifies the game-winning TD with a pass-interference penalty

Randy Bullock chokes on the game-tying field goal

NFL headlines include Cam's victorious debut, Brady's struggles and Anthem protests

Dwayne Haskins steps up on the field and in the locker room

There's a lot to learn from the imagery of a lion stalking its prey

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S1E179 - Ryan Day wants answers; Would OSU sue B1G; Why NFL fans booed; Michigan's goofy governor; Remembering 911 Sep 11, 2020

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9-11-20 We Tackle Life podcast:

Ryan Day puts some heat on the Big Ten for answers

Ohio's attorney general makes a statement -- but not the kind that means anything -- about OSU's right to sue

Minnesota cuts sports

The motivation behind B1G presidents' inaction

Locked arms and boos at NFL opener are demonstrations of the same thing

Skip Bayless says a dumb thing

Rutgers' president forgets this duty

The message of 911 is to forgive and never forget

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S1E178 - Hey, B1G...make a decision; NFL ready to open; Spiels heads to San Fran; An email everyone can identify with Sep 09, 2020

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Sept. 9 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:

It's way past decision time for the Big Ten to give players, coaches and fans a hard date on when the season will begin

The fallout from an elite college player in the B1G getting injured would be a black eye for the league

NFL teams prepare for their season openers.

Power ratings have the Browns' 19th and the Bengals 30th in the league

Chase Young will start as a rookie in Washington

Governor DeWine teases fans with tales of his talks with Gene Smith

Kareem Hunt gets paid

An email from a listener touches a nerve that most everyone has dealt with at some point in their life

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S1E177 - Big day for B1G football's future; Penn State doctor misremembers; Bengals, Browns questions; Making solid eternal life choices Sep 04, 2020

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Friday, Sept. 4, We Tackle Life podcast:

Technology issues abound in the early morning

Spiels is predictably patient

His patience does not extend to Coffee Wars at home

Big Ten about to vote on making football happen sooner, rather than later

A Penn State doctor speaks off the cuff and then needs an apology to get off the hook

Bengals injury issues in the secondary

A.J. Green's importance to Joe Burrow's rookie year

Browns make a trade to offset a key injury

Mark Sept. 17 as the first Baker-Burrow Battle of Ohio

What you're missing if you do not answer the door

The best life choice is the best eternal life choice

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S1E176 - Why are sportswriters against B1G playing football, turning off fans' opinions; Living a life of impact Sep 02, 2020

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Sept. 2 We Tackle Life podcast:

President Trump speaks with B1G Commissioner Kevin Warren

That makes a lot of sportswriters mad

Why are sportswriters seemingly against Big Ten football playing earlier than originally planned

OSU President Kristen Johnson weighs in on the return of football

Chris shares the story of someone taken too soon, and someone wondering about their impact

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S1E175 - Ready, set...litigate; OSU parents protest; B1G's face-saving options; A wife of noble character Aug 31, 2020

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Aug. 31, We Tackle Life, podcast:

A Lincoln, Neb., court will rule today on whether Nebraska's players will get the quick look they want into the Big Ten's decision to postpone football.

Ohio State's parents protest at Ohio Stadium

What do we make of the size of the crowd at OSU?

Face-saving options for the B1G

Roster cuts are coming in the NFL

Mr. Spielman goes into his NFL way-back machine

Joe Burrow wants to get hit

The 31st of August prompts a reflection on a shared blessing of both Chris and Bruce

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S1E174 - A better way forward; B1G in max-protect mode; Myles Garrett's good intentions; Grace and patience Aug 28, 2020

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Aug. 28, We Tackle Life, podcast: