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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
Awsten Knight (of Waterparks) and Travis Riddle (of nothing) lovingly read and review sweet bedtime stories in the form of Waterparks fanfiction.
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Awsten + Travis get naked, try out a cool new voice for Travis, and make a plan for Awsten's untimely demise.
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311: The Halloween Episode (Guest: Zakk Autrey)
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Awsten + Travis figure out Awsten's aesthetic for the next era, are driven to madness by Jawn, and cry genuine tears.
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310: Archive Of My Own
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Awsten + Travis breathe heavily, make plans to pound the devil's soda, and explain the intricacies of lube.
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Awsten + Travis rate scintillating summer creams, play with more and more knives, and try to navigate Awsten through a meltdown.
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308: Blinded by the Mud
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Awsten + Travis make a bold artistic decision, nearly pass out, and rate the stories without any biases at all.
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307: This Isn't Good (Guest: Joel Madden)
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Awsten + Travis make the gravest error of their lives, get Waterparks dropped by their management, and secure a record deal for Travis.
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306: Kissing at Warped Tour (Guest: Kellin Quinn)
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Awsten + Travis give a lesson in using AO3, are interrupted by a child, and find out which band members their guest would date.
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305: Go To Church (Guest: Elijah Daniel)
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Awsten + Travis try to become hosts of the Wattpad Awards, discuss the McDonald's lore (again?), and blame Luke Hemmings for the way Awsten is.
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304: DJ Wattpad (Guest: Joe Ragosta)
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Awsten + Travis reveal that the podcast is scripted, mythbust Awsten's pubic hair, and revise the story they're reading.
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303: God Can't Hear This
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Awsten + Travis fail to understand geometry, block Jawn, and do a rockstar pose.
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302: Electric Chair for Travis (Guest: De'Wayne Jackson)
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Awsten + Travis start rumors, uncover that Jordan Peele is a fan of the show, and workshop their Jawn voice.
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301: The Thick of the Fic
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Awsten + Travis plan the next few seasons, start a local band, and cross a new line.
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Awsten + Travis wonder whether the devil is coming for them, browse the Bodybuilding forums, and let out "a whorish moan."Door idobi Network
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209: Happy Ending (Guest: Gracie Knight)
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Awsten + Travis welcome their plan B guest, exchange DMs with Drake on iTunes, and supplement a story with adlibs.Door idobi Network
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208: The Worst Episode
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Awsten + Travis create new podcasts for their friends, get a massage from Jawn, and reach a new milestone for the show.Door idobi Network
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207: Awsten Goes to Hell (Guest: Geoff Wigington)
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Awsten + Travis try to regain their stans, learn about their bodies, and veto reading a story for the first time ever.Door idobi Network
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206: Making Mudcakes
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Awsten & Travis try to find a better voice for Travis, acquire a multitude of sponsors, and learn about the history of Homies toys.Door idobi Network
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205: Venti Feet (Guest: Carter Hardin)
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Awsten + Travis lose a battle against allergies, spread misinformation, and learn someone's name.Door idobi Network
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204: Suck Them Fingers
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Awsten + Travis ponder their cursed existence, challenge the cowards in Hollywood, and make plans together.Door idobi Network
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203: A Sex Idea (Guest: Joe Ragosta)
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Awsten + Travis trash the website their entire show is centered around, perform an impeccable Otto impression, and determine that Awsten is in fact not a twink.Door idobi Network
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202: Fart Boys: Episode 3 (Guest: Otto Wood)
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Awsten + Travis give their fanbase a name, reveal the title of the next Waterparks album, and imagine Travis naked.Door idobi Network
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201: We’re Very Humble
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Awsten + Travis try to overcome illiteracy, discuss famous animals, and peruse Michael Cera's IMDB page.Door idobi Network
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110: This Whole Podcast Was a Bad Idea
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Awsten + Travis hunker down for the finale, discuss their experiences with enemas, and look to the future.Door idobi Network
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109: A Review of Entertainment
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Awsten + Travis explain the title of their show, get spooked, and wish they got more spooked.Door idobi Network
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108: Sweating (Guest: Anonymous)
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Awsten + Travis talk like a baby, try to calm their guest down, and censor half the episode.Door idobi Network
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Awsten + Travis appreciate attention to detail, schedule a date, and learn about the art of seduction.Door idobi Network
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106: This Is Passion (Guest: Jawn Rocha)
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Awsten + Travis chastise their guest, reassess their views on childhood favorites, and chastise their guest.Door idobi Network
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Awsten + Travis discuss the Made in America tour, absorb a shocking revelation, and explore the Felony Steve mythos.Door idobi Network
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Awsten + Travis attempt to silence an insatiable hound, talk with a dear friend on the phone, and change the topic of the podcast.Door idobi Network
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Awsten + Travis ponder the potential downfall of Waterparks, discuss the coziness of dumpsters, and debate Oxford comma usage.Door idobi Network
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Awsten & Travis try to take criticism in stride, get tricked by a story, and yell a lot.Door idobi Network
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101: This is Not Fanfiction
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Awsten + Travis welcome listeners to their slumber party, thank Al Gore, and discuss what to do if your car breaks down.Door idobi Network
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