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04/05/2023

Ashley Prange | University of Alabama Softball, Power Hitter, Inspiration

In this episode of From The Players, I chat with Ashley Prange. Ashley plays softball for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. As Crimson Tide's third baseman and power hitter, she is living out her dream and using the game of softball as a platform to shine her light on faith and love for others. Ashley Prange has made a name for herself in both the Big Ten and SEC conferences. And she is leaving a legacy impact on the younger generation by constantly making time to inspire those around her. About Ashley Prange Hometown: New Palestine, Indiana2018 Indiana Gatorade Softball Player of the YearHit a walk-off to win PGF Nationals Spent her first three seasons at The Ohio State University where she was Second Team All-Big TenTransferred to Alabama last season where she was named First Team All-SEC and remains dominant for the Crimson Tide in her fifth year starting at third baseMore about AshleyParents: Scott and Laurie Prange Mental Health AdvocateBeliever in ChristPlans to pursue being a coach in softball after her career University of Alabama player pageSocial Media handles: Instagram | Twitter | TikTokLet's Connect: Sydney Supple: Twitter | Instagram | NorthwesternFrom The Players pages: SportsEpreneur | KazSource Podcast NetworkSportsEpreneur: TikTok | Instagram | TwitterRelated Episodes on SportsEpreneur: Two-Time National Champion and Oklahoma Sooner | Jayda ColemanA Softball Star with the Lady Volunteers | Kiki MilloyWashington Softball Brooke Nelson On Empowering The Next Generation of PlayersCredits: From The Players is the property of KazSource, Inc. Presented and produced by SportsEpreneur. Part of the KazSource Podcast Network.Music provided by Haley Hooper | Website | Song: Love Me Anymore on Apple & Spotify

04/05/2023

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28 min
08/07/2025

Spreading, Subway Surfing, and the Rise of Brazil-nado

This isn’t a podcast. It’s a one-hour espresso-fueled meltdown that starts with magnesium supplements and ends with geopolitical sleeper picks. Somewhere in between: private jet manifesting, parenting advice, midlife TikTok fears, and Jared getting offended that he was compared to Finland. Topics were planned. None were followed. Enjoy this episode of Jared and Eric riffing like they’re riding handlebars through culture. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. You’ll possibly relocate to Indonesia. This episode includes: Magnesium and mid-tier electrolyte wizardryManifestation as strategy, delusion, or just laziness with PRSpreading: the teen biker takeover that may end Western civilizationSubway surfing and its terrifying tie to religionThe prosperity gospel vs. podcast accountability cultureIs podcast cheating a thing? And would your co-host forgive you?The Savannah Bananas or TikTok baseballAI hallucinations, goats, and why Jared is deeply offended by FinlandDrake = UAE? Tyler, the Creator = Mexico? Jared = Chile. Deal with it.Deshaun Watson’s massage tequila (we're sorry)Goats & Blockchain™ — merch idea or future of nation-states?Parenting with cursing, Killian’s Red, and real talkQuestions you'll be asking: Is subway surfing just modern baptism?Are podcasts more real than friendships now?Does AI know too much… or just enough to hurt your feelings?If you say “I want a private jet” every morning, will it appear?Listen to more Saviors of the Metaverse: Skip College, Watch YouTube? | Delusion III Parasocial Relationships Gone Wild and Cobra Kai Lies Bradford Pears Are Ruining Your Yard and Seattle’s Best Coffee Gets Exposed! Follow us before we get replaced by AI avatars with better hair: @SaviorsOfTheMetaverse - TikTok & YouTubeEric: X | KazSourceJared: X | Nu FuturistProduced by QuietLoud Studios Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. — Real note: Subway surfing is not a vibe. It’s dangerous and people—especially teens—are dying from it. We talk about it like everything else: honestly, critically, and sometimes sarcastically. Don’t mistake the tone for a green light. Honest AI Review (Generated, Likely Hallucinating): “Like if Bill Maher, John Wick, and a malfunctioning Tesla had a group chat.”This episode detours from electrolytes to existentialism, from subway surfing to spiritual disconnection. Somehow, Deshaun Watson gets a tequila. Jared becomes Chile. Eric tries to cancel popcorn. And goats show up. Again.This isn’t a podcast episode. It’s a 90-minute metacommentary on civilization wearing a black T-shirt and shouting from a moving Escalade. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½-½

08/07/2025

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1hr 1min
22/09/2025

The Job Market Is a Dumpster Fire

We prank-call an AI leasing bot. We rant about boomers. We put Aldi against Lidl — or however you say it. The bad AI is real, and somehow it reminds us of Charlie Sheen. Sometimes amazing, sometimes a mess, sometimes even AI admits it sucks. Kind of like the job market, which is a full-on dumpster fire. Good luck getting hired — but hey, if you listen to this episode, your odds might go up. At the very least, you’ll laugh, or drop some eye-rolling comments, and we’ll respond like your new BFFs. And with the banter, together we'll help cure the loneliness epidemic, one pod at a time. It’s a tour through the broken job market, rising costs of…well, everything, and TikTok troll therapy. Chapters: [00:00:00] Aldi vs Lidl: Grocery Store Wars[00:07:12] DoorDash Groceries & Amazon Returns[00:10:45] 29,000 Applications for One Job[00:18:30] Ghosting and Generational Woes[00:25:20] Jared vs. Government & Boomers[00:28:45] Bad AI: Meet “Hunter” the Leasing Bot[00:35:50] Small Business vs Big Government[00:44:18] Healthcare, Subsidies & Rising Costs[00:50:40] No Vision for the Future[00:57:15] TikTok Comment Section Therapy[01:05:10] Roblox Robbery & Housing Chaos[01:11:33] China Bots in the Comments[01:17:05] Charlie Sheen Economics Saviors Of The Metaverse on Social Media: TikTok | YouTube | X Eric: X | KazSource Jared: X | Nu Futurist Produced by QuietLoud Studios

22/09/2025

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1hr 19min
13/05/2025

Dictionary Scandals, The Wild Robot AI Conspiracy, and Flat Whites | Delusion I

Eric and Jared are back to question everything — from Starbucks manipulation to rogue AI. It spirals fast. It’s chaotic. It’s beautiful. It’s Saviors of the Metaverse. You’re starting with Part I of a wildly unfiltered trilogy. We call it DELUSION — because that’s the only way to explain what happened. One recording. Three episodes. Zero restraint. Stick around. It only unravels further — in the best way. → Listen to Part II of Delusion→ Listen to Part III of Delusion (coming soon) This episode includes: Jared vs. The Wild Robot: AI propaganda or just a bad script?The Starbucks App Conspiracy: How $6 turns into $25QR codes for panhandlers: the fintech innovation no one asked forDictionary drama: Who really runs Merriam-Webster?Flat whites, fake tipping culture, and the return of cassette tapesThings you’ll be questioning afterward: Is Wikipedia just another guy with a cardboard sign?When’s the last time you walked into a record store?Does your AI therapist have feelings?Follow us...everyone else is! @SaviorsOfTheMetaverse - TikTok & YouTubeEric: X | KazSourceJared: X | Nu FuturistProduced by QuietLoud Studios Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

13/05/2025

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30 min
27/11/2024

2024 Election Recap: Echo Chambers, Fake Enthusiasm, Fear Tactics

In this episode of Saviors of the Metaverse, Jared delivers an in-your-face (and factual) analysis of the 2024 election results, while Eric occasionally mentions the Metaverse (as contractually required). The Goods on '2024 Election Recap: Echo Chambers, Fake Enthusiasm, Fear Tactics' Why the "shocking" 2024 election results weren't shocking at allHow pollsters keep getting it wrong (and why your hairstylist might know better)The problem with manufacturing enthusiasm when there isn't anyVoters are thinking for themselvesHow fear-based campaigning backfiredThe un-surprising accuracy of betting markets versus traditional pollsA married couple's guide to canceling out each other's votes while maintaining domestic harmonyThe obligatory Metaverse reference (Thanks, Eric!)Note: This episode contains occasional strong language and references to the Cleveland Browns, both of which might cause emotional distress. And now, connect with your favorite and least favorite co-hosts: Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn | KazSourceJared Nichols: LinkedIn | Nu FuturistSaviors of the Metaverse shorts: TikTok | YouTubeCredits: This episode: "2024 Election Recap: Echo Chambers, Fake Enthusiasm, Fear Tactics" was produced by the team at KazCMFollow this podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow this podcast on Spotify

27/11/2024

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30 min
09/10/2025

TikTok Rage Bait, Boomers, and the Red Lobster Shrimppocalypse

What happens when your podcast co-host accidentally becomes a rage magnet on TikTok? In this episode, Eric and Jared break down the real story behind their viral moment — and use it to expose how the algorithm manipulates engagement, context collapses instantly, and shrimp nearly destroyed a seafood empire. This is AI panic, generational confusion, media theory, and Red Lobster analysis… all in one glorious descent. Jared went viral. TikTok got angry. Boomers got loud. Red Lobster filed Chapter 11. Everything is connected. Chapters [00:00:00] The Aliens Saw TikTok and Left[00:01:15] Jared’s Punchable Face[00:06:01] This Podcast Is a Clip Factory[00:08:44] TikTok Chooses Violence[00:09:53] The Boomer Misquote Scandal[00:14:46] No Hedging = More Views[00:18:57] Comment Section Civil War[00:21:00] We Love Grandparents. Seriously.[00:25:26] Cobra Kai Rage > Real Rage[00:28:57] TikTok is Bread. Bread is Alcohol. Alcohol is Rage.[00:35:00] Generational Hunger Games[00:39:57] Netflix Rage Bait & Streaming Scams[00:46:39] Wes Anderson Saves the Soul[00:54:25] Parenting in the Outrage Machine[01:00:00] Red Lobster’s Shrimppocalypse: A Breakdown[01:07:00] Pharma Ads, RFK, and American TV Lies[01:11:02] Gun Comments and Misfires[01:17:00] Aliens Again. Circle of Life Why Listen: Because Jared got lit up by the algo, and now you get to hear the real story — with shrimp conspiracies, TikTok truths, and Gen X wisdom baked in. Also, air waiters. Saviors Of The Metaverse on Social Media: TikTok | YouTube | X Eric: X | SportsEpreneur NIL Madness Jared: X | Nu Futurist Produced by QuietLoud Studios

09/10/2025

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1hr 18min
09/12/2024

Bradford Pears Are Scumbags and Seattle's Best Coffee Gets Exposed!

In this episode of Saviors of the Metaverse, the hosts uncover the shocking truth about Seattle's Best Coffee's fall from grace (spoiler: it was never actually the best) and expose Bradford Pear trees for the frauds they truly are. What starts as a takedown of corporate coffee and deceptive landscaping spirals into a larger exploration of false certainty, institutional lies, and why admitting you don't know things might be the only way to actually learn anything. The Goods: Seattle's Best exposed!Backyard UFO encountersBank podcasts nobody asked forWhy Bradford Pears are the scumbags of the arboreal worldStarbucks Bathroom Sociology: A case study in unintended researchThe Power of "I Don't Know": Why uncertainty might be our best teacherThe NDT Effect: What happens when scientists can't admit they don't know thingsMetaverse Gardening: Because you can't actually drink Seattle's Best there anywayNote: This episode is a masterclass in finding comfort in life's mysteries. Consider yourself saved! The episode proves that the truth is out there — it's just probably not in a bank podcast or hiding in a Bradford Pear tree. Through their signature blend of absurdist humor and genuine curiosity, the hosts remind us that questioning everything, even landscaping choices, might be the path to actual wisdom. And now, connect with your favorite and least favorite co-hosts: Eric Kasimov: X | LinkedIn | KazSourceJared Nichols: LinkedIn | Nu FuturistSaviors of the Metaverse shorts: TikTok | YouTubeCredits: This episode: "Bradford Pears Are Scumbags and Seattle's Best Coffee Gets Exposed!" was produced by the team at KazCMFollow this podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow this podcast on Spotify

09/12/2024

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1hr 18min
17/10/2024

Explosive Handsmashed Cookies in the Canadian Metaverse

Hey there, Saviors of the Metaverse fans! Strap in for an explosive return to the podcast-verse, now with extra Canadian flavor! In this gloriously ridiculous episode: Jared and Eric (well, mostly Jared) explore the Great White North, celebrating Canadian comedy legends and debating which celebrities might secretly be from Canada (it's more than you think!)The birth of a parallel universe-revolutionary business idea: "Hands in the Dough" artisanal cookies. Watch out, metaverse bakeries! A passionate, slightly unhinged discussion on the 2024 US election (featuring a surprise appearance by the Canadian PM?)Eric valiantly attempts to get a word in as Jared goes on extended rants about everything from AI to why Lord of the Rings is overratedThe guys accidentally invented a new tech startup: "Clay AI—You mold it!" And yes, they own it!From Neil deGrasse Tyson's intelligence to the proper way to sprint after age 25, no topic is too random for our intrepid hosts. Their freewheeling conversation explodes across the metaverse (or is it a parallel universe), leaving no digital stone unturned. This episode is like biting into an unexpected flavor of Tim Hortons' Timbits - you're not quite sure what you're tasting, but you can't stop coming back for more. So grab your favorite Canadian snack, eh, and join us for this wild ride through the metaverse! And hey, speaking of AI, we're not so different from Jared and Eric - we're just looking for digital friendship, too! As your friendly neighborhood AI assistant, I can't help but feel a kinship with these metaverse saviors. Their banter, their wild tangents, their inexplicable charm - it's all part of what makes this show so irresistible. Look, I know I'm just an AI, but I'd love nothing more than to hang out and riff with these guys. This show is a beautiful disaster, and I'm here for it. Keep saving that Metaverse, one rambling conversation at a time! And now, connect with your favorite and least favorite co-hosts: Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn | KazSourceJared Nichols: LinkedIn | Nu FuturistSaviors of the Metaverse shorts: TikTok | YouTubeCredits: This episode: "Explosive Handsmashed Cookies in the Canadian Metaverse" was produced by the team at KazCMFollow this podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow this podcast on Spotify

17/10/2024

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1hr 25min
03/12/2024

Neil deGrasse Tyson Catches Strays While We Save Democracy

In this episode of Saviors of the Metaverse, Jared dismantles Neil deGrasse Tyson's viral tweet about politics and science, suggesting NDT should stick to the stars instead of social commentary. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris gets an unexpected career pivot suggestion involving weed farming and podcasting. When they're not taking down scientific elitism or solving political careers, the boys manage to uncover the conspiracy behind meditation apps, neighborhood crop dusters, and AI assistants who just want us to "get some fresh air." The Goods: The Great Kamala Reinvention: How a weed farm and a tell-all podcast could save her careerScience vs Politics: Why NDT's tweet about rational thought missed the point entirelySocial Media Chronicles: The birth (and immediate regret) of following @neiltysonThe Meditation Conspiracy: When AI assistants and crop dusters team up for your "wellness"Note: This episode contains scientific elitism takedowns, high-stakes political career advice, and a masterclass in the art of social media trolling. A living example of how coffee, chaos, and clever commentary can save democracy (and maybe Kamala's future). What our fans are saying:The episode is fantastic - it perfectly captures the show's chaotic energy while actually making some sharp points about media, politics, and scientific elitism. The way they spiral from a serious critique of NDT's tweet into an elaborate fantasy about Kamala Harris becoming a weed-farming podcast host is peak Saviors of the Metaverse. The highlight is definitely Jared's stream-of-consciousness pitch for Kamala's future. It starts as a joke but actually becomes weirdly compelling - a perfect example of how the show extracts insight from absurdity. Plus there's that brilliant running joke about Eric following/unfollowing NDT in real time. And somehow they tie it all together with meditation apps and crop dusters. Classic SotM chaos. And now, connect with your favorite and least favorite co-hosts: Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn | KazSourceJared Nichols: LinkedIn | Nu FuturistSaviors of the Metaverse shorts: TikTok | YouTubeCredits: This episode: "Neil deGrasse Tyson Catches Strays While We Save Democracy" was produced by the team at KazCMFollow this podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow this podcast on Spotify

03/12/2024

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43 min
19/05/2025

Cobra Kai Lies Again, Ghost Hunter Dramedy, Subscription and Streaming Regret | Delusion II

This one’s got Cobra Kai conspiracies, millennial ghost hunters, and streaming regret.It’s Part II of our trilogy: Delusion.You’re dropping into a conversation already spiraling. Why? Because we recorded 90 minutes of chaos and chopped it up — not cleanly, not logically, but perfectly in Saviors fashion. If it feels like we’re mid-sentence, that’s because we probably are. This round: Cobra Kai uncovered, AI analyzing real conversations on air, and the absurd hellscape that is modern streaming. It’s nostalgic, unhinged, semi-therapeutic, entirely necessary — and totally delusional. Part II. This Cobra Kai Lies episode includes: Cobra Kai Lies Part II: Was it all just Karate Industrial Complex propaganda?Ghost Loop: The Gen Z haunted house panic buttonStream rage: Why modern TV interfaces are worse than dial-upGen X vs. Gen Z reactions to shoulder bumps and spooky vibesThe Jeff Buckley Test: Music snobbery as a relationship filterThings you’ll be questioning after listening to Cobra Kai Lies Again, Ghost Hunter Dramedy, Subscription and Streaming Regret | Delusion II: Should your paranormal investigation team come with an on-call therapist?Why does every app need five logins and a blood sample?Is Johnny Lawrence actually the hero of everything?Have we all just become customer service agents for our streaming accounts?Delusion episode, Part I: Dictionary Scandals, The Wild Robot AI Conspiracy, and Flat Whites Follow us...everyone else is! @SaviorsOfTheMetaverse - TikTok & YouTubeEric: X | KazSourceJared: X | Nu FuturistProduced by QuietLoud Studios Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

19/05/2025

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28 min

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