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Decaf

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Decaf is a weekly podcast by the Beacon Center of Tennessee where Mark and Taylor offer thoughts on what's going on in Tennessee and around the country.
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Episodes

Decaf: Episode 140

Sending a message about online regulations ✅ Hot takes about SCOTUS confirmation hearings ✅ Taylor's (and definitely not Mark's) most exciting week in sports ✅ Bringing back the '90s ✅ Listen to all of it on this week's episode of Decaf!

Apr 07, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 140

Decaf: Episode 139

Mark and Taylor's recent trip to Chattanooga, big news on stadium subsidies, March Madness final predictions, and thoughts on the slap heard around the world. Check out this week's hot takes on Decaf!

Apr 04, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Decaf: Episode 138

Ron and Mark took over the podcast this week to talk about licensing reform, March Madness (of course), their favorite new television shows, and New York lifting their vaccine mandates so Kyrie Irving can finally play!

Mar 24, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Decaf: Episode 137

March Madness, general life madness, a bad stadium deal in Chattanooga, and the type of rant you've come to expect on Decaf—this time about time changes. Listen here!

Mar 18, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Decaf: Episode 136

Gas prices, worker freedom, nostalgic games and TV, barking dogs, and sick babies—this episode of Decaf with Taylor and Stephanie has it all!

Mar 11, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Decaf: Episode 135

People are pouring out Russian vodka. School choice support is soaring. And awards season is upon us. For all the hot takes from Mark and Taylor, check out this episode of Decaf!

Mar 04, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Decaf: Episode 134

Conflict in Ukraine, a potential new stadium in Nashville, college basketball conference tournament season, and Mountain Dew's introduction into the party beverage world. Hear Mark and Taylor talk about it all on this week's episode of Decaf!

Feb 25, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Decaf: Episode 133

The ESA case heads to the TN Supreme Court (again). Canadian truckers are making waves. The excitement around the Super Bowl is still alive and well on our team. Mark and Taylor are (very) late to the game on some of the most popular TV shows of our time. And Mark gives a shocking shoutout. Hear it all on this episode of Decaf!

Feb 18, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Decaf: Episode 132

Happy Super Bowl week! Game predictions and favorite halftime shows—plus mask mandate repeals and Dollywood's good deeds—all on this episode of Decaf!

Feb 10, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Decaf: Episode 131

Controversial voices, home businesses in Nashville, NFL playoff outcomes, and reality dating shows. Get your dose of hot takes on Decaf!

Feb 04, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Decaf: Episode 130

Decaf's lineup for this week: National School Choice Week, a SCOTUS retirement, NFL chaos, and Ron's top 5 things to watch on YouTube

Jan 28, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Decaf: Episode 129

Home prices are on the rise. President Biden doesn't believe his approval polling numbers. Sports documentaries have become a huge hit. Some celebrity couples are very puzzling.

Jan 21, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 129

Decaf: Episode 128

The latest news on covid, Titans success this season, Taylor's heartbreak on Monday night, and whether or not it's acceptable to use movie quotes in everyday conversation. Get all the hot takes on this week's episode of Decaf!

Jan 14, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Decaf: Episode 127

Mark and Taylor talk about a win for the Pork Report, the Chicago Teacher's Union's latest demands, the upcoming national championship game, and favorite snow day memories.

Jan 07, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 127

Decaf: Episode 125

Taylor and Ron talk about the Pork Report, good news for Tennessee's business climate, New Zealand's odd Covid rules, and favorite childhood Christmas presents.

Dec 23, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Decaf: Episode 126

Justin and Taylor are on Decaf this week to talk about Covid Christmas round 2, Nashville's mismanagement of tax dollars, Elizabeth Warren vs. Elon Musk, and movie reboots.

Dec 23, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 126

Decaf: Episode 124

Mark and Taylor are back this week with a preview of the Pork report, plus thoughts about cancelling math, the college football playoffs, and cheesy teen dramas.

Dec 10, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 124

Decaf: Episode 122

Getting real about inflation, LeBron James getting called out, the best of Rivalry Week, and Mark's and Taylor's honest thoughts about thanksgiving food—all on this episode of Decaf!

Nov 30, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 122

Decaf: Episode 121

Lots of new reports from Beacon, Justin's (and Mark's and Taylor's) thoughts on the vaccine mandate, inflation woes, and the best day of Taylor's life—all on this week's episode of Decaf!

Nov 12, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 121

Decaf: Episode 120

What a week! Budgets, elections, a World Series win, and a holiday debate—hear it all on this episode of Decaf!

Nov 12, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Decaf: Episode 119

Thoughts on a recent cultural phenomenon, details about Beacon's annual heroes event, Mark's weekly rant about college football rankings (and other sports thoughts), and hot takes about some of the most popular movies.

Oct 28, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Decaf: Episode 118

Time to vote for Pork of the Year! Plus, rumors from the Democrat party, sports talk, and Mark and Taylor's favorite Halloween candy.

Oct 21, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 118

Decaf: Episode 117

Southwest employee shortages, fraud in Chattanooga, and honest thoughts on the college football rankings and the countdown to the World Series

Oct 15, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Decaf: Episode 116

Controversy around Nashville's transportainment vehicles, Facebook in turmoil, reality TV rundown, and Taylor and Stephanie's ideal music festival lineups—all this week on Decaf!

Oct 08, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 116

Decaf: Episode 115

Stephanie and Taylor have a girls' day on the podcast this week to talk about Ford coming to Tennessee, #FreeBritney , constant sports-watching at the Whitt house, and some of Stephanie's favorite moments with a two-year-old and an infant....

Oct 01, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 115

Decaf: Episode 114

Justin took over for Mark this week on Decaf to talk with Taylor about right to work, criminal cases that the whole country is following, football games of the week, and which reality shows they want to be on.

Sep 23, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 114

Decaf: Episode 113

Mark and Taylor are in person this week to talk about a new corporate welfare documentary, out-of-touch celebrities at the Met Gala, big upsets in college football week 2, and Norm Macdonald.

Sep 17, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 113

Decaf: Episode 112

Jordan makes his Decaf debut with Mark this week! The guys talked about internet rumors, nominees in the 2024 presidential election, details of the Oracle deal, and the NFL.

Sep 10, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Decaf: Episode 111

A huge honor for Justin, slipping approval ratings for President Biden, college football week 1 thoughts, and big decisions about streaming services—all on this week's Decaf!

Sep 03, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Decaf: Episode 110

A new report by Beacon (link below), upcoming episode of Over-Caffeinated with Senator Marsha Blackburn, college football preseason thoughts, and Starbucks seasonal drinks... Mark and Taylor have a lot of opinions on this episode of Decaf! https://www.beacontn.org/a-little-less-conversation-a-lot-more-spending

Aug 26, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 110
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