<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Unconquered with Doc Staples]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unconquered with Doc Staples has covered Florida State Seminoles football and more since 2013. The podcast is now in semi retirement, with episodes being published on an irregular schedule and occasional X/O breakdowns posted here and on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YCCp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faf8a8856-e2b8-40fd-a424-82b0f2547012_1280x1280.png</url><title>Unconquered with Doc Staples</title><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:53:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[unconqueredpodcast@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[unconqueredpodcast@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[unconqueredpodcast@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[unconqueredpodcast@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Previewing Florida State at Boston College]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus More Head Coaching Discussion]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-florida-state-at-boston</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-florida-state-at-boston</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:36:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/fEElY0xA2C8" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the first game after firing Mike Norvell, can Florida State finally win a road game? The Noles face a Boston College team that was beaten 47-2 by Duke last week, but there are no guarantees that this FSU team can replicate anything of the sort.</p><p>The second half of the show talks more about the head coaching search; after finishing recording, I received word that James Franklin is being strongly considered for the job, news I&#8217;m less happy about than many are likely to be.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div id="youtube2-fEElY0xA2C8" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;fEElY0xA2C8&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/fEElY0xA2C8?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;f57cd5dc-cd9d-465f-b1be-6913ed898000&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:4046.3674,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-florida-state-at-boston?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Unconquered with Doc Staples! 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Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida State Finally Fires Mike Norvell]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s Next for the Seminoles?]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/florida-state-finally-fires-mike</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/florida-state-finally-fires-mike</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:07:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/wNlv5yCbTYs" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After yet another embarrassing loss&#8212;this time giving up 36 points to a Clemson team that had not scored over 28 against an FBS defense this season&#8212;Florida State finally tore the unbranded adhesive bandage off fired head coach Mike Norvell, who somehow managed the feat of going 10-23 over his final 33 games at Florida State. 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I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Previewing Clemson at Florida State ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Powers-That-Were Square Off]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-clemson-at-florida-state</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-clemson-at-florida-state</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:57:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/jzKOFNJSumI" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On the heels of an overtime loss on the road at Miami (FL), Florida State hosts a Clemson team that may be struggling even more than the Seminoles. 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida State Loses Overtime Thriller at Rival Miami (FL)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Close Loss Is Still a Loss&#8212;This Is Still Not the Standard]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/florida-state-loses-overtime-thriller</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/florida-state-loses-overtime-thriller</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:21:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/JcGmvswHBkI" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State gave rival Miami (FL) all they could handle on the road, coming up just short in overtime after two controversial calls took away the potentially game-tying touchdown. Despite four losses on the season, it&#8217;s apparent that Mike Norvell still has not lost this team, as they played hard and put themselves in position to win a rivalry game on the road. But it&#8217;s still not up to Florida State&#8217;s standard, and a close loss is still a loss. If there&#8217;s anything to criticize Norvell for, it&#8217;s not going for two after the touchdown in the first overtime.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. 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I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida State Faces Miami (FL)]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Bad Will It Get?]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/florida-state-faces-miami-fl</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/florida-state-faces-miami-fl</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:22:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/LutaBtdeYvk" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State goes on the road to face rival Miami (FL) as Mike Norvell coaches for his job. It's not likely to go well. Lots of things will have to go right for the Seminoles to have a chance to win this game, and the odds of those things all happening are very slim. Not only are the Hurricanes more talented and better coached than the Seminoles, they're also a bad stylistic matchup for the Noles as well. But this may well be Mike Norvell's swan song. 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Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida State Displays Glass Jaw in 44–20 Loss at Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams Take the Personality of their Head Coach]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/florida-state-displays-glass-jaw</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/florida-state-displays-glass-jaw</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:22:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/0JkZbs4ZhxA" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State was dominating Louisville, running the football seemingly at will, and about to score to go up 21-0 in the first quarter. Then the wheels fell off after a poorly called and executed play on fourth and goal, and Louisville outscored the Noles 44-6 from that point forward. 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Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Previewing Florida State at Louisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can the Noles Win a Road Game in October?]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-florida-state-at-louisville</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-florida-state-at-louisville</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:53:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/Mah0b3Jbw7E" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State travels to Louisville on a short week to face a Cardinals team on a two-game losing streak on a Friday night. Louisville is one of the most boom-or-bust teams in the country; can the Seminoles go boom or will it be another road bust for Mike Norvell&#8217;s squad?</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div id="youtube2-Mah0b3Jbw7E" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;Mah0b3Jbw7E&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Mah0b3Jbw7E?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>Please rate and review this podcast! 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Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reviewing Florida State's Dominant Win over Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did the Noles Turn a Corner or Merely Benefit from a Toothless UVA Passing Attack?]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/reviewing-florida-states-dominant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/reviewing-florida-states-dominant</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:25:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/3_kIWkceqA4" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State overwhelmed a physical Virginia team in Tallahassee, dominating the line of scrimmage to the tune of ten sacks while rushing for 281 yards and five touchdowns, all by QB Ashton Daniels. What should we take away from this win, and how much might we expect this to be a trend rather than a blip?</p><div id="youtube2-3_kIWkceqA4" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;3_kIWkceqA4&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/3_kIWkceqA4?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;fa2de3f4-e513-48e7-845a-250747e476e4&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:2599.0269,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/reviewing-florida-states-dominant?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Unconquered with Doc Staples! 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Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Previewing Virginia at Florida State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will the Hoos&#8217; Veteran Offensive Line Trample the Noles Defense?]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-virginia-at-florida-state</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-virginia-at-florida-state</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:19:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/X7MaSlCyHN0" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After an uninspiring win over an FCS opponent, Florida State hosts a veteran Virginia team that wants to run the football. Can FSU find a way to slow down a rushing attack this season and get a key win at home, or will the 2026 season be more of the same?</p><div id="youtube2-X7MaSlCyHN0" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;X7MaSlCyHN0&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/X7MaSlCyHN0?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;d5fc14a7-4329-4e4b-9eeb-c186f1c6270b&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:2504.8293,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Support the podcast via the <a href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/">Unconquered Podcast Substack page</a>.</p><p>Check out our items in the <a href="https://pnuv1s-nm.myshopify.com/">Unconquered Shop</a>. Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p><a href="https://justingalloway.benchmark.us/">Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage</a>: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house, you&#8217;re going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you&#8217;re buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business&#8212;the more questions you have, the more valuable he&#8217;s going to be for you, and he&#8217;s going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at <a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evaluating the Carnage after Bama Smashes Florida State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terrible Defense and Considering Hot Board Candidates]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/evaluating-the-carnage-after-bama</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/evaluating-the-carnage-after-bama</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:45:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/r3dQBFmJDXg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State was overwhelmed by a better Alabama team in Tuscaloosa in a matchup that looked an awful lot like what was projected in the pregame. Through three games, it's starting to look more like we know what this Florida State team is, and it's a team that is simply not good enough to meet the standard in Tallahassee.</p><div id="youtube2-r3dQBFmJDXg" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;r3dQBFmJDXg&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/r3dQBFmJDXg?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;ff5f0aeb-766a-4366-b0f1-f2c2fd97fe11&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:2563.5005,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Support the podcast via the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/unconqueredpodcast">Unconquered Podcast Patreon page</a>. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason.</p><p>Check out our items in the <a href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/shop/">Unconquered Shop</a>. Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p><a href="https://justingalloway.benchmark.us/">Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage</a>: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house, you&#8217;re going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you&#8217;re buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business&#8212;the more questions you have, the more valuable he&#8217;s going to be for you, and he&#8217;s going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at <a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Previewing Florida State at Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can FSU Win a Road Game for the First Time Since 2023?]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-florida-state-at-alabama</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-florida-state-at-alabama</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/Kk3hSXd1fb8" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State faces Alabama on the road on Saturday as Mike Norvell continues the fight-for-his-job tour. FSU has lost nine straight on the road. Can they keep that streak from extending to ten against a very good Alabama team?</p><div id="youtube2-Kk3hSXd1fb8" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;Kk3hSXd1fb8&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Kk3hSXd1fb8?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;ca70f85a-ba33-4dd4-b330-9bd6e48d3a4d&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:2432.7314,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><h2>Show Notes</h2><ul><li><p>Watched the Film of Bama vs Kentucky</p></li><li><p>Lots of similarities between Kentucky and FSU</p><ul><li><p>UK was leading with just over 3 minutes left in 3Q and lost 45-17</p></li><li><p>Bama has real weaknesses&#8212;this is not Saban&#8217;s Bama</p></li><li><p>But Bama is very, very explosive and can put up points quickly</p></li></ul></li><li><p>FSU Defense vs Bama Offense</p><ul><li><p>Bama doesn&#8217;t run the ball very well</p></li><li><p>Doesn&#8217;t have a traditional Bama OL</p><ul><li><p>Only 3.88 YPC vs Kentucky (40 carries for 155; 4 sacks for 29)</p></li><li><p>Russell&#8217;s legs are a factor; he&#8217;s a problem if you let him get to the edge</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Russell is still on the slow side making decisions</p><ul><li><p>Had an up-and-down outing at Kentucky: 16-23, 188 (8.2), 1 TD 2 INT</p></li><li><p>They&#8217;re still protecting him a good bit schematically</p></li><li><p>You can trick him a bit and he will throw INTs if you can get him in the wrong situation&#8212;doesn&#8217;t always feel pressure, either.</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Bama&#8217;s WRs are really good</p><ul><li><p>Ryan Coleman-Williams (1)</p></li><li><p>Rico Scott (7)&#8212;really dangerous, thick, explosive</p></li><li><p>Lotzeir Brooks (3)</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Game looked a lot like an FSU game&#8212;Bama did some damage on third down (5-11, including some longer ones)</p></li><li><p>In terms of FSU&#8217;s matchup, Bama has a significant weakness on the OL interior at center and left guard&#8212;FSU needs to exploit that</p><ul><li><p>They also struggled with edge pressure (field reduction in particular)</p></li><li><p>Problem is that they&#8217;ll also periodically hit big ones downfield against FSU&#8217;s coverage</p></li></ul></li><li><p>I think FSU is able to limit them pretty well, I just don&#8217;t trust them to be able to hold up without key busts</p><ul><li><p>Bama had 5.44 YPP vs Kentucky</p></li><li><p>I think somewhere around 5.75 YPP is realistic at home against FSU (4.74 last year)</p></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><p>FSU Offense vs Bama Defense</p><ul><li><p>This is where I think the game gets decided</p></li><li><p>Bama&#8217;s defense dominated Kentucky (seven of their 17 points was on a short pick-6): 3.27 YPP</p></li><li><p>Despite them only giving up .09 YPC vs ECU and 1.97 YPC vs Kentucky, I do think you can run on them a bit; the plays were there</p><ul><li><p>Their pass rush is very good and will get home&#8212;long yardage is death for FSU</p></li></ul></li><li><p>But their secondary is very good, and I&#8217;ve seen little indication that Daniels will be able to do much in that department</p><ul><li><p>The one thing that works in FSU&#8217;s favor is that Daniels has played against Kane Wommack&#8217;s Bama defense before and had some success (Auburn had 5.48 YPP and scored 20 vs Bama last year)</p></li></ul></li><li><p>I expect FSU to try to make this into a slugfest like they did vs SMU&#8212;run it and don&#8217;t turn it over</p></li><li><p>Daniels needs to run it more aggressively and better</p></li><li><p>FSU needs the outside WRs to make a couple big plays to have a chance in this one</p></li><li><p>I expect FSU to wind up with around 5 YPP in this game as they have periodic success on the ground but not enough consistency</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Summary and Prediction</p><ul><li><p>I think FSU can keep this relatively close through three quarters, I just don&#8217;t see them winning this game</p></li><li><p>No indication they can win on the road</p></li><li><p>No reason to think they&#8217;ll be able to throw it well enough to cause Bama problems</p></li><li><p>Secondary busts likely to give up key yardage and scores</p></li><li><p>More of the same, though I do expect to see continued fight, though Bama pulls away late</p></li><li><p>Alabama 37, Florida State 17</p></li></ul></li></ul><p>Please rate and review this podcast! 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Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:56:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YCCp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faf8a8856-e2b8-40fd-a424-82b0f2547012_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SMU tried to give Florida State the win in their ACC opener. The Noles found ways to give it back. Frustrating times in Tallahassee.</p><p>https://youtube.com/live/-kbldW3RP2c</p><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;f4bc13fa-b67d-45d2-9ca1-c449763b486e&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:1869.9232,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>Please rate and review this podcast! 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Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at <a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. 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Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:51:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/aLfvrHIsNhg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State defeated New Mexico State 34-17, leaving many Seminole fans frustrated at a closer margin than projected. But was the performance as bad as social media influencers are suggesting or was it an acceptable opener or something else?</p><div id="youtube2-aLfvrHIsNhg" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;aLfvrHIsNhg&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/aLfvrHIsNhg?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;43ec2fae-a1a4-480a-8e29-953817b9ff44&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:1888.0522,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p><p>Support the podcast via the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/unconqueredpodcast">Unconquered Podcast Patreon page</a>. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason.</p><p>Check out our items in the <a href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/shop/">Unconquered Shop</a>. Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p><a href="https://justingalloway.benchmark.us/">Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage</a>: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house, you&#8217;re going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you&#8217;re buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business&#8212;the more questions you have, the more valuable he&#8217;s going to be for you, and he&#8217;s going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at <a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/2026-florida-state-football-preview-2a6?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo0MjY3OTg2NCwicG9zdF9pZCI6MjEyODMyNTE3LCJpYXQiOjE3ODgzNDcyODMsImV4cCI6MTc5MDkzOTI4MywiaXNzIjoicHViLTM3OTIwOTIiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.xnKiVI0_Jkf5E87gFRxUqU5M8hv1fSWNcpzKyx5SYK8&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"></p></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-smu-at-florida-state?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/previewing-smu-at-florida-state?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p></div><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evaluating Florida State vs New Mexico State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things Are Rarely as Good or Bad as They Seem]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/evaluating-florida-state-vs-new-mexico</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/evaluating-florida-state-vs-new-mexico</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:21:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/v8HeO811Wdo" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State defeated New Mexico State 34-17, leaving many Seminole fans frustrated at a closer margin than projected. But was the performance as bad as social media influencers are suggesting or was it an acceptable opener or something else?</p><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;8040d889-5563-43bb-84d2-8575fed21b02&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:2553.7307,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><div id="youtube2-v8HeO811Wdo" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;v8HeO811Wdo&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/v8HeO811Wdo?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><span>Support the podcast via the </span><a href="https://www.patreon.com/unconqueredpodcast">Unconquered Podcast Patreon page</a><span>. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason.</span></p><p><span>Check out our items in the </span><a href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/shop/">Unconquered Shop</a><span>. Support the podcast by buying some swag!</span></p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p><a href="https://justingalloway.benchmark.us/">Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage</a><span>: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house, you&#8217;re going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you&#8217;re buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business&#8212;the more questions you have, the more valuable he&#8217;s going to be for you, and he&#8217;s going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at </span><a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a><span> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</span></p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/2026-florida-state-football-preview-2a6?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo0MjY3OTg2NCwicG9zdF9pZCI6MjEyODMyNTE3LCJpYXQiOjE3ODgzNDcyODMsImV4cCI6MTc5MDkzOTI4MywiaXNzIjoicHViLTM3OTIwOTIiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.xnKiVI0_Jkf5E87gFRxUqU5M8hv1fSWNcpzKyx5SYK8&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"></p></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/evaluating-florida-state-vs-new-mexico?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/evaluating-florida-state-vs-new-mexico?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p></div><p><span>Jacksonville, FL realtor, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a><span>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: </span><a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a><span>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com.</span></p><p><span>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, </span><a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a><span>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</span></p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a><span>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a><span>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</span></p><p><span>Buy my books! </span><em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em><span> and </span><em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em><span> are available through </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a><span>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</span></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Florida State Football Preview, Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Will an Improved FSU Team Handle a Tough Schedule?]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/2026-florida-state-football-preview-2a6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/2026-florida-state-football-preview-2a6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:16:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/1tQOdzvRdZ4" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;ae48d002-0ae7-40ac-a1bd-c441101a0390&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:3788.7478,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>This is the sort of schedule that gets a coach fired. But FSU should be significantly improved. Will it be enough?</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. 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Every 5-star review helps!</p><p>Support the podcast via the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/unconqueredpodcast">Unconquered Podcast Patreon page</a>. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason.</p><p>Check out our items in the <a href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/shop/">Unconquered Shop</a>. Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/2026-florida-state-football-preview-2a6?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Unconquered with Doc Staples! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/2026-florida-state-football-preview-2a6?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/2026-florida-state-football-preview-2a6?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p></div><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p><a href="https://justingalloway.benchmark.us/">Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage</a>: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house, you&#8217;re going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you&#8217;re buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business&#8212;the more questions you have, the more valuable he&#8217;s going to be for you, and he&#8217;s going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at <a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Florida State Football Preview: Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Possible Outcomes]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/2026-florida-state-football-preview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/2026-florida-state-football-preview</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:07:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/pyP-5RYOaBo" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-pyP-5RYOaBo" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;pyP-5RYOaBo&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/pyP-5RYOaBo?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>Back for another season&#8212;who is ready to be hurt again? Or are expectations so low that there's no pain left? This is a team that could be a lot better than anyone thinks&#8212;or it could lose a couple early and quit.</p><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;e67862b4-1256-417c-8aa0-ee532d34734a&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:3470.6025,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Support the podcast via the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/unconqueredpodcast">Unconquered Podcast Patreon page</a>. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason.</p><p>Check out our items in the <a href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/shop/">Unconquered Shop</a>. Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p><a href="https://justingalloway.benchmark.us/">Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage</a>: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house, you&#8217;re going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you&#8217;re buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business&#8212;the more questions you have, the more valuable he&#8217;s going to be for you, and he&#8217;s going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at <a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Unconquered with Doc Staples is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[FSU Plays with No Edge in Season-Ending Loss at Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida runs at will against Seminole defense]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/fsu-plays-with-no-edge-in-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/fsu-plays-with-no-edge-in-season</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:09:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180287579/fc4666815316eb233f782f16b90093f0.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State will miss a bowl after opening the season with a dominant win over Alabama. This team simply found ways to beat itself over and over, and by the end of the season the lack of focus and physicality became an obvious problem, further exposed by a Florida running game that averaged over six yards per carry. The Seminole program will now have to reevaluate every single thing they do and improve every aspect of the organization to have any chance of improving things from here.</p><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><p>Support the podcast via the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/unconqueredpodcast">Unconquered Podcast Patreon page</a>. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason.</p><p>Check out our items in the <a href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/shop/">Unconquered Shop</a>. Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p><a href="https://justingalloway.benchmark.us/">Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage</a>: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house, you&#8217;re going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you&#8217;re buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business&#8212;the more questions you have, the more valuable he&#8217;s going to be for you, and he&#8217;s going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at <a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Noles Get Out of Their Own Way against Florida?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-Destructive Florida State Team Faces a Bad Florida Team]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/can-noles-get-out-of-their-own-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/can-noles-get-out-of-their-own-way</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:28:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180121701/97934e08c8f21ea9bce9340205e2d086.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida has been a tough out for many of the teams on the nation&#8217;s toughest schedule, but they&#8217;ve not been able to score many points all season. Can FSU take care of business on the road against an offense-challenged Gators team? Possible, but I wouldn&#8217;t bet on it.</p><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><p>Support the podcast via the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/unconqueredpodcast">Unconquered Podcast Patreon page</a>. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason.</p><p>Check out our items in the <a href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/shop/">Unconquered Shop</a>. Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p><a href="https://justingalloway.benchmark.us/">Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage</a>: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house, you&#8217;re going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you&#8217;re buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business&#8212;the more questions you have, the more valuable he&#8217;s going to be for you, and he&#8217;s going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at <a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Norvell Returning for 2026 But Changes Needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIL, Front Office, and Other Structural Changes Needed to Compete]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/mike-norvell-returning-for-2026-but</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/mike-norvell-returning-for-2026-but</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:26:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180120808/664078547686465619975cdee83213bb.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida State has announced that Mike Norvell will be returning for the 2026 season, choosing hope over frustration. The question is whether they&#8217;ll do the things necessary to facilitate success for the embattled head coach.</p><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><p>Support the podcast via the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/unconqueredpodcast">Unconquered Podcast Patreon page</a>. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason.</p><p>Check out our items in the <a href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/shop/">Unconquered Shop</a>. Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p><a href="https://justingalloway.benchmark.us/">Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage</a>: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house, you&#8217;re going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you&#8217;re buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business&#8212;the more questions you have, the more valuable he&#8217;s going to be for you, and he&#8217;s going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at <a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC State 21, FSU 11 - Seminoles Need an Exorcist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noles Finding New Ways to Choke Away Games]]></description><link>https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/nc-state-21-fsu-11-seminoles-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/p/nc-state-21-fsu-11-seminoles-need</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason A. Staples]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:58:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/179622767/5d83e9706e5651ccddfb56797f4351a2.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just when I thought they couldn&#8217;t find another way to lose a game they should win, they go and do something like this. Florida State simply does not make the necessary plays to win when the game is on the line, and they play too many games on the margin because of inconsistency at QB.</p><p>Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps!</p><p>Support the podcast via the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/unconqueredpodcast">Unconquered Podcast Patreon page</a>. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason.</p><p>Check out our items in the <a href="https://www.unconqueredpodcast.com/shop/">Unconquered Shop</a>. Support the podcast by buying some swag!</p><p>Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast):</p><p><a href="https://justingalloway.benchmark.us/">Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage</a>: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you&#8217;re looking to buy a house, you&#8217;re going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you&#8217;re buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business&#8212;the more questions you have, the more valuable he&#8217;s going to be for you, and he&#8217;s going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at <a href="mailto:justin.galloway@benchmark.us">justin.galloway@benchmark.us</a> and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.</p><p>Jacksonville, FL realtor, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sellingfloridafast/">Luis Marquez</a>, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/</a>. Check out other examples of Luis&#8217; work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com.</p><p>Chapel Hill, NC realtor, <a href="https://shenrealestate.com/">Shenandoah Nieuwsma</a>, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I&#8217;ve worked with her, and if you&#8217;re about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you&#8217;ll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com.</p><p><a href="http://gmakeovers.com/">Garage Makeovers</a>: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774.</p><p><a href="https://www.eprcreations.com/">EPR Creations</a>, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I&#8217;ve trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too).</p><p>Buy my books! <em>Paul and the Resurrection of Israel</em> and <em>The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism</em> are available through <a href="https://amzn.to/3M1tIlp">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/paul-and-resurrection-israel-jews-former-gentiles-israelites?format=HB&amp;fbclid=IwAR1LaeiEbWzpphE_yt8Am9r9Au5U0zRRivZxx0hQSyc_erCzbscaXlmSAig">Cambridge University Press</a>, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>