Decaf

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

Decaf: Episode 226

Your hot takes of the week are BACK with Mark and Taylor on Decaf! On the lineup today: Hunter Biden's pardon, presidential election takeaways, the college football playoffs, and so much more! Listen now, and let us know YOUR thoughts!

12-06
31:11

Decaf: Episode 225

Taylor and Mark are back to talk about our forthcoming October poll, social media censorship, college football, and television show revival flops. Listen to it now on Decaf!

09-13
34:38

Decaf: Episode 224

Mark and Taylor are BACK with a recap of the July Beacon Poll, thoughts on the Olympics and Southwest's change in seating policy, and—of course—your monthly dose of hot takes! Check it out now!

07-26
37:27

Decaf: Episode 223

Mark and Taylor are back with another episode of Decaf this week! From the WNBA to Elon Musk and so much more, get your hot takes here on Decaf!

06-07
41:36

Decaf: Episode 222

Mark and Taylor are BACK with hot takes on the WNBA, reality TV, national media, and more. Plus, we have a deep dive on the April Beacon Poll. Listen to this episode of Decaf now!

04-19
39:42

Decaf: Episode 221

From baseball to Kate Middleton, March Madness to the Baltimore tragedy, we have it all on this episode of Decaf! Watch now!

03-29
30:26

Decaf: Episode 220

Mark and Taylor are back with thoughts on Wendy's possible new price model, the trainwreck that is the NCAA, a new case against the Biden administration, and more. Check it out on this episode of Decaf!

03-01
24:46

Decaf: Episode 219

From the start of Beacon's 20th anniversary celebrations to the uproar Taylor Swift has caused by attending NFL games, Mark and Taylor have all of the hottest takes on this week's episode of Decaf!

02-02
31:31

Decaf Episode 218: January Poll Results

The January Beacon Poll results are here, and Mark and Taylor are ready to talk all about them! From the 2024 presidential election to New Years' resolutions, you might be surprised about the responses to these questions. This is an episode of Decaf you do not want to miss!

01-04
30:27

Decaf: Episode 217

Mark and Taylor are here with a special episode of Decaf where they're talking about all things Pork Report, and college football, of course. If you haven't checked out the Pork Report yet, take a look here: https://www.beacontn.org/pork/2023

12-15
32:30

Decaf: Episode 215

An exciting school choice announcement by Governor Lee, a new lawsuit filed by Beacon, and predictions for college football this weekend—all on this episode of Decaf with Taylor and Wen!

12-15
27:47

Decaf: Episode 216

Justin joined Mark on the podcast this week to talk about the college football playoff controversy, school choice, Christmas songs, and so much more! You don't want to miss this episode of Decaf.

12-15
23:35

Decaf: Episode 214

On this episode of Decaf, Mark and Taylor air their grievances about the "fall back" time change, make their predictions about the college football playoff, celebrate a new survey about school choice, and so much more! Listen now!

12-15
29:55

See you in a few weeks!

Due to travel schedules, we won't be releasing new episodes of Decaf this week or next week, but if you have missed any old episodes—including our poll results episode—now would be a great time to check it out! See you in a few weeks!

11-17
01:00

Decaf Episode 213: Poll Results are IN!

Mark and Taylor dive into the results of the October Beacon Poll on this episode of Decaf! Check out the full poll results at beaconpoll.com

10-26
32:40

Decaf: Episode 212

Tennessee holds strong in state financial rankings; be careful what you believe in the media; a preview of next week's poll release; and thoughts on one of the most important questions this time of year. Listen to it all on Decaf!

10-20
29:24

Decaf: Episode 211

Justin joins Taylor for this special episode of Decaf where they talk about some of the most head-scratching things we've witnessed in the last few weeks: a lawsuit between two members of the Tennessee legislature, an impending government shutdown, an entirely new base of sports fans, and a popular coffee drink with a deceiving name. Listen to it now!

10-06
27:26

Decaf: Episode 210

Stephanie joins Mark on Decaf this week to talk about Beacon's new first amendment lawsuit, a looming government shutdown, and unlikely celebrity couples—including the one that has the whole nation talking. You won't want to miss this episode of Decaf!

09-29
26:40

Decaf: Episode 209

It's not just the seasons that are changing, but also Vanderbilt's ranking on a popular list, the Senate dress code, and the SEC's position of power. Plus, Dave Portnoy calls out a journalist on some questionable practices, and Mark and Taylor don't hate to see it. All on this episode of Decaf!

09-22
28:08

Decaf: Episode 208

Mark and Taylor's big takeaways on this episode of Decaf: - If you think Nashville property tax rates are bad, it could be worse (and it is in another big city in Tennessee). - If you are going to make a career of trying to take down school choice, maybe don't send your kids to a private school. - If you weren't a good quarterback while you were in the NFL, it wouldn't be a good idea to try to capitalize on Aaron Rodgers' injury. - If you're thinking about stealing from McDonalds, don't.

09-15
32:22

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