Sports radio (and sports writing) has been a passion of mine since the 1980s and talk radio has quickly climbed the list of priorities for me as well. I've broadcast roughly 7,000 games over the last 30 years or so, figuring our a way to get paid for watching sports. In recent years, I've dived headfirst into local news and politics and found a true home on talk radio. Fortunately, I've been married to the best woman alive for more than 33 years and wouldn't trade a single minute of it.
Andy Griffin
HIPS: Even In Darkest Times, There Will Be Decent People Working To Improve The World
By Bryan Hyde
It’s easy to become discouraged when we take an honest look at the moral decay, corruption, and abuse of power swirling around us.
But a willingness to face unpleasant truths does not mean that all is lost.
Succumbing to the counsels of despair robs us of hope, limits our vision, and prevents us from recognizing that we always have options.
But the truth
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St. George: Making More Marathon Memories
I've been to more than a dozen St. George Marathons over the 28 years I've lived here.
Don't get me wrong. I haven't run any of them. But as a sports writer, broadcaster and fan, I've had the amazing opportunity to cover the event many times (how many I do not know, lost count)...
HIPS: Find Your Unique Voice and Impact the World
By Bryan Hyde
One way to have far-reaching impact on the world is to find your unique voice.
We sometimes view examples of those who’ve found their voice as exceptions to the rule. In reality, each of us has a unique voice of our own that can change the world around us.
It
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HIPS: Sometimes setbacks can be a blessing
By Bryan Hyde
Setbacks are a difficult but necessary part of life.
It’s easy to understand why we don’t welcome them. They are painful. They involve disappointment. They can be humiliating. And they represent a failure to obtain something that we really wanted.
At the same ti
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Hyde In Plain Sight: Having Purpose In Life Is A Real Game-Changer
By Bryan Hyde
Ever notice how some of the unhappiest people in life are those who see everyone else as a potential opponent?
Whether it’s in the workplace, in traffic, or even among family, some folks are determined to treat life as if it were some kind of winner-takes-all game.
But
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HIPS: Exercise the Mind By Questioning Everything and Reading All You Can
By Bryan Hyde
We brush and floss our teeth to prevent dental decay. We exercise and eat a balanced diet to strengthen our bodies against disease.
But we should also be practicing preventative maintenance to fortify our minds.
A strong, healthy mind is not only more capable of clear and independent thought, it also is more resistant to manipulation by others.
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Energy and optimism abound as St. George Marathon returns for its 46th edition
ST. GEORGE — St. George’s signature event, the St. George Marathon, a race that has delighted, inspired and challenged thousands of runners, volunteers and spectators for more than four decades is back for its 46th edition on the morning of Oct. 1. Nearly 5,000 marathon
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HIPS: ‘Groupthink’ Is Easy; Independent Thinking Is Hard .. But Worth The Effort
By Bryan Hyde
How does a freethinking person discern between what’s worth knowing and what isn’t?
In spiritual matters, finding truth involves quieting the mind, humbling the heart, and learning to silence the chatter of our inner dialogue.
This is
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Local Facebook pages are great … until they turn nasty
There are a lot of local Facebook pages centering on things we care about. I love community pages that talk about local issues.
You've got St. George Word of Mouth, Washington City Matters, Hurricane Utah Community, Santa Clara Community News and Sharing, Ivins, UT Community Group, plus groups for Leeds, Toquerville, LaVerkin, Enterprise and more. Add...
HIPS: The Best Opportunity To Change The World? Not Politics
By Bryan Hyde
If we’re serious about making a difference, there’s a question we must be willing to ask:
Is politics really as important as it’s being made out to be?
A healthy society has many more institutions than the government to solve its problems. These include fa
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