Best Mike Sampson Podcasts (2025)

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Tiago Splitter on Creating Early Advantages, Attacking With Stampedes, and Quick Practice Bursts {Portland Trailblazers} 57:53

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Slappin' Glass sits down this week with newly hired Portland Trailblazers Assistant Coach, Tiago Splitter! In this fantastic conversation the trio dive into Coach Splitter's thoughts on creating advantages in the middle third of the floor, attacking via stampedes, and discusses first year head coaching decisions and handling midseason stressors dur…

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Gaming's Summer Spectacle: Xbox and Playstation are battling it out. with exciting games announcements and hardware reveals. Also, killer doll Megan is back this summer with a sequel to major hit movie ... 57:09

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Send us a text We dive into the major gaming announcements from PlayStation's State of Play and Xbox's Showcase events, comparing the different strategies each platform is taking and highlighting the most exciting upcoming games and hardware. • PlayStation VR is making a comeback with the upcoming game "Thief" featuring a new protagonist • Mortal K…

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What's Happening In Model Railroading - June 2025 - Tony Cook & Jeff Otto 43:58

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Track. If you're going to run your trains, you're going to need it, and Jeff Otto from Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply is all about it. Jeff tells us when he got involved with creating his own turnouts, diamonds, crossings and track and how it went from a personal desire to a full fledged business. Later, Tony and I talk about the latest news …

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BPA Season Finale with new OL Coach Mike Bloomgren and DE Isaiah McGuire – Best Podcast Available – 6.18.25 33:28

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On this week’s final off-season episode of the Best Podcast Available new OL Coach Mike Bloomgren discusses the challenges his room faces this season and how the guys performed in minicamp. DE Isaiah McGuire joins the show as well to discuss his goals for 2025 and Browns Play by Play Voice Andrew Siciliano and Jason Gibbs recap the off-season and l…

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393 Embracing Infinite Possibilities in Leadership: Lessons from Astronaut, Physician, and CEO Dr. Bernard A. Harris 42:48

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Bernard Harris, a leader whose extraordinary career trajectory—from physician to NASA astronaut to CEO and venture capitalist—offers rare insights into the inner work of leadership. Dr. Harris is the first African American to walk in space, and the author of Embracing Infinite…

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ATLP Rewind - Alan Saatkamp & The Chippewa River Divisions - September 5, 2023 59:27

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ATLP Rewind - Orginally Released September 5, 2023 It's never too late to build your dream layout. Alan Saatkamp is a testament to this, as he, at age 70, is building the railroad he's always wanted, taking the experience of multiple layout builds and moves around the country to his new home in Normal, Illinois. Alan shares those experiences, from …

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Mike MacDonald on Ingredients of Great Teams, Offensive Rebounding, and the Two-Guard Offense {Daemen} 1:19:47

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Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Daemen University, Mike MacDonald! In this terrific conversation the trio dive into Coach MacDonald's thoughts on the ingredients of great teams, handling success, and discusses offensive rebounding and the two-guard offense during the always entertaining "Start, Sub, or Sit?!" To join coach…

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Best Podcast Available: Browns Minicamp Day 1 RECAP + EXCLUSIVE Jack Conklin Interview! - 6.11.25 24:42

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On this week's episode, Browns PBP Voice Andrew Siciliano and Jason Gibbs break down everything from Browns Mandatory Minicamp Day 1. They'll dive into the standout plays, top performers, and analyze all of the action! All that plus Andrew sits down with All-Pro OT Jack Conklin! He'll share his insights on the team's progress, his personal outlook …

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Steve Pettit and Too Many Layouts To List Here 1:02:30

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One man and a multitude of layouts. That's how Steve Pettit has developed his amazing skill set and we learn all about his beginnings on this episode of Around The Layout. Steve answers the question of how, as an Australian, became interested in North American railroads and how his diverse interests in railroads and scales has helped him connect to…

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Gaming's Godfather has returned with the Switch 2: First Impressions, Nintendo's Zelda movie delay and much more. 50:22

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Send us a text The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally arrived after an eight-year wait, and we're breaking down everything about Nintendo's newest console. Mike managed to secure a pre-order at a GameStop location that wasn't on most people's radar, giving us the chance to experience this highly anticipated system first-hand. • First impressions reveal …

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392 Section CEO Greg Shove on Leading Through AI: Rethinking Business Models, Talent, and Strategy 56:57

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Greg Shove, CEO of Section and a serial entrepreneur with a deep track record of leading transformative growth. Shove’s leadership journey includes multiple successful pivots, and in this conversation, he brings a uniquely grounded perspective on how AI is fundamentally changing …

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ATLP Rewind - William Sampson - Father & Son and the Great Northern and Milwaukee Road - June 12, 2023 1:02:39

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ATLP Rewind - Episode Orginally Released June 12, 2023 With Father's Day less than a week away, we got the father/son duo of William Sampson and William Sampson together to share their bond over model railroading. William Sr. tells us how railroad is in the Sampson blood, with ties to railroading in several generations. He then tells us how he got …

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Mike DeGeorge on Process Driven Analytics, Training Decision Making, and Program Alignment (Cal Poly SLO) 1:20:45

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Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Mike DeGeorge. Coach DeGeorge has risen from D3, to D2, to D1 Head Coach and joins the show to discuss his thoughts on Process Driven Analytics, early "Hit Aheads", Pace of Play, and discusses training decision making, and program alignment during the always fun "St…

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Breaking down OTA Practices Week 2 + Exclusive Interview with Grant Delpit - Best Podcast Available - 6.5.25 43:30

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The boys are back with the latest episode of Best Podcast Available! This week, we're diving deep into all the action from Week 2 of the Browns OTAs. Join us as we break down the key takeaways from practice, discuss standout performances, and analyze what it all means for the upcoming season. PLUS, we've got an exclusive interview with Browns Safet…

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391 Thursday Refresh: Simon Bailey on Resilience and Brilliance: Unleashing Leadership Potential and Lessons from Disney 33:15

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In this insightful episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Simon T. Bailey, a renowned speaker, leadership expert, and author of Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future. Simon is best known for his work on personal and professional brilliance, with a focus …

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This Old Layout - Rochester Model Railroad Club with Ed O'Connell & Rob Bartels 1:01:49

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Sometimes, an old layout is worth saving, especially one that is rich in history and has been touched by some model railroading greats. This is the story of the Rochester Model Railroad Club and their efforts to take their 1980's layout from DC to DCC and make it a layout that is modernized and interactive. Club members Ed O'Connell and Rob Bartels…

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390 Beyond Engagement: What Great Leaders Actually Do Differently to Earn Commitment with Dave Garrison, Author, The Buy-In Advantage 40:58

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What if your employees appear engaged, but aren’t truly committed? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dave Garrison, an experienced CEO, board member, and author of The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Stop Caring and How Great Leaders Inspire Commitment. Drawing on his work with companies like Ameritrade and his ex…

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2025 Spring Creek Model Trains Biennial Train Show Preview with Tony Cook, Mike Zucker and Jeff Zucker 39:40

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25 years in business - that surely is something to celebrate! This coming July 4th weekend, Spring Creek Model Trains will be doing just that. We discuss how the Zuckers went from the living room and a dream to a destination model railroad store located in the middle of America's Heartland, and how they bring the store to you with stops at hobby sh…

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Kellen Sampson on Unscripted Points, Winning the Margins, and Playing with Two Bigs {Houston} 1:07:09

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Slappin' Glass is joined this week by Houston MBB Assistant/Head Coach in Waiting, Kellen Sampson. In this terrific conversation the trio discuss winning the margins, unscripted points, offensive rebounding principles, and explore topics of playing with two bigs, and elite player development sessions during the always entertaining "Start, Sub, or S…

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Rookie Linebacker Carson Schwesinger and Jacques Cesaire join the show! | Best Podcast Available 23:50

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Join us on Best Podcast Available as we sit down with Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger and Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire! Carson gives his initial thoughts on being drafted and what he will bring as he joins the LB room. Coach Cesaire breaks down Rookie Minicamp and takes a look at Mason Graham's first practice with the …

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389 Small Shifts, Big Impact: Leadership Lessons from Mike Mears, Former CIA HR Chief and Founder of the CIA Leadership Academy 51:47

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What happens when even the most powerful leaders pull every lever they’ve been taught to use—bonuses, metrics, training—and nothing changes? That’s the question that set Mike Mears, former CIA Chief of Human Capital, on a mission to rethink leadership from the inside out. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mike joins Mahan Tavakoli to share …

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ATLP Rewind - Ray Arnott & The P&W & NECR Interchange Model Railroad - April 1, 2023 1:07:17

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 1, 2023 Welcome to another dimmension, where Joe Mammay is the host of Around The Layout and is interviewing Ray Arnott. Come along as we hear about Ray's start in model railroading, from a TYCO set to an attempt at N scale. Ray tells us how the prototype led him back to the hobby, and how joining a club intr…

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Jenny Boucek on Assessing Player Value, PNR Cutting Concepts, and Loyalty in Coaching {Indiana Pacers} 44:15

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Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach, Jenny Boucek! In this terrific re-run episode from 2021 the trio dive into PNR cutting concepts, late-game analytics, and discuss assessing player value, defending the Short Roll, and loyalty in coaching during the alway fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!" To join coaches and championsh…

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Dylan Sampson and Harold Fannin Jr. Join - Best Podcast Available - 05.21.25 34:23

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On this week’s edition of the Best Podcast Available, Andrew Siciliano sits down with both Dylan Sampson and Harold Fannin Jr. to talk draft process, rookie minicamp and season expectations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cleveland Browns

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Grand Theft Auto 6 Delay,Microsoft's handheld strategy is confusing, Godfather of gaming says:Don't Hack or lose everything, Switch 2 pre-orders are crazy and much more. 55:09

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Send us a text Mike and Taze tackle gaming's hottest topics including GTA 6's year-long delay, Xbox's confusing handheld strategy, and Nintendo's strict new anti-piracy measures. • Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed until May/2026, proving Mr. Amazing earlier predictions correct • Rockstar likely knew about this delay long before announcing it, fr…

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388 Mastering Uncertainty: Lessons from Former Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney on Leading Yourself and Your Team When Nothing Goes as Planned 45:40

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In this timely and compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes back Rich Diviney, retired Navy SEAL Commander and bestselling author of The Attributes. This conversation focuses on Rich’s latest book, Mastering Uncertainty, and delivers insights highly relevant to leaders navigating today’s volatile, complex environment. Wi…

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Talking Ops with Don Irace - Small Layout, Big Ops Potential with Thomas Klimoski 1:12:37

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It's time for part 2 with author and model railroader Thomas Klimoski, and joining us to dig into operations on small layouts is our resident expert on the topic, Don Irace. Tom talks about how a smaller layout can still pack a full operations experience with some good planning and can be beneficial for those who don't have a huge crew or the time …

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ATLP Rewind - Rob Arsenault and Weather My Trains - April 25, 2023 1:08:51

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 25, 2023 Seven days a week, Weather My Trains' Rob Arsenault is producing some of the most realistic and jaw-dropping weathering in the hobby. In this episode of Around The Layout, Rob puts down the brush and tells how a childhood spent on Prince Edward Island and railfanning the PEI sparked his lifelong love…

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Shedeur Sanders joins the BPA – Best Podcast Available – 5.16.25 18:40

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On this week’s edition of the Best Podcast Available, Andrew Siciliano sits down with Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders to talk rookie minicamp, his first thoughts putting on the Browns uniform and how he’s integrating himself into his new home! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cleveland Browns

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Rhett Soliday on Winning with Small Guards, "Teachable Moments", and Defending the Middle Third {Vanguard} 1:17:34

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Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the HC of D2 Vanguard University, Rhett Soliday! The former NAIA Coach of the Year after winning the 2014 National Championship brings a wealth of knowledge to the show as the trio dive into Coach Soliday's philosophy on winning with smaller guards, defending all 94 feet of the floor, and discusses BLOB tacti…

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387 You Can’t Outsmart AI—But You Can Out-Human It: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World with Mark Schaefer 51:20

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In this compelling episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mark Schaefer returns to share fresh, provocative insights from his latest book, Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World. A globally respected marketing strategist, bestselling author, and deep observer of technological change, Schaefer brings sharp clarity to a pressing le…

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What's Happening In Model Railroading - May 2025 - Jason Shron & Jordan Smith 1:02:20

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Unless you've been living completely off the grid over the last few months, you know that the business of model railroading is facing unprecedented challenges. On this episode of What's Happening In Model Railroading, Jason Shron and Jordan Smith from Rapido Trains share insights into the manufacturing of model railroad products, the people who mak…

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2025 St. Louis RPM Preview with Lonnie Bathurst & Scott Thornton 52:09

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Hanging with the homies - that's what we do at the St. Louis RPM. Two of those "homies", Lonnie Bathurst and Scott Thornton, make their annual stop at the ATLP Studio to tell us all about the 18th Annual edition of this great event. Lonnie tells us what makes the STL RPM such a special event and Scott shares why it's on his calendar every year. We …

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New QB Dillon Gabriel joins the show! - Best Podcast Available - 5.11.25 21:04

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On this episode of the Best Podcast Available, Andrew Siciliano talks with new Browns QB Dillon Gabriel as well as his former head coach at Oregon Dan Lanning. Get your first look at the rookies, as the guys fill you in on everything that happened at day one of Rookie Mini Camp! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Scott Wylie on the Cognitive Underpinnings of Decision-Making, the Mental Makeup of Elite PNR Players, and How "Impulse Control" Affects Shot Selection {S2 Cognition} 1:11:08

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Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Co-Founder and CEO of S2 Cognition, Scott Wylie! S2 is a leader in the field of measuring the cognitive underpinnings of athletes and high performers, and in this highly insightful conversation the trio dive into how S2 measures decision making capabilities, as well as how coaches can use that knowledge, …

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Microsoft's Price Hikes: Gaming's Financial Future, will $80 and up games kill the video games industry , Gears of War going to PS5 and much more. 48:32

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Send us a text Microsoft's aggressive price hikes across its gaming ecosystem signal potential industry-wide shifts, with first-party games jumping to $80 and console prices increasing by up to $130. These moves coincide with Xbox's surprising strategy pivot as Gears of War heads to PlayStation, raising questions about the future of exclusive title…

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386 [BEST OF] Eduardo Briceno on The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action 50:47

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In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Eduardo Briceño, author of The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action. In the discussion, Eduardo dives into the transformative power of a growth mindset and how we can apply it to unlock our potential. He shares how a crippling physical injury early in hi…

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Mike Landis & The MKT Sedalia Sub II 55:19

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You know what they say about best laid plans? On this episode of Around The Layout, we do some catching up with Mike Landis and his MKT Sedalia Sub, which is on the move to his new home. Mike tells us how the first version of the layout was supposed to make the move with him, but how that idea got derailed and a new strategy has taken its place. Le…

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2025 NERPM Preview Show with Dave Owens 38:47

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It's time once again to head to Springfield, Massachusetts for the 23rd Annual Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet. Dave Owens comes by the ATLP studio to tell us all about what the Amherst Railway Society has in store. From vendors to models on display and a long list of informative clinics, the NERPM is an event all modelers can be inspire…

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Justin Leslie on Creating an Adaptable Offense, Attacking Through the Middle Third, and Valuable Career Relationships {Westmont College} 1:14:08

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Slappin' Glass sits down this week with newly hired Head Coach of Westmont College, after a successful tenure at Midwestern State, Justin Leslie! In this highly insightful conversation the trio explore Coach Leslie's thoughts on creating an adaptable offense, simplifying actions, attacking through the middle third of the floor, and discuss how guar…

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385 Thursday Refresh: Jim Detert on How to Choose Courage and Be Brave at Work 43:31

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Detert, John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. In this conversation, Jim Detert shares how we can become more courageous by develop…

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Your Ultimate Browns 2025 Draft Breakdown + Quinshon Judkins joins the Show! - Best Podcast Available 39:12

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Browns fans, this is the draft breakdown you've been waiting for! The Best Podcast Available team gives you a comprehensive look at Cleveland's 2025 draft, player analysis, and what to expect next season. And the best part? We sit down for an exclusive interview with exciting rookie RB Quinshon Judkins from THE Ohio State University! Hear directly …

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384 The Power of Culture: Bringing values to life at work with Laura Hamill 45:25

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Laura Hamill, organizational psychologist, startup co-founder, and author of The Power of Culture. Laura shares how her early experiences and leadership journey at Microsoft shaped her passion for understanding the hidden forces that drive organizational behavior and business outc…

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New DL Mason Graham and family on the show! - Best Podcast Available - 4.27.25 13:36

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New Browns defensive tackle and top pick, Mason Graham from Michigan, joins the BPA! But, he's not alone.... Andrew Siciliano sits down with Mason's family, to talk what drove him as a young football player, and what the team can expect from him. #BPA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Final Thoughts before the DRAFT + EXCLUSIVE Cedric Tillman Interview! - Best Podcast Available 30:39

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It's the eve of the NFL Draft! Join us for our final Browns draft preview, breaking down potential picks, needs, and what to expect tomorrow. PLUS, we've got an exclusive interview with Browns Wide Receiver Cedric Tillman! Hear his insights on the upcoming draft, his off-season experience, and more. Don't miss this last deep dive before the Browns …

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383 Designing What Lasts: How Great Leaders Reimagine Ownership, Innovation, and Legacy with Alfredo De Massis 45:41

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What does it take to build something that lasts—not just for years, but across generations? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Alfredo De Massis, a globally recognized expert on family enterprise and author of The Family Business Book: A Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Families to Prosper Across Generations. As one of…

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Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina with Glen Frix 57:03

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What if I were to tell you that a group of enthusiasts could come together to run a massive modular layout without having a big book of rules or a governing body? Allow us to introduce you to the Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina, where the name is as about as formal as these folks get, yet they successfully gather half a dozen times a …

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ATLP Rewind - Bill Brown and the Leadville and Red Cliff - July 11, 2023 58:55

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ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released July 11, 2023 We head back to Central New York to hear Bill Brown's amazing story of triumph over tragedy and how a great group of friends helped him recover from disaster. Bill shares his origin story, then tells how becoming a member of the CNY Division of the NMRA provided him with incredible opportuniti…

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Nintendo keeping price "for now" for the Switch 2 with potential changes after Fall 2025, LeBron James Ken doll released for $75, immediately sold out on Amazon,Minecraft movie breaks box office records ... 45:07

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Send us a text Nintendo's Switch 2 officially begins pre-orders April 24th with a June 5th release date, keeping prices at $450 for the base model and $500 for the Mario Kart World bundle. • Nintendo keeping price "for now" with potential changes after Fall 2025 • Mario Kart World introduces flying, underwater racing, day/night cycles, and new weap…

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Bob McKillop on Principles of Offensive Efficiency, the Importance of Self Reflection, and Healthy Confrontations 1:01:27

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Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the legendary Head Coach of Davidson MBB, Bob McKillop! In this fantastic conversation the trio explore Coach McKillop's thoughts on the core principles of offensive execution and efficiency, the importance of self reflection, and discuss maximizing odd practice situations, and healthy confrontations during t…

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