Best ACRO Podcasts (2025)

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S3: E4 Kernels of Wisdom: What Matters Most in Clinical Trial Monitoring 41:54

8h ago41:54

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What does clinical trial monitoring have in common with growing a field of corn? Amy Kroeplin (PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific), Shailesh Madel (ICON plc), and Nicole Stansbury (Premier Research) join the podcast to discuss the importance of risk-based quality management, centralized monitoring, and strategic SDV/SDR sam…

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#246 Soaring through History with Bill Liscomb 1:23:34

2h ago1:23:34

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This conversation delves into the rich history of hang gliding, exploring the personal journeys of the early pioneers of free flight. It highlights the evolution of hang gliding, the DIY spirit of early glider construction, and the influential eccentric figures who shaped the hang gliding community. The discussion also touches on the challenges fac…

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From the Podcast Archives: Mental Health Awareness Month with Dr. Adam Weissman 14:10

14h ago14:10

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! To commemorate the month and continue ongoing discussions of the mental health crises facing youth today, WCA is releasing a new Ground Truthing podcast episode. This time, it's an episode from our podcast archives, featuring a conversation with Dr. Adam Weissman of the Weissman Children's Foundation, and the C…

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#582 - Caleb Pressley 1:43:17

14m ago1:43:17

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Caleb Pressley is an interviewer, content creator and host known for his hit show “Sundae Conversations”. Caleb Pressley returns to talk about going independent from Barstool, what the Mexican Easter bunny is up to, and if Bill Belichick has opened up the portal for age gap relationships. Caleb Pressley: https://www.instagram.com/calebpressley/ ---…

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#581 - Big Guy 54:12

3d ago54:12

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Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about Mother’s Day memories, the new American pope, and a wild situation he encountered at the masseuse. He also listens to some of your voicemails in response to a previous call-in about grief. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theov…

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S3: E3 Future-Proofing Drug Development: AI, Old Data, and New Rules 33:10

7d ago33:10

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On this week’s episode, Lisa Moneymaker (SVP, Head of Strategic Customer Engagement, Medidata Solutions) and Adam Aten (Legislative & Regulatory Policy Lead, Verily) join the podcast to discuss how the clinical research industry must use insights from the past to better prepare our AI models and other technologies to meet the needs of patients in t…

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#580 - David Spade 1:18:05

11d ago1:18:05

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David Spade is a stand-up comedian and actor. His new special “Dandelion” is streaming now on Prime Video. You can also check out his podcast “Fly on the Wall” with Dana Carvey. David Spade returns to talk about the time he rolled up on a fireworks stand to check the Joe Dirt vibes, movies he could have made with the late Chris Farley, and the neve…

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#245 The 100 Peaks Challenge with Nathan Longhurst 1:09:41

15d ago1:09:41

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In this conversation, US based climber and relatively new paragliding pilot Nathan Longhurst shares his incredible journey of completing the 100 Peaks Challenge in New Zealand, combining his passion for climbing and flying. He began on 17 November 2024 and ran, rock climbed, ice climbed, bushwhacked, kayaked, cycled and paraglided his way through t…

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S3: E2 Centralized Monitoring in Action: Case Studies From the Field 21:46

14d ago21:46

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On this week’s episode, host Sophia McLeod is joined by Danilo Branco (Associate Director, Risk Based Quality Management Lead, BeOne Medicines) and Amanda Coogan (Associate Director, Customer Experience, Remarque Systems) to discuss the value of centralized monitoring implementation by sharing case studies from today’s clinical trials. They dive de…

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#579 - Mark Zuckerberg 1:40:08

15d ago1:40:08

1:40:08

Mark Zuckerberg is an entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist who founded Facebook in 2004 at 19 years old. The company later turned into Meta which continues to be one of the largest and most influential tech companies in the world. Mark Zuckerberg joins Theo at the Meta campus in Silicon Valley. They talk about his journey from dropping out of …

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S3 E3 | Psychology of the Customer Journey 54:18

19d ago54:18

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Welcome back to Tower After Hours! Today, we’re diving into something that every marketer is feeling but few have fully wrapped their heads around: the evolving complexity of the sales funnel in the age of information overload. We’re thrilled to be joined by Tina Bartos, Director of Sales for Nook Meeting and Events, who's giving us valuable insigh…

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#578 - Ben Affleck 1:21:04

19d ago1:21:04

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Ben Affleck is an Oscar award-winning actor, director and writer. His new movie “The Accountant 2” is in theaters this Friday 4/25. Ben Affleck joins Theo to talk about making movies in the age of social media, his thoughts on all the unwanted paparazzi attention he gets, and what he values most about being a dad. Ben Affleck: https://x.com/BenAffl…

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Spider Sugar FPV 1:05:05

20d ago1:05:05

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Send us a text This month we get deeper into the digital microFPV web with Spider Sugar! Known for his mixture of guerilla-whooping adventures and hard-charging concrete and steel bando-bashing, Spider discusses the pros and cons of the 65mm vs 75mm O4 whoops, motor KVs that mystically appeared to him and killed the jello dragon and best of all, ho…

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S3: E1 Minimizing Impact, Maximizing Progress: Environmental Sustainability in Research 28:55

22d ago28:55

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ACRO’s Good Clinical Podcast is back for season 3! To kick off the season, host Sophia McLeod is joined by Clare Campbell-Cooper (Global Head, Digital Health and Innovation, Fortrea) and Michael J. Cohen (Sr. Director, Lead, Environmental Sustainability, PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific) to discuss the continued evolution…

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#577 - Mike Rowe 1:58:59

25d ago1:58:59

1:58:59

Mike Rowe is a best-selling author, narrator, podcaster, and TV host known for his hit show “Dirty Jobs”. He also started the mikeroweWORKS Foundation which gives out millions in scholarships every year. His new show “People You Should Know” premieres on his YouTube channel May 2nd. Mike Rowe returns to talk about some of the big issues facing Amer…

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#244 Grit and Growth: The Mindset of a Successful Pilot w Top Gun Ace Serge Durrant 1:25:43

24d ago1:25:43

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Serge Durrant, a former Top Gun fighter pilot turned paraglider, discusses his journey from aviation to adventure sports. We explore themes of mentorship, risk management, and the importance of community in high-stakes environments. Serge shares insights on overcoming fear, the competitive nature of flying, and the mental techniques that have helpe…

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#576 - Kevin Von Erich 1:53:46

26d ago1:53:46

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Kevin Von Erich (Kevin Adkisson) is a retired wrestler, WWE Hall of Famer and member of the legendary Von Erich wrestling family- alongside his brothers Chris, David, Mike and Kerry. Their story was told in the 2023 film “The Iron Claw”. Theo is joined by wrestling legend Kevin Von Erich to talk about growing up in the ring, the truth about this fa…

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#575 - Lane Kiffin 1:23:03

1M ago1:23:03

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Lane Kiffin is heading into his fifth season as Head Football Coach at the University of Mississippi. He has led the Rebels to four consecutive bowl berths, including two New Year’s Six appearances, under his guidance since 2020. Theo joins Coach Kiffin in his office in Oxford, MS to talk about his somewhat polarizing reputation in the world of col…

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#574 - Mark Normand 1:48:38

1M ago1:48:38

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Mark Normand is a stand-up comedian and podcaster. You can see him live on tour this year, and also check out his podcasts “Tuesdays with Stories” and “We Might Be Drunk”. Mark Normand returns to talk about becoming a new dad, the uncertain future of Hooters, and his new show “Page to Stage” where he follows comedians as they write and perform new …

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HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS SWORD?? (Has Anyone Seen This Sword?)((has anyone seen this sword)) 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

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Played a bit more, deso is too slow. Cryst if you're killing it, but even echo bkb aghs is fine. Just get there eventually. Slowly getting the audio better. Please be nice to me, I am very difficult to work with.

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#243 Flying and the Mind: A psychological journey with Paris Williams 1:14:03

1M ago1:14:03

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Paris has been flying hang gliders his entire life, and we’re the same age— so a long time. In this episode we explore the multifaceted nature of flying and its psychological implications. Paris has a PHD in psychology and is a practicing psychologist, and he shares his own journey from a challenging childhood and coming from a pretty dark place to…

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#573 - Morgan Wallen 1:12:32

1M ago1:12:32

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Morgan Wallen is a country musician and songwriter originally from Knoxville, Tennessee. His new album “I’m the Problem” is out May 16th. Morgan Wallen returns to talk about his new album, putting together the perfect hunting lease, and watching his son learn his music. Morgan Wallen: https://www.instagram.com/morganwallen I’m The Problem (out 5/16…

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#572 - Pickle Chili 1:22:33

1M ago1:22:33

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Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about crashing a firefighter party in the Bronx, taking his mom to the Grand Ole Opry, and angering a guy with his chili toppings. He also responds to some of your voicemails and talks to a guy who survived falling 70 feet off a balcony. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://th…

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#571 - Adam Devine 2:02:39

2M ago2:02:39

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Adam Devine is an actor, comedian, writer and director known for his roles in shows like “Workaholics”, “The Righteous Gemstones” and more. You can also check out his podcast “This is Important” with the other Workaholics guys. Adam Devine returns to talk about becoming a new dad (and embracing boat life), how he miraculously survived getting hit b…

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S3 E2 | Navigating Social Algorithms & Trends 53:06

2M ago53:06

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Welcome back to another episode in our Digital Marketing Psychology season! Today, we’re diving into the ever-evolving world of social media—where trends shift overnight, algorithms keep us on our toes, and strategy is everything. If you’re a Lancaster local—or just looking for fun things to do in the city—you might have come across Decades and the…

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PizzaDaddyFPV 1:18:08

2M ago1:18:08

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Send us a text Don’t forget to tip your delivery driver! This month we welcome PizzaDaddyFPV to the Kwadverse. He has built everything from the cinelifter to the tiny whoops and is well known for his cinematic flights in downtown Denver and the mountains and snowscapes of Colorado. He’s traveled the world with a background and passion for photograp…

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#570 - Chelsea Handler 1:18:56

2M ago1:18:56

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Chelsea Handler is a stand-up comedian, host and best-selling author. Her new special “The Feeling” is streaming now on Netflix. Chelsea Handler joins Theo to talk about surviving her wild adolescence, why not to give your date magic mushrooms, and the first time she got “the feeling”... Chelsea Handler: https://www.instagram.com/chelseahandler ---…

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#242 Stoic, Solo Adventuring with Juraj Koreň 1:20:20

2M ago1:20:20

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Juraj Koreň is an expert alpine climber and pilot from Slovakia who has been chasing some very extreme (often solo) adventures around the world for the last decade, including his 7 "virgin summits" attempt to climb and fly off the world's highest peaks. We begin this conversation discussing his experience in the 2019 Red Bull X-Alps and how mistake…

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#569 - Andrew Schulz 2:16:48

2M ago2:16:48

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Andrew Schulz is a stand-up comedian and podcaster. His new special “LIFE” is streaming now on Netflix, and you can also check out his podcasts “Flagrant” and “Brilliant Idiots”. Andrew Schulz returns to talk about his new life as a dad, the showdown with Logan Paul at Madison Square Garden, and why he thinks politicians will always lag behind cult…

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Special Episode: 2025 State of the Industry 28:17

2M ago28:17

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On this special episode of ACRO’s Good Clinical Podcast, 2025 ACRO Chair Jim Reilly (Veeva) and Vice-Chair Sandy Kennedy (Fortrea) join the podcast to discuss the current state of the clinical research ecosystem and where our industry should focus attention to continue moving research forward in 2025. They dive deeper into the challenges and opport…

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#568 - Danny McBride 1:29:46

2M ago1:29:46

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Danny McBride is a comedian, writer, director, and actor known for his shows Eastbound and Down, Vice Principals and The Righteous Gemstones, now airing its 4th and final season on HBO. Danny McBride joins Theo to talk about strange scout leaders from childhood, the downsides of being a professional boogie-boarder, and how he’s always found a way t…

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E567 Hasan Piker 2:06:03

2M ago2:06:03

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Hasan Piker is a Twitch streamer and political commentator known for his leftist ideologies and reactions to current social issues. Hasan Piker joins Theo to talk about Trump’s speech to congress, why he thinks no political party represents the workers of this country, and how he thinks America could use its immense wealth and power for good. Hasan…

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#241- Tom De Dorlodot and Resilience 1:27:24

2M ago1:27:24

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A year ago almost to the day professional Red Bull adventure athlete, 9 time Red Bull-Alps competitor, brainchild of "The Search" projects, professional speaker, loving father and husband Tom De Dorlodot was learning how to kite-ski in Norway for a future planned expedition across the length of Greenland when things went horribly, horribly wrong. T…

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E566 Candace Owens 2:08:18

2M ago2:08:18

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Candace Owens is a political commentator and podcaster known for her investigative series and interviews. You can watch new episodes of her show “Candace” every week. Candace Owens joins Theo to talk about some of her most explosive series featuring both celebs and world leaders, if she ever fears for her safety as a result of these investigations,…

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S3 E1 | Understanding Your Audience's 'Why' 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

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Welcome back to Season 3 of Tower After Hours! To kick off our new season discussing Digital Marketing Psychology we needed to start with the basics: Understanding Your Audience. Consumer decisions aren’t random—they’re shaped by emotion, logic, scarcity, authority, and more. But one of the biggest mistakes businesses make? Focusing on themselves i…

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Waxless ReduX 1:06:31

3M ago1:06:31

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Send us a text Wax is BACK! In this redux episode, we check back in with Waxless as he's made pretty huge moves since starting in FPV, including seshing with the NYC guerrilla whoop gang, getting a feature in FlyTribe with his repair tent at Beast of the East, and just become an all-around legend for helping the micro-FPV community troubleshoot und…

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E565 Bert Kreischer 2:03:56

3M ago2:03:56

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Bert Kreischer is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor known for his shows “Bertcast”, “Something’s Burning” and “2 Bears 1 Cave” with Tom Segura. His new special “Lucky” premieres March 18th on Netflix. Bert Kresicher joins Theo to talk about winning at couples therapy, the long lost pilot he and Theo made years ago, and why his next big proje…

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#240 A lifetime of Skydiving with Jeff Ayliffe 1:17:22

3M ago1:17:22

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Jeff Ayliffe hails from South Africa and has been under some sort of canopy for a great deal of most of his action-packed years, beginning at the age of 5 when he became obsessed with skydiving. Jeff shares his journey from a young skydiving enthusiast to a veteran member of the national team. He recounts personal stories, including the thrill of f…

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E564 Tom Green 1:54:58

3M ago1:54:58

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Tom Green is a comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker. He’s known for the legendary “Tom Green Show” as well as his many movies like “Road Trip” and “Freddy Got Fingered”. His new stand-up special “I Got a Mule!” is out now on Prime Video. Tom Green joins Theo to talk about leaving Hollywood for the country, why he was so focused on making the wilde…

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The 2025 ACRO (Vice)Presidential Debate 58:53

3M ago58:53

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Send us a text The Accelerators (Drs. Matt Spraker and Simul Parikh) host the 2025 ACRO candidates for Vice President/President-Elect in the first ever radiation oncology election debate! Well, it's more like a friendly discussion, but Simul asked them their opinions on 4 great topics. What differentiates ACRO from other radiation oncology societie…

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DOTA 7.38 PATCH REVIEW SWAMP MAP SWAMP MAP SWAMP MAP SWAMP MAP 4:34:54

3M ago4:34:54

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