Best Christopher Rhoad Podcasts (2026)

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Culture, Process, and Technology with General Christopher Donahue 48:50

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Send us a text General Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa joins Joe for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, culture, and what it takes to drive real change at scale across massive, dispersed organizations. Having led at the division, corps, and now theater Army level, Donahue reflects on what doesn’t chang…

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How To Make a Great Cup of Coffee with Carl Churchill 59:20

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Send us a text Alpha Coffee co-founder and retired Army lieutenant colonel Carl Churchill joins Joe for a candid conversation on leadership, resilience, and what it really takes to build something that lasts after the uniform comes off. After serving more than two decades in the Army, Carl found himself facing an unexpected second career shaped not…

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EP 54: Making Room this Advent 26:42

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Whitney and Scott welcome Bobby Raulerson back to the studio to discuss the new Advent Guide our staff have developed for the month of December. They talk about the origins of Advent, the vision for the new guide, other events coming up, and our prayer for our members this Advent season. If you have questions or want access to additional resources,…

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The Need to Lead (Without Ego) with Dave Berke 1:02:00

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Send us a text Retired Marine Corps fighter pilot, Top Gun instructor, and leadership consultant Dave Berke joins Joe for an honest conversation about ego, responsibility, and what it truly means to lead—both in the arena of combat and in everyday life. As the bestselling author of The Need to Lead, Dave pulls back the curtain on the high-pressure …

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EP 53: Discovering God through Scripture 40:25

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Whitney and Scott are joined by Jackie Davenport, one of our members and leaders from the Pelham campus. We asked her what God has been teaching her recently and she shares how a trip to New Zealand represents her approach to Scripture, how she’s rejecting an action figure version of God, and how Scripture memorization can combat the root of her si…

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Fascism, Communism, and the War for Middle-Earth with Joe Loconte 1:04:39

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Send us a text Dr. Joseph Loconte joins Joe for a powerful exploration of faith, imagination, and courage in times of crisis—how two Oxford professors used story to resist the darkness of their age and inspire generations to come. As a historian and author of The War for Middle-earth: J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis Confront the Gathering Storm, 1…

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A Blueprint for Leading Change with Phil Gilbert 1:04:22

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Send us a text Phil Gilbert joins Joe for a masterclass on leading lasting change—how to move large organizations, overcome cultural antibodies, and build systems that make transformation stick. As the former head of design at IBM, Phil was tasked with one of the most ambitious corporate transformations of the last decade: to reignite creativity, c…

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EP 52: Pursuing imPOSSIBILITY with David's Table 46:07

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In this episode, Whitney and Scott sit down with Katie Mitchell, the executive director of our serving partner, David’s Table. Katie shares the heart of David’s Table to connect families of those with disabilities to community and local church, and to provide respite, compassion, and hope through Jesus Christ. If you have questions or want access t…

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The 7 Rules of Power with Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer 48:18

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Send us a text Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer joins Joe Byerly for a candid and provocative discussion about power—what it is, how it works, and why more good people need to learn to use it. Drawing from his influential books Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don’t and The 7 Rules of Power, Pfeffer challenges listeners to see the world …

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Wisdom Takes Work with Ryan Holiday 1:07:26

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Send us a text New York Times bestselling author Ryan Holiday returns to From the Green Notebook for his third conversation with Joe—this time diving into the themes of his latest and final book in the Stoic Virtues series, Wisdom Takes Work. In this wide-ranging conversation, Ryan and Joe discuss the importance of curiosity, humility, and deep ref…

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EP 51: Can I Ask Hard Questions in Church? 58:45

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In this episode, Scott is in the studio with Davis Craig and Bobby Raulerson—two teachers from our recent high-school ministry series Hard Questions. True to its title, this series explores topics like: making decisions, the brokenness of the world, doubt and tension, salvation and free will, and more. Bobby and Davis recap the main ideas and expla…

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The LANDEURO Talks 2:27:48

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Send us a text This is the longest episode ever of From the Green Notebook—and for good reason. Joe brings you a special LANDEURO Talks edition of the podcast, recorded at AUSA’s inaugural LANDEURO conference in Germany back in July. While at LANDEURO, Joe participated in both the Generation Next Forum and the Leadership Forum, hosted by the AUSA C…

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Surviving Separation: Deployments and Relationships with Dr. Galena Rhoades 1:01:59

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Send us a text Dr. Galena Rhoades, coauthor of Fighting For Your Marriage, returns to From the Green Notebook to talk with Joe about the strain that deployments, training, and time apart place on military marriages—and how couples can stay connected through it. Drawing on years of research and her work helping couples strengthen relationships, Gale…

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Green Light Morning's New Album 56:24

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The Aaron’s of GLM Play New Music Live! Aaron Patrick (lead vox/guitar) and Aaron Bright (keyboards/backup vox) return to a revamped BoatCast Crew that includes special co-host, Beth Gosnell (of Rock By The Sea). They share a deep dive on their latest project, a full length studio album, partnering with producer/Rock Boat legend, Brian Fechino (of …

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Army Directive 2025-18 with Sergeant Major of the Army 39:02

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Send us a text In this special Notebook Notes episode, Joe sits down with Sergeant Major Urzua and Sergeant Major Brady to discuss the Army Directive 2025-18, with a guest appearance from Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer. The intent behind the new Army directive and what it means for Soldiers and leaders Why appearance reflects discipline,…

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Turning Groups into Teams: Lessons for Leaders with Dr. Colin Fisher 1:04:40

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Send us a text Author and researcher Dr. Colin Fisher joins Joe to unpack the invisible forces that shape teams—and why leaders ignore them at their own risk. From his book The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups Dr. Fisher shows how group dynamics are always at play, whether in a locker room, a boardroom, or on the battlefield. T…

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EP 50: Toxic Stress and Childhood - Ascend Camp Recap 42:14

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Child life specialist and Care & Recovery staff member Melissa Ramirez joins Scott and Whitney in the studio for this episode. They recap the two Ascend Camps we held this summer at our Pelham and Powdersville campuses, discuss some of the deeper cognitive research behind how long-term stress can impact children, and share how the gospel intersects…

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How Robotics and AI Will Transform Warfare and the Future of Human Conflict with George M. Dougherty 1:06:35

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Send us a text Military strategist and author George M. Dougherty joins Joe to unpack how robotics, AI, and precision weaponry are reshaping the future of warfare—and what history can teach us about navigating this transformation. From his book Beast in the Machine, George traces the roots of military robotics back over a century and shows how conc…

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Who Are You Without the Rank? A Conversation on Leader Identity with Laura Weimer 1:20:46

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Send us a text Army officer and Harvard-trained scholar Laura Weimer joins Joe to unpack leader identity—how it’s formed, why it matters, and what happens when we never stop to question it. From leading Soldiers in the field to earning a PhD in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School, Laura has navigated both the operational Army and aca…

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EP 49: Community Engagement Is Most Effective through Our Weakness - Partnership in Puerto Rico with Steven Feliciano and Joey Espinosa 41:10

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In this episode, Scott is in the studio with Steven Feliciano, Co-founder and Executive Director of Hunger Corp in Puerto Rico, and Joey Espinosa, the Puerto Rico Country Lead for Grace Church. They discuss the context for Hunger Corp’s work in Puerto Rico, their gospel-centered approach to ministry, and how our teams get to partner with them. If y…

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The History of the (Green) Notebook and How It Can Change Your Life with Roland Allen 1:05:06

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Send us a text Author Roland Allen joins Joe for a deep-dive into his book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper, and the surprising legacy of one of humanity’s most powerful tools: the humble notebook. Whether it’s a green notebook in your cargo pocket, Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches, or a modern writer’s Moleskine, notebooks have shaped how…

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How We Grow up with Matt Richtel 57:48

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Send us a text Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Matt Richtel joins Joe for a powerful conversation about his new book, How We Grow Up: Understanding Adolescence. Blending neuroscience, history, and real-life stories from teens and families across the country, Matt offers a transformative understanding of adolescence—not as a…

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Tough Rugged Bastards with John Dailey 53:39

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Send us a text Retired Marine Raider and author John Dailey joins the podcast to discuss his memoir, Tough Rugged Bastards, and the hard-earned lessons from a lifetime in Marine special operations. In this episode, Joe and John explore: The story behind the founding of Marine Special Operations—and what it took to prove they belonged Why breath wor…

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Perseverance > Endurance with Blayne Smith and Brandon Young 1:23:29

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Send us a text Army veterans and leadership experts Brandon Young and Blayne Smith join the podcast for a powerful conversation about their new book, Perseverance > Endurance: Lead with Resilience. Grow Through Adversity. Win Together. Blending combat-tested wisdom, lived leadership experiences, and hard-earned insight from both military and civili…

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Model the Courage: CSM JoAnn Naumann on Feedback, Innovation, and the NCO’s Role 45:29

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Send us a text U.S. Army Special Operations Command Sergeant Major JoAnn Naumann returns to the podcast—this time from the range at Fort Bragg—for a conversation on leadership, transformation, and enabling the next generation of special operations forces. With nearly three decades in uniform and two years as the senior enlisted leader of USASOC, CS…

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The Army’s Origin Story: Rick Atkinson on War, Leadership, and Legacy 59:55

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Send us a text In this special Army Birthday Week episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson joins Joe to explore the deep roots of the U.S. Army and what its 250-year journey can teach today’s leaders. Known for his Liberation Trilogy and now two volumes into his Revolution Trilogy, Atkinson brings the American Revolution to life—wart…

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No More Business as Usual: Secretary Dan Driscoll on Fighting for the Force 39:41

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Send us a text In this candid conversation, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll joins Joe to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to modernize a military while staying grounded in soldier-level feedback. From wrestling with “irrationality and stupidity at scale” in the Pentagon to launching the Army Transformation Initiative, Driscoll share…

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EP 48: Back to the Beginning—The Grace Church Origin Story 56:59

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In this episode, Scott is in the studio with Matt and Vicki Williams, Bill White, and Tom Merritt to celebrate 30 years of Grace Church by remembering how it all started. We are overwhelmed by God’s kindness and provision to our church over the years, and we hope these stories will lead us collectively to worship the Lord for his faithfulness to us…

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Wandering into the Woods: Sarah Blake Morgan on Ego Death and Finding Purpose 1:02:30

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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, award-winning journalist turned Army officer Sarah Blake Morgan joins Joe for a raw and reflective discussion on identity, purpose, and what happens when we step away from the life we always thought we wanted. From chasing stories as a national correspondent for the Associated Press to standing in forma…

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On Character with General Stanley McChrystal 29:59

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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal joins Joe to discuss his new book, On Character: Choices That Define a Life. Drawing from decades of military leadership and personal reflection, General McChrystal breaks down why character is more than just a word—it's a daily practice rooted in conviction …

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It’s Not Balance, It’s Trade-Offs: Lessons in Leadership and Life with Lieutenant General Mary K. Izaguirre 1:09:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Lieutenant General Mary Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General of Army Medical Command, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, vulnerability, culture, and purpose. Drawing on over three decades of service, LTG Izaguirre shares hard-earned lessons on how …

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The Command Assessment Program Episode with Bob O'Brien 1:01:49

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Send us a text In this Notebook Notes episode of From the Green Notebook, we sit down with Bob O’Brien, the Army’s lead for the Command Assessment Program (CAP), to take a deep dive into how CAP is transforming how the Army selects and develops its future leaders. Bob explains how this multi-day assessment process captures over 1,800 data points pe…

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Wow, You Look Terrible! Parenting, Humor, and Embracing the Chaos with Danny Ricker 1:24:22

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Send us a text In this Mother's Day episode, Joe sits down with Danny Ricker, Emmy-nominated comedy writer, producer, and author of Wow, You Look Terrible!: How to Parent Less and Live More, for a laugh-out-loud conversation on the highs and lows of parenting young kids. Drawing from both personal experience and sharp comedic insight, Danny unpacks…

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EP 47: Front Porch Housing - Celebrating Nonprofit Launch 45:30

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In a special edition of the podcast, Scott sits down with Front Porch Housing Director Brian Burgess, NewSpring Greenville Campus Pastor Mike Link, and Grace Church Outreach Director Jennifer Dill to discuss Front Porch’s new nonprofit status and their growing community partnerships. They talk about how unity between local churches can push the Kin…

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The Army Fitness Test Episode with Command Sergeant Major Christopher Mulllinax 33:13

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Send us a text In this special edition of From the Green Notebook, Joe sits down with Command Sergeant Major Christopher Mullinax from the Army’s Training Directorate to break down the most recent changes to the Army’s fitness assessment—the newly updated Army Fitness Test (AFT). After years of collecting data from the field and listening to feedba…

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Mastering Your Emotions with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett 1:12:43

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, a leading neuroscientist and author of How Emotions Are Made, to explore groundbreaking insights on how emotions are formed and how we can better understand and regulate them. Together, they dive deep into the science behind emotions, how the brain predicts our feelings, a…

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The Future of Airborne: A Conversation with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson 39:48

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Send us a text In this special episode, Joe sits down with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson, Commanding General of XVIII Airborne Corps, to discuss one of the most significant structural changes to the airborne community in decades. With 22,000 paid parachutist positions on the table for reclassification, LTG Anderson explains the data-driven proce…

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“Maybe I’m the Problem”: Leadership and Self-Deception with Victoria Trammel 57:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Victoria Trammel from the Arbinger Institute to explore the life-changing insights from the newly revised edition of Leadership and Self-Deception. Together, they dig into the patterns of self-justification, the emotional energy we waste on false narratives, and the practical tools leaders can use …

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EP 46: Does God Have More in Mind for Marriage? with Brad Rhoads and Jeremy Meyer 42:44

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In this episode, Scott and Whitney are in the studio with Brad Rhoads and Jeremy Meyer to talk about a biblical vision for God-centered marriage and how we serve our married members as a church. Brad is a former attorney who, along with his wife Marilyn, co-founded Grace Marriage ministry. Jeremy is our Pastor of Marriage and Premarital here at Gra…

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Write It Down: General George on Reflection, Reading, and Readiness 42:34

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Send us a text In this episode of From the Green Notebook, General Randy George, the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, returns to discuss the habits, practices, and mindset that have shaped his leadership journey. From the pocket-sized notebook he started as a field grade officer to the lessons he's learning from visiting troops and reading deeply, …

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Managing Up Without Sucking Up: Insights from Melody Wilding 59:40

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Send us a text In this episode, host Joe sits down with Melody Wilding, an executive coach and author of Managing Up: How To Get What you Need From the People In Charge to explore the dynamics of power, status, and influence in the workplace. Melody shares practical strategies for managing up effectively, not by being a sycophant, but by building s…

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Understanding the Military Culture Shift with Corie Weathers 1:00:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe welcomes Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor, author, and expert on military culture, to explore the shifting landscape of service, leadership, and the personal challenges faced by military members and their families. Corie shares insights from her latest book, Military Culture Shift, offering her tho…

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EP 45: Natural Burial Update with Jennifer Dill 36:24

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Scott and Whitney sit down with Jennifer Dill, our Natural Burial Coordinator to get an update three and a half years after we introduced our natural burial ministry. They review how and why our church wanted to engage this topic, Jennifer explains more about what the process of natural burial looks like, and she shares some stories and encourageme…

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TRB XXIV Rewind Series - Ep. 2 Zac Barnett/American Authors 22:11

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🚢 LIVE with Zac at Bar City (a.k.a. Magnums) aboard the Norwegian Gem during The Rock Boat XXIV! 🚢 The BoatCast Boys, bring back a man who is no stranger to the Podcast! Zac Barnett, frontman of American Authors, gives us an inside look at his Rock Boat experience, the band’s creative process, and the ever-changing music industry. From behind-the-s…

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TRB XXIV Rewind Series - Ep. 1 Meaghan Farrell 22:00

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In this special edition, recorded live from Bar City on TRB XXIV, the BoatCast Boys are excited to welcome the incredibly talented Meaghan Farrell. Known for her vibrant energy and heartfelt music, Meaghan shares her journey of living life from one Rock Boat to the next. The episode delves into her creative process, her experiences with the Rock Bo…

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Building a Hall of Fame Life: David Baker on Sports, Service, and Significance 1:02:09

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes David Baker, former President & Executive Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, to explore leadership, legacy, and the values that shape extraordinary careers. David shares lessons from his time working with NFL legends, h…

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Breaking the Myth of the Charismatic Leader with Sam Walker 1:18:39

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes Sam Walker, author of The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership, to dive into the world of leadership and team dynamics. Sam shares the surprising insights from his 11 years of research, studying over 25,000 teams since the…

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The Science of Better Conversations with Alison Wood Brooks 1:07:32

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes Harvard professor and author Alison Wood Brooks to discuss her groundbreaking book, Talk: The Science and Art of Being Ourselves. Together, they explore the science behind conversations and how they shape our personal and profe…

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Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth 1:05:09

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! The 25th Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth joins Joe for a candid conversation about leadership, self-awareness, and the evolving challenges of guiding the largest branch of the U.S. military. With over three decades of experience in national security…

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Who is Don't Panic? 31:16

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Don’t Panic! This Boat is going to ROCK!!! Episode Summary: In this lively episode of The BoatCast, hosts Chris, Mark, and Eammon welcome AJ Larsen and Ted Panic from Don’t Panic, the 2024 Soundcheck winners. From their quirky campaign strategies to their heartfelt stories of how the Rock Boat community has already embraced them, AJ and Ted share a…