Inspiring, true stories of brave women who have overcome pain to find purpose. Courage is contagious and you will catch some from these real-life tales of ordinary women who have been through extraordinary hardships. Cowgirl is a spirit, an attitude, and a life lived with conviction, faith, and intention. Brought to you by Mary Fichtner, these heart-felt stories are intended to fill yours and encourage you to live each day with courage because behind every strong woman is a story of courage.
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What moves the continents, creates mountains, swallows up the sea floor, makes volcanoes erupt, triggers earthquakes, and imprints ancient climates into the rocks? Oliver Strimpel, a former astrophysicist and museum director asks leading researchers to divulge what they have discovered and how they did it. To learn more about the series, and see images that support the podcasts, go to geologybites.com. Instagram: @GeologyBites Bluesky: GeologyBites X: @geology_bites Email: geologybitespodcas ...
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This is a podcast that goes over new research and basic information about growing orchard crops in the Central Valley of California
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At 26 years old, Sarah Weddington stands in a courtroom for the first time in her life and argues the most explosive case of her era: Roe V. Wade. Supreme tells her unlikely story, as well as that of Justice Harry Blackmun, who’s appointed by Nixon to the High Court at the same time. Sarah and Harry – both new, untested, and scared out of their minds – are on a collision course. She struggles to overcome the many obstacles placed in her path, while he must find the courage to step out of his ...
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Want to stay up to date on everything Buffalo Bills? Spectrum News 1 sports anchor Kevin Carroll and Andy Young will keep you in the know with everything that is happening with Buffalo's beloved team. You'll get in-depth discussions on upcoming games, match-ups and exclusive information throughout the week on the Buffalo End Zone podcast!
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Project Management Podcast: Project Management for the Masses with Cesar Abeid, PMP
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The weekly PM for the Masses Podcast focuses on helping the Project Manager or aspiring Project Manager take their life and career to new levels. The host, Cesar Abeid, interviews Project Managers and other professionals who are doing extraordinary work and as a result are seeing fantastic results that push both their personal and professional life forward. Cesar takes what is working for these professionals and breaks it down into actionable items you can implement right away in your job or ...
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The Everyday PM podcast is a conversation amongst project management industry professionals and enthusiasts with varying experiences and perspectives on project management principles for your everyday life.
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Doctors – are you interested in building long-term wealth and continuing on as an owner while retaining full autonomy in your dental practice? Join host and Large Practice Sales (LPS) Co-founder and Principal Chip Fichtner on this monthly podcast as he shares invaluable advice and expertise about the world of Invisible Dental Support Organization (IDSO) partnerships. Follow this podcast for more tips you won't find anywhere else on how to monetize your dental practice at the maximum value. L ...
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Join a trio of casting directors, Kyle Mecca, Peter Johnson, and Harry Lipsitz, of Casting Buffalo, as they share behind-the-scenes stories, industry tips, scene breakdowns, and fantasy film casting. Produced by Jordan Lema at Lemur Studios in Buffalo, NY. Find Podcasting Buffalo wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Judy Collins the Executive Director of the United State Staffing Association goes on a quest to find answers to your Staffing and Recruiting questions. Judy digs deep in her HUMONGOUS Rolodex of industry contacts and interviews industry professionals in search of answers.
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William Fichtner joins Buffalo End Zone ahead of opener
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32:08Actor, Buffalo native and Bills fan William Fichtner joins Kevin Carroll to talk about his lifelong love of the Bills, memories from the current Highmark Stadium, thoughts on the upcoming season and more on the latest Buffalo End Zone podcast.By Spectrum News
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Engaging Hearts and Minds in Project Change with Lata Hamilton, Change Management Leader
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41:40Join us for a conversation with Lata Hamilton, a change management powerhouse who's revolutionized transformations impacting over 100,000 people. As the founder of Passion Pioneers and author of "Pioneer Your Career Change", Lata brings a unique blend of organizational change management and Neuro-Linguistic Programming to help project leaders succe…
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Bills improve to 3-0 with 31-21 win over rival Dolphins
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34:59The Buffalo Bills remain unbeaten after holding off the Miami Dolphins 31-21. Josh Allen tossed three touchdown passes, Terrel Bernard locked up the win with a late interception, James Cook continued his hot start to the season by rushing for over 100 yards and a touchdown and rookie tight end Jackson Hawes snagged his first NFL touchdown. Spectrum…
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Can the Bills continue their dominance over the Dolphins?
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38:10The Buffalo Bills host the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football as they try to improve to 3-0 on the season. Spectrum News 1's Kevin Carroll and Andy Young discuss the Bills recent run of dominance against the Dolphins, key matchups in the game, injury concerns on defense with Ed Oliver and Matt Milano both out, and Josh Allen's new look with …
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Claudio Faccenna on the Dynamics of Subduction Zones
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35:03Subduction zones can be very long-lived, persisting for tens of even hundreds of millions of years. During that time they rarely stay still, but instead retreat, advance, move laterally, or reverse direction. In the podcast, Claudio Faccenna discusses the processes that govern these movements. It turns out that they depend not only on the propertie…
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The Buffalo Bills rolled over the New York Jets in a 30-10 victory on Sunday to improve to 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in the AFC East. Josh Allen did not have to be Superman, as the defense led by Joey Bosa and the offense headlined by James Cook did more than enough Buffalo's dominating victory. Spectrum News 1's Andy Young and former Bills wide re…
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Bills look to build on win with trip to the Jets
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34:35Coming off a huge comeback win over the Ravens, the Bills are at the Jets Sunday. The team's run defense remains a question mark, taking on another team with a mobile quarterback and a solid rushing attack. Josh Allen and the offense should be able to put up points. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young with that and more on the Buffalo End Zone podcast.…
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Josh Allen, Ed Oliver lead Bills to stunning win over Ravens
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33:08The Buffalo Bills made NFL history with their furious 4th quarter comeback to knock off the Baltimore Ravens, 41-40, an instant classic. Josh Allen was MVP-caliber brilliant in finding Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, James Cook and others, while Ed Oliver was a force on defense in helping the Bills overcome a late 15-point deficit. Spectrum News 1's K…
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In a Water Scarce Future, How Should we Design Almond Orchards?
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13:02Facing tightening SGMA regulations and the specter of future droughts, how should we be designing the almond orchard of the future? On the podcast, Franz Niederholzer discusses his idea of a test almond orchard at the Nickels Soil Lab with different rootstocks provided reduced irrigation treatments from planting onward. Should a grower provide full…
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Bills set to open the season against rival Ravens
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39:29The Buffalo Bills kick off the season with a primetime rematch of last year’s divisional round win over the Ravens. Health on both sides of the ball remains a question, and what’s next for Josh Allen coming off last year’s MVP season? Kevin Carroll and Andy Young discuss all that and more on the latest Buffalo End Zone podcast.…
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Pulling Past Almond Irrigation Lessons Forward at the Nickels Soil Lab
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24:49Researchers have been conducting almond irrigation and other studies at the Nickels Soil Lab in Arbuckle, CA for over 50 years! On the podcast, Franz Niederholzer revisited research on early microirrigation, the consequences of late season drought in young almonds, and the implications of one-year of season-long drought in mature almonds. Dialing i…
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Almond Environmental Bud Failure / Monterey Leafing Failure (2025)
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34:57Environmental bud failure showed up in almonds in a big way in 2025. From a subtle delay of leafing in parts of Nonpareil canopies throughout the Central Valley to some orchards in the northern Sacramento Valley with only half leaf out. This disorder also called leafing failure, severely affected many growers in the northern Sacramento Valley. Dr. …
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Bills bring Poyer, Phillips to practice squad
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39:25The Bills signed veterans Jordan Poyer and Jordan Phillips to the practice squad, the latest players to rejoin their former team in the place they call home. Plus, Kevin Carroll and Andy Young discuss the overall state of the roster heading into Week 1, and the release of the club's Rivalries alternate uniforms and more on the latest Buffalo End Zo…
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If you work in the almond industry, you likely know non-infectious bud failure (NBF) is bad news. However, do you understand why NBF happens, and that we’re likely to see it on future almond varieties, not just on Carmel? Tom Gradziel discusses the science behind NBF and the work UC researchers together with nurseries have done to make massive gain…
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Examining the Bills initial roster decisions
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34:26The Buffalo Bills cut their roster down to the 53 players who are headed to the initial roster for the regular season. Spectrum News 1's Kevin Carroll and Andy Young discuss who made the grade, including fan favorite Tyrell Shavers, and fellow wideouts Elijah Moore and Curtis Samuel. Plus, who was left off the list? Rookie Maxwell Hairston heads to…
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What is regenerative agriculture? With Amelie Gaudin
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37:49Regenerative agriculture is currently all the rage these days in some circles. With a broad range of practices that can be classified as regenerative, it still can feel like a mushy term that means different things to different people (which is actually by design). Amelie Gaudin sits down with Phoebe Gordon to discuss what qualifies as a regenerati…
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Walnut scale is a minute insect pest that can, if populations build high enough and kill fruiting wood. It can do this by directly allowing pathogens entry into walnut wood, or by weaking branches, making them more vulnerable to infection. In this episode In this episode, Elizabeth Fichtner discusses the lifecycle of the pest and control options. N…
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AI-Powered Project Leadership: Balancing Technology and Human Skills with Richard Maltzman
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31:34Join us as we talk with Richard Maltzman, Master Lecturer at Boston University and co-author of "AI-Powered Leadership." With 55 years of workforce experience as both a practicing engineer and PMO leader, Richard shares practical insights on integrating AI into project management while maintaining essential "Power Skills." Discover how to ethically…
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Questions remain at safety position for Bills
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32:02Following a dreadful performance against the Bears, the Bills are still looking for someone to take control of the safety spot opposite Taylor Rapp. The Bills wide receiver room also has a lot of questions with the preseason about to end. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young tackle that and more on the latest Buffalo End Zone podcast.…
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A great deal goes into a successful prune crop. In part two or a two-part podcast on prune crop phenology we complete the yearly cycle by talking about summer fruit growth, key financial considerations at harvest, and finishing the season strong in the postharvest period. Luke Milliron assembled an expert panel of UCCE Farm Advisors, Franz Niederho…
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A great deal goes into a successful prune crop. In part one of a two-part panel, Franz Niederholzer (UCCE Colusa), Jaime Ott (UCCE Tehama), Becky Wheeler-Dykes (UCCE Glenn) and host Luke Milliron (UCCE Butte) talk about the formation of fruit buds all the way through to fruit thinning in spring. Topics include weather at bloom, the importance of we…
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Cees Van Staal on the Origin of the Appalachians
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25:07In the podcast, Cees Van Staal tells us about the Paleozoic tectonic events that led to the formation of the Appalachians. The events are closely related to those involved in the Caledonian orogeny and the mountains it created in what is now Ireland, Scotland, east Greenland, and Norway, as discussed in the episode with Rob Strachan. However, the A…
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The Bills and Bears held a joint practice ahead of their preseason game in Chicago. Josh Allen, Keon Coleman and the defensive line shined. The team continues to get healthier. Questions on who will play Sunday remain. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young with all that and more on the latest Buffalo End Zone podcast.…
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This week, the crew kicks things off by talking about the iconic yearly William Mattar commercials—a Buffalo pop culture staple—and the honor Casting Buffalo has had in being part of them. From there, we dive into the importance of networking events for both cast and crew, and why the upcoming Casting Buffalo Actors Expo on Saturday, August 23rd is…
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James Cook, Bills agree to four-year extension
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40:09Running back James Cook and the Bills agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth a reported $48 million. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young dive into the details and what it means moving forward on the latest Buffalo End Zone podcast.By Spectrum News
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James Cook returns to practice as Bills eye the Bears
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35:23Running back James Cook puts a hold on his hold-in as the Bills returned to practice. The team is slowly getting some injured players back in the mix. Preseason game number two and a joint practice with the Bears are coming up this week. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young with all that and more on the latest Buffalo End Zone podcast.…
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.Oak root fungus (Armillaria root rot) is a devastating disease that can plague orchards generation after generation. Resistant rootstocks is the answer. Roger Duncan (UCCE Advisor Emeritus) discusses early findings in his ORF rootstock trial. Mention of a pesticide does not constitute a pesticide recommendation, merely the sharing of research resu…
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Bills eyeing preseason after breaking camp in Rochester
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44:57With 12 practices in the books, the Buffalo Bills broke camp in Rochester and are headed home. James Cook's hold-in, injuries and HBO's “Hard Knocks” are the hot topics this summer. The team now shifts gears to the start of the preseason with a game against the New York Giants on Saturday. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young take a look at all that and mo…
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Warm Season Phytophthora in Almond with Jim Adaskaveg (2025)
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45:38Phytophthora isn’t just an early season problem anymore. On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Jim Adaskveg (UC Riverside) talks warm season phytophthora management in almond. You can round out your phytophthora expertise by listening to earlier episodes with Dr. Greg Browne (USDA) covering Phytophthora in almond and walnut orchards, as well as an ep…
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How concerning is James Cook's hold-in at Bills camp?
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34:53Bills running back James Cook has sat out of the team's last two practices as a contract stalemate continues. General manager Brandon Beane reacted to Cook's decision and the team continues to battle injuries as the preseason approaches. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young with the latest from Bills training camp and more on the Buffalo End Zone podcast.…
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The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership with Yasmina Khelifi
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31:07In this insightful episode, we explore the powerful connection between volunteering and leadership development with Yasmina Khelifi, author of "The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership." Yasmina shares her personal journey of how volunteering shaped her approach to project management throughout her 20-year career in the telecom industry. As a…
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Bills return to Orchard Park for annual scrimmage
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28:31The Buffalo Bills held the final Return of the Blue & Red at the current Highmark Stadium Friday. Quarterback Josh Allen sported the Bills' throwback red helmet. Keon Coleman with a rough start but finished strong. Both the offense and the defense had their moments. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young with their thoughts and more on the latest Buffalo End…
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Rookie Hairston among many injured at Bills training camp
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42:48Maxwell Hairston left Bills practice with a potentially serious knee injury on Tuesday. The team's first-round pick is the latest in a long list of players getting banged up through the first week of training camp. Meanwhile, the roster is slowly taking shape, and Josh Allen looks like Josh Allen. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young with all that and more…
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Early observations from Bills training camp
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35:01Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills offense started off slow at training camp but is coming along at St. John Fisher University. Wideout Keon Coleman has had an up-and-down start. Also, decisions need to be made on defense. Kevin Carroll and Andy young with a look at the first three days of Bills camp on the latest Buffalo End Zone podcast.…
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James Cook a full go as Bills camp kicks off
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42:38Bills training camp is underway at St. John Fisher University. Running back James Cook was present and practicing. New pass rusher Joey Bosa was also on the field after missing spring workouts with injury. Plus, Josh Allen reacts to HBO's Hard Knocks following the team. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young dive into all that and more on the latest Buffalo …
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Andreas Fichtner on the Frontiers of Seismic Imaging
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28:41In previous episodes of Geology Bites, Barbara Romanowicz gave an introduction to seismic tomography and Ana Fereira talked about using seismic anisotropy to reveal flows within the mantle. In this episode, Andreas Fichtner explains how, despite the many fiendish obstacles that stand in our way, we are making steady improvements in our ability to i…
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The Adaptable PM: Bridging Industries, Strategy, and Human Potential
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26:39Join us as we explore the versatile career of Ben Chan, a project management expert who has mastered the art of adaptability across multiple industries. From his beginnings as a developer with a Computer Engineering background, Ben shares how he became a "generalist PM" capable of thriving in diverse sectors including Financial Services, Technology…
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How do pistachio shells split? With Shuxiao Zhang and Georgia Drakakaki
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21:31We know pistachios, and we love to eat them. Despite pistachio ice cream being the objectively best way to consume this nut , the majority of pistachios are sold in-shell. Have you ever wondered how those shells split? In this episode, Phoebe sits down with Shuxiao (Susan) Zhang and Georgia Drakakaki, two of the authors of a recently published stud…
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OKRs promise strategic clarity but often fail. Philipp Schett, CEO of Wave 9 and ex-Microsoft/Meta exec, joins the show to reveal why. Learn the common pitfalls, the red flags of a failing program, and how to use project management principles to implement OKRs that actually drive results. The post Why OKRs Fail (and How to Fix Them) appeared first …
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This week, the crew sits down with Buffalo native and acclaimed actor William Fichtner for an inspiring conversation on craft, career, and chasing the dream. With Kyle tuning in remotely from Las Vegas, Jordan takes the lead as we dive into Bill’s reflections on the value of preparation, believing in yourself, and staying dedicated to the work—even…
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Renée Tamblyn on the Origin of Continents
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25:53When the Earth formed, it was covered by a hot magma ocean. So when and how did thick, silica-rich continental lithosphere form? Were the first, ancient continents similar to the present-day continents? And did the continents form in a burst of activity at a certain point, or was it a gradual build-up over Earth history? In the podcast, Renée Tambl…
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Mastering A.I. Literacy as a Project Manager with Cornelius Fichtner
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39:24Join us for an insightful conversation with Cornelius Fichtner, renowned project management expert, author, and host of the acclaimed Project Management Podcast. With over 500 episodes under his belt and a passion for making project management theory engaging and accessible, Cornelius shares his wisdom on how project managers can thrive in the age …
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Communications Pitfalls and Solutions from the Big Dig
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48:57Join us for a riveting conversation with seasoned PM and author, Donna Gregorio, as she unpacks one of America's most notorious megaprojects—Boston's infamous Big Dig. What began as a visionary transportation solution ballooned into a case study of project management gone wrong, with costs exploding from $2.8 billion to a staggering $22 billion. In…
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Managing Johnsongrass in Orchards with Ryan Hill (2025)
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27:27Johnsongrass can be a tough weed to control. Ryan Hill (UCCE Tehama, Shasta, Glenn) comes on the podcast to update us on the integrated year-round management of this perennial weed in orchards. UC ANR has great resources on distinguishing Johnsongrass and other young summer grass weeds. Johnsongrass identification photos can also be found on the po…
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Episode 7: Breaking into SAG & Major League Recast
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1:02:46This week, the crew pays tribute to Buffalo legend Joe Giambra, whose legacy lives on through the “I Love You Buffalo” podcast theme. We also share behind-the-scenes stories from the set of the latest Bills-themed holiday movie, reflecting on how the energy of Bills Mafia inspired both cast and crew. The team dives into the path to becoming SAG-eli…
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Key questions before Bills Training Camp with Stevie Johnson
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35:22The Bills have a break before training camp kicks off on July 23 at St. John Fisher University. Former Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson joins Kevin Carroll and Andy Young to talk about the players he'll be watching and major positions battles before they head to camp.By Spectrum News
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Cook, Allen both return for Bills minicamp
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44:44The Buffalo Bills kicked off mandatory minicamp with running back James Cook returning to the team for the first time this spring. Spectrum News 1's Kevin Carroll and Andy Young discuss Cook's desire for a new contract and what his future looks like with the Bills. Plus, Josh Allen is now a married man and rejoined the club after his wedding to fam…
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Dr. Pat J. Brown (UC Davis) discusses exciting new clonal rootstocks being developed by a team of UC and USDA researchers. Pat is looking for growers to trial these new clones, in particular K3 an exciting new rootstock that has produced good growth, yield, and very low crown gall. You can contact Pat at [email protected]. Please also CC your loc…
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The Buffalo Bills are in their final week of voluntary practices with organized team activities. Spectrum News 1’s Kevin Carroll and Andy Young discuss all the happenings at OTAs, including Tre’Davious White’s mentorship role with rookie Max Hairston, Josh Allen’s absence after his wedding to actor Hailee Steinfeld, James Cook continuing to skip te…
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Leaffooted Plant Bug & Stink Bugs Part 2: Integrated Management (2025)
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29:51Three PhD entomologists with UC Cooperative Extension: Sudan Gyawaly, Jhalendra Rijal, and Houston Wilson discuss integrated management of the leaffooted and stink bug pest complexes in California nut crops. Be sure to first listen to part I where the three experts discuss phenology and monitoring of these pest complexes. More information on contro…
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