Best Kip Williams Podcasts (2026)

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Desolation Angel Radio - The Sober Episode 1:48:00

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5h ago1:48:00

1:48:00

This episode, published the week I observe and mark 45 years sober, serves as a marker. The episodes in October, November, early December all were leading up to this one. It's free, just click the link. This episode, I'm going to ask you to listen, and to share, there's lots of ways to do that, and share buttons, with others. If someone you know, o…

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Desolation Angel Radio - 2025 Year end episode 1:27:54

6d ago1:27:54

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Sticking with a theme, this episode/chapter of the podcast looks back, briefly, momentarily, at the year, looks ahead to next year and picks back up on October and November's theme of taking a personal look back at the people, events and things that shaped me, and laid the foundation for the life stretching ahead of me then, that I've lived now. En…

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Desolation Angel Radio - Christmas Eve 2025 The Night Before Christmas 16:25

13d ago16:25

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Just me on Christmas Eve 2025 tuning in for a quick 15 minutes or so, saying Hi, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and reading Clement Clark Moore's The Night Before Christmas. Merry Christmas Everyone KipBy Kip Williams

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2025 Year in Review with Jason Brezler and James McNamara 1:36:49

18d ago1:36:49

1:36:49

In this episode we are joined by LUF Founder Jason Brezler and LUF’s Senior Man James McNamara. We reflect on the impact and reach of the Leadership Under Fire TEAM’s efforts in 2025. The LUF team has maintained its commitment to humanizing and optimizing performance and leadership in today’s fire service and other high-risk industries through prog…

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Morning North Mystery Game Dec 19, 2025 - Thomas 15:33

18d ago15:33

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It took a few extra clues, but listener Thomas from Lively managed to answer most of the Morning North Mystery Game questions correctly. You can use this game for practice until you're ready to phone in and play to win.

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Desolation Angel Radio - Christmas 2025 1:30:23

22d ago1:30:23

1:30:23

The annual Christmas show! Really cool Christmas music, and talking about what Christmas means to me, and how some of you have saved it over the years for me. Where the Nomad Project came from (it started out as a Christmas thing), some really big personal news from me concerning the immediate future, some thanks to all of you, and if you're a frie…

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Morning North Mystery Game Dec 12, 2025 - Bonnie 14:15

27d ago14:15

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Listener Bonnie from Sudbury got through to play the Morning North Mystery Game. How many prizes did she win? Have a listen and find out.

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Desolation Angel Radio - The Journey - Part 2 1:43:37

28d ago1:43:37

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This episode continues the journey that we started. This part of it talking about where I was born, grew up, the family I grew up in, and some of the things that make me "me" today, and some tasty cuts of music. The journey continues, and thanks for being along on it with me, and I think you'll find that my journey isn't unique, that it's part of y…

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Morning North Mystery Game Dec 05, 2025 - Anne-Marie 11:06

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Play along with Anne-Marie from Powassan as she tries to win CBC swag from our prize vault on the Morning North Mystery Game.

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Movement is Medicine with Dr. Dillon Caswell PT, DPT, SCS 58:24

1M ago58:24

58:24

Dr. Dillon Caswell is a Board Certified Sports Specialist Doctor of Physical Therapy, Human Performance Coach, and Top-Selling Author, who utilizes hope and modern neuroscience to replace the ‘nopes’ we face and empower desiring lifelong athletes to reclaim their birthright of healthy and athletic. With the strategy of Hope, Dr. Dillon Caswell has …

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Desolation Angel Radio - Reflections 1:37:18

1M ago1:37:18

1:37:18

Every year, come Winter, right around my birthday and the holidays, I take a journey, because now is the time to turn inward and reflect. Yes, there will be Heron episodes come later Winter, after the first of the year. Yes, the Comstock gang will get back together and check in with one another and we'll talk and make y'all part of that. But now? N…

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Morning North Mystery Game Nov 28, 2025 - Darryll 18:37

1M ago18:37

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We had a fun time with our Morning North Mystery Game contestant, Darryll. It was hit and miss, but Darryll still managed to pick up some CBC swag from the prize vault. Have a listen and see how well you would have done.

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Morning North Mystery Game Nov 21, 2025 - William 12:24

2M ago12:24

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William from Astorville was keen to play the Morning North Mystery Game. The 11-year-old went on to win almost all of the available prizes. Play along and find out how many prizes you could have won.

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Consistency, Experience and Leadership with Capt. William Jasper BCFD 55:32

2M ago55:32

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Captain Will Jasper served in the Baltimore City Fire Department for 28 years, spending his career in some of the city’s busiest and most storied companies. He entered the Fire Academy on February 22, 1994, and upon graduation was assigned to Truck 14 in Northeast Baltimore. He soon transferred and spent the next seven years in some of Baltimore’s …

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Morning North Mystery Game Nov 14, 2025 - Keith 14:25

2M ago14:25

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Keith from Webwood showed he was a keen listener when he played the Morning North Mystery Game. He had all the right answers to pick up the 5 available prizes in our prize vault. Play along and find out how many questions you could have answered.

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Principled Leadership with LtCol Kip Hughes 1:25:15

2M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

We’re joined today by LtCol Gareth “Kip” Hughes. Kip is a Naval Aviator by trade and has also served in several key billets with ground combat units. After transitioning to the private sector ten years ago, he built a successful career in the hardware and software technology industry while continuing to serve in the Marine Reserves. He and his wife…

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Morning North Mystery Game Oct 31 , 2025 - Perry 12:10

2M ago12:10

12:10

No tricks... just treats for listener Perry from Gore Bay. He called in to win some CBC Swag on the Halloween edition of the Morning North Mystery Game. He walked away with a tote bag and four other prizes to put in it. Play along to see how many prizes you could have won.

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Morning North Mystery Game Oct 24, 2025 - Mike 13:42

3M ago13:42

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Mike from Sudbury managed to get most of the prizes available in this week's Morning North Mystery Game... but it wasn't a clean sweep. Have a listen and see if you could have answered all 5 questions correctly.

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The Humble Professional with FF Mike Conicelli FDNY 1:17:19

3M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Our guest today is Firefighter Mike Conicelli from Engine 301 in Hollis, Queens. Mike is a 21-year veteran of the FDNY whose contributions extend beyond the firehouse—from training new engine chauffeurs to his involvement in the MPI program and more. In addition to his fire service, Mike has long been part of the NYC bar scene and is an active prac…

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Morning North Mystery Game Oct 17 2025 - Louise 13:24

3M ago13:24

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Our Morning North Mystery Game contestant, Louise from Coniston, was unable to win all five prizes from the CBC Prize vault... but she still walked away with a fair bit of CBC swag. Play along and see how many prizes you could have won.

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Desolation Angel Radio - The Road Home 1:57:37

3M ago1:57:37

1:57:37

Whew, it's been a long year. Between the Comstock Breakfast Club 75 Reunion planning and those meetings, and the Heron, and the various events there. . it's been literally all year since I could do an episode like this, a personal one. And it's personal, the music, what I have to say, and this last year had an effect. The music? It's a complete mix…

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Morning North Mystery Game Oct 10, 2025 - Kip 15:36

3M ago15:36

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We lost the contestant we had lined up to play the Morning North Mystery Game moments before going to air. Kip from Callander saw that as an opportunity to phone in and play the game... and he did with great skill, winning all of the available prizes. Could you have done the same? Have a listen and find out.…

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Leadership, Longevity and a Love for the Job with Assistant Chief Donald Heinbuch BCFD (RET) 1:11:01

3M ago1:11:01

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Today’s episode was recorded during a fireside chat at the week-long LUF Summit with the Baltimore City Fire Department. Captain Andrew Whitehead sits down with Assistant Chief Donald Heinbuch to discuss his remarkable and wide-ranging career in the fire service.By Leadership Under Fire

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Build Talent as Soon as You Can with Captain Tim Buchenroth Lexington, KY FD 41:23

3M ago41:23

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Today’s guest is Captain Tim Buchenroth, a 13-year veteran of the Lexington Fire Department in Lexington, Kentucky. Tim has been an active member of the LUF network since attending the team’s Columbus, Ohio, event in 2017. He is also a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and currently resides in Kentucky with his family.…

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That's the Way Out with Deputy Chief Jay Jonas FDNY (RET) 1:28:23

4M ago1:28:23

1:28:23

Today we have the great honor of welcoming Deputy Chief Jay Jonas. He was appointed to the New York City Fire Department on November 24, 1979. After graduating from probie school, he was first assigned to Engine Company 46 in the Bronx. He then crossed the floor to Ladder 27, where he honed his craft at the “Cross Bronx Express.” Seeking broader kn…

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Poised Under Pressure in West Baltimore’s Streets of Fire with Lt Paul Novak Sr. BCFD 47:19

7M ago47:19

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The fireside chat is a longstanding staple in LUF leadership development and human performance courses. During a recent weeklong LUF human performance course, Baltimore City Fire Department leaders enjoyed the opportunity to hear Lt Paul Novak Sr. reflect on his career with host Jerry Smith. Lt Novak joined the ranks of the BCFD in 1973 and retired…

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REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES with Sandra Valls 26:56

7M ago26:56

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Si se puede! Today we are celebrating Real Women Have Curves with the fabulously funny lesbian comic icon, Sandra Valls, who is making her Broadway debut at 59 years old in this heartwarming musical. Listen to Sarah and Sandra chat about this incredible musical, queer representation, body positivity, and making your dreams come true. Sandra Valls i…

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MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) with Rob Madge 23:56

7M ago23:56

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"Think of the magic that you can create!" Inspiring words from Rob Madge's triumphant and hilarious celebration of identity, creativity, and the profound bond between parents and their child. As a child, Rob filled their home with grand performances, transforming into Mary Poppins, Ariel, and Belle with the help of homemade costumes, boundless imag…

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Revisiting Tribe with Journalist, Author and Filmmaker Sebastian Junger 44:32

7M ago44:32

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“Thrilling” and “thought-provoking” are just two words to describe the work produced by our guest in this episode. Sebastian Junger is an American journalist, author and filmmaker whose work demands contemplation regarding what history, science and experience tells us about the ability to endure hardship and how to navigate our current cultural ter…

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Reflections in Command - Coffee with Jim Roussell USMC/Chicago PD 45:17

7M ago45:17

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In this conversation, LUF's senior mentor Jim Roussell, USMC(Ret) and Chicago PD (Ret) candidly discusses leadership in mission-oriented organizations. He reflects on the courageous actions of his U.S. Marines and their Iraqi allies in Fallujah. Jim also shares lessons that he learned during various chapters of his career as well as key takeaways f…

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Desolation Angel Radio May 20th, 2025 - Penultimate 50th Reunion Episode 1:44:27

8M ago1:44:27

1:44:27

This episode is the last one before 1975 50th Class Reunion. There's details in here that you'll want to know if you're coming, and even if you're not coming, there's things in here for you too. We talk about things like tickets and sponsorship (Sponsorship is an umbrella term we use to talk about money for the scholarship to a 2025 Comstock grad, …

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Desolation Angel Radio May 20th, 2025 - Great Blue Heron/Heron Nature & Wellness Weekend/Memorial Day-May Day 1:36:59

8M ago1:36:59

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One of my favorite episodes of the year - the week before Memorial Day Weekend. This episode features a really good conversation with Julie Rockcastle, Jen Raines, Payge Olson, Isa Cardenas and Steve Rockcastle about the upcoming Great Blue Heron Music Festival on July 4th, 5th and 6th at the Heron and all the different activities, features and mus…

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Building a Leadership and Tactical Performance File Cabinet with Shaun Ferguson CHFD 44:44

8M ago44:44

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Shaun Ferguson is a member of the Cherry Hill Fire Department, where he has served since 2016. He is currently assigned to Special Operations Squad and Hazmat Company 13. Shaun plays a key role in the administration of the Cherry Hill FD Recruit Academy, where he is a member of the fire instructor cadre, teaching in both engine operations and hazar…

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Amanda Raymond: Women in Sound Series 35:09

8M ago35:09

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Life is a cabaret, every night at 54 Below, AKA "Broadway's living room." Sarah chats with her boss at 54 Below and one of her favorite sound engineers, Amanda Raymond, continuing her Women in Sound Series. Amanda Raymond is an award-winning New York City based Production Manager and Audio Engineer. She production managed shows both on and off-Broa…

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Unpacking CPT Adolf von Schell's "Battlefield Leadership" with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret) 49:11

8M ago49:11

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In this episode you’ll hear LtCol Charlie Black, USMC (Ret) guide the LUF book club through Battlefield Leadership by Adolf non Schell. Battlefield Leadership is a classic exploration of leadership under fire, drawn from real experiences on the front lines of World War I. With insight forged through experience, he’ll guide us through von Schell’s p…

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WE HAD A WORLD with Trip Cullman 36:28

8M ago36:28

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"Directors are authors of a production," is the vision held by Trip Cullman, director of the play, We Had a World. This beautiful play explores intergenerational relationships in a family with complicated dynamics. Starring Joanna Gleason, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Jeanine Serralles and written by Joshua Harmon. Sarah and Trip discuss the play, que…

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Revisiting Jim McNamara's Senior Man Feature Episode with Jerry Smith Jr., BCFD 1:41:49

9M ago1:41:49

1:41:49

The following episode originally aired in July of 2020 featuring Jerry Smith of the Baltimore City Fire Department. This episode was released in two parts, but today we are re-releasing the episodes in its entirety. Jim McNamara hosts this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Optimizing Human Performance Podcast. Jim is a senior Firefighter at the …

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BECOMING EVE with Emil Weinstein 38:23

9M ago38:23

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A week before the High Holidays, three rabbis find themselves in a room fighting to save a family by building a bridge between orthodoxy and modernity. One of these rabbis is Chava, the child of a dynastic Hasidic rabbinical family and destined to become a leader of the next generation before the revelation of her trans identity clashed explosively…

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SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Opening Night Red Carpet with Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Beth Leavel, and MORE! 45:29

9M ago45:29

45:29

I'm just a Broadway Baby! and living my theatre kid dreams once again chatting with ICONS like Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Beth Leavel, Bonnie Langford, and more of the cast of Sondheim's Old Friends on the opening night red carpet! Plus some fabulous VIP guests including Lorna Luft, Charlotte d'Amboise, Hannah Cruz, and many more! Connect with…

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THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Live on Opening Night Carpet with Sarah Snook, Kip Williams, and MORE! 31:22

9M ago31:22

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“I am tired of myself tonight. I should like to be somebody else.” A deal with the devil; eternal youth, for the ultimate price. LIVE from the opening night red carpet for The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway! Sarah chats with Sarah Snook, Kip Williams, Marg Horwell, Nick Eynaud, Benjamin Wheelwright, Natalie Rich, Will Colacito, Dara Woo, and MO…

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Risk, Resiliency and Rural Fire Operations with Trevor Meador Frederick County DFRS 1:37:14

9M ago1:37:14

1:37:14

Firefighter Trevor Meador is a member of the Frederick County, MD Fire and Rescue Department, currently assigned to Station 3 in downtown Frederick. Trevor is also an instructor in the Frederick County Training Academy, teaching a variety of topics, from Firefighter Safety and Survival, truck Ops and much more. Trevor also served in the USMC.…

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RING OF KEYS Queering the Canon: A Retrospective LIVE on the Rainbow Carpet 32:09

10M ago32:09

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LIVE from the Rainbow Carpet at Joe's Pub- Sarah is interviewing the performers, writers, and VIP guests at Queering the Canon: A Retrospective, a gala to benefit Ring of Keys. Ring of Keys is an artist service organization that promotes and fosters community and visibility for musical theatre artists - onstage and off - who identify as queer women…

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Luck Equals Preparation Plus Opportunity with LTC Mark Westphal USA and USAF 1:03:16

10M ago1:03:16

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Today’s guest is Lt. Col. Mark Westphal, a highly accomplished leader with an extensive and diverse background. Mark grew up in Westchester County, New York before heading to Georgia Tech, where he earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical and Materials Engineering. He also earned an MBA from LaSalle University. In his civilian car…

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Joanna Lynne Staub: Women in Sound Series 50:05

10M ago50:05

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Looking at the names on the marquees, it may seem like almost all the sound designers on Broadway are men. But there are many women who have been working in the industry for years and it's time to shine a light on them! This is another installment of Good Show's Women in Sound Series. Today's guest is Joanna Lynne Staub. Joanna Lynne Staub is a New…

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Sun Hee Kil: Women in Sound Series 58:58

10M ago58:58

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Did you know that sound engineers and designers are only 4% women? This is the first episode of a new mini-series about Women in Sound! As a sound person myself, I wanted to shine the spotlight on other women in the field. Today's guest is Sun Hee Kil. Sun Hee Kil associate designed Broadway productions to PyeongChang Winter Olympics Opening & Clos…

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Unpacking Robert Coram's "Brute: The Life of Victor Krulak" with Jim Roussell USMC/Chicago PD 1:00:40

10M ago1:00:40

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The LUF team believes that a careful examination of history’s most accomplished mission-oriented leaders reveals that their success was strongly correlated to scholarship and professional reading. LUF book clubs have been a conduit to meaningful discourse, reflection, and critical thought. Jim Roussell has guided several LUF book clubs. Jim’s infec…

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Performance and Longevity in Professional Ironman Racing with Angela Naeth 39:14

11M ago39:14

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Angela Naeth is a Canadian Professional Triathlete who made a significant mark on the sport with her exceptional performances in both Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events in her 20 year long career. In 2015, she became the North American Ironman Champion, cementing her place among the elite triathletes of her generation. Known for her strength in cyclin…

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Desolation Angel Radio - 2025 Great Blue Heron Lineup Announcement Edition 1:15:08

11M ago1:15:08

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This week is always an exciting week for the podcast. The lineup announcement for the Great Blue Heron Music Festival, July 4th, 5th, 6th at the Heron in Sherman New York. There's a conversation with Julie and Steve Rockcastle, and cuts from 11 of the 34 bands and musicians that are going to be on the stages there: Andy Frasco & The U.N. Project, C…

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Catharsis with Ria T DiLullo of GEORGIA AND THE BUTCH 50:52

11M ago50:52

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Recorded Live at Welcome to Times Square, Sarah had a fabulous conversation with founder of the Skeleton Rep(resents), Ria T. DiLullo about the new play, Georgia and the Butch by Carolyn Gage. Sarah and Ria talk theatre, catharsis, movement, gender expression, sapphic love letters and so much more! This episode is powered by Welcome to Times Square…

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THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT 46:32

11M ago46:32

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Brand new Jonathan Larson song cycle! Join Sarah at the press day for The Jonathan Larson Project, previews beginning February 17th at the Orpheum Theatre! Sarah saw a sneak peak of the show and interviewed the cast and creatives. Listen to Adam Chanler-Berat, John Simpkins, Cynthia Meng, Taylor Iman Jones, Lauren Marcus, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, An…