Best Rob Webster Podcasts (2025)

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415 Leading Through Super Shifts: Thriving in the Age of Intelligence with Ja-Nae Duane & Steve Fisher 37:27

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What happens when the playbook for leadership no longer applies? In this thought-provoking conversation, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by futurist Steve Fisher and behavioral scientist Ja-Nae Duane, co-authors of Super Shifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence. With decades of experience in executive foresight, systems…

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540 - Sam Webster: Becoming a "Master Doubler" in LA, Thriving on Variety, Getting the Most Out of Mentors 1:15:06

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Sam Webster is a drummer and percussionist based in his hometown of LA. Floating between a wide variety of disciplines and genres, he has amassed an impressive list of credits both live and in the studio. His mentors include Mike Englander and Jeff Hamilton, and he is active with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, several groups at Disneyland, and many …

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8 | Prof Joseph Webster - Apocalypse & Eschatology amongst Jehovah's Witness Communities in Northern Ireland 1:09:40

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Welcome to the Divinity Divulged podcast! The first podcastseries from the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. In each episode we’ll be taking a look at one of the fascinating research projects happening within the Faculty through conversations with the researcher and an expert guest working in their field. With dialogue aimed at al…

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The science of Jaws - with Simon Allen 17:34

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It's the 50th Anniversary of the moive Jaws, and Dr Craken chats with TV/movie producer and writer Simon Allen about the science behind Jaws. How biologically accurate are the movies - what diod they get right, and what did they get really wrong? Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credit…

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414 The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest with Vanessa Druskat 43:30

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Most executives still chase superstar hires, assuming great individuals will automatically form great teams. In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Dr. Vanessa Druskat brings research depth and field-tested experience to make a different case. She is the author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform …

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Gnar Couch Podcast 185: CJ Celig, Rampage Prep, Bikes That Thump in the Trunk 1:42:06

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This week on the Gnar Couch Podshow, we hang with rampage-riding legend CJ Ceilig. Okay, she's not legendary yet, but she will be after this podcast. She somehow makes a terrible sausage party pod team actually worth listening to. She's a Eurotah-bouncing, breakfast sandwich-dodging shredder who’s done it all. From bluffing her way through a bike-s…

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539 - Narada Michael Walden: Performing Without Judgment, Joining Mahavishnu Orchestra, Working with Sir George Martin 1:01:00

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⁠Narada Michael Walden ⁠is an EMMY and multi-GRAMMY winner who has produced hits for artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Steve Winwood, Ray Charles, Wynonna Judd, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Barbara Streisand, Lionel Ritchie, Lisa Fischer, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones, Jeff Beck, The Temptations, and many others. His music flows f…

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The Shape of Nature - with David Maitland 28:09

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413 A CEO for All Seasons: Carolyn Dewar on What Great Leaders Do Differently—From Bold Beginnings to Graceful Exits 44:15

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By Mahan Tavakoli

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Gnar Couch Podcast 184: Bienvenido Aguado, Throwing Your Bike, Training for Rampage 1:45:22

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Welcome to episode 184 of the Gnar Couch Podshow. We braved rare severe Utah thunderstorms, insane traffic, and stuffed our bikes in Corvettes this weekend to bring you Bienvenido Aguado, who shares everything from his front flip stories to how he manages to keep things fun when the pressure’s on. As always, there’s some friendly roasting, plenty o…

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412 Thursday Refresh: Kurt Strovink on Mastering Leadership from the Inside Out: Transformative Insights for CEOs 53:39

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What separates truly exceptional leaders from the rest? According to Kurt Strovink, it’s not just strategy, execution, or decision-making—it’s the ability to lead from within. As a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and a global advisor to CEOs, Kurt has spent decades studying the patterns of the most successful executives. In his latest book, Th…

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538 - Dave Elitch Live Clinic: New Course - “Your Mind’s Ear”, Q&A From Our Audience, Inspiration from Non-Music Sources 1:38:08

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Dave Elitch has been teaching privately for over 20 years and has developed a reputation as the technique/body mechanic specialist for drum set. He has helped many of the world's best players as well as top educators "get out of their own way" by being as efficient as possible in regards to conservation of motion and energy. The more we’re able to …

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Robots in the sea with James Bellingham 36:42

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Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with James Bellingham and discuss his new book "How are are marine robots shaping our future". They also chat about a "star trek" for the oceans. The book is available from: https://press.jhu.edu/books/title/53664/how-are-marine-robots-shaping-our-future. Contact [email protected] for more informati…

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411 Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner on Rule Breaker Investing, Long-Term Thinking, and Leadership That Lasts 1:15:00

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David Gardner—legendary investor, co-founder of The Motley Fool, and author of Rule Breaker Investing. Over the past three decades, David has not only beaten the market—he’s reshaped how long-term investing is understood and practiced. David’s track record is extraordinary: He rec…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 183: Jarrod Harris/Jarrod's Place, Building MTB Community, Trail Armor Magic Carpet 1:06:54

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This week, we’re stoked (and honestly a little confused) to bring on Jarrod Harris—a former comic-turned-bike-park-owner, who went from taking shots off strippers and 6am radio gigs to building one of the gnarliest mountain bike parks in Georgia, complete with mysterious “Trail Armor” that either ruins mountain biking or is the second coming of dir…

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537 - Eric Somers-Urrea: Playing with Marina City, La Armada, and Makeout, Studying Classical and World Music, Raising the Stakes on Yourself 1:16:52

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Eric Somers-Urrea. Eric is a Chicago based drummer but also gets around to Nashville and LA, founding member of the band Marina City, and also plays with other touring acts including La Armada and Makeout. He was born and raised in the Chicago area and studied at the University of Illinois. In this episode, Eric talks about: The evolution of his ba…

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Ocean science in the movies: The Abyss 19:56

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Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about ocean science in the movies. In today's episode they talk about James Cameron's movie: The Abyss Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musi…

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410 Ram Charan on Leading When Uncertainty Is Permanent: Strategy, Execution, and AI as the New Business Model 31:36

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by one of the most sought-after advisors to Fortune 100 CEOs and boards—Ram Charan. Named “the most influential consultant alive” by Fortune, Charan draws on decades of boardroom experience and over 30 books—Execution, What the CEO Wants You to Know, The Amazon Management…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 182: Rampage Rider Finley Kirschenmann, Rob Can't Start the Show, Spins vs. Style 1:17:55

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Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow. This week, we have a special guest: up-and-coming Rampage wild card Finley Kirschenmann. We’ll dig into how a kid from Sandy, Utah gets gnarly enough for Rampage, plus we get the inside scoop on desert lines, digging skills, and whether dual-crown tailwhips are actually possible. Other topics rolling around in thi…

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536 - Rob Walbourne: New Live Pretenders Album, Working at Noble and Cooley, UK to the US 1:25:03

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Rob Walbourne grew up in North London and started playing drums at the age of 10 before working professionally at the age of 15. After his move to the U.S., he lived briefly in New York City before eventually settling down in Simsbury, CT where he found work at the Noble and Cooley drum company. He’s had the opportunity to have played with such lum…

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Dolphins up close with Bertie Gregory 15:19

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Dr Craken chats to National Geographic cameraman/presenter Bertie Gregory (https://www.bertiegregory.com/about) about his new documentary: "Dolphins Up Close". Bertie travels to the Azores to film schools of dolphins (and other species), and collects amazing footage showing their fascinating underwater behavior. "Dolphin up close with Bertie Gregor…

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409 From Turn the Ship Around to Rethinking Decisions: David Marquet on Leading with Distance, Not Ego 44:37

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In this thought-provoking conversation, former nuclear submarine commander and bestselling author David Marquet returns to the Partnering Leadership podcast to discuss the core ideas behind his new book: Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions. Known globally for Turn the Ship Around, Marquet once again challenges traditional…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 181: Jerrell Webster, Inclusivity in MTB, Taping Your Testicles 2:02:50

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Welcome to the only MTB podcast to provide you with suspect mountain bike expertise, best enjoyed while sunning your rear, paddling your shins, or taping down your “business” for that sweet aerodynamic gain. Oh, and we have pro riders like Jerrell Webster on. On this week’s episode, we chewed through three core themes at a speed only barely hampere…

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535 - Jeff Kerestes: Returning to a Life in Music After Burning Out and Stepping Away 1:27:47

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Jeff Kerestes is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator who spent most of his career in New York doing touring and session work and a handful of Broadway shows. During Covid, he left New York and stepped away from music entirely. He and his family eventually settled in Portland Oregon, where he rediscovered his love of music through the dr…

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Ocean science in the movies: 20,000 Leagues Beneath the Sea 18:05

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Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about ocean science in the movies. In today's episode they talk about 20,000 Leagues Beneath the Sea. Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Music…

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408 The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses with Mita Mallik 37:50

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What if the “panic habits” leaders default to are the very things burning out their best people? In this Partnering Leadership episode, Mita Mallick—author of The Devil Emails at Midnight—joins Mahan to unpack practical ways senior leaders can replace performative urgency with clear operating rules that people can trust. You will hear why bad bosse…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 180: Rampage Rider Janelle Soukup, Women in Rampage, Mildly Questionable Humor 1:28:00

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Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, where mountain biking meets questionable life choices and creative chaos, and somehow, women still agree to come on the show. If you’re after a polished podcast, you’re in the wrong place. This is a podshow, which basically means we’re like a podcast, but with more bad decisions and a few conversations you probabl…

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407 Thursday Refresh: Ann Hiatt on Trillion Dollar Leadership Secrets of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos & Google’s Eric Schmidt 52:14

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist & Consultant and Author of the book Bet on Yourself. Ann Hiatt shared the many lessons she learned while working alongside the world's top tech CEOs—Google's Eric Schmidt, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Yahoo's Marissa Meyer. In addition to the story of her …

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534 - Tom Hambridge: Producing, Writting and Drumming for Buddy Guy, Grammy Wins, Learning From the Legends 1:45:44

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Tom Hambridge is a Four-time Grammy™- winning producer, songwriter, & drummer for his production work on three of blues legend Buddy Guy’s most critically acclaimed albums: ‘Living Proof’ (2011) , “Born to Play Guitar’ (2016), ‘The Blues is Alive and Well’ (2018), and for his work on Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s Album ‘662’ (2022). Tom has also pr…

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Silent Seals: The Namibia seal hunt with Rob Reed and Imogen Webster, part 2 19:54

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Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken continue their discussion with Rob Reed and Imogen Webster from Neptunes Pirates UK/ Captain Paul Watson Foundation about their Silent Seal Campaign - protesting the commercial killing of seals in Namibia. Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Joll…

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406 Data as a Leadership Superpower: How to Fuel Strategy, Innovation, and AI with Justin Evans, Author of The Little Book of Data 39:03

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Justin Evans, a seasoned executive and author of The Little Book of Data. With a career spanning leadership roles at major media and tech firms including Microsoft, NBCUniversal, and Paramount, Evans brings a rare combination of commercial acumen and data fluency to the conversati…

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Gnar Couch Podcast 179: Ride Caviar, Bring Back My Refrigerator, Big Guest Announcement 1:07:43

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This might just be the best mountain bike podshow you’ve ever hate-listened to. That’s right—podshow, because podcasts are boring and suck, and furthermore, calling it a podcast would be an insult to the fine tradition of nonsense, awkward silences, and self-inflicted pain we serve up with all the grace of Boston Rob “making it clap” at dance parti…

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533 - Andrew Barr: Playing with Mumford & Sons, The Barr Brothers, and Feist, Finding Ways to "Do You", 1:17:56

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Andrew Gilmore Barr is a drummer, composer, and producer based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada who is best known for his work with Mumford & Sons, The Barr Brothers, Feist, and The Slip. Barr is a founding member of the experimental rock band The Slip and indie folk group The Barr Brothers along with his brother Brad Barr. In this episode, Andrew talks…

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Silent Seals: The Namibia seal hunt with Rob Reed and Imogen Webster, part 1 15:26

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Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Rob Reed and Imogen Webster from Neptunes Pirates UK/ Captain Paul Watson Foundation about theirSilent Seal Campaign - protesting the commercial killing of seals in Namibia. Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me…

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405 [BEST OF] Jeremy Caplan on Beyond the Hype: AI-Powered Productivity Tools for Busy Executives 50:39

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Gnar Couch Podcast 178: Ryden Dirty, eBike/Amish Bike Fight, Rob Can't Stop Cussing 1:09:01

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It’s episode 178 of the Gnar Couch Podshow! We’re already three minutes in and the F-bomb counter is higher than your buddy who “microdosed” but forgot the “micro.” Utah probably hates us (again), but that’s fine—Utah also hates fun, women's thighs, and beer over 4%. But, this isn't your dad’s mountain bike podcast. Actually, your dad probably left…

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532 - Jared Shavelson: Parallels Between Jazz and Punk/Hardcore, Drumming for Seal, Mariachi El Bronx, Biking and Drumming 1:41:52

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Jared Shavelson was raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. His drumming journey stated early in life and got his first drumset at age seven. While playing in all of the local orchestras, marching bands, jazz bands, and theaters in southern New Jersey, he was taking weekly private lessons. During this time he was also start…

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The new "Death at Seaworld" TV show - with Simon Allen 20:02

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Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to showrunner and writer Simon Allen on a new TV drama show based on the book "Death at Seaworld". Having written for TV shows such as "The Musketeers", "Das Boot", "Tehran" and a number of action and horror series, they talk about how Simon got into the field. They also chat about Simon's love and obsession wit…

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404 [BEST OF] Jon Levy on How to Cultivate Your Influence and Build Powerful Connections 44:35

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Gnar Couch Podcast 177: Rob Brown (Loam Pass/Bike Sushi), Chinese Adam, Coach the Homeless? 1:19:42

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This might be the best mountain bike podshow you’ll ever subject your bleeding ears to, but let’s not get too full of ourselves. If you’re looking for pro tips, life-changing inspiration, or anything more educational than a Snickers wrapper, you should probably tune out now. Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, where “podshow” means we get away with …

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Gnar Couch Podcast 175: Christian Peper, The Algorithm Is Watching You, Why Can't Utah Be Canada? 1:55:11

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Welcome to another absolutely questionably legal episode of the Gnarcouch Podshow. This is episode 175—which honestly, we’re just as surprised it happened as you are. If you’ve ever tried to tune your suspension with ChatGPT, eaten three-day-old elk meat out of a fanny pack, or asked a stranger at Whistler to jump over your Tesla Cybertruck in a to…

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Aaron J. Reardon: Digital Weirdness 1:00:49

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Mystery writer, podcaster, and indie studio head focused on immersive mysteries - Aaron J. Reardon is here to shine an eerie light on a new entertainment format that actually predates TV but is enjoying a renaissance as podcasts on digital channels. And we're not talking about a cottage industry - oh no. Audio Drama is a massive category of enterta…

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531 - Eric Gardner: Playing With Melissa Etheridge and Tom Morello, Patience on the LA Scene, “Finding An Artist’s Language” 1:15:32

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Eric Gardner has been on the LA scene for 25 years touring and recording with a wide variety of bands and artists over that time. These days, two in particular represent most of his activity - Melissa Etheridge and Tom Morello. He is a graduate of Steve Rucker's program at the University of Miami and has performed with Garbage, Iggy Pop, Cypress Hi…

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Ocean science careers advice with Andrew Thaler 19:11

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Jobs and careers in the marine conservation and science field look very different today compared to just a couple of years ago. Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Dr Andrew Thaler about current career possibilities in ocean science and conservation and provide advice for those searching for jobs in this field. Contact info@absolutelysmashingll…

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403 [BEST OF] Todd Cherches on the power of visual leadership 30:28

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Gnar Couch Podcast 176: The History of Gnar Couch 2:36:06

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Roll up and throw your tailgate pad on this dumpster fire as we take you through the trainwreck history of the Gnar Couch Podshow, a masterclass in turning angry biker angst and stray couches into the only show less appropriate than your browser history. We dig into three surprisingly important themes: 1) how a decaying couch at a dirt jump park so…

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402 Refresh: Alain Hunkins on Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders 49:58

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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530 - Taylor Friesth: Website GrooveMPL.com, Marketing Your Skills, Opportunities Aside from Live Performing 1:31:04

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Colorado native, Taylor Friesth, is a drummer, producer, author, and educator who has delved deeply into drumming since the age of 6. He has performed on stages such as Red Rocks and Folsom Field and his drumming has led him to perform with various groups from GRiZ to New Orleans style brass band Guerrilla Fanfare. His versatility has given him a w…

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The Last Hunt for the Jabberwock with Andrew Thaler 16:26

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Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to deep sea scientist Andrew Thaler about "The Last Hunt for the Jabberwock". Every 30 years th Emerald Moon rises and the fearsome Jabberwock comes back from the dead, threatening the rabbit and frog folk of The Warren. The book is available from: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/505687/The-Last-Hunt-for-the-Ja…

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401 [BEST OF] Bob Johansen on Full Spectrum Leadership for a VUCA world 41:35

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …