The Fine Ale Countdown is a comedy-cum-(hehehe)-beer review podcast, thrown together by 5 friends who used to performed sketch comedy together. The only catch is none of them know anything about beer, and it’s really just an excuse to meet up and drink. Surprisingly entertaining to listen to. New Episode out every Thursday at 8pm (Irish Time). You can reach the show via Twitter or Instagram @FAleCountdown.
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Gundam Book Club is in its sixth season! Season 1 covered Gundam Sentinel. Season 2 was all about the Revival of Zeon manga created by Kazuhisa Kondo. A previous season featured Gunpla and the first episode was my top 5 gunpla builds! Season 4 looked at the 1988 manga by Kazuhisa Kondo "The Dogs of War" set in UC 0092. Season 5 starts where season 1 ended. I looked at why Gundam Sentinel was never animated and go behind the scenes of its creation. Season 6 exams Sentinel with a new audio tra ...
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The Campaign Trend Podcast brings you into conversation with professionals who drive the business of Politics. Hosted by Eric Wilson, Executive Director of the Center for Campaign Innovation. Visit CampaignTrend.com/podcast for more.
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Star Trek Audio Drama from Giant Gnome Productions. Life is good for Lt. Greg Torkelson aboard the USS Remington a Starfleet research vessel stationed near the Venderis Nebula. However, when word comes that he’s been promoted to the Executive Officer of Deep Space Station 3, an outpost in the backwaters of Federation space, he quickly discovers that all is not as it appears, and what seems to be too good to be true just might be. ” In the darkest reaches of the United Federation of Planets, ...
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All In on SMS: Prompt.io CEO Phil Gordon On The Stakes For 2026
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26:22Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. What happens when a poker champion with $3 million in tournament winnings pivots to political texting? You get Phil Gordon, founder of Prompt.io, dropping wisdom on selective aggression, ethical influence, and why your campaign texts might be getting ignored. Whether you're managing a 50…
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From Swifties to Socialists: How Fan Culture Is Remaking Political Campaigns
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27:03Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Wired senior writer Makena Kelly joins Eric Wilson to unpack how online fandom culture—the same energy that drives Swifties and K-Pop fans—is now fueling political movements. Through the lens of Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral campaign, Kelly reveals why young voters aren't just s…
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The Hidden Networks That Control Campaign Money with Jordan Lieberman
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25:08Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. What if the political consulting industry isn't the competitive free market everyone assumes it is? Jordan Lieberman, CEO of Powers Interactive, analyzed over 54 million federal campaign transactions to reveal the hidden architecture of political consulting. In this episode, Jordan share…
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What's Next for 2026: Texting, Podcasts, and Political Tech Trends
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45:33Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. What should smart campaigners be doing right now to prepare for 2026? In this special episode, we're sharing a recent webinar hosted by Campaigns & Elections and sponsored by Prompt.io, where host Eric Wilson sits down with Farz Sokhansanj, President of Prompt.io, to unpack the tech tren…
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How to Stop Wasting Money on Connected TV Ads with Billy McBeath
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18:18Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Billy McBeath from Senate Leadership Fund reveals why most political campaigns are still buying connected TV like it's 2015—and what they should do instead. He breaks down the breakthrough YouTube study that forced SLF to rebuild their entire advertising strategy mid-cycle, discovering t…
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Bruce Schneier on AI as Democracy's Power Magnifier
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26:49Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Security expert Bruce Schneier joins Campaign Trend host Eric Wilson to discuss his upcoming book "Rewiring Democracy" and how AI is already transforming politics behind the scenes. From AI-written laws in Brazil to chatbots helping local candidates engage voters, Schneier explores AI's …
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The WinRed Effect: Six Years of GOP Fundraising Revolution with Ryan Lyk
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28:01Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. WinRed CEO Ryan Lyk joins Eric Wilson for a revealing conversation about how GOP fundraising has transformed since 2018. The "WinRed Effect" report reveals stunning shifts in donor behavior, from smaller gifts given more frequently to massive growth in down-ballot digital programs. Lyk d…
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Gundam Sentinel - Epilogue - Redux (My Thoughts on Google Notebook LLM)
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5:34Send us a text This episode is short but sweet. I give my thoughts on the process of using Google Notebook LLM and how good a job it did. If you think I should cover other content in a similar fashion, please email me, leave comments or share on social media. Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is performing a critical analysis and commentary …
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Gundam Sentinel - Earth Light ( アースライト) - Redux
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23:28Send us a text Mannings. Dead. Chung Yung. Dead… S Gundam has its final battle with the New Desides. And… Notebook LLM takes on the awakening of A.L.I.C.E. Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright …
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Blocked Messages: The iOS 26 and Gmail Problem with Dave Purkert (TAG Strategies)
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18:58Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. As campaigns gear up for the 2026 midterms, new tech changes threaten online fundraising. Apple's iOS 26 will filter texts from unknown numbers, potentially blocking campaign messages from reaching 65% of donors who use iPhones. Meanwhile, Gmail has been flagging Republican fundraising e…
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Gundam Sentinel - Triple Attack (トリプルアタック) Redux
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15:49Send us a text The Pegasus III charges in to attack the New Desides on Penta. Captain Cray and Fast Side board the Zodiac in response. Meanwhile, Mannings launches from the Pegasus III to enter the fray in a mobile suit for the first time since the One Year War. Notebook LLM does a breakdown of this pivotal chapter Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Bo…
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Send us a text The Pegasus III was in pursuit of the New Desides remnant forces. All the while, they were being harassed by Neo Zeon forces. Meanwhile, Cray and his remaining forces mount a surprise attack on the orbiting platform Penta as their final gambit to destabilize the Earth Federation Government. Notebook LLM takes on this chapter. Gundam …
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Unstructured Data, Structured Insights: AI Tools for Campaign Analysis
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23:22Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Eric Wilson discusses groundbreaking research from the Center for Campaign Innovation on using AI to analyze open-ended survey responses. In this special episode, producer Adam Belmar interviews Eric about testing four AI models—ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Gemini—to code voter responses i…
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Gundam Sentinel -Target Penta (目標、ペンタ) - Redux
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14:15Send us a text The New Desides and Neo Zeon fleet combined forces. The Task Force Alpha received new orders. A.L.I.C.E. had a deeper purpose. Was it coming to fruition? Finally, Neo Zeon gives the remnant forces of the New Desides a powerful new weapon. Notebook LLM takes on this episode Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is performing a crit…
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Gundam Sentinel - Shadow of Neo Zeon (ネオジオンの影 ) - Redux
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16:18Send us a text Notebook LLM takes on Chapter 10.... Josh Offshore learns of Cod’s fate. While Ayers City falls, the New Desides escape via the Mass Driver. Finally, Neo Zeon has entered the chat… Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Cop…
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Lincoln 2.0: When AI Candidates Enter the Political Arena with Robert Moran
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19:50Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Political strategist and novelist Robert Moran joins Eric Wilson to discuss his new book "Lincoln 2.0," a political thriller exploring AI candidates in future elections. They dive into whether voters would accept a digitally resurrected Abraham Lincoln running for president, the technolo…
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Gundam Sentinel - The Mass Driver (マスドライバー) - Redux
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14:21Send us a text The New Desides are pushed to the limit on the Moon. Aeno’s fleet withdraws from the area, and the New Desides try to leave Ayers City. Finally, Cod and Roots have a fateful encounter time on the battlefield. Notebook LLM takes a crack at breaking down this episode and my reason for getting into Gundam Sentinel in the first place Gun…
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Gundam Sentinel - Battle of Ayers City (エアーズの攻防) - Redux
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18:21Send us a text Brave Cod and Ryu Roots have a fateful encounter. The New Desides and Task Force fight fiercely for control of Ayers City. All the while, ALICE learns more of what it means to be human. Notebook LLM also examines the origin of the mass driver and some more historical connections to the defense of Aizu during the 1860s and Japan durin…
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Why Local Campaigns Need Better Tech Tools – Ron Nehring (Leadership Institute)
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27:07Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. In this episode of Campaign Trend, host Eric Wilson sits down with Ron Nehring, Director of International Programs at the Leadership Institute and former national spokesman for Ted Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign, to discuss the critical gaps in campaign technology for down-ballot race…
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Gundam Sentinel - Eagle Fall ( イーグルフォール) - Redux
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16:40Send us a text March 14 UC 0088. The New Desides fleet battles the Task Force Alpha to decide the fate of Ayers City. The FAZZ squadron faces Cod in the Gundam Mk V, while the Xeku Zwei also makes its debut. Roots prepares to face the New Desides in S Gundam’s most powerful form; the Ex-S Gundam. Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is performi…
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Gundam Sentinel - The Logistic Bomb (編理爆弾) - Redux
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12:45Send us a text March 13 UC 0088. The Bald Eagle enters the battlefield and faces his former student. The New Desides and their complement of mobile suits fiercely battle the Task Force Alpha. Also… A.L.I.C.E. becomes more aware. Notebook LLM ironically tackles the use of AI and sabotaging military and government assets, and talks about Battlestar G…
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The ROI of Political Design with Shane Helm (RightPixel)
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25:05Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. How does visual design influence voter behavior and campaign effectiveness? In this episode of Campaign Trend, host Eric Wilson speaks with Shane Helm, founder of RightPixel, about the critical role of design in political campaigns. They explore why campaigns often shortchange the design…
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Gundam Sentinel - A Dream on the Moon (月面の夢 ) - Redux
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15:12Send us a text Notebook LLM examines the next chapter in Gundam Sentinel: Ayers City is located on the far side of the Moon and represented the last bastion of Titan remnants and others who believed in Earthnoid supremacy. The New Desides forces head towards Ayers City. Task Force Alpha is tasked with finding the fleeing New Desides fleet. And the …
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Gundam Sentinel - The Conquest of Pezun (ペズン制圧) - Redux
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23:27Send us a text Notebook LLM takes on this exciting chapter in Gundam Sentinel Commander Brian Aeno is sent by the Federation in the X Dispatch Fleet to encourage the former Instructor Corp rebels to surrender. The elite mobile suits of the Task Force Alpha worked to develop their skills. The EFF also launch forces from the Moon to also attack Pezun…
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How Corporate America Learned to Navigate Trump 2.0 - Alex Conant (Firehouse Strategies)
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21:36Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. How has corporate America's approach to Washington changed between Trump's first and second administrations? In this episode of Campaign Trend, host Eric Wilson speaks with Alex Conant, partner and co-founder of Firehouse Strategies, about the evolution from companies hiding behind trade…
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Gundam Sentinel - Sally Forth, S Gundam ! (出撃、S ガンダム!) - Redux
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24:09Send us a text Notebook LLM covers on the debut of S Gundam versus the New Desides. Pezun forces prepared the Devil’s Garden for the Federation fleet. Task Force Alpha’s cruisers come under fire. Things become more desperate for the Task Force when their commander decided to launch the FAZZ team, Zeta Plus as well as S Gundam herself. This episode …
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Send us a text Notebook LLM takes on chapter 2 of Gundam Sentinel. Task Force Alpha enters Pezun airspace. Ryuu Roots learns about the abilities of the Instructor Corp. Shin Crypt launches in the FAZZ to engage with the New Decides and Josh Offshore in the Xeku Eins. In this episode we will also cover the Nero, Zeta Plus and the influence of the Mo…
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Influencer Marketing in Political Campaigns – Courtney Weaver (IMGE)
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22:06Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Courtney Weaver, Executive VP at IMGE, cuts through the hype around influencer marketing in political campaigns. Discover why influencers aren't just celebrities with massive followings - they're trusted voices like teachers, veterans, and mom bloggers who've built authentic relationship…
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Gundam Sentinel - Revolt in the Pezun (ペズンの反乱) - Redux
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19:26Send us a text Notebook LLM describes in this episode the creation of the New Desides who were Titans remnants as well as the birth of Task Force Alpha. A.L.I.C.E.'s Cheshire Cat is selected. We also will cover the FAZZ, history of how Gundam Sentinel came to be, and touch upon some Japanese history. Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is perf…
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Gundam Sentinel - Prologue - The Guys (男たち) - Redux
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12:49Send us a text I am obviously an amateur, and have decided to use Google’s Notebook LLM to redo the audio for my older content. The quality of the audio is much better than my meager attempt years ago. This chapter introduces the major characters featured in Gundam Sentinel and explores the events leading up to Gundam Sentinel. It will also feature…
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The Risks of Rushing to Regulate AI – Jordi Calvet-Bademunt (The Future of Free Speech)
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21:02Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Jordi Calvet-Bademunt, a senior research fellow at The Future of Free Speech and visiting scholar at Vanderbilt University, joins Eric Wilson to discuss AI regulations and their potential unintended consequences for free speech. In this eye-opening conversation, Calvet-Bademunt reveals h…
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Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. On today’s episode, we’re sharing a panel discussion I moderated early this month at the Leadership Institute’s ElectTech conference in San Francisco. It was an informative conversation about how technology can be used to provide scale alongside the more conversational tactics campaigns …
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Navigating Complex Media Buys – Lara Aulestia (1060 Advisors)
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21:31Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Lara Aulestia is founder and CEO of 1060 Advisors, a paid media strategy, planning and buying company serving the public affairs and political industry. She has an extensive background in political media buying with past roles at iHeartMedia, Resonate, Xandr, and Warner Media. In this ep…
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Mid-week rioja, Cillit Bang, and global conflict resolution. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick is still waiting for you to connect on Linkedin. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.By The Fine Ale Countdown
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How Capitol Hill Staff Get News – David Tennent (Capitol CNCT)
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24:28Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Our guest today is David Tennent, founder of CNCT, a platform to centralize social and professional opportunities for political staffers. Visit our website: CampaignTrend.comBy Eric Wilson
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Hen Do's, Running Don'ts, and the proper way to interpret Joyce. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! I hope Neil Fitzpatrick never learns to read English. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.By The Fine Ale Countdown
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How Campaigns Can Actually Use AI – Maya Hutchinson (BattlegroundAI)
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24:37Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Our guest is Maya Hutchinson, the Founder & CEO of Battleground AI, an integrated advertising platform built for politics - effortlessly combining data, messaging, and ad creation in one place. Maya is a data-driven marketer with roots in Democratic politics. In this episode we discuss t…
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If our speed drops below 150, people will think we're TOTALLY LAME! It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick records his number ones. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.By The Fine Ale Countdown
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We're back and we're pretty sure we're deadly at football. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick has a producer credit on a bunch of songs he doesn't know about. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.By The Fine Ale Countdown
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Inside Senator Dave McCormick's Winning Campaign – Mark Harris (ColdSpark)
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23:27Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Our guest today is Mark Harris, Managing Partner of ColdSpark, a boutique advertising and public affairs firm that specializes in political campaigns and issue advocacy. In our conversation, we discuss lessons Mark and his team learned from the victorious 2024 Pennsylvania Senate campaig…
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How many influencers does it take to ruin a park? It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick walked so we could run. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.By The Fine Ale Countdown
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We need less internet and so do you. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick sweats the small stuff. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home."By The Fine Ale Countdown
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Our plan to remove waste in Government buildings. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick's uncle gave him a job on a taskforce to tackle nepotism. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.By The Fine Ale Countdown
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How To Get Confirmed By The Senate – Arnold Punaro
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28:41Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Our guest today is Arnold Punaro, a retired Marine Reserve Major General. For decades he served on Capitol Hill, including as the Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Today he runs the Punaro Group, consults for a broad array of Fortune 100 companies, and has been recog…
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That thing nobody likes is back. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick sells seed oils to children. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home."By The Fine Ale Countdown
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Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. On today’s episode, I’m joined again by my friend Adam Belmar from Advocacy Content Kitchen who produces the Campaign Trend Podcast and we’re discussing some of the latest news from the world of tech and politics. We dig into political ad spending on X, the Left’s X exodus, what’s going …
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Belgian Waffle, Roasted Beef, and anything else on the James Gandolfini diet plan. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick did Fry January due to a typo. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.By The Fine Ale Countdown
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The boys are live and we're talking BoyzLife. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick is teaming up with Samantha Mumba to fight ISIS. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home."By The Fine Ale Countdown
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How To Build A Campaign Volunteer Training Program – Abigail Sigler
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18:38Have a question, comment, idea or suggestion? Send us a text. Our guest today is Abigail Sigler, Vice President at Baker Group Strategies and the former campaign manager for Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee. In this episode we’re talking about a unique initiative from Senator Blackburn’s re-election campaign known as “Campaign College”, a tr…
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Scientology may be a big deal in Hollywood, but it never won a County Championship. It's The Fine Ale Countdown! Neil Fitzpatrick was known as Neil Fitz Hat-Trick when he played football. Thanks to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.By The Fine Ale Countdown
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