Best Sphere Partners Podcasts (2025)

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Eleanor Powell: The Queen of Tap (& Why She Left Hollywood) | The Rest of the Story | ep 35 33:25

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Eleanor Powell starred in some of MGM’s most dazzling musicals, like Broadway Melody of 1936, Born to Dance, Rosalie, Honolulu, and Broadway Melody of 1940 — where she matched Fred Astaire step for step in the legendary ‘Begin the Beguine.’ Dubbed the Queen of Tap, Gene Kelly called her the best dancer ever put on film. Critics hailed her “eloquent…

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The Protect U Podcast: Coaches' Mindsets in the NIL Era, Client/Agent Transparency, Press Conference Meltdowns 1:15:49

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Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson take another look at the shining examples of standout athletes in the high school ranks of the Protect U Crew. Fresh updates promise to highlight the best of the best when it comes to what Protect U’s athletes can offer to those looking for their commitments. Jay and Jake also discuss the inner workings of the sports age…

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DA402 | Four Pillars of Manhood, Emotional Safety, and Getting to the Rocking Chair with Love (Josh Krehbiel) 47:18

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How to pass the 4 pillars of manhood to your kids Why celebrating vulnerability matters more than perfect discipline How to normalize hard conversations about sex, money, and struggle The long view: Becoming a tender-hearted grandpa starts now FULL SHOW NOTES LEARN about joining the Fall 2025 DadAwesome Accelerator Cohorts SUMMARY Some days you fee…

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Ben Vereen: The Dancer Fosse Kept Turning To Who Became a Superstar | The Rest of the Story | Ep 34 23:20

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Ben Vereen is widely considered one of the greatest modern showmen — a true song-and-dance force. But behind the fame is a dance story that’s never been fully told. From gospel quartets and Brooklyn dance studios to the moment Bob Fosse took a chance on him — and kept returning, again and again — this episode uncovers how Vereen’s artistry was buil…

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The Assessment That Enables Healthcare Organizations to Scale Faster 31:53

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Send us a text Transforming Risk Assessments into Strategic Growth Tools In this episode of The Compliance Advantage, Ross Ronan redefines risk assessments as strategic radars crucial for growth and competitive positioning in the healthcare industry. Ross explains why successful healthcare CEOs treat risk assessments with the same importance as rac…

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DA401 | Beyond Comfort Zones: A Father-Daughter Conversation on Risk, Faith, and Inheritance (George & Ambery Gourlay) 51:08

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🌍 From South Africa to America—this father-daughter story will challenge everything you think about comfort, risk, and legacy. George moved his family across the world and his daughter Amberly just started grad school in Boston. Together they share: ✅ How one grandfather's radical encounter changed generations ✅ Why true security comes from identit…

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Suzanne Charny: The Dancer Fosse Trusted to Lead His Vision on Film | The Rest of the Story | Ep 33 30:01

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Suzanne Charny’s dance journey was anything but ordinary. From a childhood training path that veered far from the usual ballet–tap–jazz pipeline, to being personally chosen by Bob Fosse to lead Sweet Charity’s “Rich Man’s Frug” on film, her story is one of singular talent meeting the right moment. In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey…

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The Protect U Podcast: College Splashes, Protect U Texas Round-Up, Guess the SEC Stadium 1:06:20

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Big moves were made by members of the Protect U Crew over the weekend, with Jalen Mickens, Dylan Kinney, and Samara Coleman drawing attention to themselves in all the right ways. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson break down the best of their weekend action while highlighting their special attributes. Another wave of Protect U Crew members hit the presses…

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DA400 | Celebrating 400 Episodes, Looking Back at God's Faithfulness, and the DADAWESOME Book Preview (Jeff Zaugg) 1:01:40

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Seven and a half years ago, a simple question on a cousin's patio changed everything: "How do you stay intentional as a dad?" That moment sparked what became 400 podcast conversations, over 1,000 men mobilized in activation events, and a million dollars raised for ministries serving the fatherless. In this milestone episode, Jeff celebrates by look…

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Russ Tamblyn: Acrobat Who Rewrote Dance in Iconic Hollywood Musicals | The Rest of the Story | Ep 32 20:57

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Russ Tamblyn flipped, tumbled, and changed the movie musical forever. From a daredevil kid climbing telephone poles, to winning tumbling championships, to early tap training and a stage break with Lloyd Bridges — his path snowballed fast. Soon he was thrown into the barn-raising of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers — even though he wasn’t supposed to…

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Maximizing Enterprise Value Through Strategic Compliance Programs with John Mizerany 36:01

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Send us a text In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan, founder of Ronan Healthcare Compliance, interviews John Mizerany, president of Scribematic, with over 30 years of leadership in healthcare sectors such as urgent care, pediatrics, dialysis, and hospital systems. John discusses how stepping into the CEO role shifted…

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The Protect U Podcast: Big-Time Players, Nationwide Expansion, and College Football Oddities 1:04:50

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Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson review recent updates with college and high school members of the Protect U Crew. Some made their first steps in the collegiate world, while others made big-time impacts for their high school teams to kick off another week of packed action. Jay and Jake also discuss the newest additions to the Protect U Crew, with out-of…

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DA399 | Seeing Your Kids, Feeling with Them, and Delighting in Who They Are (Dr. Jake Smith - Part 2) 26:37

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🔥 PART 2 is here! Dr. Jake Smith is back with the game-changing attunement triangle that will transform how you connect with your kids. 70% of Christian leaders don't finish well as dads. Don't be part of that statistic. In today's episode, you'll discover: ✅ The 4 components of attunement that create lasting relationships ✅ How to escape the "smot…

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Joan McCracken: Fosse’s Angel and Broadway’s Comedy Dance Pioneer | The Rest of the Story | Ep 31 25:41

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Joan McCracken turned a bit part in Oklahoma! into overnight stardom — her pratfall in the chorus made her Broadway’s “girl who falls down,” and it caught Hollywood’s attention, leading to starring roles in movie musicals like MGM’s Good News and Hollywood Canteen. She worked with game-changing choreographers: George Balanchine, Agnes de Mille, Jer…

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DA398 | When Your 4-Year-Old Breaks Your Heart Open: The Plumb Line for Dads (Dr. Jake Smith) 31:23

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💔 "If I could pick a nice dad or you, I'd still pick you." That's what Dr. Jake Smith's 4-year-old daughter whispered to him at bedtime. Talk about a truth bomb from the mouth of a child! Jake unpacks how that moment launched his discovery of our "spiritual anatomy"—the four systems that make us complete fathers: ✅ The Loving Companion (Heart) ✅ Th…

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The Protect U Podcast: D.J. Lagway’s Commitment, College Football Firsts, High School Startup 1:02:36

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Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson celebrate the recent announcement of D.J. Lagway’s commitment to the Protection United Crew, marking a huge moment for both Protection United and the Florida star quarterback. Jay and Jake also discuss the first steps taken by collegiate members of the Protect U Crew as they make their first impressions on the colleges t…

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Building Your STEADY Partner: The Executive's Guide to Compliance ROI 35:53

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Send us a text Transforming Compliance: Lessons from 'Margin Call' for Healthcare Executives In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan dissects the 2008 film 'Margin Call' to highlight the critical role of compliance executives in preventing organizational disasters. Using the movie as a backdrop, Ross introduces his STEA…

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DA397 | Making Real Life More Compelling Than Screens, The Purpose of Fatherhood, and Lessons from Foster Care (Kieran Lenahan) 44:01

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✅ The "wooden box method" that transforms phone habits ✅ Why asking "What's the point of fatherhood?" changes everything ✅ How foster care taught them about the infinite value of every child ✅ Why each of your kids needs different parenting approaches FULL SHOW NOTES SUMMARY What if the secret to raising kids who aren't addicted to screens isn't ab…

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The Protect U Podcast: Protect U Power 5, Athlete Updates, Partner Highlights 1:08:00

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Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson discuss the final changes to the Protect U Podcast studio, including the newly hung images of the “Protect U Power 5” athletes. Jay and Jake give a run-down of their roles in the Protect U ecosystem and what their season has in store. With the 2025 athletic season soon arriving, Jay and Jake break down recent photos and …

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The Protect U Podcast: NIL Go, Fresh Faces, Preseason Reactions 54:49

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The inner workings of NIL are complicated, but Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson break down the process of how NIL Go works and why it has become a necessary part of the collegiate landscape. Following a successful trip to Louisiana, Jay and Jake discuss some of the new out-of-Texas additions to the Protect U Crew. Their high school careers in a state th…

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The Protect U Podcast: The First Protect U Expo, NIL at the State Level, Top Recruits of the NIL Era 1:10:56

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Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson discuss their weekend roadtrip to Louisiana, where they hosted the first Protection United Exposition. With collaboration from Coach Justin "Jay-Jay" Francois, top flight talent got a first hand experience of Protect U's opportunities. Jay and Jake also cover the complications of high school NIL at the state level. With …

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Matt Mattox: Hollywood’s Go-To Dancer Who Codified a Jazz Technique | The Rest of the Story | Ep 30 30:51

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Matt Mattox was everywhere — from partnering Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to stealing the show in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Choreographers like Jack Cole, Michael Kidd, and Eugene Loring singled him out. Broadway welcomed him. And yet… his biggest legacy wasn’t onstage or onscreen. Trained in tap, ballet, jazz, and acrobatics, …

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DA396 | Non-Reactive Parenting, The Five Life Spheres, and Lightening Your Child's Backpack (Glenn Packiam) 34:24

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✅ Why your emotional health is the greatest gift to your kids ✅ How to parent non-reactively when hormones and emotions run high ✅ The "backpack" you're handing your children (and how to lighten it) ✅ Simple calendar strategies that reveal what you truly value Full Show Notes Fall 2025 DadAwesome Accelerator SUMMARY Parenting doesn't have to be abo…

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Barrie Chase: Astaire’s Final Dance Partner, 60s Icon Who Quit Fame | The Rest of the Story | Ep 29 19:46

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Barrie Chase danced beside Fred Astaire — hand-picked by the legend himself for his groundbreaking television specials. She stole scenes in White Christmas with a single line and redefined cool in cult classics like It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. So why isn’t Barrie Chase a household name? In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Danc…

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Why Smart CEOs Test Everything: Leadership Lessons from the Deepwater Horizon Incident 39:43

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Send us a text In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, Ross Ronan delves into the pivotal role of leadership in transforming compliance accountability into a strategic asset. Using the Deepwater Horizon disaster as a case study, Ross highlights the necessity of rigorous testing and oversight in regulatory compliance. He emphasizes the …

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DA395 | Influence vs. Control: Building Relationships That Last with Your Kids (Dr. Peter Larson - FROM THE VAULT) 43:33

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✅ Why "lighting up" when your kids walk in the room changes everything ✅ The Christmas tree coaster story that shows how much your kids are watching ✅ How to outsource influence without losing your role as dad ✅ The simple routines that build lasting family connection Leave DadAwesome A VOICEMAIL. SUMMARY What if the secret to great fatherhood isn'…

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Gene Nelson: Dubbed the Next Astaire or Kelly (Why is He Forgotten?) | The Rest of the Story | Ep 28 25:47

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Gene Nelson starred (and danced!) in iconic films like Lullaby of Broadway, Tea for Two, and Oklahoma!. He was once hailed as the next Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly, yet his name is often left out of the conversation about the dance greats. In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcast, we trace Gene’s journey from a Seattle-bor…

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The Protect U Podcast: Netflix's Any Given Saturday, DJ Lagway's Mom, The Crew 1:39:07

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The debut of Netflix's SEC Football: Any Given Saturday series has the college football world buzzing, as it tracks the 2024 college football season with the Florida Gators, LSU Tigers, Tennessee Volunteers, Alabama Crimson Tide, and the rest of the Southeastern Conference. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sat down with DJ Lagway's mother, Nikita Lagway…

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Resilient Leadership, AI in Regulated Industries, and Ethical Innovation – Erika Kiely 37:57

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of SphereCast, Adin Heric (Head of Marketing at Sphere) and Mario Schwarts (Director of Data & AI Practice at Sphere) sit down with Erika Kiely — a transformational tech leader, AI advocate, and founder of ProTechtive Strategies. From growing up in politically unstable Peru to driving AI transformation in ins…

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DA394 | Moving From Dictator Dad to Friend Dad & Creating Multi-Generational Impact (Lance Welch) 43:18

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✅ How to avoid creating performance identities in your kids ✅ Why "consistency compounds" in parenting just like investing ✅ The 4 legs of legacy (hint: wealth is only 25% of it!) ✅ How to have intentional family vision meetings that actually work LEAVE DADAWESOME A VOICEMAIL: speakpipe.com/DadAwesome FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.dadawesome.org/blo…

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Can Being Different Make You Stronger? with Cynthia Izzo in A LA LATINA 27:41

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Cindy Izzo is the Global Head of Digital Risk at KPMG International and a powerful example of what it means to lead A LA LATINA. In this episode, Cindy shares her inspiring journey—from translating for her family as a child in Arizona, to navigating the Big Four as a young mother, to becoming one of the few Latinas in cybersecurity at the global le…

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Building Patient Trust Equity Through Strategic Compliance with Jerry Tillinger 54:04

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Send us a text In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan speaks with Jerry Tillinger, CEO of Evolve Orthopedic Partners, about the transformative potential of effective compliance programs in healthcare. Jerry, with over three decades of multi-site healthcare leadership experience, discusses how positioning a compliance o…

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Julie Newmar: The Unknown Dance Life of Catwoman & Pop Culture Icon | The Rest of the Story | Ep 27 21:10

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Julie Newmar became iconic as Catwoman in the original Batman TV series — but long before the catsuit, she was a trained dancer under Jack Cole (the father of theatrical jazz), performing in Technicolor musicals and stealing the spotlight on Broadway. In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcast, we uncover her dance roots: …

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DA393 | Dad Lessons From Kobe, Time-Energy-Attention, & Choosing People Over Accomplishments (John Olinger) 48:47

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✅ Why Kobe chose carpool line over million-dollar meetings ✅ The "TEA" framework (Time, Energy, Attention) that will transform your fathering ✅ Simple practices like 10-minute wrestling time and Wine Wednesdays that create deep family connection FULL SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY Life moves fast, and without intentional direction, we can end up achieving thi…

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Gregory Hines: From Child Dance Star to Tap Revolutionary | The Rest of the Story | Ep 26 20:01

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Gregory Hines was a child tap dance star at the Apollo by six. Danced on Broadway by seven. And grew up touring the world with his brother Maurice. But just when it looked like he had it all — he stepped away. And when he returned… he didn’t just dance. He changed the form itself. He called it Improvography: tap that swung, breathed, and broke the …

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DA392 | From Soccer Fields to Soul Formation: Building Boys Into Men in Southeast Asia (Bryan Greenwood) 51:47

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✅ Why you should train your child in the way THEY should go (not your way) ✅ How failing forward teaches your kids resilience better than perfect parenting ✅ The 4 pillars that transform boys into men: Identity, Strength, Courage, Influence ✅ Why showing up consistently matters more than having all the answers FULL SHOW NOTES SUMMARY: When you move…

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46 - María Lensing / Global CIO and CTO at SORENSON COMUNICATIONS 27:37

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NEW EPISODE: Maria Lensing – The Power of Being SeenGlobal Chief Information and Technology Officer at Sorenson CommunicationsIn this powerful episode of A LA LATINA, Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner sit down with Maria Lensing, one of the few Latinas to have reached the C-suite in Fortune 10 companies in the tech space.From escapi…

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Paula Abdul: From MGM Fangirl to Gene Kelly’s Protégée | The Rest of the Story | Ep 25 20:12

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Paula Abdul choreographed for Janet Jackson, redefined the Laker Girls, sold over 60 million records, and paid tribute to Gene Kelly with a Grammy-winning video that made animation dance. But behind all the fame was something deeper: She was born three months premature with hip dysplasia and a crushed windpipe — dance seemed out of the question. In…

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The Power of Early Detection: How Clinical-Compliance Partnership Saves Millions with Jon Moses 43:28

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Send us a text In this episode, Ross Ronan and Jon Moses of North Gauge Healthcare Advisors reveal: How healthcare executives transform compliance into competitive advantage, drawing from Jon's three decades of senior leadership experience The spine surgeon case that reshaped an entire organization's approach to compliance (and what you can learn f…

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DA391 | Why Your Family is a Garden Not a Machine, The Power of Weakness in Parenting, and Creating Sacred Space (Dave Brickey) 45:07

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✅ Why weakness connects you deeper with your kids than strength ever could ✅ How to transform your dinner table into sacred space ✅ Ancient practices that can revolutionize your modern family ✅ The power of prayer retreats for busy dads SUMMARY What if your family isn't broken and doesn't need fixing—but is actually a garden that needs nurturing? I…

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Tommy Rall: The Most Versatile Dancer Hollywood Forgot | The Rest of the Story | Ep 24 21:20

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Tommy Rall could do it all — tap, jazz, ballet, acrobatics — each with technical precision, power, and a musicality that lit up the screen. Gene Kelly once called him “the best all-around dancer.” Bob Fosse choreographed for him. Jerome Robbins hand-picked him for his premiere ballets. So why isn’t his name mentioned in the same breath as theirs? F…

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DA390 | State of Biblical Fatherhood, Foster Care Wisdom, and Preparing Arrows for Battle (Josh Kubler) 55:53

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🎯 Are you aiming at the right target as a dad? Josh Kubler joins us with game-changing insights from Manhood Journey's survey of 6,000 Christian fathers. The stats might surprise you: Only 22% regularly read Scripture with their kids 78% don't spend intentional time discipling their children Less than 17% pray regularly as a family beyond meals and…

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45 - Jennifer Salinas / EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Counsel at Cerence AI 27:18

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In this new episode of Season 4 of A LA LATINA, Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner sit down with Jennifer Salinas—EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Counsel at Cerence AI, a global leader in automotive voice technology. From growing up in a home marked by domestic violence to leading in one of the most competitive and fas…

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A Dance Victory: Winning Credit for Michael Peters as Thriller’s Choreographer 8:21

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What happens when dancers speak up for what’s right — and it actually works? After releasing an episode on the legendary choreographer Michael Peters (for my The Rest of the Story series), I stumbled across something that stopped me cold: a global dance event celebrating Thriller (Michael Jackson)… without a single mention of the man who choreograp…

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Juliet Prowse: 70s & 80s Global Dance Star & Vegas Queen | The Rest of the Story | Ep 23 21:00

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Juliet Prowse danced with Elvis. Stole scenes from Sinatra. And, for a time, was introduced as the most famous dancer in the world. But how did she go from South African ballet student… to global dance sensation and reigning queen of Las Vegas? In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcast, we trace her path from early ballet…

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99% of Healthcare Leaders Already Have What They Need to Activate Compliance 16:36

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Send us a text Activating Your Compliance Program: From Documents to Strategic Advantage In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan delves into the critical distinction between merely having compliance documents and building a robust compliance program that actively protects and grows your business. Ross introduces the com…

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DA389 | When a Cup of Water Becomes a Call to Wonder: Treasuring vs. Enduring Fatherhood (Jeff Zaugg) 50:46

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🥝 32 years avoiding kiwi fruit. One taste changed everything. What if the same breakthrough is waiting in your fatherhood? Jeff Zaugg's Father's Day message will shift how you see those "annoying" parenting moments: ✅ Why pace, pain, people & perspective steal your wonder (and how to fight back) ✅ The Hebrew word "tov" that unlocks God's explosive …

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Tech Team Growth, AI, and Startup Realities - Wes Ezzeddine 37:50

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Send us a text This SphereCast episode features Adin Heric, Head of Marketing at Sphere, in conversation with Wes Ezzeddine, Director of Engineering at Mamo Pay. Together, they unpack Wes’s journey from early-stage startup environments to leading engineering at a fast-scaling fintech company. Topics span everything from scaling tech teams in VC-bac…

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Michael Peters: 80s Music Video Dance Revolutionary | The Rest of the Story | ep 22 22:33

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Before he revolutionized music video choreography, Michael Peters was a restless kid from Brooklyn, bouncing between gigs, trying to fit into the mold — and ultimately creating his own. From disco stages and Broadway flops to pop culture milestones (Michael Jackson and beyond!), this episode traces the full arc of his artistic evolution. And in the…

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DA388 | Self-Aware, Other-Aware, God-Aware: Relational Wisdom That Changes Everything at Home (Ken Sande) 26:38

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Ken Sande joins us for PART 2 to share game-changing tools every dad needs: ✅ The SOG Plan: Self-aware, Other-aware, God-aware conflict resolution ✅ The SERVE Acrostic: How to love your wife like Christ loves the church ✅ Why bringing the gospel beats lecturing every time SUMMARY Every dad faces conflict at home, but most of us handle it all wrong.…