Best Sphere Partners Podcasts (2025)

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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.…

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44 - Lucy Pérez / Senior Partner Mckinsey Company 27:19

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Lucy Pérez went from a small town in Puerto Rico to Harvard, from lab coats to boardrooms, and from science to strategy. Today, she’s a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and a global leader in health equity and economic opportunity.In this episode, Lucy shares:✔️ Why no one is a mind reader — and why asking for help is a strength✔️ How her mento…

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Carol Haney: Bob Fosse, Gene Kelly & Jack Cole All Relied on Her | The Rest of the Story | Ep 21 21:45

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Carol Haney wasn’t just a dancer — she was the engine behind the scenes. Before Bob Fosse found his style, before Gene Kelly dazzled in Singin’ in the Rain, before Jack Cole set the standard for theatrical jazz… Carol Haney was there. Assisting, dancing, innovating. She spent years in the chorus, often uncredited, helping shape the golden age of mo…

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Three Ps of Compliance: Profits, Partnerships, and Patient Trust 15:17

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Send us a text In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan, founder of Ronan Healthcare Compliance, discusses how healthcare executives can transform compliance from a burden into a strategic asset that drives growth and ensures exceptional patient outcomes. Ross emphasizes the importance of proactive compliance programs an…

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DA387 | The Ripple Effect of Fatherhood, Saying "I'm Sorry," and Going Upstream in Conflict (Ken Sande PART 1) 29:59

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✅ The Seven A's of confession (and why "I'm sorry" isn't enough for deep healing) ✅ How to break the cycle of emotionally stunted men in your family line ✅ The 6-second technique that can save your marriage and your relationships with your kids ✅ Why going "upstream" is better than constantly putting out fires FULL SHOW NOTES > SUMMARY: What if the…

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Are Dancers Athletes? Gene Kelly’s Surprising Answer! 9:59

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Are dancers athletes? It’s a question that’s everywhere now — but back in the 1950s, Gene Kelly already had a very specific answer. In this episode, we dig into a rare piece of dance history where Kelly draws a surprising line between dancers and athletes. His language is careful, intentional, and honestly… both shocking & illuminating. What he say…

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Toni Basil: 60s Go-Go Goddess, 70s Locking Queen, 80s “Mickey” Icon | The Rest of the Story | ep 20 22:10

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Toni Basil was a Go-Go icon in the ‘60s. A street-dance pioneer in the ‘70s with The Lockers. And by that same decade, she was choreographing for Tina Turner and Bette Midler — shaping the stage presence of music legends before MTV even launched. Oh — and she’s also the force behind “Mickey,” one of the most iconic pop hits (and videos) of the ‘80s…

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AI, Tech Debt, and the Future of Engineering - Alex Ter-Zakhariants 23:47

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Send us a text In this episode of SphereCast, we sit down with Alex Ter-Zakhariants, Field CTO at Sphere, to dive deep into how artificial intelligence is transforming software development, infrastructure resilience, and the battle against technical debt. With 20+ years of experience across startups and large enterprises, Alex shares sharp, real-wo…

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DA386 | High-Def Parenting: Breaking Free from Digital Distractions (Darren Whitehead) 47:13

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✅ Why smartphones make us feel god-like (and why that's dangerous) ✅ The 4 research-backed rules for kids and technology ✅ How a church-wide digital fast transformed an entire community ✅ What a therapy dog named Bruce taught him about presence SUMMARY: Parenting teenagers in a digital world feels impossible—especially when you're struggling with y…

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10+ Non-Dance (Very Personal) Things About Me — In Celebration of 100K on IG & 10K on YouTube! 41:27

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To celebrate hitting 100K on Instagram and 10K on YouTube, I’m doing something I’ve never done on this podcast: talking about myself. Not dance stories. Just… me. In this very personal (and sometimes silly) episode, I’m sharing 10+ personal things about me you don’t know, like: the breakfast I’ve eaten every day for 15+ years why I trained myself t…

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Geoffrey Holder: Film & TV Icon, but Dancer FIRST and FOREMOST | The Rest of the Story | ep 19 14:29

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Geoffrey Holder was a true Renaissance man. An iconic actor — the face of 7 Up, a Bond villain, Punjab in Annie. An award-winning painter, director, designer, poet. The list goes on. But at the root of it all… was dance. It started in Trinidad, imitating his older brother Boscoe, moving to the rhythm of drums and dreams. He caught the eye of Agnes …

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The Role of Compliance in Expanding Healthcare Organizations with Basia Fit 32:56

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Send us a text In this episode of The Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan is joined by Basia Fit, General Counsel at Emergency Care Partners, to discuss the strategic importance of compliance in healthcare. Basia shares insights from her extensive M&A experience and emphasizes the need for proactive compliance programs to safeguard growth…

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DA385 | Raising Kids Who Live Generously, Creating Miracle Moments, and the 1% Challenge (Todd Harper) 58:34

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✅ Why most dads get generosity completely wrong (and how to flip the script) ✅ Fun tactics to teach young kids the joy of giving (the $20 tip story will blow your mind!) ✅ The simple 4-pillar framework that works at any income level ✅ How money lies to our families about security, control, and happiness SUMMARY Money whispers lies to our kids every…

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Dance Class Disrupted: Footage Favors, Fashion Fails & Filming Fatigue (but Letting Go Anyway) 25:31

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What happens when someone asks for your combo footage… while dance class is still happening? What if your outfit throws you off before the first count of eight? And what do you do when the studio starts filming everything — even your warm-up? In this storytime-style episode, I’m sharing a few recent class moments that threw me off my game — and wha…

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Bobby Banas: Viral “Nitty Gritty” Dancer Who Lit Up '60s Musicals | The Rest of the Story | ep 18 14:48

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For a time, Bobby Banas was everywhere. West Side Story. Mary Poppins. Bye Bye Birdie. One of the most prolific dancers on film — though you may not have known his name. That changed when a 1964 TV clip of him performing “The Nitty Gritty” suddenly went viral decades later. The internet wanted to know: Who is this dancer!? In this episode of The Re…