Best The Raven Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Brent Sadler from the Heritage Foundation on rebuilding US shipbuilding and revitalizing our Navy 35:38

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Send us a text Talk about a vital subject! Our host Jim Vinoski interviews Brent Sadler, a retired US Navy Captain and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the sorry state of American shipbuilding and the US Navy's needs. Sadler highlights the US Navy's shortage of ships, emphasizing the need for 575 ships to counter threats fro…

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Michael Goerlich from Raven Concealment Systems on growing a small Rust Belt manufacturing business 47:43

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Send us a text It's always a treat to hear from folks who are building new American manufacturing businesses. So chatting with Michael Goerlich, who makes gun holsters just outside of Cleveland, was great fun. Michael, owner of Raven Concealment Systems and president of Threshold Strategic Consulting, discussed his journey from a failed college stu…

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A World of Dance with Linda Hurkmans 54:00

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Author Zach Hanson on the immense value of learning trade skills for yourself! 36:00

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In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Mike Becker and Jim Vinoski discuss their differences 40:12

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Send us a text Jim Vinoski hosts Mike Becker in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk to set the example that people with opposing views can address their differences rationally and respectfully. Mike, a consultant at Becker Quality Improvements, shares his background in food safety and continuous improvement, highlighting issues like …

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Scott MacKenzie from Industrial Talk on making manufacturing cool again! 38:33

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Send us a text What a great show it made to have as our guest the one and only Scott MacKenzie, manufacturing advocate and industry commentator extraordinaire! Scott is managing director of Industrial Talk Media, and he shared his journey from starting an industrial maintenance company to launching a media platform. He emphasized the importance of …

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Episode 892 - A Killshot in New Orleans 52:32

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Bill Wolverton joins me in studio as we welcome a couple of old buddies. The irrepressible John Fitzpatrick from The Eliza Jane Hotel in New Orleans. John has been a mainstay on the program for a number of years. Concierge extraordinaire and treasure trove of knowledge about. “The Big Easy.” Author and raconteur Andy Nottenkamper will talk about hi…

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Angie Simon and Maria Ford discuss the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, introducing youth to trades 35:40

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Send us a text Anyone in industry knows the harsh reality of the skilled trades gap. Every affected business needs to be involved in bringing more of our youth into careers in the trades. Want a great example? That's exactly why we invited Angie Simon, co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, and Maria Ford, President of Commercial and Indu…

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Progressive Christianity 101 Pt 2 - The Doctrine of God 56:58

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Welcome to part 2 of Progressive Christianity with Pastor Adam. In this episode, we explore the doctrine of God by learning about a progressive Christian understanding of the Trinity.God is love. God relates to God's Self in love and relates to the world in love.By Adam Ericksen

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Filip Aronshtein from Dirac on how automated digital work instructions can supercharge your ops 33:44

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Send us a text How can work process automation help your manufacturing team? That's exactly what Filip Aronshtein joined us to talk about. He's co-founder and CEO of Dirac, a company that automates digital work instructions for manufacturers. Dirac's platform generates 3D animated assembly instructions from CAD files, improving efficiency and reduc…

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Episode 891 - Robert Green from the Beach House Hotel and a buncha giggles 54:00

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Progressive Christianity 101 with Pastor Adam - Introduction 29:24

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Welcome to Progressive Christianity 101 with Pastor Adam! In this episode, I introduce the series, give guiding scriptural passages and values of Progressive Christianity, and give the plan for the series.If you have comments or questions about Progressive Christianity, please feel free to reach out on social media or join the live show on Fridays …

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Andre Marino of Schneider Electric talks industrial automation 36:45

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Send us a text With factory tech being all the rage in manufacturing these days, it was a treat to get some insights from a global expert. Andre Moreno, Senior Vice President of Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, joined us to discuss his company's extensive experience and offerings in industrial automation and its focus on power generatio…

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Episode 890 - The Rythms of Hope: An Interview with Lauren Monroe, Founder of the Raven Drum Foundation 53:00

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Episode 169: Shep Hickey on the manufacturing and workforce landscape 47:02

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Send us a text Shep Hickey founded Bryzos, a metals trading platform, and he hosts the podcast "Irregardless." Shep shares his journey from steel distribution to digital trade, emphasizing the need for efficient systems and technology. He discusses the importance of team building, focusing on aptitude and adaptability. He highlights the significanc…

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Episode 889 - Monterey Jazz Festival with guest Managing Director Bobbie Young 54:40

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Monterey Jazz Festival with guest Managing Director Bobbie Young We heard some music from Gregory Porter. We relived an iconic scene with a young Tom Cruise. Gene Autry fans may or may not want to listen.By raisingthestandard-scv

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Author Paul Tice brings us good news about regulations, ESG, and the Endangerment Finding 41:49

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Send us a text Paul Tice, author of *The Race to Zero: How ESG Investing Will Crater the Global Financial System,* recently wrote an article about the Trump administration's plan to do away with the EPA's Obama-era Endangerment Finding that classed CO2 as a pollutant. He joined us to dive into that excellent news as well as other heartening develop…

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Jim Belosic from SendCutSend on modern tech revolutionizing manufacturing 34:41

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Send us a text One of the most amazing categories of story out there is where huge tech leaps in manufacturing completely reshape how we make things. That's why this chat with Jim Belosic, founder of SendCutSend, is so riveting. Jim Belosic discussed his journey from graphic design to manufacturing. He highlighted the company's innovative approach,…

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Lawrence Reed talks free markets, liberty, character, and the best business policies 39:22

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Send us a text Lawrence Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education, about his journey and insights on free markets and business policies. Larry credits his father's common sense and anti-communist sentiments for his advocacy of liberty. He discusses his roles at the Mackinac Center and FEE, emphasizing the importance of free …

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Episode 888 - Great food, great golf 54:00

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Merrin Muxlow on investment casting, metal, and American manufacturing 41:40

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Send us a text It's always a good show when we talk about metal. So it was pure awesome having Merrin Muxlow, who leads partnerships for the Investment Casting Institute, join us to tell us about the world of metal casting. Merrin discusses the importance of investment casting in various industries, including aerospace and heavy machinery, and high…

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Episode 887 - Live Theater and Great Golf 54:01

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Bill Wolverton filled in for Rachael co-hosting and putting up this podcast. Noah Lucé of New Canon Theatre was with us to talk about the upcoming play he will direct, Life Sucks. It opens August first, in Moss Landing. Then we chatted with Michael Henderson of TPC Monterey at Pasadera. It's a new name, but the same great facilities and service. Fi…

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Author Jeff Leimbach on his book about the decline of US manufacturing - and what to do about it 37:16

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Send us a text So, this dude sends me a copy of his book... then pesters me relentlessly to read it. And I'm really glad he did. Jeff Leimbach's *Broken Supply Chains: How Financial Engineering Hollowed American Manufacturing and the Complex Journey to Resilience* absolutely nails the main factors that drove so much of American industry overseas. S…

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Episode 886 - Her Majesty Colleen Bailey and the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce 53:51

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We heard from Colleen about what has been happening and what is coming up in Salinas Valley businesses. You'll have to listen to the end to hear the list of the five cities in the commerce. There was a great bit of film trivia in weekend liner notes.By raisingthestandard-scv

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Episode 885 - The road that made America 54:00

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Ed Marsh on driving revenue growth with the right sales process for manufacturers 40:08

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Send us a text What a great bunch of know-how Ed Marsh, founder of Ed Marsh Consulting, brings us in this episode! He discusses the importance of revenue growth in manufacturing and emphasizes the need for a systematic approach similar to manufacturing's continuous improvement, focusing on integrated steps and prioritizing efficiency. Ed highlights…

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Patrick Anderson on the flagging EV transition, auto prices, tariffs, and the economy 44:37

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Send us a text What a treat it was to have Patrick Anderson, founder of Anderson Economic Group, join us to discuss the economic impact of electric vehicle (EV) costs and tariffs on the automotive industry! Patrick always brings fresh, informed insights backed with oodles of research. Patrick highlighted that EVs are more expensive than traditional…

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Episode 884 - Summer in the Cities 54:00

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Business strategy guru Peter McDonald talks about the ups and downs of our CPG companies 36:35

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Send us a text Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies as a whole have not been doing well lately. They're the ones that make your foods and beverages as well as other daily use items like toiletries and cleaning supplies. But there are winners and losers in the mix. Peter McDonald, founding partner at McDonald's Strategy Partners, joined us to do …

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Mike Rowe discusses his new partnership with PureTalk to bring military vets to the skilled trades 38:59

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Send us a text The inimitable Mike Rowe joined us to talk about his passion for promoting skilled trades, highlighting the significant increase in open positions from 2.3 million in 2009 to 7.6 million today. We chatted about his new partnership with PureTalk, a wireless company, to support veterans transitioning into trades. All that and a whole l…

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Episode 883 - Come fly with us 54:00

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Our host Jim Vinoski on the nonexistent rule about rich countries always being service economies 13:42

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Send us a text "Manufacturing jobs aren't coming back to America, because rich nations are always service economies." Wrong on all counts! Our esteemed host explains why this oft-repeated statement is flat-out false, and what has really led to the decline of much of American industry. We're already reshoring, and we can cement that trend and accele…

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Episode 882 - Bill Evans and Bacon 50:12

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Old pal Tony Baker of Bakers Bacon pays a visit to our stuio to tell us about his marvelous product.By raisingthestandard-scv

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Noel Joyce on his open-source adaptive mountain bike design 37:24

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Send us a text Noel Joyce, an assistant professor at NYU Shanghai, discussed his open-source adaptive quad mountain bike design. After a mountain biking accident left him a wheelchair user for 20 years, Joyce pursued industrial design. He designed a bike to address the limitations of existing adaptive bikes, which often break down and are cost-proh…

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Episode 881 - Cheers to Sacha and Carnival 54:00

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Matt Horine on Veryable's on-demand labor app for manufacturing and warehousing 32:57

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Send us a text Matt is Head of Reindustrialization at Veryable. We featured them in our early days, when the company's CEO, Mike Kinder, joined us for our Episode 11. Now, with reindustrialization happening in real time, Matt is here to tell how Veryable is uniquely suited to helping supply chain companies with their labor needs as they grapple wit…

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Episode 880 - Out Late Protesting 54:00

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Clay Martin gives us all the lowdown on hiring skilled workers from Puerto Rico 31:18

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Send us a text Peace Corps veteran Clay Martin found his calling, and he's now founded company #2 that's focused on helping industry employers find skilled workers who want to come here from Puerto Rico. In case you weren't previously aware, that is a territory of the United States, so the people there can come here with no red tape and no immigrat…

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Family First: The Generational Wisdom of Gwen's Girls 43:55

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Send us a text Three sisters sit down to share their family's rich maternal legacy in this touching Mother's Day special. Known as "Gwen's Girls," Tina, Gina, and Ericka open their hearts about the women who shaped them – from their beloved grandmother "Bigga Mama" to their resilient mother (Gwen) who raised them as a single parent. The conversatio…

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Isaac Orr joins us once again to talk about how renewable energy makes electricity more expensive 36:45

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Send us a text One half of the Energy Bad Boys came back on the show to discuss our electric grids and the good, the bad, and the ugly about them. Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling published a Substack last month telling how my home state of Michigan's insane energy policies will likely shut down the last remaining iron mine in the Upper Peninsula, the T…

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Empowering Change: The Inspiring Journey of Raven Crisp and the Selfless Hands Foundation 18:35

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Send us a text Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of Raven Crisp, the inspiring founder and CEO of the Selfless Hands Foundation. From her early involvement in organizations like Jack and Jill and the National Honor Society to a life-changing experience during a disaster relief project in Baton Rouge, Raven's story is one of selflessness,…

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Chris Merida on all the latest in manufacturing recruiting 31:30

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Send us a text Chris is with Global Search Network and is Senior Talent Acquisition Leader for Consumer Packaged Goods North America. So he is right there on the front lines of today's tough recruiting game. Chris joined us to share valuable insights on what he sees every day that can help you no matter what part you're playing: hiring manager, HR,…

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Episode 879 - The Papacy and the Stuff that Dreams are Made of 54:00

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A Progressive Christian Easter Sermon 19:55

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In Luke's version of the first Easter morning, there is someone missing. Where is Jesus? See how a progressive Christian answers this question in this Easter sermon by Rev. Adam Ericksen.By Adam Ericksen

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Episode 153 - Jim Vinoski explains how over-regulation is the #1 problem for US manufacturing 11:33

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Send us a text Right on cue, all the major media outlets are chiming in on how "manufacturing jobs aren't coming back," with claims that deindustrialization is somehow just a natural and wonderful thing for a wealthy economy. Nonsense. Your host with the most, Jim Vinoski, takes apart the "evidence" for those claims piece by piece, and then points …

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The G.U.D. Soil Project: Mentoring High School Students Toward Adulthood 23:03

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Send us a text Discovering meaningful ways to support young people during their critical transition to adulthood has never been more important. Shay Omokhomion joins us to reveal how her Good Soil program is transforming the lives of high school juniors and seniors through innovative mental health support and leadership development. As a licensed L…

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Rory Francis Comiskey on how advanced manufacturing technology enables reshoring 37:24

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Send us a text Rory has a stellar career's worth of know-how and insights, and he came guns-a-blazin' to fill us in on everything the wise manufacturing leader, executive, or owner needs to know to compete in today's marketplace. Here are the highlights. Chapters: 00:00 - introduction 03:00 - Rory's first day inside a factory 05:15 - the colossal i…

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LaToya Mason's Journey of Passion, Family, and Innovation to Event Planning Mastery 39:07

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Send us a text LaToya Mason’s journey from the entrepreneurial landscape of her childhood in Tulsa to becoming the powerhouse behind LMason Wedding and Event Planning is nothing short of inspiring. Raised amidst the bustling environment of her mother's hair salon and her father's ministry, LaToya's early life was steeped in business acumen and comm…

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Episode 878 - Football meets outer space. 56:17

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I had the good fortune recently of interviewing San Jose State Head Coach, Ken Niuatalolo. Marvelous man and a terrific coach. We talked about everything from portals and off-season training to his time at Navy. He led The Spartans in his first year last season to a bowl game and as they say, “The best is yet to come.” Speaking of the best, our pal…

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Martha Njolomole talks about gratitude for the blessings of liberty and capitalism 28:50

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Send us a text Martha is an economist with the Center of the American Experiment in Minneapolis, and she did a video a few months ago for PragerU about growing up in Malawi and how very different her life was there versus since she came to America for school then work. I saw the video right as I was first starting with my now routine message about …