Best Adam Cordova Podcasts (2025)

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Bombs Away! Part II w/Dr. Andy McIntosh

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Listen to Part I HERE *Andy McIntosh, PhD: This week Fred Williams is on assignment so Doug McBurney welcomes a brilliant mind in science and design — Dr. Andy McIntosh. He’s a professor of thermodynamics and combustion theory, and he joins RSR to help us understand one of the most sophisticated combustion engines ever observed! He states in his bi…

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Episode Eight/Audio, L.A. Sheriff's Deputies Javier Peralta and Gary Vargas 1:39:49

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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies share their firsthand accounts of working for the largest Sheriff's Department in the world. This isn’t just another true crime story — it’s real stories about what it took to survive a combined total of 95yrs in law enforcement.By Adam Cordova

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Getting to Yes, And… | Maryellen MacDonald – ‘The Science of Talking’

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Bombs Away! Part I w/Dr. Andy McIntosh

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Listen to Part II HERE *Andy McIntosh, PhD: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome a brilliant mind in science and design — Dr. Andy McIntosh. He’s a professor of thermodynamics and combustion theory, and he joins RSR to help us understand one of the most sophisticated combustion engines ever observed! He states in his biography that: “A…

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Episode Seven/Audio, Detective Humberto "Beto" Tovar 1:34:12

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L.A.P.D. Detective Humberto "Beto" Tovar (Ret) share his firsthand account of working alongside Rafael Perez — the corrupt officer at the center of the infamous Rampart Scandal and the C.R.A.S.H. unit’s downfall. Detective Tovar, offers a rare insider’s perspective: the red flags he witnessed, and the personal and professional toll of being caught …

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Getting to Yes, And… | Martin Dubin – ‘Leadership Blindspots’

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Kelly talks to Martin Dubin, a clinical psychologist, serial entrepreneur, business coach, and adviser to C-suite executives and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, about his new book: “Blindspotting: How to See What’s Holding You Back as a Leader.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7711876/7711876_2025-09-16-023416.64kmono.mp3 “Things go well until they …

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Episode Six/Audio, Detective Dan Leicht (Ret) Pt.2 1:26:23

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Detective Dan Leicht returns to share behind-the-scenes details regarding famous crime stories involving Suge Knight and Justin Bieber. Investigators give their firsthand insights and reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public.By Adam Cordova

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Episode Five/Audio, Sergeant John Steele (Ret) 1:39:30

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Veteran Los Angeles Detectives share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories like the O.J. Simpson Court Case. Their firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public.By Adam Cordova

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Getting to Yes, And… | Maya Smart – ‘The Reading Crisis in America’

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Kelly talks to educator Maya Smart about her new book “Reading for Our Lives: The Urgency of Early Literacy and the Action Plan to Help Your Child.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7700601/7700601_2025-09-09-031401.64kmono.mp3 “Alarms ring; they don’t teach. And often when an alarm rings for too long, we tune it out.” “Spoken words are the precurs…

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Creationist Sal Cordova Speaks at Evolution 2025 Conference Pt 2

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* Evolution 2025! Fred Williams welcomes creation scientist Sal Cordova, fresh from presenting at the world’s leading evolution conference. * Most Viewed Presentation! Hear how Sal’s talk on redefining “fitness” and exposing genetic decay became the #1 concurrent session video on the conference’s official YouTube channel. * Biology Outpaces Technol…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Keir Graff – ‘Murder, Music, Magic and More in Chicago’

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Kelly digs in with author Keir Graff, who has written a new book about a legendary building in the Windy City, “Chicago’s Fine Arts Building: Music, Magic and Murder.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7689385/7689385_2025-09-02-151125.64kmono.mp3 “All passes – Art alone endures.” “You’ll feel as you’ve just stepped out of a time machine.” “Let the …

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Creationist Sal Cordova Speaks at Evolution 2025 Conference

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* Evolution 2025! Fred Williams welcomes creation scientist Sal Cordova, fresh from presenting at the world’s leading evolution conference. * Most Viewed Presentation! Hear how Sal’s talk on redefining “fitness” and exposing genetic decay became the #1 concurrent session video on the conference’s official YouTube channel. * Biology Outpaces Technol…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Dr. Adam Dorsay – ‘The Vital Role of Connection’

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Kelly talks with psychologist Dr. Adam Dorsay about how connection is our path to a happy and meaningful life. Adam’s latest book is Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7678934/7678934_2025-08-26-144234.64kmono.mp3 “Connection is vital for life.” “Our brains are …

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Episode Four/Audio, Deputies Jeff Domingo & Oscar Olivas (Ret) 1:26:57

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Veteran Los Angeles Detectives share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories like the O.J. Simpson Court Case. Their firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public.By Adam Cordova

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Captain America Visits Real Science Radio

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* Head & Sholders Above: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome Dr. Aaron Sholders (aka Captain America) professor of biochemistry at Colorado State University and author of Principles of Biochemistry to discuss how the design described in the Bible is evident in the biological world. * Learning Outcomes Assessment: Hear how Dr. Sholders…

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Getting to Yes, and… | Shannon Watts – ‘Finding Your Fire’

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Kelly welcomes Shannon Watts back to the podcast. The founder of Moms Demand Action has a new book: “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7654093/7654093_2025-08-19-024333.64kmono.mp3 “Happiness is a temporary state, not a life goal.” “Women’s desires are hijacked by their obliga…

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Episode Three/Audio, Sgt's Lyndon Dancel & Terrence Smith (Ret) 1:25:12

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Veteran Los Angeles Detectives share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories like the O.J. Simpson Court Case. Their firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public.By Adam Cordova

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Episode Three, Sgt's Lyndon Dancel & Terrence Smith (Ret) 1:25:12

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Veteran Los Angeles Detectives share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories like the O.J. Simpson Court Case. Their firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public.By Adam Cordova

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Standing for the Truth of Endogenous Retroviruses

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* Stand Up! This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome Donny Budinsky and Matt Nailor of Standing for Truth Ministries to discuss the Bible, DNA, and endogenous retroviruses. * Fetal Development and Exogenous Viruses... Hear how ERV's behave like antiviral components of immune response, and appear to be instrumental in embryological developm…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Gary Noesner – ‘Lessons From an FBI Hostage Negotiator’

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Kelly talks to Gary Noesner, a legendary agent who changed the way hostage negotiation was taught and implemented at the FBI. His book is “Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7642858/7642858_2025-08-12-022458.64kmono.mp3 “Before we can influence others we must first listen and understand.” “List…

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Standing for the Truth of Adam & Eve

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* On the Stand: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome Donny Budinsky and Matt Nailor of Standing for Truth Ministries to discuss the Bible, science, history and the gospel! * Starting with the Bible: Hear Donny Budinsky and Matt Nailor answer Aron Ra's phylogeny challenge out of the Bible, (which happens to be confirmed by empirical sci…

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Episode Two, Homicide Detective Ron Duval (ret) 1:45:03

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Veteran Los Angeles Detectives share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories in history. Their firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public.By Adam Cordova

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Episode Two/Audio, Homicide Detective Ron Duval 1:45:03

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Veteran Los Angeles Detectives share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories in history. Their firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public.By Adam Cordova

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Getting to Yes, And… | James Cordova – ‘The Mindful Path to Intimacy’

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Kelly connects with James Cordova, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Clark University. His new book is “The Mindful Path to Intimacy: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Your Partner.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7560511/7560511_2025-08-05-152611.64kmono.mp3 “Attention is the most basic form of love.” “Vulnerability is not for the fa…

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Sharkskin Jets, Pangolin Armor, and Atheists Denying Atheism!

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* Of Pangolins and Protection: Fred and Ryan review the latest Creation Magazine, starting with the pangolin! Its an armored, anteater-like creature with keratin scales and unique defensive design. Evolutionists once linked it to armadillos, but genetic studies disproved the connection, forcing an appeal to convergent evolution—a recurring "rescue …

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Episode One/Audio, Detective Dan Leicht 1:39:21

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Veteran Los Angeles County Sheriff Detectives share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories in history. Their firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public.By Adam Cordova

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Episode One, Detective Dan Leicht 1:39:21

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Veteran Los Angeles County Sheriff Detectives share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories in history. Their firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public.By Adam Cordova

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Getting to Yes, And… | Telle Whitney – ‘Big tech equals big inclusion problem’

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Kelly connects with Telle Whitney, who has logged decades in Silicon Valley’s tech industry. She has a new book: “Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7546242/7546242_2025-07-28-171442.64kmono.mp3 “Culture change is not a comfortable topic.” “Creativity…

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Investigating Immortality with Dr. Michael Egnor

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* "Pseudoscience" and Reverse Engineering: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome Dr. Michael Egnor: author of "The Immortal Mind", a medical doctor, professor of neurosurgery at Stony Brook University, and a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute who’s been a leading voice addressing intelligent design, the mind-brain relationship, an…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Caroline Fleck – ‘Validation is Your Superpower’

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Kelly has a fascinating conversation with psychologist and professor Caroline Fleck to discuss her new book “Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7533860/7533860_2025-07-22-020400.64kmono.mp3 “Fear is a liar.” …

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Getting to Yes, and… | Laura Huang – ‘The Science of Gut Feelings’

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Kelly reconnects with Northeastern University professor Laura Huang to dig into the science behind intuition and gut feelings. Her new book is called, “You Already Know: The Science of Mastering Your Intuition.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7511353/7511353_2025-07-09-025253.64kmono.mp3 “Gut feel is related to emotional intelligence.” “Our gut f…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Lori Rosenkopf – ‘Unstoppable Entrepreneurs!’

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Kelly talks to Lori Rosenkopf, Vice-Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School of Business. Her new book is called, Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7509211/7509211_2025-07-08-033311.64kmono.mp3 “I think we’ve all watched too much Shark …

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Getting to Yes, And… | Rob Acton – ‘Discovering the Right Cause for You’

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Kelly talks to Rob Acton, who pairs businesspeople with non-profit boards and offers excellent advice on making the most of the cause you choose. His book is called “Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause Through Nonprofit Board Leadership.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7499930/7499930_2025-07-01-022430.64kmono.mp3 “I think everyone is a potent…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Madeline Mann – ‘How To Get A Job’

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Kelly talks about the most effective tools for finding work with Madeline Mann, an HR & Recruiting leader who spun her insider knowledge of the hiring process into an award-winning career coaching empire called Self-Made Millennial. She has a new book, it’s called “Reverse the Search: How to Turn Job Seeking Into Job Shopping.” https://serve.castfi…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Robert Bordone and Joel Salinas – ‘The Improvised Art of Negotiation’

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Kelly sits across the table from Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas who have written the new book “Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7475528/7475528_2025-06-17-025528.64kmono.mp3 “The hard truth is that conflict isn’t the problem. We are.” “Conflict resilience is not com…

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Getting to Yes, And… |Steve Magness – “From Whistleblowing to Winning”

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Steve Magness was one of the whistleblowers who brought down Nike’s Alberto Salazar. It was a decision that would cost Steve a decade of his life. It also led him to study the true science of great performance. Kelly talks to Steve about his terrific new book, “Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thriving, and Free Yourself Up to Per…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Daisy Auger-Dominguez – ‘Burnt Out to Lit Up’

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Kelly connects with Daisy Auger-Dominguez who once held the position of Global Chief People Officer at Vice Media Group. Her new book is called, “Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7445519/7445519_2025-06-01-231619.64kmono.mp3 “Everybody wants to manage people until they have to manage …

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Getting to Yes, And… ‘Christopher DiCarlo – The Ethics of AI’

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Kelly has a fascinating conversation with University of Toronto professor Christopher DiCarlo where they discuss his new book: “Building a God: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control It.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7434695/7434695_2025-05-27-021335.64kmono.mp3 “Let me be very clear: the threat from AI of existential ris…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Sarah Ruhl – ‘Lessons From My Teachers’

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Kelly welcomes renowned playwright, poet and teacher Sarah Ruhl back to the podcast. Sarah is a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, a Tony Award nominee, and the recipient of the MacArthur Genius Fellowship. She has a new book, it’s called “Lessons from My Teachers.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7431361/7431361_2025-05-23-032401.64kmono.mp3 “Our …

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Getting to Yes, And… | Rosalind Chow – ‘The Doors You Can Open’

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Kelly opens the door for Rosalind Chow, an associate professor of organizational behavior and theory at Carnegie Mellon University. Her new book is called “The Doors You Can Open: A New Way to Network, Build Trust, and Use Your Influence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7424276/7424276_2025-05-20-032116.64kmon…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Zach Mercurio – ‘The Power of Mattering’

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Kelly speaks with Zach Mercurio, a positive leadership and organizations researcher and Honorary Fellow of Psychology in the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University. He has a new book: The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7412622/7412622_2025-05-12-203922.64km…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Melody Wilding – ‘Managing Up’

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Kelly speaks to Melody Wilding, an executive and leadership coach, licensed social worker and a former researcher at Rutgers University. She is a professor of Human Behavior at Hunter College and is a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Business Insider. She has a new book, “Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in C…

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Getting To Yes, And… | Sandra Matz – Mindmasters – Big Data and Behavior Change

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Kelly connects with Columbia Business School professor Sandra Matz to discuss her new book “Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7389448/7389448_2025-04-29-140448.64kmono.mp3 “We are fighting for attention. We want to be seen.” “Behavioral residues are the by-product of ou…

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Getting To Yes, And… | Scott Barry Kaufman – ‘Rise Above and the Victim Mindset’

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Kelly welcomes Scott Barry Kaufman back to the podcast to talk about his new book “Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7379620/7379620_2025-04-22-125820.64kmono.mp3 “We’re living in a time when we identify so strongly with our victimhood that our potential has t…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Raffi Grinberg – ‘How to Be a Grownup’

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Kelly connects with Raffi Grinberg, a business leader, author, and educator based in Washington, DC. When teaching at Boston College, Raffi created a popular class called “Adulting 101.” He’s turned the teachings from that class into the book, “How to Be a Grownup.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7367604/7367604_2025-04-14-011704.64kmono.mp3 “Man…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Abby Davisson – ‘Money and Love’

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Kelly talks to former Gap executive Abby Davison, who has co-written a book with legendary Stanford University Professor Myra Strober called, “Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Biggest Decision” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7359298/Abby_Davison_2025-04-08-020838.64kmono.mp3 “Talking about money often ranks high on the list of le…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Wes Adams & Tamara Myles – ‘Meaningful Work’

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Kelly connects with CEO Wes Adams and Professor Tamara Myles about their new book, “Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7348980/Wes_Adams_Tamara_Myles__2025-04-01-034520.64kmono.mp3 “Trust at work – like in improv – is the oil that keeps the gears turning smoothly.” “Storytelli…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Jenny Wood – ‘Wild Courage’

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Kelly gets courageous with former Google executive Jenny Wood to talk about her new book, “Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7337167/jenny_wood_2025-03-25-040107.64kmono.mp3 “Wild courage will change your life.” “Serendipity isn’t found; it’s made.” “Success mindset precedes success.” Recent Posts Se…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Dr. Sandy Jo MacArthur, Dr. Luann Pannell and Tyler Dean Kempf – ‘Improv and the Policing Leadership Academy’

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Kelly talks with Dr. Sandy Jo MacArthur and Dr. Luanne Pannell from the University of Chicago Crime Lab and Second City’s Tyler Dean Kempf about the work we’re doing together bringing improvisation into the Policing Leadership Academy. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7324916/Dr_Sandy_Jo_MacArthur_Dr_Luann_Pannell_and_Tyler_Dean_Kempf__2025-03-17-0…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Olga Khazan – ‘Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change’

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Kelly connects with The Atlantic journalist Olga Khazan whose new book, “Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change,” follows her as she attempts to change her own personality including taking improv classes in order to boost her extroversion. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7316603/Olga_Khazan_2025-03-11-033203.64kmono.mp3 “Imp…