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ChangED is an educator based podcast for Pennsylvania teachers to learn more about the PA STEELS Standards and science in general. It is hosted by Andrew Kuhn and Patrice Semicek.
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Each week, Zak gives his audience an all-access pass to the biggest names in music and entertainment. These are not your typicle PR-polished interviews – they're candid discussions about the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shape careers. Whether you're a fan curious about the inner workings, an aspiring musician or an industry professional, you'll find actionable advice and inspiring stories in every episode.
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The Business of Apps podcast brings you actionable insights from the leaders of the global app industry and the world’s fastest growing apps. App marketing professionals, product managers and developers share the latest approaches to building, marketing and monetizing mobile apps. Every Monday we have a candid conversation with app industry professionals about specific topic that may cover app marketing, mobile advertising or app development and we also help our listeners to get to know our ...
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#244: Boost app revenue: intelligent pricing & payment with Andrew Davies, Chief Innovation Officer at Paddle
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32:13September is in full swing - Apple is about to host its highly anticipated event - fingers crossed the new iPhone will be awesome! “Back to School” theme is everywhere you look; one of the things that kids need to learn about is obviously finance. OK, not for kids but for app brands and developers, we want to share yet another App Talk interviewcon…
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What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! How do you react when faced with dramatic change? When podcast host Andrew unveiled his freshly-shaven face after six years with a beard, his co-hosts' contrasting reactions—shock versus casual acceptance—perfectly mirrored how educators respond to implementing the new Steels science standards. Thi…
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Ep 472. Moats in Commodities: Why Some Price Takers Win Big
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Joe Glaser: The world's most famous guitar tech
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1:04:35Brad Paisley, Joe Bonamassa, Keith Urban and pretty much every legendary player in Nashville and beyond takes their guitars to Joe's shop for repairs, set ups, fret work, and everything else. You're going to love listening to Joe!By Zak Kuhn
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#243: Acquiring quality mobile users programatically with Rui Mateus, CTO of Mobrand
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21:03Yet another summer is wizzed by with a jet speed. With a few days left, we want to signify this moment by sharing with you yet another App Talk interview from App Promotion Summit London 2025, this time with Rui Mateus, CTO of Mobrand. At the interview, Rui brilliantly laid out the state of programmatic advertising for mobile apps. He touched on th…
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Ep 471. Howard Marks’ Memo: The Calculus of Value
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Mr. Applebee's himself Walker Hayes calls into the show this week to discuss his new album and how he got Kane Brown on a feature.By Zak Kuhn
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#242: Turning AI into real app business value with Steve Toy, Chief Executive Officer at Memrise
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22:59We’re certain you’re experiencing this feeling as well - it’s as if we’re finally living in the world that was promised to us by science fiction movies. To be fair, AI has evolved into Artificial Intelligence that is indeed intelligent. While it lacks consciousness, the distinction between the two would be a topic for a separate conversation on ano…
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Ep 470. 13-F Season: Berkshire, Fundsmith, and Superinvestor Moves
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#241: App revenue growth ideas with Jens-Fabian Goetzmann, Head of Product at RevenueCat
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30:27When it comes to growing app revenue, there’s no shortage of advice — but separating the shiny “growth hacks” from the strategies that actually move the needle is another story. In today’s crowded subscription app market, you can’t just set a price, launch, and hope for the best. You need to understand your users, their behaviors, and the subtle le…
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Ep 469. Investor Q&A: From Low-Beta Growth Stocks to AI’s Disruption of Investing
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#240: Creative that drives growth: ConsultMyApps’ playbook with Megan Evans, Creative Director at ConsultMyApp
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20:37OK, how many times do you hear on your team’s meetings “You need to be more creative!” Well, I have this question: “How can I be more creative with my app’s ad creatives?” Yes, today we’re featuring another App Talk interview that covers how creative drives app growth. It was taken by our Peggy Anne Salz with Megan Evans, Creative Director at Consu…
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Ep 468. Regulated to Unleashed: Finding Inflections in Deregulation
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#239: Building communities: Stream’s approach with Kenzie Wilson, GTM Lead - AI Moderation at Stream
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20:37How is your summer so far? I hope you’re listening to this episode lying somewhere in a shadow on a beach, and with a breeze keeping you relaxed. I also hope that you are in a company of people you love to hang out with - be it your family or friends. Why? It’s because we all belong to a community, right? Yes - this is the moment when I’m tying in …
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Ep 467. Gross Margin & Gross Profit Per Share as Predictors of Stock Price Performance
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Ep 466. All-Time Highs, Passive Distortions, and Thoughts on BRK Post-Buffett
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Zak sits down with finger picking master Tommy Emmanuel.By Zak Kuhn
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#238: Stand out with smarter mobile messaging with Jason Lyman, Chief Marketing Officer at Customer.io
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23:38In today’s crowded, AI-fueled landscape, it’s not enough to just have messaging — it has to stand out. In this episode, I’m joined by Jason from Customer.io to unpack what makes great mobile messaging work: from building frameworks rooted in value and differentiation, to using first-party data to deliver the right message at the right moment. We’ll…
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Country legend Marty Stuart on the podcast this week discuss his career, acquiring Clarence White's guitar, touring with legends like Johnny Cash and much more.By Zak Kuhn
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With Great Power: Celebrating Two Years of ChangED
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19:51What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! The Change Ed journey has taken us to every continent on the planet, evolving from three Pennsylvania educators discussing science education into a global conversation reaching listeners worldwide. Season Two has been transformative, with download numbers growing exponentially and educators launchi…
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Beyond Hallucination: Critical Thinking in an AI-Powered World
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24:30What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! What happens when artificial intelligence stops being a buzzword and becomes an actual classroom partner? The possibilities are both exhilarating and terrifying. In our conversation with educational technology expert Dr. Brian Housand, we explore the transformative potential of AI in education when…
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How DEREK WELLS records country’s biggest hits
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1:09:31Zak sits down with first call Nashville session guitarist Derek Wells to discuss recording for artists like Post Malone, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and much more.By Zak Kuhn
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What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Dr. Demetrius Roberts, special consultant for STEM and computer science with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, joins us to share his remarkable educational journey and the powerful lessons it offers for today's educators. Growing up in Philadelphia's diverse urban landscape and attending a …
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#237: What not to do: Lessons from consulting hundreds of apps Reed Kuhn, Head of Business Strategy at Branch.io
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32:16All right, I think all of you would agree—regardless of your role or area of expertise in this industry—that learning from the mistakes of others saves you time, money, and, most importantly, nerve cells. Because let’s be honest, trial and error is great… until it’s your budget on the line. So, today we have Reed on the show to help us skip some of…
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How Andrew Synowiec became LA's TOP new studio guitarist
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54:40Andrew Synowiec is one of LA's first call studio guitarists. You've heard his playing in movies like Frozen and on TV in the Oscars and Golden Globes' house bands. Andrew has played or performed with artists like The Who, Alanis Morissette, Lil Nas X, Meghan Trainor, Nick Jonas, Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé, Elton and many others.…
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The Blueprint for Student-Centered Learning Transforms Education
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24:48What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! While most teachers believe they already implement student-centered practices, Eric Lech and Tracy Rains reveal that genuine student-centered learning requires a deeper philosophical shift beyond simple differentiation. This transformation creates systems where students set meaningful goals, monito…
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Dann Huff talks debut album, how to get 80s guitar tones and shredding like a pro
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1:29:16Studio guitar master Dann Huff returns to the podcast this week to talk about his debut album "When Words Aren't Enough." We cover the new record, how to get 80s guitar tones, how he thinks about playing fast licks, and much more. Dann is literally a legend. You're going to learn and be inspired by him.…
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Ropifying Your Curriculum: The Art of Integration
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26:22What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Ever wondered how to make curriculum integration feel natural instead of forced? Meet Scott Oste and Katie Trach from Northampton Area School District, who have mastered what they playfully call "ropifying" - the art of weaving subjects together into a cohesive educational experience. Their journey…
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#236: Web-first growth: the new playbook for app UA with Gessica Bicego, Marketing & Growth Consultant
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35:47If there is one feature that helps app marketers to persevere through so much of a market change, it is adaptability. As app user acquisition costs were rising and privacy constraints in mobile emerged, marketers came up with the solution - web to app user acquisition channel. Rather than sending users directly to an app store, marketers now route …
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How a District Podcast Transformed Teacher Engagement and Professional Growth
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33:15What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Have you ever wondered if there might be a better way to deliver professional learning than the traditional sit-and-get workshop model? The team from Whitehall Coplay School District wondered the same thing—and their solution has transformed how their teachers engage with professional development. …
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#235: “Next gen ad creative: hits & misses” App Promotion Summit London panel
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46:11What makes a mobile ad stick — and what makes it flop? In this special episode, we feature a panel discussion from App Promotion Summit London 2025, we hosted in April. Creative leaders explore next gen ad creative — the bold experiments, the unexpected successes, and the flops we can all learn from. From storytelling trends to performance-driven d…
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Education Needs Industry Just as Much as Industry Needs Education
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25:39What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Ever wondered why the business world keeps lamenting graduates' lack of "soft skills"? The answer might lie in how disconnected our educational practices have become from the real-world demands facing our students. Scott Oste, Curriculum Supervisor at Northampton Area School District, brings a refr…
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#234: “Beyond installs: the future of app growth (2025)” App Promotion Summit London panel
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46:09It’s been a couple of weeks since we wrapped up our App Promotion Summit London 2025. We were really happy to have so many bright, smart people under the same roof to share their knowledge and experience in app growth, app product development, ASO and so much more. We had several hundred folks from all corners of the world listening and learning fr…
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Laundry Day guitarist Henry Weingartner on the podcast this week discussing the formation of the band, new music, crafting the perfect guitar parts and much more.By Zak Kuhn
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Broadway Guitar Secrets: How to Sub Shows & Break Into the Scene
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57:46I sit down with three leading guitarists in the New York Broadway scene to discuss how to sub on shows, how to make a living as a guitarist and what to be aware of as you enter the scene. John Benthal (The Lion King,) Ben Butler (Mean Girls + Sting,) & Peter Douskalis (Water for Elephants, Hamilton,) have done it all!…
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The Science of Connection: Why Twig's Hybrid Approach Works
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23:09What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Have you ever felt like the education system wasn't designed for the way you learn? You're not alone. In this deeply personal conversation, Logan Garrison of Imagine Learning takes us on a journey from his challenging educational experiences to his mission of transforming how students engage with s…
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#233: AI-powered creative optimization for mobile today with Asaf Yanai, CEO at Alison.ai
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23:13The level of adoption of ChatGPT, the revolutionary LLM-based AI chatbot, is staggering. I think it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that by now ChatGPT and other similar AI chatbots are everywhere; people use them for work and leisure all the time. Sometimes, it feels like at some point generative AI chatbots will be joining team meetings not to take …
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Brain Food- Why Curiosity Is Your Superpower
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17:23What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! What happens when we prioritize knowing answers over asking questions? How does curiosity shape not just learning, but creativity, cultural competence, and emotional wellbeing? These profound questions drive our fascinating conversation with education expert Genein Letford, who brings her unique jo…
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The Struggle Zone: Where Learning Truly Happens
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23:14What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! What happens when we stop viewing struggle as a problem and start seeing it as the essence of learning itself? In this thought-provoking conversation with educator and neurodiversity advocate Greg, we unpack the revolutionary idea that our most profound learning emerges not from smooth sailing but …
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[Part 2] How One School District Changed Everything Through Project-Based Learning
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19:19What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Project-based learning represents a transformative approach to education, focusing less on test performance and more on creating meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for life beyond school walls. This episodes concludes the conversation of one district's eight-year journey implemen…
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Punk Drummer to Fashion Mogul: Scott Lipps on playing drums, model mgmt and more
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1:02:43Scott Lipps founded ONE Management and has managed some of the biggest models in the world. He also plays drums for Courtney Love. Check out Scott's podcast Lipps Service, where we interviews the biggest names in entertainment. You're going to love listening to Scott!By Zak Kuhn
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[Part 1] How One School District Changed Everything Through Project-Based Learning
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18:03What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! When Brian Riley walked into a meeting at Cheltenham School District nine years ago, he had no idea he was about to lead a complete transformation of their educational approach. "We're doing this project-based learning thing," the superintendent announced, and suddenly Brian found himself pioneerin…
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#232: Mobile app paywalls & cognitive biases with Max Amelang, Product Marketing Manager at Prematch
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30:44One of the most important metrics for a mobile app is its conversion rate. It tells you how many people that use the app for free become your paying customers. It’s about how profitable and sustainable your app is. Now, if you are one of the die-hard Pink Floyd fans, you gotta love their song The Wall. If you are an app marketer, your wall is the p…
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Ep 465. Massive Stock Sell-Off: Tariffs, Oil Crash, and Interest Rates — What Now?
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#231: Beyond behavior: unlocking intent with on-device AI with Dieter Rappold CEO at ContextSDK
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23:29Ok, here is the thing. Most apps are still built on rigid, one-size-fits-all user flows. They rely heavily on historic behavior - what a user clicked on last week or which segment they’re in. But user needs change moment to moment. And when apps fail to adapt, users just leave. The next evolution isn’t about personalizing based on identity - it’s a…
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Tim Fagan: Triads, Cage System, Getting Help From John Mayer
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56:47Guitar friend Tim Fagan is on the podcast this week. This one is a must listen for all you beginner guitar players out there. We break it all down!By Zak Kuhn
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Choice, Voice, and Coaching: Student-Centered Learning
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22:25What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! The IU13 team has pioneered a student-centered learning approach since 2011 that models the same principles in their professional development for teachers. Their innovative conference-style PD offers educators choice through focused workshops on classroom management, engagement, collaboration, diff…
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Andy Timmons: Jeff Beck, Approach & the The Perfect Delay
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28:36Guitar hero Andy Timmons on the podcast this week. If you want to learn how to play like Andy, start by listening to this podcast.By Zak Kuhn
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What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! What if storytelling could transform education as we know it? In our 100th episode of Change Ed, Patrice and Andrew sit down with Brandon Langer from Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, who also hosts the MCIU Learns podcast, to explore this intriguing possibility. We promise you'll walk away with…
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Ariel Posen: Building a Team, Solo Technique, The Altered Scale
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57:34Slide guitar master Ariel Posen on the podcast this week.By Zak Kuhn
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