Best Bates Communications Podcasts (2025)

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Emotional Journeys: How Stories Shape Our Understanding with Lucinda Sage-Midgorden 33:17

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Send us a text What if the stories we consume shape our emotional intelligence more profoundly than we realize? Lucinda Sage-Midgorden's journey through storytelling reveals exactly that powerful connection. From childhood family movie nights where discussions were mandatory to launching her Story Power podcast in her sixties, Lucinda shares how st…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 384: Football’s 150th Anniversary, Golf, Tennis, and more! 1:07:34

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We’re celebrating 150 years of Bates football and previewing the 2025 season for the Bobcats. Plus, women’s golf and tennis are getting their fall seasons underway, and hear from our Bobcats of the Week! That’s this week, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 0:53 -- Matt Coyne, Head Coach, Football.13:36 -- Amy LaBelle '27, Field Hockey (…

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Smurfs, Tariffs, and Our Friend from Texas 3:21:46

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📌 Our guest, Bobby Vickers joins the conversation at 1:37:27 We’re back after a long stretch. The last episode came out in March, and since then it’s been tough not only to stay consistent but to bring in guests who don’t just echo our own worldview. Episode 5 was recorded on April 2nd, the day after Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day.” What began a…

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Episode 6: Navigating Food Sensitivities with Wendy Busse 24:58

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In this insightful episode, host Stephanie Cox, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, welcomes Wendy Busse, a registered dietitian and leading expert in food sensitivities. Together, they explore how dietitians can effectively support clients struggling with food sensitivities. Topics include: • Wendy’s journey to becomin…

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Price Tags and Profit Margins: The Science You're Missing with Per Sjofor 26:51

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Send us a text Pricing might be the most powerful yet underutilized profit lever in your business toolkit. In this eye-opening conversation with Per Sjöfors, "The Price Whisperer," we uncover why most businesses leave substantial money on the table through ineffective pricing strategies. Per reveals the shocking mathematics behind pricing power: wh…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 383: 2025 Fall Sports Preview Part I 59:25

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The Bobcats are back on campus, and we’re previewing the field hockey, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball, and cross country seasons…all of which get underway this week! Hear from our head coaches, including our new volleyball coach: Carissa Bradford. That’s this week, on the season premiere of the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode:1:22 …

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Episode 5: Cultivating Excellence - Insights from Exceptional Preceptors 34:18

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In this inspiring episode, dietetic interns Sukhdeep Kaur and Lore Pasaran Ugarte from the University of Alberta, sit down with five outstanding Registered Dietitians - Erin Montgomery-Fajic, Kristy Landry, Dave Dyjur, Staci Fudge, and Adela Delgado - who have been recognized by previous interns for their excellent mentorship and precepting.Togethe…

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Building India’s Podcasting Ecosystem from Scratch with Gautam Raj Anand 46:18

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Send us a text Ever wondered how an entire nation discovers a medium that's been thriving elsewhere for decades? Meet Gautam Raj Anand, widely known as "the father of podcasting in India," whose remarkable journey from bored banker to pioneering podcast innovator reveals what happens when necessity meets opportunity. Gautam's story begins with corp…

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Brain Glue: The Secret to Selling Emotionally with James I. Bond 37:33

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Send us a text The greatest ideas in the world die every day simply because nobody remembers them. What separates forgettable messages from unforgettable ones? Brain glue - the emotional "stickiness" that makes concepts impossible to forget. James I. Bond, behavioral management specialist and award-winning author, shares the transformative moment t…

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Building Authentic Community Beyond Platforms with Paul Gowder 23:12

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Send us a text What if everything you thought about building community around your podcast was incomplete? Paul Gowder, founder of PowWows.com and host of multiple podcasts, including "OTW with Paul," shatters common misconceptions about community building in this eye-opening conversation. The secret to fostering genuine connection doesn't lie in f…

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Making Your Message Stick in a Noisy World with Jennifer Kaplan 46:55

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Jennifer Kaplan is the founder and CEO of Evolve Public Relations and Marketing, a premier PR agency she established in 2010 to help businesses and professionals authentically tell their stories. With a communications degree from Arizona State University and an entrepreneurial spirit, Jennifer has dedicated her career to elevating brands, building …

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Podcasting for Passion, Not Profit with John C. Morely 45:07

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Send us a text Ever wondered why some podcasts thrive while others fizzle out after just a few episodes? Serial entrepreneur John C. Morley pulls back the curtain on what truly drives podcasting success—and it's not what most beginners expect. With refreshing candor, John shares how he transformed his frustration with inadequate marketing agencies …

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Leadership is a Choice: Redefining Power, Vulnerability & Purpose with Becky Smoke 47:49

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What You’ll Learn: Why real leaders don’t always have the title—or the power How Becky’s Stoic-inspired Choose the Handle That Holds became a guidebook for life and leadership The difference between authentic vulnerability and oversharing A live demo of STOA: a goal-setting tool you’ll want to use immediately How to model leadership for your team, …

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What's It For and Who's It For? Redefining Podcast Purpose with Dave Bates 25:58

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Send us a text Ever wondered how successful podcasters build thriving communities while staying true to themselves? Dave Bates, an executive coach with 30 years of business experience, pulls back the curtain on what really drives podcast sustainability and growth. Most creators launch their shows expecting rapid success, only to abandon ship after …

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Rewire Your Mind, Change Your Life with Lucie Ptasznik 31:30

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Send us a text Have you ever felt that nagging sensation that you're meant for more, but something invisible holds you back? Lucie Ptasznik knows this feeling intimately. From a city girl with an impossible horse dream to building a seven-figure equestrian business, her journey reveals the extraordinary power of perseverance and mindset transformat…

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From Combat Zones to Bestseller Lists: Leadership Lessons with Atlas Aultman 58:54

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What You’ll Learn: Why the “Rule of Three” is a leadership game changer The origin and impact of Atlas’ TEDx talk: Start with Who What pirate leadership teaches us about trust and motivation Why success leaves clues—and how to collect them The mindset shift from chasing opportunities to choosing legacy Leadership Gold: “Every leader I’ve admired ke…

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Episode 4: Finding the Path Together: The Overlap of PCOS and Eating Disorders 26:09

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In this episode, Lisa Mowers, Provincial Practice Lead with Nutrition Services, sits down with Dr. Donna Vine, Professor of Human Nutrition and Academic Lead and Chair of Nutrition and Dietetics programs at the University of Alberta. We explore key aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome including:• the connection between mental health and eating diso…

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Saving Hours: Automate Your Way to Podcast Freedom with Joe Casabona 29:43

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Send us a text Ever wonder how some podcasters manage to run multiple shows while maintaining their sanity and family life? In this eye-opening conversation, automation expert Joe Casabona reveals his secrets for making computers do the heavy lifting in podcast production. Through practical examples, Joe demonstrates how even seemingly "quick" manu…

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Positivity Through the Storm with Dr. Paul Jenkins 53:28

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What You’ll Learn: How adversity can become your most powerful teacher The surprise that “everything’s still in color” after a bankruptcy Why “Don’t be nervous, be at their service” is more than just a sticker—it’s a leadership principle How metacognition gives you the power to shift from victim to agent What the “Influence Quadrant” is—and how it …

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Bates Bobcast Episode 382: Rowing wraps up 2024-25 on the podium 25:31

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It's the final Bates Bobcast....of the school year!We’re taking a look back at a pair of medal-winning performances for the rowing teams at their respective national championships. Plus, head coach Peter Steenstra puts a bow on the season. That’s this week, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode:1:22 -- Hannah Herbst '28, Women's rowing firs…

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Episode 3 - Stories That Spark Change - Our Experience with Food Is Our Medicine 22:44

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In this episode, host Stephanie Cox, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, sits down with Sarah Frank Nichols, Provincial Lead with Public Health Nutrition, to explore their shared experiences with the "Food is Our Medicine" learning journey. They reflect on the:• personal and professional impact of the course,• importanc…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 381: Previewing NCAAs and IRAs for the rowing teams 35:26

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This week, we’re previewing the final two events of the school year for Bates athletics. The seniors have graduated, but the rowing teams aren’t done yet. The women’s team is headed to West Windsor, N.J. for the NCAA Championships, while the men’s team heads to Camden, N.J. for the IRA National Championship. We preview both, this week, on the Bates…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 380: Meet our 2025 Lindholm Scholar Athletes 37:45

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This week we’re introducing you to our four Lindholm Scholar Athletes from the class of 2025. These awards have been given annually since 1976 to the senior male and female athletes with the highest academic averages. You’ll meet a neuroscience major from the men’s swimming team, a sociology major from the women’s soccer team, a sociology and polit…

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The Art of Communication: From Corporate to Podcasting with Rosie Zilinskas 34:36

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Send us a text What does a 100-episode podcasting milestone have in common with high-performance leadership? Everything, according to Rosie Zilinskas. Drawing from her 30-year corporate career and success as host of the No Woman Left Behind podcast, Rosie reveals the powerful principles that connect exceptional podcasting with career advancement an…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 379: Rowing returns to the national stage! 50:04

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This week we're celebrating the return of Bates rowing to the national stage. The women's team is once again going to compete at the NCAA Championships after a one-year hiatus, and the men's team earned an automatic bid to the IRA National Championships regatta. Plus, a women's track and field 10K for the record books, and we introduce you to one o…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 378: The stretch run for the Bobcats 33:01

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This week we’re talking track and field and rowing, as both programs are racing to the finish of the spring sports season, and rewriting some record books along the way. That’s this week on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode:1:08 -- Curtis Johnson, Head Coach, Track & Field.7:50 -- Graca Bila '28, Women's Track and Field.13:14 -- Luke Desma…

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Episode 2: Next-Gen Dietitians - A Fearless Conversation with Heidi Bates 33:00

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In this episode, Jennifer Alexander, Program Director with Nutrition Services, sits down with Heidi Bates, Director of the Integrated Dietetic Internship Program at the University of Alberta. Heidi shares:• her journey to become a leader in field of dietetics,• what it means to be “fierce” in our profession, and• the exciting changes taking place a…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 377: Meet Stacey Bunting, the next Bates Director of Athletics 1:11:57

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This week we introduce you to Stacey Bunting, the next Bates Director of Athletics. Hear how she first fell in love with sports, and what led her to becoming a Bobcat. Plus, the rowing teams won the President’s Cup once again, and celebrated some legends of the past along the way. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode:0:4…

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Connecting Care with technology and AI 36:30

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Debbie Pinter, Connect Care Clinical Informatics Officer, helps us unpack the technology on the tip of everyone’s tongue: Artificial Intelligence. Find out how our powerful EMR is already setting Alberta nurses up for success.By Alberta Health Services

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From Hell Week to Healing — Diego Ugalde 1:32:08

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💡 “What if Hell Week was a Celebration?” Diego failed SEAL training the first time—broken bones, broken dreams, and broken expectations. But it wasn’t the end. He came back ten years later, fully transformed, and turned the infamous Hell Week into moment after moment of gratitude. Lesson: When you reframe suffering as growth, everything changes. “I…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 376: Track and field shows out at state meet 39:56

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This week we’re talking track and field, as the Bobcats made a big statement up in Waterville in advance of NESCACs. Plus, the baseball team is gearing up for their most important week of the season to date, and the rowing teams continue to put together impressive seasons. That’s this week, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode:1:17 -- Call…

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Mastering Solo Episodes: The Podcaster's Secret Weapon with Isabella Sanchez Castaneda 25:04

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Send us a text Ever wondered why your podcast isn't building the audience connection or business results you expected? The answer might lie not in who you're interviewing, but in how little airtime you're giving yourself. In this perspective-shifting conversation with award-winning podcast strategist Isabella Sanchez Castaneda, we uncover why solo …

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Bates Bobcast Episode 375: Women's rowing rises to No. 1 in the country 58:00

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This week we’re celebrating the women’s rowing team making a big statement over the weekend in Massachusetts, and rising to No. 1 in the country as a result. Plus, the tennis teams celebrated Senior Day, and the baseball team got another outstanding pitching performance. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode:1:20 -- Hanna…

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Episode 1 Title: Does food impact mood? 23:24

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In this podcast, Lisa Mowers, AHS Provincial Practice Lead, dives into the question, "Does food impact mood?". She is joined by Dr. Elnaz Vaghef Mehrabani, a seasoned nutrition researcher who is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Calgary and is an instructor at Athabasca University and Mount Royal University.Some of…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 374: Baseball's historic no-hitter, celebrating our women's lacrosse seniors! 45:35

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This week we’re looking back at what was quite possibly the first nine-inning no-hitter thrown in the history of the Bates baseball program, which dates back to the 19th century. Plus, our four women’s lacrosse seniors had a Senior Day to remember. And softball continues to thrive in NESCAC play. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast!Interviews t…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 373: Softball’s strong start, plus a Bates golf spring preview! 36:43

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This week we’re talking about the best start to a season for the Bates softball team since 2000. Plus, the golf teams start their respective spring seasons this weekend, and John Tully delivered his best start to date to help the baseball team beat Tufts.Interviews this episode:1:10 -- Ella Maher '26, Softball captain. (Female Bobcat of the Week)9:…

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Bulletproof Your Business: Mastering Continuity in Crisis, with Erika Andresen 29:01

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Send us a text The unexpected happens—platforms crash, power fails, key equipment breaks down. Is your business prepared to keep functioning when disaster strikes? In this eye-opening conversation with business continuity expert Erika Andresen, we explore the critical yet often overlooked practices that keep businesses operational through any disru…

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The Valuepreneur Mindset: Rethinking Startup Success with Steve Waddell 36:58

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Steve Waddell transitioned from shipbuilding to entrepreneurship. The inspiration behind Valuepreneurs and why it challenges conventional startup wisdom. The key lesson from Steve’s TEDx Talk: Start with Who, Not Why. The challenges of launching a product, from patents to tariffs and the impact of COVID-19. Wh…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 372: 42.88 seconds 1:10:14

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It finally happened! A member of the Bates swimming and diving program won an individual NCAA championship. And not only did junior Max Cory win the national title in the 100-yard freestyle, he broke the NCAA Division III record along the way, with his championship final time of 42.88 seconds.And Bobcats weren’t just thriving in the water, they als…

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God, Guilt, and What the Hell Comes Next 1:35:39

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In a world where religion has done as much harm as good, what does faith even mean anymore? In this episode, we talk with Tona Rowett and Michelle Scott-Huffman about what happens when belief gets messy, and how people are reclaiming spiritual identity after trauma. We get into the damage done by the Church, the quiet power of personal theology, an…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 371: A big weekend for women's tennis 45:52

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This week we’re looking back on a win Sunday at Merrill Gym that the women’s tennis team won’t soon forget. Plus, the baseball team broke in the new Leahey Field turf with a great pitching performance, and we wrap up the squash season with outgoing interim head coach Ricky Silbersher. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast!Interviews this episode:…

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Mastering Your Google Business Profile with Marilyn Jenkins 15:05

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Send us a text Discover the untapped potential of Google Business Profiles with digital marketing veteran Marilyn Jenkins as she reveals how this free tool can dramatically increase your local visibility and phone inquiries. Many business owners make a critical mistake – setting up their Google Business Profile once and forgetting about it. But as …

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Bates Bobcast Episode 370: Lacrosse flips the script on Williams 1:07:05

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This week we’re looking back on a pair of impressive wins for the lacrosse teams. Plus, track and field is sending three athletes to NCAAs, one of which qualified on her last chance at Tufts. And it’s time to preview the Bates softball season with head coach Kat McKay! All that and more...Interviews this episode:1:09 -- Alison Montgomery (Head Coac…

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You're Sitting On A Goldmine Of Content That Could Transform Your Podcast's Reach with Ely Delaney 30:11

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Send us a text Ever feel like you're creating amazing podcast content only to have it disappear into the void after posting a single announcement? What if that one episode could magically transform into dozens of engaging social media posts, extending your reach for months? That's exactly what marketing strategist Ely Delaney reveals in this eye-op…

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National Divorce: A Bad Idea, or Inevitable? | Elijah Haahr 2:13:34

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In this episode of Middle Outcast, we talk with Elijah Haahr, former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, about the shifting landscape of American politics. We discuss how long-form conversations are changing political engagement, the role of social media in deepening polarization, and whether the United States is truly headed for a na…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 369: Lacrosse’s fast start, women’s basketball heads back to NCAAs 49:25

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This week we’re chatting with a pair of lacrosse players who have helped their teams get off to fast starts this year. Plus, the Bates women’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA tournament for the third time in the last four seasons. All that and more...Interviews this episode: 0:54 -- Alison Montgomery, Head Coach, Women's Basketball5:23 -- Mil…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 368: “Maxtradamus” and men’s swimming make history at NESCACs 1:15:56

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This week we’re talking about the Bates men’s swimming team fulfilling Max Cory’s prediction: two conference titles in relays at the NESCAC Championships. Plus, the lacrosse teams are off to a strong start to their seasons, and the baseball team won a dramatic game in Virginia. That's this week, on the Bates Bobcast!Interviews this episode:0:43 -- …

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Leading with Love: The Power of Insightful Vulnerability™ with David Cunningham 47:49

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David Cunningham has spent over 35 years as a transformational leader, coach, and educator, working with hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide. He draws from his personal experiences and lifelong commitment to love and consciousness to inspire others to live with purpose, grace, and love. His teachings have helped countless people awaken t…

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Bates Bobcast Episode 367: On top of the world with alpine skiing’s Nic Hotermans ’25 1:10:05

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This week we continue our spring sports previews with men’s lacrosse, baseball, and tennis. Plus, Bates alpine skiing senior captain Nic Hotermans represented Belgium at the World Championships in Austria last week. We caught up with him to chat about what it was like to ski in front of 20,000 people.All that and more...Interviews this episode:1:19…

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From Idea to Global Sensation: Kevin Palmieri on Building a Successful Podcast 35:28

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Send us a text What does it take to transform a simple podcast idea into a global sensation? Join us as we sit down with Kevin Palmieri, the mastermind behind Next Level University, a leading self-improvement podcast with over 1,700 episodes. Kevin candidly shares his unexpected journey into podcasting, teaching us the true meaning of accountabilit…