Best Benjamin Laurence Podcasts (2025)

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Interview With Dr Kim Sadler, MTSU, Center for Cedar Glade Studies (Episode 121)

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The Cedar Glades, which occur in the rocky and hardscrabble areas around Lebanon Tennessee, are among Tennessee’s most special places. They are home to many rare plants and plant communities adapted to these harsh conditions and which occur nowhere else in the world. The Tennessee Coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis) is a prominent example of the b…

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Interview With TRPA Fellow Mark Tummons, (Episode 120)

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Our guest today, Mark Tummons, received the coveted Fellow Award from the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association in 2005. He is also a Past President of TRPA and a Lifetime Member. Mark has served the State of Tennessee in various roles over the years including Program Administrator for the Parks and Recreation Technical Advisory Service (PARTA…

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Threats to the Social Security System, Interview with Attorney William Benjamin ( Eposode 118)

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In the first couple of months of the Trump administration, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency has made numerous baseless claims about waste fraud and abuse in the Social Security program. They have also proposed several thoughtless changes to the way that the program is managed, as well as unwarranted cuts to program staff. In todays…

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Celebrating 50 years of Parks and Recreation in Gatlinburg, Interview with Marty Nicely and Laurence Evans (Episode 119)

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It was April of 1975 when your host moved to Gatlinburg to start the Parks and Recreation Program for the City of Gatlinburg. Now 50 years later, this agency has become one of Tennessee’s best. Consistently winning statewide recognition for exceptional facilities and innovative programs. All the credit goes to my two guests, Marty Nicely (Director …

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Interview with Bethany Crandell, Co-Founder, Neighbors4Natives.org (Episode 117)

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It really does matter what you have growing in your yard! If you choose to grow native plants, trees and shrubs, you will be making a positive contribution to the ecology of our urban living space. Native plants make an attractive home for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. Neighbors for Natives is a non profit in Nashville which has as its pur…

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Interview with April Johnson, Assistant Director, Recreation Services, TN Dept Environment and Conservation (Episode 116)

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Since the early 1950s, the State of Tennessee has had an interest in assisting Tennessee cities and counties in building strong communities through strong Parks and Recreation programs. Recreation consultancy services by the State to local governments continue today, and our guest April Johnson is at the forefront of that effort. April’s effort has…

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Interview With Michael Robertson, 2024 TRPA Fellow, Director of Field Operations, TN State Parks (retired) Episode 115

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Our guest today is Michael Robertson the recent recipient of the TRPA Fellow Award. This award is given each year in recognition of significant and sustained contributions to the field of Parks and Recreation. Mike has recently retired as head of Tennessee State Parks operations. Tennessee State Parks are recognized as among the best in the nation.…

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Interview With Author and Naturalist Joanna Brichetto, This Is How A Robin Drinks. Essays on Urban Nature (Episode 114)

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For her second appearance on the Mark Fraley Podcast, we interview Joanna Brichetto about her new book, This Is How A Robin Drinks, Essays on Urban Nature. Joanna is a Certified Tennessee Naturalist and the producer of the well known blog/Instagram called Sidewalk Nature. The book consists of 52 essays, arranged by seasons (Summer, Winter, Spring F…

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Interview with Michael Officer, Executive Officer Cuan Beo (Bay Life) organization, Galway Ireland (Episode 113) 50:48

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Today I talk with Michael Officer of the Cuan Beo organization in Galway, Republic of Ireland. Michael and his organization are involved with the restoration of the oyster fishery in the Galway Bay. There have a multifaceted approach to their work. Priority is given to managing the quality and volume of the fresh water entering the bay from the wat…

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Historic Overton Park in Memphis Tennessee, Melissa McMasters and Eric Bridges of the Overton Park Conservancy (Episode 112) 51:55

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Located in Mid Town Memphis, Overton park is a 342 acre gem. Established in 1902, this park is one of the rare local parks which predates the establishment of the State Park System and even predates the general enabling authority for Tennessee cities to have parks. Designed by George Kessler, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places…

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Literally Possessed by a Demon 47:59

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In this special Halloween episode, Ben takes us Into the Megadungeon to interview Miranda Elkins about her Nightwick Abbey campaign--a dungeon literally possessed by a demon. They talk about the secrets of successful restocking, the importance of theme, and how to use geomorphs to craft your dungeon map. They also talk about how to run a horror the…

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A Malignant Presence 42:03

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In this episode Ben takes us into the megadungeon to interview Luke Gearing about his weekly lunchtime megadungeon campaign, as well as his published megadungeon Gradient Descent. They talk about why the dungeon is more fun if every creature is an NPC and how random stocking produces interesting results. They also talk about how science horror gami…

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Lessons Learned 41:12

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In this episode, Ben takes us into the megadungeon to interview Nick L.S. Whelan about two megadungeon campaigns, "Dungeon Moon" and "Five Years Left". They discuss why GMing is so hard and what lessons we can learn from our failures. They talk about why some kinds of prep only increases your anxiety at the table, how the GM's experience can be dis…

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The Human Element 35:10

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In this episode Ben takes us into the megadungeon to interview Josh McCrowell about his home campaign and his forthcoming megadungeon ruleset, HIs Majesty the Worm. They talk about how we can capture the human element of dungeoncrawling, and Josh gives some vital tips about how to prep megadungeons without getting overwhelmed. To find Josh's publis…

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The Question of Space 38:29

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In this episode, Ben takes us into the megadungeon to interview Gus about his H.M.S. Apollyon campaign. They discuss how a satisfying megadungeon is an experiential space that evokes a sense of place. They explain how to harness history to move beyond bog standard fantasy tropes, and how you can actually make treasure cool. To find out more about H…

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Little Persistent Worlds 32:25

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In this episode, Ben interviews his own GM, Nick Kuntz, about their megadungeon campaign, The Twilight Age. They discuss the challenges and special rewards of megadungeons campaigns with large player rosters, and how megadungeons can function as "little persistent worlds", where the stories that emerge are less about a band of protagonists and more…

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Mysteries 30:31

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In this episode, Ben steps Into the Megadungeon to interview James Maliszewski about his Dwimmermount megadungeon campaign. James explains how megadungeons can captivate the interest of players by encapsulating the mysteries of an entire setting. James also discuss his current project, The Secrets of sha'Arthan. For deeper reader's notes to this ep…

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Into the Megadungeon Trailer 1:14

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In this tabletop roleplaying game podcast, Ben takes us Into the Megadungeon to interview veteran GMs about the tools and techniques they use to create and run megadungeons, entire campaigns where the adventuring takes place in a single giant dungeon with 100’s of rooms spread out over many levels.If you are curious about this unique playstyle, or …

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Bright Spot #20 - Interview with Kara Odom Walker MD of Nemours Children's Health 39:41

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Bright Spot #20 - Interview with Kara Odom Walker MD of Nemours Children's HealthBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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A Family Physician Improves the Health of Patients with Dementia and Alzheimers with Chip Teel MD 54:46

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A Family Physician Improves the Health of Patients with Dementia and Alzheimers with Chip Teel MDBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #19 - The VA Whole Health Program Transform Health Care Delivery with Benjamin Kligler 44:08

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Bright Spot #19 - The VA Whole Health Program Transform Health Care Delivery with Benjamin KliglerBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #18 Advanced Preventive Care produces powerful outcomes an interview with Ken Coburn MD 42:01

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Bright Spot #18 Advanced Preventive Care produces powerful outcomes an interview with Ken Coburn MDBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #16 - Improving the Health of a Business Community with Catherine Baase, MD 52:28

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Bright Spot #16 - Improving the Health of a Business Community with Catherine Baase, MDBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #15 - The Value and Impact of Physician Leadership David Moen, MD 37:23

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Bright Spot #15 - The Value and Impact of Physician Leadership David Moen, MDBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #10 - Family Medicine and the World Bank with Patricia Evans 37:08

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Bright Spot #10 - Family Medicine and the World Bank with Patricia EvansBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #9 - Family Medicine and the World Bank with Dr. Jules Duval 43:34

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Bright Spot #9 - Family Medicine and the World Bank with Dr. Jules DuvalBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #14 - An interview with Rosen Hotel and Resorts 42:13

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Bright Spot #14 - An interview with Rosen Hotel and ResortsBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #13 - Using DPC and Health Rosetta to Renew a School District with Bryce Heinbaugh 34:00

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Bright Spot #13 - Using DPC and Health Rosetta to Renew a School District with Bryce HeinbaughBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #12 Building Community Laboratories with Jen Devoe MD 43:25

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Bright Spot #12 Building Community Laboratories with Jen Devoe MDBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #17 Ira Byock, MD A Vision for Transforming Care 58:42

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Bright Spot #17 Ira Byock, MD A Vision for Transforming CareBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Catherine Baase, MD A Family Physician Who Is Improving the Health of a Workforce 52:31

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Catherine Baase, MD A Family Physician Who Is Improving the Health of a WorkforceBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Using Lean Thinking to Design An Effective EMR Training Program for FM Residents 38:42

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Using Lean Thinking to Design An Effective EMR Training Program for FM ResidentsBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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How a Large School District Tackled Their Health Care Costs with Ms Janice Klein 31:49

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How a Large School District Tackled Their Health Care Costs with Ms Janice KleinBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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How to Build a Community of Alumni with Dr. Susan Kaye 34:01

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How to Build a Community of Alumni with Dr. Susan KayeBy Laurence Bauer MSW, MEd

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Meagan Grega, MD Lifestyle Medicine and Family Medicine 28:38

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Meagan Grega, MD Lifestyle Medicine and Family MedicineBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bright Spot #11 An Interview with Allen Dobson, MD Community Care of North Carolina 1:03:13

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Bright Spot #11 An Interview with Allen Dobson, MD Community Care of North CarolinaBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Converging Health - A Converstation with Dr. Scott Conard 44:31

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Converging Health - A Converstation with Dr. Scott ConardBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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An Innovative and Productive FMR program with Dr. Allen Dobson 19:59

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An Innovative and Productive FMR program with Dr. Allen DobsonBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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The Church Health Model for Healthy Living 24:31

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The Church Health Model for Healthy LivingBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Bloodletting and Germs - An Interview with Thomas Rosenthal, MD 31:08

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Bloodletting and Germs - An Interview with Thomas Rosenthal, MDBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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An Interview with Tonya Caylor, MD a Family Physician and Physician Coach 26:27

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An Interview with Tonya Caylor, MD a Family Physician and Physician CoachBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Responding to the Covid Pandemic In NYC 28:31

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Responding to the Covid Pandemic In NYCBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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DPC Practices Helping Employers through the Covid Pandemic 12:54

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DPC Practices Helping Employers through the Covid PandemicBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Windblown – The Remarkable Life of Richard S. Buker Jr. MD, A Family Doctor 26:19

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Windblown – The Remarkable Life of Richard S. Buker Jr. MD, A Family DoctorBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Two Medical Schools Delivering Large Numbers of Students to Careers in Family Medicine. 49:44

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Two Medical Schools Delivering Large Numbers of Students to Careers in Family Medicine.By Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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An Evening with Samuel Shem, MD 57:24

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An Evening with Samuel Shem, MDBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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The 3rd Conversation: Creating Opportunities for Patients and Clinicians to Engage Directly 31:29

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The 3rd Conversation: Creating Opportunities for Patients and Clinicians to Engage DirectlyBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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The Current Pandemic is the Warning Shot 54:34

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The Current Pandemic is the Warning ShotBy Laurence Bauer, MSW, MEd

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Vision and Team Building Create Outstanding Performance with Dr. Saria Saccocio 55:17

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Vision and Team Building Create Outstanding Performance with Dr. Saria SaccocioBy Laurence Bauer, MSW MEd

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Bright Spot #7 Daniel Spiller A Health Benefits Plan that Empowers Employees and Reduces Costs 48:29

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Bright Spot #7 Daniel Spiller A Health Benefits Plan that Empowers Employees and Reduces CostsBy Laurence M Bauer, MSW, MEd