Best Brendan Pearson Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal Interview 1:11:26

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Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal Interview In this after show for The Cheap Seats, Andrew sits down with writer David S. Rosenthal, whose career spans some of television’s most iconic series. Andrew and "Rosie" go way back to their days at summer camp, and their longtime friendship adds a personal dimension to this conversation. Rosenthal’s career t…

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Ep170 The World of Creativity — Fredrik Härén 24:35

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Having travelled to 75 countries and uncovering 37 powerful insights from the world’s most creative minds, Fredrik Härén is a global creativity explorer. In this episode, discover fresh ways to think, create, and solve problems from Greece to Bhutan. Experience our episodes in a whole new way and watch every video version on our YouTube channel HER…

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Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal 41:29

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Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal This month on Dead Pilots Society we have The Cheap Seats by David S. Rosenthal, a veteran television writer whose credits include Spin City, Gilmore Girls, The Middle, and Jane the Virgin. The script centers on a close-knit group of emotionally and intellectually stunted friends whose worl…

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Republished Ep118: Rookie Mistakes New Leaders Make—Brendan Rogers 1:10:38

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This episode we republish a classic conversation referenced in the new book, Manage Self, Lead Others:Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership and Culture You Can’t Fake by Nina Sunday. (Amazon). Brendan Rogers turns the spotlight on Nina Sunday to unpack rookie mistakes new managers make, and how to avoid them. Experience our episodes in a…

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Ep169 Strategy: The Star Principle 2.0, with Dan Silberberg 23:54

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Could 50% of the Fortune 500 vanish within eight years? In episode 169 of Manage Self, Lead Others video podcast, Dan Silberberg, master strategist for large enterprises, and with a storied CEO career, shares how Richard Koch’s Star Principle 2.0 redefines market dominance and the shift from static enterprises to uncopyable ecosystems. Experience e…

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Ep168 Brand YOU!, with Kathleen Caldwell 25:19

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Want to know how to shape your personal brand so you stand out and attract more collaborative opportunities? In this episode of Manage Self, Lead Others video podcast, find out how you can become a category of one with Kathleen Caldwell, creator of a thriving global community for women entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants. Experience our episodes…

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Episode 180: Gracie Glassmeyer Interview 1:06:00

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Episode 180: Gracie Glassmeyer Interview This after-show episode dives deeper into Here She Lies with its creator, Gracie Glassmeyer. If you heard the table read of this dark, twisty pilot, you probably have questions—like why Seth can’t leave his house, or why Talia has been spying on Amber’s stepmom. Gracie shares the answers, along with her uniq…

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Episode 179: Here She Lies Written by Gracie Glassmeyer 54:38

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Episode 179: Here She Lies Written by Gracie Glassmeyer Welcome to Dead Pilots Society, the podcast that takes comedy pilots from A-list writers that were sold and developed at networks and streamers but never produced, and gives them the table reads they never got to have. This episode features a pilot from Gracie Glassmeyer. Gracie has written fo…

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Ep167 AI improving L&D, with Ger Driesen 21:31

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Ger Driesen is a Thought Leader in Learning & Development and a Learning Innovation Leader from the Netherlands. With a focus on trends in Learning & Development, Ger Driesen is an L&D Trendcatcher. Experience our episodes in a whole new way and watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE Subscribe to catch each episode release. Soundbite…

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Ep166 Cookbook Empire, with 4 Ingredients Megastar, Kim McCosker 24:45

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This episode, how Kim McCosker turned a simple idea - 4 ingredients - into a 9-million-copy cookbook phenomenon.Kim McCosker is Australia’s queen of simplicity in the kitchen. In this high-energy episode, Kim shares business tips, personal stories, and the power of doing more with less - whether ingredients, marketing, or time. Get ready to be insp…

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Episode 178: Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson Interview (Blessed and Highly Favored, NewsRadio, Beavis and Butt-Head) 1:02:22

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Episode 178: Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson Interview (Blessed and Highly Favored, NewsRadio, Beavis and Butt-Head) In this after-show interview, Andrew sits down with longtime writing partners Chris Marcil and Sam Johnson. Friends and collaborators, Marcil and Johnson share some incredible stories from their decades in the business. They talk about ho…

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Episode 177: Blessed and Highly Favored by Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson - Live from the Elysian Theater 49:50

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Episode 177: Blessed and Highly Favored by Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson - Live from the Elysian Theater We have such a great dead pilot for you this month. It's called Blessed and Highly Favored. It’s a hilarious comedy about a rookie pastor struggling to keep her progressive Baptist church afloat while dealing with megachurch competition, financial …

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Ep165 Communication Dynamics, with Anneli Blundell 24:17

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Anneli Blundell is a communication dynamo. In this fast-paced, insight-packed episode, she shares the hidden traps of everyday communication and how to fix them. From busy brain syndrome to prompt hygiene in AI, you’ll walk away with tools to speak clearly, structure your message, and increase your influence - whether you’re giving feedback, writin…

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Ep164 Why Hire a Consultant, with Russell Pearson 48:26

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Russell Pearson is known as the “consultant to consultants” and a master of helping organizations rethink how they engage external experts. In this candid conversation, Russell reveals what great consultants really do, why most RFPs are flawed, and how to avoid hiring someone who sounds smart but doesn’t deliver. If you've ever wondered what consul…

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Episode 176: Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) Interview 1:13:16

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Episode 176: Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) Interview In this month’s after-show interview, Andrew chats with Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) about their pilot How to Get Over Bryan Byers. The pair share the real-life inspiration behind the show — yes, …

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Ep163 AI for Blue Collar Industries, with Tommy Dee 23:42

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Tommy Dee went from blue-collar trades to nursing to authoring Blue Collar Revolution, a bold new guide for contractors navigating the AI age. In this high-energy episode, Tommy shares how AI helped him turn $10K into $2.7M, which tools he swears by, and why giving your AI a name like “Charlie” might just change how you work. If you're in the trade…

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Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell 54:11

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Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell (Recorded Live at the Elysian Theater) This month on Dead Pilots Society, we’re bringing you How To Get Over Bryan Byers, a hilarious comedy pilot from Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian). The show follows two former enemies, An…

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Ep162 Your North Star Purpose, with Dan Silberberg 21:26

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Dan Silberberg is a leadership visionary with a Fortune 500 track record, now focused on helping executives uncover the unconscious patterns that shape their leadership. In this powerful episode, Dan exposes the invisible operating system that drives our choices, beliefs, and leadership style, and why it’s time to rewrite the code. If you're curiou…

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Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) 47:34

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Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) In this after-show interview, Andrew talks with writer/producer Austen Earl about his pilot Letters to Beyoncé, inspired by his own mom. Austen shares how he went from a tiny town in Vermont to a Hollywood writing career—with a surprising assist from …

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Ep161 Is Deep Reading Dying? with Nina Sunday 6:35

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Is this the end of reading as we know it? Nina Sunday is a speed reading trailblazer and founder of Brainpower Training. In this episode, she raises the alarm on our vanishing "deep reading brain" and why reclaiming our capacity for focus and complex thinking is now a leadership imperative. From book bans to slogan-thinking, Nina unpacks how short-…

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Episode 173: Letters to Beyoncé written by Austen Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) 53:44

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Episode 173: Letters to Beyoncé written by Austin Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) In this episode of Dead Pilots Society, we bring you a heartfelt and hilarious pilot from Austen Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together, About My Father). The script, Letters to Beyoncé, tells the story of a middle-aged schoolteacher in rural…

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Ep160 Infinity Selling: Sales Is Culture, Not Function, with Mark Boundy 23:58

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Mark Boundy returns to unpack his new book, The Infinity Effect, a bold reimagining of sales as something bigger than quotas and commissions. In this episode, Mark challenges the traditional “sales silo” mindset and reveals why sales needs to be woven into the very culture of the organization. Access Mark Boundy's new book, The Infinity Effect on A…

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Ep 159 Dream Big With a Bucket List, with Trav Bell 24:13

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Trav Bell, known worldwide as The Bucket List Guy, believes we should be living curiously excited about the bigger version of ourselves - not just existing. In this episode, Trav shares why writing a bucket list is not just a fun activity, but a life-changing strategy for happiness, leadership, and engagement. Whether for yourself or your team, get…

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Episode 172: Lauren Herstik Interview (American Vandal, Pearson) 1:10:44

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In this after-show episode of Dead Pilot Society, we're joined by writer Lauren Herstik, who brought us Camp Friends — a pilot that's had more lives (and deaths) than most scripts could dream of. This one has everything: clown camp trauma, projectile vomit over a salad bar, surrealist puberty freakouts, and a long, winding journey through the chaot…

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Episode 171: Camp Friends Written by Lauren Herstik (American Vandal, Pearson) 44:42

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This month, we have a fantastic dead pilot, Camp Friends, written by Lauren Herstik. You may know Lauren as a writer on American Vandal and Pearson. Camp Friends is about best friends who spend every summer at Camp Wigeon. This is their CIT (counselor-in-training) year, the last before becoming counselors, and the last chance to have the best summe…

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Ep158 A-lister Charisma Secrets, with Maz Speaks 48:10

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Dull does not convert. Tune in to hear blockbuster TV show producer, Maz, tell her A-lister stories: actor Tony Curtis's most important question, Arnold Schwarzenegger's encounter with Paula Yates for the TV show In Bed With Paula, and more. Maz built global audiences for TV shows like ‘X Factor’, ‘Dancing with the Stars’, ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Q&A’ a…

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Ep157 Great Monday's Work Culture, with Josh Levine 24:06

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Josh Levine, author of Great Mondays: How to design a company culture employees love, and podcast host of Great Mondays Radio for candid conversations with culture leaders. Josh is a Professor, author and speaker on the power of corporate culture and communication; and contributing writer to Fast Company and Forbes magazines. Experience our episode…

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Episode 170: Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero Interview (Another Period) 1:06:25

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This is the After Show episode for Buffalo Tens featuring Andrew’s interview with Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period). It’s also our last episode of MaxFunDrive 2025. If you haven’t joined, boosted or upgraded yet, what are you waiting for?! You’re reading the show notes! You’re obviously a fan! Go to maximum fun.org/join right now! …

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Episode: 169: Buffalo Tens Episode 2 by Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period) 33:04

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MaxFunDrive 2025 continues with a second episode of Buffalo Tens from Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period). Fox liked this show about two Matchmakers from Hell in Buffalo, New York enough to order a second episode from Riki and Natasha. And then they passed, but we have revived it and are bringing it to you here!Remember, this is the …

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Episode 168: Buffalo Tens Episode 1 by Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period) 36:23

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You can support Dead Pilots Society and get access to all of our bonus content, and the bonus content from every other Maximum Fun show, by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join. And if you're already a member, first of all - thank you!, you can upgrade or boost your membership and get some cool gifts. Go to maximumfun.org/join now!…

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Ep156 Influence Elevated with Stacey Hanke 24:02

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Stacey Hanke's influence strategies help leaders share clear, concise messages conveying confidence and credibility, earn trust, and make an impact no matter the culture. This episode supports the Australian-based Action for Dolphins https://www.afd.org.au/ who advocates dolphin protection. Experience our episodes in a whole new way. You can watch …

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Ep155 Leading in the Age of AI, with Dan Silberberg 25:00

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This episode is with Thought Leader and Visionary, Dan Silberberg, former Managing Director of Oracle and CEO of other well-known brands and with a Master's degree in Leadership and Coaching. Visit https://entelechy.ai/ for details of Dan's upcoming events. Experience our episodes in a whole new way and watch every video version on our YouTube chan…

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Episode 167: John Enbom Interview(Party Down, Veronica Mars) 1:17:37

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We have another live show coming up soon. It’s on Sunday March 16th at 2:00 and at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, and we will be reading not one but two episodes of a hilarious dead pilot or I guess a dead show, written by and starring the incredible Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero. Riki and Natasha co-created and starred in the Comedy Centr…

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Episode 166: Rich Dan Poor Dan written by John Enbom (Party Down, Veronica Mars)) 45:42

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John also wrote on Veronica Mars, iZombie, and Benched. This pilot has that unique Enbom touch. Rich Dan, Poor Dan was recorded live in front of an audience at the Elysian Theatre in Los Angeles. Our cast was Ryan Hansen (Party Down) as Danny, Martin Starr (Party Down, Silicon Valley) as Daniel, Zoe Chao (Party Down) as Marnie, Olivia Liang (Kung F…

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Ep154 Leading a Peak Industry Association, with CEO, Ken Griffin 25:13

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Ken Griffin is CEO of Australian Primary Healthcare Nurses Association (APNA), the national peak body for Primary Healthcare Nurses, Australia. Ken is driving double-digit growth, leading advocacy and improving operations. In this episode, Ken explains how to: grow membership in a not-for-profit advocate for industry change lead a remote workforce …

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Ep153 HR: From Hire to Fire, with Natasha Hawker 25:21

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Natasha Hawker is co-founder of Employee Matters, your in-house HR and recruitment experts, coming in and out of your business, as and when you need them. A finalist in the Australian 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards, Natasha Hawker is author of "From Fire to Hire, Managing the Employee Life Cycle." Experience our episodes in a whole new way an…

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Episode 165: Joe Port and Joe Wiseman Interview Rerun (Ghosts, The Office, New Girl)(Eternally Yours Aftershow) 50:04

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In this interview we talk about Joe and Joe’s first show business jobs, including the insane, no-longer existent job of Night PA, delivering scripts in the wee hours of the night. They talk about how far having a great attitude can take you in this business, the lessons they’ve learned through their long careers and what they look for in people whe…

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Ep152 F.L.O.W. Selling, with Steve Brossman 24:14

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Steve Brossman improved conversion rates of appointment setters by showing them how to lift the energy of the prospect about the upcoming appointment set. Tune in to find out about F.L.O.W Selling. Grab a copy of Steve’s backpocket guide HERE: https://stevebrossman.com/bpgflowselling Experience our episodes in a whole new way—watch every video vers…

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Episode 164: Eternally Yours written by Joe Port & Joe Wiseman (Ghosts, The Office, New Girl) 44:56

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Things have been a little tough in Los Angeles this month, so we are bringing you our first ever Dead Pilots Society Rerun. This is one of our all-time favorite episodes. From way back in 2020, it's Eternally Yours from Joe Port & Joe Wiseman (Ghosts, The Office, New Girl), about a family of normal looking but emotionally closed off, stuck-together…

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Ep151 AI Prompt Engineering, with Rob MacLachlan 23:59

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AI Prompt Engineering, with Rob MacLachlan Soundbites from this episode So principle number one, you don't say "I am a business manager writing a proposal", but "You are a business manager writing a proposal, and you're an expert in . . ." You tell AI who THEY are. And the more detailed output you want, the more detailed the role would be. There ar…

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Ep150 The Rise of the CEO podcast, with Karl Post 24:05

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Karl Post is Co-founder and Head of Media of US-based C-Suite Network, C-Suite Radio and C-Suite TV. Find out more at the Go Big webinar with Jeffrey Hayzlett. Experience our episodes in a whole new way—watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites from this episode [2:40] …

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Ep149 How to Double Your Reading Rate, with Nina Sunday 23:56

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Under pressure to get through truckloads of reading that just keeps pouring in? Nina Sunday is the world's best Brainpower coach and Speed Reading trailblazer. In this episode learn how speed and comprehension can be enhanced with the right techniques. View the video version on Youtube HERE: View a replay of the live webinar where you can double yo…

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Episode 163: Amy Reed (The Diary of a Future President) & Brendan Scannell (Bonding) Interview (The 14th Floor After Show) 1:11:53

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A happy holidays to you! Hopefully you're wearing that Dead Pilots Society shirt you bought for yourself as a gift while listening to this episode! This is our interview with Amy and Brendan. In it you'll hear an honest take about how hard it is to sell things and make a living in Hollywood these days. We get into Amy & Brendan's writing dynamic, n…

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Ep148 Ambassador of Joy, with Barry Shore 24:05

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Four letter words that we use because we live in the world of a positive purposeful, powerful, pleasant. The four letter words that we use are love, life, hope, play, pray, free gift, swim, and the four letter FU word is. On on. That's right, F U N N. So after the show, when you see your family and friends, I want you to point your finger and a twi…

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Episode 162: The 14th Floor written by Amy Reed (The Diary of a Future President) & Brendan Scannell (Bonding) 38:52

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It's the end of the year and we have a very special dead pilot for you! This is The 14th Floor written by Amy Reed (The Diary of a Future President) & Brendan Scannell (Bonding). It centers around an ambitious young executive at multinational McKenna Corp who gets hip-checked by her threatened CEO, and is then banished to the depths of the 14th flo…

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Ep147 Performance Conversations, with Bruce Sullivan 24:14

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Bruce Sullivan has a unique approach to handling performance conversations to foster accountability. His method is a game-changer for addressing behaviour with a less than positive impact on building a positive workplace culture. An eye-opening moment? Bruce's perspective on "avoiding conflict leads to resentment." This hit home, especially with a …

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Episode 161: Bill Callahan Interview (Massholes After Show) 1:14:05

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Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, Andrew interviews Bill Callahan about his pilot Massholes. Bill has an impressive résumé, having worked on Spin City, 8 Simple Rules, Scrubs, Psych, American Housewife, and The Goldbergs. A former college athlete turned comedy writer, Bill shares his journey from football to comedy, starting in an agency mailroo…

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Ep146 Facts Tell, Stories Sell, with Gina Balarin 28:38

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Marketing expert, International keynoter, TEDx speaker, Gina Balarin is author of "The Secret Army: Leadership Marketing and the Power of People". Experience our episodes in a whole new way—watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. SOUNDBITES [2:57] "What do you mean, treat them a…

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Episode 160: Massholes written by Bill Callahan (Scrubs, Spin City) 43:00

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This month's pilot is Massholes. It was set up at ABC and written by Bill Callahan (Scrubs, Spin City). Bill is a veteran comedy writer who's worked on so many shows you know and love. This is a Friends-style ensemble pilot inspired by Bill's group of friends from Massachusetts. To keep things authentic, we assembled an all-star cast of actors from…

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Ep145 Brain Training That Works, with John Kennedy, Neuroplastician 24:34

11M ago24:34

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John Kennedy is a process efficiency consultant turned brain coach in applied neuroplasticity to help people achieve peak performance. John Kennedy's brain training method increases mental and cognitive agility. The secret is rewiring brain connections for faster thinking speed, improved focus memory and faster, better decision making. Early in his…