Best Cailey Podcasts (2025)

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How AI is Redefining the Future of Workforce Learning with Russell John Cailey 55:35

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A conversation with Russell John Cailey, CEO and Founder of Elham Studio and Almach AI, and Tala Odeh, Capability Development Lead at Cosmic Centaurs. As AI accelerates, collapses time, and democratizes knowledge, the world of work is undergoing a transformation unlike anything we have seen before. The question is no longer whether AI will replace …

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CFP First Round, Pinstripe Bowl Preview, Wrestling Streak 36:15

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss what they noticed while watching the College Football Playoff, preview Penn State’s trip to the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson and discuss Penn State wrestling’s 77-match winning streak. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com…

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Edufuturists #323 Wolfpack Christmas Special 1:03:43

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In this very special podcast episode, we are joined by members of the Edufuturists Wolfpack from across the UK, all in festive gear and cheer! We loved being joined in the studio by Dave Leonard, Tara Jones, Christine Mayers, Gaz Lewis, Louisa Rose and Naomi Toland. Poppy Lemar was also due to be with us but got struck down by the dreaded small-chi…

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SSSWS with Mike DeCourcy 1:11:03

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Mike DeCourcy for a conversation about his career as a sports columnist, bracketologist and analyst on BTN. Plus, the biggest moments that changed the way Penn State fans consumed Penn State sports in 2025. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the webs…

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Edufuturists #322 AI Bias with Victoria Hedlund 47:11

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In this podcast episode, Victoria Hedlund joins us to discuss the intersection of education, AI, and bias, emphasising the need for awareness and action to address gender biases in educational content and how and where bias shows up for other groups. She explores how AI reflects societal biases and the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping …

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Understanding Neuroinclusion in the Workplace with Dr. Molly Taylore 1:03:41

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Workplaces are at their best when every individual’s strengths are recognized and supported. Together, Dr Molly Taylor & Tala Odeh will explore what neurodivergence truly means, the strengths it brings, and the misconceptions that limit progress. Together, we’ll look at the everyday realities of neurodivergent employees and the steps leaders can ta…

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Penn State Hires Matt Campbell 53:34

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State hiring Matt Campbell as its new head coach, why he makes a lot of sense for the position and how he won his opening press conference. Plus, we talk about the Pat Kraft leaked audio. (A quick heads up there will be swearing in this episode…for journalistic purposes.) Follow Darian and Ste…

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Edufuturists #321 Hope for the Future, Joy in the Present with Joe Lowther 51:06

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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined in a thought-provoking conversation with Joe Lowther, who shares his journey from being a principal to leading KICK, a Christian organisation dedicated to transforming young people's lives through sport and support. The discussion covers the importance of physical activity in education, the mental healt…

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SSSWS with No Coach 48:38

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State missing on BYU’s Kalani Sitake for the open head coaching position in Happy Valley. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the newsletter today. Go buy Stuff by visiting StuffSomersSays.com/TheStuff…

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Edufuturists #320 Futures Readiness with Alex Zarifeh 58:53

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In this episode, we are joined by Alex Zarifeh, founder of ATLP Futures Readiness, who is helping young people AND adults navigate the AI Revolution. We discuss the profound societal changes brought about by technology, emphasising the need for critical exploration of these changes. Alex highlights the alarming statistics regarding AI usage among y…

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SSSWS with Tyler Donohue 1:15:22

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Lions247 Beat Writer Tyler Donohue for a conversation about covering the Penn State’s coaching search, life on the message boards and more. Plus, we talk about The Button. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join th…

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Edufuturists #319 Endless Learning with Matt Dalio 53:34

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In this episode of the Edufuturists podcast, we chat with Matt Dalio, who discusses the urgent need for educational reform to prepare youth for a rapidly changing workforce. We explore the importance of teaching skills that align with modern job requirements, the role of AI in education, and the necessity of collaboration and adaptability in learni…

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SSSWS With Penn State's Leah Beasley 1:01:56

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State’s Deputy AD for Strategic Engagement and Brand Advancement Leah Beasley. Leah, who joined Penn State this season, talks through her approach to evaluating the gameday experience and helping the Penn State brand grow. Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over Michigan State…

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Edufuturists #318 How Do They Do It with Mark & Zoe Enser 57:10

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In this episode of the podcast, we engage in a lively discussion with husband and wife guests Mark and Zoe Enser about their experiences in education, the challenges faced by schools, and their new book, 'How Do They Do It? What Can We Learn From Amazing Schools, Leaders and Teachers?'. The conversation covers a range of topics including the import…

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Toronto Luxury Real Estate 2025 in Review 14:55

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This is the intro episode you need to hear. The official start is 2026 but its important to know what happened in 2025 so you have the best info possible going forward. Hope you enjoy the show. For your personalized report, click here. Each report is private and confidential.By Paul Indrigo

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Career Update With Dana O'Neil 1:01:28

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined once again by Dana O’Neil as she returns to journalism, working as a sports writer at CNN. Dana explains why she returned to sports writing after working at Villanova, her love of feature writing and gives her Peanuts specials rankings. Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Indiana a…

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Edufuturists #317 The Firefly Effect with Russell Cailey 1:06:46

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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by the wonderful Russell Cailey to explore the challenges and opportunities within the education system. Russ shares his personal journey from a disengaged student to an educator passionate about reforming education. We discuss the importance of human connection, the impact of technology, and the need f…

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Conference Closing Is the System the Strategy? 1:36:40

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After seven weeks of exploring systems thinking through the lens of leadership, culture, and transformation, the 2025 Cosmic Conference comes full circle with a powerful closing conversation. Professor José Santos, Affiliated Professor of Practice in Global Management at INSEAD, joins Marilyn Zakhour to challenge and deepen the conference’s central…

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Ohio State Loss, Coaching Talk, Show And Tell 48:58

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Ohio State. Darian shares his thoughts on the Gameday experience at Ohio Stadium. And the two talk about who they want as head coach. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the newsletter today. Go bu…

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Building Systems to Bring Culture to Life with Tala Odeh & Marilyn Zakhour 1:03:23

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Culture isn’t the soft stuff, it’s the system that makes everything else work. In this lively conversation, Marilyn Zakhour and Tala Ode from Cosmic Centaurs unpack how culture shows up not in slogans or posters, but in the invisible systems that shape how organizations operate: how decisions are made, how meetings run, how feedback flows, and how …

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Edufuturists #316 The Big Review Part 11 40:45

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This episode of the podcast is a big review of some of our most recent episodes and the lessons we have learned from them. The conversation explores the readiness and agility of young people in the face of change, juxtaposed (what a great word, btw!) with scepticism about the future developments and their potential impact. We always speak with hope…

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Building Systems to Reclaim Your Time with Dhiren Bhatia 1:02:13

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Time is the one system every leader struggles to manage — and the one that reveals how well all the others work. In this energizing conversation, Diren Bhatia, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Cloudscape Technologies, joins Tala Ode to explore how leaders and founders can redesign their relationship with time. From his own journey of moving from…

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Building Systems to Transform Large Companies with Breeze Dong 57:13

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How do you nudge a 13,000-person organization to move from managing change to creating the conditions for change? In this conversation, Chun Feng “Breeze” Dong, Associate Director of Organizational Development at Roche, joins Marilyn Zakhour to share how she and her team applied systems thinking to enable large-scale learning, collaboration, and in…

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Building Systems to Transform at Scale with Ibraheem Sheerah 1:52:52

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What does it take to lead transformation across one of the region’s most complex organizations, and make it human? In this powerful conversation, Ibraheem Sheerah, Chief Transformation Officer at Saudia Group, joins Marilyn Zakhour to share how he led one of the Kingdom’s most ambitious transformation journeys, reshaping not just an airline, but th…

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SSSWS with ESPN's Ryan McGee 1:01:32

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by ESPN’s Ryan McGee for a conversation about his love of college football, storytelling and BBQ. Plus, Darian and Steve discuss Big Noon Kickoff and Fox’s broadcast ahead of the Penn State game on the network against Ohio State, Penn State men’s hockey’s season thus far and more. Follow Darian …

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Edufuturists #315 Dare to Discover with Hilary Leevers & Maddie Dinwoodies 49:28

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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Hilary Leevers and Maddie Dinwoodie from Engineering UK to discuss the importance of engineering education and the upcoming Tomorrow's Engineers Week. We explore the need for diversity in the engineering workforce, the significance of linking engineering to young people's passions, and the role of ed…

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Building Systems to Balance Parenthood & Work 54:15

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Parenthood is one of the most complex systems we’ll ever navigate — and for working parents, it often runs in parallel with another: work. In this heartfelt conversation Faten Fathallah, Marie Nakhle, Marilyn Zakhour, Tala Odeh, and Zeinab Makke from the Cosmic Centaurs team join Hadeel Kabosh to explore how they design, adapt, and sustain systems …

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SSSWS with Cailey Thalman 1:01:08

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Cailey Thalman, a Penn State student who works as a sideline reporter for B1G+ and helps create content for Penn State athletics. Plus, Darian and Steve discuss James Franklin’s College Gameday interview and Penn State’s loss to Iowa. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @S…

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Edufuturists #314 Words Really Matter with Sofia Fenichell 45:36

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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Sofia Fenichell, the founder of Study Hall AI. The conversation explores Sofia's journey as an entrepreneur in the education sector, her passion for improving literacy through innovative AI solutions, and the importance of fostering agency and passion in learners. We discuss the challenges of traditi…

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Weaving the Human into the System (& Vice Versa) with Dr. José-Rodrigo Córdoba-Pachón 1:07:09

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What does it mean to bring humanity back into our systems, and to see ourselves as part of them? In this conversation, Dr. José-Rodrigo Córdoba-Pachón, Associate Professor at Royal Holloway, University of London, joins Marilyn Zakhour to explore the intersection of systems thinking, rituals, and the art of being. Together, they reflect on how leade…

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The End Of The James Franklin Era 57:47

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve sum up the end of the James Franklin era of Penn State. What happened. Why it happened. All of it. Plus, thoughts from Pat Kraft’s biggest press conference yet – and maybe ever. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the newsle…

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Building Systems to Innovate with Wissam Adib 59:22

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Innovation rarely fails because of a lack of ideas. It fails because the systems around it are built for compliance, not experimentation. In this episode, Wissam Adib, Executive Coach and former Advisor at the UAE Prime Minister’s Office, joins Marilyn Zakhour to explore what it really takes to build systems that foster innovation at scale. Drawing…

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Edufuturists #313 The System is Failing Our Kids with Matt Jessop 52:12

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In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Matt Jessop, a primary school head teacher from the North West of England who have won our Primary School of the Year TWICE! We discuss the innovative approaches Matt is implementing in his school, particularly in integrating technology and outdoor learning. The conversation digs into the challenges faci…

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The Heart of Systems with Rawan Albina 57:21

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In leadership, we often focus on strategies, frameworks, and structures. But what keeps systems alive are the people within them — their purpose, presence, and connection. In this soulful conversation, Rawan Albina, Leadership & Wellbeing Academies Director at Chalhoub Group, joins Marilyn Zakhour to explore the human and emotional dimensions of sy…

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Building Systems to PERFORM with Stoyan Yankov 1:24:53

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Most leaders want high performance. Few know how to sustain it. In this energizing session, Stoyan Yankov, productivity & performance consultant, bestselling author, and co-creator of the PERFORM methodology, joins Marilyn Zakhour to unpack what it really takes to build teams that deliver results and stay energized. Together, they explore how leade…

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🎧 Building Systems to Deepen Impact with Daniel Delati & Mazuba Haanyama 1:00:34

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Metrics can tell you if you’re moving, but not whether you’re moving in the right direction. In this conversation, Daniel Delati, Managing Partner at 360 Consulting, and Mazuba Haanyama, Independent Consultant, join Hadeel Kabosh from Cosmic Centaurs to explore what it really takes to design systems that make impact visible, measurable, and meaning…

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SSSWS with Cllct's Darren Rovell 44:37

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In our second episode this week, Darian and Steve are joined by Darren Rovell of Cllct.com to discuss how he helped the sports business journalism industry boom and to discuss how Cllct is changing the way we collect things. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the ne…

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Understanding the Systems Thinking Toolbox with Drs Derek & Laura Cabrera 1:02:49

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What if you could train your brain to think more effectively, to see connections, anticipate ripple effects, and redesign the systems you operate in? In this episode of the 2025 Cosmic Conference: The System is the Strategy, Cosmic Centaurs CEO Marilyn Zakhour is joined by Dr. Derek Cabrera and Dr. Laura Cabrera, founders of the Cabrera Research La…

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Building Systems to Scale Psychological Safety with Sander Hoeken & Marilyn Zakhour 1:05:09

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We often think of psychological safety as something created within teams — but what about the systems, structures, and incentives that surround them? 🌍 In this powerful Cosmic Conference 2025 session, Sander Hoeken, Co-Founder of The Fearless Organization Scan and Founder of CellSpace, joins Marilyn Zakhour, CEO of Cosmic Centaurs and Harvard Busin…

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🎧 Breaking the System: Leading in the Age of AI with Imad Lahad 59:34

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By Cosmic Centaurs

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What's Next For Penn State, James Franklin After UCLA Loss 55:02

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By Darian Somers & Steve Sampsell

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Edufuturists #312 Because of You, This Is Me with Jaz Ampaw-Farr 47:54

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In this episode of the podcast, we have a profound conversation with Jaz Ampaw-Farr, an educator and author, about the transformative power of teachers and the importance of human connection in education. Jaz shares her personal journey, highlighting the impact of five key teachers in her life who helped shape her resilience and success. The discus…

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SSSWS with Penn State Football Radio's Bob Taylor 57:11

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State Football Radio broadcast engineer Bob Taylor to discuss what goes in to getting the words of Steve Jones and Jack Ham into your ears. Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Oregon and preview Penn State men’s hockey’s 2025-26 season. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @S…

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Edufuturists #311 The Call for Meaningful Change with the Youth Shadow Panel 54:05

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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Tasnuva and Ben representing the Youth Shadow Panel to discuss their part in the Shadow Curriculum & Assessment Review. This is the student voice to mirror the UK government's Curriculum & Assessment Review (CAR) led by Professor Becky Francis.Ben & Tasnuva join us as two members of a wider youth pan…

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Understanding Systems Change with Darren Yeh 58:05

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In this session from the 2025 Cosmic Conference, Marilyn Zakhour is joined by Darren Yeh, Managing Director at Omplexity Consulting, a systems change agency that partners with global institutions to align resources for systemic impact. Together, they explore: The essentials of systems thinking for leaders How to apply systems mapping to uncover hid…

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SSSWS with NBC's Charlie Dammeyer 1:04:15

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Charlie Dammeyer, who is the director of NBC’s Big Ten Saturday Night game broadcast. Charlie shares his preparation for directing the first White Out game to air on NBC, the strategy for broadcasting the game and more. Then, Darian and Steve discuss the White Out as Penn State takes on Orego…

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Edufuturists #310 The Moral Imperative with Gwyn ap Harri 48:57

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In this episode of the podcast, we chat with the wonderful Gwyn ap Harri, the CEO of XP Trust, to explore innovative educational practices and the importance of character building in schools. One of Gwyn's schools, XP Gateshead won Edufuturists Secondary School of the Year 2025. Gwyn discusses the concept of 'crew' as a foundational element of XP T…

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Villanova Recap, Gameday Presentation, Betting Talk on Broadcasts 41:50

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This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State's 52-6 win over Villanova. Plus, they chat about their gameday experiences as Darian was inside the stadium and Steve listened on the radio. Lastly, should broadcasters make you aware of betting storylines? Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the w…

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Leading Through Systems: The 2025 Cosmic Conference Opening Keynote 13:06

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We’re kicking off the 2025 Cosmic Conference with an opening keynote you won’t want to miss. In this episode, Marilyn Zakhour, CEO & Founder of Cosmic Centaurs, introduces this year’s theme and makes the case for why systems thinking is an essential skill for leaders navigating complexity. Over the past year, many leaders have shared how they feel …

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Edufuturists #309 Listen Up To What Students Are Saying with Kathryn McColl and Brogan Pierce (Hark) 56:53

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In this episode of the Edufuturists podcast, we talk to Kathryn McColl and Brogan Pierce from Hark about their Listen Up Report, which uncovers why confidence drops during key school transitions, who’s most affected, and what educators and employers can do to close the gap. Nearly 1 in 3 young people in the UK lack confidence - a hidden barrier to …