Best Craig Randall Podcasts (2025)

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Getting the Most from an Advisory Board Part 2 28:39

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More on how to set up an advisory board to successfully support organizational leaders. Topics include: ↳ Advisory board compensation: cash, or equity? ↳ Advisory board diversity vs “cohesive” culture? ↳ Building trust between board members (and with the leader).By Randall Craig

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Episode 217: Trust Based Observations with Craig Randall 42:36

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Episode Summary: Teacher evaluation has long been a source of frustration—for both educators and administrators. In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, I sit down with Craig Randall, the developer and author of Trust-Based Observations, to reimagine what teacher observation can and should look like. Craig shares how shifting the fo…

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Getting the Most from an Advisory Board Part 1 31:29

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Many leaders don’t fully take advantage of their Advisory Board… or even know why they should have one. Topics include: ↳ Key considerations when setting up an advisory board. ↳ Recruitment, engagement, and Setting the meeting agenda? ↳ Keeping it fresh: board succession planning (and how to off-board “stale” advisory board members?…

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The Evolution of Trust-Based Observations with Craig Randall 29:43

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In this episode, Jethro D. Jones welcomes back Craig Randall to discuss the evolution of trust-based observations and its impact on improving teaching and learning. Craig shares insights from his podcast '20 Minutes of Teaching Brilliance (On the Road with Trust-Based Observations)' and delves into the challenges and strategies for writing and impl…

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Episode 439: Heather Gold Talks BEAD, Fiber Strategy, and the Path Forward 41:05

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine welcomes back a true pioneer in the broadband space—Heather Gold, Principal at HBG Strategies and former President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association. With a career spanning over 40 years across XO Communications, Sprint, ALTS, NTS, and more, Heather shares unparalleled insights into the …

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TODAY June 24, 7AM: Ceasefire Hanging in the Balance | Record-Breaking Heat Impacts Millions | Bezos Wedding Backlash in Venice 33:13

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Israel-Iran ceasefire breaks down hours after President Trump’s announcement – what it means for diplomacy in the region. Also, extreme heat scorches much of the U.S., fueling health concerns. Plus, the Karen Read jury foreman speaks out as verdict reactions grow. And, a new flurry of protests erupts in Florence over Bezos wedding festivities.…

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US Figure Skater Amber Glenn On Prioritizing Mental Health & Road to The Olympics 29:49

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In this extended conversation, Carson Daly talks with US Figure Skater Amber Glenn, a two-time U.S. National Champion and rising Olympic contender. Amber opens up about her decision to step away from the sport to focus on her mental health and her historic return. She also shares what it means to represent the LGBTQ+ community, and how she coped du…

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Episode 218: What’s in Your Can? Leadership Lessons from Alaska with Sherilynn Boehlert (NASSP MS POY Finalist) 41:37

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In this third episode of our NASSP National Principal of the Year Finalist series, we head to Ketchikan, Alaska, where Sherilynn Boehlert serves as the principal of Schoenbar Middle School. Sheri shares her inspiring leadership journey—from growing up in a family of educators to leading a Blue Ribbon elementary school and now impacting lives at the…

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TODAY June 23, 3RD Hour: Game On: Glow in the Dark Baseball | Rupert Friend on ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ | Nelly and Ashanti Discuss New Show 37:05

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A closer look at a baseball league that’s putting a fun, glow-in-the-dark twist on America’s pastime. Also, Rupert Friend joins to discuss his role in the highly anticipated movie ‘Jurassic World Rebirth.’ Plus, dietitian Valerie Agemyan shares a few tips on how to avoid that afternoon slump — especially during the hot summer months. And, Nelly and…

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‘Here’s the Scoop’ – an all-new podcast from NBC News, hosted today by Yasmin Vossoughian 15:06

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Listen to today’s episode of Here’s the Scoop, the new daily news podcast from NBC News. Click below to follow the podcast on your favorite platform and add it to your evening routine: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon MusicBy NBC News

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TODAY June 23, 8 AM: Saving Energy and Money During Summer Heat | Charlize Theron Talks ‘The Old Guard 2’ | Must-Have Beauty and Wellness Products 32:14

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NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares tips on how to manage electric bills as summer heat waves affect millions of Americans. Also, Charlize Theron stops by to catch up and talk about her new movie ‘The Old Guard 2.’ Plus, TODAY contributor Jill Martin details a few must-have beauty and wellness products for every age.…

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Episode 438: Cameron Kilton on Building Smarter Networks with AI and Automation 31:00

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In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, recorded live at WISPAmerica 2025 in Oklahoma City, host Brad Hine sits down with Cameron Kilton, CTO of Nextlink, for a conversation about AI, automation, and the future of broadband in rural America. Cameron shares his journey from Maine to Texas, helping scale Nextlink from 38,000 to over 100,000 subscribe…

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TODAY June 23, 7AM: Fallout and New Details Behind Iran Strikes | Dangerous Heat Wave Blankets Half of the U.S. | Major News on Weight Loss Drugs 30:45

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Fallout from the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites — including the political and economic implications of the attack. Also, dangerous heat hits the Northeast leading to major cities declaring heat emergencies. Plus, the reaction to the verdict in Karen Read’s murder trial as more jurors speak out. And, a closer look at a new weight-loss pill — an…

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Brave on Purpose with Samantha Hamilton 25:23

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In this episode, Jethro Jones interviews Samantha Hamilton, an award-winning principal, national education consultant, speaker, and author. Samantha shares insights from her career, discusses her book 'Brave On Purpose,' and emphasizes the importance of courageous, empathetic leadership in education. The episode also touches upon the challenges of …

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TODAY June 20, 3RD Hour Anchorage Alaska: Exploring Alaska I Kikkan Randall Discusses her Home Town I The Nature in Anchorage 36:37

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From Anchorage, Alaska, we see all this city has to offer. Also, Kikkan Randall discusses her skiing beginnings. Plus, a look at the conservation efforts to preserve the nature and culture of Anchorage. And, a spotlight on some local Anchorage businesses.By NBC News

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TODAY June 20, 8 AM: Dangerous Heat Wave on the Move I Man Accused of Trying to Kidnap Memphis Mayor I Trade War Could Impact July 4th Festivities 18:38

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Extreme heat is affecting the nation. Also, a man is accused of trying to kidnap the mayor of Memphis. Plus, how tariffs could affect your 4th of July fireworks. And, in honor of "Jaws'" 50th anniversary, how the film inspired a wave of research and conservation for sharks.By NBC News

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TODAY June 20, 7AM: Heavy Winds and Rain Across the East Coast I Overnight Airstrikes in Israel and Iran I Karen Read Speaks Out After Verdict 32:27

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Heavy winds and rain battered the East Coast, as it now prepares for record heat. Also, the Israel-Iran conflict enters its eighth day, as the White House continues to weigh in on the issue. Plus, unpacking the Karen Read verdict with Juror #11. And, a 9-year-old girl has a miracle hand surgery after a scary shark attack.…

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TODAY June 19, 3RD Hour: Mission Behind ‘Call Me Mister’ | Trailblazing Fashion Designer Edward Armah | Murals Stopping Traffic in Houston 36:21

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A closer look at a life-changing program that’s training the next generation of educators and bringing more diversity to the classroom. Also, Al sits down with fashion designer Edward Armah to learn more about his eye-catching creations. Plus, Dylan explores a colorful idea transforming the busy streets of Houston. And, the story of a woman who is …

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TODAY June 19, 8 AM: ‘Jaws’ Behind the Scenes: 50 Years Later | Community Finds Pride in Inclusive D.C. Bar | Celebrating Chef’s Special Influence on Juneteenth 35:00

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NBC’s Joe Fryer joins from Martha’s Vineyard, where celebrations for the 50-year anniversary of ‘Jaws’ are underway — including big events and never-before-heard stories. Also, Craig meets a Washington, D.C., couple who are opening the doors of their restaurant in the name of inclusion. Plus, travel expert Mark Ellwood shares a few last-minute trav…

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TODAY June 19, 7AM: Escalating Attacks Between Israel and Iran | Massive Explosion During SpaceX Test | Karen Read Not Guilty of Murder 33:50

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Israel and Iran enter their seventh day of conflict as the White House weighs next steps. Also, a SpaceX Starship explodes during a routine test in Texas. Plus, Karen Read is acquitted of all charges except operating under the influence in connection with the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. And, a closer look at the “infinite workday”…

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Episode 216: Culture, Collaboration, and Buffalo Chicken Dip: A Conversation with Tony Cattani (NASSP HS POY Finalist) 39:39

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In this inspiring episode of Leaning Into Leadership, we continue our NASSP National Principal of the Year series with Tony Cattani, a finalist for the 2025–2026 National High School Principal of the Year. For 18 years, Tony has led Lenape High School in Medford, NJ, where he's created a thriving school culture grounded in trust, reflection, and in…

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Annabel McConnachie 30:22

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Annabel McConnachie (she/her) is an actress, writer, singer, dancer and content creator. She is originally from Sydney, Australia but is currently based in New York City. She is best known for her work in the critically acclaimed miniseries 'IKEA Heights - The Next Generation'. Her much anticipated new play 'Archive of My Own' made its stage debut …

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TODAY June 18, 3RD Hour: Avoiding Junk Fees | Beauty Brand Megababe Tackling the Taboo | Retta Talks New Season of ‘Ugliest House in America’ 36:24

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NBC’s Brian Cheung takes a closer look at junk fees — how to spot them and what to do when the price you agreed to suddenly shoots up. Also, the story behind a woman who built her own hugely successful beauty brand by solving common problems women face every day. Plus, Retta stops by to catch up and talk about her new HGTV show ‘Ugliest House in Am…

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TODAY June 18, 8 AM: Remembering Anne Burrell | Damson Idris Talks ‘F1: The Movie’ | Steals & Deals: Summer Fun 37:13

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Remembering the life and legacy of beloved chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell. Also, Damson Idris, star of the new film ‘F1: The Movie,’ talks about getting behind the wheel to drive real Formula One cars — and what it was like acting alongside Brad Pitt. Plus, TODAY contributor Jill Martin shares a few can’t-miss deals on summer fun products,…

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Special Report: Supreme Court Upholds Law Restricting Gender-Affirming Care for Minors 6:01

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The Supreme Court upholds a Tennessee law restricting gender-affirming care for minors in a 6-3 ruling, marking a major setback for transgender rights.By NBC News

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Episode 437: MP Nexlevel's Denise Manka on Telecom Construction, BEAD, and Broadband Preparedness 17:07

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Fiber Connect 2025, Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Denise Manka, Vice President of Business Development at MP Nexlevel. Denise shares her journey from the housing industry to telecom construction, and how MP Nexlevel’s deep roots, culture, and national reach set them apart in the broadband la…

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TODAY June 18, 7AM: U.S. Options in Iran | More Companies Banning Artificial Food Dyes | A.I. Technology & Your Next Job 31:23

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President Trump weighs possible options with advisers amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Also, millions of Americans are under alert for severe weather as storms barrel through the Midwest overnight. Plus, Kraft Heinz is set to remove artificial dyes from all U.S. products by the end of 2027. And, a closer look at the growing debate …

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140. Teaching Digital Citizenship with Dana Anderson 22:51

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Dana Anderson teaches digital citizenship, language arts, and literature to Middle and High School students at Bridgemont International School. She's also served as a kids' and teens' digital content expert for non-profits, tech companies, teacher training programs and schools. Dana is also a writer, a nature and animal lover, and a mom of three. I…

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Episode 436: Craig Thomas of Broadband Forum Talks Open Access, Interoperability, and AI 24:39

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch recorded live from Fiber Connect 2025, host Pete Pizzutillo chats with Craig Thomas of Broadband Forum about the critical role of standards in today’s broadband landscape. They explore how interoperability supports smaller operators, the importance of data in enabling AI, and the shift from hardware to softwar…

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Ten Years Later: Charleston Shooting Survivors Reflect 44:19

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Ten years after the mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina survivors and loved ones sat down with Craig Melvin to reflect on the grief they still carry—and the strength they’ve found. Jennifer and Malana Pinckney, Felicia Sanders, and Polly Sheppard share powerful stories of loss, faith, and resilience in this extended co…

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Episode 215: So What, Now What – A Conversation with Dr. Damon Lewis (NASSP MS POY Finalist) 59:02

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In this powerful kickoff to our NASSP Principal of the Year finalist series, Dr. Damon Lewis of Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy in Norwalk, CT shares his incredible leadership journey—from paraeducator to transformational middle school principal. Under his leadership, chronic absenteeism dropped from 31% to 8%, equity-driven initiatives expanded access t…

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Episode 435: Clearfield’s Anis Khemakhem on Labor-Light Solutions and Fiber Efficiency 23:09

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, host Brad Hine sits down with Anis Khemakhem, Chief Marketing Officer of Clearfield. With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications and technology, Anis shares his unique perspective on the evolution of fiber networks, customer-driven innovation, and t…

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Episode 214: The Science of Kindness with Dr. Chris Culver 37:59

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In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, Dr. Chris Culver brings the energy, insight, and authenticity that’s made him a rising national voice in school leadership and culture. A former principal and cabinet-level administrator, Chris now leads Orange Sparrow, a consulting practice built on the Science of Kindness and a deep understanding of gen…

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When Coaches do the Evaluations on Teachers With Dr. Sarah Ranney 30:11

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In this episode, Dr. Sarah Ranney shares her journey from instructional coach to executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Academy. She and Jethro dive into the powerful—and sometimes delicate—dynamics of instructional coaches evaluating teachers. Dr. Ranney discusses how LPA has built a culture of continuous improvement, the role of academic rig…

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'Meet the Parents' Cast Reunite for 25th Anniversary 21:16

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Teri Polo, Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro sit down with NBC’s Joe Fryer to look back at their movie “Meet the Parents” 25 years after its release — and they look ahead to the next installment that will include Ariana Grande in the cast. Plus, they share behind the scenes stories and their favorite lines from the film.…

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139. The Future of Education with Kirk Spahn of ICL Academy 35:04

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Kirk Spahn is a fourth generation educator with more than two decades in the field. After graduating from Dartmouth College, he worked for schoolmaster.net, an early online learning platform based in London.But it was the events of Sept. 11 that inspired him that inspired him to start the Institute for Civic Leadership (ICL), an award winning youth…

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S5 Ep3: ”You can't outrun your grief" -Guest, Grief Coach Kelci Jager 58:07

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We are all guilty of it; something overwhelming happens or a trauma and we try to bury our grief, our stress, our feelings over what's happened. But, we can't outrun our grief or trauma. Eventually it manifests in other ways, sometimes physically. In today's episode, I talk with Grief Coach Kelci Jager of Rise with Grief, & author of A Millions Mir…

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Episode 434: Brad and Pete Recap Fiber Connect 2025: Trends, Takeaways, and Predictions 39:58

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In this special edition of The Broadband Bunch, co-hosts Brad Hine and Pete Pizzutillo break down the biggest takeaways from one of the industry's most influential events, Fiber Connect 2025. With over 5,000 attendees and 320+ exhibitors, the conference was packed with energy, insights, and future-shaping discussions.Brad and Pete dive into everyth…

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Conference Planning Part 3 24:43

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Wrapping up this three-parter on planning impactful conferences with a focus on lessons we can learn from our conference planning efforts. Topics for part 3 include: ↳ Reinvent the program anew or rinse and repeat what previously worked? ↳ How do we measure if a conference was a success? ↳ Conference post modems (and what if a conference falls flat…

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Episode 213: Culture Starts with Who You Hire: Insights from Todd Nesloney 47:32

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In this episode, Darrin sits down with longtime education leader and author Todd Nesloney for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture, and hiring. Todd shares his journey from instructional aide to principal, and now as the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for TEPSA. They discuss actionable insights into how schools can improve h…

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Do School Different Part 2 39:16

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In this episode, Jethro Jones and guest Danny Bauer delve into the evolution of their collaboration on the 'Reject the Premise' book idea, discussing its transformation into a podcast series and the subsequent book writing process. They share valuable leadership lessons on knowing when to push forward and when to step back, highlight the drawbacks …

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Episode 433: Tim Ayers of Gravity Path Partners Explores AI, Edge, and the Next Phase of Broadband 34:41

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine talks with Tim Ayers, co-founder of Gravity Path Partners, recorded live at Connected America 2025. With over 30 years in telecom and tech, Tim unpacks the growing role of edge computing—how it’s reshaping broadband infrastructure, enabling AI and low-latency applications, and becoming critical…

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Sophia Hembeck 58:23

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Sophia Hembeck is a bilingual writer and artist based in Edinburgh. She has published three books (Things I Have Noticed, 2020 & Things I Have Loved, 2023 & Thiings That Are Different Now, 2025) which are compromised of her essays and short prose as well as artwork that she specifically created for the books. They are part of her poetic-memoir tril…

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138. Supporting Students with Learning Challenges with Emily Levy of EBL Coaching 13:10

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Dr. Emily Levy is the founder and director of EBL coaching, a specialized tutoring program that offers individualized one on one, home, virtual and on site instruction using research based multi sensory techniques. In this episode, Dr. Levy tells me about how after teaching special education, she went to Wall Street and then back to the so-called “…

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Episode 432: Edyn Rolls on Leading Broadband Access in Oklahoma 17:52

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In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live from Connected America 2025, host Brad Hine sits down with Edyn Rolls, Chief Strategic Officer and founding member of the Oklahoma Broadband Office. As a key leader driving the state’s broadband expansion efforts, Edyn shares insights into Oklahoma’s $500 million deployment of ARPA funds, the BE…