Best Jason Bader Podcasts (2025)

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Google could win over the foldable skeptics 59:06

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20m ago59:06

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Google is commencing wave two of its fall Android lineup with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold getting slathered by critics. On this week's Android Police podcast, we debate whether the pool of potential buyers will land on 'yes' more often thanks to this one intrinsic feature in this year's book-style phablet. Also on the menu: software praise, hardcore diff…

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Leadership Blueprint for Growth with Lynn Bruns 50:08

7d ago50:08

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In this episode of Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, Billy Duren welcomes Lynn Bruns, CEO of ISG Architect and Engineering Services. Lynn shares his journey from engineer to leader and the importance of recognizing leadership potential in others early on. He discusses how ISG’s unique growth model allows talent to flourish no matter their location, emp…

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Learning to love Liquid Glass 1:13:04

5d ago1:13:04

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The Android Police podcast baits you with a title full of roasted crow, but the underlying gnashing of teeth remains the same. True, it turns out we didn't hate Apple's new aesthetic as much as we'd thought we would, but it's also carrying way too much baggage that either is neglected or is sweatily avoiding a fix. We'll get to some iPhone 17 Pro M…

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Sparking Innovation with Ray Brown 50:22

15d ago50:22

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In this episode of Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, host Billy Duren sits down with Ray Brown, CEO and board chair of Scintilla EG holding company, which leads the Esco Group. Ray shares how the company's three unique business units, electric, automation, and safety, work together while embracing their own cultures. He explains why a holding company m…

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Future-Proof Your Distribution Business with Structured Career Paths 23:04

22d ago23:04

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“Distribution has a PR problem.” Fans of Distribution Talk will recognize that quote as one of Jason Bader’s favorite industry laments. It’s more than a pithy soundbite, however. The phrase is shorthand for the talent acquisition and development issues facing most small-to-mid-sized wholesale distributors. One answer? A tiered progression plan. We’…

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Betting against the iPhone 17 1:02:46

22d ago1:02:46

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For once in the Android Police podcast's history, we're actually throwing shadows on Apple. iOS 26 and the iPhone 17 are giving us the least confidence in how Apple is carrying its reliability and reputation in many years while Google seems to be mid-swing on its Pixel ascendancy and putting a good foot forward out of court for once. How did this c…

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Trust, Technology, and Teamwork from Jason Bader  48:57

29d ago48:57

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On this episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, host Billy Duren sits down with Jason Bader, principal of the Distribution Team and an expert in strategic business coaching for wholesale distribution companies. Jason talks about his journey from working in his family’s contractor supply business at a young age to becoming a teacher and trusted…

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Cultivating Next-Generation Leaders: Strategies from Dr. Stacy Wellborn 49:26

2M ago49:26

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In this episode of Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, host Billy Duren sits down with Dr. Stacy Wellborn, a serial entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and professor at Spring Hill College. Stacy shares how her real-world business experience shapes her teaching, making classroom lessons more practical and relatable for students. She discusses the importa…

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Pixel Tentative 1:08:29

2M ago1:08:29

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There's something new from Google this summer and in many ways, it's the same old, same old. We know a little something about that at Android Police, so we've decided to bust out the old podcast for another run; this time with a new co-host to come along. In this episode, we'll get to everything you need to know and think about the Pixel 10, Pixel …

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What If CRM Was About Automation Engines Feeding You BI-Driven Insights? With Kristen Thom, White Cup 42:51

2M ago42:51

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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software companies sell a simple premise: if you can manage customer data, you can grow your business. But capitalizing on that promise is complicated, as any company struggling with CRM implementation knows. Kristen Thom, senior vice president of customer experience for White Cup, has an easy fix for this per…

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The Coach’s Playbook for Leading Educators: Insights from Jimmy Messer  46:14

2M ago46:14

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In this episode of Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, host Billy Duren sits down with Jimmy Messer, Head of School at Presbyterian Christian School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Jimmy shares how his background in basketball coaching shaped his approach to leading teams of educators, emphasizing the importance of putting the right people in the right role…

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A Timeless Truth: Why Following Up Matters, Revisiting Jessica Yurgaitis, Industrial Supply Company 41:02

2M ago41:02

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The past is always present at Industrial Supply Company, thanks to a treasure trove of historical documents dating back to 1915. While the Utah-based company’s century+ heritage is impressive, Jessica Yurgaitis has no intention of dwelling in the dust of the organization’s bygone era, even if the history major in her loves posting those old handwri…

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Embracing AI at Light Speed: The Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly Approach with Don Monistere 51:20

3M ago51:20

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In this episode of Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, host Billy Duren sits down with Don Monistere, CEO and President of General Informatics, to talk all things artificial intelligence (AI) in the business world. Don explains how fast AI is changing and how companies are struggling to keep up. He shares that most leaders recognize the need to utilize A…

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Focus on Better Work, Not Busy Work With AI as Your Sidekick With John Long 38:15

3M ago38:15

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AI isn’t coming; it’s here, optimizing behind-the-scenes tasks like forecasting, inventory management, and CRM oversight. John Long, CEO of THYNK AI, says artificial intelligence is ready to take on client-facing interactions. His company has the ultimate tool for the job: Eric, an AI-powered agent. Jason caught up with John to discuss the evolutio…

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Building Authentic Relationships and Strategic Storytelling with Shelby Sledge 46:25

3M ago46:25

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On this episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, host Billy Duren welcomes Shelby Sledge, co-founder of Strategic Mixtape, to discuss the power of authentic communication inside organizations and with customers. Shelby breaks down how her team helps companies tailor their messaging, like making a custom mixtape, so that it fits their unique nee…

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From Humble Beginnings to an Employee Owned Empire with Billy Duren, Threaded Fasteners 35:42

3M ago35:42

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It’s rare to come across a company that has evolved as profitably or organically as Threaded Fasteners, Inc. While it’s tempting to award all the credit to Billy Duren, president and CEO of the Alabama-based manufacturer and distributor, he’d be the first to tell you that the company’s success is wholly due to the creativity of its employee-owners.…

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Aligning Purpose and Practice with The Quotable Alex Moss 1:01:05

4M ago1:01:05

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In this special 50th episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, hosts Billy Duren talk with Alex Moss, co-founding principal at Praxis, to explore real-world leadership and governance for employee-owned companies. Alex shares his expertise on what truly makes a workplace thrive: creating ownership opportunities, building a healthy workpla…

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Disrupting the Chain of Pain Using AI Powered Mobile Tech to Meet Customers Where They Are With Pierre Barbeau, Founder of Moblico 36:26

4M ago36:26

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Ever heard the phrase "chain of pain?" If you’re a wholesale distributor, chances are you’ve experienced it via the cascading agony of outdated workflows or missed sales opportunities. Pierre Barbeau, co-founder and CEO of Moblico, returns to chat with Jason about his company’s supercharged mobile technology solution to common pain points, includin…

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Nuggets of Wisdom: Hali Gibson's Journey 29:34

4M ago29:34

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In this special milestone episode of Nuts & Bolts of Leadership, host Billy Duren turns the spotlight on longtime co-host and producer Hali Gibson as she steps into a new leadership role beyond Threaded Fasteners. Hali reflects on her journey from intern to marketing leader, sharing the key lessons and "nuggets" she's gathered from nearly 50 episod…

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A Plug-And-Play Solution to Maximize eCommerce with Justin Johnson of Motivate 40:01

4M ago40:01

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Remember when eCommerce was going to revolutionize B2B sales? Twenty years in, only a handful of channels have capitalized on the initial promise. But distributors aren’t to blame for the operational failure, says Justin Johnson, Founder of Motivate. He maintains that the major e-commerce platforms should bear the blame. They failed to grasp that m…

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How to Protect Your Company from Internal Theft: Revisiting Kelly Paxton, Workplace Fraud Expert 39:16

4M ago39:16

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Hot on the heels of a real life internal fraud disaster for one of his clients, this episode is top of mind for Jason. Listen for actions you can take right now to protect your business. Movies portray embezzlement as a big-money, high-flying romp. Fact is decidedly different than fiction—and surprisingly common! Jason dives into the realities of p…

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An Earned Skepticism of Google I/O 1:20:36

5M ago1:20:36

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This is the final edition of the Android Police podcast as you know it, so instead of any bang or petering out, we're opening up a black hole of everything that this show has been to us and giving Google I/O 2025 our full treatment. From Gemini Pro 2.5's various commercial twists to all the wacky new tools that don't seem to have an integral purpos…

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Android enters its 'Emo' phase 1:11:50

5M ago1:11:50

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This week on the Android Police podcast, Android 16 gets all 'Expressive' on us with a new step in its Material Design language and we wonder what all the rest of Google's announcements during The Android Show will come to eat us alive. That plus another Uber usurpation, we talk about phones that sound like knives, and a Very Important Announcement…

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Building a Successful Career One Connection at a Time with Vic Wilson of voestalpine Böhler Welding 35:02

5M ago35:02

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Want to know a time-tested business secret? Commitment to the long game always pays off. Vic Wilson is a virtuoso practitioner of that adage. Decades before immigrating to the US and taking over as head of sales at voestalpine Böhler Welding, the Canadian-born Wilson was busy forging relationships across the country. Jason caught up with Vic to dis…

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Android 16 is inspired by the stuff Google left behind 55:18

5M ago55:18

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This week's Android Police podcast raps Google's wrists for pulling the pall over Android app downloaders and their desires to grab an APK from a third-party source. We preview the look of Android 16 and also how it might NOT look like what's been discovered. All that, plus your usual dose of AI skepticism, quasi-Luddite propagandizing, and a retur…

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There is no second bite at the apple 59:32

5M ago59:32

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A dramatic new kink to the Epic v. Apple tale as the judge overseeing the case is forcing the iPhone-made giant to grant consumers access to alternate payment systems for in-app purchases. The Android Police podcast is covering the shake-up in the mobile app landscape and telescoping its insights on how hubris has poisoned outputs from cohorts of t…

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Unleash Creative Distribution Solutions by Using AI Technologies with Nick Pericle, ProfitOptics 44:08

5M ago44:08

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Most AI conversations revolve around the tech. That’s understandable, given its computational superiority and unlimited potential, especially when applied to distribution. Nick Pericle, Vice President of ProfitOptics, engages in more expansive discussions, complete with sessions of task-oriented, experiential learning. Jason caught up with Nick to …

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The Deeply Frustrating Razr 1:09:57

5M ago1:09:57

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Verizon might've made beaucoup bucks this winter, but it also lost nearly 300,000 subscribers to its wireless business. On the Android Police podcast, we follow the swarm of our curious readers and dig into where people might be going — the answer might not be as far away as you'd think. Also on the show, a little bit of I/O teaser chat, some Switc…

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Is the Android fan tariff-fied? 1:00:05

6M ago1:00:05

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The future ahead of the Android buyer (and the Android Police podcast) is bleak. Lacking any certainty about how much a new phone will cost when it comes time to upgrade, we're asking you what you're doing in the face of tariffs on Chinese goods and whether your eyes have fallen away from the Galaxy S25 Edge, the upcoming Moto Razr refresh, or any …

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Embracing Adventure in Your Business Routine: Revisiting Jason Bader’s Unexpected Destination 20:30

6M ago20:30

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When was the last time curiosity got the better of you on a business trip? In this rare solo episode, Jason explores roads less traveled. Literally. Calling on clients is what business travel is all about, but is there room in your schedule for unexpected experiences? Are you open to making mundane travel more magical this time around? CONNECT WITH…

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The Pixel 9a's 0% price hike 50:56

6M ago50:56

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Tariffs, tariffs everywhere. On the Android Police podcast, 9to5Google's Ben Schoon joins Will to discuss who's paying how much for what: which Android manufacturers might be the most exposed in North America, how much more the OnePlus Watch 3 is costing new buyers today, and did Apple actually need to pack cargo planes full of Indian-made iPhones …

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We've Switched to Being a Nintendo Switch 2 Show 1:03:20

6M ago1:03:20

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It's about to get gladiatorial on the global trade front and while Android phones are going to be impacted bigly for sure, the star darling of the week in terms of consumer technology is, of course, Nintendo's Switch 2. This week on the Android Police podcast, we gush over the evolved handheld console with our video producer, Ryan-Thomas Shaw. Also…

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This isn't Android's MagSafe moment 1:08:33

6M ago1:08:33

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Rumors of the OnePlus 13T once again revive the on-again-off-again thread of so-called "compact" phones in our industry. Our favorite clamshell foldable phone might be due for a price hike this year. And was 5G a lie all this time? Definitely not, but it certainly hasn't made miracles like it was supposed to. This week on the Android Police podcast…

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What's Plan B for the Pixel 9a? ft. Jason Howell 1:07:50

7M ago1:07:50

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It's an exciting week to listen into the Android Police podcast as Android Faithful host and longtime tech media personality Jason Howell joins us to discuss the Pixel 9a's theoretical positioning and the absolute stumble it took out of the starting gate this week. But will a diminished design be the factor to turn Google's hardware tailwind into a…

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A People-First Approach to Transforming HR: Revisiting Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer 33:51

7M ago33:51

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Leading with compassion is one thing (and a good thing at that). But what if whole departments ran on a standard of sensitivity and genuine emotional concern for the people in their care, be they customers or employees? Before leaving The Granite Group to start her own consultancy, Tracie Sponenberg held the title of Chief People Officer. She’s cre…

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Somebody Save Google... and Apple, too 1:17:43

7M ago1:17:43

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We're on a rager of a tear this week on the Android Police podcast. Android 16 Beta 3 has cleared the post, but one of its headline features has drawn the ire of those who have had the displeasure to attempt to parse iOS's Notification Summaries. We get upset with Apple-centric media and its failure to properly cover the company's failures (that me…

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Samsung's Most Successful Phone in 2025 1:15:30

7M ago1:15:30

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It's not going to be the Galaxy S25 Edge. It's not going to be a Z Flip or a Z Fold. It's not going to be any of those. Rather, this week on the Android Police podcast, James Peckham joins Will to talk about the Galaxy A36 as the most likely to succeed at taking your limited buying dollars home to Korea. That plus all the other news from MWC 2025, …

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Two Questions to Ask on Your CRM Journey with Brian Gardner of SalesProcess360 40:27

7M ago40:27

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Pop quiz: What does CRM stand for? Brian Gardner says there’s more to the acronym than customer relationship management. He’s the Founder and CEO of SalesProcess360, a consultancy that helps distributors secure greater ROI from their CRM. Jason caught up with Brian to learn more about the company’s “reverse order” approach to picking the perfect CR…

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Clicks Sticks ft. Michael Fisher 1:21:18

7M ago1:21:18

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If you've been waiting for a keyboard with clicky keys to attach to your Pixel 9, Razr+ 2024, or Galaxy S25, you can now put money down for it — Michael Fisher, friend of the show and co-founder of Clicks, is here to talk about ins and outs of bringing his product forward from iPhones to the Android side. We also discuss Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors and …

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MISSING: OnePlus Open 2 1:21:53

8M ago1:21:53

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When it comes to phones this week, we've been bathing in the late winter flash in the pan. And no, just because we're ladeling on the Apple talk doesn't mean we're giving the company a pass — far from it. It's the iPhone 16e on the Android Police podcast plus the Oppo Find N5 (not to be mistaken for the non-existent OnePlus Open 2), the OnePlus Wat…

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Time to Think with Rick Scruggs 41:01

8M ago41:01

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Do you actually give yourself time to think? In this episode, Billy and Hali sit down with Rick Scruggs, CEO of Financial Designs and author of What’s Wrong With My Thinking, to break down why setting aside time to think is one of the most powerful leadership tools. Rick shares that communication is often the missing link in a thriving company and …

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Staying Relevant in the Supply Chain by Expanding Trust Value with Darin Arnold of Sales Northwest, Inc. 43:35

8M ago43:35

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Relationships drive distribution. The theory holds up even as automations and AI integrations infiltrate every aspect of business. But how do personal affinity and an enduring professional alliance actually work in practice? Darin Arnold has decades of experience forging relationships. As president of Sales Northwest, Inc., a manufacturer’s rep bas…

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Putting good money on the Pixel 9a 54:52

8M ago54:52

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What's out there that's good to watch these days? More often than not, people are turning to YouTube than anywhere else. As if Apple TV+ wasn't already on a steep climb with Android users. We detail the streamer's big push into enemy territory and chat about Pixel 9a expectations as well as a final look at the Galaxy S25 series (for now) in this we…

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Leadership In Law with Jessica Welch 55:18

8M ago55:18

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What does leadership look like in the legal world? In this episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, Billy and Hali sit down with Jessica Welch, Partner at Johnstone Adams, to dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of leading in the legal field. Jessica shares how being a great lawyer is about more than just knowing the law, i…

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How Can You Be the Distributor of the Future? with Brooks Hamilton, Hamilton AI Strategy Advisors 43:57

8M ago43:57

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Conversations often go sideways when the topic turns to AI. Most of the anxiety stems from widespread misunderstanding about the activities this tech can and will eventually execute. Brooks Hamilton is the guy that C-suites rely on to cut through the chatter. He’s the CEO of Hamilton AI Strategy Advisors, a development service specializing in artif…

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Is Pixel a house of Pebbles? 44:59

8M ago44:59

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The zephyrs of news this week have completely displaced all of the good bits of Android news that could have popped up onto the surface for this Android Police podcast. So, for this week, we'll avoid talking about executive crimes, Diablo IV, and stretched hands. Instead, we look at Google's continued slow-motion deconstruction of its workforce pot…

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Is the Galaxy S25 Edge dull? 40:44

9M ago40:44

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It may have been the sharpest unit out of the entire Unpacked presentation, but did it really live up to all the hopes we had of at least a dash of excitement from Samsung in 2025? The Android Police podcast is on the ground in San Jose as we report and opine on what the Galaxy S25 family has to offer and what Android's biggest brand name is holdin…

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Hands On Leadership with Hope Thompson 31:43

9M ago31:43

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Billy and Hali are back in the meeting room for an inspiring episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast with Hope Thompson, President and CEO of Northern Radiator. Hope shares her journey as a leader, offering nuggets of wisdom for young professionals on taking the initiative to assist team members and broadening their understanding of bus…

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How to Chart a New Course Within a Familiar Vertical With Steve Bailey of Bailey Safety 37:45

9M ago37:45

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Career pivots don't always happen on impulse or as the result of a 180º turn. More often than not, change occurs slowly until the protagonist finds themself in different but not unfamiliar territory. That's the story with Steve Bailey, president of Bailey Safety. He parlayed a successful career in his family's distribution business into a lucrative…

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The "Best" Galaxy S25 May Not Come This Week 56:43

9M ago56:43

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Talk to a grounded, even-footed tech journalists and the first thing you'll find getting them down is the all-cylinders pulse of artificial intelligence everywhere. Sure, PC and gaming hardware is still extremely interesting, but when it comes to smartphones, it feels like we're entering this week's Unpacked event like it was 2024 — except, there's…