Best JW Creates Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 12: No Limits with A.C. Roper 30:12

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21d ago30:12

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In this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by Lieutenant General (Ret.) A.C. Roper, former Deputy Commander of U.S. Northern Command, former Birmingham Chief of Police, bestselling author, and now CEO of A.C. Roper & Associates, for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience and the future of the workforce. Drawing on decades of experien…

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Episode 11: Strategy Starts with a Vision First with Gray Swoope 26:40

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By Markstein

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What would JW do...? - Creating Real to Reel Cover Art 46:40

1M ago46:40

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In this episode of Judged by the Cover, Phil Hyland takes us on a nostalgic journey through his musical past. He shares the story behind "Reel to Real," a collection of 90s demo recordings recently brought back to life. Josh from JW Creates details the creative process behind the album artwork, incorporating weathered textures and Phil's handwritin…

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Episode 10: Inclusivity Is the Key if We Are to Prosper with JW Carpenter 36:05

2M ago36:05

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On this episode of TalentWise, we’re diving into one of the most important conversations shaping our future: building a stronger, more inclusive workforce. Joining us is J.W. Carpenter, president of Prosper, whose career journey from math teacher to lawyer to leading education and workforce initiatives has uniquely positioned him to drive change in…

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Episode 9: Creating Pathways to Prosperity through Apprenticeships with Brent Parton 36:12

2M ago36:12

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What if we could reimagine the way young people enter the workforce and create a more sustainable pipeline for employers in the process? In this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by Brent Parton, president of CareerWise, a groundbreaking youth apprenticeship program based in New York City. Brent brings deep expertise from both national policy and…

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Episode 8: A Workforce Without Women Is No Workforce At All with April Benetollo 43:11

3M ago43:11

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On this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by April Benetollo, CEO of Momentum and a leader with three decades of experience driving business growth, building high-performing teams and transforming organizations from the inside out. April has spent her career at the intersection of strategy, innovation and people—and she’s passionate about helping…

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Episode 7: Framing the Health of Our Mental Health Infrastructure with Commissioner Boswell 32:22

3M ago32:22

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In this episode of TalentWise, we’re diving into a side of workforce development that often gets overlooked—mental health. We've learned from top demographers, researchers and industry leaders about today’s complex workforce challenges, and one thing is clear: mental health and access to care are at the heart. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome K…

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Episode 6: Sustaining a National Laboratory’s Human Capital with Frank Trigueros 31:10

4M ago31:10

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We’ve explored the workforce crisis from every angle—demographics, research, strategy and HR—and this week we’re diving even deeper. On this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by Frank Trigueros, talent acquisition group leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, who brings a unique perspective from one of the most advanced science and tech…

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Episode 5: Getting the Workforce Tea from Ryan Faught 32:24

4M ago32:24

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On this week’s episode of TalentWise, we’re diving deep into the heart of today’s workforce challenges with a special guest, Ryan Faught, senior vice president of people at Milo’s Tea. From shifting demographics to evolving employee expectations, the workforce crisis we’ve long seen coming is here...and most organizations are scrambling to keep up.…

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Episode 4: Managing a University Workforce with Janet May 19:26

4M ago19:26

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On this week’s episode of TalentWise, we’re diving into the workforce challenges affecting every corner of every industry and why real solutions are needed. Our guest is Janet May, chief human resources officer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who brings decades of experience from institutions across the country. Janet’s seen it all and …

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Episode 3: Changing Workforce, Changing Marketplace with Kim Lear 34:59

5M ago34:59

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In this episode of TalentWise, we’re diving even deeper into the workforce conversation with nationally recognized researcher and generational expert Kim Lear, founder of Inlay Insights. Following eye-opening discussions with Nyesha Black and Jeff Lenard about the scope of our labor challenges and how industries are responding, Kim brings a fresh p…

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Music Discovery 2.0 - The Outlaws 31:26

5M ago31:26

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In this episode of Judged by the Cover, Josh and Phil dive into a new round of musical discovery—choosing albums based purely on their cover art. This time, they stumble upon the Outlaws, a band that blends southern rock with a country flair, and share how striking visuals led them to this unexpected find. The hosts unpack the Outlaws' sound, drawi…

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Episode 2: Inside the C-Store with Jeff Lenard 40:27

5M ago40:27

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In this episode, we welcome Jeff Lenard, vice president of media & strategic communications at the National Association of Convenience Stores, to discuss how the industry is innovating to attract and retain talent amid flat economic growth and a shrinking labor pool. From creative training programs to community-driven recruiting tactics—and even th…

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Episode 1: Behind the Numbers featuring Nyesha C. Black, Ph.D. 39:59

6M ago39:59

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Ever wondered why everyone's talking about a looming workforce crisis? Well, we asked ourselves (and the experts) this same question! In our premiere episode, Dr. Nyesha Black from the University of Alabama provides eye-opening insights about what's happening right here in Alabama, where deaths have outpaced births since 2020. Is this just a local …

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Judged x 148 Studios - Linkin Park From Zero 46:01

6M ago46:01

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Get ready for an electrifying episode of "Judged by the Cover" as we explore the legendary comebacks of two iconic bands—AC/DC and Linkin Park. Josh and Phil dive into the history and evolution of these musical giants, comparing AC/DC's "Back in Black" with Linkin Park's latest release, "From Zero." Join us as we unravel Linkin Park's journey from …

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Introducing Talentwise 1:44

6M ago1:44

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Welcome to TalentWise – a podcast dedicated to identifying and unpacking challenges and solutions related to the workforce. Every other week, we will hear from experts in their field or industry who are fighting to better understand and tackle shifting dynamics in the world of work.By Markstein

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Judged X 148 Studios - AC/DC Back in Black 33:14

7M ago33:14

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Get ready to rock! In this episode of "Judged by the Cover," we explore the legendary album "Back in Black" by AC/DC. From the band's history and transition after Bon Scott's tragic death to the creation of this iconic record, we cover it all. Discover how Brian Johnson stepped in, and the band recorded this masterpiece in just two months. We dive …

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Judged by the Cover - Best of 2024 50:45

7M ago50:45

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On this episode of Judged by the Cover, Josh and Phil take a deep dive into the standout album covers, physical packaging, and unforgettable music of 2024. From the bold and cinematic artwork of Linkin Park’s From Zero to the nostalgic aesthetic of Logan Crosby’s 2019, they break down what made these covers visually striking and how they complement…

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Unexpected Christmas Albums 37:55

10M ago37:55

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Christmas music holds a special place in the hearts of so many. For an artist, releasing a Christmas album comes with its own unique pressures—but it can also become a defining moment, etching their music into the memories of the holiday season. In this festive episode of Judged by the Cover, we’re diving into a few unexpected Christmas albums—the …

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Judged by the Cover - Greatest Hits 2024 7:07

10M ago7:07

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It was way past time to refresh our podcast trailer! This year has been incredible for Judged by the Cover, especially with the energy Phil Hyland has brought to the show since joining. Together, we’ve explored iconic album covers, uncovered fascinating stories, and shared endless laughs along the way. As we gear up for even bigger plans in 2025, w…

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What would JW do...? Chasing a Crashing Dream 30:57

11M ago30:57

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The guys are back! After a few months away, Judged by the Cover returns with more deep dives into the fascinating world of album art and music discovery. In this episode, we explore Crashing Dream by Rain Parade, a lesser-known band that holds a special place in Phil's heart. While the music hits all the right notes for Phil, the cover art falls a …

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Pro Panel - Rating album covers with the pros 1:14:55

1+ y ago1:14:55

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In this special episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, we invite five music/entertainment industry professionals to put their expertise to the test. Join us as our guests blind judge a selection of album covers, rating each one out of 10 purely on visual appeal. But that's not all—they also take a shot at guessing the music genre behind each c…

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Is this the most iconic album cover of all time...? Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon 40:24

1+ y ago40:24

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In this episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, hosts Josh and Phil dive into the world of Pink Floyd's legendary Dark Side of the Moon. With an iconic album cover like this, there is a lot to talk about. Josh also drops a hot take about Wolfgang Van Halen, and asks the question - Is he (Wolfgang) more talented than his father Eddie...? Check i…

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Record Store Day 2024 @ Retro Vinyl Records 43:10

1+ y ago43:10

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To celebrate Record Store Day 2024 the guys stop in at Retro Vinyl Records, in Chattanooga, to hang out with Scott and talk all things music, vinyl records and album covers. We got a bonus interview with Scotts daughter Dala who is a huge Red Hot Chili Peppers fan, and her love of all things music.By JW Creates

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Look at this photograph - photos on album covers 49:36

1+ y ago49:36

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Unfortunately this is not an episode on your favorite Nickelback album, but we are looking at photographs on album covers. Join Josh & Phil as we talk about some of the best practices, and things to think about when using a photo on your album cover. In this episode we also revive our Near Miss segment where we discuss a genre that is a repeat offe…

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Music Discovery - Coming Home by the Dangerous Summer 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

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On todays episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, we are doing a little music discovery. I (Josh) spent some time digging through crates of vinyl at my 3 favorite record stores in town, and picked up some albums based solely on the cover art. We are focusing on one of those albums today by the band The Dangerous Summer, and it's their album fro…

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Judged by the Cover - Best of 2023 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

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Welcome to the first Judged by the Cover of 2024!! With a new year come big changes, so everyone give a warm welcome to our new co-host Phil Hyland! Phil has been on the show before as a guest, and he brings a totally different music perspective and energy to the show that I'm really excited about. Join us in this episode as we discuss some of our …

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The Ugly Christmas Sweater Edition 22:21

2y ago22:21

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There is no shortage of interesting Christmas album covers, and in this episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast we take a look at 3 of the most unusual ones! Get ready to learn about some great Christmas albums with questionable album covers, and hopefully learn something about them you didn't know before. A link to the digital content will down…

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I Never Knew - Brent Crowe Interview 1:24:47

2y ago1:24:47

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We have finally reached our 10th episode!!! Today is another special interview episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, and this time it is with a great friend of mine Brent Crowe! Brent is an amazing song writer, musician, producer and owner of the studio Backbeat Sound Design here in Chattanooga TN. The conversation ranges from song writing, t…

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Did they steal that album cover design...? - The Clash London Calling 21:13

2y ago21:13

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Do you enjoy stories that have a little controversy to them...? Well then you are in for a treat, todays episode dives into the influential album and cover design of The Clash's album London Calling. We dive into some of the interesting facts behind the album covers inspiration, and learn why the bass player decided to smash his treasured Fender P-…

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Brave the Storm - Abe Montalvo - Monoliths Interview 53:16

2y ago53:16

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Meet Abe Montalvo with Monoliths, and check out his newest Single brave the storm. It doesn't stop there, we are talking song writing, favorite album covers, the importance of branding, synthwave projects and so much more!! Abe also drops some info on a new 2 song EP dropping in October that you don't want to miss. Hear it here first on the Judged …

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Cars on Album Covers 25:37

2y ago25:37

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Thanks to Brandon with Fleet by SSC for the recommendation for todays episode, Cars on Album Covers!! It's not often that I get to mix two of my passions, cars and album covers, so this was a dream come true!! I instantly knew of one album cover I had to talk about, but there are a few more that we discuss that I either found along the way, or have…

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An album cover that saved a t-shirt business - Book of Dreams 17:30

2+ y ago17:30

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For real, this album cover did save a t-shirt business.....and so much more!! Check out this one of a kind album cover, learn a lil about Steve Miller Band, and get ready for my Near Miss segment. It's a fun one!! As always, there will be a link below for the digital content to this episode. Show Notes & Digital Content…

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Too Good - The Phil Hyland Interview 43:20

2+ y ago43:20

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Phil Hyland, singer songwriter and a great friend of mine, comes on the Judged by the Cover podcast to talk about his career in the entertainment industry, his band Girlfriend, and his new release Too Good. Hear a snippet of the song, and get some behind the scene info on the song itself. It wouldn't be the Judged by the Cover podcast if we didn't …

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Now I know the story, 20yrs later - Meteora 9:58

2+ y ago9:58

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One of the my favorite, most formative albums, Meteora turned 20 this year!!! I never knew what made this album cover so special, but now I know the secret, and you need to check it out! Also it wouldn't be the Judged by the Cover podcast if we didn't talk about a Near Miss album cover, and this episodes victim is Aerosmith. Show Notes & Digital Co…

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The group that put band logos on the map - Chicago 11:48

2+ y ago11:48

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The band Chicago is credited with putting band logos on the map, and between them and their designers, found cleaver ways to work this one logo into almost all of their album covers. We will look at 3 different covers today, and will also be continuing the Near Miss segment, where I get to talk about an unfortunate cover design. I almost feel bad b…

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The best selling debut album of all time - Boston 13:33

3y ago13:33

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Join me as we look at the album cover for the debut, self titled album Boston. This album has a crazy story behind how it came to be, and the cover has a really cool element that I never noticed until this year...and the album came out in 1976!!! Also stay tuned to the end of the podcast for the new segment, Near Miss.…

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The Album Cover That Started JW Creates - Minorville 9:06

3y ago9:06

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Welcome to the first full episode of the Judged by the Cover Podcast. In this episode I discuss the album cover that started JW Creates. Now its not what you are thinking, its not an album cover that I created, I'm talking about how I realized I wanted to design album covers. Lets check out the cover for the album Minorville, by Derek Minor.…

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Judged by the Cover - Teaser 3:19

3y ago3:19

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Teaser episode of the Judged by the Cover PodcastBy JW Creates