Best Kevin OKeefe Podcasts (2025)

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Ed Walters on Blogs as Secondary Law, the Future of AI in Legal and ClioCon 2025 47:16

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Kevin O’Keefe talks with Ed Walters — Fastcase co-founder and now Chief Strategy Officer at vLex — about why consistent writing still wins work in an AI era. Ed explains how blogs function as secondary law, how LexBlog content will surface inside vLex and why Vincent AI grounds answers in sources you can click and verify. He revisits his path from …

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History- Once Upon a Civilization 23:14

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History’s Story Part 2. Come with us as we tell the stories of the dawn of the earliest civilizations. The events, moments and developments that occurred over millions of years that brought us to who we are today.By Kevin OKeefe

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History…Once Upon a Time 15:06

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The Story and History of Us from the beginning of time. We take a journey through stories from religion to science to where we are in the universe today.By Kevin OKeefe

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Movement of Armadillos in Illinois with Agustin Jimenez 1:11:35

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The Mexican long-nosed armadillo (Dasypus mexicanus) has become a recent addition to the local fauna of Illinois as a response to habitat alteration and climate change. With these new species and many others comes new diseases and exposure of pathogens. Join Southern Illinois University associate professor Agustin Jimenez as he discusses zoonotic d…

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Colin Robertson, Nevada Museum of Art. 35:32

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With the recent opening of the Charles and Stacie Mathewson Education + Research Center, the Nevada Museum of Art has expanded in a way that allows greater impact on the community in many ways. The museum’s Charles N. Mathewson Senior V.P. of Education and Research, Colin Robertson, tells us all about the positive changes and new opportunities affo…

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Lost Evangeline Book 5 Episode 2 27:01

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Lost Evangeline, the book by Kate DiCamillo. Book 5 Episode 2. Chapter 3-6. Pages 15-33. Only a few pages, but tons of thoughts on what goes into great writing, great lines, great vocabulary and great inferential thinking as this modern fairy tale weaves it’s magic.By Kevin OKeefe

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Lost Evangeline Book 5 Episode 1 30:12

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Lost Evangeline, the book by Kate DiCamillo. In the third and final book in the Norendy Tale Trilogy, we detail the joy of picking up a book on its release date and everything about the cover and opening pages. This episode covers Chapters 1-2, pages 1-14. Book 5 Episode 1.By Kevin OKeefe

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City dwellers: the Urban Coyote Research Project with Chris Anchor 46:30

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The Urban Coyote Research Project is an ongoing 25-year project studying coyotes in the Chicagoland area. Join Chris Anchor, wildlife biologist for the Forest Preserves of Cook County, as he discusses his 40-year career in wildlife management and the insights we’ve gained from this long-term research project. Learn more about Urban Wildlife: Resear…

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Bob Ambrogi Previews ClioCon 2025 41:07

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Bob Ambrogi has been called a legend in legal journalism. He’s covered the profession for decades through print, blogging and podcasting and has been a fixture at ClioCon since its very first year. In this conversation with Kevin O’Keefe, Bob reflects on his career in legal media, why ClioCon feels different from other conferences and what to expec…

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Stephen Rosenberg on ERISA Practice, Reputation and the Power of Publishing 34:11

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Stephen Rosenberg, one of the nation’s leading ERISA and insurance litigation attorneys and author of the Boston ERISA & Insurance Litigation Blog joins Kevin O’Keefe to talk about the role publishing has played in building his reputation and practice. They discuss how blogging helped him break into a closed market, why writing still matters more t…

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An alien experience they just keep coming back for: fish hatcheries in Illinois with Kayleigh Smith 50:38

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Fish hatcheries are an important tool for the heritage and recreation of Illinois wildlife. Join Kayleigh Smith, Outreach specialist for the IDNR Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery as she discusses the work at the fish hatchery and how it support conservation of Illinois wildlife. Share your own Everyday Observation Was there something about this top…

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American Tall Tales 22:39

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A retrospective on the American Tall Tale. It’s history, definition and the Top 10 most popular American Tall Tales.By Kevin OKeefe

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Holly Spahr, CEO, & Guinivere Clark, VP of Operations, Dark Corner Haunted House 30:02

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We're approaching Halloween, where everyone is entitled to a good scare. Holly Spahr & Guinivere Clark aim to give it to us. They explain how this year's Dark Corner Haunt has expanded to the old Nevada State Prison, turning an historic abandoned facility into the scariest place in town.By PBS Reno

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret Book 4 Episode 1 21:38

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Review and commentary on the book The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. This episode covers Chapters 1-7. Pages 1-164. Book 4 Episode 1.By Kevin OKeefe

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Matt DeVries on Blogging, Construction Law and Building a Name from Scratch 44:42

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Matt DeVries, construction lawyer at Buchalter and longtime author of Best Practices Construction Law, joins Kevin O’Keefe to talk about how blogging shaped his career. Matt shares how writing helped him stand out in Nashville’s legal market, led to speaking at the AGC National Convention, and opened doors to national publications like Engineering …

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What role do bison play in restoring Illinois prairies? 41:25

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Find out the difference between bison and buffalo...Amy and Darci talk with Dr. Elizabeth Bach from The Nature Conservancy about prairie restoration at Nachusa Grasslands. From reintroducing bison to boosting biodiversity, the conversation explores how science, history, and community come together to restore Illinois’ tallgrass prairie. Resources t…

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Fairy Tales 15:22

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The history of the Fairy tale genre, what elements go into a fairy tale and the 20 most popular fairy tales in history.By Kevin OKeefe

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Wildlife in trouble: when to step in and when to step back 35:49

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Hosts Amy Lefringhouse and Darci Webber chat with Sydney Oliveira from the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic about what to do if you find injured wildlife, how to prevent common injuries, and the vital role rehabilitation and education play in conservation. Resources to learn more University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic Illinois…

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Briana Dolan & Kevin O'Keefe, Reno-Tahoe International Art Show 35:10

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Briana Dolan & Kevin O’Keefe, Reno Tahoe International Art Show. The fourth annual RTIA is only days away, and the show’s founders update us on what’s new this year, including a Burning Man sculpture walk, a bespoke furniture section, and a combination of new artists and old favorites.By PBS Reno

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It's all edges: road ecology with Kevin Rohling 40:12

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There are nearly 4 million miles of roadway in the U.S., allowing people to access almost anywhere, at any time, which has its benefits for people but also numerous ecological drawbacks. Learn from Kevin Rohling how roads alter the ecology of an area and affect our wildlife. Check out the Everyday Environment Blog for more information and a referen…

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Environmental DNA basics: how we detect hidden life with Dr. Mark Davis 44:25

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In this amazing episode, conservation biologist Dr. Mark Davis joins hosts Amy and Karla to explain environmental DNA (eDNA)—genetic material shed by organisms into their surroundings. This tool allows researchers to detect species in water, soil, and air without disturbing them. A fascinating look at how invisible clues in nature help protect biod…

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Cyndy McCollough on AI Roadmaps for Law Firms, Middle-Out Change and Piloting Wins 43:42

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Kevin talks with Cyndy McCollough, founder of McCollough Consulting, about moving legal marketing beyond AI experiments and into a shared roadmap. Cyndy explains why training first matters, how to pick one small pilot and measure it, and why a middle-out model beats top-down or bottoms-up alone. She shares practical wins—prompt libraries, email tri…

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Power Words 14:51

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A discussion on how to have a better vocabulary beginning in 2nd Grade. Why say sad when you can say melancholy? Why say happy when you can say ecstatic!?By Kevin OKeefe

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The Gnat and the Bull 15:30

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The Aesop Fable The Gnat and the Bull. Discussion and analysis of the fable from A-Z. This and the difference between how we speak and how we write.By Kevin OKeefe

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Tracey Oliver, Executive Director, Sierra Arts Foundation 24:57

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Sierra Arts Executive Director Tracey Oliver has been everything over her eleven years there, starting as a volunteer and growing over time into her current position. She marks the 25 years of Sierra Arts in the Riverside Artist Lofts by telling us about the many programs Sierra Arts offers and the way they support local artists and encourage the g…

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The Fox Without A Tail 12:51

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The Aesop Fable The Fox Without A Tail. A discussion and analysis of this fable from A-Z. This and a discussion on Knowledge Based Curriculums.By Kevin OKeefe

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Greg Siskind on Usenet Netiquette, a 1994 Immigration Bulletin and Nashville’s Healthcare Niche 48:48

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From Mosaic and Usenet to one of the first immigration websites, Greg retraces securing his domain in 1993 and launching an email bulletin in mid-1994 that still runs today. He digs into early ABA advertising fights, daily site change logs and how that publishing drew calls from places like Cirque du Soleil. Greg explains why a Matthew Bender healt…

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The Fox and the Crow 11:53

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An analysis of the Aesop Fable The Fox and The Crow. It’s meaning, life lessons and more.By Kevin OKeefe

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A poster child for wildlife conservation: quail in Illinois 31:38

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Join Quail Forever biologist Brodie Eddington as he shares his expertise and experience with quail and the restoration of their habitat. Quail are culturally significant to Illinois , and their conservation is important for the preservation of this heritage and our Illinois ecosystems. Learn about the status of bobwhite quail populations, the cultu…

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Aesop Fables 12:43

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An introduction to Aesop Fables from A-Z. It’s origins, who was Aesop, did he exist and why these fables are important today.By Kevin OKeefe

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A Look Back on The War That Saved My Life 24:38

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A retrospective final episode on the book The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. The best moments, the worst moments and everything in between.By Kevin OKeefe

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The War That Saved My Life Book 3 Episode 4 34:03

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The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Chapters 35-46 (The End) Pages 249-316. Plus Power Words!! How to learn high vocabulary words as early as 2nd Grade!By Kevin OKeefe

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Funding the wild: the role of outdoor recreation in conservation 47:08

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In this episode of the Everyday Environment Podcast, hosts Amy Lefringhouse and Karla Griesbaum dive into outdoor recreation trends and their connection to conservation. Curt Sinclair from Illinois 4-H discusses how outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing contribute to conservation funding through license fees and federal programs. The conve…

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Dan Harris on Building Legal Niches, Blogging for Business and the China Law Blog Legacy 43:23

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Kevin O’Keefe sits down with Dan Harris, founder of the renowned China Law Blog, to talk about how a niche blog can transform a law practice. Dan shares the origin story of his pioneering legal blogs, why his firm requires lawyers to publish and how blogging has generated major clients in unexpected ways. They discuss lessons from launching the Can…

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The War That Saved My Life Book 3 Episode 3 23:35

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The Book The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Chapters 27-35. Pages 185-248.By Kevin OKeefe

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The War That Saved My Life Book 3 Episode 2 20:55

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The War That Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Chapters 17-26. Pages 114-184.By Kevin OKeefe

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Martina Young, Dance Artist & Julie Machado, Bassist. 27:30

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Already an established force in dance and choreography, Martina Young began the Reno-based portion of her career in 1988 and later became the first resident of the Riverside Artist Lofts. Now, in celebration of 25 years of the Lofts, she, accompanied by Julie Smyres Machado has created “Arabesque,” an unique performance happening in her loft Octobe…

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The War That Saved My Life, Book 3 Episode 1 24:43

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The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Chapters 1-16. Pages 1-114By Kevin OKeefe

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The Last Lost Library Episode 29:53

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A look back on the book The Lost Library by Rebecca Steed and Wendy Mass. A retrospective episode.By Kevin OKeefe

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The Lost Library Book 2 Episode 5 24:41

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The Lost Library. Chapter 37 - The End. Pages 188-215.By Kevin OKeefe

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David Lat on Legal Gossip, Media Entrepreneurship and Independent Publishing 49:21

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Legal commentator David Lat joins host Kevin O’Keefe to chart his path from writing the irreverent, anonymous blog Underneath Their Robes to launching Above the Law in 2006 and now steering his reader-funded Substack, Original Jurisdiction. Lat explains how legal gossip and personality-driven stories grabbed attention inside a buttoned-up professio…

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There's a snake in my basement!: wildlife encounters with Joy O'Keefe 55:14

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Animal Encounters are everywhere, but what do I do if encounter one? What should I expect to see at this moment? Join Joy O’Keefe, Extension Wildlife Specialist as she answers your burning questions about the wildlife we see everyday. Check out the Illinois Extension Wildlife Website to learn more about these encounters. Questions? We'd love to hea…

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The Lost Library Book 2 Episode 4 26:39

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The Lost Library, Chapters 32-36, pages 160-187By Kevin OKeefe

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The Lost Library Book 2 Episode 3 20:56

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The Lost Library. Chapters 24-31, pages 120-159By Kevin OKeefe

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Clio's Katie Wyka on Performance Coaching, Team Culture & LegalTech Innovation 45:26

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In this episode Kevin talks with Katie Wyka — Clio’s first in-house performance coach — about how to build resilient, high-functioning teams inside a fast-growing legal-tech company. Katie explains how her research on mental toughness informs her coaching approach and unpacks her “solo, doubles and team” framework for guiding individuals, pairs and…

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New season, new puns: the season 3 preview 35:57

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Join Everyday Environment for Season 3 as we explore a brand new aspect of the natural world with new hosts and new guests! Join Amy and Abigail as they welcome new hosts, Karla and Darci, and give you a preview of what to expect for the Wildlife season of Everyday Environment. From the episode: Darci's Global Academy Article Questions? We'd love t…

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The Lost Library Book 2 Episode 2 19:22

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The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass. Chapter 10 through 23, pages 36 through 120.By Kevin OKeefe

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Kate Mulligan, Actor 54:36

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A wide-ranging conversation with Kate Mulligan, who has had a fascinating acting career between stage and screen, most recently in the touring Broadway show A Beautiful Noise, where she has spent nearly a year on the road. Mulligan explains how that lifestyle can provide not only the wonderful moments on stage you’d expect, but also an unexpected l…