Best Luke Mclean Podcasts (2025)

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History Speaker Series with Karen Sieber and Public History 1:39:03

2M ago1:39:03

1:39:03

In this History Speaker Series event, public historian Karen Sieber discusses her career as a public historian and historical consultant, focusing on her recent research on Moses Dickson and the Underground Railroad in Minnesota. Karen received her master's degree in public history from Loyola University Chicago. She is best known as the creator of…

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History Speaker Series with José Ernesto Peláez and Doctoral Programs in History 1:24:48

3M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

In this History Speaker Series event, José Ernesto Peláez discusses his research and his experience transitioning from the online Master of Arts degree program in History at Southern New Hampshire University to an in-person doctoral program in History at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Additional topics for discussion include the decision to…

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History Speaker Series with David Valladares and England's Response to Hitler in the 1930s 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

In this History Speaker Series event, Dr. David Valladares discusses his career and his new book, England’s Response to Hitler in the 1930s: Empire, Appeasement, and the Cliveden Set, which discusses political and strategic efforts by British aristocrats to support Nazi Germany’s rearmament efforts and the annexation of Austria and Czechoslovakia. …

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History Speaker Series with Margaret MacDonald and Caroline Beatrice Parker 59:45

5M ago59:45

59:45

In this History Speaker Series event, Dr. Margaret MacDonald discusses her professional and academic career, her advocacy work as a public historian, and her research on Carolyn Beatrice Parker, the first Black woman known to receive an advanced degree in physics and worked on the Dayton Project, part of the Manhattan Project, during World War II. …

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Australian Backyard Ultra Record Holder Phil Gore (What it takes to run 600km) 59:16

6M ago59:16

59:16

When we hit our limits, that's when we really find out who we are. I’m super intrigued by what it takes to push yourself and the insights you gain along the way. This throwback episode features ultra runner Phil Gore, who just became the World Backyard Ultra Champion (a title that has been beaten since then). He completed a mind-blowing 102 laps of…

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History Speaker Series with Matt Schandler and Generative Artificial Intelligence in the History Profession 1:47:49

6M ago1:47:49

1:47:49

At this event, Dr. Matt Schandler discusses the effects of artificial intelligence on the study, research, and writing of history. Topics of discussions include the origins of Generative AI; emerging historical applications beyond text, image, and video; working with bots; AI in academic settings; AI output as source material; academic integrity an…

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History Speaker Series with Will McLean Greeley and the Birdman of the Senate 1:15:35

7M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

In this episode, Will McLean Greeley discusses his recent book, a Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate, a biography of politician George MacLean, a Gilded Age and Progressive Era reformer and conservationist whose best known accomplishment was the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Will Greeley hold…

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History Speaker Series with Kristen Engel and Henrician Spectacle 1:15:43

9M ago1:15:43

1:15:43

In this episode, Kristen Engel discusses her experiences in a graduate program at the University of Connecticut and her dissertation research, which uses courtly spectacle to examine the portrayals of political and cultural ideals in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, which led to political and cultural transformations in early Tudor England. …

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History Speaker Series with Dr. Jamie Goodall and Pirate Black Sam Bellamy 44:03

9M ago44:03

44:03

In this episode, Dr. Jamie Goodall discusses her new book, The Daring Exploits of Pirate Black Sam Bellamy: From Cape Cod to the Caribbean, which describes the political, cultural, legal, and economic relationships between pirates and the coast of colonial New England. Dr. Goodall teaches American history at Southern New Hampshire University and is…

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History Speaker Series with Dr. Allen York and Civil War Pittsburgh 1:22:02

11M ago1:22:02

1:22:02

In this episode, Dr. Allen York discusses his new book, Our People Are Warlike: Civil War Pittsburgh and Home-Front Mobilization, which connects the wartime experience of Pittsburgh into the larger narrative of the war revealing how the mobilization of the community was shaped by both prewar and frontline events and forces. Dr. York teaches militar…

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History Speaker Series with Dr. Luke Peterson and the U.S. Military in the Print Media 1:04:21

1y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Dr. Luke Peterson teaches Arabic and Middle Eastern history at Southern New Hampshire University and Duquesne University. In this episode, Dr. Peterson discusses his new book, The U.S. Military in the Print News Media: Service and Sacrifice in Contemporary Discourse, which “analyzes the history of the popular discourse in the United States concerne…

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Museum Careers for Historians: Jazlyn Sanderson - Director, Museum of Native American History 17:20

1+ y ago17:20

17:20

Jazlyn Sanderson is the Director of the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas. In this episode, Jazlyn talks to Southern New Hampshire University’s David Buresh about the benefits of having a history degree and how to get into the museum field. David and Jazlyn go into different types of internships within the Museum of Native …

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Constitution Day 2023: The Fourteenth Amendment and Modern United States History 26:05

1+ y ago26:05

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Get out your parchment and quill, it’s Constitution Day! In this episode, Rob will discuss the historical origins of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, how legal and popular conceptions of the Amendment have changed over the decades, and how the Amendment is relevant to our present political sphere. Dr. Denning is the Assoc…

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Museum Careers for Historians: Karen Kincaid Brady - Programming Director, Neill-Cochran House Museum 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

30:15

Karen Kincaid Brady is the Programming Director for the Neill-Cochran House Museum in Austin, Texas. In this episode, Karen talks to Southern New Hampshire University’s Callie Cook about the value of building your network, career opportunities in history, and creative ways to connect and build experiences with colleagues. This episode was originall…

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Museum Careers for Historians: Karl McKinnon - Assistant Director of Operations and Chief Financial Officer, Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 24:15

1+ y ago24:15

24:15

Karl McKinnon is the Assistant Director of Operations and Chief Financial Officer at the Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Gastonia, North Carolina. Today Karl speaks with Southern New Hampshire University’s Peter Bartel about how to make yourself stand out when applying for careers in the museum world, the importance of exuding …

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Museum Careers for Historians: Buster Ratliff - Director of Operations, Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle and Panhandle-Plains Museum 49:14

1+ y ago49:14

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Buster Ratliff is the Director of Operations for the Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle & Panhandle-Plains Museum on the campus of West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. In this episode, Buster talks with Southern New Hampshire University’s Callie Cook about the value of building your network and understanding company values. This epis…

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Museum Careers for Historians: Bonnie Barnes - Executive Director, Keys History and Discover Center 40:37

2y ago40:37

40:37

Bonnie Barnes is the Executive Director for Keys History and Discovery Center in Florida. In this episode, Bonnie talks to Southern New Hampshire University’s Callie Cook about informational interviewing, company research, and the different career paths one can explore with a history degree. This episode was originally broadcast on Southern New Ham…

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The Importance of the Liberal Arts with Tim Garrity - Historian, Mount Desert Island Historical Society 25:53

2y ago25:53

25:53

Tim Garrity has served as a hospital administrator and the director of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, from which he recently retired. We have talked to Tim before about his organization, but this time we discuss his view of the liberal arts in general, what liberal arts degree holders bring to various industries, and what liberal arts …

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Should I Go to Graduate School (MA or PhD) for History? 54:11

2y ago54:11

54:11

Rob keeps the gang together to answer the question often posed by history majors: Should I go to graduate school in history? Eric Greisinger, Allison Millward, CB Repass, Matt Schandler, Ryan Tripp, and Rob discuss the magnitude and consequences of the decision to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in history, share some of their grad school exper…

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How Do I Write a History Research Paper? 23:33

2y ago23:33

23:33

In this final episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles the writing process: How do you organize your thoughts and get past that dreaded blank page? Speaker timeline: 00:54 - Matt Schandler 06:36 - CB Repass 07:55 - Ryan Tripp 10:03 - Allison Millward 12:42 - Eric Greisinger 14:22 - Rob Denni…

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How Do I Develop a Thesis Statement? 15:15

2y ago15:15

15:15

In this fifth episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles thesis statements: What are they, why they are important, and how do you develop them? Speaker timeline: 00:51 - Matt Schandler 04:56 - Eric Greisinger 05:17 - Rob Denning 06:05 - CB Repass 06:15 - Rob Denning 06:38 - Eric Greisinger 06:…

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How Do I Find Primary Sources for a History Research Project? 24:23

2y ago24:23

24:23

In this fourth episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel explains how they identify relevant primary sources that will help them go beyond the existing secondary source literature. We will discuss different ways to search for relevant and useful primary sources, how to determine which primary sources…

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How Do I Find Secondary Sources for a History Research Project? 23:05

2y ago23:05

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In this third episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel explains how they tackle the potentially vast body of existing secondary sources that will help them provide context on the research project. We discuss different ways to search for secondary sources, how to determine which secondary sources mig…

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How Do I Develop a Historical Research Question? 14:08

2y ago14:08

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In this second episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles the importance and selection of a good research question, which will guide the historian throughout the research process. Speaker timeline: 01:00 - CB Repass 01:48 - Eric Greisinger 02:13 - CB Repass 02:28 - Matt Schandler 03:09 - Allis…

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How Do I Find a History Research Topic? 18:14

2y ago18:14

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With this episode we are launching a new series on how historians research and write on historical topics, starting with the selection of a research topic and ending with the writing process. In this first episode, a panel of historians discuss the initial selection of a research topic. Speaker timeline: 00:58 - CB Repass 01:58 - Ryan Tripp 02:48 -…

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Legal Careers for Historians: Mathew Merz - Conflicts Analyst, Akerman LLP 32:05

2y ago32:05

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Mathew Merz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020 and works as Conflicts Analyst at Akerman LLP. In this episode, Mathew discusses the research, writing, and analytical skills that he learned as a history major which have been particularly useful to his job as a researcher for a law firm. Recomme…

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Library Careers for Historians: Nina Thomas - Manager, Westerville History Museum 30:36

2+ y ago30:36

30:36

Nina Thomas is the manager of the Westerville History Museum, which is part of the public library system in Westerville, Ohio. In this episode, Nina discusses her academic and professional background, life as a museum manager, the nature of the museum’s public outreach efforts, and what a museum manager might look for in job applicants. Recommendat…

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Business Careers for Historians: Deb Gogliettino - Associate Dean of Business Academics, SNHU 30:40

2+ y ago30:40

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In this episode, Rob talks to Deb Gogliettino, Associate Dean for online Business Academics at Southern New Hampshire University, about the ways that her undergraduate degree in history has helped her business-oriented career, which included positions in human resources, business administration, and academics. We also discuss how history students c…

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Writing Historical Fiction: Paul Witcover - Author, Lincolnstein, and Associate Dean of MFA in Creative Writing, SNHU 57:57

2+ y ago57:57

57:57

In this episode, Jimmy and Rob talk to Paul Witcover, Associate Dean for the online Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Southern New Hampshire University, about his recent novel, Lincolnstein, and the skills and responsibilities required of authors writing historical fiction. Recommendations: Paul Witcover, Lincolnstein (PS Publishin…

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Scotty Edler presents The Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid-19 (Part 2) 1:20:48

2+ y ago1:20:48

1:20:48

In this second episode on the Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid-19, Rob Denning, James Fennessy, and Scotty Edler discuss the long-term political, social, economic, and cultural consequences of the plague and the flu, and they attempt to use those precedents to predict the long-term effects of Covid-19 on our own future lives.…

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Scotty Edler presents The Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid 19 (Part 1) 1:16:52

2+ y ago1:16:52

1:16:52

During the next two episodes, Rob and James talk to Scotty Edler about his research into the causes and consequences of three major disease epidemics: the Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid-19. Here we discuss the historical contexts of each disease and the lessons learned from each outbreak.By Robert Denning and James Fennessy

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Author and former Navy SEAL Rich Diviney on Attributes, Optimal Performance and Leadership. 1:03:33

2+ y ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Today's Conscious Conversation is with Rich Diviney. Rich is a retired Navy SEAL and author of Attributes. Rich was part of working with the Navy's elite SEAL selection process and realised that often skilled and athletic soldiers weren't cutting it. They were the perfect recruits on paper, but he discovered that it was less about having skills and…

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Sustaining your game with performance coach, speaker and author Alan Stein Jr 1:03:21

3y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Alan Stein Jr is an author, coach and speaker; he's coached and worked with basketball elite; names like Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Kobe. Alan has taken that performance mindset, reshaped his tools and language, and now uses it to improve leaders and teams. Alan is the author of two books, Raise Your Game & Sustain Your Game. In these books, he …

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The power of words with James Pearson 1:02:42

3y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Our inner and outer words significantly impact how we feel and act. James Pearson has been on an incredible journey unpacking the power of words and how our self-talk can shape our beliefs and perceptions of life. James and I sit down and discuss his work, what makes life worth living and the power of purpose, contentment and fulfilment. It's a big…

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Juneteenth: The Second Independence Day 12:33

3y ago12:33

12:33

In this episode, Rob presents his research into quick questions from his employer's communications office regarding the history of the Juneteenth Holiday. He does not provide quick answers.By Robert Denning and James Fennessy

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Working Historians Roundtable: Watergate 2:02:22

3y ago2:02:22

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On the fiftieth anniversary of the Watergate break-in, Rob and six fellow historians discuss the international and domestic political contexts leading up to the event, the break-in and subsequent investigations, and the short- and long-term consequences of Watergate on American political and constitutional history. Thanks to historians Mike Green, …

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Jake Malby on how ultra running saved his life, and the gift of service 53:08

3y ago53:08

53:08

Warning This episode talks about suicidal thoughts & depression. It's also impactful and life-changing. I've waited to release this to coincide with men's mental health week. As a runner, I was stoked to grab some time with the Forest Goat Jake Malby. Jake opens up on how ultra running saved his life and his addiction and mental health struggles. J…

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Living simply and with gratitude with Katie Mitchell 59:01

3y ago59:01

59:01

I came across Katie in a gratitude project I did recently. Her morning gratitudes were incredible. Here's one: (Today, I am grateful for cherry blossoms! The first blossoms opened this morning on our cherry tree. She is the Grand-dam of all our fruit trees, and her blossoms signal the beginning of the blossom cascade. We will be swimming in a sea o…

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Careers in History: Rob Denning - Associate Dean for History, SNHU 13:56

3y ago13:56

13:56

In this episode, re-broadcast from the Passion and Practicality podcast series, Rob discusses the skills that students learn while in pursuit of a history degree that will be valuable on the job market after graduation (even in fields that don't include the word "history"). He also describes some of the ways that students can prepare for the job ma…

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Digital Careers for Historians: John Bertland - Digital Librarian/Content Specialist, Presidio Trust 58:27

3+ y ago58:27

58:27

John Bertland is the Digital Librarian and Content Specialist for the Presidio Trust in San Francisco, California. In this episode, we discuss John’s academic and professional background, his work at the Presidio Trust, and we end with a story about mules. Recommendations Harwood P. Hinton and Jerry Thompson, Courage Above All Things: General John …

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Let's talk writing, life and her new book Keep Moving the Journal with Maggie Smith. 1:07:45

3+ y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

This conversation was a gift. I left buzzing for the rest of the day. It was so much fun to talk with author Maggie Smith about her new book Keep Moving The Journal. We go everywhere in this conversation, from her beginning as a writer, to take the leap into professional writing, and why she loves having diversity in her career. This episode is for…

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Let's Talk the big four of wellness with Tim James (Chemical Free Body) 1:18:05

3+ y ago1:18:05

1:18:05

We have a fantastic Conscious Conversation with wellness expert Tim James from Chemical Free Body. Tim shares his incredible story and then dives into his four foundations for wellness. This episode is filled with simple and practical gold in relation to your holistic wellness. If you've been playing around with wellness and sitting on the fence, t…

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A soulful and beautiful conversation on all things mindfulness & simplicity with Anne Smith 58:25

3+ y ago58:25

58:25

This is the perfect episode to grab a coffee and journal, sit in the sun and get lost in two friends having a conversation about something they love. I loved getting to talk with Barefoot and Thankful's creator Anne Smith. We get lost in a discussion around mindfulness, living small and parenting. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed co…

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Constitution Day 2021: Elections, Protests, and Transfers of Power 1:16:42

3+ y ago1:16:42

1:16:42

It’s Constitution Day, and we are celebrating with a roundtable discussion of elections, protests, and the transfer of political power in the context of the Constitution of the United States by a panel of historians including Natalie Sweet, Ryan Tripp, and Joel Tscherne. Associate Dean Robert Denning hosts the presentation. Listeners can access thi…

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Let's Talk Good Anxiety with Wendy Suzuki 1:01:43

3+ y ago1:01:43

1:01:43

This could be the most timely book you have ever read. I sat down with Neuroscientist and author Wendy Suzuki and unpacked her incredible career. We explore how she found herself focussing her career on the brain-changing benefits of exercise, her greatest mentor and, of course, her new book, Good Anxiety. I have read Good Anxiety, and it's one of …

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Writing Local History: Joe Flickinger - High School Teacher and Local Historian 43:25

3+ y ago43:25

43:25

Joe Flickinger teaches high school history outside Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the Vice President of the Green Township Historical Association. In this episode, Rob, Jimmy, and Joe discuss how to research and write local history, with examples from Joe’s writings on the Bridgetown Cemetery, suburbanization in Colerain Township, and the bicentennial of…

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Let's talk energy and quantum human design with Miranda Mitchell 1:01:51

3+ y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Have you ever felt energetically out of alignment, your vibration is low? Today we explore energy; our energy and how to understand and use our energy better? Miranda Mitchell is a transformation coach that specialises in quantum human design. This is a fascinating story of how Miranda has grown and transformed herself and the incredible work she i…

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Preserving History: Jennifer Bryant - Preservation Compliance Officer, Colorado State Historical Preservation Office (encore) 25:10

3+ y ago25:10

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Encore presentation (and therefore outdated in just about every way): Jennifer Bryant is an instructor at SNHU and a preservation compliance officer with the Colorado State Historical Preservation Office. In this conversation, we talk about some aspects of the history of the American West, blindspots in history regarding violence against minority g…

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Let's talk mindfulness and mindful leadership with Catherine Sherlock 1:06:40

4y ago1:06:40

1:06:40

We go deep into mindful leadership with Higher Mindfulness founder Catherine Sherlock. This episode challenges many traditional mindfulness narratives and gets into some great areas around brain waves, performance and the importance of mind wandering. If you're a leader or parent, add this episode to your library and get ready to explore another co…

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Preserving History: Jen Bryant - Facility Management Compliance Specialist, National Park Service (update) 1:12:05

4y ago1:12:05

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Jennifer Bryant appeared in our third episode back in 2017, and in this episode Jimmy and Rob catch up with Jen to discuss her new job and then wander down a variety of historical footpaths to discuss environmental history, the American West, historical memory, and the future history to be written about the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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