Best Michael Tipper Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 687 - Tipper Gore's "Filthy Fifteen" Worst To First Part 2 w/The ATTT All-Stars 1:44:54

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Is this an appropriate time to talk about censorship? How about freedom of speech? How about the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Of America? We didn't plan it this way but history is rhyming in a big way right now, so we're actually glad to be taking a narrow-eyed look back at the past. 40 years ago this month Washington wa…

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Episode 686 - Tipper Gore's "Filthy Fifteen" Worst To First Part 1 w/The ATTT All-Stars 1:51:08

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40 years ago this week our nation was under assault by forces of evil. These forces were conspiring to control artists and take away Americans' constitutionally-guaranteed rights to freedom of expression. In the halls of the United States Senate, three righteous warriors - Frank Zappa, Dee Snider and John Denver - stood up for artists and free spee…

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Episode 685 - Top Ten "Separate The Art" Artists Part 2 w/Chris Van Gompel, DJ Hostettler & Dixie Jacobs 1:23:05

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It can be done! With the help of our good friends Chris Van Gompel, DJ Hostettler and Dixie Jacobs, we actually succeeded in "Separating The Art" from some of our favorite artists who for whatever reason are total jerks, creepers or worse, but we can still enjoy their music, if we work at it. Picks 5-1 are featured here, with some truly bad behavio…

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Episode 684 - Top Ten "Separate The Art" Artists Part 1 w/Chris Van Gompel, DJ Hostettler & Dixie Jacobs 1:12:02

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Can we actually separate the art from the artist? Well, if you're willing to contort yourself around some pretty terrible behavior, the art you are separating from the artists involved better be worth it. Only the best of the best can get away with being the worst of the worst and have us still wanting to enjoy their art. From bleak to dark, this l…

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Episode 683 - Top Ten Soulful Songs Of Hope Volume 2 Part 2 w/Michael Collins 1:07:57

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"Now more than ever." We say it so often the true meaning of it is in danger of getting lost. We didn't ask to be put in the daily pressure cooker that is society in the year 2025, but we're here and we HOPE we're getting our message out there. Badass drummer and swell human being Michael Collins knows what we're after, and he is on hand to help gi…

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Episode 682 - Top Ten Soulful Songs Of Hope Volume 2 Part 1 w/Michael Collins 1:11:10

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If you're like us, you're good and tired of living in unprecedented times. It's hard to truly hope after all we've been through, but dammit we're going to try our best. Top Ten Soulful Songs Of Hope is what we need. What we also need is an excellent hang with actual rock star and good friend to us here at ATTT HQ, drummer extraordinaire Michael Col…

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Episode 681 - Top Ten Greatest Hits Hits Part 2 w/Giovanny Blanco 1:19:18

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"You're that nerd!" Yeah so what? The Hardest-Working Man In Music In LA Giovanny Blanco and I are quite comfortable with our nerdly ways, and we've stumbled upon a topic that suits our particular brand of music obsession. Top Ten Greatest Hits Hits is our love letter to the classic Greatest Hits collection, and those tracks that made their first a…

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Episode 680 - Top Ten Greatest Hits Hits Part 1 w/Giovanny Blanco 1:24:23

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If you nerd like we nerd, you'll find it easy to pull a playlist out of whatever scenario you can think of. Thankfully we have nerdly kindred spirits around here, like our good friend Giovanny Blanco. Gio gets the ridiculous fun you can have with a topic like Top Ten Greatest Hits Hits. Here in TTGHH Part 1, we're revealing picks 10-6 in our list o…

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Episode 679 - Top Ten Filipino Rock Stars Part 2 w/Severo & Walter Ino 1:14:02

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Here in Part 2, the top half of the list for Top Ten Filipino Rock Stars is filled with legendary legends that are still building those legends to this very day. We had a great time jawing about the greatest Filipino rock stars with 2 gents who fit the bill, and that's no joke. The Thrilla From Manila, the mighty Severo (The Smithereens) joins forc…

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Episode 678 - Top Ten Filipino Rock Stars Part 1 w/Severo & Walter Ino 51:16

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Hello, kamusta and mabuhay to our Filipino friends around the globe! All Time Top Ten prides itself on bringing the most musical variety possible, and here's a fun and educational example. Some of the most heralded and under-heralded musical talents either come from the Philippines or have Filipino blood. Luckily ATTT has in our midst two actual Fi…

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Episode 677 - Top Ten Songs From The American Graffiti Soundtrack Part 2 w/Paul & Elizabeth Eisen 51:45

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Much like our friends George Lucas, Wolfman Jack, Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids, and even Sha Na Na, we have no problem with nostalgia over here at ATTT HQ. We tread heavily in the music and feelings of the past. How could you not, considering the present and the future? "Where were you in '62?" is the mantra of the film and soundtrack to t…

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Episode 676 - Top Ten Songs From The American Graffiti Soundtrack w/Elizabeth & Paul Eisen 54:04

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Where were you in '62? The magical nostalgic world of the film American Graffiti seems about as close to heaven as one could get. A long night of adventure on the town, with all the cars and all the fun, but especially all of the incredible music. The Great Wolfman Jack provided the soundtrack to that magical world, spinning the best rock n roll, s…

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Episode 675 - Top Ten Problematic Musicals Part 2 w/Shannon Hurley, Joe Lavelle & Kate Bundy 1:48:36

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Consider yourself warned, some of the musicals that are featured here in Top Ten Problematic Musicals Part 2 are so cringe that the people that made them pretend they don't exist. Now THAT'S problematic. Shannon Hurley, Joe Lavelle and Kate Bundy aka "the Breakfast Cereal Mascot Bunch" are back to bring the pain with picks 5-1 in Part 2 of our harr…

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Episode 674 - Top Ten Problematic Musicals Part 1 w/Shannon Hurley, Joe Lavelle & Kate Bundy 1:34:44

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Just because we 'can' talk about this stuff doesn't mean we 'should' talk about it, but we're gonna anyway. Musicals have come a long way over the years, as has our society, present moment notwithstanding. There are just some narrative subjects, or bits of dialogue or song lyric or casting choices, that you just can't get away with in today's world…

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Episode 673 - Top Ten Songs That Reference San Francisco Part 2 w/David Daskal 1:14:58

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Last week we left our heart there, this week we're going to leave our soul. We love San Francisco! To celebrate the Paris Of The West, aka "The City", we have to count down our favorite songs that reference San Francisco. To accomplish this task, we had to turn to the trusty ears of the one and only David Harold Daskal, who has been a Bay Area resi…

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Episode 672 - Top Ten Songs That Reference San Francisco Part 1 w/David Daskal 59:32

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We want to congratulate the great David Daskal, for celebrating 10 years of living in the Bay Area. We've been left in the lurch for a long time, but we're glad he's out there and thriving. As tribute, we must present our favorite songs that reference the proverbial City By The Bay. Here in Top Ten Songs That Reference San Francisco Part 1, we're j…

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Episode 671 - Top Ten Songs That Whisper Part 2 w/Ryan Blake 59:36

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Welp, not much to explain here. TOP TEN SONGS THAT WHISPER is exactly what you should expect, songs that have whispering in them. Need we say more? Let's just add this: we always look forward to having a great time with our old pal Ryan Blake, and he brought it as per usual. Picks 5-1 are featured here in Part 2. If you missed Part 1, check it out:…

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Episode 670 - Top Ten Songs That Whisper Part 1 w/Ryan Blake 59:10

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Look, do you really need an explanation for this one? Songs with whispering, songs that whisper, songs that softly sing sweet nothings in your ear. This is one eclectic list and that's partially thanks to this week's special guest, The Old Whispering Boy Himself, Ryan Blake. Picks 10-6 are featured in Top Ten Songs That Whisper, Part 1. Dig on Ryan…

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Episode 669 - Top Ten Unique Voices That Sound Great Together Part 2 w/Gabe Scalone 1:09:24

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They're two great tastes that taste great together. They are the chocolate and peanut butter of music. We will never tire of this reference. Gen X forever. Anyway, here in Top Ten Unique Voices That Sound Great Together, we wrap things up with Gabe Scalone and finish our count down of those unlikely and unique voice combos that sound incredible whe…

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Episode 668 - Top Ten Unique Voices That Sound Great Together Part 1 w/Gabe Scalone 1:04:03

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What's better than one unique voice? Do you have to ask? Here in Top Ten Unique Voices That Sound Great Together, our good friend and returning champion Gabe Scalone lays out his vision for an obvious but awesome topic. Here it is in a nutshell - 2 singers that have unmistakable flair and originality, combining forces like the finest chocolate and …

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Episode 667 - Top Ten Songs About Resilience Part 2 w/Steve Goodie 46:24

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Just like the Goonies, we here at ATTT never say die. Down here, this is our time, and we'll be damned if we're going to let evil forces ruin what precious time we have here on the planet. We must remain resilient, and thankfully special guest Steve Goodie is on hand to help us curate a list of songs that will get you through your current moment of…

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Episode 666 - Top Ten Songs About Resilience Part 1 w/Steve Goodie 51:56

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It doesn't take too much to keep us going in the face of hard times. A smile from a stranger, an invite to hang with a beloved friend or relative, an actual hang with a beloved friend or relative, a walk in nature, or even something as simple as a song. Human beings, for all of their faults, are a remarkably resilient bunch. We can and will endure,…

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Episode 665 - Top Ten Songs From The Works Of David Lynch Part 2 w/Matt Dinan 1:09:36

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"Someone might say, I don't understand music; but most people experience music emotionally and would agree that music is an abstraction. You don't need to put music into words right away—you just listen. Cinema is a lot like music. It can be very abstract, but people have a yearning to make intellectual sense of it, to put it right into words." - D…

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Episode 664 - Top Ten Songs From The Works Of David Lynch Part 1 w/Matt Dinan 1:07:52

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Earlier this year, the world lost a giant. We here at ATTT HQ are big fans of artists. Artists, complicated and strange so they may seem, are the lifeblood of creativity and man-and-woman-made joy on this bleak planet of ours. In the realm of film & television, David Lynch is in the pantheon of artistic creators, especially when you consider how ex…

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Episode 663 - Top Ten Punk Rock Iconoclasts Part 2 w/Ryan Stockstad & Chris Bickel 1:10:17

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It's still Punk Rock Time., and it's going to continue to be Punk Rock Time for a while, so we might as well embrace it. Top Ten Punk Rock Iconoclasts Part 2 features picks 5-1 in our epic countdown of the ones we look to for courage to challenge authority, spit in the eye of convention and tell Nazi punks where they can go. Our punker pals Ryan St…

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Episode 662 - Top Ten Punk Rock Iconoclasts Part 1 w/Ryan Stockstad & Chris Bickel 1:17:27

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"This is not a time to be dismayed, this is punk rock time. This is what Joe Strummer trained you for. It is now time to go. You’re a good person. That means more now more than ever." - Henry Rollins We could not have said it better, Henry. If 2025 isn't punk rock time, then when is? The word ICONOCLAST is defined by Merriam-Webster as “A person wh…

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Episode 661 - Top Ten Albums Of 1995 Part 2 w/Dustin Prince 1:11:27

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If you don't get what was so great about the 90s, you definitely weren't there. As we've said, 1995 is the most 90s year of the decade, and ATTT couldn't think of a better way to celebrate 30 years of the existence of that excellent year than with an epic top ten list. The always affable Dustin Prince returns for TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 1995 Part 2, in w…

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Episode 660 - Top Ten Albums Of 1995 Part 1 w/Dustin Prince 56:21

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30 years ago should not be nearly as long ago as it is. To me and my fellow Gen-Xer pal Dustin Prince, 1995 seems like just a few years ago. Even though some of it is a blur, we do have vivid nostalgic memories of that fine year, and musically speaking, 1995 ranks up there with just about any year you can name. As it happens to come in the middle o…

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Episode 659 - Top Ten "Woman" Songs Part 2 w/Sky Nicholas & Tara Austin 55:08

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Happy Women's History Month from your feminism-supporting pals at ATTT. Here in Top Ten "Woman" Songs we're celebrating the LA Woman, the Evil Woman and even the Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress). Our good friends Sky Nicholas and Tara Austin are back to help us count down our favorite songs with that magic word in the title. Picks 5-1 are feature…

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Episode 658 - Top Ten "Woman" Songs Part 1 w/Sky Nicholas & Tara Austin 1:00:29

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People, let's all get together and celebrate Women's History Month! ATTT is contributing the only way we know how - with a list. Top Ten "Woman" Songs is simply that, songs with the word "Woman" in the title. Our list has a small caveat, which you'll hear about. You'll also hear the dulcet tones of our esteemed guests, Sky Nicholas and Tara Austin,…

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Episode 657 - Top Ten Black Icons Of Hard Rock Part 2 w/Oscar Jordan 1:36:28

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Once again, we'd like to wish a happy Black History Month to one and all. Our friend Oscar Jordan continues our schooling on the art of Black Rock and all of the spices and flavors that go into this incredibly rich rock subgenre. Join us for Top Ten Black Icons Of Hard Rock, where here in Part 2, we praise the most iconic of icons with picks 5-1. I…

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Episode 656 - Top Ten Black Icons Of Hard Rock Part 1 w/Oscar Jordan 1:12:01

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ATTT hopes you have a fantastic Black History Month. One thing you might not know about is the history of Black musicians in the genre of hard rock. It should be of no surprise that the lists of greats in this category goes miles beyond Jimi Hendrix. To help us explore Black culture in hard rock, punk and metal, we have enlisted one who knows this …

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Episode 655 - Top Ten University High Alumni Part 2 w/Morty Coyle & Jordan Summers 1:09:23

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We told you! University High School in West Los Angeles is a legendary place for a reason. The phrase "only in LA" comes to mind when you take a look at a list of the incredibly talented superstars - from film, music and elsewhere - that have attended this hallowed schoolhouse. Our pals Morty Coyle and Jordan Summers are also incredibly talented su…

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Episode 654 - Top Ten University High Alumni Part 1 w/Morty Coyle & Jordan Summers 1:06:58

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If you've ever heard the phrase "this could only happen in LA", you'll know that Los Angeles is a fascinating and bizarre city, with millions of transplants clogging up the freeways, trying to make their mark in the entertainment capitol of the world. For those who grew up here, this stuff is old hat. For example, Morty Coyle and Jordan Summers are…

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Effective Collaboration For Greater Productivity With Gill Tiney 51:31

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Effective collaboration is the key to being able to leverage the skills, knowledge, wisdom, energy and effort of others. Aristotle said "the whole is greater than the sum of the parts" and never is that more true than when you collaborate effectively with a group of like minded (and like-hearted) individuals. In this episode you'll hear how Gill Ti…

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Self Limiting Beliefs And What To Do About Them With Steve McDermott 1:01:44

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[WARNING - in the introduction, Michael says the the full title of Steve's new book which does contain profanity] Self limiting beliefs will definitely get in the way of you developing your productivity. If you don’t deal with them then they’ll also prevent you from achieving peak performance. This episode covers what a self limiting belief is, whe…

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Forming Productive Habits That Work With Steve Marriott 52:34

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Episode Summary Forming Productive Habits is a key skill to develop if you want to up your game and get more done. There’s a lot of folklore and old wives tales about what you need to do and how long it takes to form any habit. However a growing body of behavioural and neuroscience research has helped us understand what happens when we form a habit…

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How To Sleep Better For Productive Peak Performance With Wellbeing Expert Celynn Morin 45:40

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Knowing how to sleep better is an important skill to develop if you want to become a productive peak performer. More and more research is starting to reveal just how important sleep is to your well being, your health and ultimately how much you can get done in your busy day. In this episode we discuss the things you can do during your day with well…

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Success Mindset For Consistent Peak Performance With Gavin Ingham 44:32

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Having a Success Mindset is a key factor in whether or not you’ll become a peak performer. There are three factors that contribute to the consistency of any success you have. In this episode I discuss those three factors together with a powerful peak performance ideology with super sales expert and motivation coach Gavin Ingham. Gavin Ingham, an ex…

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Business Goal Setting And Planning That Works - Robert Craven 45:44

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Effective business goal setting and planning are crucial if a business is to succeed. It is the foundation to developing a successful business strategy and then executing on that strategy to make it happen. The goal setting and planning principles that apply to create a successful business also apply to create a successful and productive life. In t…

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How To Focus On Things Others Might Find Boring - Nick Isaac 48:30

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How to focus is a key skill to develop, especially when we are bombarded by so much information and are at the mercy of so much distraction. Having the ability to tune out the noise so you can tune into the important stuff is one that can be developed. There are a variety of ways to do it and in this interview with Queen’s Counsel Nick Isaac, a ver…

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Coaching Questions For Productivity To Get More Done - Adam Harris 37:19

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Being able to get others to be the best they can be is a skill entrepreneurs must have. One way of doing that is asking quality questions. If you are trying to get others to get more of the right stuff done, then asking the right coaching questions for productivity works really well. In this interview with entrepreneur and CEO coach Adam Harris, we…

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Welcome To The Peak Performance Productivity Podcast 9:40

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In this first trailer episode of the Peak Performance Productivity Podcast, host Michael Tipper explains: What the podcast is about How you will benefit from listening and becoming a subscriber The format of the interviews He shares how the podcast will help you discover how super achievers think, what they do and what they believe so they can oper…