Best Mike Maynard Podcasts (2025)

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The Human Side of Automation - Learning to Trust the Machines with Shay Howe 32:09

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In this episode of That Tech Pod, we get into the next industrial revolution, Industry 5.0, where technology and people work together instead of competing for the same space. Shay Howe, Chief Strategy Officer at ActiveCampaign, joins us to unpack how automation is evolving from efficiency-driven systems to human-centered collaboration. We explore h…

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A sit down with Tigers football Head Coach and quarterback 26:52

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On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard sit down with Tigers Head Coach Patrick Mitchell and quarterback Brady Hendrick. We discuss how the regular season went, a shared passion for small town football and expectations for a successful postseason. Hear about all of that and more on this week's episode.…

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Episode #276 - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Part 2: Cleveland Connection, Supporting Bands and Venue 35:40

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In August 2025, Night Demon played one of only two American Curse of the Damned anniversary shows at the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. In this week's episode, you will learn why it was a unique experience for the band and what made the night so meaningful for them in this city. The guys explain how they wanted the show to be more abo…

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Album 7 Track 21 - What's Poppin? Jeep…Sex and/or Family Friendly? 20:20

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Album 7 Track 21 - What's Poppin? Jeep…Sex and/or Family Friendly? We are back in the virtual building with a special episode of Brands, Beats, & Bytes - What's Poppin' Edition. Today we are diving into the recent Jeep/Wagoneer marketing tactic - Sex and/or Family friendly vehicle? We'd love to hear your thoughts - find us on social media and drop …

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Fab Four On The Fast Track 53:06

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Send us a text Four state champions, four distinct paths, one honest conversation about what it really takes to get faster, stay healthy, and choose the right next step. We bring Lili, McKenna, Marissa, and Piper together to go beyond highlight reels and talk through the decisions, data, and doubts that shape a young distance runner’s future. From …

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Republicans and Evangelicals: Abortion 47:29

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Give to help Chris continue to make Truce A lot of evangelicals are now single-issue voters, and that issue is abortion. But that was not always the case. In fact, for a great deal of American history, abortion was largely seen as a Catholic issue. There are, of course, exceptions. But most evangelicals and Protestants were divided on the subject, …

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Mastering Social Media in B2B – Emily Thompson – CoSchedule 29:06

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Emily Thompson, Marketing Manager at CoSchedule, joins the podcast to share practical strategies for building smarter, more consistent social media content. She explains how marketers can use content pillars, batching, and realistic posting goals to stay organised and authentic, and explores the differences between B2B and B2C strategies—where crea…

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140. A CEO's Story from an Affair, Loneliness, and Cocaine to Recovery, Gratitude, and Redemption. 42:19

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This conversation first aired in 2022 and quickly became a listener favorite. We’re bringing it back because the honesty, hope, and hard-won wisdom in Patrick’s story continue to help new listeners every week. In this encore episode, Patrick Lewis—President & CEO of Superior Rigging & Erecting Co.—shares an unfiltered journey of grit and grace: fro…

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Bad Medicine: AI’s Deadly Advice with Dr. Ross Albert 34:19

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In this episode of That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin talk with Kevin's brother, Dr. Ross Albert, Medical Director of Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice and Palliative Care, about one of the most unsettling trends in the digital age: health misinformation driven by AI. The conversation kicks off with a real case of a man hospitalized after following C…

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Episode #275 - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Part 1: History and Context 35:48

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In August 2025, Night Demon played a historic gig at the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. In this episode, we explore all the whys and wherefores of how this magical night came to be. The guys talk about their history in Cleveland and the incredible bond they formed with the NE Ohio diehards more than a decade ago. They also discuss the…

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Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang 1:19:44

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Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang In this thought-provoking episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes, the Brand Nerds sit down with Ivan Juzang, founder of MEE Productions, to explore how heart and humanity drive meaningful impact in marketing, storytelling, and social change. Ivan shares lessons from his unique journey—bridging priv…

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139. Design a Business That Serves Your Life — with Mike Michalowicz. 32:25

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Ever build a business to buy your freedom, only to feel like it’s stealing it? We sat down with Mike Michalowicz—author of Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and The Money Habit—to break the cycle of entrepreneurial poverty and design companies that give time, profit, and purpose back to their owners. Mike shares the core behavioral shift t…

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The Role of Video in Engaging Customers – RS Raghavan – Animaker 25:54

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RS Raghavan, CEO and Co-Founder of Animaker, joins the podcast to share how his passion for visual storytelling inspired a platform that makes video creation as easy as building a PowerPoint. RS explains how Animaker has evolved from a simple editing tool into an AI-powered platform that lets anyone generate videos from text prompts, turning what o…

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The Dual Life of a CTO and CISO: Balancing Risk, Speed, and Innovation with Ben Wilcox 24:40

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This week we sit down with Ben Wilcox, a tech leader who straddles two high-stakes worlds as both Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at ProArch. Ben shares how a teenage interest in “link lists” and web hosting turned into a 25-year career at the intersection of innovation and cybersecurity. We talk about what it really…

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Episode #274 - WJCU Takeover Part 2 1:15:22

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This week we bring you the second half of Night Demon's guest DJ appearance on WJCU's Metal on Metal radio show in Cleveland, Ohio in August 2025. During this episode, the band spins a fistful of songs they have covered, as well as selected tracks from the other acts who were appearing with them the following night onstage at the Rock'n'Roll Hall o…

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REMIX: Album 2 Track 4 – Tim Spengler, President M1 US, Former Worldwide CEO of Magna Global, President Initiative, President of Content Marketing and Revenue, I Heart Media and overall Media Maven 1:13:05

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REMIX: Album 2 Track 4 – Tim Spengler, President M1 US, Former Worldwide CEO of Magna Global, President Initiative, President of Content Marketing and Revenue, I Heart Media and overall Media Maven who has seen it all from both the agency side and the content/client side. Hey Brand Nerds! Filled with stories and challenging the hosts like no other,…

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Bob Richardson shares insight on pro sports, coach philosophy and local softball 35:27

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On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard host Columbia Basin Herald manager, publisher and Mavericks slowpitch pitching coach Bob Richardson in-studio. Richardson gives some takes on the current state of the Seattle Mariners and Seahawks. He also talks with us about how he got into coaching, how sports have been …

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Republicans and Evangelicals: The Death Penalty 45:26

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Give to help Chris continue making Truce In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the United States went years without using the death penalty. Not a single person was killed by injection, firing squad, hanging, or electric chair. But by the late 90s, we were killing around 100 convicted criminals per year. What happened? In 1972, the Supreme Court hande…

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138. From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever's Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency. 34:48

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Ever felt the ache of moving fast but going nowhere? We sat down with executive leader and author Chris Robinson to name the real culprit: complacency that creeps in after success and masquerades as progress. Chris calls it “careless security,” and once you see it, you can’t unsee it—in your calendar, your team, even your closest relationships. Chr…

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AI Won’t Make You Dumber—Unless You Let It. The Truth About AI Intelligence, Impact, and Imagination with Kevin Surace 30:43

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Two Kevins are better than one on this week’s That Tech Pod, as Kevin Albert and Laura sit down with Silicon Valley legend Kevin Surace, the inventor and entrepreneur, who helped shape everything from the first smartphone to the first digital assistant, decades before Siri or Alexa. Kevin S. shares stories from his time at General Magic, where he h…

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Mavericks girls soccer discusses season and more 28:14

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On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard sit down with Mavericks girls soccer Head Coach Alysha Overland, Miciah Higley and Amaya Perez. They give insight into their season thus far and where they hope to take it going forward into their next home game.By Columbia Basin Herald

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Episode #273 - WJCU Takeover Part 1 1:00:33

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In August 2025, Night Demon played the first of just two U.S. shows commemorating the 10 year anniversary of their Curse of the Damned debut album. The night before that historic performance, the band members appeared on WJCU's Metal on Metal radio broadcast to promote the gig and talk influences and band history. This week we bring you the first p…

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REMIX: Album 4 Track 19 - The Power of Community; Globally & Locally w/Bianca Blake 1:25:45

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REMIX: Album 4 Track 19 - The Power of Community; Globally & Locally w/Bianca Blake Brand Nerds! We have a seasoned marketer in the building today! Bianca Blake is bringing her career experience to the conversation that will make you consider how you are approaching marketing, the power of a community, and the grit and confidence it takes to make i…

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Consulting: It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Mentions Synergy with Jamie Bernard 20:46

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Today on the pod, Laura and Kevin talk with Jamie Bernard, Vice President of Solutions Strategy and Head of Global Solutions at Valiantys, about what it really takes to turn technical capabilities into business results. Jamie has spent her career at the crossroads of product strategy, innovation, and AI enablement, helping companies move beyond buz…

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137. How to Hear the Voice of God with Pastor Robby Gallaty. 1:04:57

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What if the loudest obstacles to hearing God are inside your own head? We sit down with Robby Gallaty—pastor, author, and former addict—who shares a raw story of burnout, confession, and revival that began not with a plan, but on a porch. Robby is the pastor of Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, TN, where a simple act of obedience sparked a powe…

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A sitdown interview with four Mavericks slow pitch seniors 22:32

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On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard sit down with four seniors on the Mavericks slow pitch softball team. We go over how the season went, wrapping up their senior fall and looking ahead to post season play.By Columbia Basin Herald

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The GEO Goldrush – How Generative AI Is Changing Brand Visibility – Leah Nurik – Brandi 27:06

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As people move away from traditional search engines and turn to AI tools for answers, Leah Nurik, Co-Founder and CEO of Brandi.ai, joins host Mike Maynard to explore how this change is transforming the way brands build visibility. Leah shares how her background in tech and agency leadership led to the creation of Brandi, a platform that helps compa…

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Episode #272 - Action Figure TV Commercial 36:52

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An exciting accessory to the Curse of the DamnedUltimate Edition boxset is the Axe-Wielding Eugene action figure. To highlight this cool merch item, Night Demon enlisted the services of longtime friend and former Midnight guitarist Shaun Vanek to create a 30-second commercial. In this episode, you will hear all about how that commercial came to be …

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Album 7 Track 19 - Mentorship, Marketing, and Mastery w/Bill Pearce 1:24:46

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Album 7 Track 19 - Mentorship, Marketing, and Mastery w/Bill Pearce Brand Nerds, welcome back to Brands, Beats, & Bytes! While LT may have met today's guest at an MLB game - he's a true Brand Nerd at heart and has brought the jew-els to today's episode. Bill Pearce has a background of CPG, brand and marketing, and is now leading the future through …

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Republicans and Evangelicals | Bob Jones University v. The United States 29:56

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By Chris Staron

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136. Building Resilience: Terry Healey’s REBAR Journey from Cancer to Purpose. 29:57

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By Aaron Walker

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Help Wanted: Apply Within. The Future of Hiring with Indeed Flex’s James Terry 24:43

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By Laura Milstein, Gabriela Schulte and Kevin Albert

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Quincy sports, local volleyball, and Seahawks 27:51

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On this episode of the Basin Box Score podcast, hosts Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez revisit recent events in Basin sports. Quincy football got their first win of the season while the girls soccer team pulled off competitive wins. Caleb shares the current standings of Basin volleyball at the high school and collegiate level. Discussion on the Seahawk…

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Episode #271 - Curse at 10: Axe Wielding Eugene 54:43

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As part of the 10th anniversary celebration for Curse of the Damned, Night Demon have unveiled their first action figure for Axe-Wielding Eugene, the sinister black-clad figure on the album cover. In this episode, we tackle the questions of why Night Demon decided to do an action figure and how the character came to be named Eugene. The bulk of the…

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Album 7 Track 18 - The Power of Culture-Led Brands w/Tebogo Kakurupa 1:17:24

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Album 7 Track 18 - The Power of Culture-Led Brands w/Tebogo Kakurupa Brand Nerds, we are going global today and reporting live from our virtual building with guest Tebogo Kakurupa of South Africa! Tebogo has a strong passion for culture and has brought that into each and every project he has worked on. Sharing South Africa's Heritage Day with us, T…

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Ed Gerber 15:57

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Take a moment to refocus on Christ with the Trinity Western University Chapel Podcast. Hosted by Chaplain Ed Gerber, Chapel messages are delivered by a wide range of speakers and seek to touch on topics of special relevance for today's Christian. TWU Chapel seeks to empower the Trinity Western University community to think truthfully, act justly, a…

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135. The Mentee’s Posture: How Humility Unlocks Growth: Part 2. 27:34

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You can feel the difference when someone knows your life well enough to catch your tone on the first hello. That’s the power running through this conversation with Bret Barnhart—twelve years of weekly mentorship that turned business growth into something deeper: a resilient marriage, a healthier relationship with his dad, and a family vision his ki…

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Could AI Replace Developers? The Future of Engineering with Bit's Gilad Shoham 34:14

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This week on That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin are joined by Gilad Shoham, VP of Engineering at Bit, to talk about the future of AI-driven development, composable architecture, and the cyber risks that come with them. Gilad has spent his career at the intersection of startups, enterprise engineering, and open-source communities, and he brings a clear,…

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Local sports recap, Mariners, and upcoming top matchups 26:28

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On this episode of the Basin Box Score, hosts Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez discuss recent events in Basin sports. The Moses Lake cross country team recently returned from the Woodbridge Invitational in California. The Mavericks slow pitch team remains undefeated. Caleb shares an update on youth football in Moses Lake. The Mariners finishing their h…

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Episode #270 - Curse at 10: Save Me Now 44:23

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This week we conclude our 10-year anniversary retrospective on Night Demon's Curse of the Damned track by track, by exploring the album closer, 'Save Me Now." Although this track was covered in depth in Episodes 202-203, we revisit it now and expose new nooks and crannies, details that have never before surfaced. Among other nuggets, you will learn…

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Album 7 Track 17 - Elevating Your Brand Through Music w/Jesse Kirshbaum 1:11:29

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Album 7 Track 17 - Elevating Your Brand Through Music w/Jesse Kirshbaum Brand Nerds, our guest today is a true intersection of brand, tech, and culture. Jesse Kirshbaum, Founder of NUE Agency is a true brand and music pioneer, bringing his wide range of experience and knowledge to our virtual building! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:…

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The Power of Gifting in B2B Marketing: Insights from Ben Smith of Reachdesk 27:16

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Ben Smith, Marketing Director at Reachdesk, shares his journey from professional ice skater to marketing leader and dives into the power of gifting in B2B. He explains how Reachdesk helps businesses source, personalize, and automate gifting at a global scale, and why combining physical and digital experiences creates deeper customer connections. Be…

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Leanne Smythe 14:09

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By TWU Chapel

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134. The Mentor’s Seat: Why Pouring Into Others Changes Everything: Part 1. 36:33

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What happens when a successful business owner realizes that achieving his financial goals left him feeling completely empty? Bret Barnhart had built Barnhart Excavating from $1,500 to a thriving company, but found himself miserable, angry, and struggling with high blood pressure in his twenties. His wake-up call came when reaching a long-desired fi…

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A Personal Message and Exciting News! 5:32

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Give to help Chris make Truce! Do you love Truce? I love making Truce! Together, we can continue this important show. Would you help Chris reach his goal of $40,000? You can send a check to: PO Box 3434 Jackson, WY 83001 Or give through Patreon, Paypal, Venmo, or a credit card on the website! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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Why the Future of Tech Depends on Better Leadership with Uma Subramanian 24:51

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This week Kevin and Laura sit down with Uma Subramanian, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leaders, Inc. Uma shares her journey from leading initiatives at Microsoft to building a global platform dedicated to helping tech professionals unlock their leadership potential. We explore what “limitless” leadership really means, the behaviors that often hold p…

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A sitdown with Mavericks volleyball senior Kardyn Martinez and Head Coach Krystal Trammell 34:54

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On this episode of the Basin Box Score, hosts Caleb Perez and Mike Maynard sit down with Kardyn Martinez and Krystal Trammell of the Moses Lake Mavericks volleyball team. Martinez shares her experience setting a school record and opens up about her time in the Mavs program.By Columbia Basin Herald

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Episode #269 - Curse at 10: Killer 47:40

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As we continue our track-by-track rundown of Night Demon's Curse of the Damned album for its 10th anniversary, we reach the penultimate song, "Killer." One of the most rarely aired tunes in the band's catalog, "Killer" epitomizes an underrated deep cut. In this episode, Night Demon members discuss the musical and lyrical inspiration for the song, w…

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Album 7 Track 16 - Health is the True Wealth w/Scott Robinson 1:12:26

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Album 7 Track 16 - Health is the True Wealth w/Scott Robinson We have family in the building, Brand Nerds! Today's special guest is a former Coke (KO) alum and close friend and colleague of our hosts. We are getting wisdom and jew-els dropped that will inspire you and help you in your career. We know that you'll love it and can't wait to hear your …