Best Practically Superheroes Podcasts (2025)

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The First Customer - The Hidden Dynamics That Make Communities Thrive with CEO Rob Wenger 27:17

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7h ago27:17

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Rob Wenger, CEO and founder of Higher Logic. Rob shares how Higher Logic evolved from a LinkedIn-style networking idea into a powerful engagement platform serving over 3,000 clients worldwide. With a focus on professional communities—ranging from doctors and accountants to global corporations—Rob exp…

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Labubu 👹—Describing Creepy Things (Spanish Quickie) 3:19

3d ago3:19

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👉 Listen to Spanish Quickie, short lessons for beginners. Available on all major listening apps ⬇️ 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple podcast 🎧 Amazon Music / Audible 🎧 IHeart Radio 👹 In this episode of Spanish Quickie, you’ll practice Spanish vocabulary to describe monsters and objects with a short listening activity. Great for beginners who want fun Spanish pract…

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#18 - Physical Descriptions in Spanish 7:33

5d ago7:33

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🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime. Learn how to describe people in Spanish—height, hair, and skin color—so you can talk about friends, family, or even a crime suspect with ease 😅 Ready for this? ¡Vamos! 📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ https://latinele.com/physica…

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High Performance HR - Cultural Mapping And Development 27:27

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Lucinda looks at the critical role of organisational culture in driving high performance and compliance, emphasising that culture, often defined as "the way we do things around here," significantly influences employee engagement, behaviour, and decision-making. She also discusses practical tools for mapping and diagnosing culture, such as Cameron a…

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The First Customer - The Practice of Longevity in Digital Product Work with Mile6 Founder Tim Haak 32:22

7d ago32:22

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Tim Haak, founder and Vice President of Innovation at Mile6. Tim shares how growing up in a small-town family business shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, and how his curiosity for technology led him to build his first websites as a teenager—before he even had his driver’s license. From those humble …

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#17 - From Friendly to Rude: Spanish Adjectives for Personality 7:41

12d ago7:41

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🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime. 🤫 Want to gossip about your friends in Spanish? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn key personality adjectives to describe friends and family, both the nice and not-so-nice ones. Through a fun dialogue, discover words like…

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The First Customer - Turning Wearable Noise Into Boardroom Gold with ROOK Founder Marco Benitez 27:19

14d ago27:19

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Marco Benitez, CEO and founder of ROOK, a company revolutionizing how wearable health data is integrated and used. Marco opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, from growing up in Mexico to moving his family to the U.S. to pursue bigger opportunities. He reflects on how his first startup shaped h…

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#16 - La Familia 🫶 (The Family in Spanish) 7:27

19d ago7:27

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🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Wanna talk about your familia with your amigos? In this episode, you’ll learn basic family vocabulary in Spanish and how to use possessive adjectives. ¡Vamos! 📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ https://latinele.com/family-voc…

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High Performance HR - Talent Development 28:32

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Lucinda examines talent retention and development, building on the previous discussion about attracting talent, and emphasising the importance of creating a high-performance culture that not only draws in great people but also keeps them engaged and motivated. Lucinda explores the evolving definition of talent, highlighting the need for inclusivity…

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The First Customer - Redesigning Work to Break the Hiring Game with CEO and Founder Umair Khan 26:12

21d ago26:12

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Umair Khan, CEO and founder of Techamana. Umair explains that Techamana is a vetted talent marketplace designed to stand apart from traditional freelance platforms. Techamana ensures quality by rigorously evaluating technical skills, communication, and cultural fit before admitting freelancers to the…

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#15 - 🦸‍♂️ The Superhero Guide to Spanish Verbs: Regular, Irregular & Reflexive 6:35

26d ago6:35

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🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime. What do Spanish verbs and superheroes have in common? 🦸‍♂️ In this fun episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll discover how regular, irregular, and reflexive verbs work, through the lens of iconic superheroes like Captain America, Hulk, and…

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Losing 50 Years of Autism Progress, Revisionist History & Conspiracy Theories , RFK Jr, MAHA & more 1:09:53

26d ago1:09:53

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on on the growing reaction to HHS Sec RFK, Jr's and President Trump's comments on Autism at the recent cabinet meetin. Reporter Eric Garcia, who usually joins us to talk his coverage of congress joins to talk about the danger of losing 50 years of progress in advocating and understanding Autism …

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The First Customer - Building The Business of Invisible Chemistry with Founding CEO Melissa Sherman 24:07

28d ago24:07

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Melissa Sherman, founding CEO of MOBILion Systems, Inc. Melissa shares how her Midwestern upbringing and early career at DuPont shaped her blend of science and business acumen, transforming her from a researcher into a CEO. She talks about discovering her passion for building businesses around comple…

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#14 - How to Say Your Phone Number in Spanish ☎️ (Numbers 0–10) 4:26

1M ago4:26

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🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime. 🔢 Learning Spanish numbers just got easier! In this episode, you’ll master numbers from 0 to 10 en español and practice asking for a phone number with a fun listening activity. By the end, you’ll know how to say and understand phone numbers in Spanis…

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The Political Issues and Cultural Controversies Fracturing the United Kingdom with guest Oliver Dean 36:50

1M ago36:50

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we're back "across the pond" to check in on our United Kingdom friends with Oliver Dean joining us from the UK. What's going on in UK politics with a two-party system that for the first time in hundreds of years faces a real third threat in Reform, the flailing Labour government under PM Keir Starmer, and how there is…

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The First Customer - How a 350-Year-Old Chocolate Brand Still Breaks the Rules with Dan Abel Jr. 33:23

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Dan Abel Jr., the Chief Chocolate Officer of Bissinger’s Chocolate. Dan shares how his family grew up immersed in the candy business—starting from a small family-run operation in 1981 to acquiring and leading the iconic Bissinger’s brand today. Dan walks us through their unique family dynamic, how ea…

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The First Customer - Mastering the Zero Harm Baby Formula with President and CEO Adam Dakin 28:42

1M ago28:42

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Adam Dakin, President and CEO of Keriton. Adam’s entrepreneurial journey starts with selling hats and t-shirts in college before building multiple venture-backed startups and leading health tech investments at DreamIt Ventures. When Keriton’s investors seek new leadership, Adam steps in with a plan t…

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Anatomy of a political rally: Bernie Sanders in West Virginia w/ local reporter Justice Hudson 1:12:05

1M ago1:12:05

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on US Senator Bernie Sanders visiting West Virginia as part of his current tour with reporter and founder of Wheeling Free Press Justice Hudson who was in the room and working the crowds during the Wheeling rally. Since Justice reports on local issues from city council meetings and homeless ordi…

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Practical Explainers to Economic Headlines w/ economist Dr Stephen Popick 34:29

2M ago34:29

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on economic headlines and the interwebs and talking head reaction to them, by asking our economist friend Dr. Stephen Popick to explain them so well even host Andrew can understand it. Why wages are what they are including the living wage and minimum wage debates, rent vs mortgage debate, why th…

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#13 - Why Latino Names Are So Long? 😮 Spanish Spelling Exercise 6:19

2M ago6:19

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🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime. Wondering why Latinos have such long names? 🤔 In this episode, you’ll learn the reason and practice a fun spelling exercise in Spanish using a real Latino name. Perfect for beginners who want to improve pronunciation and learn how to spell in Spanish…

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The First Customer - Turning Broken Systems into a Thriving Software Business with Paul Byrne 23:11

2M ago23:11

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Paul Byrne, President of Razoyo, a Texas-based custom software development company. Paul shared how growing up in an entrepreneurial family in Wichita, Kansas—where his mom ran a fabric shop and his dad tinkered with tech ventures—planted the seeds for his own journey. We discussed how the concept of…

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#12 - Why Is It "jajaja" and NOT "hahaha" in Spanish? 🤣 5:34

2M ago5:34

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🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime. 😆 Have you ever seen someone type “jajaja” and thought… wait, what? In this episode, you’ll learn why Spanish speakers write “jajaja” (not “hahaha”), and what “jijiji” and “jojojo” mean too. It’s all about how we laugh en español and how to do it rig…

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What We Need To Know About The Black Sea Region w/ Antonia-Laura Pup 54:47

2M ago54:47

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we focus on one of the most strategically important and geopolitically challenging areas of the world: The Black Sea Region. Joining us from Romania is Antonia-Laura Pup, policy fellow with Young Voices Europe and a Fulbright Student at Georgetown focusing on China’s increasing influence on the economy and security of…

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🎧 Spanish Listening Workout #2 – Nationality, Age, and Occupations 4:46

2M ago4:46

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🥶 Freeze up after "hola"? Then join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program. Limited spots. 🏋️‍♀️ This episode is all about practicing your listening skills. You'll hear three short excerpts in basic Spanish. Can you understand what they say? These are based on the content covered in episodes 5 to 7: Nationality, Age, and Occupations. 📚 Study along w…

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Canada vs America tariff tussle, Trump vs Carney, economics of travel, politics of housing crisis 57:52

2M ago57:52

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with Sabine Benoit, the Canadian Policy Associate at the Consumer Choice Center about the current state of affairs on both sides of the US-Canada border. Why tariffs are the overriding issue in relations, how Canadians really feel about their southern neighbors and President Donald Trump, and what's …

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The First Customer - Resilience, Niches, and the Long Game in Fintech with Founder Nicky Senyard 21:36

2M ago21:36

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Nicky Senyard, CEO and founder of Fintel Connect. Nicky shared the journey behind Fintel Connect—a digital acquisition platform that helps financial institutions across North America grow their customer base through affiliate marketing. She explained how the platform acts like the “plumbing” between …

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Hulk Hogan's Life and Scandals, Superhero Summer at Box Office, Movie Prices & more w/ Luis Mendez 1:17:54

2M ago1:17:54

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks and our film critic friend Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report break out their lifelong wrestling fandom to talk the passing of Hulk Hogan from worldwide superstar, to reality tv star, to viral video infamy of sex tape and racist comments, to Gawker lawsuit, returning to wrestling, and more that l…

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Recruiting and Onboarding Talent 30:48

2M ago30:48

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Lucinda examines the critical topic of recruiting and onboarding talent as part of the high-performance series, stressing the fact that attracting and retaining the right people is not merely an HR task but a strategic business priority that requires clarity and collaboration KEY TAKEAWAYS Before starting the recruitment process, it's essential to …

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GOP Congress Taps Out, Epstein Files, Redistricting, Midterms, JD Vance, & RIP Ozzy w/Eric Garcia 1:24:09

2M ago1:24:09

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with our friend and congressional reporter Eric Garcia who takes us beyond the headlines and inside the halls of Congress. Eric breaks down what Speaker Johnson shutting down the House for August recess really means, how much the "Epstein Files" is really affecting Washington, and how passing the One…

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🎧 Spanish Listening Workout #1 – Fun Practice for Beginners 3:32

2M ago3:32

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🥶 Freeze up after "hola"? Then join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program. Limited spots. 🏋️‍♀️ This episode is all about practicing your listening skills. You'll hear three short excerpts in basic Spanish. Can you understand what they say? These are based on the content covered in episodes 1 to 3 of this show. ¡Vamos! If it's still too hard for yo…

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The First Customer - Matchmaking in the Age of Neural Nets with Co-Founder Eric McHugh 20:29

2M ago20:29

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview serial entrepreneur Eric McHugh once again! Eric dives into his latest venture, dataing.io, an AI-powered matchmaking app built to challenge the typical swipe-based dating model. He shares how the Web3 space supports his builder mindset and leads to the creation of Hold On Labs, a platform that launc…

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The First Customer – Bootstrapped, Burned Out, and Building Back Smarter with Keilian & Prags 27:54

2M ago27:54

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Keilian Knudsen and Prags Mugunthan, co-founders of Pangea.ai. Keilian and Prags explored their journey from university roommates in Scotland to building a global tech talent platform. Keilian described how growing up in Switzerland with an American mother and Norwegian father gave him a multicultura…

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High Performance - Building A Learning Culture 28:58

2M ago28:58

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Lucinda discusses the importance of cultivating a learning culture within organisations, emphasising that learning should be embedded in every aspect of organisational life rather than limited to traditional training courses. Drawing on insights from industry experts, the episode explores the concept of psychological safety and its role in fosterin…

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The First Customer - Turning a High-Risk Market into a Scalable Business with Aubrey Amatelli 26:08

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Aubrey Amatelli, Founder and CEO of PayRio—the first payment provider focused exclusively on alternative medicine. Aubrey shared how her roots in Silicon Valley and a traditional finance career at JP Morgan eventually led her to launch PayRio, combining her passion for cannabis and her expertise in p…

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The First Customer - How to Build a QA Army Without Drowning in Bugs with Founder Ben Fellows 24:58

3M ago24:58

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Ben Fellows, CEO and founder of Loop QA. Ben shares how his company addresses the growing need for highly skilled, mid-to-senior QA professionals in a market lacking structured training and clear entry paths. Loop QA focuses on embedding experienced testers directly into teams at startups and enterpr…

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High Performance - How Non-Financial Rewards Drive Employee Engagement and Performance 33:41

3M ago33:41

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Lucinda studies the topic of "Reward for Performance: What Really Works?" as part of our high-performance series. She explores the multifaceted nature of rewards, emphasising that while monetary compensation is often the first thought, it is not the only—or necessarily the most effective—motivator for high performance. The discussion covers the imp…

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Build Better: Workday Foundational Best Practices - Part 2 50:32

3M ago50:32

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In Part 2 of our Foundational Best Practices Series, Kognitiv’s Workday experts return to challenge conventional wisdom and to dig deeper into what truly makes a Workday environment thrive. From time tracking and absence management to recruiting, we explore which “best practices” actually deliver long-term value—and which ones need to flex as your …

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The First Customer - Why You Should Bet Big on Starting Over with CEO Bill Douglas 26:28

3M ago26:28

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In this episode , I was lucky enough to interview Bill Douglas, CEO of Optic Wise, also known as “The Resilience Guy”. From buying his first car at 15 with money he made running a newspaper hustle, to surviving a coral snake bite and a paralyzing ski accident 30 years to the day later, Bill’s journey is a lesson in grit and perspective. He shares h…

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The First Customer – How a Detour Became a Superpower with CEO Steven Webster 22:12

3M ago22:12

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Steven Webster, CEO of asensei. Steven reflects on the importance of learning through iteration. He shares how some of the company's earlier choices—while later adjusted—were necessary stepping stones that shaped their current success. Rather than dwell on what could have been done differently, Steve…

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Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health Challenges in HR with Dr. Jo Burrell 32:10

3M ago32:10

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Lucinda welcomes returning guest Dr. Jo Burrell, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Ultimate Resilience. They delve into the alarming findings of the latest HR Wellbeing Report, which reveals that nearly half of HR professionals are experiencing clinical levels of depression, significantly higher than the general population. With over 1,400 …

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Why Box Office Is Way Up From Last Year, Disney & Live Action Remakes, Film Reviews w/ Luis Mendez 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with our friend and certified film critic Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report on why this year's box officeis way up from last year's historically bad Memorial Day weekend to this year's historically great one. Plus, we talk about why live action remakes are controversial with critics but audience…

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The First Customer - Built Like a Startup, Written Like a Mission with Founder Gregory Shepard 25:03

4M ago25:03

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview a longtime friend and startup expert Gregory Shepard. Greg shares the story behind his new book, The Startup Lifecycle, which grew out of a four-year research project on why startups fail. With thousands of transcripts and 200,000 case studies, he saw the need to turn complex data into practical tool…

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LA Riots, Trump, Troops, Media, & Having Enough Integrity To Survive First Contact With Viral Video 17:11

4M ago17:11

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"Do you have enough principles and personal integrity to survive first contact with a viral video?" On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks about the ICE raids in LA turning into rioting violence, and an escalation in the PR/news media/social media tv show that is driving the escalation on the streets. Why too many folks want escalation, w…

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The First Customer - Reinventing APIs for Legacy Systems with DreamFactory CEO Terence Bennett 24:46

4M ago24:46

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Terence Bennett, CEO of DreamFactory. Terence shares his unconventional journey from a military intelligence officer to leading a developer-focused API company. He explains how his entrepreneurial parents influenced his mindset and how his military background taught him to solve problems creatively. …

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What News & Political Media Get Wrong About Nerd Culture, Content Creation, & more w/ Peter Pischke 37:19

4M ago37:19

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew welcomes back Peter Pischke of CultureScape for a rousing discussion of how "nerd culture" should really just be called "the culture," how the traditional and political news media are missing the generational culture shift, misconceptions about content creation, the ongoing debate over disaffeted 18-34 yea…

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The First Customer - Why Picking a Niche Early Can Make or Break Your Agency with CEO James Griffin 29:40

4M ago29:40

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview James Griffin, CEO of Invene. James shares how he transitioned from a self-taught coder with early entrepreneurial tendencies to leading a successful healthcare-focused software firm. Raised in an engineering-driven household in McKinney, Texas, James initially pursued biomedical engineering before s…

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High Performance HR - How To Make Continuous Performance Management A Reality 37:43

4M ago37:43

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Lucinda continues the High Performance HR series by focussing on the critical elements of performance management that drive high performance within organisations. She talks about the importance of clear goals, regular feedback, ongoing development, and a supportive culture in fostering employee engagement and performance. Lucinda also outlines prac…

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The Death Penalty, "Botched" Executions, and a Whole Bunch of Cowardice In The State Killing Someone 11:45

4M ago11:45

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew shares some thoughts on yet another news story furthering the debate on the death penalty, and how a combination of judicial issues, moral difficulties, government accountability and ethics questions, and revealing that the push for "humane" execution is making the problem worse, not better, and exposing a…

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Start Smart: Workday Foundational Best Practices - Part 1 47:42

4M ago47:42

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In this episode of Everyday Superheroes, Kognitiv’s Workday experts sit down for a lively and insightful debate: what are true best practices in Workday—and what are simply strong suggestions that depend on your organization's unique needs? From integrations that drive efficiency to reporting strategies that evolve with your business, we explore ho…

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The First Customer - Closing Inventory Gaps With A Tech Platform with Bevz Co-founder Jason Vego 25:36

4M ago25:36

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jason Vego, co-founder and CEO of Bevz, a digital platform helping mom-and-pop liquor and convenience stores go online and manage inventory. Jason shares how growing up with an entrepreneurial father planted the seed for his own ventures, including an early attempt to build software for dog groomers.…