Best Robin Kaplan Podcasts (2025)

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Letter 44 Deluxe Volume 01 1:26:31

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Send us a text "But in my opinion, if they can travel between stars then we can invent as many laser guns as we want and it won't make a damn bit of difference." Welcome to the new season of Storied Arcs, where Mike and Alex are diving into the political/sci-fi mash-up of Letter 44 by Charles Soule and Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque from Oni Press an…

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Intro to Letter 44 & Creator Spotlight: Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque, et al 57:13

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Send us a text In this zero episode, Mike and Alex get you primed for Letter 44 by Charles Soule and Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque from Oni Press (originially) and Image Comics (currently). The guys start with a quick synopsis of the book (sci-fi thriller in space combined with political drama on Earth) and recount its publishing history, providing …

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Beth Kaplan | The Hidden Difference Between Inclusion And Belonging 37:46

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Most leaders think inclusive teams automatically create belonging. Dr. Beth Kaplan reveals why this assumption is exactly why so many workplace initiatives fail to create genuine connection and leads to the rising levels of anxiety and disconnect we see today. In this episode of "Leadership Biz Cafe," Dr. Beth Kaplan, who’s been hailed as the world…

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Mindset 1:13:28

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Send us a text "Mindset's advanced habitat helps us all become free from manipulative social media algorithms. Because when a person knows how they're being influenced, they have the power to break free and change their mindset!" Welcome to the final entry in Social Media Summer! For this final discussion on the theme, Mike and Alex question who re…

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Social Media Summer | Intro to Mindset & Creator Spotlight: Zack Kaplan and John Pearson 23:37

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Send us a text This week, Mike and Alex are here to intro the final installment of Social Media Summer, Mindset by Zack Kaplan and John Pearson from Vault Comics. They start by covering the creative team behind the book (including mentioning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, who's lettered seemingly every book they've covered that's been published wi…

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The Hidden Power You're Wasting At Work | Leadership Espresso Shot 76 13:49

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Feeling powerless at work while questioning leadership decisions around you? You're not alone - but you might be thinking about power all wrong. In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I use a scientific principle to help us redefine workplace power and how to stop giving away the influence you already possess. By the episode’s end, …

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Thumbs 1:14:06

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Send us a text "I was showing everyone that technology is nothing but a monster." "Technology is just a tool. Human beings still do the heavy lifting." Welcome to book three of Social Media Summer! This week, Mike and Alex dive into Thumbs (issues #1-5) from Image Comics by Sean Lewis and Hayden Sherman. They start by examining the slightly differe…

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Social Media Summer | Intro to Thumbs & Creator Spotlight: Sean Lewis and Hayden Sherman 24:39

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Send us a text Social Media Summer continues this week as Mike and Alex jump a little further forward on the decline of social media timeline (June to August 2019) to introduce Thumbs by Sean Lewis and Hayden Sherman from Image Comics. As usual, the guys give a quick rundown of the creative team's comics history, as well as whatever projects they m…

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Episode 93: Angelic Layer – Volume 1 52:10

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Lucy and Robin discuss the first volume of Angelic Layer! Note: Lucy’s audio is a little rough in this episode! Should be fixed in the next one. ~ Website | Patreon | Bookshop.org Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram Rough Script* * Rough Script will take you to a pdf of the script we used to record the episode. This is not a permanent replacem…

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Rebecca Homkes | How Smart Leaders Drive Growth Through Uncertainty 42:01

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For most leaders, uncertainty is like a storm you weather by cutting costs, delaying decisions, and basically waiting for calmer waters to return. But is it possible that this protective mindset is the very reason why organizations struggle to grow and evolve during periods of uncertainty? In other words, are the difficulties we have with uncertain…

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Unfollow Volume 3: Turn It Off 1:19:14

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Send us a text "It is no longer white noise. It is a deafening crescendo. News flits by in a millisecond. Who can tell what is truth? Every moment of every day... we are besieged." Mike and Alex close out book two of Social Media Summer this week with a dive into Unfollow Volume 3: Turn It Off (issues #13-18) from DC Comics/Vertigo. The guys grappl…

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Unfollow Volume 2: God Is Watching 1:18:45

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Send us a text "I mean, what's the point of doing something unless you can tell the whole world?" This week on Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex continue to make their way through Social Media Summer with Unfollow Volume 2: God Is Watching (issues #7-12) by Rob Williams and Michael Dowling from DC Comics/Vertigo. The guys discuss how narrowing the story …

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4 Proven Steps Leaders Use To Build Conflict-Solving Teams That Thrive | Leadership Espresso Shot 75 13:29

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For most leaders, workplace conflict is something you should avoid at all costs. While this might sound good in principle, the reality is this mindset limits your team’s ability to reach its full potential. In this Leadership Espresso Shot, I share a framework of four proven measures that will allow you to create a workplace environment where your …

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Unfollow Volume 1: 140 Characters 1:11:33

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Send us a text "The great terror comes form the universe's actions that do not have a cognizant mind behind them. What if all we are is swept away by something that wants nothing? That means nothing?" Welcome to book two of Social Media Summer! This week, Mike and Alex begin their look at Unfollow by Rob Williams and Michael Dowling from DC Comics/…

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Social Media Summer | Intro to Unfollow & Creator Spotlight: Rob Williams, Michael Dowling, Quinton Winter, and Clem Robins 33:06

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Send us a text This week, Mike and Alex setup the next book in their Social Media Summer series, Unfollow from DC Comics/Vertigo by writer Rob Williams and artist Michael Dowling. They guys first give some background on the creative team, including colorist Quinton Winter and letterer Clem Robins, as well as acknowledge the handful of guest artists…

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Rasmus Hougaard | How AI Makes Leaders More Human Than Ever Before 34:59

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When it comes to AI, the present concern is over the potential job losses and fundamental disruptions to the way we work. But what about AI’s inevitable impact on leadership? Will AI lead to a more impersonal, authoritative form of leadership? Or will it actually be the catalyst for a more human-centric form of leadership? In this episode of "Leade…

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Hacktivist Vol. 2 50:11

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Send us a text "I put the gun in their hands and I trusted them to use it wisely. Just like Tunisia. Just like Sirine. And they used it to kill. I have to stop them. There's no other choice, this is my responsibility. It's on my hands." This week, Social Media Summer continues with Hacktivist Volume 2 (issues #1-6) from Boom Studios by Alyssa Milan…

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Hacktivist Vol. 1 1:11:43

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Send us a text "It's Moore's Law. Every two years, transistors double on integrated circuits. This is a constant since 1958. That means that we the people, the ones with the technology, we're getting more powerful by the day." Welcome to the first entry in Social Media Summer! This week, Mike and Alex are jumping back to 2014 to dive into Hacktivis…

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When Your Worst Moment Becomes Your Best Tool | Leadership Espresso Shot 74 12:38

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Have you ever noticed how your biggest leadership disasters stick with you longer than your successes? There's a fascinating psychological reason why our brains hold onto negative experiences, and smart leaders have learned how to harness it to change how they respond to a crisis, and drive their team’s efforts forward. In this edition of my Leader…

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Social Media Summer | Intro to Hacktivist 59:29

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Send us a text In this episode, Mike and Alex introduce their latest themed set of books (see: Death Month from January 2025), only this time, instead of just a month, it's going to stretch all season. They're calling it Social Media Summer and they're focusing on four comics that utilize and comment on society's relationship with technology, speci…

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Creator Interview: Marcus To 1:08:45

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Send us a text This week, Mike and Alex are honored to be a joined by artist Marcus To, one of the co-creators of Joyride! They start with an quick overview on Marcus' work on Hacktivist with Alyssa Milano, Jackson Lanzing, and Collin Kelly (a comic you may want to consider picking up soon for discussion on this podcast) before diving into Joyride.…

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Siobhan McHale | Why 70% Of Change Initiatives Fail And How To Fix It 32:22

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Most leaders approach organizational change by trying to manage individual behaviours and mindsets. But what if this fundamental approach is exactly why so many transformation efforts fail? In this episode of “Leadership Biz Cafe”, Siobhan McHale, author of "The Hive Mind At Work," reveals why successful change happens when leaders tap into group i…

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Joyride Volume 3 1:06:49

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Send us a text "Good and bad, humanity can transform anything into something. We express. We create. Even when we're under a dictator. Even when we can't see the stars, we imagine them." In this week's episode, Mike and Alex return to Earth to wrap up their discussion of Joyride from Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, and Marcus To with deep dive into …

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Joyride Volume 2 1:07:48

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Send us a text "The dead are dead-- and their sacrifices kept me alive. They made this place possible. They made me possible. Moments like this... they matter 'cause they end." This week, Mike and Alex throw a planet-wide rave and jump into Joyride Volume 2 (issues #5-8) by Jackson Lanzing, Colin Kelley, and Marcus To. The guys start by discussing …

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4 Keys To Resolving Workplace Conflicts | Leadership Espresso Shot 73 13:01

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In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I share 4 proven keys that will help you successfully resolve workplace conflicts and strengthen professional relationships. As workplace tensions continue to rise, your ability to master these four conflict resolution measures will be critical to your leadership effectiveness. Hosted on Acast.…

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Episode 92: Suki – Volume 3 51:17

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Lucy and Robin discuss the third (and finally) volume of Suki Dakara Suki! You can check out Elle Skinner’s art here: https://www.instagram.com/ellescribbles ~ Website | Patreon | Bookshop.org Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram Rough Script* * Rough Script will take you to a pdf of the script we used to record the episode. This is not a perma…

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Joyride Volume 1 1:09:49

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Send us a text "Right now, you gotta get it through your propaganda-themed brain that you're not the one giving me the choice. It's 100% the other way around. I'm not going back to a world without stars." Kicking off this season of Stories Arcs, Mike and Alex hijack a spaceship and head out into the unknown as they dive into Joyride Volume 1 (issue…

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Intro to Joyride & Creator Spotlight: Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Marcus To, and Irma Kniivila 46:18

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Send us a text For this season of Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex are heading back into outer space to dive into Boom Studios' Joyride from co-writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (aka the "Hivemind"), artist Marcus To, and colorist Irma Kniivila. The guys run through the comic book history of the full creative team (including letterer Jim Campbell…

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Terence Mauri | The Upside Of Disruption For Today’s Leaders 38:54

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Many leaders view disruption as something they have to manage or preferably avoid altogether so they can focus on what they believe is the “real work” of leadership. But in today’s increasingly complex and uncertain world, perhaps the real work leaders should be focusing on is rethinking how and why their organizations operate the way they do. That…

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Top 10 Volume 2 1:17:55

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Send us a text “Just look above you. Do you see? That is called the Immense Board of Lights. And there is the Great Black. And, strewn across it, small and surrounded and vulnerable and brave… there is the Great White.” This week, Mike and Alex wrap up their discussion of Top 10 by Alan Moore, Gene Ha, and Zander Cannon with Volume 2 (issues #8-12)…

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Episode 91: Our Six-Year Anniversary 45:19

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It’s been over six years since we launched this podcast! It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing it for so long, and we’re so grateful for our listeners (old and new) who keep us going. ~ Website | Patreon | Bookshop.org Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram Rough Script* * Rough Script will take you to a pdf of the script we used to record the ep…

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Top 10 Volume 1 1:13:48

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Send us a text "Listen, I got a call for you and Slinger. Irma and Li are at Seventh and Macaroni handling some kind of psychokinetic Santa." Welcome to a new season of Storied Arcs, and Mike and Alex are here to dive into Alan Moore, Gene Ha, and Zander Cannon's Top 10 Volume 1 (issues #1-7) from America's Best Comics/DC Comics. The guys jump righ…

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Is Your Leadership Based On Influence Or Authority? | Leadership Espresso Shot 72 11:42

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In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series, I explore the dynamic between authority and influence, and some important findings from the field of neuroscience that reveal how quickly leaders can lose trust and with it, the ability to successfully drive peak performance in their organization. Considering how easily this can happen, this …

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Intro to Top 10 & Creator Spotlight: Alan Moore, Gene Ha, Zander Cannon, and Todd Klein 1:01:03

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Send us a text For this season of Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex will be tackling the critically-acclaimed, multi-dimensional police procedural comic Top 10 (issues #1-12 of the original series only) from America's Best Comics (aka Wildstorm aka DC) by Alan Moore, Gene Ha, and Zander Cannon. They start with some background on America's Best Comics and…

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Creator Interview: Helena Masellis 1:01:45

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Send us a text This week, Mike and Alex have the good fortune to be joined by another incredible member of the Deep Cuts team, all the way from Italy, artist Helena Masellis! Helena starts by describing the comic scene she was exposed to growing up in Brazil, from both the US and Asia, and how that influenced a whole generation of Brazilian artists…

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Alex Edmans | Navigating The Age Of Misinformation To Become A Better Leader 38:54

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In a world where misinformation spreads at lightning speed, how can leaders protect themselves – and their organizations – from making crucial decisions based on flawed thinking? In this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, I’ve invited Dr. Alex Edmans to join me to help tackle this timely and critical question facing leaders today. Alex is…

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Creator Interview: Joe Clark 1:44:47

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Mike and Alex are elated to be joined by Joe Clark, one of the co-writers/creators of Deep Cuts! Joe starts off by giving his origin story, both in comics and in music, and tells us how the meeting of those two things in high school led him to befriending Kyle Higgins, this co-writer/creator on this project. T…

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Deep Cuts 1:49:40

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Send us a text "Jazz, America's music, was born from a combination of uptown and downtown, of high art and low places. Now, it combines the free, the electronic, the spiritual, the revolutionary, the ancient, the immediate." In this week's discussion, Mike and Alex jump right into Deep Cuts by co-writers Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark and a stable of b…

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What Does The World Really Need From Today’s Leaders? | Leadership Espresso Shot 71 10:45

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Over the past couple of months, there have been several high-profile CEOs across different industries whose actions and words demonstrate a firm belief in the command-and-control approach to leadership. That leaders can simply issue declarations of 'how things work around here' without so much as an explanation or giving space for employees to shar…

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Intro to Deep Cuts & Creator Spotlight: Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, et al 1:15:08

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Send us a text For this season of Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex dive into the beautiful chaos that is jazz as they get ready to discuss Deep Cuts from Image Comics by co-writers Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark along with a litany of incredible artists. A different artist is brought in for each of the 6 double-sized issues of this anthology miniseries: Dan…

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Creator Interview: Matthew Erman 1:17:54

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Send us a text This week, Mike and Alex are super stoked to be joined by Matthew Erman, one of the co-writers/creators of Golgotha Motor Mountain! Matthew first gives his comic origin story before diving head first into the entire publishing saga (and that might be an understatement) of Golgotha Motor Mountain. He covers where the initial idea for …

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Peggy Sullivan | Unlock Productivity: How To Achieve More By Doing Less 30:35

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Are you caught in the relentless cycle of ‘eat, work, sleep, repeat’? According to my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, the problem we face with this cycle of busyness is not a lack of time management, but a lack of clarity over what our personal values are and how to live a more intentional life. Peggy Sullivan is a corpo…

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Golgotha Motor Mountain 1:27:08

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Send us a text "Grief is the ether-like fumes of memory evaporating into nothingness. But from nothing, things can appear. From the void and blackness, magic can arrive." In this one-shot episode, Mike and Alex travel to the backwoods of Kentucky to discuss Golgotha Motor Mountain by Matthew Erman, Lonnie Nadler, and Robbi Rodriguez from IDW Publis…

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Episode 90: Suki – Volume 2 54:13

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Lucy and Robin discuss the second volume of Suki (aka Suki Dakara Suki). ~ Website | Patreon | Bookshop.org Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram Rough Script* * Rough Script will take you to a pdf of the script we used to record the episode. This is not a permanent replacement for transcripts, but until Lucy finds a way to streamline that proce…

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Intro to Golgotha Motor Mountain & Creator Spotlight: IDW Publishing, Matthew Erman, Lonnie Nadler, Robbi Rodriguez, Marissa Louise, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou 1:14:40

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Send us a text In this new season of Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex are diving into a one-shot discussion about Golgotha Motor Mountain from IDW Publishing by Matthew Erman, Lonnie Nadler, and Robbi Rodriguez. They first give a little history about IDW (a publisher they somehow haven't covered properly before), then give a rundown of the full creative…

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Do Your Organization’s Goals Reflect Your Shared Purpose? | Leadership Espresso Shot 70 9:58

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In times of uncertainty, the most important thing leaders need to do is make sure their team’s goals are directly tied to their organization’s noble purpose. But how do we do that? How do we make sure we connect the ‘what’’ of our days to the ‘why’ that defines our future? In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series, I share three quest…

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Everything Volume 2: Black Friday 1:16:48

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Send us a text "Can’t paint on a smile and expect it to work, ya know?” This week, Mike and Alex break down the mind-bendy conclusion to Christopher Cantwell and I.N.J. Culbard's Everything from Dark Horse Comics and Berger Books with Volume 2: Black Friday. The guys jump right into the end and discuss how the ultimate reveal for the explanation of…

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Everything Volume 1: Grand Opening 1:03:42

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Send us a text "I just... I just want to be happy. Or at least... happy with being sad." Welcome to Everything! Mike and Alex are ready to start a new season of Storied Arcs by wandering the aisles of Everything Volume 1: Grand Opening (issues #6-10) from Dark Horse Comics and Berger Books by Christopher Cantwell and I.N.J. Culbard. The guys start …

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John Rossman | How Leaders Solve The Hardest Problems And Lead Transformation 41:10

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In the face of rapid change and disruption, organizations everywhere find themselves in a race to not only preserve their market share, but discover the next big opportunity that will given them the keys to future growth and innovation. And according to my guest in this episode, that opportunity can be attained when leaders understand how to plan f…

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Intro to Everything & Creator Spotlight on Christopher Cantwell & I.N.J Culbard 54:30

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Send us a text For this season of Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex are talking about Everything. Well, not everything everything, but Everything by Christopher Cantwell and I.N.J. Culbard from Dark Horse Comics and Berger Books. The guys give a quick rundown of the of the creative team, including Cantwell's television work (like AMC's Halt and Catch Fir…